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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-15
NUMBER 43.
Oscars Eye for Color.

Oscar Wilde, in lecturing to the pee-
pie of New York after his return from
this coast, said that of all the Ameri-
can localities which he had visited,
he preferred California and Colorado,
his principal reasons for the prefer
ence being that he saw in them more
bright color and picturesque costume.
The Colorado miners enslaved his
fancy, their slouched hats being too
utterly beautiful for expression, and
their dress ineXpressibly brilliant and
charming. He advised them not to
change them should they ever go to
New York for the absurd conventional
apparel of civilized life. 1t seemed
unutterably sad to him that some
time when they had made their pile
they might do otherwise, and infiict a
serious injury on the noble cause of
art. He was also saddened by the
thought that the beautiful silver which
they obtained in the mines would be
coined into big, ugly dollars which
play SO important a part in American
commerce. The Chinese quarter in
San Francisco he found most inter-
esting." In his opinion it had "a de-
cided artistic value" which Congress
should consider in discussing the Chi
nese question. The quarter is full Of
'artistic motives," and at the two
Chinese theaters every actor is ''nobly
and beautifully attired, and their
plays are pageants." Says Oscar jest
ingly, at the end of this division of
his discourse, 81 learned many things
from the Chinese" Doubtless he did;
so fresh young man has much to
learn, and If he improves his opportu-
mites, will be able to increase his
slender fund of information, even from
those dens of vice and debauchery to
which he is said to have been taken
by his intinates while in this city.
He is becoming an unconscious hu-
morist, whose sayings are a perpetual
delight and surprise on account of the
difference, not realized by himself, be-
tween their real and their intended
meaning.-S. T. Chronicle.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-15
Aou,es orderly Cisy.

Seattle Is a city Of about 5000 or 60O0
inhabitants mo less than dozen
ocean, sound and river steamers ar
riving and departing daily-our score
Of mills employing hundreds Of work.
men-strangers coming and going
constantly--yet Notwithstanding this
fact, says the Chronicle, the remarka-
BILE absence Of crime and lawlessness
is 30 apparent as to be matter OF gen.
eral comment. No city Of like im-
portance ever enjoyed such reputation
Of quiet and orderly conduct as has
Seattle during the past five months.
That little drama on the 18th of jan
uary last has had its effect, Mt least 1t
SO appears to an unprejudlced OBJ
server.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-15

Oregon City Enterprise: John Bit
zer, who has one of the neatest and
best cultivated blocks in town, has
gone into the silk culture business.
He has set out 5000 mulberry trees,
of which about 1900 are in thriving
condition. He has now more than
100 silk worms, which are strong and
healthy, and expects to make the ex-
pertinent of silk culture n success in
Oregon. He Is the first one to try it
in the state.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-15

A Star special from Fort Thomas
says: Orders have been dispatched to
all detatchments of troops in the field
to concentrate at once at San Carlos,
as trouble is anticipated. 1t is stated
on good authority that orders for dis
arming Indians have been received at
the agency, which causes anticipated
trouble. Forces on Ash creek have
been increased by four companies.
This is the pass Indians generally go
through when leaving the reserva-
tion.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-15

The track of the o. r.. & n. Co. is
now laid from Albina to a point about
a mile up Sullivan's gulch and is pro-
crossing at the rate of quarter Of a
mile day. II could he done much
faster II desired, but the ballasting aud
leveling is done as the track laying
progresses so as TO keep pace with the
graders above Rooster Rock. 1t is
thought that by the time the track
reaches the end Of the present grade
that the entire work Of grading will be
done.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-15

The Inter Ocean says: If people in
general entertain the delusion that
laws recently passed by Congress for
extinction of polygamy in Utah have
frightened this class of Mormons, let
it be dispelled. Instead of keeping
quiet, Utah Mormons are active as
ever in making proselytes. Evidence
of this was seen recently in train
load of converts that passed through
this city on their way to Salt Lake
City. They numbered nearly four hun
dred.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-15
A big counterfeiter's case has been

A big counterfeiter's case has been
unearthed in Kirwin, Ka. Geo. F.
Best, arrested for passing counterfeit
coin, was just from Boston and lived
in a dugont in an so acre homestead, 20
miles north of there. The sheriff
searched his house and found pal
named Hudson, complete set of dies,
and quantity of unfinished counter
felt coin in different parts of the house.
Best proposes to "squeal," intimating
that he has accomplices in the east
who are interested with him in this
business.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-15

one of Mt. Ranier's old lava ducts. If
we suppose that Priest Rapids lake
out of all underground connection
with the waters of the Columbia,
which it evidently is, and in connec-
tion with one or more of the lava
ducts, whose supply of water comes at
a different season from that of the
flood of the river, the observed phe-
nomena will be explained.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-15

The Cincinnati Commercial tells .
big story of walnut tree. In 1884 an
sold s,'I 'itf It for a sss' The buyer sold to I
Cincinnati lumber-dealer for 500.
Cincinnati dealer sold IL 70 New
Yorker for 50, zoo, and ne cut itnp into
veneering, which he sold for $4,000.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-15

Another new ladies' hat Is called
"Over the Garden WALL" 1t has an
enormous brim, Is dented In on the
corner aud trimmed with cascades Of
lace, cluster Of unmounted roses aud
two small sun-1owers.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-15

he un1of6lgned dogs draying q cheap O.
~ eheapest Orders Ielt with him win receive
~. a. 4 si.s: ~ Rsseess: ss::ssss e:s e
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08
Please Bear IN Mind that
SOL COLEMAN'S
Cigar blishment
Is Headquarters for
I1aaPOrtSa
Havana Cigars
That Edict Business.

A dashing female, with dashing
plume in her hat, black eyes and q
black silk dress, a red necktie and a
red face, and with the equally pretty
name Of Hattie King, was brought
before Judge Hadden to-day for prom
enading alone at late hour Saturday
night. The officer said she had beer
pitcher in her hand and the mischief
in her eye. Hattie agreed to submit
her case without any preliminary pyro.
technics and His Honor said: Il don't
want to be hard on you unfortunate
women, but I'm going to see that the
laws of order and decency are pre-.
served. l don't mean to promulgate
any "edicts" to do it either, the law is
sufficient. You can ride, walk or drive
in the daytime as much as you please
from sun up to sun down-if you de-
sire, bat when old Sol puts his night
gown on, you've got to pull down your
blinds. I'll just take FIVE dollars Of
your forfeit and I want you to tell the
balance of the girls exactly what they
may expect. l wont have any foel-
ishness.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Washburn's Lecture.

Hon. Mr.. WaSburn, Of Boston,
gentleman of culture, brother Of
General Washburn, late Minister to
France, will deliver a lecture on
"Spurgeon and London Life, at Leu
brie's Theater, Wednesday night
next. He comes highly commended
by Prof. Hovey, of Boston, and Others
of similar high standing, as we'll as by
the press. His late lecture upon Long.
fellow has been especially compliment
ed. His lecture Wednesday night
will, doubtless, be rare literary
treat for our lecture loving people. He
will be properly received by a COM
mittee Of prominent citizens.
May Coronation.
One of the most attractive enter
tainments Of the week, or the season,
will be the grand May Coronation, at
Leubrie's Theater, Friday evening,
the 18th instant, ana matinee on the
18th. 1t will be under the manage
ment of Mrs. Rose P. Thompson,
which is sufficient recommendation
to the public. She will have the able
cooperation of Professor Saxby and
school. Tickets will be 80 cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08

Ala Meeting held BY the Misses In.
tellectual Association Sunday, the
following officers were elected; Miss
B. Hesse, President; Miss j. Baum,
Vice President; Miss R. COIN, Secre-
tary, and Miss B. Loeb, Treasurer.
Mark Twain, the popular author,
accompanied by Mr.. 0sgood, the Bos-
ton publisher, and a photographer
named Phelps, left New Orleans Sat-
urdsy evening on board the steamer
City of Baton Rouge.
Planters did big work in the valleys
and on the hills during the past week.
In many localities the earth was baked
very hard, and blowing has been par
tally severe on mules. The rains Of
the past two days will soften it and
make the labor lighter.
The baseball spectators and players
had their game at Olympic Park inter
fered with yesterday evening, and
after the eighth inning the playing
stopped to give the people chance to
get under shelter. The way it stood
at the close was Cars Nine, II, and
Memphis Reds, 2.
The ChickaSaw Guards have fitted
up a complete gymnasium at their
armory on fernando street. To NOR
row night they are to make final de-
cision as to their trip abroad in search
of contestants for match drilling. The
probabilities are that the Chicks will
participate in the tournaments at
Louisville and indianapolis.
The temperature here during last
week ranged from 490 to $50, the cold
est period being on Tuesday and Wed
nesday last. Upon these days the
earth froze to a depth of two inches
in Western New York and parts of
Pennsylvania, and considerable dam.
age was done throughout the North to
fruit and early garden vegevation.
A strike of miners is in progress at
the Pratt coal mines, Alabama. Some of
the coke furnaces Of that colliery are
worked by cOnvicts, and this class
have not struck for either liberty or
higher wages, though they would doubt
less like to do it. Memphis capitalists
are mainly owners Of the Pratt mines,
which are near Birmingham, Ala.
The body of victim Of the Golden
City fire, recovered some time ago and
sent to Ironton, Ohio, for in
torment, under the impress
sion that it was the remains
of Mrs. l.. e. Kouns, has been ex-
humed and found to be some other.
The jewelry on the person was shown
to Capt. Kouns, the lady's husband,
and be failed to recognize it as hav-
ing belonged to her.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08
J. WALSH, undertaken, 81 ID st
Residence, 104 Promenade ST. lot
Organ COncarf.

Prof. Pitcher, of New Orleans, will
arrive in this city to morrow, aud d.
rect the rehearsals Of the vocalists
preparatory for the proposed concert at
the Cumberland P Presbyterian Church.
OF his performance on the organ the
New Orleans Picayune Of April I'd
says:
The opening selection was Bucks
CD. %. grand sonata in Il fat, superbly
performed on the organ by the skillful
hands Of Prof. William II. Pitcher, Of
Trinity Church, =
The second part Of the concert be-
gan with a magnificent rendering of
the overture from RoSsini's Semiram-
ide, by Prof. Pitcher, on the organ.
II was impossible to avoid noticing the
absorption Of the listeners to the per-
| (orr,anoa
Professor Pitcher enlivoned the
departure Of the audience by a grande
sortie d'oTgue. Of which instrument he
is so complete master.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08
A Bad DarJxy.

An old darby named John Kent
was tried to-day for a triple offense.
He was charged with having beaten
his wife, his child and his horse. A
witness declared that he waited long
time for the buffalo guats to finish the
latter, but his patience gave way at
last and he beat the old stump suck
er" to death with a club. Johns
wife, a sort of amazon in appearance,
laughed at the idea of her husband
chastising her. His boy declared he
got no more than he needed. Johns
case was laid over to some future
time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08
PUBLIC LEDGER
THE CITY.
Monday EVsuiHE. May 5, 1852,
LEDGER LINES.

See 0zanne & Mays oil card.
Gloves cleaned. Mrs. Gray ,4O4 Main.
Blunders Of Bashful Men at Will
liams'.
Brown & Jones, coal dealers, 282
Main street.
The gardens will grow nicely from
this henceforth.
Daily shipments fresh strawberries
received by Lytle & Shields.
Don't forget the grand athletic tourn.
ament at Olympic Park Sunday, 14th.
Candidates should order cards, etc.,
printed at the LEDGER job printing
Office.
Picnics supplied with all kinds Of
printing at the LEDGER job printing
Office.
Miss Alice Fuchs will sing each
night in the grand concerts at the
court street church.
A new set Of gnats have made their
appearance. They are smaller and
less Vicious than the old flock.
1t is now conceded by all travellers
that Sol Coleman has the most com
plete cigar establishment in the South.
CorOnation-Regular sale of seats at
HOllenbergs Thursday and Friday
No extra charge for reserved seats.
True Persian insect powder only at
Fahlen & Kleinschmidt's, cor. Beal
and I'd. Campkor 30 cts. per pound.
Just received, full supply of
creamery butter, and also Thurber's
81 and Al coffee at John Mergle's, 45O
Main.
Manager Brooks, now in Paris, has
secured Mile. Aimee for professional
tour in French opera boufFe through
this country next season.
Secure your tickets early in the
S weekif you want seat at the grand
concerts on Thursday and Friday
nights.
! Fresh shipment Of Pompano ant
q Potomac shad received per express to
day by Victor D. Fuchs, 80 and 4
n Jefferson.
Fresh Kentucky Blue Grass an,
= prairie butter in 8 ID packages aud up
: wards, at G. W. Taylor g. Co.'S,
l. Adams street.
All the latest styles Of shoes an
n slippers just received, White XII
Z slippers all sizes in large variety a
: j. W. Vegeli & Co.'S, 27l Main stree
4 opposite Court Square.
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Mexican Plantations,
5 for 25c.
At SOL COLEMAN'S.
Begeman and KeIIy,

The trial of Begeman and Kelly,
the two burglars who blew the safe Of
Henry Piel, in Little Rock, and were
afterwards captured in this city, has
been set for the 18th of this month.
Detective Adams writes thatthe watch
taken from Begeman here when
searched, was stolen from safe at
Jacksonville, Arkansaw, which was
burglarized a short time before that Of
Mr.. PeilS. The proofOf this is clearer
than that in the Little Rock robbery.
The watch was given by Begeman to
his attorneys in part payment Of fees
for services, and will have to be
hunted up. The police have the
number.
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laurelS
5 for 25O
At Sol COleman'S.
CIGAR HOUSE.
ALOveIy Face.


The countenanOe Of Mr.. D. f. Des
son was the most artistic one seen in
the police court this morning. 1t
looked like an Illuminated map of the
sewer system Of Memphis. Mr.. Des-
son is big but mild hammered man
when not in his cups. He got in EN-
yesterday, however, and after wards q
into a row. A lady who could get rid
Of him in no other way dashed conch
shell in his face and then he was com
PEELED to retreat to the nearest doc
tors shop. They were fined s. each
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08
You can always rely upon
Getting the. Worth of Your Money
at
SOL C0LEMAN'S
Cigar Establishment.
PuIIingPeaches.

A half dozen Desoto street bellies,
who reside in that quiet neighborhoOd
called Devils Half Acre, we're tried
to-day before President Hadden for
vagrancy. Plummer remarked that
two of them could always be found
ornamenting beer kegs in front Of a
beer saloon. The balance.hung around
the doors like dummies in front of
millinery shop.
why have you not arrested them
before2" lisped the attorney.
II never pull peaches before they
are ripe" was the reply.
"Goodl'' exclaimedsthe royal encor-
err, bringing his gravel down with a
rap that meant just three dollars
apiece.
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aHappx jack" Indeed.

Some days since Jack KinSley, alias
Happy Jack" was arrested by the
detectives, who suspected him Of
committing a murder near MOBILIZE
Ala. He had letter Ia his pocket
written by some female, in which he
was warned that the officers were on
his trail. Chief Davis received a let
ter from tho Chief Of Police at Mobile
to-day, stating that Jack was formerly
a conductor on the Mobile & Ohio
railroad, and had committed no crime
he could hear Of, but he was monu-
mental liar, and probably told some
girl he had killed a man to get an ex-
cuse for leaving her. Jack was re-
leased.
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The Late Hon. Horace Magyar,

The Late Hon. Horace Maynard.
At the regular meeting of the Tow
path Club. which takes place to-mor-
row night, it is expected suitable
action will be had in reference to the
death of this distinguished statesman.
A full attendance is requested.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08
HOl for the AIaifest.

Young man, don't you dare to go to
the Maifest Picnic in that shabby hat,
for, if you do, none of the girls will
dance with you; they will smile and
say, I'm engaged" So you had better
go to Martin Cohen, the halter, 219
Main street, and purchase a nobhy,
stylish straw picnic hat for a triae, and
you will then be in your glory. SGT
Cotton seed bulls at DeSoto Oil Co.,
cor. Tennessee and Huling SITS. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08

One of the best in the United States;
warranted or money returned. Also
fifty sets Of the best homemade brick
molds, for sale at A. Kohlbry & Go. s,
"a and 36 Main. Call and see the
Monitor Oil Cooking Stove. 4st
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08
you
Will find something to
please the eye and crafty
the taste at
SOL COLEMANS
Cigar Palace.
ChOIee Imporlea LiquOrs.

ChOIee Imported Liquors.
Fine Cognac brandy, pure gin and
superior wines, both white and red,
have lately been received by Julius
Nagel & Co., 14l Main street. These
liquors added to their already large
stock Of various kinds, as well as vari-
Gus brands Of liquors, make this we'll
known establishment the headquarters
in North Memphis for choice liquors
at wholesale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08

% feet u Hose and Nozzle, $3.50.
80 X AIS.
20 X Hose, Nozzle and Reel, $3.50.
BROWNE, 40 Madison st. 64t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08
The vennOr CHAR.
5 for 25c.
AT Sol COEeman'S.

Manufacturing jewellers.
j. N. milford & Co., 1893 Main, make
to order Medals, Bangles, Wedding
and Engagement Rings. Watches
and Jewelry repaired. 36teod
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08

Choice pickles cheap,stOck peas,
yellow yam sweets, poultry, eggs,
produce and commission. Watts
& Williams, sac Front street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08

Re-refined Cooking OIL.
BucIkham a. Campbell, 80 BeaI,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08
Arserieall China vs. Ensilsh.

Mr.. Hewitt (Ala.) showed that he
carries level head on his shoulders
when he said the other day in Con-
gress: "The present protective system
has proved a blessing to the people
and the country" If we had no pro-
tective tariff dividend declaring cot
ton mill in Memphis would be an i'm
probability just as an American china
factory would have been q failure and
our people be compelled to eat yet of
an English stone china plate which
absorbs grease and actually smells Of
the dish water after a little use. The
American china is acknowledged to be
the best hotel ware; it is to-day used
by every frst-class hotel of the Coun-
try and, consequently, also byour own
Peabody. Just read what Colonel
Galloway, the most experienced hotel
manager in the south, says about it:
OFFICE PEABODY HOTEL,
May 9Th, 1882.
Mr.. @. N. Erich, S2l Main street.
After using the American china
ware, bought of you, for the
last nine months, | cheerfully Ger.
tify tnat it is the best hotel ware |
ever saw. 1t remains always white,
the glaze never cracks and stands
harder use than the best French
china. G. B. GALLOWAY & Co.
G. N. Erich, of the American china
store, is the sole agent of this ware,
and guarantees that it will remain
white when Clipped.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08

Ice Cream Ice CreamII
The very best in the City at Specht &
Walters, 81 Madison. 81
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How They bolt In Louisville.

How They bolt In Louisville.
Officer jackson arrested p. Fried
lander yesterday for violating the Sur:
day law. A relative from Louisville
who was present when Jackson al:
rested Friedlander became exceeding.
ly friendly and wanted to shake hands
with the officer. In the act Of doing
50 he quietly slipped bill into the
hands of Officer Jackson's palm and
whispered, "Let it drop" Jackson
quietly handed back the money and
took Mr.. Friedlander to the station.
house. He was fined So.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08
GEORGE sCHTLLY,

WAWHNUH1 INOHHHHEIHY
The popular COnrt street Saloon
ana Lunch Room Keeper, has
Just received a fresh lot Wiener
and Melt Wurst, Smear and
Hand Kase, and BerIiner Beer.
bIf
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6TRAWBERRIES
Received daily.

Ben Harris choicest varieties.
BY BUCKHAM d CAMPBELL,
so Real st. AT
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DOG MUZZLES.
+. j. TURNBULL's, 23i Main st.
5Qt
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H. A. THOkS, Undertaken,
Corner Adams and second SITS,
2sf
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PERSONAL

DR.. J. D. White, 243 Main street,
has fresh vaccine virus, 60
Law Office Nicholas Williams No,
/ Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08
The Panel Photos, 80 per dozen,
Cottage Gallery. BeaI sc, Sc

Ice Cream ParIOrs Now Open.
Families supplied in any quantity by
Specht & Walter, 81 Madison. 81
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See the So Counters
Monitor OIL stove,

at Schwar1enberg's, 2SO Main.
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A WHITE girl TO do nursing and house,
"A work in small family. None but com.
peter. y pesd apply. A4u,p..,.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08

A N experienced cigar and tobacso salesman
"A for the city. Will pay good salary to re-
Sponsiole man. Must be thoroughly acquaint-
Cd nth drug and grocery trade in tho city.
$3.50 Address to-day, l. NJ, this office.
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.AN 10.

no iavest s50OOin profitable business. Wi
L take sn active interest. Mention line of
business with particulars. Also state when
and whore interview can be had.
So 81 Address d III, this Office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-08

CECOND-HAND Steinway and Chickering
- Pianos, cheap for cash. Also new Pianos
on easy monthly instruments.
I'LL 3 WITZMANN 3 co.
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The Three Parts Of TennysOn's May Queen,
BY LITTLE IRENE sABATZKY.