The record-union., 1897-01-24


where the view was not of the best, and
the barricade of hats in front of them
did not improve it any. Oh, yes! / know
what you are going to say; true, l came
late myself, and perhaps you think l
am speaking one word for the club and
two for myself, but it is not So although
/ must confess that my view was not
much better owing to the same difficult
ty. But | was not one of the ladies I'M
der consideration. When the President
of club puts it as request instead of
demand that a move for the mutual
good of that club be taken, surely every
right-minded woman, who cannot help
seeing the matter in the right light, will
not insist on making the accomplish
ment of that movement a difficulty in
stead of doing all in her power to pro-
mote that which is to be of general and
common benefit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stockbridge and
Mrs. Blankenship left yesterday for
Portland, Or, where they will make a
short visit to relatives in that city.
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Despite the lHdl were
made to the contrary Mr.. Miel's large
evening choir holds well together and
is doing good work. The choir are at
present contemplating seriously the
production of Mozarts twelfth mass
for Easter. Mr.. Mel is proving himself
a successful helmsman in steering st.
Paul's parish through the sea of diff
Guilty in which it had one time nearly
foundered. The Sunday evening lee
lures are delivered to crowded houses,
which is surely prophetic Of better days
for ST PauPs
Mrs. Moeller's vocal class will in the
near future give US a sacred concert,
the quality Of which will be of the very
highest order. The concert has been
for some time under preparation, and
the public may promise itself a treat
when it materializes.
y
AS I have sat here writing, a bit of
by-play has attracted my attention to
my window from time tb time. 1t is
really curious how much one can see
from a window sometimes, is it not?
first noticed a man in a long black over
coat, with a cape to it, and a black
SLOUGH hat on his head, standing on the
opposite corner. The sun is so enticing
outside and the day so perfect, allowed
myself a few moments respite from
work in which to enjoy it. This mans
peculiar movements caught my eye in
stantly, and l wondered why he stood
there so long. He fidgeted first on one
foot, then on the other, looked up and
down the street, then turning, stood
looking into the garden near which he
stood. A step on the stone walk catch
ing his ear caused him to look up, and
Immediately he was all attention, scan
ming every passing face.
"Aha!' 1 thought, "a detective I'll
watch him and see what happens
Presently he sauntered with an af-
fected carelessness of purpose across
the street, down the next block and so
on to the next street, which he no soon
er reached than he immediat ely re-
traced his steps, now and again stop
ping to look back. Rubber neck,"
calls small boy. and the mysterious
man quickened his pace. NO, it is not
houses he is watching" 1 decided in
my mind. tits people"
Again he waited patiently on the cor
ner. looking around at every football
then after a bit, turning he walked
slowly at right angles from the direc-
ton he first pursued. / was still watch
ing his every movement, expecting at
any moment to see him nab his man.
He no sooner reached the far corner
of the block than back he came, the
cape Of his overcoat Tapping lazily at
the corners in the light breeze.
Just at this stage of the game my at
tention was drawn TO the side street
once more. by a plump little woman In
black They're always in black who
came briskly along the walk from the
direction my private detective" had
first taken. The cavalier himself was
approaching leisurely from the opposite
corner and To- and behold, they met
pat. just exactly on the corner which
my gentleman had held down so long.
and without a word. and as if by pre-
conceived action. they Immediately bent
their steps in the same direction and
left my pursuing vision. to disappear
around a corner together. Now don't
you wish you knew what it was all
about? | do.
Hannah Hanson Is not only an ex-
perienced and devoted wheelwoman,
but sports one of the prettiest bicycle
costumes / have seen. 1t Is made with
short skirt and blouse of snuff color,
with walking hat and leggings TO
match. POLLY OLIVER.