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Evening star., 1895-11-09
BRANDY STATION,

The Brandy NJ. E. quarterly conference
has just closed after disposing of much
routine business. Rev. Mr.. Williams OF
Stevensburg, who has charge of this circuit
presided over the deliberations of the assem-.
lily.
A wedding Of interest in the community
took place in the Baptist Church at Culpepe,
when Miss Lizzie Shotwell and Mr.. Harry
B. Smith were united in marriage by Rev e
w. Winfrey. Mrs. L. w. Jennings presided
at the organ. and the church was tastefu,ly
decorated with flowers and evergreens Miss
May /. Cruett Of Baltimore was bridesmaid
and was attired In dress of green sa tin
and carried bunch of yellow chrysanthe.
NUNS. The bride wore a green trayeline
dress. trimmed with fur, and her bouquet
was white chrysanthemums. The best man
was Mr.. Fred. Weaver, and the ushers were
John Shotwell. ]. W. Lewis, ]. Arlington
Burgess and Harry Howard of Culpeper
The bridal journey was to Norfolk, Va and
the future home of Mr.. and Mrs Smith will
be at Culpeper.
Mrs. Emma Lipscomb Of DanvilIe, Va,
While on visit to her mother. Mrs. Rosson
news that her husband Mr.. ]. H Lipscomb.
had been shot three times in the abdomen
with pistol in an alteration with w. A.
Carter in the machine shop of Bass, Brown
Il Lee, at Danville where both men were
employed. At latest accounts 1t was feared
that Mr.. Lipscomb could not recover from
his wounds.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid Society of Brandy
station held animated meeting Wednt a
day afternoon. but will not elect new Off
GERS until the third Sunday In November.
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opening address. his subject being Shall We
Have State System of Farmers Insti-
futes? He related the history of expert
mental agriculture in England and in the
United States since 1851, when Mr.. Gilbert
came from that country to explain the work
dcne there and out of which our state ex-
pertinent stations have developed. He ad-
vocated series Of Institutes to educate the
public to the kind of work to require of these
stations The speaker is planning to hold a
two days institute at Annapolis during the
coming session of the legislature, to show
tfat body the importance of fostering the
great industry of this state. DR.. Scott Of the
college read an able paper on Preservation
OF Food Stuffs." Prof. Robinson discussed
the feeding of hogs in order to obtain the
greatest amount of flesh in the few months
OF life usually allotted that animal. c. ].
and Gertrude Burdette were elected dele
gates to the Seate Grange, with ]. Enos Ray
anu Lily Buroette. alternates. The next
meeting will be held at Olney on third
Thursday in January
Cards are out for the marriage of Mr. r.
Dorsey Trundle of this county and Miss
Margaret Clark. daughter of Mr.. Geo. d.
tIark OF Howard county, the ceremony to
take place Wednesday, Goth instant, at
Mt. Calvary Church, Gary. Nd
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ROCKVILLE.

In the orphans court Wednesday letters
If administration on the personal estate of
Sarah E. Brandenburg, deceased, were
granted to Oliver ]. Brandenburg, the hus-
band of said decedent, VIM. r. Brandenburg
having filed renunciation of his right to
administer; bond $500. Philemon NJ. Smith,
administrator Of Philemon j. Smith, deceas-
ed, filed an inventory Of the personal estate
Of deceased and was granted authority to
sell the same. Authority to sell and transfer
certain shares Of stock, part of the personal
estate OF Sophia Key Briscoe, deceased. was
granted by the court to Sophia H. Key, ex-
ecutrix of said decedent. Alice o. Stewart,
administrators of VIM. H. Laney. deceased,
filed two final releases of distributes. The
audit of the personal estate of James w.
Musgrove, deceased, was ratified and con-
f1rmed by the court, and the administrators,
Angelina w. Musgrove and Francis b. Mus
grove, were ordered to pay the claims ac-
cording to the same.
The November term Of the circuit court for
this county will commence here Monday
next. The following is the number of cases
docketed for said term: Criminals, 50; recog-
nizances, 119; appeals, 10; trials, 90; judi
cials, ~; appearances. 109; foreign trials, 2
The session of the court Is expected to last
some two or three weeks.
At meeting of the trustees of the Door
held at the aims house Wednesday the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: Leonidas Ricketts,, overseer; Dr. Ed
ward Anderson. physician; John L. Brunett,
clerk.
At the meeting of Montgomery County
Grange, No. Z, held at Barnesville there was
a full attendance, six Of the seven oranges in
morning session was devoted to routine bust
ness and at pm. there was an open meet
ing, at which Capt. Sylvester, president of
the Maryland Agricultural College, made the
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SANDY SPRING.

All three of the agricultural clubs con-
vened last week. and consequently each
had fewer invited guests than usual.
The Farmers, generally termed The Senior,
met with John H.Janney at Brooke Meadow.
| the Enterprise with Asa NJ. Stabler at
Sunnyside, and the Montgomery with Rob't
ii. Miller at Allaway. The two latter So
cietics decided, by telephone to cooperate
in endeavoring to protect their premises
from the encroacnment of irresponsible
hunters as game Is exceedingly scarce.
The following Friends were appointed by
the Sandy Spring meeting to attend their
quarterly meeting in Hartford county today
and tomorrow: VIM. w. Moore, Sarah T.
Moore Benjamin H. Miller. Alban G. Thorn
as, Helen L. Thomas, Tarlton B. Stabler,
Rebecca Y. Stabler and Florence NJ. Stab
Ter.
The Home Interest met at Lucknough
farm Monday with DR.. and Mrs. Francis
Thomas to take tea.
A company of music lovers gathered at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Bentley on
Monday evening and enjoyed the fine execu-
ton OF Messrs. Scott and Gartrell on violin
ana piano, and some excellent vocal music
from others. This is a slight revival of the
OLD Musicale Society, which has been drop
ped for some years.
Mrs. Dollie E. Vedder of Fairfax is the
guest of Mrs Josephine T. Moore. with
whom she will spend the winter and Miss
Gertrude Massey of Baltimore will be with
Miss Mary E. Gilpin
MT. and Mrs. Arthur Stabler are preparing
to close their home and return to Washing.
seon until spring. as has been their custom
for number of years.
The engagement of Mr.. Albert Palmer and
Miss Menard of Hamilton, Va. has been an
nounced ''
warwick p. Miller is again at home. after
trip to MINNEAPOLIS
Clifford Waters. who has been sick for
several weeks with mild attack of typhoid
fever. Is believed to be convalescent.
Anout one hundred and fifty eager politi-
clans spent more than half of Tuesday night
az sandy Spring Lyceun1. which was heated
lighted and temporarily connected with tele-
pnone and telegraph Offices. When the re-
turns lndfcated an undoubted republican n
victory the weary voters concluded to wait
.,n u,i osynreak for particulars. and adjourned
cards are out for german to be given at
the home of Miss Elizabeth Scott by Charles
aanoei .s ana Joseph Bond and Newton. Nor
timer and Llewellyn Stabier.
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Langdon Lodge. No 6. I. o. G.. T.. gave
very successful musical and litertry
entertainment in Langdon Hall last even
ing. Mr.. James H. Platt acted as chair
man Of the evening, and called the au-
dience to order at $50, and the following
program was rendered: Piano duet, ga
price," Miss Anna Marshall of Washing
ton and Mrs. H. W. McNeal; trio, Three
Black Crows" Masters Frank Grimes,
Harry Clark end Reid Baker; recitation,
"A Glorious Battle Won" Miss Edna Dur
fey; vocal solo, Bride Bells" Miss Camp
bell Of Washington; recitation, Lost
Tommy" Miss Ethel Baker; violin and
piano duet, Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Lloyd; re-
citation. Miss Jeanie Smith of Washing
ton; piano solo, Last Hope" Miss Anna
Marshall: vocal solo. Il Shall Never Learn
to SPELL Miss Olive McNeal: recitation,
Washington; piano solo. Brownies
March," Miss Edith Pyles of Washington;
recitation, selected, Miss Hattie Harvey of
Washington; vocal duet, "Syren and
Friar," Mr.. William Catterton and Miss
Agnes Catterton. vocal solo, IF Hearts
citation. The Last Hymn" Miss Veva
Washington Dramatic Company. consist
ing of Messrs. Lee Baumgarten, L. Herzog,
Phil. Forester, H Wolf, A Gradwhol, A.
Baumgarten, j. Baum, A. Stern and A.
Norton. gave 1.-THE Dutch Justice" Mr.. H.
Wolf then sang a solo. THE Cruel Hiss"
Child" Mr.. Lee Baumgarten rendered the
temperance piece, 1.-The Two Glasses"
That being the end Of the program, the
foor was cleared and dancing was partio-
ipated in,
Miss Maggie Berry Of Washington, Mr..
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HYATTSVILLE.

The Young Ladies Mission Band Of the
Presbyterian Church held it's November
meeting last night at LIE Droit Park. at the
home of Mr.. Clear, formerly of this town.
AS usual, papers on the topic of the evening
were read and discussions had. South Ameri-
ca being the subject, after which a social
time followed. Vocal solos were given byMiss
Haddie Thompson and Miss Allie Cox and a
recitation by Miss Baukhages, which were
very pleasing. A delicious supper followed.
Among those present were Mrs. and Miss
Thompson. Mrs. A. l.. Curry, Miss Allie Cox,
Miss Baukhages. Miss Emily Schoepf, Miss
May Brown, Misses Edith and Bertha Rath-
bone. Miss May Altemus and Miss Carrie
Acker, and Messrs. G. Markward W. Patter-
son.. w. s. Holton and G. Stormont OF Hy-
attsville, Mr. and Mrs. Dawson of Washing
ton. Miss Bailey of Philadelphia and others.
The second joint meeting of Epworth
League and Christian Endeavor Society of
this town will take place tomorrow night in
the Methodist Church, on Locust avenue, at
7:3O o'clock. No service will be held in the
Presbyterian Church at that time.
Mrs. H. o. Bailey died at the residence of
her husband on RalSton avenue this morn
ing at o'clock.
Thursday night at the office of Justice Carr,
with F. H. Smith in the chair and w. NJ.
Levin clerk. There was q full attendance
The road committee was authorized to ex-
PEND the sum of $40 in repairing Prospect
street and to grade and gravel Maryland
avenue 10 the extent OF 'SUb CODlC yards
Ravenswood avenue was ordered to lie
graded and graveled and the generous
offer Of the Citizens Improvement Associa-
tion to pay one-half the cost of the
same was accepted. A communication was
received from Mr.. Clarence Wilson, chief
fire marshal, stating that he had appoint ed
as assistant marshals H. o. Emmons. Geo.
Dorr and George Markwood-and submitted
their names to the commissioners for sp-
proval. They were confirmed by the board
There is no longer any doubt that the
electric railway between Washington and
Laurel will not take the route through
Hyattsville parallel with the Baltimore
ard Ohio railroad. The right of way
through the property of Mrs. r. X. Elliott
has been secured by arbitration. The COM
mittee was composed of Mr.. Smith of Bal
timore E. N. Waters of Washington and
Arthur Carr Of Hyattsvile. This right Of
way consists of l S-10 acres and the sum
agreed upon was $500. 1t is said that an
agreement has been made with all the
other property holders on the line of the
proposed route through Hyattsville. and
that there Is no obstacle now to prevent
the road from going through the lower
part of the town.
At recent meeting of the Ladies' Sew
ing Society, held at the residence Of Mrs.
Arthur Carr, Mrs. Jones of Riverdale as
chosen president.
The Children's Christian League met
Thursday evening at the residence Of Mr.. H.
c. Dobbs. on Bowie avenue, and made ar
rangements for giving an entertainment
in the near future for the benefit of the
Pinckney Memorial Church.
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SUBURBAN NEW S
ANACOSTIA,

Ground WILL it is said, be broken in a few
Gays for the erection of hotel and several
stores on the vacant lot corner of Harrison
and Fillmore streets. The contract has
been awarded to Mr.. Mason Harper.
The residence of Mr.. William H. Peck on
Maple avenue, narrowly escaped destruc-
ton by fire night or two ago. Both Mr..
and Mrs. Peck were absent from home at
the time, and their daughter, Miss Mildred
Peck, who has just recovered from a severe
attack Of Illness, was alone. About 10
o'clock Miss Peck retired. She neglected.
however, to turn off the lighted gas, which
was Immediately over her bed, before going
to sleep. and by some mesn wire which
connected with the gong at the front door
got crossed with the burning gas. The wire
was burned through in a little while, and
one end fell on the bed and set fire to the
clothing. Miss Peck, who was awakened
by the flames approac hing her, sprang
from the bed, ran to the front window,
Whlch she raised, and screamed loudly for
help. Mr.. Vernon Etzler. who was passing,
rushed into the house and threw the burn
Ing clothes from the window. Miss Peck
was completely Frustrated from the excite
ment.
A movement has been started to secure a
pardon for William G. Taliafero of Hillsdale,
who 4 few days ago was convicted of the
second offense for selling liquor without a
license and was sentenced by Judge Miller to
Imprisonment for six months.
Mr. Horan Crozier of Suitland, Md, was In
town yesterday. Mr.. Crozier was last Tues
day elected one of the county commissioners
for Prince Georges county on the republican
ticket.
Quite a good number of residents of Ana
costa went to Broad Creek P. E. Church,
Nd. Wednesday night to attend an oyster
supLer. given there for the benefit of the
church. which Is in need of repairs. Includ-
ed in the party were Messrs H. F. Sander
son, w. E. Jordan Thomas Sanderson, Mr.
and Mrs. Prero Miss Prero, Mrs Emma
Robey. Miss l.. Spicer and Miss Belle Gray
A Well-known Anacostian has completed
the payment Of novel bet lost by MIN on
the recent election in Maryland. The party
VINO Is an ardent democrat, could not be in
duced before the election took place to he
lieve that the republicans could by any
possible chance carry the state He agreed
with republican, who Is employed in the
same house, in case Mr.. German was
beaten to wear an old, greasy straw hat
with feather in the top. for three days
after the result should have become
known, and to raise his hat to his repub-
pass him during that period. OF course
the republican agreed to obey the same
conditions provided the democrats were
successful When the returns were pub
Hshed Wednesday the democrat bravely
put on the hat, which he has worn con-
stantly SINCE
A reception was given last night by Miss
Millie Peck to few of her most intimate
friends. Among those present were Mrs
Connor. The Misses Margaret and Jane
Connor, Miss Golden. Miss Hollster. Miss
Sanford, Messrs. Archibald. Sargent, Nc
Chesney, Connor. DR.. A. NJ. Green and
Prof karr.
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FALLS CHURCH.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presby-
terian Church held an interesting meeting
at the residence of Miss Sarah klock, at
West End. on Thursday, with the follow
ing members present, Wig: Mrs. d. o. Mum
son, Mrs. ]. H. Garretson, Mrs. A. E.
Lounsbury, Mrs. NJ. D. Jacobs. Mrs. D. L.
Rathbun. Mrs. L. B. Parker Mrs. G. B.
Ives, Mrs. w. B. Turner. Mrs. George w.
Mankin, MIS-. Yale Rice, Mrs. G. w. Hawk
hurst, Mrs. Garrett, Miss Lula Mankin and
Miss Julia Osburn.
A largely attended meeting of the Village
Improvement Society was held Monday
night at the residence of Prof W. w
KinSley. at East End. In the absence of
the president. Mr.. G. A. L. Merrifield pre-
sided. with Mr.. E. c. Hough, secretary
The resignation of the president, DIR. j. B.
Gould, was laid on the table, and a COM
mittee appointed to wait on him and re-
quest its withdrawal. Mr.. A. P. Eastman
was appointed a committee to wait on the
town council in regard to the condition Of
the railroad crossing at East End depot
Mr.. William Stranahan was elected mem-
Der of the executive committee to fill va
cancy. An invitation from Mr.. G. w.
Hawxhurst for the society to meet at his
residence in December was accepted. An
excellent program, in charge of Prof. Kins-
ley. was rendered. consisting of a violin
solo. by Mr.. Ryall Albertson. accompanied
by Mrs. NJ. NJ. Erwin; recitations. by Mr..
A. E. Rowell and Miss Edith Merrifeld:
vocal solo. by Mr.. s. H. Thornburg; read
ing, by Mrs. C. H. Buxton: banjo solo, by
Mr.. Writ kinsley, and vocal solo by Miss
Julia Pond.
A well-attended colt show was held at
the Lewinsville Driving Park Association
Friday, conducted by Mr. NJ. ]. Laughlin
number Of fine colts were on exhibition.
Mrs ]. M. Thorne has been called to
Washington on account of the illness OF
Mr.. Brenizer. her son-in-law.
Miss Mamie E. Palmer of Sarco, Me- is
visiting Mrs. Raw lings on Broad street.
Miss Tillie Rawlings, who has been visit
ing friends in Loudoun county for several
weeks, has returned home.
The town council will meet at the council
rooms Monday night next.
Mr.. James A. Poole, while engaged at his
trade as a carpenter on Thursday, cut his
hand very severely.
The report of the teachers of the graded
school of the town for the month of No
vember, as filed with the clerk of the school
board. shows an enrolment of 1873 scholars
and an average attendance of 12O, as fol-
lows: Principals room. Miss NJ E. Castle
man. enrolment, 80; first assistants, Miss
Virgie Bugg, 40; second assistants, Miss
Florence Leeds, So
The school board Is having a furnace
placed in the school building.
Evening star., 1895-11-09
BROOKLAND.

A delegation appointed by the Brookland
Epworth League attepded the mass meeting
at the metropolitan N, E. Church last night
where Rev. Geo. Edward Reed preached to
a large audience. Many other Methodists
from Brookland also were at the meeting
last night, and will be present at the various
services to be held at the different NJ. E.
churches during the conference Of the Dis
trict Epworth League.
There will be a Sunday school social given
by the Methodists next Tuesday evening.
The ladies of the church have prepared an
attractive literary and musical program,
and there will also be refreshments.
Mr.. q. s. Morgan left yesterday for
Hagerstown, where he was suddenly called
on account of the death of his father.
Monday the public school will probably
take possession of the room in the town
hall which has been put in order for its oc-
cupation. Owing to the fact that the desks
that have been placed there are rather
small. 1t is undecided which grade will be
stationed there, but 1t is probable that it
will be the fourth, under Miss Given. and
not the fifth and sixth grades, with Miss L.
+. Bailey, as was expected.
AT the recent meeting Of the Ladies' Aid
Society Of the NJ. E. Church the members
ana their friends were entertained by an en-
4oyable program. Miss Gibson from Wash
lngton sang several solos, and Mrs. e. e.
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TAkOMA PARK.

Mr.: T. r. Doran of Sycamore avenue re-
turned few days, since, with his family,
from a visit in Indiana. During his alb
sence his house had been entered and large
amount of clothing. handsome camera, a
revolver, razors and bric-a-brac were taken
by the thieves. Mr.. ,Doran has taken steps
for the apprehension, of his unlimited guest.
Windows were broken to provide an en-
trance.
Mr.. Isaac EiIlenberger of Philadelphia and
Mrs. NJ. Means of Easton, Pa, brother and
sister of Mrs. S. E. Page. arrived here Sun
day and Monday, respectively. The former
returned Sunday night to his home. Mrs.
where Miss Pagers rapidly convalescing.
Harry, the youngest child of Mrs Page has
also passed the crfSS Of his disease, and is
showing marked Improvement. Mrs Pages
condition is still critical.
Miss KiZzie Lewis, who has been confined
to her home for mon tn past from sprain-
ed ankle. injured While playing tennis, has
had portion Of the plaster cast removed.
and. with the sd aid nst sf crutches can move
At the regular nfpfthly meeting of the
Public Welfare Association, held Tuesday
night in Takoma Hailnt&le annual election of
officers resulted as follows. viz: President.
Robt. s. Brown; vice president. w. G. Platt:
treasurer. DR.. II. NJ. Bennett; secretary.
Carroll d. Judson! J udge Miller was elected
additional membef'bf the committees of
light and water main. f.
The Misses Bell i*iiPfeae during the pres
ent month for an extehded European tour.
Mrs. Judge Miller, With her children, Julian
and Bessie left T'uesdayf for her former
home in Georgia. Upon her return the fam
ily will spend a ai'pnrtion Of the winter in
Washington.
Mr. and Mrs. A. 4. NBritton We're recent
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H.. g. Johnson.
Miss Minnie Best of Takoma Heights is
lying critically i'll at her home in Washing
ton -" g.
Miss Susie Darby of Dawsonville, this
county, has returned to her home from a
visit to Miss Waters. Mrs. Agnes Nourse
and Miss Paxton We're also guests of Miss
Waters during the week.
A dance was given at Lamonds Hall We'd
resday night, which was thoroughly enjoyed
by those present. among whom were the fol-
lowing. VIZ: Miss Alma Mannakee, Miss
Mary Waters Misses Grace and Mabel Cox,
Miss Lula Miller Miss Lalla Paxton, Misses
Finch Sunny and Mooers. and Messrs.
Harshberger. Chester Mannakee. S. S. Car
roll, w. Giddings. Jno. Henderson Robt.
Waters, Norman Jackson, Roland johnson.
Fred Waters and others. These dances are
becoming quite popular.
Evening star., 1895-11-09
kENSINGTON.

Mr.. Arthur Baxter of New York city has
been spending several days in Kensington.
Mrs. w. w. Eldridge gave a luncheon on
Wednesday in honor of Mrs. A. P. Miner of
Yankton, S. D. Those present were Mrs. A.
P. Miner. Mrs Ann Reese, Mrs. ]. F. Stock,
Mrs. g. w. ?. Wright. Mrs. T. S. Gartrell,
Mrs. James T. Marshall Mrs. Alphonso
Hart, Mrs. r. NJ. Moore. Mrs. Judge Scott.
Mrs. Edgar W. Moore, Miss Fannie Reese,
Miss Nellie Miner, Miss Laura Wheatley and
Miss Stella Gartrel The table was taste
fully decorated with Japanese chrysanthe-
NUNS.
Mrs. Bessie MacLear and children of Will
mington, Del. are the guests Of Mrs. J..
Howard Ffshback
Mrs. Gunther of Washington has been
visiting Mrs. F. NJ. Fawcett.
The erection of a station for the accommo-
dation of he passengers on the electric road
has been commenced
Miss Grace Seofeld of Washington has
been visiting Miss Mary Davenport.
Rev. j. w. Thompson, formerly pastor OF
the st. Paul's NJ. Z. Church Of this place.
made a brief visit to friends here while on
his way from the Atlanta exposition to his
present pastorate at Wooster, Mass
Much interest Is manifested in the meet
ings being held at the Warner Memorial
Presbyterian Church each evening. About
two hundred were in attendance Sunday
evening to hear Rev. Frank Middleton of
tical talk. The mothers meetings held
each morning are well attended. Rev. w.
c. Alexander of Georgetown will deliver the
sermon this eveniug.1
The matter of making a suitable connec-
ton between the cars of the Capital Trac-
tion Company and the Kensington Electric
Company has taken definite shape. Mr.
Parker C.. Jones has the matter in charge
and will begin the irwork at once. The
work of building fnew station at kensing-
ton has been put in charge Of Mr.. b. H.
Warner, and the plans and specifications
are in the hands Of the builder.
Evening star., 1895-11-09

Murry gave some readings. which were
heartily applauded. The choir sang sew
eral selections. so that the evening as q
whole was thoroughly enjoyable.
Mrs: p. H. Johnston, who has been visiting
in Philadelphia for the past ten days. is ex-
pected home today. During Mrs. Johnston 8
absence from Brookland she has visited
points tn Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
The Brookland Guild will entertain its
friends in the town hall the middle of this
month.
The Methodists. who had anticipated hav-
ing Martha Washington tea this month. have
decided to postpone it until after New
Year.
The ground has been broken at Stott's sta
ton for the new school building, which Is
to take the place of the Soldiers Home
school. This location will be more central
for the pupils who attend the present school.
Besides this. it will be near enough for the
cfildren of the subdivisions south of Tako-
ma to attend school. OF course the new
building will not be ready to occupy until
Eext fall, so, until that time, the teachers
and pupils will have to put up with the in
conveniences a the Soldiers Home school.