The Press., 1898-02-17

Regular meeting of A. O. U. W. this evening.
 Meeting of Harmony Temple of Honor next Wednesday evening
 Regular communication of Ionic Lodge, F. & A. M, next Tuesday evening.
 H. D. Royce has purchased the meat route of Fred Fisher, and Mir. Fisher has accepted a petition with Mir. Royce.
 The HI-Henry, Jr., minstrels of Mon- son were greeted with a full house last Thursday evening, and gave an enjoyable entertainment.
 Y. P. s. c. K. subject at the Congrega- tlonal church next Sunday evening at 6.1o, "Every Christian 8 missionary" Leader. Mrs. A. J. Mcleod.
 k. F. Corrigan has been in town mak- ing preparations to present a drama in the opera house by amateur talent. arr ranged by the Crescent club of Willi- mantle.
 A petition has been circulated for the appointment of J. F. Chamberlin to the position of judge Of the borough court, to All the vacancy caused by the resignation of Judge Chandler.
 The selectmen have ordeie ed new sign boards for the town, as required by law. The posts will be finished by the time the signs are ready, and they will be put in place early in the spring
 Mrs. James F. Brooks celebrated her 79th birthday at her home on Grown street, Saturday afternoon. with a birth day party. A small number of acquaint- ances and relatives were present.
 The young people of the Congrega- tional church will produce 'tThe Dona- ton Party" at the opera house next Mon- day evening This date is earlier than at flIst intended. Reserved seats went on sale this morning at Abel'g at S5 cents. The male quartette Is a popular feature In the entertainment, and Miss Martha SIbley and Miss Mary l. Newton will ren- der solos between the acts. No changes will be made from the original text of the play, and there are to be no notifications to apply to local conditions.
 Robert Hampstead was before Judge Parkess Tuesday morning, charged with drunkenness, and was given 30 days and costs. John Manning, charged with a similar misdemeanor, was also given 80 days and costs. James Kparney cannot charge the court with partiality, as he was given a sentence of the same length on the same charge as the other two. The case of L. D. Gary against E. Brooks, action of contract was settled out of court the same day.
 The annual masquerade held by the German society last Friday evening was social and financial success. Some of the costumes were very grotesque. Many of the ladies who were masked wore red or yellow, and quite a number of the men woIe fancy colored costumes, so that the effect of the colors and the animated way in which they were kept moving in the changes of the dance made a very pleasing spectacle. Some of those who were in costume could be recognized easily, not withstanding their disguises, but there were others who were not known until the masks were removed late ln the even- Ing. After unmasking many of the on- lockers Joined in the dance, which lasted until the small hours. Miss Minnie Rob- erts was awarded a prize for her costume, and Charles M. Cummings, who appeared as a red-headed hobo, was distinguished In the same way. Refreshments, consist ing of sandwiches and soft drinks, were on sale at the counter. Those in attend ance were orderly, and there was plenty of fun.
 The assessors have raised the valuation of borough property, and as usual when a move of this kind Ia made there Is more or less dissatisfaction. Those whose val uations have been raised, and the amount