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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-12
The DAILY ARGUS.
A Mountain Pink.

Opera house, Wednesday night, Janu-
airy 14th, Laura Dainty, in A Mountain
Pink. Popular prices. Seats now on sale
at the Harper house drug store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-12
A Slick Thief.

A few days ago girl who is known to
the police as Mary Allan, alias Schroeder,
alias Peterson, stole some things at the
boarding house of Ira Peck and disap-
peared. The police were informed, and
kept a sharp lookout for the thief, but
failed to discover her Yesterday a po-
lice officer of Davenport came over here
on search for the same girl She went
from this side, after her successful nip"
at Mr.. Peck'S house, to Davenport, and
on Saturday made another successful raid,
stealing a valuable pair of bracelets and
some trinkets from lady. She works
her game fine She will call upon lady
and ask for work, and enter into a never
ending conversation about something or
another, and ten chances to one the lady
will have to leave the room for some per
son before the thief gets through with
her yarn. She has no sooner
left than Mary>Allan> Schroeder-Peterson
who has in the meantime sized the place
up pretty thoroughly, makes quick work
of getting away with anything that may
be lying around loose. Then she quickly
leaves the place and disposes of her
booty. She is probably the only female
professional thief in the tri cities, and the
way she works Der game and escapes.
shows that she is fully up to snuff. 1t is
probable, however, that she will run one
risk too many one of these fine days and
then be compelled to do the state some
service. The Davenport police think she
is on this side of the river at present.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-12
Killed BY Cars

The telegraph announces the killing of
Conductor E A. Loosely at Monmouth
on Saturday, while coupling cars. De
ceased was the uncle of Messrs. George
NJ and j. E. Loosely, of this city He
had been railroad man for a good many
years, and was conductor on freight
train of the Central Iowa road when he
met his death. Deceased had been unfor-
tunate for years. Several years ago he
lost one of his arms by accidentally hav-
ing it shot away. Then he went into the
general merchandising business in Keiths-
burg, Ill, but did not prosper, and OBJ
tanning an artificial arm "a short stub re-
manned of his natural army he again went
to railroading. 1t is thought by his
friends that this artificial arm was the
cause of his death, as he found it hard
work to use it with any degree of salts
faction, and as he was coupling cars at
the time of the accident, he probably
missed the coupling ON account of his
arm. He leaves a wife and two children
in Keithsburg.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

The railroad meeting which was
held at the Court House last Saturday
evening, brought out a varied line of
discussion which proved quite interest
ing. The outcome of the meeting
was the appointment of two commit
tees to canvass Centralia and Grand
Rapids for the purpose of learning
whether it would be advisable to bond
the citizens to the amount of Sl5 900
for the proposed road.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26
City Council PROCEEDINGS.
CRY COUNCIL CHAMBER, !
January 5th 1885 {

January 5th, 1885 {
The common council met in regular
session, Mayor Geo. L. Williams in
the chair.
Aldermen present-Robert Parrish,
T. G. St. Amour, F. L. Tibbits, F. J.
Wood and VIM. Brown.
Aldermen absent-Jas. Canning.
Minutes of the last meeting read
and approved. The following bills
we're allowed in full all members vot-
ing in the affirmative:
Bill of NJ. L. Bensley 5000, city
pauper, wood, Mrs. Harp, allowed in
FULL
Bill of T. G. St. Amour. 1851
city pauper, sundries. lowed in full.
Bill of t. G. St Amour, 81. 81.
county pauper, Mrs. Voight. allowed
in full
Bill of Job Margeson, So 90, street
work. allowed in full.
Bill of Robert Beatty, 81. so, street
work, allowed in full
Bill of j. w. Freeman, S1947,
city pauper, sundries, allowed in full.
Bill of S. A. Spafford & Co. $50.
so. engine house sundries, allowed in
full.
Bill of Henry Kuntz, $50 81, Co.
pauper. Voight. allowed at S71.07.
Bill Of K. Parrish & Bro. $63, "a,
engine house sundres, allowed in full.
Bill of G. E Pariseau, $14.92,
street sundries, allowed at $1342.
Bill of F. MacKinnon & CO., 81.
so. blocks for sidewalks, allowed in
full.
Bill of D. E. Carey, $500, special
police. allowed in full.
Bill Of F. J.. Tibbits, $1O9 Sc.
lumber. allowed in full.
Bill of James Corcoran, 800 for
damages, allowed in full
BILL of Fontaine Bros, $50,
printing. allo we'd in full.
Bill of VIM. Brown, So 90, street
work. allowed in full.
Bill of ID. NJ. Huntington, 81 90,
election room expense, allowed in full
Bill of D E. Carey, SIS so, city
pauper, sundries, allowed in full.
Motion made and seconded that the
job of opening center street by John
Parrish, be accepted and he be allow
ed $l25.00. contract price for the
work Motion carried.
Motion made and seconded that the
bill of Edward Huban of $4,000 for
damages, be referred to committee
of two to act in conjunction with
comm ittee of two of the town of
Grand Rapids. Motion carried.
The chair appointed as such COM
mittee F. j. Wood and T. G. St.
Amour
Motion made and seconded that Mr..
Bronson's offer of $500 for his city
map to the common council, be accept
ed and the mayor and clerk draw an
order for that amount. Motion car
ried.
Motion made and seconded that A.
j. Landon be appointed special police,
without pay, around and about the
q. B. railroad depot and yards in the
first ward of the city Of Grand Rapids.
Motion carried
There being no further business the
council adjourned.
a. L. FoNTAINE, City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

JUST AS GooD.--Many unscrupu-
lous dealers may tell you they have
remedies for Coughs and Colds equal
in merit and in every respect just as
good as the old reliable DR.. Bosanko
Cough and Lung Syrup, unless you
insist upon this remedy and will take
no other, you are liable to be greatly
deceived. Prices, so cents and 81 90
Sold by F. j. Wood & Bro.
feh1m1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

The second meeting of the whist
club at the residence of Mr.. Geo. L..
Williams last Thursday evening proved
to be very pleasant affair. While
all the members of the club were not
present, the games played were very
close except two games of euchre,
which proved an entire failure on the
part of promsaent attorney and his
partner. The interest in closely con-
tested games of whist and progressive
euchre is intense.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

Harry Worthington and Miss Emma
Purdy, both of Madison, surprised
their friends in this city last Saturday
with short but pleasant visit Mon
day being observed as Washington's
birthday, therefore legal holiday,
they took this opportunity for pleasure
and a rest from school duties. They
returned Monday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

Tuesday evening the progressive
euchrs club met at the residence of
Mrs. Worden. where. for the frst
time, progression was instituted since
the organization of the club. a most
interesting and exciting time was had
The game played in this manner is
the occasion for good deal of social
amusement
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

In Probate.

STATE or WTSCONSIN-Cou County Court for
Wood County.
In the matter of the Estate of Duncan Cameron
deceased.
On this 14th day of February, A. D. 1885, upon
reading and filing the petition of Emma A.
Cameron widow of said deceased, stating that
Duncan Cameron her husband of the county of
Wood. died intestate, on or about the LIST day
of February, 1885. and praying that CLANCY B..
Stone be appointed administrator of the estate
of said deceased.
It as Ordered. That said application be heard
before me, at the probate Office in the city of
Grand Rapids ON the 9TH day of April, a. D.
1885, at O'Clock p. IN.
And 1t is Further Ordered, That notice of the
time and place appointed fer hearing said
application be given to all persons interested
by publishing copy OF this order for three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the Wood County Repor-
ter, newspaper printed in said comfy, pre-
vious to the time appointed for said bearing.
By the Court,
GRo. R. GARDNER, County J dye.
feb19w3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

K. z Bronson is anticipating a
pleasant visit with son IN California
next month. He will leave his books
and accounts as city treasurer with
f. j. Wood cashier of the First Ma
tional Bank who will complete the
business of the year for him. Mr.
Wood is one of his bondsmen and will
of course be all satisfactory to the
bondsmen and the people.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

In another column will be found the
announcement of Geo. L. Williams,
as an independent candidate for the
office of county Judge. This an
nouncement we have reason to believe
will meet with hearty approval from
the people.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26
Notice.
LAND OFFICE, WAUSAU, WIS. !
January 10 1885 {

LAND OFFICE, WAUSAU, WIS. !
January, 10. 1885
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before Clerk
of the Circuit Court at Grand Rapids, Wis, on
March 9Th, 1885, viz: Lafayette G. Meacham,
H. E. No. 1850 for the Sex of Sw4 Section 4,
Township % Range East.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz Frank White, of Centralia;
E. NJ. Favel, of Sigel; G. Finley and David
Woodruff, of Seneca; all of Wood Co. Wis.
NJ. III. MCCoRD. Register.
Jan29w6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

DR.. Raber the dentist will be at the
Commercial Hotel, Centralia, Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, March 9Th,
9th and 7th, prepared to extract teeth
without pain. All kinds Of dental
operations performed. Prices reason
able and satisfaction guaranteed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26
amusement.

Messrs. L. Kroner, F l.. Tibbits,
G. H. Slocum. ". Talmage, r !.
Parrish, r. P Bronson, f. H.
Gerard. Charles Quinn. G j Jackson
and possibly others attended meet
ing of the Chapter at Stevens Point
last Tuesday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

Miss Mamie Witter. teacher of tn 8
Auburndale school, and W. G. Witter,
principal sof Wausau high school, and
G F. Witter, principal of the Hum
bird school, brothers and sister, spent
last Sabbath is this city under the in
fuences of parental love and affection.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

Miss Lloyd, of Milwaukee, will be
in Grand Rapids, Monday, March 2nd
at the residence Of Mrs. Reardon on
high street. where she will be, pleased
to meet all those who are interested in
dressm taking, when she will teach
them Madame Kellogg's method in
dress cutting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

DR.. Edson's diphtheria specific, an
ii constipation pills, diarrhea mixture,
lung balsam, cough syrup, tonic bitters
eclectic !lnamcnt and dead shot. for
neuralgia, are sure cure. For sale
only at his Office in Grand Rapids,
Wis. IF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

Mr.. j. p. Horton is now able to
ride out, and we hope will soon be
able to be around again as of old.
Though feeble in step and pale in face
be continues to grow stronger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

A. II. Helix. formerly an employee
in Jones & Nash hardware store, Cen
tralia, who has been in the employ Of
Pribyl Bros. Chicago. the past year
is home on short vacation. Albert
is highly pleased with his position
there and CORES pondingly happy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26
Notice.
LAND OFFICE, WAUSAU WIS. I

January "a, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following
nameI settler has filed office of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before che Clerk of
Circuit Court at Grand Rapids, Wis. March 9th
1885, viz: VIM. Drummer, III. b. No. 1924 for the
East.
Henames the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land, viz: Chas. Pain and John Velnot, of
Port Edwards; VIM. B. Neeves and L. NJ. N ash
of Grand Rapids; all of Wood Co. Wis.
M. II. MCCoRD, Register.
jan29w6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

All who desire the services of a
skilllnl dentist should consult DR..
Raber, at the Commercial Hotel Gen.
tralia. Three days only; Thursday.
Friday and Saturday, March 9Th, 9th
and It'll.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

Nate Compton has purchased new
span of punies Nate is one of these
enterprisins fellows who will buy any.
thing, and sell it again in case he can
make the Dutchman's one per cent.
He does it 100.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

Mrs. Kate Townsend no has been
spending the winter with relatives at
Plover came last week Friday to ad-
minister to the wants of Mrs joseph
Wood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

Good dry hardwood either in cord
or stove lengths. for sale cheap for
cash and delivered on short notice.
Apply to d. Z. Morrill,, Grand Rap
ids. IF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

Mrs. Iva Rablin left Monday even
ing for Eau Claire where she expects
to enter into business. 1t is reported
that she will start a millinery and
fancy goods store
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

j. f Ramsey, the Sparta dentist,
will be at the w liter House Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
March End, Sd 4th aud 9Th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Russell, of
Junction City, were participants in
the old folks celebration last Tuesday
evening
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

In another column will be found an
advertisement Of Paul Bittner's meat
market. You will find him a very
pleasant man to trade with.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

G. f. Witter physician and surgeon.
Office on Main street, residence on
Drake street. ct.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

If you have poor teeth have them
built up by J. =. Ramsey the Sparta
dentist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

Mrs W. Il Brooks, of Plover, was
a welcome caller at the REPORTER
Office Monday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

For Cheap, a new mich
COW, blooded stock, good mixer,
gentle, and every way first class.
Apply Of DIR. Edison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

DENTIsT--Witter House, March
Atm, the date of presidential inaug.
uration.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

The Juvenile Templars celebrated
the first anniversary of their existance
last Monday evening in Good Templar
hall. A choice programme of literary
exercises was carried ont wholly by
the little ones which was gratifying to
mothers and fathers that were present
An elegant supper was served in
which all old and young patook, asso-
ciated together in one large common
family which proved very delightful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

DR.. j. T. Lockwood. Office over
Garrison 8 store, where he may be
found night and day TELEPHONE. tt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

THOUSANDS SAY So.-Mr. r. w.
Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes 81
never hesitate to recommend your
Electric Bitters to my customers, they
give entire satisfaction and are rapid
sellers. Electric Bitters are the
purest and best medicine known and
will positively cure Kidney and Liver
complaints. Purify the blood and
regulate the bowels. No family can
afford to be without them. They
will save hundreds of dollars in
doctors bills every year. Sold at
fifty cents bottle by F. j. Wood.
may10no3y1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

Geo z Gardner will not be candi-
date for reelection to the Office OF
County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
School work is progressing finely.
VIM. Sprowl is registered at the
Witter House.
DR.. Gregory, OF Plover, was in the
city Monday.
The date of Stuart Rogers lecture
is not yet known.
Mrs. Kellogg, the artist, will arrive
in this city to-day.
j. 0. Hebert took trip to Days
logging camp on Mill Greek.
Mrs Geo. n. Wood continues to
Improve aud will soon be herself gain.
j. +. Ramsey dentist at the Witter
House for four days.
1t is rumored that j. w. Cochran
will be candidate Tor county Judge
Geo E Gardner will not be candi-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

1t is rumured that j. W. Cochran
will be candidate Tor county Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

j. +. Ramsey dentist at the Witter
House for four days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

STATE OF WTSCONSIN-Co County Court for
Wood County.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-02-26

Mrs Geo n. Wood continues to
Improve aud will soon be herself again.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-01
The Kinks.

The Capitol rink wes crowded yesterday
afternoon and last night, both with skaters
and spectators. In the afternoon a large
number OF children and ladies held the
floor. People seems to appreciate the cour.
tesy Of the proprietors and the ample &C.
co~nmodationS and conveniences to be
found beneath the roof Of their handsome
building. The celebrated military band OF
Her Atouement" Company will play on
two days this week.
Z. ". Howson and Vim. Culp have made
arrangements for building a skating rink ct
NewSomerset, ten miles southwest Of Steu,
benville, o.
A select party, to consist OF between fifty
and seventy-ive couples from Steubenville,
have chartered the Capitol Rink, and will
hold high Carnival the latter part of the week.
There is considerable talk of the Jeffer,
son Juniors and the Junior Phmed knights
consolidating their best skaters and giving
a dress military drill at one of the Kinks.
Captain Hunter has volunteered to steer
the boys through.
The race at the pavilion last night was a
very holly contested affair, and excited the
hearty applause of the audience throughout
the race, which lasted only 49, minutes,
Robert DoYener winning easily. The entries
were: r. Dovener, Frank Baggs, James
Caldwell, John Bolan ard L. s. Carlin The
two latter dropped cut early in the contest.
The judges were DR.. L. C. Myers, DR.. Ross,
o. I. Rhodes, Frank Cloudy and R. B.
Burt. Time, l34 minutes; distance, 5 miles.
The prizes were: First, a pair of expert
club skates, awarded 10 r. Dovener; sec
ond, q pair of Henley skates, awarded 10
Frank Bags; third, a set of coupon tick,
cts, awarded to James Caldwell. 1t is due
Mr.. Carlin to say that he lost a skate early
in the race.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-01
As TO LICENSES.
Why Ohio County Maker n Small Showing
on A~uctiopeefs.

why OHIo OOunty bhbheb ouhli ohOWiu2
on Auctiopeers.
In the tabulated statement Of receipts
from licenses, laid before the House oil
Delegates, by the Auditor, Thursday, Ohio
county was only credited with two dollars
and q half under the head Of "~auctioneers,"
which, to some, appeared strange, inasmuch
as auctioneers are supposed to pay Q round
sum annually, and this county has more Of
these than any other in the State. Green.
brier and Harrison counties each paid over
$50, Mineral paid $32, and Berkeley $29,
and beside these figures Ohio's $3.50
seemed small.
The State law on the subject provides
that auctioneers shall pay annually q tax Of
$40 for each 1000 Of population the town,
village, or city in which they do business
contain, While this would be all right and
reasonable for small towns, It would force
an a~uctioneer in Wheeling to pay about
1920 q year. To escape this outrageous
tax the actioneers in the larger towns
avail themselves of the brokerage litense,
Of $25 q year, which allows them TO sell
merchandise On commission. The $3.50
credited to Ohio county under the head Of
'auctioneers' arose from the sale Of some
effects in the county beyond the city limits.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-01
Another Carnival.

There is to be another carnival. Many
Of those taking part in Friday evenings
affair, and a large number of those who
wanted to do so, but were prevented by var,
ious circumstances from appearing with
their more fortunate friends, have come to
the conclusion hat a repetition is desirable,
and Mr.. Larkin and the committee Of gen.
tlemen who managed the one Of two days
ago have taken hold Of the new enterprise.
Unlike its predecessor, it will not be for
benevolent purposes, but it will be none the
less enjoyable on this account. Some novel
features arei in the programme and any num-
Der of rich costumes and novel get-ups are
promised. Nav it be all that its projectors
hope for.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-01
Progressive Euchre in the West.

Progressive euchre parties are all the
rage in Dubuque, Fairfield and other Iowa
towns, A few have been given here, but
they do not catch on" very well. This is
the way they are conducted;
Five tables are arranged in a row, FIVE
sets in all. The table at the head is the
post of honor, and the set seated there
governs the play. The usual game of four
handed euchre is then played. When a
game is finished by the head table, a bell is
rung, when the couple at each table who
are ahead move to the next table forward.
This gives a constant change Of partners.
The great object, of course, is, to reach the
head table, and there hold q position BY
winning as long as possible, although if one
couple loses the foot awaits them, as in the
old fashioned spelling row. The sport is
said to be very exciting. A prize is award
ed to those winning the most games.