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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-22
THE WHITE SQUADRON
Now at Anchor at Bar Harbsr-
Plans for the Week,

BAR HARpoR, Aug. 2l.-The fleet which
rides q. anchor iu our hsrbor tonight. pre-
sents spectacle rarely, il ever before seen
in this country. The meeting in one port
Of the secretary of the navy and two ad-
mirxls with their squadrons, is an event Of
unusual Importance. The naval fleet nov
here comprises the famous squadron Of
evolution, composed Of the Chicago, Boston,
Newark, Atlanta, yorktown, Vssuvius and
Cushing; the North Atlantic tquadron,
composed OF the Philadelphia. Petrol, En-
terprise and Secy. Tsscy's boat. Dispatch.
The Chicsgo is the fsgship Of the "a aadron
Of evolution, Of which Admiral Walker 10
in command. The Philadelphis 10 the
flagehip Of the North Atlantic squadron.
with Admiral Gherardi in command. The
Concord, attached to the white fquadron,
met with an accident on the way here ard
returned to New York for repairs. The
time required for repairs will probably
render it impossible for her to join the
squadron here. 1t will be observed that
nine Of the new ships are here, which
makes q rare display Of modern naval
architecture. The naval review which 10
promised for next week will surpsss anything
of kind seen in the country since the war.
Though definite plans have not yet been
made public. bnt tits reported that there
will be man9uvres bo'h on land and sea.
Battalion drill and dress parade 10 to occur
on Monday with 1900 men in line. Evolu-
lions Of ships Of combined tquadrons, boat
drills, and sham battle 10 the programme
for Tuesday: One interesting feature will
be the exhibition Of torpedo warfare With
the torpedo boat Cushing.
The wind has blown . gale from the
south all day. The velocity Of the storm
is the kfestest known here for years. but
- the harbor is sheltered by mountains, no
apprehension 10 felt for shipping. Beyond
| 9 few slight disasters no harm has been
done - yet. The fury Of the gale did no,
prevent many prominent people from 1t
tending Admiral Gherardi's regular Friday
afternoon reception on board the Philadel-
phia. Among the guests were Secretary
Tracy and Senator Cameron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-22

NGW YORE, KuE IT
rIouR-Reoetpts. 2Sqs2 pksa; eXports 2Oii2;
bbIs: ioa5s sxcks: strong active on exports
ON home ee---. ----~-~--- -
sales 3oiOO bbIs low extra 76a4 50: CIR,
mills 3Oas6 SO: Ctty mill patents e. sOaoe 90
,gtn,or vheat iow gyedes "a 75an4 40: fair tt
fancy ~ eoaS5 as pate uts i4 7sae6 50 Minnesots
cIeaS a. 50ae5. 10 straishts. a. 75aaSl0; do ps
sents, a. 4Y0sSs 90, rye mixture, e4.5Oae5 90; sap
eynne. a 35S4 90! ine 3 00ae3 sS.
WHEAr-Heos,pts so37OO bush: sxposts 3s0aoz
saies 167 ooc. mod tive, unsettled, closing low
er No REQ. ai1iaiI4s; sore and eievA
tor ii3all5I afoat: iisiail5f fob. No. north.
e,u IN arrive, I1slaiitl; No hArd 10 arrive.
1901 al2oi: No Chicago, iI7l: No. mil.
wankee liza. No 3 red l0s ,aitst
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SOMERSET RAILWAY.

Commencing Monday, June 18th, 1891. trains
viii run as iolioss, connecting a, oaklhnd with
Maiar Central Railroad.
Fof Boston, Portland. Lewiston, WaterviIle. Au
gasta showhegan and Bangor
Passenger trains leave Bingham. 6.54 A. NJ.
~ % H., s0lon. s5z A. N. 1888 NJ, Cara
IuBk Fslls, 's "a A. N 'ios y. NJ. Emodea, 7os
A. ~, 10 p, NJ, Nprlb Anson, ~ =. NJ, 80 y.
". tn.on, IN A. NJ. s9 " Madison. 70 4.
NJ Oz =. " d, aorfidge~ock, 20 a NJ, l-zl r.
81 Bangs siding. = 50 A. N. '1.26 NJ, Sawiei e
Crossing, 400 H.. 'z52 r Nj arrive Oakland,
80. ", $50 p. N.
From Boston, Portland, Lewiston. Augusta, Wa.
tsrvlis. 5kowhesan and Bangor
Passenger trains leave Oakland, 9.o5 A. ~, ~
=. It Sagtslle Crossing, 'P.1o A NJ. IS 90 r, NJ,
BsDgs siding. 's26 a. ", '5.W z. NJ, N0'rdsr.
xook, - A, VI, 5.li =. NJ; Madison, g.5i a. ",
80 P. NJ ABsos, 9DdA NJ, y P. " sorih An
,un 10 06 4 ", so = NJ, Embden. 1890 A ~.
6Os -. NJ, CarrataDk Fslis. 40 IS A NJ, IS II p
NJ. SCION, 10. IS A NJ, 0.is NJ; arrive Bingha u,
iis0A NJ, as p. 81.
Flag stations. At which trains stop on sian.l 'r
notice to conductor. Mixed between Bingham
and North Ansoa. WIN. NJ. AVER, Supt.
septsdtf
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SPRINGFIELD RACES.
0tsat Excitement Over the Heats Of
the 2 20 Class.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Aug. 2l. - TIE
closing day Of the grand circuit races At
Hampden Park was eventful for two fast
heats made by Hal Pointer in the free. for
all class. Pushed BY Yolo Maid the won
derful gelding made the first heat in
2 10 1-2, second in 2.l4, third in 2.l0 3 4
This established new record for Hampden
Park track, the best previous record beirg
2.l4, made by Goldsmith Maid in 1876. 10
the last heat of the free-for-all, Johnston
led Hal Pointer at the half mile post BY
two lengths, and then without breaking,
was distanced by the gelding. The greatest
race Of the day was the 22S
trot for the $4,000 Springfield stake.
The first four heats were won respectively
by Martha Wilkes, Happy Bee (the favor
ite) Flank F.. and Fanny Wilcox. the
latter also winning the fifth heat. In the
six heat Fanny broke and to catch the
leaders paced the entire back stretch and
after . magnificent spurt caught Happy Bee
on the home stretch and passed under the
wire ahead. The Judges set her back to
second place amid cries of Robbery from
a thousand throats. 1t being dark, this
race went over until 10 in the morning.
Following are the summaries:
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FIRE AT OCEAN SPRAY.
Several Buildings and q Dozen Horset
Burned-Loss, $4,000.

Bosros, Aug. Alb. r. Devoes's liv'
cry stable at Ocean Spray, Winthrop, Mass.,
was burned this afternoon with news and
confectionery store and Mrs. Murphy
laundry and cos.age. A dozen horses with
Q humber Of carriages. harnesses, etc. we're
also burned. The stable was worth about
$4,000; insured. Devoes' loss 10 $4,000 "a
$4,000, Mrs. Murphy losses 5000; In.
surance el700. There we're rumors thai
two men had been burned to death, bul
they proved untrue.
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| mot GUILTY"
Sid Murderer Almy When
Alrll6ned In Court.
Hal PolntaR Makes Two Wonderful Heats
At Springfield
Great Exoitsmsnt ovss the xrottins n
2 28 Class.

HANOVER, N. A., Aug. 2l.--Frsnk Alpy
was taken before Judge Gordon this fore.
noon and arraigned for the murder Of
Christie Warden. He pleaded not guilty
The srraienment vas ct the suggestion Of
Attorney General Barnard Of New HAmp.
shire. Almy slept well last night. and
though pale 10 not 20 hasgArd in appear
ance a. might be expected. He
still persists that the first discharge
Of his revolver vas an accident. An
immense crowd followed him when he was
taken before the judge but 40 threats Of
violence we're offered. He replied to the
reading of the complaint in firm and un.
hesitating manner. He will be confined in
the county jail for the present. The pack
age which he save James Fuller he say
contains An account Of his life % far back
% be wishes ii known.
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Peddler Fined for Insulting Proposals to
a Lady.

BrDDEroRp, Aug, 21.-A travelling pic
ture peddler named Harry A. Speckel
was arrested at Saco today fol
making insulting proposals TO . lady
at whose house be called. When she
attempted to leave the house to summon
help be stood in the doorway to prevent
her exit In the police court he was fined
Is and costs.
The entries Of the York County Asfi
cultural Society's races, next Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday closed today. There
England.
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4 GREAT STORM
Raging and Doing Much Dan
ise'in Eselkh ChanIol
4 Bafk Wicked It lpolt md Folr II
,CnI Drowned.
xns Fsasoati Baths Wsshsd Away
o,hss Damage At HAvse.

LcxpoH, Aug. 2l.-A terrible storm 70
rasias /, the Ensiish channel tonight. Ths
SEQ has greatly damaged the public sqSsrss
u Havse, aud the frascah baths have been
washed away. A bark has been wrecked
at Yport and four Of The crew we're
drowned
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THE sALTON SEA.
Two Sources Of supply new Known
Lake Will he Permanent.

SAN DIEGO, Cal : Aug. 2h.-A man from
the. New River basin brings the information
thst two large streams Of vstef are flowing
into the Salson sea from the Gulf Of Cali.
fornia via the New River. This makes two
sources Of supply for the inland ses and
goes far to establish the claim that the
desert lake will be permanent.
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BATH BOY KILLED
By Bsicg Caught ard Wound About
q 9hsft

Bath, Aug. 81 David Pinkham, SIX
year-old son Of George Pinkham Of this
city, was killed at o'clock this afternoon
by being caught on shaft at the Bah
Iron Works. The clothes were torn from
the body and he had to be cut loose after
the engine had been stopped.
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A Tetal Loss,

ST. JoHs's, N. f., Aug. 81. - The
steamer MontAuk, from New York for
Lsith, before reported ashore on Mistaken
Point, 10 breaking up and will be . total
loss. A heavy sea is running. The cap
tain and crew are at Trepassey and will 20
to St. Johns. Nothing could be done TO-
day in the way Of saving the cargo.
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Foa CHILD MURDER
Ihs Asmspian Woman Gets Bishts On
Months at Hard Labor.

BANGOR, Aug. 20. - Mushie Hadie
Juberie, the Armenian woman charged
with child murder at Orono, pleaded nolo
contendere in the supreme court today aod
was sentenced to eighteen months in the
county Jail at hard labor. Her counsel
pies ded extenuating circumstances.
Yrisd to Kill HsEsolf.
Music Hadie Jubefie, the Armenian
woman sentenced to year and . half in
prison for murder Of her child at Orono
this summer, attempted suicide when taken
to Jail, by choking herself with . shawl
and Afterwards with her hands. She nearly
succeeded before the officers seized her.
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DROWNED IN TIE SURF.
4 Utios, n. z, Man Loses His Life
at 9calboso Beach.

PORTLAND, Aug. 20.-Mr. John d. Nc
Losn Of Utica, N. Y, while bathing in the
heavy surf near the Kirkwood House, Scar
boro, today, got beyond his depth and Wal
drowned. The body was recovered.
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SHOT HIS CHUM


MrDpLErowH, Conn, Aua. 2i.-Lsst
night Bsrjsmin Pratt, ssed ls, shot and
seriously wounded Benton Moo, ssed %,
as Zdaf, . suburb Of this city. Pratt and
Mott were returning home. hen they were
assacked by two Youghs named Foley and
Fisher. Pratt, in firing in self defence,
shot his companion. Aott. Foley and
Fishef have been s1fested.
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Drowned While Bat hing.

WEsTBRooK, Aug. 2I.-Late this After
noon Henry Parker, while in bathing. was
drowned at Cumberland Mills. The body
has not yet been recovered.
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Fire AT Worcester. .

WORCESTER, Mass Aug. 2l.-The win.
dow s..h factory owned and operated BY G.
II. Baker & Co. caught fire this afternoon
in the drv house. Loss, $1,000; insured
for 500, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-22

Indians from Roots and
Herbs. 1t will tone up your
whole system. 1t acts on the
Blood, Stomach, Liver and
Kidneys. Sagwa cures Con-
stipation, Liver Complaint,
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, loss
of Appetite, Scrofula, Rheu-
matism and Chills and Fe-
yer. For sale by all Drug,
gists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-22

The Farley National Bank Of Mont
gome,y, Ala, has suspAnded payment. II
70 thought the suspension is only temporary
nd matters will soon be arranged.
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TWO UAINE BRIGS
Were Wrecked In the Storm that Swept
Martinique.

Nrw YoHK. Aug. 7l.-A csbiegrsm to.
day reports that among the vessels totally
wrecked in the storm st Martinique we've
the American brigs Ned White Of Belfsst,
Maine, and Jennie Phinney Of Portland
Me.
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KICKAPOO INDIAN OIL
,r:.s M. :ur III .:..s !; Pia

sr.:k sl.s iof Al Ii, 2 !.iA
Good for Man and Beast. II Gives Immediate
Relief 1t has Ne Equal Keep it in the House.
TRY 1T.
Price 2 5 cents per Bottle. s Bottles foc $1oe
Ass yoCR DgraaIsT FOB II.
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Exciting Races at Liberty.

from the JOURNALS Correspondent.
The second days races at Liberty Thurs
day under the auspices Of the West Wsld,
Agricultural Society we're very interesting
la the minute class IL entries weI,
made but only started. This was 3 goot
race; three were drawn leaving five to ent
the race.
In the free for all race il was oil one way
each horse holding his position Throughout
the race.
In the Q 40 class the judges decided III,
second heat no heat on sccount Of tn,
driver Of Little Ned pulling his horse and pu.
ting on smother driver, bu. Afterwards con
cluded that calling it no heat VAS m error
decided 10 call it heat which gave the rsct
to Combination in three straight heats:
sMIsuIE cL,ss
Pilot Boy, b. O., NJ. W. woodman, blk. 8 q DR.
Ledo Boy, b. g., Elijah Henderson,, red 2 3 !
Frea morrill,. b. g.. ": Scott, psrpie IA
white plsid. ..-.....-............-... sss dr
smusgier, b. e., J. T. roctett, or,nse l s21
yistor's Last, b. 8. J. II. Gates. medium
Bon, B. T., y. Avsry, blue snd white. 7sa;
Buekss ia saa, sg,s- t. Young black
Tine, Inn s'sss. All. s.., as. s4s.. "
FEEE FoRALL-
Cooper Boy. b. g, Ars- !. ~ Adams.
white. i l
FRANK Nelson, blk g., s. J. 6ushee, biz. az
Bennie, y. e, r. 3. Winslow, green 80. DR.
Gen. HaBcocx. q. Y. Reed. purple...... 333
lime, 40, az, Az.
40 CLASS.
Niagara, b. g., @. p. Bessey, orange.... 333
Combination, q. o., C. B. wellington,
white. ..-ss-.--......... !
Little Ned, c. T., J. b. Csses. biAck.....- 222
lime, z.4si, 2.s5.
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HOPE, HELP, HEALTH

The sick hope to get well,
There is a help and health Is
as desirable as wealth. If
YOU are out of sorts, de-
pressed. and don't know
what is the matter, you need
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MAAKBY RDonfD.


NEW Yoku, Aug 2l.
Money on call easy. ranging fron " u.
Prime paper At bia7l
Government bonds, dull, steady
Railroad bonds. quiet, steady.
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kicka-
poo In
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NEW YORK, AuR 81


NGw YORK. Aug 81
2t9s2 pigs: exports, 20ii2;
Ioe5s sacks: strong, active on exporis
, 1891-08-28

The phosphate deposits Of this coun-
try, in addition to their immense com
mercial value, form a wonderfully rich
field for the investigations of the scien-
fist. Their formation undoubtedly ex-
tended through many ages. Fossils
from the age of reptiles to the age of
man are found imbeded within them.
and the history of the intervening pc
RODS are written in the strata as in a
book. The great bulk of these deposits
were formed of the excrement of pre-
historic animals, and large quantities
of the remains of the animals them
selves are constantly brought up by the
miners. The greater number of these
animals belong to species now extinct.
Remains of land animals of every
kind, from the great mastodon to the
diminutive bones of prehistoric man,
are found in abundance. Among the
most remarkable of the evidences of
the size of the prehistoric animals which
these deposits afford are the remains of
sharks, which appear to have been par
~ticularly numerous. These are not the
ordinary sharks of today, but fishes Of
enormous length. A 30-foot shark of
the present time has n tooth half an
inch long, but in these deposits thou
sands upon thousands of sharks teeth
are found which are over six inches in
length, and with n width of body in
proportion. Chicago News.
, 1891-08-28

Artists sometimes find that persons
who are abundantly able to buy pic
lures are not SO well able to appreciate
the possibilities and the aims of art.
The artist Hoppner related hat a
wealthy stock broker, with his wife and
five IONS and seven daughters, once
called upon him. The gentleman said =:
well, Mr.. Painter, here we are, a
bakers dozen. How much will you
demand for painting the whole lot of
us, prompt payment for discountT
why, that will depend" replied
the artist, upon the dimensions, style,
composition and"-
"Oh, that's all settled" replied this
person, who evidently followed the ex-
cellent plan of knowing exactly what
he wanted when he went shopping,
1--WE are all to be touched off in one
piece, as large as life, all seated upon
our lawn at Chaplain and all singing
God Save the Queen.'"-Youth's Com
panion.
, 1891-08-28
Norfolk English.

The peculiarities Of Norfolk speech
BE many, sometimes not a little puz-
ling. Two negatives do not make an
Affirmative, Il haven't no objections,
na'am, to what you say" Here is an
other fragment of dialogue:
"How do you do" pronounced
dew, John, borT
Very well, l thank We, Mary, NOR"
What is dor, and what is ''mor2" we
ask of etymologists and photographers.
"Bor" Is the vocative case singular
of a defective noun, of which no other
ease, l believe, exists. We might call
it an expletive, a redundancy, not
knowing what other function to assign
to it. Nor" is also the vocative sin
gular OF the nominative ''mawther," n
great girl, a young woman, a female
hobby de-hoy. The mother of a sickly
and fanciful daughter has been heard
to say, my mawther, she do nothin
but eat thapes and dodmans." Thapes
are green gooseberries; dodmans, snails.
The grammar of the Norfolk peas
antry confounds the first person singu-
lar, present tense, indicative mood,
with the third person plural of the
same. Thus, they say: my lord have
liver so much money, so he keep liver
30 many servants and HOSES, and drive
about in a coach and four My lady
smile livery time she speak to me.
Tom Noddy, the coachman, live in n
of them there housen. All the Year
Round.
, 1891-08-28
Highest of all in Leavening -Power-LatcstU U. S. Govt Report
Re-! RskiH@
ABSOLUTELY PURE

awakened to a sense of loss. He would
go back Just once and see her, and on
his Journey back he would sit for "A half
hour under the tree where Red Cloud
had found him.
What ails Martini said one miner to
another. He must be in love-no fun
In him as in the old days. Going to
quit camp, he says"
After Martin had decided to go to see
Red Cloud, his heart seemed lighter. If
Mimosa were married he could at least
show her his gratitude. And if she were
not? Well, it would be very restful to
see her ono morel
He started on his journey. The full
moon was rising as he neared the old
tree, where Red Cloud had found him
As he approached he was startled by a
white figure. He turned aside for a
moment, and then went cautiously up to
the great trunk. Two lark eyes full of
tears gazed up into his eyes, at first with
a startled look and then with a CLEAN of
joy and trust.
"Mimosa," he exclaimed, and clasped
the Indian girl in his arms.
"Why are you here, child. at this time
of nightgr
81 came here to think of you. Martin.
and the moonlight is so sweet and com.
forting. The green trees and the noun
tains tell me of you"
81 have brought you back the ring
Mimosa."
And are you rich yet? You were 10
keep it till you were rich"
mo; but | would be rich, perhaps. If
you would tell me where the gold in th,
ring was found"
MY father gave it to me-" she replied
quietly.
"Mimosa, would you love me if | were
rich2'
Perhaps l should be afraid of you If
you We're"
Would you love me if l remained
poor as l am nowT"
YES, always"
And if | became sick and could not
care for you, what them"
II would care for you, Martin"
al have brought back the ring, Mi
mosa, that you may give it to the man
who shall make you his bride"
And would you like to keep the ring
yourself, Martini
Eyes, dearest"
They went back to the home IF Red
Cloud, happy because promised to each
other in marriage.
After a quiet wedding Mimosa said
one day, Come with me, Martin, and |
will show you where the gold in thering
and the necklace were found"
Not very far from the tree where the
miner had lain down discouraged Nj
mosa pointed out the shining ore. the
spot known only to the few Indians.
"MimosI, there is a mine herel This
gold is the outcropping of the veins I
shall yet be rich, my darling"
Would you surely love me as much.
Martin, if you were rich?"
81 would give you everything your
heart desired"
"And not go into an eastern country
and be great. and forget Mimosa?"
"Neverl"
With Il happy heart Martin DAILY took
his pick to the mountains. The shining
ore opened under his touch. His claim
each day showed more value. He had,
indeed, become rich through the ring of
Mimosa.
Years have passed. Two thousand dol.
lars are taken each day from the mine.
The children of the Indian girl, educated.
gentle as their mother and energetic as
their father, are in a handsome house
Love in that home has kept as bright as
the gold in the mountain.-Sarah X. Boil
ton in Independent.
, 1891-08-28

S. II. Clifford, New Cnsscl. WIS, was
troubled with neuralgia and rheumatism,
his stomach was disordered, his liver was
affected to an alarming degree, appetite
fell away. and he was terribly reduced in
flesh and strength. Three bottles Of
Electric Bitters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, Ill.
had a running sore on his leg OF eight
wears standing. Used three bottles oil
Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Buck,
lens Arnlca Salve. and his leg is sound
and well. John Speaker. Catiwba. o.,
had five large fever sores on his leg. doc
tors said he was incurable. One bottle
Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen's
Arnlca Salve cured him entirely. Sold at
A. Il. Rocdel's drug store.
, 1891-08-28


There is not in China at any time over.
much of the charity that thinketh no
evil, and where women are concerned
there would seem to be non at all. A
handskake between a man and a woman
is as badly construed there as was ever a
casual kiss in our own divorce court.
But Yuan, when describing our social
gatherings, does so without any overt
condemnation; perhaps he thought that
a plain and straightforward description
of them would be quite enough.
Besides invitations to dinner" he
writes, "there are invitations to tea par
ties, such as are occasionally given by
wealthy merchants or distinguished Off
Gals. When the time comes an equal
number of men and ome assemble,
and tea, sugar, milk, bread and the like
are set out as aids to conversation. More
particularly are there invitations to skip
and posture when the host decides what
man is to be the partner of what WON
an, and what woman of what man.
Then, with both arms grasping zach
other, they leave the table in pairs and
leap, skip, posture and prance for their
mutual qualification. A man and n
woman previously unknown to one an
other may take part in it. They call
this skipping tanschen (dancing).
The reason for this curious proceeding
on the part of our countrymen was well
explained by n writer in n Chinese illus
trated paper, The Hwa Pao. Western
etiquette requires" he says, "the man
in search of a wife to write to the girls
home and agree upon some time and
place for a skipping match" (scilicet, a
dancel-Temple Bar.