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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
NOT UP TO CONTRACT.
TEE BEssEMER-sTEEL PLANT NOT ALL
THAT IT SHOULD BE.
For this Reason It is Shut Down and
Additional Steam. Boilers will bs Pat
in at 0Ace.

The Bessemer.steel plant on Belle Isle
was shut down yesterday afternoon.
The fires have now died down, and it
will be some time. perhaps midsummer
or even later, before they will be rckin-
died.
The operatives, whose hours OF labor
ended at 6 o'clock, were all paid Of, and
it is hard to say just when they will get
/ another haul ut the Old Dominion Com
pany's cash. This throws over seventy
/ five men ont of employment, many Of
whom will find difficulty in securing
other places just at this time.
NOT ENOUGH STEAM.
Having heard last night between and
| : o'clock that operations had been sus-
pended at the plant, Dispatch reporter
later in the evening called at the resi-
/ dence of Superintendent Douglas Baird,
corner Of First and Cary streets, to ascer-
tain the facts in the case The assistant
superintendent, Mr.. John d. Baird, was
seen, and he furnished the following
statement for publication
"MesSrS Gordon, Strohel & Laurau,
the Philadelphia firm contracting for the
steel-plant, not having put in sufficient
steam power to run the plant economi-
cally it has been decided by the COM
/ pany TO cease operations until that firm
| complies with their contract"
MIR Baird said this was the whole mat
ter III a nutshell. and there was nothing
more that could be said.
DOES NOT INTERFERE.
He, however. added: "This does not
effect or interfere with any operations at
the works outside of the steel plant. The
two pudding mills, the bar-mills, and
| the horseshoe department will continue
as usual. and the plate-mill and nail-fac-
tory will continue at work making iron
and steel nails.
THE TROUBLE.
The firm named made a contract with
| the Old Dominion Iron and Nail Works
Company, of which the lamented Rob
ert +. Blankenship was then president,
about two years ago to establish this
plant, and under the agreement the
works were to be made TO DO efficient
work. When the plant was first
put up some of its parts were
not of the best character. and as
consequence it did not perform the
work that was desired and expected of it.
The defective machinery was taken ont
and better substituted and it has worked
very satisfactorily, but the company has
never been able to make steel as cheap
as it could be bought, and it is claimed
that this has been due to the want Of
proper steam power.
TO BE REMEDIED.
The plant has not been received by
the company nor will it be until perfect
satisfaction is given in the particular
cited. Its construction has already cost
the contractors moro by perhaps Sl5, GOO
than they will receive under their con
tract
Orders have been given for additional
steam boilers like those now III use. The
| foundation is now being prepared for
them, and as soon as they can be fur
nished they viii be placed i'll position,
and It is believed that then the steam
power will be sufficient. and that the
plant will do its work well. 1t Is there
1 fore to he hoped that operations may be
resumed by midsummer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
The eirnYs.

At a largely.attended meeting OF the
Richmond Grays' Association held last
night at the Armory resolutions express
sive of regret at the death of Mr.. Aylett
II. Woodson were adopted, and Captain
+. Leslie Spence was elected treasurer
of the association in the place OF the
deceased.
Mr.. Woodson was a valuable member
of the association, and was greatly loved
by all Of his associates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
~ ,e,er,. viii Construed.

In the Chancery Court yesterday his
Honor Judge Hoiiaday entered decree
Constituting the ninth clause OF Dr. >. B'
Ieter's will. That clause Is as follows
|" "Shonld either Philip Stratton or Bessie
R,adley or both OF them, die before they
shall be entitled to receive the foregoing
beques.s. or die without la"lal ISSUE;
then give and beqneath to Richmond
College the amount which the said rhiiil
S,ratton or Bessie Bradley or ooth oi
them would have received. ,.
The benehcisries mentioned IA 'n''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13

and oil diseases OF the Throat and Lungs,
can be cured by the use Of Scots Emul'
SION, as it contains the healing virtues OF
co2-liyer oil and hypophosphites in theil
fullest form. Is beautiful creamy
emulsion, palatable as milk, easily di-
gested, and can be taken by the mosl
delicate. Please read: 81 consider
SCOTS Emulsion the remedy par. excel
lence in Tuberculous and Strumous AT.
fections, to say nothing Of ordinary
colds and throat troubles w. Il. s.
CoSsELL, NJ. d., Manchester, o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
NON Kond im Henrico.

The Henrico County Court was in ses-
sion for a short while yesterday to hear
the application for the opening OF road
from a point on the New Central turn
pike, near Roper's land, through and
along the valley of Almond creek to the
city limits. Judge Minor continued the
case until the next term and ordered
the property-owners 10 be summoned to
show, if there is any, reason why therosd
should not be opened.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
Annual Meeting oil the GTace'Sirect
Presbyterian Church.

Wednesday night the pastor heV. Dr
Drew. preached a short'seTinon, but one
of great power, taking his text from Col,
1ossians III. Is: Let the peace OF God
rule in your hearts. After this sermon
tSe ,S animal meeting was held. A report
Vas made from the Finance Committee
which showed the church TO he IN better
condition financially than 1t has been for
twentv.three wears. 1t is entirely out OF
aebt This desirable condition has been
reached by the heroic and Intelligent ei-
forts of the Ladies Society during the
last last wear After appropriating $3.50 to
lie Presbyterian and Methodist Home
ss their annual contribution the meet
inc was dismissed with the benedicho1.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
ola Dominion Democratic club

This club had large meeting last
night Mr.. John H. Frischkon pre-
sented to President Gibbons r gayel and
block made out of wood from Libby
Prison. Mr.. Gibbons replied in a suit
able manner. The occasion was en-
livened by songs and recitations by
Mcssrs. Frank Cunningham and George
Crump.
The club adjourned to meet at Old
Market Hall on Tuesday night next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
The Board Of william and Mary Col

Governor Lee yesterday appointed the
following to fill vacancies on the Board
of Visitors OF William and Mary Col
lege Thomas II. Barnes, Nansemond
II. II. Daingerfield, Essex; j. n.
Stubbs, Gloucester Robert II. Mayo,
Westmoreland Il. q. Booth. james
City j. l.. Gordon, Albemarle B. b.
Munford. Richmond Walter A. Ed
wards Norfolk, and Edward c. Glass,
Tvnchhurp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
NoNitzers' Festival.

The Howitzers' festival last night was
again very successful. The Armory was
thronged with people from s o'clock TIL
the doors were closed at midnight. The
ladies in attendance at the ice-cream
saloon, restaurant, and all the tables were
kept busy and everybody had goodtim
The voting in the various contests wasvery
spirited. The Howitzers are to be con-
graduated on the excellent management
of the festival. The music adds much
to the enjoyment Of those present. To
night Phil. Kearny Post will be present
in a body. Music will be on hand and
a pleasant evening may be expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
Rising Rivers la the West.
IBy telegraph to the Dlspatch.l

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 12.-The
upper Mississippi and its tributaries in
Wisconsin and Minnesota are at flood
tide and doing a good deal OF mischief
to the lumber interest and to all kinds OF
property on the banks supposed to be
safe. The Wisconsin river has carried
away the fine bridge at Grand Rapids,
and an ice-gorge was backing water into
a large part OF the town. A great deal
of lumber has gone adrift in Chippewa
river, and the Mississippi at st. Paul is
above the danger line and rising.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13

CASHMERE sHAwLs in all colors atN.95, $3.50,
Rrfr'K t' all lclASHNERE sHAwLs al Sl.5o, s., $3.50,
e. 81. aniSi; ,...,,-. -. ., -.
BFspFp' FiCHUS. COLLARS, CAPES, and
PFLERiNE~: - -. - 90
RrACE BEADED GRENADINES at 81, 81 s.,
prADFb CAIOONS. BEADED T RI y G = 5,
BEADED ORNAMENTS, and other JEI
TRIMMINGS. .. ,,,,.,g
az li-W, j SSu LrNl q JAWS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
New C0nytcts.

The following convicts were received
at the penitentiary Yesterday Harry
Rec (colored), OF Warwick county, Jail
burning, three years Henry Jesse col
ored), Of Russell, three years for for
gerry: John Baylor alias John Harris
lcoiored), of Caroline county. three
wears for cattle-stealing HenfS Good
wyn (colored). from the same codnty,
three wears for the same offence Paul
Galloway (colored), of Meckienbure
county. fifteen years for rape Fleming
Payne (colored). of Richmond city, two
years for malicious assault.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
Lookout for ola Rip
Tobacco, and buy plug.
DO You Intend

to continue to suffer with Cough, Cold,
Bronchitis, &C., when you know a single
bottle of DIR. David's Cough Syrup will
cure you? Don't put off taking it until
it is too late, but get bottle at once,
for all druggists keep it and gladly
recommend it for what they know it has
done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
ADnrOXPd.

The following ordinances have been
approved by Acting Mayor Bass:
Appropriating $500 900 to the new City
Hall construction account.
Allowing the Manchester Railway and
Improvement Company to use cable
nnNer on its street-railway line.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13

Large additions 10 our stock of BL LACk CHAN, ~,
THY TACE FLOUSCISGS, BLAC y sfANlSh
a|s ef0f-NClSGS, SWISS EMBROIDERED
tIOI;~CINGs. WHITE LACE fLOUN1lNGs
, larga assortment OF TOkChON EDOlNOS
l.rge assortment Of HAMBURG EDGINGS
Srl IN~EkEiNGo. H.,
-' "''' LEVY & DAVIS.
Ct.isrAGF 81 us. ap11-W,FSSu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13

WANTED. A PURCHASER FOR A
w GOOD MULE. perfectly gentle and works
well anywhere on consignment and for sale by
TALIAFERkO r CO.,
an pi32. No. III south Twelfth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
DR.. JekyIi and Mr.. Hyde at the
Theatre.

Last night the much-talked-of "Dr.
Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde was seen at the
Theatre for the first time by the largest
and most fashionable audience of the
season. The building was packed-up-
stairs and down stairs-and while the gen.
eral opinion seems TO be that Mr.. Mans
field is an extraordinarily clever actor,
and that he assumes the dual rOie of
HYDE and Jekyll with successful altera-
tions, yet the Transformations from one
to the other were by no means as myste-
rious or phenomenal as had been antici-
pated. Jekyll was always in The
full glare of light. Hyde was in
variaby in the dark, aud though 4
thing OF horror, growing, and crooked,
he was to persons not near the stage only
dark figure, jumping almost kangaroo
like about the stage. No facial express
sion could be distinguished even With the
aid OF glasses, and when he made the
visible change in the third act the stage
was dark until he drank the potion. Then
thefootlights displayed the upright figure
of Jekyll. But barring this point the
double personation was all that was ex-
pected.
Miss Cameron as Agnes Carew, Jekyls
sweetheart, was an attractive character,
and Miss Sheridan played Rebecca Moor,
the poor, misery clearinghouse keeper
of Hyde, with marked credit. All the
other characters were sustained ad-
mirably.
The scenery is especially deserving OF
notice, and the effects-as for instance,
the storm in the third act with the thun-
der and rain-were excellent.
Mr. Mansfield was generously applaud
ed and several times recalled.
COMEDY TONIGHT.
Mr.. Mansfield tonight appears in an
entirely different line of character. 1t
will be comedy night devoted to the
production of his own charming little
three-act sketch Monsieur" " which had
a remarkably successful run at the Madi-
son-Square Theatre, and was pronounced
the best comedy that had been produced
in New York since "Our Boys" Mr..
Mansfield appears as the young French
artist and composer, Andre Rossinl
Maru de Jadot, who meets with reyerses
in this country and is compelled to
give music lessons for livelihood.
Among his pupils is the daughter of a
vulgar millionaire named Golden. The
young lady falls in love with her teacher
and marries him against the wishes of
her parvenu parents. For this act she
is promptly disowned. The second act
depicts the struggles Of The young mar
ried couple, and the third and last at
Narragansett Pier ends happily with the
young artists restoration to title and
fortune in his own land. "A Parisian
Romance at the matinee and "Dr.
Jekvl and Mr.. Hyde" tomorrow night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
na..-Nleeting To-N.zht.

There will be grand mass.meeting at
Corcoran Hall tonight under the auspices
OF Marshall Ward Democratic Club. Al
most all the candidates for Office will be
present and address the meeting.
The Union Club will meet al their hall,
corner Twenty-sixth and NJ streets, for
the purpose Of attending the demonstra-
tion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
WHITE GOODS.
HUNDREDS OF PIECES AT THE
LOWEST PRICES YET
OFFERED.

Ysri-ridc nne CANBRIC ut o.. a yard worth
ys-d-Tide fine CAMBBIC at lOc. yard worth
.f-.:
Lace STRIPED MUSLIN az &c yard worth
t-rC. ,.
CHECKED MUSLIN ~ SIC. a yard worth IKE;
OHFCk Nj ~iiN al JOE. yard worth lic.;
DHECk MUSLIN az 1870. ward worth l'c.;
DHF-KFD NAINSOOK MUSLIN at 81. a yard
worth Nc;
l1FCHiD NAINSOOK MUSLIN at 6Hc. yard
worth lo'.
TNplt LAWN az ~. q yard worth g:
INDIA LAWN al i,c. ward worth l2sc-,
rNIIA LAWN AZ ler. yard worth lac.
rl Is sale is worthy Of the attention OF all VINO
want to bay white goods az very low prices.
erU-W.FSSu LEVY & DAVIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
WANTS.

A RESPECTABLE WHITE LADY
4 4 wants "A SITUATION 10 instruct aud take
care Of children. Would sleep in tho nursery,
DO plain sowing. and assist IN light household
duties. Terms reasonable Address WANT,
caro- Dfspafrh Office ap l3-it'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
The Burton Eiectric-Hester at Lieu
tenant Greenc's Lecture This Eve.

An interesting feature OF Lieutenant
Greene's lecture on electricity at the hall
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton this evening will be the exhibition
OF DIR. Burton's electric-heaters. The
operation and economy OF these will be
fully dwelt on as forming an important
link in the modern application of cleo
tricity in producing light, power, and
heat. The seats will be free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
Mov,nr 10 no Exeu.ed

The tactics adopted by minority OF
the House Of Representatives to indch-
nitely filibuster by moving 10 excuse
from voting, or from attendance upon
the sessions OF the body, first one mem
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
SATINES

A very large assortment Of FANCY PRINTED
SATINES al 10. IN. 20. 25, and 3jc. yard,
with plain colors 20 match;
BLACK aud WHITE SA1lNES in all qualities;
PLAIN BLACK sATINES at l2A, l6 20, p 30,
and 35'. yard. LEVY & DANls'
headquarters for BABY CARRIAGES.
ap l1-W.F&Su
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13

makes a very delicious and nourishing drink
Ii is particularly adapted for persons OF weak
digestion, differing therein from all other CO.
coas in the market In half-pound and i've
Mound cases
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13

Another lot Of elegant ROSE JA6s al 10"
prices:
srPAp-BASKETS-new and cheap;
Tr-Ns H-BANkE1S cheaper than ever
all kinds of BASKETS a. the lowest prices;
u ~ ~ eG-n LEVY & DAVIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
AUCTION SALES TODAY.

APPERsON & CO.. ~ P. NJ. commissioners sale
OF two handsome lots OF land ln the western
suburbs.
HENRY L. STAPLES & Co. AZ p. NJ, valuable
Broad-street lots.
WILLIAM JENKINS. 1918 Z. NJ, bananas, ap-
Piles, lemons, aud dates.
L. POWERS. p. NJ, apples, cabbage, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13

AxGOsruRA BITTsRs are the best remedy for
indigestion and all diseases OF the digestive
organs Beware Of counterfeits. Ask for the
genuine article, manufactured by Dc. j. G. b. Ste
CERT 4 Sons
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
CHESAPEAKE AND ONO RAILWAY,
w. G. WIcKHAM, RECEIVER,

OFFICE OF THE hBIEIVtR,
RICHMOND, VA, April /, 1888. !
General Order No 9.
Mr.. NJ. i. Lum having resigned the
position Of chief engineer of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway, that Office is
hereby abolished.
Papers heretofore addressed to the
chief engineer will, until further orders,
be sent TO Mr.. ". Nj. S. Dunn, consult
ing engineer. W. c. WIcKHAM,
Receiver.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13

WANTED, THREE OR FOUR
w LAtIEs who can devote part or all Of the
day with Pheasant work AZ home; 81 To - per
dav can be- made =. ". HOWARD,
an I2.lt, ~ north Ninth street laecond fi0Orl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
DOES NOT INTERFERE.

He, however, added: "This does not
effect or interfere with any operations at
the works outside of the steel plant. The
two pudding mills, the bar-mills, and
the horseshoe department will continue
as usual. and the plate-mill and nail-fac-
tory will continue at work making iron
and steel nails"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13

We have the best line of Mems Under
wear for spring in medium weight ever
shown here. Now is the time for it.
CONSTABLE BROTHERS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13

LEVY & DAVIS have iustreceiVed another large
lot Of those cheap BLACK and CoLoRED FAILLE
FRAHCAIsE and RHADAMAs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13

DISTRESS AFTER EATISG.-This result OF infi-
ge.tion will no longer be experienced if Sim
mons Liver Regulator is taken after each meel.
II is such a good digester and so mild and plea
SAINT In its effect that Il is used by many, after a
hearty meal, to insure good digestion. The
Regulator does not nauseate or irritate the sto-
mach, nut corrects acIdity, dispels foul gases.
allays irritation, and assists the stomach in its
dtOaation
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13

Constable Brothers are closing out
their Children's Socks. Now is the time
to get bargain at 10 and l5c. Lisle
Thread, 25c. Silk, SOC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13

Ou- assortment is larger than ever. Many new
st~les will he added to our stock to-day. DRESS
TRIMMINGS are pretier this season man ever
before We show the choicest siyir-. 1900
D.- LEVY & DAVIS.
Money can De saved by buying your bAbl-
CARRIAGE Of us "p 44-"'I -"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
NEWS or MANCHEsTER.
Poiitical-rhe Railroad subscrip-
tinn-Personais aud Rricfs.

The CITY Democratic Committee met
in the Mayor 's-Court room at 8 o'clock
last night pursuant to adjournment the
night before. Present: Messrs. W. f..
Harrison (chairman). w. l.. Robinson
(secretary), Frank Fitzgerald, Henry
Ferguson, II. A. Baugh. Joseph Perdue,
B. +. Faulconer, john Candle, and J. Il.
Turner.
The first question considered was the
expediency of changing the time for
holding the ward-meetings TO an earlier
date than that already fixed, and it was
decided to have meeting called in each
Of the wards for Friday night the 2Cth.
At these meetings delegates Zone from
each ward) to the Norfolk Convention
will he chosen and a justice OF the
peace and coWcilmen will he nominated
from each ward except in the First,
where there are two TO be nominated.
Canvasscrs for the several wards were
appointed. and these will commence
work next Tuesday. Their chief duty
will be TO see that all Democrats need
ing to register or be transferred have
this attended to. The committee will
meet again Monday night to instruct the
canvassers.
RAILROAD SHOWED UNDER.
From all that could be learned last
night the railroad subscription was
showed under by large majority. The
full returns, however, have not been re-
ceived, and they may possibly throw new
light on the subject At Kleversahl s
precinct only % votes were cast For
and over 200" against " the subscription.
At Chester at 5:ij the vote stood for
and 300 against, and at the Courthouse
at 3:4j it stood II for and 40 against.
The people OF the county are heartily in
favor of the road being built, but they
want the company to build it without
the aid Of the county Had the election
been a week or two later the chances for
favorable vote would have been better.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mrs. Spencer T. Hancock is visiting
friends in Chesterfield.
Most if not all of the schools in the
county have closed for the term.
Miss Effie Owens is visiting her sister
Hattie, who is teaching school near Nor
folk.
Mr.. George Guy, of this city, is one Of
those who by his fine drilling at the
Howitzer festival won a handsome gold
medal
The City Council meets tonight at s
O'Clock in regular monthly session, when,
among other matters, the paving ques-
tion will be discussed. The Street Com
mittee will soon advertise for bids for
paving Hull street up to Fifteenth.
Mr.. J. T. Bowen, who has the con-
tract for building a hall for William
Smith (colored) just above the Hull-street
crossing, commenced work yesterday.
Down stairs there is TO be large hall
40x20 feet-for balls, &C.. with room
2Ox2O back OF it. and there will be a
number OF lodge-rooms upstairs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-13
IN TEMPERANCE CIRCLES.
Interesting Meeting of the District
LOdCe-New Lodge. &c.

LOdCe-NeW Lodge. &c.
District Lodge No. l met Wednesday
night at McDonoughs Hall, with the fol-
| lowing lodges representative, sid
nev. Trinity. Jefferson, Church-Hill,
Rescue. Charity, Chickshominy, Ash
land, Silver Dale, Cherokee, Shady
Grove. Confident. Soldiers Home, and
Malvern-Hill. The District-Lodge de-
gree was conferIelupon anumber of new
/ delegates. and resolution was adopted
declaring it to be the duty OF members
to attend public meetings held III the in
terest of the temperance cause, and
another requesting the pastors OF the
churches to preach on the subject OF
temperance.
Public meetings were ordered to be
held for the benefit of Gethsemane,
Cherokee, and Chickahominy lodges at
early dates. One new lodge was reported
organized since the last session.
The secretarys report showed nearly
one hundred members initiated IN the
different lodges during the month.
From the reports filed with the secre-
tarv, Rescue Lodge having Initiated
fourteen members during the month
was declared entitled to the banner, but
gracefully yielded to Silver Dale Lodge
upon the delegate from that
lodge stating that the lodge had
initiated twenty-one, though, as the
secretary of his lodge had not filed any
report, he could not claim the banner.
Bv request OF Rescue Mrs. \. NJ. Hill
presented the banner in appropriate re-
marks TO the delegate from Silver Dale
Lodge. Mr.. W. L. Saith, who re-
sponded in a short address.
A resolution WAS adopted TO have a
suitable number of placards printed,
giving the nights and places Of meeting
of the different lodges OF the district, and
posted in depots, &c.
A committee was also appointed to
consider the adyisability OF having ap-
propriate temperance literature printed
and circulated through the district, also
as TO the propriety of arranging for an
excursion for the benefit OF the District
Lodge. After encouraging remarks from
q number OF the delegates the District
Lodge adjourned to the second Wednes-
day in May