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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21
THOMAS IL NORRIS DEAD.

Thomas IL Norris died Thursday at his home,
No iO5 Jenerson-ave., Brooklyn. He was born IN
Watervlle. Ne october e. 1905. When he was
seven years old his parents moved TO NS"-l ork
His first business ventures were the South. For
several years he clerk on "A MISSISSIPPI
River steamboat and did other work In New-Or-
leans and Natchez. Returning TO New-Nork. ne
became dealer In iron piping. first In partnership
with his brother later under the firm name OF Noi
rs. Gregg Norris. and then Ia the nrm or MOTIFS
q Gregg. In 1860 he retired from active business
but he always personally cared Tor his real estate
in Newly Ork. Brooklyn and Toledo, ONO lie never
went 20 school for NOR" than three months, but
had great desire for learning, and through ms
own efforts became proficient In the use OF l.atlh
and French. and well Yersrd IN the natural
sciences. He cast his first vote for Andrew Jack
son. ana was Democrat until Lincoln wac hrst
nominated. After that time he was always Il
strong Republican. He had been a subscriber To
The Tribune since the paper founded
He three times married. and leaves q widow
and a daughter BY his first wife
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21
SUDDEN DEATH OF HENRY FRANKIE.
HE WAS TREASURER or THE PHOENIX IRON
WORKS AND WELL KNOWN ~
CLUB CIRCLES.

CLUB CIRCLES
Henry FRANKIE treasurer OF the Phoenix Iron
Works in William-st. South Brooklyn and mem
her Of the Union League and Germana clubs Of
Rrooklvn died suddenly Of diabetes at his home NO
$50 St Mark's-avc. Brooklyn, on Thursday evening
at SIS o'clock His death was great shock 10 his
family his business associates and intimate friends
as he was at his place Of business as usual on Mon
day and in a fair degree OF health. Three or -FOUR
wears ago Mr. FRANKIE had a severe attack OF dla-
betes but recovered on Tuesday he was again
stricken and his physician told the family OF the
dangerous nature OF the case he was not IN fnuch
pain and was IN hope oil getnS @pUG5 aEa'" u''''
Henry FranKe was born III munster "e I, iiam S
fify-fve years ago. OF w"ll-to-do parents ne wa wa
OF large FAMILY nut was cdrelu tdlc', anu
educated. being graduated from berlh cc1!eEe
He came to this country 5wcntyegn1 E eI1n n.y.
shops where his br0theT Abert wa on. Oh u tnn
the regard OF his superors and he was steadIy au-
Vanced until about ten years ago. "hefi NJ wa
Tact,Ires sugar machinery and steam-rolllnE ma
chinery Of different kinds. ms brother Albert hau
resisning the office few years ago WIN Iortule
Henry FRANKIE was wealthy man. owning prop
ertv in Harlem and Brooklyn Heights. one OF his
holdings being a bachelor apartment house IN
Montaguest Re was member Of the Clubs dc
mania banks He once vice-president Of the
Hamilton Bank. His family were at his bedside at
Mrs j Percy Bartram, OF Brooklyn. who with Nj.
Bartram. visiting friends in Newark SIX
the Rev DR. ID. Chapman, OF the New Nork Avenue
Methodist Church. The wedding was one which
attracted more than usual attention in Brooklyn
The home Of Mr. FRANKIE is one Of the handsomest
aves. with fine grounds. Mr. FRANKIE bought the
property five years ago. He leaves widow two
eleven years old two brothers, William and Edwin.
who live in New-York and several brothers IN
morrow afternoon at o'clock. The Rev. Or. Ly-
man. Of the South Congregational Church will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21
THE TRIBUTE OF SCHOLARSHIP.
Oxford. Cambridge. Yale. Harvard. all Uns.
versities and Colleges Praise the
standard Dictionary.

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says
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Hon f. j. Phelps Professor u Law In Yale University.
ex-Minister Great Britain. says;
The work is extremely throughout. For
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tionary now available
Prof " 5 Shser. Harvard University. says.
THE Standard Dictionary will remain enduring
monument the labor n lis editors
] W Bashford President Of Ohio Wesleyan University.
SAYS:
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The publishers II peerless dictionary. Funk wag
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send on application copy of the Standard Dictionary
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21
HIS VETO STANDS.
THE SUPERVISORS DID NOT OVERRIDE MR..
FITcHIE ON THE COUNTY HOS
PITAL QUESTION


THE SUPERVISORS DID NOT OVERRIDE MR..
FITCHIE on THE COUNTY HOS
PITAL QUESTION.
The Board of Supervisors of Kings County yes
terday afternoon held a meeting in the County
Courthouse.
motion to reconsider the vote OF the Board on
the new hospital measure looking toward overriding
the of Supervsor-at-Large Fitchie. was lost,
although those in favor Of approving the pan for
county hospital in Crown-st.. opposite the Pen-
Tertiary before the meeting that they had
the requisite twenty-five votes. Mr.. Fitche says
reconsideration is now lost.
Supervisor Williams offered resolution providing
for the issuance of s,A0,O00 Of county bonds for
Bridge purposes 100000 of which were to be for two
Maspeth-ave.. and the balance 10 be avalaDle Tor
the needs of the East River Bridge Commission
snpervisor Bennett OF t; ravesend ofered reso
luton reciing that SONS advances made by County
Of Police Commissioners were in excess OF appro-
priations allowed by law, were Illegal and were i'm
and increased his deficiency as County Treasurer
The excess Appropriated $4,000 and Supervisor
Benefits resolution provided that the counse. of
the Board be directed TO include the amount Of the
advances made to McKane and the Board Of Police
and his sureties: Also. that thu attention Of the
Mayor and the Controller be called to the matter
,,supervisor Dixie offered a resolution that judge
to retire after many years OF judicial work should
receive $1,000 for his services In drawing jurors
adequately compensated for this work. should
ceive six times the sum he had named; that COM
pensation was mandatory and legal under the leGis-
would be small payment OF the debt owing to the
him as lawyer on the Board to make the motion.
and that he thought the $4,000 would be an appro-
be referred to the Law Committee was lost, and
Mr. bikes motion was adopted Judge Moore has ai
never claimed compensation for these services al
though he entitled 10 II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21
KILLED WHILE AT PLAY.
THE SIDE OF A BOYS HEAD BLOWN OFF
BY A COMPANION.
WORK OF AN OLD ARMY MUsKET IN THE HANDS
OF A TWELVE.YEAR-OLD LAD.

WORK OF AN OLD ARMY MUSKET IN THE HANDS
OF TWELVE YEAR-OLD LAD.
William Babbington. twelve years Old vino lived
with his parents at No Dupont-st. yesterday shot
and instantly killed his playmate ten-years-old
Christopher Lawess. who lived with his father
widowcr. at No 1870 Huron-st Young Darlington
Lawless and three other companions. Walter ana
William Lum and William Cress. some time ago or
ganized themselves into what they called the
Greenpoint Rangers. The five boys drilled after-
moons after school and they each felt proud OF the
Rangers" Yesterday afternoon the five boys
met in the rear yard at No. 1913 Huson-st.. where
the Lum brothers live Young Lawless donned an
old military suit and hanging army sword by
his side acted captain CT the Rangers. Will
lam Lum had old horse-pistol. young Darlington
an old army musket. Walter Lum toy drum, whhe
Willie Cross reviewed the Hangers" on parade
that they play burglar. Lawless appeared deighteu
- win be the burglar" ne said
All right said Harrington: so saving, Lawless
entered shed. while Willie Lum and darlington
waited win ;he other boys Tor LaWless 10 come
Not ready yet" said Babbington. Il haven't
When Lawicss responded Pabbngton put a cap
out Of the doorway Of the shed Lum and Babbing-
ton pulled the triggers Of their weapons Before
the cap had been struck by the hammer or the old
musket II in some manner became displaced and as
darlington stopped over to pick it from the ground
me musket went off and the charge OF buckshot en-
tered the right de OF Lawlesss head and he pped
The boys did not realize that their playmate had
been killed until the smoke cleared away and they
saw the blood which flowed from the wounds 1t
was not until Bessie Lum. fifteen eyars old rushed
from the house. attracted by the shot. that they
learned that their companion dead. The girls
screams attracted DR. Francis VI. Burke who lives
IN lNcnt-st. and he that the right side OF tn"
puy head mac been blown away and that death
mad been instantaneous.
Young Darlington and Willie Lum taken IN
the Greenpoint-ave police station. and when the
case , was explained to Captain Rhodes, he per
m 1i, Young Lum to go home. and held young
Harrington on charge OF homicide Coroner
.reamer gave permit for the removal Of the body
TO the boys home.
The nusket from which tho shot was fred was
DoUSHt two years ago by the father OF the Lurn
Doys and II was believed to be useless IL not having
D1een discharged since the elder Lum purchased 4.
hoHng i.aVl"ss & mother died two years ago and
ms aunt who is in critical condition IS expected
to die from the shock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21
THEY WILL BE BURIED TOGETHER.


A SAD CASE OF DEsT1TUTIoN REVEALED BY THE
DEATH or A MOTHER AND CHILD.
The deaths Of Mrs. Mary Minchen and her new
born babe. which occurred within a few hours Of
each other on Thursday. in scantly furnished
rooms at No Is Un.on-ave. have brought to llght
a sad case Of restitution. The dead woman. al
though only twenty-three years old. was the mother
Of three children Her husband Is a painter, nut
has been unable to find employment for some time
at his trade H sought other employment out
failed at this too When the mother and child ded
there was no one present except her four ear-oiq
mother and child was due the lack OF medlca
attendance and proper nourshment. ,
The case was brought 10 the notice OF Noroiei
Dreamer Yesterday. and when ne went 10 the nous
h. fnund inc BODY Of the mother In bed covered
with A sheet while in adjoining room was NE
chiIds body on a bureau. On the moor pesidt tie
bed on when the dead woman was ly!ng was me
four-yearQ.d boy crying, whlie the FL va ~,
ING In another corner OF the room Inc furniture
of the TWO rooms consisted of a bed, bureau d
broken table and cold stove , ,.
The husband out fryinS 10 ind SOM, uli ~
taker 10 bury his dead a Mrs, Sherdah "iio Tvs
in tho horse said that a week ago Mrs. M4nciln
became D.. with col. and. being without money Went
10 the Eastern District Hospital Tor ueatne!S
So vas referred TO one of doctors or the ieu
zeal staff prescribed Tor heI; 1lsi ~
LATER beca me such that she could not leave the
house and early Thursday morning a can "SS So
TO St GATHERINGS Hospital, ana surgeon - na iff
RESPONDED He did what he could lor tne Iellri
DR. Harry Dreamer was called. ana re redSnGu IN. nv
house lust az the woman died. Her chlIu uleu lou'
h9HrS C,raamer Yesterday had the bodies re-
viii be buried to-day in one grave IN Mount O''e'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21
OPENING THE RIDING SEASON.
4 BRILLIANT RECEPTION BY THE RIDING
AND DRIVING CLUB.
FINE HORSES SHOW WHAT THEY CAN DO VIII"

rr,r, HORSES SHOW WHAT THEY CAN DO WITH
sKIIFU-1. HANDLING.
Tn. onen,ne reception OF the Riding and Driving
C.h for The season Of 1896 last evening was n
very opening reception Of the cub one Oh '''e 'oS
hrulan, social affair. Of the year. the members
md their friends attended in large NUMBERS anu
were rewarded by seeing some OF the ptettleS' 'Ns
that has been done in Brooklyn FOR Iohs uine' y
carefully arranged and interesting programme was
~red out and generous applause was evenly wv
,rf,ured among the performers. FIRST came ''e
,,-,, ,,uaic ride in which all kinds Of manoeuvres
arr. gracefully executed by Colonel Partridge MISS
Rossiter E. H. Barnes Miss Busoy MI anu 'ii =
\ c. Ayres James n. Hart. Miss Hart fdui L'oO''
the Misses Andemeyer. George WASH " H. ro''e
Miss Potter, f. c. Jennings, A. {. brown Ooiohe'
r B. Woodward Miss Seaman, Miss Burrs' Alex
5ar Cameron Miss Cameron. Alexander Cameron
II F. Buchanan, Miss Bowers Mr.. and MIS-
frank BAILEY J. Henry Smith. W. A. LucKehDacH'
Dr. ! c. Fi.zsimmons. J. II. Williams T. +. LUCK
.nbach f. c. Peabody. r. c. Peabody IT, herman
De seing Harry Taylor and j. a. TS ia, Frsnk D..
The exhibition OF fourth hands ~ AIN az Sal
Eearo Timothy l. Woodruff and Hamilton H. sal
was one OF the most interesting Ot rav Prince
Mr. Woodruff team Emperor Impress nars
har and The Duchess, were SHOWN 10 par n
dag 81 BLACK WIN F s Bcard pf four Were cyclone
Peacock Typhoon and -er Majesty they drew a
1ady jess. Res. High Flyer and Regina were SHOWN
10 r rg storrea on his Black Huzzar gave brilliant
exh bition OF riding which much admired
In the exhibition Of tandems there were four en-
tries-Frank ID. Beard with Typhoon and CYCLIC lie,
Hamilton r. Salmon with Hghiiyer and Lady Jess
X n t,rhart with Jack and jill and Clarence II.
Robbins The spirited animals entered in the exhi-
biton OF jumping displayed an degrees OF tamil
.arItv with the hurdles and furnished much amuse-
ment Every rider expert and honors were
evenly divided The entries Mrs. Frank ID.
Boards Perfection. Frank u. Boards Hercules and
Twinkle J Robinson Boards Black Witch, 9. Her
bort Potters Lopo, Clarence II. Robbinss Roman
Nose Robins Woodwards Tycho-Brahe and How
ard Boococks st. Hubert. }. c. Wilmerding jr.,
of the Essex County Hunt also rode In this exhi-
biton. After the exhibition supper was served by
Mares N the new bicycle hall Music fur
uished during the evening by Giesemann
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21
ENDED ITS LONG LIFE.
THE CIRCUIT COURT CALENDAR CALLED FOR
THE LAST TIME

THE CIRCUIT COURT CALENDAR CALLED FOR
THE LAST TINE
When Judge bartlett In the Circuit Court yester-
day finished calling the calendar that court, which
has been in existence for generations ceased to ex-
ist as it will be known after January ! as the
Trial Term % the Supreme Court. Judge Bartlett
sat for the last time trial judge. becoming
on January one Of the Judges Of the Appellate
Court.
about o'clock rose in court and. speaking for the
bar compimented Judge Bartlett for his ab.lIty
in irving cases and IN inked him for his courtesy
10 the LAWYERS who had appeared before him. He
said that Judge Bartlett mad been an ldea JUS
tice.
Judge Bartlett who was visibly affected. spoke
gracefully for a few minutes OF the honor That
vas his in being thanked by the attorneys. ana
OF the pleasant relations that had existed between
Judge and lawyer in the court
The clerk then adjourned the session and the
cOurt sill die.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21
DEATH OF EX-AI.DERMAN MARK REARDON.

After a long Illness due 10 complication OF CTS
eosas sx Alderman Mark Reardon, OF Brooklyn,
died az his home No 225 Bedford-ave, Brooklyn.
E d. cary yesterday morning. Mr. Reardon was
born in New-York City on September Il. 1888 and
before he was year old his parents moved 10
Williamsburg which was shortly afterward consol-
dated with Brooklyn. When he became oil age ne
,rsnt INFO business a contractor. and he ana MS
mariner laid out many OF the streets in the -FOUR
ieenth Ward where ne lived In 1913 ne was elected
Alderman over ex-Recister Thomas J. kenna. III
notifies ne was always Republican. John Reardoh'
Who is a sergeant attached TO the Herbert-st sta
ion and Sergeant Daniel ReardOn. OF the BEDFORD
ave station are his brothers. Sister jerome. at
nresent attached TO St Johns orphan Asylum. IS a
sster one SON three daughters and MS WIDOW
survive him The funeral will take place on Monday
from St Vincent de Paul'e Church and the burial
will be in Cavary Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21
FOR BEECHER MEMORIAL BUILDING
A SUGGESTION THAT IT BE ERECTED OF THE
SITE or THE MAYFLOWER MISSION

FOR BEECHER MEMORIAL BUILDING
a SUGGESTION THAT IT BE ERECTED OF THE
SITE or THE MAYFLOWER MISSION
Some friends Of the late Henry Ward Beecher
have a plan - erect a memorial building and have
u dedicated on tie ff;l-th anniversary Of his COM
lhg 10 Brooklyn and the plan is gradually becoming
definite The Rev. Dr. LYNN Abbott Of Plymouth
Church' about six months ago announced the pur-
pose Of these friends and ne VIII undoubtedly be
the first o. give th- necessary impetus 10 the affair
few subscriptions have been received. but no
systematic effort to raise the money required has
been made. II Is said that the admirers Of Mr.
Eeecher's career may meet after the holidays and
decide on Plan Of acton. Mr Beecher preached
his first sermon the pastor Of Plymouth Church
on October IT, 1919
Mrs Beecher recently noticed tn dilap.dated con-
a n or The building Of the Maynower branch Of
ton. and something should he d1re 10 improve il
The MayAower branch always Interested Mr.. Beech
err he was often visitor there and short :irno
school Mr Reecher sal. r. H,Ii n9"tr Suaaay
DRY OF his mother
Mrs Eeecher when asked II anything had been
done towarl arrancinc for n-cerfern n me-
NORA building to be put up on the site Of the May
discussion about it, but nothing Of definite
nature had been decided she said she would
that Or Abbott aid when The holidays were over
something should be done toward putting up such
pr Abbott also referred to tho pronrety Of the
ladies' Of plymouth church holding fair for the
purpose and Mrs Beecher said she wanted to
help in any plans adopted Or Abbott says that
the interest tho memorial fund. raised at the
Beecher silver jubilee and amounting 10 about 80
coo is used 10 keep the Bethel and Mlyfower ms
sOns IN renair He unable TO say whether or
not tbs $4,000 could be used toward paying FOR a
Beecher me mortal buildirc
The pastor OF the MayhOwer Mission. the Rev
Horace Porter. thinks that the proposed Beecher
memorial building should occupy the ste Of the
Mayfower Mission building. IN Jav-st.. and that
its main features should resemble those Of the
Judson Memorial Church in New-York CITY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21
NEW BOOKS. IN THE LIBRARY
A PAMPHLET ISSUED TELLING ALL ABOUT TIL
VOLUMES THEREIN.

VOLUMES THEREIN.
Willis A. Bardwell librarian of the Brooklyn
Library. has issued a pamphlet giving much in
formation about 1000 more new books which
have been added the library this year. The
pamphlet shows that there now in the library
l27 Ol5 volumes and 5000 devoted to biography.
history travel. etc; 1906 to collective works,
periodicals etc; 77A TO foreign languages works
not elsewhere classified, s622 to philosophy edu-
cation and the fine arts: 1865 to poetry. drama.
ESSAYS etc; SSH TO political, social ana economic
sciences: $40 TO religion and theology s02 TO the
sciences and useful arts: 27l9 to ali other classes
and fiction and there s,GS2 volumes which nave
not yet been classified.
Subscribers to the library are allowed 10 draw
any OF these books and also have access 10
l6 900 pamphlets, 800 American and foreign news
papers and magazines. the reference library with
It's 300 volumes and ~ volumes OF newspaper
clippings and the directories OF 100 cities In the
United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21
Room FOR MORE PATIENTS.

The Home for COnsumptives will soon erect at a
cost OF So 900 annex to its building In kingston
ave In order that a larger number OF patients may
ba ,rea,ed there The refusal of the larger hospitals
10 receive cOnsumptve patients leaves "A large pro-
portion Of sufferers, especially IN the poorer
home IS consequently exceedingly heavy. LAST year
there were over three thousand deaths from con-
sumption reported in Brooklyn many Of them in
the poorer districts OF the city. Henry Batterman
is the treasurer OF the building fund and the other
members Of the committee building are Wills
!. ogden $ V White. George II. Southland, j. W.
Elwel and William II. Mole.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21
VETERANS occrPY A NEW ROOM

The Veterans Association Of the 231 Regiment
last night in possession for the first time the
veterans room in the armory OF the regiment. The
room Is a large the second floor Of the armory
next 10 the drill room the Pacifc-st. side II
has beer tastefuly and comfortably furnished. and
there VIII be portraits Of the colonies Of the reg-
ment IN the wall. and "A library OF suitable books
in neat book cases The room will be open every
nlght and VIII be used by members OF the regiment
we'll by the veterans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21

DR. Hale made an interesting and direct Application
OF his remarks by saying: - .hora 20
Maud herself then her body and then heI T'i'u
In that order Maud's gifts must be deVeopseu
He told the girls that they were all rou nus 81
tiers and must be eager to do Gods worK ~ Wv
world Schools he said. were for the na"aS,
ment OF the mind and the churches,, III
terest in both classes of Institutions shoulu pe
maintained BY every girl He warned them aSalIst
too much study and said he envied the gil VINO
could walk to school every day, because she was
meeting a requirement OF her physical nature quite
as important as her other gifts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21

tors room in the institute building Eighteen tee me
beers OF the class were present. Among tne bues.ss
were c. W. Nichols. Of Cornell; w Is bry a. IN an
Howard Chapman Of Columbia ana waiter r. f ,ha
shaw. The toasts included the following: Uh, inc
Horr.d Man" by Shortstop Beardsley; hoW -
Pay with Paper Dolls" H. j. Treganza are ISees :,
Crazy?" r. r. Klmball. and general shooting on on
mouths by invited guests and members Oh 'he
class" l., g.. cr.r
endon Hotel and the freshmen In the ST. George
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21
MAY CLOSE A SCHOOL LIBRARY.
LACK OF MONEY ASSIGNED AS THE CAUSE FOR
THE ACTION.

The free library which was established IN Schooi
No. . at South Third-st. and Driggs-ave.' nearly
thirty years ago likely TO be closed and there Is
much indignation among the residents IN the helsh-
horhood and among the pupils in the various PUBIC
schools who each week were allowed the privilege
Of taking books from the library. The reason as
stoned is mat the city has Appropriated only 5000
ANA the State $4,000 for the main tanahce OF rec pI
lies Other wears the city and state appropriated
ie 900 each and the cutting of the 5000 Will necess-
tat the closing OF one Libraries and the one
- be closed is the library in the old schoo nulld-
inc The eighteen members of the Board OF Educa-
lion who have charge OF tine library met IN the scnool
huiid,ne on Thursday 10 formulate plans for the
Capitalization of the library Whatever plans We're
Agreed - were not made public. but II is thought
That the library II IL is TO be aDOshec Will not De
closed for least six months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21
poly" BOYS HAVE CHRISTMAS LrNcHEoNs

The Vi, sse. Of the Brooklyn Tech" held their
annual Christmas lunche0ns yesterday Afternoon az
23o o'clock the institute closing half hour earlier
than usual give the boys chance 20 enjoy their
feasfs The senior class had its luncheon in the
senior study AMI number OF the faculty We're
guests among them being Or. Cochran. Dr. Sheldon.
Professor Collins and Dr Austin The officers Of
the class are: President. \. \. Crosby. secretary.
.,lfrel Muller: treasurer. A. H., Haghi. ana the
Cameron and Brewer.