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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-25
CITY ITEMS.

Rev. John f. White has gone to Scot
land Neck, where on last night he de-
livered a lecture on Christ as a Pa
triOt."
The meeting of the Ladies' Soldiers
Aid Society, which was to have been held
at the Supreme Court building has been
postponed until Monday afternoon mt
8 o'clock. An address will be made by
a member of the hospital corps.
In the absence of the pastor, Rev. T..
G. Glenn, who is attending the Epworth
League convention now in session at
Morehead City, his pulpit ut Central
church will be filed next Sunday morn
ing by Rev. b. Il. Dixon.
A rumor was current on the streets
yesterday afternoon that the President
was about to issue another call for
125,O00 volunteers 1t was causing
considerable talk, but it seems there is
no reason for such rumor, as nothing
has been heard from Washington in re-
gard to it.
The State Museum yesterday received
from Chowan county live banded rat
tlesnake 1t is Of the crotalus horridus
species. The snake is five feet in length
and eight inches in circumferen &c. 1t has
ten Eattles and a button. His snakeship
viii be kept on exhibition alive for seye-
raj days, after which he will be chloro-
formed Those who have pever seen a
real live rattlesnake now have the op-
portunity offered them.
Mr.. E. l.. Moffitt and wife returned
yesterday from Waynesville, where they
attended the annual meeting Of the Stat"
Press Association. Editor Moffitt warm
ly praises the hospitality of the good peo-
pie of WaynesvilIe and the management
Of White Sulphur Springs. He says
this was one of the most delightful ses-
sions in the history of the association.
and we can well believe him. Waynes
vile is an ideal resort and Waynesville
hospitality is call wool and yard wide.
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Personal.

NJ l. Stewart, ex-State Printer, is in
the city
Rev John n. Cole. of Durham, was
IN the city yesterday.
MIR, ID, +, korneygay, of Goldsboro,
Is at the Marlborough.
The sses Johnson are visiting at
Mrs. Ships. ON Person street.
Miss Roberta W. Harris left last even
ms on short visit to Pittsboro.
Hon. Francis ID. Winston, of BERTHE
county. spent last night in the city.
Governor H. l.. Russell left yesterday
fae WilmingtQn to spend few days.
Me William Bailey, OF I.ouisburg,
arrived in the city yesterday afternoon.
MeSSrS John II, and Marvin Carr,
0f Durham, spent yesterday in the city.
Mr. e, G., Baker and family left last
alght for Norfolk, Va, to spend several
weeks.
rostofrce Inspector c. e. Dexter, OF
Washington, u. g. was in the city
Yesterday
MR. W. b. Mears and Miss Mary Il.
Mears, of Hillsboro, arrived in the city
yesterday.
Mrs. Thomas Pence, mother of the city
editor of the Post, is quite sick at her
home in this city.
Mr., w. III. Walker clerk in the In
ternal Revenue office, is confined ut his
home by sickness.
DR. Il. A. Alderman, president cf the
University of North Carolina. spent
yesterday in the city
Mr.. Samuel G. Neville, of Charlotte,
returned to the city yesterday and is
stopping at the Marlborough.
Mrs. w. Il. Burwell, of Henderson.
arrived in the city yesterday afternoon,
and is stopping at the Marlborough.
Mr.. w. ii. Walker one of the popular
clerks in the collectors Office is quite
i'll at his home on Cabarrus street.
Miss Emma II. Burnhufer, of New
York City, who has been visiting Miss
Zua Straughan. left for Washington
city yesterday.
Mrs. w. III. S. Burgwyn, who has
been spending some time here with her
husband returned to her home at Hen
derson yesterday.
The police yesterday arrested crazy
negro on the streets and placed him in |
the lookup to await commitment to
the asylum at Goldsboro.
Miss Lottie Peyton, one OF North
Cardinals fairest daughters. arrived in
the city yesterday from Greensboro. |
She left on the afternoon train.
Mr.. w. T. Carlton, of Warsaw. left
here yesterday afternoon for San Fran
cisco From there he will sail for
Manila, having joined the signal corps
Mr.. i. J. w. Harriss moved his fam
ily yesterday to Greensboro. where in
The future they will make their home. |
They have a large circle of friends and |
acquaintance in this city who regret to /
see them depart.
Commissions were issued from The
Adjutants Generals office to o. Fl /
assistant paymaster. and j.
G. Morrison. aide to Lieutenant Com
mander on the staff Of Lieutenant Com
mander Geo. H. Morton, Of the naval
reserves.
Miss Emma TT. Brunhuber, assistant I
for Cooper. Seigel & Co,
New York, after spending several days
pleasantly in this city as the guest IF
Miss Zuella Straughan. ON South Daw-
son street left yesterday morning for
her home.
DIR. Ernest r. Bynum, Of Pittsboro,
passed through the city yesterday en-
route for New York. He will sail for
Germany early next week to take Il spc-
.ial course in modern languages. lie win
return in the fall and take the chair Of
history in the University of Arkansas,
Fayetteville.
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Mems Fine Calf Balls and Congress,
$1.75. $500, $3.50 and $3.50.
Were $2.25, $3.50, $3.50 to $3.50.

Light Weight Materials for Mid-sum-
mer Dress Trimmings Quilted Silk
lsse in Black and White and the lead
ing colorS, Is inches wide, make a pretty
iinSn for any dainty fabric.
Black and White and Cream Ruching
in Liberty Silk and Silk Lisse from 1
inch to 312 inches wide.
Black and White Liberty Silk with
corded Yoke and Plated Blouse in cor
rect widths for Waist Fronts
Gathered Liberty Silk Is inches wide
ready for use, in Black and White and
popular colors.
Mousseline de Sole in Black, White
and colors, AZ to As inches wide.
Liberty Silk in Black. White and col
ors, - to 4G inches wide.
silk Chiffon, Black, White and colors,
- inches wide.
Satin Piping in Black and White.
Embroidered Mouscline in Bands.
Applique in Ecru, Black and White.
Tucked Organizes for Waists and
Fronts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-25
THE WEATHER TO-DAY,

North Carolina; Fair weatAelH fresh
southwesterly winds
Local forecast for RalelgA aRd vicinity
to s o'clock tonight; Fair NNa warHtS
brisk southwest wind,
Local data for Ralelgh yesterdays
Maximum Temperatures, ~ minimum
temperature, ia; meah 10; rainfall %
inches for twenty fear hours
The following table gives data few
selected stations al : o'clock p, M, YES.
terday;
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MAI. DAVIS TO COME HERE.

Major Charles r. Davis, of Charlotte.
has been detailed TO come to Raleigh as
military instructor of the State Guard,
vice Major Il. NJ Hayes, detached. He
will report to the Governor and be is
signed to duty at once.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MACS HEAD HoTEI.-C, {, Alien.
Proprietor.
a. b. STRONACH The Ladies DRESS
Goods Store
MYATT & HUNTER The Aroth,
Lawn Swing.
PAINE'S CELERY COMPOUND
From Sickness "a Health
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Synopsis of the weather. ne faH
in barometer to 29.42 inches at st. Paul
indicate that the storm over Minnesota
is increasing in force. Rain occurred
Friday only between Marquette, with
1.52 inches. and ST Paul with OBJ
inches; over the entire remainder Of
the country generally fair; warm
weather prevails. The effect of the
storm in the northwest is indicated by
gales on the Lakes; Chicago reported Il
maximum velocity last night of - miles
an hour.
The highest temperature yesterday
was 96 Mt Dodge City, Kansas. Tenn
peratures over so occurred throughout
the South, also rs far North as Daven-
port. Detroit, and Washington. South
to southwest winds prevail everywhere
and Saturday is likely to be n very
warm day, unless tempered by the brisk
winds which are likely to prevail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-25
SPECIAL SALES.


3lac. were 7Ac.
American Dimities, Nansouks and
Lace stripe Lawns, IN Colors and Black
and " hite.
&c. were Zoe.
American Printed Organizes (so-called
French designs.
71ac were Zoe to Ice
Irish Lawns. French Print Dimititcs
Organizes, Francais and all fancy Sum
mer Wcaves, in Colors, and Black and
White
lSc. were Soc to zoe.
Finest French Organizes; this seasons
designs, and importations, Colors and
Black and White
.pS, so 60, Toe
One table full famous Sunshine Brand
Shirt Waists in Bingham, Percale and
Lawn print, marked in plain figures.
Don't miss our Clearing Sale Of Para
soils in White and China Colored Silk,
Plaid and Changeable Taffeta.
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ONLY ONE MAJOR.

The War Department VIII Have but One
Major in the Colored Regiment
Information was received from the
War Department by General ID.
Cowles yesterday that only one major
would be allowed to the colored regiment
now organizing at Forth Macon.
The general is going to insist on two
majors, for if only one is allowed the
great counties of Edgecombe and Hall
fax win have TO be ignored entirely, TO
say nothing of the fight that will be i'll.
evitable between Captains A. ]. Hay
Nwood and Jim Hamlin, both of Raleigh,
for this coveted honor.
The same order says only one adult
ant will be allowed when it has been aX.
pected that there would be three-onp
rgimental and two battalion adjutants.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-25
LIVING PICTURES.

On next Thursday night there will be
given Mt the Metropolitan Opera House
a series of living pictures after Charles
Dana Gibson. The characters will be
taken by some Of Raleigh's prominent
young men and women, and the proceeds
are for a worthy cause.
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6a2saeOoa97gs0yeg6a, SQseswooS98laqsy6s
"Eonesty in Advertising PaysY
THE GREAT JUNE SALE.
no more complimentary testimony Of the conf

NO more complimentary testimony Of the confidence
A the public places in our announcements could be
given than the crowds that have filled our store response
to our widely advertised GREAT JUNE SALE Advertising
however is very much like preachng-much easier than
well as the letter. of newspaper announcements that
gives us our popularity and creates in the public mind
feeling OF confidence that all claim true; high
Bment indeed in these days of Wild exaggerated and in
flated values.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-25

A great cure for cough Mrs. A. X
Morris, 456 Canton St, Philadelphia,
IA, writes: Il took several bottles of
Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup for Il bad cold
and was entirely cured"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-25
AGAIN THE Ace SHIRTS.

great many people ask why we sell
such a good shirt for 49c. The reason
for this is that one of the foremost shirt
makers closed out to us the surplus OF
his 80 and S12 dozen line ut one price,
we simply put them all in one lot to hc
closed ut one price. That's all. nothing
extraordinary about that, is there:
Here's how they stand:
For-Finest Percales, Dextrous cut
ting, Liberal sizes, lastingness, Color
life, 10th Century designs.
Against-Low Grade Fabrics. poor
ness of fit, skimpinesS, soon worn out,
printings that fade. back number pat
terms.
Toe. AND $500 SHIRTS, 49c.
The makers didn't worry over extra
expense for free-handed use Of materials.
nor begrudge clever shaping, nor with
hold best laundering.
HUSTLE IN HOSIERY.
And such Hosiery at such prices
would make any store hustle. Let the
different lots talk
Ladies' Fast Black Seamless Hose .1215c.
Ladies Hermsdorf extra fine Cot
ton, spliced heels and toes, Black
and Tans. .......... l9c
Ladies' extra super Isle thread
high Spliced heels and toes drop
stitched (Rembrant ribbed)-in
Black and Tan. .............. pc.
Ladies' Fast Black Lisle thread
high spliced heels and double
toes-extra fine Maco Cotton
white foot. Observation-Disclosures. Zoe. -
Ladies' finest Gauge Iisle, Splieed
seams and heels, double soles,
plain and fancy open worked in
Black and Tan. ........... i0c.
Ladies' Super Lisle Black, high
spliced heels and double soles-
EXTRA. 20 DOZEN OF LADIES
CHAMOIS GLOVES Al soc.
Chamois Gloves, in cream and
white, SELF stitched and black
embroidered clasp all sizes. .50c.5
THE GREAT JUNE SALE or
LACES.
LACES OI' CHARM AND HIGH
VALUE WOFULLY UNDER
SOLD.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-25

Ladies Fine Kid Oxfords $13S, $1.G5
and $500.
Were $L7j, $500 and $500.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-25
! IN THE Sc. LOT.

IN THE SC. LOT.
Point de Ireland, Machine and Hand
Made Torchons, Platt and French Val
encienne. Values to 15c.
IN THE Zoe. LOT.
Ecru Oricntals. Torchon hand and ma
chiie made, Irish Point net top, values
to DC.
IN THE 1Jc LOT.
Ecru Orientals, White Orientals Tor
chons, French Values. Black silk Lace,
Point de Gene Values to 35c.
IN THE pc. LOT.
Black Chantilly. Point de Gene, Point
De Esprit Irish Point, Orientals, both
White and Ecru. Values to soc.
Glorious Lace, whose mission and
destiny is to dress brighten and en-
hancc. We name lots ont OF all--a
tiny fragment broken off the great mass
Of many thousand yards largest pur-
chase we've undertaken-quckest to be
scattered-going fast; very. very fast.
4 BELT SALE.
Bought some grand values i'm newest
belt ideas. Going to push them out during
the next day or two. Wen make belt
buying lively, see if we don't.
NINE CENTS.
Extraordinary Sale Of Ladies
Belts, in Plain Black and Tan
= leather Alligator. and Ill colors.
with fancy and leather covered
buckles. This lot for. ........ De.
TWENTY FIVE CENTS.
This price win close all of the
Mems Belts-thoy were 80. 40 and
50c in Leather and Crash
now ..... ................ Zoe.
SOME OF THE REASONS WHY
WE ARE BUSY.
Umbrellas are reduced, Shirt Waists
are all 50c. Ribbons entirely too low
Children's shapes less than half Wash
goods are melting away. Children's
Oxfords are going. Vantines Fans
priced one half The 500 Sailors are
soc.
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A. B. StrOnaCh,
THE LADIES' DRY GOODS STORE
Anything you Wish at Price you
can Afford to Pay, and your Money
Back If you are not Satisfied. -,
THE LADIES' DRY GOODS STORE

Clearing Sale of Broken Lines of Ladies' and Gentle
mems Fine Shoes Every pair made expressly for and
every pair guaranteed to give satisfaction.
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IN THE 1Jc. LOT.

Ecru Orientals. White Orentals. Tor
chons French Values. Black silk Lace
Point de Gene Values to Soc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-25

Rev. John f. White has gone TO Scot
land Neck, where on last night he de-
livered a lecture on Christ as a Pa
triot
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-25

Ecru Oricntals. Torchon hand and ma
chine made, Irish Point net top, values
to 25c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-15

A delightful tea will be given this
evening at No. 2j06 east Grace
street by the lakewood Memorial Asso-
citation The officers OF all the camps
and memorial organizations Of the city
are invited 90 attend, and the favors OF
the evening will be the nags OF the Con-
federacy. hand-painted. on white ribbons
Mr and Mrs. H. IL. Gloves will render q
number of selections during the evening
and an orchestra will be In attendance.
The Reception Committee will consist
OF the president Of the Hollywood Memo
rial Association, Mrs. Joseph Bryan.
president OF the Hebrew Memorial As
ISOLATION. Mrs. Joseph R0senbaum; Mrs.
y. V. Randolph. president Of the Daugh-
ters Of the Confeleracy. president OF the
lakewood Memorial Association. Miss
Ruby Bodeker. ex-president OF the oak
wood Association. Mrs. Henry Christian
and the Independents OF the Associa-
uon-Mrs. Mary f. snelnngs. Mrs Pres
ton Nash. Mrs. Albert Mayo Mrs. j. \
Rennolds. Mrs. II. J. Shervin. Mrs. J. +
Harwood. Mrs J. L. raliaferro. Mrs
Henry Peasants Mrs. V. j.. Hccnler
Mrs. Lula G. McPhail, and Mrs. u. C..
Richardson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-15
nelhndl.l snnlInv SeIlnols.

Tho regular meeting of the Methodist
sunday school Society was held at Fair-
mount Methodist church Sunday AFTER
noon al $3.50 o'clock. with Mr.. Addison
Naupin. the president, and Mr.. Ch3ries
p Radv the secretary. both 10 pace
The meeting was opened with prayer ny
Rev. ]. r. Mostn and singing 10y the
school. ,.,.
The report from Fairmount chui'h
shows "a steady increase i'm numbers.
school has been recently enlarged. Inc
following exercises by the children were
well rendered. Gu.
Rectations by Ida Dillard MAUD sheI
man. Carrie Robelin and singing by ch'iu-
rem Of tho Ala Society.
The Male Quartctte OF the Young Men
Christian Association sang Nearer Ny
God TO Thee" in excellent style.
The president then Introduced MT. r. vi
Carter. Of scott county, mcmper OF l"1
LEGISLATURE. who made q very nief,stlht
ana instructive address on the value oI
Sunday Schools" de spoke IN very
complimentary manner of the deep IN
terest manifested by an denominations ih
SUNDAY school work tn this city and the
high standard it has attained. He coun-
selled the young men especially 10 de-
vote themselves 10 this grand work
The following IS a summary OF the SUI
perintendents' reports for January;
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-15
10 THE CHILDREN
Bishop white Asks Them 10 Contribute
as Usual During Lint,

Right Rev Francis NJ. Whttle. Bishop
of the Diocese Of Virginia, has addressed
the following open letter to the children
OF the Episcopal Church OF tho Diocese
wherein he asks them 10 contribute as
they have done in the past during Lent
their mites to the mission work.
Richmond. Va, February, i%s.
To the Children Of the Diocese oil VIZ
ginia:
Alv Dear children. Another year has
gone and / must write TO you again. 10
ask YOU TO help Us during this season OF
Lent. which Is al hand. TO raise money 10
pay our missionaries, as you nave so
kindly done for several years past.
/ have nothing new TO tell yon-it IL the
came old story about the Work OF our
missionary society.
Let me first try TO explain 10 you wnat
that society is ard what 1t IS dong.
The State Of Virginia is divided INTO
two parts. That on the other. or south
side Of James river Is the Diocese OF
Southern Virginia. That part on this side
vince YOU live. is the Diocese or virginia
In our Diocese there are about one
hundred and fifty churches. Many or
them are in cities and towns where the
congregations are large enough 10 sup
port their own ministers.
Ia Richmond. for example. there are
fourteen rrcros ard ch9r'lf. iu Alex
andria Here 4.o t.Itt tlr4-fifhs-
burs 900. and SO Ca
But there are six OF seven times as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-15
RELIErINo rnE SUFFERING.
Many Gases OF Distress Reported to the
gotnupif eos.

Many Gases Of Distress Reported to the
Conrni''ces.
The Citizens Relief Association Com
mlttee OF tho Young Mems Business As
ISOLATION. held ITS regular weekly meet
me on yesterday afternoon IN the secur-
fly Bank.
The following donations We're ordered
fos this week.
Previously donated 10 the poor, ss9S; for
moo. in the West End this week. So, for
poor in East End for this week. 500 cases
OF immediate need. $50. coal ana wood,
Sli: City Mission this week, 500, total 10
date A.O6l.s0.
Many letters Of sad reports from the
visitors Of the city Missions, come daily
90 the corresponding secretary OF the
Citizens Relief Association.
There is much suffering and sickness
among the deserving poor and their needs
arc many Tho citizens arc earnestly re-
Questcd 10 pay promptly and az literally
as possible. q bis and next month VIII be
very hard upon the poor
Richmond. Va. Feb H. 1885,
70 Mr. Henry Lee Valentine. CORES
pondng Secretary Citizens Relief As
ISOLATION. City.
Dear Sir:-Yours with check received
and viii do much towards relieving the
prevailing restitution which az present is
extreme and more sickness than at any
time this winter.
went 10 see a family Of five. two OF
which are down with consumption, one
with the grip. one just up from months
sickness. the other. a girl compelled 10
remain az homo 10 attend upon the sick,
mo- fuel. nor food and very scant clothing.
Another case OF six in "a family. not
inouthful 20 cat, father ill and little child
crying for breaO.
There are many other cases whose
condition SIS NOT removed from these. You
can imagine She joys your association
has brought 60 these poor suffering fell
low creatures. We can only give tempo
rary relief as we have so many cases.
Yours truly
(sirneO MRS JOHN IT. SCHOOLER.
Mrs Schooler has District No. @. from
Twcnty-6fh and Broad cast 70 Gillie's
creek. south 90 the river
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-15
4eAN>y oumMrA rBE1cHERs.y
Rev. John Jasper say, Their Place il Not
Inn II n .ILn-- ulLnm.

Rev. John Jasper SAYS Their Place j. \ OF
rhat Of TNhor. alton.
Rev john Jasper has no use for
"Hlmmon preachers and Sunday MORN
Iug GOA che mu-eishth anniversary Of
hls ministry lc addressed g. uaCreu con-
ere-tuou on tno subject n which he
Iutciehod against them.
Since the mountain uId not come 10
Mauomct Mahomot bad gone 10 the
mountain. ana $50 with ihc ueacous of the
sixth Mount Zion church. When they
refused Co move from tnc meeting the
meeting was compelled 90 move trom
them. Rev. John Jasper accordingly fet
flushed with victory when boz opened his
sermon Sunday morning.
lo took mas text irom Revelation TO-
y-6. which reads:
"Aud the angel which ] saw stand upon
the sea- ANA upon llc earth. lifted mp his
hand to heaven,
And sware by him that liveth for ever
and ever. who created heaven and the
things that therein ere. and the earth
and The things that therein are, and tho
sea- and The things which are therein,
that there should Dee time no longer"
lie then arrayed himself powerfully
against women occupying the pulpit, Say
Ing chat when the Lord chose his ap0s-
Ties there was not one women amongst
them
lie s,t tortA fully his argument to a
reporter Yesterday.
"Afud MOVE" he concluded "I don't
mean THAT woman aims cany good in de
church. She has her place and can do
most GOOD by sotun' example, not by
oXnOrton.
"No." concluded the ola dmked sadly,
81 alnt what J used 90 be myself when
4 was just starting out in the gospel.
"Why chile. deere was times when l
could preach o. aatmun cherry hour in de
anv. and menny times when Use been
nreachen ln dc houses ON ole Shockoe. in
slabcry days DE- people way over on
strawberry hu used % hoah me. Dey
oOudn mex 0n- NV words DISTINCTLY
but dcy could he3h me-"
rev Jasper was very reluctant about
speaking OF the late disturbance over
tho deacons. lie insists that there was
no trouble as FAR as che church was con-
cerncd that the church could place and
remove whom over St pleased 10 and
from dcaconship.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-15
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK.
MEETING OFTHE ASSOCIATIONS or
THE DENOMIyiTIONs.
Encouraging Reports of the Home De-
partInenis of two of the Baptistschoois
The Disciples oScers.

The regular monthly meeting or the
Baptist sunday-school Association OF
Richmond and Manchester was held Sun
day afternoon at the Towards Grove
Baptist church. Dir. Arthur b. Clarke
president. being ~ his post.
The little church was nllod with an m
terosted audltnce. The reports showeo
an increased attendance of nearly Tour
hundred over the corresponding month
OF last year Several of ,he schools re-
ported successful meetings IN progress
Mr.. George r. Pace gave an encourag-
Inc report Of the Home Department
Gently organized IN connection with ne
Grace-s street school. and Mr. Wortlty
Dicldc gave an account Of similar de-
partment connected with the Leigh-street
school.
The address was delivered by the Rev.
James 3. Taylor. OF Salem. the repre-
sentative OF tho Baptist Orphanage
The next meeting which viii be the
annual meeting will be held az Grove
Avenue church on sunday March 18th.
The averages FOR January, are: