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The Ladies' Aid society held an in
teresting session at the First NJ. T.
church yesterday afternoon.
Oscar Halsel is arranging to build
large and handsome addition to his
residence on Cleveland avenue
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The Samaritan hospital is a great
institution for Guthrie and the man
agement should be encouraged.
Samples of Nix's double. headed
match have been received in this city
This match is simply matchless.
Dennis Flynn's Perry speech proved
general denunciation of Hon. Hoke
Smith and the Georgia contingent in
Oklahoma.
officer Frank Bassett arrested a
young man yesterday on the charge of
larceny Bassett generally gets what
he goes after.
f. w. Graham, whisky seller and
Sam ID. Foster charged with perjury,
were released from the federal Jail
yesterday on bond.
Miss Sallie Camp, an accom- ,,lished
lady of San Antonio Texas, arrived in
the city yesterday to visit with her
sister Mrs. Il. JPLowe.
The compliment paid TO Henry w.
Scott 10y the American Bar association
was one we'll deserved; and there are
higher honors in store for him.
Gov. Reufrow has received an invi-
tation to attend the laying of the cor
ner stone of the new brick school
house at Alva on Thursday, oc@ %.
The two-year.old child of NJ. c.
Stubbs, residing on Capitol Hill, swal-
lowed "a bottle OF lye yesterday morn
ing, but prompt work of physicians
saved its life.
The coroner's jury in the Ledger
case is still grinding, but no material
testimony relative to the murder has
been adduced. A brother of the dead
man is expected to arrive Saturday.
An ambrosia dip was given last
night by the daughters of Guthrie
Western Star tabernacle No Is. 1t
was pleasant affair, Tut no prize was
given To the lady "who walked the
studdiest," as the Capital announced
At the banquet following the laying
of the corner stone Of the new school
building in Perry, Tuesday. Sit knight
L. c. Guss responded to the toast The
Ladies" and Sir knight Barnes spoke
of Oklahoma.
The funeral of Mrs. Baldwin took
place yesterday morning from The
Trinity church and was largely at
tended. The services were solemn
and impressive The remains were laid
to rest in Summit View.
/, w. R stapleton. Republican caudi-
didate for commissioner, is being
roasted in round terms by reputable
negroes, who charge him with dis.
turbing the independent meeting in
Bockhnger's addition Monday night
Stapleton possesses about as much
Judgment as an s-year-old boy.
Five thousand people attended the
old Oklahoma boomers meeting at
Seward yesterday and lis
tened 10 addresses by prominent men.
permanent association of old boom
ers was organized and a movement
started to erect monument to Capt
Payne, the original Oklahoma boomer
Bull Fighters ordered From france.
PARIS, Oct. 1.-THE minister Of the
interior, NJ. Dupuy (also premier) hes
ordered the expulsion from France of
siN Spanish toreadors who took part
In bull fights at Mines, department of
Gard, and at Dax. department of Lam
desay, at which bulls were killed in
defiance OF the law prohibiting such
contests.
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A-Lcc Homsher IS in Norman.
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Marshal Nix is in Oklahoma City.
Attorney John Cotteral perryed yes
tcrday
j +. Florstein of Kansas City is at
the Royal.
Peter Martin, Dallas, is autographed
at the Royal.
danco will be given at the opera
house tonight.
j. D. Thorpe, jeweicr, has opened a
stand at Renfro's.
Chairman Ed l.. Dunn went over TO
III Reno yesterday.
.
Mrs. Minnie StrVmis the guest Of
Rev. Boggess this Week.
r. G. Risley has returned from a
whirl around the circle.
The Hotel Royal is enjoying splen-
did pa,roi age these days.
Il. Pruzan of Kansas City is gazing
on the sights of live city.
Mrs Dennis Flynn and child arrived
yesterday from Washington, d. G.
Mrs. j. H. Charles, wife OF the we'll
known Sac and Fox merchant is in
the city.
5. c. Etheridge is home from Texas,
whore he has been selling Langston
City lots.
Rev. Guillame was i'm the city yester-
day, en- route to Sacred Heart with
two bright pupils.
The Presbyterian church lawn has
been cleaned and now presents a
bright appearance.
Hear Mrs. S. f. Grubb of Kan sas
City on National Gate-keepers tonight
at Christian church.
DR. Buxton yesterday attend ed DIR
Webb, who had suffered a dislocation
of his shoulder joint
Baker Ritzhaup yesterday purchased
10, 900 pounds of Hour from the Arkan-
sas Milling company
Geo. Taylor says the fair association
will offer purses next year twice as
large as those of this ye6r.
The Ladies' Aid society held an in
! teresting session at the First NJ T.
] churph vaStprtlav aftpruopu
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DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS.
Headquarters Established Roster of the
New Officers
WORCESTER, MASS, Oct. 6, 1894.

WORCESTER, MASS, Oct. 6, 1894
General Order No. !.
At the fifth annual Convention, held at Pitts
burg, Pa, Sept. H. II and H. the following Off
GERS were elected:
Pres. Ellen N. Walker, Worcester Mass; s.
V.-P.. Anna schmid, st. Louis, Mo-; J. Y.-P.,
Gladys g. Foster. Hiawatha, Kan; Treas Ida
J. Allen. Newton vile, Mass Chap, Levo Stew
ins, Massiion, O.. Inspector, Addie A. York,
Somervile. Mass; Sec, Lizzie Kimbali, Fitch
burg, Mass; Financial Sec. Lizzie Z. McIntire,
CharlestOwn, Mass; Mastering Officer, Anna
Roberts, Connellsvilie, Ind. Trustees-Annie
Moore, Binghamton, n. Y: Minnie Prescott.
Alliance, o.; Nellie King MassIlon, O.; Cora
Pike. South Boston, Mass. L. Evelyn Monroe,
Worcester. Mass; Guard Ceiia Perry Puuxsu-
tawney Pa; Inner Guard, Lillian GunIock,
Chicago Ill.,; Musician, Cora Adamson, Somer-
vile, Mass.
National Headquarters are hereby estab-
lished at Worcester. Mass.
j. New Constitutions are now ready and il
is hoped every member will provide herself
with one.
2. new National password will be sent ont
to all Department Tents not in arrears.
3. Password will be given to members by
President only.
wish to thank my associates for bestOwing
on me the highest honOrs in their power, that
OF National President, aud ask the co-opera-
ton OF every Daughter of Veteran in CARRYING
Oh the work for which we are handed together
By order OF ELLEN MsWALKER National
President.
LIZZIE KIMBALL, National Secretary.
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Union Veterans, Union.

The sixth annual Encampment of the New
York Department opened at Geneva. Oct 16
with an attendance of about 40 Aids and del.
egates. The address Of welcome was delivered
by g. f. Ditmars. This resolution was adopted
Resotced. That the Department OF the State O,
New York OF the Union Veterans Union recon-
mends that its Precinct Commands be put on an
equal footing with the GAR. Posts of the State o,
Rev YORK. concerning the appropriations donar ed
oy the State authorizes toward needy veterans of
the late war.
The election of officers resulted: Department
Com, Gen. Charles L. Forrest, of New York
City; First Deputy Conn., Col. A. G. Hunt.
Albion; Second Deputy. Col. John Edwards,
Waterloo; Asst Surg Gen, Andrew z. Smith,
Waterloo; Chap J. p. Henry, Rochester The
following Executive Committee was chosen !:
William Collins, s. ID. Richardson, T. s. Bailey,
q. j. Riddle, Isaac Bevier II. II. Jones. Austin
Mead, Z. III. Brooks aud Thomas Stritch.
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A Zinc Piece of Work

German Metteruich Post. No. 122, Depart
ment Of New York. has gotten out a remark
ably fine memorial to commemorate the un-
vaiiing Of the Posts monument in the Lutheran
Cemetery at Middle Village l.. ]. 1t contains
q history of the Post, sketch of the life of the
gallant officer for whom il Is named, and
some general matter breathing the Hottest
patriotism aud devotion 20 the country for
which the comrades fought. All this is written
In strong, elegant German, and the pamphlet
is well illustrated with portraits, ETC. 1t is an
unusually creditabie performance by our Ger
man comrades, who, by the way, always ac-
Quilted themselves well, whether in battle or
in camn
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journalism. In 1875 he bought the South
Florida Journal, and was editor and proprietor
of that paper until 1882, when he entered the
banking business. in which he is now aged.
He has always been very active in Grand Army
circles. and at the last Department Encamp-
ment was chosen Commander.
GEORGIA.
Department Commander c. T. Watson, of
Georgia, has an enviable war record, having
entered the service at the be ginning OF the con-
Aict and served almost continuously until July,
1862. He enlisted private in Co. A, Sd
Me-, June 4. 1861. Shortly after his enlistment
he was commi ssioned Fir: Lieutenant, aud on
June 20, 1862, was appointed Quartermaster OF
his regiment. On June %, 1864. he was mus
tered out on account of expiration of his term
of enlistment. In August of the same year he
re-enlisied; was made Captain. and acted as
Assistant Quartermaster. In 1866 he was bre
vetted Major, and on July II, 1867, he was
honOrably discharged.
Commander Watson has been connected with
the GAR. since 1870. when he was mustered
into the Order at Savannah. lie commanded
the Post at that place until 1873, whcn it was
disbanded. In 1854 when O. VI. Mitchell Post
was organized, he became a charter member,
and has held many offices in the Post.
Commander Watson has been Aii-de-Camp
on the staff of the Commauder-in-C Chief men,
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COL. JOHN w. BURST,

The New Quarfermaster-Ge General of the
Grand Army of the Republic.
Comrade John w. Burst, OF Jack" as he is
most likely TO be called by his intimates, is one
OF the best known and loved Of the comrades of
the Order. He enlisted at the first call in 1861,
when the merest STRIPPING, in Co. d, 18th Ill.,,
but was 50 broken down by the hard service he
saw that he had to be discharged the following
Fall on account OF disability. He recovered
bis health in the course of few months and
in the Fall Of 1862 re enlisted in Co. C. IO5th
III. His sOldership brought him rapid pro-
motion in this regiment. He soon became a
Sergeant and then in succession Second Lieu
tenant, First Lieutenant, aud Captain He
served with bis regiment continuously until
disabled by the loss of leg at the battle OF
New Hope Church, on the Atlanta Campaign.
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DEPARTMENT NEWS.
CALIFORNIA

CHLlFOKNIAs-
Phil Sheridan Post z. San Jose. at its last
meeting passed resolutions on the death of
Maj Gen. George Stoneman. Copies of the reso-
lutions were sent 20 the family Of the deceased.
KENTUCKY
Edwin Forbes Commander Of Post IL, Fords-
vie. KY, and Abide Camp TO the Com mander-
in-Cbief, writes Us that steps should be taken
10 Furnish al a nominal price, within the reach
OF every comrade and citizen, lifelike portraits
of Maj. b. F. Stephenson and all Past Com
manders-in-Chief Of the Grand Army of the
Republic. He thinks no GAR, WR.C., or
8. OF V. rooms should be without this set of
portraits.
NEW YORK.
At the meetingOf Bolden Post, 342 Richford,
she. other evening, six Lacy brothers were
present, all members Of the Post. Another
Brother died year or two ago. Besides these
sewn brothers. brother in law served in the
lsse var. All -ere good soldiers
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Col. JOHN W. BURST.

he was one Of the earliest to join the G. A.R,
having been mustered into Ransom Post. CHI
eago. in 1865 He was transferred 10 the Post
at Sycamore ILL.,, in 1874. and was its Com
msnder for several years. He was very active
in building up the Order in Illinois, and. be-
sides holding many subordna positions. was
Senior Vice Commander and Commander OF the
Department. he served for several years on
the GAR National Pension Committee, and
did effective work i'm the formulation and pas-
sage Of the Disability Bill. His appointment
by Commander-in-Chi LAWYER as Quarter
master-G General met the enthusiastic approval
of thousands of personal friends among the
comrades
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Naval Veterans.

1.-THE 33d anniversary of the capture Of Port
Royal will be duly and appropriately celebrated
by the Survivors Association of the Marine
Battalion by an entertainment and banquet at
| Maennerchor Hall, Philadelphia, ON Monday
evening. Nov. r.
The following comrades constitute the Com
mittee of Arrangements: William MeMurrsy,
Richard Binder II. S. Haslsm, b. F. Good win,
and J. 81. Baitinger.
Tickets and other information NAV be had
by all interested from the Secretary Comrsde
William Simmons, 1882 Wharton street. PhilR-
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The nninm Habit

Few persons have displayed more energy in the
neid OF public reforms than DIR. J. L. Stephens OF
Lebanon, Ohio. Much of his time has been spent
In ieciuTing Rratuiiously the subject of the
opium and Morphine Habit. endeavoriug to arouse
pubic appreciation TO the extent of the misery
which this habit Is causing throughout the country
And la our legislative councils, too, his voice has
been heard In the advocacy of enactments oaIcn
lated to legally regulate the indiscrminate sdmin-
israiion OF both Intoxicating liquors and narcotic
drugs. His advertisement appears elsewhere In
aud abroad.
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Luckier Than war veterans

William Harng. who was one of the victims
at the accident on the Manhattan Beach Rail-
road at the Parkville tunnel on June 3, 1893
has just received a check for SIS, 900 from tho
his injuries. which consisted of the loss of both
legs.
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MASSACHUSETTS,

MASSACHUSETTS,
w. Ii. Smart Post CambrdrepOrt celebrated
its 9th anniversary on tie evening of the 9th
by an open meeting To which all patriotic
organizations were invited. Past Department
Commander George s. Evans presided, and
patriotic remarks were made by Judge Advo-
cate-Gen. Edgar r. Chamrlin, Department Com
mander Wetherbee, President John q. Thoro-
good, of the Board of Aldermen; Rev. Alexan-
der Blackburn, Rev. George W. Beknell, aud
others
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FREE TO INVALID LADIES.

A safe, simple home treatment that cured me
after years of suffering with uterine troubles,
displacements, leucorrh9a. ETC., sent free to
ladies with full instructions how to use 1t. Ad-
dress Mrs. d. L. Orme. South Bend, Ind.
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where so many were lost early in the morning
In the attempt to cross. At this point Col.
Kingsbury. the gallant commander Of the regi-
ment. to whom had been assigned the duty Of
taking the bridge, lost his life.
The Chairman of the committee Peter W,
Amber, presided at the dedication and the
Rev. I. w. Warner Department Cbaplsin of
the Grand Army of the Republic of Connecti-
cut, opened the services with prayer. Music by
the Glee Club, followed by a very able address
by Col. Samuel B. Horne. of Winsted, Conn.,;
unvaling. by Miss Lena May Quien. of Dam
bury, Conn. closing with music by the Sharps-
burg Band.
The following officers were chosen: Pres, z.
L. Burman; See and Treas, G.. Quien, Dam
bury Conn.
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FLORIDA

FLORIDA
David lie Roy Way, Department Com
mander of Florida, was born in the State of
Ohio. When the war broke out Commander
Way was engaged in the newspaper business.
He entered the service AS private in the 10th
Ohio, and at the close Of the conflict held q
commission as Captain. After the war he re-
turned to his native state, and again entered
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the ardor Of the boys. J. P. Spoford Post GA. r.
furnished dinner aud supper in the Post-room,
The business session was held in Masonic Hall.
kindly furnished by the Lodge. The officers
chosen are: Pres, Capt. Albert Story; V.-P.' s,
II. J. Johnson. J. X. Tyler and g. VI. Acker-
man; Sec; and Treas, =; ", Lossjoy, South
Bearer. w. NJ. Swart. The Secretary was de-
tailed to represent the regiment next Memorial
Day at the grave of Gen. Emory Upton. Thanks
were extended to Lieut. F. K. Woodcook for
services in decorating said grave the two past
years
Tho attendance at the Reunion of the 1i6th
N. Y, held in New Hartford Oct. 10, was very
large. Rev. T. l.. Bsnnister, Rector of the
Episcopal Church in New Hartford, welcomed
the veterans in very interesting address. He
was in the Confederate army, and testified to
the courage aud valor of the Northern soldiers.
In the absence of the President. Thomas Stat
ford. jr., the Vice President responded in q few
brief but appropriate remarks. At the business
meeting President James q. Grindlay presided
George K. SOper, the Secretary, read the min.
utes of the last meeting. which were approved
Mr. Soper then called the roll. Over 100 re-
spOnded. The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year by aCclamstioB: Pres,
Thomas Stafford; V.-P's, r. Owen Jones, Ed
ward Burbridge, James b. Fisk. George o. lib
bits; Sec, George r Soper, Utica; Asst See,
JOnn II. IUET, MdNnaru, TTvaS., James " Ed
monds Necrologist. +. NJ Somers; Surg, Thos.
M. Flandran; Chap, |. p. Powell.
IAN members of the 50th n. Y. Eng'rs are
requested to send their names, with company
letter and address, to Sam-B- Williams,-Gity-
Treasurer, Rochester, n. Y. The object is to
obtain correct roster of the regiment.
1.-THE 18th annual Reunion Of the Regimental
Association of the 9TH ~ Y. II. A. was held
Friday afternoon and evening, Oct. 49, at the
Broadway Central Hotel. New York City, in
commemoration of the Both anniversary of the
battle of Cedar Creek. in which this regiment
took an active part. The Reunion was a success.
The banquet was one of the best ever served.
The attendance about 80. The decorations
were elaborate. The regimental flags were dis
played. Lieut.. Barker presided at the banquet.
Among the guests present were Edgar Allen,
Richmond Va, Past Junior Vice Commander
in-Chief; John Jeroloman and lie Grand Nc
Konn, Rice Post, %; James Smith. Post 81;
John Stewart DIR. Mark Nivison, Comm odore
John A. Pease, OF New York. Among the COM
rades present, ex members of the regiment,
were John Wayers, Alex J. Stewart Adam
Applicants. q. g. Bixby G. b. johnson, John
j. Morris, William II. McMannus, and others.
The following officers elected: Pres.
Capt.-HeaEy-L.S Smith; V.-P's, Lieut.. Calvin
Shafer, lothian II. Orr, Harmon Mealins;
Chap. Rev. VIM. a. Barnes
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REODE fCI.hNn--

At meeting of the Council of Admnistra-
tioB. Oct. Is. 1894. the following officers were
elected S V. G., Daniel x. Blliou, Post II, to
fiji vacancy caused BY resignation; j. V. g.,
VIM. E. Stone, Post 10, vice Daniel L. Bsllou,
promoted.
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Der OF the Council Of Administration. Junior
Vice Commander, and at the last Eucampment
of the Department was chosen Commander by
a unanimous vote.
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THE nth CONN. MONUMENT.

Lecated in the Famous Cornfie1d at Anties
tam.
The nth Conn. held its annual Reunion fE
Sharpsburg. Md. Oct. IL.
The Committee Monument at AntietsR
reported that the memorial that the regime6s
had ior so many years been laboring for was
finally completed and ready for dedication, and
that the spot selected was in the famous coEn,
field where many of the Connecticut Brigade
were slain, and yet it was a question with abs
committee TO this being the most desirable
location. The committee hope that ut some
future day the regiment may he able 20 ereet
another monument near the Burnside Bridge,
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fSfxty-eight survivors of the 121st N. Y. held
their 18th annual Reunion at Dogeville N Y.
Oct. 10. The day was wet, but could not dampen
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PEN NSYLVANIA.

k<The annual Reunion of the 57th Pa was held
$at Sharpsville Oct. H. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Pres, A. p
Pew; Treas, NJ. Zahnizer; Sec, E. g. Aaags
MexGer. The next meeting VIII be held at
Mercer, Oct. H. 1895. In the evening Camp
fire was held in the Opera House, with R. G.
Madge master of ceremonies. The following
members of the old organization addressed
the meeting: Hon. J. NJ. Martin, Capt. E. c.
Strouse, Col. T. S. Strohecker Maj. Harry Wat
sonSGeorge Byerly, and b. +. Smith.
WISCONSIN.
The Sd Wis. held q Reunion In Portage the
other day and selected the following board of
officers: Pres, e. Giddings; V.-P., c. H. Bates;
Sec.,-W. E Goodhue. Milwaukee; Treas, J.W
Hinckley. Fond du Lac was selected as the
place for holding the next Reunion and it will
begin on Wednesday nearest the anniversary
of the battle Of Antietam, which was fought
Sept IL.
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We Will send this Book, prepaid, to
any address in 4gfe United States. and THE
NATIONAL Tribune for one year for
$3.50.
TIE NATIONAL TRIBUNE. Washington. D. O
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was adopted by the Convention, as an express
sion of their great Interest in the movement.
and their determination to make it of vital
Importance to the schools of the State:
ReSotUed, That we approve what has been done
by the Committee on Patriotic Salute and would
recommend that said committee would visit the
School Board and urge them TO cooperate with
them. and If necessary make it law for the Pat
riotic Salute to be part of the opening exercise.
An invitation WAS accepted from Samuel
Dunbar Corps, of Greenfield to hold the Dis
trict Convention of 1895 there.
Thanks were extended Chapman Hail for
use of hall, and TO all the city Corps for enter
tainment; also, to Ella ID. linn for her success
full efforts in arranging an instructive aud
pleasant Convention, and to'Secretary Neiman
for valuable services. President linn, in turn
thanked the Secretary and all who had aided
her in Convention.
In the evening there was grand W.R.C
Campfire. comrades of the g. A. X. in attendance
and participating in the program. There was
vocal and instrumental music addresses, origi-
nal papers, and recitations, among the speak ers
being Department President Ransford and Past
Department President CoDklin, whose theme
was Patriotic Teaching"
The herald., 1894-05-08
WAN Ho WAN.
The War Cry OF the New Republican
nj,

The War Cry OF the New Republican
Club.
"Wah-ho-wah, wah-ho-wah, jena
than, Jonathan, wah-hs.wah," is the
cry that was adopted last evening by the
new Republican club, and that will be
heard on many occasions in the near
future. At the meeting last evening at
the Hcllenbeck hotel it WAS decided to
namc the club Jonathan" and the war
Cry was practieed' by the members until
their threats refused to obey their incli-
nations any longer.
The constitution and bylaws were
adopted, limiting the number OF
apartments were secured at No. 130
South Spring street. the club leasing
the entire front part on the frat floor OF
that building.
The charter list of the members was
declared closed with last evenings
meeting and the names contained
thereon now number 50.
1t ia the intention OF the club to fur
nish the rooms in the most cemferta BILE
and elaborate manner, and COMMITTEES
on entertainment will be appointed to
provide for monthly socials features. to
which from time TO time ladies will be
invited. The social part of the club
will form no small attraction, and the
enthusiasm of the members has as
cured the undoubted success OF the club
aS one of the NEST prominent political
and social organizations in this city.