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Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28
A. 2. A. a.
MEETINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE or DELAWARE
THIS CITY

MEETINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE or DELAWARE
IN THIS CITY.
Pursuant 10 published notice, the sixty-seVenth
annual communication Of the Grand Lodge Of
Delaware. A. y. Il A. NJ, was held In this city, at
the Masonic Temple, yesterday, commencing at
IL O'Clock, A. NJ,
Among The delegates present, were Past Grand
Masters, ID. G. Goodwin, Of Milford, and Daniel
NcClintock, aud +. J. Harner, Of Wilmington
There was also a very full representation OF del
egates from the subordinate Lodges Of the city
and STATE.
Rev j. Collins McCAbe Grand Master, read
his annual address in which he referred 10 the
death of Past Grand Master Wm.T. Reed, at some
length, stating that he was the grand son Of
George Reed, one OF the signeus OF the Declara.
tion of Independence. WmT. Reed was made q
Mason in ST. Johns Lodge No 9, at New Castle
ia the year 1913 elected Master Of the Lodge
June path, 1924 passed through the Offices oi
q and Treasurer, Grand Secretary, Grand Senior
Warden, and was elected Grand Master june
37th, 1850, serving for years. He died Decem
Der 27tb, 1872, ageo 81 years.
Application was made for q charter, for the
purpose of forming Masonic Lodge, Johnson'l
Roads, in SUSSEX county
The Grand Secretary reported that the amend
mcnts 10 The Constitution, providing for the
holding Of an Annual Communication Of the
Grand Lodge In Wilmington. &c, had been ap
proved by majority Of the Lodges
Some discussion cnsued, as " the time wheI
the amendments shall 60 into effect, after which
Tie Grand Master ordered the announcement o
proclamation declaring them part Of the Con
SutuUon.
After this, all further business Was postponed
until the mex! meeting Of the Grand Lodge, o.
the First Wednesday In October next. Tn
Grand OnceFs wHi then be elected.
Al AS O'Clock. p. M the Grand Lodge ad
journed.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28

ANOTHER LAND CLAIN.-AndreW Rash, resi-
deaf OF ThorntowD, Boone county, Indiana, ac-
comPsnied by an attorney, hGS bean examining
the records Of this county with gisE TO recOV-
ering an interest in about 1000 acres of land in
Dover West Election District, that originally bs-
lonRed to his grandfather, or greAt-grandratheF,
John Rash, who died IN the year 1890, which, in
several tracts, was beQUeathed to three sons, An
drew, Martin and Joseph. GurDg their natural
lives, and no longer, ana after them 10 seven
daughters, Sarah, Mary, Esther, Ann, Letitiar
Anaiey and Patience, and at their death TO hii
heirs forever 1t is claimed, we believe, that the
title the land is still in the lawful heirs of John
Rash. The question is one that will cause con-
siderable Autter among musty records and paper
and may, possibly. ike the WhaTtOnbY Us. lib
bett affair at Clayton. result in the discontinue o.
supposed oWne-s.- Del1lDareaH.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28

PosTPoNED.-The beat race, which was to have
taken place this evening, on the ChTistiana, has
been unavoidably postponed, owing to an accident
to the Falcon, the U1dlne Clubs boat The Fal-
con, last evening, was lying in the slip at Lob
delrs wharf, in close proximity to q coal barge.
When the steamer Felton, came up the creek, the
large to break from the moorings. when it swung
around the ruddcr struck the Falcon, Stnung
in nearly all OF one side. The boat Will be re-
paired as soon as possible and due announcement
made of the time Of the race. Many persons wall
undoubtedly be greatly disappointed ct the post.
ponement
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28
Police AMaIrs.
EEToRK MAYoR s1Aurs.

A brute Of q negro, named Andrew FrlSby,
a driver fog Perkins a WeldIe, was arrested
by Omeer Seuliy, for inhumanIy treating a
hOrFe. He was driving team, the shaft
horse became ralky. To cure him he fasten-
the other end to the single tree Of the lead
horse, after which be urged the leader for
ward. The poor hOrses' IaW was torn severe.
", before the Inhuman wretch was forced 70
deslst. frisby was tried before Mayer Simms,
and en- u % and costs
John Hay, butcher over ThInd street bridge
was arrested by Omeer DOnOYan, for not haV-
Ing arrangements % conduct the blood and Of
fal from he premises, IS required bY Ord
nance. He was insd e5 and costs.
Two cases Qf dFunkennoas were disposed Of,
nt CITY cents and costs each.
The trial Of Brown, which was set apart for
yesterday afternoon, did not come oH, e. the
Was discharged.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28
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nrnrrnaa sura nnrrr

MERFTNos THIg BSREING.
AechAnic'e LOdgs, No 4, D . p, ct ODD FsD-
lows Hall, Sd and King.
Minqua Tribe, No. g. l o Il N, at Red Mems
Hail, 4l5 Market ST.
jefferson Council, No. 10, on N, ct Mschan-
ieA' Hall. 2l9 KING st.
La Fayette Lodge, No. 2, K Of P, at Knights Of
Pythias Hall, 2ll Market st.
Asbury LOdge, / o OF @ T. at fifth and Market
Sfreets
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28
.E STYLES Of CATER for the people at popG-

Do not WAIT this warm weather, for customer
made pair Of seasonahe cool walking shoes or gait
ers but 90 where you have large stock OF ready
made work 10 select from. 0sod rs custom wade
Most of cur ready made work has been made spe'
cidiy for our oaeA safes we guarantee 20 AL
most every one good IL. from our large snd com
plete stock Call and see st Babcock Bros. 2Ot
and 91s Market street.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28
CITY ITEMS.
DEoPLE OFTEN WONDER
HOW IT Is
THAT BABCOCK a BIO.
HOW IT IS

Do 50 much bushes when other houses are 50 duA'
Tue facts of the matter are simply as t0llo"S
lst We advertise ONLY 'ch1t are hare for "a
md. We hare for SAFE what We adpertiss.
Srd The people tsy our shoes because theS aie
g.eastd with the siyiss zee wake.
4th. The people are s0lisSei that they get iMas az
vaiHs 'Esr tkS sgonsI they leave with us and they
ors aOota and send tLsir friends, and so the mutt
phcation of sales and customers have gone on uni
I'll in iess than ar ledrs OF constant application anu
hard work. We have built up trade, that far ex-
eeeds any in Wilmington.
Weinvite every body TO call and see II the aooN {
are not stHbJor facts, at sO6 and 2JS Market suse"
Wilmington, Del
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28

SALE OF PROPERTY. -JaDscs Springer, Esq
has bought the properly of John Miller, adjoin.
ing the National Bank, at Newark, and intends
putting considerable improvement on il aud
make it one OF the most desirable residences In
town.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28

RoBBKRT.- Last night a robber entered the
house of Mrs. King, on Orange street, between
Eighth and Ninth, and stole a vest, with q gold
dollar in the pocket belonging TO Mr.. F. King.
The robber was frightened away, before lac had q
chance TO secure any further booty
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28

IMPORTANT SALE OF LAND-On the 18th ct
July, at 3 O'Clock, p. m, Messrs. Ogle s Miller
will sell tWeHiy-six acres OF fne building land in
this city, over Third street bridge. by the asie.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28

REsIoNAToN.- Prof. T. u. PrOter, the able and
ehcient Principal OF the Newark Academy, has
Resigned his position and will remove to his farm
IN the lower part Of Newark
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28

SALE or MoNET.-At the regular monthly
meeting OF Home Loan Association, last evening,
-. The sum OF $500 was paid to Withdrawing
shareholders.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28
LOCAL IRTELLIoRMoE. .

Attend Bright's sale Of lots, this afternoon.
Inc cherry crop, this season. Is somewhat Of
"a course you via 80 % Cu6A lIRl on tho
The public schools closed yesterday for the
Summer vacation. s - - II
The absence Of thunder storms, this season, is
really remarkable
The pupils OF School No. /, have executed some
beautiful drawings upon the blackboard
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28

Sill arotLer reduction, in the prices Of Ladies
Lasting Buttoned and Laced Caters, 70 reduce cur
w @ BABCoCK & BROS.
je6-2w 2OS and aOS Market street
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28

Just received another nice lot Of Ladies and Chill:
drea's Suits and Ladies Underwear. at SU4DAM
kTILToNjS Millinery Store. slS Market street i:
Selling OF Straw Goods at cost. JezS-i'
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28
EIIE 60 Ist ..
JOHN McLEAR g. SON;
Exchanged Deposit Bank
No. 6O2 Market Street,
WILMINGTON. DEL.
WILMINGTON, Dl

Deposit Accounts sunleet 10 cneek at sight. Same
as at a National Bank solicited from firms, corpo-
Tations and individuals.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28
THE LARGEST SHOE HOUSE IN THE STATE

OrR SUMNER s;glos. walking shoes and galteIs. az
LII oeI sS,ei and give eeaeral isdcfiOH TO the
veaTer Great variety and our prices are low At
Babcock Bros 206 and sVS Market street
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28

Mauafacturer's Agents for Fire Works:
ADAMS 4 BRO,
jelO-dtjy4 SIS Market Street, Wilmington Del
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28
FIVE PER CENT. INTEREST

Per annum allowed on deposits, payable on
mand.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28

Fire Work.! Fire Works. Wholesale and Retail
Iarrcst stock In the State. ADAMS BRO,
jei0-dtjy4 d06 Market Street. Wilmington, De
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
For interest made on deposits of specific sums for
fixed periods.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28
COLLECTIONS

oiDividends Notes. Interest, Drafts, &c. made with
ceiYed.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28
BONDS. sT0CKs. GoLD. &o.

Government Securities. Gold, State Bonds. Rail-
road Bonds and Stocks bought and sold on commits
sion. Local Securities q specially. Being repre-
sented in all the principal cities By reliable CORES
In this line with pr0ptnesS and despatch. Persons
wanting TO buy or sell are invited 70 give us call
Quotations Of the active Stocks at New York and
Philadelphia received daily at our once.
| Sound Investment Securities negotiated and fol
Every kind Oflegtimato Banking done.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28

Store h eepsrs We can furnish yOu with Fire Work
Fire Crackers Flags, Lanterns. 6c-, at New or
rrices ADAMS A BRO
jeio,dtjy4 sos Market Street. Wilmington. De
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-28
CHECKS

CHECKS
On Banks in Philadelphia New York, Boston, Bal
timOre, Delaware, PennsylVania and Washiagto
will be credited receipt from customers at par.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-27

A SEVERE TEsT-The Commissary
General of the United States, after a trial
of all the principal starches in the country,
decided that Duryea's Satin Gloss
Starch was the best that could be procur-
ed, and the government from that time &c
the present are buying this article. This
is fact worthy the attention of cOnsum-
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-27

VIM. Renne & Sons, of Pittsfeld, Mass,
make a speciality of Renne's Pain Killing
Magic Oil, and the demand for it is steadi-
ly increasing year after year, and its use
By the families of our country is becoming
very common for curing all kinds of pain,
and can be used externally and internally
safely with success. Try it, Sold by most
dealers in Medicine.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-27

THE REASON WHY.-The immediate
cause OF premature fading or blanching of
the hair is an obstruction of the oil vessels
which afford the col0ring matter The re-
mote causes may be general i'll health,
trouble of mind, etc Hence, in order to
restore its natural color and beauty the
oil vessels must be restored to their nor
NAL condition. 1t is on this principle that
Natures Hair Restorative Is compounded,
and it has proved complete success, wher
ever faithfully applied. 1t is not poison
Gus dye, consequently the effect is gradual
and in severe cases two or three bottles
are necessary to produce the desired re
suit See advertisement
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-27

Coon THINGS. We take pleasure inr rec
ommending DR. Prices Special Flavorings,
Vanilla, etc, as also his justly celebrated
Cream Baking Powder, confident that
their superior excellence viii stand the test
of use In the culinary department they
are invaluable. No Pastry, Custards, or
Creams so fine and delicate as those con
tanning DR.. Prices Special Flavorings and
no Biscuits, Cakes, or Cornbread so light,
sweet, and healthful as those prepared with
his Cream Baking Powder Get them Of
/ the Grocers
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-27

KUNKELs 5 BITTER WINE OF IRON
Kunkels Bitter Wine of Iron is guaran-
teed to cure the worse case of dyspepsia,
liver complaint, !jaundice, chronic or nerv-
Gus debility, disease of the kidneys, and
all diseases arising from a disordered liver
and stomach such as fullness Of blood to
the head acidity of the stomach, nausea,
disgust for food, fullness or weight in the
stomach sinking or fatulency at the pit Of
the stomach, swimming of the head, hur-
ried or difficult breathing, futtering at the
heart, choking or sufocating sensations
when i'll lying posture, dimness of vision,
yelloWness Of the skin and for purifying
the blood and building up the system in
general.
Price of the Bitter Wine Of Iron, 81. 90,
every bottle guaranteed, or the money re-
funded Beware of counterfeits, buy only
Kunkel S, take no other it is wrapped IL
a yellow wrapper around, with the propri,
etor' photograph on. All other is coun,
terfeit, Depot 259 North Ninth street
below Vine, Philadelphia. (Go there, ad
vice free 10-2ld&wly
For sale in Rock Island by Smith &
Bonney, and John Bengston.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-27
LOCAL NOTICES.

Just the season to purify the blood by
taking Roots celebrated Bitters for sale by
c. Speidel
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DRESS GOODS!
EOuse Keeping GOOds,
Hosiery, Gloves,
And Ribbons
WEST OF NEW YORK.

WEST OF NEW YORK.
2OO0 yds. Black silk, at 81 20; As 10 t9O; ? a
5000 yds eoored dress silks at 81 1,s5; $50; 10
eco upward.
800 yds fancy dress silk at New York retail prices
J000 yds Japanese Silk 35c, IS, 80, former price 60
rs, 100
s,O0o yds French and Irish Poplins at New York re
tail prices.
200 pieces of black and eolored Alpaccas from 25'
upward
500 pieces latest style of Spring and Summer Dres
Goods at tic, 25, 80, IS, 40 So former prices 25c
35, 50, rs.
200 pieces polka dot, striped and figured percales
100 pieces striped and figured lawns
2,5lO yds Grenadeanes at tic, 20, %, So, upward.
900 yds grass cloth and llnin suitings lie, 25
30. IS, upward, cheap.
large line Victoria and Bishop lawns.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-27

Maguires great Cundurango Bitters a
pleasant and effective substitute for Vine
gar Bitters. For sale by c. Speidel.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-27

TEMPLE OF HoNoB.-Roek Island Temple Of
Honor No. It, meets every Thursday evening, and
Social Temple No. s-every Tuesday evening at :
O'Clock, at Templar's Hall.
GEO L. CARLTON, W. c. T.
T. J. RUSSELL, W. X. 12-22du
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Telegraphic Brsvities.

May %.
The Tichborne claimant will soon appeal
to the public again to raise money for his
defence.
During a thunderstorm on Long Island.
| on Saturday, twelve laborers were pros
trated by lightning, atFoster Medow, and
two killed
The Common Council of Chicago might
amended the liquor ordinance, by making
the hour for closing midnight
A special from Emporia. Kansas, says
| the Neosho river has overfowed its banks,
causing extensive damage to crops and
/ fences.
| Indian Agent ingalls, reports the Ban
mock and Shoshones off their reservations
and near the Idaho settlements, but saws
/ they have strictly peaceful intentions.
| The Congressional excursionists arrived
at St Louis early this morning, and near
ly all Of them have already gone to their
homes.
Mambrino Temple, the famous stallion,
owned by Col Norman }. Colman, publish
er of the Rural World. died on Sunday.
The animal was closely related to the finest
stock Of the country, and was valued at
$4,000.
The family Of Frederick Buckley, Of
Jersey City, consisting of husband, wife
and two children, were poisoned, it is sup
posed, from eating partially cooked ham.
The wife died Sunday, and Buckley is not
expected to live
The strike of the iourneymen carpen-
ters in New y ork has not yet become gen
eral, though large number of men are
idle and seem confident that the bosses
will have to quickly concede the eight hour
system to the whole trade
The breaking of a platform, yesterday,
in front Of the French Catholic Church, al
Lowell, Mass, caused good deal of ex-
citement and some damage About hun.
dred persons were prccipitated to the side
walk,a distance Of SIX feet, and many were
more or less bruised
The Minister Of Foreign Affairs has
sent circular to the Representatives Of
Spain about giving an account Of the butch,
ering Of prisoners by the Carlists, and re
questing them to convey the Information
of these outrages TO the government It
which they are respectively accredited
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-27

HENDERsoN's BUCHU, the great diuretic
and unfailing remedy for all diseases of
the Kidneys and Bladder, also for Dys-
pepsia or Indigestion, Flatulency, or Wind
in the stomach. The most distressing
cases of Female Weakness and Uterine
Complaints are permanently cared by
Henderson, Buchu 1t is unequaled by
any known remedy for the cure of Dropsy,
Gravel, and all Gouty and Rheumatic
affections. 1t is specific remedy for ex-
pelling all Pain and Tape Worms. 1t is
prescribed by eminent physicians in
Chronic Affections of the Liver. For sale
by all druggists. See advertisement in
this issue. eod&wly
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-27

THE WORLD MOVES. There is still
hope. Many physicians of thorough med
ical education and long experience in the
treatment of Cholera, Cholera Morbus,
Dysentery, Diarrhma, Cholera Infantum.
and Summer Complaints in general un-
hesitatingly recommend DIR. Cabe's re
nowned Medicated Blackberry Brandy, as
the surest and safest remedy ever prescrib-
ed 5-19d&w2w
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Dentists.
Dr., J. W, Stark. Dentist,

RoOMS NEXT DOOR TO TIE TELEGRAPH OF
" fee, Illinois street. Rock Island All kinds OF
thtal Dthtal Work done IN the most approved styles.
Charges reasonable. G-11dtf
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and accompanied the officer to Noark s
place Of business, at l46 West Randolph
street, to identify bial The officer made
the arrest, and as they were coming down
stairs Mrs. Mckee drew double barrelled
pistol from under her shawl and discharg-
ed both barrels, one shot taking effect in
Noack' S back the other in the calf of his
right leg. The wounds are not necessarily
mortal, Mrs. Mckee was arrested.
DETROIT, May 26.-At 1870 this A. NJ.
at East Saginaw, Michigan a fire broke
out in jackson Hill block on Washington
street, land communicating to the adjacent
block, owned by Col. Gage, entirely de-
str0yed the north block. together with
most of the stocks of A. W. Wheat & Co,
music dealer, V. Slesinger 4 Co. millinery
the Singer Sewing Machine Co, w. A.
Lyons, boots and shoes Loss $4,000 :;
insured for probably two-thirds of the
amount
JARVIS, ONT,, May 26.-Two- thirds of
the business portion Of this place was
burned Saturday night
CINCINNATI, May 26.-One of Friend 4
Fox paper mills in Lockwood, Ohio, burn
ed yesterday A. NJ, The warehouse ad-
joining, containing much valuable stock.
was saved Loss about $4,000; Insur-
ance $2l 900, 81, 900 Of which is in Home
companies.
| CLEVELAND, May l6.-The lee house Of
| Williams 4 Ferry, at Sandusky. was de-
stroyed by fire last night 1t is supposed
to be the work Of an incendiary. Loss
about $4,000.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-27
Keystone Saloon Removed

THE KEYSTONE SALOON HAS BEEN RE-
moved TO the corner OF Moline Avenue and Rail
road street within five minutes walk of the new
Railroad Depot, where the Proprietor will be hap
py at all times to see his friends
67Sdlm JAMES McELROY.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-27
TAR CORDIAL.
the GREAT, REMEDY
FOR THE
THROAT & LUNGS.

1t is gratifying TO to inform the public that Dr.
L, Q c. WishArts Pine Tree Tar Cordial, for Throat
and Lung Diseases has gained an euviable reputa-
tion from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast, and
rom thence to some Of the first families Europe
not through the press alone but persons through
out the states actually benefited and cured at this
Office, While he publishes less, so say report
ers, he is unable to supply the demand. 1t gains
and holds its reputation
First. Not by stopping coRgh, but by loosening
and assisting nature % throw off the unhealthy
matter collected about the throat and bronchial
tubes, which causes irritation.
Second. 1t removes the causes OF irritation
(which produces cough) of the mucous membrane
and bronchial tubes, assists the lungs to act and
throw of the unhealthy secretions, and puriaes the
blood
Third. 1t Is free from squills lobelia ipicac and
opium, of which most throat and lung remedies
composed. which allay cough only, and disor
ganze the stomach. 1t has a soothing effect on the
liver and kidneys, and every part of the system and
IL Its invigorating and purifying effects it ha:
gained reputation which 1t must hold above al
Others in the market.
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1.-THE BEST is THE CHEAPESTW
$s1,ooo,ooo.0o Capital Represented

ssOld Hartford.'' Assets 1920 4, ,396
4Etna OF Hartford 5,336.:3sOl
Home of New orI 4,Ae46.ss59l
Franklin of Phi1a., s. 3,3os. e71
Old n. America of Phila., 1881 900
Imperial Fire ns Co.. of LOnden, Gold Assets 1O,OCO0OO
N. British Mercantile 100000
La oy al. England. 12, 10000
Queen of Liverpool and London, 100000
Firemen's Fund of California, 6i922
National Ins Co., Hartford Assets 742,OOO
~ NafiOnaI Ins. 90. Phila ss1I $500
Northwestern National ms Co.. l57 534
Westchester Fire ms Co., 4O,O86
Manhattan Fire Ins. Co., New York. d $4,000
st. Joseph ms. Co., 4 94,157
Railway Pass. Ins. Co., of Hartford, II 10000
Conn Mutual Life ms Co. of 27O( 10000
Policies Written at Current Rates Office No Argus
Building, up stairs.
J. M BUF0RD, Ag emit.
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DR.. G. N. REIDTNG

a Ii DENTAL OPERATIONS PERFORMED AC.
~ goTgLiS TO The most approved principles Offiee
IN MI! BLOCK, cor. ofIllinois and Washington Sts
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-09-18

of Lights, which is all darkness-but
who cannot, to save their souls, fold let
ter properly, tie cravat, do up a paper of
rice, or part their hair straight. A week
of Kinder Garten hand and eye training
in their childhood would have remedied
all that. Reading is taught by object
lessons, spelling is taught by sounds. In
drawing, the method is novel. Each pu-
pill is provided with book like a copy
book, tle pages of which are covered with
tiny dots or stars, al regular intervals,
which serves to guide the eye. In the
uper left hand corner of the page the teach
er makes design, more or less complica-
ted, which the pupil duplicates all over
the page, finishing with care and dclicacy
so that the page when done, would serve
az model ter design in tapestry, chintz,
wallpaper, or other articles. As the
children pro. .,ress, they form their own
designs, skill and iieedom in the use Of
the pencil is acquired, and drawing be-
comes for them. a practical accomplish
nent. More dn0p.