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The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
(, SECOND: I'll EDITION
THE LEaEoRN FOWLS !.

Undoubtedly this breed produces
the most prolific layers know d; and as
me sale OF eggs al the price they have
been bringing is far more 'remun era
tive than that Of chicken,: il follows
that the Leghorn stock. is the most
prontsble TO keep. The White Le-
ghorns, however, are to my mind
the most desirable; in beauty OF form
and plumage they far excel all others.
The purity Of their plumage, contrast.
ing 80 strikiDgly with the large and
brilliant combs and wattles, and their
proud and graceful carriage, render
them indeed beautiful creatures. There
can be no mistaking the points of u
pure White Leghorn, while the brown
Is open to doubt as to its purity. for
the latter resembles in many points
common fowls 90 closely as to require
the judgment of an expert to detect
the difference. AS egg. producers, the
white are even superior to the brown,
numerous instances being shown,
where accurate count has been kept,of
hens exceeding the product of two
hundred and fifty eggs in one year.
AS to the crowingof the you0g cock
ereis at the age of six weeks, 1 am not
prepared to voucb; for l think that is
putting 1t rather strong; butI am sat-
isfied the white mature quite as early
as the brown. q a9h,.ni'f1iT'. T,e'7f1 -.
There is no investment, either ftr
pleasure or profit. that yields a larger
percentage than this; and the wonder
Is, that so many persons who possess
all The facilities for raising fowls, are
content to buy the stale and too often
spoiled barrel eggs at the store, when
by a little outlay Of time and means
they could at all times have an abund.
ant supply ofgood fresh eggs; and the
the pleasure derived frota raising and
attending fowls would more than com
Pensate for the trouble White Leg
horn, in Germantown Telegraph. -,
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
PRoDABLE FArAI, AccInryr ,,,,'- ,1,, a.

PROBABLE FATAL ACCIDENT. On
wednesday evening, shortly after 10
O'Clock, Thomas Farrell and his wife were
sitting talking In their home on Second
street, near Pennell. Mrs. Farrell had
just come from the Isnmaculate Heart
Church and she was eoperatiilatirg her
husband on having recovered from the
very serious stab he recently received In
the abdomen. Farrell has stopped drink
Ing since the occurrence Just mentioned
and this was also amatter for congratula-
tion with Mrs. Farrell. The husband N as
holding his only child while the conyer-
sation was being carried on, and at It's
conclusion Mrs. Farrell went out into the
ball with a light heart willie eladness
shone in her face. just as she stepped
outside the room lamp she was carry
ing exploded with loud noise and in an
Instant the poor woman was covered with
burning oil and her clothes were In
| fiames. Farrell ran outside of the house,
| LEFT the child; and returned instantly to
the assistance of his wife. Her person
was enveloped in flames. Farrell tore up
some carpet and wrapped 1t about the un.
fortunate woman, but before the flames
could be extinguished Mrs. Farrell had in
haied the fire and her skin was shrivelled
from head to foot. A messenger was i'm.
mediately sent for DR.. j.. l.. Forwood
who arrived at the house within 10 or ID
minutes after the accident. He found
Mrs. Farrell suffering terribly. She lay
all night in a very critical condition, con.
stantly calling for water to drink and
vomiting. The physiciansays she canno.
recover. ,efso I9d y 40 ei.F ~
lThe accident is one of the most hor-
rible that has happened in this city fol
some time and 1t has cast gloom ovei
the neighborhood. Chester Ne,es. -'
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
Prof. Becher's Concert

The musical concert given by Profess
sor Becher, and his scholars, assisted bv
nir. kayanangh. in the dining room Of
the Clayton House, last evening, was the
finest that has been given in this city for
long time. iaeI ..l...
The large dining room was completely
hlied by an audience that the Professor
may well feel prsud OF, showing that his
great efforts and proficiency in teaching
music is highly appreciated by lovers Of
that art. -. -. - =
A carefully selected programme had
been chosen consisting of ong, solos
both vocal nd instrumental tno's, &C.,
&c. VII tg ..t.I'''-' y. : - -
Part first of the programme was entire
ly performed by the youngest scholars.
who were frequently applauded by those
present, at the conclusion Of each piece.
One of the features of the performance
Of the children, and one that has never
been seen before in this city was the play
ing in perfect unison on the pianos, (two
in number9 of two and three pupils on
each piano. ,.,
Part second of the programme was by
the older pupils assisted by Mr.. Kava--
naugh, the fine tenor singer.
The tenor solo, "A Nameless Grave -
BY Mr.. Kavanaugh, was composed by
Mr.. Becher, as was also the chorus with
baritone solo, "Our Banner of Glory"
Too much praise cannot be awarded
the Professor fer endeavoring to bring
music to a high state of cultivation, che
diffcult programme selected entirely by
him for the concert last evening and the
proficiency Of his pupils shows that his
labor has not been in vain. !,
The skill with which Milly Bechsr, q
little daughter Of the professor, executed
the most difficnlt pieces on the piano was
remarkable as was also the difficult music
rendered by Otto Becher. Henry Albert
and Master Charles Hickman ON the
violin. The concert lasted until 10. .4b o.
clock at which time the audience regret
fully left for home.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
THIRD EDITION q
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, February ODD The
Electoral Commission was in session to-
day from ten until half-past four o'clock
hearing arguments in the Oregon case.
Atifiye the Commission went into seept
session and remained therein until twenty
minutes past seven o'clock, when it adj
journed till to, morrow morning at bali
past ten O'Clock. e a'hg1. y - ~ sl..
tits understood that Immediately after
the commission went into secret session
Mr.. Morton made an hours speech in Ia
yor Of counting the three votes Of Oregon
for Hayes and Wheeler. Mr.. Edmunds,
in some incidental remarks, clearly indl-
Gated that he would vote in the same
direction. Justice Miller then made an
elaborate argument to show that E,efr
was nothing in the Florida and Louisiana
decisions of the commission inconsistent
with giving the entire vote of Oregonto
the Republican candidates. Messrs =
Thurman, Edmunds, Strong and Brad
ley were not well, and an adjournment
was taken at their suggestion. II was
ordered by unanimous vote and had 40
political significance whatever.
1t can be added that there were no in-
diction this evening OF freak anon.
either the democratic or the republican
members of the commission, and that
there was no vote or any approach TO a
vote on the main question at issue. Many
law points were suggested, and these
viii be critically examined, there being
more of them in this case than in the
case of Florida and Louisiana. The COM
mission agreed to take vote tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock, unless the meni-
bers shall be preparedto do SO at an earlier
hour. Should the vote be taken at four
o'clock an hour or more would be occu-
pied before their verdict could be OIL
cially prepared, and unless the two houses
shall remain in session until evening the
decision in she joint session of the two
houses will not be taken until Saturday.
Much interest was manifested to-day
in the proceedings OF the commission, the
crowd of spectators, including members
Of Congress, being larger than heretofore
and the decision of the Oregon case be-
ing looked for as decisive of the con-,
test. Rumors prevailed tonight that tIr.
proceedings of the commission in secres
session indicated how the commission
would decide, but this is explicitly de-
MED by member Of the commission.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23

REvERsINa THs Lsssos, 1T iapopears
that the neighboring republic Of Mexico
bas been taking lessons from the Louis
iana returning board Of y. Madison
Wells. Outrageous frauds were con- nit
ted at an electoral college Organized for
congressional elections, and the parties
in power counted more votes for their
candidates than there were electors.
Unlike our authorities, however, the
Governor OF the State where these viii
lianies occurred, upon proof of the fraud
Immediately dissolved the college and
the police took possession of the build.
ing. Vice-President Mendez ordered
the reassembling of the college, when
though Espernon, prominent govern
ment leader was defeated. Thus it
seems that while political fraud is
practiced in Mexico It is not triumphant
as IN this country. While wa have been
afraid of being, "Mexicanized," the les
son is reversed. l77-Il-'
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
Special Dispatch to the Times,
IN SECRET SESSION.
SPEECHES BY MORTON, MILLER Ako
FIELD-REPUBLIcANs sPBcTREs.
WASHINGTON, February q.

...t WASHINGTON, February q.
The commission sat from half past four
to eight in secret session, and then the
members were so weary that they begged
off till ten tomorrow, with the agreement
that a vote would be reached at four in
the afternoon. Morton, Field and Miller
made arguments, Miller's being written.
Morton made one Of his regular SENATOR.
al speeches In the silent little room. much
to the annoyance Of the quieter members
Of the commission, and this had much 10
do with the adjournment, for the strain
on their nerves was made all the greater
by having the Indiana Senator'S views
dinned in thiF ears. q Fields speech took
the line that there was an untitled vacancy
or rather q failure to elect, Cronin being
like Rip Van Wrinkles last drink, not
counted. This additional delay is very
disooufaging to the Republicans, who
are now counting every hour rilost % 10
much in favor of the Democrats the ap-
parent Hhitch" which necessitates this
delay over . case which was supposed to
have its law substantially settled in ono
of the other disputed etates Ia also con.
Turing up horrid spectres in Repubncan
eyes. o
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
TnE DIAMOND STATE BREwRRY-

fnE DIAMOND STATE BREwKRY-
Joseph Stockle, the proprietor Of the
Diamond State Brewery, in this. city
Is determined to make IL the best 10
the State, and equal TO any Il roughout
the country.
For he purpose of making it one of
the best brewcries, he has Just had
put in place large steam brewery
Kettle with a capocity Of 75 barrels,
attached to the kettle Is all the latest
improved machinery for brewing beer.
Making it the only complete steam
brewing kettle in the State.
Mr. Stockle has also purchased a
new boiler which will be placed in
position.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23

ANOTHER MISREPRESENTATION Feh-
renbach, proprietor of the saloon at the
corner of Fourth and French streets has
purchased the building adjoining his pre-
Cent place, being No. III 4. Fourth
street, and now occupied by II. Albert as
. music store, and will addit to his pres
ent saloon. AflE III
Besides adding the above, he will make
several improvements, among then, being
the addition ofanolher story, the erection
OF back building to extend 20 feet. The
exterior Of the building will also be en-
tirely remodeled.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
DEATHS.

cUINBY-On the ed instant, Azsriah H.
Quinby, in the Soth year of his age,
The relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral from his late residence.
on Sd day, ID month, 9th inst, at O'Clock.
TEMPLE-In this city, on Thursday. the
widow of the late Samuel Temple, in the
sod year OF her age.
The relatives and friends of the family
are invited to attend her funeral from her
late residence, No $40 West Fifth street, on
Monday afternoon, the 26th, at 8 O'Clock
without further notice.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23

A PREDIcTIoN.-The Philadelnbia
Times makes the following prediction:
"The organs Of the party which have
been proclaimipg Hampton and Nichols
from day to day as conspirators, assassins
anqi nsnrpers, and which have been dam
ing with hate and Vengeance against the
Mp1utn, M, VIII within thirty day, declare
gentlemen and lawful Governors. and
they will pay tribute to peace and uniyer.
sal brotherhood at the shrines at which
every patriot should how" p
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
h EuMNIGToN MARKETS.
asH
RAILROADS.
ADELPHIA, WILMINGTON 1
iTIMORE RAIL ROAD.

|ADELPHIA, WILMINGTON d
ETIM0RE RAIL ROAD.
NOVEMBER 2Tth, 1876.
i will leave Wilmington as follows
Aelphia and Intermediate Stations,
D, 500, 9.52, l0.45 q. IN. 2.30, l.30, 40,
4.
and New York, 2.02a. IN. IL. IA, 1910,
d.
bore and Intermediate Stations,
q, nj.
bore and Washington, 1852, 1.I,
1888, l96, 5.19 p. m.
for Delaware Divisian, leave for:
Castle, 500, go. 9.35, Il. IN. l.30, $50,
ling and Intermediate Stations, 800,
D. $50 p. m. r
u and Intermediate Stations, 500,
SUNDAY TRAINS. ..
belphia and intermediate Stations,
n. 500. $50, p. m. ..I..
delphia and New York, 2.02 a. m.
pore and Washington, 1882, LOB am.
'hrther Information passengers are
i TO the time tables posted at the
II. +. KENNEY,
Superintendent.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23

TROUBLE AT A BALL.-Some time
during last night a disturbance occurred
at the "Washy's" ball, and person was
DISPUTE for policeman, to arrest the par
ties but at the time there were no officers
al head quarters.
Early in the evening when two Of the
officers, went upt to see the promenade,
thew were refused admittance being told
that policemen were not needed. 1t ap-
pears they were needed.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23

Snow Hill was favored with two
slight fires last week--damage trifiing.
The brave and efficient fire brigade
squelched the fire fieDd promptly. o
Some panther hunters from Cumber-
land didn't bring the panther 10 Cum..
beriand- The animal stopped running
after ths hunters when they reached
tine city. ..r ..--
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
LIST OF PUBLIC cSALEs.-The following
public sales are advertised. ..-. .. .. TT

list OF 1UBLIC SALES.-Ine following
public sales are advertised. - --oooiV
Stidham & Son, --'- '''C = Feb, o
Sheriff's Sales, wilmington, "a
Adam Dayett, Pencader HID, 26
Moses Starr, Brandywine Hd,, /" 26
Mccoy Yearsly, Bran'wine Springs" 20
jesse & Lewis Graves, Chester, Co., !" q
Jonathan E. George, New Castle, " 81
Frank klair, Christiana, Hd,, g q
Nj. Derickson, Christiana Hd.; :" 28
Mansel Tweed, White q. G. Hd. March
Beeson Gregg, Mill Creek Hd,, 1
Estate of Geo. Bowl, N. Castle Hd.. " l
Anthony Conrad, Christiana Hd., 4" 1
J. p. Herdman, house city, 3
Paul Gills, Mill Creek Hd.,f !" 5
Lewis Fell, Chester Co., Pa.yar,- 3
Mrs. CornOg, Christiana Hd., {" 6
VIM. M. Eastburn, Mn Greek Hd.," 6
Geo. w. Savage, New Castle Hd., :" 6
Il. b. Kerns, White Clay Creek, "t z
John Dempsey, Pencader Hd., z
John Stewart, Christiana Hd., ss.ra" 8
Amor I. Forwood, Brandy wine Hd.," 8
John Maxwell, Mill Creek, g 8
Alfred Massey, New Castle Hd., 8
John a Cleaver, st. Georges Hd,, s
VIM. Dilworth, Chester CO., 10
Mrs. H.B.Dilworth, M. Creek Hd., " 10
Ezra Fell, Mill Creek Hd, " 12
Swain & Talley, Christiana Hd., 10
Thomas Morrison, New Castle Hd.," 12
Zebley & Tatnall, New Castle, 10
Anthony Conrad, Ohristiana HID, "A
John Webster, Booths Corner,2f Is
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
Police Nesrs.

Last evening and this morning, before
Acting-Mayor ONeill. the following
cases were disposed of:
Lydia Hawkins, for disorderly conduct,
was required to pay $40 and costs.
Two tramps arrested for drunkenness
were ordered to leave town. --.-.-,
. One drunk completed the record.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23

A NEW JouRNAL.-Francis sheu.
editor and proprietor of the German
Ptoneer, will on Sunday morning,
March 4th, issue 0 now paper to be
called the Sunday Dispdtch. The pa-
per viii be printed in EngIish, and
viii be 36x24 in size con tanning seven
columns to the page.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23

TJNO BE SOLD-THE ADMIRABLY LO-
Gated and constructed three-story brick
dwelling. southeast corner Eighth and y est
streets. with 40 feet front of lots, worth alone
about 81, 600. Easy terms, immediate pos
session, and very low limits. Proposals
solicited from those wanting q first-class
home, and q really safe and paying invest
ment, J. IT. HEALD. /
Real Estate and Mortgage Exchange.
feb20-2t, ,20&24.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
RECoMMENDED By TAR FAcuLr,

ALLEN's Strengthening Cordial and
Liver Pils.-They have cured thousands
Of hopeless cases where all other known
remedies have failed this, too without
81 q the horrors that attend Surgery, or
worth q whole army of Doctors. Trv
them and be convinced. For sale BY ali
Druggists. 31Fl ian isd&wiy.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
Froma well-known Dunkard Peeaeh-
HAhTLHroN, Union Co.. Pa, Dee. "a

nAhNLhroN, OMOh w., I ~, Oee. ~
1874. .-. -....
Messrs. Seth W. Fowle, B. Sons, Boston.
Gentlemen Having received decided
benefit from the use Of fPERUvIAN SxRUr
for Dyspepsia and General Debility of
the system, ] can recommend ID heartily
in all cases as being a very effective and
pleasant preparation, 1t gives aimost
universal satisfaction. Respectfully
yours, ADAM BRAvER,
80 cents and 81 bottle. Sold by OIL
druggists, 6aa i,!s.f4T ~ VIZ -s 5r....
The Triumph TRUSS is o marvel 8
mechanical ingenuity and accuracy and
hence if properly adjusted will hold any
Hernia in practice, when the Triumph
Rupture Ctire, viii infalhbly and speedily
cure 1t. These wonderful appliances are
sold at 1915 Chestnut street, Philadelphia
and 334 Bowery, New York !; where the
Truss is scarrdnted, and the Cure Ga@-
onteed. Send 10 cents for Descriptive
Book, to either Office. .ui .ll If.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
NOTICES.

oTaCE T0 COUNTY IAA-RAYEKs I,K
ton, who have not already paid are re-
quested to call and pay theiI State, County
and Poor Tax for the year 1876, i'm mediate
ly, or they will be returned as delinquents
and stricken from the assessment for iyear,
ii ONCE 61S Market street. Hours from six
to nine O'Clock, evening. sn 10 EaI5
sad..g J.. JOS. L. CARPENTER, JR..
.feb23- I'm s.4 A. GIVEN, nos, Collectors.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
A sfroke of ParaIrsis

Robert Cloud, father of police officer
Cloud, was suddenly stricken with para
lyBis yesterday morning. Drs. Brown
and Maull, the attending physicians. pro-
nounce him to be in very critical con-
dition.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23

DoQ REGISTER NoTICE-ALL PER
their premises. are required to have them
regularly registered, between the LIST and
10th of January. After the latter date The
ordinance will be strictly enforced against
unregistered dogs. JAMES O'TOOLn,
ja11-tf Chlef Of fonce'
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23

Quality and efficacy considered, DR.,
Bulls Cough Syrup is without exception
the best cough preparation in the market.
Price rs cents bottle; five bottles for
one dollar. 'i'uw1 Ara jr1.io. ...at
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
Local Matters

IHB DEAD STRANGER.-.JoI,n Addison
the man who was found dead at the City
Hotel, last Sunday morning, was buried
this morning In the Potter's field bv nm
dertaker Fox, at whose establishment
the body had been lying since SundavY
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
-, and Con,,,ssrcr"f.

1. .,SaroN, Del, Feb. %, 1871.
stockk 9o', n. i. Cor. 4th and Mar
|inscWlI Wilmington, + Del, at Z. M. To-
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23

Blish remedy OF great popularity for
hg corns without pain.
Z. BRINGHURST & CO.,
Apothecaries.
Corner Sixth and Market Sts.
FINE Nail Scissor
and Straight, Nail Brushes, Hand
\, Nail Files, Nail Brushes, etc, for
E. BR1NGHURST & CO.,
Corner Sixth and Market SITS.
FOr-the Bath.
Brushes, Bath Towels, Bath Sponges, ,
p Soaps in extensive variety. Also
Doves, Straps, Brushes, &c. of horse
~ Friction Gloves, and many other
ID the same classes.
f. BRINGHURBT 4 CO.,
Corner Sixth and Market SITS.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
M THE MISS H0USToNS'
Select Day and Boarding School,
>, CONNEXIONS AT SOC DELAWARE AvENun,
jaa,. SEPTEMBER. ls7e.

These Young ladies are thorongh educators
of the mosr refined bind. in mind. manners
anc spirit. We are sure the Greatest just~e
will be done TO all pupils intrnsted tc their
care, TO teach the sou.g 70 think. to SssN
cut of one mind into spother with facility
AID In a wav that ie useful and delightful 70 .
ha. ny art, and thisis II method and Oh rae
ter Of these yepns ladies, Their .prospeets
are said TO 'be sncoura eink. as their number
is liDited ard filing up. Those who wish
the advantage Of III cir ipstruction should ar-
ply soor. The location is healthy and conve-
Eisrt directly on the street car route. Tho
pupil fic'r the heart of the city in any urE
pleassv .,aiber could step in and get ont st
tbs doo., ami in other weather the walk is in
viRorating and healthy. auRl6-tf
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
RTIzANs SAVINGS BANK.
io2 MARKET STREET,

t@ MARKET STREET,
RPoRATED JANUARY sd, 1891.
receive deposits daily from 9 A
4P. NJ, and on Tuesday and Sat
Fe ings from to 8 O'Clock.
thLANNUAL DIVIDEND,
p cent, has been regularly paid on
since the organization OF the Bank.
lhe expectation of the Managera'
ate q dividends will be Continued,
dlvldends are not Withdrawn. thew
nnted as deposits. Thus perma mane6t
compound their interest twice in
MANAGERS.
=; smyth, George W. Bush.
hoWland, George g. Capelle.
benson, N. L. Lichenstein.
tonsSnh,o- wr, EDWARD Darlington,
NJ Field, VIM. H. Swift.
anthony Higgins. .r
GEO. W. BUSH, President.
CAPELLE, Vice President
II. I. TAYLOR. Treasurer
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23

ENOR SALE.-Three building lots on
Five building lots on Fifth street near Van
Buren,, four on Front street near jackson, /,
and lot 21 feet front on Delaware Avenue,
near Harrison. Apply at this Office. mar4tf
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23

ENOR RENT-The second story front room
OF 4l6 Market street, over the GAZETTE
office, Possession on 25th of March, 1877 !;
now occupied by Messrs. Day & Mcleod
as q real estate and law Office. Apply at
this ofiice.9L lli17'a -it .l4- jan22dAMtf
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23

LaOR SALE--The good win, stock and
IL fixtures of the Sorrel Horse Hotel, No.
10i West Front street; apply to
HENRY BRADLEY,
ja31-tf Sorrel Horse Hotel.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23

TYPE FOR SALE,-Fonts 200 TO 400 lbs.
l. Of second hand nonpareil type for sale,
would work very well on slow press with
damp paper. Price 20 cents per ID. Apply
at this ONCE. tnovN-tf
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23

EOR SALE OR REET.-The old estab
E lished Bakery, together with dwelling;
fixtures and stabling, at the N. w. corner OF
Fifth and Tatnall streets. Apply to ..-l
ROBERT TAYLOR,
jr6tf On the premises.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
WANTED.

UTAsHING AND IRONING DONE
w carefully ~ No. 416K Market street,
second story. febi9-6t.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23
FOR SALE AND RENT.

EoR RENT.-vILLA NEMUS-A man
H sion, barn, &C., and acres of land, at
7th and Maryland Avenue-delightfu resi-
dence. JOSHUA MARIS-
feb23-tf --' 't r.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23

EOR SALE.-A Three-story Brick House
Il No TIT Monroe street, with Stable on
the rear Of the lot. Apply on the premises.
fepi3-0t. - ~ ~
The daily gazette., 1877-02-23

NOR RENT,-The residence of the late
E Prof j. Z. Beggs, y. w. corner of 9Th
and French streets. Also, 2 pianos, organ
and the entire household furniture at pri-
vate sale. Must be sold by the 10th of
March. Inquire on the premises. feb2o7tf.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-04-06

A RUSSIAN DANcE.-They have a sin
gular kind Of dance conducted on the
greens Of country villages in Russia.
The dancers stand apart. knot of men
here. a knot Of maidens there, each sex
by itself, and sileat as crowd Of mutes
A piper breaks into tune. youth
pulls of his cap and challenges his girl
with wave and bow. II the girl is
willing. she waves her handkerchief as
token of assent. the youth advances,
takes q corner of the handkerchief in
bis hand and leads his lassie round and
round. No word is spoken aud no laugh
is heard. Still with cards and rich with
braids. the girl moves heavily bs her
self, going round and round. and never
allowing her partner to touch her hand
The pipe goes droning on for hours in
the same sad key and measure; and the
prize of merit in this "circling" as the
dance is called. is given by the specta-
tors To tho lassie who. in all that sum
mer revelry. has never spoken and new
or smiled.