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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-09-17
SITUATIONS WANTED.

@ CITUATION WANTED-BY A YOUNG
= man "a years old, single man, as bar
tender or walter in dining room. Address
ii. S., S13 Willow street, Scranton, Pa.
WANTED BY A YOUNG LADY-sITUA.
tOn as sno ADDRESS
Tribune office.
CITUATIoN WANTED - TO GO OUT
= the first part of the week washing; wash
ings and ironing taken home, also. Call or
address l.. B., 334 Sumner avenue
CITUATION WANTED BY A MARRIED
- man. AS years Of age, as pump runner or
stationary engineer ten years experience
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CITUATIoN WANTED BY A MIDDLE
> aged and married man; WIN take any
thing but travelling agent. On salary preferred
Address G. L., Tribune Office.
CITUATIoN wANTED-BY A BOY TO
= drive deiivery wagon; can give refer
ences Address F. r. l., Tribune office.
JXTANTED-A POSITION AS CLERK IN
dSs Dress SsfS J. r.. i fPibSne Sa once. 5ni'A
CITUATIoN WANTED BY AN ExPERI.
- enced grocery clerk; is strictly temperate
and honest and a flrstclass hustler; a good
hand TO take orders, well acquainted in all
parts of the city; can give references. Ad-
dress ]. r. j., Tribune Office
TANTED--PosITIoN AS BooKKEEP.
w er, salesman or shipping clerk, by ex-
perienced man; we'll acquainted in Scranton
and surrounding country; want TO make
fhaPSRs aaRSRY psvery csy
CITUATIoN wANTED-BY A YOUNG
figures; can drive and take care OF horses;
work Of any kind q. II. J. g., 7O2 Prospect
avenue.
CITUATIoN wANTED-BY A YOUNG
- man to drive team or do most any kind
of work; must have work at once; Is sober
and reliable. Address ID. b., Dol Price st.
CITUATIoN wANTED-BY A YOUNG
- married man as Janitor or fireman; ex.
perienced in running small engines; not
afraid OF work, Address IL u, 65 Lacka-
wanna avenue, city.
ClTUATIoN WANTED-BY A MARRIED
- man as teamster, driver or coachman,
experienced and thorough horseman; can
furnish best OF references Address ]. O., lao
Miffiin avenue
G CITUATIoN wANTED-BY A YOUNG
- man as stenographer, typewriter, book
keeper, estimate or billing clerk; expert at
figures; eight years experiences; Al penman;
work shows for itself Address +. l.. D., 7l6
Monroe avenue.
JNTANTED-BYA A MIDDLE-AGED MAN,
w employment OF any kind; can run
small engine; also used to boiler work; will
accept or 4 days week; also low wages.
Address j. w. f., Tribune ONCE.
CITUATION WANTED-To DO WASH
- ing and ironing by the day; best OF refer
ences. Address 626 Lackawanna avenue,
third floor.
| VoUNG MAN WITH EXPERIENCE AS
Il accountant, desires position In an office
| or with wholesale house; references w. y,
| care Tribune.
LADY DLsIRES POSITION AS
| IA stenogra pher, bookkeeper or as copyist;
anxious to secure employment Address u,
| Tribune ONCE.
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- man who has had several years expert
! Address JOHN BROWN, Tribune once.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Cincinnati Cleveland, rain.
Pittsburg-St Louis, rain.
Louisville-chicago, no game.
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DoARDERS WANTED-BY A REFINED
- family In respectable location, Call at
S26 Monroe avenue.
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BOARDERS WANTED.

EoR sALE-FINE TRAP CHEAP. I64I
IL Penn avenue.
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FOR SALE.

CoR sALE-A FINE YOUNG SPAN OF
IL dark chestnut horses. For description
inquire at Everett's Stable. Dix Court, Scran-
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SITUATION WANTED-BY A CoLORED
- man who has had several years expert.
ence as coachman: can give good reference.
Address JOHN BROWN, Tribune ONCE.
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A LADY DLsIREs A POSITION AS
"A stenogra pher, bookkeeper or as copyist;
anxious TO secure employment Address u,
Tribune office.
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C,ITUATION WANTED BY A MIDDLE
- aged and married man. viii take any
thing but travelling agent. On salary preferred.
Address c. L., Tribune Office
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UoUNG MAN WITH EXPERIENCE AS
i accountant, desires position In an office
or with wholesale house; references. w. y,
care Tribune.
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CITUATION WANTED - TO GO OUT
- the first part of the week washing; wash
ings and ironing taken home, also. Call or
address L. B., 334 Sumner avenue.
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AGENTS WANTED.

d ELIABLE AGENTS WANTED; NO
III other need apply. Box 139, Scranton,
Pa,
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WANTED BY A YOUNG LADY-sITUA.
w tion as stenographer and typewriter;
experienced; best Of references. Address M,
Tribune offioe.
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SITUATION WANTED-BY A YOUNG
tender or walter in dining room. Address
II. s., S13 Willow street, Scranton, Pa.
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CITUATIoN wANTED-To DO WASH
- ing and ironing by the day; best OF refer
ences. Address b26 Lackawanna avenue,
third floor.
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INANTED-AGENTS TO SOLICIT BUILD
w ing and Loan stock; reference re-
quired. Address PENN, care Tribune
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
LOWELL.

The Y. 2. S. G. E. of the Baptist
Church gave n social at the Twp. Hall
on the 1tth inst, which was quite sue
cess both socially and financially.
Warren jackson has returned from
business trip to Philadelphia.
Wilbur Cunningham of South Olive
is the guest of friends in town tor sew.
eral days.
Mrs Geo. Crosser and children left
Monday for Reinersyille, where they
will spend a. number of weeks visiting
friends
Rev. n. E. Hubert of Beverly, who
has been conducting revival services
for several weeks at the NJ. Il. Church,
was called home on Friday last by the
death of his mother, and the meeting
was closed.
Mrs. Jno. Shawhan visited relatives
at Marietta several days of last week.
A. G.. Schob and family, of Stockport,
were guests of Lowell friends recently.
vi lSS tluVb Dlull lClI ga dtutudy 4Ol
Elba to spend number of weeks with
the family of her sister.
Miss Maggie Griggs, of Marietta, was
the guest of Miss Hates Grosskloss last
week.
Mr.. Fred Dixon and Miss Emma Aug
enstein, two popular young people of
this vicinity, will embark upon the
Matrl ronial Sea on Wednesday, the
9th inst. The ceremony will be per-
| formed at the home of the bride on
Cats Creek and will be witnessed only
by the families and intimate friends of
the contracting parties. We extend
congratulations
Miss Emma Hunter who has been
| living at Marietta for, time came
home last week quite sick of throat
throat trouble.
Miss Una viking has returned fro II
n pleasant visit with Mrs. King, O
near Cutler.
Clarence Mattern and Walter Dayis
OF Marietta business College, spen
SUNDAY at this place.
Miss Kate Stamm has returned from
Hortsmouth having been the guest o
friends at that place for some time.
T.. NJ. G..
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
MARIETTA DAILY LEADER
WEDNESDAY,, FEB. 20. 1907
TO THE ELECTRICAL BUILDING

The Buckeye pipe Line Offices VIII be
Removed ut an Early Date.
1t has been expected for some time
that the offices of the Buckeye Pipe Line
Company would be removed at an early
date to the building of the Marietta
Electric Company and petitions have
been circulated and numerously signed
both for and against the change. 1t is
now settled the removal will take place,
the ord nance granting the company a
franchise for it's wires having been
passed by Council Tuesday evening.
The so-called "Electrical Building" is
admirably fitted for the new use to
which IL will be put. Each of tbs var
ious departments will have a large we'll
lighted room for its exclusive use and
/ ,annoyance Of the present cramped
quarters will be avoided.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24

The Zanesyille Timos-Recorder says;
Not since the days Of "The Private
Saturday has a stronger comedy been
presented 70 the American people than
MY Friend From India" which ap-
pcared for twoperformances atSchultz's
yesterday. The play contains enough
material to construct four ordinary
comedies The piece is a straight com
edy creation, the situations being, all
ont of the MANY humorous complica-
tions has been done with cousummate
skill by the author. The company pre-
senting this remarka bic piece of work
was thoroughly equal to the task.
Messrs. Donnelly and Girard, whose
reputation us pair OF irresistible fun
makers is above par, lead the cast
Mr.. Donnelly impersonates Erastus
Underholt, the Kansas City pork pack
err with social aspirations, to the life.
Edward Girard does the barber with
theosophical leanings, and who finds
himself in deep water, through the
cheerful lying of old Underholt's son,
with excellent comedy effect. Miss
Maude Granger is the leading support,
and her Interpretation of the part of
Mrs, Beekman Streeter, in quest of q
third husband. was fine piece of char
acter work. All the nine other charac,
ters were in the hands of sEillful play
ers. The play was well costumed and
the stage settings we're very pretty,
especially the drawing room scene in
the last act" Seats will be on sale at
Putnam Street Pharmacy this evening.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
PERSONAL AND LOCAL

Miss Stella Harper entertained the
P. M. Whist Club, Tuesday afternoon
at her home on Washington street.
Miss Florence Allen, West Side, re-
turned Tuesday from visit with her
friend, Miss Dorothy Pinnell, of Belprc
Mis-, Maud Mitchell returned home
to Beverly Tuesday after a visit in this
city with her uncle, Willis Morris,
Officer Rooney locked up strange
colored man last night for drunken
ness and disorderlv conduct
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
THE RIVER.

Plenty of Water Coming Down from Pitts
burg and 81 Feet Expected Here.
At the last reading Tuesday evening
the guage showed 2S ! feet of water at
this point with the tide still rising. At
Pittsburg the last report was 20.5 feet
and rising three inches au hour.
a stage OF 80 feet is expected but the
conditions do not indicate that the vel
low flood viii get its defacing mari; on
Front street. The MuskinGum has beer
running out so long that il is practically
shorn Of it's power for damage and Mari
eta is in as little de ger cf anythins
serious as any town on the river.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
MATERIAL PURCHASED.

For Completion of Electric street Railway
on Fifth Street.
Contracts have been let by the Ma
rietta Electric Company for ties and
other material to be used in construct
ing the Fifth street route of the street
railway. Active work will begin as
soon as the weather will permit.
Arrangements have been made also
for two more cars of the same pattern
as now in use, and in all there will
proba bly, be six cars on the line when
it is finally completed.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
rhe Ninth NIeeting.

The Washington Mutual Aid Society
held it's ninth regular meeting Monday
and after transacting the business that
came before it the members sat down
to a banquet at Schramm's. Officers
elected were: n. w. Bergen, President;
w. e. Sayre, Vice President; q. l.. Pix
lev, Secretary and Treasurer.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24

There was quite an exciting time
Just below the Putnam street bridge
Tuesday IN orning. Rats to the num-
ber of four or five hundred were run
out of their holes by the water, and
they were snapped up by the dogs or
beaten to death with sticks and clubs
1t was great hunt, and created not a
little excitement.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
Master and EInn.

Among the successful productions of
this season IS Master and Man, sem
sational melo-drama by Simm's and
Pettitt, authors of "lIoodman Blind, 3"
"The Lights of London" etc II has
already stood the test of Il fifty night
run at Palmer's Theatre, New York,
where 1T was not only we'll received by
the public, but in add ition, was credit
ed by the press as having made u dis
tinct success. The play, while of the
sensational order, is said to have well
defined and decidedly interesting plot.
which is well told. Master and Man"
will be presented at the Auditorium
February 24th, 25th and Goth.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
a Broken Arm.

While engaged in unloading boiler
Tuesday morning Mr.. George Smith,
of the Marietta Transfer Company, met
with an accident which will cause him
to be incapacitated for duty for several
days. He was struck on the left arm by
a piece of a single-tree which broke
under the strain of block and tackle
and the arm was fractured between the
elbow and wrist.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
a Household Ne ceasItv.

Cascurets Candy Cathartic, the most
wonderful medical discovery of the
age, pleasant and refreshing to the
taste, act gently and positively on kid
neys, liver and bowels, cleansing the
entire system, dispel colds, cure head
ache, fever, habitual constipation and
biliousness. Please buy and try n box
OF c. G. C. to-day; 10, %. 60 cents. Sold
and guaranteed to cure by all drug
ViSts.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
$50 and One Day.

In Common Pleas Court Tuesd ay
Elizabeth Reynolds, of Newport town
ship, was fined $50 and sentenced to
one day in Jail for selling liquor in a
local option township. The indict-
ments were nollied as to her husband,
Sidney Reynolds, and her daughter
Anna.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
Excursion Rates.

On Saturday evening, the occasion
of the performance of MY Friend from
India, the Il. & o, c. Ext Ry. and the
Steamer Venus will run excursions to
Marietta, the former from all points on
the road and the latter from Waverly
The audience which will greet Donnel'
ly and Girard, the well known CONNIE
dians, promise es to be very large.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke
Your Life Away.

Ifyou want to quit tobacco using east
ly and forever, be made well, strong,
magnetic, full of nav life and vigor,
take No-To-Bac, the wonder-worker
that makes weak men strong. Many
gain ten pounds in ten days. Over 400,-
900 cured. Buy No-To-Bac from your
own druggist, who will guarantee a
Ad, Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or
New York.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24

The Inauguration of President Mckinley
will attract many prominent individuals to
Washington. You can attend very cheaply
and enjoy most satisfactory trip, by going
March !, and 3, and good returning including
March S, at special low rates for this occasion,
with Splendid Train Service, Make up your
parties, and for further information. consult
any agent B o w Ry. Write for Guide 10
washington. to ]. N. Chesbrouch, Gsnl Pass
Agl, Cincinnati, o.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
Front Street Sale.

Mr.. William Neubeck sold Tuesday
to Recorder John w. Athey one-half
interest in the lot on Front street
which he recently purchased from Il.
f. Davis. The consideration is private,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24

On account of the Presidential Inaugural
tion March 4th the c. & NJ. Ry. will sell ex-
cursion tickets to Washington, d. c., at rate
OF one hrstclass limited fare for the ronnd
trip. Tickels will be on sale March list, I'd ana
Cd, good for Continuous going journey COM
meneing on date of sale, good returning 70
cave Washington not earlier than March dth
and not later than March svh. Asn
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL.

Daniel Ilill Rnises II Disiurbnnce and Cots
Locked Up.
At the meeting OF Council Tuesday
evening Dan Hill was present in an in
toxicated and disorderly condition and
though every effort was made to in
duce him to keep quiet he persisted in
disturbing the business of the meeting
with vile language and loud talk.
He was finally arrested by Officer
Lanam and locked up.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
A Success.

We are glad to state that the Fair
given by Buell. Post was a success, and
quite q handsome sum wi Il be realized
from the venture.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
Another New House.

Mr.. L. E. Smith has begun work on
another handsome residence on his
property on the corner of Fourth and
Montgomery streets.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24

ca FOR SALE.-2j Lots on Emerson Heights
subdivision and six acres adjoining Corp. line
al low prices and easy terms.
20 Residence properties in the city Tor sale
on easy terms
Farm in Decatur township for sale or ex-
change. Farm in Wood Co., w. sale
or exchange.
Two new houses on West Side on easy terms.
Call and see us If wanting to purchase pro-
perty. Oil leases for sale.
WARD e. STONE,
295 Second Street.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
StlOTlM TIE LEG.

EN-PO8tnllsttN OL NOV 7-itt''IIIUTI'N Ni!NVIIVF
q Bullet Fired at Iiandom.
Andrew X. Cline, Of New Matamoras,
was brought to Marietta Tuesday night
and turned over to Sheriff McCallister
10y Constable Irwin. While standing on
q speakeasy boat Cline drew revolver
and fired it at random into tine town
The bullet lodged in the leg Of Mr., Ed
Gross, Postmaster inilicting pain
ful wound.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24

esyFOR SALE-A new room house on
West Side $500. A new room house in Glen.
dale, 5000. Vacant lots at corner OF Greene
and Seventh streets, from 81 to 5000. A IL
room house on Front street. $2500. A room
brick house on West Side, $l60O Some desir-
able lots on Seventh street. near Warren.
Five front lots on Fairview Heights. Cheap
lots in upper part of the city from 800 to $780,
j. A. PLUMRR & SON.
Mills Building, Corner Putnam and Second
streets.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24

sa3"Get prices on door and window screens
from a. c. Wendellsen, corner Mulberry ant
POPLAR streets Nov. 9th TT.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
CONSOLIDATION.

Local Offices Of Adams and American Ex-
press Companies United.
The Marietta offices of the Adams and
American Express Companies will be
consolidated after March lst and will oc-
cupy the room at present used by the
American, in the Colonial Block. Mr..
+. @. Audibert will continue as agent
under the new arrangement. Mr.. Hen
negar, at present agent for the Adams,
will be transferred, but will remain in
the employ OF the same company.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24

WHEN bilious or costiye, eat u Cascar
ct, candy thartic ure guaranteed
1Oc One
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24

Lady free when accompanied by gent
o. lady with one paid ticket, Wednes-
day night.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24
STCaI cast, including
MIS- + MAUD GBAMGE8.
BUSIN N5SS3 LOCALS.

G22~FOR SALE-Good grist mill with ten
acres Of ground, good dwelling house contain
tanning six rooms and other improvements
Within six miles ofci5y. All for $500. Terms
reasoable Also all kinds of city property for
sale. Inquire Room l, Mills Building
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24

E1igH Do you want home: If so, ! can fix
you out, Lots to sell on easy monthly pay
ments Desirable houses at low prices and
easy terms. Farm lands in four states,
Timber lands, mining lands and oil territory.
Money always on hand to loan. Persons de-
sirous of investing money safely on first mort
cages are invited to correspond.
j. l.. GUYToE,
Room 20, Law Building
Marietta, o.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24

~" WANTED reliable ana desirable parties,
young or old, ladies or gentlemen, for general
on special work TO represent the World Bible
House, of Philadelphia, Pa. The largestrango
Of Bibles ana Attractive Subscription Books
in the world. Salary or commissions, as suits
the persons a. plying best. Call ON or address
Rev. II. d, Walt, No u Colonial Building
Marietta. Ohio Thurs. Feb lsth-lW.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24

3 miles rom waterford Price $1,000 Terms
q cash. in one year, u in two years. az six
per cent. interest T. J. CUTTER.
FUh.j3lh-tf. Attorney.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24

es8f~William S. Bell Expert Piano Tuner
Leave orders al Blumes Jewelry Store, 25,
Front street
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24

q" "FOR SALE.-Good farm OF 6Gl5 acres on
Ohio river between two stations on Il. y o. $
W.R.R. Price S2Oa One third cash. one
third in one year, one third in two years at six
per cent. interest. r, j. GUTTER,
Feb. .lith-tf. Guardian
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-02-24

E1sF"rOR SALE.-Finc building lot on
Montgomery street, within one bloci, OF elec.
tric street car limo. 7 ). CUTTER.
Feb l3th-tf. Attorney.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-10-23
SOUTH ACWORTH.

r. S. Bracket is through work at Alstead
Arthur Tucker of Concord has been il
town few days.
Mrs. William Gordan and children are the
guests of Mrs. J. F. Richardson.
Mrs. Cutler Angler has been spending sew.
eral DAYS with Mrs. G. X. Cummings.
Mrs. George r. Cummings is spending the
week in Concord and Manchester.
Capt. Gordan of Canaan is the guest of hi:
daughter, Mrs. j. F. Richardson.
F. J. Marvin and w. Perkins appraised the
stock of goods sold to Burt Evans by Merrill
& Reed.
Acworths and Marlows played ball on the
grounds of the former Saturday score IA to
IL in favor of Marlows.
Mrs. G. III. Richardson and daughter have
been taking a carriage drive to Claremont
Springfield and Keene the past week.
Mr.and Mrs. Carlton Hurd of Newport were
in the place last Wednesday as were also
Cashier Bond of Charlestown and NJ Rontel
of Claremont.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Shepardson Of Mar.
low were the guests of Mrs Horace Richard
son Sunday as were also William Damon ant
wife of Bellows Falls.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-10-23
New Hampshire News.
Knlghts-of Pythias at Portsmouth.

The Grand lodge, knights of Pythia., Of
New Hampshire, opened two davs' session
at Pythian hall in Portsmouth Wednesday
morning. About 300 delegates from the
lodges of the state were present this being the
largest meeting held by this order.
Grand Secretary Spoffords report shows
the membership of the state to be at present
5l5S; number of lodges, July '96, 81 /; number
July 81, SO. Three new lodges since then
have been rganized-Sullivan, No. 26; Lake
Philip, No. 81 and Garnett, No. 81 The
membership July l, 1896, was 1901 initiated
during the year, 1893 admitted by card, IS !;
reinstated, 40; losses, died. 81; withdrawn,
81; suspended, 1853; gain for the year, 296 re
ceipts for the year, subordinate lodge, $70,-
3l2.ol; increase of assets over previous year,
S2l20 Of. The report shows better condi-
ton than ever before. The bills are all paid
and surplus of 5000 remains in the treasury.
The following grand officers were elect ed :
Grand chancelor, Howard Bell of Derry |;
grand vice chancellor, Chauncey b. Hoyt,
Portsmouth; grand prelate, G. E.Atkins, Man
chester; grand keeper of records and seals,C
B. Spohord, Claremont; grand master of ex-
chequer, Curtis White, Concord master Of
arms, John G. Hutchins, North Stratford
grand inner guard, Samuel H. Page, Woods
vile; grand outer guard, DR.. Charles A.
Morse, Newmarket; supreme representative
for four years, L. M. Beckford, Lacouia. In
stallation followed the election, the installing
officer being L. M. Beckford.