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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-09-21
Centre Notes.


Jack Frost has paid us several visits dam
aging the corn, buckwhcat and garden
truck.
The picnic season is over. Next come
the balls and tea parties. Boys, IL start
will you follow ?
q. S. FlecKenstine OF Orangcvillc drove
out in Centre on Sunday with new car
riage. He says 1t rides splendidly.
J. $. lIagenbuch has the boss colt for
the age. II you don't believe IL come and
sec. Jake" will charge you nothing.
Some of the young folks who attended
the festival Saturday evening held at Espy
report good time. The next will be at
Orangevillc.
The hunting match between the Sum
mcr Hill and Fowlersvilc parties which
took place on Saturday last was success.
AS three of the Fowlersvillc boys did not
hunt the Summer Hill party was victorious.
Bruce Freas wears the belt as being the
champion hunter that day. Ten hunted
from Fowlersville against thirteen from
Summer Hill. The latter was ahead 1895.
VIM. Fowler and Daniel Bahme spent
Saturday and Sunday in Berwick.
ENrRE Nous
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Mrs. G. p. Hand is visiting her parents.
Miss Julia Waller of Washington is Wis
iting at her uncles, Rev. d. J. Waller, Sr
w B. Poust returned from the west on
Monday.
Mrs. W. ]. Buckalcw is visiting relatives
here.
Miss Bessie w. McKelvy returned TO
school at Chestnut Hill on Thursday.
Miss Annie Everett of Wilkesbarre is the
guest of Mrs. j. F. Peacock.
Fred. b. Hartman has moved from
Rupert to this town. He resides on West
Main street.
Hal b. Wardin, son of L. NJ Wardin,
Of Carthage, Missouri, is visiting his
friends here.
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saltwater Jottings.

"Oh, Autumn whv so soon.
Depart the lines that make thy forest glad /;
Thy gentle wind and thy fair sunny noon,
And leave thee wild and sad |"
The recent frosts done much damage to
corn and buckwheat crops in this region.
The farmers are pretty well along with
their seeding.
Mr.. o. d. Hagenbuch moved into his
fine new house on last Thursday.
The new church at Cambria is progress
ing finely, and will soon be ready to plas.
ter.
==Mrs John w. Kramer and lady, near
Rohrsburg, were completely surprised re-
Gently as their friends and neighbors to
the number of fifty-three men, women and
children came in on them unexpectedly
and took possession OF the premises, the
men with their teams entering the field
which they plowed and sowed in wheat in
the best Of order, and the women entered
the house with well filed baskets and pre-
pared bountiful supper Of which all par.
took heartily and with much good will.
Mrs. X. was the recipient OF some nice
presents. Altogether II was very enjoy,
able affair and great help to q worthy
citizen. Mr.. and Mrs. X. wish to return
their thanks and good wishes to all.
Quite large congregation assembled a
the Christian Chapel on Lords day even
ing to hear the Pastor lecture on the inter
esting subject of matrimony. For pnrtic
ulars enquire of those present. He viii
lecture on the same subject on the evening
of September Both. Every one should
come. Theme--How to choose wife
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A most interesting performance opened
this week at the Academy of Music, both
in regard to the play and the star, who as
sumed the star part, "The Creole in a
new version of "Article A." Miss Lillian
Spencer made her first appearance before
Chicago audience last night as Cora. She
is young, very pretty, with slight figure,
expressive eyes, and strong, clear voice,
which she fully understands how to modu-
late. Her conception of 'The Creole" is
an exceedingly good one. 1t does not bear
any traces of imitation, but is quite an
original and strong creation Of her own.
She was warmly received and won several
recalls. Chicago Times March 20, 1883.
Bloomsbury Opera House, Friday, Sept.
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The Convocatlon Of Williamsport will
hold meeting in st. Paul's church, be-
ginning on Tuesday evening next, at half
past seven o'clock. The territory en-
braced by the Convocation is made up Of
the following ten counties Potter, Tioga,
Clinton, Centre, Lycoming, Union, Snyder,
Northumberland, Montour and Colubia.
In these counties there are twenty par
ishes, six missions and eighteen clergy
men. Each parish and mission is entitled
to be represented in Convocation by one
clergyman and one layman, 1t is expect
ed that the meeting next week will be
largely attended, as Bloomsbury is conve-
nient of access from all directions. On
Tuesday evening the sermon will be
preached by the Rev. Chas. II. Bonnell, OF
Lock Haven; on Wednesday morning by
the Rev. John Hewitt of Bellefonte. This
service will include celebration Of the
Holy Communion. On Wednesday after.
noon at three o'clock, in the absence Of
the regular essayist, there will be q
public discussion on Deut. 1916. Al
lalf-past seven in the evening Of
the same day, the service will be fol
lowed by number of addresses delivered
by such clergymen as the Dean may
| choose.
Besides the public services the convoca
ton will hold number Of business sessions
| which will be private.
There win also be meeting at the tim,
of the convocatlon of the committee oil
Missions to deaf mutes in the diocese o
Central Pennsylvania, which will brinl
here number of clergymen residing out
side of the conversational district Tn,
public is cordially invited TO attend all th,
services
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A farewell service on the occasion of
the departure of DR.. James B. Neal and
wife, was held at the Presbyterian
church last Sunday evening. Rev. DR..
Poor gave lecture on China the pastor,
DR.. Mitchell said farewell for himself, and
Rev. D. j. Waller Sr., spoke on behalf Of
the congregation DR.. Neal responded in a
few well chosen remarks. He and his wife
went to Maryland on Tuesday to visit her
parents and from there they will go to Gin
cinnati to see Mrs. Shipley, and will sail
from San Francisco on the 18th of next
month, for China, where they expect to re-
main ten years. DIR. Neal will take charge
of hospital there, under the direction OF
the Presbyterian Missionary Board. We
wish them a safe journey, and abundant
success in their chosen field.
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INC Premium List is sent out with this
p"pcr' IL is published on separate sheet
30 tnat We may give the usual amount of
reau'hg matter. The COLUMBIAN is the
on'y paper In thc county that presents it
IN 'his form tits much more convenient
ior reference and more acceptable to our
readers,
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Monday evening Miss Lillian Spencer ap-
peared at the opera-house personating the
difficult role of Cora, in "The Creole" The
character to correctly portray is indeed a
most difficult Que, and there are but few
actresses who possess the ability to per-
fectly act the part. Miss Spencer plays the
character naturally and true to life. Her
power as an actress is seen to better advan-
tage in the most exciting parts of the piece,
and in these scenes she is very fine. Her
supporting company ably seconded her
all through the play, and the characters in
the cast were well acted in every case.
Miss Spencer is very talented artistic. st.
Louis Republican. Bloomsbury Opera House
Friday, Sept. 21st.
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The Annual Meeting of the Pcnn'a
w. e. n. ".

Will be held at Bellefonte, Centre Co.,
October 10th, 11th, and, 18th, 1888. II will
be composed Of delegates from the 225
auxiliary Unions In the State. Besides
Mrs. Wittenmycr, Mrs. Hannah Smith,
and others of our well-known home work.
ers, Mrs Hunt of Boston, and Mrs. Bald
win Of Trenton, are expected to be pre-
sent
Women Of our State interested in tenn
perance work, though not connected with
our Union, will be made welcome. For
orders for excursion tickets, send not la
ter than October 9th, inclosing envelope
properly addressed and stamped, to Mrs.
Ellen M. Watson, 112 Smithfeld St., Pitts
burgh, Penn'a. ...
Mrs. FRANCIS L. SWIFT, President Penn'a
W. G. T. U.
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Artistic and Decorative Painting. In.
struction given in water color, oil, lustra
painting, &c. Decorating china special.
ty. Barbotine ware finished in Limoge
glaze. Orders for Christmas solicited
early. Ladies are invited to call and ex.
anime samples. Lesson days, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays - privately.
Work made easy for ladies unaccustomcd
to drawing. For further particulars please
address II. j. MACARTHUR,
Normal School,
Sep 14-4w Bloomsburr. Pa
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Executive Chamber,

Harrisburg, Pa, June Z 1882. !
Mr.. John II. Phelps, Scranton, Pa, My
Dear Sir Promptly upon receipt of your
Iodid Patass., Ammon. and Wine of Col
chicum. At that time was completely
disabled with gout in both feet and rheu
matism in both knees, and helpless, Now
comfortably hobble about the house.
and expect to be out in week. 1t may bt
a coincidence, my amendment and the ust
of your medicine. hope for no occasion
to try it again, but if need be will try i
again in fresh attack with great conf
dence.
Very truly yours, HENRY NJ. HoYT,
Governor of Pennsylvania.
For sale at Hendershotts Pharmacy,
Bloomsbury, Pa.
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The ladies and friends of the Evangeli-
cal Church, will hold an oyster supper and
an ice cream festival in Evans Hall, on
Saturday afternoon and evening, Sept. 22d.
Proceeds to be applied in liquidating the
indebtedness on their church. We bespeak
for them a liberal patronage.
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inc interior OF the Prothonotary's office
has been rcarrangcd in amanner that Is n
very decided Improvement. New counters
nave been put in with pigeon holes for the
uockets, so arranged that the books can
De conveniently reached from either side.
A dozen men can now do business in the
Office where only three or four could work
before. Prothonotary Krickbaum devised
the improvements.
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AMERICAN INSTITUTE ON PURE GRAPE WINE

AMERICAN INSTITUTE ON PURE GRAPE WINE.
The President and Committee from the
Farmers Club of the American Institute,
have visited Speers Vineyards and Wine
Cellars, and they report that the Port Grape
Wine of Aired Speer of Passaic, New Jer-
sey, is the most reliable wine to be obtain
ed. 1t is now being used by Physicians
who are the most choice in the selection of
wines for convalescent patients. The prin-
cipal hospitals in New York have adopted
this wine. II Is for sale by Q. A. Klein.
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We learn from an exchange that there is
another swindler about He is young
man of dark complexion and with deform-
ed nose, and represents himself as an agent
selling safes for ]. NJ, Terwillingcr & Co.
He has swindled number of business men
throughout the State by getting forged
notes .cashed, drawn on different New
York banks, purporting to be from his en-
ployers. He was in Middctown last week,
and went westward and is supposed to be
around Scranton or Wilkesbarre. He gen.
orally attempts his fraud to the amount of
twenty-five dollars victim, and bust
ness men would do well to look out for
him
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John Turner and William Petit are en-
gagged in opening drift on the land of
Benjamin Miller in Scott township, for the
sunbury Lead Company, They have struck
an eight inch vein of lead ore and judging
from the specimens which we have in our
office we would suppose it to be quite rich
Whether 1t can be found in paying quaint
ties remains to be seen.
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Mrs. l.. f, Waller and Miss Julia Waller
were thrown from buggy on Tuesday
but escaped without serious injury, They
were driving under the trestle at Rupert
when train came along and frightened
the horse, which turned so suddenly as to
upset the buggy. The horse was caught
near the station.
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The great Lamont & Wilson European
specially Combination will appear at the
Opera House on Thursday evening Sept.
eth. 1t is pronounced by the press and
public to be the strongest, combination OF
the kind on the road. They are meeting
with great success, don't fail TO see them.
Geo. E Sands is the business manager and
advertising heavy.
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OUR REGARDS.

We are glad to say that our daughter,
who has been afflicted with Rheumatism
for about eight years, is nearly cured from
the use Of two bottles of Phelps Rheumatic
Elixir. We regard it as an excellent reme-
day, and anticipate perfect cure by the
time another bottle is taken.
Respectfully, Mr.. AND Mrs STAvE,
1SS Fremont street, Chicago, III.
For sale at Hendershott's Pharmacy.
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The proceeds of the festival held at the
Greenwood NJ E. Church Sept. 10, 1888,
were Salt, expenses $6l.43. Net pro-
eeeds $25974, which will pay the church's
debt. The contest for the prize ring brought
In $21605. The ring was won by Miss
Rose Stadon, she having collected 800. 80 /;
Miss Matte Girton 5000 Miss Ida Cox
$55. %.
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sept 22-1y
Wolcott, N. Y.
Nathan Knapp saws :

Nathan Knapp says
Gents--I have been troubled with rheu-
matism for several years to such degree
that found it impossible to attend to my
business, which is that of foundryman, and
have been confined to the house and to my
bed much of the time. Have tried all sor Is
of remedies, and have been treated by sew
eral doctors, all to no purpose, until final
ly heard of your Rheumatic Syrup, and
was induced to try it, and am very happy
to say, after the use of few bottles, am
as strong and well as ever, ard never feel
symptom of anything like rheumatism any
more. | can cheerfully recommend your
Rheumatic Syrup to all who are afflicted
with rheumatism for it is certainly most
invaluable remedy, and too much cannot
be said in its praise
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dolmans, paletots, stockinet Jerseys, No
old garments carried over, all new this
season, and large line of children's coats
and haverlocks with a large line of cloths
and plushes to make up, and ladies' ga
dress llannels The above and IA complete
line of silks, cashmers and other dress
goods to be found at the store of Clark &
Son.
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The district attorney of Montour county
had the chief burgess and members of town
council of Danville brought in court on
Tuesday for neglect to repair Market street.
They were bound over for trial at next
term of court
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COLUMBIA COUNTY, IS

COLUMBIA COUNTY, IS:
THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENSsYLvANiA TO THE
SHERIFF OF SAID COUNTY, GREETING;
II Adam Kline make you sure OF presenting his
claim, then We command you that you summon,
by good and lawful sutDmone~s, John Kline, VII
liam Kline, Daniel Kline, Rebecca Blue, william
wife and Franklin Metz and Christina bis W Wife in
right OF said wife, holcers OF the fee OF the use oc-
cupancy, rents issues and profits OF the undivided
and appear be ore our judges at Bloomsbury, at
our county Court of Common Pleas, there to be
held the fourth Monday OF september next to
show, wherefore, WHEREAS, they, the said Adam
Kline, Daniel Kline, ReJecca Blue, William SWISH
er and Mary Ann his wife, In right of said wife,
and Franklin Metz aLd Christina his wife, in right
of sad wife, Of the fee and the use occupancy
rents issues and profits together ard undivided do
hold all that certain meSSuage or tract OF land
situated In the township OF Main In the county of
Columbia and state of Pennsylvania bounded and
deGcribed as follows, to-wit adjoining lands Of
Nathan Miller on the north, lands OF John Gear
hart on the west, lands OF Charles b. Gearhart on
IL south, and on TIE east by lands of - -,
containing flIty-two acres, whereon Is erected a
log house and frame barn. with the appurtenan-
ees-
The same John Kline, william Kline, Daniel
Kline, Rebecca Blue, William Sw sher and Mary
Ann his VIE, in right of said VIE, and Franklin
Metz and Christina his wife, in right of the said
wife, holders OF the fee of the occupancy. rents,
issues and prof OF the undivided SlX-sevenths
part-partiton thereof to be made according to
the law and customs of this Commonwealth in
such case made and provided do galnsay, and the
same to be done 10 not permit, very unjustly and
contrary to the same laws and customs, &c.
And have you q Ell and there the names OF those
summoned, and this writ.
Witress the Honorable william Elwell, Esq
President OF oar said Court at Bloomsbury, this
sixteenth day OF May, A. D. 1888
WIN. KRICKBAUM, Prothonotary.
G, NJ, QUICK, Deputy.
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The cheapest store is G. G. Marr.

Don't fail to see the finest and nobbyiest
line of CLOTH cassimeres and ovcrcoating
for fall and winter just received fresh from
the city, at G. w. Bertsch's bazar of fash
ions now ready for inspection. Don't for
get to give him call before purchasing
elsewhere. A fit always guaranteed.
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Correct styles,
Choicest fabrics,
Sure fl
are the notices Of David Lowenberg
Notice to Subscribers Outside the
County.


About two weeks ago statements were
sent out to every subscriber outside OF the
county who owes anything on subscription.
Up to to this time but very few have re-
sponded. As we have to pay postage on
all such papers we must insist on compli-
ance with our terms which are strictly in
advance. We cannot afford to pay the pos.
tage on the papers, send several bills and
pay postage on them, and then run the risk
OF losing the subscription money besides.
Our request is but fair, and as very few
have complied with it, we are forced to
give notice that all papers going outside of
the county that are not paid for by October
10Th will be stopped. We dislike to print
duns in the paper, but when our private
requests are ignored there is no other al.
tentative.
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When you have the Itch, Salt Rheum
Calls, or Skin Eruptions of any kind, and
the Piles, that you know without being
told of it, G. A. Klein, the druggist, will
sell you DR.. Bosanko's Pile Remedy for so
cents, which affords immediate relief, and
is sure cure for either of the above diseas-
es. July 6-eow
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The Montour republican convention on
Saturday September IS, placed in nomina-
ton the following ticket Associate judge,
Jesse Beaver, sr county Treasurer Jacob
Moser register and recorder, w. Boyd
Gearhart congressional conferees, Edward
). Gearhart, Col, j, F. Ramsey, William L.
Gouger alternate, William b. Baldy.
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MARKET REPORTS.
BLOOMSBURY MARKET,
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

FLOUR-Flour is In light request at unchanged
prices sales OF ,201 barrels, including Minnesota
extras at $3.50 65OPeunsylvania family IS @5 20
western DO % 5Oi@6 90 patents SO 25a7 so.
RYE FLOUR-Is dull at 50 rs per barrel.
WHEAT-Market is In fair request and frmercar
lots 81 10dl IL 81 13 a bid for september Il 10
for october 81 l7s4 for November 81 10 for Decem-
ber.
CORN-Market was frmer, but quiet; car lots
6l@66; 60A bid for september; 60kc for October
59Hc for November; IS for December,
OATS-Are In fair demand end nrIn car lots 32a
36c; 35c bid for september 35%c for October; 36kC
for November; axe for December.
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A Reminder.

David Lowenberg having just returned
from New York and having purchased his
Fall Stock, is now prepared to offer tho
latest styles in gcntlemen's wear, and in
vitcs an early inspection Of the new goods.
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We print elsewhere the act requiring
dentists to register We were unable to
procure copy of the act sooner, owing to
the delay ia publication of the Pamphlet
laws.
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A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

ESTATE OF GEORGE CRAIG, LATE OF RoARINGCREEK
TOWNSHIP DECEASED.
Letters OF administration In the estate OF George
Craig, late OF RoarngcTeek township, Columbia
county Pa deceased, have been granted by the
Register OF said county to George r. Craig, Admin
istrator All persons having claims against said
estate are requested TO present them for settle
ment, and those indebted to the same to make
payment to the undersigned administrator with
out delay. GEORGE L. CRAIG,
Mlligrove, Columbia CO., Pa. Administrator
Sept l4tn-6W RHAwN q ROBBINS, Atty'S.
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The Conyngham township schools are in
operation the difficulty about the appoint
mcnt of teachers having been settled by a
re-examination of the rejected applicants
for certificates, when they all passed. a..
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Court begins next Monday. We shall be
pleased to receive visits from as many of our
subscribers as can find it convenientto call.
II you owe anything come in and pay it. If
you don't owe anything come in anyway.
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yard, and good one.yard muslins at 8 and
z cents per yard, Canton fiannels 8 cents
and up-hard to beat. Well, now that 25
cent all-wool twilled red flannel will talk
for itself, see it, and other fannels in pro-
portion, Headquarters for the largest and
cheapest stock of dry goods, notions, fancy
goods, &c. To prove 1t come and see for
yourselves 81 Son.
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See woman in another column, near
Speer's Vineyards, picking grapes from
which Speer's Port Grape Wine is made,
that is so highly esteemed by the medical
profession, for the use of invalids, weakly
persons and the aged.
Sold by Druggists. sept 22-1y
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Nor1oE'--Ah persons desiring TO exhibit
AZ Col Co Fair win please send in their
LISTS carefully cassed and thus save them
serves much annoyance, as no entries will
be made after Tuesday.
Address,
Fred ID. Hartman, Sccy,
wv Bloomsburp. PA.
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MY wtrp's Nppvors ArtRrr,os

"Wc had ceased to hope that my wife's
nervous affection could be cured" writes
Rev. j. A. Edie, of Beaver, Pa "Many
physicians failed to do her good, but Samar-
stan Nerune has cured her." AT druggists.
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When symptoms OF IN alaria appear in
any form, take Ayers Ague Cure at once,
to prevent the development of the disease,
and continue until health is restored, as 1t
surely will be 10y the use of this remedy.
A sure cure is warranted in every instance.
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OLUMBIAN AND DEMOCRAT BIOOMsBURG COLUMBIA COUNTY

q. q. Mari, just in, more new goods
prints, ginghams, cotton and wool fannels,
cashmeres nohairs, cloth for dresses, red
and blue, sacking basket cloths very
cheap.
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A game of base ball was played at Dam
vile on Wednesday between the fat men
and lean men. The game resulted in a
score of 90 to 20 in favor of the fat men.
Business was suspended from one to five.
The public schools had one session, to af-
ford the children an opportunity of seeing
the game. Court which was in session ad.
journed at half past one and all went to
witness the game, 1t was the occasion of
the opening of the new ball grounds.