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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-07

TASTE IN HAIR DRRssINa.-YOuug
women always look well with their hair
taken off, SO as TO show the face. The
ear, according as nature has formed it
with more or less delicacy, may be en-
tirely uncovered or partially hid; the
forehead, if hight longer than the nose
should be concealed little, and the
face only uncovered near the temples;
long curls, such a. Lawrence's figures
wear falling on their cheeks, have an ex-
preston Of sentimental reverie which
may suit certain romantic ladies; but,
in q general way, the cheeks left bare and
the hair turned back 10 moro graceful and
natural than these dropping ringlsts,
which the most chaste and tender kiss
would disarrsnge. Why display beauti-
full curls on the check when they look 90
elegant on the nape Of the neck or the
shouldera To conceal part Of the face,
is it not, apt to make people suspect some
defect, or to lead them to believe more
than really existsi Women who hide
under cork-screw curls their faded COM
plexion, or the mark which the fngcr of
time has left on their faces, make tbem-
selves look old BY this very precautiou.
Sincerity is best. As regards young girls,
they are always charming whom thcy dis
play the whole of tho face; youth L. q
skillful hair dresser.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-07
What it is to be a Widow.

A writer in the Home Journal thus fit
tingly rebukes the flippancy and thought
lessness of some young women: 81 think
it must be jolly thing to be young
widow" heard this remark the other
day in group of laughing girls. l think
1 remember saying such a thing myself
in my girlish times. Do you know, girls,
what it is to be widowl 1t is to be ten
times more open to comment aud criti-
cism than any demoisele could possibly
be- 1t is to have men gaze as you pass,
first at your black dress, then at your
widows cap, until your sensitive nerves
culver under the infiction. 1t is to have
one ill-natured person say, 81 wonder how
long she will wait before she will marry
agains" and another answer, Until she
gets good chance, Isuppose." 1t is now
and then to meet the glance of real SYM
pathy, generally from the poorest and
humblest men that you meet, and feel
is, alas unlocked for. 1t is to have your
dear fashionable friends console you after
the following fashion: 80 we'll, it is a
dreadful loss. We knew you'd feel it,
dear" And in the next breath, "You
will be sure to marry again, and your
widows cap is very becoming to YOU"
But it is more than this to be widow.
1t is to miss the strong arm you have
leaned upon, the true faith that you knew
never failed you, though all the world
might forsake you. 1t is to miss the
dear voice that uttered your name with
tenderness that none other could give it.
1t is to hear no more the well-known
footsteps that you flew so gladly once to
meet. To see no more the face that to
your adOring eyes seemed rs the angels Of
God. To feel no more the twining arms
that folded you so lovingly; the dear eyes
that, looking into your own, said plainly,
whatever it might seem to others, yours
was the fairest face earth held for him.
1t is to fight with sorrow as q man fights
with the waves that overwhelm him, and
to hold it at arms length for while, only
to have-in the hours of Loneliness and
weakness this torrent roll over you, while
poor Storm driven dove-you see no
haven.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-07
The Honor Not Desired.

It was while the jealous and fervid
Maffitt was preaching through the South
west, awakening the impossible of all
classes to various degrees of religious
emotion, a gentleman we'll advanced in
years, and the owner of many slaves,
lying at the point of death, called
faithful old negro to his bedside. Caesar
had been his attendent and ever ready
helper through long years in the past,
and who should say what might be their
mutual relations in the futurea It is not
at all improbable that some such thought
was in the gentleman's mind when he
said:
Caesar, you have been true and
faithful servant to me for many years,
and have resolved to confer upon you
substantial honor in recognition of your
services"
While the dying man stopped to regain
his breath, the old negro poured forth
many thanks. He certainly would like
to be honored; and yet he sincerely
prayed that his master might live much
longer.
mo, no, Cesar, know that am 60
ing! but this honor shall be conferred
upOu yOu. L SiIdll lcdVc, III ldSI Will
and testament, the provision that you,
when you die, shall be buried in the old
family vault Will you not consider
that an hOnOrg"
"Ah, mas'r," said the old darkey,
slowly shaking his head, 81 don't care
where dis yer ole body OBJ mine is buried.
No, no, mas'r, don't you do no such
ting"
"Why, Caesar, you would not object to
such an honor as thatg Think of it. To
be laid away in the family vault, where
only the masters and mistresses have been
laid heretofore"
"Ah, mas'r, don't care for de honor.
I'd ruv'er have few dollars in money.
And den, who knows what may happen
one OBJ desc days, when dat ole chap
comes along. My golly! s'pose you and
l is boff buried togedder, an dat chap
should happen along in de dark. Whoof!
he might take dis niger in mistake. No,
mas'r, don't t'ink l care for de honor"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-07

LOSING A BAD TEMPER.-Lord Thur
low was the profoundest lawyer in Eng
land in his day, and the most uncomfor-
table companion. He had violent tenn
per, which was under no control even
in the presence Of royalty, and his ter
rife bursts of passion disturbed every
company where he was present. The
scenes at his own table were sometimes
both painful and humilisting, bat he
ceased to feel any sense of shame at his
loss of self-control.
The good-natured king, George Ill,
was sorely tried by this failing of his
friend, and often expostulated with him,
but to no purpose. He uttered the
sharpest sarcasm of his life at Thurlow's
expense. One day as Thurlow was tell
ing in large company story Of some
imposition, and confessing that he had
lost bis temper, and bersted the impostor
soundIy, the merry king exclaimed,
Lost your temper, my lords congratu-
ulatc you, and pray you may never lind
it, for it was the most villainous temper
in England" The company laughed
heartily, and even Thurlow confessed the
Justice Of the sarcasm.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-07
Russian Rule Aboard Ship.

The routine of day on board the Rus
sian flagship Svetld"d will give good
idea of how life is passed on board a Rus
sian man-Of-war. At five o'clock A. NJ.
the sailors leave their hammocks, and at
six o'clock have their breakfast. The
decks are then holystoned and washed,
and cannons, arms, ammunition, and, in
short, everything is cleaned up. AT eight
o'clock the national ensign is hoisted. AS
the blue barred white flag is unfurled to
the breeze, the band, con sisting of thirty
pieces, greets the flag with musical sa-
Lutte The beautiful and impressive Rus
sian national hymn is then played, and is
followed by the well-known strains of
Hail Columbia" The national air of the
country they are visiting is always at this
time played by the bands of Russian flag
ships. and then that of the countries of
any war vessels which may lie in the same
harbor. After this graceful compliment
has been paid it is nearly nine o'clock, at
which hour the seamen are put through
various man9uvres and drills. This lasts
until about half-past ten. At eleven
o'clock wine is served to the seamen, and
they take their dinner. Up to half-past
one is their liberty hour, and the sailors
drink their tea. From two to four drill
takes place, or whatever work there is on
hand Is proceeded with. At half-past
five supper is served and the days work
is over. AS the sun sets the flag is run
down, the band saluting it as in the morn
ing, and the evening gun is fired. As the
twilight comes the band plays q prayer,
and the ceremony is over. At eight
o'clock the sailors in a body repeat the
Lords Prayer, and they are then given
their hammocks. The day on board is
divided into six watches of four hours
each, the duty being done by FIVE lieu
tenants, the same number of sub-lieu-
tenants and midshipmen. The officers
take their tea in the morning
between the hours of seven and
eight. At eleven they breakfast, and at
five o'clock dinner is served, the band
playing during the meal. At eight O'Clock
tea is again served. There are thirty-five
officers and five hundred and thirty men
aboard the flag ship. With the exception
of the band playing and the sunset gun,
the days routine is the same on board all
the vessels Of the feet.-Home Journal.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-07

THE time may not be far distant when
the pious missionary man will remain at
the old homestead, and preach to the
heather through the cable telephone, and
when the distant cannibals will sadly
gaze at each other and indulge in profit.
less conjectures - to the flavor Of his ribs.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-07

CAPRIcEs OF FAsHIoS.-Novelty is the
cry of the times; and the Paris hairdress-
ers have decided that wigs should be
worn at balls and on all grand occasions.
Thus fair young woman will appear on
the same day as a understanding bru-
nette at the breakfast table, with jet
black locks at an Official dinner, where q
grave demeanor is requisite, and with CO.
quettish golden tresses at lively ball.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-07

A SOLICITOR, who was remarkable for
the length and sharpness of his nose,
once told lady that if she did not i'm
mediately settle matter in dispute, he
would file bill against her. "Indeed,
sir" said the lady, "there is no necessity
for you to Jsle your bill, for l sm sure it
is sharp enough already"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-07

PUBLIC roformers have need to prac-
tice on their own hearts that which they
purpose to try on others.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-07
A Curious Custom.

One of the Turkish practices at spring
tide is very curious. The hour and min
ute and second at which the sun crosses
the equator are strictly calculated, and
this instant has to be observed in special
manner. All the members of house
hold must be ready to partake at the
given moment of compound which is
supposed to insure them health for the
next twelve months. The medicine, or
charm, or whatever it may be, is brought
into the houses with some ceremony; it is
in small round glasses, something like
tinger-glasses with cover, that are tied
up in green gauze, sealed and labelled
with huge heart-shaped label bearing
directions in gilt letters as to the precise
instant at which the seal should be brok
en- and those standing by should dip their
spoons in and eat to the health of body
and mind. The preparation looks re-
markably like small garnet beads stick
ing together in uneven blocks, and has
dark crystalized appearance. l was told
that one ingredient was the flower OF the
aloes that blooms but once in hundred
years, and that the name of the compound
is Neu' rOOzs-ce-ah. Watches had been set
with the greatest exactitude over night,
and were placed with the jar and spoons
on little trays in every room, and one
was brought to mine also, where few
visitors congregated to partake with me.
The taste, if l remember rightly, was
sweet but slightly acrid, and each person
took but very small portion, all dip
ping together exactly at Oh 36m los,
"a. M, Frank time, or 2h gem los,
Turkish time), Of March 81, 1879
CornhiU Magazine.
A CENrENARIAN.-The London Times
gives the following brief account of q
woman nearly one hundred and two
years old-Mrs. Elizabeth Coxeter-
whose death recently took place in one
of King Johns almshouses at Newry:
"Mrs. Coxeter was born on the LIST of
February, 1775, and in her fourteenth
year heard John Wesley preach at Wit
ney. In 1893 she married Mr.. COxeter,
the merchant who, on behalf of Sir. J.
Throgmorton, undertook and carried out
the remarkable feat on the 25th of June,
1911, of manufacturing wool into cloth
and making coat for Sir. j. Throgmor-
tons use between the hours of sunrise
and sunset. This event occurred at
Greenham Mills, Newbury, and the
achievement was celebrated by rejoicings,
in which 5000 persons participated. The
old lady retained her mental faculties
until quite recently, and on her Tooth
birthday she repeated the 'One Hun
dredth Psalm to several members of her
family"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-07

A WHITE buffalo was killed near Fort
Concho, Texas.
The New York herald., 1877-09-11
THE VROOM-YOULIN CASE.

There were new developments in the vroom-
Youlin scandal IN Jersey City yesterday, but the
subject the cnerossing topic OF conversation SYM
patny Is expressed every sid, Tor Miss Youlln's
family, her father being q gentleman who has COM
manGed the highest respect profess ssonalIy and socially
He feels deply mortified at the unenviable po,orcly
which this sad affair has brought upon the family
HIS daughter, who has brought all this trouble upon
hun, Is kept street scclusion, and u stated
yesterday that the Doctor Will the matter into
tho courts. II now transprcs that She was to have
been married 10 VrOon early next month, and her
wedding outfit had been partly prepared
Vroom denies emphat!cally that no was married TO
Miss Marsh last "Wednesday or on any otbcr day. This
statcments in direct conflict WITH that OF Chief OF
Police Nathan, of Captain Saunders, OF Miss Marsh
herself and her father We! as with the advertise
moved last May INTO the house adjoining that IN
which Vroom resides. He insists that visits never
exchanged between the families, aud that he became
acquainted with Mise Mirsh about six weeks ago
whereas II was publicly known that he had been en-
gagged to1M ss Youlin Tor nearly twelve months Ho
escorted Miss Marsh To the thcaire several times. In
tho lace OF his denial OF marriage with MISS Marsh he
attn butes all tho trouble 10 his avowal OF
marriage and the hasty action oi DR.. Youlm
10 consequences. He lett Jersey CITY, fearing Tor
his safety and Miss Youlin followed 10 give him
inr on Saturday when they were both arrested Mr
Marsh insists that his daughter rs now the wife OF
Vroom and viii to that she be treated such.
yroom has been forbidden access TO the house DR..
Youl,n Thus three families plunged into mourn.
ing over the scandaous niair.
The New York herald., 1877-09-11
Ed. Gecr's bk. (. Alice West, by AL.
ATHLETIC NOTES.

The New York Athletic Club have rendered a benefit
to their track MASTER the veteran trainer Jack Gould
ing, and IL Will iako place on tho grounds at Mott
Haven, Saturday, 22d INST. The programme en-
braces runs OF coo and 500 yards, one milo ard lzO
yards hurdle ten flights two lect nine inches. E. c.
Holske will walk ono mile against X. Morgan, and
thcrc will be twenty-five mile walk for silver
medal between Messrs. Burtc, Haviland and Bouton.
Al tho above events are handicapa There Will also
be sparring and Greco Roman wrestling by amateu rs
Entries to be made before the 18th inst to Mr.
A. n. Curtis box ), 1Ol Post Onlce New York
The fourth annual outdoor games OF the Yonkers Ly.
grounds, South broadway. Yonkcrs. Tue programme
consists OF 100 yards run, open TO all recognized
amateurs 100 yards open to the schoolboys oG on
kers; running high loap, one milo walk 40 yards
run, open to amateurs; vauIng with the pole,
open; ono mile run, open tug OF war, open teams
OF TOUR each go yards run; three mile walk, opcn
running broad jump; hurdle race oncsixth milo, eight
nigats, open, half milo rum consolation race 440
yards; sack Gold ana silver medals VIII be gwen
fret and second respectively IN each event. except
ing the tug OF war; Tor which silver medals hung
up for each member OF the winning team Entries
will close on Wednesday, October 8, at ten r. NJ. Ad.
dress Mr. r. Cnderh, Post Office box 672, Yonkers,
N. Y.
The prizes for the games OF Saturday last at Mott
Haven will he ready Tor distribution about Thursday
Of this week. The manufacturers disappointed the
officers, the medals would usual have been on
the grounds and handed the winners alter each com.
pet.oD.
The New York herald., 1877-09-11

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR PAGEANT.

A GALA DAY IN NEwARK-NISE HUNDRED
PLUMED AND BELTED FREIMAsoNs IN LINE.
Amid crowds OF admring people nearly one thou.
sand Knights Tcmpar, In their attractive uniforms
paraded through tho principal streets OF Newark yes
terday, the guests of Damascus Coumandcry No. s. Of
Newark Soon alter four o'clock tho process ON, gay
with waving plumes, cleaning swords and beautiful
banners, moved down Broad street. keeping time to
the music of half dozen banks and greeted on ali
sides W waving uags, aud the approving smiles Of
10000 far women and tho plaudlts OF rs many
more men.
Among the guests In the line we're
the ioowing:-Past Master Il. y. Philips oil Manhat.
tan, y. ". Past Master Elwood c. Tbornc and Past
Master Walter Fleming, OF New York city; Eminent
sire Robert McCoy Grand Recorder and Right Em nsnt
5ir Robert Black, Grand Chancellor OF tho state of
New York. and Eminent Sir Daniel SckIcs, Of New
York
The Grand officers in the procession were az fol.
iows:--Grand Commander, Frederick Wiesc: Deputy
Grand Commander T. H. Redway; Generaiissimo, An
drew T. Frazee; Captain General NJ. NJ Drohn; Grand
Preatc, Lansing Burrows; Senior Warden George
scott; Junior Warden, George Watts Standard Bearer
Davd II. Brown; Sword Bearer, John W. Ncwlin:
Warden, j. A. Fu'pcr; sentinel, Amos Howell.
lhc Past Grand Commanders were Isaac A. Nichols,
j. u Bafdcn 6corze B. Edwards, George II. Woo,man,
Charles H. Bcchcl, II. :. Battcy ". w. Goodwin,
Thomas j. Coursen.
IL Was nearly SIX O'Clock when tho parade was over,
wncn the knights flied into Apollo Hail and we're
there sumptuously fcastcd. Speeches were made by
mander Wiesc, OF BordentCwn. In the evening the
festivities concluded with grand promenade concert
nj institute Hall, which In keeping with tho
TIRE cclebration and was attended by large throng
Altogether IL was the finest masonic demons ration
ever witnessed in New Jersey.
during the course of the evening Damascus Com.
mabdery gave well executed exhibition drl. There
were upward Of two thousand people present
The New York herald., 1877-09-11
on and Davids tied; Jackson "
THE CAVALRY MATCH.

THE CAVALRY MATCH.
This competition was open 10 teams Of seven from
any troop or ohor organization armed with arbincs,
OF the National Guard. state OF New York, each
being certified by his commander 10 DO a regular
member good standing of the troop he represents
and TO have been such since the lsl Of
June last They shall appear in the full
or fatigue dress of their corps Distance, 200 yards
position, standing; seven rounds weapon, Remingt
urccchoading carbne. State model, with either car.
bInc or infantry ammunition. Triggor pull not iess
titan three pounds. Entrance fee, 81 each man. The
hrst prize was water cooler worth $780, he second
vaue az y ar Fl MSnsh ,en ana n9 na
The Washington Greys troop took The nfst rrze:wiih
team total oi l13; tue Separate troop, Filth brigade,
the second, with total OF l63 and the Gatng Bat.
tery, Second division, the third with a total OF l59
The other teams that shot in this match wers:--
Separate troop. Twcntyiourth brigade, l57; Yates
Troop d. Third regiment, l22; Troop +, Third reqi-
men., IA; Troop i, Third regiment, lls Troop b,
DIVISION, had man, the trigger pull OF whose carbne
was CHALLENGED by the scorer The battery team lin
isnod their score however, and upon appeal General
Woodward their score was allowed TO stand good.
TIE CALLING MATCH
me Uuting match was open to .cams OF twelve from
any regiment or battalion OF tho National Guard stao
oil New York All competitors must have been active
members OF their respective corps since the LIST OF
juno last. They shall appear In the full or un-
dress uniform OF thoir several corps weapon,
Remington State military rife; distance, 500
,ns @ ns lace TO-
There were three prizes, the Calling gun being the
first; atrophy valued at 500 the second, and trophy
Noi'N "" NV ihc fotty-eIgutn regiment
(Oswcgo) takes first honors, wish total OF sos; the
seventh second, with 29C and tho Seventy ihird
place, ,with $50. There were twelve team ENTREES.
The other rcgimental teams in the competition
scored as follows Forty ninth regiment 2sS Forty.
fourth battalion, $50; seventy-6rst regiment, 2so;
Fourteenth, 26j; Eighth, 245; Twelfth, 2l5; Thlr-
tcenth, IVA sxty-nlnth, l05 Forty-seventh, l55.
ARMY AND NAVY JOURNAL MATCH
open 10 teams Of twelve IRON all regularly organ
lied military organizations in the United States In
cludng the regular army, navy and marine corps
All competitors must have been active members
OF their respective corps since the lst OF
June last and appear In thcir full or fatigue
the regulation weapon OF the State to which corps
belongs. Distance, 500 yards seven rounds position,
any within the rules Entrance ice. 81 each COM
petitor First prize. silver trophy ito be won three
tines, valued at $500; second, a trophy, valued st
$780, third, trophy valued at $50. There were six
teen team entries, The Eorty.eighth regiment carries