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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-27
COURT or INQUIRY.
Captain Sigsbro and several Oihcra
Re-Exnmined = Divers Continue

Iavana, Feb. 26.-frhc court OF in
quiry WIS in session again to-day, but
did nothing simply waiting to see If any
new developments resulted from the
work of the divers. The court this ar
tcrnoon re-eXamincd Captain Sigsber.
Surgeon lIincbergcr. two divers and
Consular Clerk Drain. They then vcri-
fled the testimony by the stcnoGraphrr's
noteH and made preparations for thni:
departure nj about 5 o'clock. The Man
grove got under way about $50 o'clock.
Captain Sampson said he had no idea
when the court would return here.
1t is reported from Spanish sources
that Captain Sigsbec and the other OIL
GERS of the Maine who are here will be
called before the admiralty court in lla-
vana next Monday to give testimony re-
garding the loss Of the Maine. This is
the usual course II is said, and has been
expected.
The divers will continue work on the
wreck next week under the direction of
Captain SigSbce.
Seaman Frederick o. TIOZer after Il
most sturdy fight for life, died this af-
tcrnOon. Three bodies have been recOv-
cred today. One of them came to the
surface and the othe:T were brought up
by divers. The one which rose Of itself
is believed TO he that of a machinist.
or the others, one has been Identified
as that Of John w. johnson and the
other will probably be Identified tumor-
row.
Senator 'rpctor conicmplatcS run
into the country, probably visiting Ma
ianZas ana other principal cities.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-27
Firearms nro Toys.

Two more deaths have lately resulted
from didn't know 1t was loaded" acct
dcnts,a mother killing her babe and a
Rcvolvcrs and Guns~a dangerous under
all circumstances. Firearms are not toys.
1t Is also unsafe to trife with what are
though they seem al first, they are likely
If precautions against their further de,
wisely treated, to develop into NAL
aides Of dangerous and complex mag
nitudc. The best way IS to arrest their
Stomach BIttcrs, which checks constipa-
ton, liver complaint and rheumatism,
malari kidney trouble and nervousness
a decline in health is something we can
not afford to disregard. Nature always
eXacts Il severe penalty for continuous
hccdlcssncss OF her warnings Indcpcnd-
emily of its sterling efficacy as a spcciiic
for chronic maladcs the Bittcrs Is SUI
pe,b tonic and promoter of appetite and
sleep.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-27
SHERIFF. MARTINS TRIAL

Williesbarrc, Pa, Feb. 26-Tn the trIa,
of Sheriff Martin and his DEPUTIES to-
day witnesses testified to the riotous
conduct OF the strikers, also that they
were armed with pistols and clubs. Mrs.
DR.. Harvey. of Lattimer, testified tina I
few minutes after the shooting Dep
u;y George Treble entered the doctor's,
office. lie was shot through both arms.
The prosecution committee to-day is
sued an appeal for funds for the fur
ther prosecution of the case.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-27
BuCklen's Arnica SaIve.

THE BEST SALNiI In the world for
Cuts. Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores, letter, Clappcd Hands
Chilblains. CornS and all Skin Erup
tons and positively cures Piles or no
pay required. 1t Is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by
Rurrow. Martin e. Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-27
TuEpnEsIDEsr,S ATTITUDE.
Realizes tfpss Gravity ofthn Situation
but VIII Not Bc .Jin.ocd Into War

Washington, D. c.. Feb ga mem
Der OF the Cabinet in speaking to-day
of the attitude OF the President on the
question OF a war with Spain, said:
'presidens McKinley Is giving
thoughtful and earnest considera ton to
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-27

every phlse OF the Cuban situation as Il,
appears, but he will not be Jingoed into
war, or act anticipation OF events
which may never oScut. lie fully rea-s
Lies what war meante and will not so
To this last dircful extremity without
The approval OF his conscience and a
nIm conviction that such a course would
De right in the sight Of God and OF man.
l'ut, whenever the honor and integrity
OF the nation or its people become in
Nolreu the President may be depended.
upon 10 do his whole duty and do It
prGmptly.' G
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-27

The Bookman says we have no gen
uire humorists The Bookman should
subscribe for the Congressional Re
cord and read the civil service debate.
Washington Post.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-27

Jules Lcmabtre is said to he the only
member of the French Academy who
rides Il wheel
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-27
OTIIER SERVICES

The Memorial Christian Temple. Rev.
i. Presley Barrett, u. D., pastor
regular services at IL a. m. and 80
p M. AT night the pastor will close
the series of sermons on "lrhe Eirst
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-27

Capital, skill and brains" says
Minister l-0nmis, ARE all that ara
needed in Venezuela" Mere tlines.-
Chicago Times-IIcrald.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-27
CALL FOR ADDITIONAL .sEtliAfIaN.

upon 10 90 MS WhOle duty ana DO II
promptly" G
CALL FOR ADDITIONAL. S EaANfI1rI.
Washington, u. c.. Feb. 20--Chair-
man foutellc, of Tie House Naval
AnarS Committec has received let
ter from the Navy Department. to-
Ecther with II draft of bill, proyId-
ing authority for the ENLISTMENT Of
l.a00 additional men to man the Column
hih and Minneapolis. which have been
ordered into commission. The letter
Ii; signed by Acting Secretary Roose-
Welt. 3
1t is known that the ,sub-Committee
on Naval Affairs has recommended nr
the naval appropriation bill an in
crease In the enlisted force OF the navy,
men anu boys. Of i.25o.
CAN DEPEND ON FINANCIAL. AID
New York. Feb. aG-rhe Evening
World says that senator Hanna was
In conference last evening with a.
number of representatives of promi-
ncnt financial institutions. and that he Y
was given 10 understand by them that
the administration could depend on all
the money support necessary to carry
out any plan Of action that might be
depended upon
According to the Evening World. a
series of bond issues, aggrcgatinE
$ooo00oOOo was suggested rs Il posi-
p'iity ana was acquesced In by the
assembled inancions
CONTEMPORARIES ORGANIZE
Mi1dlcsborO. Ky, Feb. 26.--A card in
a local newspaper asking eX-Confeder-
ateS 10 form regiment TO serve in case
OF war with Spain has brought more
than enough responses TO I'll the ranks
from Southwest Virginia, East Tcnnrs-
see and Kentucky. The originator Of
the idea now contempt ties the forma-
ton Of division 10 be commanded by
IltXhnrn Lea
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-27

WV IugS n9Ii0Qys l03id,
ssapafs from Tie FOUR big Canafd Ire ght
boa -, hicl are sai ID to be- In $nego tia
s lion
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-30
BROOKLINE.
ION Morse is III this week.

Mrs Alton Morse is i'll this week.
Herman Osgood and Florence Shepard
spent Christmas with friends in town.
The officers of the Christian Endeavor
society for the ensuing six months are:
President, Miss Nella Morse; vice presi-
dent, G. c. Ware; corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. Edith Cutler; secretary, Mrs.
A. A. Austin; treasurer, Rev. l. NJ. Comp
ton. The usual committee were appointed.
"A new committee was added, flower COM
mittee, consisting of Mrs. L. w. Bush,
Mark Allbee and Dorr Hitchcock.
The Baptist church was very prettily
decorated for the Christmas gathering on
Monday evening, an immense Christmas
tree, well filed, being in the centre of the
platform. The exercises by the children
were well rendered, especially among the
smaller ones, calling forth hearty applause.
Mrs. Santa Claus visited us, accompanied
by Jack Frost, and presented the company
with an immense pumpkin, which she cut
open, revealing a bright little fairy, who
said she had brought the presents for the
children and they could now be distributed.
Everybody seemed 10 be having a merry
Christmas and most of them went away
with an abundance of gifts, the fruit of the
Christmas tree.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-30
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

F. II. Tyler has gone to Boston for
month or more.
Harry Walker spent Christmas at home
returning TO his work Tuesday.
Rev. n. A. Wood is gaining slowly and
hopes are entertained of his recovery.
There is some prospect of a singing
school here this winter, to be taught by j.
b. Robinson.
Ethel Melendy gave birthday party 10
her young friends last Wednesday, it being
her sixth anniversary. A merry time was
enjoyed by the little folk.
The dramatic entertainment last Tuesday
evening proved a success in every way.
The weather was fine, the attendance good,
and the play was satisfactorily rendered.
The Methodist ladies' aid society met at
their parsonage for a social last Wednes-
day afternoon and evening. There was a
large number present and the occasion was
very enjoyable.
The Christmas tree with appropriate ex-
ercises at the town hall last Saturday eve
ming, passed off very creditably to those
who took part, and the children's hearts
were made glad with the presents. The
singing was especially fine and the reci-
tations very interesting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-30
DUMMERSTON.

Rev. G. j. Harris of Putney will deliver
a lecture at the Congregational church
next Friday evening at 1880. All are cor
daily invited 10 attend and assist in the
work of starting lecture course in town
this winter. Any proceeds above expenses
will go toward church work. Those who
heard Mr.. Harris last Memorial day will
be sure to hear him again.
Vernon G. Manley and Miss Ellen N.
Fits were quietly married at the parsonage
by Rev. l.. c. Kimball on Saturday even
ing, Dec. "a. Mr.. and Mrs. Manley left
the Goth for Gardner and Worcester.
Mass They will return on Jan. 2, after
which date they will be pleased to see
their friends at their home, generally
known as the Martin Gates place.
The average attendance at church dur
ing December has been larger than during
any previous month this year. 1t is re-
makable that there should be full at
tendance three Sundays in succession.
Under the most favorable circumstances
there is full attendance only once in
about three Sundays. The sermons of
Rev. l.. G. Kimball are of a character to
gain the attention and awaken an interest
among his hearers. They are "stirring
sermons" as some one has called them.
The attendance last Sunday to hear the
Christmas sermon was larger than on any
previous Sunday this year except on Chill
dren's day, June ~. Next Sunday the
pastor will preach about "New Year reso-
lutions." Fifty-two persons were present
at the Endeavor meeting last Sunday even
ing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-30
JAMAICA.

O. y. Wardwell of Baldwinvlle, Mass,
is here for few days.
Judson johnson is gaining slowly. He
is i'll aside from his broken leg.
Miss Ella Willis, who has been teaching
at Grafton this winter, is i'll at her home
here.
DR.. C.. b. Doane will not go to New
York at present, as announced in our last
issue.
A. L. Howard, wife and son, Bonnie,
are spending the week in Boston and vi
cinity.
Rev. S, II. Taylor's subject next Sunday
morning will be: How TO Have a Happy
New Year"
Miss Erma Frost of Bellows Falls spent
Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Alvin Frost.
Alvin Frost and wife 90 Saturday. to re-.
main during the winter with their chill
dren at Bellows Falls.
Almon Willis and wife of Buffalo, y.
Y, are here with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Willis, to remain during the
holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Carpenter of North
Adams, Mass, are spending the holidays
here with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l..
Boynton.
Olive Shumway, who is teaching in
Westfeld, Mass, is here for her vacation
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Q.
Shumway.
The youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Reed of Leominster, Mass, former resi-
dents here, was buried last Friday Friends
here extend their sympathy to Mr.. and
Mrs. Reed.
The following students to different
schools were at their homes over Christ
mas: John and Carroll Robinson, stu.
dents at Mount Hermon, Mass. Miss Eva
Wolcott at Mortified, Mass. Miss Stella
Howard at Chicopee Falls, Mass. Miss
Florence Muzzy at Brattleboro
Christmas Eve brought out a crowded
house to the exercises and tree and all
seemed we'll satisfied at the outcome of
both. At the Congregational church last
Sunday collection of 81 was taken for
the church building society, and in the
Sunday school one was taken for the Ar
menian orphans, which amounted to over
81. The benevolence of this church and
Sunday school the past ear has been SS5.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-30
VERNON

Clarence Newton is visiting at Attleboro,
Mass.
John C. Tyler is reported to be some
what better, although still very i'll.
The ladies' sewing circle will meet with
Mrs. Withheld next Wednesday afternoon.
Preaching Sunday at the chapel at II
4, NJ, from Isaiah ILL.,, 10; Sunday school
at II NJ; watch meeting Saturday night.
All are welcome.
Prof. William r. Shipman of T1fts
college and Misses Margaret and Gertrude
Shlpman are spending the holidays with
Mr.. and Mrs. +. o. Lee; also Edwin Lee
of Boston is at his fathers.
The Christmas exercises at the school
house near Vernon station were much en-
joyed and gave evidence Of thorough work
and training by the teacher Miss Florence
Thurber. Soon after the exercises were
through the jingle Of bells announced the
coming of Santa Claus and the children
with their teacher gave him hearty greet
ing at the door and brushed the snow and
frost from his long flowing hair and beard.
lie appeared very much fatigued from his
long ride, although he soon recovered and
immediately commenced distributing con-
fectionery and oranges from his capacious
pockets to all the children. lie then call
ed for assistants to help him distribute the
numerous packages from the tree, and ap-
parently all were pleased by his remem-
brance Of their needs and desires. Having
completed the task old Santa took his de-
pa'ture, declaring that he had a great
deal TO do, and promising to return again
next year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-30
WARDSBORO

Mrs. A. NJ. Farnum is on the sick list.
Mrs. c. d. Rice has been in during the
past week, but Is now improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Martin Of Proctor
nave visited in this village and vicinity
the past week
DR.. a. +. Bliss recently received the sad
news Of the death OF his sister, Mrs. Ann
+. Shepard Of Wapole, y. II.
II. NJ. Kidder had a violent attack Of
bleeding from his nose last Monday even
ing and before it could Toe checked he be-
came very weak. At last accounts he was
doing well.
The Christmas entertainment at the
Methodist church was much enjoyed by a
large audience. I he exercises consisted
OF singing by the choir and Rotations by
the children. Misses Jessie and Nettie
Johnson sang Christmas song. All Of
those who assisted in the entertainment
are deserving of great credit. The ladies'
who served chicken-pie supper in the
vestry had full proof that they did not get
their supper in vain After supper the
Christmas tree was stripped Of It's fruit.
which was abundant.
Vermont grange, No 1879, held a meet
ing at Grange hall on the evening of the
9th and elected the following officers:
Master, Mrs. A. l.. Howard overseer,
Herbert +. knight; lecturer, Ella c.
Knight; steward, A. T. Doolittle; assist.
ant steward, Henry Hamilton; chaplain,
VIM. a. Waite; treasurer, NJ. A. Smith /:
secretary, Mrs. S. d. May; gatekeeper, L.
X. Plumley; Ceres, Mrs. Morgan; Pomona
Mrs. Allen; Flora, Mrs. Doolittle; lady as
sistant steward, Mrs. Hamilton; organist,
Miss Ina Plumley.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-30
HALIFAX

Hervey S. Hershey of Landisville. Pa,
is the guest of Rev. w. f. Streeter this
week.
The subject of Rev. S. j. Smiths SER
mon for next Sunday will be New Year
and Our Duty as to the Future.
Hervey S. Hershey of Landisville. Pa.
preached Christmas sermon in the Con
gregational church last Sunday. 1t was a
very helpful sermon and did all good who
heard it. We predict a great future for
our young friend, as this, being his first
sermon, was better than many older ones
can preach. Mr. Hershey is still in COL
lege with Rev. S. j. Smith.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-30

Many woman throws away the flower
OF her youth-her beauty, her amiability
and her capacity for wifehood and mother
hood without realizing it. There is no
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who has for years been bearing up bravely
and silently under physical tortures that
would drive a man to the mad house.
thousands of women suffer in this way
and ask neither aid nor sympathy. They
realize that they are the victims of weak.
ness and disease of the distinctly womanly
organism. They do not consult a physician
because of the we'll founded fear that he
Will insist upon disgusting examinations"
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necessity for these ordeals. It cures in the
privacy of the home. 1t restores health
and strength and vigor to the delicate or
gans concerned in wifehood and mother.
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the nerves and transforms nervous, over
wrought sickly invalids into healthy,
happy wives and mothers. DR.. Pierce is an
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en-. The "Favorite Prescription " is for
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II suffered from womb trouble for about twelve
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Monona, Clayton Co, Iowa. ~ doctored with
six different physicians but found only temnor-
airy relief then used six bottles of DR. Pierce's
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Dr' Fierees medicines and be cured"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-30
DUMMERsTON HILL.

There will be preaching at the school
house next Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock
by the pastor.
On the lake this week five two horse
teams have been drawing ice, and three
are drawing wood and logs.
The Loyal Temperance legion held their
meeting at the school house with the
W. G. T. U. Tuesday evening. There
were as usual recitations, readings and
songs.
Herbert Jillson met with an accident
last week. While rolling the road across
the hill his roller slid off the road into the
ditch throwing Mr.. Jillson off, and a
large stone on the roller fell on him, in
juring one of his legs severely.
Clifford L. Stockwell had a narrow es-
cape from a serious accident Wednesday.
While chopping in the woods a decayed
tree broke off and large piece of it struck
him on the head, knocking him down and
cutting a cash in his head about one inch
long.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-30
JACKSONVII,I,B

Adm Wheeler and wife of Athol, Mass,
are visiting in town.
A. j. Faulkner gets the wood for the
| creamery this season.
Clinton A. Barker was home from New
York to spend Christmas.
Newton G. Dix spent Christmas with
friends in Greenfield, Mass.
Alonzo L. Corse is home for few days
''picking up preparatory to moving to
Athol, Mass.
Miss May Worden of Charlemont,
Mass, spent Christmas with her sis er
here.
The exercises at the Universaist church
last Saturday evening were very fine, with
singing and recltations, tree, attendance
and presents.
There is a movement on foot to estab-
lish an academy here. Let the good work
go on. 1t cannot help but be a good thing
for the place and we wish it success.
Why not 60 in for town library? Our
young people ought to have an opportunity
to read good books, and there is no reason
why any other town should be ahead of
us in such matter
The band concert last Friday evening
was a success in every way. Much plea
sure is shown by our people in the fine APP
pearance of the boys, and the correct rend-
erng of the selections The supper and
dance Melted S27.
The annual meeting of the Universalist
society was held at the church Monday
evening, and the following officers were
elected Moderator, w. S. Allen; clerk
and treasurer, +. S. Allen: directors, Mar
tin A. Brown, Freeman Hager and Wal
lace S. Allen; ushers, Rufus l.. Brown
and Arthur NJ. Hatch; janitor, Henry S.
Blanchard; delegates to association, A.
j. Faulkner and A. G. Stetson.
Last week Wednesday evening the
Knights and Ladies of Honor chose the
following officers for the ensuing year;
Past protector, Mrs. Olive N. Stetson;
protector, Mrs. Ruth Wilcox; vice protect
or, Mrs. Janette S. Reed; chaplain, Mrs.
Eliza c. Brown; secretary, Edwin II. Stet-
son; financial secretary, Albert G.. Stet-
son; treasurer, Edward l.. Fuller; guide,
Mrs. Jennie NJ. Stetson; guardian, Rus
sci ID. Brown; organist, Miss Rena Faux.
ner.
At the annual meeting of North River
grange Tuesday evening the following Off
GERS were selected for the ensuing year:
Master, William II. Hancock; overseer,
George II. Coleman: lecturer. Wallace 5.
Allen; steward, George w. Kentfeld; as
sistant steward, Archie Il. Morse: chap
lain, Mrs. Martha Bertram; treasurer, FL
win II. Stetson; secretary, Mrs. Ella O.
Wiley; gate keeper, Willard A. Wilcox;
Pomona, Miss Marion l.. Chase; Flora,
Miss Rena Goodnow; Ceres, Miss Rena
Faulkner; lady assistant steward, Miss
Nelma Canedy; musical director, Ellie W.
CprkiDs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-30
WEST HALIFAX

Christmas exercises at the Baptist church
passed off very pleasantly. The gifts were
many and valuable. The pieces by the
children were well committed and render
ed.
There will be preaching at the Baptist
church both morning and evening by Rev.
5. j. Smith. Subject in the morning,
Our Duty as TO the Future" in the eve
ming, clutches in the Valley" The week
OF prayer will be observed at the church.
The pastor will give short sermon every
evening, beginning Jan. l, except Satur-
day.
At the annual meeting of Chas. p.
Clark post, G.. A. R., held at the hall Dec.
-, the following officers were elected:
Commander, A. A. Hill; senior vice com
mander, Ahaz Pike; junior vice command
er, +. L. Miner; quartermaster, John C..
VIM; chaplain, Milton Powers; adjutant
Henry e. Bell; officer of the day, F. f.
Woodland; surgeon, F. II. Niles; officer of
the guard, Henry Kane; delegate to de-
partment encampment, Ahaz Pike; alter
nate, George II. Burns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-30

Major Beck was able to ride out this
week for the first time in many weeks.
Miss Ethel Leach is home from Spring
field, Mass, for the holidays.
Mrs. Josephine Reed of Westfield Mass,
came last Saturday to spend several weeks
with her parents.
The reading circle which was postponed
last week will meet with Miss Mary +.
Smith on Tuesday evening, Jan. 5.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Squires entertained a
large company of friends and neighbors on
Monday evening, one of the attractions
being Christmas tree. Dancing was also
enjoyed.
1t was Mrs. VIM. Martins horse of this
place which became frightened and ran
away in Brattleboro last week and it was
very fortunate that the horse did not run
to this village.
Christmas services with tree at Union
church on Christmas Eve were well at
tended and greatly enjoyed by the chill
dren. The pupils from Miss Lavele's and
Miss Ada Bakers schools were present, as
were also the scholars from Slate Rock
district