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The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-11

Win your battles against disease by
acting promptly. One Minute Cough
Cure produces immediate results. When
taken early it prevents constipation.
And in latter stages it fur nishes prompt
relief. Snipes Kinersly Drug Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-11
Bucklen.s Ar1nca saIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cul rs piles, or no pay required
It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by Blakeley and
Houghton, druggists.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-11
Notice.
UNIrEp STArEs LAND OFFIcI

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Notice is hereby given, that township
three south of range twenty-one east of
Wilmette meridian, Oregon, has been
surveyed, and an approved plat of the
survey thereof will be filed in this Office
on the 10th day of November. 1898, at 9
o'clock a. m.
On and after said day, applications for
entry thereon will be received at this
Office.
The Dalles, Or, Oct. 6, 1898.
JAY P. LUCUs, Register
OTIs PATTERSON Receiver.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-11

The D. P. & A. N. Co. desire to obtain
photos of the following camping places,
Motifs, Cascades, Stevenson, Sprague,
Crock Creek, Jewett's and Trout Lake.
Any one having any OF the above photos
will confer favor on the company by
calling at their Office. w. G. ALLAwAY,
General Agent.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-11

The hieflBurgess of Milesburg, Pa.
says DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
the best pills he ever used in him family
during forty years of house keeping.
They cure constipation, sick headache
and stomach and liver troubles. Small
in size but great IN results. Snipes-
KinserlY Drug Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-11
Attention, Red Menl

There will be team work Tuesday
evening at the Wigwam at the 9TH run
and Both breath, as there has been a
paleface captured in our hunting
grounds. After scalping the paleface we
will feast on dried salmon and juniper
berries, KumCux?
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-11

Full section (64O acres) of fine wheat
land in Sherman county, four miles from
Columbia Southern R. R. All fenced
and in cultivation. Easy terms.
]. NJ. HUNTINGTON & Co.
Phone 81. The Dalles, Ore.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-11
FOX SALE,

The sheep, lands, building and every
thing needed to carry on the successful
business in sheep and wool growing, OF
the late John Grant, in the Bath Can
yon and Pine Hollow near Antelope
Full particulars furnished and bids in
vited for entire property.
j. DUFF McANDIE, Administrator,
If Antelope, Wasco Co., Oregon.
DeWitt'sA Witch Hazel SaIve
Cures Piles. ScaIds. Burns.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-11
DID NOT JOIN
THE CONFERENCE
Yesterdays Attempt to Compromise the
Leech Lake Trouble a Failure
Situation Still Grave.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, Oct. 1o.-Fed-
eral and state authorities are now work
in harmony towards quelllng the In
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-11

Bob Moore, of Lafayette, Ind, says
that for constipation he has found De-
Wits Little Early Risers to be perfect.
They never gripe. Try them for stomach
and liver troubles. Sn1pes-K -Kinersly
Drug Go.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-11

sauer kraut and bulk pickles at Maier
& Benton's.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-11

Phone 81.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-10-11
Photos Wanted.

OTIS PATTERSON. Receiver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-30

company would agree to such q PROPOSE
ton. The provision would be made, how
ever, that such extension should be COM
pleted within two years instead of one
year.
A report Of progress was received from
the committee on library and hall. The
chairman Of that committee reported that
preliminary plans for handsome building
for library and hall on lots east of the
lexington school house donated for that
purpose. by Mr.. George Truesdell. are being
prepared by prominent architect and
would probably be ready to Submit to the
association at it's next monthly meeting.
This building, he said, would be provided
with comrlodious reading rooms, hall to
seat about $50 people, and would be a
handsome structure.
Mr.. Bancroft. chairman of the committee
on the Baltimore and Ohio viaduct, dis
cussed the action of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company in purchasing
several squares of ground east of Ecking-
ton for car yard. Mr.. Bancroft said
there was a division of opinion as to the
effect of this action on lexington property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-30
ECKINGTON's NEEDS.
propositions Discussed at Meeting o.
Cftfzens' AssOciatfOn

Proportions Discussed at Meeting of
Cftfzens' Association.
The North Capitol and lexington Citi-
zefs' Association met Monday evening in
It's nail at the corner Of North Capitol and
Lincoln avenue. There was large at
tendance OF members. President VIM G.
Henderson occupied the chair and w. J.
Hrghes was secretary. The following new
members were elected: F. Stutz, A. s.
caywood. D. w. Magrath, w. F. Brenizer,
Lyman j. Briggs, Rev. J. E. Fout and Her
man E. Blau.
A. r. Server, Chairman Of the committee
on railroads, reviewed recent LEGISLATION in
relation to the lexington and Soldiers
Home Railway Company. In regard to the
eHorts or his committee to have a provision
thorizing the extension of the U street line
Gown Florida avenue to North Capitol
street, Mr.. Server said he still hoped that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-30

The regular permanent family
circulation of The Evening Star
. in Washington is more than
double that of any other paper,
whether published in the morn
ing or in the afternoon.
AS a medium for unobiec-
tionable advertisements it there
fore stands unequaled and un-
approachable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-30

In some respects many people thought the
contemplated change to be made by the
Baltimore and Ohio company would benefit
lexington.
Mr.. Server thought the effect of the
change would be to better the condition
of those who live near it in lexington.
The resignation of Mr.. Tremain as a
member of the executive committee of the
association was received and accepted, Mr..
Tremain having removed to Brookland. A.
o. Tingley was elected to fill the vacancy
caused by Mr.. Tremain's resignation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-30
An Aged Woman.

The funeral Of the late Julia Lewis. coll
ored. took place yesterday afternoon from
No. 1o4 Sd street southwest Mira. Lewis
was a native Of Virginia and her age Is
given as 104 years. Her body was inferred
in Harmony cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-30

The District Commissioners have dis-niss-
ed the charge of conduct unbecoming an
officer preferred against Policeman John T.
Norris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-30

+. II you want anythiHg. ~ lad IN The
Star. H anybody. has what = J Nh, you
viii gee IN answer. 4 =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-30
An Additional Private.

George M. Colburn has been appointed
by the District Commissioners addi-
tional private on the police force, for three
years, for duty at the National base ball
grounds.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24
A Surprise

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Stevens, Of the
Ilaniwai bathing resort, were pleas
autly surprised on Saturday night
by number OF their friends who
wished to bid them goodbye before
their departure for Australia.
The friends, who appeared on the
scene of surprise, carried along eat
ables and liquid refreshments, and
before Mrs. Stevens knew what her
visitors were doing, fine spread
was set and Hawaiian string band
was busy playing sweet music Dur
ing the evening the "surprisers" in,
dulged in singing, dancing aud a
general good time, and, when finally
leaving the select bathing resort,
babe hearty farewell to Mr.. and
Mrs. Stevens, who will leave by the
next steamer for Australia, where il
is hoped Mrs, Stevens will fully re-
cover her health
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24
Tho Inquest

A Coroner's inquest was called on
Saturday to investigate the cause of
death of Alohikea and Hannah. A
number OF witnesses was summoned
who, in effect, told the same story as
has been published in the news
papers, they having been present at
the time of the accident. Expert
testimony has been furnished to the
Coroner by two officers of the u. S.
engineers, and by Mr.. Cross, an cleo
trician OF great experience. This
forenoon the investigation was pro-
ceeded with by Marshal Brown and
the jury, and at noon recess was
taken. 1t is not likely that a ver-
dict will be rendered until late this
afternoon.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24
For Governor of California.

The election for the State officers
Of California takes place on Tues
day, November Sth. The contest is
between Henry 7. Gage, down
right, straightforward Republican,
and Judge James G. Mcguire, who
has received his nomination from the
Democrats, populists and others,
and first came into public notoriety
in the days OF the Sandlots, but
who, both as judge and congress
man, has given satisfaction TO his
supporters In order to ascertain
to a limited extent the political
views of the community in national
politics, The INDEPENDENT gives its
readers the opportunity Of voting
for these candidates, Cut out and
return to this Office on or before 5
o'clock on November 8. The result
will be announced in the issue Of
Novem GER 9th.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24
Enterprise

The men from the camps who
know good beer when they taste it,
claim that the Enterprise Beer
served at the Merchants Exchange,
corner OF King and Nuuanu streets,
is the best brew to be found in
Honolulu. 1t is pure, clear, and
very refreshing, and can safely be
taken with or without screens.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24
For That Tired Feeling

That steals over you as the days
work is over, there's nothing else
so good as a refreshing glass Of
RAINIER BEER. 1t the tonic you
need, beats all the medicine you can
take, brings on sound refreshing and
healthy sleep and makes one feel like
a new person. On tap or in bottles
at the Criterion Saloon, Phone 1888.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24
BUSINESS LOCALS.

The very latest fashions in head
gear now open for inspection at
Sachs.
Waimea rhubarb, celery, cabbage,
and potatoes, Edgar Henriques,
Masonic Temple,
For Lines, Lemons and Alligator
Pears, ETC., go to Maso' ic Temple
Fruit Store. Edgar Helriques.
Persons requiring tombstones
should apply TO Fred. Harrison who
has choice lot OF new designs IN
view.
An American Messenger service
has been started at the Masonic
Temple. By ringing up 444 you will
get the services of by on bike
who will do any legitimate business
and keep his mouth shut
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24
Life Savers.

At the Anchor Saloon, Messrs.
Lovejoy q Co, proprietors, are pre-
pared to supply to their patrons a
life saving fluid in the way of their
famous Rainier Beer on Draught
and in bottles. They keep on hand
the finest line OF Whistles and Gins.
Carlyle and Andrews on deck
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24
Opium Raid.

As we go to press Deputy Marshal
Chillingworth is prosecuting sue
cessful search for opium on the
premises attached to the store of
Yee Wo, pork butchers, Maunakea
and King streets, So far he has
captured 140 tins.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24
For Men Only.

Women are requested not to read
the following: If a man wants to
be we'll dressed he should look at
those new suitings at l. B, Kerr's
before buying
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

A sailor and soldier admitted
this morning to the District Magis-
trate that they had taken too much
swipes, and they were asked to pay
the usual ine. A more severe charge
might have been preferred, accord
ing to the police officer, who claimed
that the "pavy" and "army" were
playing "leapfros" contrary to the
rules of Hoyle
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24
NOTICE

'g'HE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE PA
1 lama Cooperative Grocery Co, Ltd,
sIe her by requested to pay the final A.
sessment of 80 percent within weeks to
the nde signed w WOLTERS,
treasurer, Palama Cl-operst We Grocery
Co, It'd, 1924 Ivy
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

Col. John d. Holt is visiting at
Waikiki. He is expected to return
on Friday next.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

f. NJ. Williams, Of Gordon g. o.
OF Seattle, arrived by the Centen.
NAL to arrange for banana ship.
ments.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

Judge Kalua is sitting as district
magistrate in Hama, in the place Of
Judge Iosepa, who is disqualified in
certain case before the court.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24
TO LET.

A Broom COTTAGE AT WAIKIKI
n in rear of Mrs. ]. Lemon Inquire
OF NJ, X KEOH0KALOLE
l0la-tf or l., h. MoGREW.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

Miss Bella Woods arrived by the
Kinau Yesterday and is the guest OF
Mrs. Ward at the Old Plantation.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

Henry Smith, Clerk of the Judi
ciary Department, advertises for bids
for printing and binding the eleventh
volume Of Hawaiian Reports.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

Prof. Richards Hawaiian Choral
Society will meet at Foster Hall to-
morrow evening
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

Mr. j. p. Jacobsen arrived by the
Centennial fully empowered to
straighten out the Columba's pill
kias.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

The dance and reception Of
Princess Kaiulani will take place to
morrow evening at Ainahau.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

On her return voyage to the ISL
ands the City of Columbia will
bring about one hundred excursion.
lists. She is timed to arrive here
about the middle OF next month.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

Great show OF millinery at Sachs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

Away from home?
Write. Well send what
you want.
Big orders, little orders,
answers to questions-any-
thing.
AS a painstaking druggist
prepares a prescription with
care and eXactness and in
telligence, so we buy and pre-
pare foods that will keep you
we'll.
Customers find our prices
right and the food satisfac-
tory, so they can come back
and send their friends.
We try to keep everything
there is to eat so that when a
stranger comes in he can get
what he's been used to at
home, whether from America
or elsewhere.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS
Senator Baldwin is 10 town.
Great show OF millinery at Sachs.
Col. John d. Holt is visiting at
Wailuku. He is expected to return
on Friday next.
+. NJ. Williams, Of Gordon g. Co.
OF Seattle, arrived by the Centen-
NAL to arrange for banana ship
ments.
Judge Kalua is sitting as district
magistrate in Hama, in the place Of
Judge Iosepa, who is disqualified in
certain case before the court
The teachers and pupils of Maui
naolu Seminary return thanks for
the generous aid extended to them
since the disaster to their Seminary
home.
Waiuku residents have sent a pc
tition to the Council OF State for a
full pardon for James johnson who
was implicated in the opium found
on the Albert Meyers.
The brig j. d. Sprerkels arrived
from San Francisco yesterday with
general merchandise for w. @.
Irwin q Co., and forty head OF mules
for the Honolulu Sugar Co.
1t is rumored that Mr.. l.. Won
Tempsky has accepted the position
as manager Of the Haleakala ranch
10 place OF w. F. Pogue, who will
have charge OF the new Kihei plan
tation
l.. d. Timmons has resigned from
the local staff Of the p. @. Advertiser
and joined that Of the Star c. E..
Jaycox, Of the S. f. Call, has taken
the vacant position on the morning
journal.
Deputy Marshal Hitchcock has
returned from his sad trip to his
parental home, and was on duty as
prosecuting officer in the District
Court this morning.
Several important cases in the Dis
trict Court were postponed till to-
morrow owing to the engagement of
Marshal Brown at the Coroner's in
quest held over the men who met
their death on Saturday.
The Government band PLAYS a,
at Emma Square this evening, and
the NJ sses Kanoho will sing.
Duriog the vacation Captain Berger
has been busily engaged ia trans
cibng new prices for the band,
Attorney George A. Davis will
leave by the Kinau tomorrow on a
trip to the Volcano House. Mr..
Davis says he needs a vacation but
that he will return to town on the
9th Il November and attend to
business.
Among the passengers by the j
ID Spreckels was f. A. Gartuer and
family. Mr.. Gartner comes as Sup.
erintendent of the Construction
Department of the United States
Army. He will locate in the Pro.
gress Block.
Thomas Hannsn, of the U. S. En-.
gineers, the victim of the Govern.
nent electric wire accident, was
buried from the Roman Catholic
Cathedral yesterday afternoon. His
company and the band Of the New
York Regiment were present.
Oace again the ma i've company
has defeated all corners and Com
pauY q DOW stand the wiouers and
po.sessors of the Marlin Trophy as
well as Of the Foreign Office Shield
They had narrow escape as the
scores stood: G, 406; F, 403; B, 394
aud d, 1866. Company d has the
pleasure OF paying for dinner fol
B and ID.
The funeral OF the late Mrs S. M
Carter took place yesterday after
noon at o'clock from the late home
OF the deceased. The Rev. III. H
Parker officiated on the sad occasion
Mr.. Fred Carter, the eldest son o
the deceased, was unable to come tt
town owing to the serious condition
OF his wife who is with him OF
Molokai.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

The teachers and pupils of Maui
naolu Seminary return thanks for
the generous aid extended to them
since the disaster to their Seminary
home.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

Senator Baldwin Is 10 town.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

Wailuku residents have sent a pc
tition to the Council OF State for a
full pardon for James johnson who
was implicated in the opium found
on the Albert Meyers.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

1t may interest some Of our
American citizens, who are looking
for work, to learn that since the
American flag was raised here 5000
Japanese laborers have been intro
duced into the country
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

Read what Kerr has to say in his
new advertisement
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

Yesterdays showers spoiled travel
to Waikiki and the suburbs gen
orally.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

The brig j. D. Spreckels arrived
from San Francisco yesterday with
general merchandise for w. g..
Irwin & Co., and forty head OF mu es
for the Honolulu Sugar Co.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

Mr.. H. G. Danford and Miss
Emma Mulliuger were married at
Paauilo, Hawaii, on the 10Th inst,
by the Rev. w. Tompkins. The
bridegroom is the son OF Lady Her
ron of this city, and the bride is a
niece OF ex-senator Charles Motley,
prominent land owner Of Hawaii.
Mr.. and Mrs. Danford will reside in
Honolulu.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

The remains OF Alex. X. Kaiwi,
formerly member OF the National
Band, and who recently died in
Hilo, were brought to town by the
Kinau The funeral will / AXE place
this afternoon from Kawaiahao
Church,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

1t is rumored that Mr.. l.. Won
Tempsky has accepted the position
as manager Of the Haleakala ranch
10 place OF w. F. Pogue, who will
have charge Of the new Kihei plan
tatiOn
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

1t seems that the services of the
Waluku post Office are not satisfac-
tory to the Maui people. Frequent
complaints have reached this town,
and the good people of Wailuku are
anxious to hear from the z. nj. o.,
who is always travelling on investi-
CATION expeditions, whenever any
changes are to be made. LII we are
correctly informed, the offices OF
postmaster and district magistrate
are held by one person. People ae-
quainted with the duties of he OH,
Gals in charge of the two Offices Will
know that no one man can attend to
both Of them and yet do justice to
the taxpayers,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

Several important cases in the Dis
trict Court were postponed till to-
morrow owing to the engagement Of
Marshal Brown at the Coroner's in
quest held over the men who met
their death on Saturday.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

The Government band PLAYS a,
at Emma Square this evening, and
the NJ sses Kanoho will sing.
Duriag the vacation Captain Berger
has been busily engaged ID trans
cibng new prices for the band.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

Thomas Haunsn, of the u S. En-
gineers, the victim of the Govern
ment electric wire accident, was
buried from the Roman Catholic
Cathedral yesterday afternoon His
company and the band Of the New
York Regiment were present.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

Among the passengers by the j.
ID Spreckels was f. A. Gartuer and
family. Mr.. Gartner comes as Sup
erintepdent of the Construction
Department of the United States
Army. He will locate in the Pro-
gress Block.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

Attorney George A. Davis will
leave by the Kinau tomorrow on a
trip to the Volcano House. Mr..
Davis says he needs vacation but
that no will return to town on the
9th Il November and attend to
business.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

Deputy Marshal Hitchcock has
returned from his sad trip to his
parental home, and was on duty as
prosecuting officer in the District
Court this morning.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

L. D. Timmons has resigned from
the local staff Of the p. @. Advertiser
and joined that OF the Star. G. Il.
Jaycox, Of the S. f. Call, has taken
the vacant position on the morning
journal.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-10-24

The performances OF the Kilohana
Art League Dramatic Circle, at the
Opera House on Saturday evening,
drew a very comfortable house Of
society people who we're we'll
pleased with the entertainment
offered. DR.. E. A. Nichols, chair.
man Of the circle, won we'll deserved
congratulations for the success of
the performances which went very
smoothly and showed marked ability
ON the part of the amateurs.