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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11
FOR SOLICITOR.

L hereby announce that 1 am a
candidate for nc. election as Solici
tor Of this Circuit, and pledge my
self to abide the result of the Dem.
ocratic primary.
o.. l.. Schumpcrt.
Thos, S. Sease, Esq, of Ncwberry.
is hereby announced as a candidate
for Solicitor Of the 18th Judicial Cir
cult and is pledged to abide the re
suit OF the Democratic Primary
Elections.
G. F, Sanders, Esq, of Spartan.
burg, 5. c., is hereby announced as
a candidate for Solicitor Of the Sew.
enth Judicial Circuit, subject to
nomination by the Democratic cleo
ton.
i respectfully announce myself
os a candidate Cor Solicitor Of the
Seventh Judicial Circuit, subject
to The action Of the Democratic pri-
mary.
III. Y. SIMPSON.
L hereby myself as a
candidate tor Solicitor Of the Sew
cnth Judicial Circuit of South Caro-.
lima and pledge myselfif elected to
perform the duties Of the office i'm
partially, faithfully and rearlessly.
MY candidacy is subject to the ac-
ton Of the Democratic party.
COLE l.. BLEAsE.
want to be Solicitor of the Sew.
enth Circuit. [ pledge myself to
abide the result Of the Democratic
Primary election.
. G. @. FEATHERsToNE.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11
Attention Yetnransi

a epccial train to accommodate the
Veterans and other friends who wish to
attend the Reunion at Richmond juno
80 ard July and will leave Monday
Jane 29th: 7
A6beyille, 5.28 a.. M; GreengooA,
$50 a. m; Gross Fill, GIT a, M; CHI.
ton, 7,26 a. m.;Carlisle, 8.22a. M; CHS
ter, 500 a. IN. Cata@ba, 0.35a. m; Nbn.
roe. 1917 a, M; arrive Richmond, f,40
p. III,
This will be known as the south aro-
lima Veterans Special, and will be ac-
c%ompanied by n or more reppsenta.
'tiyes OF the S. A, l.. Ar oppJrtonity
viii be given thosa going thiskoute to
return by Norfolk by the Jamea River.
Special coaches will be provided for
the different Camps Of division.
'JsT. ANDERSON, J. N.ZyRfaHT.
ItNN HED |LN.tN AENl ~
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11
Senatorial Race.

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cora ,ri.I ~. ''' . touIeTS IN INC
CnvnIwnr r, 80 iInuIor dS@y ana
6ido.o.' ~ ,.,.S MI, sS1'."Iuly u can
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mNrIisLa'I 'Cu5I'[ ,'te IoL,voSU n"' neeh
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Cowa, Of Am ,;lIa "a ri, $500
Tobusico, nf Mn ~" W. -
IN No roTrth Df.t';cf, Coraros.mo
wilson NAV ravn No nnnos;tiGon H..
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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11

NOT1CEi-The next quarterly meet
ing Of the Laurens County Alliance will
meet with CentreyilIes Alliance, at EXON
school house, on the first Friday in July,
the Sd day of the month. This is n very
Important meeting, Tho election for
county officers and q delegate to the
State Alliance and cotton weiRbee viii
be held on that day, besides other ipat-
teyss OF Importance. .L.fA*JSNEs1
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11

The telephone wires are now
being paced and there will be a
perfect network of them along
Broadway. Looks more like a city
than eyer before. The survey has
been made ard the line viii be eX-
tended to Laurcns at once.
President A. b. Blakcley and
Civil Engineer Bye Irhy and Score
tary and Treasurer II. /. Horton
are hustlers.--Ciinton Gazette.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11
Lice i'm Cotton.

Complaint comes from various quar-
tors of lice in the young cotton. a gem
tlcman showed us on yesterday a half
dozen stalks twelve inches high covered
with live. vermin. These stalks were
pulled from various fields in q drive of
live miles. The development of the
parasite is attributed TO the cold
nights of the last ten days.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11
Miller Chosen,

Thos. l.. Miller, of Beaufort, at a.
meeting Of the Trustees on Wednesday,
last at Orangoburg, was elected Prcsi-
dent OF the State Colorcd Industrial
College. Miller is an Intelligent, able
colored man, q lawyer by profession
and an eN-member of Congress. No
professors were elected. The law pro-
vides that all the officers and pr0fcs-
sors of the college shall be Of the col
ored race.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11

The rule that candidates for State
Olives should file their pledges by the
z2d1nst., is all wrong. Suppose after
that date q horse should become lame
leg and it be desired 20 cnter an-
osher nag? Should ii be left for a cart
horse to trot over the course and take
he gate money?
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11
.60A Frca Trip to harris Lithlo.

/ will pay the rail road fare from
Laurens to Waterloo and return for
parties visiting the Springs. Tickets
to be secured on Saturday good to re-
turn on Monday. Gallon Agent of the
p. II & w. @. r. r.. for tickets.
j. T. HARRIS.
June, 10Th, 1806-4t.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11
FOR SHERIFF.

hAl tho solicitation OF many
tricr,, | announce myself a can
didw for Sheriff, and will abide
the suit of the Democratic pri-
MAJ election.
x G. PET SMITU.
am candidate for reelection
tche Office OF Sheriff for L~aurens
cinty subject to the action Of the
%lmocratic primary and L want all
70 votes / can yet.
Respectfully,
G.. S. MCCRANY,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11
II
OF TIE WEEK IN AND AROUND
THE CITY.

The work of building the vaults in
the Court House makes progress.
G.. Q. Eeathorstono, Esq, is attend
ing tho Wolord commencement.
Mrs Dr.. Aiken is visiting relatives
at Rock Hill.
Mn. Perrin Matthews, of Enoroe,
spent Sunday with Mr.. w. f. Lucas.
Or. David Anderson and his lady
Srent several days with the family Of
MIR. w. l.. Boyd.
Miss Ncttie IGyuc, u charming young
.udy Of Fort 1IOtte, after q visit to Miss
Perrin Farrow has gone to Saluda.
Mrs. Frank Wilson and daughter,
Lucille, arc visiting relatives in the
city.
Mr.. Robert Moorman and family are
visiting ,ho family of Mr., L.. w. Sink
inns, Esq.
Miss Lydtc Irby is attending Com,
mcnccment at the Lutheran College,
Ncwbcrry.
a foT Laurens peaches on tho city
inc to boast of MS to n]uaIit;v
N
Mrs Dr.. J. Z. Simpson and children
arc ut the Glen" Springs, whore they
viii spend some time.
Misses Lille Miller, Fannie Roland
&"d HioiaG wright arc home from
.DANCrSe NoIIe3e ior sweet holiday
'Iu'e.
M y vvu.a, E
Atlanta !, Ihnro n,IitS, o"sinucI ot
tb" pitT, - @it iTt - innG;nMinG Il a4Evcy OF
'"''
Mrs. ]. T.. Rurton cnterioinal , CO.
iuct ynrty OF ladv rrinnda with a dHHin4r
tea on Friday cyeninr last in commit.
| ment TO her sister. Mis- T,,nnE Wiisnn
oil Ncwberrv.
observe the advertisement Of Mr..
delightful opportunity for the can't
getaways during the heated term now
upon US
W. ro, 49,, ,,,
f,o,, l"'o coVton oIoonl OF me nth
TI~rt o"I W.T. i"[ther irleno, j. ii.
ni"mfS' 1,"noGS nus petter COTTON
knmItiEoV "mn anu IL" Nho" oeVter now TO
""'"'o 'NV'
Mossrs. Kennedy Bros. received on
]scliin% hn,n rori5,vv -, 80 X, nn'caons,
for the l~nrrnst and smniIn, ~ 49,
fpurcs, o"''
Tho Webstcritos orc so.tod az cbioo-
90. Alas rn,. tbC MTilIT VVb;tos y -"
Guiding orr own comnG pnmn Nonn
but NIcKinlcyitas .nnnI a%nn%nPT,' TIIn4
settles RnnubIironism in AK Stotn N"'
Mrs No,., Cove Of ror,.or. ,,,ro
T ~ Teei on " mfonCn5 Vislt TO hcr SON
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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11
FOR CORONER

Many friends of Miles II. Ferguson.
OF 1oungs Township, believing him
chtlrely competent, respectfully nom
mate him for Coroner, subject to the
Democratic primary.
Feb. 3D., 1896.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11
Iaoh1.i3le1yv
Vehicles and
SUPPLIES

E,oiro, D.;,o. o arm
ThrnHLinn"' n,iiolS' ply m,i's,
an1 i' prnnb Nl" V Go1ton gins
oninn .7"J, H9lhl"e wa
SUI nn,,'N n"ci'lIeS, Sane
ns Ginn,n ib5n'p"i" t",H' 'iTS tess-
Eoo,iinn l,"r'ip. Do, inJ0.'olo'
L,tr ~; HinI" hdllTTHH, pHDAes'
pnT'o.. ~ ,n',', ,n,n" tt'i,S, iio,So
nhinorn ir ""' '"'"s III 'he MA
W.! ~
oIdosi Xxx rnaN' @tTSe,"i w II
tnrorS >'i""'e ~iiunuloc-
ond ,no "poVe ..hes
"ri'.oa p''p"'e" W ""iho po''oih
Wn oro ,or,, r.. n, H..
onhor 10 iiIi",i ra 'No M Ta
10 Dnor;nr Uor,"~r o. nis
= wnr,hin5, NM, 20, ,teniS
~ ,,Vinr.'iiII himniCn trut"'s I'm
y" ~ in9 ~ Hu"I,iiloo Cnaholer
",h ,"S'"' wa brennan" " oor ana
wv =.
the ncerios Harvesiers Co.'S Mars
yGs'in& 'Iac!nheG, Disc ldarrows,
Evnpor.tors, Rnbbrr Beiiino
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11

Matthews, Of Indiana, is one OF the
Cesp of the free silver candidates. He
good grit at the timc Of The
grsat strikes and rioting in the West.
charleston Post.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11
Notice to Bicycles Riders.

Do you need any Of the articles
named below If SO call on us, G.. g. j..
Tires, G. and j.. Inner Tubes and Va
Uses, Morgan & Wright Tires, Morgan
q Wright Inner Tubes, Morgan &
Wright Valves, Saddles, Handle Bars,
Handle Bar Grips (cork), Pedals,
Spokes, Nipples, Guards, Toe Clips,
Grapsholine (for chain), Steel Rim Ce-
ment, Wood Rim Cemont, Patching
Cement, repair Kits, 3 idches Bicycle
OIL, Pumps, Wrenches, Bells, Cyclic
meters, Lamps, Coasters, Oil Cans,
Locks, Balls, TALL %siaes). We also make
special orders for all parts to any BIZ
cycle. When you get in trouble CAL on
us.
S. NJ. s. r.. II. Wilkes g. Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11
NOTICE

The Board OF Trustees Of the School
District Of the town of Laurens hereby
calls a public meeting in tho Court
House at eleven o'clock, A. NJ, the
10th inst, OF all those citizens who re-
turn real or personal property in said
District for the purpose OF levying a
Schools the next scholastic year.
O. d.. BARKSDALE,
Sec'y Of Board.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11
G.. PET SMITU.
FOR TREASURES.

The friends of Capt. A. e. Nance
announce his name to the voters
of Laurens county as q candidate
for the Office of Treasurer fully
aware that his competency for the
position could not fail to give sat
isfaction to the whole people Of the
county. FRIENDS.
1 want the T'rcasurcr's Office;
Will abide the Primary.
b. w. LANFORD.
The friends of #. S. Langston
respectfully announce him to the
Democratic Voters Of LaurenS
county, as a candidate for Treasur-
er, knowing him to be fully COM
petent for said position. Subject
to the Democratic Primary.
& Friends.
To the voters Of Laurens County:
/ announce myself as candidate
for the Office OF Treasurer Of Lau-
rcns County, and pledge myself to
abide tho result of the Democratic
primary.
JAMES w. HENDERSON.
The many friends OF W. Il. Cook. of
Houngs Township. knowing him to be
Il man of good moral character and
fully qualified to discharge the duties
OF county Treasurer, would respect
fully nominate him a candidate for
said Office at the next election, subject
to a Democratic Primary.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11

IN ldron's Day will be oLeervcl al
N n Creek Church on saturday be.
N the fourth Sunday IN tnis month.
INST. a basket picnic Will ha %civou,
- prominent Speakers have been in
Vs.! for the occasion. The public are
invited to attend, and n pleas
ant time guaranteed.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11

When Governor Evans has told an
ne Knows about tho bonds, Of what
wVilthe remainder Of his stock OF in
ioFnation consist?--Charleston Post.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11
Executors Notice.

All persons hdebted to the estate OF
the late Samuel Leaman will make
payment to he undersigned and all
persons haviig claims against the cs-
Catc will present. them to the under
signed.
M. A.. LEAMAN.
Executor,
juno 5, 1906.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11

W. a. Gambrell made a business
rrpto his plantation in Lau,ens county
IueSday.--Greenwood Journal.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11
TOME
CORD OF LAURENS UP TO
DATE, JUNE rs.

:ge Earle is discussed as q possible
ltdate for United State Senate.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11

Taken in time Hoods Sarsapar-
lila prevents serious iliDoss by
keeping the blood pure and all the
organs in a healty condition.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11

The largest selection of Spring
Clothing ever shown in Laurens'
Conc see for yourself. The prices are
lower than ever. Davis Il Roper.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11

We are head quarters for bargains
la Clothing, Shoes Hats ana Staple Dry
Goods.
j. r. MINTER& Son.
For tho largest aud best selection of
NysliGes SHIFT lust give IS q call
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
women on the school Board.

The Woman's Council sent in petit
ion to the committee who had in charge
the revision Of the city charter asking
that the new charter provide for the ap-
pointment of three women on the school
board TO be chosen irrespective Of party
or ward lines. AS nothing has besn done
in respect to the charter the council now
proposes to find out whether or not it Is
the sentime emit of the ladies residing in
the various wards that some steps should
be taken for representation OH the
school board at the coming election.
They called meeting of the ladies of
Ward 2 at the First Baptist church yes
try yesterday. but only four ladies put
in an appearance and the nesting was
adjourned without taking action.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
EASTMAN BROS. & BANCROFT.
GRAND BARGAIN.

800 cash will purchase without exception one
of the handsomest, best bred, young. family road
for sale at the above figure. Can trot a tul
mile better than 2.35, road 10 to u miles an
hour. Safe for ladies to handle in or OFT Of
stable not afraid Of obstacles of any descrip-
ton and for beauty has few equals. Warranted
safe, SOUND, reliable in every particular. Weighs
1000 pounds. Responsible parties allowed
in offering the above animal at the above low
-S100--which is just one-fifth the original
cost, is that desire to dispose of her to some
humane Christian person. whom consideration
of the low price would give a good home and
treatment. Further particulars inquire of my
coachman, WILLIAM. at private stable. 4
Allston street, between Somerset and Bowdoin
streets. in rear of new court house. Beacon
Hill. Boston, Mass. jan27d2w
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
Chandler's Band Concert.

Tonight the concert and ball to be
given by Chandler's band will take
place at City Hall with the following
programmes:
Maroh-On Parade (Mew), Sousa
Ovsrture-Raymond, Ambrose Thomas
Descriptive-ADay at Rigby, (New)
Synopsis:
The 9. 10 class has been called and is pre-
pairing to score. Here they come. 1he
hoof- beats come nearer, till they PASS
under the wire, with the "pole horse''
behind. The starters bell calls back
the 6eeting animals. at last the word
stgo'' is given, and they are "off. -
Keeping in bunch till the "thres-
ouarters'" is reached, when the MUIR
muir OF the crowd indicate that ia
yorite has passed to the front and taken
the pole. Now they square away for
home. and as the favorite pokes his
nose under the wire the mighty ap-
plause indicate the heat is finished.
TX Traumerei, Schumapn
Seiection-Little Christopher New,
Kesker
Finnle-Concert Galop, Blanchard.
The concert will commence at 7.45 p.
m. sharp, AMI the Grand March at 9
o. clock.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27

It will be remembered that last Satur-
day afternoon Driver William d. Lowery
and TileFman James L. Jason had a
dispute over friendly game of cards as
a result of which the two men came to
blows. The case was reported TO the
board of engineers and they suspended
Lowery. For final hearing the matter
was referred to the committee on fire de-
partment and at meeting held yester-
day afternoon they reversed the action
Of the engineers, suspending Jason and
allowing Lowery to go back to duty.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
Golden Gross Circle.

TIE ladies and Sir Knights of the Col
den Gross Circle met at Miss Sadie
Clark's, 40 Federal street, last evening,
when a very enjoyable time was partici-
patsd in by all, and bountiful supper
was served. The ladies presented Miss
CLARK with silver cake basket of very
elaborate design, rs small token Of
their leve ana appreciation, and after
singing and recitations, which were high
ly enjoyed, the company broke up fully
satisfied with their evenings entertain
ment.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
Cumberland Bar Association.

The annual meet of the Gum berland
Bar Association was held at the Green
seaf Law Library, yesterday afternoon.
Routine business was transacted and
these off GERS were elected:
President-Henry B. Cleaves
Vice President-Hanno W. Gage.
Secretary and Treagurer-John +. A.
Merrill.
Executive Committee-Charles r. Lib
by, George e. Bird, franklin c. Payson,
Clarence Hale, Seth L. Larrabee.
Entertainm Commlttee-Geo. +.
Moves, Leroy L. Hight, 9. L. Hutchin-
son.
The meeting was adjourned to Febru-
ary 18th when the annual dinner will be
held.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
Citv committee Meetings.

The com mittss on police met yesterday
and notified Officers We BIB and Riley to
appear before them at future date with
the reports from the police examining
surgeon as to their respective casss.
A communication was received from
County Arttoney Libby requesting that
when members of the night force have to
appear as witnesses before the grand jury
that time shall be- allowed them in which
to make up lost sleep.
The committee on public buildings met
in the afternoon but simply approved
bills.
The committee on revising the Jury
list was in session in the afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
BRIEF JOTTiN0s.

The Cresco club will meet with Mrs
i. e. Lowell. Cum berland street. Wed
nesday, January 9th.
The next battalion drill will occur next
Tuesday evening at the new armory and
will be in full dress uniform.
Street Commissioner Smith has work
men engaged In raising the grade of the
sidewalks on the southerly side OF
William street., between Forest avenue
and the Portland and Rochester track.
The Martha Washington Society meet
Thursday with Mrs M. P. Croker, 22e
Springs treet. If very stormy will meet
Friday.
The Samaritan Associa ton will meet
with Mrs. F. o. Bailey Thursday after
noon. The supper will he given Thurs.
day, February 4, instead of January g.
Yesterday was pleasant and N UGH
warmer. There was very stiff wind
from the west in the afternoon.
The Westbrook Seminary club will
meet Thursday afternoon at O'Clock at
the home of Mrs. Osgood, 4S Winter
street, Port land.
The Columbian has been sold by John
A. MCGOWAN TO A. IA. Melvin, formerly
of the Westhrook Chronicle.
Sigfried Frink of 80 Greenleaf street
and Helen Mclaughlin of Is Madison
street, were reported yesterday as sick
with diphtheria, and Charles X. Collins,
So Smith street, with typhoid fever.
Mr.. John. W. Burroughs's horss became
frightened on Congress street yesterday
and ran away. MIR. Burroughs WAS
thrown out, but was not hurt. The run.
away YVES STOPPED after he had taken to
the sidewalk, by Mr.. Edward Meserve.
The elevator at J. ". Perkins & Go. q
store on Commercial street, fell Monday
afternoon from the top of tho building
20 the bottom. No one Was hurt.
+. A. J. Smart of Portland has Eeen
granted patent for saw mill dog.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
STEADILY MBING.
Year by Year the Annual Reports of the
Union Mutual Life Exhibit Uninterrupt-
ed Progress.

The Union Mutual Life Insurance
Company has been making notable
strides in the various departments Of its
business during the past few years-a
period which in common parlance has
been designated as "hard times" 2
The Annual Report, printed in full in
Lis issue, gives in detail the accomplish
ments Of 1896, in all of which the public
will have an interest. but perhaps more
particularly in the fact that about a
million and half of new insurance was
written upon the lives of Maine people.
which represents gain Of more than q
quarter of million over the business of
the year before.
When il is also understood that the
assets of the Company have passed the
81, 900, 600 mark and the surplus has risen
to over $500, 600, the insurance in force
has been increased by almost million
and half, and, in fact, that gains have
been made in all branches where in
creases are most desirable, it will be
seen that the year was one of splendid
progress.
Nothing could better illustrate the
character of the investments of the Com
pany than tho statement that not Sin
gle bond owned by it was in default of
interest.
All of these results dem onstrAte be-
yond any question that the management
of the Union Mutual is in capable and
conservative hands, and bespeak an era
of constantly enlarglng prosperity, for 1T
is certainly fair to assume that an insti.
tuition that has been 80 successful during
the period Of depression will, when bust
ness resumes it's normal conditions, meet
with still greater and broader good for
tune at the hands of the public. The i'm
portant point to be borne in mind by
citizeus of this State is that the Union
Mutual in Maine institution, and that
they ought to evince more than pass
Ing interest in it's welfare. This can be
done most effeotually by carrying their
life insurance with it.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
Gave Up the Contract.

The Hartford Paving and Construction
company Of Hartford, Conn.,. to whom
was awarded the contract for construct
ing the Notifications at Diamond Island,
has thrown up the contract and the gov.
ernment will again have to advertise
for. bids. The Hartford oompany's bid
was SOS, s72.25. The next lowest bidders
were Scrutin 6 Hets Of Portsmouth, N.
H., who placsd the figures at sss, $50 IS.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
Hoods Pills sass fo opeTst easy g saas

and large corps of assistants had been
at work for many hours. The tables
never looked more attractive and the
menu was most tempting one, and it's
toothsomeness was fully attested by the
$50 Masons who gathered around the fes-
tive board.
The festivities were. continued till a
late hour, but were entirely informal.
Special electrics were awaiting the Mas
saohusetts visitors and conveyed them to
the station for. the Pullman where special
drawing room cars were in waiting to
take them to Boston.
1t was one Of the happiest evenings
ever enjoyed by Portland MasoLs. Port
land Commandery is delightful enter
tainer and just credit is due the commit
tee having the affair in charge. and to
Elm. Sir H. r. Virgin, who was indefa-
tigable in his efforts for the comfort and
pleasure of all the visitors.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-27
PERSONAL.

Mr.. A. S. Noble. gen esnl agent of the
Newfoundland railway, spent Saturday
and Sunday with his brother-in-law
Rev. Henry MoGilvray, State street. Mr..
Noble was on his way to Pennsylvania.
G. Il. Littleield Of Rockland, is at the
Falmouth for few days.
General Manager Hays of the Grand
Trunk was expected here yesterday fol
a conference with the elevator company
but failed to appear.