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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22

"A friend recommended DR.. Greene's
Ncrvura blood and nerve remedy and
gave me some TO try, which took, and
found 1t did me so much good that I'M
mediately procured three bottles of
Nervura and took it. The result was
that l was entirely cured of those bad
spells, and they have not returned Oh,
If had only know OF DR.. Greene's Ner-
vura two years ago, it would have
saved me lots OF suffering and lots of
money. 1 will cheerfully answer any
Inquiries about my case and request
the publication of This letter for the
good OF others"
1t is impossible 10 express the good
which this wonderful medicine is doing
for suffering humanity
DIR. Greene, So West 14th ST.. New
York City, can be consulted free, per-
sonally or by letter.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
MARRIAGES SUNDAY

There were two marriages at st.
Mary's Catholic church Sunday after
noon
AT o'clock NJ. Jeremiah Calico, of
New York, and Miss Maria Tonia Las
cara were made one by the Rev. Father
Doherty, Miss Teresa Carpatt acting
MS ma!d CT honor. and Michael Lascara
as best man. a reception at the home
of The Hridc1s 1oarOnts Followed the
ceremony.
At . o'clock the Rev. Father Frioli
united IL marriaga Mr.. Il. G.. Cunino. n
member of the Naval Post Band. and
Miss Lizzie Maria Toce. 4 reception
was also given in this instance.
All the parties are italian. Mrs,
Calen Is IL years old and Mrs Chino
but 10.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
THE OPENING YESTERDAY.

The opening of the new dry goods es-
adjustment Of Lawrence & Welton yes
terday was attended by hundreds. 1t
was the concensus of opinion that these
gentlemen have filled acceptably the
difficult position of successors of Sprat-
ley Brothers. The stock bears evidence
of having been bought by style buyer
who has no superior in this city, and 1t
was the subject OF general remark that
the stock in point OF beauty and style
would not suffer by comparison with
any previously displayed In Norfolk.
~ line of Ioechlin Frcres, Organdies
and Satin striped Challies exhibited
were said by the ladies 10 be the most
beautiful ever shown here. Old GUS
toners OF Spratley Brothers who visited
the store in large numbers, were de-
lighted, the statesmen said, with the
manner In which the new firm had filled
the void left by the Mcssrs. Spratley' :
retirement. Mcssrs. Il. +. Peters, c. r.
Urquhart, N. a. Cogdale and j. a
Deans, of the Spratley force, are with
the new firm, besides n number of other
capable statesmen and ladies.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
SUIT FOR ISLANDER.

y Newport News special to the Rich
mond Dispatch Sunday says:
"A damage suit for SANDER will grow
out of the sensational trial Of G. w.
Ashby for perjury, which came to 4
close In the Elizabeth City County
Court Friday evening, when the jury
rendered verdict of guilty, fixing the
punishment of the accused at one
minute in Jail and imposing a fine of
50. The complainant in the damage
suit will be Detective John It. James,
or Norfolk He will institute proceed
ings against w. G. Brldgeforth, of
Hampton. Bridgeforth, it is alleged,
while on the witness stand in the
Ashby case, made damaging State
ment regarding the character OF De
tcctivc James. Attorney IL. S. Robin
son. OF this city, has been retained as
counsel for Detective James, and it is
expected that Mr.. Alfred =. Thorn, of
Norfolk will also be engaged The
amount of damages 10 be asked for has
rot yet been fixed"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
Congressman Young Looking Out Cor
Norfolk, and Portsmouth,

Congressman Young Looking Out for
Norfolk and Portsmouth,
The Board of Trade and Business
Mems Association has appointed the
following committee to go 10 Washing
ton TO protest against the removal of
Norfolk's customs to Newport News
Capt. ]. w. McCarrlck, Mr. Barton
Myers. Mr.. George l.. Bowden. Mr.. A.
Fl. Lindsay and Capt. II. S. Herman
This committee will probably go up
Wednesday or Thursday night
n special TO The Nirginian from
Washington says:
Congressman Young, since his re-
turn, has bestIrred himself among
members of the Ways and Means
Committee in opposition to consolida-
ton of Newport News, Norfolk and
Portsmouth. Ho has met with en-
enlargement, but thinks it we'll for
the business men Of Norfolk and Ports
mouth to act promptly and vigorously
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
TILE BLUES E.aNoI1ET

The Norfolk Light Artillery Blues
banquet at the Atlantic Hotel at 0
o'clock tonight promises to be un-
usually enjoyable. Capt NJ. c. Keel
ing will be toastmn stcr for the occa-
sion. The Naval Post Band will fur
nish the music. The following toasts
will be responded to:
The Day We Celcbrate"-Col. VIM.
Lamb.
"our Guests" George w.
Toms.
City Of Norfolk'-Hon. w. r. Mayo.
Virginia nteers"-Capt. Taze-
well Taylor.
THE I.adies"-LIeutenant II. l..
Turner.
THE Judiciary" r. II. Prem
It's.
''N l.. y. Blues."-Corporal Charles
n. Duley.
THE Press. S. Nottingham.
Our Deceased Comrades"-(Stand-
ing and in Silencc)
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
one Of YOUR WANTS.
In Considering Your Needs
do Not Forget This.
If You do You VIII Make a
Serious Mistake at
This Season.
Something Of Deep and Peculiar
Interest Just Now.

There are many needs during the
spring months, but none more necessary
or urgent than the use of spring mcdi-
cine. The blood requires it, and the
nerves, liver. kidneys and bowels must
nave 1t II you desire to keep strong and
vigorous and maintain your good
health. Those who are weak, tired and
nervous must take 1t, and those who
do not feel just right should do so or
serious Ill health may follow
0lrs. Charlie Martin, No. Calais, VT,
says: About year and n half ago l
found myself completely run down.
would frequently be attacked with
blind spells, and while the blind spells
were on me would become quite numb.
The first. time l was attacked we lived
In Nashua, and had two spells in one
night. These lasted me 4 short time
each. My body pricked like a hand or
loot asleep, and my hands would be
as white az death and my feet were
very cold. The nerves of my left hand
were nearly paralyzed. and al times l
could not take up anything with that
hand,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22

a. lady wisncs to Look her best, and
she Will not fail to obtain that effect
If she allows Us: 10 dress her
:" y well-gowned woman always looks
smartcst IN perfect fitting tailor
gown, and of that we have convinced
the public this past season.
: We have new rcady-to-wcar spring
suits and pctticoats; nuke side and
accordian plating and buttons to order.
AIpTIIER MORRIS,
Columbia Building, UP Elevator.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
WILL BE NO TALLER

The Board of Directors of the Citi-
zcn's Bank met yesterday and decided
not to add the proposed two additional
stories 10 the new bank building, which
VIII therefore remain a seven-story cdi-
flee. Work will be begun on the build
ing this morning. 1t was suspended
pending this decision
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
ED.

WALK E-Entercd into rest nj Fort
Monroe February goth, at p. M, VIII
LOUGhI'f Wake. JR, aged years
and 20 days, only Soi OF Lieutenant "
and Julia 4. Wake.
Funeral services THIS Crucsday) AZ
TERNOON at O'Clock, from tho Chanel
at Fort Monroe. '1ntnrmcni in f,lmwo0J
cetnntcry. Norfolk. upon arrival of the
Hampton Roads al p. m. ii
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
COLONIAL TEA PROGRAMME

The following will take part in the
concert programme to be rendered at
the Colonial Tea" which will be held n t
Kim Hall Tuesday night. February %.
for the benefit of ST. Peters Church:
Miss Lucy Alice Jones. Miss S. Kindred
Williams, Mr.. r. c. Tupman, M. Nor
daunt Ethridge, MIR. W. II. Britt Mr..
Charles Borjcs. Miss Mamie II. Sea-
bury. U..
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
M ssE'r,uNGs,
Headquarters
rrnhonn~

Headquarters -
Professionalism Camp. G. " isSp
,rrr,,,,,, Norfolk, Va. Feb. 22pd, ;iSSs$EE
n lar monthly meeting of this camp ,Jiii
pc held IN Its hall THIS (TuesdayJ EVEN
mo at o'clock. Installation Of officers
By order of '-,"''-H ~
B. A. MARsDEN, Commander
L. b. JACKSON, Adjutant Te2g-it-S
LEDGER copy.) ..s-s
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
SOUTHERN RAILWAY IMPROVED
SCyHED JJIT H.

Commencing Sunday, February 27th,
the Southern Railway train will leave
Norfolk at 1000 p. n. carrying Pullman
veStibuEa cars, connecting with the
Washington and Southwestern Limited
at Greensboro for all points South and
Southwest
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
cH1DDRpN's ENrDRT1A 1NA1D>-,r

At the Sunday school room of the
Second Presbyterian church, entered
from Roush street, there will be given
his evening at s o'clock, under the
auspices of the Young Peoples Society
or the church, an entertainment by
the children. After the entertainment
the young ladies will display some OF
their excellent homemade candy.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING

The joint committee of the Board of
Trade and Business Mems Associa ton
held lis first meeting last night since
the consolidation. The object of the
meeting was for the purpose of organ
lZing and discussing plans for the flu
ture. Nothing was given out for pub
liclttOn
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22

DO your eyes need attention? TT so
have them examined, free of charge
by competent optician in constant
attendance at Grecnwcods Modera g
charge only for goods selected If
thought proper to do so, and that Is
entirely optional with the client. Omit
cal department at Greenwood's very
complete, as Is every other stock, new
and large and prices low.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22

NERVOUS TROUBLES all kinds cured
with ANIMAL EXTRACTS Free book
tells hCw. WASHINGTON CHEMICAL
CO. Washington. d. c.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
w7AsIMtNGToN's BrirTHDAY.

1t being Washingron's Birthday to-
day, the public Offices will observe the
Usual legal holiday hours. At the Post
Office there will be no money order or
registry business during the day Sun
day hours Will be observed,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22

Mr. Letter. Of Chicago. NAV thInl, n,
has gathered up all the good wheat
but the Smith Mill company. still holds
enough to make their celebrated Ncda
and Silvertine flours. Ask your grocer
for them
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
DANCE IN THE COUNTY,

AZ delightful dance was given last
night at the hospital home of Mrs. w.
IT. Parker, in Norfolk county. About
twenty couples were present and en-
ioyed the occasion 10 the utmost A
number went out from Portsmouth.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
Br0wn's==.

In the Northern markets our
buyers have been busy for the
last ten days. The fruit of
their labor is now upon our
counters and await your in
Spection. If YOU have the
least desire to look over a line
of PercaIes, Organdies, Dimi-
ties, in fact, Wash Goods Of
any kind, or the fine and more
expensive goods, such as CO.
verts. Iaffetas and light weight
Sultlng, we would be pleased
to show you just such an as
Sortment.
Joseph Brown, 22o Main
street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
METEORoLOGIcAL DATA

U. s. Department Of Agriculture,
weather Bureau, Norfolk, Feb. Il.
The following observations are record
er for the past twenty-four hours:
Maximum temperature. so
Minimum temperature. AZ
Normal temperatur "a
departure from normal. plus 2
Departure from normal since jan
uary l...... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES plus 100
Rainfall in "a hours. .O3
feanhIail since Feb. H.. las
Mean humidity. "a
J. ]. GRAY. Observer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
, Strained R"tnIionS aud Prabnbi,
War VIII; Spniu
Has nothing TO do with our

Has nothing. TO do with our II
PATROL 50 SHOE ':i,"1rs
Which Is nadG for base and hard scr.
vice; has three distinct solid leather
soles, narrow, medium and broad toes.
in laced and CATERS. $500
To be had only at
HELIIERS ~
ONE PRICE SHOE STORE.
81 Bank street, opp. Courthouse.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
BIT BY a DOG.

Funk Waikart, n Western ITninn
messenger boy, was bit through the
lower lip about 4:30 O'clock yesterday
afternoon by dog belonging to John
Walker. fellow messenger. The boys
were playing with the dog, blowing in
the dogs ear. Dir. Payne cauterized
the wound. The lip is badly swollen.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22

DR.. A. Week has returned and NAV
be found any day at The Gale Jcwelry
company from a. m. to D. m. No
80 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
Those Who WALL BE from Norfolk
Mayor Collier VIII Make tho ADD
dress OF woIcome-Toasts That
VIII 30 Responded at tho BANQUET
Wednesday Night.
-ITTlT

The following is a list Of the repre-
sent@t!ves that have been elected to
be present:
Virginia No. 2-H. Il. Hulce.
Mechanics No. 3-George r. Stoll.
Old Dominion No. 4-IG. NJ Crurlp.
Syracuse No. 5-W. NJ. Evans.
Oriental No. CIV. II. May
Damon No. 7-R. a. Hughes.
Norfolk No 9-John e. Ashley.
Charity No. 1O-A. B. Holmes.
Lynchburg No III. D. Rendleton.
Marshall No. 12-W. l.. Dawley.
Germania No. 15-J. H. Schmidt.
Portsmouth No. I'D. Il. Brownley.
Valley No. 1S-G. A. Newha!h
Fredericksburg No.22-Henry Dam
nehl, Jr.
Jefferson No. 23-J. t. Burns.
Atlantic No 24-John A. Mcdonald.
Myrtle NO. 2o-P. L. Anderson
kecoughtan No. 29-V. p. Holt.
Naomi No. 3O-R. T. Eanes
Stoewall No. 31-WMiam J. Points.
Ketoct:n No. 32-H. S. Drake.
Matoaca No. 36-N. S. Wells.
Salem No. 44-William Simpson.
Deep Creek No. 46-S. w. Gary.
Oscsola No. Al. j. Morgan.
Lee No. iS-E. l.. Cunningham.
Welcome No. 50-R. II. Rawlcs.
t'ranla!in No. 5l-W. II. l.. Goodman.
Churchland No. 81. A. Hamilton.
Paramount No. 5i-J. w Reed.
Mount Pleasant No. 55-T b. Taylor.
Bramblcton No. So. p. Hampshire.
Ocean No. SC. ]. Nimmo
Chelsea No. 59-H. l. Lewis.
Pocahontas No. 60-J. S. Stout.
Phoenix No en-. II. Massle.
Chesapeake No. &C. Gr!nmcr.
Eureka No. CIR. l.. Bowman.
Winchester No. GIL. Schneider.
Lexington No. CIR. II. Gillock.
South Boston No. GA Trent Clarke.
iron Gate No. 70-W. r. Duerson.
Reedville No. 71-George N. Reed.
Warwick No. TN. j. Moore.
lvanhoe No. 74-James NJ. Gordon.
King Arthur No. ID. w. Boyer.
Walter Scott No. sd. NJ. Gillian.
Seaside NO. sol. c. Manning.
Nural Retreat No. S1-W. II. Pepper.
Patrick Henry No. S2-T. b. Stuff.
iuray No. S3-J. a. Roller.
Hsrndon No. SIC. L. Russell.
Alleghany No. S5-R. Z. Moore.
otter Peak No. SCR. G. O'FIara.
9tadford No. S7-W. d. Vaughan.
Ro. Colhoun No. SSH. NJ. Wade.
ISlue Ridge No. SEE. p. W-ayland.
Buena Vista No. GO. II. Moffett.
Saltville No. CIV. w Wright
Floyd No. OR. i. Tompkins.
Rathbone No 93-J. \. Turner.
following toasts will be responded TO:
The Supreme Lodgs-'Dirigo." Re
spouse by Supreme Rcprcsen tative d
c. Richardson
The Grand Lodge-Under Whose Di-
rection the Subordinates Flourish. Re.
Spouse by Grand Chancellor NJ. l.. Wal
ton.
The Subordinate Lodge-Always
Ready to obey the 13ehesIs OF Our Su-
periors: Response by Grand Pas. Chan
cellor Charles II. Loehr.
our Dead-Thoy Have Cross\l the
River. Drank in silence.
The Uniform Rank-Thn Beauty and
chiVairy of the Order. Response ,by Su.
preme Representative d. j. Turner.
The Endowment Rank-Thc STAY -,
Our Widows and Orphans. ResDonrc
by Past Grand Chancellor Fl. NJ. Oar
nall.
.Iustis Fl. Rathbone, Our Founder
He Build5d Better Than He Knew =
Response by Grand Arastcr-a,. -Arms
Charles T. Bland
Our Order and Our Country-Ioyth
lanism and Amcricanism Synonymous
response by Past Grand Chancello,
William e. Garrett.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
Get One.

Have you seen catalogue Of the
trottinE horses to be sold by Shelby r
HARRISON, OF Lexington, Ky. at the
McCleary-ADcCle1lan Live Stock Com
4 pany's stables. February 25th.
q feb20-4t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22

1f you are not feeling well. why don't
you take 1iood'S Sarsaparilla? IL will
purify and enrich your blood and do you
wonderful good. q. 90
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
JUNIOR o. u. a. .M

2 9 % 2 liz NJ t,aN q
Norfolk Council No. "a, Junior Order
their usual anniversary to.hight:'aSt
eheir nall. corner City Hall avenue
anu BanlS street. All members and
their friends are invited. ~.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
Rich MiIk from wc,s>rcd COVE

delivered daily by dairyman's son
Call Beech Grove wagon or postal 570
Church street. II. w. Smelling.
jan30eod-1m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
A "TRIP UP THE MILE.

"A Trip UP the Nile"2 will Sbe tho
subject OF antiRteresting lecture which
Dr. angus Crawford will deliver at ,the
academy of Music Friday evening, ( un-
airy Lyceum ~ - - - -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
+. HOWARD RECOMMENDED

Capt. Howard Johnson was recon-
mended yesterday by the transporta-
ton men of this section for the posi-
ton of Harbor Master made vacant
by the death of Capt. Charles f. Yeat-
man,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
Fifty Fscnu
Grand Special Sule
Kentucky Trofting Horses
Mt Norfolk, Va. Fcb.y. .5.Isos

Ht f"FINFH, va, Fcb'y. 20, IS0S,
BY Shelby II. HARRISON. Of Lexington,
Ky. The finest and best lot ever sent
10 Virginia. Write McCleary- Nc
Clellan Live Stock Company, Norfolk.
wa, lor catalogue. feb2O-4t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
PORT CALENDAR.

sun rises, 6:45 a. M; sun sets, 553 d.
M high water, 1918 q. m. and 1041 p~
M; low water, IA a. m. and 4:30 D. m.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
WEATHER REPORT.

To-day.
Washington. D. c., Feb. 81, 1898.
For Virginia: Generally
FAIR fair; >northwestrly winds.
Tor North Carolina: Fair:
west to northwest winds.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
L. #. ROGERS.

ShSoh1 W AND III COLUMBIA BUILD
ING. CRANKY STREET.
FOR SALE.-RlBBLE @LOTS-thc best
building lots in the city.
FOR RENT. ~,
Store No. Al Charlotte street. ~ I
Store No 412 Main street. 81
Store No. 81 Bank street.
Store No lol Commercial Place.
Store and dwelling No. "a Queen street
Warehouse. Nos. 1872 and .1ei Water street
Nos. ~ and 10l Commercial Place.
Nos. 70 End s. Commerce street
Offices CRANKY. Bank and Commerce
streets.
Two office AIbemarle Building, CRANKY
street.
DWELLINGS.
Dwelling No. l22 Frecmason street rent
Dwelling No. 10 Cumberland street
Dwelling on Poole street. $40.
No. 200 Cumberland street. 20 90
No. IS! Main street ........ -. .......a ct SO
NO llh Ferguson avenue -. .......l3 . 90
Dwelling No 4l2ia Main street, rent sos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-09
BOGUS RED CROSS SOCIETIES.

John p Faure. secretary OF the American Ma
tional Red Cross Relief Committee. has been re-
cciving many letters within the last few days from
auxiliary societies all over the country. COM
planning OF bogus societies which are springng
up In various sections. According TO the letters.
New England has more Of them than any other
locality. These societies are headed by unscrupu-
lous men, who pocket all the funds they collect
Because OF these complaints Secretary Faure yes
terday issued tho following communication to the
public:
As improper use OF the Red Cross name has
been made and funds collected which have not
reached the National Relief Committee. the public
Is notified that persons are qualified TO solicit
or collect money material unless authorized by
at least one OF the following persons: f. d. Tap
pen treasurer. paper OF the Gallatin National
Bank. New-York City: T. G. Gardner. chairman
Woman's War Committee Auxiliaries. on paper
OF such committee.
These limitations do not apply to persons known
socially o locally to those from whom subscrip-
tions are asked. but intended TO protect the
public at large from impostors.
''Al persons who may be solicited In the name
O, the Red Cross by persons without credentials as
named above are requested 70 write or telegraph
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-09
"COTTAGE BY THE SEA-"
J. PIERPoNT MoRGAN's GIFT. AND HOW 9
IS USED.

J. PIERPONT MORGAN's GIFT. AND HOW -
IS USED.
St Georges Cottage by the Sea. at 1ockawaVs
was the gift OF J. Pierpont Morgan to the church
II IS a large, two-story building with great
dining pavilion. 50x10 feet. in 'front.' beneath wncn
are dressing rooms for bathers. The dining pavuou
is for the use OF the transient VISITORS guests who
remain for week have a dning-room on the nres
floor. which contains the rooms Of the supernteno.
ent Mr. Reichcrt rooms for the deaconesses ana
other women who assist In the work sittins-rooms
kitchens. laundry. storerooms and the rooms -
eight OF the domestics. On the second moor tneN
Is accommodation for forty guests. The guests
by the week are usually mothers with ailing chill
dren. delicate girls who require rest and change
The transient visitors the boys and girls OF the
Sunday-school and Bible classes members OF the
Glrs' Friendly and Kings Daughters young men
OF the various clubs and OF the battalion. ana
members OF the choir. The different societies have
their appointed days. and girls come down one day
and boys another. Boys under twelve are often
guests for the week with their mothers. The cot
tage is set apart IN some weeks for the older boys,
and then there is lively time. Unless the weather
is stormy the pavilion Is the fayorite stting-room
The domestic arrangements are economically car
red out the expense for each guest for a week
being only 81. and this sum includes the share OF
all expenses. servants wages. fuel replen-
ishing furniture and crockery.
About fourteen hundred persons go down each
season. The cottage closes about the middle OF
September.
The cost for each visitor Is II cents day.
This furnishes the wages OF an instructor In SWIM
ming transportation TO and from the home. bath.
ing suits and tea coffee and milk The visitors
bring down their own luncheons but are PROVIDED
with crockery from the cottage Luncheon Is taken
In the pavilion. which contains many small tables
chairs. benches. rocking chairs and Daby carIiaees
On tnei, arrival al ho o,e tables nv settins
tha,r l,,,1 kAa, koul
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-09
CONVERSATIONS.

An Interesting letter from Mrs. Helen Butl"r'
Mrs w Donald replied to inquiry; G. X Is sent
hidden nroverh. Miss +. r. Johnson wrote about
reading matter: Mrs. \ y. Lewis applied Tor mem
bership: 4 T. skinner made request Tor music
Mrs T. F. Hunt sent thanks for booklet 'onn
Gardner Acknowledged receipt Of T. > ;. pm inc
letter from Mrs. +. A. Tutte overlooked with prac-
teal sunshine: Ethel Hoadey sent stamps TOT gou-
plated pin; Margaret Newell Goodnow sent o'iS
inal poem: Mrs. Jennie Boucher "ro'e VI .'V'"'
Sunshine work: T.. Doughty sent initiation zee lor
,oor invalid. tho genial crisp letter Of c. ;. c.
brouqb. its own sunshine TO the T. S 3 stan, anu
was valua bic In suggestion: c. ID. Norce ackho"'-
edged souvenir: Mrs. NJ. r. Beard wrote apou' inc
little new baby: Mrs Gordon Cumming wrote lo'
r s s rules: Mrs. J. Salisbury applied TOT ih''"-
hershin. Kate A. Tucker wrote letter 81 explana-
t,on. Mrs Granville W. Hoyt answered puzzie'
Helen Van Meter and Mrs. II. +. Hudson sent APP
propriate pOcma.