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Evening star., 1896-01-04
A Divorce Granted.

Chief Justice Bingham today granted
Thos. Hirst Winter divorce from Gertrude
Potter Winter. The parties were married
at Baltimore, Nd, July 1S, 1892, and the
wife was charged with dcsertiEg her hus-
band for the stage March, 1893 Mrs Win
ter claimed she had cause for leaving her
husband.
Evening star., 1896-01-04

Ignorance of the law excuses no one.
The act of one partner binds all the
others.
A contract made on Sunday is void.
A principal is liable for the acts of his
agents.
A contract with a minor cannot be en-
forced.
The above and other complete informa-
ton regarding business law, such as Notes,
Checks, Deeds, Mortgages, Bills of Ex-
change, Drafts, Acceptances, Copartner-
ships, Corporations, Constitutional and
Criminal Law represent but an insignifi-
cant feature of The Evening Stars Alma
nae and Encyclopedia for 1896. which con-
tatns 416 solidly printed pages of informa-
ton, National, International and Local Sta
tistics, Records, ETC. 25c. per copy. For
sale at The Evening Star office and all news
stands.
Evening star., 1896-01-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.
MOODY Choir.

The REGULAR MONTHLY rehearsal of the
MOODY CHOIR will occur on next Tuesday
ing. Jan. .. at l:45 oclcck SHARP. in the lecture
room Of the FIRST CONGREGATIONAL, CHURCH.
eorI.er Of 10th and g sts. NV. Bring all music
and books. Plans are to be completed for the
music to be rendered during the coming CHRIS
ILAN ENDEAVOR CONVENTION. See Mondays
Star for any change that may be necessary CON
I - >~>~-'
Evening star., 1896-01-04

The street railway strike precipitated
Thursday night in Philadelphia by the in
cendiary actions of a few hot-headed agi-
tators, against the earnest protests of
President Malone and the leaders. ended
in complete fiasco in a few hours, in
which no damage was done.
Rev. Nathaniel George Clark, D. D., LII.
D., of Boston, died yesterday.
Evening star., 1896-01-04
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, WILL
lard Hall, and 18th sts.-At IL a.1n., sub
ject Feast of Light and Truth-a communion
service: Mr.. and Mrs. John +. LiDscott, e. s.
D.s, readers. Seats free. All are welcome. 1ts
THE NATIONAL CHRISTIAN SCIENCE INSTI-
tute will hold its Sunday Glass at its Reading
Room. 604 18th st. NV, at O'Clock. All are
welcome. it,
Evening star., 1896-01-04

Beecham's Pills for COM
stipatiom, Ioc. and 25c
Get the book at your drug
gist's and go by it.
Annual Sales More Than 6OOOoOo Boxea
Evening star., 1896-01-04
REFORMED

GRACE REFORMED CHURCH, 18TH ST. NV.
bet. r. ]. and P ST.. Rev. A. T. G. Apple.
pastor.-MorniBg service II am; Sunday school,
9:3O am; Heidelberg League, $50 pm.; Mis-
siOnary Society, 7:3O pm. 1t
Evening star., 1896-01-04
CENTRAL UNION MISSION.

CENTRAL UNION MISSION HOLDS GOSPEL SER
vices daily ut and 7:30 p M: Sundays, and
7:3O pm, at Mission building, 622 La. ave.
Eleven branches in different parts of the city
life-saving statiOns-having regular meetings All
invited to attend. For particulars see the Mis-
sion Bulletin. Please buy your stove and fire.
place wood of the Mission to aid in giving eni-
pl0yment to poor and unemployed men. 50 per
half cord to move the surplus. 1t
Evening star., 1896-01-04
COR. 9TH AND f STREETS.

ARE YOU INSURED AGAINST FIRE? YOU
should be. both your konses and furniture
represent the best city and foreign companies.
Lowest rates. JOHN L. WEAVER
nOs3 Am 4 and Sth SIS NV.
Evening star., 1896-01-04
CHURCH NOTICES.
PRESBYTERIAN.

EASTERN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, COR. 9Th
St and Nd ave. me-, Rev. DR.. T. C. Easton.
pastor.-Preaching at II am.' by Rev: John
". Chickering; 8. s. at $3.50 am; Jr. G. E. at
3, and Y: p. s. c. e. at $50 Pm Services each
evening during the week Of prayer except Satur-
dny.
Evening star., 1896-01-04

NEW YORK AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
Sunday, ii am. and 7:so p.m subject, evening
service: "A New Years Wish" Sabbath school
930 am. Christian Endeavor prayer meeting,
m
Evening star., 1896-01-04

CORSON & MACARTSEY
MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK STOCK
EXCHANGE
1419 F ST., Glover building.
. Correspondents OF Ness.s. Moore 4 Schley 50
Broadway
Bankers and Dealers in Government Bends.
Deposits. Exchange. Loans.
Railroad Stocks and Bonds md all securities
listed on the exchanges OF New York, Ililadelphta
Boston and Baltimore bought and slid
speciality made Of investnen: securities. Dis.
trict bonds and all loca, Railroad, Cas- Insurance
and Telephone Stock dealt in
American Bell Telephone Stock boush. and sold
AL -.
Evening star., 1896-01-04

Snara ered Dy special act OF Congress,
JAM, 1867, and acts Of Oct, 1890, and Feb, 1884
CAPITAL: ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT.
Rents safes inside burglar-proof vaults at 35
per annum upward.
Securities. jewe.ry, silverware and valuabIes
OF all kinds in oSner's package trunk case
taken on deposit at moderate cost.
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT.
Deposits received ffom TEN CENTS upward.
and interest allowed on IS and above.
Loans monty real estate and cola .eral
security. Sells frst-classercal estate and other
securities in sums OF $500 and upward
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
This company is 3 legal depository for court
aid trust funds and acts administrator.
ecutor, receiver, assignee, and executes trusts
OF ali kinds. Wills prepared i'y a competent
attorney in daily attendance,
BENJAMIN p. SNYDER. Pres sdent
THOMAS HYDE, First Vice President,
JAMES VI. JOHNSTON, Second Vice Pres.
THOMAS Il. JONES' Third Vice Pres.
Z. FRANCIS RIGGS, Treasurer.
ALBERT L. STURTEvANT. Secretary ocia
HILL JOHNSTON,
1903 Pennsylvania avenue.
MONEY TO LOAN,
PER CENT AND PER CENT,
On approved real estate In
oce-d the District OF Columbia
Evening star., 1896-01-04

CHURCH OF THE COVENANT PRESBYTERIANl,
Conn. ave., n and 18th sts NV, Rev. Teunis
s. Hamlin, DID, pastor.-Services at II am.
and 8 pm; at 4 Pm there will be a union
churches Of this city. In the evening the pastor
will begin series Of sermons "InQuirers of
the New Testament" Sunday school at $40
an; Christian Endeavor Society meeting ut
1t
Evening star., 1896-01-04

CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, CORNER
of and ed sts., Rev. A. W. Pitzer DID,, pas
tor.-Servi6es ut II am: and 7:S0 pm Sunday
week service, Wednesday, 1880 pm. All vel
come Seats free. 1t
Evening star., 1896-01-04

OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE
Company of the District of Columbia, Washing
ton, ID. C.. January 3, 1S96.-The annual meeting
OF ,he Mutual Fire Insurance Company of the Dis
trict of Columbia will be held the THIRD
MONDAY of JANUARY, 1896, the Goth instant.
at the office of the company, corner of Pennsyl-
yania avenue and Ninth street northwest, CON-
mencing at O'Clock am.
BY the charter of the company the election of
seven managers to conduct the affairs of the COM
pany is required to be held at the above meeting.
By the sixth article of the by laws of the CON-
pany H. Ia provided: AT the annual meeting of
the company the first business in order shall be
the appointing Mt Of chairman, who shall conduct
the meeting and election in accordance with the
act OF Incorporation between the hours of
O'Clock 4 m and O'Clock pm"
Amount of premium notes held by
the company ......................$24 81 461 So 90
Amount OF cash hand. ........... S4S4 13
Securities Observation-Disclosures. 2Si S5S 0S
Real estate. Observation-Disclosures. 10000 90
Office furniture and fixtures. 500 on
Losses by fire for the year 1895,
adjusted and paid. .............. 5000 55
The annual statement will be ready for distri-
button at the Office of the company about January
18th instant. By order of the board Of mans gers.
L. WESLEY BOTEIER. Secretary
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04

to retain me as his pri ate physician?
Was he suHicientis wealthy to indulge
in such IuNuries? Ills dress told moth
imp on that score. ne might haye
been thrifty mechanic or millions
airc.
II is my wish, he went on, first
% travel, but not far, then to seek re-
tirement Of the quietest Once you told
a friend. a friend" he repeated the
word as if TO emphasize it.-"of a place
near the sea, solitary. remote. Is it
rot SOP
Yes. ! remember" said /, my
thoughts flashing back to the CONVEX
sation on the last night with Perez.
My health is precarious." he con
tinued. Il wish to be not disturbed
to be guarded from intrusion, as well
as to receive medical attention when
necessary
In other Words 1 suggested, you
wish me to accompany YOU to the spot
you have mentioned, 70 remain with
you, and to see to it that you have the
privacy you desire.
1T is as you have said
You ask a speedy decision?"
Immediate"
| looked at him douhtfully. as well
| might after receiving such a proposal.
lie gagged my thoughts, no doubt for
he pressed me on the point where re-
sistanec would be weakest.
Won viii be amply remunerated, Z
said he. May ] ask the terms which
VIII be agreeable, and which will suf-
fee to repay your loss in leaving the
city?"
The appearance of the room might
have told him how little that loss would
be- More to test him than with amy
vell-defned idea as to the valne of my
services. said
Two thousand dollars n year. and
expenses, with an allowance for clos
ing up my affairs here"
ut is agreed. Let us bind the bar
gain" And with that he drew from
his pocket roll of bills and held them
out to me.
When shall the arrangement take
effect?' / asked.
wow, from this moment. Shall it
be 500"
/ heSlFated. but only Tor an instant.
The sight Of the money overpowercd
my douhts-it represented 50 much TO
one whose fortunes were so desperate
Yes" said !. from This moment"
Aud / took the roll Of bills.
| had acted upon impulse. hut il
max he that lopg deibcration would
have brought about the same result
/ knew nothing of the man, except
that he bore a token from my best
friend was ignorant even of his
Lamar 50 ~ Ira alias. At lis motives
l could hars,ly guess, but ii was most
probabie hat he MS q political exile
Al all events. association with him
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04
3 : wInnIRM 7. nIcHons.

..copyr'ght. 1905. by = : Aispineott Company
bearer command al good Offices In
place Of the name Of the writer was a
Greek cross with three dots beside it.
! a second glance at the words above the
device satisfied any doubts as 10 the
ider sity Of the man whose hand had
pelmed them
|. This IS the best of introductions.' e
said I. Pray be seated. In what way
ef.n assist you3"
IT is q matter 81 a confidential char
acter," he answered. with glance
about the room.
You may speak freely. There is no
one 10 play the eavesdropper
'That is well. | viii endeavor to
trespass upon but little Of your time. .
He spoke with peculiar slowness,
almost hesitaney (as if picking his
words with great care), and with a
marked accent, which at once betrayed
that English was not his native tongue.
You may command me-" said T.
but pardon me, your name is not given
in this note"
My name? All, you may call me La
mar
lie came closer and fixed pair Of
piercing ewes upon noe.
DIR. Norris said he. u request you
to suffer me TO pass by my reasons for
coming here
Your credentials are enough said
I. Rest assured / shall question you
on no point you prefer not to explain"
And | may request also secrecy. in
amy event, regarding this meeting?"
Il give you my word, as ! have said,
that YOU may command me.
He paused, as i TO reach a decision
in some matter of great moment
studied him with Increasing curiosity.
my interest fred By the strange cir
cUmstances Of his visit.
II make you, then a proposition,
he said, at last. Il wish to obtain the
right Of your time and attendance"
| stared at him in blank anazement.
What could he mean? Did he propose
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04
5000 Int3o,,l given.

For selling book Of interest and pop
ularity. "Storv of Turkey and Ar
meniaa with fun and graphic &C.
count of the massacres.
II II. Woodward Company. Balti-
more, Md, are Offering 5000 to any
one selling POO copies OF their new
book, Story Of Turkey and Armenia. =
This is work OF great interest and
popularity any agents sell II
copies day 4 graphic and thrilling
account is given Il the masSacres 81
the Armenians which have aroused
the civilized world Agents are offer.
cred the most liberia terms and pre-
miums Freight paid and credit Div.
en- Write them Immediately. Out.
fit - cents f5wt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04
CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.
Hoods pills cure all liver ills.

The farmer should Away sleep in
bed but never in a celery bed.
Damonia- One box is equal to $50
gallons of the worlds most noted
spring waters.
A good farmer likes to turnip the
soil, even if he gets beet in doing so.
Ii you have tried all nostrums and
doctors. only to grow older and worse.
try Damonia and be cured as tens of
thousands have been. Sold by j. T.
Bennett.
Everywhere endeavor to be useful.
and everywhere you will be at home.
Damonia is no patent medicine nos
trum; it comes from where man does.
and cures his ills as no mans made
medicine ever did, can or viii. Sold
by j. i. Bennett.
Sins are handed down from father
to son, but debt 90 the other way.
Speer's old port grape wine from
his Oporto grape vineyards at Passaie,
\. J his Socialite claret, vim 1881.
and his luscious Burgundy stand un-
rivalled by any wines in the world,
especially for invalids.
Man wants but little here below. but
he isn't willing to pay cash for it.
/ Outings beautiful cycling number
for June will 90 straight to the hearts
OF all lovers OF the silent steed. The
dainty frontispiece Outings Mid
summer Nights Dream hints of
wonderful possibilities of the wheel.
"A Friend in Need. IS cycling
story by Caroline Shelley, while
Athens. Virginia, Persia. Western
England and Dakota, also supply mat
erial for pleasant sketches. "A Fin
de Cycle Incident" is complete
story ia Edna G. Jackson. A verv
| interesting feature of Military Cyel-
/ ing Thro The Dakotas." is an expert
meRt 10 test the value Of the sterculia
nut which eonquers fatigue, hunger
aud thirst iii a marvellous manner.
The nut IS a product OF Western Africa
aud in appearance and flavor it re-
sembles our horse-ehestnut. One
other valuable feature Of and excellent
I number embraces descriptions % ey-
cling routes. with correct maps 81 the
4 North Atlantic Coast
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04

Is one Of eur largest and most at
traetive cities. a good time to visit
ii is lit the time ii the Republican con-
ven,ion in June.or the Peoples Party
Convention in July. Tho burlington
Route is the best line Your home
agent can tell you al about il and sell
you ticket via the burlington"
II ~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04
ann.lnr...l rrstin,nn,

Chas. B. Hood broker and manu-
facturef agent. Coluinbus. Ohio,
certilies that Dr King New Discov
cry has no equal as a cough remedy.
J y Brown. Prop. St James motel,
IT, Wayne Ind tsstines that he was
cured cough q two years stand
ing caused by lHgrippe, by DIR
Kings New Discovery i. I Merrill,
Baldwinsville Mass, says that he
has used and recommended it and
never knew it to fail and would rather
have ii than amy doctor because ii al
ways cures Mrs. Hemmiug, 222 f..
25th St Chicago. always keeps it at
hand aud has no fear OF Group because
it instantly relieves. Free trial bot
ties at + Benefits drug store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04
..Tbe NcKinley rWo step March

has become immensely popular and Is
d great fayorite with piano aud organ
players. sample copy with elegant
picture title Of our next President,
mailed upon the receipt Of zoe. Pub
lished by the Thompson Music Co,
23l Wabash Ave, Chicago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04
lineI.len ) Arniea seIve.

The best salye in the world for cuts
bruises, sores. ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores. tetter. chapped hands,
chilblains. corns and all skin erup-
ito is and positively cures pises or no
pa required. Il is guaranteed %
give perfect satisfaction or MONEY re-
funded. Price - cents per box For
sale bv J. I Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04
Aunt Rachael'ss.Ho and Eiecan-
name,

Combined with Speer's grape juice
and rock candy for public speakers
and singers is being prescribed by
many prominent physicians, which is
a guarantee Of its purity and its etiiei-
ency in curing pulmonary complaints.
II is used in preference TO Cod Liver
oil and in many cases the curative re-
suits are quicker and more perma-
nent, For sale by druggists. Price
25 cents and - cents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04

"Mystic Cure Tor rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in one tc
three days. It's action upon the sys-
tenn is remarkable and mysterious.
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. % cents.
sold By JOS. T. Bennett and Stone 4
Hassell. druggists. Lancaster, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04
DidYon ENer

Try Electric Bitters us a remedy for
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ed to the relief and cure of all female
complaints. exerting wonderful di
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faintiug spells or are nervous, sleep
less. exeitable melancholy or troubled
with dizzy spells Electric Bitters is
the medicine YOU need. Health and
strength are guaranteed bv it's use
80 cents4 and 81 At Benefits drug
store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04
and Wisdom

ore swallow does not make Spring,
but one Of One minute Cough Cure
brings relief. J. I. Bennett.
poan+,. oovors mnlt;tpde of sins
Damonia IS no quack medicine. y
Ia ..'h, 4o ~ 49, rsa n7 rane5r ever
a;d oo, or viii can At 7 i Ben
nett's.
r4;..,aasa,,, ., ba ,.oiled !, man
Ill III ~
Damonia is the best th'ns ~ on oI
out OF the earln Tor aii ailments nes'
,aan can coneound sold b,. ]. 4
BENNETT
rha oad g.r,oo, sees MANY bar-
roa,ing siebt
When the doctor faiis y feiieVe o.
cure and ho 1e i gone, use Damonia'
God-made 'ure ior All iils. y 2
g'' Po -,
- - IT,, 49, ~
~ II
Eczema Is irlghtiui aiilictlon, but
like all other SKIN diseases IL can De
permantly cured by aPPlicatlons Of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel save. II ne'-
iails - ou's i'e9'
II you want to be miserable you
should be selfish.
- .ho .ar;no yonno mans fancy
lightly turns to thoughts Of DeWitts
Little Early Risers, FOR they always
cleanse the lVer. ''lns eno o''g -
anu my isoia'o nv
Dehnett
4 farmer may be toothless and vet
have many an acre.
- ,aa,a i 10 standard limo
"a - atia,,tn Conoh Cure i tbe
- -, .,,,..a,op Tor every form
81 cough or cold. 1t Is the only harm
less remedy chat produces immediate
results. j, = beii''e'
Those who know the most should
stu continue To learn.
s,.l,,.t...,., 4,
Ni.s - - - - s1 III. INK innta
ige9 - - ha.h ~ nv.
- = 80 a ~ H. aad consider
st'i "'i" - 'i' .;.'ana ,,,a.t s,tisfac.-
nc u'oA.s' ''' 49, w. -. - n
by ) Il, " I "
M, SORT ~ free which we are
,oo nj - i4flqe bv the bark
Did YOU ever think how easily the /
hlopA III pDfeaneu 4Y C0nSEtpaI10nF /
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04
= Rather poub,iui Accomp,,shmen,

Distinguished Foreiguer-I under
stand the United States has built some
OF the fastest cruisers ever designed?
Ameriean-eYes, Stree. They can run
Hiss railway train.-N. y. Weekly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04
rrne 10 Lie.

What's bigot pa
Fa-Anybody who holds as teno-
ciously to his opinion as his opponent
does to his, my som, y. World.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04

WIN gather at 81. Louis. June 10th,
10 nominate a presidential candidate.
Delegates and visitors viii lind the
Burlington Route Tbs best and direct
line Your home agent can sell YOU
tickets via the Burlington l2wT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04

Somebody says eunui is one grca,
cause of love"
We'll. that's only fair, for love is one
great cause ofennui. Chicago Record
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04

To farmer corn in the field is
worth much more than corn on the
toe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04

A woman never realizes how clumsy
a man is until after She 'has married
him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04

It requires the eiTor, of your life to
forgive the person you have wronged.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04

She Why, Charles, how can you can
Miss James plain2 l wish / was only
laii as enodaooking
lle-- on are, Hattie, aud you know IL,
T56ltS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04
Eleven

The Republican National Conyen-
ton TO be held IN st. Louis june 10th
will be the eleventh held by that par.
ty. The Burlington route trains run
To the principal points in eleven states,
a coincidence. Another fact Il, that
from So Paul. Minneapolis aud aH
other points in tile Mississippi Valley
the Burlington is the best and direct
line 20 s. louis l2W5
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-04

Impoverished blood causes that
tired feeling Hood, Sarsapar lla
urities, enriches and yitaliles tho
ood and gives yigor and vitality
II Children Cry for
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-25
Michigan Hardware Association.

Mr.. Fred s. Carlton, OF the Carlton
hardware company, returned Saturday
from Saginaw where he has been in at
tendance at the semi-annual meeting OF
the Michigan Hardware association.
Mr.. Carlton Yesterday showed the report
er copy OF THE Iron Age" which con-
tanned a complete write-up OF the meet
ing to the extent OF four pages, and also
printed the speeches made in full. At the
business meeting, Mr.. Carlton W as reflect
ed president and also member OF the exec
utiye committee. The association in
creased in membership from sixty-three
to 100 at the last meeting and 14O deal
ers sat down to the banquet given by
Morley Bros, an enterprizing firm OF
Saginaw. Committees were selected to
look up the lien laws OF Michigan and
suggest changes by which merchants
would be better protected and also to
look up the exemption laws. The next
meeting will be held in Detroit on July
and 9. Mr.. James Mcnamara, with
Owen Sheridan, hardware dealer, was
also present from this city and brought
some interesting souvenirs OF the meeting
one being in the shape OF a steel rule
menu card.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-25
s'suomi'' society Masquerade

The masquerade ball given in the
Light Guard Armory by the Finnish
Suomi society last Saturday evening
was very largely attended and all pres
ent had a most pleasant time. Over
forty maskers had the floor during the
evening; some OF the costumes were elab-
crate and Others comical. The Tama-
rack city band furnished music for dane
ing and all tripped the light fantastic
until midnight. Supper was served dur
ing the evening in the banquet room OF
T. armorv by the ladies. The judges
OF masquerade were Messrs. Oscar
Keckonen, j. F. Hansen and Emil Hen
erickson and they awarded the prizes az
follows: Fancy costumes--frst prize,
The New Woman" f. W. Kruka; Sec
ond, "The Evening STAR" Miss Mary
Wiglnan; third, "The Kings Courtier,"
Peter Modrac. Comic costumes-first
prize, The Old Woman" Ansel Kumpu-
la; second, "The Clown" W. Kallio; third,
"a Butterfly" Frank Abramson. In
connection with the masquerade, the
members Of the Finnish Ladies' Aid So
ciety disposed OF large number OF fancy
and useful articles and netted about $50.