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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-21

AN INTERESTING LECTURE.-To-morro
Friday,) evening, Mr.. A. Y. Lee, OF this
city, who has recently visited the now IA
nous Luray Cave for the purpose of making
sketches for the publishing house of Harper
& Bro, will deliver a lecture in the Y. M.
C. A. room on this great natural curiosity,
giving graphic description Of its wonder
full beauties. The subject will be illustrated
by sketches on the blackboard and on paper,
showing the surrounding country, the bill
in which the cave is located, together with
views Of eight of the chambers in the vast
chasm. He will also exhibit fine collec-
ton of stalagmites and stalactites and other
formations that exist there. To the curious
be will show the plaster casts from the re-
mains of the skeleton now lying embedded
in the limestone floor Of the cavern.
The price of admission will be only ten
cents, and we hope to see the room crowd
ed, as the entertainment will well repay at
tendance.
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AWARDING SCHOOL HoNoRs.-At the
close of the quarterly examinations last
week in Hoover's High School, one Of the
finest, if not the finest male academy in the
State, the following awards were made |:
The Spoilers Medal to II. M. Bell, Jr.;
the Gold Badges, which are given to the six
attaining the highest general average Of
scholarship, were awarded to H.. NJ. Bell,
Jr., J. e. Bear, W. P. Gilkeson, F. NJ. Han
ger, R. E. Kinney. J. w. Morrison, Jr.
Gen. R. D. lilly addressed the medalists
in brief and appropriate manner, after
which distinctions were awarded to those
whose general average was over ninety, as
follows:
r. Atkinson, A. S. Baldwin, G. Fl. Barn.
hart, w. NJ. Black. J. c. Child, N. P. Cat
lett, G. D. Dudley, G. W. Fitzgerald, H. NJ.
Gilkeson, B. NJ. Halle, W. B. Hardy, W. F.
Hartman, Il. Ker, J. NJ. Mcclure, G. F. Nell
son, B. D. Tams, E. NJ. Taylor.
Among the new features which have re-
Gently been added, is series Of weekly lee.
lures en- Physiology and Hygiene, which will
shortly be commenced by DR.. A. M. Faunt-
leroy.
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the music ceased, strong men were seen TO
brush away the tear as the thoughts OF home
came over them. Whatever may be the dill
ferences here, said the speaker, they will all
be washed away in ''that fountain filled with
Blood
COL. j. H. SKINNER
was the last speaker, and for ten or fifteen
minutes entertained the audience with one
of the most beautiful addresses to which we
have ever listened. Nothing less than its
reproduction in full would do it justice. In
closing he stated that during the past year
the Library had been more generally used
than ever before, and that the character OF
the books taken out proved that popular
taste was being directed into the channel Of
the useful and beneficial.
Mr.. Bradley, Of Michigan, then said few
words, and the meeting, which was perhaps
the most interesting that has ever yet been
held, closed with the doxology, and the BEN
ediction by Rev. W. E. Baker.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-21

PERsoNAL-Judge W. j. Robertson, OF
Charlottesville, and Gen. J. E. Roller, OF
Harrisonburg, were in attendance at the Cir
cult Court last week.
Ro. F. Mays, Esq. of Botetourt, and Col.
Geo. W. Hansbrough, of Roanoke, were in
the city last week. They are of counsel in
important suits now pending in the Augusta
Circuit Court, and also the Court of Appeals.
Mr.. A. r. Doom, Deputy Internal Reeve
hue Collector in the Petersburg District, and
son OF Mr.. Madison Doom of this place, en-
tertaned at his residence in Petersburg on
the 18th, the Presidents son, Mr.. Webb
Hayes, COL Crook, his private Secretary,
and several other gentlemen who visited that
portion of Virginia on hunting expcditjon.
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LECTURE BY CAPT. JOHN PAUL.-Capt.
John Paul, of Harrisonsburg, will deliver a
Lecture before the students of Shenandoah
Seminary, Dayton, Virginia, on the evening
of the 29th inst. This is to be one OF a Sc
ries of lectures to be delivered during the
session of 1889, and it is expected there
will be large audience resent at the eX-
ercises alluded to,
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HORSE STEALING.-On the night of the
18th, gray saddle horse was stolen from
the stables of Mr.. Fred. K. Cline, near
Weyer's Cave Depot, and it is believed was
taken northward. 1t would be well enough
to keep lookout for him in Washington and
Baltimore, as it is quite possible he may be
offered for sale there. Other thefts have
taken place in the Valley, and the indica-
tions are there is regular band Of horse
thieves now operating in the Valley coun-
tiaS
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Holiday & West are now offering Burt s
New York shoes for ladies. They are the
prettiest styles, the latest fashion, and made
of the finest material, and have taken the
premium at all the Worlds Fairs.
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FLOUR! FLoUR!! C. A. Richardson
keeps and sells the best Flour for family use.
Every barrel warranted. Sold at the low
est rates, and delivered free of charge.
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Holiday &c West offer special induce
ments in mems fine handmade calf boots
and shoes, fully equal to any custom-made
goods, and at much lower price.
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Advertisements inserted at S1,00 per square Tor
first insertion, and fifty cents for each subsequent
Insertion.
Liberal discount madefor quarterly, hali yearly
and yearly advertisements.
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Five quires paper for % cents.
Five packages of envelopes for % cents.
One dozen lead pencils 10 cents.
Pocket books. from 10 cents TO $500, at
HUNTER & Co.'S.
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Just received at Levy Bros Single
Width Cashmeres, all shades; 20 cents
per yard. 81
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NEWTON was awarded the Premium on
Sewing Machines at the Augusta County
FAIR. he rents, sells and exchanges them.
Price from $25 to $40.
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GROCERIES GROCERIES A large
stock of choice family Groceries. Sugars,
Coffees, Teas, Spices, &C., &C., for sale by
C. A. RICHARDSON.
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New crop of selected Pea Nuts-6O BUSH
els lust received in store and for sale at the
lowest cash ratesby
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Now IS Your TIME.-Holliday & West
Twill sell this week womans genuine Peb-
bile goat shoe, laced, at s1,75. Buttoned at
$500; all solid leather soles, and no shod-
lx-
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Go to NEwToN's and purchase for your
children those sole leather tip shoes. They
were awarded the LIST Premium at the Fair.
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The best heavy kip boots for men and boys
can be had at Holiday d Vests for very lit
tie money.
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G, A. RICHARDSON.

BACON! BACoN!! A full stock of Ba
con, Hams, Sides and Shoulders in store
and for sale by
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PEA NUTS! PEA NUTS !! 60 bushels OF
choice Pea Nuts in store and for sale by
c. A, RICHARDSON.
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Oysters Oysters. Oysters Chester
River Plants on the half she'll at Virginia
Hotel Eating Counter.
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NEWTON received the 1st Premium on
Millinery goods. Ladies' Felt Hats, 30ccnts.
Trimmed Hats from 80 cents to $l5.
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Holiday & West call attention to children's
Hats and caps; new styles very pretty ana
cheap.
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Mems handmade Cali Boots and Shoes
very cheap at HOLIDAY & VESTS.
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Just received at Levy Bros Double
Width Cashmeers, all shades; IS cents
per yard. st
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Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$500 A Year, Invariably in Advance.
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OFFICERS OF THE WEST AUGUSTA
GUARD.-On last Monday night a week a
new election of officers was beld by the
members of the West Augusta Guard, which
resulted as follows: Captain, W. L. Bum
gardner; 1st 1t, Jno. McQuade; End It.,
Jas. T. Byers; 3rd It., Gin place of 1t. w.
B. McChesney, resigned,) Thos. j. Crowder.
The following commissioned officers
were chosen: LIST Sergeant, R. ?. Summer
son; End, Thos. Burke ; Bird, w. b. Logan
color guard,--Sergeants, J. Lushbaugh
and E. L. Jessup and Corporal I. r. Hen
Ming Corpcrals appointed from the ranks
End, Alex. Wilson; Bird, Robt. Wren, and
4th, p. Francisco.
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Chiidfen's shoes, all styles,an very cheap
1T HOLIDAY 6 VESTS.
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Bleach and Brown Cotton at Newton's
for from to 10 cents. Bale cotton S1.lO.
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Oysters in every style at Virginia Hotel
Eating Counter.
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Splendid Black Cashmere at MENTIONS
for so cents.
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SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS.-In the
Supreme Court of Appeals at Richmond, on
last Thursday, in the case of Jordan VS.. Eve,
from this county, the decision of the Cir
cult Court was affirmed, Judge Staples de-
lvering the opinion.
In the case Of Hanna VS.. Clarke, Miller &
Hall, from this county, which is an old case
on the docket, on an appeal from the decis-
ion of Judge Thompson, decd. the Court re-
yersed the decision of the lower Court.
Opinion OF the Court delivered by Judge
Moncure
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Sixty-fivc Cloaks just recevedat Levy
Bros. st
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Hot Lunch all day at Virginia Hotel Eat
ing Counter.
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A large assortment of Mems and Boys
Roots of oost at NEwTON'S.
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The best unlaundred Shirts in the city at
MENTIONS for 80 cents.
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Ladies' Cloaks at MENTIONS from $3.50
to $40.
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Copper tip Shoes at MENTIONS at 5o, Go
and Is cents.
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Mems Handmade calf boots at HOLIDAY
& VESTS.
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ANOTHER MODEL OF THE LEE STATUE
Last year Mr.. Gilbert r. Firth, of this city
finished a handsome MODEL Of an equestrian
statue OF Lee, and among number of 9TH
ers it was submitted. At that time no selec-
ton was made, and this year the same artist
has completed another model, together with
a pedestal, which have been placed on exhi-
bition in Richmond. In speaking of them
the Dispatch says :-'1t is probably the lat
ter that be most prizes. 1t has received
some commentator already. 1t proposes
that the base of the pedestal shall be of
blocks of stone of uniform size, contributed
by the States formerly composing the Con-
federacy; that each of the ninety nine coun-
ties of Virginia shall send block in the
form of its territorial outlines, and that the
cap-the hundredth stone, upon which the
statue rests-shall be presented by the city
of Richmond. The shape Of the pedestal
(side view, above the base) would be that Of
the State. The plan is novel, but the proba-
bility is that it would, when erected, look too
much like pile of geological specimens or
patch of stOre.''
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CITY COUNCIL.-At the Council meeting
Tuesday night there was present, MessTs.
Fultz. Evans, Burke, Crowle, umgardner,
Berkeley, Cochran, Ransom.
At the suggestion of the committee on FL
nance two Licences against James her, as In
surance Agent we're remitted-they having
been enormously assessed against him.
The same committee advised issuing du-
plicate warrants to the Staunton Gas COM
pany to the amount OF $545.99 IN lieu OF
those lost by the Company, upon execution
of indemnifying bond.
The same committee offered resolution
authorizing the Treasurer to collect the Sec
ond half of the city taxes by Dec. 20.
Mr.. Burke, chairman Of the Finance COM
mittee, stated to the Council that he had
made examination of certain matters relat'
ing to our debt and the State law limiting
the indebtness of cities and towns, and as
certained the amount of debt Staunton
would be entitled to under the law at
$330,474 II
D.,1,a aoht ,,orr OIL O66 10
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A Good Corset at NEwToN's rose.
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Calico at MENTIONS for 5, 81, 7 and Sc.
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General Observation-Disclosures

papers needles for SC, doz. neck ruffs,
123c; 6 handkerchiefs, hemmed, 25c; doz.
pieces soap, loo; gross buttons, Sc; o. N.
+. Clarks cotton, SC SPOOL OF. 200 yds spool
cotton, csc; balls knitting cotton, 25c; p
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HIBERNEAN BALL.-The members of
the Catholic Hibernean Beneficial Society, Of
this city, gave one of their grand Balls at
the City Hall, last Thursday night. As usual.
it was attended by large audience and the
evening was thoroughly enjoyed
This Society always arranges its prelimi-
naries with such care and good taste, that it
is no wonder their efforts are crowned with
success. Nothing is ever left undone that
can contribute to the enjoyment of those
who join in the festivities, and the result is
that everyone is more than pleased.
On this occasion good music was provided,
and the managers were all attention and
courtesy to the guests, whilst the ladies pre-
pared an elegant supper, the partaking of
which proved most agreeable interlude to
the fascinating rounds of the waltz. At
these dances, the old, middle aged, and
young meet on common ground, and it is
not unusual to see Two, or even three gener-
ations on the floor at one time. Everyone
attends with the idea that the evening is to
be devoted solely to pleasure, and there are
few indeed who could resist the influence
thrown around them, even if they had not
divorced themselves from care, for the time.
The members of the Society may well con-
graduate themselves on the success of Thurs.
days entertainment, for we fell certain that
none who were present will fail to take adj
vantage of like occasion whenever it may
be presented.
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Carpet and Trunk Department.

Brussels Carpet; 8 ply carpet; Ingram,
carpet; ply all wool carpet cotton grain
carpets; Gum Cloth by the yd.; hemp
carpet; rag carpet; hair carpets; stair
MERCHANT TAILORING DEPARTMENT.
Cloth from SOC to u yard Cassineres, fine suit
ings, Beverteen and Corduroy, also suits made t.
and at guaranteed. Call for our Wamsutta 81 90 S
Philadelphia made Shoes. they are warranted and
promptly filled. Send for our pIice list by mail
special discount. Don t fail to give us call and
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FIRE.-Thursday evening last, about five
O'Clock, the stable of Mr.. N. P. Catlett,
cashier of the Augusta National Bank, was
discovered to be in flames and in short
time was consumed, together with its con-
tents, which consisted of quantity of prov
ender, part of which was owned by Mr..
G. E. Price. The entire loss of building
and contents amounted to about 5000, upon
which there was no insurance.
The stable was evidently set on fire, as it
was scarcely possible that it could have
caught otherwise owing to its remoteness
from any building in which fire was used.
just about the time the flames were noticed,
several persons saw a white boy, some ten or
twelve years old, running across the lot
from the direction of the stable, but it was
impossible to distinctly recognize him. What
motive could have prompted the deed, be-
You'd mere wantonness, cannot be imagined.
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BEST SELECTED AND LAKlTEST IN STAUNTON.
From past pleased state and atter ouselves
know that all friends and customers who have dealt with admit
receiving full value for their and all ask of those with
whom we have not had the pleasure DEAL give us CALL and an
epurchasea for Dollar house than anywhere else Our
lions talk.
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Next Thursday is Thanksgiving.

NtAJ 10
Several drove of splendid cattle were ship
ped from this place for Europe during the
past week.
That old attraction, the skating rink. has
again been opened and will be continued
only for short time, as it Is expected that
the work of remoddling the Hall will
shortly be commenced.
Mr.. VIM. A. Rife, OF Valley Mills, Angus
Ia county, has recently received patent on
his new straw-c utter-an invention pro-
nounced by competent judges to be a great
improvement on the old machines.
Last Sunday night, Rev. r. R. Porter, Of
First Baptist church of Washington, D. c =,
preached in Mt. Zion Baptist church (colored),
of this city. Mr.. Porter has been called to
supply the pulpit Of the latter church, and
his first sermon created most favorab e
impression.
The Circuit Court is still in session, and
will probably continue throughout the
month. A great deal of business has been
tran sacted,and number of important cases
involving interesting law points, are yet pen
ding. The law docket has been disposed of
The proeracted meeting at Head Waters,
conducted by Rev. Samuel McCune, cor
respondent informs us, is still in progress and
the interest daily increasing. 1t is very
quiet and earnest work of grace. Many have
professed conversion, and there are over
twenty enquirers. The pastor is greatly en-
couraged.
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weeks at the Augusta Female Seminary.
The evening was very inclement, but not
outstanding the rain many patrons OF the
school and few others who had been favor
ed with invitations were present and constl-
tuted quite good-szed audience. The SOL
rec consisted Of music by members of Miss
Crawford's classes, together with Rotations,
reading, and exercises in callst henics by pu-
pills of Miss Mattoon. The singing OF sew
eral young ladies, who appeared on the stage
for the first time, was highly complimented
and promised much as the result of the care
full training to which these fair vocalists will
be subjected. Miss Jennie Baird, who took
a medal in vocal music last session, contri-
buted much to the pleasure of the evening
by her bird.like singing.
The exercises in calisthenics evinced a
high degree Of proficiency on the part OF the
young ladies. They marched with the pre-
cision of soldiers and their graceful evolu-
tions, the mingling and co-mingling of the
red and blue were very pleasing to the eye.
Miss Nation has organized class Of little
ten-year old girls who appeared in hand
some uniform and won the applause OF the
audience by their graceful movements.
1.-THE Widow of Glencoe" was recited in
very effective manner by Miss Holt, and Miss
Gertrude Gum read an amusing sketch
from the pen of the Burlington Ha'ckeye
man, and acquitted herself quite handsome
ly.
On the whole, the evenings entertain
ment was very pleasant one, and, we are
sure, was much enjoyed by everyone pres
ent.
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that from the description given he had no
doubt that the horse belonged to Mr.. H.,
but that he couldn't spare it just then, as it
was hitched to the pillow, and he couldn't af-
ford to stop blowing. If he would wait two
or three weeks, until his field was ready for
the grain, the horse would be returned.
REV. MR.. BOOKER
spoke in feeling terms Of the obliteration of
sectarian lines caused by the Association,
and likened the harmony that existed among
the members of the organization to that
greater harmony Of the courts above. He
closed his remarks by relating an incident
OF the war. which beautifully illustrated his
theme. The two armies were stationed on
either side Of a ravine, and the soldiers of
both were accustomed to shout across at one
another. In the evening, the band of the
Federal Army played several National airs,
and the boys in blue cheered to the echo.-
The Confederate band responded by giving
those old war songs once so familiar, and
from the camp-fires ofthe boys in grey the
loud huzzas arose. Presently a dead calm
settled upon both camps. and then, as if in
one accord, both bands struck up ssHome.
sweet Home.'' The soldiers listened for
moment, and then the hills choed with
their combined shouts. There was one theme
upon which they were united, and before
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condition that the schools should be gfaded,
as was also the appropriation OF the City
Council, The schools, however, were not
graded, nor had they been, but he proposed
as soon as possible to reorganize them out
and out, upon the system now in operation
in the schools of Richmond. To give the
Board some idea of the benefit OF that meth
cd OF instruction, he detailed several Incl
dents of his visit to Richmond. One morning
he went into one of the rooms in which
the class were reading in the second reader.
He told the children tina. he proposed to ask
them a question in arithmetic, and that all
who could answer it should hold up their
hands. He then propounded the follow
ing If twenty-four is three-fourths of a
number, what is that number ? and in an in.
slant every hand was raised. Selecting a
single member of the class, he asked him the
answer. ''Thirty two! !" responded the
child, DR.. H. then asked another boy to
give the reason why thirty-two was the cor
rect answer. In response, the child gave a
clear and complete analysis without the
SLIGHTEST hesitation. DIR. Hamilton gave sew
eral other examples. showing the thorough
practicability Of the graded system and
strongly set forth his reasons for desiring its
adoption.
In the colored schools of Staunton, under
the supervision of Miss Mitchell, the graded
system has been in operation, and the re-
suit is that the children in that department.,
ranging from fourteen to eighteen years ARE
| the best educated of any in the city OF their
age, DIR. Hamilton stated that it was sur
prising to see how much practical knowledge
they had acquired, and he attributed 1t al
most entirely to the admirable instruction OF
their teacher, who, he said, was one of the
finest he had ever known.
Under the system it is proposed to adopt,
the course will extend through eight years.
1t will take time to fully inaugurate it, and
its good results will not be fully apparent
before the end of the present session. From
its very inception, however, an improvement
is expected, and the schools will continue to
grow better and better each year.
DR.. Ruffner fully endor sed DR.. Hamilton's
| plan, and the Board passed series OF reso-
lutlons embodying its approval.
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Corsets from 25c to $1.50,
Linen Cuffs and Collars,
Paper Cuffs and Collars,
Neckties and Bows,
Suspenders,
Buck Gloves.
Wooden Hoods,
Wooden Sacks,
Nubias, Neck Comforts,
. Button Kid Gloves, black white and COL
ored, SOC pair,