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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26
SOCIETY NOTE BOOK.
FRIDAY NIGHT CLUB.


Last evening at their spacious resia
deoce at the foot Of Marion street
Mr. and Mrs. A T. Gilbert delight
fully entertained the members Of the
Friday night club. The parlors we're
decorated 10 Oregon wild grape, hya-
cinths, red anemones and daffadils,
each Of the rooms different, with
beautiful blending effect. Mrs. Gill
bert was assisted in receiving by
Misses Margaret Cosper and Claudia
Gilbert, while little Carlton and Miss
Marion Contris served as tiny ushers.
Ruth Catch served charmingly at the
punch bowl. Dancing was INDUCED
in until IL D. m. when sumptuous
lunch was served, after which those
inclined again INDUCED in danciug
and conversation. Those invited
we're.
Mr.. and Mrs. J J. Murphy. Mr.. and
Mrs. W. Breyman, Mr., and Mrs. e.
Breyman, Mr.. and Mrs. A. n. Bush,
DR.. aud Mrs. d. A. Paine, DR.. and
Mrs. W. L. Williamson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Claud Catch, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Hirsch,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Burnett, Mr. and
Mrs. Z. E. Wolverton, Mr.. and Mrs. F.
E. Hodgkin. Mr.. and Mrs. G. q. Bing-
ham, Mr., and Mrs. A. n. Gilbert, Mr..
and Mrs. o. E. Krausse, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. +. Hughes, Mr.. and Mrs, r. P. Boise,
Jr., Mr. and Mrs. S. w. Thompson,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Stock, DR.. and
Mrs W. w. Contris, Mr.. and Mrs
John Krausse, Mr.. and Mrs. J. D.
Sutherland, Mr.. and Mrs. Carey
Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. r. S, Bean, Mr.
and Mrs. Ray Gilbert, Mr.
and Mrs. r. B. Fleming, Mr.. and Mrs,
A. e. Strang, Mr.. and Mrs. W. II
Leeds, Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Cosper,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Gabrielson, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Brown, Mr.. and Mrs
w. II. Abrams, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Far
rar, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. j. Fry, Mr.. an6
Mrs. s. A. Sanford, Mr.. and Mrs. F
r. Auson, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo, Brown
Mr.. and Mrs. W. s. Duniway, Mr.
and Mrs. o. j. Cosper, Mr.. and Mrs
A. N. MOores, Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Pat
terson, Mr.. and Mrs. Oswald West
Mr.. and Mrs. John Griffith, DR.. ant
Mrs. E. A. Pierce, Mr.. and Mrs. J
L. Carter, Mr.. and Mrs. F. Steuslofl
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Gray, Mr.. and Mrs
E. La Fore, DR.. and Mrs. R. Cart
wright, DR.. and Mrs. E. B. Phllbrook
Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Belle, Mr.. an
Mrs. A. F, Hofer, Jr., DR.. aud Mr.:
W. H. Byrd, Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Ray
mond.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

eei,oal chhfeh, returned this mornihs
from a three weeks sojouru at Sau
Francisco and Los Angeles. The
revereDd gentleman returns much
improved 10 'heaIth and expects to
resume bis pastoral labors with the
local church on next Sunday, both Of
these circumstances being especially
gratifying TO his church and congre-
cation.
PLEASED WITH HER NAME-There
is at least one young lady in Marion
county who is pleased and contented
with her name, inasmuch that 10
choosing a life-partner she selected a
man who has tie same identical sur
name. The young lady referred to is
Miss Emma Jones, who resides near
Brooks. A marriage license was to-
day issued by County Clerk l.. v.
Ehlen 10 Nelson p. Jones and Miss
Emma Jones. The bride-elect and
prospective bridegroom are not related
10 anyway.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26
PERSONALS.


IT. Kay is home from Waterloo.
Luke Lynn was In Chemawa today
Mrs. r, s. Bean is home from Eu-
gene.
Scott Bozorth returned today from
Portland.
II. V. Matthews has returned from
Jefferson.
Rev. II. l.. Pratt returned today
from ALBANY
r.. B. Fleming went to Portland
this morning.
DR.. w. s. Mott was a Portland
visitor today.
NJ. e. Pogue returned today from
Portland and Aurora.
Watt Shipp, the local bicycle
champion, is In Portland.
Attorney and Mrs. Geo. G. Bingham
returned this afternoon from Albany.
Attorneys John A. Carson aud Ii.
j. Bigger returned this morning from
Albany.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

Judge ]. f. Magers Of Nc Minnville.
registered at Hotel Salem Friday
evening.
il. w. Barr has returned from
Chicago where he has been studying
jewelry engraving.
"Grandpa" j. L. Bennett returned
today from three months visit with
old comrades near Eugene.
w. X. Miner, a cattle-man Of
Hebron, Neb., was numbered among
the guests al the Salem Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter A. Denton, of
Portland, will spend Sunday at the
parental hame Of G. Steiner.
Miss Magdalena Breyman has re-
turned from Eugene where she has
been visiting Mrs. Fl. II. Thompson.
II. d. and e. G. Patton, the enter
prlsing State street stationers, go to
Portland Sunday morning on brief
business visit.
Hon. Geo. S. Downing returned Fri
day evening from Portland where he
attended the State Democratic con-
vention as delegate.
W. l.. Tooze. returned to Woodburn
today. Mr. Tooze delivered an ad-
dress before the Republicans at
Brooks last evening.
s. A. McFadden, grand master fcr
Oregon of the A. o. U. w. went to
Portland this afternoon on a frater.
nal visit to the local lodges.
Mrs. f. b. Southwlck, Mrs. Sophia
King and Miss Minnie DeLong went
to Woodburn this afternoon where to-
night they will install the officers OF
Whitti er Circle, w. OF w.
C. II. Hinghes, F. w. Power, A
Il. VAIN, g. b. Updegrar, W. /
Stanley, Chas. Murphy, q. w. Knox
w. Il. Slater and e. ii. Flagg were
among the local X. of P's. returning
this morning from Aurora.
Prof. j. II. Ackerman, principal oI
the Harrison street school Portland
was in the city today, going to Il
bany on the morning local. Prof
Ackerman is seeking the nomination
as state superintendent of public in
struction on the Republican ticket.
Chief of Police A. c. Dllley went to
Halsey this morning to subpoena.som,
witnesses IN the case OF State VS.
Maud w ,non, whose examination OF
the charge OF larceny by bailee ha
been set for Monday at 4 p m.
Rev. f. Maurer, pastor of the Seven
teenth and Chsmeketa street Evan
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MONDAYS OPENING-Mrs. D. L.
Flester will have her spring opening
beginning next Monday at her elegant
millinery parlors at l9l Commercial
Street. Her stock not only embraces
all the newest things and latest i'm
portations from the far east, but she
has no old bankrupt stock fixed up 70
palm of on the people. No such a
stock was ever brought 10 Salem for
style and real value. The ladies are
always interested in what Mrs. Flies
ter has TO offer, and have confidence
In her judgement and business relia-
bility.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26
SIS, S6, $3.50, So. $40. $3.50, SIS,
Republican Primaries.

Bingham and Davis have issued the
calls for the Republican primaries and
county vention. The primaries
are'set for Thursday, March 3I,' and
the convention will be on the follow
ing Tuesday, April 5. The streets Of
Salem have been buzzing for ten days
with politicians setting up states and
outton-hOling their respectiyefriehds.
To the uninitiated there is but one
faction movable, and that is the Geer
contingent IL must not be assumed,
however. that matters will be unani-
nous for that gentleman's gubernato
rial aspirations, for there is a loaded
opposition, but 1T has no label that is
visible to the uninitjated. The Geer
men haYe established headquarters
over the Red Corner drug store, and
they propose to put up a stubborn
fight, but there are so many other
interests that it will be by no means a
walk-Over.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26
SUNDAY SERVICES.
FIRST CoNGREGA GATIoNAL.

Rev. w. G. Kantner, pastor Preach
ing at lO:3O a, III. and at 1880 p. III.
Morning subject, "The Glorious Vic
tories Of Faith" Evening subject,
"The Goodness and the Severity OF
God" Morning anthem, SOLDIERS OF
Christ arise" Solo by Mrs. Holland.
THE DiyineVision." ."Evening anthem
"Harkl the glad sound" Violin solo,
Miss Lelo Nicklin. Sunday school al
IL m. Junior Endeavor at $3.50 p. m.
Y. P. S. &. E. at $50 p. N.
UNITY CHURCH.
Services at 1890 a. m. and 1880 p. I'd.
Sunday school at II. Unity Guild
meets at $3.50 p. m. Rey. M. E. Cope
land pastor, subject OF Sunday morn.
ing sermon "The value of religious
Fanaticism. Subject of evening
lecture "Spain's place 10 history, her
relations with Cuba and the duty OF
the United States toward the people
of Cuba"
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
Every Sunday at l0:30 a. m. We'd
nesday at 1880 p. M, at 299 Liberty
street. These meetings are conducted
by the students Of normal course
graduate of the Metaphysical Col
lege, Boston, Mass, founded by Rev.
Mary Baker Eddy, dlscoverer and
founder of Christian Science. The
public are cordially invited to attend
these meetings.
EVANGELICAL.
Corner Seventeenth and Chemeketa
streets. Sunday school at 10 a. NJ.
Preaching at ii a. m. by Rev. q. +.
West, Junior Y. P. ga. at 8 p. NJ.
Senior Y. P. A. at 6;45 p. m. Rev. n.
Shupp will preach at 1880 p. In. and
open the doors for the reception OF
new members, he will also conduct the
communion service.
CENTRAL CONGREGATIONAL.
N. S, Drake, pastor. Residence 54S
State street. Preaching at IL a. m,
snbject, "The Bible in the home" !"
Evening service 7:30,subject "Revela-
tion of Christ toDiscouragement." All
are invited to attend these services.
BAPTIST.
Preaching at 1890 a. m. and 1880 D.
m. Morning subject, "Mt. Beatitude,
the kindergarten Of Christian Educa-
tion." Evening subject, "Qualitlca-
tions for the Masters Examination.
Sunday school at II M. Juniors at
p. In. Y. p. S. G. E. at $3.50 D. m.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
First Church of Christ tScientist)
services, Lesson sermon l0:45 a. N
Sunday school. 10 a. IN. Testimonial
meeting Friday evening at o'clock.
Christian Science hall, corner Court
and Liberty street.
U. b. CHURCH.
Preaching at IL a. M, also at 1880
: p. m. Sabbath school at 10 a, m. and
Y. p. S. c. E. at $50 in the evening.
W. Reynolds, pastor.
W. c. T. U. HALL.
Gospel Temperance meeting to-
morrow afternoon at O'Clock by
Prof. Z. II. Anderson. All welcome.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

BURIED. AT SALEM.-The remains
Of Loren Bernard, who died in Seat
tie, Thursday the oath inst, arrived
in Salem on the Roseburg mail this
morning. Funeral services were held
at the Seven Day Adventist church,
on High street, interment being had
In Lee Mission cemetery, The de-
ceased formerly resided 10 PolF
county and for several months, prior
to going to Alaska, lived in this city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26
CALL A MESSENGER

and have your notes and packages
delivered, TO conect bill, TO go on
errands tor you. ASK Tor sPeolai
rates on merohants Paokaeee'
Chareea reasonable. Bicycle ser
vice. Ring Blue boxes or telephone
40.
Lockwood Messenger System, Central
office No. 289 Commercial street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

QUITE AN ExCITEMENT.-The an
nouDcement Of the opening Of the
Mexican Medicine Company's store at
2p. N. this afternoon, caused crowds
to throng tfeir store in Murphy Block.
Up to the time Of going to press,
2,s76 by actual count free samples Of
ko-Da have been distributed. Many
cases of neuralgia, headache, tooth
ache and rheumatism, were relieved
by the application Of Mexican
King Of Pain. Many express them
selves in terms .of deepest gratitude.
Free samples each day during the ad-
vertisine previous to placing the
remedies in the drug stores.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

A UNIoN-Of reform forces will no
doubt be effected in this state but
that union will be attended by no
greater degree Of success than has
our sale OF high grade grocerlea.
People Of Salem and Vicinity know
good thing when they see 1t and
the majority purchase their groceries
at Branson & Co.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

LECTURE PosPoNED.-Owing to the
absence Of Gov. j. II. Fletcher from
the city the lecture announced for this
evening in the South Salem M. 4.
church, will be postponed to some
future date.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26
WILLMAN RECITAL.


The Saturday recitals at Mrs. Will
mans studio are growing in inter
est to such an extent that each one is
nearly equivalent to a concert. The
program this afternoon was as follows:
Quartette 1.-TWO pianos) Miss Brey-
man, Miss Jessie Breyman, Mrs. VIM
Brown, Mrs. F.. r. Anson.
Solo-Miss Mae Boise
Duett-Miss Wickstrum and Mrs.
Willman.
Solo-Miss Wickstrum.
Solo-Alta Hendricks.
Solo-Mrs. Anson.
Solo--Mrs, Anson.
Duett-(two pianos) )Maude Mac Kay
and Mrs. Willman.
Solo-Maude MacKay.
Solo-Ethel Knight.
Duett-Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Will
man.
Duett-(two pianos)Mr, Waters and
Mrs. Willman.
Solo-Mr. Waters.
Quartette-(two pianos)Miss Brey-
man, Miss Jessie Breyman, Mrs.
Brown and Mrs, Arson.
Subject of readinglby Mrs. Willmanl
'"I0uch and Pedal."
Thursday evening, the 24th INST
Mr.. aud Mrs. r. B. Fleming were
most happily surprised by about
thirty of their friends at their home
corner of Cottage and Center streets
the occasion being their twenty-hfth
wedding anniversary. The fact be-
came known to a number Of the in
innate friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Flem-
ing who planed surprise that had
most successful consummation on
Thursday evening. The evening was
passed in a social way supplemented
by an elegant supper. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fleming the recipients OF con-
gratulations.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

ONCE A WEEK.-It you eat but
one meal a week you should make 1T
a point to take that one at George
Bros, on Sunday when they serve that
celebrated chicken dinner for'l5 cents,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

FIRST BLooD.-The first round OF
the campaign came of this morning,
when one young Republican accused
another OF selling his vote in the
county convention. The charge was
resente d with chug, and both with
drew.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

After years OF untold suffering from
piles, b. w. Pursell OF Knitnersville,
Pa, was cured by using a single box
of DeWitt's WITCH Hazel Salye. Skin
diseases such as eczema, rash, PIN
Piles and obstinate sores are readily
cured by this famous remedy. Stones
Drug Stone.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

BREAD THAT IS BREAD.-People
like good bread and good bread all the
time, and they know the way TO secure
that is by patronizing Strong's bakery
first, last all the time. 3t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

OVERLAND LATE.-The Inorthbound
overland did not reach this city urtil
s:35 a. M, today, being one and half
hours late.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

II you want to dye easily, aud per-
manently use Perfection Dyes, for
sale by all drug stores u
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

INSANE. Emma March, aged 27
years, of The Dalles, was today COM
mitted to the asylum.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

Satisfaction guaranteed when you
use Perfection" Dyes, for sale by all
drug stores. II
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26
Grand Ball,

At Labor Exchange Hall Friday
night April, /, tickets % cents.
Good music and plenty of April Fool
fun.
j. Z. MURPHY,
26tf Manager.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

The best for the money-the Ram
bier cicycle. See E. f. Parkhurst,
agent. o-%o'Ii
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26
Millinery Opening.

Ladies are cordially invited to the
millinery opening at The Leader, on
Monday and Tuesday next.
The LEADER.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

Perfection" Dyes are Brilliant and
Permanent, for sale by all drug stores.
II
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

WEATHER. - Tonight fair. Sunday
probably rain, warmer.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-28
He HAD CAUSE TO
DoId,s City Solicitor Puts on Fresh
Smile

Charles A. schntzler, THE big hustling
citv solicitor for the DolG Packing COM
many is wearing a broad three-ply smile
ALI over his rudy features. 1t Isn't
bJv or even a girl. but very fine and
acceptable present from his employer Mr..
George P. Dold. 1t is canopy top road
agon Of the most improved type, soiidly
built and endurable, just such as needed
for Charlie. who IS all the time on the
go. Mr. Dold IS one of those conssderate
managers, aHve TO the merits Of an en-
pave, ard the unexpected presentation
was made as a token OF the appreciation
on his part Of the long and faithful ser
vices OF Mr. Scnnitzler. Ii was done In
a very happy manner too, and one morn
ing when Charlie went down 70 the big
barns OF the company 20 start on his
daily rounds, 60 his dumbfounded aston
tshment he found his horse hitched. as he
supposed, 10 the wrong buggy. He looked
longingiy a. Il, wishing & was bis. when
Mr.. Dola suddenly appeared from around
q corner and explained that IL was has
from then on. The vehicle was purchased
in the city. as Mr.. Dold IS thorough
advocate OF patronizing home industries.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-28
BIG BANK CHANGE
Sedgwick County and Kansas
National Consolidated.
HALF A MILLION DOLLARS
viii Be the Deposits of the
New Institution.

The Sedgwick County bank has been
Consolidated with the Kansas National.
and Monday morning the new Kansas Ma
tional wiz open up the greatest financial
Institution in southwest Kansas and one
Of the greatest in the west The deposits
VIII amount 10 more than half a million
dollars.
c. H. Pool. who has been cashier Of
the Sedgwick County bank. becomes vice
president of the new institution, succeed
Ing c. II. Davidson, who withdraws from
the business. There will be no other
Change in the ofticiary Of the bank. The
directors will he w. E. Stanley, :. L.
Davidson, 7. G. Fitch, +. l.. Martin, c.
Il. Pool. c. H. Brooks, c. w. Southwark.
The Kansas National takes the dep 1slts
and legal paper of the other and VIII as
sume the management of whatever in
terests the Sedgwick County bank has.
The change is a large and important che
Mr.. J. O. Davidson, now president of the
Kansas National continues in the same
capacity, directing the newer and heavier
interests and plans of the house when,
besides being now the largest in this sec
kAOA VI inc SLdlE, - TIE OluESL. IL Is
twenty-five years since the Kansas Ma
tional bank began business in Wichita.
Through all the business risks and fnan-
cial viclss.tudes of the development Of a
new country and the growth OF big bust
ness interests in a city that once had the
attention of the whole continent for its
ventures of astonishing magnitude the
Kansas National came without tremor
Since Mr. ]. O. Davidson became con-
necJed with it as president he has steadily
planned for its greater success, and hes
by energy and keen business acumen
pushed 1t TO the eminent and solid pro-
portions it can now boast.
Mr.. Pool, who has for years been close
~ identified with Wichlta's interests, has
pushed the Sedgwick County bank since
It's organization, in April, 1892, TO a sue
cessful business basis, and 1t bid fair to
oHtrival many similar Institutions of the
same age in this part of Kansas. As
vice president Of the new bank Mr.. Poole
Will find a larger field for his abilities,
and the institution will undoubtedly feel
his energy.
c. H Brooks and c. w. Southwark be-
sides Mr.. Poole. of the Old bank, become
connected with the new one in the ca
pacity of directors. Mr.. Brooks is Wen
known as a successful attorney for large
business interests and a safe advisor. Mr..
Southwark is one of the heaviest stock
men in the country.
Checks held on the Sedgwick County
bank Will be honored by the cashier of the
Kansas National, who remains in his posi-
ton as now. Mr.. Martin has been in
Wichita comparatively a short time, but
has reputation among western bankers
as a successful financier, and has been
In the business for fifteen years.
The business of the two banks will go
right along Monday morning as usual OK
cept that the entire interest of the Sedg-
wick County bank will be transferred to
the name and vaults of the great Kansas
National
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-28
ADVANCE
IN PRICE OF ARC LIGHTS
Increase OF One Dollar per Month on
September First.

Arc lights will be advanced in price one
dollar per klonth each on September L
Mr.. Scott, president of the Gas and Eleo-
trio Light company, sent notice here yes
terday to that effect. Mayor Ross receiv-
ed notice as chief city official that the 100
lights in use by the city would be ad-
vanced from Sc per month to 81. This
will increase khe expense Of lighting Ihe
city a hundred dollars per month If a
contract is made for another month. For
several, months now the contracts for city
lighting have been made from month to
month, the contract made at the time
the franchise was given having expired
last May. The city has the privilege
now of paying the extra dollar per month
or Of refusing to renew the contract. The
bid made by Church & Co. when they
were given the lighting franchise along
with the street railway privilege was for
s. per month for each arc light, 81 less
than the price will be in September if
the contract is extended with the COM
pany now lighting the city.
Mr.. Scott explains that the necessity
for making the advance in the rate is on
account of the need of repairs IN the
plant. 1t is not known definitely whether
the increase extends to private contracts
but on the theory Of necessity it probably
does or viii. Mr.. Scott says that there
will have to be a great deal of repairing
along the lines and at the shops and that
he cannot afford to go Ito the expense of
doing this on a contract that lasts only
thirty days.
Mr. Ross says that he has lived IN
Wichita when there were no lights and
that electric lights are pot absolutely
w W pity
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-28
AN INTERESTING MEETING
Annual Convention of the County
w. &. II. u.

The w. c. T. L. held their annual
county convention at Wichita in the Ply
mouth Congregational church Wednesday
and Thursday, August "a and %.
on Wednesday the principal features OF
tie day were the annual address by the
county president and two papers by Mrs.
Wilson and Miss Marguerite Ruff. the
subjects being respectively Stimulation
VS.. Nutrition" and Christian Citizen
ship"
In the evening an audience was highly
entertained by the ministers Of tho city.
each giving ten minute speeches also by
the choir of the church
Thursday was devoted 30 the business
Of the convention, the most interesting
feature being the memorial service held
in honor of Mss Willard
All through the convention we were
favored with recitation by Mrs Hatha-
ways Demorest contest classes AL de-
clared the convention 10 be best ever held
here.