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The Portland daily press., 1873-04-23
Letter from Bangor.
Exit Snow; Enter Mud Those wagers set
tlcd-The shore lime defeat-Manufact-
urins zeal droopeth.

BANGOR, April 81. 1872.
To the Editor Of the Press:
The rains of Saturday and to-day have
transformed our frost-bound streets into lakes
of soft mud, making driving difficult and I'M
comfortable; outside the city it is worse yet,
the roads being almost impossible. In the
city the snow has generally disappeared,
showing only in spots, and gardens and ter
races with southern exposure are beginning
to look green; elsewhere to the north and
east, the fields are covered with an unbroken
sheet of snow.
Sunday morning the ice went out of the
Penobscot river without damage, and the nu-
merous hats and cigars waged on the date of
this event were declared to the winners.
This morning the Sanford steamer, the first
vessel Of the season, reached Bangor, and, at
the usualahour, started on her regular trip to
Boston. The season for navigation is fairly
inaugurated, and business men are beginning
to look jocund once more.
To day, was submitted to the people the
proposition to subscribe $150,000 to the Ban
gor and Calais Shore Line Railroad Company,
issuing therefor the bonds of the City payable
in 80 years from their date, with interest at
per cent. per annum: 100000 to be paid
on the completion and equipment of the road
from Bangor to Ellsworth, and $4,000 when
completed an equipped to Machias village.
The subject had been well agitated, and most
of our capitalists and business men were
strongly in favor of the measure, but the SEN
timent outside the city was against it, and it
failed to get a two-thirds vote, the vote stand
ing. at the close of the polls, 1,116 in favor
of, to 749 against the proposed subscription.
| This may be considered as settling the ques-
ton of aid to the Shore Line, at least until
the next annual election.
As the spring trade opens the subject of in
PRODUCING manufactures is less talked off, and
| it seems quite likely that after all, the propos-
| ed dam at Treats Falls will not be completed
this season. A correspondent has been very
ably writing up the matter in series of arti-
Giles to the Wing, but fear even his indis-
putable arguments will fail to start the man
ufactures, until parties from abroad improve
the opportunity and reap the profit. P.
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News and Other Items.

Gen. N. P. Banks will deliver the Grafton at
Waltham, Mass, on Decoration Day.
Hon. John T. Wilson is candidate for the
Republican nomination for Governor Of Ohio.
Mrs. M. J. Hurt and her four children were
burned to death in Campbell County, Va, on
the 9th inst, while fleeing from their house
during the prevalence of the great fires there.
Charles Parsons, reporter at WILLIAMSBURG.
n Y, suicided the other day. He left n note
to brother reporter, sayiug' elk this thing
up fine, Jim-put it under double head ;,
Jim did so.
A ST. Louis man applied for divorce on the
ground that his wife threw butcher knife at
him, but she proved much worse things against
him, and his suit was thrown out
The net revenue of New York State from the
Syracuse salt works in 1872 was S33, 991.7s, and
the canal tolls which were paid to the State al
so amounted to considerable sum for the
year.
Inc reason has been at last discovered why
virginia proposes to put up Jubal Early as
Candidate for governor; it is because he runs so
we'll Tenacious memories will find here an al
fusion to old rebellion times.
Olive Logan takes her husband, Writ Sykes.
to Europe, this summer.
By a proposed Michigan law, the probate
court of county can give the wife of an alb
seconded husband as large part of his proper.
ty as it may judge best. The effect will proba-
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EVIDENTLY Michat

EVIDENTLY Michael Cunningham of Ports
mouth, N. 81 is not in full sta nding in his
church since he takes some pleasure in stat
ing that he severely cowhided the Rev. Can
on Walsh the pastor of the Catholic church.
for repeatedly using insulting language to
ward and cursing at his family. If the pastor
80 far forgot himself as to insult his family
Michael is to be censured for waiting for any
repetition before he applied that powerful
corrective. We are, however, half inclined to
believe that the Rev. Canon was simply
sharply reprimanding Michael and his house.
hold for improprieties of worldly conduct and
dereliction in spiritual duties. We are the
more inclined to this conclusion because Mr..
Cunningham has sent us a printed note, net
eouched 10 meek and lowly language.
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The MAINE POULTRY ASSOCIATION are

The MAINE POULTRY ASSOCIATION are
already taking measures to secure large ex-
hibition in the city next January. 1t is now
a long distance away, but the managers in
this city and elsewhere are already making
arrangements for large special premiums, and
corresponding for the purpose ofsecuring one
of the best exhibitions Of fowls, not only ever
held in Maine, but in New England. The
breeding of choice and fancy varieties of fowls
is more largely carried On !. than any of our
people have any idea of; while the general
business of raising poultry, eggs, etc., has in
creased at rate the past five years that will
surprise those who consider themselves the
best informed. Indeed, it has become
leading pursuit among the smaller farmers,
and promises to be one of first importance.
In view of these facts the organization of the
State Association is timely and in the hands
of the energetic gentlemen who represent it,
will be sure to give this rising branch of in
dustry new impetus. We arc assured by
the officers who are taking direction of the
matter here, that they meet a very cordial
cooperation
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He Read the Advertisement
AND WAS CURED.

H. Il. STEVENS, ESQ.,:
Dear Sir-In expressing my thanks to YOU for hon.
efits derived from the use of VEGETfNE, and to
benefit others. willstate- N W
When eight or nine years old was afflicted with
Scrofua, which made its appearance in my eyes, face
and head and was very near bind for two years
All kinds Of operations were performed my eyes,
and all to good results Finally the disease prin-
cpally settled in my body, limbs and feet, and at
times in an aggravated way.
Last summer was, from some cause, weak in my
spine and kidneys, and it at times very hard to
retain the urine. Seeing your advertisement in the
Commercial, bought bottle of VEGETINE, and
commenced using according to directions In two or
three days obtained great relief. After using four
or five bottles noticed 1t had wonderful effect on
the rough scav bloches my body and legs. still
used VEGETINE, and the humorous sores one after
another disappeared until they were all gone, and
attribute the cure of the two diseases to VEGE1INE
and nothing else.
If am ever affected with anything Of the kind
again; shall try VEGETINE as the only reliable
remedy.
Once more accept my thanks and believe me t., be-
very respectfully, AUSTIN F. PARRGTT
Dec; j, 1877 No. 81 Gano St. Cincinnati o.
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That Consular Demand.

TO the Editor of the Press:
From current newspaper paragraphs, sec
that Consul Beauborcher, has asked, or will
ask the State of Maine to refund the money
paid out by himself, for the relief, while there
and subsequent passage home, OF a part o
that Inflated adams Joppa Colony. His'
'ibill" amounts to $4,000.
Maine is called upon to settle this demand,
because the majority of the Colonists, were
from Maine. Now, as an ex-member OF that
celebrated oriental humbug, possessing ia
miliar knowledge of its details, wish-before
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Virus in the Air

We know that peculiar poison is evolved from
marshy ground and from the decomposing filth Of
cities by the sunshine of spring, and that this ele
ment which is too subtle to be detected by scientific
analysis, produces epidemic fevers, aggravates dys
pepsa and all bilious disorders disturbs the bowels,
reaxes the and debilitates the general system
Luckily an autidote to this atmospheric virus, and
specific for the diseases it generates has been provd
ed. For period Of more than twenty years Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, medicine in which the finest
vegetable tonics and alternative are combined with
every other preparation, specific for the ailments
most prevalent at this aeason Of the year 1t is
agseeabe as well as eectua, and eminently safe and
wholesome,
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-23

WORTHLESS western corporation stocks
frequently come to light as in the case of the
Ocean National Bank of New York, when
several thousand dollars worth of such bonds,
probably received as collaterals, were sold for
five per cent. of their face. This fact is more
noticeable because there are doubtless many
OF like worthless bonds throughout the east,
ana II they don't turn up when least expect
cd, our people will be fortunate.
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1T may be that large part of the Louis
lana pcopie aont like the Kellogg govern
ment; DUE 'ne statement that s254,OoO of
taxes have been collected during the first
quarter of this year against s133. o0o co,lect-
ed during the same period last year is NOT 70
be taken as an Indication that the peon,e If
that State will not submit to the rule Of Gov
V~N1ro
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THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL %, ,7a.

EVERY regular astache Of the PRESS is furnished
WIN card certificate couutersigned by Stanley t.
faiien, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hote
managers viii confer favor upon us by demanding
CREDENTIALS of every person claiming to represent our
Journal, as we have information that several bum-
mers" are seeking courtesies in the name oil the
Press, and we have no disposition to be, even pas
s'SelY. party to such fraud.
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FOR SALE.

nN liberal terms valuable tract of Timber and
W Wood lands comprising Il, 600 acres, situated on
the Androscoggin river within 90 miles from Port
land That river and the Grand Trunk Railway pass
through the property; facilities for logging superior
and quality and quantity of timber un surpass d.
For further particulars and maps apply to
VIM. KRONBERG, Owner,
apr23d1w Nos. and 6 Pine ST., N. Y. CITY,
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wr do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer in
all cases iuispe abe necessarily for publication
but as guaranty ofgood faith.
W cannot undertake to return or re erye COM
mupicab,ons that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-23
A Winter Day in April.

To the Editor Of the Portland Press:
We have had hard, long winter and the end
is not yet. The crows. like the "Mayhower"
pilgrims, had got tired of shelfshl diet on
the coast, and sought the interior for a change,
but found the ground covered deep with snow;
not grub nor frog could be got, nothing but
few shriveled apples left on the trees, to sub
sist on They are brave birds not easily dis
couraged Like William of Normandy, when
he landed at Hastings,I they came to stay, SO
they come round the farm houses and cry
"cOrn."
Now think the bounty should be given to
the live crows, instead of for the dead heads.
The insects destroyed more than compensate
for the young corn pulled up by them. this is
easily prevented by soaking the seed in salpctre
or tar water. We have fed whole colony of
them for month. The blue jays who never
leave, insist on taking their rations with the
crows, and both have become very tame
Jim crow wears coat Of priestly cut and
color, and always maintains grave demeanor.
The jays are gay, in blue and white, with
wings shaded in black, spike on their helmet
like Prussian soldier, and black throat strap
to hold it on. Our coffee often gets cold while
we are watching these birds at their breakfast.
A month ago the almanac said "spring begins"
but we couldn't see it. Last week we had be-
come hopeful, but to-day came drivingi snow
storm,
CAN winter drives along the darkened air.
and the hill tops that had struggled through
their winter covering, are again hid under. the
snow as in mid winter Our hope now is in
warm June, which will probably thaw us out.
The times are out of joint-the weather does
not tally with the calendar. For two separate
snow storms this wiuter we have had frequent
flashes of lighting with thunder that would be
creditable to July, and on Monday last, rain
fell continually through the day, with the wind
sharp northwest. Win the weather man at
Washington please explain, and oblige,
Windham, April IS. VIC.
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Firm of s. N. Pettngill & Co. 10 State ST., Boston
ABRAMS & BRO,

Auctioncers and Commission Merchants,
give their special attention to selling Real Estate
Furniture and Merchandise of all kinds Horses Car
riages, &c. Advances made ON consignments Reg
ular Sales of new and second hand Furniture at the
Auction Rooms every Saturday morning Commu-
nications by mail promptly attended to
ALB isA1AS Sc Il BROTHER.
125 Federal St., under the U. s. Hotel
n. p. Money advanced on Watches. ,JeweIrv
Furniture, Clothing and all goods of value.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
FIRST DOSE
| On a Boston Police Officer.

On a Boston Police Officer.
,r u srr,-,,., r BOSTON, Nov. Is, 1871.
Dear Sir-ln the spring of 1869 was stricken down
with fever which had long and almost homeless RIM
The best medical advice being in attendance was
taken through the fever but it left me terribly renc
cd and weak, with eScruciating pains my side back
and hips was completely Frustrated with kidney
Complaint and no medicine seemed to reach nv case
In this condition Twas persuaded to try VEGE-
TINE BY friend whom 1t cured of the same disease
and il seemed as though could feel the effect OF the
first dose through my whole system; and from that
moment began t. mend, gradually growing better
from day to-day; and followed on with the VEGE-
TINE until it completely restored me to health since
which time have been able to perform my duties as
police officer, enjoying good health ana 1nere Is no
doubt about the great value of VEGETlNE III KID
neg Complaint and sin liar diseases
am, sir, respectfully,
LAFAYETTE FORD, 56i Broadway.
diseases OF the Kidneys, Bladder, &C., arc always
and at times they become the most dis
bnnos anu dangerous diseases that can affect the
gco a. system Most diseases of the Kidneys arise
I'm impurities in the blood, causing humors which
ron,o5; .Agse parts. VEGETINE exeels any known
i tIy ~ me whole world for clean sing and nnrifv
tIo o uiooi' thereby causing healthy action IN III
Druggists iiNE Is sola by all
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bly, be to keep at home certain yaaabond bus.

bly, be to keep at home certain vagabond hus-
bands.
The court in San Francisco has decided that
Laura Fair shall pay her lawyer some three
thousand dollars more than he has already re-
ceived, for his services in her two muroer
trials.
A New York correspondent writes that WI
liam B. Astor, Alexander I. Stewart and Cor
nelius Vanderbilt are worth just about the same
amonnt Of money, each of them fighting star
vo,ion noblv with property valued at $4,000
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Administrators Sale of Real Es-
tate
C0partncrship.
(MasOnS and Builders !

NNIUSO1lS ahd Build Oral
WE, tho undersigned, have entered iuto n cor.rt
" norship for the purpose of carving on ~
Mason Business in all its branches under tbn e ,me
name OF Green q Jordan, and are now ready w ~ ~
atten 11a 70 F al ca IN their line All orders lei al
Lewis street, will receive prompt attention, Vi NO
WILLIAM II. GREEN,
Portland, Me-, April 81, 1873 o0i'n anTas-ew
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WHAT rs NEEDED,

NJ Co.. BosToS, Feb 10, 1871.
Dear Str-About one year since found myself In n
feeble condition from general debility. VEGETINE
was strongly recommended to me by friend who
article and after using several bottles was restored
to health, and discontinued its use. feel quite con-
fident that there is medicine superior to it for
those coplante for which it is especially prepared
and would cheerfuly recommend it to those who feel
thai they need something to restore them to perfect
health.
Respectfully yours,
U. L. PETTINGILL,
Firm of S. II. Pettingin & Co. 10 State Sc, Boston
VEGETISE extends its influence into every part of
the human organism commencing with its founda-
ton, correct ing diseased action and restoring vital
powers, creating healthy formation and publication
of the blood driving out disease and leaving Nature
to perform its allotted task. VEGETINE is sold by all
druggists. wImi7.
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nATCuELOR's HAIR DYE.

This sn,end,d Hair Dye Is the best in the world.
The op M True and Perfect Dye Harmless Reliable
int III eess o
bad dives washes Produces IMMEDIATELY a superb
BLACK OR NATURAL BROWN, and leaves the r. hair
clean, soft and beautiful The genuine, signed w "A.
atchelor. Sold by all Druggists
CHAS. BACHELOR, Prop, N. T.
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Hotel Property for Sale.y

~ NOGTHBORO MASS.
sansr ssaoet House, beautifully situated on public
strlo IRON Boston. House is new and of modern
49,, "ni contains 3S rooms, dance hail. lizards &C.
$3.50 stable, 30 stalls. Will be sold at q great bar
tta'h' owner wishes to retire from business. Apply
~ d. c. PAGE, Northboro, Mass.
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WONDERFUL CURES /!
D. H. u ANN.
OF BOSTON,
PREBLE HOUSE.
And will Remain Few Weeks.
Every invalid should see him. no matter what tl,eir
complaint may be.
10000 Patients haze been Treated by him scit; .ke
last ten gears, Nth Wonderfat Success.
Read the following Wondcrfuk Cures in
Maine:

DR.. Urann, who has made so many wonderful cures
IN this town and others, will remain i'll town but
short lime longer. He has had good success. The
case of Mr.. j. B. Redman, Attorney at Law in this
town, is truly a wonderful one, when Dr. Urann was
called to see him week ago Friday, he was not able
to turn himself in bed he is now able to walk the
street and is daily gaining strength.|tEllsworth
American.
The above statement, SO far as am concerned, is
but the simple truth, and cheerfully endorse 1t as
mend all persons afflicted with Rheumatism, Neu-
ralgia or other kindred complaints whether acute
chronic, to give him call, being sangline that he
will cure them. JOHN B. REDMAN.
Ellsworth, JAM, 1873.
This will certify that was troubled with Sciatic
Rheumatism and suffered great pain, was unable to
sleep without taking morphine, could not walk.
carried to DR.. Uranns office, at the Dewitt
House, and after one treatment was free from pain,
and have been able to work ever since
Auburn, May 7, 1862
LEWISTON, May Z, 1862
Inns Will certify that had lost the Of my lower
limbs and was unable to walk or even stand, had
several physicians who pronounced nv case incura-
PIE. he ring Of Dr.. Uranns Wonderful Cures, I
In the streets, and can now walk two miles daily.
JAMES F. BRADBURY.
ELLSWORTH, Oct s, 1867.
TO THE MACHIAS Observation-Disclosures AS DR.
Crann, of Boston, is about visiting your place. and
stranger in these parts, know very well, like most
physicians travelling, he will be looked upon with sus
Picion, particularly as his cures look miraculous.
had been obliged to walk on clutches for one YEAR
and Tor nine months was not able TO put my foot to
the floor: My spine and arm were also so lame as to
nearly disable me. could not dress or undress my
self, or get off the bed without help He treated nv
case last Friday morning, and in less than an hour
after was able to walk home, distance of nearly
na1 mile up hill without crutches and have been
gaming ever since. j. X. JORDAN,
IncnZ6sntf formerly Deputy Sheriff.
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FOR SALE.

A COUNTRY CIR ocery and Dry Goods Store in
IN. Middlesex Co., Is miles from Boston, with a
good class Of customers.
Post Office in the store. Amount of stock about
$4,000. To the right man good chance is offered to
do safe and Increasing business. Address
G. L. HOWARD.
apr23d1w Wayland, Mass
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FIRST IN THE FIELD !!

MAINE STATE HOSPITALFA FAIR,
In addition to my donation to the above institution
propose to sell
A Il 9 o It,
(without including freight
any Dry Fancy Goods to be used for that object.
Any person who intends making garments er fancy
articles for the Fair purchase them at my store
81 Middle Street,
AT FIRST COST:
and have them sent home
Please meution when you come that you want the
goods for the Fair, and no psrft will be asked.
a. @. LEACH
81 Middle Street.
ev,1xv
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Averill Chemical Paint Co.,
Manufacturers Of
r u r e $ T WI HIT E +!
Any Desired Shade or Color,
Prepared for Immediate Application.
SOLD by The GALLON ONLY
DURABLE, BEAUTIFUL, ECONOMICAL
D. NJ. YEOMANS,
General Eastern Agent,
So Commercial st. Portland.
sef2-eodtf sn
House for Sale,

HOUSE IVT SsAHC.
AT GORHAM, ME-, a large handsome two story
house. OF both stories of good size and height
short distance from Church, Post-ofce andA Depot.
The Choice Situation in Gorham; besides
numerous and fine shade trees, flower beds and
crabappe, pear peach and cherry, ten grape vines,
and good garden containing many currant bushes,
anoseberry bushes, strawberry and asparagus beds
ns nienlant &c There are about 33 acres of land,
aacrding pasturage AMI many choice house lots
Inquire Of JOHN W. PERKINS. Portland, or Rev.
Geo. A. Perkins. on the premises. mar12sntf
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
WHAT TO TEA(

WHAT TO TEACH THE BOYS,
Teach the dear Boys while they are young
TO make good use Of all their time;
To watch with greatest care their tongue.
And make good use of each spare dime:
To be to those around them kind;
DO what they can each one to bless;
Thus their own happiness they'll find
Interested by others happiness;
And teach them when they need new Colonies
Coat, Pant, Vest Hat and Shoes complete,
That they can buy them at FENNo's,
Corner of Beach and Washington street.
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A BOOK FOR EVERY WAN

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Cure IF Exhausted Vitality, Premature Decline in
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medical work published, and the only one on
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MIL aSncm cioth Price only 81. Sent by mail, post
fr rI on m recent Of price. Address PEABODY MED
Mass d ~ S No. Bulfnch street, Boston,
n. r. IN IN. W IL. PARKER, Assistant Physician.
well a. il e author may be consulted on the above as
marsisne aSe ss requiring skill and experience.
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SPOKEN.
April IS. off Absecom. barque r Stocker. from
Cienfuegos tor Boston.
April TO- lat 81 40, Ion CT 20. brig Caharine, from
St John. NIB, for Porto Rico.
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TO Let,
TEtHE commodious four stored Brick Store. No. 81
Il Commercial St.-immcdate possession given.
Inquire of ELIAS THOMAS & CO.
No. 80 Commercial St.
Orot WV. THOMAS, Canal National Bank.
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BANK OF PORTLAND.

On and after this date, the undersigned will carry
on STRICTLY Banking business, at the Banking
Ro1ms now occupied by the Second National Bank
IN PORTLAND, Maine, under the style of the "BANK
OF PORTLAND and as such, will receive Denos;ts
end make Discounts, in the regular course Of the
Portland, June Oath, 1872
jun23Dew1t then sn If
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

If you want n nice photograph ar IT.,
Type, go to A. NJ. McKenny's, 1ei Mi,ldlo ST..
He warrants them as good as can be made IN De-.
land. aup5sne.dtf
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PASSENGERS,

In the Austrian, from Liverpool-Mr and Mss COL
thirst, Miss Colthirst Miss Il Pearson, Mrs b Hol-
Miss Bouchere, Mrs Rogerson, W Ross, j j Duncan.
C Fry j H Botterill, j Lewis Gibault Miss L
Burnham, E Hammerson, A Bradley, L Gordon.
w Smith, Mrs and Miss Humphrey, Mrs Capt + cid
Capt Hatfield Alex Robertson, and COS others in the
Stecra0e.