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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06
A BIRTHDAY PRESENT.
EmpIoye. Remembered General Man
ugcr Van Week.

General Manager W. G. Van Work Of the
Southern Pacific system has passed more
than one-half the distance of three score
years and ten. which is allotted to man TO
travel 10 this life, and yesterday he saw
the sign 40 on the mile post which be
reached. He is very popular WIKI the
employees 0. the company in all depart
mems, and las, night they surprised him.
Mrs. Van Week was asked to share the
secret and she had everything in readi-
should arrive. With General Passenger
Agent l. }. Parks at the head OF the pro-
C, ssion. the storm party started from the
Capitol hotel at O'Clock, the following
being the personnel: E. b. Gushing. X. r..
Granger. W. b. Mulvey Paul Flato. W.
). Hoskins. Charles Hubener l. j. Cox.
u. b. kciscr J. T. Mahl. w. ]. McCutch-
ecn. W. T. Palfrey. l.. MegGit, n. X. Col
burn, }. T. McQueeney. d. I. Forbes, K.
Wilson and several others. They reached
the residence Of Mr. Van Week. corner OF
Main street and Clay avenue. where he
was entertaining friends who are guests
OF the family. When evening greetings
had been passed Mr.. Parks called the gem
eral manager TO the front, and in a we'll
worded speech presented a handsome tes-
timonisl Of esteem in which he is felt by
the employees Of il.n company. Manager
Van Week was completely surprised. Mr.
Parks then presented Mrs. Van Week with
A handsome floral design in testimonial OF
the excellent way she kept the secret. Re
freshmcnts were afterward served and an
enjoyable evening was spent.
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HOUSTON ABROAD.
Dr. Gambnti Rcnd "a Paper Ucfnre
Very rrnmincnt pnysicIEns.

very fFHihinHht inN SttiEns.
Houston occupied rather distinguished
position last Tuesday in New Orleans al
The session Of the Southern section OF the
American I.aryngolog,csi, Neurological an.
Geological society. being represented bs
TWO gentlemen Of this city Dr. a. +
Gainbau Of Houston had been invited Il
address the society and he read very in
teresi!ng and exhaustive paper. covering
the subject in It's entirety. In reporting
the session the New Orleans Times Demo
crat has the following regarding Or. Gam
batls paper
Or .. T. Cambati OF Houston. Texas
read 4 paper on The Relation Of the Teeth
10 The Ear. Nose gnd AHtrum."
Df oan.Oau explained the importance
OF not ucgieoiing the teeth in the consid-
Grafton OF diseases IN general. and espe-
claliy oi such PEoKimale organs as the ear
nose and throat.
While certain diseased conditions OF the
noee and throat may affect the develop
neft I'D formation O. the teeth, 4 fact
very commonly observed by the physician,
thu Tevcsse is also frequently the case.
and a carried tooth or an alyeolar abscoss
may develop symptoms which are attrib-
u''i ~ tAe patient TO the ear. nose or
throat.
me ear especially was frequently the
seat Of reiicH disturbances that originate
from the teeth, although the nose and
thfDAt were also sometimes affected In
THIS manEer.
hr. Gambatl then related several cases
IN his Practice 10 which painful and In d.
AammAtory symptoms OF tho ear. nose and
throat were promptly relieved By the
proper attention 10 The diseased condition
~ the teeth He concluded his interesting
arufic By emphasizing the necessity OF a
eaFefpl e1sminAtiuE into the condition OF
ne teeth before the experienced specialist
gives his diagnosis Of the case which he IA
treating
~ tho same session Dr. A. Mullen OF
Houston, Texas. described THE Treatment
ana frognosis Of Catarrhal Deafness in
Young Children" lie showed the ne
efssity 81 early treatment in order ia
avoid deafness and other ear troubles IN
adnlt ne Many cases OF deafness could
% avoided by a proper examination OF
these organs in children
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No News uf NcIsnn

Laredo. Texas. March 5.-sherif Ortiz
received letter this afternoon from Mrs
u d. Nelson. wife of C. d. Nelson. the
special agent of the Pratt mines in Ala
bama, stating that as yet she had baa.,
nothing from her husband. who was ~
charge OF Ben Smith, life convict WIN ,'
escaped from Nelson at Houston Fehr,, mrv
o., smith was caught here on charge -,
thett and sentenced to two years in th oa
pon,teh.laFy and is now awaiting trans.
pot'atioh TO Huntsville. Mn Orits on
not give the lady any informatiNn ~, eau
gard to the whereabouts of nor bnsh,nI
put smith has acknowledged that hs a.,
me man wanted in Alabama who ,s~sraS
rom Nelson, but denies any connec,,on
WIN his mysterious disappearance, NJ, !
murdered. "Hspahu was
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Father to take from among us our friend
and helper, Judge James A. Baker. We feel
that 1t Ia meet in itself and In accordance
with our feelings to express our sorrow
at his death and our sympathy with his
family and relatives therefore. be it
Resolved. That in the death OF Judge
Baker the association mourns the loss OF
one OF its most honored members. one who
by his generous enthusiasm contributed
largely to tho upbuilding OF the association.
and whose cordial and liberal support with
graceful courtesies never failed to help and
cheer us in our good work.
Resolved, That copy of these resolu-
tions be sent to the family and to The
Houston Post. Huntsville Item and Enter
prise for publication. aud page OF our
minute book be devoted to his memory.
Juliette Bush, President.
Laura Robinson, Secretary.
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A New Crusade meeting will be held on
Market square at 2;S0 tomorrow afternoon
In addition to the usual sermon By CRUSADER
Beach there be short talks from loca
ing up opportunities for labor, and al
worEingmen are invited to attend tbs
me- ling This will be the last Crusade
meeting held for several weeks In Houston
as Mr.. Reach leaves Monday for an evan
gelizing tour through North Texas. Hous-
ten will be headquarters for the movement
however and all literature will be sent out
from here. 1t is said that the Crusaders
will adopt a flag. il not a uniform. and will
conduct their agitation largely on Salvation
Army limos
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06
DE pELCHIN FAITH HOME.
Report of the Secretary for January
and February.

The following is the report OF the board
OF managers Of the De Peiehin Faith home
for the months OF January and February
as prepared by Mrs. Eugene Blake, secre-
tary:
We want to thank publicly the Kind.
charitable friends who have helped Us care
for tie eighteen little ones urdcr our pro-
,ection. We do feed very grateful 10 one
and all FOR their assistance and feel thai
it will prove as bread cas-. upon the wa
ters" The following is a list OF those
who have contributed TO this good work.
Observation-Disclosures * Hutehosoa. Carson
& Foley. Atlantic and Pacific Tea con-
pany. Borchard & Brashear. Hays q Fry
u.ier. Roberts d 500. Taylor q soa.
Browne j Melienger, Henke Pilot.
Nessrs. Henrichson, preyling, ShoTsrling.
PastoriEA. Cleveland. Theii, Sodlch. Reich
ardi Sehasser. Thompson. Clay. CE-tor'i.
Barz5za. kneelana. Aydlett. Keller, Dom
e!son.
MiIk-Mesdarne Sauluels Messrs, PAel.-
fer. Coulter and Robinson.
Buter-Mr. silverwright
Meat essrs. Bauss. Cook. Williford d
Horn. Waag q Caps. Miller. kroPp, Gel
selInAnn. Rhode. Tu1liy, Bender. Palace
Meat market.
Br,-ad-Messr.. styde. scholibo
Cake-Mrs. J. W. Crate. Mrs. barrow.
Mr.. Weiss.
lee every day from the Crystal Ice com
pany.
NeEc,abies-Mrs. Depenbgcck. slrs.
Phei.fer.
FrIl;-Mrs. Coleman. Mrs. Baldwin.
Fuel--Houston Fuel company. Mr.. L. C.
Carey. Houston Ga. Light company. Mr.
Hubert wilson. Mrs.. NJ a 2weib.
Clothing Mesdames ). ". Crate. Taian.
Brown. Key. Polk. Davis. Henke. G. ".
Gains. Eugere Blake. IT, A. Davidson.
Nesthe!;ner & Co. Relief society. Messrs
Gibbons. M0oTe
In the report for December it was unin-
ten'ionally overlooked 10 thank a great
many who helped 10 brighten Christmas
tor the little ONES Mrs. paTrow's sun Jay
school cless sent j package q ciothins;
Mrs. j. g. Gillespie. fruits. nuts and
chlcksLs; Mrs Dillingham;. a turkey; Mr.
Cain. milk; Mrs. T. ". House. toys and
clothing. Second Presbyterian SUNDAY
school, large donation OF clothing. toys
nuts. candy and books: Lewis q Rosen-
berg. clothing; Nra Heartwell. toys a
basket Of food from the Young Mons
Christian association rooms the Drummer
addition Junior Eudeayor society a lot Of
clothing. TOYS md books. Messrs Cargill
Z Richardson. Christmas donation OF
81. Mn. Rich donate; 81.
We also wish TO thank the Shelte-ing Arms
for preparing dinner especially for the
l.ftle ONES, which was joyous occasion
Tor them.
The ladies Of the Womens Reading club
kindly sent out for the Inmates Of the home
10 attend a tree given complimentary IN
them. Each was remembered with gift
and sent home rejoicing
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06

Arrangements Being Made for the
state EncRmpmcnt.

The executive committee o, George b.
Mcclellan post. Grand Army Of the Re-
public. met last night IN room No IS OF
the Bristol hotel to discuss the proposed
encampment TO be held here within short
time. 4 number Of committees we're par
italy appointed TO arrange for the enter
tainment OF the members Of the Grand
Army of the Republic OF Texas who will
be in attendance. IL is proposed during the
eneampmcnt to light camp fires. around
which the veterans OF The blue viii gather
and enjoy themselves as they did In the
days Of the civil war
The post held a meeting Friday night, at
which II. 7. Rue was Installed as quarter
master and J. j Shaw as adjutaut. The
following officers We're appointed: T.
Wood. ensign. Il. a. Grant. sergeant major
Gustave Meyer. quartermastor sergeant Il.
a. Grant, J. NJ. Engle and =. Wood were
appointed an entertainment committee 10
arrange for an open meeting Of the post to
be held on the 18th instant. At that meet
Ing all friends OF the pos, are invited to be
present. especially Confederate veter-
ans who are friends OF the post.
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Young Peoples Socinl Society,

The Young Peoples Social society de-
l!ghtfully entertained a few friends Tues
day evening at the home of Miss Gertrude
saunders Although thoroughly informal.
this was one of the most enjoyable affairs
OF the season. The evening was most pleas
antly spent in playing popular games and
dancing. Miss Saunders in her graceful
manner, acted hostess aud was assisted
by Miss Maude Truitt and Mrs 4. G. Abel
Delicious refreshments We're served Those
present We're; Misses Maudc pruett Bes-
sic Pruett Moline Hill. Mabel Sweet. Jen-
mic sullivan, Maggie Sullivan, Carrie Levi
ton. Jennie Hutchens. Jennie Stake. Katie
Winter. Emily Noble and Florence Curtis.
Mrs. H. Z. Buse. Mrs. Sullivan and Mrs
AtaII
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Tbnt street Car Exten,ion.

To the Editor OF The Post.
Before any lines are extended, would no,
It be good business move and an act OF
justice to its patrons for the company to
put in safe travelling condition the Louisi-
ana line?
Two blocks of that line have been aban-
doned on account OF the miserable condition
of the track. and there are dangerous places
in the remainder of the road.
Either improvements should be made at
onco on the city council should cause side
walks TO be put down so patrons OF the
Louisiana line can reach the Travis street
line. The condition of the Louisiana line
is disgrace to the city and a gross in
Justice 10 those who pay their fare and risk
their lives on 1t.
Let us kick and keep kicking until at
least enough is done to the road to enable
us TO ride safely If not comfortably.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06
The Wharton nrnnch Case.

District Attorney J. X. y. Gillaspie has
returned from Liberty, where he went to
represent the State in the habeas corpus
application OF Wharton Branch, who was
granted Il hearing by Judge Hightower
The result of the hearing was that Branch
was rcmanded TO the custody OF the sheriff
of Harris county to complete his sentence
as fixed by the criminal district court Of
Harris county on a charge OF aggravated
assault ard battery. The chief reason set
UP by the attorney for Branch for his re-
lease was that further Imprisonment would
eLdangsr his health.
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choral music and both were splendidly rem
dered. II Dreamt Dwelt In Marble Halls. .
By Miss johnson; The Heart Bowed
Down. by Mr.. I.angloss. and Then Yol'il
Remember Me-" by Mr.. Dunbar. all favor
ito airs Of years standing. were sung zach
with marked eject. elicitins enthusiastic
encores, Miss Carrie. as the Gypsy Queen.
locked, acted and sang the part faultlessly.
Mr.. Felch. as Deyiishoof. was as popular as
ever and the entire production was enjoy
able aud enjoyed throughout. II seems that
Bslie's beautiful little opera will never
grow stale or cease to please when in good
hands.
Today closes the company's engagement
for this season At the matinee the comic
opera ship Alloy will be given and to-
night The Merry war
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06

constructed especially Sr the occasion. and
viii be manned by crew Of Salvation lads
and iassrs in the uniform Of the salvation
Navy. The proceedings In connection with
this service are said to be very interesting
and impressive The boat will be carried
out TO the open air meeting tonight, corner
Of Preston avenue and Main street. and viii
no doubt attract much attention. There
will be no charge for admission. and II
this srcclai meeting attracts as large a
crowd as did the last one. only the early
Corners will get seats
Monday Captain and Mrs. Hamilton aud
War Cry Boomer Dora Wallace leave for
the State council at Dallas. and from there
they will proceed TO their mex; appointment.
at Texarkana- Captain and Mrs. Roy. now
in charge at Galveston, will take charge
O. the Houston corps after the council. Cap
tain Anna Brown. row o. Texarkana. taking
The Galveston torps.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06
BRrNNER BREyITIEs,

Mrs. J. W. Campbell has been III for a
thursday night thieves stole the wheels
on the farm wagon OF SIR. John Blanton
leaving the framework and body. This is
sample OF number OF thefts that have
annoyed the people OF Drummer OF late.
pleasant birthday party was rendered
ner young friends by little Miss Bessie
alexander last evening Games loved BY
enildien occupied the hours between 1880
and 10 o'clock. and refreshments wer,
served by tho mother OF the hostess.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06
THE DEATH ROLL.


a telegram received in this city yesterday
announced the death at Wootan Wells Of
Mr. Jacob Koch, who for number OF years
was a resident OF Houston and who mar
ried Miss Minnie Tillman. twin sister Of
Mrs. Ellen A Green. in the Sixth ward, ana
VINO has been resident OF Hearne for
years past.
MIR. Koch for a long time was proprietor
OF the Barnes house (now the Capitol no
tc) barber shop and has host OF friends
ucre who will be panied to learn Of his
demise.
The funeral will take place in Hearne to-
tiay
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06

The Pennsylvania delegation of the Ma
tional Editorial association, twenty-six in
number, passed through the city last night
in a special car attached to the eastbound
Southern Pacific passenger train en- route
home after visit to Mexico, where they
went after the convention at Galveston.
The party was headed by the retiring pres
ident, z II. Thomas, and in addition to
the editors there We're p. G.. Meek, surveyor
of the port of Philadelphia. and j. Marshall
Wright. naval officer at Philadelphia.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06

Colmesneil. Texas. March 5,-The Tyler
County Times will resume publication here
tomorrow under the proprietorship OF its
former publisher +. II. Robinson. The
paper suspended publication some time
since. chiefly because of lack of patronage
1t starts up again under much more fav-
orable prospects.
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The Hnmcsre,scrs Here,

There were a large number OF excur
sionIsts from the North In the city ycste:
day, the object being hom4ecking tour
They were taken In hand by the local real
estate men, who showed them about the
city aud who gave them valuable informa
ton regarding this section of the State. A
large number Of them called at the rooms
OF the Houston Business League and res
istarcJ
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06

swords. after which the grace Of the art
was showp with foiis. The exhibition closed
with the unequal contest Of foil and dirk.
Professor Navarro using the dirk. iA-re
number OF ladies' were present. the attend
ancc being very gratifying TO Messrs
John Norwood and Charles Boring. the pro-
motors Of the exhibition.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06

If you CAN NOT READ WITH COM.
FORT, YOU ARE STREAMING YOUR
EYES AND TAXING THE ENTIRE NER
VoUS SYSTEM. DANGEROUS RESULTS
ARE VERY OFTEN CAUSED. ALL DE-
FECTS or VISION ARE CORRECTED ny
THE HOUSTON OPTICAL co,
500 MAIN ST
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4 Life nout Meeting

Tonight at salvation Army hall Will bt
held the last OF the series OF special meet
inss. This Will be a life boat service" A
large oauvass-coyered life boat has been
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06
Fcncing E,hihi,ion Last Night.

There was very interesting exhibition
In fencing last night at Behring'S bicycle
academy corner of Capitol avenue ard
San Jacinto street, by Pasguale Navarro.
professor OF fencing OF the Southern Aih-
letic club. New Orleans. aud Antonio Sun
seri Lombard. They nrst used broad
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06
Resolutions of Respcc,

Huntsville, Texas, March $50 the mem
Dry oil the late Judge James A. Baker. a
memoer OF lakewood Cemetery association.
'assmuch a. 1t has pleased our Heavenly
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06

There has been another call for city war
rants, payable today Nos. 1851 to 1861, In
elusive, aggregating $4,000. This viii pay
all warrants issued up to and including
October T. 1886
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06

FRENCH TISSUE FOR PAPER FLOW
ERS
At greatly reduced prices at Pastoriza's
Stationery Store.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06
MODEL LAuNDRY-MopEL NJ.
MATCH

The ontorprising firm. Messrs. Ham.
burger & Dreylng of tho Model Laundry
No. lOll Prairie avenue. are distslbutina
among their customers a very useful and
ornamental match safe. Get one!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06

WE CAN OFTEN FIT YOU WITH
GLASSES WHEN OTHERS CAN NOT.
THE HOUSTON OPTICAL Co.
500 MAIN ST,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06

GOOD EYESIGHT Is PRICELESS. II
YOU NEED GLASSES TO OBTAIN II
HAVE a PAIR PROPERLY FITTED BY
OUR EXPERT OpTIClAN, MIR. w. w
CHAMBERLIN.
THE HOUSTON OPTICAL CO..
502 MAIN ST
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06

Tho Wonder Store opens its doors at
a. m. and closes them at p. m. and
sells goods at corner Main and Texas
avenue. This is So
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06
IT'S list THIS WAY,

Any laundry can do laundry work. but
you can get the best laundry work only at
81 Packard's Troy Laundry, 9l2 Prairie
avenue. Phone 1872.
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AT THE OPERA HOUSE.


'.ount Arnheim -. .,..... Sylvan Langio,,
'nnddeus Robert Dunbar
liorenstein ...Gilbert Clayton
,,e'hbhoof $50. .,.Stanley Felch
aptain OF the Guard $50. Charles Moray
rhine ......... Alice johnson
'udn -. -. $500. Fanny De Costa
iuetn OF the Gypsies -. -. Alice Carrie
The largest audience OF the week SO far.
nd one OF the largest In fact of the sea-
on. was present at the opera house last
vening to hear Grau's Opera company in
ne old familiar. but ever popular opera,
The Bohemian Girl" The favoritos have
resented nothing during the week that
norded more pleasure than their work last
Fening and the large audience was gon-
fous with the evidences OF It's approval.
|fhs Bohemian Girl abounds with beiuti-
" and melodious airs and delightful
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06

take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II IL fails
&c cure, BE,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06

HOUSTON GAS LIGHT co.
Gas for illuminating, cooking. eating
and power IL desired. Apply to j. J. Nc
keever. general manager.
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
TWIN LAX ES.

The Island has been greatly improved by having the underbrush cut, trees trim med up. and cut ont, until to day it has the appearance of & fine park. Nearly four hundred cords of wood will be cut and removed. and enough allow ed to remain standing to make a beau tiful grove. At least two new cottsg-s will be erected on the island as soon as spring opens by Bridgeport parties connected with the association owning the property. The lum Der and materi- al for these two structures has already been transported across the ice to the island.
 Miss Frances Bartlett. of New Britain. has contracted with Builder Lorrain for handsome cottage to be located upon site purchased of A.. T. Roraback, a short distance above that gentleman $ residence.
 Mr Seltzsr, of Bridgeport, has con- trscted with Bridgeport parties for a commodious and expensive summer resi- dence to be placed upon a lot purchas- cd of Mir Thomas O'Hara, about three hundred feet southly of Mir O'Hara' s house-lot, Messrs Alvord and Giles of Bridgeport are each planning for sum mer residences upon lots purchased of Thomas O'Hara, near like Hawvers '" It is rumored that Charles Smith con- templates vscating the pioric grounds in April.
 The one thing needed for Salisbury, Twin Lakes and all this section is a connecting link from the way leading to the picnic grounds to the highway | leading from the Twin Lakes depot to Smith and Frink hills, when this comes | to pass this route will furnish one of the | finest drives in all New England.
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
LAN E LILLE.

Mrs Charles Day, who has been very low with pneumonia the past two weeks, is gradually getting we'll.
 Mir and Mrs B L. Peabody are re- ioicing over their first born. since last Thursday. It is daughter.
 Mir and Mrs Alexander Beers had an increase to their family, last Thursday It is daughter.
 The concert given by the Hotchkiss School Glee, Mandolin and Banjo Clubs, assisted by Mir Mason of Pittsfeld pianist and Miss B, He Smith of Brews- ters, violinist, last week Wednesday at Roberts Opera House was greeted hy a tull house and is spoken of as one oi the most entertaining and pleasing concerts that has been given here in a long time
 Mrs Walter Saunders went to New burgh. N. Y., to visit Drand Mrs Fred Phillips.
 Mrs Benjamin Senior went to Spring field, Mass., Wednesday of this week to oe treated for cancer.
 Rev J. O. Goddard, pastor of the Salisbury Congregational Church, was the leader at the Mems Band meeting last Sunday afternoon. The reverend gentleman complimented the men pres- ent for being 50 regular in their attend auce and in such large numbers. Fifty four men were present.