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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-27

Do not fail to call and see the lovely
new hats displayed at Miss l.. B. Shell
ton s store under the Masonic Hall.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-27

Ladies you will find it to your inter.
est to examine the stock of Dress Goods
and Trimmings at Wyatt NJ. Jones.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-27

Wyatt M. Jones has a nice line CT La.
dies, Gents, Misses, Boys and Chill.
dren's Shoes of the Hamilton g. Brown
make.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-27
Trespass Notice.

AL! parties are hereby forbidden un
der the penalty Of the law not to hunt O,
otherwise trespass on our lands, and any
n seen there with a gun will be arres
ted and taken before q Justice for trial.
TIE SWIFT,
N UNDERWOOD,
JR SPARKMAN,
JE SPARKMAN,
noyo-lm TN SPARKMAN.
4 sure Thing for You.
"A ~transaction In (which Won cannot ,o..,..
enre thing. Biliousness, sick headache fmr.
~ 8 fever, piles and q thousand other
". - caused by constipation and slucQish
liver. Cascarets Candy cathartic' the won.
$3.50. sew aver stimulaut and Intestinal
ionic are BY AZ druggists guaranteed 70 curc
e money refunded. e. =. g. ara 4 snrs
sclng; Try : boz. to-day; lOc., Csc, oou
Sanpae md heoklst free.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-27

Just received-Hick's almanac for
1878. W. B. OWENS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-27

Call and. see my display Of Dolls be
fore buying elsewhere.
W. B, OWENS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-27
T.OST RECEIPT,

The Macon Warehouse & Compress Co.'s
receipt No. 1909, for bale of cotton weigh.
Ing Ola pounds, Issued to the undersigned
on the 9Th day OF October. 1897. has been
lost and all parties are warned not to trade
or negotiate for same as a duplicate will be
applied for.
oet16-lm Jim Nils
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-27
YELLOW JACK KILLED,

See the beautiful silks at Wyatt N
.Jones ;
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-27

u inning, itching skin diseases in
stontiy relieved by De Wits Witcl
Hazel Salve ,unequalled for cuts, burns
bruises: 1t heals without leaving
scar. 7. 8. Murphey.
DoA't Neglect Your Liver.
Liver troubles quickly result in ser;ou.
complication, and the MAJ who neelects his
liver has little regard for health. a bottls
o. Browns, Iron Bitters taken now md Than
vi keep the liver in perfect order. n ~.
di.sase has developed, Browns Iron Bittsrs
Will cure y permanently. Strength snd
vitality. Will always follow ~ me-.
sEovns' Iron Bittsrs y sold BY Ill dealers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-27

For Ladies Dress Goods and Trim
mings 90 to Wyatt N, Jones
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-27

~ Llk
Keeper Of the capitol
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-11-27

They have not done so. Whose fault
is it If these officers cannot bring
these liquor sellers to justice let them
say so much. If they are afraid inform
the people Sc that they may take some
steps to protect themselves against this
outrage. If the officers cannot, then
the people must.
MORE TO Follow.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17

| On account of the Tennessee
Centennial Exposition now being
held in Nashville, from May 1st to
| October 31st, Cotton Belt Route
has on sale round trip tickets at re-
duced rates, from all points. The
rates from Shreveport being as
follows: tickets with final return
limit Of Nov. It'll 81. S27.1O
Tickets with return limit of 20
DAYS from date of sale, S1q.S5.
Tickets sold Tuesday and Thurs
day, with return limit Of 10 DAYS
from date Of sale, S14.45.
Train leaves Shreveport at 4. 80
p. m. and arrives in Nashville the
next afternoon at > o'clock.
Sleeper from Shreveport con-
meets with sleeper at Lewisville.
Ark, which runs through to Nash
vile without change.
Summer tourist tickets. at re-
duced rates, will be on sale to all
the principal resorts.
Any additional information will
be furnished by any Cotton Belt
representative.
D. w. LABAUME.
G. P. & T. A. St Louis.
F. CD. MARSHALL.
G. A, Shrevpert, La
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17

Rosser Chapel, Colored Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, is situated
on Williamson street, Rev. James
=. Sumpter pastor in CHARGE
PREACHING every Sunday mornine
and evening at II and 8 o'clock
Bible reading every Sunday after
noon at O'Clock: song and pray
er service at 7.30 O'Clock ever
Sunday evening. General speak,
ing meeting every first Sunday al
ter-noon at 3 o'clock. SUNDAY
school every Sabbath morninp at
$50 o o'clock; John Swami superin-
1endcnt Glass meeting every
thursday evening. at 7.30 O'Clock
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17
Died

Mr.. Lewis Oliff, a prominent cit
izen of this city died OF heart fail
ure at Aliens Informary at
o'clock last Saturday evening.
Mr.. Oliff has been a citizen of
Shreveport for more than ten
years and had made friends Of
everyone who KIN ew him. The Pro-
gress tenders its heartfelt sympa-
thyes to the berieved family in the
death Of a dear one, and also the
loss felt by the people Of Shreve-
port in the deceased as one Of our
best citizens.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17
\aluab bic Property

we offer for sale, at a most reas-
ona Ole price, the splendid resi-
oence OF Captain George L. White.
on Caddo street, between spring
ana Market streets. 1t containS
i've or SIX rooms, tub and under
ground cisterns, servants honse
ana IS situated on two lots Of
ground. Also that triangular nlat
OF ground on the strand adioining
Mr' b. ). Whites foundry. This
contains Improvements Which nov
Dclngs a ready rental. See Hicks
BIOS, 2o5 Milan street. 1-cotf.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17
MEALS 20 CENTS

me mon restaurant is now seryino
tscIass, square meal for 20 cents
,n from to 10 a. m. Dinner frnr,
10 ?. m. Supper from 5 to u. m
SHoNG kEE & co. Proprietors
sure July 12-1mo
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17
Summer Excursion

Summer excursion tickets at re-
ouced rates are now being sold at
all stations to Galveston, Aransas
Pass, Boorno, Comfort. Cornus
Christi, Ganaha, Korrville, Rock
port, Sour Lake station and Woot-
en- Wells, Texas, via the Shreve-
port Route. Ask agents for rates
r. ID. Yoakum, G. T. &P. A.
H. Everett, A. G. P. A
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17

thereto almost daily.
Don't forget that all passenge
trains will leave from the new un.
ion dedot after August list.
| The Broom factory is doing
nicely and should be patronizec
by dealers here. Encourage Home
enterprise.
Senator D. L. King of New Lew
| isville, Ark, spent Monday in the
| city.
Cotton has begun to show the
effect of the hot, dry weather, by
blooming in the topmost buds,
which indicates that its growth is
about over.
Corn has already mature in
the bottom farms, and many are
pulling fodder. Hill corn which
IS not SO early is needing rain
badly.
Come Right Aaoay-Thursday
morning a message came into The
Progress Office stating to the edi-
tor that Capt. Youree, vice-presi-
dent of the Commercial National
Bank said "come to the bank
right away Well Capt. Pete
dosn't talk that way unless he
means business, the paper man
grabbed his hat and set out for
the bank, arriving there he found
1ne genial Captain engaged in car
vlng big red watermelon a huge
slice OF which he was then getting
,eady for The Progress man.
Well the editor has always been
partial to this popular banker any,
way but he grew real warm
Vhen his hungry eyes fell on this
melon. The melon weighed
- pounds and was raised by Mr..
". L. Colquitt who presented it
the bank. Wen come again 6
hurry Captain! if you say SO. =
Well, Mr.. Talbot is down to bus +
ness paving Texas avenue in f
arrest now. 1t is interesting to n
-atch the work. :,
Mr.. Dezendorff was Frustrated
18th heat Monday. Affections c
Ill numerously sometimes. a
Crops, as rule, are splendid. -
his we gather from observant u
'urces. g
h,
Every North Louisianaian >,
lould do his best to spend at least
lie or two days at Chautauoua.
The many friends of Mr.. VIII. d,
ally were glad to meet him on al
If streets Thursday. He was the r;
ST superintendent of the Meth u
list Mission Sunday school. Pc
er
We call attention to the ad IF pc
{. n. L. Elliott which appears
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17
DRIFTING NeMSL ETS.

Mr.. Joe d. Glass, of Pueblo gave
US a cordial handshaking Satur-
day.
Mr.. J. L. Johnson the popular
representative of the Graham Pa
per Co., St. Louis was in the city
Wednesday,. Mr.. johnson resides
in Dallas. He is one of the best
drummers on the road
Yes; let's talk about sprinkline
Texas avenue. and, by the way.
don't-forget the arc light-which
is not on the corner of Lacy street
and Southern avenue.
The Progress is indebted to Mr..
Joe d. Glass formerly of this city,
but now of Pueblo. Colorado, for
collection of catalogues works
OF scenes and scenery in the beau
tiful mountains of Colora 10. 1t |
makes ones blood tingie to see the |
beautiful lakes, the tall forest trees.
the we'll built railroads winding in |
and about the majestic Rockies.
Mr.. Glass is the business writer
for large land company out there,
he not only knows how to handle
zen, but he likewise knows what
to write about. He knows how to
advertise the country any way.
Still the honors are coming. In
our mention last week of the spon-
sors selected by the Military Com
panleS we neglected or father UNI ,
Intentionally failed to mention the {
name of Miss Susie Rose Youree,
and now this week Miss Katie |:
Jones has been added to the list.
the Hammond Rifles having hon
ed themselves in requesting her to
act os sponsor. That is right gen.
tlemen, soldiermen, but we can
supply hundred or more COM
panies with bright, pretty girls "
as sponsors. f.
Neither the hot nor the cold wealth
er has retarded the spirit of house T
building which keeps up the pace S,
begun year or more ago in
shreveport. ,
L he fire alarms sounded from OF
box % Thursday morning and the
boys rallied in a minute or less
Ihey tell it that this was simply -,
test to show some big insurance fl
men how quickly our department oo
gets on the scence and to work.
Mr.. K. j. NJ. Patterson of Wild M
Lucia was in the city Thursday. al.
The old boys and men are always or
glad to great Bob. a.,
Mr.. +. A. Conway surprised his tin
I'D friends by suddenly turning an
Up on our streets last week. pu
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17
Nipped in the Bud.

An attempted burglary was pre-
vented on Thursday night Of last
week by Policeman Hagen who dis
covered that the store OF Jordon &
Booth was being burgla rized by
parties who proved to be three
negroes, Nose Solomon, Chas.
Clements and Richard Barrett,
who have all been captured and
jailed.
Mrs. G. Drum returned Tuesday
from visit to her daughter Mrs.
Matte Hayne. Her usually
pleasant conutenance was radiant
with happy smiles and she said
in answer to friendly inquiries
Its a fine girl Mrs. Matte
Hayne was one of the most beau
tiful and popular young ladies in
Shreveport, and her many Shreve-
port friends are always pleased to |
near from her at her pleasant |
lome at Campti.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17

Mr.. Emile Kaliski, the popular
cycle dealer returned home after
a weeks visit to Monroe. Mr.. Ka-
iski informed the reporter that
the Monroe boys We're very san
gulne in carrying Off the highest
honors of the Military Encamp-
ment to be held here in August.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17
AGENTS WANTED.

Idle men and women, who de-
sire to make money during the
summer, can obtain profitable en-
ployment by securing an agency
for The PROGRESS. Experience
not necessary. Write for partic-
ulars.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-17

We call attention to the ad. IF
MI. X. L. Elliott which appears
elsewhere in this issue of The Pro-
gress. Mr.. Elliott is one of
the clty's progressive and efficient
unners and he supervises all work
ana THIS alone guarantees to the
public that they will be well pleas
ed with such business as thew
may favor him with.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
: t II " NNN I'M
Jacksonville, Fla.

The Ladies' Home Journal has secured
what promises to he the great magazine
feature of 1898. It is entitled "The In
ner Experiences of Cabinet Members
Wife" In a series OF letters written by
the wife of a Cabinet member to her sis
ter at home, are detailed her actual ex-
periences in Washington, frankly and
freely given. The letters were written
without any intention of publication
They give Intimate peeps behind the cur
tain of high official and social life They
are absolutely fearless, tEey study Wash
ington life under the searchlisht "a it has
never been before presented. The Pres
ident aud the highest officials of the land,
with the most brilliant men and women
of the Capital, arc seen in the most fla
miliar way. AS these are all actual cx-
perences the name of the writer is with
held The letters will doubtless excite
much sllrewd guessing by readers. and
study of internal evidence to discover the
secret The Experiences" which will
be beautifully illustrated, begin in the
December number and will continue for
several months
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
west VIRGINIA Nations.

The Grand Chapter IF the Royal Arch
Masons of West Virginia met at Charleston
Nov. s, in annual session. Officers were
elected for the ensuing year. as follows: John
C. Riheldaffer, of Wheeling, grand high
priest; Fred N. Seigbert, of Martinsburg,
grand King; walling w. Nanwinkle, of
Parkershurg, grand scribe; Hugh Sterling.
of Wheeling, grand treasurer odel 5. Long
of Charleston, grand secretary Rev. Robert
Douglas Roller, Of Charleston, grand Clap
lain; Joseph Hale, OF Wheeling, grand lee
turer; Henry L. Thomas, OF Blueheld; grand
captain of the host; Jno. B. MeConikay, of
Charleston, grand principal sojourner; Cyrus
S. Mckenzie, of Anderson, grand royal arch
captain; Albert c. Holly, of Grafton, grand
master 3rd veil; David X. Reid, of Clarks-
burg. grand master End veil: Thomas Carna-
han, Jr., of Wheeling, grand master LIST veil
Tunis G. Swatts, of Hinton, grand marshal;
Timothy W. Bliss, of Wheeling, grand tyler.
A banquet was given in the Masonic Hall at
night.
At the session of the Masonic Grand
Lodge, Wednesday night. the following
officers were elected: s. N. Myers, of
Martinsburg. master; Joseph Hall, of
Wheeling, deputy master; Neil Robinson,
of Charleston, senior warden; A. D. w.
Stricken, of Phillippi. junior warden ;
Hugh Sterling, treasurer; George w.
Atkinson, secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
The Minstrels Coming.

Grand Concert Band will present their
matchless entertainment at Washington
Hall this (Monday) evening. Although
this will be their first visit here, n splendid
show may be looked forward to, for they
have been strongly Endorsed everywhere
they have appeared since their opening early
last August, in fact it has been acknowledged
TO be the one organization of this class that
is absolutely in pace with the calendar, not
only discarding all moth grown minstrel
ideas, but boldly comes forward presenting
program of absolutely new features from
start to finish, embodying the services of 30
minstrel celebrities; and so there is some
thing new under the sun
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
Universal Stay Fence.

The browning success, over all past at
tempts, is now being built on the Misses
Terrills farm, as instructed by the inventor,
patentee and manufacturer, r. b. Leather
man, of Winchester. Va, the pioneer and
unquestionably champion wire fence man
of this country, who is in toto thorough in
every part of the business, and is now offer
ing the output of his invention, (Which of
lis own merit is to-day calling for multiplied
thousands of these all superior goods, with
out an add or notice until this) from the
Missouri to the Atlantic,to Charles Town, for
the furnishing to this continent, which he
covers by patent The output requires but
small outlay in machinery, and most re-
munerative compensation for capital in the
best quality of soft steel galvanized, and
would rent shop room to begin with, thus
going on sure and paying plan, and If the
interests of Charles Town give this enter
prise the go by, in which there is good
returns and already such momentous
demand, which has far outgrown the
proprietor's ability to supply, and is still
increasing in growth, and, too, does
not ask for mint to start it, and moth
ing as gift, then by letting this pass it
would look as though Charles Towns cry
for enterprise and help should ce ase. 1t Will
not only interest the enterprising and would
be patriots of Charles Town, but as we'll
every thrifty and would-be thrifty farmer to
visit and thoroughly examine this all supe-
rior fencing at the Misses Terrill and cores
pond with the benefactor to all, the proprie-
tor, who is striving for cooperative associa-
ton with capitalists, of the thrift, spirit and
agents, general and local, and farmers touse
it, BY this concave-convex sheet steel gal
vanized fence stay, of universal charac-
ter, adopted to the righting up of all classes
of inferior wire fabric giving so universal
dissatisfaction and making ofita good fence
of passable character, and of new wire fab
ric of best smooth steel wire, makes the
most visible, powerful, durable and at least
cost and most simply constructed of immo-
vable locks, and to the nicely of success,
self-governing of frost, heat and conclusions,
self-recommending to all. Will Charles
Town continue to sleep? Others have the
great opportunity, and therefore immediate
action is needed to negotiate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

Mr.. George D. Wiltshire, a prominent
citizen of this county, died suddenly at
o'clock Saturday evening, at his resi-
dence near Leetown. He had been sick
only short while, and but a few days ago
was in Charles Town on business. He
would have been eighty-one years old
December 4 next. Mr.. Wiltshire was a
Democrat and always took an int crest in
public affairs He was well known
throughout the county, and belonged to
one of its oldest and most respected fam
lilies. He leaves the following CHI ildren:
DR.. James q. Wiltshire, of Baltimore;
Gustav B. Wiltshire. of New York City;
Mrs Ann Baker. wife of Sheriff Eugene
Baker, of Jefferson county; Mrs. Lucy
Dunnaway, of Leetown; Miss Bette Wilt
shire, of the Berkeley Female Institute, at
Martinsburg, and Misses Jennie and
Viennie Wiltshire, who resided with their
father. His wife died last sumner
Funeral services were held at his late res
idencc yesterday afternoon, after which
the remains were Inferred in Edge-Hill
Cemetery at this place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

No 49, West ST., Charles Town, Price s6Jo.
2-Story House on lot .. feet front and 30 feet
in depth. Price $3.50. one-third cash, balance
No, Il. ON Washington st. Price s9.sOO.
Lot fronting "a feet, running through aud
fronting on Liberty street New frame metal
root dwelling rooms, basement and cellar
Shade in front of residence. Very desir-
able. Price -, 500, one-third cash, balance in
1 and years.
No. Sc Flowing Springs Mills. Price SO. 800.
Flowing Spring Mill and 8 acres of lands,
Dwelling and Tenement House and Crcss Pond,
81, 100 cash. balance in and years.
No. "a. 1876 Acres.
43G Acres.-One of the Largest Estates in
West Virginia. situated within ten miles of
the historic Harper's Ferry. one hour and
half from Washington, three miles from N 81
W. Station and Onc-balf mile from the POto-
mac river and OH a magnificent macadam
pike, containing 436 acres Of fine rolling blue
grass land, magnificent Barns, Stables aud
in fret class condition, an avenue one-third OF
q mile in length, shaded by forty-year odd
trees. the entrance alone having cost S2,5OO-
The Potomac affords fine fishing, boating. &c
\ opportunity TO purchase place al
ready established and finished. Fine W alter.
For sale ut a most reasonable price. Write
for circular continuing full particulars. Terms
No. 30. House aud Lon near b. Price $3.50
IL %. Depot, on new
addition TO Charles Town. ". Va.
lHo-StoIJ rFdut uheIiiDR WIN , TOOib7s ch
lot 80 feet front by l25 feet deep. Good Ciste IN
aud out buildings. Price $3.50 u cash,
balance OF reasonable time.
No. 81. House and Lot on Con- Price $3.50.
gressSt-, Charles Tewn.
4 2-story, Nearly New, Frame Dwelling
House containing FIVE room $. hall and kitchen,
on q lot sixty-six by one hundred and eighty
feet. has good Cistern. Wood House nd
necessary ON buildings. Price $3.50. Il cash,
balance on time.
No 40. House and Lot near Price 600.
b. & o. RR
TWo-Story Frame Dwelling House on lot Or
x72 feet, near b. & o. X. K. Price $500.
Large Cabinet Collection OF Curiosfties.
Price $40.
Large glass front cabinet and large collcc-
ton curiosities, consisting of rare birds nest
and eggs, minerals, shells, sword of Sword
Fish, etc. ecr. All umbered and labeled.
Price $40 cash.
Hotel property in Mt. jackson, Va
House of IA rooms large stable, ~ acres of
land, fronting I'D feet GU Main St, adjoining
the National Bank building. Price $500 cash.
At st. Lukes, Shenandoah Co, Va, hne
dwelling and acres of land. Large sore
room 22x5O feet, and doing a fine business.
r D. IN building. 4 irst-cIass place for couu
ny store No opposition Price 81 500 IL
ties guaranteed
represent frst-elass Fire Insurance Com
panics- Al losses promptly paid. Whoa yoair
policy expires, IL yoL will confer with me ma y
save sou money.
Close attention given to the @coaection OF
claims" i1eJlts collected
When you write about property give the
and enclose STAMPED cDveJ0pe with
your address on same All inquiries prom pity
answered a, G. wYNKoOP,
Real Estate Agent.
Charles TowD, Jefferson County, W, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16
Deafness Cannot be Cured

bv local applications. as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure Deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an
infiamed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in :
famed you have rumbling sound or imDer-
feet hearing. aud when it ia entirely closed
Deafness is the result and unless inflammation
can be taken ont and this tube restored to its
normal condition. hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh. which is nothing but an infiamed COLI
dition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness Ccanscd by catarrh) that cam
rot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars free.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-11-16

From the NOrristOwn lPa.) Daily Her
aid of November 9Th, we take the follow
ing. DIR. Gibson was pastor here dur
ing the war. and makes an annual visit
10 friends here who will be pleased to
know that his services are so highly ap.
preciated by his people in Pennsylvania:
Last evening Rev. Isaac Gibson was
waited on in his study by committee
from the vestry OF 81. Johns Church,
consisting of Mr.. Henry r. Brown, Mr..
John ID. Newbold and Mr.. b. Percy
Chain. Mr.. Brown, in an appreciative
speech, presented Mr.. Gibson with q
check for nearly three hundred dollars,
i'll recognition of his twenty five years
service a. rector. These gentlemen rep
resented the Indies Guild, and through
them the entire parish. MIR. Gibson was
also granted such leave OF absence as he
may desire, either for western or con-
tiuental tour. The rector, although Ia
Zen completely by surprise, made a short
speech. thanking the committee most
heartily for this token of affection on the
part of the people among whom he has la
bored so long. So we'll had the secret
been kept that neither ATr. Gibson nor
any nf his family had received the slight
est hint of what was being done. Rector
Gibson will preach in st. ,LOiin's Church
To morrow morning at 10 80 sermon APP
I,rOpriate to his tweniv-fiith Anniversary.