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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
PUBLIC LANDS IN ALABAMA
Some Trouble over the Issue
of Patents to Then.
MAY MOVE TO SET THEM ASIDE
Held by the State Under a
Congressional Grant.
Tho Interior Departments, Governor Oates
says, Has Issued Patents to These Lands
to Other Parties-rhe Matter to Dc Care
fully Investigated.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wlrss.
Washington. Oct %. Some months
ago Gov. Oates of Alabama requested
Secretary HOke Smith to patent certain
salt springs and salt lands in Alabama,
amounting to seven sections, which he
claimed were granted the State in 1919.
1t appears that the State held these
lands for some time under Congress
sional grant and the Governor now al
leges that patents to them have been
issued to other parties by the Interior
Department, ana the secretary says
that if it appears that the department.
has improvidently issued patents for
lands granted to Alabama, he will re-
quest the Acknowledgement to bring
suit to set the patents aside.
He adds that for IS years the State
has never alleged that any lands were
necessary for working the springs Ho
says that for four years after 1861, tho
State resumed possession of the salt
spring and lands appurtenant, and
worked them TO their utmost capacity.
New wells were dug and the number OF
vents increased. 1t cannot be con-
ceeded, he continued, that each new
vent when opened carried with it Il
title to GAO acres of public land.
The tracts asked for by the Governor
number 242. and the Secretary says no
does not feel authorized to have thest
withdrawn from settlement, holding
that the grant of 1910 covered the sail
lands and did not extend to such land
as might from time to time be foune
necessary in opening salt springs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Tho Opening of the National Convention
Monday in Baltimore.

Baltimore, Nd, Oct 2l.-Mrs.
Stevens, the president of the w.
g. L. u, opened the convention this
morning in the absence of Miss Will
lard After devotional exercises DIR.
Mary Wood Allen, superintendent of
the purity department, read report
She was followed by Mrs. Emile d.
Martin, national superintendent, who
reported on purity in literature and art.
Mrs. Naomi d Tomlinson of Penn
sylvania, national superintendent, read
a paper on "Sailor Meetings. ="
DIR. Louise Huntington of Massa-
cbusetts, presented the report of the
department on Franchise. She has
penetrating voice, but it did not pene-
trate far enough back TO suit the delega-
tion from New York. A protesting lady
arose in that delegation and said if all
the ladies in the hall would quit whis-
pering the speaker could be heard.
There was commendatory applause
and the presiding officer struck the
table with her gavel and said;
May the whispering cease and will
the chairman of State delegations see
to it,
DIR. Huntington proceeded in the
midst Of silence on the part OF the
audience until broken by applause. She
said the women realized they must get
their help from the ballot.
Baltimore, Md, Oct. %. Miss
Frances Willard was again elected pres
ident of the National W. G. t. u, at
the annual election this morning with
practically no opposition, although
complimentary votes were cast for
several other prominent workers. Other
officers were elected as follows:
Vice President at-large, Mrs. L. NJ.
N. Stevens; Corresponding Secretary,
Mrs. Katharine Lents Stevenson of
MASSACHUSETTS, Recording Secretary,
Mrs. Clara 9. Hoffman of Kansas City,
Mo-. Assistant Recording Secretary,
Mrs. Frances j. Beuchamp of Ken
lucky.
The report of the committee on Gre
dentials was read, showing that 43
States were represented and that 425
persons where present and entitled to
vote.
Miss Willard, after the election,
made brief and feeling address,
thanking the convention for the honor
and referring to the long and pleasant
period of association between herself
and the members of the National W. G..
| IT IL
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Wilmington; William Weiss, W. B.
q, Wilmington; Hickman jackson,
W. u. c., Wilmington; L. O. John
son, ". u. G., Wilmington; Fl. 4.
I,issele, W. B. O., Wilmington; Z.
G. Cooley, unattached, Wilmington !;
Clarence Brewer, ID @. O., Whining
ton; William Price, w. B. c., Will.
mington; George Yeager, unattached,
Wilmington George p. Donaldson,
Warwick Club, Wilmington; W. II.
Hollitt, W. b. c., Wilmington; Will
liam v. l.. Robbins, w. b. q. Will
nington; II. S. Lynch, West End,
Wilmington; %. L. Thompson, W. B..
O., Wilmington; William Mayne, un-
attached, Wilmington; Walter Carter,
unattached, Wilmington w. II. Good
ley, w, b. c., Wilmington; +. II.
Mayne, W. h. O., Wilmington; Il. H..
Steinly, unattached, Wilmington
Charles Church, G. b. c., Chester
u. II. Simpson, Riverton A. A., Pal
myra, N. J. Edmund Mason, Jr.,
Falcon G. c., Norrfsvile, Pa. /; 7. r.
Eddy, Columbus, o.. r. A. Nichol-
son, Penn Wheelmen, Philadelphia
w. f. Sims. G. A. c., Washington
Joshua Lindley, Mercer Co. Wheel
men, Trenton; Gus Thompson, Phila-
delphia; William J. Pyle, Philadel-
phia; Fred @. List, 9. @. c., syria,
cuse; Clinton Keinard, Phoenix A. A.,
Phnnixville, Pa. Harry W. Hackett,
Absecon, N. j. W, |. Dickerson, Pal
myra, N. ]. j. w. Conklin, y. o. O.,
Arlington. N. j.. F. P. Ewing, W. b.
c., Rocsland There are yet few &c
hear from.
At the present time the road is in
good condition, and unless there is q
set.back good time ehould be made, as
many of the men have excellent records.
The handicapping will be done by the
handicappers OF the Wilmington
Bicycle Club, who are thorough,
acquainted with the work.
Most of the visiting wheelmen vii
remain in the city until late at night,
and some will stay during Sunday,
Most Ct them will attend the opening
of the new bicycle school in the ole
foundry building at Teuth and Orange
streets, which will take place in the
evening,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
4GIRI,s ANS ESCE.
She Went to Make IL "sick Call" and Hal
Not Returned.

NOb ANetNEutus
Three weeks ago a Shipley street
business man hired girl to do house
work. Everything went well until last
Saturday week, when she told her en-
ployer's wife that her father was dying
OF consumption and she would like to
go and see him. She was permitted to
go and was absent most OF the time
until Wednesday evening, when she
announced that her father had died
and been buried.
About an hour after her return We'd
nesday evening message came to the
house and the girl stated that a male
friend Of hers had been hurt while at
work and she was allowed to make a
'sick CALL She did not return again
that night, and as she did not put in
an appearance Thursday her employer
concluded TO make a personal investi-
cation. He went to her home and in
quired for her and was informed that
she was not there, but imagine the
gentleman's surprise when the girls
father, who was reported dead and
buried, came 10 the door. Tho father
was equally as much surprised as the
girls employer and started to make an
investigation, but up to date the girl
has not been found. The man whom
she said was hurt while at work has
not worked for three months.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Total amounts of funds available..S 224.S0
An interesting feature of the session
was an address by Supreme Vice Chan
cellor p. 4. Colgroye. His remarks
consumed an hour. At the conclusion
Of his speech he and Supreme Repre-
sentative8 William Simmons and James
b. Tucker exemplified the unwritten
work OF the order.
At IL 30 O'Clock recess was taken
until 3 o'clock, when officers for the en-
suing year will be elected.
Supreme Vice Chancellor Colgrove
addressed the members of the local
lodges Tuesday evening.
Washington Division, Uniform Rank
of Washington, D. c., which is the
guest Of Wilmington Division, arrived
at the Delaware avenue station of the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad at IL o'clock
yesterday and was met by an escort,
which conducted it to the Knights Of
Pythias Hall. The visitors, about 80
in number, were in regulation uniform
and accompanied by the G. G. Conn
First Regiment, U. r., Drum Corps,
composed entirely of sons of members
Of the visiting division.
The Pythians made fine street dis.
play early in the afternoon and had a
banquet last night.
The parade started about 2 o'clock
ard was admired by many people. The
programme published Tuesday was
observed. The exterior Of the Knights
of Pythias Hall is handsomely deco
| rated with flags.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
rDnl4s D. MEnnIrr DEAp.
He Expired on Sunday Afternoon While
Out for a Drive.

OHL IOr a Drive
Tobias B. Merritt died of heart trou-
bic Sunday afternoon while driving on
the causeway He had complained of
feeling unwcll and thinking drive
would do him good went out to call on
some friends in South Wilmington.
Torrance Carvin passed him on the
causeway and they spoke. A few
minutes later Mr.. Carvin again passed
him and noticed that he was leaning
his head ON the dashboard. An in
vestigation resulted in the discovery
that Mr. Merritt was dead. Mr.. Car
vim and two other men took him to his
home. Dr. Blocksom was summoned
and gave certificate of death from
heart disease, as did also the coroner.
Tobias B. Merritt was one of the best
known and most popular hotel pro-
prietors of the Peninsula. He was born
in Talbot county, Md, near Easton,
80 years ago. His father was farmer,
and he resided on the farm and later
clerked in store at Easton until he
entered the hotel business. For several
years he kept a general store at Dover,
but gave it up and again went to hotel
keeping.
In his time Mr.. Merritt kept hotels
at Denton and Easton Nd, and at
Milford, Harrington, Dover and Will
mington. In this city he kept the
United States Hotel, at Water and
French streets, and later the Merritt
House.
The latter establishment was his
own creation. He purchased, in 1873,
the property at the northwest corner of
Front and French streets. 1t was then
r.
| He erected hotel there, calling it the
European Hotel Later it was called
the Merritt House. Under his manage
ment it became one of the best hotels
| in the country, and the fame of its
table spread far and wide.
Mr.. Merritt was man naturally fitted
for the hotel business. He was a
smooth and graceful entertainer, and
| to the details Of his business. He pos
sessed the happy faculty of making his
guests feel thoroughly at home, in adj
dition to providing them with the best
accommodations. He was of fine
presence and CHEEKY disposition--a
good entertainer, capital storyteller,
and withal man of generous impulses
and large hearted charity. He never
turned man hungry from his house
for lack Of money with which to buy a
meal. Taken all in all, he was man
among a thousand, and wherever he
was known genuine sorrow and sincere
regret will attend the announcement OF
the fact that "Tobe" Merritt is nc
more.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
Q enirg, at the Merritt House, the Rev
Charles L. Murray of st. Andrews
Church conducting the exercises.
Many friends of the deceased were
present. The body was taken tc
Easton, Nd, this morning on the
train leaving here at s. 10 O'Clock. The
funeral party occupied special car.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Greater part of Tuesday mornings
session of the Levy Court was con-
sumed in passing bills. The following
appropriations wero granted: Ferris
Industrial School, $1,000; st. Michael's
Day Nursery and Hospital for Babies,
$500; Home for Destitute and Friend
less Children, $500; st. Peters Or
phanage, $500. The county accepted a
bridge over Coffee run, in mill Greek
hundred. AT noon court took recess
until 2 O'Clock. At the afternoon ses
sion Levy Court Commissioner Scott
was instructed to obtain plans for re-
building the causeway at Augustine
creek. The court adjourned until No
vember 9TH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

The following real estate transfers
were recorded at the Registry Bureau
on Tuesday: Property at the south
east corner Of Fifth and French streets,
by Jacob Derickson Winslow and wife
and George Ii. Winslow to Catharine
Fl. Winslow, consideration 81 property
at the southeast corner of Jefferson
street extended and Thirty first street,
by Hugh G. Browne to David G. and
Alice NJ. X. Reid, consideration 81, 100
property ON the south side Of Fourth
street west of Rodney, by David O..
and Alice Nj. X. Reid to Hugh O.
Browne, consideration $1,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
Afatns.

RRADpoCK-At Bancrofts Banks. on October
lin, William B. Braddock, aged 70 years.
BURkE-on October 18TH, 1895, Mary Burke,
widow OF Edward Burke.
FORBEs--un October e2d, 1893, Rachel Forbes,
N Tie 7ith year Of her age,
WcCLuSEEY-on October 18th, 1895, Ann mo
b.i5yod wife of James W. McClosAey, Sr.
NcGiNLEY-In this city, on October e0th, 1888,
Flen McGinley,wifo Of william McGinley,ased
II years.
MISUNDERSTANDING on October e0th, Tobias
II. Merritt, in the 59th year Of his age
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
DIOCESE OF WILMiNoaoS.
The Annual Synod in session at st. Peters
Pro- Observation-Disclosures Services.


Pro- Cathedral-Relfgious Services.
The annual synod of the Diocese of
Wilmington convened at st. Peters
Pro Cathedral on Tuesday, the Right
Rev. Alfred A. Curtis presiding and
the following clergymen in attendance ;
Vicar General john A. Lyons and Revs.
mer, j. Ferdinand, d. j. Flynn, v. j.
j. Birmingham, James Quigley, Peter
Mickle, j. L. Insolvency., P. j.
Hughes, John Connolly, +. j. Com
nolly,W ]. Scott and E. J. McManus.
At 10. 80 O'Clock solemn pontifical
mass was celebrated with Bishop Cur
tbs as celebrant; the Rev. d. j. Crow
ley, assistant; Z. Il. Brady, and j.
Wiesmer, deacons of honor; J. Ferdi-
nand, deacon of the mass; and ID. J.
Flynn, sub-deacon of the mass. The
sermon was preached by the Rev. #. j.
Connolly, and at its conclusion the synod
was opened by the bishop, who made
the announcements for the afternoon.
At noon adjournment was made for
dinner.
AtSt. Peters Pro- Catheral yesterday
morning l Father Daley of Delaware
City was oelebrant Of the solemn
requiem mass, Father insolvency OF
Chesterton Nd, deacon; Father
Hughes Of Galena, Nd, sub deacon
Fathers Birmingham and Scott, assist
ants to Bishop Curtis at the throne.
Vicar General Lyons was master OF
ceremonies and very eloquent sermon
on Death was preached by Father
Berminphan
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

HsSOcIHIeH FTbss UIsDHIUH Uy oUbJIHI WTTe5s
San Francisco, CAL, Oct. 20. Tint
city is after the National Republican
Convention and work has just COM
menced in earnest to that end. At tho
end of the first days work SO, 200 had
been subscribed towards the proposed
fund of $4,000 which will be neces-
sary il the convention comes to the
Pacific coast. Prominent men Of ali
parties are working to bring the con-
vention here, and they have been as.
sured by members of the national com
mittee that San Francisco's claims will
be given careful consideration.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Anthony MeGarvey, representative of
large Western oilr concern Monday
leased for five years the large six story
Kent warehouse at Water and Orange
streets. The building will be thor
oughly inspected before il is occupied,
and some alterations may be necessary.
1t will be used as an oil storehouse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

philadelphia, Oct 2i.-The reroipts for the
week-Beeves. 3,520: sheep, l5,GOl hogs 6.600
Beef Cattle--tiOod, 4%a4tc.: medium, fait g:
common, 3ka3kc. Sheep-txirR3Aa3 s C.; good,
lambs 2Na4hc. Hogs Western, 6ka6hc- Fat
cows. 2H3ia c. Thin cows SSnlS. Mich cows,
s.5 to $50, Veal calves, 3ka1c. Dressed beof,
Az TO &c.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
ARusp for lhe Gold FIeida


Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. pa special
from Great Falls, Mont, says: a
stampede is being made for new gold
fields on Harley Creek, and the hills
are teeming with prospectors who have
staked out every foot of ground in tho
vicinity of the first claims and are out
with a brand new town christened
Johannesburg, as a token of the future
of the camp. The rock is Of dull
terra Gotta color that brushes easily
between the fingers and bears gold in
large quantities. Johannesburg is in
the Belt Mountains and easy Of access.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Associated Press Disnstcn oy Special Wires
Philadelphia. Oct. a3.--Wheat, tc. lower No. 2
PENNSYLVANIA rcd in export elevator, 6Sa6S4 r.;
No, red spot In export elevator, 06c.
Corn, firm, 1c, higher; No. for local trade, Ala
dlkc,
Oats, steady; No. > white, s5hc,; No, white,
n3ISc.: No mixed, 23'.
Bran, steady, unchanged.
Butter, steady, fancy Western creamery, 23c.;
do. Pennsylvania prints, a5e.; do. do. ioobing,
a6a99c.
Eggs. frm; fresh nearby, Soc; do. Western,
lyAaipc.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

AssUcIHrsu TF555 oTsDEI-u u oJF1T1I "Trus
Portland, Oregon, Oct. %. Jack
Dempsey, the well-known middle-weght
pugilist, who is dying of consumption,
is very low and may die at any time.
He is unconscious portion of the time.
II has been known for several weeks
that he could not long survive.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

ABsocIHtodFF6s5 UIsD ltcn DY 5DeoIHt WIF8t
indianapolis. Ind, Oct. 20. Indian
ians have subscribed nearly $40, 900 to
be used in purchasing a silver service
and library for the battleship In
diana. Gov. Matthews has appointed
a committee which shall have charge
of the expenditure of the money and
the presentation Of the gifts. It is ex-
pected that Gen. Harrison will be Sc
leted to make the presentation at the
proper time, as the construction Of the
ship was ordered while he was Presi-
dent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Isaac LLOYD, colored employee, was
injured while at work at the Malleable
iron works, Tuesday morning. He was
taken to the drug store OF DIR. ii. M.
First, at Eighth and Spruce streets,
where his injuries were dressed, after
which he went to his home, No. SAL
Locust street. The injuries are not
serious, ss,.54=
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

George G. Reiter, inspector of the
fourth light house district, gives
notice that Winter Quarter Shoal light
vessel, No. 45, was replaced on her
station last Friday. On the same day
Relief light vessel No. was with
drawn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
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Cnsperson .smadley Nnptiais.

A pretty wedding took place in
Bethany Church Tuesday night. The
contracting parties were David s. S.
Casperson and Miss Emily A. Smedley.
They were married by the Rev. o. G.
Buddington. Edwin Denney was best
man and Miss Nellie Smedley maid of
honor. The bridesmaids were Misses
Eta Crossan and Bessie Smedley. J..
M. Alexander, VI L. Baylis. Harry p.
Lawrence and Edin Cain were ushers.
The bride was given away by William
Smedley. Miss Phoebe Newlin pre-
sided at the organ. Tho church was
handsomely decorated with potted
plants and autumn flowers and thronged
with guests. After a reception, which
was held at the residence of the BRIDES
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Caspersor
started on Southern tour.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
The Marquis Of waterford pad.

Associated Pre41 Dsott'n Of SosclaI WIrsA
London, Oct. %. Henry de la Peer
Beresford, fifth Marquis Of Waterford,
is dead. He was born in 1874 and is
succeeded by his son, the Earl of Ty-
rome. who was born in 1875.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

The thieves who stole team belong
ing TO Undertaken Maxwell of Newark
Monday evening took Mr.. Maxwell's
horse from his dead wagon when they
reached Stanton and harnessed it to a
dearborn owned by Alpheus Pennocl,
with which they continued their
iOurn sy
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

The reunion OF the women managers
Of the Worlds Fair, announced to be
held at Atlanta Tuesday, did not take
place owing to ths slim attendance.
Only eight women were present They
included Mrs. Ida M. Ball of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

About 20 new names have been re-
ceived by President Iiawton of the
Board OF Trade. Mr.. Lawton says
they are all live men and he thinks
they will assist the board in the good
work il has undertaken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
ApfIEes.

NrOTICE-THE ANNUAL MEETING
' OF the Farmers Association OF lew Castle
County for The Recovery Il Stolen Horses and
N,ies will be- ha,d In the pnrlor df the Fame
lose Company, on SATURDAY, October gun.
- IS at 10 o'clock a. IN. Memoeta are requested
be present as husiness OF importance VIII pc
Eoughi before thA meeting,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Associated Prs3s Dtsuatcn ov oUaGlu Nlr1+
Plainfield, Wis, Oct %. Fully
400, 600 bushels of potatoes have been
frozen in tine ground in this section by
tho sharp frosts OF the past few nights.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

A slight wreck occurred a. Edge
Moor. Tuesday night, by which qevera!
freight cars were derailed. Th1 acct
de9t happened on the side tra,k and
did not delay traffic. \ The damage to
the cars was trifing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Tho trimming store of Mrs. Kate
Dougherty, No. Ill Market street,
which was sold on Tuesday by Sheriff
ellis. was purchased by Phillip
Plunkett for $3.50. ,.---.------- %.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Homer Barry has returned from
Youngstown, o., where he has been
experimenting the canvass for city
directory. Tho canvass is completed
and work on the book will commence at
once in the Wilmington office.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

The contents of the furniture store
OF l. Il. Adair, Seventh and Shipley
streets, were sold by Sheriff ellis on
Tuesday. They were purchased by
William s. Hilles for 500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

The last shipment of an order for a
large cotton press for parties in Calves
ton. Tex, has been made by the Pussy
& Jones Co. r
The herald., 1895-11-24
THE JONATHAN CLUB
suecsssfui Business nesslng and Entertain-
ment Last Night

mcnt Last Night
A large number of the Jonathan club
M IN hers responded to the call for a
meeting last night and the result was
gratifying all around. The officers had .
double purpose In bringing the m em bers
together. First Of all it was desired that
some further action be taken in regard to
the financial affairs of the club. After a
lnng business session II was denidsd to
raise the mosey necessary to furnish the
new apartments from among the menu
bers. The plan met with general accept
ance and before the conclusion OF the
meeting Q large sum had been subscri bsd.
There 10 now evsrv assurance that the
CHEST anticipations of the Jonathan
boys will be realized.
An enjoyable feature Of last nights
gathering was the literary and musical
program gwen. Early in the evening
the Catalina band was present and dis
cnurssd several pleasant selections. Pro-
lessor Wormset contributed several either
solos In bis usual perfect manner. The
club favoriie. Mr.. Dezenuorf. gave 9
humorous reading and responded to the
cali for an encore with piece on the
pathetic order. which vas rendered with
eq1al art. Foley Parker entertained the
with two vocal solos. given IN
an exquisite manner. Others followed
with songs and fscitations, and the even
ing was made one of the most enjoy able
ones ever spent by the club.