The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-01
AROUND TOWN.
An INVOCATION.

AN INVOCATION.
As in the East men turn and street. tho
sun
So now We turn 4 street. the rising year.
To welcome Il. as Oft before we've done,
or read a tuturo record bright and cleaS.
Ring out, Wild bells, ting cut to the wild
sky
In tones OF hope in paesns Of joy today;
And let your swelling voices as they fy
New courage bring. to cheer us on our
way.
Welcome lSS-AstoriS's wear OF destiny.
Double capes are becoming to tall slen-
der women.
W NJ. Colwcl was down nom Skamok-
ava yesterday.
y Campbell, Of Deep River, was in
the city yesterday,
j., Taylor and Walter Preston are I g
isteued at the occidenL
White Kid gloves are worn in the even
Ing by well dressed men
-
The effect ceases with the cause "
Therefore advertise with c~onstancy,
Hans Rasmussen. OF Noung's River. was
among Astoria's visitors yesterday.
Miss Bessie Arndt left last evening for
a visit 10 san Francisco via Portland
The outing Club had L pleasant meeting
at Mr.. Tallant'S new residence last night,
Ads" should he written In words that
burn. but not necessarily in glowing Ian
guSge.
The motto ot New Mexico; 1t Increases
by going" So does an 'ad." Is yours
going:
Fred Johnson. Of oluey. managed to.
get TO the city yesterday in spite OF the
storm and had roads.
The merchants yesterday reported a
quiet day. Few farmers came in because
OF the stormy weather.
The umbrella habit IS cultivated by fair
maidens who dread the effect OF sudden
showers on wintry hnery.
Geo. F. Hueson. superintendent OF the
Postal Telegraph line, was in the city
yesterday. q guest Of the oclednt.
The fire alarm system Of Astoria has
certainly been well constructed. as not
a wire broke in yesterdays storm.
Mrs. p. F. Woodford. stenographer in
President Curus' Office, has returned from
her holiday visit In Corvallis and Albany.
Worlds Almanac for 1926. January Gen.
turv. Harpers'. S~cribaa-s', Cosmopolitan.
McCIure's and Munsey's. at Griffin &
Reeds.
D. c o'Reily. assistant general freight
sEent Of the o. p and ", Portland.
spent yesterday in the city on business
OF his line.
Corey Brothers have leased The steamer
Harvest Noon. Capt. Day. and hereafter
daily trips will be made between the city
and the camps.
Look out for the second annual hall Of
the Astoria Amateur Brass Band, to be
given New Years night A good time
IS promised 10 all.
At Ross. Higgins & Co.'S all hands, from
the boss down, are busy today taking
stock, and will spend most OF the day
in that pleasant work.
Rogers ~Sarsaparilla is a specific for
impurities OF the blood. 1t cures rheu-
matism. pimples, liver complaint. and foul
stomach. Eighty-fye cents 1
The Astoria Amateur Brass Band will
give its second annual ball in Fishers
hall, New Years evening. The event
promises TO be a most enjoyable one.
The new leaves turned last night by
many Of the boys are fresh and clean,
headed with good resolutions which they
are determined TO k~eep-until broken.
The Boys Brotherhood will give a leap
year bail on the evening Of January 4th at
Fishers hall, for the benefit OF a lady
whose husband was drowned sometime
ago.
one OF the handsome new bonnets Is Of
delicate miroir velvet. the crown being
made Of flowers and foliage. Aigret.ss
and carbochans complete the stylish ef-
feet.
The regular monthly meeting Of the AS
toria Rgilding and loan Association has
teen postponed until Friday. January Cd.
1886. Due Will not become delinquent until
that date.
The Astoria Toilet supply Co. has been
presented with a New Years presen: OF
Nj . uFgHr0-r.h 1900. - .L-I
Model Toilet Supply. Of Portland, who VIII
remain 70 look after the business here.
As the hards Of the clock pointed to
midnight, church bells were rung. bombs
fired and whistles blown to welcome the
incoming year. The storm had Just abat-
ed. and wind and rain ceased in honor OF
the event
a gentleman asked yesterday what steps
were being taken by Astorians to join with
the people OF The Dalles in a grand cole
bration Of the opening Of the locks Of
the Cascades in March mex Don't all
speak at once.
A well known doctor said the other day
that it was absolutely essential to look
out for ones digestive organs, which
means take as much vigorous exercise as
possible. When a mans stomach goes he
is very likely TO follow It.
II was reported yesterday that Post
master Wise is drilling the employees OF
the federal building In the basement with
a punching bag, 50 az to harden their
muscles that they may be in good eondi-
ton for service in case Of war.
Mr.. i. e. Holsinger. day operator at
the Western Union office, yestep1ay re-
turned from his visit in Salem. 1t was
reported that his bride came with him,