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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
Pacific Grove.

Mrs E. L. Elliott has returned from a week stay in San Francisco
 j. B. Okle and wife of Lost Cabin. Wyo are in Pacific Grove for the coming month.
 MT. and Mrs J. l.. Sill came down from San Francisco Monday and are staying at Fl Car melo Hotel.
 Miss Nesbit left Wednesday for San Fran cisco and thence for her home in Victoria. B. c.
 MT and Mrs. Tripp of Anaconda. Mont, are the guests of MT. and Mrs B. A. Eardey on Lighthouse avenue
 Miss Daisy Oyer went to San Jose Tuesday to spend several weeks with Miss Lydia Mac Abee
 F. W. Cowan and wife of London are among the weeks arrivals at Fl Carnnelo Hotel.
 Rev. H. B. Heacock, D.D., of Santa Clara. came down Thursday to attend the funeral of Rev. pr. T. H. Sinex.
 Miss Brown, who has been visiting Miss Emily Nichols. has returned to her home in San Jose.
 Miss Viola Rodgers went to San Francisco
 MT. and Mrs. M. H. Walker and Miss Lena Hague of Salt Lake City are at Fl Carmelo Hotel for week.
 J. Frank Clark came down from Sacramento Wednesday to look after property interests in Pacific Grove.
 Among the Methodist Episcopal clergymen who attended the funeral of Rev. pr. T. H. Sinex were Thomas Fiben, DID,. of Santa Cruz; W: D. Crabbs of Gilroy: c. E. Pettis of cisco, and A. H. Needham of Oakland
 Mir. and Mrs. Shepherd of Sacramento are occupying their cottage here for a short time.
 Rev Eli McClish, D.D., chancellor of the University of the Pacific, in town several days this week.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
Ventura.

Miss Georgia Walton has returned from San Francisco.
 Miss Martha Cerf returned from Los Angeles Monday evening. cisco are at the Coonia beet sugar factory
 Mrs. H. R. McDonel and daughter Miss Jessie. are visiting in the Ojai Valley.
 Mrs. w. E. Willis Is visiting relatives in Redlands.
 J. H. Herbst and daughter of Hueneme were in this city during the past week.
 Dr. A. J. Comstock has returned from Ari- zona
 MT and Mrs. L. T. Webster of Carpenteria visited in this city last week.
 Mrs. w. H. Smith of St. Joseph, Mo, who has been spending the winter in this city as the guest of Mrs. J. F. Newby, returned home last week.
 George Beazley is in Los Angeles.
 w. D. Hobson was In Ventura this week.
 MT. and Mrs. L. H. Green ST. and Miss Green of Cincinnati passed through this city Monday en route to the Ojai Valley
 Mrs. Harriet c. Ley of San Francisco is the guest of Mrs. II: D. Ley. Mrs L. M Brown of Mendocino County IS also visiting with Mrs. Ley.
 with relatives In this city.
 Captain John Cross of Los Angeles is here
 Misses Cora and Maggie McGonigle are visit ing in Santa Cruz.
 Miss Bertha Roth will visit in San Francisco for two months.
 Juan Camarillo has returned from Los An geles.~-
 MT and Mrs. C. F. Munson of the Fraternal
 The following persons who attended the Golden Jubilee have returned home Hon. C. D. Bonestel. Hon. l.. F. Eastin. Julian Cerf Ed M. Hirshfelder, Ed M. Wagner, Hon. T. A Rice, Emmet c. Crane, Mike Flynn, John Mo Gongle. Henry Guggenheim.
 R. M Shackleford of San Francisco is here. George Williams of San Francisco visited In the city during the past week
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
Gilroy.

Mrs. W. W Petit is visiting her husband at San Miguel. ,. a,,.-oI ,re.ks
 Miss Bertie Benu has left for her school near Gonzales. VT e
 Mrs M, E. Kingsley of New York and H: 5. Ain1es of New Haven, Conn, are VlSltlhs theil sister, Mrs J. G. McAlpine, before leaVihe TOT
 Miss Helen Durham has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs. A. McCurrle' III san Rev John E. stuchell spent part of the week in Santa Cruz. c -,s c.
 Mrs James Williamson of santa Sru1 "as a recent visitor of Mrs. H. R. sEschenourg.
 Harry Frutig and Ed Manning lett ths w, MeeA @ for Dawson City, Northwest Territory They will 20 the Chilcoot Pass route.
 The social event of the week was the recep +ion given by the ladies of St. stephen S Gulld to Right Rev William Ford Nichols Bisnop or the diocese of California, at Odd FelioWS t,dii Saturday evening" February D. The blshoP gave a brief synopsis of his trip to Ehs!anu durine the Queens jubilee. musical pro gramnle was also rendered by local talent
 pr Eli McClish of the University or the "a cifc lectured here on The Seer and Ills Vls- ion Friday evening" the 4th inst.
 Miss Ethel Cameron has entered the NUT nal School at San Jose .,.,o -a,a-
 Mrs Horace Wtllson has been visiting rela- tives at Salinas. ,
 Mir and Mrs Robert Dunlap have been vis- iting relatives at Santa Clara.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06

Miss Mary Louise Carr and her pupils gave an interesting musicale in town this week. Miss Carr is a resident of Lemoore.
 A. G. Wishom, manager of the water works and ice plant, spent the past. week in San Francisco.
 MT. and Mrs Arthur Weston are spending their honeymoon in San Francisco.
 Miss Annie Thomas has gone to Gilroy to visit with friends.
 MT. and Mrs. Isador Cohn have returned to San Francisco after spending week here.
 C. B. Moffett has been in San Francisco helping his brother, Eugene to purchase an outfit for the Klondike.
 Professor l.. J. Richardson of the State Uni versity was visiting the High School here the past week.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. w. Fewel of Sanger are visiting friends here
 Dr. Lizzie A. Smalley of Lemoore has turned home after visit with her old friend, Mrs W. S. Hayes.
 Rev. H. W. Brayton of San Jose here few days ago business.
 Mrs. M. F. Grove has returned from lengthy visit at Stockton with relatives.
 Frank E. Livingston of San Francisco Is here visit to his sister, Miss Nanno, who teaches in the public schools.
 Mrs. W. W. Cross of this city has been elected treasurer of the Federation of Womens Clubs in the San Joaquin Valley.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
Santa Ana.

W. F. Lutz, the implement dealer, Is in San Francisco.
 Mrs. c. W. West visited friends in Santa Monica last week.
 D. W. Johnston. first lieutenant of Company =. home from Redlands last week on a visit with his parents.
 William H. English and Miss Alice Edwards were married at high noon Wednesday at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs Robert English. They will reside in this city.
 Charles Tedford of Los Angeles visited his brother. City Clerk Tedford last week.
 Douglas Perkins, brother of United States Senator Perkins, was in Santa Ana last week He accompanied by w. c. Patterson of Los Angeles.
 MT. and Mrs. L. S. Hazen of Monrovia, Cal. and L. w. Hagen of Sioux Falls s. D., are the guests of MT. and Mrs. George Hunting ton.
 Mrs. R. E.y Dickinson of Los Angeles was here last week a visit with her parents, Mir and Mrs. Jacob Ross.
 Mrs. Theodore Winbigler of Bakersfield is visiting her parents. Dr. and Mrs. I. D Mills.
 Mrs. F. T. Langley arrived last week from Sanborn, la. coming to join her husband. Judge Langley, who is associated with Dis trict Attorney West in the practice of law.
 Dr. and Mrs. R. s. Van Agnews have gone to Falbrook San Diego County, to reside
 Mrs. Vada Porter has returned to Ocean, side after months visit with friends and relatives here.
 Frank Pet and family have gone to San Francisco where they will reside.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
CloVerdale.

Mir. and Mrs Wilbert M. Sink have returned from their honeymoon wedding trip and are now cozily settled in their home.
 Mrs. r. Arthur Jarvis of San Francisco is paying visit to her sisters. Misses Lizzie and Mae Elliott.
 Messrs W T. Brush, F. Yordi. T. Mitchell George B. Baer, J. P. Thomas and D. J. Dun ham were in the metropolis this week on legal business.
 Rev F. w Crook of the local Episcopal church Is guest of the Rev. C. O. Tiotson at Santa Cruz.
 Miss Elizabeth Markell. youngest daughter of pr. R. S. Markell of this place, and Edward Winder, telegraph operator at Stockton, were married in San Francisco Tuesday. The young couple have many friends in the northern part of California who will wish them much joy and contentment in their married state.
 C. E. Humbert and O. C. Williams, promi- nent Knights Templar, attended the funeral of Hon, Thomas l.. Thompson at Santa Rosa Thursday.
 Miss Pauline Brush is visiting her aunt. Mrs. D. Simpson. Santa Rosa.
 Miss Hattie Griswold. after a few weeks stay with Mrs. J. T. Shurtleff, has returned to her home in Headsburg.
 O. 4. Moore of Ohio is a guest at the resi- dence of g. c. Levicy.
 Mrs. John Spridgeon of Santa Rosa Is visit ing Mrs. M. Austin and Mrs. H. Groshong.
 J. D. Armitage bid good-by to his wife and baby Wednesday start from San Francisco for the Klondike Saturday.
 Professor D. C. Smith of Healdsburg. after @ two months sojourn in Eureka. has returned, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Mabelle.
 Charles E. Cheeks of the United States navy is here for a few weeks on furlough.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
Evansville.

Mrs. Justus Greedy and granddaughter. Jean cite Powell. are visiting relatives at Stockton. County, visited here. Attorney Will Davis of Los Angeles and wife visited his father, Superior Court Judge E. A.
 Levi Boniface and Miss Sophia NJ McGrew. a Guinda Yolo County, couple. were married
 Postmaster Hapgood, N Schneider and wife and Mrs. l. G. Cohn have returned from the bay.
 Mrs. Peter Tore of Camptonville and Miss R. A. Tore of San Francisco visiting Mrs
 Wiley Steward visited his sister sure Mrs Colo to the Klondike. Professor A. B. Coffey visited old friends in this section.
 Miss Rose Harris of San Francisco visited her sister Mrs Ben Mayer. in this city Editor T. J. Sherwood who has been very III, Is now attending to his work. Ferd klempp and daughter home from
 Miss Rose Blumentha1 who has been visit ing her sister has returned to San Jose
 Rev. Mir. Gleason of Jackson, Amador Coun- ty, the guest of Rev. NJ Coleman.
 W. w. Ward and family are home from the bay.
 Mrs E. A. Forbes. wife of Colonel Forbes whose life despaired of during the week on account of laryngitis. Is convalescent. It was found necessary to perform tracheotomy to save the ladys life.
 Harry c, Niemeyer and Miss Tilla L. Menz were married the 18th inst. and have gone to San Francisco to reside.
 Professor William Gern and Miss Tiila Lau- Der & were n married Sri,sal here on the 2eth inst Richardson, Gridley couple. married here Tuesday by Rev. D. Horgan.
 Mrs Edeler is here from the East visiting
 ". l.. Perrott, who was the guest of A. Menz and family. has returned to Cooper's Medical College to resume studies.
 Dr. c. F.. Stone has been confined to his room several days with a severe cold.
 H. D. King and wife and s. Ewell and wife spent several days of last week in San Fran cisco
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06

c. F. Hargrave, a prominent resident of Napa, visited San Francisco Saturday last. Miss Rosie Kronberg of San Francisco is visiting her grandmother. Mrs. s. Levinson. in Napa-
 Miss Flora Metcalf returned Thursday from a weeks sojourn with friends in San Fran cisco
 Hon. F. L. Coombs spent Friday last In Oak land.
 Mrs R. A. Brownlee Jr, visited the States metropolis Monday.
 Stewart Newcomer, a prominent citizen and politician of Napa County. Is back from short stay in San Francisco.
 George E. Goodman Jr. and wife visited San Francisco Saturday. MT. Goodman Is a banker of this city.
 Pioneer r. NJ. Hardin of Pope Valley re- turned Monday from San Francisco. whither he had gone to attend the Golden Jubilee
 Cy Mulkey, manager of the Spreckels ranch near Napa, and wife attended the Mining Fair in the metropolis the first of the week.
 Mrs. E. Ganter of Ukiah is visiting her daughters, the Misses N and B. Ganter pho- tographers of this city.
 H. Schwartz. merchant of Napa, and wife visited San Francisco last Saturday.
 G. Miglavacca, the well-known wine manu- facturer of Napa. with his wife and daughter have returned from a visit in San Francisco
 Miss Erma Rider is visiting friends in Palo Alto.
 N. H. Wulm IT, went to San Francisco Thursday to attend the Olympic Club enter tainment that evening.
 Councilman John Even left for San Francisco Thursday evening to undergo further medical treatment.
 toying a season of rest in Napa.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
Petaluma.

This week records several delightful society functions, and from now on until Lent time will be we'll occupied.
 The Ladies' Whist Club was entertained last Tuesday evening by MT. and Mrs. J. s. Perry at their pretty home on D street. Progressive high five was the game of the evening. and the prize winners were Mrs. W. s. De Turk Mrs. M. J. Pierce, T. A. Gilbert and Captain Macay while O. C. Hopkins captured the booby prize, The hostess served the daintiest of refreshments, and the evening so merrily passed will be the last club meeting until after Lent.
 Thursday evening Mir and Mrs. Frank H. Denman entertained great number of friends at card party The handsome residence was tastefully decorated, the elaborate supper most satisfying and the evening altogether a most enjoyable
 The wide-awake members of Company c have already commenced to make great prepa- rations for their entertainment and ball on Washineton's birthday
 Miss Estelle Newburgh is visiting her sister Mrs. Allenburg of San Francisco. where, un-
 Miss Edna Gilbert has returned from her visit to Santa Rosa.
 Miss Edyth Lewis visited her aunt, Mrs Cromwell. this week.
 A. L.. Bryan of Oakland visited here this week on business regarding the location or the new shoe factory here
 Mrs. J. P. Overton of santa Rosa visited her sister Mrs Denman. this week
 ]. P Currer of the Carlson-Currler SIX mills was up from San Francisco Thursday
 Rev H. F.. Atkinson of Fortuna, wno mas been visiting relatives here, returned to ms home on Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
Iulare.

Abe Worms left Tuesday for Juneau. He will establish himself in business
 Mrs. B. M Afford, with her daughter Mrs Pearl Haslam, of Santa Cruz, visited Fresno Monday
 Perry Alverson. of A. P Hall & Co.,. has re- turned from San Francisco.
 A E. Mott, after continued service of twelve years with the firm Of J. Goldman S. Co.,, has retired from business in the merca n- tile line and will devote his attention to his fruit ranch.
 Dr. Todd Martin is very i'll. He is suffering from some form of poisoning.
 MT. and Mrs. w. Fl. Gore left Tuesday for Sacramento, where they will hereafter make their home.
 J. N. Anderson. who has been Ill for many weeks, is again able to be out.
 Joseph Lustig of The Peoples Store Is home from trip to the coast counties
 R. LinGer is in receipt of telegram an- nouncing the confirmation of Captain E. Oak ford as postmaster of Tulare
 J. s. Stewart will shortly take his family to the bay for the benefit of Mrs Stewart s health.
 Dr. John Winters is In receipt of a letter from his son Grove, who is en route to the klondike. He was at Lake Tagish Decem- Der 23.
 MT. and Mrs. S. B. Moore have just cele brated the.- golden wedding anniversary.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
New Mexico.

T. T. Helm of Santa Fe has returned from a trip through the southern part of the Ter ritory. cn..u c,,. .
 in Albuauerque for several days during the week.
 attend the Library ball, spent most Of the week
 in Albuuueruue as guests of MT. and Mrs A.
 A Keen who former neighbors in Las
 Vegas.
 he was witness in an important railroad case
 Mrs w E. Talbott intends to start for the Klondike region in the spring. her son, who Is now there having written her to come P B. Sinister and wife left few days ago for visit to relatives in the East, and will be away till spring. J. J. Sturman of Gallup, has been spending a few days in Albuquerque. , M w Mills of Springer. who was in Aipu- querque for few days, has returned 10 the | Ex-Governor Thornton has been absent from inc Territory for some weeks, on a trip to old Colonel A. w Harris of Kingston has been visiting friends in Albuquerque for the last ten days. .z =
 Friday last from trip to the southern part of the Territory A l. Coram president of the Alhemarle
 Mining and Milling Company at Cochiti. has gone on a business trip to Denvera
 MT and Mrs J. D. May of Cerrillos have re-
 turned from trip to the west
 R. A. Martin and wife have left Raton and located on ranch near Las Cruces.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
Reddine.

Gilbert W. Pelletreau mine owner of Tay- lors Flat Trinity County, was here Monday en route to San Francisco. Mir and Mrs s. D. Brastow have returned to San Francisco after attending the funeral at Shasta of Mrs. Brastow's father the late pr. j. E. Pelham of San Francisco. The doctor was pioneer of Shasta County
 F. B. Rossi. owner of the New Brunswick mine at French Gulch, has gone to San Fran cisco
 j. l.. Bass, the merchant at Baird. has re- turned from a business visit to San Francisco. John O. Welsh of Mott was here looking after his business interests.
 Miss Jessie Rutherford has returned from a pleasure trip to San Francisco.
 Mrs James Holt and children have returned from Red Bluff.
 Edward Reid and Al Young are home from San Francisco.
 A. w. Dozer of Oakland is visiting relatives here.
 George Carr. a Trinity County mine owner, has returned from a trip to San Francisco.
 A. A. Nordyke went to Willows Thursday on a brief visit.
 Frank Pauler, an Old Diggings mine owner. has returned from San Francisco.
 William T. Ellis of French Gulch and Miss Maud Williams were married here Wednesday. Charles Nourse, assistant superintendent with the Mountain Copper Company, md Miss Christiana Littooy of Tacoma were married In Bedding Wednesday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
JzYageOndI NeWS from alon6 fheN

Preston School at lone, returned from the East yesterday
 Miss E. S. Watson is visiting this city from Fresno.
 The Kingsley Art Club held its regular c. l.: White. on Giovanni and Andrea Pi- sano: by Mrs. Robert Devln, 'Orcagna, and Mrs: Bassett treated of "Geotto. Archi- tect, Painter and Sculptor
 Mrs: Parsons of Grass Valley has been visit ing Miss Nellie Upson for the past week.
 Miss Alice Smith is visiting in Oakland, San Francisco and Alameda, where she will remain for several weeks
 Miss Tyndall has sufficiently recovered from her recent illness to resume her classes at the High School.
 Miss Ruth B. Catlin has gone to Oakland.
 Miss Dora Taylor is visiting friends in San Francisco.
 Mrs $. H. Wing and of this city will spend the winter in Vermont.
 surprise party was given in honor or MISS Lucille Collins at the residence of w. K Corthrin Saturday evening. The young lady will make her future home in Council Bluffs.
 Mir. and Mrs. John B. Portwood will reside permanently in California. They are at pres ent in this city, awaiting the completion Of their beautiful colonial residence in Orange vale.
 Mrs. Robert E. Montgomery of San Fran cisco is visiting friends in this city.
 Secretary of State Brown has so far recov- cred from his late severe illness to be able to ride out.
 Miss Rita Parrott has gone to Los Angeles for two weeks.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
HauWardS.

Miss c Londrigan of San Francisco Is spend ing few days with Miss Nora stanton
 Miss Olive Wing has returned iron a pro- longed visit to friends at Susun. Solano County. to Mrs. P. HCare
 J. D. Smalley and his brother George de- parted for the Klondike this week.
 Miss L. Brunner of Ukiah was visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs H. E. Brunner.
 Bishop W. F. Nichols of San Francisco spent a day here.
 Mrs R. Cassidy of San Francisco has taken up her residence here.
 Miss Annie Thomas is spending few days with friends at Pinole
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
San Jose.

in the city Thursday and Friday.
 Miss Matte George is visiting in San Francisco.
 Frank " Wright returned on Wednes- day from trip to the San Joaquin Val ley.
 Monday in honor of Mrs. Kelly or Chl- cago
 Miss Fay Butler spent several days in Los Gatos the beginning of the week.
 Mrs Charles M. Shortridge returned to San Francisco Tuesday.
 Miss Lillian Rea of Gflroy spent the week in San Jose.
 Mrs. Laura Delaney, Miss Ada Delaney and Miss Marguerite Delaney left Mon day for stay of several months in santa Barbara. .
 James w. Req spent Tuesday in San Francisco.
 Miss Ida Beermaker has. returned to Stanford after a short visit here.
 Mrs. w. P. Dougherty gave diuner in honor of MT. and Mrs. Alex McCone or Virginia City on Monday evening".
 Miss May Burrel is in San Francisco
 Miss Maude Kellogg and Jack Enrlght were married at the brides nome at Santa Clara. tained a few friends at cards Friday evening. ,.... o,,
 Mrs. Rudolph B. Spence of San Fran cisco was in San Jose the fore part or the week. + ph;,, deinhia are at the Vendome.
 A. Ortley has gone to Alaska
 Grant P Hatch, accompanied by his wife has gone to Volcano, Amador County, to teach school.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
Grass VaIlev.

Clifford H. Weldon has gone to San Fran cisco on a visit.
 .John E. Carter is on the sick list.
 Fred Frank and George Parker have gone to San Francisco on a visit .,
 Ezekiel Carlyon has gone to Tuscan springs to recuperate in health, ,,
 Miss Jean campbell has gone to San Fran cisco. ,, ,y,.., ,5 daughter and Miss Griffith of Ross Valley are here a visit. , to the northern part of the State.
 w S. May has returned from Indiana ranch. Henry williams and Miss Ethel Trezise were united in marriage by Rev J. Sims.
 C. Hunsaker has returned from San Fran cisco. ,,,.- mine in the Caribou district, is here on brief visit.
 James Kean has returned from San Fran cisco. ~
 Philip Hempler and Miss Mary Miller were married this week, Rev. Father Lynch otn- ciating.
 Robert Hillnlan. who Is engaged In the print ing business at Oakland, is home on visit
 Mrs Hopkins and daughter. mother and sis ter of Sherwood Hopkins, who have been here on a visit, have returned to San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
Bakersfield.

Mrs. Albert Ankers of Tehachapi is visiting friends here this week
 Mrs. Ada Peabody Is visiting her sister. Mrs. w H. Shankin. in Fresno.
 Hon. John McGonigle of Ventura was in this city last week
 NJ s. Wagy and family, late of Tuolumne County, are now residents of Bakersfield.
 w. R.. Condict of Chicago is here on visit to hs brother H. F. Condict It has been twenty-five years since the brothers met.
 Little Gerald Bender, baby boy of MT. and Mrs. H. P. Bender died last Saturday.
 Miss Anna Craig and John E. Chattell, both Of Kern, were married at the Craig home Wednesday, February ?.
 Miss Lotus Kratzmer and Miss Lola Lightner are visiting friends in Walkers Basin.
 BoIn-In Bakersfield. February l. 1898, to MT. and Mrs. C. Marchand, daughter.
 Monday was children's day at the Woman s Club, and the little ones furnished the pro gramme which consisted of recitatfons and music. Popcorn and candy served to them. while they enjoyed a half hour of play afterward.
 Mrs. Minnie Phillips and little daughter Dorothy, stopped over here a day, en route to Los Angeles to visit her sister, Mrs. Will Davis.
 pr John Shook and wife have returned from visit to relatives in San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
TRY THESE VERY SIMPLE PARLOR TRICKS.
 Marvellous Things That May Be Done by Any Amateur

A fitting finale to such a juggling act is that in which a potato is placed on the hand of the assistant and cut in two with a sharp sword without leav- ing any mark upon the skin. AS gen. eral thing, a second potato is then cut upon the throat of the assistant. This apparently marvellous mastery of the sword always brings forth great ap- plause.
 Taking several mediums m-sized sound potatoes, on tray are placed two po- tatoes prepared as follows: Insert a needle crosswise of the potato near the bottom. After showing the sword to be really sharp by cutting paper and slicing one or two of the potatoes, the performer picks up one of the prepared potatoes and places it on the assist ants hand. But apparently 1t does not lie to suit him, so he slices off one side of it, using care to cut away the side just under the needle and as close to it as possible: then he places the po- tato once again on the assistants S hand After making a few flourishes with the sword he cuts through the po- tato, dividing it in half.
 In striking the potato with the sword