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The Progress., 1893-04-15
CITY Churches.

I'm this department we viii be glaa
publish notices Of regular and -
services OF all the chuTcHes in the @
Pastors. or those authorized by ID.
are Invited TO furnish information
any changes for each week, not -
than Thursday evening Of the WEEK a
yious.l
First Methodist Episcopal Cbm,
South, Rev. J. T.. Pierce, pastor. ~
ing sabbath IL am. aud : Is PM
day school. $50 I'D. Glass meefiu-
p. M. Sunday, and 40 y. I'd. T1es~
Prayer meeting 7.33 y. ID. Thursday
Methodist Mission. supplied By y
l.. L. Jackson. Preaching every snD.
morning except the first Of each ms
at ll:l5 a. I'd. and every Sunday AZ ~
SuDday-scbool at pm. ke
prayer meeting Friday pm. kPs"'
League meeting Wednesday pm,
First Baptist Church. Rev. ~
Penick. ID. d., pastor. Preaeins
bath ii a. M. and s:l5 p N. sunday -
9:D am. Prayer meeting Wedpr-
night e:l5. Ladies Mission SOcisfy p
at pm. first sunday III each NOM
-Allendale Baptist Mission. RsF. s.1
Penick, ID. D., pastor. Preaching E....s.' -
ba b II u. m. Services y. ~. $50 $50
school p. N. Prayer meetiDg IhD'
night at ) O'Clock.
bonneville Baptist Mission, ~. |.
;. Penick, pastor. Sunday scbOol - y
Prayer meeting Tuesday Dieh'
O'CLOCK. -
-Preasbyferian ChuTch-Pastof. ~. a
NJ. Van Lear, ID. ID. Services: =
school. 30 - N. Preaching. IL .
Prayer meeting. "Wednesday. 80 p =
The Progress., 1893-04-15
Can't Be Held Back.
than cure

The Southern Hardware Company, Of
Shreveport, is on the track TO win and
is already far in I he lead OF any of its
competitors. In fact this business con-
test reminds US OF race we saw on our
track at the Fair Grounds. One horse
was so far behind that some Of the un-
sophisticated thought some struggling
stranger thought the race track was
but an exercising course and was gal
Looping around for fun. That is just the
position that the competitors Of the
Southern Hardware Company occupy
with it. They are so far behind that
no one considers them .'in it. and this
is but a natural consequence. The
progressive business house that sells
the best goods at close figures is bound
to succeed. This is the secret and the
only secret to the Southern Hardware
Company's success. The manager saw
that goods were being sold too high.
He knew that good profit could be
made by selling hardware for much
less money, and entering the field in
that spirit soon captured everything
worth seeking after.
Farmers, especially, it will pay you
TO 90 TO the Southern Hardware Com
pany for your agricultural implements
and hardware generally.
The Progress., 1893-04-15
W. B. 0GILv|E|

STILL PRoGREssING.-We have s
ways taken pleasure in encourage
the colored people in their prorz
towards higher morality and CIV
lization, and rarely fail TO mai
mention Of their well doing. tn
have in our parish six Metboda
churches and twenty-seven Bsp'a
places of worship.
Negroes from the South are bsig
employed by the Carnegie iron Won
IN large numbers, and put 10 won !
every place possible where Their
Dor can be made available.
Public schools in East Carroll cd'
time to progress prosperously1
Banner-Democrat.
The Progress., 1893-04-15
" NOTICE. .

respectfully call the attention ., 4
readers Of this paper to he fact that
addition TO fun and complete stock
staple and Fancy Groceries. for sale
wholes lie only, | also carry full line
Produce. POtatOes. Onions. Cabbage, a.
Apples, also Cheese under Inv pTi u
brand. which are superb aud uuexeel-l
Pigs Feet. Sausage IN Oh. BOl0u,
Vienna: IN short. l am prepared 70 4
orders Tor anything in the GrOes1
Grain aud Produce line.
give my personal attention 10 al Cd.
ton shipped 10 me- for sale. aud IDas
prompt returns Of account sales an
proceeds. PrOmptness and Puucis.alf'
are my rules ia business. DO the besl
can, and having done so. ! can 90 Z
more.
/ especially call attention tOthe 'Bos
aud "fversOl PateIi~ brands of y
Flour, which is al that is DeccessaTy va
person after once using them.
The Progress., 1893-04-15

1t would be worth while for the Ia
dies to bear in mind that if they take
gentle course OF Ayers Sarsaparilla
in the spring, they will have no
trouble with "prickly heat" hives
sites" ''boils," or ''black heads" when
summer comes. Prevention is better
than cure.
The Progress., 1893-04-15
Shreveport Oyster and Chop House

Market street, in Bogel's block. Meals
served at all hours, oysters on the
half shell or cooked in the best man
ner. Oyster loaves and oyster pates
made to order. Polite attendants.
Everything new, neat and frst-class
In evrey respect. No saloon attached
Bulk or can oysters delivered to all
parts of the city. Call or leave your
order, or telephone No. 80. Place
open all night. Frank Serwich pro-
prietor.
The Progress., 1893-04-15

Many rise in the morning with a
headache and no inclination for
breakfast. This is due to torpidity of
the liver and deranged condition OF
the stomach. To restore healthy ac-
ton to tkese organs, nothing is so ef-
iicacious as an occasional dose of
Ayers Pills.
The Progress., 1893-04-15

When Louisiana measures men for
Office with the same gauge that the
individual does the employe who is to
handle his money, then will her poll
tics be pure and wholesome as they
should be.
The Progress., 1893-04-15

DIR. Chas. G. McCloud fills teeth
without pain The latest improved
methods in the practice of dentistry
employed Old ways must give way
to new ones.
The Progress., 1893-04-15
OUR ICE CREAM MAN.

The public will be pleased to learn
that Shreveport's ice cream king,
Mr. Charles Stoer will open the sea.
son today with that delicious cream
for which he is so noted. He has
also a new and improved method oi
making ice cream cakes which be
would ike to introduce to his trade
knowing that they will please all. He
desires to say further that all de-
string cream for a certain day can
get much better service and bette,
cream by sending him their orders il
advance, a day if possible. Tele-
phone, No. AZ.
Be faithful to Truth and she viii
reward thee handsomely.
The Progress., 1893-04-15

Let the press OF our State be actu-
ated by motives of public good in
stead OF desire to court recognition
from the powers that be, and Louis
lana will take her place among the
exalted of our Statehood.
The Progress., 1893-04-15
ATTENTION. PIBLICi

1 desire to say to my patrons that
Mr.. Frank r. Hicks has charge Of my
collections and / will consider it a
favor if prompt settlement is made
with him. RANDALL HUST, NJ. d.
March IL. 1893.
The Progress., 1893-04-15

In the name of honor, integrity.
honesty and decenoy let the people of
Louisiana clamor for an honest cleo
tion law. an annullment Of her peni-
tentiary lease and a stringent enact
ment against dealing in future-, nor
cease until our State is rid Of her de-
bilitating tumor.
The Progress., 1893-04-15
REMOVED.

hrs. Julia Rule, to 515 Market street,
where she viii be pleased to shox
her frienns al elegant stock Of fine
millinery notions, and comforts for
the toilet.
The Progress., 1893-04-15

If the present legislature will not
give us an honest election law, and
make it a felony to deal in futures,
then let us elect one that will.
The Progress., 1893-04-15
Shreveport, La.
NOTICE.

beginning with April 1st, Mr..
Frank X. Hicks will have charge Of
all Of my collections, and payment Of
my bills must be made TO him.
{. G. McCLoUD, ID. d. S.
The Progress., 1893-04-15

Eschew intemperance and he who
would promote it, and you will have
done much for your country and your
God.
The Progress., 1893-04-15

Let public odium and contempt be
cast on those journals and people who
defane another simply because he
differs from them on public questions.
The Progress., 1893-04-15

Faith and Hope are two virtues
which it is well to court, but the po, =
session Of Determination is worth
both
The Progress., 1893-04-15

When Louisiana ceases to envelope
rascality, dishonor and untruth under
the charitable cloak Of politics, then
will public Office be indeed public
trust"
The Progress., 1893-04-15

Respect Truth and uphold her
claims, no matter bow great the pow
er which seeks to dethrone her. This
is the only standard of manhood.
The Progress., 1893-04-15

Delving for the dollar is harder
work than saving the dollar. Re
member this when you have to sup
ply groceries, and trade at Lees.
The Progress., 1893-04-15
WHO WANTS HOUsEKEEPEEs

A lady in good social standing
wishes a situatio. as housekeeper for
widow or gentlen 4 in the country.
Can give first-claz. references as to
character and conduct. For particu-
lars address, A. b.
The PRoGREss Office.
Shreveport, La.
The Progress., 1893-04-15
TO OuR CISTONIEKE.

We have placed all of our accounts
in the hands Of Mr. Frank r. Hicks
for collection and he is authorized to
make settlement of them. Any ar
rangements made by him will be in
dorsed by Us. Yours trnly,
BoDENHEIMER Bios
ALL % IOnD
The Progress., 1893-04-15

Who will assist us 20 work up 8
North Louisiana immigration conven
toni
The Progress., 1893-04-15

Destroy the influence Of the pot
house politician. and Louisiana viii
have freed herself from an Influence
more debilitating than the tumor ia
the physical body.
The Progress., 1893-04-15
March 25, 1893.

Let our people uplift the standard
OF Reform aud keep fighting under
her banner until the rule of the politi-
clan is dethroned forever.
The Progress., 1893-04-15

Don't forget to buy some of
VOLTS ice cream, soda and sherbet
tomorrow. They are extra fine
The Progress., 1893-04-15

Whom the Emperor of China meets
the Tycoon of Japan at Chicago he
will ask for the kind of tea that Lee
sells.
The Progress., 1893-04-15

President Cleveland's inau gural
remarks about frugality and econo-
my suggests the habit of trading
with Lee.
The Progress., 1893-04-15

If you want something toothsome
for tomorrow, go to Harris d Win
ston's and get shoulder of Spring
lamb.
The Progress., 1893-04-15
DINNER SETS

Now is your time to buy 112 piece
decorated dinner set for S1015. A
genuine bargain at The Fair"
The Progress., 1893-04-15

Love Right, respect Honesty, do
homage to Truth, favor Sobriety and
exalt Godliness.
The Progress., 1893-04-15
BELpIxa KEFR1eERAroRs.

Metal ice racks. Be sure to see them.
All sizes at The Fair"
The Progress., 1893-04-15

Help rs to work mp an immigration
ia North Louisiana
The Progress., 1893-04-15

Tenderer than the tenderest, Har-
ris Il Winston's Spring lambs
The Progress., 1893-04-15
LIGHTING PREFERS,

The best freezers in the market 1T
The Fair"
The Progress., 1893-04-15
ASK TO SEE

Those elegant vase lamps, $50 each
at The Fair"
The Progress., 1893-04-15

Spring lamb tomorrow at Harris &
WInston's.
The Progress., 1893-04-15

Wooi-Figured Cha,ies worth 25c,
at 15c per yard
Wool Solid COlcre1 G'haljies worth
25c, at J3lc per yard.
FaDeY Debeige. 3G inches wide, en-
tirely Lew, worth 3Oc, z, l5c per yard.
Point;lle Poplins, G1- nsw goods,
worth fally sc. will b. Sold for SOC
per yarl
The Progress., 1893-04-15

Colorsd and Black Crystal Ben
galines, woItb SI15 at 7jc PEI
yard.
Coloy..i Changeah}e SILK. q inches
wide. w.rth sc, at 5ss.a a yard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-24
By F. +. Crocker, Auctionecr.
TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

By virtue of deed of trust dated May 10,
1892. and duly recorded in liber L, No. 4,
folio 5S2, one of the land records of Alexan-
dria county, Yn., at the request of the party
secured, default being made in payment of
one of the notes, we will sell at public auc-
ton in front of the premises, on
THURSDAY, JUNE %, 1893.
at 1 o'clock a. m, the following described
real estate:
ALL THAT PIECE OR PARCEL OF
LAND situated on Halls Hill, Alexandria
county, Va. adjoining the lands of B. Trum-
mel, Jennie Williams, Walter Wilson and
George Earle, jr, said piece or parcel of land
containing one acre, improved by HOUSE.
Terms of Sale: Eighty-tivc dollars cash
and expenses Of the sale; the residue i'll two
equal payments at one and two years, to be
secured by the purchasers promissory notes,
with six per cent. interest, payable semi-a
nually, and deed of trust on the property
sold. or all cash, at the option of the purchaser.
Conveyancing and recording at the purchas-
er's cost. Fifty dollars deposit at the time of
sale. Terms to be fully complied with in five
days after sale, or the property will be resold
at the risk and cost of the defaultiDg pur-
chaser after due notice of the sale.
A. B. GRUNWELL, T-,stoos
GEO. w. HAWXHURST,
my31 IS
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DOWNFALL OF A BEAUTY.-May
Howard, once a social queen, but OF
late years slave to the worst forms of
dissipation to be found at Gloucester
City, fell in a fit at that place yester-
day, and is now in the Gloucester City
iail. The authorities will endeavor to
have her removed to the County In
sane Asylum. She will not be bur-
den on the county, however, as the
woman has an income of $40, 900. May
Howard is not only well connected and
wealthy, but several years ago was an
acknowledged beauty. A false step
took her to Gloucester, and her down
fall resulted. Becoming an outcast IN
circles where she had previously reign
ed, she rapidly went from bad to worse
and her beauty followed her reputa-
ton. She has several times been an in
mate of the Camden county Jail for
drunkenness and disorderly conduct,
but upon being released invariably re-
turred to her former haunts. She is
now physical as well as moral
wreck, and if admitted to the Black
wood Asylum, will probably never
leave there alive.-Phil. Record.
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AUCTION SALES.
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned by virtue Of the power re-
posed in them by George 4. Fowle and wife
and William Campbell and wife, offer for sale
A FARM situate in the county of Fairfax,
State of Virginia, at Franconia station, on the
Washington Southern Railway, containing
about ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-FOUR
(144) ACRES. 1t is in 4 thickiy settled neigh
borhood with churches, schools, stores and
postoflicc within i short distance, the land
rolling and well adapted for gardening, farm
ing or grass, watered by running stream,
springs and well. A GOOD FlEE-ROOM
DWELLING with basement, dining-room,
beautiful lawns, TWO-ROOM TENANT
HOUSE, good barn, corn house, wagon shed
and all necessary outbuildingS. Has about
thirty acres in grass two good orchards, one
six acres the other eight acres of two-year-old
trees Trains run at convenient hours to and
from Alexandria and Washington.
We will offer this PROPERTY at private
sale, and if not sold at private sale it will be
sold at public auction on the premises on
SATURDAY, the 26th day of August. 1893
Terms of sale One.third 13) cash and the
residue in one and two years, deferred pay
ments TO bear interest at six per cent. per
annum, and TO be secured by a deed OF trust
upon the property.
J, 7. BECKHAM. Attorneys
SAAlL. &. BRENT. in fact
my31 cots
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She Bruised the scrpcnrs Head.

she bruiScu the ScfpcntS heau.
Miss Gertrude Parry, good-lookiug
young woman Of Highland Falls, had
an experience in peculiar kind of
snake charming the other day that en-
titles her to rank among the leaders of
that art. Miss Parry is 10 years old.
Since her childhood she has had the
reputation Of possessing strong antip-
athy to snakes, and, at the same time,
of being able to exert powerful in
lluence over them that usually render
ed them powerless in her hands.
Miss Parry, according to the account
of the incident told Thursday by her
friends, had left her family at the break
fast table and informed her mother
that she was going to sweep her room
and the front hall. She had nearly
finished sweeping her room when she
saw what she thought was rat stick
ing its head out of a hole in corner.
She approached and beheld with the
usual chill of terror a moccasin slowly
coming out OF the hole.
Miss Parry shut the door, so that the
moccasin should not escape her, and,
laying her broom on the bed, advanced
toward the snake, which by this time
was entirely out of the hole and was
coiled up in the corner. She fastened
her gaze upon the reptile, whose head
stood up in the air three feet, slowly
moving from side to side.
The snake evidently didn't intend
to be mcsmerize,i by girl, and afte
standing her stare for few seconds b
stuck his fangs out at her. Miss ar
ry slowly advanced, and reaching out
her hand endeavored to grasp the moe
casin by the neck. The snake was not
at all mesmerized, however, and slip
ping past her hand he wound himself
around her body and buried his fangs
in what he supposed was her arm, but
instead they penetrated only pad
ding that held out high pulled sleeve.
Miss Parry did not lose her presence OF
mind, and calmly grasped the reptile
back Of the head and held his face op-
posite her own, so that she could get
her eyes on his.
Then began struggle between mes
aAerism and snake strength that Miss
Parry never wishes TO experience
again. She could gain no control over
the moccasin, which did not loosen its
grasp.
Miss Parry was almost on the point
of calling for help, as she was nearly
sufIocated, when, in addition to her
mesmelism, she put all the strength of
both hands back of the snakes head
and the moccasin had his hugging tao
tics turned on him. The snake wilted
and his folds slowly uncoiled from
around her body. Miss Parry ran 10
the door, and after throwing the snake
out into the hall and calling her peo-
pie, she tainted.
The moccasin was taken out in the
back ward and his head was chopped
off before he showed any signs of life.
Miss Parry soon regained consciousness,
but she says now that she has had
enough of mesmerizing snakes, and
that if she ever sees another she will
run. The moccasin measured . feet
81 inches when laid out. He had evil
dently made meal of most of the rats
in the house, as he was full of Jumps
which extended nearly his entire
lengthy. Y. SIM.
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MEDICINAL.
A WONAN,.S BURDENS

arc lightened when she turns to the right
medicine. If her existence is made gloomy
hy the chronic weaknesses, delicate derange-
mcntS and painful disorders that afllict her
sex. she win find relief ard emancipation
from her troubles in DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. Ii she's overworked, nervous,
or rundown" sho has new life and strength
after using this remarkable remedy. It's
powerful. invigorating tonic and nervine
which was discovered and used by an en-
incut physician for many years, in all cases
Of "felnale COMPLAINTS and weaknesses.
For young girls just entering womanhcod; ;
for women at tho critical "change OF life:"
in bearing-down sensations, periodical pains,
liberation, Inflammation, and every kindred
ailncrt, if it ever fails TO benefit or cure,
YOU have your money back.
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Afexaudria ettR.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND rR1-wEEKLY AT

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
Gazette Building, SO 6 s12 Prince st.
Daily one year, Sc six months $3 one month
30 cents.
Tri-Weekly one year 81; six months 81;
three months 81.
All transient advertisements must be paid for
in advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to ex-
ceed their space unless the excess is paid for
at transient rates. and under no circum-
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
in advance.
Resolutions in memoriam, of thanks, tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless of public concern, will
only he printed in this paper as advertise
ments.
The GAZETTE Office is connected with the
Telephone Exchange. Advertisements, or
ders for the paper, news or any information
or business can be sent by telephone.
Entered at the Postoffice Alexandria, Virgin
la. rs second class matter.
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WAS troubled with catarrh forsev years
previous to commencing the use of Eiy's
Cream Balm. 1t has done for me what other
so.called cures have failed to do-cured me-
The effect of the Balm seemed magical
Clarence l.. HUFF, Biddeford, Me.
Aft3r trying many remedies for catarrh
during past twelve years tried Ely's Cream
Balm with complete success. 1t is over one
year since stopped using it and have had no
return of catarrh. l recommend it to all my
fricnds.-Milton T. Palm Reading.
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AUCTION SALES.
CERGEANTs SALE OF GROCERIES.

BY virtue of an order of the Corporation
Court of the city of Alexandria Va, in the
case of ]. II. Crilly VS.. J. N. J. Maddox, I
will sell at public auction at the store of
Thomas Perry, No 1872 King street on
TUESDAY, June 81, at 10 o'clock, the fol-
lowing property levied on by me to satisfy an
execution to wit:
1 barrel of Sugar, box of Coffee Essence
! box of Pickles, , boxes Of Yeast Powder. i
box of Quaker Oats barrel of Oil. , barrels
of Flour, ) bags of Meal, 1 bag Of Middlings.
Terms of Sale Cash.
WI. II. SMITH,
Sergeant of the city OF Alexandria, Va.
ic22 Is
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CORPORATION NOTICES
,voTICE TO CITY TAN PAYERS.

COLLECTORS OFFICE, June 81, 1893.
Notice is hereby given that the tax bills for
1898 are now in the hands of the collectors.
The attention of parties interested is respect
fully called to the following extract from the
revenue bill OF that year:
Upon all bills paid in full by the 1st day
of July, 1898 the Collectors of Taxes shall
allow discount of ten per cont, aud on all
bills paid by the 1st day ofscptember, 1898,
they shall allow discount of five per cent,
and on all bills not paid on the 1st day of
December, 1893, there shall be assessed and
collected penalty of five per cent. upon
the amount of said bills, and on all bills
remaining unpaid on the 1st day of June,
1894, damages at the rate Of six per centum
per annum shall be paid"
Tax payers would do well to call and pay
at once in order to avoid the rush and crowd
usually present on the last days in which the
discount is allowed.
Office, room No. 0, Cameron street side OF
Market Building.
P. F. GoRMAS, Col. North Dist.
a. F. Cox, Col. South. Dist
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Clad TilinGS.

The grand specific for the prevailing mala-
DIV of the age, Dyspepsia, Liver Compliant
Rheumatism, CostivcnesS, General Deplli.s.
etc. is Bacon's Celery Cure. ms erea'
herbal tonic stimulates the digestive organs,
regulates the Liver and restores the system pIal
to vigorous health and energies; salpieS
free. Large packages 5oc. sofa oy e. o
L,eadbeater 4 Sons.
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L
By virtue of the deed of trust from Thomas
NJ Fairfax and wife to the undersigned, re.
corded in deed book No. 22, page 554, at the
request OF the creditor thereby secured, the
undersigned will sell at public auction on
Royal street. in front of the Market Building
in Alexandra, Va, on
SATURDAY. July %, 1898.
mt or about - o'clock H., the following real
estate in the city of Alexandria, Va. situate
on the northeast corner of Duke and Henry
streets, fronting on Duke street 81 feet 81,
inches. and on Henry street IS feet with the
use of the alley in rear thereof. The said
pro:.rty is the BRICK DWELLING AND
81 IRE on the said corner.
Terms Of sale: Enough cash to pay the cx-
pcusc of the sale, and the principal ana inter-
est due upon the note secured by said deed
say 81, $50, and the residue in two equal pay
mcnts at six and twelve months from day of
sale with interest, secured by decd Of trust or
retention of title.
HENRY SMOOT,
in1- Re TruStpp
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WANTS.

A GENTS-We wish to place ourselves in
n correspondence with an ENERGETIC
MAN in Alexandria with view of engaging
him to represent us; an opportunity rarely
presented, and one which should not be miss
ed. Address for particulars, ROOM IL,
Warder Building Washington, d. c.
ie15 1Ota
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MEETINGS.

Alexandria. Va, June 9, 1898.
A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
n OF THE OLD DOMINION BOAICLUB
will be held at the boat house WEDNESDAY
EVENING, July y, 1898 at 5 o'clock, for
the purpose of electing officers for the year.