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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
The Sco,c,,,ncu Hnuouct.

The Sc5;ch clement of this section
last night enjoyed a banquet. II was
given al the Mansion House and Man
ag"r Linn outdid himself in serving the
best of the season. The banquet was
given in honor Of the 18TH anniversary
g? the birth Of Robert Burns. the Scotch
poet. Mr. Charles Petrie, as toastmaS-
ter, coupled the head of the table.
After all had done full justice 10 the
cia'borat. menu, MIR. II. Carpenter re-
sponded to the toa Il the Land OF Our
Nativity" He was followed by MIR. y.
Anderson III a recitation. and MIR. a
L. Dickson sang Burns is Moo Ava"
Other toasts We're:
~ bert Burns" responded to by Mr.
Charles Petric.
The Land We Live H." responded
to AIR j. S. l.. Anderson
The City of Norfolk" Mr.. NJ. Glen
nan.
The Lassies.' Mr. James Duncan.
captain T.. Nance followed with a few
interesting remarks and improlnptu
remarks were made by several other
gentlemen present. The assembly dis
persed after singing AUD Lang Sync. -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
AMUSEME NTS.

"a NAVAL CADET."-James ]. Cor
bett will make his first appearance in
this city in his new play. "a Naval
Cadet" Monday and Tuesday. January
9th and 18th. The story deals with
the adventures OF an up-to-la tie
cadet from the Naval Academy at An
napolis. Among the many scenes in the
play are, the Commencement Ball at
Annapolis. the Gymnasium at the Naval
Academy. the S. S. st. Louis in mid
ocean, the Moulin Rouge. Paris and
the countcrfeiters' den in the Latin
quarter, with the Cadets fight for
life with an English bully.
"CAMILLE D'ARVILLE OPERA
COMPANY."-The last and the most
important opera event of the season is
and her company, which numbers sew
enty in STANCE and Edwards tunerul
comic opera, Madeline. or the Magic
Kiss" ut the academy of Music next
Wednesday and Thursday.
Madeline, or The Magic Kiss" en-
3oyed continued prosperity i'm New York
city for twenty weeks. Boston twenty
two weeks, Philadelphia eight weeks
and Chicago eight weeks. where IL was
conceded to be Drettiest and most un-
conventional opera that had been
seen since the days of Ermina
The sale of seats will not begin until
next Monday morning. The prices are ::
First floor, 81 and $l.50: balcony, soc. ana
$l.00.
THE DERBY WINNER"-Al. H.
Spinks company in The Derby Win
ner" appeared at the Academy last
night to u small audience. The play
contains many interesting features
among them a genuine horse race. in
which Is introduced several celebra tod
favorites Of the turf Frank McDorald
as Milf West. the owner of the derby
winner. was ably supported by Blanche
Power, as Nell Williams the rider Of
he derby winner; Eddie Giguere as
Tommy Eel, and Guss:c GIL. as Alice
Noble. Several songs and dar"cs are
introduced. the wing and buck dancing
| by the c@lCrcd stable boys being n
strong and taking feature and surpass-
ing anything Of the kind seen here for
some time. The company is 4 large one
and the scenery especially fine. The
company will appear at q matinee this
afternoon and again tonight.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25

John S. Branscomb and wife to Gar
land 5. Bruce all of their right, title.
and interest In n certain lot of land
with buildings and improvements
thereon situated on the north side Of
Water street next to the custom house
land; conrhdoration. Sl,429.55, and the
assumption of the balance OF John S.
Buncomb's Indebtedness due on the
property.
y. w. Cornick to j. r. Hudson, two
lots OF land adjoining each other, with
buildings and improvements thereon.
on west side of Kelly avenue near
Highland; consideration, $1,000.
T. Is. Right to WILDER r. Litch, two
lots with improvements on Baxter
street, Rrambleton Ward; consideration
S4.25O.
W. y. Graves to the Old Dominion
Steamship Company. the property
known as Graves ship yard, the sales
not TO include the machinery and rail-
way plant. which are tc, be removed by
April 18th. 1886; consideration, 5000.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
BRAIN BLETON.

Rev. T. II Martin, the new pastor of
Spurscon Church. will occupy Il tene-
ment in Mr. G. X. Parlett's brick block.
ON East Highland avenue. as a home
for his family in the near future
The concert for the benefit Of ST.
Peters p. T.. Church to he given Ut the
y. NJ. G. y. Hall next Tuesday night.
will be under the management of Prof.
BorJeS. Notably on progra mme will he
tn" names of Misses Macy and Taylor
and Mr.. Crowcl
Rev. Mir. Atwill will deliver popular
free lecture at McKindree church next
Monday night
Th" u. =. r. L. ot Park Avenue Rap
fist Church, recently rc-orFanized. held
It's first meeting last night. which was
well attended and q fine programme well
rendered and much enjoyed
Mr.. II. G.. Peterson and wife. of VIII
loughby avenue. are quite indisposcd
from inhaling stove gas Thursday
night while asleep at their horne
In the hhEcnc" Of Rev. j. i. Hail. D. D..
who left for the North last evening,
Rev. T.. S. Toweon will al the pulpit
of Park-Avenuc BAPTIST Church to-mor-
row
There is considerable destitution and
suffering in the ward. All cases not
provided for otherwise should I've re-
ported promptly to the Kings Daugh-
tiers. who now help through the United
Charities. In the meantime Mr.. j.. n.
Thomas. of the Mems Society of Park
Avenue Baptist Church. will gladly re-
ccire donations to help the poor any
whore. or the pounding at McKendree
Monday night will afford an oDportupitv
TO supply aid to the needy. Other or
CARNATIONS for the purpose above men
toned are invited to furnish notices to
this branch office. that there may he as
mn relief as possible to all THAT are
distressed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
IIONl,ttnl Smnt.nY.

The fourth Sunday in January has
been SCI: apart by the various churches
of our city, when the Offering will he
devoted to the support of charity beds
In the Retreat for the Sick. Tomorrow
the collection will be taken up for this
most worthy cause. This year lust
closed records the larges. number of
charity patients ever cared for by the
Retreat, and the church collections on
Hospital Sunday in 1895 met just about
half the expenses OF this charity work
Let this statement speak for itself, and
stimulate the liberality Of our Chris
tan people in the church collections
tomorrow.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
MUM ON S
GREAT WORK
physicians Astounded.
Mole People Cured by Munyon's Remedies
During the Past Week Than by the
lE Whole Medical Profession In
Six Months.
Assepnrato Cure for Each Disease.
sAt All Druggists, 20 Cents IA Bottle.

strai avenue. Baltimor s Nd. says: "For
years l have suffered from nasal ana
bronchial catarrh. My nose was always
sCompletely stopped up, ana l couia hot
{6leep nights because of Violent MS oi
aeoughing. felt weak and tired, iackea
energy. lost flesh and appetite, and be
many remedies without being Deneited
Il began using Munyon's Cough cure ana
sCatarrh Remedies. Within. Il short time
t1swas much relieved and am now entire
j lys cured"
~ Munyon's Rheumatism Cure never fails
to relieve in to hours. anu cures III u
few days. Price, 2Sc.
v Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure Is guaranteed
60 cure all forms Of indigestion ana stoin-
Rch troubles. Price, 25c.
7inS Munyon's Catarrh Remedies positively
cure. Price, 25c. each.
s3E Munyon's Kidney Cure speedily cures
pains in the back, lons and eroins ana all
forms OF kidney disease. Price, 20 cents;
seS M unyon's Female Remedies are boon
go all women. Price 23c.
Z Asthma Cure, with Asthma Herbs, sl.0o
,55. Munyon's Nerve Cure stops nervousness
and builds up the system. Price. 2ac.
n Munyon' Headache Cure stops headache
in three minutes. Price. CSC.
4 Munyon's Pile Ointment positively cures
all forms of piles. Price. 25c.
e Munyon's Blood Cure eradicatcs all i'm
purities of the blood. Price, 25c.
( to weak men. Price. Sl.W.
e "A separate cure for each disease. AT NIL
druggists. CSC. bottle.
il Personal letters to Prof. Munyon. 1908
arch street, Philadelphia. Pa, answered
with free medical advice for any disease.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
AN ANIMATED MACHINE
what Was Developed in Most Inter.
esfinE Conversation with u Great
ahd Honest Scientific Man.

worth Tae 81 most est remarkable machine in the
i bsr C &C who declared this to a num-
s you ever ,I stop to think that it works
vseGon minute o of the life and never has
J., And then there ore the kidneys, which
nave nave peen truly called the filter of the
liquid that passes from the BODY '' ,xce, oi
tnaf which oozes through the pores"
machine !. EYER EYER occur to you that this
over-taxatlon. over-exertion? And SO II
does in many cases. 81 :.
wor E9r mn, more than five, hundred years the
woriu anu the medical profession rronod
IN the dark for n remedy to sustain fGe
N weassn.S or cure them If they had become
within the past twenty years that any oI rs-
nhedy was found. DR. Bright discovered
the the S disease ease, known as Brights disease,
m m IT remained for modern research
TO discover this remedy: We know il was
and that remedy to-day, which is No,
knowledEed as the only remedy for kid
ney troubles, the weaknesses OF women
anu BrlSht's disease itself Is Warmers
SAFE Cure. which is admitted by pro-
iessional and scientific men throughout
the entire world, TO be the great modern
discovery. and the only one for these
troubles.
This remedy is not an experiment 1t.
all parts OF the world. and there are more
Than Il million persons in the universe to-
day whose lives have been saved. or who
nave been benefited by it's Use. 1t is a
high, standard. scientific preparation, as
far above ordinary remedies for this
Great Modern Disease as the oak is above
the mushroom"
Where such serious things as the
greatest organs OF the body are concern
ed, no man and no woman can afford to
take chonccS The best is the cheapest
and where health is involved it is abso-
lutely beyond question that the most
standard. the most scientific, and that
which alone has been proven to be pow
erful and good. should be used"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
Tic Churches rn.narrnu

Second Presbyterian Church-Thcre
VIII DE preaching tomorrow at II a. IN.
and at 7:30 p. m. by the pastor, Rev.
w. S. Lacy, d. ID. Sunday School at
$3.50 a. M Youngs Peoples prayer
meeting at p. IN
First Presbytcrian Church-Rev. DR..
j. II. Howerton. pastor Will preach to-
morrow ut II a. IN. and 7:30 y. M Sub
ject at night. The Choice of Youth is
the Choice of Life-Thc Choice of Life
is the Choice of Eternity" y sermon
for young people. Sunday-School at 9:3O
a. III. Young Peoples meeting at 6:45
d. IN,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
w. r.. n. TRiCE * GO.
Real Estate & Rental Agent:
% BANK STREE
70 f Mt.

STORES 227 and 2ii Main street, 49, 81,
Fl SOiilititI &C rsliSSN. ~ i,...tA sltNSl. iitN
store on the corner Queen and CRANKY
street: 500 Church street: stores under
Gladstone Hotel, store corner James and
High
~ Offices 16S Main street.
~ FlHts-196. lsS Church street: lI2. l2l
Bank al m odern improvements: 1G0 james
Btreet; several desirable rooms $50 Main
street; JOS, 2i7 Main
s$tRES1DENCES-i7 Butte street: % Duke
street: 16o.lT1 Duke street: l07 Holt street;
40 and a Wake; 81 Holt street: Z. Mariner
street; 65 Queen street: CO and CO Mariner:
IS and I'LL Yarmouth street: 3 houses Holt
street, 90 Butte street: - North, February
Is, &c
Brambleton-l03 Levitt avenue: III Res
lervoir avenue: 226 WillouChby, corner
house; 210, i0S. ioi Park avenue; &c Kelly
avenue: SOL Highland.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
Disasters I'm November.

The administration OF the Bureau We
ritas has issued the list of maritime
disasters reported during the month of
November. 1895. concerning all flags
The following are the s;ntistic~l ro-
turns: Steamcrs-11 British, French,
l German, Spanish: total. II. Sailtn.:
vcssels-9 American. l Austrian. % Brit
ish. Danish, ! Dutch. Is French. 10
German. Greek. ) Italian. 81 Norwe-
rian, Portuguese, 4 Russian, / Spanish.
I Swedish. total. 1OG. In this number
are included Z sailing vessels missing.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
Court orI.nw ana Chnnccry

In the Court of Law and Chancery
yesterday the cause OF Claude w. Nor
thern, plaintiff. VS.. u. NJ Baker. de-
PENDANT, came to be heard on the com
platnants bill. and the defendants an
swer thereto, and the answer of j. L..
Huband. and the aiiidavits filed there
with and on the statement of =. j.
Morris. this day rendered and by con-
sent of ell the parties allowed to be
filed, and on the plaintiT's motion the
Injunction heretofore granted is dis
solved, and the plaintiffs bill dismiss
ed at the costs OF the said complainant
and the said cause Is removed from the
docket
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
HUNTERSVILLE.

Mr.. John h. Cole. n wcll-know.n citi-
zen and farmer of Princess Anne coun-
~, died Wedne sday in his seth year at
the residence of his granddaughter Oh
victoria street. The remains were for
warded To Princess Anne ycst crGaytob n
Inferred in the iau:iiy hut y:nt ground.
funera! services being conducted Ny
Rev. j. G. Lennon.
The tin roof OF the dplored public
school house On Avenue G was blown
off by the wind of Thursday
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
hirmiss nt Richmond, w.,
$3.50 TO Richmond and tc,urr
Via G.. Il o. Rnilrnnd

Those wishing to take II trip to Rich
mand to attend the grand production
OF the iriness can secure the above
special rate via the Che sapeal,,. ana
Ohio railway. Tickets will be on sale
January 9th. 2Sth, Goth and 20th good
for return passage until February LEI
For tickets, reservation of seats and iii
other information apply to r.. r.
htook T., Passenger Agent Chesapeake e
der Atlantic Hotel iaoI .,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25

The schooner Fannie Rcichc. Captoin
Buckaloo. arrived here yesterday morn
ing from Charleston. s. c. having been
out since the 18th inst. The Reichc en-
countered heavy northcrly gales almost
from the first to the last and on the
lth her main jib WAS carried awav
Captain Buck aloo reports seeing IN
unknown three-mastcd schooner with
1ibboom and bowsprit gone on the Goth
inst, In lat, 81. IL north long "a west
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
An Ola rtme cake Wink.

The young ladies of the Frances
Barnes ! will give one of the most novel
entertainments ever witnessed In Nor
folk. at Montclorc Hail next Tuesday
evening, and IL Is safe TO say that the
hall will be wcll-iillcd. The evenings
entertainment will he divided into two
parts, II. concert and literary programme
preceding an old-timc cake walk. in
viii IN sixteen young gentlemen w!ll
depict ante-belum slavery scenes
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
MINOR OFFENSES.
Corporation Court.

John w. Camp was appointed receiver
of the estate of Susie Fentress Camp.
under a bond of $4,000
Robert Z. VoiEht was released as
bondsman of Sallic r. Gurley, guardian
of Mary e. Gurlcy. y new bond of
$4,000 was then given by the guardian.
with Richard c. Byrd as surety.
The suit of Il. l.. Grandy VS.. Cora
Davis, to recover .sG5 on open account,
was heard and judgment rendered for
the plaintiff.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
valuable South Norfolk Property MT
Auction

Messrs. Foster Black. Alvah II. Mar
tin and Franklin D. Gill. trustees, and
George G. Martin. attorney, will offer
for sale at public auction at 10 m. to-
day in front ofthe courthouse of Nor
folk oounty,in the city of Portsmouth
the large amount of valuable propert v
situated in South Norfolk, a full de-
scription of which can be seen by refer
ring to the advertisement on the eighth
page Of to-day's Virginian,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
in COURT YESTERDAY
Not a Single Case Of Public Interest
Heard In the Police Court.
LITTLE BUSINESS IN OTHER COURTS
business BEFORE Judge Hanckel for
AdIudicntion-The Court of Law
nnd Chancery-An injunction Dis
soIved-Dccds of Bnrgain and Sale
Other Notes.

There were but few cases on the Po-
lice Court docket yesterday and none
Of them were of sufficient Importance
TO especially note. a copy of the dock
ct is given below:
MINOR OFFENSES.
Willie Smith. colored; suspicion of lar
ceny: continued for five days.
Charles Williams, colored, breach of
the peace: fined 81 and costs.
Santos Sanford, colored. abducting a
child: child delivered to proper guar
diam with costs to defendant
John Hardy n. =. Longraw. A. T.
Montgomery, white drunk: dismissed
Mary Lou Garrett. colored, breach of
the peace; continued to the 25th.
Rebecca Washington. Celia Hanks.
colored. breach of the peace: fined 81 and
costs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25

y horse. on which a negro boy wa
riding down Church street Yesterday,
ran away, and. striking against MIR.
James T. Davis buggy. in which MIR.
Davis was riding. caused the latter's
morse TO run away, throwing Mr.. Davis
out and wrecking the buggy. Mr. Dav-
Is arm was somewhat hurt as also was
the Negroes leg.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
I'm OIdcu Fiu,es

People overlooked the Importance of
permanently beneficial effects. and
were satisfied with transient action !.
put now that 1t is generally known that
syrup OF Figs will permanently cure
people will not buy other laxaftyes
which act for time. but finally injure
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
The pemnnd Enunls thc .,,,,,

For the 81 Patrol Shoes. the easiest
and best wearing shoe for carpenters
painters. blacksmiths. foundry men ana
all classes of mechanics Made with
three solid leather soles. In laced and
CATERS. To tie had nj anu
HELLER'S SHOE STORE
46 Bank ST., Opp. Court House
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
Renewed His I.cnsc.

Mr.. j. a. Kennedy. proprietor Of the
ST. James Hotel. yesterday renewed his
lease on mat hostelry for one year from
May lSt 1896. when his present Ion so
expires. IL was said some time ago
that the building occupied by the ST.
James Hotel would he used for other
purposes at tn" expiration Of the pres
emit lease. but this story is now put at
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
Quilt .,rcscntnt;on

at the Frcemason Street Baptist
Church last night a handsome silk an
tsraph quilt was presented to Roy.
Dr. Wharton and his estlmable wife.
Dr. wharton responded gracefully and
a delightful programme of music and
Rotations was rendered.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
Meteorological Dnta.

L. S. Department of Agrjcultura
weather Bureau. Norfolk Jan. a.
Local meteorological data for the "a
hours ending p. IN. last night:
Maximum temperature .. G5
Minimum temperature . 70
"a years observations a,
departure from Normal plus II
Depart since January 1st ...... 70
H n TOT "a hours ................ OF
Rainfall since January 1,S2
j. j. GRAY. Observer
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
Burruss. Son & Co.,
BAN K.HlRS

Commercial and other business paper
diScoui4tyu.
S Loans negotiated on favorable terms.
and sold.
vited.
Interest allowed on time deposits.
. safe deposit boxes for rent. Charges
moderate.
Draw bills of Exchange and make cable
transfers to Europe
letters OF credit issued TO principal
cities of the world.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
Decd nfTr,nst.

Old Dominion Steamship Company
to John Vermillion. the recently pur-
chased property known as Graves ship
yard, to secure the payment OF $40. 900
to John Debree.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
PORT CALENDAR

sun rises, TIP u. M: sun sets, 5:23 D
IN; hlSh water, 4:29 n. M. and 4:iG D
M; low water, 10:1l a. M. and lO:5i n m m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25

Murray's restaurant, Roanoke ave-
nue., near Main street, where all game
In season Kept constantly on hand, The
only hrst-c!ass restaurant in the city
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
Tie Question.

| 10 see. or not to see-That is the
question" DR.. Week can answer Il.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25
The Correct Thing,

For correct lining IN specks and eve.
glasses call on DR.. Week.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25

onyx Tables and lamps Mt actual cost
a. CHAPMAN & JAKEMAN'S.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25

Anhuai clearing sale of fine china,
bric-a-brac and silverplated wore n,.a
vious to inventory. Prices reduced e5
Nor cent tSNuSSH
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-25

CtAPMAN &c JAKEMAN
corner Main and Bank Streets
The Progress., 1896-04-18
BB.A2ENSES -IHPUDENCE

The ticket headed by Hon. G. F. Buck,
the ticket of the New Orleans ring which
has presented to the worlI an admins
trati0n SO corrupt as to be stencil in
the nostris of civilizations with Il pre-
sumptuOuSness only exceeded by its lack
OF modesty aud snlf-respect. sets itself up
IS The Democratic ticket; and yet this
monstrosity, reeking with the filth aud
slime OfpervelsiOn of everything honest
and holy; with an open effrontery which
no one, not lost to all decency anu shame
would assume to publicly make avOwal
10, repudated part and parcel of the
very platform which the members of
this ring help to make. And il must not
be lost sight of that the chairman Of the
New Orleans convention, the bully and
tough of the Louisiana bar was also a
member of the Shreveport convention
which adopted the platform, a part OF
which Is this very suffrage amendment,
which this corrupt andveual ring of New
Orleans, the majority of whom attended
the Shreveport conyentlon, now repu-
ates.
Can any honest man have the brazen.
ness TO ask the yeomanry of the country
parishes to remain loyal and allow this
tumor Oh the party, this New OrieaH:
ring, to do as il elects?
The Progress., 1896-04-18
RCSTO\ ODD FELLOWS
The 18th Anniversary of the
Order
Will be Celebrated in Splendid
Style.

Aurora Lodge, No. g. Of the IDde
pendent Order Of Odd Fellows a
huston, La, is Young in years, bu'
Is strong and active IL the cause, ant
seems determined to keep pace Will
the times and teach The world, rs fal
as it is able, the beauties of Odd Eel
lowship.
| April the 26th ia the 77th anniver
sary Of this order in America, and
Aurora Lodge has determined tc
celebrate it in a manner betitting its
position and standing in our Nation
The celebration.will, however, take
place On the 9th because the 26th
| will fall on our Sabbath, and the
Ruston people never fail to pay due
Difference to matters religious, moral
and right.
A. splendid program has been ar
ranged, the variety is excellently
planned; the selections we'll made
and if 1t fails to please the audience,
HE PROGRESS feels assured it will
be due to the individuals who will
take part,
But we anticipate splendid time.
The Ruston people are noted for
making successes of their under
takings, and no doubt this Odd Eel
lows entertainment will be one of
the very best that has ever been at.
tempted.
HE PKoaREss expresses to the
Old Fellows of that town its deep
appreciation in selecting it's editor to
deliver the annual address.
Following is the program:
Opening ode-Lodge.
Opening prayer-Rey. j A. MIL
Ter. 49,
Music Orchestra.
Recitation-Miss Ruth Harrel,
Vocal Solo-NIrs. Arnold.
Massachusetts.
Recitation-Miss Daisy Morris.
Annual address-Hon. &. D.
Hicks, grand marshal.
Observation-Disclosures.
Recitation-Miss Fleming.
Closing ode-Lodge.
Bened1ctlon-Rev. Chas. R. Mont
gomery.