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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
FIRST Presbyterian CHURCH.
Progress of the Special Services at That
Place of Worshin

Progress of the Special Services at That
Place of Worship.
The services ut the First Presbyterian
ohurch yesterday morning were we'll ut.
tended and deep interest manifested.
Rev. y. 6. Rachal, of Lynchburg,
preached very appropriate and helpful
sermon at the morning service and also
at the evening meeting, when, owing to
the Indictment weather, che attendance
was not so large. but made up in interest
anu attention what was lacked in num-
bers. Mr. Rachal at the night service
TOOK for his text the eleventh chapter of
Matthews to verse, "What went we out
Ill the wilderness to see, q reed shaken
with the wind?" He touched forcibly
upon the aimlessness with which persons
are liable to attend the house of God, not
practicing what their actions would indi
cate as their conviction, and drew some
excellent moral precepts thcrefrom. His
admonitions fell on willing ears and it is
hoped that much good will result from
the work already done ut these services
The meetings will he continued to-day,
beginning ut 10 Il. III. and 1:30 u. M
Key. w. y. Hall will preach at the
morning service; but the speaker for the
evening has not yet been announced.
Rev. Frank McFHden, of I.ynchburc
was expected to preach last night but tel
egraphcd to Rev. DR.. Campbell yesterday
afternoon TINT it would be impossible for
INN TO come. 1t is hoped the attendance
lhiS morning and tonight will he large
MONTGOMERY pRESBYrERY.
y called meeting OF the MONTGOMERY
Presoytery met Yesterday morning at the
First Presbyterian Church. with Rev. II.
Z. Anderson i'll the chair as moderator
The following were present: Rev. l.. w.
Irwin, from Gate; Rev. \. :. Rnchnl
Lynchburg: Rev. \. W Wynnc, Bram-
well; Rev. =. c. Clark, Fincastlc: Rev
Dr. Hooper. Christiansburg; Rev. w. \.
Hall. Rocky Mount: Rev. DR.. Campbell
Roanoke; Elder w. :. McClanahan, Roa.
noke; and Delegate G.. II. Kellogg. Of
Biuciield. The matters for consideration
We're |. To receive the call of the Blue
field church for the Rev. p. c. Clark, and
If the way he clear to conclude the mat
ter. ,. TO hear the answer of bethesda
church. of l.ynchburg, to the citation of
Prcsbytcry, why the resi- guation of Rev.
y. :. Rachael should not be accented.
.. TO give opportunity to the Kayser
Memorial and Low Moor churches to
show cause why the pastoral relations of
Rev. l.. w. Irwin should not he dissolved,
and also to take order for his installation
mt Radfortl Central churches.
The fresbytery dissolved the pastoral
relations of Rev. y. :. Racial and Beth
erua Church and also arranged To install
hey l.. w. Irwin rs pastor of the Rad
ford and Central Churches on the fifth
Sunday of January, Rev. DR. Hoorer and
Rcv j. w. Holladay to perform the SER
vice 1t was also decided to install Rev.
i. I. Clark as pastor of the Bluefcld
church on the first Sunday in February,
Key. w. :. Wynnc and Rev. l.. w. Irwin
To perform the service The prcsbytery
then adjourned sine die
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
wOODMEN OF THE WORLD.

Camp No. y, Woodmcn of the World,
met Monday night in their hall and
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year: ". ID Stuart, council COM
nander: Henry Neal, advisory lieutenant
j. Il. Bladen. banker; Robert Tcrril.
watchman; T.. H. Downcs, sentinel;
Robert Brin1ale, escort; w. II. Moore,
clerk; Dr.H. w Harrison, camp phvsician.
Managing committee: j. l.. McIellana.
j. 4. Englcby and Il. T.. Graham. These
officers will be Installed on the first Sun
duy in January.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
PROMPTLY AT s O'CLOCK

The advance sale of seats for the pro-
ducton of ''ln Gay New York" is large,
AMI the attraction promises Ito draw one
of the largest audiences of the season.
The play is IL long one. and the curtain
will be .rung up promptly at s O'Clock,
and the patrons should bear this in mind
and he on hand There are fully seventy
people in the company, and they promise
to play to IL full house.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

On Sunday evening last ut the residence
of :. Silvcrman, over n Salem avenue $
W., marriage engagement was entered
into, and the fond parents agreed to give
up Il lovely daughter The contracting
parties were Miss Hattie Silvornan. Il
popular young lady of this city, and
daughter Of Mr., and Mrs. :. ;iilvcr.nan.
and !. Ilcyman, also of this city. Mr.
ilcyman is Il professional oculist, and will
Omen up headquarters ut the Shenandoah
Hotel
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
A LENGTHY DOCKET


In police court yesterday morning John
Sanders, Thomas Clayton aud John Luke
Edwards, all colorcd, were sent on to the
grand jury on the charge of creating II
disturbance ut the Third Baptist Church
y row was started pistols were drawn
and several shots were fired, with no seri-
oIs results. Their bail bond was fixed at
$3.50 each. Robert Conway, the wife
murderer, waived examination and was
sent on to the grand jury. j. +. Coles
was arrested at an early hour Yesterday
morning on the charge of running il gam.
bling room, which was raided, and II
large number OF poker chips and several
decks of cards were found The ease was
postponed until this morning. Will Pat
tcrson, colored, was fined SO on the
charge of being disordcrly. He and Bird
Wade had IL dispute at their boarding
house and pistols were drawn. but no
shots were fired. An appeal was taken
and Patterson was released on bail. j.
II. Mitchell was fined so on the charge
OF carrying concealed weapons.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
CHRISTMAS AT TUE SHOPS

ii. a. ellis, general foreman OF the
Roanoke Machine Works, has issued an
order TO close the shops ON Saturday,
December 10Th. Thursday, 9th, Friday,
9th, Saturday, Goth, Wednesday, Both,
Thursday, 3lst, for the purpose of taking
She Scmi.annnal inventory and for the
Christmas holidays.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
YOUNG PEOPLES UNION.

The Baptist Young Peoples Union of
the Calvary Baptist Church met last
night for the first time in three weeks,
owing to the revival meeting that has
been in progress. The attendance was
unusually large, aud the pastor, Rev Len.
u: Broughton, resumed his lectures on
The Bible and Our Doctrines The
subject of his talk last night was '.Thc
iilble and Oar Communion. The union
Will meet in the future on the regular
meeting nights.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

OFFICERS ELECTED.

The Ladies' Benevolent Society has
been rcorganized with the following
officers President, Mrs. Joe Earman:
ice-prcsidcnt, Miss Lizzie McClanahan:
treasurer, Mrs. u. l.. Terry: secretary,
Miss Joe Volt. The meetings will be
held the fist and third Mondays in every
month mt the Y. NJ. G. y. rooms a full
attendance ..of old and new members is
requested to he present. Any clothing
or provisions can be left nj Mrs. Joe Ear
mnn's. ON Ronnoke street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
OYSTER SUPPER.

The ladies of the Second Presbyterian
Church will hold an oyster supper in the
chapel of the church Thursday evening,
December II, beginning at 5 O'Clock.
They will also have on hand useful and
fancy articles of hand-work, suitable
for Christmas presents, that will be sold
at auction.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
ABOUT FITTING GLASSES.
Quotation From the New York Medical
News, Sept. 10, 1896.

News, Sept. 10, 1896.
The fitting of glasses in hypcrme-
iroped Gar sighted, myopd (near sighted,
and astigmotisni, the discrimination be-
tween amblyopia without optical lesion
and that due to disease. the determine
ton whether muscular defects are due to
retroactive error or the grave spinal
lesion, all these and many more tell us
plainly that the fitting of glasses to eyes
should be in the hands of the physician
or doctor alone, whose medical education
and training make him competent to deal
with these questions, which even to his
mind are sometimes difficult, if not i'm.
probable Beware of so called opticians.
professors and peddlers, who travel from
place to place trying to fit glasses. You
may have cause 10 regret them expert
mcntin@ on your precious vision Better
get an oculist and have your eyes at
tended 10 properly. Any one can call
himself Il professor
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
TAXES POSSESSION AT ONCE.

+. Vile, of New York, who recently
purchased the clothing store of Joseph
Cohn, spent yesterday in marking down
the stock of goods, which will be sold Mt
greatly reduced rates, and strictly ut one
price Mr.. Vile is IN old experienced
clothier and will do Mt least his share of
the clothing business.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
GIVE US
Phone 6S.

The time has come for practical cdu-
cation and the National Business Col
lege is prepared to give 1t. \ specialist
in each OF the departments has helped to
place The school beyond reproach FIX
amino It's workings. The pupils are uni
versally satisfied, and that is II good evi-
dencc of the prosperity of this year
work
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

When you buy coal is it Il matter of
sentiment? If so, we have not II word to
say. But if it is II matter of business,
involving dollars and cents, then give us
II chance to convince you that we can save
you money. phone 210. Office, 1902
Third street s. W. j. II. Wilkinson Sc
Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

We wish to inform our customers that
we are still in the FEED BUSINESS, and
would be pleased to. furnish them hay,
grain and mill feed, rs we'll as..the. best
grades of coal and wood. Office and yard
near Salem avenue, under Henry street
bridge. 'Phone 232. w. B. DANIEL IL
co
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

The best ANTHRACITE, EGG STOVE
AND NUT coal for sale by w X AN.
DREWS & Co, 219 Salem avenue. Look
out for the bcllcd teams.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
PRICES
PRICES REDUCED-PAYMENTS ES-
PECIALLY EASY

Specially reduced prices on pianos and
organs and easier payments are being
offered by Hobbe Piano Co. during De-
cembel. See what they have TO offer
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
ME-. PACK IS SICK.

Ticket Agent John Pack, at the Union
depot, is quite i'll with fever baggage
Agent Brake is in the ticket office, while
his position is filled by John Long, IN
employee of the road.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
BY order of commander.
DEATU OF MIR. M'GUIRK.

DEATH OF MIR. M'GUIRK.
AS announced in The Times yesterday,
Frances Patrick McGuirk die,l Monday
night at the family residence, No. lib
Third avenue II. w, of typhoid fever.
The deceased was - years of age, and
WIS Il member of the Ancient Order of
Hibernans. The funeral will take place
to-day ut 2 O'Clock at st. Andrews
Church, and will be conducted by the
pastor, Rev. Father Lynch. The MEM
bers of the Hibernian odge will attend
the funeral services in Il body. The inter-
ment will take place in St. Andrews
Cemetery.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
X. O. II. NJ.

What does it mcans See page 81 then
90 to the Academy on Friday evening.
where you are promised IL goou time, and
you will learn the rest.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

Van Lear's Cold Capsules" will cu,e
your bad cold. IS cents per box of II
capsules.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
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OFF TO BRISTOL.


Robert l.. Rush. Il popular young en-
ployc of the Norfolk ana Western rail-
road went to Bristol on No. 3 yesterday,
accompanied by Miss Minnie Coifman,
and they were married last night in that
city, which is known rs the Gretna Green
of southwest VIRGINIA. The voung lady
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. S.
Coffman, of Clio First Avenue II. w, and
is well and favorably known in the city.
l.. Bell and Miss Lille Kerlin accom-.
panied the young couple ana acted as at
tendants ut the marriage. 1t WAS not on
account of opposition to Mr.. Rush on the
part f Miss Coffman's parents, but the
young people chose this method Of becom.
ing one themselves. They seem to be of
II romantic turn of mind, and this an
nouncement will doubtless be great sur
prise to the family and the many friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Rush. They will return
on No. 4 to- day and will reside at 5I2
Salem avenue, where they will b. at
home to their many friends.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
INSURANCE, INSURANCE.,

r. NJ. Kent, Jr., successor to j. L.
Wingicld. represents the strongest fire,
life ana accident companies. Room 1902
(ground ioor) Terry building, Roanoke,
Va.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

FOR POCAHONTAS NUT OR LUNII
COAL GO 70 w. X. ANDREWS &
CO., 2l0 SALEM AVENUE. Their
teams have bells.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

WAREROOMS OPEN EVERY NIGHT
For those who who wish TO call and
get speciallyreduced prices on pianos and
organs which are being offered by the
Hobbie Piano Co. during December
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

II. c. Starkey & Co. will delye,
promptly all orders for coal and wood.
Phone your orders. Phone l0J
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
THE SEASON FOR PLUNlES AND
frIps,

am prepared to color and curl nil odd
done away with" 'lumes and Tips and
renew them in the latest color aud most
fashionable shapes.
have also lately prepared myself for
the latest colorings OF. opera cloaks, dye
Ing Of Kid shoes. cleaning and coloring
gloves Boys, bring in your summer
clothes and have them dyed II winter
thiclnl IS JAS. DEVON.
The Dyer and Cleaner, No. 10 Campbell
aycnuc $. ".
The pedigoBeiler Company. ut 1OG
Jefferson street, are the uptown agents
of the II. G. Starkcy & Co coal yards.
Leave your orders for coal with them and
same will receive prompt attention. All
grldes OF coNl snnnliell
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

WANTED. Everybody to get n nice
shovel, that says use Russell Creek
Coal" Ask your dealer They are Tree.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
WILL KEEP OPEN.

Roscnbaum Bros, who have been clos
ing their store at : o'clock, will keep
open every night until IL late hour during
the holihnYs.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

w. X. ANDREWS x CO.. 2l9 salem
avenue. have exclusive control of the cell
ehrAted semi bituminous RED ASH
CoAL, the finest CRATE coal on the mar.
ket Their teams have bells.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

Fash paid for second. hand furniture
stoves, etc. j. X. HOOVER, 324 kimhl
avenue n. G.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

Orders taken ut S. b. Pace & Co. by
Horace &. Brown, Jr., for coal and wood.
Sawed wood in blocks for the latest pat
ent wood stoves. Orders will receive
prompt attention.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
THE LATEST.

Platinos, platinotypcs, carbons, car
bonettes. $50 per dozen, for either finish
you prefer. These are ''fotografs'' that
will not fade. They are made by St.
Louis Portrait Company, 125 1.2 Salem
avenue.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

PROPERTY for sale; apply 4lG Campbell
avenue. Also valuable lot ut market
square Great sacrifice.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

The be'led teams OF w. X. ANDREWS
x co. are ready to deliver you the best
quality of CRUSHED COKE.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

NO WAITER IN CRYSTAL SPRING.
it is absolutely dry and hard will last
longer ana give better satisfaction than
any other soap. Try it once. Made Ivy
the Crystnl Spring Soup Companv.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
IN SEASON.

Wild Rose Cream. Guaranteed to cur
chappcd hands and face. Try it. \
Stones drug store, 10 West Salem ave
nue..
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
.OANOKE TIMEs, WEDNEsDAY. DECEMBER le. 1896
NOTICE X. O. Il. NJ.

All members of the Mecca Tent No. 3,
X. o. Il. NJ, will meet in their hall Fri
day night, December 18th, ut Z O'clock
sharp, to meet Supreme Commander and
rpcpi va bnlypS
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
VIENNA CAFE.
lUG Salem avenue.
Open day and night.
Private dining room.

KlMBAIL COAL! KIMBALL COAL!
The cheapest and best substitute for
Anthracite coal. w. *. Andrews II Co.
Roanoke agents.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

Professor ifirchberg ut Van Lear Bros
drug store from December 2lst To both
See a Advertisement on page '-G.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
EssS Liberal discount given
TO teachers of Sunday-school
glasses II the purchase of
Christmas presents.
SpEC[hL ANNOUNCEMENT
-OF--
Christmas
Goods 49,
R05E:NDAUhI BROS

We have just opened
up and placed upon
our counters an d
shelves a full and COM
plete assortment of
Holiday Goods. con-
sisting Of
Dolls, In bisque. china and
rubber,
Blocks, large and small,
Games Of all kinds,
Picture Framea,
Whisk Broom and Holders,
Silver Candle Sticks,
Silver Toothpick Holders,
Silver Pin Trays,
Pianos,
Magic Lanterns,
Tool Chests,
Air Rifles,
Books, both large and small,
China Tea Sets,
Iron Safes,
Iron Trains,
Iron Horses and Wagons,
And a thousand other arti-
cles we could not begin to
enumerate.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

EGGS FOR CHRISTMAS.
If YOU want to get plenty of eggs try
Pratt'S Poultry Food. y guaranteed egg
producer. Easter Feed Compauv
Phone 969
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

Listen to the belled teams of w. X.
ANDREWS & co. as they deliver Goa!
and wood to their customers. Send yo-r
orders to 9l9 Salem nvenue.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
lIOCaletteeS

Leave your order at Sam Stones drug
store for Standard Dust Oil.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16
RuNDLE OF SHOES LOST.

have misplaced two pairs of ladies'
shoes in one bundle, supposed to have
been lett III some store. Any iniormn-
ton leading to their recovery will be
gladly received Mt st. James Hotel by ].
J. CON
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

Imported China.
10000 pieces Of Chi
navarro received, con-
sisting of
Fine Vases,
Cracker Jars,
Cake Plates,
Fruit Trays,
Fruit Bowls,
Chocolate Pots,
Ice Cream Saucers,
Fruit Saucers,
Oatmeal Sets,
A fter-dinner Cups and Sau-
GERS.
Five O'clock Tea Cups ard
Saucers.
Decorated China Plates of
ali kinds,
China Bon Bon Boxes,
Hair Pin Boxes,
Toothpick Holders,
China Pepper Boxes,
China Ash Holders,
And a great many
more things too nu-
merouS to mention.
We would call your
attention to the fact
that all our Holiday
Goods were bought di-
rectfrom the importers
and that means a saw
ing of Is per cent to
youOn your purchases.
We therefore ask you
to inspect our stock be-
fore making your Sc
lection.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

Fine display OF Christmas tree orna-
ments in Catogni's window. Take n look.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

Cranberries at Catogni's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

Reduced prices for December at Hob.
bic Piano Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-16

Great reduction in prices for Decem-
her ut liobbc Piano Co
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
Of PREPAYMENT SKILL.
The Honorable and Successful
Career of DR.. F. L.
Sweany.
1t Has Stamped Him as One Of the
Few Great Men of His
Profession.

To become successful physician, one
who is recognized as man pre-eminent
in his profession, is one of the most ex-
allied stations in life to which any one can
aspire. 1t is a position that cannot be at
tanned except through great personal sac
ritice and by a thoroughly unselfish devo-
tion to The well.nigh interminable labors
that are necessary before the healing art
is so thoroughly mastered that the treat
ment of disease is an accurate science
rather than doubtful experiment.
Among the doctors of renown residing
in San Francisco there is one who is recog-
nized as one of the com paratively few
great men of the medical world. For
many years past DR.. f. L. Sweany, the
distinguished specialist, has been en-
gagged in the practice of his profession in
this City, and his career has been one of
honor and success that is without paral-
lei in the medical history of the coast. He
is regarded by all as great physician and
skilled surgeon, whose mission on earth,
as daily demonstrated in mis- practlce is to
inteili gently treat the sick, 10 relieve pain
and suffering and to cure disease. He
benefits humanity in a manner that wins
for him the undying gratitude OF his pa
ITEMS and the congratulations and plaudits
of the world.
In the treatment of diseases of the ner-
vous system such as nervous debility and
its train Of attending evils he has been
particularly successful, and there are scat
tered all over the land thousands of
young. middie-aged and old men whose
hearts thrill with JOY and pleasure at the
mention of the famous doctors name, for
they recall in him a friend who was a
friend in need. He restored to them by
his skillful treatment manly strength and
vigor and with them the necessary
strength and energy to successfully en-
counter the battles of life This great
doctor is a man who is deserving and re-
ceives the greatest honor from his fellow
citizens. He is likewise one of those rare
men whose life's work in the cause of hui
mainly will leave its everlasting impress
upon the worlds history.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
poisonous qualities, but turned it into the
delicious fruit we now enjoy.
WHITE HOUSE ETIQUETTE.

The Unwrifteu Laws Which Govern The
Presidents Social Position. ~
When the President and his wife dri14
out the President sits on the right handl
seat and his wife on the left.
If there are others in the carriage
whether ladies or gentlemen, they must
sit with their backs to the horses. When
Mrs. Cleveland was first married she tried
the experiment of placing her mother
opposite the President and herself in the
Presidential landau, but the people
laughed at it so immoderately and pro.
fessed to think Mrs. Folsom las she was
them to be the maid, that il was speedily
dropped. When the Presidents wife
drives alone she sits in the right hand
corner-the place OF honor.
The lady of the White House cannot set
foot within those splendid houses in
Washington whose hagstsffs mark the for
eign embassy or legation. She could not
go without the President, and as an EN-.
bassy or legation is technically a part of
the country it represents the President
could not go, so that she never sees the
inside of diplomatic house as long as she
presides at the executive mansion. The
President dimes only at Cabinet houses.
and his wife cannot dine anywhere with
out him. President Arthur dined with
Judges of the Supreme Court and
with Senator'S, but as he had no wife
the whole system was very much SIM
plitied for him. The Presidents wife may
if she chooses go tolCncheons where there
are no gentlemen, or to teas, both being
regarded as strictly informal; but the dan
ger of giving offense by accepting one in
vitation and declining another is so great
that it Is seldom or never risked.-- Illus
trated American.