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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17
Railroad Guide.

Passenger trains leave Clarksville as fol-
lows: SOuth-7.5O A. NJ and 10 r NJ
North-s.35 A. NJ. and $40 p. NJ.
Accommodation, North-225 p. NJ. South
-l2.05 p. NJ. Fast freight, North-9.SO A. NJ.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

OK Saturday last Charles D. Bailey was
elected Magistrate to fill out the unexpired
term Of DIR. Cobb. His majority over the
next highest candidate Mr.. O'Brien, was fl
ty-sevcn votes. Mr.. Bailey will make
good, efficient Justice of the Peace.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

THE ladies of the Episcopal church will
serve a lunch during the tobacco fair, which
comes of early in July. At a later date the
exact time and place o. the lunch will be
announced
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

In Clothing and Gents Furnishing
Goods we cant't be undersOld.
apr-12-2m. E. CLICK.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

Go and see the Mccormick Self
Binder at V. M. Metcalfe & Sons,
next door to Rice & BrOadduS.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

Announcement of marriages and deaths
free-tributes Of respect and obituaries half
price.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

V. l.. WILLIAMS walking advertisement
last Tuesday was a success. Silt walking is
rather difficult cuisines on such an occasion.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

PARTIES having wool or ginseng
to sell will do well to call on me
before selling it to other parties.
4W S. OPPENHEAIER.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

THE ladies of the Episcopal Church, who
served lunch at the Gracey Warehouse last
Tuesday, took in about two hundred and fif-
" dollars
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

Mr.. G. A. ROTH has employed a first-claSs
cook for his restaurant, and can now fur
nish you with the very best that can he had
and cooked in a manner to satisfy the taste
of any epicure.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

OUR brick makers are going ahead max
ing brick at a rapid rate. Mr.. John Bradley,
Sr., has already burnt one kiln and Mr.. Geo.
Buck has one nearly ready to put fire in, as
well as Mr.. Geo. Dick and Mr.. John Brad
ley, Jr. These three yards will be able TO
supply the demand.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

WE are requested TO state that the ladies
ofthe Fund Society Ofthe Methodist Church,
will serve lunch during the tobacco fair on
the 3gd and 9TH of July at some convenient
piace.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

The crowd in our city last Tuesday was
variously estimated at from eight to ten
thousand persons, and not a runaway Oc-
Cured, nor any one hurt. This speaks well
for Capt. Crusman, (the Chief Marshal), and
our police.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

THE Rev. r. K. Brown will preach at I'm
ion School House on Asbury circuit, next
Sunday, the 18th inst, at o'clock p. m.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

WE had good rains Tuesday night, We'd
nesday and Thursday mornings. The rains
have done an immense amount of good. The
wheat and oats look greatly revived and a
good many tobacco plants We're set out.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

NEARLY every District in the county was
represented in the procession last Tuesday.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

We warrant all our custom made
Boots and Shoes. E. CLICK.
apr-12-2m
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

WE have received from Mr.. Roy SSeblett,
of Grand Rancho, PalO Pinto county, Texas,
pair of rabbit ears, which measure across
from tip to tip, over thirteen inches. They
are quite a curiosity to us, who are only ac-
customed to see the ordinary rabbit of this
country
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

DNRIVALED Ice Crean and
Sherbet. Made by G. A. Lyon, 55
Franklin st,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

We have just received a good
stock of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes
and Clothing, which will be sold at
low prices at E. Clicks, No. 10
Franklin street. Apr-12-2m
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

wHooPING-cough and measles have been
quite prevalent in our city for some weeks
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17
Elephant Warehouse.


TURNKEY, ELY & KENNEDY, of the Ele-
plant Warehouse, sold for the week ending
Thursday, May Is, 1879, sc hogsheads as fol-
lows:
81 hhds medium and common leaf, 81 %
10, 50, 20, D, 10, 30, 30, D, 10, 6 90
6 20, 6 40, 40, 80, 80, 40, 80, TO- 60, 10
5 10, SO, 60, 50, 50, so, so, 80, 95, 90
4 go, 4l0.
p hhds Tugs, 81 25, 4 90, 3 IS, 8 95, 20, 70
8 95, 20, 30, IS, 50, 3 20, 90, 90. So 40
3 20, so. 50, so, 70, 2 90
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

RUCHING, the finest ever brought
to this market. Mourning Ruch-
ing a speciality at the New York
Store.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

THE Cumberland Presbyterian Church
was crowded last Sunday night to hear DIR.
Baird's sermon on ''The Personal Nature of
the Devil" Many were unable toget inside
the church and had to leave.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

REFRESHING A drink of Lig-
on's Ice cream soda water,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17
Postponement of sale.

To suit the convenience of parties
who wish to purchase, and for other
satisfactory reasons, the sale oil
the King place, advertised to be
sold April 18th, has been postponed
until Saturday, May 18th, when it
will positively be sold. Bear this in
mind. ids
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

ANY one wishing 10 see a life-lille picture
of the late r. w. Humphreys, can do so by
calling Mt McCormRc's gallery. The picture
is taken and finished in the very latest style
pf art, and we do not believe il can be beat
en- even in New York city or anywhere else
in the United States. 1t is a very mistaken
idea that some Of our people have that they
can get better work away from home. If
: you want fine work go TO McCormac for it.
PRoF. ]. =. TAFT Of Hickory Wild Acade-
my, purchased some time ago the Idaho
springs, situated about three miles from the
city, and about theT5th of June, will open it
G1T the reception of visitors. The water OF
these springs is as good as any I'm this section
of the country, and Prof. TAFT and wife de-
sire to secure n number of family boaUders
y during the warm season. Persons desiring
90 get rid OF the heat and dust of the cities,
would do well to communicate with the Pro-
lessor.
OK Tuesday last Mr.. II. Halliburton, Of
d Houston county, had his pocket picked by
a gentleman OF color" He had placed his
4 pocket-booll in the outside pocket of his
coat and while in q dense crowd listening
- 60 the band of music, he felt some one touch
his pocket and turned around and asked
= negro man what that meant? The one spo-
ken To said that "colored man" had Just
stolen his Pocket-hoolC and that he knew
him and would help catch him. Mr.. II. fol-
lowed him for some distance, but when he
got around a corner the negro disappeared
very rapidly. The pocket-bool1 contained
= $40 bill. IS, a g, about - in silver, and
two due bills on ). II. Reynolds.
THE following resolution was intended for
our last issue, but was handed in too late
AT a meeting of the passengers Of the
steamer Matt Gracey, while en- route, ]. T.
Richardson being in the chair, the following
resolution was offered and unanimously
adopted
That we. the delegates and visitors, who
,y,sT.. carried to and from the District Confe-
renee at Ashland city by that palatial steam
or the Matt Grncey," desire 70 express our
heartfelt thRnk ks TO the Grand Mogul OF the
craft, Capt collshaw.
The Captain who is an extraordinary man,
uuad the Offices of oaptaip, pilot and clerk
rothe satisfaction of very select crowd.
can't. CalIishaw moved his craft frOm the
wharf promptly at So o'clock on Thursday,
, the Isl inst, and gliding swiftly up the Cum
S,erland landed US safely at Ashland city at
= O'Clock p. M. and on Monday following
was ON hand at . a. 10. and brought us and
n o,,,y families home again.
c w. RICHARDSON, $ec'y.'
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17
Ice! Zee!

1 am prepared to deliver good Ice
to customers at &c. per pound, and
and Lake Ice at lie. per pound. |
respectfully solicit share of the
public patronage. Orders left at
Tut & Lindley's grocery will re-
ceive prompt attention.
G. WENZLER.
Nav 3. 1S79-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17
One Sure Thing.

No one can beat us. Prints we
are still selling at cents. Call for
bargains to the New York Store.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

ANOTHER lot of those good two
for 5 cents Ruchings just come in at
the New York Store.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

THE New York Store means bust
ness. Go there if you want to save
money.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

HEAVY and light weight Cotton
AIDES at 10 cents per yard, selling
elsewhere at % cents. Call at once
at the New York Store.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17
May 3, 1S79-tf.

BEAUTIFUL Linen Suits at Cheap
John Store, New Providence.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

Because intelligent, practical
farmers have proven, after three
years of trial with it, that it is
admirably adapted to our soil and
climate, and has given the best
results.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

WE are requested TO state that the EXPOSE
ton which was to have been held some time
in June by the ladies ofthe Methodist church
has been indefinitely postponed on account
of their inability to procure a suitable room.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17
Tobacco Grower?

Because it is an honestly made
fertilizer, not a mere plant stimu-
liant, and permanently enriches the
land.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

Knowing that the crowd would need
amusement in the interval between the Ia
dies dinner and the entertainment of the
City Guards at night, our patriotic base
ballists got up first rate match with the
Eagle Club from the vicinity of Port Royal,
which commenced at 3 O'Clock p. NJ. We
give below the list of the players on each
GiH
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17
The Fat Man Association a Grand
Success!

NO PATENT MEDICINE SHOUT
THIS!
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

NO. soUARE. ! NO NC 3 MO MO u MO
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

REV. A. d. SEARS viii deliver the Bacca-
laureate address TO the graduates of the
Broadhurst Institute on the morning of the
30th inst. The friends of the Institute and
the public generally are invited to attend.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17
Grange Warehonse.

Sales Reported Since Our Last Issue.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17
Graeey House.

GraceY House,
SHELBY, HART & O'BRIEN, of the Gracey
House, sold for the week ending May 10,
1879, AZ hogskeads as follows:
% hads. Tugs from 2 60 to so.
10 hhdS. low leaf from 10 to p.
hhds. med. leaf from 70 to 100.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

7. HERNDoN, Sup't., of the GRANGE
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATION, sold for the
week ending May Is, 1879, l73 hhds. as
follows:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17

May3-3t.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-22
Fatal Coal Mime Explosion.

A despatch from Victoria, Oregon,
says: "On Tuesday morning fire was
discovered in No. 40 levAlof the We'll
lington coal mine at Departure bay. 1t
was supposed to have been extinguish-
I'd on the following day, and on Thurs
day morning, twenty five or thirty mi
ners entered the level to resume work,
when an explosion occurred blowing the
workings of the level into ruins, killing
eleven men and seriously injuring the
others. Three Cinnamon are still in
the workings, but there is no hope for
them. Volunteers who entered the
level in the afternoon report that the
foul air is so strong that they cannot
remain below for any length of time
Tie level will have to be flooded, as the
mine is on fire in that vicinity. The
Vancouver coal company's men have
stopped work aud gone to therescue. The
scene at the mouth of the pit is heart
rending. Wives and children are weep
ing for their husbands and fathers, and
parents for their children. The names
OF the killed are: J. Renuie. R. Cough,
J. Kosken, J. Dixon, g. Campbell, G.
Prella. A. DENY and four Cinnamon
Daily Republican., 1879-04-22

There are several new buildings be.
ing erected, besides other Indications OF
the dawning of new era for New Cas-
tie. Under the yevivifying influence
the people have begun to look upon
the proposed removal Of the seat of
justice as blessing rather than mis-
fortune. Among the anticipated i'm.
provements we may mention that OF the
erection of new school house. 1t is
to bs built to accommodate the con-
stantly increasing population of Dob
binsville and Shawtown. II will De
two stories in height, % feet front, run
ming back As feet. Work upon it will
be commenced by the first Of May and
the building rapidly pushed to its COM
pletion. The new school is to be erect
ed on the corner of Eleventh and Gray
streets. William Herbert, George N.
Riley. jacob Hermann and James T.
Scott are the building committee.
MINOR NOTES.
The Levy Court yesterday went
on its tour of inspection pr-par
atory to making final arrangements
in relation to the new Court House. 1t
is understood, but not known to a GER
tainty, that they visited Dover for the
purpose Of looking at the Kent county
building.
No effort has as yet been made to-
wards the rebuilding Of the banks THAT
were washed away during the storm.
A considerable portion of land along
the river front is still under water.
The extent of embankment damaged
reaches about halt. a-mile.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-22
Gracer;es n, Reduced Prices.

r. C. Porter has reduced prices, gran
ulated sugar, S! cents; white sugar, s;
nearly white, 7 cts; fresh roasted cof-
fees twice a week at 10, l2!, 15, 20 and
25 cts. Maricabo, 2S cts; best old govt
Java. 33 cts; fue black teas. 40, so,
and 60 cts; best Japan tea, 10 cts;
good imperial tea, 40 cts; very fine
maple dips, GO cents q GAL; New Or
leans moasses, 40 to 60 cents a gallon;
splendid cheese, 9 cts; or 3ibs for %
cts; Bakers corn l0cts. , cans trophy
tomatoes, 25 cts; cans Winslow' 8
corn, rs cts; pure cider vinegar, 80 cts.
par GAL; fine Turkey prunes, s cts;
French prunes, 10 cts. A large supply
of beef, veal, mutton, shoulders, hams,
and dried beef at the lowest prices, best
stewing pieces, s cts; best roast beef,
10 10 IL cts; best steak, l29 to lG cts,
out of prime cattle; best hams, 10 to IA
cts; best patent flour, so cts; l4fbs OF
choice flour, As cts. A full line OF tor
eign and domestic fruits, also a iull and
fresh stock of vegetables always on
hand. Goods delivered to all parts OF
the city free of charge. R. C. PORTER,
No. 205 West Fourth street. ap22 2w
Daily Republican., 1879-04-22
Wrenched and Rncked

BY the iangs Of rheumatism, the joints event
ually become grievously distorted, and some
times assume an a,most grCtesque defOrmity.
To prevent such results by simple and
agreeable means is certainly the part of wis
dom. A tendency to rh eumatic ain. erts may
be SUI ces3tully G. mbatted with HostetterR
Stomach Btters a medicine with the prestige
OF a lorg aud succe' slul career. Of unbcundsd
popularity, and Of emphatic protest. nal en-
dorsement. 1t reniovos from the blood those
tnt!amlnatoo.-,, jlr.?rites which pathol gtsts
.tssIgn 90 the cause II rhtuRatiam, ana net
only purifes the life current, but enriches 1t,
pr noting vigtr by 'ertilizl z its source. Di-
ge tijn, the elton of the bowels and the Sc
cretio Of the lie, are aided by it, and 1t im-
pc the t'dne, and bladder to u reg lar and
active nar!ormu nc3 OF their functions. Its be-
SIDES a thoroughly reliable remedy for, and
mems of preventing. pc iodio levers.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-22

yEf lie aIcEsT PILLsoN EARTH ARE DR SiMMs
l. VhasTABLE LIVER PILLS, They never
gri Ie, siclstn or weaken in their operation, and
Be ice they arc the best pills ever cffarca, esA
pc dally FOR aSsd goopio. They are spteD.
di Liver cure ana .aesant purgative med..
cine. They operate pleasantly and mildly,
but thoroughly and ehectuafly. They cure
Headache, Bilousness, Weak Bowels, Disi'
ness, Vertigo. Weak Nerves, all Liver sffec-
tions, general Aches over the system, ths4
make better appetite, and in Rheumatism,
Neuralgia and Headache, in connection with
our Celebrated Pain Searoher, o very speedy
cure is obtained. We have ever 1000 referen-
COS Of these pills. Elegantly sugar coated y
cents a box, or i've boxes for 81. Sent by mali.
Principal Depet Fourth and King streets,
Wilmington Del. Philadelphia Depot oo2
Arch street, Sold by dealars and at country
gtorea
Daily Republican., 1879-04-22
IlllDrOyeneni.

Messrs. Barkl-y & Bro. are building
new stable at Fourth and French
streets, opposite to their large bakery.
The size of the building is 80 by 80,
and will accommodate 10 horses. All
the improvements necessary to a first
class stable will be put on the building
+. R. Atherton, of Philadelphis, was
til. Architect ; Isaac IIurlock done the
excavating: Bailey 4 Hughes, carpen-
ters Robert Pyle, the bricklaying :
Moore & Budd, painters and Frank
Mitchell is to put the tin roof on
When the building is completed, which
will be in about month, it is said il
will be one Of the finest stables in this
citY
Daily Republican., 1879-04-22
A Slight Fil q.

This morning at 4.3O the Joseph
Teas Bolt and Nut works caught fire
and the alarm being sounded the vol
unteer Fire department at once re-
spondpd, aud the fire was put out in
about five minutes. 1t is thought
that the fire was caused by the saw
dust in the cracks of the floor causing
heat and setting the floor on fire.
The only damage done was the burn
ing of part of the floor and joist, which
is now heipg repaired by the carpen-
ters. Either at or coming from the
fire the Delaware Fire Company lost
the plug wrench and hose strap.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-22
Shall they J Judge Us:

Rev. DR.. Caldwell on Romance Of Hisary.'
Our civilization has been pro-
noted ky purer Christianity than
that which prevailed eight centuries
ago. But when we judge with severi-
ty the spirit of former age let us not
forget that the same rule will guide the
future in respect to our own age. II
the progress Of the future shall be at
the same rate as that OF til" past, those
who will live eight centuries hence
may look back to our .ge at We do to
that of the Cid Of Bvar, and judge US
with euaul severity.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-22
Special Mention.

Middleton mas again reduced prices.
Hecker's best family -four, in bags con
tanning 1 and l-l6 barrel, 9Oc. and 45c.
per bag next grade, 75c. and $50. per
bag /; granulated sugar, Sc. white su-
gar, &c. !; very light sugar, 7c. pound
bleacher soap, cents 4 Tbs. P. & q.
oleine soap, 25 cts. sand soap, 81 cts.
olive soap, full pound, s cts.; Rabbits
soap, 6 cts; Tbs. standard soap, 25c.;
corn as good as Bakers, cts. per can
canned peas, cts. 8 cans trophy to.
matoes, 25 cts; lackberries, 10 cts. per
can pine apple, l5 cents per can
3 lbs. Valencia raisins, 25 cents
4 tbs. Bosnia prunes, 25 cents !;
prime French prunes, 10 cents per
tb..; fair coffee, 10 cts. per tb. very
good coffee, l6 cts. per ib. +; fine coffee,
20 cts. per 10. !; our old Santos coffee,
everybody's favorite, 2S cts. per tb.
chocolate, 80 cts. per ID. a full line
of French mustard as low as cts. per
bottle; chow chow, plain and mixed
pickles, 10 cts. per bottle; 4 glasses
pure fruit jelly, Ono Glucose goods 25
cts. large sacks salt, 81 cts. best two
hoop buckets, IL cts. /; oat meal, 3 cts.
per tb., or 8 TBS. for 25 cts. starch, 5
and cts. per fb.; ib. box best
starch, Is cts. Gilbert's corn starch, s
cts. cheese at reduced prices; Nelson's
and Cox's gelatine, IA cts. Look at our
syrup and New Orleans molasses at 40
cts. per gallon; peach syrup, Is cents
per quart; good tea for rs, 40 and so
cts. per H.; large stock of mackeral
in IS, Is and kits, at
C. S. MIDDLEToN's,
S. E. Cor. 4th and King streets.
MEATS MEATS ALL kinds of fresh
and salt meats at Hufnal's, 9th and
Madison streets.
The Japanese style parasGl is the
latest. Call and see these attractive
goods at Strans's, 4th and Market SITS.
The Enterprise Clothing Store IL the
place to get the worth Of your money.
LOG Market street.
! Homan's Liver pads are for sale by
u. R. Hartman, Druggist, 5th and
Poplar.
Be sure and visit J. K. Fisher's En-
terprise Clothing Store, for good and
cheap clothing. 406 Market street.
"Pile Trusses and Bandages" at the
ladies' department of Belts Pharmacy
Entrance No. w. 9th street. Lady
always at the room.
Keller's Roman Liniment, for rheu-
Ematism, neuralgia, sprains and bruises
and all diseases requiring local appli-
cations, at Taylor K Fullerton's, Drug
gists, 302 King street.
The young girl who took two neck
chains from the 80 cent store, and
promised to return them, is requested
to return them at once or she will be
exposed, as we have her name.
One box of Glentswor.h Paste will
rid house of reaches. Get it good
and fresh at Hartman's Drug Store, 5th
and Poplar.
Caution insures safety, and all eau
tious people cure their colds with Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-22
The q. II. A. Bali.

On Friday evening next, the G. H.
A. will give their first grand ball in
Webster's Dancing Academy, Masonic
Temple. The Committee of Arrange
ments have been indetatigable to make
the ball success in every particular,
and those who intend participating may
rely on spending anevening of pleasure
and endowment.