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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-05
SPORTING GOSSIP.

On the home rink last night New Bedford
defeated Salem in a one-sided game by the
score of & to 2.
At waltbam, Mass, Fall River won easily
from tho Pawtucket team in an exhibition
game by the score Of 0 to Q.
Last night at the Crescent rink two games
in the State polo league were played. The frat
between the Camp streets ard Thopmsons
was q well played one. that resulted in a vic
tory for the Camp Streets by the score Of 8
to 8.
The second, between the Watchemokets and
Dawsons. resulted in a victory for the latter
by the score of 5 to 2.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-05

A horse attached 90 an express wagon
owned by John q. Cronin az 1850 Niagara
street, ran away on Ives street YESTERDAY
afternoon. ON W~ickenden street the horse
ran on the sidewalk and Knocked down
John Mclaughlin, who lives M 81 ives
street, doing him considerable iniury.
John Murphy was also knocked down, hut
escaped injury. The horse was secured al
the corner OF Wickenden and Beneft
streets. The wagon was a total wreck.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-05
STANDING OF THE CLUBS
BOWLING.

The bowling alleys were in great demand
last night, and among the numerous games
played the one between teams No. l and No
2 of the Providence Athletic Association on
the home alleys was most interesting. for the
reason that the two teams were tied in the
interclub tournament. Quite a gathering saw
No. 2 hsndily defeat No. l by tho margin Of
1H pins.
The summary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-05

George Case, the manufacturing jewell
Ter at 80 Clifford street, notified the police
yesterday afternoon that a suspicious look
ing individual had been hanging about
his place of business for some time, and
wanted him driven away. His request
was granted, but the stranger objected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-05

2o-round fight between Dixon and England's
champion featherweight, Willie Smith. has
been declared off. The match was scheduled
for London, on March rs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-05
TEAM 2.

At Music Hall last might tho Tsuntons and
Music Halle bowled a match game IN the New
England League that resulted in a wall over
for the home team.
The m
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-05

On tho y. NJ. G. A. alleys last night n closely
contested game was rolled between teams No.
2 and No. 4 in the Y. NJ. c. A. tournament
that resulted in a victory for the former by a
small margin.
TIL, summarv.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-05
STOCKS FOR SALE.

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10 shares American Wringer Co. Pre-
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10 shares American Wringer Co. Com
mon stock.
siO,O 600 Kansas City Elevated Railway Co.
6 per cent. 1st mortgage gold bonds.
so shares Providence 1elephone Co.
10 shares II. /. Perkins Horseshoe Co.
Preferred stock.
% shares Bristol Gas Light Co.
25 shares Fifth National Bank.
25 shares Third National Bank.
% shares Weybosset National Bank.
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a u EE WILL PAY the above reward Ito N charitable institution in the city of
Wv Providence that His Honor Mayor McGninness may designate if any
ne will find among the thousand which we advertised at $1,000 a single
suit that ISL not the GENUINE WANSKUCK CLAY WORSTED. We IRE prompted
to offer this large reward as reports are being circulated that they ire not the
Genuine Wanskuck Wosteds and that the Wanskucks cannOt be sold anywhere
nea nj prices That they ARE the real article and the greatest value in Mems
Black Clay Diagonal Suts sever offered in America there is IL doubt The lots
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lot O every garment is plainly printed on the ticket Mems Getaway Frock Suits
sizes 81 tt SO; Mems s b. Sack SHIFTS sizes "a to so; Mems d. b. Sack Suits
sizes 81 to 44--cut on stout reguLara and slim patterns, and all at the N price,
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J. Is. BARNABY 60.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-05

Thomas Fitzgerald, driver for Charles
IL. Hull, was fined $40 and costs i'm the
police court this morning for driving A
wagon without q license. He appealed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-05

George Hastings, colored, was taken
sick ON Cranston street, near Codding.
last evening, and was taken To his home
on Wheaton avenue In an ambulance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-05
r END NEWS.

For Late Financial News See Page
The morning times., 1896-12-22
TO THE WOMEN OF THE WAR
Proposed Monument May Be
Erected in This City.
Delegation Waits Upon the COM
nissiOners With Reference
to u Site.

Messrs. Brown and Atwell and others
of New York, representing the Women's 5
National Monument Association, called
upon the Commissioners yesterday for
Information touching the selection OF q
site for "a proposed monument to be erected
in COmmemoration of women S sacrifices
and heroism in the war of the rebellion
The gentlemen had designs or the pro-
posed structure with them and submitted
them for the inspection of the Commission
ers, and also invited their cooperation i'll
tue choice OF a location, the preference
being to have the site selected here over
any other section of the country, and also
to have Il within the boundaries Of thecity.
Commissioners were unable to accompany
the visitors in proposed drive about the
city, but upon the suggestion OF Major
Powell of the board they went alone TO
view certain sections, with the under
standing that they would see the officials
later.
1t is understood they will require several
acres OF ground for the site, and that the
monument is to be constructed on grand
scale. The visitors, one OF whom Is a
sculptor, went out to the vicinity OF wood
ley to examine Il tract Of ground there Of
fercd at a low rate by the owner, and they
also expected to visit Mount Vernon Square
and other desirable locations.
If government reservation is found to
be more desirable than any other it is un-
derStood the association will 20 to Con
gress at once for permission to occupy it.
The morning times., 1896-12-22
ARMY ORDERS.

Capt. Thomas Cruise, assistant quarter
master, recently appointed is ordered TO
take station at Washington, d c., and
assume charge Of the construction OF pub
lie buildings at Fort Washington. Nd
Second Lieut. Meri wcther L. Walker
corps Of engineers, is relieved from duty
Under the Immediate orders Of Lieut. Col
Samuel NJ Mansfield, corps Of engineers
and will repair to Seattle, Wash and re-
port in person to Capt Harry Taylor,
corps Of engineers. for duty under his i'm
mediate orders, with station at Seattle.
Second Lieut.. Sawyer blanchard, First
Artillery. is relieved from further duty at
Fort sam Houston, Tex, aud upon the
expiration OF his five months sick leave
will Join his battery.
First Lieut.. James l. Wilson. Fourth
Artillery, will repair TO this city and re-
pOrtin personto the Quartcrmaster General
or the Army for duty pertaining TO the con
struction and repair of buildings, etc, at
Fort Delaware, Del, and Finn'S Point, y. ]
The morning times., 1896-12-22

Miss Katie Roach, the only daughter OF
Hon. William \. Roach. Senator from
North Dakota, made her debut yesterday
afternoon at a very delightful tea given
at the family residence on T street.
Senator Roach being a widower, the
guests Were received by his sisters, the
Misses Roach, who preside over his house
hold and viii Chaperonc his daughter in
society.
The debutante is a very attractive and
pretty blonde, who has been educated
almost entirely in Washington. She was
gowned most becCmingly in white chiffon
ACCORDION pleated over white silk. and
carried white roses. The wing-rooms
were decorated In HOLLY ana poinsetta, with
a great profuSion OF beautiful bouquets
sent to the debutante banking the !nantlcS
The father OF the dcbutante was present
throughout the reception, and among the
ladies assisting in the entertainment of
the visitors were Mrs. Mclean of North
Dakota, Mrs. Martin Of baltimore, Mrs T.
w. Lay. and Mrs. j. L. Roach. Miss Lay,
Miss Lasky Miss Devine and Miss O'FarrelI
The dining room was also decorated in
holly with red and pink roses forming the
CenterpieCc. Miss Lay poured tea, and
q corps Of walters served the handsome
collation..
The guests included a large contingent
Of official society and many prominent
residents OF Washington and Georgetown.
The morning times., 1896-12-22
LANSBURGH & BRO.
Open Until IO:3OTonight

Our store is filled with
sensible and practical
merch andiSa for Holiday
presentation. Our people
will suggest things to you
if you are in a quandary
what to buy. We nave
things suitable for man,
woman or child. We box
all articles intended for
Holiday presentation. Do
not charge for stam ping
pocketbcokS. bill - books
or satChelS that sell
for Sl.OO or more. We
gratuitCuSiy engraVe ini-
tials on jewelry and UNI
brellaS.
Our salespeople have
positive instructions not
to bore you. The freedom
of the store is yours to
come in and look around.
If anything strikes your
fanCy-buy it.
Silk Handkerchiefs.
The morning times., 1896-12-22
D. A. RS. In SOCIAL SESSION
Continental Chapter Enjoys a Clever
Program by Members.
Its Friends, Who We're Pleas
antly Entertained.

The Continental Chapter, ID. A R., held
social meeting last night in the music
hall Of the Elsmere, which was brilliantly
illuminated and decorated with bunting
and the chapter colors in honor Of the
event.
The evening was presaced by brief
business session, at which various reports
were read and accepted, after which an
interesting program OF literary and musical
numbers was contributed by the members
and several OF their guests
Mr.. Frank f. Anderson, chief Of the law
division OF the Pension Office. gave an
interesting analysis Of the character OF
Lafayette, followed by a cortralto solo
by Mrs. Lacey Greene Leach who came
from Culpeper, Va, especially for the Occa-
sion.
Mrs. Eleanor Beck, Miss Cannon and
Mr.. Wright Beck OF Baltimore sang trio
from Rubinstein, Mrs. Beck playing later
the concert polonaise by Bohn.
One Of the most attractive features Of
the evening was the recitation by Mrs
Patty Miller Stocking, the daughter OF
Justice Miller, entitled An Address TO
the New Woman by the New MAN. This
poetic ovation TO the sex was discovered
by Mrs Stocking in the columns of d
Louisville paper at the time Of the meet
ing OF the Federation Of Women's Clubs
in that city last spring The lines are
witty and delightfully."- suggestive Of the
superiority Of women, and the audience
evidenced its appreciation Of Mrs. Stock
inE's rendition by frequent laughter and
applause.
AT the close Of the entertainment Mrs
M. \. BalIenger, regent or the chapter,
suggested that a vote Of thanks be ten
dercd Mrs. Rines for the courtesy with
which she had placed the hall at their
disposal, which was unanimously passed
The next meeting Of tie chapter will be
held next Saturday evening at the resi-
dence OF Mrs Middleton Smith, No 1916
Nineteenth street mort invest
The morning times., 1896-12-22
yashingtonians in New York.
Specidl to the Time s.

New York, Dee 2l. st Cloud, G. B..
Kellogg, F. II. Hail, II. F. Donkn, ]. W.
Murray; Barrett, ". T. briggs; st. Denis,
W.T.. Mockbee; p Doyle; Grand, P .Wiestath;
Holland, L. VogeI,N y. o. Murphy: Bartholdi,
L. II. Wager; Imperial, J. b. Henderson, jr.;
Amsterdam, L. H. McClintock and wife;
Continental, Miss Arnistead, Gilsey, F.
Jarman, j. NJ Field; Sinclair, ID. S. Brown;
Morton, j. CanCwell; sturtcvant, r. S.
Fertcher, w. ID. HQqger;; Manhattan, w. I.
Foote; Marlboro, A. Z. Dowell: Hoffman,
K. Portner; Army arrivals. c. Angen, A.
H. Bowman, H. Burgess, F. B. Mckenna,
l.. M. Moore, w. A Rabourn, K. +. Strong,
M. F. waltz, C. A Wilcox; Navy arrivals,
w. c. Braisted, j. E. MacD Donald, C. S.
Morgan, J. l.. Sticht.
The morning times., 1896-12-22
ROUND OF DINNERS
FOR this WEEK
This Form of Entertainment Will
Mark the Holidays.
Miss Katie Roach Makes Her Debut
at Handsome Tea-Social
Notes and Personals.

No one minds carrying u bundle these
days. and the place To see all feminine So
ciety is in the shops on the Avenue and on
street Evcnthose oftne most methodical
habits and longest purses seem to he not
quite ready for Christmas. and every pupu-
lar shop in town is crowded, no matter
what wares are for sale therein, ard the
man VINO sells shoes seems just a ) busy
as the man who sells silver toilet bottles
or the pretty girl who sells bon-bons.
MistletOe was never So plentiful or 50 fine
as now, and the holly vendors have an III
eXhaustiblc stock Of this best OF all Christ
mas decoration on hand.
The morning times., 1896-12-22
IN MEMORY OF o. {. WHITE.
Memorial Meeting ii cid AT the First
Prcsbyterian Church.

About forty members Oftbc First Presby-
terian Church met in the lecture room last
night to hold a service of pra yer and song
III memory Of the late O. C. white, who at
the time of his death in November, was one
of the most useful and beloved members
Of the congregation and the Oldest elder
in the church.
Tie meeting was presided over by Theo-
Gore +. Sargent, who prefaccd the cxer-
ciScs With beautiful tribute to the mem
DRY If his dead friend. followed by short
eulogies from Mr.. William h. Eallantync
Mr.. Carne, Elder Locktsrt, and other mem
tiers present.
Mr.. Ballantync referred to his many years
OF intimacy with the deceased and their
The morning times., 1896-12-22
WHERE THE SHIPS ARE.
minneapolis Leaves smyrna for
AlexaDdTetta.

The United States cruiser Minneapolis
left Smyrna yesterday for Akxandretta.
All the other vessels Of Admiral Selfridge's
squadron have been mOtionIcss at SIN yrna
since October 10, when the Bancroft ar
rived there from New York and joined the
San Francisco and Cincinnati. which
had reached the rendezvous the preceding
day.
No explanation OF the inactivity OF the
fleetis yoUchsafed at the Navy Department,
but it is explained that the Minneapolis
with her triple screws, is the most econom-
ical cruising ship on the station, and there
fore moves about instead OF the others.
She only returned to smyrna December
A after similar cruise along the Syrian
coast.
The gunbOat Machias left Swatow yes
terday for Hong Kong. where she will be
doc ked.
admiral Bunce's flagship. the New York.
with the cruiser Maine and the tender
Fern, left TompkinsviIle yesterday for
Fort Monroe. where they viii join the
hattieship Indiana The Massachusetts,
Texas and Montgomery will follow before
January 1.
The morning times., 1896-12-22
COUNT DE MOLTKE ARRIVES.
He Is to Wed Miss Bonaparte of
This City.

New York, Dec. 21. Among the pas
sengers on the French liner La Gascogne,
which arrived here this IN norning. was the
Count de Moltke, son OF Count de Moltke
Huitfeldt, Denmark's former minister to
Paris.
The count will wed the daughter OF
Charles Jerome Bonapartc, OF Washington,
in that city on December % or 30. The
young man is twenty-cight years Of age
He was met at the pier by Miss Bona
parties brother and y. Leroy Edgar, OF
New York
The morning times., 1896-12-22
The Brazilian Minister and Madame

The Brazilian Minister and Madame
Mendonca entertained dinner company
OF eighteen guests last evening in honor
OF the Secretary Of State and Mrs. Olney,
the other guests being the Secretary of the
Treasury and Mrs. Carlisle, the Secretary
OF War and Mrs. Lamont, the Attorney
General ANA Mrs. Harmon, the Secretary
OF the Navy and Miss Herbert, the Secre-
tary of the Interior and Mrs. Francis, the
Postmaster General and Mrs. Wilson, the
Secretary OF Agriculture and Miss Mbrton,
Senior oIyeira Lima, first secretary OF
the Brazilian legation and Nine. Lima.
The legation was handsomely decorated
in palms and roin>ctta blossoms, while
the table was dcckcd in American Beauty
roses.
The morning times., 1896-12-22
Georgetown 3icdicos Elect.

A meeting Of the Medical Association Of
Georgetown University, held last even
ing for the purpose of elccting officers
for the ensuing year, resulted as follows;
For president, Mr.. j. j. Kiroy, '9T, Of
New Jersey; for vice president, Mr.. l.. A
Walker, 81. of District Of Columbia; for
secretary, Mr A. T. Powers, '98, Of Cali
fornia; for treasurer, MI Z. l.. ID. Brecken-
ridge, 80, of District OF Colum bia
The morning times., 1896-12-22

There has been general suspension of
social engagements for the next few days,
for everyone is SO busy in anticipation OF
Christmas, and the Week from that day, un-
til January /, Viii be a succession OF happy
events.
Mrs. William Clagett Will give hand
some dinner party tonight an6 Il second on
Saturday evening.
The morning times., 1896-12-22

relations in tue early days of their Chris
tian work.
No man." ne said, was ever mere
faithful, more earnest. or more hopeful
than Brother White, and it is fitting that
we should meet to speak in praise of his
good works, which did not die with him,
but will live after him until the end OF
time"
The morning times., 1896-12-22

The Spanish Minister and Nine. Dupuy
de Lone entertained a brilliant dinner
company III very pleasant style at the
legation on Connccticu. avenue last even
ing. The decorations We're in pink. with
roses AS the principal flower. The guests
were the French Ambassador and Nine.
Patenotre, the Chiiian Minister and Nine.
Cana, the Argentine Minister and Mine.
Garcia Merou, the charge d'affaireS Of
Columbia and Nine. Rcneifo, Mr.. and Mrs
John Hay, Miss Paunccfotc, daughter OF
tue British ambassador, Miss Cana, daugiI-
ter OF the Chilian miuiStcr, Mfr. aud Mrs.
Endicott, Senor du Bose aud Scnor BeuiteZ,
secretaries of the Spanish legation.
The morning times., 1896-12-22

Never in the history of the Great At
lantic and Pacific Tea Company has there
been more successful opening than the
one which took place last evening. From
O'Clock a m till p. m. their store was
one mass Of people. From Z till $50 D.
m. beautiful bouquet was given to the
ladies, and as the throngs OF buyers flockrd
down Seventh street you could notice in
the hand of every lady q beautiful bouquet
of flowers. This is the first opening under
the supervision Of f. Newton Bowman, and
he, as well as the seventy-five clerks, de-
serve great deal OF praise for the. success
their opening attained.
The morning times., 1896-12-22

EX-Gov Merriam and Mrs Merriam of
Minnesota will arrive in Washington i'm
mediately after Christmas TO make a
protracted visit and to attend the wedding
of their niece, Miss Camilla Hare, which
has already been announced to occur on
January 20.
GoY. Merriam has not leased a house, as
announced, but win be the guest of his
father-n-law, Col. Hancock, Of 2401 Penn
sylvanla avenue.
The morning times., 1896-12-22
PROPOSED NEW CHURCH.
North Carolina Avenue Methodists
File Application for Permit.

The trustees of the North Carolina Ave
nue. NJ 2. Church have filed their applica-
ton with the building inspector for their
new house of worship, to be erected be
tween North Carolina avenue and B street
southeast.
The building is to front 64 feet inches
on the avenue and l feet on B street with
forty-foot frontage facing the triangle
foi+Ned by the junction OF thoroughfares.
The style of architecture is to lie of the
Romanesque, and the structure is to be of
brick and stone, with a tower eighty feet
high.
The morning times., 1896-12-22
in January. as WEN as in the last weeI

In January, as well as in the last week
OF this month
The debut Of Miss Fox will he marked by
a ball at the residence of Senator and Mrs
Stewart on the night of January D. The
flrst bachelors german is announced for
the 9th. The Southern Relief ball will be
held January IL, and the first dance of
the Cotillion Club January 13, with the
great charity ball for the Childrens Hos
pital on January 20, the second cotillion
January 20, and the second bachelors Jan
uary 27.
The morning times., 1896-12-22

Miss Catherine Sampson, daughter Of
Capt. and Mrs W. r Sampson, Of 1Gl 3
New Hampshire avenue. VIII also he mar
ried on January Is. the groom being Lieut.
Richard II. Jackson, L S. N, the ccrc-
mony to occur ut the Church OF the Cove
naHt at 8 o'clock in the evening.
The morning times., 1896-12-22

Count Adam de MoItkc -Huitfeldt of Den
mark arrived on the La Gascognc, which
landed at New York yesterday, where he
was met by Mr.. Jerome Napoleon Bona
parte of this city and Mr.. n. L. R. Edgar
of New York. Count de Moltke comes to
Washington today and will be a guest
at the Arlington Hotel until December 90
when his marriage To Miss Louise Bona
parte viii occur at St Pauls Church
The morning times., 1896-12-22

The dinner dances OF last season, which
were the ultra elegant dances of the
winter, are not likely to be revived, but
a number of private balls by individuals
VIII take their place and promise to be
even more enjoyable than the affairs of
last season.
The morning times., 1896-12-22

Texas Among the company were Mrs,
Worthlnrton Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Fields, Mrs.
McComaS, Mrs. VIII ard Warner, Mrs.
TweedaIe. Mrs. Phillip Harris, Miss Norris,
Mrs Preston Sands, Mrs. Sheppard, and
Miss Warfield
The morning times., 1896-12-22

One of the first OF the January wed
dings will he that OF Miss Juliet Norton
and Mr.. Paul Johnson, both of this city,
which VIII he celebrated at the residence
OF the brides mother, Mrs. John Nichols
Norton, Sixteenth and l. streets, at noon
on January Is.
The morning times., 1896-12-22
Those Who VIII Entertain

During the holidays should consult F.
Freund the caterer, S15 10th st. He
personally looks after all the details Of
every supper or luncheon, no matter if it
be simple or elaborate. Rich fruit cake
at prices in keeping with the times. 1t
The morning times., 1896-12-22

The marriage of Miss Ella Hess Of Bal
timore TO Mr.. A. Minister of this city VIII
take place in Baltimore on January lO.
! The wedding will occur at noon at the
brides residence, No. 1924 Eutaw place,
AMI be strictly private on account OF re-
cent death in the family OF Miss Hess.
The morning times., 1896-12-22

Miss Caroline Porter, daughter Of Lieut.
Theoderic Porter, L. S. ", and grand
daughter OF the admiral, has been invited
TO christen the gunboat Annapolis, whict
will be launched at Elizabethport, n J., on
Wednesday.
The morning times., 1896-12-22
NAVAL ORDERS.

Passed Assistant Surgeon R. NJ. Ken.
nedy has been ordered to the Naval
hospital, Norfolk. Surgeon Robert whit
ing is ordered to examination for retire
meut on account Of physical disability.
The morning times., 1896-12-22

Tomorrow Mrs. Gordon Mckay will en-
tertain her friends at an afternoon at home,
as also viii Mrs. Charles Dulin OF No. 1880
Sixteenth street. Lieut.. and Mrs Harlow
Will give a dinner III honor Of their guest,
Mrs. Butterfield Of New York
The morning times., 1896-12-22
FRACTURED 4 RIB.
Aged Louis LepreuX Fell From an
Avenue Gable Car.

Louis Lepreux, sixty-e1ghr years old, a
harness maker, fell from a cable car on
the Avenue last night and fractured a rib,
His hurts were dress ed at Emergency Hos
pitaI and lie was sent to Il ward. On ac-
count of the mans advanced ge his in
juries may prove serious.
The morning times., 1896-12-22

Mrs. McCreary, wife of Rcprcsentativ,
McCreary OF Kentucky, has arrived in
Washington for The winter and joined her
husband at the NOrmandie.
The morning times., 1896-12-22

Senator and Mrs. Blackburn and Miss
Blackburn are also at the Nurmandie
The morning times., 1896-12-22

Miss Petty Wilson, the second daughter
OF the Postmaster General and Mrs. vii
son, is home from boarding school for
the Christmas holidays.
The morning times., 1896-12-22
AN IMPORTED HOUSE DRESS.
1t Introduces Bright Plaids Next to
Black and Gives an Opportunity
for the Remnant Counter.

,EaHE gayest house dresses are being
made Of bright plaid set off by black
An imported one. fresh from al ocean
voyage, has skirt of thin Hack goods.
into which are set fans of yellow, green
and red plaid. The fans are the thin
nest Of plaid cloth and are crinolined to
set out well
The bodice is in two distinct parts The
vest is of black Goth. with a deep frill
of the plaid around the belt 1t closes
with small steel buttons. A trimming of