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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-06-04

AN UNCERTAIN GIRL.-Mss Montjoy
has astonished the village Of Scarboro,
Mo-, by her ante-connubial conduct. She
was engaged to marry Mr.. Bradford on
Thursday. On Monday she met Mr..
Brown, a visitor from st. Louis, flirted
with him, and promised to marry HIM OH
Wednesday. On the morning of Wednes-
day, when Mr. Brown called an hour be-
fore the time set for the ceremony, she
told him that she had reconsidered her last
decision, and would marry Mr.. Bradford
Thereupon Mr.. Brown hade her goodbye,
and went back to St. Louis. On Thurs
day she was married to Mr.. Bradford; but
before night he learned of the making and
breaking of the engagement with Mr..
Brown, took her to her parents, and start
ed fcr California, declaring that he would
never see her again. Miss Montioy is SO
disconsolate that her father watches con-
stantly to prevent suicide.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-06-04

TIM ONO REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
without regarding Grants letter, repudi
ated the idea of a third term.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-06-04

A FATAL PRACTICAL JoKE.-A prac-
tcal Joker, named Edward Cole, near
Penn Yam, N. Y. was killed by his brother
in-law, George Pierce, Thursday night. Cole
came home and knocked at the door for a
joke. When asked "Who's there?" he
answered, "Your money OF your life!''
Not being admitted, he went to the rear
of the house, and pulling off his boots, he
climbed upon the shed and effected his en-
trance through a window. Mr.. Pierce,
who sleeps down stairs, hearing him, cried
out, "Dant come into this house OF |
will kill you.'' Selling butcher-knife,
he started up stairs. Mr.. Cole, all the
time keeping silent. stood at the head of
the stairs in the dark to receive him. Mr..
Pierce Immediately grappled with the sup
posed assassin, and during the encounter
cut his throat with the butcher-knife, sew
ering the jugular vein. The young man
exclaimed, ''You have killed Edward
Cole! My poor wife and chlldrenW and
died. MI. Pierce is about IS years of
age, and one of the best citizens of Yates
county. Mr.. Cole, his brothcr-in- law, was
younger, also of all excellent family, and
of the highest integrity. He and his
brother-in-law have always been warm in
innate friends. and their families greatly
attached to each other.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-06-04

The Piedmont Virginian, apologlzing
for publishing but half Il sheet, this week
says "OWing to the meanness OF our pat
rons in not paying US money enough to
buy paper, we are compelled to issue a half
sheet this week. We regret this ON ac-
count of our prompt paying friends. AS
to our deli. quents. they can go to the -
as far us we care"
Hon. A. r. Boteler was one of the pail
bearers, and Rev. Messrs McKim, of Alex
andria, Maury, of Mlddleburg, Meredith
of Winchester, Meade and Amber of
Charlestowli, Jones of Wildwood and Lea
vel, and the officers and pupils OF Shepherd
College, were among the mournerS ut the
funeral of Rev. DR.. Andrews, at Shep-
herdstOWti.
The Virginia ispiscoEa! Council ex-
pressed it's conviction, 6 in the very strong
est terms, that the offering of jntoxicating
draughtS as rite of hospitality is more
honorsd in the breach than in the observ
apce. and the frequenting of clubs and
bar-rooma lar even. an occasional visit to
the sampel is inconsfisteeAt with q Christian
profession"
The New York Sunday Mercury'' re-
ports that Rev. Henry Lake, who was q
convert to Catholcity, and was recently
assistant to Father Preston, of st. AIMS
Church, in New York, has withdrawn
from the priesthoof a}d married a lady
whom lie met in Europe. It is said he is
now in California with i'll his is wife.
In New York, Saturday, Lincoln Post
No. 10 GgaEna AIRY Ct the Republic also
,wocC H;iia in tha cOrEeca was an old
army wagon, rslie Of the march ffroRa
Atlanta to the sea, on the sides of which
will be inscribed g Flowers for the blue
and gray
The citizens of Savannah, Ca, are lux
uriating on watermelons raised in that
vicinity,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-06-04

Freach.-Misses Jennie..F> Gordon Flor.
ence M. Gerald, Bessie B: Hamilton. An.
ma Gould Hunter Maggie s. Johnston
Sallie Kinnairds Jennie Mcdonald, Emma
Vanmeter, Annie J. Warning.
Loin,-Misses Fannie H. Moore, Julia
j. Yenge.
Senior Course Of Literature Misses
Julia 2. Jenkins, Lettie R. Robinson.
Mary Augusta Tompkins.
EIocutson.-Misses Maggie @. Dunovant.
Ida May Ewing, Eleanor K. Gordon
Adele Smith.
-s'eaaaonsslslp.-Annie Laurie Baker, Vir-
gle w. Barret, Annie allon, Lula Foster.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-06-04
CLOSING DAY.

Yesterday morning, at 1N O'Clock the
closing exercises Of the school commenced
and included a very handsome salulategx-
by the retiring editress of the ssSoiree
Miss Maggie @. Dunovant. and a va
ledictory replete with fine imagery, by Miss.
Ida Ewing. The scene of the crown
ing of Miss Emma G. AntrinA. OF Char
lottesville, the full graduate, was a very
interesting one and made more attractive
by the modest demeanor of the young Girl
who, as Mr.. Phillips stated. had declined
tour to Europe, in order to be al schoo,
another year and win the place of f,ars
graduate. The delivery of the d!,lomas
and prizes was done by Mr. Phillips, with
suitable remarks in the various cases. The
following is lisa
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES
Preparatory Department.-Miss Mary
Kinney.
CERTIFICATES WITH Corn
BADGES.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-06-04
LEXINGTON PRESBYTERY.

THU LEXINGTON CHURCH CASE-THE
CHURCH is GRANTED THE RIGHT TO
CALL DIR. ROSS-DR. ROSS DECLINES
ADMISSION OF TWO MINISTER'S FROM
GREAT BRITAIN,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-06-04
THE PRINCIPLE OF THE THING.

Rev. W. 7. Richardson objected to the
resolutions Of Dr.. Ewing. He thought, in
view of all the facts now in possession of
Presbytery, including the declension of
DR.. Ross, they were useless.
Prof. Campbell said he did not think it
was the purpose of any one in the Licking
ton church, OF at least of very few, to
press this call, but they wanted their right
to call the man of their choice definitely
settl ed.
Mr.. Richardson thought the right had
been settled long ago in the Presbyterian
church.
Pro f. Campbell replied that the right to
call was, it was true already settled; but the
question now was would Presbytery apply
that right in this case at the request of the
majority Of the church. 1t had not grant
ed this privilege to call, at the Thinking
Spring session, but instead had recon-
mended a compromise. 1t was that I'M.
granted privilege that they were now called
on to grant.
MI Richardson repeated that in view of
DR.. Ross declension that action would he
quite superfluous, he would almost say
that there would be no sense in it. He
was very willing to say in a resolution
that if Dr. Ross declension had not been
received, Presbytery would have granted
the right to call.
Another member said DR.. Richardson's
proposition did not touch the main
point at issue. AT the last session COM
promise coming from the minority of Lex |
lngton Church had been recommended by
Presbytery instead Of giving the right to
call asked for by the majority. This ma
Joriltty had now rejected the compromise and
asked agaiinf. for their right to call the min
lister of their choice, and it was the duty |
Of Presbytery to Grant it, ~
MI Hapciay called attention to the fact F
tthlaSS in Dr. Boss letter to MI. Baker, his
declenslon was wholly based On ths idea
Shat the renewal Of the call was disrespect-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-06-04

The scenes last night and to-day in the
school-house basement, where the bodies
of the dead were carried, were heartrend-
ing in the extreme. Stumps of limbs
burned to crisp protruded from the sheets
aud as the face-cloth was lifted from the
heads the Scared and black remains were
disclosed. In some instances the features
were distorted us though extreme agony
lad been suffered before death ensued
bnt many looked calm, as though sinotIl-
cred, yet they were all blackened with
smoke. Some We're burned beyond the
possibility of identification. nothing It.
manning but the trunk of the body.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-06-04

COMMENCEMENT AT THE VIRGINIA FE-
MALE STITUTE-BEAUTIFU L EXHIB-
TIONS-FINE MUsIC-TIIE PRIZES
CLOSING EXERCISES,
40 NrH
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-06-04

as follows
RESOLVED, LIST, That while we have grea1g
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-06-04

seen at u gIanc
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-06-04
SHOCKING CALAMITY.

A CHURCH BURNT-SEVENTY OF THE
CONGREGATION BURNED ALIVE
FRIGHTFUL SCENES OF
THE DISASTER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07
Local BREVlTIES.

Angling is now INDUCED 10 extensively upon
the wharves, at Huntiug Greek bridge, and
at other places 10 this vicinity, and sometimes,
when the proper time aud tide are hit upon
and the right bait used, affords excellent sport.
Mayor Kemper went to Washington this
evening to be present and make speech at
the reunion of the German singing societies in
that city.
Oysters, notwithstanding the laws embargo
on them, are finely favored, in excellent condi-
ton, and as wholesome as any other article of
food
Alexandria county never looked better than
it does this season. 1t is now one of the most
prosperous counties in the State.
1t was reported to-day that gentleman of
this city had just drawn $50, 900 10 the Wyom-
ing gift enterprise.
A large coored excursion party arrived here
from Washington to-day and went up the Mic
land Railroad.
A primary election to nom mate q candidate
for the House of Delegates was held In Fairfax
county to-day.
The tournament at the National Park yes
terday passed off 10 the most agreeable maoner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07
BY TELEGRAPH.
FOREIGN News.

ROME, Sept 7.-Cardinal McCloskey left
Florence for this city to-day. The consistory
which was appointed for the 9th of this
month will be held instead on the 18th or Goth
instant.
Mons, BELGIUM. Sept About sixty of
the German pilgrims to the shrine of Lourdes
arrived here last night.
CoNsTANTlNoPLE, Sept. 7.-Order has again
been completely established in Bosnia, aud al
most restored in Herzegovina
Mons, Sept. IA train bearing The Ger
man pilgrims 10 Lourdes, who reached here
last night, started hom the station at noon to-
day. There was great crowd at the station,
and the Bureomaster, with a large force of
police, was present, but there was 20 disturb
! ance, shouting or demonstration.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. "A telegram has
been received from Gen. Kaufman, command
ing the Russian expedition against the Khok-
and rebels, announcing that battle was fought
on the 4th inst, when the Russians completely
defeated force of the rebels numbering 80, 900
who occupied fortified position which Gen.
Golovatchoff stormed. The enemy was pursu-
ed fifteen versts and many Of them we're killed
and drowned in the ANU dara river. Several
guns and quantity of war material were cap
tnred. The losses of the Russians were incon-
siderable. Gen. Kaufman will continue his
advance against the rebels when his means of
transportation arrive for kodshent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07
The Markets.

New YORK, Sept Stocks dull and steady
Mouey u. Gold l55. Flour dull and dropping
Wheat quiet and unchanged. Corn quiet an;
unchanged.
BALTIMORE, Sept. Va. skies, peelers
4S; do. consolidated 81. West Va. skies ct
Cotton nominal; low middlings l44a14s. Flou,
steady and unchanged. Wheat steady and firm;
No. 2 Western amber l43; mixed do. 14Oal4l
No. Western red l4l Pennsylvania red 8;
ALDO; Maryland red l2Ual42; do. amber 1854
l57; do. white l25al55. Corn firm for Southern
but Western dull; Southern white Sass; do
yellow nominal; Western mixed 70 spot; rs las
half Oct. Oats dull aDd unchanged Rye dull
and heavy at95al05 Hay steady and unchanged
Provisions firm and unchanged. Butter stroug;
Western extras 25a27; do. frsts 1924. Coffee
nominally unchanged. Sugar firm and active
at l05al02. Whiskey dull at l22al224.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07
RaDid Transit.

New YORK, Sept. 1.-The routes selected
by the Rapid Transit Commission and approx
ed by the Board of Aldermen, yesterday, pro
vide for roads on the east and west sides of the
city. The New York Elevated Railroad is tc
run On the east side from the Battery along the
streets adjacent to the river trout, through the
BoWery and Third Avenue connecting with The
ferries and the Grand Central depot at Harlem
river. The Gilbert Elevated Railroad will rur
on the west side trom Kings bridge.op Harlem
river. via 9th, 9th and 9th avenues, AmiIy
street, south 5th Avenue, Canal street west
Broadway, to Bowling Green.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07
g:Ess Political Meeting.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Sept. IA special dis
patch to the Courer-J ournal from Holly
Springs, Miss, says the largest political meet
ing ever held 10 the State occurred yesterday
Senator Gordon, Of Ca, and Congressman La
mar, of Miss. spoke. Large numbers OF color
ed men were present Senator Gordon speech
was Conservative, breathing spirit of reconci
iation and good feeling, and culogizing the Fede
raj soldiers. He appealed to the colored people tt
unite with the white people and drive out ''car,
pet baggers." He contrasted the condition Of bis
state with Mississippi declared peace reigued
10 Louisiana aud msrule 10 Mississippi. Con.
gresham Lamar followed secouding Senator
Gordon's effort. He reviewed the politics O
the State since the war, held up the acts O
the Republican party in Mississippi, and 6xec
on Governor Ames the blood of the colorec
men killed in the Vicksburg riots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07

CoLoRED MAN DROWNED About noon
yesterday, small sail boat, containing five col
ored men, was capszed 10 the river opposite
Georgetown, and one Of their number-Gu us.
tsvus Hoe, was drowned. The others escaped
BY clinging to the bottom of the boat, from
which perilous position they were afterwards
rescued by boatmen who saw them from the
shore. The river was dragged for the body of
hoe. but up to a late hour last night 1t had
not been recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07
WARRENToN SPRINGS CAMP MEETING

WARRENToN SPRINGS CAMP MEETINa.-
The camp meeting to be held at the Warren
ton Springs, commencing on Saturday next,
bids fair to be one of the largest gatherings OF
the sort that has taxed place 10 this section for
long time. The Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION Of Washington, and the M. E. Church
have manifested much interest in the success
OF the meeting, and Rev. j. P Newman, Rev.
II. A. Cleveland, Rev, MIR. Nicholson, Rev. j.
Little and other ministers have promised to at
tend, and conduct the services Arrangements
have been made with the Virginia Midland
Railroad for the transportation of visitors q,
half fare, and ample preparation has been made
for the accommodation of all who may attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07

PERSONAL. Mr.. Thomas Whitehead, mem
Der of the last Congress, and a prominent can.
didate for the Clerkship of the next one, was
here to-day on his way to Baltimore to join the
Virginia editorial excursion party which will
leave that city tomorrow. Should the Speaker
ship be given to the West, the Ccrkship will
certainly fall to the East, and 10 that event no
one stands better chance of being elected
clerk, and certainly no one could perform the
duties of the Office more acceptably. than Mr..
Whitehead,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07
The Peach Shipment.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. THE agent of the
American line Of steamers has the following
from Liverpool: Peaches per Ohio were rot
ten on arrival but kept in perfect order until
the second of September. The ice supply was
exhausted on the 29th OF August"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07

CHEAP TRAVEL. Good Templars' ex-
cursion to Leesburg to morrow, will it is ex.
pected, be generously attended, and fifteen
passenger coaches have been prepared for the
accommodation Of the exeursionis;s from this
city and Washington. The price of a round
trip ticket has been put down to ST..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07

RUNAwAY.-The horse and mule attached "a
Mr.. JAS Il. Watkins wagon became so much
frightened by passing railroad train at the
corner Of Alfred and Wilkes streets, yesterday
evening that they ran away, throwing the occu.
pants of the wagou-Mr. Watkins and another
man-out 90 the ground. and tie wheels of the
vehicle ruoning over the former broke some oil
his ribs, and otherwise hurt him, but none Of
his Injuries is said TO be DANGEROUS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07

8lLL.-Mr. Thos. Wilmington, the Clerk Of
the Market, who has been i'll for some weeks
past is still confined to bis bed, and the pros
traitor resulting from his sickness aud the weak
ness incident to his age-he is now seventy six
years old-mske his numerous friends anxious
about bis recovery. During bis sickness the
duties of his office are discharged by his brother,
Mr. Henry I. Wilmington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07

MASONIC lNsTALLATIoN.-Th officers elect
OF Mount Vernon r. A. Chapter, No. IA, were
regularly installed last evening as follows: f.
A. Reed, H. p; Geo. A. Mushbach K; 100.
B. Smoot, s.; j. H. D. Smoot, Treasurer; P.
q. Uhler, Secretary; A. s. Dunn c. H.; Geo.
U. Shinn, P. S.; Jos. Hopkins, r. A. G.; j.
L: Beckham, c. F. Adam, Edgar WarGeld, Nj.
of "; Jas. Fossett, Janitor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Sept. I, IL a. N.
For the Middle States, slowly rising barome!
ter, north to west winds, clear or partly cloudy
and slightly coolor weather than on Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07
IT HENRY's SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

Wishing my school to be lear an open play
ground, an advantage it has not heretofore had,
! shall open its next and Fourteenth Annual
Session in Mr.. Charles Powelrs School Build
ing, on Queen, between Washington and Co.
lumbus streets, on MONDAY, Sept ID.
The course of study comprises the elementary
and the Natural Sciences and if sufficiently
large classes can be formed to justify it, Profess
sors will be employed to give instruction to ad
vsnced students in the Ancient and Modern
Languages.
The terms of tuition, depending upon the
branches taught, range from SIS to SIS per quar-
ter, payable in advance.
N. B.-The School room will be open for the
reception and classification of pupils every
morning after Sept. 5, from o'clock to II m.
aug 2l-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07

Deservedly Popular-We mean DR.. Bulls
Vegetable Pills, for everybody has derived
much benefit from their use. Physicians recon.
mend them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07

THE WEATHER. The weather TO-DAY was
delightful-clear and bright with the wind
from the northwest and the thermometer stand
ing in the shade at noon at 760; real early fall
weather, and enjoyed by all who could leave
their business and come out on the streets, or
wander In the suburbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07

STREET RAILRoAD.-AlI the efforts that
nave been made to put the street railroad in
operation again having failed, the company
o9NW'og It, 10 obedience to an order of the Civ
OouoeiI, will commence tearing 10 the track
On hlng street at an early day, and putting
mat street 10 the same condition it was ia prior
10 the building of the road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07

BUILDING ASSOCIATION. The annual meet
ing Of the stockholders of the Alexandra Go.
operative Building Association will be held at
Harmonic Hall, tonight when the officers to
serve for the ensuing year will be elected. The
affairs Of this association are, it is understood,
in the most fourishing condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07
PROFESSIONAL CaRDS.

A CARD.-Circumstan rendering it de-
~ sirable that should locate in Baltimore, I
have transferred my DENTAL PRACTICE in
Alexandria to DIR. D. N RUST. He has been
for SO many years associated with me as to need
no introduction or endorsement, his skill, ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being well known. l cordially commend HIM
to the favor of my friends and patients, as we'll
worthy of the position to which he succeeds, and
bespeak for him the practice with which, for so
long, have been favored.
JAMES B. HODGKIN.
Alexandria Va mar loft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07

REVIVAL SERVICES. revival services
now in progress iu the Methodist Episcopal
Church South are numcrousy attended, and
are awakening considerable interest among the
large congregations who nightly attend there
They are conducted by Rev. Dr. Rosser, whose
preaching is exceedingly affecting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07
LOST IND FOND.

nOG LOST-Lost from the sloop River
~ Queen, lying at the wharf in Washington,
on Monday, the 23d utimo, q newly. trimmed
YELLOW SCOTCH TERRIER DOG. A re-
ward of SIS will be paid for its return to Captain
RICHARD MCKINNEY, at Petty's Restau.
rant, Alexandria. sep 2-lW#
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07

JUMPED THE TRACK One car of the through
freight train, which lett LyDchburg at $40 last
night, when near Tye River, jumped the track
and caused a delay of couple Of hours. Nc one
was hurt, and the only damage was the break
ing of the trucks of the Car. The track is now
clear, and all trains are running regularly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07

DECAMPED. "A foreigner named Strom, who
opened shoe store on King street, near Wash
ington, short time since, has suddenly de-
camped to parts unknown, carrying off with
him all his effects, and leaving numerous small
creditors on an unenviable frame OF mind
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07
N.4N.TS.

WANTED-A SINGLE MAN AS PLAIN
w FARMER, TO manage horses, plough,
&c. Address 7. PULLMAN, Cor. franklin
and Columbus streets, Alexandria, Va. so 7-2ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07

The best dressed men 10 town are wearipf
Warwick collars. They say there is nothing likt
them for comfort.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07

ARM BROKEN. -Rey. Mr.. McIlhiuuey of
the Methodist Episcopal Church South while
on his way from the camp meeting 10 Loudoun
county last week was thrown from bis horse and
had his arm broken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-07

:. NRoir Observation-Disclosures fruit exhibi.
n ,e1 WI take place at Collingwood on Monday
"sAt, the 18th inst, -.