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MISCELLANEOUS,

| Among the surprise parties was one gi7en tx
Miss L. solon, OF No. 40 East Chicago avenue, b,
] her friends. Among the guests who enjoyed he,
hospitality were the following: Mrs. O'Maliey,
Mrs. Boatman, Miss Vaughan, Miss Annie
o'Mal1ey. Miss Maggie Cunningham, Nellie
Sweeney, the Misses Mooney, Hiss Mattie
sween, Miss II. E. Crawford, Miss Maria, Misa
Annie Vaughn, Mrs. Horne, Miss E. DHyer, Miss
IL E. o'Byrne, the Messrs, Scion, Horne, Boat
man, Downie, Ebe-t, Mooney, E. Powell, Tan
sey, ". Dwyer, Elder, G. Domnie.
Tha friends OF Hiss Clara B. Waters, Of No.
1922 South Dearborn street, met at hsr residence
Thursday and enjoyed pleasant evening with
the accompaniment Of good music, dancing, and
nice supper.
genuine SURPRISE WAS given to Mr. and Mra
Jamea Irwin, at their present residence, No. 1854
Indiana avenue, Thursday evening. Among the
guests we're Mra. Robert Gentry, Mr. aud Mrs.
Samuel Locke, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Davis, MIR.
Mr. aud Mrs. Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. c. s. Squierb,
Mr. and Mrs. Wiltitt, Mr. aud Mrs. Manchester,
Mrs. P. E. Kiugman, Jr., Miss Els SpauIding,
Ar. Charles Woodoock, Mr. F. L. Gentry, md
others. It mas pleasant gathering.
-. = ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Tho Irving Club, at the request Of their num-
erous friends, have decided to giTe May-psrty
at Shows Academy on the 5th Of ne1s mouth.
The Qui Vive Society will give their second
entertainment at the reaidence OF Alr. Smith.
610 Van Burep street.
The 8. A, Climb viii meet Tuesday evening at
the residence of Mr. Plattenbu1g, No. ITO jack
sun street.
The annual entertainment of Prof. Bour-
nique's juvenile class in dancing will take place
1T his Academy On Twenty fourth street, Friday
evening.
The Broadway Club will give their closing |
party May7.
4 dramatic entertainment will he given by the !
Church OF the Messiah fraternity. at the parlors
i the Chapel corner OF Twenty-third street and !
Michigan avenue, Wednesday evening. The |
'lays ''MoIning Call and ''Down by tie aes"
YiQ be presented.
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| freshmente served by the caterer Eckbart Tbe
floral display was very han1soume. tho rente-
| men providing for tho ladies' beautiful bonn;,ata
Of IS yiolets and roses III sparkling with dew.n-
| aud the gentlemen had dainty c!usters for tbe
| jappeIs Of their "steel pens" Many eiaesnt
toilets we're displayed. Among the number WA
one worn by Mrs. John Quick, Of black satin,
with fchn Of point applique lace and diamond
lewelry; Mrs. Marshall Kirkman. silver and
black striped silk, clusters Of scarlet fowera and
pearl ornaments Mrs. G. &. Mayo, black sros
grain silk, trimmings Of lace and gold Ornaments:
Mrs. Charles Welsh, nee Shofez, ashes OF roses
silk, long sprays OF flowers, ornaments pearin
and gold; Mrs George Sharp, a rich dress Of
"seal-akiu brown" ailk point lace, spray of
natural fuchsias aud tea-rose buds. ieve1rv
turquoise and pearta Mrs. Stone, two shsdes Of
Cardinal silk, black velvet trimmings. and
diamond solitaire ornaments; MEs, L. Hnrdy. a
stylish costume Of black with plaitinps Of ti1lfe
and ornaments OF f1owers; Mrs. Wight. black
and white plaid silk, Vallencieunes lace. and
coral ornaments; Miss Ella Stone. Of
Chicago, white tarietau, With trimmings of
black. velvet 4ud white garden daisies,
gold jaweiry; Miss Nettie Poole,
stylish costume of. black silk, with long npravB
ornaments Miss Fulton, Of Hyde Park whita
Swiss, trimmings Of Yatlepciepnee, and snrava nf
pink rose buds Miss Case, quiet costuma Of
pearl color. with scarlet flowers; Mj8e naynolda
white PArs muslin, light blue trimmlnee, and
gold ornaments, MAss Merrill, OF Chicago.
silver gray silk, and coral ornaments: Miss
Lyon, black gros grain silk, tullo plaitinea
amethvst ]ewe1ry; Miss Helen Eloue, Of Gil.
cago black dress, with e2bliers OF rose-colorad
silk; Mra Jones', a charming HidQw from Wash- |
ington City, D. c., white Swiss dress, with |
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APOLLO AND HYAG!NTHUS,

Phnbus Apollo. archer bright
source OF SWEEP tones, and god Of hght,-
The fair youth Hsacinthus loved,
And oft his fond affection proved.
Where'er the boy for pleasure hiod,
Th' admiEing god Wss by bis aids.
II to the brook TINT pierced tho glade,
To tempt tbs scaled prey he stzayed;
It, in the forests deep retreat
He challenged Echo In her seat,
And loosed her ready voice, In sounds
Responsive to his baytng hounds
The bright Apollo led the way,
And shared his sport, in hatnor GAy.
H1s 1yre and culver laid aside,
With Hyacnthus once he yted
In eu1u1attng strife, to show
Which could the discus fa2theat throw.
With sturdy strength and skill combined,
With faV1tng aid of friendly wind,
Apollo high the discus threw
Swift through the air, and fur. 1t few.
Tho quoits quick flight the youth behe1d,
And joy his boyish Gosom ewelled,
As eagerly he rau to gain
1he misslye speeding towards tho plain.
Bad haste 8puEned bv the stubborn ground.
The discus, In its flercg rebound,
Against the youths fair forehead deW;
Tho Me-blood, in its ruddY hue,
Adowu tae conejy, Iallid face,
Increasing cotrsed, with threAtntug paca$
Painting, he fell; his form bes,de, '.
The tuneful archcr.gpd applied
His healing art, in all its power,
70 stay the fataI, final houri
Vain we're the medicines that he trded,-
The gushing wound his skill def1sd.
The dying boy. beyond relief,
Heard but the great Apollo's grief,
Is DER his brow he foud1y bent,
Ills Rodly hsart bJ sorrow reutt
A. when the lly's slender PROP.
The fragile stem-is broken, drop
The pretty flowers towards the earth,
And hung their heads as ittt1e worth:
So Hyactuthua' dropping head,
AZ II upon his neck 'twere lend,
Upon his snowy shoulder fen,-
That head Apollo loyed so well.
~ thou diest, Hyzcinth, " said he,
"Kobbed Of thy youth and Life BY mA;
Mino is the crime, the anguish shine. -
Would that the death were also mimi
But aince, alas thzt may not be,
Thou still shalt live again with ms;
Ny love Ehal thy dear iove prolong,-
First Ia my thoughts, 1kst r. my song;
OF thee my lyye Rhall trembling tan.
Hyrnntng thy {ats my song shall swell,
And thou 1 blooming flower shau be,
RegretfuI1y Inscribed BY rue-'
While yet Apollo scoke, tbs blood
Which bathed tho ground IN rnantHng food,
And dyed she herhaga in tss hue,
Wns blood 10 more !; instead, thare Ef4W
4 Hover whose color might defy
Tha richest hue Of TJrim dye.
In LILY form it greets the sight,
But this ts purplt.-that IL whits.
Sill fu1ther, Phebus sought 70 pr1F4
Els earnest, ne7er-ending love-
70 h.uor more tho absent youth
Whom he had pledged undyiug truth,
And evermore his grief to show,
Ha marked ths petals with his wos:
"a Ah ah r. on this memorial flower,
Repeats his soffuW To this hour.
And oft, ~ Spring returns to greet
The weary heart With blooming sreet5
THIS symbol OF bis love, anew,
Shall cheer the faithful End tho trua,
Thi1e the sad flower th2t beaEn hia o4mA,
Warmed by Apollo's kindly farna,
N silence ehall the tale relata
II Hyadnthua' haplesz fatal
1cA6o. P. LKAyIr1.
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1ashtonable fu1ldEesa reception was held at the
b1loe residence On Connecticut avenue, lasting
until II O'Clock, tho youthful couple having,
meantime, taken the train to New York on honey
moon intent. Ou1sE1.
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PKAlRtE.FIRES.

Your strong arm helped mo ~ We waat
Through the quiet dark together;
Tbs aaort Spring gEaxs was ap,
But no& = towsr-cup,
Tor It was young Spring weasncr,-
The spring when our faces begin to burn.
And our he1rtB grow quick In beating.
At the sound Of the othcr's ua1ae,
Or the olden beautitnl aurns
On the baae snd tho dark eyes' meeting.
And, 'zald our dark and quiet va1k.-
Responso to inward ye&rning,-
Tne gray prairies grew aglpv,
IN the Krssses I'D tu1t fscA from AarH.
With sudden, hsillta0t burning.
Tho flames sprang up through al tbs ;uteAt.
Through Ill the windows cleaning.
ny darkened soni MAIDS b1t;zzaas,
~ hsast gava deep delight,
Aud tnged my happy dreaming.
From out tho prairies hlsctered nnH
Arose, in regal spleudor,
The purple, gold, and xh1te.
OF tbs sun-Rods Uttered light
IN biossoms rnze and toadaT.
And from ths evenings hezrtgtox spssnx
LITTLE flower and loWI5.- p.
A dower Of scarlet stain,
With lurking thorna o{ pstu-
4 flower o1 lova u1oAt hdJ.
All ! lavs, it wi.hsrd Ia ths sunf
The winds wsr- rough thst h<st
When pride W-s co.d.
Add tongues wrrs bold,
What could xe Go but rua It.
Christ e1aut that though bai haxxxn Ind
Thou hass to me here given, :. =,
One scarlet flower at Iowa
May bloom for mo abovn-
Nay b. my CIVIL In HesvanI ..:-::. L !
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II should think you uoo1d be Ashamed to
pitch into that httle boy, " aad pedestrian yes-
terday, Al he caught big hootblack cui1ing
small nawsboY. .: Fe would, hey p sueered the
go for big boy and got all pounded up 7"--De~
GroI Ere Presf. . :
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Miss Flora Hale has been elected assistant
teacher in the grammar department Of the pub
nc school Miss Hale, with her. superior sof1olaa-
aitioa.
>, a spelling contest between the ladies and gen.
t'emen o1 tue k,ark took place at tha Cou grexa-
uonal Church Thursday evening. The ladies', as
every one expeo:ed they would, soyered them
honors Of the day: Three iaies were still st.ad- nd
iag when the last man, the Rev. George
Huntington, took his pisca among the
lockers On. hrs. L. 0. Butler stood the
longest on the floor, ana was awarded
ne ps,ze ma.sa had been promised Longfdliox's
tratadt and bound in green aod gold.
The engagement OF young society lady.
petite and somewhat Of blonde, to the son Of !
enc OF the realthiest and oldest residences Of |
ne 6 park, is making the gosaipa' tongues a5 a.
Tho marriage OF Mias But: hobart, formerly |
u YAK FAYE, with Mr. DuEell Owen, son Of Capt. |
o"na, Will take place about the middle Of Jnne. I
2t the 1ea1dence OF Miss Hobarts uncle, in |
BOSTON, Aass. The couple Will then return to |
In1csgG, PIC ma make their home on the West Side.
Tho Executive Committee Of the Redova Club. |
consisting u OF Messra- n. F. Hurd, G. l. Haruy
!. l. Raynqlds, B. Frank Foster, and c. Dewitt
IIoung, gave the last and most elegant party Of
ne season luesdsy evening. complimentary to
he members OF the club
Temperance Hall, . BRIGHT cheev anditoriun,
fesn IN 1ts neWneEs. Witnessed scene Of besutv
no gagesy that could compare with mapy Of tho
anusome Embellishments OF our METROPOLITAN |
tsse1' and would have shone with 1ustre Of its
sn; = 1he Programmes unique affairs, consist
{! OF twenty selections, OF which the :" dreamy
Tide" VAS : conspicuous feature.
he music by Wedg1ood's orchestra
Chicago Fas source OF |
slight during the entire evening. The dane-
y consnaea ~ unhi lato hour, being pleasantly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-22
FOL{IICAL.

The House on Wednesday declared itself az ainst
a third term by vote of 232 ayes to eighteen
nays. Most Of the votes for it were from the
South.
Mr. Blaine's proposition has the statesman-likc
merit Of going just far enough, and not too far,
for the Constitution or for common sense. Could
it be promptly adopted, it would put quetus on
the religious controversy which reckless paiGsans
are endeavorng to import into American poll
ics.-Boston transcript (Rfp)
The representatives Of several cities and differ
ent political interests are beginning very active
canvass relative to the place where the Republican
National Convention shall be held
The Washington correspondent Of the Bangor
Wing says that James Morrow, democratic rep
resentative from Bangor in 49, was an applicant
for position connected with the National House,
but failed-a son of the rebel eN-t'oy. Brown OF
Tenn, being preferred.
The Washington correspondent Of the SPRING
field Republican. speaking of the ant-third term
in the House, says Everybody agreed that Mr..
Blaine was excusable in declining to vote. If he
had voted for it. people would have accused Inn
of tryiGg to get Grant out of the way, ard II
against i, it would have been against his con7ic-
tiOuS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-22

Among the California exhibits x the teIten-
NAL will be building constructed Of pine cones
About four hundred Congressman and others
from Washington went to Philadelphia Friday as
guests of the city, preparatory to another applo-
priation in aid of the Centennial.
"What DO you know Of the character Of this
man !" was asked OF 4 witness in court the other
day. II know i. to be unbleachable, your hon
or" replied the witness, with much emphasis.
At Bonn, Germany, headaches, dyspepsia, etc,
affecting several patients have been traced to
evening studies pursued under the baleful innn-
ence Of green lamp shade, from which arsenic
was set free by the heat of the flame.
A workman at Columbus, Ohio, tiled TO pass
over the Scioto river ''hand over hand on wire
OF an unfinished bridge, bat shortly the wire be-
gan to cut his hands, and though he made dcsper-
ate attempts to return, the pain compelled him to
let go and he was dashed to pieces on the rocks,
fifty feet below
There is some excitement il Newport, Rhode
Island over the fact that the Catholic priest OF 81
Mary.s Church refused to otfciate at orpefmt the
remains of daughter Of Manuel De Fray, who
died there few days ago, 10 be brought to the
church for the purpose of having the usual buria
service performed. He also refused to othciate
the house of the deceased, the reason being tha
the child was permitted to attend the Protestant
school. In consequence Of this decision the body
of the child has been placed in the vanlt OF the
Protestant Cemetery to await further develop
ments.
The Cologne Gazette says that Turkey is by far
the strongest naval power in the Mediterranean.
All the IRON clads CT her feet are of recent con-
structon, and most Of them are constructed by
the best English shipbuilders.
Prof Thorden of the University of upsala,
Sweden, has been in Boston for the last three
weeks, quietly visiting the public schools and
studying the language. His object in connection
with the Centennial celebration next summer, Is
to make himself familiar with our Institutions, es-
pccialy educational. lie states that the New
England school systems hold the first place IN the
estimation Of Sweden and Northern Europe gen
erallv.
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AUaU ST A.
wEDNEsDAY MORNING. Dec. %. 1875
ygr HorsE COMMITTEES.

The dissatisfaction in the democratic
party with the standing committees OF the
House as announced by Speaker Kerr is
loud and deep. Great are the diSappoiht-
ments among the expectants, bittef 'he
denunciations hurled at Kerr and ms aa-
visers. 1t is very plain from the makeup
of the committees that the Speaker dia
not once forget the faction to which ne
was indebted for his election The west
and South gave him their votes for SPEAK
or. and he in return has given them the
lions share of The committees. At the
head of the most important committee that
of WAYS and Means, is placed Mr.. Morrl-
son of Illinois, name entirely new to the
people at large. but very active worker
for Mr.. Kerr as Speaker. Fernando Wood
has the second place on this committee.
Mr.. Randall Is chairman OF the Committee
on Appropriations. 1t seems that his sal
airy grabbing and the charges as an
infiationist which the Kerr democrats
brought against him in the canvass Tor
Speaker were considered no bar to his ap-
pointment to the important place which
he holds.
More than half the chairmanships 90 to
Western members, and nearly as many
are given to the South as to the Middle
and Eastern States The Speaker evident
IL considers the democracy OF these latter
sections as of no account The West and
the South are the localities to which he
looks for democratic growth and strength.
Why should he regard States which have
no electoral votes 10 give for the demo-
cratic candidate in 1876 ? The Maine del
egation is very well treated indeed, Mr..
Blaine heading the minority on the Ways
and Means, and the remainder retaining
their old positions. Maine republicans
have no reason to complain of the position
which the State holds under the new
regime. The new Speaker has been cour-
teous and considerable as far as the Maine
delegation is concerned. but it will bring
him no credit with the leaders OF the
Maine democracy, who would much rath-
er have seen the delegation snubbed and
disgraced than so handsomely treated.
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COUPONS

OF ,he Maine Central Railroad Bonds, including
those OF other roads in the olidated line, will
he paid on presentation at the Granite National
Bank, Augusta.
J. s. CUSHING. Treas.
Dee. II, 1873. 0ceH-t4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-22

We have received the following new pieces Of
sheet music from Oliver Ditson 4 Co.: Fern
Waltz" for piano, by Louis c. Jacoby; 1.-The
Lightning Bug Galop," by Frank H. H. Thomp-
son; "Friend of my Soul, One Hour with Thee"
song for a middle voice; "HeIfer Dance" from
the New American Opera BouAe. For sale AT the
store Of J. f. Pierce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-22

had IS, 100000 Pennsylvania had population Of
3,600,056. At this time it was not quite ten per
cent. The 10000 that were missing can be ac-
counted for by Col. Scott sending them out to work
on his railroad in the West. Great laughterl
The croakers who opposing the Centennial
who always went for the old flag and an arpropria
ton. Prolonged laughter.
HANCoCK's DESCENDANTS.
Mr.. Blaine paid handsome compliment to Mr..
Hancock, relative of the immortal John Hancock
and the Representative from Texas, who had just
addressed the assembly. He dwelt .most felici-
tsusly his efforts in restoring peace and pros.
perity between the North and South. There were
loud cries for the speaker 10 go on but he retired
amid loud applause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-22

In such a way that Tom SCOTS SUBSIDY
schemes, the Southern claims, ana olher
steals are sure TO be forced by 1t through
the Uonse. the engineers of all these jobs
have only to persuade or buy majority
of the Thirteen in order to insure the ac-
ceptance of their schemes by subservient
set of scared Congressman, afraid OF eacn
other and of themselves. When after NJ
teen years exclusion, the nation trusts the
democratic party with share OF the Gov
eminent. the men selected meekly howl
in unison: Dear me, we ain ut TO 90
any governing" and forthwith appoint
dictator, with an omnipotent body-guard
selected bv himself. Ont upon such cow
ards. They have run away from the du-
ties they were chosen to perform, ana
have thus blazoned to the world their un-
fitness for the honorable task imposed up
on them by their constituents. I-ven
when the olden-time Congresses were IN
reality wholly subject to the dlctation OF
a few Southerners, there was never such
am open abdication of power. The pre-
tense of independence was still kept up.
The Northern members pretended to speak
and vote as they thought. This is changed
now. They have provided for the APP
pointment of Committee which is to
keep them from speaking and voting as
they think, and make them do as the Com
mittee thinks. The doughtace enters our
politics once more. The democratic House
commits hari-kari. Its power is dead
Lamar possesses it. Long live the King :.
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Two H0uSGS 10 Let!

an thgg St., near Granite church. One Brick
~ House, IL Rooms, with gas and burners eom-
plete-stabe room Tor two horses. The other
h )use has seven rooms. Enquire of
MOSES WELLS, Or
lie .2l-tlw ut Wells Furniture Rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-22

At the banquet at Philadelphia given Friday by
the merchants Of that city TO the President OF the
United States, Congressman and other distin-
guished guests, who assmbled to look over the
preparations for the Centennial, Mr.. Blame was
called upon lie respond to a toast. The New York
Herald says:
CoMMERCE-MR BLAINE's SPEECH.
Tine next toast was Commerce, the handmade
of other industries in exchanging commodities
among our own people and with foreign nations
Mr.. Blaine was announced to respond, and the
mention of his name was received with cheers, and
the guests arose from their seats and waved hand
kerchefs and hats. Considering the digniied
character of the audience the tumultuous demon
stration was certainly significant. Mr. Blaine
made the speech of the day. The vast audience,
which had been restless and noisy, leaned forward
in expectancy, and as he stepped TO the desk he
was greeted with repeated cheers. He said -
Mr.. CHAIRMAN-1he earnest and serious bust
ness of the meeting has AT last aeen reacntd.
Great laughter.) have volumes OF valuable sta
tistcs which have been prepared for this occasion.
uaughter.) have all the bound reports issued
BY the State Department for the last ten years !;
and Mr.. Robson, sitting by me now, has them in
his lap--0aug hter)-which he will read when |
grow tired.
THE NAVAL ACTIVITY.
Ihaye been authorized to announce that the vast
gathering OF the naval vessels along our Soutnern
coasts is not in any sense, warlike. think | dis
close no secret of the government in saying that
these vessels are to be used in the arts of peace, in
dredging the Charleston harbor and opening the
mouth Of the Mississippi River. (Great applause
and aughter,) am sustained by my honorable
friend Colonel Scott on my left, who has caused
me 10 prepare an abstract report OF the 10000
miles Of railroad which his company controls, and
he authorizes to say that if it were not for the
penurious economy Of the Post Office Department
he would give us the New York papers for break
fast in Washington and carry then to the people
of Chicago in four and three-quarter hours. IRE
newed laughther.) | know the Colonel desires to
speak for himself, however.
PENNSYLVANIA RATIO OF STRENGTH.
But to leave these serious matters-0aughter)-
and to turn 10 the more jocular affairs Of the
ton, take pleasure in saying that there is a very
peculiar pride for US in celebrating the Centen-
NAL Of the United States the soil of Pennsylva-
mia. Not because of the immediate historical in
terest which attaches to it. but because Pcnnsyl-
vania represents the average progress of the
whole Union, and because OF that very significant
coincidence that, from the organization of the
government, Pennsylvania has turned up at every
census representing just ten per cent of the
whole population. When all the States had pop
ulation of 100000 Pennsylvania had
100000; when we had 20,o0O,ooo she
had 2,0O0, 000 when, in 1880, we had
80 .ooo,o she had 100000; when we
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-02-27
Browns Dramatic Troupe.

\ very fair audience, considering
the late bad weathcr, the ti%htmc>s
of the times, and the fact that this
is I.enten season, turned out on
Thursday night to witness the
beautiful drama of EnOCh Arden,
performed by the above company.
The acting, through and through,
was far above the average OF
itinerant shows-ia fact, surpassed
that of n any of the best stock com
panics in large cities, aided by
appropriate scenery and stage
effects. Mr.. Dclmer, IS Enoch
Arden" acquitted himself in most
creditablc manner; while Miss
McAlli,tcr impressed all with the
opinion that she was an actress OF
more than ordinary talent and
merit. The entire company, with
their courteous manager Mr.. Brown
and their polite and obi ing adj
vance agent, Mr.. Rogers, leave a
favorable impression with our pco-
pie. To-day al noon they give n
matinee, with Enoch Arden" on
the bill, and tonight the incom-
parable drama of RIP 1dR
JFink{e.