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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
Carpenters Take Notice.

Bids for building Tabernacle on the
grounds of the San Marcos Sunday School
and Summer Institute, according to plans
and specifications in the hands of S. Fisher,
the Secretary, will be received until April
18th. 1886, at IL NJ. The Building Com
mittee reserve the right to reject any and
all bids. Bids should be sealed and de-
ivered to the Secretary.
JOHN E. PRITCHETT,
j. b. FRENCH,
S. FISHER,
Apl 1-3w Building Committee.
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CASH MEAT MARKET.

We will keep on hand Mt this market, for
merly kept by d. G. Quinn, nothing but
first-class meats. Having secured the SER
vices of an expert butcher, we will keep the
best Head Cheese, Liver Sausage, Vienna
Sausage, Blood Pudding, etc.
ROGERS & STOREY.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
REAL ESTATE LOANS.

R. L. Brown, 122 West Pecan Street
Tor box 5S3) Austin, Texas. Established
1888. Represents cash capital of $40, $780,
600 paid up. Real Estate Loans of any
amount from 81, 900 to 100000. No delay
for reference. Period to suit Favorable
terms and lowest rates current Correspond
ence invited.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
] Am Agent For

j NH NBtHI TUT
Mccormick self binder, Mowers etc,
jackson wagons
Deer plows
Cassidy sulky plows
Standard cultivators
Bookwalter hay rakes
Wheeler Thrashers
and other machinery and farm implements
for which 1 solicit orders, guaranteeing
lowest prices and best terms.
WM. GIEsKH.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

A correspondent of the Fort Worth Ga
zette, writing from this place last week,
gives the following item Of news, which we
hope may be realized:
The city council is now contemplating the
erection of commodious school-house, the
building now used for that purpose being IN
adequate for present and future use. The
council contemplates issuing bonds, and
will build house that will be on ornament
to the town, aud one which will do for e.,
time to come.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
Legal Gard.

W, D. Wood, Sterling Fisher and Owen
Ford have associated themselves together
for the practice of law in civil matters in
Hayscounty, Texas. Office III Woods new
building, up stairs,
San Marcos. Oct. 25-ly.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

The Frrr Pass Ezra q oct lis. s1p-
TI--.s-tod b. tic rF--la- issue q jan -
rs. furnishes tire bast NOS tr1tLfll and
~7-lrlate ds-rr555t711 q CIR t5--u and c1--l-
O. 70 o. had Can or s=li -o fis o1i-s f1r
a1r .as-fve cents elsi
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

The Marshal, Assessor and Collector, City
Treasurer, Secretary and one half of the
Aldermen elected Tuesday serve for two
years. Hereafter the mayor will be elected
for two years.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
Lost.

A pocket case of surgical Instrument
morocco case. Finder will be suitably re
warded on leaving at Reynolds q Daniels
drug store.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Still "Winter, fingers in the lap of
Spring" Ice was reported at Maj. Nancc's
place on the Blanco, yesterday morning, and
there was some frost. Yet, roses blossom,
and farmers are blowing corn.
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FOR RENT.

The large store room just vacated by NJ.
Hinzie. Also warehouse and dwelling con-
nected with the same. Apply 70 NJ. Hin
zie, Palestine, or J. e. Peters, San Marcos.
Feb. 7-tf.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Another cold spell ca me on about week
after the first one, and there was another
slight frost on Monday night.
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PATTERNS! PATTERNS !!

We are now in receipt of complete stock
of Butterick's Patterns, embracing every
thing needed in complete wardrobe.
JOHNSON Il JOHNSON
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

We give place among our announcements
this week to that of Mr.. j. S. Davis. Mr.
Davis has many friends, and will no doubt
have largo following for the office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

The revival meetings at the Methodist
church were expected to close Sunday
night, but the interest manifest caused their
continuance this week.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
FAT STOCK.

To keep fat stock plant johnson grass. 1
have seed for sale cheap, taken from grass
10 feet high. JAS. ii. STOREY.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

To families, hotels and restaurants NC are
selling canned corn at 10 cts. Per can /;
canned peas, 10 cts full Of line California
canned goods at . cts. pr can
b. T. BLOUST 4 Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

In the appropriate place we this week pre-
sent the announcement Of Jos. II. Burleson
as candidate for Sheriff Of this county.
Afr. Burleson is one Of the Oldest and best
known citizens Of the county, and both be-
fore and since the var has filed the Office Of
sheriff Of our county. a. re Understand,
with general aoooptation. Such man needs
no introduction as a candidate for sheriff.
Nr Burleson asked Us 10 state that be
hld not thought of announcing himself 50
early, and vroald not have done 50. bat for
the persistent statement from a certain
quarter that be void not b . ca1ldate.
he therefore openly takes the hsld- and
-il rake the race On his ON merits. H.
elo= e1-a-s-1s1t On his farm nay prevent
rs making o. Tfrso1lal ezu-.sss II 50 be e.
-.--ts aft-- a -l-s 30 a15rerz tls psoTls b.
-t.- r5l q -rr--sr-' ink
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Notwithstanding the strike, Blount & Go. +,
have full supply of groceries, which they
continue to sell at the old prices. Remem-
Der B. T. BLoUNT ~ Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Don't fail to see the new stock of hats,
neckwear and hosiery at
S. L. Pegues & Cos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Everybody ought to know that Rabbits
Soap is the only soap suitable for San Mar
cos water. 1t makes washing o pleasure.
Kept only by GEO. BRIGGS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Oxen, Houses, lots and land for sale.
A. b. CHENowETH,
Martindale, Texas.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

For the best silver polishing powder, go
to the Bookstore "Our folks" have tried
il, and we know whereof we speak.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
THE STRIKE

Is over, and S. L. Pegues & Co, are getting
their fine stock OF mems and boys clothing
in the town. Come early and get your fit.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

While on account Of the strike Groceries
IRE getting scarce IN town, vlll say that
ssiH have a large stock Of staple and fl1lc!
Groceries aad offer the same st loEest ~
--res J. II GAET-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Mechling Bro, prepared washing soda is
the best for sale by IL. HARDY % 70.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
JUST ARRIVED,

Our Straw Hats-the cheapest and best lot
ever in the town. S. L. Pegues d Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Our complete stock of Underwear, Ho-
Story and Necllwear will be in tomorrow.
S. L. Pegues d Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Passenger travel, on account Of the
reduced rates between Texas, Louis
ana and California points. is on tic
increase. About fifty passenger
destined for the Pacific coast pas
through here daily.-Dd RIO Dot
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
FOR RENT.

Business House on East
side of Square, NTH resi-
dence attached. First rate
business location. Posses
sion eiUen May 1st., posi-
bIy sooner, If desired.
.dpply at FREE PRESS
office.
p. s. This place is also
for sale.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

For mammoth family group portraits and
all other photos, call at Chapman & VIII
liams', for the next sixty days.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

All persons wishing milk from Pegues d
Alexa1der's dairy will please leave their or
ders with FL. Hardy & Co., or at Duggers
store, PEGUEs d ALEXANDER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Several good residences for rent or sale.
Apply to I. q. JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

New stock of gents nockwear and gloves
just in. GREEN d. MARTIN.
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notwithstanding the strike B. T. Blount
and Co. continue to sell groceries at the
same figures as formerly, as low as 'he low
est,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Colgate's Cashmere bouquet and fine toi-
let soaps just received at She
RonEsTORr
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Complete stock of clothing just received
for spring and summer wear.
GREEN & MARTIN.
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The cool, dry weather is having an I'm
favorable effect on the growing crops.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

The spring fights have fairly set in. They
were inaugurated on yesterday by regular
" set-to", in old fashioned style, between
city alderman elect Byrne, proprietor of
the Favorite Saloon, and an attache of one
of our livery stables. Marshal elect Lyell
separated the combatants, and put their
cases into Mayor Giesen's mill, where they
will be ground through as the law pre-
scribes. No further damage done.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Alderman Hofheinz says he can always
find something new and good to eat at
Briggs store.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Good news Tho strike is over, and we
are receiving the finest assortment of gro
ceries we have ever handled.
TAYLOR & JACKSON,
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To arriye-carload of salt, at
b. +. BLoUNT 81 Co.'s.
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He-no Tea-a fresh arrival, ut
b. f. BLoUNT & Co.'S.
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We learn that Rev. ]. A, Thomas and
Hon. J. V. Hutchins, committee to examine
and award prizes for best manuscript work
in grades A and B, San Marcos Public
Schools, awarded the prizes to Miss Mary
Daley and B. A. Alyea, grade A, and to
Misses Pearl Turner and Neva Mosher Of
grade b. First prizes were given by the
principal, the second prizes by the commit
tee.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

GREGORY 81 LAWHON,
DRUGGISTS.
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New crop N. o. molasses at 40 cts. per
gallon, at B. f. BLoUNT ~ 20. 5.
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Ny customers tell me may truthfully
brag about my Ideal Flour, as they say it is
the best they ever used. GEO. BRIGas.
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EsTRAY NOTICE

Ez;r-7i b. J. Y. Burieson- County Con-
riizsio1eF Precinct No. 3. ftays oo'-niy, one
bag bsld-flca ho--e, lb1ui T1-r- %.
f.---7-7 u e1elozs9 iu a circle on l-ft
-tr-Ider. about j. banls high ApIrl's q
10
Witnez= -1v lard ApTil J. l5sf.
Jas. ~ B-rr-arr.
A~-.r Clsrk c. Z. Hars CO.
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Mrs Richardson has plenty of goods in
tho millinery line, ready to suit everybody.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Spare-ribs ut cents per ID pigs tongues
at cents per ID; picked salmon at cents
per tb-at BRIads'.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

s. L. Pcgues " Co., have just received
their stock of Diamond shirts.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Big lot of mems hats, in straw and fur,
inst received. GREEN a. MARTIN.
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For the FREE PRESS.
Siftiugs From the COrOnaI Art Gallery.
MIR. Price knows how to keep cool.
We are glad to know the chess fever has
subsidized.
Mr.. Gardiner is still marching on to vic
tory or death.
Miss B. Fielder is growing forest by q
beautiful stream.
Miss Lula @. is growing flowers to please
the eye.
There is music in the air, by birds, bees
and muchachas.
Willie Joyce boards at the college once
moro.
Miss Carrie Myers is such an ndmirer of
waterfalls, she converts mountains into the
same.
Miss Nellie Harper proves fine teacher,
and will henceforth be screened from public
notice
Miss Ella Storey has bought her farm
and some COWS, and will keep dairy-will
also raise chickens for the public
We regret to hear that MIR. IL. Is. Holland
has changed his mind in regard to studying
law under Judge W., and has decided to be
a shepherd.
Miss Lue Goroe has purchased lot nnar
Judge Kone's, and intends to raise poultry.
She is now sowing her wild oats, and we
hope may reap an abundant harvest.
MIR. Lee Cox takes pleasure in all Span
ish correspondence. He has employed an
artist to do his work while he reads the
FREE PRESS.
Miss Willie Pitchford is raising a fine
peach orchard. If the birds will not do
damage to the crop she will realize quite
fortune.
Miss Addie McGehee has gone out of the
china business, and has unfurled banner
with the emblem of Scotland emblazoned
on its folds.
John Switzerland has cats and dogs for
,oJo noN OApIoa Ell CUICO
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Two Comics for SO so.

Inasmuch as many persons desire to seno
copies abroad, and by way of encourage
ment so to do, we offer two copies OF the
FREE PRESS at 80 5O-cash in advance.
Fresh California fruits at McALLIsTER's
Full line paints. RAYNoIDs & DANIEL.
Tho colored troops fought nobly".
New hats at Pegues & Co.'S.
-
New neckwear Mt Pegues IL Cos.
New hosiery at Pegues d Co.'S.
=
New clothing at Pegues ~ Co.'S
Patterns for May now in stock.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON.
WARRANTY DEEDS for sale Mt the FREi
Pi,i.5s office.
Kelly's girls school shoes
JOHNSON & JOHNSON.
Fresh Drugs. RAYNonDs & DANIEL.
Big lot of new parasols-latest styles.
GREEN g. MARTIN.
Notwithstanding the advance in price,
still sell at old prices. }. ii. GARY.
Full line of dress linens and lawns.
GREEN q MARTIN.
Garden Seeds. RAYNoLDs & DANIEL.
Full stock of ladies' nock-wear.
GREEN d MAsTIN.
For first-class beef, pork, mutton or kid,
call on j. "A. SMITH ~ SoN.
A new invo:co of light brown maple s'lga'
lust received by GLo. BRIGGS.
T4ubin's, Lumbors and Colgato's perfum
cry, Just received GREGORY " LAwHoN.
Good board, 35 cents per meal, 81 pei
day, at the San Marcos Hotel.
Sorghum and Milot seed ut
For tho incest line of straw hats go to
S. l.. Pegues d Co.
Miscellaneous Books.
RAYNoLDs q DANIEL,
S. L. Pegucs & Co. sell the New Home
Sewing Ma, hine. Also needles, oils, etc.
Smoked and colored glasses, ut
GREGORY X LANNON'S.
Patent Medicines.
RAyNoLDs & DANIEL.
The finest lot OF merchant tailoring goods
in the town at S. L. Pegues u Cos.
Go to Gregory & Lawhon's for fresh Gar
den Seeds.
New Home Sewing Machines ct
Pegues q Co.'S.
CROP MORTGAGES ut the FREE PRESS
Office.
s. L. Pcgues " Co., have just received
their stock of Diamond shirts.
Big lot of mems hats, in straw and fur,
lust received. GREEN 81 MARTIN.
Car Standard cultivators and Newton
wagons lust in at WI GIEsEN's.
Pure Fresh Drugs,
at GREGORY & LANNON'S
Mrs Richardson has plenty of goods in
tho millinery line, ready to suit everybody
New crop N. o. molasses at 40 cts. per
gallon, at b. L. BLoUNT IL Co.'S.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Sweet cider still flows freely OF Coppic's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Car Standard cultivators and Newton
wagons lust in at WM. GIEsEN's.
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Mr.. z. P. Reynolds who has been the
treasurer of this town for eight years past,
q bonded officer, and who has just been re-
elected for the next two years, displays an
unusual amount of public spirit. Though
entitled to his fees under the law he will &C
cept nothing. He has made a good and
eff oient officer
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
Fresh fruits at Candy Factory.

Ice-cold saltwater at Candy Factory.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Pure Fresh Drugs,
at GREGORY & LANNON'S
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Fsrst-class sugar-curod hams ut only 12s
cents per ID ut II. HARDY Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

CROP MORTGAGES at the FREE PRESS
Office.
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Cash for hides.-Covington & Porter.
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PERSONAL.

Mr. Spring Of tho yieiuiIy OF May,lndale,
called on us few days since,
Mr. Howell, the photographer, has de-
parted.
Uncle Joe Burleson was in town on bust
ness on Monday,
Mr., aud Mrs ID. A. Porter were here on
visit on yesterday, and made the FREH
Press IN agreeable call,
Mrs. Creech's fresh bread appears TO be all
''the co. in our town, il is good and no mis-
take.
In our our obituary notice last week OF
G.. Il. johnson, we meant TO have stated
that no came to this country In the winter
of 1863.
Some Of our good people have rented Mr..
Murchison's house in the mountains for
Mrs. Poor, who is sick, and her daughter.
She is deserving object of charity.
Donaldson Il Co. arc now keeping SUI
perior article of school desks on hand. This
will be great convenience to snch rs may
want them promptly.
Mr.. J. b. Brooks, representing the Lem
on Elixir and Blood Balm companies, made
us q call last week in the interest of those
popular preparations. Mr., Brooks, we
learn, has relatives in this vicinity.
Mr.. Tom Lyle, one of the largest cap
italists OF Mississippi, is in town looking for
investments in lands and other real estate.
He is stopping with his old friend 5. L.
McMichael.
Bishop Elliott preached twice on Tues
day. We heard his sermon at night, and
have seldom listened to better. Al the
close of tho evening services Miss Mamie
Franklin received the rite Of confirmation.
Chas. Ward, son of our townsman, j.
Ward, spent several days here last week.
He is now in attendance at the new trial
which was granted his brother, w. ID. Ward,
at Castroville. The trial is now in progress,
but as we write there is no news Us to the
result.
Mr.. J. D. Cady writes us from Cypress
Mill, Blanco county, that they were visited
by terrible hail storm on the morning OF
the 29th ult. The ground was covered with
hail-stones, and In the evening there was
still plenty of ice where the hail had drifted.
Considerable damage was donce to fences,
crops etc. The storm was followed by OK
ceedingly cold weather for this time of year,
and danger from frost was anticipated.
A choice lot of fine and fresh candies inst
received OF Coppic's, west side square.
IL I'LL Face s,.cI oil nf In
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New Home Sewing Machines at
Pegues d Co.'S.
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Epicures as we'll as economists should try
those delicious evaporated apricots at Geo.
Briggs-fruit fit for the gods.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Go to Gregory & Lawhon's for fresh Gar
den Seeds
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4 Persons not subscribers who may ATTY
aany time receive copies of tho FREEp
\PREss, will please understand that they\
Fare sent simply as samples, in the hope J
Sthat tho parties addressed may like iU
well enough to favor us with their subscrip
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Expected daily-a fresh instalmon of the
famous White Crane flour, at
McALLIsTER's.
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Inasmuch as many persons desire to send
copies abroad, and by way of encourage
ment so to do, we offer two copies OF the
FREE Press at SO 5O--cash in advance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Smoked and colored glasses, ut
GREGORY y LANNON'S.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

S. L. Peguos & Co. sell the New Home
Sewing Ma, hine. Also needles, oils, etc.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

The finest lot OF merchant tailoring goods
in the town at S. L.. Pegues u Cos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

each and that of the marshal at $500 CO..
The report of City Treasurer was referre d
to the finance committee of the new council.
There will be called council meeting
Monday night when the newly elected
officers will be sworn in.
The Trustees of Public Schools had q
meeting on Monday evening, Prof. Will
liams reported as follows:
Enrolment for March, l56 white children.
For April, 36 in Mrs. Wilcox's room, 80 in
Miss Joyce's, 80 in Prof. w. s and 80 in Mrs.
Duncan's. Total, 131. This is the basis
for the month. About 20 who aro down
with the measles are not counted, but may
again attend. Pupils not attending for four
days in succession without explanation, are
counted ont.
There were 500 due on tuition, including
incidental fees, of which the treasurer re-
ported $50 as paid in. improvements in
the school building, the addition of couple
of rooms, etc., were spoken of also of fur
nishing maps, etc.
Permission was given teachers to dismiss,
schools on Friday %, to attend the Teachers
Institute, conditional that the time be m ade
good at end of term.
The income for the current month was
put at $160 sufficient to pay all expenses
Bill for wood $500 and stationery and
printing S33 25 allowed.
According to the regulations of the board,
each pupil paid 80 or 7Jcts according to the
grade per month, to extend the term for
nine months, which will amount for that
time to $3.50 and $6.75 respectively.
Some parties preferred to withhold their
installnlents until the public funds should
be expended. All such are now assessed
monthly, one fourth of the above assess
ment for the remaining four months
Tho Free Schools have done remarkably
well. Pupils will receive four months
tuition beyond the usual term at the nomi-
nal rate of Ss4. so for the primary grade and
$G.75 for the intermediate grade.
Tie colored school closed lost month,
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