, 1879-06-26
DpIEF LOCAL ITEMS

Ar HOICOMB has been quite Ill.
PrMEMBER the festival and fair this af-
ternoon and evening.
LATE rains have almost spoiled the pros
nects for crops on low lands.
FRESH strawberries have already come
down to lO9l21a cents per pound, and
plenty in the market.
THE family of Mr.. A. F. Learned, for
merly of this place, will join him in San
Francisco, going on the Dakota.
OUR young friend, Rufus Calhoun, has
zone with his father, Capt. Calhoun. on
voyage to the Sandwich Islands.
THE wife of Capt Frank Tucker, head
keeper of the Dungcness light house, has
moved to Port Townsend to live.
THE selection of candidates for mnnici-
nal Offices is still in progress, and may be
r,assed among the duties Of the hour.
D,rp.--ln Port Townsend, at the Ma
rrc Uos,ital an June u, ls19, William
ellison: native OF Massachusetts; aged
about 60 years. Oakland Cal. aud Bos
ton papers please copy
CAPT. MCALMoND. Of the schooner
Champiou piotcd the British bark L1dy
Bowen mp the straits last Thursday. The
Captain has made pretty good ''run' in
the sealing business of Cape Flattcry.
Mr.. J. w. WEIR, who recently went
to California. returned by the Dakota this
week. He reports times very du,I down
there, and says many mc becoming dis
guste,l and are coming to this Territory.
The Olympia papers think it "p,rirctly
awful for their young men to get up
early enough for an excursion 10 Arcadia.
The "boys" of Port Townsend rise at
$780, NJ, three mornings a week TO prac-
tce base ball.
SEVERAL passengers went TO Dungr-
ness on tie Dispatch, on sunday. among
whom we're Mrs. l.. II, Gays, Mrs. n. A,
Mcdonnell. Mrs. f.. n. Pitcher. Mrs. L.
Evans, M,s>rs. T.. VIM. Payne, B. {.
Pitcher and Capt. F. Tucker.
WE are informed that movement has
been started to secure subscriptions Tor es-
tablishing Il gymnasium ia This city. a
number have signitied their willingness
to assist, and the gymnasium is already
regarded As Il '.sure thing
Mr.. j. NJ. MACDOUGALL. chief engineer
of the Wocott. arrived here few days
ago, accompanied by his wi;e--the latter a
charming person and a valuable addition
to Port Townsend society. Mr.. Mac
DOugall is an Cstimable gentleman, and
was welcomed back by a number OF al
miring friends.
NJ. f. FESTIVAL AND FAIE.--As the en-.
tcrtainments heretofore gotten up by the
N. +. Society, of this place, have been
eminentIy successful and highly aoprrci'
atcd by the public. we may safely predict
M enjoyable line this evening. The h.
dies have made ample preparation. and
the pleasure loving public may expect a
treat. No admission will be charged bul
there will be icc-creani, Strawberries and
cream, bread and butter, small fruits and
confectionery served to those who desire
them, at reasonable prices. The fancy
articles to be disposed Of at the fair will
doubtless find ready purchasers. Those
who desire may call at any time after
three O'Clock in the afternoon and even
ing.
PLEASANT SOCIAL GATHERING. - One
OF. the pleasantest parties ever held in
Port Townsend was had at the residence
OF II. J.. Tlbbals Agent Of the Pacific
Mail S. s. Co., on Friday evening last.
The occasion was the 18th birthday OF
Miss Louise, eldest daughter of Mr.. Tib'
balls. Dancing was called to, 7. NJ, and
to the best Of music the many guests
''tripped the light fantastic" ill after mid
night, when they adjourned to testal
board spread with all that heart could
wish and the imagination suggest for the
Inner man." After supper, dancing was
resumed and kept up until daylight. Not
the least entertaining part OF the evening 5
exercises were the character impeisona-
tons Of Miss Nette Tibbals.
SUDDEN lLLNEsS.-On Saturday last a
telegram arrived from San Francisco,
stating that Mr.. Chas. {. Bartlett, one OF
the leading merchants of this place, was