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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-02
MONDAY.
CONVENTION DATES.

State Convention, Raleigh, May Goth.
First Judicial Dstrict-Plymouth,
May, Oath.
Second Judicial District-Rocky
Mount, May Goth.
Fourth Judicial District, Raleigh, May
o5th, s p. m.
Fifth Judicial District-Durham, May
25th.
Sixth judicial Observation-Disclosures, May
Goth.
Sixth District, Congressional, Will
mington, July 18th.
Seventh judicial Distriet-Rocking-
ham, May 10Th.
Eleventh judicial District-Shelby,
May 18th.
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BETTER THAN BONDS.
lPilot and Nirginian.l

Restore silver: and at once, the sum
of 1,439 751 900 will be added TO our
present money and currency-a sum
which would lac included in our curreh-
cy now but for the act of silver demone-
tization, passed by fraud February -,
1873. That is a big sum of money, but 1t
represents the contraction of the cur
rency, caused by the act of 1S1S;-fur-
Their contraction having been accom-
plished by the withdrawal of greenbachS'
etc, by the Treasury and the rcductloh
of the circulation of bank notes 10y Ma
tional banks.
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ION to Raleigh" That is the cry that
is heard today in all State militia arm
cries. Raleigh will give the gallant and
patriotic soldiers glad welcome. 1t feels
honored to have them at the State CAPT
tai. They are the flower of the States
citizen soldiery-worthy successors of
the North Carolinians who have won
imperishable glory in every war in which
Carolinians have been engaged.
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TWO DEATHS IN WILSON.

Wilson, " c., May Especial I'VE
are called upon to record two sad and
untimely deaths in our community this
morning. In the home of Judge Conner
the spirit of Harvey McNair, his son-in-
law, took its everlasting fight, after a
short illness. And at her home near
town, the pure soul of Mrs. Tom Daniel,
sister of the able and brilliant John f..
Woodland passed into the presence cham
Der of her God. Both deaths give great
grief
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IL ;
G. II. MOSES, Secretary.
DISTRICT DEMOCRATS

Troy, n c., April 81 1893.
The Democratic Executive Commit
tee of the 7th Congressional District is
called to meet at the Mt Vernon Hotel
in Salisbury, \. c.. on the 9TH day of
May, 1898, ut II o'clock m, for the pur-
pose Of naming the time and place for
holding convention to nominate a can
didate for Congress, and transact such
other business as may come before the
committee. A full meeting is desired.
]. X. BLAIR,
Chairman Demo Elk Committee.
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HIS COLORS.

"You may be true blue" said Rivers,
.'but you're too green for soldier. Be
sides, it would be just your luck to catch
the yellow fever"
''Well,'' hotly retorted Brown, sis that
any reason why should show the white
feartherw
And he turned red with Indignation
Chicago Tribune.
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REV. L. H. FLEMING AT THE
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

A large congregation greeted Rev. =.
III. Fleming, Of Burlington, who preached
an able sermon in the morning at the
Christian church yesterday morning.
His text was from Revelations 21:1,
And there was no more sea"
In the Introductory, the speaker spoke
of the meaning of the sea to Greeks
which followed Cyrus in the war against
the Persian ArtaXerxes, the treachery of
Tissaphernes. and the joy of the Greeks
when they saw the blue line Of the
EuXine.
John on Patmos TO him the restless,
turbulent sea, as it washed his prison
and. meant separation from the home
he loved. and the loved ones at home.
Thus shut out from society, from home.
and loved ones. he communed with God
and saw the vision of mo more sea-
He saw happy time when no rest
less, disturbing, mysterious, separating
sea should come between saints and the
object of their love. The hindrances
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"GIRLS HOME GUARDS. !"

The women of Charlotte have organ
of ladies who are in sympathy with the
spirit that animates the brave young
men who have volunteered to go to the
front The object of the association is
to keep alive on the home affairs the
fame of patriotism and to render such
assistance and help to the soldiers as will
add to their comfort and cheer their
spirits.
The good women of Charlotte have set
a good example to the patriotic women
in every town and city in the State.
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GUILFORD GRAYS TO REORGAN.
IZE.
Greensboro Record.)

The original company of Guilford
Grays are requested to meet at the court
house Monday night at eight o'clock,
for reorganization. 1t is the purpose of
the former members of the company
to reorganize rs a home guard, or as
a reserve to be called on if more re-
cruits are needed at the front.
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1t is no wonder thai the Beaufort peo-
pie are indignant because the work com
menced at Fort Macon has been a farce.
Our Congressman ought TO take this
matter M with the authorities at once
and urge the Importance of protection
TO the harbor.
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PRESIDENT STALEY.

Rev. w. w. Staley, D. d., serving his
twelfth year as president of the conven-
ton, preached twice yesterday, in the
morning at the First Baptist church and
at night ut the Christian church. He is
n strong man, the chosen leader of his
church, and stands among the foremost
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M'KINLEY ENDORSED.
And the Union Republicans Favor the
War With Spain.

Monroe, y. c., May Especial. A
largely attended and enthusiastic mass
meeting of the Republican party Of the
county of Union met in the court house
in Monroe to-day, April Both A com
plete organization of the party was eff
fected, and delegates elected to the seve-
raj conventions. Resolutions were
passed defying the Committees on Gre
dentals to the conventions to which they
are sent to unseat them, also endorsing
the Mckinley and Russell administra-
tions, and also favoring the war with
Spain.
G. w. KING, Chairman.
G. II. MOSES, Secretary.
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''Take that for the Maine,' cried out
the American naval officers and sailors
as they manned the guns at Havana
and Matanzas. Whatever reason inn
PEELED Mckinley or Congress to wage
war against Spain, there is but one
sentiment in the army and navy, and
that is that the blowing up of the Maine
was an act of war and their mission is
TO avange it.
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REV. DIR. BATCHELOR.

Rev. Il. S. Batchelor, of New Bedford,
Mass, spoke in the morning in the First
Presbyterian church. from cor. 6:13.
BE yc also enlarged" The luxury of
the people of Corinth, the commercial
metropolis of Greece, had caused such
effeminacy that the gospel as preached
by Paul failed to produce such results
as he desired, and he wrote to the
church in that city letters of admontion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-02

Wherever Radicals rule, scandal and
trouble follows. A policeman in Will
mington says that the chief of police
cursed the mayor. That's radicalism
wherever it rules in North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-02

The cruiser Raleigh was in the thick
est of the first engagement and as the
details of the great naval battle come
in, we expect to hear that she worthily
wore the name she bears. and helped to
scatter the laurels of wcll-earned victory
over the ruins of Manila.
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MRS. HARPER DEAD.

Kinston, n. c., May Especial -
Mrs. Della Coward Harper, wife of DIR.
III. d. Harper, Chaplain Naval Reserves,
died this Afternoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-02

to the east Darkness is spreading fas-
ter than light in consequence of our neg
lect. The remedy is to call upon God and
He will answer and show many things
we know not. He will show us how to do
the work. He will lead the way and
prepare the way and prepare the people
for the gospel. This is seen in Carey $
work in India. Need to learn how to
get hold of God and He will give us the
treasures of darkness in the dark lands
of the earth. We do not do our duty.
We can never depict the horrors of the
dark part of the earth. One old lady in
New York keeps two missionaries
in the field and yet she was poor. We
with our church full of members doing
nothing comparatively. The doctor made
IN earnest appeal for missions showing
the Importance of the work by argument
and facts.
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God as science seeks to know the mind
of Goa as expressed in facts of the
material world.
III. Promise: 'I.ord answered.
l. Something to do: 'Arise-go.
Rich young ruler got mind of Jesus
Neutrality-suspicious. me, but ne
went away sorrowful because he mad
great possessions"
,. Il will deliver Philistines into thine
hand" This inspired the faith OF David
till it made every trembling man in his
company a brave soldier.
III. Proof: David and his men went
and sayeth Keilah."
l. David obcys the divine will and in
this is included his men. LAS for me and
my house we will serve the Lord said
Joshua. David had Il poor set of dis
trcssed, discontinued, debtors, but in
spired by his faith they became coura-
geOus. So Christianity regenerates fall
en- men and makes out of them loyal sol
dicrs for truth and God.
,. They discomftted Philistines and
saved inhabitants of Keilah, as Gods
answer said.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-02

Every candidate is pole used by the
politicians in an effort to knock the Off
cial persimmon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-02

Senator Germans term will shortly
expire in the Senate and that is the
reason why he has retired as chairman
of the Senate Democratic caucus. He
is a Democrat who never shirks, bolts
or scratches, and has served his party
efficiently. When the boiling gold Dem
ocrats in Maryland get enough of Rad
zeal rule land they are getting sick they
will realize their folly in retiring Sena-
tor German to private life to make
room for Republican.
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fict Heaven the Place of Glory and
Reward-1he Lord will give glory. Here
is the scene of conflict and struggle; yon-
der is where we shall enjoy the victory
and rest under haloes of glory
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-02

The head of the West Point class
this year was Pennsylvania boy; the
second, from Illinois, and the third was
William +. Wooten, of North Carolina.
There were twenty-five Southern boys in
the class of 157, and, says the New York
Sun, 1.-The majority OF them attained SUI
perior standing in the class, indicating
that the military aptitude and intellec-
tual vigor, both of which are put to
the seyerest tests at West Point, are
still strong at the South
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that never cut me off from my Father
and the full enjoyment of His love and
blessings will he removed.
Then learn the following:
/. That II storm tossed sea lies be-
tween MS and the home we seek.
III. That this mysterious sea shall
not forever separate us from that home
III. That on our sea-girt Patmos there
often comes Il feeling of loneliness and
solitude, as its wild waves beat about
MS; and as we see our friends, cOmpan-
ions and loved ones pass over into the
beyond Every man has his patmOs
and it's boundaries narrow down as age
advances.
". That while thus separated, with
the turbulent sea of life about us. God
comes and talks with us about what is
to be. And the Masters words bring
peace, sweet peace to every trusting
soul
AT FAYETTEVILLE STREET BAP-
list CHURCH.
Rev. NJ. l.. Hurley, of Elon College,
charmed the congregation at Fayetteville
Street Baptist church yesterday by his
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-02
AFTERNOON SERVICE-DR. BAR
RETT'S ADDRESS.

One of the most enjoyable and profta-
bic services of the convention was the
Mission service held in the Christian
church yesterday afternoon at o'clock
The speaker Rev. J. L. Barrett, ID. D..
of Norfolk, lived in Raleigh several
years and edited the Christian Sun, the
organ of the denomination. He was very
popular here, and his host of friends are
glad to greet him in Raleigh again. The
service opened with the hymn ''The
Morning Light is Breaking" after which
prayer was offered by Rev. j. G.. Bishop.
of Dayton, Ohio. DIR. Barrett read from
the sixteenth chapter of Acts. After
singing Our Father Unto Thee" the
address was delivered. 1t was a strong
and eloquent.
DR.. Barrett used map of the pre-
dominant religions in the different parts
of the world. Jews. 100000, Greek
church 90,000,000 Protestants 100000
600. Mohamedans 110,000,000, Roman
church 190,000,000 Heather 100000, 600
More Professionalism in United States
than any other country, but surrounded
by heather darkness Professionalism at
southern extremity of South America
and of Greenland. Also some few islands
OF racine nave the gOSpel DuJ many Oh
them in darkness. The eastern hemi-
sphere-PrOtestan in southern points
of Africa and II few stations OH western
border of Africa. We will have to give
account of our neglect of the heather.
We should be awake putting on the whole
armor of God to christianize the east
Forty churches in one county here max
ing a luxury of the gospel while
thousands are perishing. Our work in
Japan has been going on for ten years
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-02
PROGRAM FOR TO-DAY.

1. Devotional Service. Conducted by
Rev. j. ID. Elder, of Alabama.
,. Subiect.-Home Missions. Rev. J.
w. Wellons, Chairman. % Report of
committee and discussion of the same.
% Report Of the Missionary Association,
and an address on its history and needs
by its President, Rev. n G.. Newman.
of Suffolk, Va. 90 The last decade of
missions in the Christian church. Rev.
T. IL. Fleming, Burlington, n. c. a.
Our obligation to the home field Rev.
w. L. Herndon, of the Virginia Valley.
.. FINAL Vote on the report.
4. Miscellaneous business.
.. Adjournment
MONDAYS p. NJ.
!. Devotional service. Conducted by
Rev NJ. W. Butler, of Berkeley, Va.
:. Report .on Foreign Missions and
discussion. REV. +. II. Knapp, of ElOh
College, chairman.
3. The duty of the church to the
world. Rev. L. Il. Knapp, of ElOn Col
leg, n. c.
4. Japan and our missionary work in
n. G, w. i''''' u ''i''S'0"'
D. Final vote on the report.
6. Miscellaneous business.
Z. Adjournment
S L. NJ.
l. Dvotionael service. Conducted by
Rev. II. II. Peel, of Virginia Valley.
>. Subiect.--Publication q Report
of Board of Directors of the Publishing
house and discussion. Mr.. j. A. Mills.
chairman. (2)The proposed publishing
house. PORT. L. l.. Mofftt of Raleigh
n. c. CD Report of committee on Rel-
gious literature, and discussion by men,
bers of committee. Rev. j. Z. Barrett,
chairman.
3. History of our publishing interests.
Prof. L. j. Kernodle, of Richmond, Va.
i, The scope and responsibility of the
religious press. Hon. e. f. Holland, of
Suffolk, Va
.. Final vote on the report.
q. Miscellaneous business.
Z. Adjournment.
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The News : Observer.

Office: News and Observer Building
Fayetteville Street.
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Entered at the postoffice at Raleigh,
n. c.. as second-cIass matter.
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The News and Observers telephones.
Business Office. .................. 127
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10

sisting of Mayor Stafford, Rev. F. F.
Eddy, Prof. H. w. Dutch and Rev.
John r. Boardman. was appointed TO
canvass the matter and make plans,
First of all, the committee as deslgna-
ted above is undivided in its views and
will urge the organization of an Athle-
tic Association that will be of credit to
the city.
The athletic interests were wonder
fully revived during the foot ball sea-
son, and the dormant past must i'm
mediately give way to the progressive
spirit of the times. Messrs. D. H. Hig-
gins, +. G. Marston and NJ. F. Simmons
were appointed committee. to ar
range for mass meeting or banquet
in the near future, to which the young
men of the city would be informally in
vited. At that time various matters
could be discussed. and those interest
ed would have opportunity to express
their views
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Lodge Room Notes.

John b. Hubbard Post will install Of
ficers the first Monday in January.
There will be stated convocation of
Kennebec Lodge, F. and A. NJ, Wednes-
day evening.
The meeting of John b. Hubbard Re-
lief Corps. will be held, Thursday even
ing, Dec. 15
The American Benefit Society, will
hold an important meeting at G. A. X.
hall, Monday evening.
Crescent Lodge, A. O. U. w, will
nominate officers for the ensuing year,
Friday evening. Dec. %.
Granite Lodge, No. So X. of p. will
exemplify in the 1st degree at their
next meeting. Tuesday evening.
The regular meeting of Granite City
Lodge. Good Templars, will be held.
Monday evening. A social and debate
will follow the regular business.
tFor other Hallowell news see Goth -page)
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The Epworth League enjoyed its
monthly meeting, Thursday evening. at
the Vestry. of the Methodist church.
The theme of the evening was: after
Thanksgiving Thoughts and What
Shall Our Christmas Be-" A goodly
company was present. Fred Bates gave
a fine vocal solo. Miss Grace NJ Lord
read with fine effect Uncle Elias q
Thanksgiving story. Miss Miller gave
paper on thanksgiving written for
the occasion. Miss w. H. Perry read
fine Christmas piece written by Mrs.
Darlington Booth. Mrs. D. f. Miller
gave an interesting account of lee
ture recently given by Mrs. Booth
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Church Notices.

Services at the Universaist church.
Sunday afternoon at go; Sunday school
at p. NJ.
- First Church of Christ, lscientisO,
Gardiner, AZ o. L. w. hall, POI Water
street: Service at 1915 A. NJ. subject,
Sacrament. First reader. J. p. Dorr:
second reader, Jessie E. DOrr.
Methodist Episcopal Church: Public
worship with sermon by the pastor, Rev.
Albert A. Lewis, at 1890. Subject: wit
nesses and Weights" Bible school at
11.43: public missionary meeting at 5 =
M. Subject: Japan" Epworth League
service at 6.1o. led by Mrs. G. II. Became;
song service at 7. followed by revival SER
vice. The following programme will be
given at > +. NJ:
Singing, Winning Souls for Jesus
Devotional Exercises, S. r.. Johnson
Singing, over the Ocean,
Choir of Boys
Photography, People and Customs of ia
pan, Rev. A. a. Lewis
Women and Children OF Japan
James NJ, Rogers
Singing, Let the Sunshine IN
Choir of Boys
Religious Of Japan, T.. w. Armes
"A Buddhist Funeral w. G. P.erce
Offering. Reports, Appointments.
Bencdiction.
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Lieut.. c. Q. Wright of Lewiston, gave
very interesting talk on 1.-THE Santi,
ago Campaign" at the Baptist vestry,
Friday evening. Lieut.. Wright went
to Siboney with the Maine Signat
Corps, and on account of the presence
that body. in the very midst of the inn
portant events leading up to the bat
tie and subsequent surrender of San
tiago. is qualified to give graphic
history of the operations against San
tlaSo. Lack of space prevents the Civ
ing of an abstract of his interesting
story
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10

Miss E. A. Sanborn, accompanied by
her brother. S. p. Sanborn and wife.
has returned from visit East, and is
again established in her old rooms
corner Worcester avenue and Colorado
street. Mr.. and Mrs. Sanborn have
just returned from two years for
eign tour, and say that nowhere in
Europe have they found a climate to
equal that of Pasadena, not even in the
south of France. They have taken the
Lincoln house on East Colorado street,
for six months.-Portland Times.
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The Gym" Is Coming.

The recent talk relative to the found
ing of gymnasium in the old City
nan, caused popular interest in the
matter. and prominent citizens are
pledging earnest support
The thought of converting the hall
TO such use seems to have originated
with the Hallowell Foot Ball Club and
1t has taken the initiative steps
At the meeting of the club, held
Thursday evening. n committees con
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10

Rev. A. II. Ringold will preach at the
South congregational church, Sunday
morning, in exchange with the pastor,
Rev. John Il. Boardman. Evening
vesper service at I o'clock, preceded
by the Y z. S. c. T.. meeting T
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10

The members of the Hallowell foot
ball eleven assembled at police head
quarters. Friday evening. and formally
presented City Marshall Church with a
handsome meerschaum pipe. Manager
Stevens made the presentation speech
Mr. Church briefly but very pleasantly
responded.
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ones taken from the Furness Line
steamer Londonian by the crew of the
Nedamore. News of the disaster to the
Londonian was received nearly week
ago. but relatives here had not previ-
ously been Informed as to the name Of
the steamship on which young Lang
maid had shipped, and consequently
were saved from week of suspense
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10

"Relics of the Saints" will be the
sermon topic at the Universalist
church, Sunday morning. Sunday
school at Has. Junior Union at P.
M. Short hour service at $50. Subject
Of 1O-minute talk, only Passengers,'
Pulpit editorials and special music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10

The Bridge street store of G.. r.
Hamilton was entered, one evening,
this week and few cigars. d little. con-
fectionery and 20 cents in money taken.
1t is thought that it was the work of
boys but no clue has yet been found
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Mrs. r. 7. Hayes, Mrs. J. 3. Dingley,
Mrs. e. Is. Barber. Mrs. Frank Booker
and Mrs. Lizzie Cole will entertain at
supper in the vestry of the Universalist
church, Wednesday evening, next, at
$50. The choir. assisted by other tai
ent, will give an entertainment after
the supper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10

AT the First Baptist church. Sunday.
the pastor will preach at the morning
service on Jeremiah: a Character
Sketch-or a Nobleman. and a Hard
Service" Christian Endeavor service
at $50; praise service and evening lee
ture and social meeting at I. c. E.
topic. THE Minor Virtues. and Their
Importance" Lecture subject. THE
Major Virtues and the Christian Life"
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The foot ball eleven has elected Rob-
ert Anderson. captain of the team for
the season of SO. Mr.. sAnderson is
member Of HALLOWEEN High school, and
is a recognized leader in athletic cir
cles He was worker during the last
foot ball campaign and can be relied
upon fer a winning, team next year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10

Twenty boys from the Baptist Sun
day school, met at the Baptist vestry,
Friday afternoon, as the nucleus of a
company of the Boys Brigade. They
had an enjoyable drill The company
will meet for the present. at the vestry
Thursday evenings. Roll call at 6.45:
drill at Z o'clock. The cadets meet at
o'clock the same day.