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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-13
Cnn,mi.rioners, Conrt.

The county commissioners were again
IN session yesterday. a new road was
ordered established to intersect the Fort
Worth and Blrdyille, and Fort Worth and
Dallas roads.
The report Of the keeper Of the county
moor. horse was received. 1t shows twelve
inmates. five having left since the last
report. Since that time the ranks Of the
institution have also been invaded by
death-Rhoda Averton, colored, age 100
years.
Claims were allowed against the county
as follows, second-class SAP 30 Third
class, sIl22 49,; school fund $500
The court adjourned 10 meet again to-
day.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-13

Chairman Daggett Of the finance com
mittee and City Secretary Early were
busily al work yesterday evening issuing
warrants on accounts allowed agaiIst the
CITY. The total amount OF warrants
signed up was Ss702 40. The dates OF
the accounts ranged from April 4, 1884,
10 January /, 1886, including all the out
standing Indebtedness OF the street fund.
The fact that there is money in the
treasury TO cash every dollar Of these
drafts is calculated TO bring smile OF
satisfaction to the rudy cheeks OF the
Fort Worth taxpayer.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-13
CITY.
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

B luocchio's: RI. Rev. l.. Quintard,
Zeal, Can; W. T. Smith, Denison;
Belle Howe, Colorado City; Phil Ell
81 L. r. Haney, st. Louis; Charlie
box, Dallas; A. p. Graham, Deca
n v. Bean, Brooklyn; Lieut.. +. L.
~ S. A.; John l.. Bulls, Fort Sill,
a.; Miss Sallie Chenoweth, Aurora;
n Merchant, Abilene; Il. Schiller,
nall; Mrs. Belle McCombs, Missis-
81 c. Evans, Abilene; G. p. Payne,
c. B. Payne, Mrs. Permelia
81, VIM. NJ Patterson, Ranger;
Drum, ST, Louis; NJ. Walsh, Au-
Ga; NJ. Beersing, Memphis; Chas.
+ Memphis; G, Trolley, Big Spring;
1RStnue, Dallas; G. c. White, Mon
"a James S Wright, Waco; Il. o. De-
Decatur; VIM. Holly, Wichita Falls;
d McQuaine, Richmond, Va; Ed
Collier, New York; d. w. O'Neil,
&elphlai NJ. NJ Raleigh, Evansville,
Belle Ham, Colorado City; Il
IAN, Hlco; W 0, Oldham, Hico; j.
*2nts, !. & p; Mrs. Wolf, Penn. I;
ellie Cunningham, Memphis; h. l..
"A little Rick; r. NJ, Lynch, Nash
NJ. Keller, Hot Springs, Ark, !;
GOODWIN, Pine Bluff. Ark; Sam j !.
llil' Little Rock; G. ID. Royston,
glon, ARK; o. Davis, Nashville;
pagh, Alabama; II. NJ. johnson,
ackard, Miss Josie Mccullough,
Pesoman, Birmingham, Ala; NJ. ii.
Tallahassee, Fla; NJ. S. Senter,
rson, Ky /. G. Blood, Deuison;
n taylor, Memphis; l.. M. Buckley,
ae brunswick: A. G. Golf, San
NJ M J. W. Bradshaw, Goldthwaite,
n WIN II Morrison, Cleburne, Tex. F.;
4 SextAn, W. A. Butler, Rufus Snow,
lei W. h. Satterly, New York
r'nand and wife, w l.. Vass, Jr.,
I'm van Lisser, MisssLillie Nichols,
z uia Nichols, Miss Blanche Nichols,
lolile Stevens, John Geyer, Louis
Walter West, James Bradley,
Ianoway, j Adams, Ford's Comic
oonpany; X. b. Jones, Ranger; II
usoh, Henrietta; G.. II. Whadon
y. W. hoIgh, Nashville, Tex.
Nolbum, Missouri.
pe Mansion: Mrs. j. e. Holdings
AUD children, Mrs Latham, Ter
g H. George, Roanoke; c. l.
y uainesyille; l., w. Franklin, ST
~ y, W. Murphy, Cleburne; A
VA urn ~, Pecosi II. Hopper, j A
uaiti Frank Anderson, city; $
suySl, Mansfield; A, Is. Nc
=, v III II Graham, Bear Creek
3 tsEswell, Terrell; w. II. FRYE, Col
,@i l. 4 Phillips, u. W. Wood
y y, Louis; Gas J Kray, Galveston
s' S,, New York; Ed S, Lockett
simon Lazarus and wife, Mem
~ \. 4. Cess, Fort Scott; II
s,3,raiycston;F Malpas, MeGregor
,a ,.s,rfs, city; George Murphy, Jr
s,u'e Murphy, Emmett Hatcher
~ \, Mafphy, Decatur; r. II. Car
4, I ~ g. ~ cooper, st. Louis; a. w
n n.,g~iei X w Dlckenson. Chico
y 49, Ssan and wife, Grapevine; j
'aan' Liano; Fred Heall and wife
' 'sNri y. Z, Lyons, Kansas CITY
Sg,I,. a' nolslasvillr; b. Is Webster
= ~ VIZ, =. y. Coils, city; j. Gallag
rswk 4. @ SomeryiIle, Kausa
1,n. 1gassidy Boston; u. Simpson
- Z Brooks, Cleburnej j. b
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-13


STATEMENTS CONCERNING SUNDAYS
CoNFLAGRATIoN.
EDITOR GAZETTE: ask just a
word through your columns In
reference TO the article which appeared
in last sundays GAZETTE concerning the
late fire on Houston street. Said article
was headed, "No Water, no Nothing and
Gross Ineiflciency Somewhere and IL
closed by saying that "such imbecility or
misfortune as that displayed by, or com
ing to, our fire department was never be-
fore SEEM
Now, it is conceded by all that Fort
Worth to-day has one OF the best volun-
teer fire departments in the South. | am
not aware who wrote the article, but have
been told it was written by a member OF
the Fort Worth fire department, one who
never coupled hose IN his life, never
took an active part in any Fort Worth
| fire, has more than once been honored
| by the department with a compli-
mentary and honorable Office Yet read
his spicy criticisms on the late fire. The
| flremen could not help there being no
water, and the hose carriages were
promptly In attendance. The article
would leave the impression that barely a
fireman could be found on the grounds
Now, there was goodly number present,
but the shanties were half consumed be-
fore the alarm was given, and when we
remind the gentleman that the flre-boys
Of this city (nohle fellows as they are),
have always worked gratis and without
remuneration, that few Of them are
property-holders, and then consider the
inclemency Of the weather at the time, can
IL be wondered at that the whole force
was not present under such cir
cumstances2 Now, besides this, tine
night on which the fire occurred was very
windy and numbers of the boys report
that they did not hear the aarm and were
not aware OF the tire until the next day,
| have seen the fire boys OF this city hight
| The fiend when the water that fell on their
clothes and hair turned almost instantly
10 ice, and for corporation at that who
never once condesceuded TO return even
thanks TO the noble fellows. The IRE
bows are incensed at these unjust criti'
cisms and III justice to the men who With
out remuneration and without price have
when called upon always answered
promptly and risked their all 10 all Gwen
| life itseli) we ask this correction through
the columns Of yourparer
A FIREMAN.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-13
Another Blue Ribbon for Fort worth.

The aggregate number of bales Of cot
ton handled by the Fort Worth compress
up TO yesterday evening was $4,000. rms
places the Fort far in the lead OF any other
North Texas town as cotton metropolis.
The receipts for the season Will probably
90 as high as G5 900, which ought 10 en-
title this city TO be declared "a port OF
entry along with Houston.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-13
matters Matrimonial.

Slight evidences OF boom were shown
in the matrimonial market yesterday
The transactions of the day, as recorded
by County Clerk Swayne, were as fol
lows. Il. Il. Race aud Miss Lou Eva
petermin, Il. j. DasEett and Miss Ida
Cook, John Peltz aud Miss Mary Rcoerts.
George II. Crittenden and Miss Mollie
xU;lii
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-13
Observation-Disclosures.

w AN tEll--1o sell 1000 dried venison hams
w In splendid ndidon Denler In game
dressed ponltry and fine meats OF all kinds,
1913 Maiu 81 Get. J. VI. ROBINSON.
w ..NTED-4OO0 cattle.--I have n choice
w rarch that wish 10 stock. Any parties
having for sale 5000 cattle or over and wishing
dress me; we win pay part cash, hala. 30 In
stock OF the company DAVID BoAz.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-13

w must be good cook washer and ironcr;
German preferred Anry at 1905 Fact First
s0eet
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-13

Y tween Second and THIRD, adjoining Fort
Worth Printing house, ncudlng one joint wall,
Terms easy. VIM. Tidball
COME BARGAINS in city property; one lot
very cheap. A. j. Willis, Stock journal build
Ing, Main street.
ME WILL PUT UP for spring delivery any
w amount of yearlings, twos or stock cat
tie, on short notice. A $500. acre pasture In
two miles Of Baird. win SELL or lrade for cattle,
horses or For Worth property. Boaz y Hatch
or Fort wurth
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-13
MISCELLANEOUS.

~ - y - y ANChlss
A RTESIAN BATH HOusE--Natural flowing
- water, eighty gallons per minute, soft ~
ralnwater--white sulphur, magnesia and soda
the best bathing water In the state. II may bt
used as at Hot Springs drunk hot while bath
Ing Single tickets, % cents; Bve tickets, 81
Stanley 4 Marele proprietors, northwest cornef
public square.
VIVIAN b RYLAND, general land aud col
lection agents for the Panhandle OF
Texas Tascosa Tex.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-13

NY a s'rED--By a widow lady of refinement |
w and rospo liability with Two boys. aged |
twelye and four, q position as housekcepcr In |
consideration Of q good homo small wages I
Address Mrs, stella Kerr, TAYLOR. Tex
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-13

81 the Bohemian legislature, ana Cvuus
Taafc, primc minister, has been tpfsal-
e,ed ID fum BY encb party IN case le ais
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-13
FOR Observation-Disclosures.

NOR RENT--1o a careful aud responsible
II tenant, a nice seven-room cottage with
brick cistern, fruit and shade trees, large lot.
teenth. ii n CONNER
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-13
WANrMn- MAl.E nNI-r.

- = y T VI w III Tf'0E-TT9
NM ANTED--A competent oMccmnn now
w wants q position; best city references.
ADDRESS "Arconnlant" Gazette oficc.
M Az ED-lNJ choppers and ue.makurs
w Wages lfOto s. O0per day Amply at In.
telllganco piiee. over possoilloo
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WANT COLUMN.


rlNHE Peoples Intelligence aad Employment
4 Office, up stairs over postohlcc, Room X.
Railroads., hosels, farmers, merchants, con
tractors and pri ate famliea nrnished with
reliable CLIP. 10th male and female. An or
dera PROMPTLY aitcndUf ~, Telephone No. ~
g. W. Grynn. ptOprictor
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-13
A DENIAL

ENTERED BY FIREMAN IN REGARD TO
STATEMENTS CONCERNING SUNDAYS
CoNFLAGRATION.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-13

~ local fainK,
ID nIowly Fislug
ally pogihwest-
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1886-02-28
The following are the scores of the matches
played by the Carteret Gun Club last Monday.
AMoNG TRE cHURoHEs.

A Martha Washington tea party was the attrac-
ton at the BaYonne Reformed Church last Monday
evening.
The tableaux aud readings in Bergen Hail. last
wednesday evening under the auspices of the
young people of st. Paul's p. Z. Church on Duncan
avenue, drew large audience.
An entertainment and fair was held in the
Trinity NJ. 4. Church, last Thursday night under
the auspices of the Young Ladiec Society. Supper
was served from to 10 p. m.
The lecture on to-day 5 Sunday school lesson. Of
the Park Reformed Church, was delivered in the
Sunday school on Friday evening by the Rev J. L,
Huflburt, OF Plainhela. The lecture on next SUN
days lesson will be delivered next Friday night by
Mr. J. o. Hillyer.
The business requirements Of A. Kantrowich de.
minded zore room. He has removed to I4s New.
ark avenue
The concert given in the Park Reformed Church
last Monday evening a notable success in
every particular. Among the artists who favored
the audience were Mr.. George n Lyding Messrs.
HsTion, Muller, Adams aud CAstens composing
the Steinway Male Quartette Nine. Barsotti. Miss
Curtis ther FIRST appearance in rubhcl Signor D.
Tipoldi and Mr.. G. Emmons. The concert was
managed by Nine. Barsott. under the auspices Of
the Ladies Fund Society Of the church.
The members Of Grace Church, on TonneIe ave.
nue., appropriately celebrated Washineton's Birth
DAY by az interesting entertainment in the church
on Monday night. the Rev. Mr. Harcourt pastor OF
the church, acting as master OF ceremonies. Those
who participated in the exercises were W. h Hol-
brook. Hattie Bird, Mrs. Riehford little John Hep
penheiEer, Mrs. Hunter. Mrs. Call. and the Misses
Good, Gurnee, Fredericks. Autenreith and McNeal.
Those participating in the musical and literary
exercises and tableaux at the Washingtons Birth
day entertainment in Ascension Church on New,
York avenue, last Monday night, were Mamie
Hawkins, Ella Baldwin Walton Cable, Laura Webb,
Mr.. J. Q. Conkey, Laura Ke ler Master G.. Blood,
good. James l.. Lee Miss Annie Chaplin. @. A,
White. Miss Nellie Tosker. Messrs. Hyyt and New,
kirch and the Misses smyth Foster, OHara Bar,
NUN. Simons and Perry. Mr.. w Price gave two
organ solos.
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FIRE ALARMS.

The bsiler for Four Engine will cost $500.
Two more FIRE alarm stations are to be added.
Large line of Wenck's perfumes at Baren's.
Commissioner Shea has beeh stirring up Five
Engine of late.
Wanted-1 900 gentlemen who know that Norris
measures and makes So pants. Montgomery st.
Tony" Pickens present at the supper given
by Engine Three.
Oman had to use the "reducer" on Ben Robbins
after the chowder.
Large line OF wenck's perfumes at Barons.
Brooklyn has added two more truck companies
to her department.
Engines g. and 10 and Truck did good service
at the glass house fire.
Symess hams are In great demand at Symes s
market, l04 Newark avenue.
Somebody told Pop Tyson that he had rats in
the head, and the Ola Vet got excited.
Large line of Wencks perfumes at Baron's
Father Doyle. of One Engine. made good time to
box 8. But where was the water. Jin?
Three Engine had first water on at box last
Sunday. We refer this to Mishaels. of One Engine
The finest line Of cutlery to be found in this city
is at Wood Menagh's great housefurRishing store
Jim Riddle witnessed Commissioner Brennan
sign the big book, last Thursday, at the T. R. R.
depot.
Do you want to find mel 1 am at 14s Newark
avenue. A. Kantrowich. picture frame manHfac-
turer.
Chief Catlin has resigned. The veteran fireman,
Tom Sexton, of Elizabeth, is candidate for the
position.
The meat that does not require steam hammer
TO make it tender lie found at symes's market, No.
104 Newark avenue.
For failing to put gray hose on the tender, Fore
man Jones, of Eleven Engine, brought before
the Fire Board.
Stoker Oman, of Three Engine, has been busy
with sixty pounds OF steam pumping the chowder
out Of Robbins. The reducer broke down twice.
Wanted-1 900 gentlemen who know that Norris
measures and makes So pants 9 Montgomery st.
Ex Chief Francis has been entertaining during
the past week, Chief McMullen, of the Rondout
Department, and Foreman Duffy, of the Pioneer
Insurance Patrol, No. 8. OF Albany.
The quickest time ON record for fire engine,
from The sounding Of the gong until the team and
engine we're ready to start doors open and every
thing in readiness is u conds, which has been
done on two occasions by Engine Co. No. 7, Of New
York.
Fine Windsor silk umbrellas, sterling silver
handles, $3.50. n Y. price, $S.35. Baron, 6 New
ark avenue.
During the fifteen years ending December 81,
the receipts on account OF the New York Firemen's
Relief Fund amounted to 1878 363.32. The dis,
bursements during the same period we're $413 005-
&c. leaving balance at The close of last year of
S4G0 S6T, SO The receipts duri & the same period
, { the Fire Department Insurance Fund was STAT,
6754s. and the disbursements $l45 600. leaving
dance of So 675.4S on hand at the close of last
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1886-02-28

The silver wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. The
odore Lemmerz was celebrated last Thurs
day evening at the Lemmerz residence, 642
Newark avenue. The ceremony was per-
formed over again by the Rev. DR.. Hughes,
of the Summit Avenue Baptist Church,
after which the happy couple received their
host of friends. A large number of presents
were received by the happy couple. A sup
per followed the reception. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. G. Schumacher,
Mr.. and Mrs. j.. Koelsch, Mr.. and Mrs. p.
Huberer, Mr. and Mrs. G. Kleinschmidt,
Mr.. Fl. Markert, Mr. L. Reicher, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Epple, Mr.. A. Schmidtman, Mr.. A.
Schumacher, Mr.. L. Koelsch, Mr. and Mrs.
J. Willing, Miss E. Hubner, Miss T. Hub
ner, Miss L. Schumacher, Miss E. Epple,
Mr.. and Mrs Kalisky, all of New York !;
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Brown. of Winnipeg,
Man. Messrs. M. Belgrave, DR.. Z. Nc
Bride, Fl. E. Wills, John Troll, A. Stein.
becker, G. Troll, Joha troll, Dr., and their
wives. Messrs. Henry Siewers, w. G. Mey.
ers, q. Kato, w. A. Klein, w. Hermans,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Levy. Mrs. L. Booth and
daughter, Misses L. Hedgraye, A. Red
grave, G. Troll, p. Steinbecker, A. Stein
becker, j. Banks, M. Sanders, r. DATE, i.
DATE, v. Klein, Mr.. and Mrs. John SAN
ders. Mr.. and Mrs. 81. Harms, of Jersey
City.
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Browne-lrorgan.

Miss Belle F. Morgan, daughter of Prof.
Samuel Morgan, the well known piano
manufacturer on Ninth and Grove streets,
was welded Thursday afternoon at the res
idence of her parents, to Thaddeus A.
Brown, by Rev. DIR. Nicholson, of the
North Baptist church. Prof. VIM. 81. Nor
gan, the brides uncle, presided at the
piano, and her brother VIM Morgan and
John Schofield acted as ushers. Tie
bride wore a short trailing costume of
brown satin trimmed heavily with bronze
jet. Her diamond ear rings were her
fathers wedding gift. Among those pres
emit were Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Morgan,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Morgan, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. II. Morgan, Mr.. A. Campbell, Mr..
and Mrs. J. P. Speer, Mr.. and Mrs. @. w.
Sturges, Mr.. Geo. Lasbury, grandfather
from Connect ,ut, Mrs. E S. Wiley, aunt
and cousin, from Connecticut: Mr.. and
Mrs. G. D. Winslow, Mr.. and Mrs. r. L.
Davis, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Davis, Mrs
Nicholson, Mr.. and Mrs. Chamberlain,
Misses Emily Craw, of Jersey City, and
Laura Slote, of Englewood Mr.. and Mrs.
j. w. Brown, Messrs. J. G. and r B. Moss,
the groom's employer; Messrs. Garrahan,
Everett, Birmingham, Silver and Scoield;
Mr.. snd Mrs. L. Foulk.
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1886-02-28
SOCIETIES AND LODGES.

meeting of Hudson Lodge, X. of p. was held
last Thursday night.
Lincoln Lodge, No. So, K. of P, held meeting
at 66 York street last Tuesday night.
Housewives will be sure to 60 to Symes's market
for their meats or butter, 104 Newark avenue.
Cheap price piano, the fineWeber. atVan Syckle's
auction rooms, 50 Montgomery street.
meeting of Alpha Lodge, No. T. A. o. o. W.,was
held in Roche's Hall last Friday night
The picture frame manufacturers REMOVAL.
Kantrowich can be found at l4S Newark avenue.
An important meeting OF Ivanhoe Lodge. No. 500
K Of H., was held Friday night in Roche's Hall.
dreenviIte Building and Loan Association. No. 2.
last Wednesday evening nominated officers as fol-
lows: President VIM zimmermsn; Vice Presidents
John Bachu H. Gatthardt Treasurer. ]. A, Steg.
man; Secretary. g. f. Witt; Trustees. ], A. Lignot,
Henry Gibbs A, b. Lemheck and H Gatthardt;
Directors, H. Hoffman. H. W, Fritze. +. P.
Brown, G. 4. Witt, +. Oberhauser, O. l.. Edinger,
]. A. Gatthardt j. Meyer. J. H. Miller, H N
walker NJ Hauser. J. Hill. Il. @. Bidwell, + De
Garmadia and q. Reokenbacker Auditors. F. p.
Herrig J. Keller, G.. F. Hammili. II. Rurade and
II. Gibbs. The election will be held on March 18th
aud the officers will be selected from the above
list
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1886-02-28

The CAN Friendly" Society of Lafayette
held brilliant reception one evening last
week at the residence of Miss Maggie Ste
vens, 287 Communipaw avenue. Among
those present were Mr.. r. G. Kendall and
Miss Maggie Stevens, Mr.. E. Edwards and
Miss Julia Smith, Mr. Fred Reed and Miss
Florence Coleman, Mr.. Horace Piitchard
and Miss Honeywell, Mr.. j. Thomas, DR.,
and Miss Sadie Perry, Mr.. s. B. Ransom,
Jr., and Miss Hattie Fisher, Mr.. VIM.
Ayers and Miss Flemming, of Elizabeth,
Mr.. John Hill and Miss White, Mr.. Frank
White and Miss Ella Riggs, Mr.. George
Bloomsbury and Miss Mamie Muir, Mr.
Arthur De Bonneville and Miss Forester,
of Brooklyn, Mr.. Joseph Edwards and
sister, Mr.. Jerome Cohen and Miss Ella
Smith, Mr.. John Smith and Miss Emma
Fenner, Mr.. p. Schopp and Miss Lille
Norris, Mr.. AL. Gable and Miss Anna
Lowe, MIR. Frank Refill and Miss Grace
Bowker, Mr.. Louis F. Bettcher and Miss
Dollie Sloat, Mr.. A. Johnston and Miss
Antoniea Rector, Mr. g. Kristen and Miss
Blanche Buddidgton also Mrs. Maron, Mr..
Douglas, Mr.. Frank z. Smith, Mr.. Carpen-
ter, Mr.. Ed. Stevens, Mr.. Jack Smith, Miss
Bella Maron, and others. The grand
march was led by the President, Mr.. Frank
P. Smith and Miss Bella Mason.
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A Hnlf Century Reception.

Mr.. William 81. Bannister celebrated the
fftieth anniversary Of his birth, by a re-
ception rendered to a number of his friends
at his home, Is Skillman avenue, last Mon
day night. The evening WIS spent in social
converse, dancing, &c. At 1890 hearty
supper was partaken of by the guests, whe
occupied two large tables. The festivities
continued after supper to far into the
night. Palestine Division No. /, U. r. X.
of P, was present in full force, uniformed.
Mr.. Bannister is commander of Palestine
Division, and was one of Gen. Sheridan's
aids in the late war. He was the recipient
of several handsome articles Of jewelry.
The following persons was noticed present:
Mr.. Samuel Thomas and wife, Mr.. John G.
Van Dorm and wife, Mr.. Julius Meyding
and wife, Miss Emma Meyding, Mr. Henry
Sutclif and wife, Mr.. Robert J. Conlson
and wife, Miss Minnie Coulson, Mrs. Eliza
CouIson, Mr.. James Coulson, Mr.. Richard
Coulson, Mr.. W. Barnstoff, Mr.. George
Gaddis and wife, Sir Knight j. Stellings,
wife and daughter, with an escort.
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The ArIon Ball.

Tie Arion Society Of the Heights held It's
grand annual masquerade ball at Kessler's
Hall one evening recently. The hall was
profusely and beautifully decorated and the
sffair was in every particular most graft
flying success. Upwards of one hundred
guests were in attendance, and the bril-
liancy of the diamonds and the richness
of the ladies' attire lent to the ball room a
most dazzling spectacle. The costumes Of
the masqueraders outstriPped any seen in
this city before and they were az varied as
they were rich and handsome. Among
those present were Mrs VIM. Taussig and
daughters, Mrs 8. s. Hammerschlag, Com.
missioners w. f. Kern, Robert MeDermott
and lady, Henry Castens, W. F. Heppen-
heimer, Lewis Pattberg and wife, F. Arm.
bruster and lady, Lonis SeRgel and wife,
Mrs. F. Dziuba, VIM. L.. Franckenbach
and wife, Noah Tausig, r. Sturmwald and
wife, Mrs. j. Wright, Hon. Henry Brauti-
gam and wife, Otto Meyer and wife, Col.
Otto Heppenheimer, VIM. F. Albeit, VIM.
@. lieppenheimer, Hugo Grumbacb, Rob-
ert Frietag, Otto F. Sus and lady. Commits
sloner ofsFinance ErAile DATE, Commits
sioner Thomas Leake, Hilari Is Pattberp
and wife, Hon. A. B. Dayton and lady
Robert Won Cleft and wife and ex-Mayol
/. w. Taussig.