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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-25
LOOK in amusements for Orient's musicale.
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The Plate Printers Assembly Club.

Il
A mos. enjoyable occasion was that Of the
first entertainment given under the auspices OF
the Plate Printers Assembly Club at Concordia
Hall last night. The spacious hall was GRO wded
to the doors with plate printers and their
friends and good humor and jollity reigned su-
preme. A program of musical specialties and
dancing on the stage was gone through with,
every act being greeted with liberal applause.
Inc young lady pupils of Prof Caldwell exc
cuted a skirt dance and a sailors hornpipe in a
most artistic manner. The character dance Of
Miss Emma Heinricks was very good and de-
serves praise; a cornet solo b. James joyce, a
solo ON the either by Prof. Burkhardt, whistling
by John York Alice and recitations by Mr.
Alfred Barker and Mr.. W. V. Price were all
very enjoyable. A male quartet consisting OF
Messrs. smith. Fennell. Lowrey and BrOsnan
gave several numbers in good style and hearty
applause followed each. Other solos were
rendered by Miss Clara Rosary Miss Cecilia
Murphy, Mr.. c. +. Miller, Mr.. Richard Smith,
Mr.. b. +. Taylor, Mr.. Thornton and j. Taylor
The accompanist, Mr.. T. Cardella, was all that
could be desired. The stage management was
under the supervision of Mr.. +. V. Price and
reflects credit upon that gentleman. At the
conclusion of the stage entertainment general
dancing was INDUCED In by the audience until
about O'Clock this morning. The success Of
this, the inaugural entertainment of the as
sembly, was largely due to the following COM
mit.ee of arrangements James McQuirk chair
man; Charles Miller, Edward Ryan, John
Hickey and Charles La Hoyne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-25
ANOTHER BODY FOUND.
That Of Joseph Ransom Taken From the
James Creek Canal

Ihat OF Joseph Ransom Taken From the
James Creek Canal.
Another dead body has been found in the
waters of the James Greek canal, the South
Washington death trap that is unprotected.
This time the body is that of Joseph Ransom,
cousin of the late james BrightweIl, whose
body was found in the same place few DAYS
ago. The body Of Ransom was so far decomposed
that Identification impossible and it was
only identified by means of articles found in
the dead mans clothing. 1t appears that the
two mer. Brightwell and Ransom. left their
home ON street southeast Christmas eve for
the purpose Of purchasing some Christmas
goods, and there is no doubt that they were
drinking and while on their way toward the
western section Of the city to take the street
cars they walked overheard. and, being under
the influence Of liquor. they were unable to ex-
tricate themselves from the mud and were
drowned. There were no marks of violence ON
either body, SO that there is no suspicion of
foul play. Their disappearance did not cause
any uneasiness among their friends. as the po-
lice were never requested to lookout for them.
Today the coronec investigated the case and
gave certificate Of death from accidental
drowning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-25
GEORGETOWN,
A PLEASANT TEA.

"A PLEASANT TEA.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs Louis Mackall an d
the Misses Mackall gave tea at their Dunn
barton street home. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Matthews, Miss Saw
yer. Miss Abbott. Miss Willet. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gordon, Miss Magruder, Miss Dorsey. Miss
Gilbert, Mrs. c. H. Cragin, the Misses Forrest.
Mrs. Knox, Miss Stuart, Miss WEIGH, Miss
Mollie Dodge, Miss Davis, Mrs II. ID. Cooke.
Miss Hardie. Miss Owens. the Misses Stevens.
DIR. Toner, Miss Edes. Mrs. REGISTER, DR.. Reg
ester, Miss Reed. Miss New. the Misses Gurley.
Mrs. Pulitzer. Mrs. John Trimble. Miss Comp
ton, Lieut.. Knox, Mrs. Skerrett, Miss Edes.
Those who assisted in receiving were Miss
Stansbury, Mrs. Henry May, Miss Christie.
Mrs. Robert Christie, Mrs. Henry Matthews.
Miss Nina Bradley, Misses SHINES, Miss
Matthews, Miss Brewer, Miss Harvey and Mrs.
Farnsworth. The decorations were elaborate
and tasteful and the orchestral music furnished
excellent.
The officers of the Georgetown precinct will
on March occupy their new building, but no
new furniture or gas fixtures will adorn it, as,
owing to the consump tion Of the entire appro-
priation, not an available dollar remains
Miss Alice Payne of Virginia. who has been
the guest of Miss Claudia Stuart for several
weeks left yesterday for her home
Mr.. Robert Dodge is home again.
MIR. Miller Kenyon, who has been visiting
here, left on Tuesday for his New York home.
George H. b. White has decided to s. C.
Raub lots to and part of lot on the south
side of Water street. The consideration named
is SAC 707. so.
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THE wHEELMAN ACQUITTED.
The Boy Ran Against the Bicycle and tn,
Rider Was Blameless-


Rider Was Blameless.
This morning in the Police Court Judge
Miller heard case involving charge of as
sault against bicyclist for running against a
small bow The defendant in the case was
Harry Il. Baldwin. jr.. and the injured boy
Walter Z. Cogswen The boy is eight years old
and the accident happened December 80 In
front of his parents home on Scott avenue in
the county
Walter and his younger brother were playing
and Just as the wheeiman got in front of Mr..
CogsweITs house the boy ran out of the gate
and the wheel struck him. His leg was broken.
Mr.. Baldwin carried the injured boy In the
house and went for doctor.
The question discussed in court to the
nearness OF the bicycle to Mr.. Cogswells front
gate. There is 10 paved sidewalk. and it was
In proof that the wheel was fully five feet from
the gate. while the father OF the boy claimed
that from Mr. Baldwin's own statement he was
tventy-three inches from the gate.
The injured boy when questioned as to his
competency witness was asked: DO you
know what 1t is to tell the truth.'
Yes sir
What Will become of you if you don't tell
the TRUTH
Il don't know.
DO You know what will be done with you if
you tell lie!''
''Yes. sir
WHAT
Get locked up"
At the time CT the accident the injured boy
said that he was running after his younger
brother.
Mr.. baldwin said that he was riding at the
rate of i've miles an hour and that he could
have stopped his wheel within ten or fifteen
feet BE did not see the boy until he ran
against the wheel
Judge Miller in disposing of the case said
the accident Was evidently unavoidable. The
proof failed to show that tine rider saw the
boy. and IN the absence of proof TO show the
utter disregard on part OF the wheelnan for
the rights of others the charge cannot be sus-
tanned
Mr.. Baldwin acquitted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-25

A Lively Time ut the Adjourned Meeting
Last Nisht-what MT Dinsmore Says.

Lively Time Mt the Adjourned Meeting
Last Nishs-What MT Dinsmore Says.
Some OF the bitterness that grew out OF the
close and exciting contest in the Grand Army
over the election Of commander of the De-
partment OF the Potomac cropped out last
evening at the adjourned meeting Of the en-
campment. At the last session the result Of
the election Of officers was announced and
then an adjournment was taken until last
evening. There are always matters of bust
ness which prolong the annual sessions, but
when everything is finished up then the newly
elected officers are installed. Last night, how
ever, the greater part of the session was de-
voted to a discussion of the election. Mr..
Dinsmore was elected commander over Mr..
Faunce by only six votes and the friends of
Mr.. Faunce wanted to know what had become
OF the votes OF several members whose names
were recorded. The total number of votes
cast showed that all had not voted. Tho tellers
explained that some votes we're thrown out as
illegal. but in the course of the discussion the
personal feeiing. which had become pretty
strong between the friends Of tho two candi-
oates, threatened to develop into personal en-
counters. There was some disposition mani
tested TO settle differences in tho old-fashioned
way, but the opponents did not actually come
to blows.
WHAT MR.. DINsNoRE SAYS.
Mr.. A. F. Dinsmore. the newly elected COM
mander, in speaking to q STAR reporter this
morning of the meeting said: "There is no
disposition on the part of NJ. Faunce's friends
TO contest this election. and publications to
tnat effect are misleading. The question at
Issue before the encampment last evening was
as TO the difference between the list of those
Young as checked off on the rolls of the en-
campment and the number of votes reported
by the tellers. This difference of a few votes
was due to the throwing out of illegal ballots.
Inc friends OF Mr.. Faunce, who were acting as
teiers, acquiesced in this action and signed the
tally sheet: In my opinion the purpose of
bringing this matter up was to cast a suspicion
OF fraud upon the election. There cannot,
however, be another election, and the officers
announced as elected will be installed at the
time to be fixed upon by the encampment If
this election was not perfectly fair and
legal one, there has not been one held in this
department for the past fourteen years. The
question of another election was not preached
In the encampment last evening""
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-25
Is 1T A MYTH

Actor Ferguson Says wilkes Booth Did Not
Cry "Sic semper Tyrannis."
The New York World says that w. J. Fer
guson, the actor, is probably the only man liv-
ing who saw the killing of Abraham Lincoln.
He was playing very small part that even
ing and was standing in one of the entrances
with Laura Keene when Booth leaped from
the box and ran across the stage. He passed
directly between Miss Keene and Ferguson.
and the latter, who knew him well, recognized
him instantly.
Ferguson declares that he saw Booth from
the moment he fired the fatal shot until he
rushed past him and escaped and that he did
not say anything as he crossed the stage
The sic semper tyrannis speech, he says, is a
myth.
This statement however, is denied by those
who were also present at the 10th street tkeater
on the night Of the tragedy.
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Architectural Society.

The new Architectural Society, composed of
the younger architects and artists. met last
evening at their rooms in the Studio building,
sos 18th street, and effected a permanen: Or
ganization. Messrs. A. b. Bib, Snowden Ash
ford, W. J. Marsh. Leon E. Dessey and Geo.
McC. Smith were elected as directory to
manage the affairs of the society. and they will
AT once prepare program of work for the cur
rent season. Arrangements will be made to
hold public architectural exhibition in the
month OF May, when collection of drawings
by local and out-of-town architects will be
shown.
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A Commission of Luracy Ordered.

Yesterday Mr.. +. Baggcr. Danish consul. filed
petition by Count W. Sponneck. minister
plenipO,sntiary of the Kingdom of Denmark.
asking the court to appoin; commission to in
quire INFO the lunaey OF fred Hansen, a Dane
and lately sadd,er in the second cavalry,
United States army. IN order that if il be found
that Hansen Is not able 10 attend TO business IA
guardian may be appointed 20 file an appiica
tioa on his behalf for pension for the benefit
OF his poor and dependent wife. residing in the
hngdom OF Denmark Judge Hsgner ordered
that the commission be issued
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-25
DoS'T miss the Orients musicale.-Adct,
The Elks' Carnival.

Last evening was German night at the Elks'
carnival. Rifles Hall. The booth of the father
land. IN charge OF Mrs. H. G. Ford and her as
socistes was naturally the center of attraction
Mrs Ford sang u number of German ballads,
the band played Strauss waltzes and altogeth
the atmosphere was decidedly German. A
number OF that nationality we're present. and
enjoyed the evening. No record of the voting
has as yet been made. but the voting is piling
up in the books and the friends of the various
candidates getting in shape for the contest
Tonight the baltimore lodge will come over on
a special traia. and it is expected that the
monumental Elks and..th ladies will number
about 200. The program Of entertainment will
De Of unusual excellence, and it is expected
that this will be one Of the big nights Of the
carnival
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EIGHT YEARS AT ALBANY.
What Frank Whitney Got for Shooting John
W. Wood.

In the Criminal Court yesterday Frank Whit
ney. colored. was sentenced to eight years In
the Albany penitentiary upon conviction of an
assault with intent to kill John W. Wood by
shooting him. The testimony was that Whit
ney was making off with o ham, and when
Wood pursued him the shot was fired. The ac-
cused claimed that he had got the ham at his
home to show that he had something to eat at
home when he was charged with the larceny
and pursued and he then FREQ the shot, which
took effect in Woods leg. Mr.. CIagett, in his
argument to the jury, in strong terms con-
demned the carrying Of firearms and expressed
the hope that the sale Of firearms would be
stopped.
Mr.. Hewlett for the defendant, claimed that
1t was the saloon which should be suppressed
that 1t was not the carrying OF firearms which
led to this case. In this he urged that the
defendant fired only to brighten Wood, who had
a knife.
The court in imposing sentence said it was
one OF the worst cases he had had before him.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

ArBAUaH's - Sadie Martinez in "Pompa-
dour-"
NATIoSAI--E. III. Sothern in 1.-THE Dancing
Girl"
ACADEMY OF Music -"Dr. Bill"
HARRIs BIJoU.-'On the Trail; or, Daniel
Boone"
KEESAN's LYcEUM THEArER--Williams q
Orr's Neteors.
WASHINGTON LIGHr INFANTRY AEMoRY.-
knights of Pythias Fair.
NATIONAL RIFLES HALL.-Elks' Carnival OF
Nations.
Masonic TEMPLE.-Orient Athletic Club
entertainment.
ST. PAUL's =. E CHCRCH.-Operetta, THE
Voices of Nature" by children.
ODD FELLOWS HALL Navy Yard) Enter
tainment by the Y. W. c. 4. L. of Ninth Street
Christian Church.
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MrS Collins Suit for Damares

The case of Mrs Margaret Z. Collins against
the Metropolitan Railroad Company is on trial
in the Circuit Court, Justice Montgomery.
Mr.. s. s. Henkle for the plaintiff and Mr.. y.
Wilson for the defendant. The suit is for 10.
OOc damages claimed by reason of a fall when
leaving a car at 9Th and + streets on july 3.
1883. and it Is claimed by the defendant that
the accident occurred by the plaintiff discov-
ering that she had got into the wrong car and
leaving 1t without notifying the conductor Oh
waiting for 1t to stop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-25

During the twenty four hours ending at noon
today burial permits were issued from the
health Office for the following:
Nhite-Pstrick Corcoran, IS years. couges-
ton Of lungs; Lizzie G. Ellis "a years. phthisis;
Arthur Vandeventer. IL years. homicide; Mary
l. Hobbs, 81 months, commissions; Bula E.
Landen. . months, Commissions. Neva A
Payne. q years. asthenia.
Coiored-Wm- Jones. % years, tuberculosis;
Robt Whalen, 20 years. pleuro-pneumonia:
James Williams, 4 years. diphtheria: Casio
Coates, IL months, commissions; Lydia White, 1
year, pneumonia
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CITY ITEMS.
Bear Lithia Water

Is by the present management being intro
duced into every land. This great water
needed but to be known to be appreciated.
MOI In single instance has il failed to do good
wnere 1t has been tried. The effect of the
Tater upon the kidneys is noticeable at once.
Doctors are astonished at prompt results in
cases OF all troubles arising from Uric-acid Dia-
tnesis. Some have declared that it was almost
miraculous and others have stated over their
n.ames-names that are celebrated in the pro-
! re no other water would produce
t .nese wonderful cures, after trying them all,
but Bear Lithia positively would. Sold at
II 9HPsoNs, MERITS, WEIRs Drug Stores and
by Druggists generally. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-25

Two attested wills OF the late Thomas W. Wise
were filed yesterday. The first. dated Septem-
Der 10. 1881, leaves his estate to his wife, So
phia Wise The other. dated July 80 last. pro-
vides that his personal property shall go to
Mary T. Ellsworth and the real estate be sold,
and after the payment of debts the balance TO
be divided between Kate V. Fegau. Emma F..
Byrnes, james u. Wise and Mary E Ellsworth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-25

Her Daughter is Missing.
Mrs. M. E. Thompson Of 2l7 C stree. north
east is anxious to the whereabouts Of her
daughter Bernice, who was last seen about
her home Friday evening. She is light
mulatto girl Of thirteen years. wore a blue aud
white plaid dress trimmed with black braid
blue flannel coat lined with red, sailor trimmed
with black velvet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-25
Fire Last Night

About 10 O'Clock last night fire took place
in the uppe: part Of Nos. All and Alb New York
avenue northwest and damage to the extent of
$500 resulted. No. AL is owned by Edward
HartOgenesis and occupied by Rose Klepfer
and Alb by y. A. Poole and occupied by Mrs. j.
l.. Blankmau
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ADJUSTMENTS.

HAMLINE CHURCH.-An enjoyable entertain
ment was given last night at Hamline NJ. Z.
Church under the auspices of the Hamine
chapter of the Epworth League. The partici-
pants in the program were Prof. j. W. Bischoff.
Messrs. Frank Baxter, VIM. Mcfarland. John
Nolan, Frank Reside. David c. Bangs. Misses
Dobbins and Cora Boyd and every number as
attractively presented. The applause was lib
eral and encores were frequent. The audience
filled the church, and all were emphatic in
their praise of those having the affair in
charge.
ST. PAUI's P. E. CHUECH-A novel and inter-
esting entertainment will be given tonight by
the children of st. Paurs z. L. Church i'll the
parish building adjoining the church. An
Operetta entitled the Voices of Nature will
be presented, the children taking the charac-
tiers of frogs, bees. birds and flowers.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.-An entertainment will
be given at Odd Fellows Hall, Navy Yard, this
evening by the Y. W. c. T. U. of Ninth Street
Christian Church, in which the Georgetown
Amateur Orchestra. the Columbia Musical
Club, the Continental Guards and others will
participate, and the program will contain
many interesting and novel features.
''FLIRTs AND NATIONS. Mis- Jennie O'Neill
Potter will begin her monologue at Albaugh' s
tomorrow afternoon promptly at 4 clock. A
dainty souvenir program will be distributed
among the audience containing half-tone en-
cravings OF Miss Potter as the nursery queen
and the grandmother. "Flirts and Matrons''
is the brightest of monologues and is a new
departure in that line of entertainments, re-
quiring eight changes OF scene and costume
the eight scenes, depicting eight stages in a
woman's life, serve we'll 70 display Miss Pot
ter's versatility. and the ''Vassar Girl" intent
on social reforms, and the Belle" recounting
her conques,s, are equally well done Miss
Potter will have the assistance of the popular
Philharmonic Quartet, which will sing sew
eral numbers between the acts, and an orches-
ira. The advance sale indicates fashionable
audience. How Salvador Won will be given
after the monologue ut the special request of
several prominent ladies who have heard it in
private. Tickets at box office after O'Clock
tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-25
Accident to a NeMshnx-

Last evening a newsboy, William Frill. living
AT sS3 street southwest. accidentally fell in
the cellar Of the Harris Theater building. He
was taken to the Emergency Hospital. where
his injuries were found to be sllgh. and was
sent TO his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-25
Campbell Wa. Acquitted.

VIM. Campbell. colored, was acquitted in the
Criminal Court Justice Bradley yesterday on
the charge Of HOUSEKEEPING at the stable OF
Superintendent K A. Arnold on January l6.
Mr.. Sellers appeared for tho defendant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-25
lied BABr,s HANDS.

10 prevent its scratching. its burning itching bleed
ine scay skin or scalp How often have heard this
pififul story Terrible rs is the suffering Of these little
ones Jet cUTlCURA affords instant and grateful re-
hef and In every case tends to speedy and sconomi
broken moGhae. 20
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Stains of the Yeporter,

Mr.. George II. Harries will deliver lecture
tomorrow evening at the Y. NJ. C. A. building
HIS subject will be The Reporter; His Work
and His Status The lecturer win be intro
tuced By Cen II. v. Boynton-
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A BIG PRor1r.
s200 REALIZED ON AN INVESTMENT OF a.

Mr.. W. F. Eltzroth. esteemed school teacher in
the town Of Morrow. Ohio states his case 80 clearly
that no comment is necessary further than to say to
those run down and out of health,
GO AND DO LIKEWISE.
II feel that must add my name to the list of those
who feel grateful for benefit derived from using Hoods
Sarsapariile 1t has been worth 500 bottle to me in
the following manner, viz: / have been teaching
school for . years Last fail became out had
no appetite. COULDN'T SLEEP AT NIGHT, and be-
came GeOilitated that it impossible to perform
my duty as teacher. /
WROTE MY RESIGNATION
To take effect in two weeks but was persuaded TO try
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Within week was SO much
better that continued my school and still teach
ing. i have used two bottles and feel LIKE NEW
MAN and have over $500 clear from 81 spent for
Hoods sarsapsrlia." W. +. ELTZROTH,
Morrow. Ohio.
FROM THE SISTERS OF MERCY.
I'VE find Hoods Sarsaparilla to be Q good useful
and valuable medicine. one recommend from
experisnce." SISTERS OF MERCY,
West 4th st.. Cincinnati, Ohio.
HOODS sARSAPARILLA
Is the best blood purifier the best strength builder
the best nerve helper. Give 1t trial.
HOODS PILLS are the best family cathartic and
liver medicine. Harmless. reliable, surs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-25

The GREAT Book SALE-Latimer d Sloan
have now arranged for examination in their
book department (second floor, 14O7 G street,
one Of the most extensive collect tons of books
sold in this city in q long time, comprising
literature, the sale Of which will take place
Tuesday evening next March I, commencing
ct o'clock.-Adpe
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P.xrAoRAPHs. 25c. HExrLEk's. ass Pa ave.

FvERYrHISG Has BEN TRIED, loU SAY!
Well, that makes no difference except you stlli
suffer with piles Use Bottoms phe saive
price 20 cents, and be speedily and radically
,ured IL does inst that thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-25

Ollie Brown was fined els by Judge Miller
today on two charges of assault. Mary Robin
son and Lucy Thomas were complainants, and
it was alleged that Ollie used pair Of scissors
during the trouble. She paid the fines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-25

ParlOr Car to Old Point Comfort.
Pullman buffet parlor car to Old Point Com.
fort, via Richmond and c. and o. railway,
leaves Washington daily, except Sunday, 1851
am; arrives Old Point 6:25 pm.
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SPECIALTIES.

ELICTRICITN. oALyANlsM AND STATIC
Z tthrourh the clothinsl utilized IN al nervous
troubles. removal fuinors. saIerGuous hAirs bem-
ishes sriatsca. -heumstluan &c Aiso Thermal, boa
air. vapor and hath IN functional d.
hS15s - 4 - n; = Eta = "a :; ka9ts9f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-25

JR Freeman's handsome new flower store,
s11 18th st. NV, will be formally opened on
Thursday. Feb. q. when a splendid collection
of plants and flowers will be exhibited Do not
fail TO see this display by electric light Aliare
cordially invited