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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
HoMEsEEKERs' EXCURSIONS

Via h Short Line, the Katy Route.
On January IS the Missouri. Kansas &:
Texas Railway will sell tickets to all points
South at very low rates. Ticket Offices, Sa
Main street and 1914 Union avenue.
T. ]. FITZGERALD.
Passenger and Ticket Agent.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
Fast Time West.

The Union Pacific positively makes over
DENVER. Twenty-six hours quicker time
to Cheyenne. Ten hours quicker to Ogden.
Nine hours quicker to Salt Lake. Twelve
quicker to Portland than any other line.
Splendid trains. ~yestibuled: steam heat.
Pullman palace sleeper without change,
kansas City to San Francisco. every day
in the year. Pullman Perfect Dining Cars,
Only line running two trains daily Kansas
City to Denver. City ticket office. 100
Main street. Telephone HOG.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

NOTICE TO PRESENT CLAIMS-No-
tice' Is hereby given that letters testament
ary on the estate of William Sohier.
deceased. have been granted to the under.
CT Jackson. state of Missouri, at Kansas
City, and that all persons having Claims
against said estate are required to Exhibit
within one year from the date hereof. or
they may be precluded from any benefit
in said estate. and IL such claims be- not
this publication they will be forever harred-
ARBA 8. VAN vALKENBURGH
Administrator, with will annexed
Kansas City. Mo-. December 3oth. 1907.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

and took his oath of office. DIR. Nicely
shall Sterne Will not appoint any deputies
for a few days. until he gets his bearings.
The old force of Democrats will be retained
temporarily.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
auCHANAN STORAGE COMPANY.

STORAGE, moving and packing by .ex-
perienced men. Separate locked rooms II
circuits court for protection OF customers.
Tel. $40. 12l5-1217 MCGEE.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

Trenton, n. J., Jan. 13.-Vice Chancellor
| Reed has filed an opinion refusing to set
aside the Oklahoma divorce granted to
| Frank A. MCGOWAN from his wife. Mary
| Mcgowan. The vice chancellor says that
there was no proof that Mcgowan was not
q legal resident of Oklahoma.
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OA9To1IA
IL no.
49, =; .ZMZzNzSx -.
The French Say o ID Carte.

You pay for what you order on Santa Fe
Route dining cars! Viands profuse, varied
and seasonable. 1rreproachable service.
Under the management and personal SUPER
vision of Mr.. Fred Harvey.
Ticket offices northeast corner Tenth and
Main streets n 1850 Union avenue.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
MEETING NOTICE.

POSTPONED-The installation entertain
ment and dance of Machinist lodge. 106,
K. p, will take place Tuesday, January Is.
Members and friends are cordially invited.
18th and Grand.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

NOTICE OF FINAL sErTLExENr-Notie, 1, here
estate OF William H. Mclaughlin. deceassd ,hs, Il
Thomas J. seehorn. administrator Of said estate. in.
tend TO make . nnai settlement thereof Al the neys
term Of the probate court OF jackson county 10 hs
teld at Kansas CITY, Missouri. on the 3lss day os
February, 1S9A THOMAS j. sEEHoRN
AdU3uisaxnsoe.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

THE BURLINGTON ROUTE 4. In
MILES the SHORTEST line to SEATTLE
line to SPOKANE. Train service unex-
celled.
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For the kIondike.

Three different lines to the gold fields via
TIE burlington Route. Call or write TO
ticket agent. S3 Main street. or 1914 Union
avenue. for information.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

~INTEbGWff6 board. second Story ffeht
room. or parlor, nicely furnished. on 10th.
18th. 18th. Troost. or Holmes street car line:
private family, must be modern IN every
respect; young married couple, no children.
Address w go. Journal office.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for loans: money
on hand. G. II. Vim, Am. Bank bldg.
Phone 2126.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT-No-
tice is hereby given to all creditors and 9TH
Seligsohn. deceased. that I. Nellie Seye.
sohn. executrix of said estate, intend 70
make q final settlement thereof at the next
ty. to be held at Kansas City. Missouri. On
the list day of February. 1893.
NELLIE SELIGSOHN. Executrix
Leon Block, Attorney.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

NO FINER TRAIN RUNS out of KAN
SAS CITY than THE BURLINGTON
ROUTE complete NEW ELI for CHI
CAGO. New Dining Car service; flush ves-
Thule on every car.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.

CANADIAN EMPLOYMENT OFFICE.
and, furnished rooms. lO4h East 18th st..
Cor. Walnut. Tel. 1l79. The best place In
K. c.. Mo-, to find help or situations. male
OF female: II years experience. Ref. Oma-
ha Nat. bank. Omaha: Citizens bank. &c.
BREGA'S EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
Largest in the city; reliable male or female
help furnished on short notice and sent to
all parts. Men. women and girls con-
stantly needed for all kinds of work 78
Main st. Telephone 1854.
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LIQUOR. for Kan...

Shipped daily in secure packages by
GEORGE EYSSELL. Druggist,
Opposite waiting room. Union depot.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

Where Days Are Sdnnfest
And most Notwithstanding to outdoor
lfe-that's California. Engage berth now
on the California Limited via the SAINT
Fe Route.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
LOST,

LOST-Gold rim spectacles. between Will
line. Return to No. 119 Garfield and get
reward Walter Keller.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

NOTICE OF FINAL sETTLEMENT-Notiee to all
creditors and persons interested In the estate OF
Rachel Hammerslough. deceased. Is hereby given
mat I intend TO make hnal settlement. as executor
Of such estate, at the next. the February. term. 1855.
Kansas city. LOUIS HAMNERSLOUGH.
Executor.
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GOODS.

FOU can purchase furniture carpets.
OMY FURNITURE AND CARPET co..
Sth and Main sts.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
II Il. Marshal sterne Now.

fT0eka. Kas., Jan. B.-(Special.) W. E.
6terle received his commission as United
States marshal late this evening. and i'm
Reaia.ely his66ets bond With Judga Eoster
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

THE annual meeting of stockholders OF French
Bros. Commission Co., for the election OF directors
for the ensuing year. will be held At their ONCE,
room ., Exchange building. between the hours Of 5
and : o'clock, Thursday. January 20. 1898.
C. D.. FRENCH. President.
W. r. Vice Pres and Sec.
Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. LIST, 1885.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

AssIGNEEs NoT!cE.Nouee i. hereby
given 10 me Ell eTeaisors OF the D. r. RICE
that on Friday. January list, ISs3' Al the
opening Of court or as soon thereaf,sr =
circuit court of Jackson county. Nissoud
a. Kansas City Division No. ): for ads
charge from my trust as assignee Of the
SAMUEL F. TENNILLE. Ass,s,..
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

NOTICE is hereby given that letters Of admins
tration on the estate Of Mary Ada Cotton. deceased.
were granted to the undersigned by the probate
court of the county OF Jackson. state Of Missouri.
At Kansas City. on the 18th day Of January, 1897
All persons having claims against said estate are
required to exhibit the same to the undersigned for
allowance. within one year after the date Of said
letters or Of this publication or they may be pre-
eluded from any benefit Of said estate. and II such
claims be not exhibited within two years from the
date OF this publication they will be forever barred.
THOMAS J. SEEHORN.
Public Administrator. in Charge Of Said Estate.
Dated this 18th day Of January. 1895.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
Dining Car Line,

Kansas City to Salt Lake. Denver, San
Francisco and all points West. Union Pa
cific. of course.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT-Notice u here
BY given to all creditors and others interested In the
estate Of John ]. Moore. deceased. that /. Eliza J.
Moore. executrix Of said estate, intend to make a
nnai settlement thereof at the next term Of the
probate court Of jackson county. to be held at Kan
~ CITY. Missouri. on the e1st day Of February. 1854
ELIZA J. MOORE. Executrix.
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PERSONAL.

Observation-Disclosures. Catholics! The
only place to buy pure beeswax candles Is
at Catholic Book Store, 81 Walnut st.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

PURLIC NOTICE Is hereby given that the under
signed has this day been appointed by the probate
court of Jackson county, Missouri. at Kansas City.
guardian Of the person and estate Of John flanagan,
who has this day, upon inquiry by u jury. been
found to be Of unsound mind and incapable Of man
aging his Affairs All persons having business with
the said John flanagan vii please transact same with
the undersigned. THOMAS ANAGA
Dated January L.. 1888. Guardian.
NOTICE OF FINAL sETTLEMENT-Notice is here
by given to all creditors and others interested In the
estate OF James E. Lewis. deceased. that I. Hannah
A.. Lewis, administratrix Of said estate. intend to make
a Anal settlement thereof at the mex. term of the
probate court OF Jackson county. to be held at Kan
ss City. Missouri. on the c1st day Of February. lsss.
HANNAH A. LEwIS Administrative.
Yeaeer q Strother. Attorneys.
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting Of the
stockholders Of the Southwestern Milers' Dispatch
Co. will be hello on Monday. the 18th day of Janu-
airy. 1898. at the hour OF 3 a m. at the ONCE OF the
company. 1893 and liil Liberty street. Kansas City.
Mo-. for the purpose OF taking such action as may
be necessary to settle the affairs OF the corporation.
DAVID r. KIRK. President
GEORGE p. GATES. Secretary.
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT-Notice IS here
by given to all creditors and others interested in the
estate Of Pheneas T. Scruggs. deceased. that I,
Thomas ]. Seehorn. administrator Of said estate. In
tend to make a final settlement thereof at The next
term Of the probate court Of Jackson county. to be
held at Kansas City. Missouri. on the 2lst day OF
February, 1893. THOMAS J. SEEHoRN.
Administrator.
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no

Office rooms in Bunker bldg.-Small front
room on 4th floor: cheap rent. Large front
room on LIST floor: plate glass windows.
Desk room on LIST floor.
KANSAS CITY REALTY CO..
Room 8, Bunker bldg.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT-Noticc is here
by given to all creditors and others interested in
the estate Of Peter Minkwitz. deceased. that /. Flora
A. Minkwitz. administrative of said estate. intend
10 make a final settlement thereof at the mex. term
Of the probate court Of Jackson county. to be held
at Kansas City, Missouri. on the 21st day OF Fehru-
av 1888. FLORA A.
Administrator.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

The Burlington Route.
VI The best une to Chicago
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
The California Limited Santa Fe
Route.

Only two and one-half days. Kansas City
to California. Solid vestibuled train Of
Pullmans. dining car and buffet smoking
car. Most luxurious service via any line.
Leaves Kansas City every Thursday and
Sunday.
Santa Fe Route ticket offices, northeast
corner of Tenth and Main streets and 1850
Union avenue.
GEORGE w. HAGENBUCH,
Passenger and Ticket Agent,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
TO RENT-H0UsEs.

TO RENTING. 3513 East Twelfth ST..
new 4 room frame cottage: all modern.
ntckelplated plumbing. standard, %furnace:
will be completed about February !, $50
per mo. Apply to l. NJ. BURR, Journal.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
A winter Of Roses

And orange blossoms in delightful South.
ern California. Only Sc hours away by thu
California Limited-Santa Fee Route.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
The CALIFORNIA; Limited

AXES you to Los Angeles In only SIS hours
over the Santa Fe Route. Best route-best
~train-best time. Meals always good.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
LEGAL HOTICEa


TRUSTEES SALE-whereas, Robert N. Snyder
o,d, by his certain deed Of trust, dated the sh day
OF February. 1887, and recorded on the 9th day Of
February. 1857. in book B No. 2l3. at page 4.7. in
me ONCE Of the recorder of deeds for Jackson county:
Missouri: at Kansas City. convey to the undersigned
trustee the following described real estate In jack
son county. Missouri. to-wit: All of the east half
OF the northeast quarter Of section thirty -four GA. In
township forty-nine (sl. range thirty-three. west.
except one I'D acre in the southwest corner reserved
LOT scnooi purposes. to secure two principal promis-
sory notes given in part payment Of purchase money
IN SAID deed Of trust described: and. whereas. default
mas been made in the payment Of one of said notes.
to-wit: The one maturing February 9Th. 1859. and
interest thereon: now. therefore. l.. the undersigned
trustee BY virtue Of the powers in me vested in and
oy SAID deed OF trust. and at the request OF tho
legal holder Of said note. hereby give notice that I
wfii. on Wednesday. the Ind DAY Of February. 1851.
between the hours of . o'clock In the forenoon and 5
o'clock in the afternoon. at the court house door
tsame being the south frcnt door Of the county court
house. situate on the north side Of Missouri avenue
between Oak and Locust streets. q the City OF
Kansas (now Kansas City). Jackson eoonty. Missouri,
expose said real estate for sale At public vendue. for
cash. to the highest bidder. to pay OF the balance
due on said note and interest. and the expenses Of
executing this trust. 8. +. SCOTT. Trustee.
Robert y. Snyder has long since sold said property
and the purchaser assumed the payment Of said notes
PORTER 3. GODDARD, Attorney.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

ASSIGNEE'S NoTICE-Notice is her,,y
and the two succeeding days tS.r.fter.
between the hours Of . a. m. and 5 D. m. Ok
& Krauthon. Water Works buiidinI Wer.
sas City, ackso county, Missouri the nm
dersigred. James B. Welsh. viii proeeed g
tate Of the Bachrach Merchant raiIs-rS
Company. mi h wEI0H 1.oraSs
NOTICE OF FINAL sErTLENEyrLNc,.., !. ~
by given to all creditors and others inssrs.ss MI
estate Of Thomas r.. SANFORD, deess.~S
Thomas J. Seehorn. administrator Of Ma :.,es ~,
tend TO make q anal settlement thereoe - .se
term OF the probate court Of Jscksun eountx -
held At Kansas City. Missouri. on the s1.s 49, az
February. 1883 THOMAS j. EEHoR
AdmfufxSr,.or
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
The Burlington Route.
The best une 10 st. Paul.
SANTA FEE ROUTE.

kanaas City 10 ChfcAKO.
1t Is the shortest line,
Finest train and dining
car service tween the
two cities. Try 1t.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given to all creditors and
others interested in the estate Of George
Henry Goodwin. deceased. that I. John
make a final settlement thereof at the
next term OF. the probate court of Jackson
county. to be held at Kansas City. Mis-
souri,. on the 21st day Of February, 1898,
JOHN PERRY. Executor.
FYKE. YATES & FYKE. Attorneys. 32i4
Keith & Perry building.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

A~SSIGNEE'S NOTICE-Notice is hereby
given that on Tuesday. February !. 1885. at
oienee Of the A. Rieger Mercantile Com
pany, a corporation. will. at room 500 New
York Life building. in Kansas City. Jackson
county, Missouri. publicly proceed to ad-
fust and allow demands against the estate
Of said A. Rieger Mercantile Company. and
will continue said hearing during the two
Mercantile Company are notified then and
there to present and prove their claims
ever barred. H. S. HADLEY. Assignee.
Brown. Hadley & Swift. Attorneys.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

TO LOAN-We nave Sc. 900 Of local money
to loan on gilt edge security. Low rate Of
KANSAS CITY REALTY COMPANY.
5 Bunker Building,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
KING REALTY co.
BOOKS AND WALL PAPER.

Wall Paper Sale. Wall Paper Sale.
Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful,
Designs. Designs. Designs. Designs.
300. 1000 Rolls. 100000 Rolls. 5000 O0 Rolls.
Best Grades, Best Grades. Best Grades.
Wall Paper. Wall Paper. Wall Paper,
Best Paper Hangers. Best Paper Hangers,
Cheap. Cheap. Cheap. Cheap. Cheap.
As Is consistent with good. guaranteed
workmanship. New goods. Newly
arranged store, up to date in every
way Is T. o. CRAMER,
1871 Grand ave.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

A La Carte Dining Cars
Via the BURLINGTON ROUTE. West and
East, are well known to be unexcelled in
service. All the delicacies of the season
always provided.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
PURCHASE.


WANTEDITo purchase Is to 30 acres
with improvements. from Is to 30 miles of
Kansas City. Send us full particulars Of
what you have to offer. with lowest cash
price.
We want to buy a 6 and an 8 room mod
ern house in a good locality and close to
transportation; from 30 to 50 feet Of
ground; prefer to buy on a paved street
Give full particulars.
KANSAS CITY REALTY CO.,
Room s, Bunker bldg.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
X. c.,s PRIVATE DETECTIVE.

]. A. M'MAHON. rooms II and Is. 1170
tial: q general detective business: advice
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

TRUSTEES sALE-By reason of default
in the payment of the principal note, and
interest thereon, described In q deed OF
C. Smith. her husband. dated the LIST day
of December, 1883. and recorded on tbe1Ao
day Of December. 1855. in book R<$9. at
deeds for Jackson county. Missouri. at
Kansas City. I will. by virtue Of the prem
ises and of the power in me vested by sad
deed Of trust, and at the request Of the
legal holder Of said note. proceed to sell
all of lots numbered q and "A. in block
numbered 3, in Coleman Place. an addition
to the City of Kansas (now Kansas City,.
jackson county. Missouri. as shown by tho
recorded plat Of said addition. at the south
front door Of the court house in Kansas
City, between the hours of 9 o'clock in the
forenoon and 5 O'Clock in the afternoon, on
Thursday, the 18th day of February. 1898,
cash. for the purpose Of paying said note
and interest. and the cost Of executing this
trust. d. g. PATTERSON. Trustee.
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T


CIVIL service is a sham and a delusion,
but take lessons of David c. Bangs In elo-
A. bldg.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

IN the circuit court of jackson county. state Of
Missouri. at Kansas City, January term. 1888. In
the matter OF the assignment Of Garrigues Lumber
Company. Charles W. German. assignee. No. 1857.
Division l.. To Whom It May Concern:-Notice II
hereby given that the said Charles W. German. as
sienee Of Garrigues Lumber Company. has this day
filed and exhibited q statement under oath Of the
accounts Of his said trust with proper vouchers at
tached and that such accounts will be allowed by
the court on Saturday, the END day Of January. 1885.
at $3.50 o'clock in the forenoon Of that day. or as
soon thereafter rs the matter can be heard. unless
good cause to the contrary be shown.
(Seall H. NJ. SrONESTREET, Clerk.
By W. B. WYNN. Deputy Clerk.
Kansas City. Mo-. January 18th. 1898.
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TO EXCHANGE.

TO EXCHANGE.
70 ExcnAHGECwe ave SOM. vaius-
BILE acre property. improved and unim-
proved. in Montgomery county, Md. close
e tx M%asa'1 feT q good .; III farm mhif IN either M'i Ran to
sas or Missouri. VII arrange to tax I'm
plements. stock, etc.
KANSAS CITY REALTY CO..
Room S. Bunker bldg.
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LAND TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY.

A. L. o. SCHUYLER, mgr. examines and
guarantees titles In Missouri q KansAA
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-01-05
lONDON'S PAST PLEASURES
How Its Inhabitants Amused Themselves
q Century or Two Ago.

How It's Inhabitants Amused Themselves
a Century or Two Ago.
The Londoner in the long past might
retire to Bagnigge Wells, near the pres.
ent Kings Cross, or Florida gardens,
Brompton (Brompton was noted 100
years ago for its ''salubrious air''), or
the Marylebone gardens and Bowling
Green, mentioned by Pepys as "a pretty
place SO long ago as 1868, or the
B~ayswater Tea gardens, which flour
ished till after the middle Of the pres
ent century, there to sit in a summer
house overgrown with ho%neysuckle and
sweettrier, drinking tea, then held in
much esteem as a fashionable beverage,
and eating cheese cakes, heart
cakes. Chelsea buns, syllabus, jellies,
creams, hot ~loaves, rolls and butter,
while a band performed "a concerto by
Corelll or the last new composition by
Mr.. Handel. 1.-The Master of Musick,"
or Il singer ave the last new song by
II. 1rMc AftorIyard his visitors might
enjoy the privilege CT drinking new
nix ION IL" COW and picking flowers
ana trait. fresh every hour in the
:. treat attraction, doubtless, for
L~eh@c,r:s at "a period when fruit and
hoNtI" were neither 30 cheap nor so
abundant in the metropolis as they are
at present. Nor were more artificial
amCAcments lacking, In addition to
Examinations, fireworks and masquer-
AIDES, attended by the world Of fash ion
from princes downward, there were
miscellaneous entertainments of every
sort.
A high scaffolding was erected In
MarylebOne gardens in 1896 for a pred
ecessor Of Blondin called "the hying
man, who was advertised to fly down
on a rope pushing wheelbarrow before
him. In May, 1885, Lunardi, the first
aeronaut who went up in a balloon in
England and was quantity called "the
first aerial traveller in English atmos-
pherc' by contemporary prints, de-
scended unexpectedly one afternoon in
the Adam and Eve Tea gardens in the
nelghbOrhood Of Tottenham Court road.
then a resort Of fashion, and was up-
roarlously welcomed by the populace
IN acknowledgment of his flight. Later
on a%eronautic flights became a special
feature OF all these pleasure gardens.
Ponds containing goldfsh-a novelty
in the middle of the eighteenth century
were reckoncd as another of their
special attractions and were advertised
as "gold and silver fish, which afford
pleasing ideas to every spectator. -
Temple Bar.