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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-12

The city mission on Waterloo stree,
t.- received si0 in the past two months
nl.d = n real need - money u carry on
i.e work and make the improvements
Il eurd necessary.
frung women q the Joy Memorial
church Nii give concert IN the church
tbs evening
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-12
DIVER FAiLkp To ArrEAR
Wosk sn Dragging che Wsses ne
kcsamA H.tasAa "a CoetsnSe-


The bo.iy % Miss Emma kotnan, who
WAS drowned in the river Sunday after
noon by the eap~izIng Il a rowboa'. has
rot been recovered. although dhl,g~nt
search for u has been made each day
since the fatal accident. A diver from
i,~tsoat offered IA recover the body f"r
e.. and the amount was raised by
friends Il the girls father. ~ho is IN
straitsari circumstances and not able
10 pay tho amount himself; but he
proved % tc unreliable and did not sp
pear yesterday morning. as he agreed Ia.
4 telegram was sent u diver Ia thi
cage. bat he wanted sI5 Tor the job. and
II was deci,iet Ia continue the work Ut
dragging the river for a few DAYS yet
4 more searching apparatus will he put
into operation tsiay.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-12

Justi-e John I,cWolf. whose term
Gill expire July I. IL holding court at
his house nov days On Lake street.
near Centennial street. The court IL
not diehifiei by the presence IL hsilifi
ar court ofhocr. ~ noas 81 the bles'
think there 10 business enough there "
warrant their presence.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-12

quartet and sudieaes. The trip Gill he
elarut,lsts4i Al the u~Ht monthly sseial,
and a banquet wjl 10 sps~sd IN the
church paftora
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-12

ieu ssnf tc h~-f q Ma hsai~f
sh~u hrz stesr thsn BAR ts*s -
k.a.t. saasd . street. sss coas1s'Fsaf SO
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-12

Special efforts will be made for the
,mfort IL every visitor tomorrow at the
opening 81 Leland Park.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-12

Special efforts will be- made for the
comfort 81 every visitor tomorrow at the
opening OF Leland Park.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-12
Dizziness, Faintness,

Extreme IaSsi'u,lc. "don't care" Rni
want tn D.. left alone" feeling. eScs-
liability. irr,tsbiltty. Bcry business. slseI-
leS.usss, fia'tlencs. melancholy. or the
"biuss.' anil bsckach. These are
sure indica'inn. - tsfaal. Weakness
snu,. ,l.faas.msns of tia t'tert1s or
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-12

STRAWBERRIES and all fresh vegetables
al ". L. Goossrns.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-12

Do not fail to attend the Leland Park
opening tomorrow. All invited.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-12
Irrcgularlty,

SurprrSsed or i'ainfnl M.ns,rua'ions.
W cak n"ss - tho Stomach. Indigestion.
Heating. flocdiug. Nervous PIostrs.
ton Headache, General Debility. AlND
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-12

causing pain, weight. and hsckache. w
instantly relieved and permanently
cured ~ its uss. ndsr all circnm-
stances u acts in harmony with The laws
that govern th. temai. system. and
IL ~ harmless "a water. IL removes
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-04-14
Woman IN Adversity.

Woman should be more trusted and con-
fided in as wives, mothers, and sisters. They
have quick PERCEPTION of right and wrong
and without always knowing why, read the
present and future, read characters and acts,
designs and responsibilities, where man sees
no letter or sign. What else do we mean by
the adage "mo other w.t." save that woman has
quicker PERCEPTION and reader invention
than man? How often when man abandons
the helm in despair, woman seizes it and car
ries the home-ship through the Storm Man
often flies from home and family to avoid i'm
dending poverty or ruin.
Woman seldom, if ever, forsook home thus.
Woman never evaded mere temporal calami-
ty by suicide or desertion. The proud bank
er, rather than live to see his poverty gazetted
may blow out his brains and leave his wife
and children to want, protectorless.
Loving woman would have counselled him
to accept poverty, and live to cherish his fam
lily and ret ieve his fortune. Woman should
be counselled and confided in. 1t is the beau
ty and glory other nature that it instinctively
grasps at and clings to the truth and right.
Reason, mans greatest faculty, takes time
to hesitate before it decides; but WON ms in
stinct never hesitates in its decision, and is
scarcely ever wrong where it has even chances
with reason. Woman feels where man think,
acts where he deliberates, hopes where he de
spairs, and triumphs where he falls.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-04-14
The Barber's Lament.

No, barbering is not money-mak
ing busine g." said New York barber
as he deftly welded his razor. | know
of only ono man in my experience who
became wealthy al it. lie retired with
a comfortable fortune, but he was one
man in thousand
''Barbering was much more profitable
fifteen years ago thau it IS to-day. At
that time it was the custom for nearly
every patron to have his own pomatum,
face powder, hair oil and hair restorer
IN the rack beside his cup. 1t was gen.
orally believed at that time that hair
could be made to grow on a bald head,
and also that many Of the mixtures on
the market would prevent hair from
falling out. But those ideas are thor
oughly exploded now, due largely, I
think, to the publicity given to the sub
ject by the newspapers.
81 have no doubt that many men now
bald would be we'll thatched were it
not that they used so much hair oil. 1t
is the exception at the present time in
my shop when man will permit me to
put oil OH his head, many of them pre-
ferring to have the hair combed dry.
When your head gets dirty wash it
thoroughly with soap and water and if
you wish it to take on luster like the
ravens wing brush it for five minutes
night and mornlug with a soft brush.
The large income derived from the sale
of the emollients referred to being now
cut off, the trade of the barber cannot
now be classed with that of the plumber
and the coal dealer as a money-making
pursuit" N. Y. Recorder
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-04-14
Choose the Little Ones

1t is seldom that large, powerful dog
proves genuine protection against protes SION
al burglars. He may keep an amateur at bay,
but a professional who is an expert at his work
will be able to guard against him. Elaborate
calculations are generally made in advance as
to the difficulties to be overcome and a big
dog is not likely to be in the way. If the an :
imal is kept in the yard the first step taken is
to poison or drug it, and it becomes, in conse-
quence, a source of danger by creating an un-
warranted feeling of security. A little dog
that barks ard runs away when approached is
a far better protector, aud babies and young
children are even better STILL 1t is very se.-
dom that boarding school is robbed, and in
selecting house for operation the burglar is
apt to pass those which his reliable inform
ant tells him have babies and young children
among the occupants. When there is baby
in the house, either the mother or the nurse
is sure to be light sleeper from habit, and
ready to wake up at the faintest sound. Then
there is the chance, which is in itself consid-
erable, of the baby waking up and contribut-
ing general cry to the entertainment, and al
together it is good business to avoid house
where there are young children when mid
nj" .a III - contemplated. The burglar
c,mmu. 40. is we'll aware of this and acts &C.
,o.dlnyy.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-04-14
Her Face Her Misfortune.

| recently heard the story of how a
girl who wanted to, and tried to, dii.
succeed in entering society. Her face
was in that one respect, her misfortune.
She removed to the city some years
ago from little out-of-the- way town of
a neighboring State, and at once, ably
seconded by ber mother, started in to
cut a swath and NOW pathway into
the longed-for green pasturage enjoyed
by the ultra fashionables of local socle-
ty. Her family was not old, nor had it
in any way the remotest flavor of Vir-
ginia origin. However, this would
hardly have counted against her, for
she came of good stock and was su-
premely beautiful.
She carried herself like queen, and
with her peerless beauty captivated the
men of society. She was modest, and
yet exercised sort Of freedom that en-
couraged men to approach nearer than
ordinarily and at the same time was
effectual in its restraining influence
She displayed her charms not lav:shly,
but abundantly.
No wonder, then, that the club men
about town took her up. They sought
her constantly, and soon she held conrt
with, if not the splendor, all the grace
and graciousness of queen, So con
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-04-14
He Was Suspicious.

"Even statesman is picked up
sometimes" remarked the Congress-
man to a crowd of listeners. "On one
occasion was going over my district
to get posted, and in my rambles |
ran across an old fellow away up on
the head waters of a creek He was
hoeing corn in a field near the road
and l stopped to talk with him.
"Good morning. said pleasantly.
"Morning," he responded but never
stopped hoeing.
"Right nice looking field" l remark
ed.
"'Might be worse.,' he replied still
hoeing.
"'Excuse me- | ventured, sbut I'm
the member of Congress from this dis
trict."
"Air you!' he asked still hoeing.-
I voted for you
"I'm much obliged, I'm sure |
said. I'm up here taking look over
the country
"'We]l, hain't no obJectlons,' he
said, still hoeing, 'ef you don't take
nothin' else and he looked at me so
suspiciously that | bade him good day
and rode on"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-04-14
Bonaparte on the Vlolets

Bonapsrte having on his departure for the
Island of Elba promised his confidential
friends to return in the violet season, his adj
herents adopted the above simple flower as
rallying signal. "Corporal Violet" became
their favorite toast, and each was distinguish
ed by gold ring with violet in enamel, and
the motto "Ele reparaitratau piintems!'
cit will appear again in spring) AS soon as
1t became generally known that he had land
ed at Frejus, multitude of the women OF
Paris were seen with baskets full of these flow
ers, which were purchased and Worn by his
friends without exciting the least suspicion.
1t was customary on meeting anyone thus dec
grated to ask "Almez vous Ia vlolette!" (do
yon like the violet:) when, it theyl answered
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-04-14

stantlv was she in demand that at tn e
Chrysanthmum Club sort of bureau
of engagements was established so tha t
she might, as it were, be distributed
fairly. S,e was taken erywhere-by
men, She was called upon unceasing-
ly-by men. She Was soon the subject
of conversation among men Her beau
ty became more pronounced as she
learned the little arts and ar;ifices that
please men, and she became the talk Of
tie day where ever she went at home
or abroad.
All this, and especially the way the
men took her up, set the young women
of the cltys highest dead against her
They did not deny her beauty-they
could not. They simply let her alone.
The young women of society know a
thing or two, and this they knew right
we'll, that if they did no cali upon her,
and left her at home to receive men
they would soon tire OF it and let her
alone also Such proved to be the case
She was never called on by those of her
own sex and consequently knew no.
body. No one ever received for her,
and society, therefore, never had her
gracious presence and queenly beauty
in It's ranks. At last, in desperation
or in some other mood, she left the
city. Her course was everywhere Il
conquest. She is to-day envied bv
many who hear occasionally of her, and
Is engaged to wealthy man, who will
give her queenly beauty a regal setting
This is true s'ory louisville Conl-
mercial.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-04-14
CASTOR RIA A
for Infants and Children.

Castor adapedo that
Stomach rrhfa Ehtaon
A. ARCHER NJ Kills Worms gives
So N.
of ounver Sand
that
super t. the ] dc
families who do not tkeepCa results
ineasyrea EDw1NF.P D.
D., 7th NewY orkC
lew YokC ]
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-04-14
A Doubtful Invention

One day as Henry Ward Breecher was ex--
amining the phonograph when it vas yet in
its infancy he seemed very much surprised
with the almost unlimited possibilities OF in-
vention. After meditating for moment he
turned to the person who was explaining the
machine, and said. 81 wonder if some day a
genius will appear whose subtle faculties will
enable him to invent kind of tissue paper
that can be put in the top of a mans hat, and
there register all Of his thoughts in such a
manner that they may be reproduced in some
machine like the phonograph." lie hesita-
ted at this point and then added. "Not all
the thoughts, | mean only those that might do
for the ears of others for no man, not even
minister would like to have all of his thoughts
reproduced, such a thing might make trouble
for him"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-04-14
A Good Thing to Know

The imperial health Office of Berlin has is
sued an announcement to the affect oranges
and lemons are both fatal to the cholera bacil-
lus. Placed in contact with the cut surface of
the fruit, the bacteria survive but few hours.
They remain active for some time longer on
the uninjured rind of the fruit, but even then
they die within twenty-four hours. The de-
structive property as regards the cholera
bacteria is supposed to be due to the large a
mount of acid contained in those fruits. In
consequence of this quality, the health officer
considers it unnecessary to place any restric
ton on the transit aud sale of these fruits even
if it should be ascertained that they come from
places where cholera is prevalent at the time
Not a single instance was noted in which chol
era was disseminated by their oranges or LEM
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-04-14

kin iist trimmed it down to about the right
size"
"Well," returned Governor Clarke, laugh
ing, ''isn't this rather strang" conduct in leav-
ing man sentenced to the pententiary to
come alone' Did you know you were respon
sible for him."
''Slrtinly, G 'vernor, klDxad all TIM.
knowed jist what WIZ doin'. If you knowed
Larkn az we'll az | do you wouldn't a-been
afeard to trust him either. hope you'll par
don me, Governor. tor this little irregulari-
ty."
'1es, will, returned Governor Clark and
I'll pardon him, too. You eau both go
home."
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-04-14
She Had Heard of 1t.

One of the loveliest things in young
housekeepers to be found in these Unit
ed States lives right here in Detroit.
She has been a wife about three months,
and got in her own little housey "a
week ago. Day before yesterday she
was going home, about ha'f past
o'clock, and as she passed the last gro
Gerry up that wa a thought struck her
and she went IN.
"Have you," she SAID to the smiling
clerk, eany minced ham,"
"No miss-ma am, he replied in
doubt.
"Pshaw," she exclaimed ''are you
sure?:'
Quite so, ma am, we sod the last this
morning; but will have some more to-
morrow, il you can wait
"But l can't wait. Charlie is SO
fond of minced ham, and he tolc me
to be sure to have some this evening.
It's to late for me to SO back down the
street now, for he will be home by the
time get there, and what shall do:,
POSSIBLY might get you some hing
else, ma 'am?'
She hesi ated betwixt conflicting
emotions for minute or more.
81 don't know she said at last, pat
ting her pretty little foot impa.iently,
"buc might make some bacon powder
do for this evening. Have you any
bacon POWDER"
Then it was the clerk Napoleonic
tact came to his rescue, and gracefully
retiring to look for it among the hams,
he sent out the proprietor, who broke
the news to her gently, and Charlie got
no minced ham or its possible snbsti-
tute that evening.-Detroit Free Press.
"Jlaude, do you know what has be-
come of the preserves that was IN this,
bowl?"
"You mean the evaporated peaches
ma am: t
eyes
"Dont you think they might: have
evaporated, mamma =
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-04-14
T5tfottI b.
Consumption Cured.

An old physician retired from practice
having had piaced III his hands " an East
India MISSIONARY the formula OF 4 simple veg
eJapIe reuledy Tor Inc SPEEDY AM perhaneh
cure 1or Consumption, Broncnltls, Gtbtrr
Asthma aIu ali throat auu Lth5 Alt;-i'i
also POSITIVE alI RADICAL cure iot NefTod' le
DlllIuy aud ali Nt"roIo Complains, diItf Al Az
ing tested It's wonderful cdfaLl'e powers III
thousands OF cases. lelL IL his uuty To make
IL kutSn 10 ilis o,theriiI. fellows. -Actuibco
Dy IuIS motive tlIu desire ~ rcilcV0 uidiiii
suffering, " III send iree OF charge, 10 All wno
desire 1t, tulo receIpt, III Grfinssi, r!ehcn VI
English, Win fuil uiiecLion> ior preparing ana
USING. Sent uy mai uS addressing Win stamp,
ualIlIS tuis paper.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-04-14

. { o.lld not afford YOU more
+ ample assortment than our
Il mammoth stock. Everything
NJ bright and new is represented
s Prices s., 10, II, Is, and up
ward
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-04-14

'Oui," (yes,) it was certain tha party was
a hot confederate. + if the reply was "Eh
bien," (welD, they recognized an adherent
and completed the sentence, "Ele reparaitra-
tau printems."
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-04-14

The Smithsouia Institute All NatIoAa |
Museum have couuuled 10 prep,e al eN Mt
il which illustrates tht eJhn Dlo5y ol This coun
try, The AZtecs the Mot.nd Builders and
the Indians viii oe repre- ,entel, Il1 mrs aid
second III relcls, workSnops, ahl sIon. IN
plciu,.,i,s the List III coSll I'd Ii cures. Lie
work is under the SUPERVISION Of Prof. Olis
Mason. -.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-04-14
FACTS FOR ALL!

Our preparation for Fall and
Winter '92 has eclipsed our best
previous efforts. Never before
has there been such an immense
stock of Clothing, Hats and Fur
nishings held under ary one
root, and at such low prices that
they, will surprise you.
MASTERPIECES
10000 OVERCOATS
. { o.lld not afford YOU a more
E ample assortment than our
81 mammoth stock. Everything
NJ bright and new is represented
S Prices s., 10, II, Is, and up
ward
YOUR BOYS
are richly provided for in our A
grand gathering Of Juvenile G
wear There is no excuse for M
keeping your boy in a shabby E
rig when little money will
dress him like a prince. Hand
some Suits and Overcoats,
$3.50, $50, 5 and up
INDIVIDUALITY IN DRESS
A finds graceful expression
G through the medium of our
M celebrated Order Annex which
b occupies the building 6 i s
S Ches St, Our 500 and IS
lines + business Suits to Or
nc. are the exclusive tailors
grade
HANDSOME IIEAD-DRFSS
When you come to our store d
you cannot affhrd to pass by A
our Hat de9 artment. At 10 L
you can get the regular So L
Derby or Soft Hat, pay moth
ing for the name or surroundin gs
here
Large lines, ST. "a, l 40, 60
MEMS UNDERWEAR
H in enormous variety Sof
A and comfortable Suits
l. won't scratch the skin
l. for b. tn garments Our m
less laundered Dress Sh
soc, matchless elsewhere
der 81 Neckwear Sox.
and all other possible ne
or stylish dresses in mag
cent profusion at very mo
ate pric. S.
Send for Samples, Price List
and Self Measurements
OEHNsS ACME HALL,
ald FlrnislerS, |
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Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-21

present year. The Victorians have
been preparing for weeks for the pres
eHt anniversary and the result is that
the greatest pageant that the Sound
country has ever produced will
be witnessed. Among the maEy
interesting events which the
Victorlans have proposed for
the entertainment of their guests is
the international yacht race on the
23d. The race will be participated in
by boats from all the Sound cities aud
will be the most exciting yachting
event ever witnessed OH the Sound.
The opportunity for visiting Victoria
is first class Messrs. Purdy and Nell
son have chartered the well-known
steamer Sehome and she will make
two round trips on May % and "A, ar
irving at Victoria at IL a. m, in time
to witness the yacht race ON the 23d
and the entire list Of sports on the oath.
The steamer will leave q street wharf
at $3.50 a. M, calling at Sehome dock
and Ocean dock, Fairhaven. Return
ing the steamer will leave Victoria at
the close of each days exercises. Meals
and staterooms can be procured on
board the steamer. The fare for the
round trip is $3.50.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-21
In the Superior Court


Yesterday was motion day In the
superior court and the following busi.
ness was transacted:
n. -. X. Co. vs +. N. Barney; con.
tinued for term.
Victor A. Roeder vs. w. l.. Miller
continued for term.
sun Vapor Light Company VS. City
of New Wbatcom; dismissed on motion
of Dorr, Hadley Il Hadley.
w. Atkinson vs. City Of Fairhaven,
demurrer overruled.
CASES SET FOR TRIAL
Monday-State of Washington vs.
Matt Johnson. ID. Mckay, assignee, vs.
John ElwoOd.
Tuesday-F. G. Tlngley VS. Belling.
ham Bay Boom Company; motion. w
ID. Mckay, assignee, VS. &. M. Atkins
Neutrality-suspicious. Northern Elk.
press Company vs. Charles Boardman
It al. The Davis Carriage Company VI
III. b. Strand.
Thursday - Mary A. Roberts W
Charles G.. Requa.
Friday--C. Langert vs. Tivoli Club oi
Blaine. A. III. Miller VS. T. q. Nickiin.
NEW CASES
The following new suits were aled
with the county clerk Saturday;
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-21
SOCIAL NOTES.

Nh. and Mrs. II. w. Gillette gave a
dinner party last evening to a few
friends.
Mrs. Mckinley and Mrs. Black leave
for Victoria tomorrow.
Mrs. Egan gave an enjoyable birth
day party on Monday evening, those
present being Mrs. Fischer, Mrs. Nc
Kinley, Mrs. InsIee, Mrs. Wardner,
Mrs. Holbrook and the Misses Ward
ner.
Mr.. Herbert O'Connor entertained a
few of his friends Tuesday evening at
tha hotel at the Bellingham Bay &
British Columbia depot, the dining
parlors being neatly decorated for the
occasion. Handsome souvenirs were
presented to the guests among whom
were Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley, Mrs.
Black, Miss Hamilton aud DIR. Bowes.
/ The ladies of the st. Helen's Guild
will give grand calico ball in the X.
of Z. hall on Friday evening.
A pleasant May social was given at
the Congregational church, Thirteenth
street, on Tuesday evening. An inter
esting musical program was rendered.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-21
CLOVER CLUB

Mrs. Stangroom entertained the
Clover club at her residence Thursday
afternoon, those present beside the
hostess being Mrs. Fischer, Mrs. Nc
Finley, Mrs. Underwood, Mrs. Egan,
Mrs. Strader, Mrs. Wardner, Mrs Hol-
brook, Mrs. Inslee, Mrs. Purdy and the
Misses Elsie and Kathie Wardner.
Mrs. Underwood received a pretty lit.
tie clover pin as the first prize. The
second prize was won by Mrs. Purdy,
who received a hand. painted blotter'
its next meeting,