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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-06-24
yer, that whoever drew this deed was
determined there should be no trouble by
reason of failure of issue"
A PUZZLING QUESTION.
Why the Old Lady Criticised the Country
School Master.

School Master.
Some persons seem wholly unable 10
cope with scientific facts, their inability
being doubtless due largely to circum.
stances and their education. For hun.
dreds of generations men were puzzled
by the same problem which now seems
so simple to us. A teacher in western
county in Canada, while making calls
among the people, came into conversation
with farmers wife from Vermont, who
had taken up her residence in the back
woods" OF course the school and form.
er teacher came in for criticism, and the
old lady, in speaking of his predecessor,
asked.
"Wa'al, master, what do you think he
learned the scholars?"
IL couldn't sag, ma'am Pray what did
he teach?"
"Wa'al, he told 'em this ere arth was
round; what do you think of such stuff"
Unwilling to come under the category
OF the Ignorant, the teacher evasively
remarked:
at does seem strange, but still there
are many learned men who teach those
things"
"Wa'al, says she, "if the arth is
round, and goes round, what holds 1t up?"
"Oh, these learned men say that it
goes round the sun, and the sun holds it
up by virtue of attraction"
The old lady lowered her specs, and
responded with this poser:
"Wa'al, if these high larnt men sez the
sun holds up the arth, | should like to
know what holds the arth up when the
sun goes down. y Youths Companion.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-06-24

In New Hampshire there is well.
known, eccentric individual, self.constl.
tutcd curer of all ills-a sort of panacea,
body and soul, heart and conscience
doctor, who, with all his eccentricities,
has fund Of actual wit that is hard TO
beat.
Not long ago the doctor was called
upon the witness stand The opposing
counsel, who is said sometimes to wet his
whistle with "licker pizen," knowing
the doctors peculiarities, ventured In
cross-examining him, to show him up a
bit.
What is your busincss?" pompously
inquired the counsel.
MY business is TO do what good can
to my fellow men," modestly responded
the doctor.
"But that does not answer my ques.
ton" grutily answered the counsel.
"How do you spend your timer"
"Why, Squire, it takes about all the
time to do what l said" replied the doc
tor
but | want something more definite,
stoutly demanded the counsel. "IIow dc
you 90 about your business?"
THAT depends upon circumstances, ac
cording to the nature of the case" ex
planned the doctor. For instance if
were going to begin on you, the frs
thing | should do, would be to advise yor
to sign temperance pledge"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16
PerS onaI Points.

Mrs. Jos. Greenwood, of the
town of Mineral Point, took the
train on Wednesday for Rockford,
ILL.,, where she will visit with
friends.
Geo Saul and Walter B. Noble,
two highly respected young men of
Dukes Prairie, departed last week
for The Delles, Oregon, whore they
hope to obtain situations as iiremen
on a railroad train.
Our friend, Geo. Powell, who
come back from Iowa to greet his
many friends in this vicinity, has
returned.
Mrs. Andrew Olson, formerly
of this place, but now of Eau Claire,
is here visiting with her sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Holmes, and a host of
other relatives and old acquaint-
ances about here.
Jas. Crawford and wife, of
Madison, are here among us. We
are sorry to learn that jim has not
been enjoying good health. We
hope thot after few weeks rest he
he will be looking robust again.
Mrs. Thos. Short, of Speartish,
Oak, is here visiting her son Will
liam. About nine years ago Mrs.
Short with her husband and four
children left this place to make a
home in the Black Hills. She has
since lost her husband, but other
wise fortune has been very favor
able. Her children have settled
near her and she has been blessed
with health and prosperity.
The TRIBUNE appreciates calls
from editor ROLLS, Of Stoughton, 5.
G. Harker, of Madison, Prof. Harry
Martin, of Darlington, IL. II. Roun-
tree, of Platteville, all of whom
were delegates to the congressional
convention,
Mrs. Kemp, of Chicago, is with
her daughter, Mrs. Jas. Brewer, Jr.,
for q short visit.
Mrs. Joseph Opie and family,
who for more than year have been
investigating friends and the at
fractions OF "Old England" return
ed safely Monday in good health
and spirits.
Mrs. Henry Lanyon and son
who have been il our midst for "a
visit, returned TO their home in
Pittsburg Kansas, first of this week.
Mrs. Simon Lanyon accompanied
them.
We learn that Miss Hattie
Gates has passed a first class exam
ination in every branch to enter the
University. That speaks well for
our High School, from which she
graduated last spring,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

Mr.. JoHN EVANS, an old resident
OF GaIena, died at the home of his
sister, Mrs Yeaman, about 8 o'clock
Monday evening. The deceased
was a laborer, and for number Of
years had been dssipated. For sew
eral months he had been quite des.
pondent. Monday forenoon he com
planned of having the toothache and
procured some laudanum to allav
the pain. Whether laudanum was
taken with suicidal intent or to allay
the pain arising from his toothache
will never be known. Mr. Evans
was a widower and had no children.
lie was about Is years old. He had
great many relatives in GaIena
and vicinity and all of them are
highly respectable people. -Galena
Gazette.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16
Cornwall ana It's Mines.

From a letter recently written to
Rev. G. Hendra by "Uncle" VIM.
stephens, of Platteville, who has
been sojourning IN England for the
past two years, the following is
taken believing it will prove of
special interest to the miners in this
vicinity:
The number of persons employed
in the 1874 Cornish mines worked in
1885 was l2,473, OF whom 6,6S7
worked underground and $3.50 at
surface. Tin streams gave employ
ment to upwards of 1900 more,
nearly 900 being engaged on the 80
streams Of the Red river and up
wards of $50 ON the river from
Wheal Basset to Portreath All the
tin raised in the kingdom comes
from the two westornmost counties.
Ia 1885 - mines of Cornwall pro-
duced 1888 tons of dressed tin ore
and 3,Sl2 tons of uudressed, the
tcta value being el2f, 99s. There
were g fatal accidents in 1885.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

A GENTLEMAN from Warren in
the city Monday gave a Gazette re-
porter an account Of a very remark
able surgical operation recently per
formed in that village. A little boy,
aged fourteen months, son of Mr..
Joseph Hehey, the butcher in War
ren, while playing with some beans
got one Of them in his windpipe.
For the first, twelve hours the bean
being dry did not occasion much
distress, but as it absorbed moisture
it began to swell until it nearly filled
the passage of the windpipe, and il
became evident that unless it was
removed the child would suiTocate.
Two doctors opened the windpipe
from the outside of the neck and
removed the bean, Immediately re-
lieving the child.-Galen0 Gazette.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16
DIED

az his residence three
and half miles north of this city, on last
Thursday night, Mr. Henry Ken IAN; aged 50
years.
Deceased was a native Of Cornwall, England,
and came to this place fully forty years ago,
where he has since resided with the exception
Of few years spent in California. For some
time previous to his death he had suffered from
asthma. The night Of his death he choose to
SIT up about a. m. saying that he felt very
strange, and in about five minutes was dead.
He vas a man well and favorably known. The
funeral on Sunday was one of the largest in
the history Of the county. Services were con-
Quoted by the Masonic fraternity. TO the be-
reayed wife and family we extend avmnathv
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

a NEW lot Of carpets Of all grades,
also floor oil cloths by the yard and
in patterns for the early fall trade
has just been received at Deller's.
lie has also received with the above
lot something superior to the oil
cloths which has never been brought
here before, and although little
more expensive than the oil cloth,
when taking wear and comfort into
consideration it is by far the cheaper.
1t is called linoleum, and is made Of
cork.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

JouN GRlNDELL, the marble deal
en- has shaved off his fine bronze
beard and now is no more taken for
Rev. Bert Wheeler. 1t is said they
looked so much alike before John
had the great shaving act done that
they were frequently undecided in
their own minds who was who and
which was which. John would look
up street and see what he supposed
was himself standing on the church
steps, and would wonder what in the
world he was doing there, while the
reverend gentleman would see him
sell "chlnning" away at some fellow,
trying to sell him a monument, and
would be at a loss TO know why he
should do SO. Happily now the
trouble is over The barber made
serious lnroads into Johns luxuriant
growth aud left nothing but the
great mustachious, and now young
people emigrating into Che state of
matrlmony will not have to 90 to
him to have the knot tied, and peo-
pie will not bother Mr.. Wheeler
about headstones. PlatteciHe de-
Pdrtmem Of Grant Co. Heyald.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

SHOOT the straw hat.
PEACHES every day at Gales.
A HEAVY, white frost Monday
night.
CLEAN out the chimneys and get
in your fuel.
Is THE water in the public school
cisterns all right?
THE building of the barn for
Harris new livery was commenced
this week.
REV. L. Z. CLoUGH will preach
next sunday morning and evening
in the NJ. E. church.
Mrs. r. j. CAMPBELL will sell her
furniture and wood at private sale
on the premises. 37w3
TuE best suit of mems clothes in
the market, warranted all WOO, Tor
$40 at Gundry, Gray q Co.'S.
COUNTY fair at Dodgeville this
week. Tomorrow is the last day.
1t is reported equal to the best.
SHULLsBURG's races next week
will attract a large crowd from this
place if the weather is favorable.
TUESDAY, J. A. Owen loaded two
cars with horses and embarded with
them for Dakota. Good luck, jim.
RUMoR says that diphtheria is at
Arena, and that at present from ten
to twelve families are suffering
from the disease.
OK Friday evening, Sept oath, at
1880 p. M, Rev. f. E. Clough will
give his lecture on "Army Life" in
the NJ. Il. church in Linden. Ad-
mission free. A collection at the
close.
TnE veteran merchant, VIM.
Teasdale, has sold his stock of
merchandise to John Gorgon, who
will continue the business at the
old stand. Mr.. T. Intends moving
to Nebraska.
THE indications are that our min
ers will soon be able to realize some
thing for the sulphur raised while
toiiiug after ores. A buyer of sui
phur has been looking the ground
over and testing samples and has
concluded that it is marketable
NoSAHAN, of the Darlington Re
puJlieqn, was always a pretty good
fellow, but he saw the chance for
improvement and took unto him
Miss Helen Waddington. He's
married! keep your seat; it's fact.
The TEIpuNE showers its best
wishes upon him.
EVERYBODY should look out for
Canada thistles. No pest equals
them. There are some patches in
the city, let them be dug out root
and branch. The Canada thistle is
little and of fine stalk, but stools
wonderfully and seeds terribly.
Look out for them.
To reporter of one of the Mil
Faakee papers Alexander Mitchell,
astaunch and consistent Democrat
VINO has represented his district in
congress and whose standing in his
party and the state is very high,
announced that he would vote this
year Tor Gov. Rusk "I consider it
=! duty, and the duty OF every
honest citizen in Wisconsin to vote
Ior MIN" said Mr.. Mitchell.
IHls community is afforded a
gFander opportunity to procure first
cass carriages and buggies than it
ever enjoyed before. Besides those
manufactured in this immediate
'einIty can be found on the market
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16
Card of Thanks

To the many friends who so kind
ly rendered us assistance during
our recent bereayment, we desire to
extend our heartfelt thanks, aud
take this method for so doing.
Mrs. II. KENDALL AND FAMILY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16
Linden Locals.


Miss Annie Gilman is visiting
friends at Dodgeville.
Mr.. Edward Geach and Miss Rilla
Rule were married at the residence
of the groom's mother, on last Sat
urday evening by the Rev. II. Bur
nip, all of Linden. Their many
friends wish them happy journey
through life.
Mr.. James Gregory is quite sick
at this time.
J. j. Heathcock returned on Tues
day from Iron Mountain, Mich,
where he has been for the past two
weeks visiting friends. He reports
times lively in the Iron mines. A
snow storm there last Sunday. He
took in the exposition in Milwaukee
on his return and reports the Japan
ese village the most interesting
feature of the exhibition.
Miss Kate Richardson who has
been the guest of Miss Mamie
Heathcock for the past two weeks
returned to Edmund last Friday.
The Highland delegation to the
congressional convention, met with
an accident while on the road to
Mineral Point on Wednesday. The
team driven by DIR. Eagen took
fright just before they got to Terry's
Springs, turned across the road, ran
through +. Batten's wire fence in
three places, cutting the horses very
badly, and upsetting the buggy
throwing out the occupants and in
iuring Mr.. NJ. Linch quite severely.
Fortunately DR.. Egan and Mr.. La
Motto were not injured. ZAD.
e5y" An ELEGANT TEA SET Of Sc
pieces, worth 5000, will be gjyen
array at the Cash Grocery House
Saturday evening, Sept 25th, to the
purchaser of 25cts. worth of tea or
roasted coffee holding the lucky
ticket. Purchases made before the
stipulated time entities the buyer TO
ticket. 1t costs nothing to try your
luck. Secure a ticket.
WE have in stock a full line of
the new "yelvetta" for dress and
cloak trimmings. J.& M.CoATEs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

EVERY man engaged in business
no matter how small-should have
small stock of paper and envelopes
with his name and business printed
upon them. The cost is compara-
lively small. 1t gives business air
to his correspondence and insures
prompt delivery or return of all
letters. Get prices at this Office.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16
NUMBER 81.

tion toward the support of home
paper. They would rather take
some city paper that gives the same
foreign news with nothing from
home, than to take their home paper.
They borrow that. Such men will
not be missed in any community
when they see fit 10 go.-Pick and
cad.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16
DR.. FENNER's golden relief cures
any pain in to 80 minutes, bruise
or cut without soreness. JOlv


The above reward will be given
to any one furnishing information
leading to the conviction of any
party or parties breaking, defacing
or inJurlng any tombstone, monu-
ment, curb or anything else belong
ing to or within the lines of Grace
land Cemetary. 37tf
IL. }. PENnALLEGoN, JR., Sec.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

of his voice that he is the right man
for the place-a credit to the state
and nation
Convention adjourned with great
satisfaction and cheer over the re-
suit.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16
The Local Field.

Hind Pt1tronS.--H Is q dull sea
son Of the gear IN the printing 6usi-
ness. Can you not help as tide IL
ocer by paying a9ay arrears due on
yo,o Subscriptions and other ac-
c0lnt83
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16
Wisconsin sta te Fair.

For the above gathering to be
held at Milwaukee, Sept. goth to Goth,
excursion tickets may be sold at a
fare one way, $3.50 for the round
trip. Tickets will be sold Sept 10th
to 25th inclusive. Return coupons
good until Sept. 27th.
N. II. Snow, Local Agent.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

GENTLEMEN in search of a gen
teel ana stylish necktie or neckscarf
viii do well to call at Deler's and
make their selection. lie has re-
celved new lot of them for the
fall trade.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

CLoAKs, at Gundry, Gray d Co.'S.
a new line of all the newest styles
at prices to suit everybody. Don't
fail to examine the same.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16
neficfal Department

.-.otlished for the accommodation of those
~ Gre in want IN any way. those who have
',st of found valuable property. and for those
mo wish to sell or exchange. Limit, twenty
e. words First insertion FREE, and for each
Insertion thereafter Twenty-Five cents.
Tor SAIE.- will sell my bay mare alone
orwith the harness, buggy and cutter, cheap.
Apply to Rev. }. Hewitt or p. Allen,
8inl Mineral Point.
WANT 10 SELIDAs intend leaving Min
W eral Point, offer for sale my two houses
one "A brick house with ten rooms, and good
born ON corner of Fountain and Chestnut SITS.
- ,be other south of the old cemetery, with
s1Teu rooms. good cellar and barn and two
ints-at "a bargain If taken soon. Also some
bouseb0ld furniture and stoves cheap.
VIM. TEASDAIE.3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

ALL goods at J. A. Spratlor's are
OF the best quality and sold as cheap
as the cheapest.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16
MINnRAL wnALrn DEVON.

Over nine times more in Cornwall than
Devon.
GALES is headquarters for fruit
of all kinds.
Do you want a good, cheap watch,
clock, ring, chain, or other piece of
jewelry, in solid gold or silver?
Examine 5. $. JAMES stock, opposite
Pulford's. 37w2
j. u NJ COATES have just received
a superb line Of astraohan pushes
and yelyets for dress, sacque and
cloak trimmings. Call and see them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

Try j. A. Spratler's roasted cof-
fee. Teas from 25cts. to scots. per
pound, all pure and guaranteed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16
Nec .Je,CeIrU.

Call at G. II. James old stand
where you will find the finest line
of goods and largest stock of jew
elry to select from in Iowa county,
embracing everything in the jewelry
line, and which will be sold as cheap
as the cheapest and warranted to be
as represented. Watch repairing a
speciality. S. $. JAMES, opposite
Pulford's drug store. 37w2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

TINS is n queer world and there
are some awful small people in it.
The treatment which newspapers
receive at the hands of some will
fairly illustrate the case in point.
They will refuse to take their home
paper and pay the small pittance
asked and yet have the cheek or ig-
noranee to apply for favors. They
will ask you to mention them or
their company, expect you to speak
Of their doings, will be disappointed
and find fault if you do not mention
births, deaths and marriages in their
family, will even ask you to boom
them for office, and yet will not con
tribute the price of years subscrip-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

ONE week from next Sabbath, the
2eth, is Mr.. Clough's last Sabbath
as pastor here. In the evening he
will preach his farewell sermon. In
the morning will receive members
into the church.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

STBAYED OR SToLEN.-September
Sd, a dark brown water spaniel,
little white on breast, and few
gray hairs on tips of front toes, and
by close inspection a small scar on
throat. A liberal reward will be
given to anyone returning said dog
to me. SD. LANYoN, Mini Pt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

SETTLE UP.-Persons knowing
themselves indebted will please call
and settle at the earliest opportunity,
or the accounts will be placed in a
collectors hands. 37w2
WIN. TEAsDALE.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

WE have in stock full line of
the new "yelvetta" for dress and
cloak trimmings. J.& M.CoArEs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

OK Tuesday evening, Sept. 2lst.,
Mr.. Clough will give bis lecture on
"Army Life" at the Yellowstone NJ.
E. church. 1t won't cost anybody
anything to get in. A collection
will be taken at the close.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

the celebrated Henney buggies of
all styles. They have reputation
second TO none. Martin 81 Toay
are the agents, who by the way, are
handling vehicles made at Ft. At
kinson, Wis, which are command
ing special admiration Just now.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1886-01-28
Saint Mary's Beacon.


8. VI. r r. ~-Trains leave Brandy.
wine, going East, daily except Sundays, Al
1890 g. m Arriving at MOchanicsville, 1l.45
&. m. Leave Mechanicsyille, going West
daily except Sundays, at 1910 p. m Ar.
irving at Brandywine 2:l0 p. m.
Early Morning Trains leave Mechanics
vile, going West, Mondays and Thursdays
at 545 g. m. Arriving at Brandywine al
$50 a. m.
Evening Trains leave Brandywine, going
East. Wednesdays and Saturdays at $50 p.
IN. Arriving at Mechanicsville at 7:3O p. m.
Norfolk steamers 10 Washington from
Piney Point on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, at 1890, p NJ. Returning, Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays.
See advertisements elsewhere.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1886-01-28
1I)II|
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VICTOR LIVER SIRUP--;he great
family mel.ciae slr Calls, Liver Complaints,
Blood Disease, Dyspeps,s. Fvul stomach
AMI FcEa,a truables. II is Y-ry pleasant
take. Prize per bottle, 500: sample bcl
tie - cents.
VICTOR INFANTS RELIEF-,he rol-
den rem sly f1r children. aul harmless. fr. y,
one day oil or more, for Cramps. Gripping,
Teeth;rg, Calic and Cholera laian,um.
Gives relief in from 3 - Ia MINUTES. Try
one bottle. Pr:cc - cents.
VICTOR PAIN BALN-tlr lae-;c rem
edy .tr Toa'aachy. Sore Thg.t. Neuralgia.
FfosIet Feet, Cholera N.lbuS, Craurs.
Colo, DiayrAUga, Dysgntcry, auI icad shot
t. the sting al bisccts. PEce IS and so
cents pr ta5,le
VICTOR LININENT-:hc -r,a! bore
and nerve rellsiy IS kim over all pains.
II cures Neuralgia, STIFF ,fuints. Lumhacc.
King Bone, kelun. Crras. BgniCns, ete. Ii
Is mild, ba. elisc,u4l Tor man or beast. Try
one hot;lc Price - and m cents.
VICTOR COUGH SYRUP anl Liver
FILLS are just what families nelI: no -rsrll-
meaiati3a required, hut JUS; = tial. Price
25 cents.
CT q circular aai real lha testimonials.
Attsr = ,trsitfl Z r. sl-.o.' 's- s.. .iLrJ. rem.
edo, ia1jc6 ss.. Dyeaysst or Msro'aa. mag
p',Sa az gaf; ~ l-,T,r - asas -: p,g are IA
he rydcb q M E.sp,gfl,y
Victor Remedy Go.
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Saint Mary's beacon., 1886-01-28
Late Fires.

We much regret 10 learn from the Eater.
prize of the severe loss which Mr.. Sa9luel
Herbert has met with by the destruction by
fire Of his dwelling and nearly the whole
of his furniture. The fire occurred on Sun
day of last week and there was no insur-
ance. And still another. Mr.. Edgar
Smith, of 81. lnigoes' district, tenant OF
Mr. John Gray Lilburn, had his house
burned u few days ago, and lost everything
he had, except small lot Of furniture.
There was no insurance.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1886-01-28
Friday Night's Entertainments.

We hope all our readers will bear in
mind that the Entertainment for the benefit
OF S,. Aloysius' church. in our village, will
come off on Friday night next and at the
SNciety's Hall. We have already mentioned
the name Of the Play 10 be performed, with
the caste Of characters. Time OF perform
snce two hours and IS minutes. Dcors
open At o'clock-curtain rises at 8. After
the play. there will be dancing and refresh
ments. Admission, so cents-children, %
cents. See notice in to-day's issue.