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The American guide., 1896-06-20
PULASKI COUNTY NORMAL.
MONDAYS Proceedings,


A full attendance characterized tho
normal this morning, the second week
of the normal
Rev. Y, b. Simms conducted devo-
tional exercises and further gratihed
the institute by an instructive talk on
psychology
The teachers are becoming enthused
in the various studies, as evidenced by
the avidity with which they take hold
Prof. Edwin L, Horne, conductor and
instructor in arithmetic, pedagogy and
history, outlined the weeks work,
which promises to be unusually inter
esting.
Major r. II. Parham lectured before
the normal to-day on Reading" A
vote of thanks was rendered him by the
teachers for his helpful words. Major
is at all times an easy, entertaining and
instructive speaker and is heartily well
coined at the normal.
Notes.
One of the pleasing features of the
normal is the devotion of the last half
hour to miscellaneous work. Rev. b.
johnson, Misses Julia Brown and Mary
Reedus, in room No /, discussed an IL
Illustrated primary work in number. In
room No 9 Mrs. NJ. g. lsh illustrated
methods of developing the grouping of
numbers and their representation by
figures l.. C. Wall discussed and illus
tratcd his manner of teaching begin
ners grammar,
The enrolment has reached lG5.
Room No. . is the banner room, owing
probably, to the presence of so many
professors,
Prof Horne is mile-a-minute
teacher.
Profs Knox and Pleasant arc devcl-
oping much interest in their studies,
psychology and civil government
A final program Mock Congress is
being arranged for. The organization
Of teachers library is contemplated.
Prof. Horne is developing principles
IN arithmetic heretofore unthought, un-
taught and overlooked. His principles
are to develop principles.
The American guide., 1896-06-20
Colored Jewellery S.,.

lie, Henderson, well-lsntSn to every
colored man. woman and I'D, and u
large number of the best white citizens
of the city; formerl. INJECTED with
Zimmerman's jewelry Establishment
for IL years, where he otpined his ed
ucation along that line, Will open busi'
ness for himself in the BJsh building,
July /. where he hopesl.o meet his
many friends. He will id a general re-
pairing business in CLOCKS watches,
rings and jewelry of all kinds. He Will
also carry a small line OF, assorted jew
clrv, watches, clocks, piI6 and buttons
The American guide., 1896-06-20
Lille Rock and NJ nuhl,

Is absolutely the quickes line for Mem
phis and all Eastern any Southeastern
points. Look at the schedule: Trans
fer bus leaves 11O East Markham st.
l2:l0 p. IN. and ii;l0 p. y. Train leaves
Argenta los p. IN. and h2:l5 n, IN. Ar
rIves ut Memphis $50 p. m. and O;sO
a. m. For informationI of any descrip-
tion, call on or addrgs, Geo. II. Lee,
city ticket agent, No. 10 East Markham
St, or II. w, Morrisol gHeral freight
and ticket agent, Lit Rock, Ark.
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Killed His FaiheF-ln-law

DEWITT, Ark, June Ia .--say
evening negro, by the nam Of jack
Thomasson, shot and instantly killed
his father-in-law, Ben Pettns. The kill
ing was done on the roed froH church
and was result of family tro' es. The
killing occurred in what's XII ywn rs the
Morgan settlement about lime miles
east of tins place Thouasson evaded
arrest up to this writing, but sheriff
l.. G. Smith and Deputy I, :. hudson
are in hot pursuit and Will likely
CAPTURE him.
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Arrested for u Fearful Crime,

Tilford Virgins, postmaster and
merchant at Lcary, Tex, was arrested
IN warrant sworn out by VIII Smith,
charging him with criminal assault
upon the person of Minnie Petit john,
his li.ycar.old niece, Virgins took
the child, who is also niece Of Smiths,
to raise some time ago The other day
She gave birth TO II child, which lived
only few hours. Wiggins tried to
conceal the crime, but the facts leaked
ont. and the girl charged her uncle
with being the author of her woe.
Mrs Wiggins Immediately left her
husband and refuses to live with him.
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There Was n Man In the Case.

In owsley county, KY, on Buffalo
creek, Mrs. J. Mcintosh killed Mrs,
Polly Ann Fox, wife of the notorious
James Fox, who is now serving ten.
year sentence in the pcnitentiary fer
counterfcitiug, They had trouble ard
after brief fight Mrs. Mclntosh with
drew, declaring She would get even,
After approaching Mrs. Fox few days
later she drew from under her apron a
long dirk kn ifc and graphing her VIC
tim by the throat with her left hand,
she reached around with her right and
plunged the knife into Mrs. foXs body,
below her shouldcr-bladc. The kill
ing is the result of Jealousy over a
man.
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Found In n Pond,

The coroner was called to the coun'
try near Mumfordville. Ky, the other
day to hold an inquest on the body Of
Matilda Bradley, aged 4, found dead
|, 4 poN, near her home. Sd citer was
found in the path leading tSNhc p md
addressed to her sweetheart, neirh-
boring farmers son, saying; inject mo
In the better world"
Tho girl had been melancholy for
several days. No reason for the act is
known. There had been no thought
Of mntrlmony, nor were the attentions
of the sweetheart discouraged by the
girls family.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

TuE prediction OF Rufus Ilill, mnstcr
mechanic OF the Pennsylvania railroad,
that within five years electric motive
power will be in general use on that
great liae Is by no means unlikely to
come true 1t has been demonstrated
that tho substitution Of electricity for
stcnm may 10 succcssfully applied to
locomotives, and such change may DO
regarded ms ono of the ccrtainties Of
the near future.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

WE do not wish to interfere with the
county examiners business but 1t would
be doing the proper thing to reward
those teachers who arc enough inter-
ested in educational matters to attend
their county institute. We want teach
ers who are interested in other school
matters beside the drawing Of salaries.
The apathy on the part of some teach
-a.-'.'s fo- ,he condition OF the
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TO ADVERTISERS.

The city circulation Of The
American Guide is equal to that
of any weekly paper published in
Little Rock, and has double that
Of any Negro paper published in
the city. Advertise with us,
The American guide., 1896-06-20
Froe rfarsier Of Passengers and Baggage
Tor Memphis and tho East.

From any part of the city to Little
Rock and Meinhis Railroad depot for all
passengers TOR Memphis and points be-
jond. Rate to Memphis only ~, and
10 all point, eorrespondlngly cheap,
For tickets, baggage checks, ETC., come
to or address George II. Lee, City ricke,
Agent, 10 East Markham street, Little
eeck, All.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

The New York board of health an
nounccs that tetnnus antitoxin Is q
sure remedy for looljnw, and that IL
will be furnished FREQ to the public In.
hhtutions Of the city. Science elaine
TO be- getting tho upper hand Of some
of the deadlest diseases, and the cur
rent medical statistics Of Europe and
America tend to confirm the idea.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

NEW York has made significant
contribution towards u decision of the
question Of thc proper In feminine bi.
cycle costume. A prize was offered
for the most attractive lady's costume
In n parade and was awarded by the
committee to young girl whose cos.
tune was described as being exceed
ingly modest nnd plain. The divided
skirt reached to her shoe tops
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Eyerureon, Ala.

Golden Key Chamber No 70O had
their annual sermon June !, The ser
mon was delivered by Rev I, NJ, Moore
ut the A. NJ. n. Zion church, at / ~ M,
70 u large and intelligent audience. The
text was appropriate to the occasion,
and from the beginning to the end OF
the sermon the large congregation gave
him their closest attention.
KATIE A, Cnosnr, w. y
The American guide., 1896-06-20

Ir ia stated that since trees have
been extensively planted in southern
California The rainfall Of the region
has bccnm, much more uniform and
favorable to agriculture, But there
are othcr parts OF the state in which
the saw mills are wiping out the
forest, and Planting the desert In the
midst Of natures bountics.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

We advise our readers to notice with
care the excellent news we give them
from st. Louis. Our editor is right on
the spot, stopping at the big Planters
hotel, and he has newspaper ticket
that admits him to the convention every
day. Read the news he sends us,
The American guide., 1896-06-20

Colorcd citizens met at the GUIDE Of
flee in Bush's hall to do honor to the
national convention for having nomi-
mated one of the greatest men in the
world, who will be elected president Of
Of the United States next November
The American guide., 1896-06-20

THE bronze memorial bust Of CONF
modore George W. Melville, which was
unveiled recently in the parlors Of the
United Service of Philadelphia, Is lifo
size and shows the commodore In his
uniform, with his medals on his coat.
II will be presented TO the War Library
museum,
The American guide., 1896-06-20

THE leading operate managers in
this country have mot the financial
fate of all their predecessors. Paying
prima donnas and tenors 81 800 night
each is fortune and glory for them and
certain bankruptcy for managers,
The American guide., 1896-06-20

Br,ggs-"You know Manglc married
a widow and went on n wedding trip,
didn't you? l saw him yesterday on his
return" Grlggs-"Anything happen
while he was awny?" Briggs--"fes.
lie says that in fit of absen'mindcd'
ness she proposed to him again'"-liar'
lem Life.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

ONE Of the most interesting features
of tho great confederate reunion at
Richmond, Va, viii be the big ovation
which seems certain TO be In store for
Gen, James Longstreet, The dis.
tinguishcd confederate is one Of the
three surviving acknowledgements Of
tho southern army.
The American guide., 1896-06-20
Tuesdays Proceedings,

Mondays preliminary work whcttcd
the students appetite TO that degree
that linotty points were more easily
disposed Of and more ground was Gov
cred by the conductor and assistants
thnn on any previous day,
Rev l. p. Daniels, priest of St. Phil
lips church, conducted devotional eN-
crcisc,, His talk on morals was evil
IDENTIFY in keeping with the spirit and
aim OF the studcnt-tcachers
The hit of the day was an essay on
"Thc Institute" by Mrs Annie Pack
ard 1t was, aside from its brilliant
thought play upon the names of the
teachers. The local notes were much
enjoyed. some of which were: Music
from Horne; Pleasant remarks; May
Reedus; Lot,a GRAMMAR simms as II
we might; II we have no Janitor, have
Porter; viii do things up Brown
:" ." "~'HfYs his head 10 wonder;
The American guide., 1896-06-20

An the recent annual meeting Of the
Nutioual Municipal league tho two
mcaqures Of reform for american cities
m.At strongly insisted on were the
Aepnrntlou Of municipal affairs from
parsy politics and the active partlcipa-
tiun IN municipal elections Of the whole
business community. II Ia hardly
necessary " udd that the desired re.
! 3vrfn can not vet be discovered with
Nv po,t poweyfal tslsseops,
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ariA MnIll,a lnIr Mnlul.

Miss Ella Nelson, Of Selma, Ala, has
been awarded large bronze medal
aud diploma by the Worlds fair for II
musical composition. Miss Nelson is
now travelling in Europe.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

On the island Of Madagascar there
are 3?,o72 Lutheran Christians and tso
congregations. These are cared for
by 20 Norwegian missionaries and 30
native helpers. Thirty four thousand
four hundred md tbirty-sevcn ebil-
dren attend the 4s7 schools.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

COOPERATIVE church Insurance Ia
certainly practical and there can bc no
doubt of its wisdom, The Methodist
church is not the pioneer in the work,
but its successful example will doubt
less move others of the great denoni-
nations to follow it.
The American guide., 1896-06-20
Drought In southern Tesna nrohcn.

The drought which for eight or ten
weeks prevailed over south Texas has
been broken by copious rains, This
will revive corn, which was beginning
to dry up, and insurcs n tremendous
cotton crop, as the plant has with
stood the drought well.
The American guide., 1896-06-20
Acnlden ally Killed.

MALVERN, Ark, June l5.--At Pear.
lor, two miles north OF Malvern, Henry
Boyd, negro, 80 years of ogc, mn EN-
ployc Of Malvern Lumber company, was
killed accidentally Saturday afternoon
While in charge Of rc-saw piece OF
lumber few back and struclt him on the
head. with the result above stated.
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MARKET REPORT.
THuhspAf juno IN
Grain and Provisions


ST. Louis--Flour--rancv 10 extra hnov
tioa3 IA; patents, ea3Sblso whcat-No. q,
red, c0yc. No. .. hard btYc. Corn-No
2. mixed, soIio, No white, 2d,ldsosc oats
No, O. I5ssc Bny-Prairle. isOOIsooi
mixed tlElothy. t4sb9pbo; clear Timothy,
10 osoaiaoo uutter-Creamery. ititi0c; dairy,
pfcI2c. Egss--Vrsxh. %. i.nrd-primo steam
aor Pork--Nsw standard mess Gs1
7 s7I Iiacoi-Longs. As7Mc. clear ribs tS0c.
clear. LdeXo, oil bored. wool-choiee tub
washed. 10 lt6c.
wheat-Futures closed, iuly, bsAGssNoi
August, bsxc o; September, mtc b.
Corn-rulures closedi July, b. Sep
tembcr, s7Ac
CHICAGO y OpcnlnR quotations, whcnt-
July. tp4Gtsqkcj September. o).aald0a' Corn
July. gsNe; Heptember, aoNc. Onts-July.
IKE. scptember. ishc. Pork-July, u .soi
september, ez<nX Lard-July, &saYci Sep
tcmber, 4gfKc. Short Itlbs-July, ae!bci
September Au7Hc.
cnioAaolclosne quotations. whent-June,
h7nc; July, f7k0ssc; September, osNc bid
corn-J,ul, s7Nc; July, s7SGesc; September,
99tc. OAu---Junc. l7ito asked, July, l7tc,
septumbcr i1Nc nxkcd. Pork-lune, El0l
July, t7ihl bid. September. r.saH Lard
June, isc, July. 4.i7Mc. September, ts2Ho
short Rlbl Jlne. sssc, July. assaas,scl
septcinocr lcS1toaHc
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ClrcunlOeutory.

An Irish street car conductor cnlle'l
out shrilly to the passengers standing in
the aisle:
"Will thin in front pla2e TO move up.
so that thin behind can take the places
OF thin in front, an lave room for thin
who nrc naythcr In front or bchlndg'-
Iit.nlts,
The American guide., 1896-06-20
rrrc silver Forces Defeated.

In the Florida democratic state con.
vcntlon at Oeala the free sllvcrics
were beaten ON every point, though by
. narrow margin. The commoncrs
voted % to % against free silver and in
favor of referring all financial ques-
tions to the national convention for
l,tprmi untiun
The American guide., 1896-06-20

PHYSICIANS who have looked into tho
workings of the new microscope say
that 1t will accomplish even more than
was anticipated The reduction oc
medicinal diagnosis to certainty will
be good thing and meet u long felt
want,
The American guide., 1896-06-20

THE sentencing OF seven Indian ter
ritory murderers to death ut Fort
Smith in one day emphasizes the de,
mand for a better system Of govern-
ment in the territory. The Fort Smith
gsllows is overworked by the des-
peradoes who iniest the Indian coun-
try
The American guide., 1896-06-20

Mr.. CLEVELAND has sent $50 veto
messages TO congress, or more than
five times as many as were written by
all his predecessors combined. His ad-
vice to congress throughout both his
terms has been substantially; Don't -
The American guide., 1896-06-20
Assaulted and Robbed.

A. David. wholesale produce deal
or at Knoxville, Tenn. was found ur
conscious near French Broad river, In
Jefferson county, Tenn, with his
throat cut Probably highway rob-
berry.
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lcl,ill

Hon, j. II, Sykes has decided to not
allow his name to go before the convcn-
tioh which convencs in this city July
g. 1866. We believe Mr., Sykes Is the
right man and II elected would do his
whole duty TO his people and for his
country. And we further predict that
II any colorcd man is nominated in the
republican convention it will be llarri-
son Sykes; now watch It, Sykes Is true
to his party and honest in his convic'
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sumpisnt Reason.

Mrs. Wickwire-Why don't you ever
wash your faceP
Dismal Dawson-Don't want the sun
20 gil chance to spile me complexion.
-.lndlnnapolln journal.
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Nolloo.

The AMERICAN GuIDn Publishing Co
will he located in their new quarters,
No. 5Os West Ninth street, Bush block.
after Monday, June $. We will be
pleased to have all of our friends to
call and see us.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

Mr.. RICHARD CROKER Is living luxu-
riously at his summer residence In
London, and is out Of politics for tho
present. He considers the new ciyil-
service rules affecting many Of the best
Offices in New Yorl, city as an outrage
on liberty and a blot on the city hall
Anu
The American guide., 1896-06-20
To p,, on m, s,nrold.

VIM. Whltlocls, colorcd, has been
sentenced to die on the Rnllows ut
Som ,rgllc, Tenn, for killing Consta.
bic Holiday, who went to arrest him.
The American guide., 1896-06-20
Death OF u Minister. w,fe.

Al ilopkinsvillc, Ky, Mrs, Belle
Cooper Bddlc, wife Of Rev A, G. lid.
die, pastor Of the Cumberland Prcsby-
terlnn church, died OF consumption.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

SPAIN takes sufficient interest in the
political conventions In tho United
States to look askance nt the nomina-
tion of man who feels friendly to
Cuba. But Spain is not running this
country just now.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

When you WI int pure whiskcy, call at
the Red Star Liqnor House, No, 800
East Markham street. jug trade a
especially. ORDERS taken from any part
Of The state. a LYONS. manager.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

NEAL Dow continues TO make public
speeches in Maine, though he has
reached the age of %, Gladstone must
feel prematurely old to be advised by
his physician to quit the platform
OF
The American guide., 1896-06-20

We want oui $500 subscribers to read
the advertisements in this paper, and
then 90 TO the merchants that advertise
with us and Igct what you want and
must have.
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Tho Excnlslnl Ca.e.

Don't forget the liNeelsior Cafe 7la
West Ninth street. lHnler and cream
daily. Collins & JordRn have succeeded
Collins, Jordan, Fostq & weathers at
this popu,ar resort.
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younr Man stabbrd 10 heath

At Memphis, Tenn, W. A. Snced, u
prominent young business man, was
stabbed to death. Ell Jennings was
arrested on suspicion and locked up.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

When YOU arb in the city, call at the
Red Star Liqubr House and get a jug
Of good whisNcy Cheapest house in
the city. A. Lyons, manager, 800 East
Markham STREET.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

The attention Of those that desire
medical attention Is called to the adver
tisemcnt Of the Rsa Treatment. iou
should give these doctors call, Con-
sultation free. lSamlnation and treat
ment reasonable They guarantee a
cure in all cases no pay. Call and
see them. Talk to them about your
ailments; it will st you nothing.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

TnE Arkansas democratic state CON
vcntion and the meeting of the cX-con'
fcderate veterans occurred about the
same time "Old Cutie" was non est
in both gatherings
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Excursion 10 iol sprlnus.

II YOU are seeking outdoor pleasure,
and want TO see the light Of sights, &c
to Hot Springs, Juie 81, with A. II,
Carroll and Phil Goldman, Of Pine Bluff.
Fare, $3.50, round tip.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

Our girls study latin and algebra and
know smattoriug of chemistry, phys
les and almost everything except those
things that will bring them daily bread.
Why not learn these things?
The American guide., 1896-06-20

When you wa divorce quick; q
deed or mortga lsnowledged; home
stead land Sc a pardon granted
or y alpim al call on, write or
tclcpnl Ia ''aes ,,y-.-.-
phone No. Office, lio Louis'ana
street, Little a, ok, Ark.
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When you arc on "the market don't
forget to stop in at j. W. 0lsen's, 100
East Fifth stfet
The American guide., 1896-06-20

Tue state maintains confederate
soldiers home and pays s&5, 900 in pen
sions to about 900 veterans Of the CON
federatc army.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

1tTT WHUTI 1t1VIsssssftaFsI f1'ets'e NV
aud Georgia; Acquainted with Wcavers
and Smith; Some of us ready to be
Crumpton Coffin.
He who would know the things he knows not,
flc who'd recall things he's long since forgot
He VINO would some Of all things know,
Some Listen while the mighty Horne doth blow.
instructor have we, better are not found,
Tlourh search be made for many miles aroundi
We've stephens here, who was q teacher born,
Ilut whore have We o man to cope with ilornef
Prof, Rhoton was welcome visitor
Dr. Berry also lent us his presence for
u short while,
The American guide., 1896-06-20

The silver question is bringing large
number of obscure statesmen of the
democratic faith into brief notoricly.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

When you have furniture to be re-
paired go to Anncgarns' 1902 Main
strgpt
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rlE LM tLn sunnrn fnn,

Solid worl, by the square foot.
Many teachers now realize what IL is
to put yourself in his lpupil'sl place,
Prof. T. +, Horne has n way of maxi
ing district and city teachers show and
compare their methods that is equal to
the Australian ballot box system,
Talk to the point and stop when
you've reached it, is the spirit of all the
work and must be in this article.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

LITTLE Rock has more than its share
of young loafers. Parents should put
their boys to work,
The American guide., 1896-06-20

TIE Jones family seem to be decid-
edly on top in this state.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

personsf is neaS ser loss of 20
than was caused by the tornado in St.
Louis. Tho daily drift of travel is
heavy in Brooklyn, but the list of trol-
ley accidents in that city is excessive.
The American guide., 1896-06-20

MCKINLEY was nominated on the
first ballot
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81. thiIlip's Episcopal Church Directory

Sunday School iJ loa. m. Morning
prayer ami sermobat II IL m. Even
ing prayer and leclare at sp. IN,
REV. |. DANIELS, Rector.
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Cotton.

olota o,sfor niddling range as follows 81.
Louis, 10, Sew York. 7xc; New Orleans,
10; Msmpl}s. u, Charleston, dNc
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All communications and remttauees should be
addressed and made payable to J. E. Bush, III
West Third Street, up stairs, Little Rock, Ark.
Agents and correspondents will please write
only on one side of the paper. We do not re-
csive matter for publication in any other iorm'
Manuscript should be in the cfiee of publication
not later than Thursday of each week.
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SINCE the trolley cars were intro.
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I'VE told you so.

TnE ticket is a winner.
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McKGFLrY and sound money.
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LITTLE ROCK FOSToFFlCE.

qino of Opening and Closing Of Halls.