The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-08-29

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slippers, and to the "bridegroom' a
Plug hatand caneof the same resplen-
dent material, Dressed out in this
rig, Ed. was undoubtedly the belle OF
the evening. The affair was com
Iplete surprise and afforded much
pleasure to all concerned
LAYING OF THE CORNER STONE -
The Most Worshipfnl Grand Master of
Nasons Of Oregon has issued d circular
to the Brethren in this jurisdiction,
stating that the Masonic Grand Lodge
Will lay the corner stone Of the State
Capitol, at Salem, on Wednesday, Oct.
8, next, in accordance with theancient
nsages and customs of the Craft The
Grand Lodge is ordered to convene in
Special Grand Communication at Sa-
lem on that day, and Lodges through
ont the Jurisdiction are earnestly re-
duested to be present. Arrangements
will be made with the various trans
portation companies for REDUCED fare.
Most IPorshipful Brother Chadwick,
Past Grand Master will deliverthe ad-
dress, which is q sufficient guaranty of
a large attendance upon the occasion.
r, W. Bro. Earhart, Grand Secretary,
closes the circular with the remark
that "the occasion will be one of gseat
Importance in the history of our State. |
The honor of laying the corner stone
has been rendered the Masonic Frater-
nifty by the State Capitol Commission
eT, and tits to be hoped that the Sub !
ordinate Lodges throughout the entire
Jurisdiction will be fully represented,
not only by their officers, but by their
1FHoPKINs' MANUAL OF AMERICAN
DEAs."-This is book of nearly 400
pages, just published by A. j.. Ban
Iroft q Co.. and designed for the use
# schools and business men, as well
IS for instruction to foreigners seeking
naturalization. It is a 6sSatise on the
features and practical work
ngs of our system of government as
veil as comprehensive commentary
Ipon tl4e designs of our Fathers in
orming. the government. 1t is truly
4 American Book, well suited for
chools and academies as well as for
the true American in his
uties as a patriot and q lover of his
ountry. We would like much to see
lis book, or something very similar
} it, introduced into our educational ,
lstitqtions, SO that the youth of the !
)untry, upon whose shoulders must +
ION rest the responsibilities of the t
reservation Of our institutions, may |
lore fully and concisely understand G
leir whole duty. .We would COM
lend to parents and teachers careful %
Iamination Of this book. A copy of {
lie work can be seen at this office. G
he school edition can be procured of {
. L. Bancroft & Co., San Francisco, y
+ $3.50 per copy. $
FROM THE BAY.-K L. Bryan, of II
Tx City, sent us new subscriber and e
e following items, p
Messrs. Logan and Bryan one even 2
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g last week slew a cougar for supper, u
I'd the next merningmuzzled another
breakfast both from the same tree. G
Elk city is to have u six months Il
hool, commencing in September. u
'rsons living remote from schools, a
ID being desirous of educating their e
ildren, would do well to spend the b.
inter at Elk Tuition will be reason g g
lie, the people of the village have no r
d habits, and it is as healthy place et
there is In Oregon. Within the tt
xt year or two the citizens of that
llage expect to have High School Il
iablished and competent teachers 8,
gagged, when they hope to be able to Id
er superior inducements to persons
sking educational facilities. q q
That SIGN.-Messrs. BTargrat & Z,
rks haYe painted us "a gorgeous new M
n, and Reed and Bringham have q
it ii place. 1t is frontispiece Of 70
itch it may well be said, Dother =
irlds may seek to emulate-they
ed never hope to excel it.n For re
yness Of size, for uniqueness Of de- df
"a and for attractlveness Of appear cll
&c it is Q superhuman success. 1t ch ch
j complimentary benefit to us, ten A
,cl BY our generous friends, 1fargrat gi
Parks, in return for which we offer
,m our most profuse gratitude
ese gentlemen are superb artists, -
4 we earnestly bespcak for them rs rs
share Of public patronage. m