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New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
PATERSON.
NOTES OF SOCIAL HAPPENINGS IN THE
SILK CITY"
MARRIAGE OF MISS ARNDr AND Mr. MADDo~T
CHARITABLE ENTERTAINMENTS FEAT


MARRIAGE OF MISS ARNDT AND MN "HDD"t
CHARITABLE ENTERTAINMENTS A FEAT
uRE OF THE WEEK.
largely attended strawberry and ice cream
festival was given on Friday evening under the
auspices of the Nurses Alumni Association OF the
General Hospital
Mrs James Dagger entertained the Helping
Hand Circle OF Kings Daughters on Monday even
ing at the home Of Miss Cora Hill, on Broadway
The reception and lawn party in aid OF the Pater-
son Orphan Asylum on Thursday evening on the
grounds of the institution. was brilliant social
affair
party Of little folks gave fair yesterday for
the benefit Of the chldren's ward of the GeneraI
Hospital and netted considerable sum. lhey
were Mana and Marie Best. Edith DAILY, Netue ana
Belle Robinson. Bessie Diefenthaler. Jennie Dowel'
Eugene Daly Harry Diefenthaer, Bert and Ar
thur Solomon George Robinson and Noah Mac
Dowell.
The members Of the Hebrew Ladies' Benevolent
Association conducted successful strawberry anu
cream festival at the Memorial Temple on Broad
way on Tuesday evening.
Miss Agnes Walsh entertained a large ana merry
marty of friends on Friday evening at her home. on
Cross-st.
The wedding OF Miss Mary Arndt and John Mad
dox was celebrated on Wednesday night the rev
DR. Charles d. Shaw officiating, and MISS Lizzie
arpdt and William Taylor attending. The recep-
tlon at the future home Of the Young people, In In
East Nneteenth-st.. was pleasantly attended, alter
which Mr. and Mrs Maddox departed on wed
ding trip. ~ $780,, 7, c.,r,o
Miss Marion Makepeace and DR.: George T.. Chrls-
tie were married the home of the bride motneI'
in (odwn-st on Wednesday evening by the hev.
DR. shaw Only relatives and immediate friehds
were in attendance. Misses Annette Myers anu anu
Wilmette ingiis were bridesmaids and Miss Jean
Christie served as maid Of honor. -,
NIiss Eleanor MAY Baker, having gained the
highest percentage at the recent High school ex-
Animation will be vacdictorian, William Hot
salutatorian. and Miss Kate Stagg Fulton will de-
liver the Latin salutatory. ,, =. ,,,.,
cards are out for the wedding. on July a. OF MISS
Lizzie Yeomans and Dudley Foster
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
BLOOMFIELD.

daughter of Mr. and Mrs Theodore Harvey OF this
place and Walter Z. Bartlett OF Rosevile will take
place on Wednesday az the home Of the brides
parents in Bloomheld-ave.
Miss Dora L. Graves Of Glen Ridge. and George
Linn OF Brooklyn will be married in the Glen Ridge
Congreg tiona Church on Wednesday afternoon
The Young Peoples Guild Of Christ Episcopal
Church held a successful lawn fete on the grounds
opposite the church on Wednesday night,
The First Ward Republican Club is getting ready
for an active campaign. The Second Ward Club ex-
poets occupy IT'S home in Broad-st before the
campaign fairly in -
The closing exercises OF the parochial school will
take place In Union Hall on Friday night.
The commencement OF the Bloomfield High School
will take pace on Wednesday evening at the First
Presbyt erian Church The Rev. ]. Il. Lee will de-
liver the address 10 the graduates.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
Blue LAWS IN ORANGE.
NO SUNDAY TRAFFIC OF ANY KIND AFTER
10 A. NJ

10 A. NJ.
Orange June % (SpecaD. Marshal McChesney.
the Chief O. Police OF Orange. who created such
str a week by his order put the blue laws in
force has added fuel the fre by ressung this or
der and directing that all kinds Of business IN the
city shall stop absolutely after 10 a. m tomorrow.
This action Is taken OF account Of the numerous
complaints that have been made to him in regard 10
the number Of boys and others who loaf around The
Sunday. The Marshal has also issued another order
that will arouse greater opposition II !s
that, under the state law OF 1873. the sale Of Are
crackers torpedoes and fireworks OF all kinds is IL
legal. and that In consequence II must be stopped.
To a Tribune reporter Marshal McChesney said that
there had been numerous complaints made 10 him of
the shooting cf frecrackers and orpe !oes IN the
streets and that he was determined 10 enforce the
law. He said that perhaps the dealers might b." al
lowed to sell the Fourth OF July, and day before
and day after but that this would lie all.
one Of the prominent ne"SdcaierS in orange saii
that this order practically spoiled his best day In the
week He sells three times as many papers on sun
day any other day. and large part OF his
trade Is between lo a. and z m Other dealers are
outspOken their condemnation of the orders OF the
Marshal II is urged that he has no right 10 fix an
arbitrary time Ike 10 a. but that II IL IL illegal 10
that time. 1t Is proposed by OF the dealers 10
make a test case and take Il before the courts tn"
order in regard 10 fireworks is also sharply crlti-
cisei. The Orange trade begins fully week before
the Fourth and the dealers that II this order -
enforced II will simply mean that their customers
goods anl that Orange VIII be injured to Jus, that
extent
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
DOTRIE WEDDING ~ VINELAND.

vlneland. June 20 (speciaD.-The Episcopal Church
was the scene on Thursday afternoon or the most
brilliant double wedding ever witnessed by Ni"e-
ands fashionable society. The contracting pal"'S
we're Miss Rachel Brewer and Or. John 3 HalseY
and Mjss Wir, Brewer and Henry s. Alvord. The
Rev Charles Brewster rector in charge OF the
parish Oniciaied The maids OF honor were the
Misses Marie and Rosee Brewer. sisters OF me
brides Miss Minnie Fowler and Miss Nina Halsey
The best men we're W r. Holmes. Jr., and Edwin
Beach OF DIVER The bridesmaids were Miss Adelma
MacGeorge Miss Edith Sutherland. OF Washington.
D. g. Miss Emma Hammer. OF IamingtOn. and Miss
Ethel Ramsey, Of Philadelphia. The ushers were
Charles Andeioon. OF Bordentown; Harry Halsey OF
Nineland Edward Haisey, Of Mexico; Harry Pond
and Herherf
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
JERSEY CITY.
A LARGE NUMBER OF PRETTY WEDDINGS
LAST WEEK
RECEPTION FOR THE GRADUATES OF STEVENS
INsTITUTE-oPENING OF THE NEsw-YORK BAY
YACHT CLUES sEAsoN-soCIETY Cos

INsTITUTE-oPENIXG OF THE NEw-YoRK BAY
YACHT CLUBS sEAsoN-soCIETY Cos
SIP OF INTEREST.
A brilliant wedding that of Miss Jennie
Symes and Alfred F. Pichot which occurred In st.
Mary's Roman Catholic Church Wednesday az
ternoon. Miss Hattie Synes was bridesmaid and
Misses Lauretta Symcs and Clare Bailey maids OF
honor. The best man Frank d. G. Kane. The
bride looked charming in a gown Of mousselne de
scie white satin, with diamond ornaments. At
the reception held after the ceremony there we're
present Father James F. Mooney. the Rev. Charles
j. Kelly, Chief Of Police and Mrs. Murphy. Captain
and Mrs. John F. Kelly. Mr.. and Mrs. William Hell
Ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Fischer. City Clerk NJ ].
O'Donnel. Mr. and Mrs. Charles c. Rochat. Mr. and
Mrs John Power. Mr. and Mrs Curtis. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hoffman. Mr.. and Mrs McAusland Mr. and Mrs.
Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs Pagan, Mr.. and Mrs. +.
Kelly.
Miss Emma Atchison was married on Wednesday
afternoon to Frank Hull the home her parents.
No. $40 Pavonia-ave. The Rev. J. c. Allen. Of the
Bergen Baptist Church. performed the ceremony.
Miss Ida Atch!son attended the bride. and Harry
Herlitschek was best reception was held
after the ceremony. Among the guests we're Mr. and
Mrs George r. Hough. Mr.. and Mrs Edwin c. Sau-
ner Mr.. and Mrs. woodrun. Mr. and Mrs Doll Mr..
Mr.. and Mrs Charles W. Levering, Mr.. and Mrs b.
M mr. and Mrs EeT and a%f Miss Miss
Griffith
me Rey; Alex. Richter, pastor of St. Matthews
Church. HOboken. married Miss Sophie Johnson TO
Harry T. Drummer Wednesday last. A large
number Of friends attended the ceremony and the
ception at the brides home No. 10 Westinghouse
Miss Louise T.. Robins and Charles g. knippng
married on Wednesday evening by the Rev.
on "Wednesday evening Mis-, Belle 1overidge was
married 10 James Harvey by tho Rev. {. ). Wright.
Of the Central Avenue Reformed Church.
A pretty wedding took place Wednesday
evening at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs Knobloch No.
$40 Rose-ave., when their daughter Katie was mar
ried TO Nepold Kremer
Miss Jennie r. Brodhead and William n Cook
will married In the West Side Methodist Episcopal
Church Wedne sday afternoon.
President Morton. of Stevens Institute. and Mrs.
Morton entertained the faculty. undergraduates and
alumni at reception and supper on Wednesday
evening.
The high school annual reception was held in Pa
vonia Hall Tuesday night There was large at
tendance.
The New-York Bay Yacht Club opened the season
with a social session at the clubhouse last night.
The Hasbrouck Institute reception and dance took
place in the hall on Friday evening.
St Michael's Club held dance and strawberry
festival Thursday evening.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
TTRN FEST IN CAMDEN.
REPRESENTATIVE GERMANS PRhShNI H'''
NEw-JERsEY. PENNSYLVANIA AND
DELAWARE

Camden June % (SpeciaD-New-Jersey fehhSy'-
- 90, 1,slarare Germans members OF the Turn
vsre,n and Turn Geneinde societies from t"osc
States have taken this city by Storm ana more are
coming on every train. They are coming 70 a''ehn
III. seventh annual fest Of the district ""'c"
was Officially opened tonight by LOUIS honer' 'ne
German editor. Flags and bunting are o''Ns u'9
,oroa u ,r ,b. CITY in honor OF the affair. There
e. M, = ho,se where a German lives that Is not
galore with decorations. The address or "eicome
was delivered to-nigh, by Mayor j. Leighton west
cot after which visitors spent the eVeH'ae "a
social Wav The visitors will have a busy Gay 10
morrow starting as early as ocock WIN no no Ie, G
up until late IN the evening. Al xmas OF atc'.
Tuesdav ana at The end the visitors VIII be taken
Sightseeing Dy the local turner's
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
NEW-BRUNSWICK.

Miss Louise Dorothy Vielmann. OF this city, waA
one OF the graduates from the State Normal School
at Trenton or Thursday evening.
George S. Hobart. OF Marlboro. . nephew OF Gar
ret A. Hobart, first honor man OF the gradu-
ating class OF Rutgers College. whose commence
ment exercises held on Tuesday evening. MI
Hobart will enter his uncles law office
The graduating exercises OF ST. Agness Academy
and the annual entertainment by the pupils Of ST.
Peters School took place in Columbia Hall on
Wednesday evening. The Rev. Dean John A.
OGrady presided. and Bishop McFau, OF Trenton.
presented diplomas 10 the graduates.
A summer night concert for the beneht ef Holy
Trinity Church OF South River. took place in Wash.
ington Park on Thursday evening
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
RUTHERFORD.

The O.Rourl<e-Wiis wedding on Wednesday was
,be most notable incident OF the year IN Roman
Catholic circles Mr. and Mrs O'Rourke are spend
ing their honeymoon at Niagara Falls
The children OF the Church OF the Father aided
by W. c. Williams. experienced amateur. gave
an oreretta Hunt the Thimbe." In Lyceum Hall
on THURSDAY night. A pronounced hit was made by
Master Edgar Williams In clever portrayal OF a
ora erine landlord and Alice Haywood. the heroine,
Sas also well received Others In the cast were the
Misses Nette Borschneck, Nettie lannhelm. MADE sn
ioina Rorschneck Elsa Dannheim Leila Cory. MIN
ME smith and Master william Williams Pretty
Ia beaus recitatlons and music preceded the oper-
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A cycling division Of the Union club has been
organized with Louis u. Parsons as president
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
GOLF on THE NORWOOD LINKS.

long Branch June 20 (SpecisD.-The second eoi,
tournament at the Norwood Park links was heid
This afternoon A large and enthusiastic gathering
~ golfers saw Joseph Cunningham, with hah1'-
can Of 10 strokes carry off first honors 'aAata
NcCail with a handicap OF 70 strokes ana D. W.
xfbaugh r scratch ed for 4seGnd pra pace f,eH6 e
~ tU,ries CunntDghams net score was 81. Ihe
e@nues @ as over The short Norwood. II holes in all
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
PIGEON SHOOT AT LONG BRANCH.

Long Branch. June 20 CspeciaD-The return snoo'
between j. W. Couiston and Doc knowitoh 'ooN
p'ace at Elkwood Park this afternoon. the former
1,,n,no nv Pour birds The score was: Coulston.
e.. Knowlton g. The conditions were 100 bris' ~
wards Use 81 yards boundary. Both marksmeh
missed their third birds. At the end OF the nrs'
round Coulston led Knowlton by one BRO the
so hong. Couiston q: Knowlton. - Coulston
e. ,be erS - TIE second round led kn"%lton Dy
three birds having missed only two brds ~ rona rs
~ ne third round Coulston killed . and khoWi'rI
. giving the former a clear lead OF hVe prlS 70
bnyin h. me last In the final round Knowlton Killed
q 10 Coulst on's %.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
r,c,p WILLIS OI-TRUNs FREETH.

Rutherford June % (SpeciaD.-Samuel T. Free'h
.r.amateur champion distance runner OF Long ISL
and and Edgar A. Willis, local runner oo'h oil
whom recently joined the professional ranks ran
e,.o-roilo race sor a purse OF 500 and the gate
-Ace,n,s on the grounds OF the West End Ciuo th's
..orroo, for three and a half miles The race
80 vi contested but Freeth tired, ana W HIS
W. .Ss Inatch with quartermile TO spare, in the
'Ss 'Ge,rge Rennard Of the Spartan Harriers, won
one-me race with Mehae Wdisms IAN soGe %, sne sRe
SS,b.on II tirh Jumping by James a. Nee, OF the
HarrierS.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
RESIGNED From GRACE CHCRCH

The Rev Chalmers D. Chapman, rector OF Grace
Protestant Episcopa. Church In GreenviHc. mas re-
signed and VII. go 20 North Carohna on August /
rbe ul-health Of his wife Influenced him 10 make
~. change He has had charge OF the jersey Cfty
cburch for many years. 1--WE years ago several
wealthy members endeavored 10 induce nm 10 r. r.
- h''car,se OF a defect in mis- articulation lie
ra2meed and the wealthy members fcti"n. ne
church has no, been IN good hnancidI cohdiuoh
rnn ,hHr rctlrclneni.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
BAYONNE.

Under tho auspices OF the Bergen Point Music
Cluh 81 deIightful concert and kinder symphony was
given 10 a large audience OF local music lovers IN
the clubhouse OF the New-Jersey Athletic club on
Friday evening.
A pleasant strawberry and ice cream festiVal was
gwen Friday evening on the lawn OF MIS- ~ Is
I.ockwood's home at Avenue ID ana west SM.n-S''
under the direction of the Ladies Ad society ol lie
bergen Point Methodist thurch. ~, .,,
cards have been issued 10 announce the petrotha
~ Miss Katherine r. Wall. daughter or Mt ana
Mrs James Wall, Of No. 50 Iiobart-ave.. 10 Thomas
H. Brady.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21

Tho Passaic club has decided 10 make extensive
alterations in It's clubhouse.
The Rev. W !. Sweet, pastor or the Flrst Cong'e-
ea;lonal Church will spend July and August wheel
ing through Europe
The Philharmonic Society will give lawn party
at Speer's Chateau on Tuesday July l.
The second annual reunion OF the Passaic Hish
School Alumni was held Thursday evening In Speer
Chateau. =, ,,... =, Nan.
The engagements OF Charles b. Gilbert or New,
York and Miss Gabrielle Ring, ana Jonn Hoi'ar ana
Miss Agnes Tennis. have been announced
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
A BOY SCALDED TO DEATH.

Leonard See.y. a ten-year-old boy died at his
home in Kcarny Township yesterday the result
of being frieh1uy burned Friday afternoon by
fal ing into n boiler that was half hled with hot
water The boy suffered intense agony from the
time he with the accident until death finally
relieved him. He of Richard See.y, a
farmer. Hts mother had lifted the boiler OF waier
from the stove in the kitchen and had placed Il on
the floor intending TO wash some milk
cans Leonard and younger brother were
p!al ng in corner OF the room. Leonard tried
n rin between the boiler and a table but stumbled
and fell head hrst into the water. When he was
rescued he unconscious.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
RTRNED TO DEATH ~ HIS HOUSE.

Iambertville June % (SpeciaD.-About o'clock
this morning the house OF John Greenleaf. an OLD
miser living at Aquetong. Penn, about four mics
from this city was destroyed by fire. The charrcd
holy of Greenlelf was found In the ruins tn"
origin OF the fire is mystery, but II Is supposed
fo have been caused by the explosion OF lamp
which the old man was accustomed to burn all
night (;reenleaf verging on hundred years OF
age and had lived in that neighborhood Tor over
li- iFe
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
rLRJCU BY TWELVE MAJORITY.

The Recount Board in the Newark election cor"
tes, having completed its figures the report Oh
Supreme Court Commissioner James NJ = Mo''o"
was presented to Judge Depue yesterday ior IN
dorsement. The report gives ulr'ch 'r'epl' io'
Board OF Works. Y majority over Gray bem ,bs
Judge Depue ordered the papers hie1 wiz, 'hv h
County Clerk II any further contest Is mane oy
counsel for Gray. IL will be by quo wafrd"'o P'o-
coad,nps In the Supreme Court.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
FIGHT WITH A MAD DOG.

New-Brunswick June % (SpeciaD Michael Nc
Cafferty. night watchman al the Pennsylvania
freight station in this city had desperate fight
last night with a large mssiif which had become
suddenly mad
The man was leading the dog in Bayard-st wnen 1t
suddenly sprang at McCaferty. knocking him down.
he sprang quickly 10 his feet. and facing the animal
he clutched by the throat aad held II until II be-
came quiet Then he led the dog 10 the freight depot
where McCaNerty threw several pals OF water upon
T. Fearing the animal would njure some one, Nc
Canerty shot the dog.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
ABRAHAM COHEN.

Abraham Cohen ono Of the class OF the jersey
City High School that graduated last Inesday night
d,.d a. Chris, Uospifal on Friday. lie went 20 tho
hospital to submit TO an operation FOR peritoniiis
He was eighteen years old and was a member Of
Company l., 4,h Regiment
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
COiSTJNG pROHIBITED.

rnylewood June 20 (SpeciaD-Owing to the steep
r.ss % Icnglewood hills, and the consequent danger
70 pedestrians from bicyclisis VINO coast ie'N.S'.
~ w -, .oo citing 10 three miles an hour. This
Of course. practically prohibits coasting' as the In
clncs ar. too severe to make such a slow movement
possible except with the constant oDGer "ss G laken into
Joim ,n, w. ~ his trp cost $ Three other young
men are Awaiting Recorder eS%es owe s,d deSson a
nar,v and rnn a wheelm~n's ticket Tor Couhc'''c"
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
A PRETTY HOME WEDDING.

On Wednesday evening. at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs A. A. Cortelyou, Ncshanic. their daughter.
Bertha NJ was married James Bradford Opie.
by the Rev John Hart. The mad OF honor
Miss Lillian A. Cortclyou. a sister of the bride.
Webster II. Op.e. OF Philadelphia, brother OF the
bridegroom was best man. and DE witt Bowman.
OF South Branch, and John Lane, Of Neshanic.
acfAA
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
PAsSAIC COMMISSION AT WORK.

The Passaic Pollution Commissioners VIII start
ior Boston tomorrow TO inspect the sewerage sys-
TEN on the CT aries and other rivers. The Com
missioners have inspected the pumping station for
'he Newark intercepting sewer anc considered the
g1Scttcablty OF building a second intercepting
Ever along the river 'front.' 70 take all the sewage
~" empoed into the river.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
AfETICHEN.

Tho Music Club met the home OF Mrs H. b.
Johnson on Monday Rubenstein was the COM
poser.
Tha ladies' Aii Society OF the Presbyterian
Church held its last meeting OF the season at Mrs.
= Y Keni's house on Tuesday afternoon
The Rev and Mrs Robert j. Hogan. OF Troy were
guests OF Mrs. Raven at the Reformed Church par
sonage in lie Grande-ave. this week - ,
The Rev and Mrs. Fred simmons or f'hzaoe,h'
were guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. jesse Perry this week.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
ORANGE VS.. NEw-YORK LEAGUE TEAM.

ORANGE y. NT-7' V1srN 1111-I7
The Orange Athletic Club baseball team VIII liee1
.ha Neu-York League team on Orange oval at i."o
- .o.norroU The Orange team has a brilliant
raoors m n date having won nine out OF eeyen
games played this season. .,.o- Washing
The most important yctories we're over nveT
s5,v Tale Csjcago and many smaller colleges
Covered sheds for bicycles nave been erec'ed ID a.
the Grove-s entrance OF the groundS ne ne 9 Faa.e
will be called one-half hour later 10 aAo" puS'"V9'
nen 10 see this important game.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
JAMES ". CLARK.

James NJ Clark an old resident OF jersey city
died on Friday night. He was seventy-hVe years o
age had lived in the city when II was a village
and was a member Of the Volunteer FIRE brigade
Commission A widow and seven children survive
him.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-21
A DAUGHTER TO GOVERNOR GRIGGS.

Paterson. June Ex-Governor Griggs was IN
happy frame OF mind to-day, and a quiet smile
nlayed over his features his friends came troop
ing TO his cfce offer their congratulations me
cause was q arrival at the Griggs nome last
night. II u girl.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-06
PERSONAL.

DIR. Ernest B. sangree of Philadelphia
has been elected professor Of pathology
and bacteriology in Vanderbilt university
Nashville, Tenn He is at present path
ologist TO the Philadelphia hospital and
a professor in the MedicO-Chirurgicai coll
leSe OF Philadelphia, and has made for
himself a distinguished name as a medi-
cal scientist.
Leopold Strouse of Baltimore has pre-
scented TO Johns Hopk.n university sum
Of money as the beginning of a fund for
the purchase Of rabbinical books for the
university library. About 800 books will
they VIII come mainly from Frankfort
on-the-Main, In which there g a fine col
lection Of rabbinical literature.
Senator Quay. according to the plat
form adopted in Pennsylvania. is a stu
dent and a scholar, but according TO a
story being told about him by one who
knew him IN bOyhoOd days the senator
from Beaver is natural diplomat This
tact ana diplomacy cropped out at an
Senator Quay's father one day came home
with a toy sword and A fine picture book
lie mad bought them as presents for
young Matthew and his sister Hardly
sword down on the table and asked the
future senator which he would have. He
was much astonished when the boy re-
pied at once that he would have the book
how a boy could pass a sword by and
take book puzzled the father but he
gave the boy the book. A few moments
later young Matthew was seen to emerge
from Lhe mouse wearing the sword.
When questioned about his choice later
he said that his sister, being a girl. could
not use the sword so he was sure of that
Consequently he selected the book and
then took the sword also
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-06
BRIGHT BITS.

IA Necessary Period.-"Perkins. why
does Lent last forty days?" Because it
takes most women that long TO decide
what kind of Easter bonnet they WANT
Chicago Record.
-Fuddy-They say that monkeys can
talk.
Duddy-Yes; but let us give them fun
credit by acknowledging that they don't
do it-Boston Transcript
-"You'n have to be a little more partic-
ular in your choice of words" said the
city editor, looking over the new report
er,s copy. Here you say the failure of
large consignment of vegetable ivory to
Mr.. Stoneking, proprietor of the button
factory. He has thirty-fve employees and
no work for them What evidence have
you that this circumstance has 'embar-
raised Mr. Stoneking?" "He-er-doesn't
seem to know what TO do with his hands -
replied the new reporter.-Chicago Tri-
bune.
"A friend of mine" said a citizen,
asked me the other evening to go and
call on some friends of his who had lost
the head of the family the day previous.
lie had been an honest old man. labOrer
with a pick and shovel While we We're
with the family an old man entered who
had worked by his side for years. Elk
pressing his sorrow a the loss of his
friend, and glancing about the room, he
observed large floral anchor. Scruti-
nizing il closely he turned to the widow
and in a low tone asked, Who sent the
pick? "-Phiiadelphia Press.