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Middletown transcript., 1894-12-01
TOWNSEND TOPICS.

Thanksgiving was quietly spent by ou
townpeople.
William Moore has sold out his black
smith business 10 William ]. Daniels.
Miss Mollie Moore of Port Penn spent 8
few days in town the latter part of last
week.
| The Chaltauqua circle met at Mrs. w
A. SCOTS last week, and at Mrs. Lidia
Hodson's this week.
Rev. Alfred Smith will hold the third
quarterly conference for this charge on
Monday at 10 o'clock a. m.
Miss Bessie Montgomery, of Harrisburg
and Miss Ellis of Philadelphia, are the
guests of Mr.. William Ellis near town. I
Lee Maloney and Frank Tyson wit
ne ssed the Warren and st. Johns Foot
Ball game in Wilmington on Thursday.
The Jr. o. U. A. M. will visit church
next Sunday morning. Rev. Alfred Smith
Presiding Elder will preach in the evening.
Mrs. William Money, Mrs. 1, Pritchard
Mrs. James Taylor and Mrs. M. E. Weldon
spent Tuesday with Mrs. Adams near Mid
| dletown.
Prot. Herman Roe is an applicant for
the superintendency of the public school of
this county. His qualifications should Sc
cure him the appointment.
Prof. Herman Roe will deliver his lec-
ture "Uuder the cross of St. George" on
next Tuesday evening in the school house
hall, proceeds for the benefit OF the Sunday
School.
About 35 members of the Appoouini
mink castle ef the knights of the Golden
Eagle" attended church last Sunday morn
ing. Rev. F. F. Carpenter preached SER
mon appropriate for the occasion.
On Thursday evening of last week the
prayer meeting was held under the aus
pieces of the W.. G.. T. U. Mrs. Matlack of
Wilmington, state superintendent of cyan
gelistic work was present and gave beau
tiful talk on the Bible and its promises.
Quite number of ladies and gentlemen
walked out to the home of Mr.. Ellis near
town one evening last week. Their object
was to give Mr.. Ellis and family who
are new corners, a welcome into our midst.
They were cordially received and pleasantly
entertained.
The Junior Order of American Mechanics
OF this town presented Vandykes school
with handsome flag on last Friday after
noon. Quite pleasing program was rem
dered in which the pupils of the school
took prominent part Rev. F. F. Carpen-
ter made the presentation speech, Mr.. A. |
M. Mackey resported in behalf of the
school. The music was furnished by the
Aerodelphian society of this place. Quite |
number of citizens were in attendance.
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Demorests Family Magazine was the
first of all the Christmas magazine to make
its appearance. 1t rightfully takes thelead.
This number is the most beautiful ever yet
published. The frontispiece, "Under the
Mistletoe," in water colors is gem of art,
and the Madonna and Child" full page
gravure is one of the prettiest ever pub
lished. The Portrait Album has galaxy
of great and noble faces, and all the Illus
trations are fine. "The Empress Dowager of
China" is the second Oriental sketch. Off
Hand Chats with Humorists is breezy, while
Common of Sense Chistmas Gifts is as
Fall of commen sense as such woman as
,Mrs. Bottome. Mrs. Grannis, Mrs. Hill
muth and others could make it. Our
Working Sister is serial begun last month,
that is facinating. Fashion, Home and
Literature, all have their place. besides
innumerable topics dear to the heart of
the home marker and housekeeper. This
Magazine and the TRANSCRIPT one year
$3.50. Demorest alone $780, Single copies
90 cents
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milwaukee Seminal" (Rep.).

The term of Mr.. Anthony Higgins, Re
publican Senator from Delaware. Will ex-
pire in March. The candidates for his seat
are Mr.. Higgins himself and Mr.. J.
Edward Addicks. The presumptian is
naturally in favor of Higgins. The
State of Maine, which is at least as ably
represented both in Senate and House as
any State in the Uuion, has proved the
wisdom of re-electing competent men. Mr..
Higgins is competent man. He has been
a thoughly satisfactory Senat or. The bur
den of proof is therefore upon Mr.. Add icks
who must show why should he get Mr.Hig-
gins place.
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Elkton and MfddIetown Railroad

Work on the Elk ton and Middletown
Railroad, controlled by the Pennsylvania
Ra ilroad, is progressing finely. Chief En-
gineer Pritchard, assisted by corps of
civil engineers, has been experimenting
the work of grading from the tracks of the
Philadelphia. Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad to EIkton river, and the work Of
laying the rails will be commenced as soon
as they arrive. The rails are on the road
and are expected at Elkton in few days.
The right of way between Elkton and
Chesapeake City has been secured, and the
company has paid this week for all land
purchased with one or two exceptions. Ex.
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ANNIVERSARY EXERCISES,
The Junior Christian Endeavor Cele-
brates It's Birthday.

The Junior Christian Endeavor Cele-
brates It's Birthday.
The Junior Society of Christian Endeav.
or of Forest Presbyterian church celebrated
Its first anniversary on Monday evening,
much to the delight of the audience and to
the credit of teachers. The program was
we'll rendered; the recitations by George
Kelley, Douglas Lockwood and Willie
Whitlock being especially enjoyed. There
were several motion song and choruses, be-
sides solo singing and class recitation, Civ
ing variety of selections that made the
program seem only too short. The pastor
Rev. f. H. Moore made few commenda-
tory remarks at the close, expressing his
qualification with the Junior work. This
Society though only year old, Is in a
four!shing condition, and is evidently the
churchs favorite child. 1t has member
ship OF sixty-one.
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PORT PENN.

Thanksgiving day was observed quietly
here. Services was held in the Presby-
terian church in the morning, and good
sermon was delivered by the pastor. There
was the usual family dinners and social in
ioyment.
The Willing Workers" hold an oyster
supper and bazaar in the school house on
the evening of Decemper 7th. Everyone
who comes will be sure of good supper,
and can purchase pretty, useful and taste
full articles for Christmas gifts at fabulously
low prices. There will be no extortion, and
no ways that are dark and tricks that are
uain -
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THANKSGIVING ENTERTAINMENT

The Cantata Well Rendered and The
Festival LiberaIIv Patronized.
The Opera House was we'll filled, on
Thanksgi wing night, and at much earlier
hour than billed for the Show" every
available seat was occupied, SO that late
comers had to stand. The cantata "The
Gypsies' Festival was well rendered, the
music was bright and pleasing, and the gay
costumes and fantastic arrangements were
in perfect harmony. The chorus of Gyp-
sizes was composed of Misses Mabelle Tay-
lor, Dora Culbertson, Hattie Barnard, Mag
gle Arthurs. Mamie Hayes, Belle Walmsley,
Julia Stats, Bessie Dodd, Helen Price.
Frances Burstan, Susie Parker, Clarissa
Richards, Ola Caldwell, Ethel Pitt. Miss
Ethel Parvis as the Gipsey Queen was very
regal in crimson and purple and bright
jewels, while NJ iss Mable Parys as the For
tune Teller and John Parvis as Yankee
Peddler, who was made to don the badge
of the Gypsy maids. were very pleasing.
The Hsatherbell chorus by the wee tots,
was pretty feature of the program. Little
Miss Janet SchFeitz and Grace Parvis sang
duet" Buy broom" and the audience
was by no means weary when the end
came, and the exercises seemed all too
short. The Tambourine Drill was one of
the chief attractions of the evenings exer-
cises. The Thanksgiving supper was
served very deftly, number of the Gypsy
maids being pressed into service as wait
resses. Oysters, salads, cakes and cream
were consumed as if there had been no
Thanksgiving dinner, and the treasury of
the Ladies' Mite Society was CORES pond
ingly swelled. The gross receipts were $123
and after all expenses are paid there will
remain something over ST., which is highly
gratifying to all participants. The whole
affair was counted success. The cooking
department with its skilful managers, was
was very favorably commented upon.
The orchestra music was pleasant fea-
ture of the evening.
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Jr. o. U. A. M.

A New Council Organized at Clayton.
JohnM. Clayton Council, No. "a. Junior
Order United American Mechanics was
organized at Clayton Monday evening with
Is charter members.
The initiatory staff with State Councillor
E. s. Jones, was made up from Middletown
Council No. 2, among whom were ]. A..
Suydam, Samuel Pitt, George Echenhofer,
J. H. Burrows, H. H. Hall, C. T. Gears,
H. D. Johnson and A. H. Suydam.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-01
CruaItv to AptynaI~

The foot ball outrage of the past week
should claim the attention Of the socity for
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. It
passes upon docking horses, claiming came
Icons, etc., and why not interfere when
man is butchered2 He is an animal. The
q. P. and the Harvard game on Thursday
was not so bad as Saturday but it is all re-
voting. It is an ignobls war, no matter
how nobly waged.
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A THANKSGIVING Present.

Mrs. G. G.. Rowe was the recipient of
large and beautiful cake on Wednesday,
the gift ofthe Junior Christian Endeavor
of which society she is the Superintendent.
The cake is one of the finest turned out of
Richards Bakery. It's beautifully orna-
mented and has the Endeavor Emblem
and Initials In icing. Mrs. Rowe was as
pleased as she was surprised at this mark
of appreciation Of her Endeavor work.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-01
Paying Addicks's Bill.

1t would be most regretable if the maud
lin and mischievous clamor of demagogues
and Anarchists against rich men should re-
ceive almost its first concrete and actual
justification by the election of a rich gas
speculator to the Senate for money re-
ceived. 1t would be wise for the Repub-
licans outside of Delaware to require of the
Hon. Gas Addicks the exact amount of his
bill for moneys expended for the Republi-
can party of that state, and to pay that bill
in money and not suffer it to be paid in
office,
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FOOT BALL ACCIDENT.
Ii,t
Injuries Sustained in the Haryar,

Injuries Sustained in the Harvard
Yale Game Last Saturday.
Wrightington, the halfback of Harvard,
had his colarbone broken. Buterwo rth, of
Yale, was kicked in head and had his eye
SO badly hurt that he could not see to play
: Murphey, of Yale, tainted and had to- be
taken from the field. Jerrems, of Yale.
had his leg hurt and was retired. Charles
Brewer, of Harvard, had his thigh hurt
and was withdrawn. Nearly every man of
the two teams was hurt at some stage of
the game.
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Delaware, and he would undoubtedly sue

Delaware, and he WOul Id undoubtedly sue
ceed himself by accli nation If the migra-
tory Addicks had not decided to drop on
his seat. 1t will be astoishing if he can
prove that he is entitled in law TO repre-
sent Delaware in til Senate. and it is sure'
at any rate, that he ought not to represent
any State in the Union in any legislative
chamber. Nothing will pull down the
Republican party so far as the attachment
ofsuch milestone as AddI.ks.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-01
schooI Entertainment.

The little school house at Matthews Cor
ner, near Odessa. was filled on Wednesday
evening with delighted audience listening
to an excellent program rendered by the
pupils of the school, consisting of readings,
recitations, etc. The parts were we'll taken
and reflected credit on the pupils as well as
the teacher, Miss Addie Hayden.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-01
Boston Traveller (Rep.).

1t will be worse than bad boil on the
neck of the Republican party If that peril
patetic gas man, ]. Edward Addicks, con-
trives to make connections with the Sem
ate Chamber from Delaware. Anthony
Higgins, the Senator whose term expires
March 3, 1895, is in every way credltable
representative Of Republicanism and
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-01
sues for a Divorce.

Mrs. ]. Edward Addicks has entered suit
for an absolute divorce from her husband
on the statutory ground. William s.
Hilles represents Mrs. Addicks, while John
G. johnson, the big corporation lawyer of
Philadelphia, and II. s. Cattell. are also
counsel for the petitioner. The Whining
ton counsel for the respondent IS H. h.
Wa "a. e
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-01
For Over ftxYears.

An Old and we'll tried remedy.-Nfrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used
for over fifty years by millions of mothers
for their children while teething, with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child, sof-
tens the gums, allays all pains. cures wind
collie, and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
Is pleasant to the taste. Sold by Druggists
in every part of the world. Twenty five
cents bottle. Its value is incalculable. Be
sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow.'s Soothing
Syrup and get no other kindszzs'
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-01
AS OTHERS SEE US,
Some Opinions of the Delaware Sena-
torial Question From the Newspa-
pers OF the County.

torial Question From the Newspa-
pers OF the County.
We give below number of editorial ex-
pressions clipped from some of the greatest
papers of the day. We hope everyone.will
read what the great editors have to say.
The fact that they have deemed it necessary
to say anything is sufficient reason for
our re-printing their opinions. We have
to say on our own account that the honor
of Delaware is safe in the hands of the
legislature recently elected. We think
there has not been at any time cause for
the degree of alarm manifested by the
metropolitan press. Delaware Republicans
as whole are honest men, they are not
or traitors and though an in
terloper is found here and there, they are
in helpless minority. The better class of
are not moved by their cries
or their claims.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-01
BRIEFS.

Graduates from Goldey's Commercial
ana Short Hand College, Wilmington,
Del. have no trouble in securing good posi-
Wanted. for family Of three on 4
farm near sassafras, Nd, an experiencep
housekeeper and good cook, without chil-
dren. Reference given and required = u
moral character. Good wages Apply Il
this Once. S
Foz SALE-Ten Rsylsfefed
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THE ROYAL PAIR Welded,
4 Great Demonstration at the Russian
Capital.

Car Nicholas and Princess Alix
were married OH Monday. 1t was a
pompous and brilliant show, und great
enthusiasm was manifested by the people
of St. Petersburg. The new Gear bids fair
to be very popular. II is said that 10000
persons were fed from his bounty on his
wedding day. His bride is the granddaugh-
ter ofQueen Victoria.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-01

ally everybody complimented the weathe
clerk. Ozone and fresh air are excellent
constitutionals, and have tendency tt
clear the cobwebs from our mental skies
The day began WE'LL The incoming and
out going trains brought and took the
Thanksgiving guests, and at the R, R.
station one could get at least the initial
letter of many celebration, far and near
A sort of q Sabbath restfnlness seemed to
pervade the streets. The sonnd of the church
bell reminded worshipers of higher obliga-
tion than those Thanksgiving dinner de-
volyes upon us all, and the faithful assem-
bled in their chosen places of worship.
The Presbyterian and Methodist congre-
cations united at the Presbyterian church
where Rev. N. NJ. Browne the NJ. E. pastor
preached an appropriate sermon.
In st. Anne's P E. church Bishop Cole
man preached a Thanksgiving sermon.
There were great many family parties
in arotfnd town, and the demolishing of
turkey ETC., was very general. Turkey this
yearis very fine, one of our local dealers
had an exceptional lot of beautiful birds,
thateou]d not fail to tempt Epicures him
SELF. 2
There were few sportsmen who with
dogs and guns hunted hare and partridges,
but the majority seemed to enjoy more
peaceful arts.
1t was a very delightful day! And now
comes Ch ristmas.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-01
Baltimore "Americann (Rep.),

IfDelaware Republicans are wise they
will re-elect United States Senator Higgins
He may be poor. but he is able, honest and
capable.
Middletown transcript., 1894-12-01
PENINSULA NOTES.


Thomas C. Frame, Jr. has opened law
office in Dover.
Judge David T. Marvel has removed from
Milford to Dover.
Turkeys sold at 10 to II cents pound on
the Peninsula before Thanksgiving.
The grounds of the Friends Meeting
House in Camden are being improved.
The State Principals Associations of this
state will meet at FELTON, on December z
The Kent County Farmers Institute will
hold an important meeting In Smyrna
December 5.
ALI trains now running into Maryland
are heated by steam in accordance with the
laws of the state.
The farm of Amos Talley, near Elklon,
containing 100 acres, was sold to John 3.
Alexander, of Elkton. for $3.50.
John Banks, OF Chesapeake city recently
lost about $3.50 worth OF white oak while
conveying it 81 boat from Northeast to-
Chesapeake City When near Scotchman's
creek the boat having on board The lumber
capsized, throwing the contents n the
river.
The TRA1sq 36
tion With ap2 o. J
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A Quiet
Thanksgiving
Middletown Has Restfu1 Day and
Ends Up With an Entertainment
In the Opera House.

Wy body can be
thankful with a
good dinner, good
digestion, and a
good conscience!
Thanksgiving day
in Middletown was
ce ! e br a ted var
10 81 y. T b e
weather being un-
usually fine, clear
and crisp, natur-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-06
GOOD CITIZEN GONE.
Mr.. John III. Knowles Passes Away Alter Al
Well Spent Life.

MIR. John II. Knowles, an old an uni
versally esteemed citizen, died yesterday at
his home on Canal street, after month
Of failing health.
His wife preceded him TO the grave by
two years and he leaves six children 10
mourn the loss Of a father who leaves
them the heritage Of a well-spent life.
They are Messrs Marion X. Emmett
William T., Andrew G., Charles H., and
Mrs. Florence Knowles.
MIR Knowles was known by nearly
every native OF Richmond, and he was
always found TO be generous, kind, and
communicable, and everybody liked him.
He was born in Dublin, Ireland December
3. 1915 He came 20 Richmond when he
was one year old, and spent his life here
AT fifteen years Of age he was appren-
ticed 10 Mr.. Thomas A. Fryer and under
him served his time as Gunsmith AZ the
age of twenty-five he was appointed
master armorer by Governor Mcdowell,
and I'm 1851 was elected gas inspector,
the FIRST man TO fill that position.
In 1870 he was elected as superintendent
OF the gas works. and at the time Of
his death was assistant inspector under
his son. Mr.. VIM. z. Knowles. For sixty
wears Mr. Knowles was an Odd-Fellow,
and at the time Of his death affiliated
with Union Lodge. He was also a MEM
Der of Centenary Methodist church.
The funeral viii take place tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock from Centenary
church
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-06
The Church Hill Musicale.

The Church-Hiil Musical Association
will give their sixth musicale on TUESDAY
evening at CorcOran Hall. The following
programme will be presented.
l. Columbian Guard March Brooks
Concert Orchestra.
.. Song, "A Friar of Olden Time CRus-
selD. Mr. j. Williams Macy.
3. Selection, "Tar's Farewell (Schlepe-
greD. Concert Orchestra.
T. Humorous rectals (a), William
Brown" MILLER. %. -Four O'clock and
All is Weh' Macy, MIR. J. Williams
Macy.
5. Marmion, waltz lie THERE. Concert
Orchestra
s. Song recital. "A Tall Young Oyster
man" UIattam. MIR. j. Williams Macy.
Words by oliver Wendell Holmes)
Z. Selection. REILLY and the Four Hun
drer" (Braham. Concert Orchestra.
s. Recitals (a). Eccentric. 'Wakin' the
Young 'Uns" (Anor); o.. Humorous,
"Sposin'" (Anom. Mr. J. Williams Macy.
8. ca. "The Virginia Skeedsddle" (Ro-
senfeld; %, 1.-The Darkies Frolic" Bray,
Concert Orchestra.
10. Humorous recital. Scientific Lee
ture" Won Boyle. Mr.. j. Williams Macy
Accompanist, Prof. Jacob Relnhardt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-06

Spoon versus fork is one of the sub
iects now under discussion. Some peo-
ple hunt their ice with a fork, which
let's the melting margin drop through the
prongs; and some stick their small III
dent into Jelly. at the risk OF seeing the
whole thing slip off.
The same with such compounds as Gus
tard pudding ana the like, where 1t is
a feat of skill to skewer the separate
morsels deity, and where a small sea OF
untitled Juice is left on the plate.
The monotOnous use OF the FORK anu
craven fear of the yugaHy lying IN the
spoon seem to us mere table snobbery
1t is wcll-knOwn axiom that the fork
is to be used in preference 10 the spoon
when possible and convenient. But the
people who use it always-when scarce
w possible and decidedly announcement
are people so desperately afraid OF not
doing the right thing that they do inc
wrong out of very fiunkeyism and out OF
fear Of Mrs. Grundy in the corner
Ii il the same with the law OF eating
all soft meats with the fork only, alb
turing the knife. On the one hand, you
will see people courdgeOusly hewins with
their knives at sweetbre1d, supreme ue
volatile and the like; on the oiheT manu.
the snobbish work themselves INTO
fever with their forks against cutlet'
and would not for the lives OF them use
a knife 10 cut with ease tnat Whlch by
main force and at great discomfort they
can tear asundcr with "a FORK.
As for the things which may De car
ried 10 the mouth with the hngers-they
are not many-bread, olives. ASPARAGUS
Saratoga potatoes, bonbons. some KIM ol
fruit. waters. or any crisp biscuit
In Germany n chicken bone Is ire
uroachabIy lifted in the fingers, and
there is a stubborn contest in this coun-
try over the propriety Of eating green
corn from the cob.
t;.een corn should be cut from the cob,
and then eaten with a fork. But many
will revolt from this decision. cutting
off corn IS a very disagrceable business,
both to the diner and the hostess, ana
cutting it with dull table knife Is some
thing nature itself can't abide. The
cut corn flies. as If bewtcned-hands'
costume, table cloth. all suffer.
Really. the dilemma has but two horns
for that individual cutting may be dis
missed)--the corn may be cut from the
cobs. buttered, saited. and, II needtul'
lightly sWeetened before serving. or each
consumer may break the cob into man
ageable lengths. and eat corn with as
much grace and dehcacy as IS INDIVIDUAL
ly possible.
In regard to that other moot question.
the eating of boiled eggs from the shell
or broken into an egg cup. Those who
cannot learn to eat boiled eggs from the
shell will do well TO avoid them alto
gether.
The rite is a pretty one when the egg
is eaten from the fairy cup nature pro-
vides. but it calls for deft daintiness IN
chipping and excayating. The end Of the
ceremony is the crushing Of the depleted
shell and that is memento OF the
old superstition that If the shells were
left whole the pixies would set sail IN
them 90 torment the enemies separated
from them by water
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-06
Mozart Musicale.

The attraction for the musicale on Mon
day May 9Th will be Miss Ida NJ. God
bold, cCntralto soloist, Of great compass
and sweetness. with marked dramatic
quality, and Mr.. j. Marshall Williams, a
first-class bassO, both from Brooklyn;
N. Y. They will be assisted by Mrs. Jacob
Reinhardt soprano. and Mcssrs. Henry
Schneider. tenor. and G. w. Thilow. cello
Jacob Reinhardt piano.
The programme VIII be az follows:
l. Contralto solo, "Fhe Hour of Sweet
RepOse," Miss GOdbOld.
.. Basso solo. Honor and Arms" dian
deb. Mr. Williams.
3. Soprano Mia Piccirella Deb" (Gomez)
Mrs. Reinhardt.
4. Tenor solo (a), adelaide" (Beetho-
van); 90, "Auf Fluegel des Gesanges'
MendelssOhn), Mr.. Schneider
.. Cello solo, lie Desir" (Servais) NJ
Thiow.
6. Coltralto. 20. Happy Day" (Goetz)
Miss Godbod.
7. Basso The Storm Ficnd' WoeckeD.
Mr. Williams.
s. Trio. Ave Maria" tenor, cello piano
WieganD. Messrs Schneider, Thilow,
and Reinhardt.
.. soprano Allah" Chadwick, Mrs
Reinhardt
10. Duo (selected, Miss Godbold and Mr.
Williams.