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her daughter. Mrs. William Ferguson.
formerly OF this city.
A delightful entertainment and social
was given on Friday under the auspices OK
the Ladies' Society OF the FIRST 70
terrain church The opening number on
the programme was Thompson oeauu
full ouartetfe, Friendship. Love anu
song" sung by Miss Cassie Barnett, so
prano: Miss Ida Naylor. alto; MI w
Haweroft tenor, and Mr.. {. n. Greens
hssso. with Mr.. Herbert. organist inis
Is one Of the finest quartettes IN the CITY
and their singing is equal to that OF many
professionals.
Mr.. Gostschall delivered an Interesting
lecture on the one absorbing theme OF the
day. Cold" after which refreshments
were served, and the audience was enter
tanned by solos sung by MI HowcroIe anu
one of Everetts favorite singers, Ar.
Greene Every one enjoyed the evening
and departed feeling that 1t was gcod TO
have been there.
Henry Gray. one of the earliest OF the
Snohomish pioneers. returned TUESDAY
after an absence of twenty years III
Maine.
Al Smiley. a former resident OF Sno-
homish. returned home Tuesday after an
absence of a year in klondike
The members OF the St. Johns Episco-
pal church are making special efforts 70
improve their services In the way OF
music. The services OF MI Maushlia
have been secured as choir director, and
Mr.. E.. NJ. Taylor will assist In the sing
ing.
The largest party of argonau;s to leave
Snohomish for Klondike up TO the pres
ent time was that which left for Seattle
Monday afternoon. It consisted of Messrs-
AL BARLEY of Sultan, and Dick Richards.
Charles Cyphers, Ed X. Kahn and Tim
O'Grady, of Snohomish. They sailed on
the City of Topeka for Juneau and Dyea
and will go over the Chilkoot pass to
Dawson.
F. Il. Stiekney of Sultan. was In town,
the first of the week.
William Whitfield returned from Seattle
Monday. where he has been on the fed
eral grand jury for the past three weeks.
s. F. McElroy. of the firm OF McElroy
and Lee. Of Silverton, was In town the
first of the week.
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sSoBoMIsH SOCIETY NEWS.

sNoHoMisH. Jan. 2s-The Good
Templars have moved into Gem City han
and Will hereafter hold their meetings on
" wednesday evening. At their meeting
held last Wednesday evening the follow
ing officers were elected: Ruth shaw
chief templar; Ada Munns, vice teInpiar
Joe Bird. secretary: Way Stewart, fnan-
cial secretary; Jack Bird, treasurer:
Henry cO1kling. marshal
+. +. Hopkins. Of Tacoma, has been In
the city FOR the past few days In the In
terest Of the JUNIOR order OF American
Mechanics
Mr.. kager Of Sultan. has been in the
city for the past ten days securing MEM
bers fer the organization OF a lodge of
Woodmen or the World. He Will insti-
fute In very short time with about
thirty me Tbcrs.
Snohomish is the greatest secret society
town IN the state. There are between
twenty-five and thirty secret organiza-
lions here, and all ara In prosperous
condition.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Judge McGuiness were
surprised al ;heir home on East Third
street or Wednesday evening. A large
circle Of their friends went in ca them
and a pleasant evening was spent at
cards ana other anGsements.
Mrs Frances r. Harrington win ieave
IN a few dEys for Pendlston. Ore. where
s9e VIII remain for several months with
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BELLINGHAM BAY SOCIETY.

WHATCOM. Jan. 2s.-Mrs. Edward
Fischer and Miss Roberts presided at a
tea in aid of the public library this after
noon. A musical feature made the pro-
gram especially attractive.
Rev. F. s. Wright, of the Fairhaven NJ.
E. church. has resigned on account Of i'll
health. His place has not yet been filled.
The local council of the Royal Arcanum
had their annual banquet on Wednesday
evening. Mr.. d. Damn Egan presided and
Deputy Supreme Regent c. p !ngersoll,
of Buffalo, N. Y, was the guest OF honor.
A number OF visitors were invited, and az
ter the banquet toasts, music and social
jollity kept up Interest till well on in the
morning.
The Ladies' Cooperative Aid society
gave an art exhibit In the e. B. Bank
block on Wednesday and Thursday, and
also provided lunch on the last day.
The proceeds are to be devoted TO helping
to maintain bureau in Seattle to give in
formation regarding the Whatcon county
mines.
Mrs. John Neher entertained the Trinity
church Epworth League at her home on
Garden street on Friday evening.
Mrs. III. L. Hadley returned on Monday
from long visit among Indiana relatives.
The latest move is the formation of 8
Federation Of Charities an organization
with ward committees and an executive
board. which has control of all charities I'm
the city, and any applicant for handouts
or aid Of any kind must appeal to the
proper officer instead Of to some Individual
citizen. Rev. j. w. Miller Is president,
Judge II. E. Hadley vice president and F.
b. Graves clerk of the executive board.
There will be a common fund and central
place of distribution.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olaf Udness gave a charm
ing little dancing party on Saturday even
ing at their home on Humboldt street. in
honor of Miss Benson on her departure
for San Francisco. The participants in
the evenings enjoyment were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Olaf Cdness. Misses Benson, Templin,
Byrne, Lee. Allen: Messrs. III. K. kailock
E. B. Leaning. Cecil Bacon, II. Engberg,
c. NJ. Hunter.
Miss Roberts entertained the members
OF the Card club at luncheon on Thurs
day afternoon. Later progressive euchre
was the order of the day. Mrs. Edward
Fischer winning the first prize and Mrs.
l.. H. Hadley the second.
Governor and Mrs. Geo. A. Black, of
Spokane, are visiting old friends in Fair
haven.
Mr.. Carl A. Day. a prominent shingle
manufacturer OF Sumas, was calling on
Fairhaven friends this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Lea Cowgirl enter
tanned few friends at cards Thursday
night
Miss Mary Benson expects to leave on
the Sd of February for an extended visit
with relatives in San Francisco.
Miss Ella Templin has returned from
Seattle. where she was the guest Of Miss
Olive Sintz.
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she leaves for New York city TO make her
permanent home.
MIRA John w. corsor is visiting Mrs. John
s. HcMilIin AZ Roche harbor-
Mr.. and Mrs W. j. Burns and daughter.
CT Wyandoffe. AEca.. are enjoying vlSis
OF some weeks In this city.
Mrs. Fl. e Pa Of Rsnton. was Wis
stsng for few days last week with Mrs.
Thomas Burke, OF this city.
Mr.. Rodney kendrica- VINO was Puget
sound resident for many years, but now
San Franciscan. Ii In Seattle
Miss CarmeIeta Mcdonald. % Shelton.
has been In tn city for the past week. the
guest OF Miss Hortenz Ferguson
Mrs J. W. Jacobs. Of Vancouver bar.
residence. IT'S Sixteenth avenue
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Cohen. OF Minnespo-
G ass ss'E &. a. co 5ns sse OF
Mrs william r. Guersn has secured
apartments at Mrs. Bakers on Third ave-
nue. where she viii receive her friends.
Mr. Samuel Kreidel. Of Ellensbnrg,
Wash; Is visiting Mrs Gus Brown iss
Second avenue. waose reception day Is
Wednesday.
Mr. David Bruce left last TUESDAY morn
Inc for trip East 70 visit h.s parents, ,i, al
20 start for Alaska February IL.
Mr.. Sherwood Gillespy has gone 10 New
York. wheTe he will be Joined 5y Mrs. Gil
leSpy. who has been visiting IN the East
in March.
Mr. J. E. Schutt. OF Durango. Col, and
Mr.. G. II. Adams Of Harrisburg. Pa.
accompanied by Mr.. Frank Elliott. OF New
port. KY. left this city for Skaguay Thurs
day morning.
Mrs H l.. Bell. Of Leavenworth. Wash.
who has been visiting Mrs. Byron Clark
the past week. will for the next two weeks
be the guest Of Mrs. l.. II. Pontius. corner
Boyieston and Fifth avenue
Mr. c. Fred LaMont. OF 81. Louis. and
his sister. Mr.. g. T. Sheldon. OF New
York are spending some weeks IN Seattle
and are SO well pleased with the city that
their visit Is being greatly prolonged.
Mrs William Deming-Snith who was a
guest OF Mrs. Erastus Brainerd a short
time ago, left San Francisco on the 24th
instant for a trip 10 Honolulu. She Will
on her return visit Seattle. where she has
a host OF friends.
Mrs j. j. Mckay left for the East yes
terday 70 visit her father and other reia-
tives and friends near Detroit. She VIII
return in a couple OF weeks and then 90
into the Klondike region with her husband
Mr.. Thomas Mallory left for the East
Thursday afternoon and after short visit
with relatives and friends IN Minneapolis
and Chicago, will return 10 Seattle in time
10 cross the pass into the Yukon in April.
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Personal AND SOCIAL NOTES.

Mr.. T. C. Shoemaker. OF ST. Louis. Mo-.
Is in Seattle.
Mrs. Henry Carstens has returned from
her trip east,
Mr.. r. c. Stevens made trip TO Port
land last week.
Mr. waiteS n. Allen will leave on Febru-
arv for Alaska.
Mr.. W. l.. Benham has returned from a
trip 10 Portland.
Mr. +. ] PIttman. OF Everett, Wash.
wa here last week.
Mis-. Eelena Dupont, of Montreal, visited
friends here last week.
Mr.. Eugene ]. Short of Spokane, spent
Few days here this week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. +. Morse OF San Fran
cisco, are visiting In the city.
NJ. L. Turner. of Los Angeles, Cal,
spent a few days here last week.
Mr.. George H. blanchard has returned
from a short trip TO San Francisco.
Mrs. ". H. IT, Green. who has been very
IL Tor several months. Is cenvalescing.
Mss Hattie Palmer has been visiting
with friends at Auburn for few days
Mr. NJ +. Ellis and Mr.. Gallager. OF Chi
cage are guests Of Mrs. T. W. Gordon.
Mr. John z. Maloney. II prominent Ju-
neau resident. was in the city last week.
Mrs. John Arthur and Mrs T W. Cor
don Viefted friends IN Tacoma last week.
Mrs. Lewis II. sullivan Is visiting Mrs
F A. Churchill Olympic place, for week.
Cant. 9. y. Hooper. OF san Francisco IS
In Seattle and VIII remain for several DAYS.
Mrs. Wheeler. 81 Frultvale. Wash nee
Jones. Of Seattle. ia VISITING friends in this
CITY.
Nj W. L. Hclihroa. II New York. form
erly 4 welt known resident OF Seattle is in
the city.
Mr. and Mrs O. +. Paxton. 81 Portland.
Oregon. Were m the cisy for a few days
this week.
nr \. Fatsnholt, Of the Oregon. now
IN dock a. kremer,0a, arrived in the city
Tuesday last.
Mr. q. NJ. Ca}iiran. recently 81 Everett.
has removed to this city and VIII Gahe
his home here.
Mis- Cherr~-f~ - Howell OF Chicago.
Il a guest of the Misses Beach. l225 Seven
tceuth avenue,
Mr. rhomas Van Dyke Tyler. OF Tacoma.
spent several days last week visiting
friends IN Seattle.
Mrs Van Wasenca. WHO Is well known 20
in New York city
Miss Gvf1ith who has been visiting Nrs.
T. h ppcr leaves for her hgsue la Salem.
or. next Tuesday.
Az, William McCgriy arl Mr G l..
ClemaaS. 81 SnoacGlsA. were visitors II
tao cts5 last wees
Mrs Cecil ENeTs ~ AZ SEVENTH avenue
ana Spring street az the resistance OF MIS-
Agnes Boyd. where she viii reIasi3 uutsl
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Hewitt. Miss Tyler. Miss Durgsn, Miss
Cover. Mss Sau.tx. Miss StyEe.
Mrs Melbourne Bailey. who has been
visiting her family in Baltimore for the
past year. IS expected home in about two
weeks. -
: The Luncheon Club met this week with
Mss Hoibrooke. Mrs. E. 8. Han has
taken Miss Paddock's place during her abb
ssnce in Alaska.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Caldwell and Mr..
K. IL Montgomery, % Philadelphia. were
entertained Informally by Mr.. and Mrs A.
W. Martin on Tuesday evening.
The Sans Souci Card C.uD met Friday
with Mrs. Little at the residence OF Mrs
Jacob Vanderbilt The prixe for the month
was won by Mrs. J. ". Rowe.
The Young Ladies League of the First
Congregational church. which is both a
literary and Socia! society. viii meet Mon
day afternoon with Mrs. p. d. Norton. on
North z street.
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WALLA WALLA SOCIAL NEWS.

WALLA WALLA. Jan. 2a-One OF tho
most important events in society circles
OF Waiia Walfa occurred this evening
when Mr.. Paul Compton and Miss I.ora
Rees Were married. The ceremony wag
performed at the church by the Rev T.
l.. Palmer. rector OF 81. PauFs Ep;scoual
church. Miss Carrie keefer was The
bridesmaid; Lieut.. Charles Harris. Of
Fort Walia Walla. best man; Lieut. cecf
Stewart. DR.. Frank keefer and Mr.. De
ment Church. ushers. After the ceremony
a reception was held at the residence ~
the brides mother. where fully 81, OF the
leading society people OF Walla WalIa
paid their respects to the bride and groom
The bride Is the charming and accom-
plished daughter OF Mrs, K. r. ReeS. one
Of the pioneers of W-alIa walfa valley
The groom Is the only son or Col. and
Mrs. G. T.. Compton, OF Fort Waila walla-
They left tonight for Spokane, Sea;tI.
and Portland Oh a bridal tour
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COMING EVENTS.

An Friday afternoon and evening ON
February Will occur the third anniversary
exercises of Wilson's Modern Business Col
iege
On Tuesday. March 2. the first lecture Of
the Dante series Will be given by Rev. H.
n. Gowen in the parlors OF Mrs. j. G.
Haines.
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The London Daily Telegraph certainly
has tue knsck % striking popular notions
and It's latest. - provide a hssboAt I'm mem
cry OF the late William TerrisS Is n can't
Nss al one tiUe IN tsc navy, and had
mora than oacs DISTINGUISHED himself ~
heroic conduct az se&-ana the value OF a
iteaeat e oAXt9us - ali SuhSs,.-{pt scssS-
headed hY a liberal ono from tne journal
IN question. are coming ia excc!ieatiy wei
and there - TO doQot t1a; she Needfo
funds vii 81 forthcoming - launch the
William TcF--sS cn a career Of 5encvo.ent
venture.
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BELLEVUE SOCIAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. w Hunt entertained
the Rev. }. NJ. Brown Sunday.
Mr.. 4. L. Smith resigned as manager of
the dairy department OF the Ledger last
wednesday. TO take effect February l.
His son Robert takes his place.
Mr.. r. J. Woodruff has rented Mr.
smiths house on Cherry street, taking
possession last Wednesday.
DIR. and Mrs. G. NJ. Martin entertained A
number OF their friends last evening
Those present were: DIR. and Mrs Mar
tin. Mr.. Hugh Martin. Miss Emma Ivey
Mr.. and Mrs. :. II. Seelye Mr.. and Mrs
James Wright. Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. War
rem. Mr.. William Warren. Mr. Lewis
Bchl. Mr.. l.. =. Smith ana AR. Charles
Ionsbury.
T J.. D&hney. of Seattle and brother.
from Salem. Ore. We're In Medina sun
day.
Mr.. John f. owens called on friends in
Bellevue the fore part OF the week
Miss Nichols. a teacher in the Rainier
school pssd Bellevue visit Saturday.
II. GoTdias was home sunday
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Mrs Emerry's art lecture course CON-
fnences next Friday. 80 .. m. az Art
League rooms.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-27
HISTORIC BELT BUCKLES.
fnhadeIphia Firemen Have Them
made from Bell Which Announced
American Independence.

Hardly of less historical interest than
the famous liberty bell of PHILADELPHIA
was the old clock bell which announced
the hour on July 4, 1916, when the dec
laration Of independence was promul-
gated.
The bell had been used in earlier DAYS
to call assemblages of the citizens of
tRe Quaker city, but after the revolu-
tion il was lost.
Recently the Philadelphia Press dis
covered that the relic had been de-
stroyed. 1t had been bought for few
hundred dollars by the Roman Catholic
church of St. Augustine for its steeple.
The whole clock machinery was bought.
put the question is yet unanswered as
10 whether the dials were sold or not.
The church was burned down in 1874.
several OF the firemen collected from
inc mass OF bell metal pieces broken
pfr by the fall Of the tower and carried
them home as souvenirs. Several of the
IRE ladies had these nodded into buc-
kles for their organization, the Humane
engine company, and one Of the men
promises to bequeath to some museum
OF revolutionary relics his belt and buc-
kie' SO that the country may have an
other RENE mbrance OF the crowpine
point in our history.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-27
WORSHIP OF THE SHAKERS
IN stately Manner They March Into
Church By Twos to the Sing
Ing of Their Hymns.

Sabbath worship is usually conduct
ed at the public church, where visitors
from the world are free to attend
writes Madeline s. Bridges, Of the
Shakers OF Mt. Lebanon, n. Y, in
Ladies' Home Journal. -Four sisters
and four brethren stand in the center
of the room and form a double quar-
tette. The Shaker dance, so miscalled
is in reality more or less stately march,
in which all the members ioin-the
brethren in procession, two by two.
followed by the sisterhood in like or
der. They move in step to the hymns
they are singing, either slowly or
quickly, as the measure of the time de-
mands. The ritual is of the SIM
plest. Testimony Of faith ferventlv
uttered by those who feel impelled to
speak, a few earnest words Of ex-
hortation from the elders, the march
and the singing Of hymns.
Something curious in regard 10 these
Shaker hymns is the fact that they are
claimed to be largely inspirational-
the music and words come together aas
gifts, and frequently to those who are
not musical. For instance, very often
tap VIII sound on the door of a mu-
steal sister, and an unmusicaI sister
viii enter with the announcer
Sister, a song has just come to me.
Gan you take the words and note It for
me?" ~
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-27
as SEEN BY Il MONTANA NAN.
How the Trans-Nississippi Looks
to a Resident of the Treas
IRE State.

The Trans-Mississippi Exposition,
which opened at Omaha, June, 1st, Is
certainly an exposition OF mammoth
proportions, and every citizen should
take in the sights before November.
Those who contemplate going to Omaha
should, il the most direct and comfort
able route is desired, take the Burling.
ton, which is, without question, the
best-equipped railroad in the Western
States. The courteous treatment OF
passengers is special feature of the
Burlington. A Montana man who at
tended the Trans-Mississippi has the
following to say OF Omaha's great ex-
position:
THE Omaha Exposition grounds are
somewhat like the Worlds Fair. At
night the beauty OF the whole effect Is
as enhancing, il not as imposing. The
main buildings are artistically arranged
around the lagoon. The government
building is easily the most imposing.
and under its roof is contained an ex.
hibit that is worth spending an entire
day, or even more, in viewing. It Is
said to contain a better goyernmt mt
exhibit than the Chicago exposition.
and this is unquestionably true. 1t is
attractive and inspiring. The Fine
Arts building, the horticultural, the
Agricultural the Manufactu,aS a.
Machinery and Electricity, and the
Mines and Mining buildings, are all
great structures. In none of these are
tue exhibits upon a scale Of mediocrity,
but everything is imposing, and the
machinery, electrical, and mining ex-
hloits are especially fine. Montana is
very much in evidence in the mining
and government buildings"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-27
To Survey the TrausxrcI

IL 10 said that President Kruger and
ms executive have decided to have the
entire country Of the South African re-
public surveyed geologically. The work
Is 10 be carried out under the supervis-
ION OF citizen of the republic, DR.. G. A.
Molengraaf. who has been in England
iateiy arranging for the publication O.
me results OF the survey by means Of
annual reports and occasional separate
papers. to be accompanied by maps. A
geological survey Of this rich mineral
country viii be Of inestimable value.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-27
Omaha-Chieago Short Line.

The magnificent ''limited'' train OF
The Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
railway leaves the Union Pacific depot
at Omaha daily at 5:45 p. m, arriving
In Chicago at S:l5 the next morning.
Entire train lighted by electricity and
heated by steam. Ask for ticket via the
Milwaukee Route. F. A. NASH,
General Western Agent,
1904 Farnam St, Omaha. Neb.
L. l.. DOWNING, Commercial Agt.,
2l2 Southwest Temple Street,
Salt Lake City, Utah.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-27
LAST HIPPO. IN NATAL.
Strange Creatures of the Earth, Oas
By One. Are DisappearinG
Forever.

The last hlppopotamus has beer
slaughtered in Natal. All the larger
and more curious creatures are dis,
appearing 20 fast that this will be a
monotonous world. at any rate for nat
uralisis, in another century. Not so
long ago the hippopotamus haunted the
rivers of Cape Colony aud Natal. and
lake cow bacon" as the salted layer
of fat underlying the hide is called,
was fayorae dish; but now this huge
creature has disappeared from both
countries. The hunter has been its
enemy for many century, but the
rifle is far more deadly weapon than
the assegai, says the London Standard.
The animal has an appetite proper
tional 10 its bulk. aud can accommodate
good deal of vegetable produce. Be
sides this, il is wasteful feeder, tramp
ling down and tearing up much more
than it consumes, and it prefers Guilt
waited plants TO wild vegetation. That
has proved its doom in Natal.
One herd was left al Seacow lake, a
coast lagoon near Durham, and was pro-
tected by the government. 1t consisted
of parents and a family Of five. Un-
fortunately, these, like young people
all the world over, loved "sweeties,"
and made nocturnal raids on the neigh
boring sugar cane plantations. The
owners petitioned the government, a
warrant of execution was granted, and
the parental bull. who must have been
nearly so years old. was the last to fall,
and will hencetorth be only an Eek
hibit" in the Durham museum.
So the strange creatures OF the earth
disappear before the white man, the
great destroyer. The hippopotamus,
the elephant aud the giraffe, to speak
only OF Africa, with many kinds of
anielopes. are rapidly diminishing in
numbers
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-08-27
BIRDS IN THE CHOIR LOFT.
Two Sweet songsters Interrupt the
Preacher with nm Outburst
of Natures Melody,

In certain Methodist Episcopal
church uptown the choir loft is profuse-
ly decorated with palms and oth.r
growing plants, and amoug the green
foliage hang two gilded cages, each
containing sweet-singing canary. says
the Philadelphia Record. During the
opening musical service the birds. en-
couraged to emulate the melody of the
organ. frequently burst into song. but
after that they invariably tuck their lit
tie heads away beneath their wings
and sleep during the pastors sermon,
just as though they were regular mem
bers OF the congregation. One Sunday
evening. however. the birds were rest
less for some reason or other, and
suddenly, during a pause in the sermon,
there emanaied from the choir loft q
few joyous notes sweeter than any
salaTied soprano in all this broad world
could ever hope to utter. The next mo-
ment the other bird had Joined in. and
ripping food Of melody went floating
through the church. The pastor stood
and gazed appreciatively in the direc-
ton of the choir loft. The members Of
the congregation sat In hushed admira-
ton OF the gratuitous song. For fully
three minutes the two little songsters
had full sway, and poured out perfect
cascade of trills and quiyers and de-
licIous crescendos. When the melody
finally ceased the preacher, before re-
Stunning his discourse, remarked: lido
not know what 1 would not give to be
able to preach a sermon half so good
as that"