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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
AFAMILY or ACROBATs
Arc the B,rncs Who Appear in Eight
EeIlsn TO-NIOrrOM Night.

That sparkling pit OF mmih. music
dancing and gymnastics known as "hisa-
Bells will De presented at tno Academy
of Music tomorrow night and saturday
afternoon and ni snt.
In Eight Ecls." as everybody KNOWS
or should know ~ tuis time, the Brother
Bvrne have an excellent medium for the
display az their peculiar talents I'M
proved IN many ways, ana with tne intto-
ducuon of much new business us ood
mixture OF pantomime. gymnastics. conn
cdv and specially pretends 20 no 'igre
mission than that OF making 1 merry
performance. Dating from the opening
scene TO the drop OF the curtain t'ere Is
not a moment in whicn some Oh me rrn-
erous cast arc not occupied go rendering
matters pleasant tor tno a iii1a;e. ana
the scenery Is constantly changing O
present magnificent pictures
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
THE TIMES: RICHOND VA. THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1893.

are gentlemen Of leisure" 20 Tar as the
term apulies TO those homeless wand srers
who exc out an existence on the charity
Of others. they are Of various colors
and conditions. and claimed a number OF
dlstan, POINTS as their regular abiding
places. They were corraiied al the lime
kiln by oaIcer Russell. and when their
pialnts had been stated before the throne,
the mon were ordered 20 leave tho city
within three hougs.
BUNK Winston. disreputable looking
negro. was sent 10 a jury because he
hit Joe Johnson anothor negro, on the
head win shovel Winston deni'd
everything. and added that Johnson
threw a lamp at HIM. which statement
was proven to have been false however.
Bunk viii probably be sat upon by
Jury de iuna,lco inquirendo sometime in
the near future.
sam Meekfns. colorcd was charged
with entering the vacant house No. i3'
north Eighteenth street and carrying
ss-s.. a iot of lead uipe. and. for wiHcG3-
Is. the case went over one dag.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
KESWlCK HUNT CLUB,
The Organization Chartered--trecting
a Large Hall--A Fine Chase.

CHARLCTTESVlLLE, VA. March g.
special-Judge Grmsley to-day chartered
the Keswick Hunt Club.
The officers for the first year are: Pres
ident John Armstrong Chanler' First
Vlce-President. r.. l.. Magruder; second
Vice-Presldent. Richard NJ. White; Treas
urer. 3. r.. McGlone; Secretary DR.. T..
j. Thurman: Master Of hounds Col.
Cary Randolph Euilin.
The Association has commenced 10 erect
"a large hall. and other buildings suitable
FOR the use Of the organization.
A very exciting foX-Chase TOOK place
hero this morning. which lasted several
hours. and was participated In by about
nfty riders a number Of ladies' among
them.
The chase was a celebrated animal
red fox. which has bafled all huntsmen
Tor years aud this time he out-geueraled
his pursuers. by taking refuge IN the
rocky cliffs Of Hump Back Mountain.
south OF the University Of Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10

RicLm0Ld-Lucy A. ana s.'b. Clark
sons trustees 90 Martha White. % feat
on west side Of First street between
Leigh and Jackson. 81 80.
William and NJ. Y Danron 20 James
~. Kerae. household and kitchen fur
nimro 90 house no. T. west Clay street.
$500
William ~ Harmon and wife u Leila
r.. Harmon. 90 feet ON rwenty-s XIII
street. southeast corner Of T. subject 20
deed OF trust for 5000. $3.50.
r. G.. Moon special commissioner 10
OILS n. Russell. C6 2-3 feet on north side
Main street. between Twcn.y-seventh and
Twenty eighth sion.
George T.. Newell ~ Adolph Dill one
bali interest in letters patent applied for,
Tor Improvement in apparatus for hand
Ing tobacco. 81
\. j. fleasonts trustee 10 Guarantee
Company OF North America. - feet on
Main street southeast corner Of Ware
house Sl0N.
Tlenrico-K. \. Balm ana wife 10 W. J..
Parrish ~ 92-i0O acres on Chesapeake
ana Ohio railway about three miles east
Of Richmond. s. 600.
Maria H. and J. NJ. Powell to Mrs. AdT
die y. Newcomb lot y in block l. Brook
lard Park. subject 20 cd of trust FOR
a ZOE CO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10

trio Company for $1,000 for injuries sus-
tanned will be heard to-day
Suit was instituted for divorce OF Root'
IL Doulsy against Eva T.. Don.ey.
I'm this Court Judgments were rendered
I'm the following cases.
In favor OF VIM Messerschmidts execu-
tor against ". 4. Clevesahl and G. j.
Eckcrt for 81 loo.
lu favor OF the Bankers Loan and IN
vestmont Company aEainst q. J. Snyder
and T.. r. Ford for $i50.
4 number OF ohanccry DEGREES were
rendered.
Ia The Circuit Court in the case Of John
1i McGowQn against NJ. !. Barney the
Jury could not agree ana wes discharged.
Judgment Tor SIG was rendered IN tho
case Of Peter Paul against IL. C. Nctn-
crand
Arthur T. FERGUSON and Samuel D..
Turner were appointed trustees for S.
James NJ. r.. church, in thc place OF
7. j. Crew and v. Il. Sturdivant
W. T.. Crawford qualified to practice
law in this court.
Tho suit OF josephine fiiorrolzer
against W II Boverdge IN the Circuit
Court for &C. n5 30 went over because tic
jury were unable TO agree.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
A TEXAS GOVERNOR DIES.
\ Chestcrfie Il Couple Married in Wei
don---A Little Girl Burned.

WELDON. n. c.. March Especial
Miss VI. J. Bradrup and Mr.. 5. j. C.. Money
10th Of Chesterfield county. Va, applied
for a marriage license here yesterday.
The necessary papers were easily obtain
cd ana Rev. r. c. Kendrick. OF the Dap
list church. tied the matrimonial knot
Halifax Superior Court began TWO
weeks term Monday. hut finished up the
docket FRI as many days and adjourned
last evening The most important cases
were continued.
Annie Lou. a li,tlc daughter Of Mr and
Mrs. ed wills. was painfully burned at
her home at brmklyvlAe Yesterday by
her clothing catching from a fire by
which she was standing.
Ex-Go,ern6r Bell. formerly OF Texas.
dled at Litleton last night, aged ninety
wears.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
virginia Ncrro Drowned

The body OF an unknown colored man
was found in The harbor Monday or ms
foot OF Wolfe street and vas taken to
the morgue. From Iapars on the re
mains they are Supposed to be those or
% man named Harvey, from Warrenton,
Va. An envelope. such as Is used by
corporations ln paying OF their employs
was FOUND with the name Of Harvey
written ln lead pencil. and the amount
~ Sc go marked on IL. A letter from
Warrenton was addressed 10 Dear
Brother Harvey" and signed Anderson
Harvey. The body was that Of man
about eve feotsten and one-haf inches
in height and was dressed IN black
beaver overcoat black wors'ed box coat
and vest. blus overals black cheyio.
trousers. white shirt and canton hannei
drawers. The body had been IN the wa
ter some time.-Daltimore sun
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
JUSTICE JOHN,
Eddie Curric Goes On for Cutting EN-
nett Sheffcr.

nett Sheffcr.
Eddie Currie. colored was examined on
the charge Of stabbing Emmett Shaffer
IN Moranis bar last Friday night. Cur
RE claimed that he cut I'm self-defense
and stated that Shaffer hit him with a
club ana Morani showed a pistol under
his nose. Shafftr and MOranl declared
that the row originated because OF bad
language used by Currie over a game Of
pieeOn-holo between Shaner and Currie
and that the negroes had been ordered
out Of tho bar. Curre has been working
for the Richmond Transfer Company for
eight years aud has hitherto borne q
reputable character. The case went on
% the grand jury, and Curric was held
ia 500 bonds.
Jack Hartman was gathered in by OIL
Ger Cur.e because he was t9king up too
much space on the public streets 10 the
discomfort OF the other citizens. and he
went down for sixty days In default Of
500 security.
Arthur Whitlock got very drunk and
disorderly ana TO protect him from harm
on the outside Officer Brown took him
on the inside and he was requested to
hand over 1910 before ne could again
breath the air OF freedom
officer Amos took charge OF Isaac
Thurston, colored. because he was drunk
and Isaac was held for thirty days In
default Of 500 security.
William Robinson. was also full OF
booze. and Officer Barker took him In.
He will remain for ten days
w. J. Nicholas was charged with being
drunk. just a plain drunk. by Ofticei
wilkerson, and twenty days is what he
got.
Cornelius Brown Henry Jones. Ben
Terry. Willie Williams. Richard colvin.
Thomas Pendletcn, and Henry Brown
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
PORTRAIT PRESENTATIONS.
Those of Major Ginicr and Gen. Harris
TO be Received TO-NotrOw Might.

The meeting Of r. D. Lee Camp No. I.
Confederate Veterans. tomorrow night
VIII be one OF unusual interest The oil
portrait of General ~ II. Harris. who
commanded the Mississippi Brigade ~
the Army Of Northern Virginia win he
presented hv Major James H. Capcrs.
The portrait OF The late Major Lewis
Glntcr. Of General a. T. HITS STAFF will
ho presented by Major Charles :. String
fellow and received by Mr.. Joseph Bryan.
q musical programme has been ariane-
cd under tho direction OF Capt. Frank w.
Cunningham.
All members OF the Camp aro expected
90 come and a cordial invitation IL ex-
tended 10 tho public generally ana tho
ladies especially. All who do attend may
be assured Of an evening Of rare enjoy
ment The well known ability Of the
speakers is an earnest Of this prediction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
Mr.. KNIGHTS ASSISTANT,
MIR. John l.. Grubbs Slated to Succeed
Mr.. Crcnshaw.

Mr. John J.. Grubhs Is slated Tor the
assistant postmastership undcr MI
knight He filed this position under MI
Ous H. Russell.
For more than four years Mr.. Grupns
has been book-keepor for the Peter stump
Brewing Company and its successor. ID
Is said ho is already making arf"ne
ments TO leave tho brewing company ana
that Mr. William II. Tyler - said TO have
been chosen to succeed him as book
keeper.
Tho Republican leaders wero surprised
when Mr. Wray r. knights nomination
was not sent TO the Senate Tuesday
They now predict that Mr. knight Will be
nominated Friday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
Cnmnln.ntn of Orsicrmcn.

Governor Tyler received a communiea-
ton from a number OF oyster packers
and planters at Norfolk complaining
that the oyster laws are hcins openly
violated IN James river.
Mr.. Edward Il. Baird. counsel 10Y the
planters sent O letter also.
The oystermen say forty or nity yes
sells are taking oysters that DO not meas
ure 40 70 the required size. They claim
that the natural tsds Will Dc destroyed
n this thing Is not stopped.
Governor TYLER promised 70 give hiS
attention 10 the matter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
WERE READY FOR WAR.
West Pointers stopped Work to Avenge
Lees Death.

Mr.. Thomas IA. Edwards, Of west
Point, was in the city yesterday and
brought a.ong piece of news. lac says
h.s .o.n u.,,. a.t.. '.lI.- .. sA.'-s. -
ON Monday wnon a report reached there
that the Richmond bulletins stated
tact bl.1 lie iaa q n a.tiu ..eu.
or course. the bulletin boards dld not
say any such i"g, Dat some one t,'e-
qraphed 30 10 West Point Busi-ess IN
that town was suspended. stosea VIZ
cl-sel. Men ne ir groups n tho streets
and prepared for war. telephone mes
snges were sent 60 Tappahannock. CLIQUE
ester. Matthews aud Mladlcscx. The peo-
pie IN these counties nad not reen 50
stirred up since the war.
The truth is had not message been
received stating THAI Zee rad not be n
killed. there would have been troIp.e
somewhere.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
THE WILKES BOND SUIT.
A Motion BY stockholders 10 Nacate
the Injunction

WINSTON. r. c.. March Especial
The attorneys for the railroad aud bond
holders having declined 90 take me
Wilkes county railroad bond suit up to
the Supreme Court, two OF the stock
holders made a motion before Judge COD %
at Wilkesbarre to-day 10 yacate the M
junction recently made by Judge star
buck restraining Treasurer CAL OK
wilkes from paying any money on the
bonds.
Judge Coble being related 20 some OF
tho bondholders he preferred not TO b gar
the motion and 10 will come up before
Judge starbuck al Marion on March I'm
The wilkes paper announces today ina
IL hears that the railroad and bondhold-
ors are arrsn sine 10 bring suit against
the county In the Federal court before
Judge SimOntOu.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
GnNe Rnnhs.

The continued case preferred against
DR.. Otto Meyer by Mr. Louis Euker for
attempting 20 enter the premises OF M
Euker some weeks ago for tho purpose Of
seeing his child. who lives there with its
mother. Mrs. Meyer. between whom ano
DR.. Meyer O suit for divorce Is pending
was disposed Of By Justice John ysster-
day.
After hearing all the testimony Dr.
Meyer was required TO give bond for
his good behavior Tor twelve months so
the sum of $500 and his counsel. Hon.
W. i. Reddy went on his bond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
FIRE IN FLUVAkNA.
4 Barn Burns with ~ Large Quantity
ofCorn and Flour In Barrels.

COLUMBIA. VA. March Especial
Mr.. Joseph S. Payne's barn was burned
last night with a large quantity OF corn
and wheat
lie had probably 900 barrels OF corn.
and lot OF -four In barrels In tho barn.
The top OF the house was falling IT.
when the fire was discovered. lsrge
quantity Of hay and farming utensils ware
consumed Ia the fire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
Court of AnnenIs.

sfringfollow vs.. somerville and FUR
Their argued by J. :. Barbour tor de-
fedants and Eppa Hunton, Jr.. Tor plain
tin and submitted.
Floods administrator IS hutter' hui7
10 spread the hearing OF cause.
Wake vs.. Moore. argued ~ WINS b'
rr,,tb for appellant and r. W. Christian
,nr ,,nnelleo and continued until to-mor-
row. xt
The next eases 10 be called are Harrl-
con ~ Valtons exor. No. % and 0ug-
oenhefmer vs.. Rogers No. ".
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
Five Troubl esome Goats.

Katie Franklin was before Squire
rarr,s nj the County Courthouse al IL
o'clock yesterday morning charged win
having i've goats addicted 20 trepasslng
on the property OF Mr.. James r. Lacy
west OF the city
Iustoe Larus continued t-e case until
II o'clock to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE
Who are Empowered 10 Issue War
rants in Criminal Cases.

In accordance with the act passed by
the Legislature on February i'h. IN rel
oronce TO justices Of the peace Tor the
city ~ Richmond to issue criminal war
rants TO De appointed By the judge OF the
Hastings Court. Judge WIZ mas maze
the following appointments
j. r. Lewis. vs. A. Graves W. y. Jones
J. T.. Sharp. T. J. Mccarthy >. j. "oou'
These justices viii serve I'D 'his e'pac-
i.v for The remainder OF their term. when
,bo isdee OF Inc Hastings Court will
make new appointments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
Four Years for Horse stealing

CHARIOT IEsViLLE. VA. March o.
SpecioL-Lindsay Shnlett, charged with
horse stealing was to-day sentenced To
four years an the penitenhary by mo
county court OF Albemaric.
Jo Blakey. c0,0red. charged with fclon-
lousy shooting Bud Davis. was given
live months In the county JAIN and fined
twenty-five dollars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
AZ Bpth Ahaba.

Rev. and Mrs clifton II. Levy. OF New
york. win be tho guests OF Rabbi and
Mrs T.. n. Claisch, arriving this morn
Ing az $40 Or. Levy will occupy
Rabi Callsch's pulpit tomorrow evening
and Saturday morning.
lie Is tho eotor Of the Jewish Com
ment." and special writer for Review OF
Reviews. and The New York Herald and
New York Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
NEW YORK AND FLORIDA SPE.
CIAI

In addition 10 the double daily service
Of the Atlantic Coast Line tho famous
EXCLUSIVELY OF pullman Sleeping. Dining
I, brary and Observation cars. noa.ed ~
steam and lighted by electricity. will be
put IN service. leaving Richmond at 10
i. " on January nth. and Will run ia "
except Sunday. arTiv ne at Charleston
7.S 4. 81 Savannah u.0l A. NJ. Jack
sonville 40 z. NJ. and s.. Augustine go
Il. NJ
North bound train will arrive Richmond
daily except Monday al 500 \. NJ. No
extra charge made on this train except
C. <. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
THE GLEAD0WE SAIEO.
The 81. Louis Leaves for New York to
Go into service.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, March o.
speclal.-The British steamer Gleadowe.
Captain Harris, bound from Genoa for
Baltimore. watch went ashore of Cape
Henry during the storm Friday. was
pulled of this morning by the tug Chap
man and towed 90 the ship yard here.
She Is leaking badly.
The American liEer ST. Louis. which
has been IN the dry dock here for the
last three weeks Undergoing her annual
overnauling, sailed to-day for New York
10 90 into service again March 10Th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
Little Victim Rurif q.

Tho funeral OF little RUTH. the rour-
ycar-old daughter OF MIR. end MrS. !thn
r. Baggett No. 1901 Ashland street. who
died Monday night from muir 50 ieei'e ca
By falling into pail VI not vs'tr. TOOK
place from the residence Of hcr parents
al Z o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
c.lnnclC.hhs NpnIics.

Governor TYLER yesterday received two
aoplications for the position Of Commits
sioucr of Labor. -..
The applicants were Col IL SCOT
Gibha. of Manchester, commander o.
PICKETT camp. and Mr.. J. W. Almond OF
pnclcrsyiHc. Va. VINO states That ne
FOUGHT ln Pickctrs Division.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
M Service To-Day.

The special lenten service at Monumin'
tai church will be omitted this evtnins
owing TO the absence of Mr. Parr rom
town These services however. VIII DO
resumed OH next Thursday evening with
the continuation OF sermons on the Prod
lgal Son.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10

conActo--cf-cusioms John $. Be'Nd
saws business had been te:ter with
him this month than Al any ums sines
=" ,nox charge OF the customs dspars.
rosn,. A caro- - sslt rom Liverrn>' ne
davenport q Morris arrives YESTERDAY.
rnis IL tns nrst ship-load OF salt entered
az this port IN many yearA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10

whiie the Legislature Gld not rnabe any
approprlstion fHr engineer ~ the Capifof
II did not abolish exceot b. indIrection
the act creating that ofrce.
Frgireer Thomas 3 Pollard u safs
until July when the approximation evoues
no savs ne vii, after July continue at
n,s post OF duty ard n paw Il refused he
viii lake legal steps ~ ,--~v<s 49,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
CITY HALL COURTS.
Two Suits for $4,000 in the Law and
Equity Court.

Suit was instituted IN the Law an
Equity Court yesterday by II. T..
craig against the O.~aAy eakv anu o..
Railway Company. for $1,000. No deeia-
ration has yet been hied. but 4. is sac
that tho auit is brought by the plaintiff
on account of alleged injuries received
on the rCau.
A decree OF divorce was entered grant
ing Lizzie q. Boyd a divorce from Robt
L BOYD
The suit OF Daisy Rebecca Daoney
A1sinst the Richmond Railway and Elec-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
Tho Price Case Henrd.

J. w. Price. charged with making and
passing counterfeit FIVE cent pieces. had
a hearing before Uniisd States Commits
sioner Flegenhimer yesterday. He was
sent on 20 the grand jury. Being una
BILE to give bail he was sent TO jail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
HAMPTON At LYNCHBURG.
The City rays Honors to Her Protector
During the War.

LYNcHBURG. VA, March especial
General WADE Hampton arrived this az
ternoon ana was visited by the CITY com
eli tonight IN a body. Brief addresses OF
we-come were made by the Mayor o. w.
Smith. the President OF the council Mr..
Thomas y. Davis and the clerk, Mr.. Car
ter Glass
The action OF the Council was taken
IN recoeniuon Of the services rendered
the city by General Hampton in the late
war.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10

Methodist church. closed last night There
wero hfty-four public confessions OF faith.
thirty-four OF whom have connected
themselves with the Methodist and others
with the Baptist and Presbyterian
churches.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10

an owner IS wanted for several eolored
shirts which were round wrapped IN a
roico Of oil-cloth and which now lle al the
First Station awaiting a claimant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
Fell From n Train.

NORFOLK. VA. March s-specisl-
This morning as a Norfolk and Carolina
truck train was nearing Churchland. Sam
Finch. colored brakeman. fell OF the
train. striking his head on the cross ties.
lie died almost instantly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
ToLeaye Next Week.

TIA party Of eleven ssld-hunttrs WI
not leave nere to-day for British
Columbia. Their departure has been posi-
poned until the 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
WEDNESDAY CLUB,
Music Festival.
April 22d and 23d,
GadsEi. Campanari
Boston Festival Orchestra.

SUDDEN CHANGES IN THE
WEATHER cause Throat Diseases
mere Is 10 more efiecrual remedy for
Coughs. Colds. etc, Than BROWN )
BRONCHIAL TROCHES. Sold only In
boxes. Price - cents.
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-19
SUNDAY seRvicss

n rioE Church notices are published free
n accommodation TO the churches. The
u shers request that they be sent to the
o1ace by GOO D. IN. on the day before publica-
non. written iegibly and as briefly as possible;
such notices are not received or corrected by
telephone.
Rev 4. n sNeIsan pastor Preaching at 1915
=, M. by Rev John kimball Of Turner Centre.
s4iulaV school IL. o. Junior Union p. H.
y 7. T. u. at us.
4 n /. ZION MISSION. RYE. S. w. Hutch
lfivs. pastor. Preaching at 10.A5 a. m Sunday
school al ~ u Preaching at 7.45 p. m. Al are
5f7-il7l1iS If
The Portland daily press., 1898-11-19
THE COUNTY GRANGE.
A Small but Interesting Meeting With the
New Gloucester Brethren.

Cumberland County Pomona Grange
held it's regular session with New Glou-
cester Grange. Wednesday November 18th
condition of the roads but the interest
was good and the meeting success. The
weather MAS perfect. New Gloucester
Grange hall is in somewhat out of the
way place consequently the sessions were
held in the spacious town hall at the
Lower Corner.
The forenoon SEES sion was called to or
der promptly at 10 80 by Worthy Master
Willis I. Bickford of Gorham Grange.
After opening the grange was closed in
the fifth and opened in the fourth degree,
when reports from subordinate oranges
were in order. Seth E. Swestsr reported
New Gloucester grange, W. Master Biok-
ford, Gorham grange; W. Master Chip.
man, Gray grange; j. S. Barstow, Wes-
oustogo grange; Levi Jordan, was on
hand as usual with some bright remarks
and o good story, to report Riverside
grange. Edward c. Reynolds of South
Portland made some able and earnest re-
marks in his usual happy manner, that
were listened to with attention. f. j..
Mitchell of New Gloucester, n. S. Shurtf-
left of Wescustogo, W. Master Hartman
OF Danville junction grange also spoke.
After the business meeting recess was
declared until 1880 and the grange re-
paired to the first floor OF the hall where
a bounteous repast had been spread by the
fair sisters of the nome grange. Needless
to say the patrons did 1t full Justice.
Past State Oyersear Roberts of NORWAY
and Prof. Corthsll of Gorham, who had
been expected did not put in an appear
ance to the great disappointment OF all,
but the discussion in the afternoon was
for the woman's hour, carried out by the
members of the New Gloucester grang g
was as. follows:
Piano Solo, Mrs Libby
Paper, E. ]. Mitchell