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Evening star., 1896-12-18
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Detes Announced by Depaastment Com
mander MSHElFsaw,

Detes Announced by Depaostment COM
mander MuHclfdlw.
Department Commander 1ohn McElroy.
g. A. r., has issued an, ,order,regarding the
installation of the new EDst nfiieers, as fol-
lows:
Upon the recommendation of Chief Mus
tering Officer William H. Decker, the fol-
lowing named comrades ere hereby appoint
ed assistant musterinss officers, and are
assigned to duty to instaaa the officers elect
ed by the various posts. ,as follows:
Friday. January 8. 1seu, John A. Rawlins
Post, No. 1: assistant mustening officer, e.
J. Sweet. Wednesday. january 13, 1897. Kit
Carson Post, No. 2:assistant mastering off,
Ger, Dennis O'Connor Wednesday, Janu-
ary 6, 1887. Lincoln Post, No. 8; assistant
mastering officer, Arthur Hendricks. Mon
day. January II, 1897, o. P. Morton Post,
No. 4: assistant mastering officer Thomas
G. Meade Post, No. 5: assistant mastering
officer, F. L. McKenna. Friday, January
Is. 1897, John F. Reynolds Post, No. 6: as
sistant mastering officer, w. H. Hoover.
"Wednesday, January 6, 1897, James A. Gar
field Post No. Z; assistant mastering Off
Ger, b. w. Bonney. Wednesday, January
b. 1897, Burnside Post, No. 8; assistant
mastering officer, H. NJ. Gilman. Wednes-
No. 0; assistant mastering officer.#J. w.
Butcher. Tuesday. January II, 1897, Far
ragut Post, No. 10; assistant mastering
officer, Hugh w. Burns. Wednesday, jan
Larry 13, 1897. Chas. P. Stone Post. No. II; !;
assistant mastering officer, Israel w. Stone.
Tuesday, January II. 1897. U. S. Grant
Post. No. r.. assistant mastering officer,
Henry L. Johnson. Wednesday, January
13. 1897, John A.. Logan Post. No. 13; chief
mastering officer, w. H. Decker. Friday,
January Is. 1897, Phil Sheridan Post. No.
IA; assistant mastering officer, T. c. Tip
ton Saturday. January 2, 1897. Geo: H.
Thomas Post. No. Is; assistant mastering
officer, ]. E. Clifford. Wednesday. January
ID. 1897, Henry Wilson Post. No. II; as
sistant mastering officer, Thomas Calvert
Monday, January II, 1897, Potomac Post,
No. IS; assistant mastering officer, VIM. A.
Moore. Monday, January II, 1897, Geo. U.
Morris Post, No. 10: assistant mastering
officer, Hugh w. Burns. Wednesday, jan
uary 8, 1897, Lafayette Post, No 20; as
sistant mastering officer, Dennis O'Connor.
The committee on fraternal relations ap-
pointed under paragraph 8, general orders,
with post commanders, have arranged for
series of meetings between the several
posts as follows:
Nos. 6. 8. II, IA and IS to join with No.
3 on January 90, 1897. Nos. 1, 4, 10. II,
1S and 10 to join with No. on January
%. 1897. Nos. Z, 9, 13, II and 20 to join with
No. on February 8, 1897. .....-
Grand Holiday sale of useful and orna-
mental goods at Sloan's, 1907 G street, to-
morrow at 10 a.m.-Advt.
12-Inch Stock Boards u Per 100 FIT.
Libbey 4 Co., 9Th st. and New York ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
Annual Concert.

The Trinity NJ E. Sunday School Gospel
Temperance Society held their annual con-
cert Wednesday night at the church, the
lecture room being well filled with the chill
dren and their friends. Those who contrib
uted to the nicely rendered program were:
Miss lola Carter, vocal solo; Miss Helen
Hunter. recitation; Miss Gates, piano solo;
Miss Bessie Turner, recitation; Everett
Griffin, vocal solo; Miss Ada Lipp, recita-
ton; Mr.. j. d. Steele, violin solo; Miss
Maurie Berkeley. vocal solo; Miss Bessie
Walport. vocal solo; Miss Susie Jost, reel
taiion: Miss Amy Snifi1n. vocal solo: Ev-
erett Griffin, recitation: Mr.. ]. d. Steele
recitation; ard reading by Mrs. Annie Bo-
hannon. Four signsd the pledge. At the
conclusion of the exercises, the president
of the society. T. b. stahl. distributed or
anges to all those present.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
J. Jay Gould's-"snow." Candles, Toys
del8-4ts
yo,srs Xmas Bargain. Tomorrow

VOigts Xmas Bargains Tomorrow.
Baby Rings. Solid Gold, DC; Gold Pens in
cases. 81; Silk Umbrellas, 81; Silver Thin
bles, DC; Quadruple Plate Butter Dishes,
sl.75; Cake Baskets, 81; half doz. Tea
Spoons, 9Oc.: Nut Picks and Cracks in case,
$3.50; new invoice of 5-piece Tea Sets, $40;
Gents Gold Lockets, 81 up; Alarm Clocks,
Soc; Fruit Knives in case, $1.75; Berry
Fowls,$3 Child's Mug, 81: Napkin Rings,
Soc; Society Badges. 81. Engraving free of
charge. Other jewelers. will charge large
prices for accommodating you. Remember
flee. 1ts
Evening star., 1896-12-18
American ReyOlutfOn.

full representative meeting of the local
chapters of the Daughters of the Revolu-
ton was held last night in the Ebbitt
House for the purpose Of planning for
colonial ball. There was some discussion
as to the date, and the meeting adjourned
without coming to any decision in the ma t.
ter other than determining not to hold it
February %.
Evening star., 1896-12-18

Mr.. Robert s. Richardson. a well-known
clerk in the adjutant generals Office, died
suddenly on the 18th instant at Ordway.
Col. Mr. Richardson a resident of
Council Bluffs Iowa. and while at home on
his annual leave in October he was COM
PEELED, on account of i'll health, to seek a
milder climate. going to Colorado, where
his death occurred.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
An Error Corrected.

In the announcement Of Jacobs Bros. in
The Star last evening the address was given
as 12lg, instead of 1229. Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. and their having been established
ia 1SiI, instead of 1874.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
Rusiness Mems CIuh

The first annual smoker of the Business
Mems Club was given last night at the
Buena Vista club house, 719 9th street
northwest. The chief feature Of the smoker
was program of enjoyable numbers con-
tributed to by members of the Burnt Cork
Club. Sol Goldsmith Arthur Middleton,
Eddie La Ray. the Camptown Quintet,
Tom Wilkinson. Harry Wolf and Messrs.
Callahan and Giesford. The combined or
chestras of Hamlein and Gee furnished the
music for the evenings entertainment and
a most enjoyable time was spent by the
members of the club and their friends. A
large attendance was present. The COM
mittee in charge consisted of Isaac Cans
chairman Simon Wolf, Louis Gundling,
Louis Goldsmith. Leonard Vinton, Harry
Buscher and Simon Lyon.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon,
Marshall Han and intermediate landings at
III am
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and river landings at { am.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Evening star., 1896-12-18

Plum Pudding, 2Oc. ab.; Fruit Cake zoe.
lb.; II lbs. Candy. 81: s lbs. Mixed Nuts, 81;
bot-3 bots, 0Oc.; Catawba Wine, 25c. bot
5 bots, 81: gal. Catawba Wine, CSC
our 81 Port and Sherry-till Christmas
s1.JO gal. Our Rye Whisky, yrs. old, 7Oc.
qt.; Brandy for Sauce, SOC, 6Oc. and 75c.
qt.-5 bottles Claret, 81. P. r. Wilson, 934
7th st. NV. 1t
Evening star., 1896-12-18
Coal, Like Flour.

comes in different grades In CHEAP coal
you waste. in the using mere than Won
save In the price Do not be aIlured BY
advertised cheap fuel IL you want coal OF
recognized superiority, buy of j. Maury
Dove Main Office. 2lst and I SITS NV !:
branch offices. 1906 II st. NV and 1926 NJ
st NV; wharyes. foot of F and G sts NV.
and 2sth and K SITS. NV: railroad yard,
18th and ID sts- s.w-, telephones, local, 3U7
and 1902: long distance, 3S0-Advt
Evening star., 1896-12-18
Cornell Alumni Dinner,

Local Cornell University Alumni will hold
their annual meeting and dinner at the
Shoreham tonight. There are about 100
alumni in the city. Dr. Andrew d. White
of the Venezuelan commission, President
David Starr Jordan of Leland Stanford, jr..
L University and Prof. Moses Colt Tyler and
Prof. Geo. L. Burr of Cornell will be pres
Evening star., 1896-12-18
Capital City Council.

At the regular meeting of Capital City
Council, No 463, A. l.. of H, held last
evening, a large number of members were
present, and committee was appointed to
arrange for the annual collation..
The following officers were elected for
1897: Commander. Frank Curril: vice COM
mander w. A. Trigge; orator, A. ]. Crane;
chaplain, H. c. Espey; secretary and col
lector, Chas. S. Willis; treasurer, P. H.
Heffernan; guide F. S. Metcalf warden, J.
H. Muller; sentry, F. w. Muller.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
As Usual Ny Price. Are Lowest.

5 III. boz Fancy Eigin' Butter. tomor-
low, only Sl:i-. Fresh from the creamery
the best that's churned. of pure cows
cream. d VIM. Oyster, $40 Center market.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
A WONDERFUL MIEUlGlsE,
Weak Stomach,
Impaired Digestion,
DisOrdered Liver

they act like magic a few doses Will work won
ders upon the Vital Organs: strengthening the
muscular system. restoring the long-lost com
p!eXi ~ bringing back the keen edge OF appe
fitc. ard using with the ROSEBUD OF
HEALTH THE WHOLE PHYSICAL ENERGY of
the human frame. These facts admitted 10y
thousands all classes Of society. and OF
the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debili-
tated is that BEECHAM'S PILLS HAVE rHE.
LARGEST SALE OF ANY PATENT MEDICINE
IN THE WORLD
Evening star., 1896-12-18
FROM 4 WELL-KNOwN PATENT AT
TORNEY.

Among my most valued books of refer
ence | easily assign to '.Johnsons Univer-
sal Cyclopaedia' the foremost place. The
last edition. which | am now using daily,
is. believe. The most complete work of the
kind ever published. 1t not only treats of
a wide diversity of subjects. many of which
/ have failed TO find mentioned In other
Encyclopedias. but it has the rare merit
of being up to date in its Information.
tSigned) FRED. E. TASKER.
ID. APPLETON & CO, 437 9TH ST.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
Books for Statesmen.

Rare works on political and financial
economy will be sold at Beall's, 495 Penn
sSivania avenue. Monday at 80 pm, by
Sloan * Co, auctioneers. Gift books. SC,
tonight and tomorrow at IL am and 30
m m
Evening star., 1896-12-18
An Interesting Relic.

10 the Editor of The Evening Star:
In Dorchester county. on the eastern
shore of Maryland, there remains an an
Gent relic which should be dear to the
heart of every Christian. 1t is known
throughout that section as the "Old
Church" 1t retains the Communion ta-
be-" cushion. cups and ''paten'' sent by
Queen Anne-and the records show repairs
in 1888. The cemetery which surrounds it
reaches TO the stream which gave the name
Church Creek to the adjoining village
ahoundS in quaint monuments and inscrip-
tions of century ago. Not long before his
death, Bayard Taylor visited 1t and gave a
most interesting history Of the church.
which has made it appreciated and known
everywhere. From time to time such re-
pairs have been made as We're necessary to
ITS preservation, chiefly by individuals
Now. the walls, built of imperfect brick
are protruding in such way as to render
services within them unsafe, and the con-
gregation. feeble In numbers and in means
worship in a school room. 1t requires but
500 to render 1t firm for years to come
The church is historic, and 1t is Impossible
II VIII be allowed to perish when SO small
sum is needed for its preservation, for If II
falls now, all further effort will be useless.
l believe it only necessary to state the facts
10 insure It's accomplishment. c.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
Tree Ornaments. j. Jay Gould's.

SHOPPING FOR SUNDAYS DINNER.
When down in Center market tomorrow
don't fail to see the appetizing display of
extra fine Home-Dressed Meats at T. T.
kEANES stalls. :;:5--l- Included i'll the ex-
hibit is an unusually choice assortment of
Southdown Mutton
Established "a years.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
Connecticut Republicans.

The Connecticut Republican Association
held a largely attended meeting Wednes-
day night at the rooms occupied during the
campaign by the Connecticut Sound Money
League. No. 2O7 AZ street. Plans were dis
cussed for the holding of banquet imme
diately after the holiday recess of Con-
gress. At this banquet the members Of the
Connecticut congressional delegation. with
their wives, are expected TO be present
The officers elected were as follows: Presi-
dent, Capt. e. w. Filler; first vice presi-
cent. Gen. Edward w. Whitaker; second
vice president Henry w Hall; secretary,
Theodore E. Spencer; treasurer, George N
Stranahan; executive committee. first con-
gresstonal district, Luther NJ. Penfield; sec
ond district. j. S. A. Baker; third district
Walter E. Clark; fourth district, Theodore
E. Spencer. A vote of thanks was extended
to Gen. Whitaker. the "old war horse of
the association" for mis- active services for
the organization.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
Johnston's Christmas Premiums. See pge. !

RECORD CALENDARS FREE.
Handy reference for business men. For
mer Price. - cents. Will present one OF
these calendars free to business men only.
Norman T. Elliott. printer. JOG 10th st. NV.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
Eureka IAllHa.

The annual election of officers of Eureka
Lodge, No. ), F. A. A. NJ, resulted as fol-
lows: w. H., j. VIM. Mays; 8. W., ]. B. Hy-
man: ]. W., J. T. Layton; treasurer, l.. C.
Bailey; secretary, E. A. Watson; s. D., J.
H. Cook; ]. d., H. F. Sparks; stewards, H.
c. Irving, Webster Jones. ,.&
Evening star., 1896-12-18
For Your out-of-Towp Friends,

Send a fancy box filled with Veiatfs cele-
brated carameis and bon bons. Orders
should be left early TO insure care In pack
ng. Main store, go 9th ST.; branch, 14OSla G.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
II We Send the xma. Turkey

you may be sure it'll be as fine fowl as
ever graced an Xmas Ginner. Crisp, fresh
Celery, Cape Cod CraEberries, every Fruit
and Vegetable In season. Lowest prices.
CANNON & CHANDLER, 76 to 81 Cen mkt.
1t
Evening star., 1896-12-18

For New York Roast Beef and Steaks go
to John r Kelly, 9th st. wing Center Mar
keL Boston Corned Beef speciality.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
Death of Robert 8. Richardson,

Watch for town: Congress Heights
Advertisement
Evening star., 1896-12-18
Medical Society.

Guide produces best floral designs 1924 F.
Advertisement,
Evening star., 1896-12-18

Cheon, the hest 50-cent Tea in America.
Pure American Refined Granulated Sugar
4la cts Seven city stores C. D. KENNY.
Evening star., 1896-12-18

1929 18th street at auction. Monday at 1880
am. by Sloan & Co., being the effects OF q
well-known naval oficer.-Advt
Evening star., 1896-12-18

in gilt with large crystal column-others
at s.. $50 and 81. All Brass and Onyx
Tables. low as s5.50-the bcst values in
city Silk Lamp Shades. 81 up. Decorated
Lamp Globes, T5c. SIS .Shedd & Bro, 432 9th.
Evening star., 1896-12-18

There Are Beans and Beans.
There a Browns and Browns. Bosto-
mans tell us that the only place in Wash
ington wh.re they can get baked beans as
In Boston is at Browns, 1413 G st. de15-6t 6
Evening star., 1896-12-18
AMUsEMEyrs.

Bijou Theater- change Of bill was
made at the Bi1ou Theater last night, the
melodrana Grit: or. True a. Steer' being
presented. The house was crowded with
one Of the best audiences Of the season,
and the play Is interesting and full of life
and action. 1t is built on melodramatic
lines, but the characters are all taken with
a fidelity and intelligence that places it
above the ordinary plays Of this class.
through the work which makes it especial
ly enjoyable, and some of the impersona-
tions are fine bits of character delnea-
tion. The mechanical effects are all that
could be desired. while the orchestra add
ed not little to the enjoyment of the
play by its excellent music. NJ. B. Streeter
easily stands at the head Of the company,
and his work last night showed him to be
capable and conscientious actor. He took
many parts. but filled them all acceptably.
Earl Burgess, as the gouty millionaire. does
some good character work, while E. L.
Lee, F. Binkhurst and Charles Leyburne
are all good in their respective parts Miss
Beatrice Earle is pleasing in all her ef-
forts. Miss. NJ. L. Stevens and Miss
jeanette johnson are both acceptable while
one of the hits OF the play was made by
Baby Johnson, who Sings and dances with
grace and intelligence far beyond her
years.
Theosophica, Society Entertainnent.--An
entertainment was given at the rooms of
tie IHeOSopnlCal society IN the Lehman
building, 1925 New York avenue, last night
for the purpose of raising funds for the
theosophical crusade which is to be
ried on by the organization. An enjoyable
program of dramatic recitals, music and
other features was given. and the large
audience manifested it's approval at every
opportunity. Refreshments were served at
the conclusion of the entertainment, and
quite sum of money was realized for the
purpose indicated. Those who contributed
to the program were E. H. Townsend. Miss
Ada L. Townsend, Henry Kaiser, Mrs.
Hempstone, Mrs. Depue, Jules Dieudonne
and U. J. Dunbar.
Sanders and Stayman's Concert.-The
regular Saturday concert will be given at
the warerooms of Sanders & Stayman on
F street. tomorrow. These programs are
highly entertaining and are listened to by
large number of persons. They are ar
ranged and superintended by Mr.. Percy S.
Foster, the Washington manager of the
firm.
Evening star., 1896-12-18

"DOve Brand" Hams VIII Honor
any Xmas dinner, however elaborate. They
are known the country over as the finest.
Miller & krogmann. Cen. & N. L. mkts. 1t
Evening star., 1896-12-18

Call and see the new STANDARD Diction-
ary.' Best possible Christmas present. r.
A. DINSMORE, 621 7th NV. DELI
Evening star., 1896-12-18

Royal Headache Powders cure iOe.
mh5-m.w.f.stf
Evening star., 1896-12-18

Gas and Oil Heaters, g yles and prices.
a. EBERI.Y'S SO-> IS 9TH ST. NV.
Artificial eyes. Hemplers. 18th and ave.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
w HAT CURES PlmplEs,

The only really successful preventive and cure of
pimples, blsckheads, red rough hands, falling hair
and baby blemishes Is the celebrated CUTICURA
SOAP greatest Of skin puriners and beautifers. as
well as purest and sweetest Of toilet and nursery
soaps. Only preventive Of cloggins Of the pores.
Sold everywhere.
Evening star., 1896-12-18

y j. Jay Gould-Toys-open evenings.
de14-1Ots
Evening star., 1896-12-18
CITY ITEMS.

VOfEt, the .ks.vveler, -
Removed to SIS 7th ST., opp. u. s. patent
office, one block below old stand. it,
Evening star., 1896-12-18

FaIcy Elgin Creamery In quantities
less than five pounds, S0c. lb. lb. boxes
sl-"o. Best churned. Fresh from the cream
cry D. VIM. Oyster, 80 Center markt-
Advertisement
Evening star., 1896-12-18

Tree Ornaments, Toys. J. Jay Could
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
Growing Plant. a. xma, Gif,,.

Mr.. j. Louis Loose. 18th and f streets, is
selling fine palms and other potted plants at
reduced prices. See his large display.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
MERITS MODERN PHARMACY.
Corner 1lth ana L Sis.

Tie store is fairly crowded with appno-
PIRATE gifts. A visit here Will amply
pay you, for you can't help seeing inst what
yu,i want. And as always heretofore YOU II
find prices the very lowest.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
$1.20 To Baltimore and Re- &l25
turn Win PennsylNanin Railroad.

Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sum-
day, December 10 and 90 and will be valid
for return passass until Monday, December
p. Good on any train.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-12-18
Human Artificial Eyes Hempler s.eth & a,

Established "A years"
Evening star., 1896-12-18
ADJUSTMENTS

tn. King Of Pils ~ A.cn.ma tys-d1y
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-11-20
THE ART woRLo.

Anannex to the Luxembourg museum
is building on the Rue de Vanguard
side, to make more room for works by
living French artists.
Many frescoes, some going back to tho
fourteenth century, have been discoy-
cred on the walls of the Church of Sal
Floriano, at Montefiaseone, during re-
cent repairs.
The late Sir John Milais' incom
ranged as high as 100000 in his bes
years, and from an early date in HI
career his terms for portraits exceeded
those charged by Sir Joshua Reynolds.
To Jules Stewart, the American
painter. has been awarded gold medal
by the Berlin international exhibition.
Among other American exhibitors are
John w. Alexander, F. A. Bridgeman
and Julian Story.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-11-20
Irema ur lNIehsST.

a Chicago street band makes its tours
about the city on bicycles.
Monkeys are like men in one respect
they suffer greatly from seasicllness.
An. eminent oculist asserts that opera
glasses hired in theaters very often
spread eye diseases.
Mrs. Letitia Loretta Walker, of steu-
benyille, o., has been widow for II
years. Her age is 1o1.
The highest tree in the world is the
great eucalyptus, in Gippsland, AUS
tralia. It's height is $50 feet.
Cardinal Mezzofanti could speak So
languages. Bryon called him ''a walk
ing polyglot."
For every 1000 of population, Cali
fornia has % criminals, Massachusetts
30 and Texas 81.
Many paupers have lived to be hun
dred years old, but there is no record
of a millionaire having attained that
age.
A plant that grows in India, called the
philotacea electrical, emits electric
sparks. The hand which touches it
Immediately experiences a shock.
The daughter of A. C. ODDS, of Kansas
City, has mother, aged %; q grand
mother, AZ; a great-grandmother, 72,
and great-great- grandmother, 90.
Previous to the sixteenth century it
was customary for every physician in
Europe to wear ring On his finger,
as an Indication of his profession.
Divorces are frequent in Japan. One
marriage in every three ends in legal
separation. In that country wife can
be divorced if she talks too much.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-11-20
LETTERS AND THEIR ORIGIN.

About 400 b. C. the Greek alphabet
was brought to the form in which it is
now known by the Ionians in the Greek
colonies of Asia.
The Wallachian language is written
with Russian characters, but the num-
Der employed, instead Of being 36, is
only 27.
In number of languages no charac-
ters exist for the vowel sounds, con
sonants only being expressed, and the
towels indicated by a modification of
the letter.
The pain Roman characters are said
by some authorities to be so called be-
cause for over coo years they were used
by the popcs in their bulls.
The philologists say that the English
language should have an alphabet of at
least 90 letters in order properly to
represent al the sounds.
Our alphabet has come to US from the
Latin, which was derived from the
Greek, which was a modification of and
improvement upon the Phoenician.
The writing of the Egyptians. wheth-
er ldeograpnlc or alphabetic, was some
times without any arrangement what
ever, so that the connection of the vari-
Gus characters could be determined
only by conjecture.
1t is a curious fact that in the earliest
Latin monuments the letter is found,
after which, for hundreds of years, it
was disused, and in the time Of Cicero
was again brought into the alphabet as
an invention.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-11-20
To Steady Pictures.

The dealers in upholstery hardware
are frequently asked for some scheme
TO steady a picture on wall, especially
small pictures. a housemaid with a
buster is everlastingly setting askew
small pictures, and the average room.
after busting, looks sadly awry. All
sorts OF picture hooks have been in
vented which are supposed to SO grip
the picture cord that it Will always
hold the picture evenly on the wall.
Then, again, corner clamps have been
brought out, one for each corner of the
picture, the clamps being driven into
the wall-but everything of that sort
has some objection. The simplest and
most infallible way of holding picture
immoyable is by making a small G.mlet
hole in the extreme lower point of the
inside of the frame, where it touches
the wall, and at this point drive a small
brad into the wall, leaving about half
an inch protruding. The hole in the
frame caps this brad like socket, and
the ordinary busting of the pictures
does not move it in the least.-Chicago
Tribune.