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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27

On Tuesday last Judge Mclaughlin re-
fused to take the upset bid of n. b. Tim
berlake On the Tams property and con.
llrmed the sale to w. f. Summerson and
Julius Scheffer at $l3 800.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27

The wheat throughout the county is
looking remarkably well. and II the wealth
e. is nat unfaForaf'le q large cron will be
gathered,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27

The solution contained in the absorbent
cotton Was separately examined and con-
sisted of substances non-polsonous and
perfectly harmless to the smoker. The
Anti-Nicotine Cigars will supersede all
others a ID will work revolution in cigar
smoking. They are superior in flavor,
burning qualities and give all the delights
without any injury and do not cost any
more than other cigars. B. d. Avis,
Staunton, is the general agent for Viz
ginia and will furnish any information
desired bv dealers
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27

AN ACCIDENT occurred ueaf Brand IS on
The C.& O., yesterday, by which several
freight cars We're wrecked No person
Was hurt.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27

The COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Will hold a session next Saturday, when
he delinquent tax list for 1885 will be con.
Dldered. Other matters will also lie beg
fo.e the Board.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27

yourself to the Rockingham Register any
longer. Come in, we want to meet you at
oar Misunderstanding and egg-cracking, and
we don't intend to wait until 1890 to have
either. w.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27


IHE NORMAL FOR STAUNTON.-We
learn from Rev. DR.. Nelson that Superin-
tendent of Public instruction B uchanan,
has designated Staunton for the meeting
OF the Normal School in June, between
the 10th and 18th, IT is expected that
there will be a large attendance -some-
thing near one thousand people, teachers
and visit ors. Our people have a very
agreeable remembrance of the Normal last
year and from the fact of the selection of
Stanton for the session this year. we con-
clnde that the teachers we're also pleased
with the city and the accommodations ex-
tended to them. Proper steps should be
taken to give them a cordial welcome next
month.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27

MI. Geo. B. Boomer, of New York
state, was in the CITY Monday, making in
curry about the fruit production of this
portion Of the State He is connected
with the press of New York.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27
Augusta Female Seminary

The Commencement Exercises at the
Augusta Female Seminary occur as fol-
lows:
Art Exhibition, May 2sth and June LIST,
8 a. In. to p. m.
Commencement Sermon, Sunday, May
S0th, / / a. m.
Concert. Monday. May slst. sp. m.
Closing Exercises, Tuesday, June 1st, 8
d. m.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27

LEcruRE.~Prof. VIM. \. Bowles, ST.
perntendent of the city schools. viii lie
FLYER lecture on The Moon aud It's III
fueace on the Sea, at Dunsmore Is Bust
ness College Hall, this Thursday ever ing,
Doors open at so. lecture at s O'Clock
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27

!Nhe Spectator was 81 overwhelmed by
vote cast for each cal didafp. but cont ented
Itself with simple ann suncenent of the
result
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27

Messts Ritchie and florence. Of Pitts
burg. Pa, have been in the city and eoa'i-
ty for several days looking at mineral
lands.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27

DEATH-At his home in Richmond, on
Sunday night last, Mr. Cecil Ball, died of
consumption in the 34th year of his age,
after lingering Illness. The deceased
was we'll known in Stanton. having mar
ried a daughter of DR.. W. II. Goode, OF
this city. Until his health became SO
much impaired as to render him incapable
of attending to business, Mr.. Ball had been
a dealer in leaf tobacco in Richmond, a
calling in which his business tact. energy
and popularity were manifest and which
he pursued with success. We extend to
his young wife and relations a heart felt
sympathy
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To owners of Minerals and Mineral
Properties.

We have effected arrangements Wl!l
DR.. Trap!4agell, graduate of Columbia
Schools of Mines AID Now instructor IN
chemistry iii the Staunton Male Academy
for furnishing qudlitatire analyses OF lion
and manganese ores, ochres, &e. These
reports will determine the quality of the
metal and whether they are of sufficient
value to Justify development, and will
be furnished free. Should IA qudst3atife
analysis be desired. it viii be supplied at 4
reasonable cost.
Parties sending specimens must pay alt
charges Of transportation on lhaferal9 10
this office.
fhe rtsul. 81 tie ANALYSIS viii he i"2
lishea in lie meINIAN. The oWtitf $
name being desi saalea by his Initials
> Under ihs ii arrangement parties i'aFin&
miitrals upom their property can srhA
specimelis aud have them tested az to
quality aciihout cost
REPORTS OF ENAMlN ATl0NS OF OH NS''
Made for HE VIR5ifNiAN.
No. &c J y. ii Nos l. :. :; aih ! =
All iron p>riies carving considerable SAL
ver.
T.. W TRArnAoEN, Ph. u
W ca
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Sangersville Items.


Our section was again visited Sunday
with heavy rains. Some of our farmers
are not done planting their corn yet.
Many fields that are somewhat elevated
were planted last Saturday. The rain of
Sunday will delay the planting still fur
ther.
VIM. II. sTooddeli on North River. of
whom mention was made in our last COM
munication as being suite sick, is, we
learn, much improved, with fair pros
pect of recovery.
John S. CARRIER has moved his steam
saw mill to White Oak Lick, in North
River gap, where we learn he has quite
heavy job Of saving.
News items are scarce. Will report
occasionally items of interest to the read
ers Of the VIRGINIAN. N. T.. B.
On Saturday last, Mr. HI. st. G.. Tucker
was taken suddenly i'll at Wayt & Bros.
drug store, becoming unconscious from
the attack. He was taken home in a
carriage, and soon rallied. He remained
at his home until Monday morning when
he came down street to attend court. He
was again taken sick, and conveyed to his
residence, where he has been ever since
under medical attention. He was much
improved last evening.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27

THERE WAS FUN at the Rink on Mon
day night. A rat killing and fox chase
we're the attractions and a good sized
audience were present The proceeds
were for the benefit of the Staunton
Artillery.
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staunton Female Seminary

The Commencement Exercises of Till
Institute will be as follows
Commencement Sermon Sunday l sht,
June 9th, by Rev. Charles A. Albert, D.
D., of Baltimore.
Soiree Monday night, commencing at s
O'Clock
COMMENCEMENT exercises Tuesday morns
ing at 10 O'Clock.
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Notice.

The County School Board of Augusta
county win meet in my Office in the city
OF Staunton on Saturday, May 29th, at 10
o'clock a. M. for the purpose Of making
this years levies, and for such other bust
ness as the Board at its session may de-
termine.
1t is really important tat there be full
attendance.
IL. SHEFFEY ROLLER,
supt. Augusta Co.
Spec, and Wind copy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27

COUNTY CouRT-Judge Stout presidmg-com-
menced its May term on Monday last. The fol-
lowing is n summary of the proceedings
Adninist1atiOns.-Wm A. McPheeters and w.
G. Gilkerson qualified administrators OF A
A. McPheeters, deceased. The will of John
Seawright was admitted to probate, with Geo
Seabright executor. The wills of Polly Hart
and Sarah A. Humbert were admitted to record.
The VIII of Mrs. Bette e. Guthrie was pre-
scented, and q commission awarded 20 take the
dispositions of e. A. Calhoun, j, A. Barry, and
Rev. DR.. G. b. Stricken, of Atlanta, Ga,
Bridges and R0dds-M. w. Quarles was ap-
pointed commissioner to advertise for the con-
sructon of a bridge over South River at
Waynesboro, inviting proposals for the same
of wood, iron, or combination of both. with
authority to reject any or all bids. change
of location, on the petition Of b. q, McClung.
was authorized for the road through the lands
of M. j. and E. v Gibson, Riverheads District.
The report of the commissioners stating that
the bridge at Peaco's Mill, Beverly Manor Dis
trict, was completed, was received All COM
implications and motions not now disposed of
in reference 10 public roads were continued.
Notdries d,id MiaiaeTs.-J, s. Beard and Ma
than Il. Blakemore qualified as Notaries Pub
lie. Rev. r. NJ. futile was authorized to cele
brate the rites of marriage.
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DEATH OF Mr.. J. J. MCMAHoN.-A
telegram was received here on Saturday
night last announcing the death of Mr.. J.
j McMahon at his home in Lynchburg
on that day. Mr.. Mcmahon was the eld-
est son If Maj Ed. Mcmahon. of this
place, and brother Of Mr.. Ed. A. McMa-
hon, Mrs. Cleary and Mrs. John McQuaide.
of Staunton. He had been in delicate
health for several years and his death was
not entirely unexpected. He leaves de-
voted wife and six little children, who have
the sincere sympathy of their many friends
in this city. The funeral took place in
Lynchburg, on yesterday. Maj. Mcmahon
WIS in Coyington, Ky, wien the news of
the death of his son reached here, and was
telegraphed the sad intelligence. The de-
ceased was a man of naturally strong
mind which had been cultivated by an
extensive and varied line of reading. He
WAS warm hearted. generous friend pop
ular with all who knew him.
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Creamery Meeting in waynesboro.


The meeting of farmers at Waynesboro,
Saturday, May 22d, to hear the report of
Messrs. Marion Coyner and John f. Leon
ard, who had, by previous meeting, been
appointed to visit the patrons Of Messrs.
Kingsley in Loudoun and enquire as to
the profits to farmers in the creamery en-
terprise there, was largely attended. AT
least fifty representative farmers of South
River Township were present. Mr.. M.
w. Quarles presided and Mr.. Wm. Austin
WAS appointed secretary. Mr.. Coyner pre-
sented the prepared report of their inves-
legations, charging and explaining us he
read, and giving a very interesting and
Instructive account of the methods and
success, concluding by endorsing in the
most unqualified manner the establish
ment OF a similar enterprise in our own
section, and suggesting that aside from
the profit. which i was well estab
lished would result, the relief OF the cares
Of aairying 10 the housewives. whose
duties were difficult enough already, and
the ibdtlt ndence which the use of money
instead of trade would give. are additional
Inducements.
MI feonari was equally emphatic in
his i-l:sl:,f>tinGt and both of these gentle
ma" iilii'ii II The prediction of one of our
! eli i1.'ns. that 10 intelligent farmer could
visit I.nils:nln and look into the creamery
question. with the facilities there pre-
senltd without becoming an earnest sup
potter If !he enterprise. Mr. Leonard
| = f. ii.'l toll h. fact that gentlemen WHO
Were u ssi'ltii> opposed and worked against
the tlitefrri e were now contributors,
| without solicitation. and that a number of
:tlmels had indicated to him their pur-
| losi. Ia hreoint patrons, because they could
| w.ll afford 10 follow the example of gen
tleinAIi WHO, recognized as practical level
| ii far IA scar past with satisfaction and
| pru'ii To themselves.
Mr.. Phil Killian was convinced that our
community eqaaed in intelligence that of
Any agricultural community in the State,
and felt assured that while their con-
strv:i: ism would make them careful, yet
| the necessity for some change was now
| upon us. and in the light of the report
which had been presented this seemed the
opening of aproiitable industry which he
believed would he supported.
| Mr. Wright had given this subject much
| thought. ana his convictions led him to
guarantee the creamery if the farmers
were Willing 10 support it. A committee
WAS appointed to ascertain how many COWS
wuuld ~ guaranteed. and in the conf
dercr bal Waynesboro would soon re-
joire in a new enterprise, the meeting
Nimrned.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27

B. ID. FAIR.-At the meeting of the
Board of Directors of the Baldwin Dis
trict Fair. held on the 18th, q full repre-
sentation was present.
DR.. dno. r. Myers, of Rockingham, was
elected vetinary surgeon of the society.
The premiums for trials Of speed we're
more than doubled or former offers.
The secretary was instructed to secure
a balloon ascension by Madame Carlotta
for one day during the fair.
A committee, consisting of j. W..
Churchman, w. G. Gilkeson and H. A. S.
Hamilton, was appointed to take charge of
the gates and the appointment of the
necessary assistants.
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And Dealers in

NOTICE
The accounts of the late firm of GEO. S.
WALKER q Co. are now ready and must be closed
up. Persons knowing themselves indebted
will please settle as early as possible. Al
accounts unsettled on the 1st of July will be
placed in other hands for collection.
Mr.. A. G. ROBINSON will be found at the old
stand of Walker & Co., and viii sign the firm
name in liquidation,
may6-4t GEO. S. WALKER & CO.
ltO TO WELLER'S
For the Best SEQ
CT. BUTTON ROOT
OPPOSITE POST OFFICE.
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We ere informed that the enterprising
citizens of West End have united in sub
scriptlon to extend the pavement to the
Cemetery on the east boundary of Steep
hill place. This will constitute pleasant
promenade when completed, and accom-
MEDIATE growing community.
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NOTICE. - '
hereby certify that note executed to me
by j. j. STACK, SR., on January the 18th, 1885,
for the sum of S600.00, upon which several pay
menls have been entered, has been lost or
stolen. his
JERRY x BUCKLEY.
Witness: J. J. MURPHY.
State Of Virginia, augusta County, to-ach.
j. r. Z. Bell, q notary public in and for the
County of Augusta in the Ssate of Virginia, do
certify that Jerry Buckley, whose name is
signed to the above paper this day aeknowl-
edged the same before me, and further that he
made oath that the balance on the said note
had been fully paid to him by said Stack
Given under lay hand this 18th day of May
1886,
n.ay40-2t RICHD. p. BELL, N. p.
b. r. HUGHES. A. G. ROBINSON,
Late of Dr.. G. $. Walker 4 Co.
HUGHES & ROBINSON.
Successors 10 Pc. SEQ. s. Walker Il co.,
No. Sou1i AUGUSTA STREET, STAUNToN, VA
DRUGGISTS
And Dealers in
PAINTS, OILS, WINDING GLASS, MINERAL
WATERS, ARTISTS MATERIALS,
FANCY ARTICLES, &c. &c,
Sole Agents for
WARDSWORTH, BONGMAN q MARTINEZ
PURE PAINTS.
JNo WyErH & BROS PREPARATIONS,
mayo MooRE's PREPARED KAE-so9s FINISH.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27

The House Committee on Public Lands
has authorized a favorable report upon
Mr.. Payson's bill to prohibit nonresident
aliens from acquiring and holding land OF
real estate in the territory of the United
States. The purpose of the bill is to break
ap the system of foreign landlordism said
to be in operation to startling extent in
the several territories. There are said to
be 10000, 900 acres owned by non resident
aliens. Holland company holding over
5000 900 and others going up into the mil
lions. This gives an idea of the vast area
of territory held in this country by aliens,
who have no idea OF ever becoming citi-
zens of the United States.
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which are now on our shelves, and ready for
inspection. One glance into our grand
establishment will convince you, that
we mean business this season We
have the largest Business House
in the Valley, conducted ex-
clusiyely on
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27

A NEEDED EsTABLIsHMENT.- s.
4. Thornburg and Mr.. w. f. Summer
son have about completed an imposing
Feed and Sale Stable, on Spring Lane, on
the site of the old Foundry building The
dimensions of the structure are 100 by 81
feet, containing 80 stalls and feed troughs,
with stall guards of east iron. All the
appointments of the building are of the
most approved patterns. and admirably
adapted for the purpose designed. The
business Capt. Thornburg intends to
conduct, will be strictly confined to feed
ing and the sale of horses, mules, SC,
ssuch as are managed in The larger cities
of the country. Persons having stock for
sale can leave it ut their establishment
with such directions as they may wish car
ried out, and they will be faithfully at
tended to. The long experience Capt.
Iho1nourg has bad in the livery business
well qualities him for this new undertaking
and bis known carefulness and response
bility will be guarantee that the interests
of his customers will be watched and pro.
tected.
The building cost about Sc, G0O-Geo. ".
Peace. contractor for The wood work
Plunkett the brick work and Cline g
Shafer the painting.
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T. W TnArnAaEN Ph. u
:. NJ. A..May 2G. SO
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AN ATTRACTIVE STORE.-Mr. A. A.
Cone, the veteran jeweler, has enlarged
and reftted his popular Main street store,
and supplied it with IL rich and elegant
stock. The room has been extended,
handsomely papered and ornamented, and
filed with stock from which al tastes
and purses may be satisfied. Among the
additions is an elegant Vienna Regulator.
one OF the most attractive timekeepers
ever seen in Staunton. The reputation
Mr.. Cone enjoys for fair dealing in the
very best and highest grades of goods is a
guarantee that any representation made
in his store may be implicitly relied upon.
In this day of close and excellent imita-
lions. none but an expert can tell tie sham
jewelry from the genuine, and nine cases
out OF ten the representation of the seller
must be accepted. He who purchases
just what he intended.
e---
WAeD MEETINGs.-The Anti-Prim airy
voters Of the First Ward held all ad-
jouTned meeting Monday night. and the
Committee previously appointed to recon-
mend names for City Councilmen made
their report. Mr.. Burns having declined
to be again a candidate, the following
ticket for councilmen and magistrates
was presented and unanimously ratified,
viz Councilmen M. b. Oberdorfer, J.
L. Long. Jas. w. Teabo. Jno. D. Crowle.
w. +. Summerson, G. Bargamn.
Magistrates VIM. B. Kayser. D. b.
Henton, J. L. Timberlake.
at the previous meeting of the 1st Ward
Anti-primaries, held last week, to which
the above was an adjournen meeting, Capt.
L. j. Crowder delivered a ringing speech,
creating the utmost enthusiasm among the
| boys, and dealing with the local issues
| with olives off
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Selling goods at small profits. and conse-
quentiy at the lowest prices 1t is plain to be,
seen that 1t is to your advantage to deal where
the largest Stock is kept and the largest Bust
ness is done. We show this season full line
of
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-27

MARRIED.-At the residence of MI
Hugh A. S. Hamilton, on the 18Th, Mr..
Jno. E. Turner, a prominent farmer OF
Albemarle county, was married to Miss
Bette A. Hamilton, the popular daughter
of Mr.. John Hamilton. ST.. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Mr., Preston. pas
tor of Thinking Spring Church. The at
tendants were Mr.. Sam i Turner and Miss
Nora Barksdale Mr.. Braxton Slower and
Miss Reta Hamilton; Mr.. VIM. hipscomb
and Miss Kate Slower. After 4 sumptuous
breakfast the newly welded pair took the
tram for their future home in East Vir-
ginia, followed by the congratulations and
good wishes of host of friends
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NARROW EsCAPE.-On the 18TH while
crossing South river at the WayneSboro
ford. Capt. w. l.. Ba)this and J. Z. Schad
and wife made narrow escape from
drowning. While in the deepest part of
the ford. the horse seemed indispOsed to
submit to the guidance of tie reins, and
was bearing in direction that would
have submerged the whole party. While
in this dangerous position drummer was
crossing IN a wagon driven by colored
man and Capt. Balthis appealed to him to
allow the lady to get in it and pass over
The drummer said he had but seven min
utes to reach the train at the depot, and
coull not assist them. Capt. Bathis asked
him if he would not take the lady in the
wagon when he replied that his time was
too limited and went on. although he had
to remain AT the depot some time before
the train arrived. Capt. Balthis and his
party. however, succeeded in crossing the
stream in safety. with the exception of a
slight wetting. and made his way to the
residence of Capt &. Julian Pratt.
During the high waters of last week.
several narrow escapes were made at the
Waynesboro crossing. furnishing evidence
.hat bridge across South River at that
point is all urgent necessity.
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DRY GOODS :
AND


MIILIN ERY
which are now on our shelves, and ready for
inspection. One glance into our grand
establishment will convince you that
we mean business this season. We
have the largest Business House
in the Valley, conducted ex-
clusivey
Cash BASIS
Selling goods at small profits, and conse-
quehtiy at the lowest prices. 1t is plain to bsI
seen that 1t is to your advantage to deal where
the largest stock is kept, and the largest Busi-
ness is done. We show this season full line
of
- BLACK AND FANCY SILKS -
FROM soc. TO sa25 PER YARD.
We have just opened fun linaof
AH-acool Double Width Dress Goods at 50
cents gard, aeorth IS cents.
Also Halt Cotton Double Vide Cashmere at
20 and 35 cents a gard. Other Dress
Goods at mach loacer prices.
AsCome and see our Sc. LAWNS. and man
other beautiful and cheap goods. In our
MILLINERY DEPARTMENT
we make the finest display ever seen in ,this
city. We have
ALL THE LATEST SHAPES IN HATS FOB
LADIES AND MISSES IN ALL
QUALITIES,
and our prices are low. We offer the above
advantages also prompt and satisfactory at
tentlon. Our motto is to sell FIRsT-CLA
GOODS CHEAP. and treat everybody alike.
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Capt. Marquis. chairman of the Street
Committee. is having needed improve
ments made on the street fronting the
Cemetery. The plans for the enlargement
of the burial grounds and the park already
laid out, will in the not distant future
add greatly to the beauty and attractive
ness of the enclosure and give it adorn-
ments which few spots of the kind possess.
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.GLADKE'S-
GRAND DOUBLE STORE!

JUST RETURNED FROM NEW
YORK, WITH A FULL STOCK OF
- DRY GOODS -
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no TO WELLER'S
W For the Best $2.50
KID AND CT. BUTTON BOOT.
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r TBRICATIN6 OILS OF ALI. KINDS.-A
4 fun stock at LOWEST PRICES, for sale by
HUGHES q ROBINSON,
mayo No. 6, S. Augusta St. Staunton, Va.
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Respectfully

Proprietor and Manager of the Grand Double
81 IRE, anroo