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\ EXPERIENCE PARTY-Nr. "A and Mrs. (. NJ. Ferguson de- lightfaljx enter g5ained Friday evening at their cozy home on West Fourth avenue in honor Of Miss Lutfe Laine. daughter of Mf. and Mrs. E. c. LaiDe, #ith an experience party. , The cateFtaiament was most novel and original. Eighteen couples were present. Each young lady and gen tleman wrote her or his experience o1 paper, and tteee papers were read to the deiectauoa aud amusement oi all present. Prizes were awarded for the best paper Mir. Robt York won the prize for writing the best experience. and Hiss Dollie Smith received the boob4 prize because she would not write her experience" at all. The evening was also diYersifi- ed by the rendition of several musi- cal selections. The parIor was ar fistleally decorated and the dining room exQuisitely adorned with car nations. After the experience meet ing and the musical numbers, ele. gant refreshments were served. Ii vas very unique affair and highly enjoyed by all present,
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THE NEW EUcHRE-The members
 \ of the Informal Euehre Club were gracefully received by Miss Nell Col Ter at the home of her sister. Mrs. R. E. Lee on West Second avenue on Friday evening. Although prizes are only awarded once mon tin much interest was manifested in the sgame of progressive euehre. The reiresb- ments were the acme of perfection in the culinary art, and were partaken of with great relish.
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< GOOD 1IaE-The heartiest good
 fA time was enjoyed Thursday eve ning b5 those who were bidden. as gaeets, tp the home of MT. and Mrs. C. M. PAilpot Miss lola, the eldest daughter of the household, enter tained fifty of her young friends, and
 tis seldom that we find in one older taan she so tactigH, bright and sweet a hostess. The pretty home on West Fifth avenue was decorated with
 misfletoe; the party cleared for dane ing and, that nothing might be lack ing, a string band was ready ta
 make merry with music. Theguests assembIed at o'clock, and the early evening was frightened by Roman candles and sky rockets, while fire crackers, big and Iittle, succeeded fa
 drowning, for 9 time, the laughter oi boys and girla; when dancing was
 begun, no fairer picture conld have been presented The dainty evening costumes were fitting emblems of happy hearta and the bright faces Of all present testified that genuine pleasure was there. Supper was served after ten, then dancing was continued till midnight, This was one of many bright entertainments given by the younger set though the year. In fact Christmas time has passed so merrily for our young peo- ple that we are forced to conclude that the pleasures incident to the different age Of mankind. differ not in degree, but kind. St.Nieh. with ali his toys never gave more real pleas ure than did Miss Iaa to her friends.
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EsANCY DRESS ARTY-Master h Hendricks Bygl entertained bgs young friends wiga q fancy m8sque patty at the home of hja parents, Ae. and .5lrs. H. Byrd, on Lake si3e, iast Monday evening, Dee. 285b. Costumes WeaaeHie ana unique. 4 maa3eal pao9e7m Fas renderaa and hshiF enjoyed Refreshments were served Those present ana fhe characters represented were as fol- i0ws.
 Misses Nattie Byrd. Diana; Edith smith, Persian Woman; Ida Belle Mccain, America; Bessie Byrd, Little Red Riding Hood; Abbie HH6ard, Christmas; Mattie Orto, German Peasant Giti; L0ttie Byrd, Greek Maiden; Versa Niyen, GlE of the Fe- riod; Allie B. Merritt, Red Riding Hood; Nellie Voss, Mabel Voss. Two Little Maids from school; Lutie Al exauder. Snow flake; gathlean George, Old Woman ia the shoe; Carrie Hiae- mon, Goddess of Liberty; Annie Lee Hiaemon, The New Woman; Miami zaile George. Diana; Annie May Ap- p.egate, Old Fashioned Bride. Mas ters Henry SpeeHs, Young America5 Clifford Brewster, Sailor Boy; Henry Bryant. Lord Faunteroy; Berde Laine, Clown; Otis Smith. Black Venus; Newton Byrd, Jester; sam Knox; Uncle Sam; Rob Lee Byrd, Little Boy Blue; Bert Strickland. Pop Corn Boy; Will Alexander, Ere bus; Edgar Aizell, Clown; Egee Byrd, Speers-LangfoFd Military institute: Hendrie Byrd, Up to Date Gentle man.
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given in connection with this affair, the tots holding the floor until II o'clock. The dancers waltzed out the "otd and ''two-stepped" in the new year and returned to tR ir TO- speetiye homes at wee sma hour. The supper was served by popular caterer of this city.
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 PAST WEEK IN SOCIETY. < ,<D@ @9&8sg g~s9@D< @0&o@96

s0CIETY for the past week bas
 3 been the HvelieHt of the season. Dur local society folks availed them selyes of the holidays to maae it one sraud and ei]dy social whirl. It WR che I4eliest of the year 1898.
 cry local society or club held a nesfing or gave an entertainment, ls will be seen from q perusal Of the
 nYertainments chro onicled below. Fhe ereats have been so numerous or the past week and the atteaG- Luee SD large that as a consequence
 he Graphic is compelled to omit the tnmes of the attendants at several
 Entertainments from sheer lack of
 pace. The soelal happenings of che Feek were farther heightened by the
 Ncellent attractions av the opera
 Iouse. Theatrical circles can be
 ruly said to have opened and closed
 Yitb tragedy. The soeiat
 7eek was ushered fu last Monday by
 V 8acLean Tyler Hani0rd i9nbination ia 9 return gf shaEezperean productions Nith the f Merchant of Venice" as a and "Othelios at night. dce aention of which has been made iu columns. The week Was can- A8 a.bY tue presentation of .Rieh- aii at the opera house Saturday aiei by o1r Edwin BostelI and co4= sany very promising young tTases 1iAn, on account of gha severity J the weatf!as there Has a small at .endaaee. Altogether it has been a sery lively and memorable week in eeai society and theatrical circles md the Graphic takes thls 8pporta- litg fo wish the readers 81 3tB .saeei- sts e9.lmnso many happy returns of -he various occasions. and for <hem pdiyiduallg 8 very Happy ahd Pe8a- aeEous New Year.
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THE BACHELOR GIRLs-AsaiI

THE BACHELOR GIRLS-Again
 this seleet organization was ele- gaRtig received atthe hands of the well known h85te8s, Mss Eila esi- ora'th at Ter elegant home on Nest sixth avenue on Thursday a.tarE 8G. Many enjoyable features of ar- tainment were iadulged ia #as=ae the afternoon. THe Indies azuaf .a have their f9r630e8 told and s5y the least taa gaiqae affair .4 4a Try eHtertainiH2. Elegant refzes5 a,s were sesved bg thech8emies s4. who is receiving rhoeoaerauua 4as Ii all who were 90 fortunate 8s 10 be aHoAs tbe gueses. Those preseI t were Misses Gussie Taggart, Eddie Hutledge, Eea Collier. Grace York . Neigh Anderson, 43lsa C8nae34. Hot Springs Hattie Sweet, New Orleans; and Ella Galbraith.
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BA MISS ERHMAN'S H0N0R-Aiss May Meyer entertained at euchre on last 9uesday afternoon compli- mentarJ to her guest, Miss Ophelia Erhman of Helena, A large gather jag of young ladies were present and each played at her best, all eager to be the happy poasessors of fhe hand some prizes which were awarded. They were won by Misses Beatrice #ertheimeF, wbo captured the first, Roela Solb soa, who won the second, while Miss Rosa Kaufman, of St. Louis, who won the visitors prize. The Meyer home was handsomely decorated with hot house ferns and other prevailing plants. while the charming hostess, assisted by der guest, made the evening pleasures long to be remembered. The lunch con consisted Of seasonable delicacies and refreshing beverages and were highly enjoyed by all who partook of thAp.
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KA Ot. R. T. BALE--The ocOnd an- II nual ball of the Brotherhood of Railway Traiamen at the Bluff City Club hall Friday night surpassed all previous efforts of that welI-known and popular railroad organization. For more than month the Train men had been making elaborate ar engagements fer their ball, and their efforts were rewarded by witnessing 8 grand aeeiai and fuaBcial success. For this success the Trainmen are iH- aebted to tbefr executive committee, c. F. Carney, chairman. and AIessrs
 k. 4. Hamilton, J. r. Alfred, ". :. Jones, J. B. Holcombe, E. l.. Black wood, c. T. Gulberson, W. II. Rich ardson and ". r. Baum, who work ed early and late tomake it a social and financial triumph. The han was most artistiealiy decorated by the wives of the members for the occa- sion, Across the band stand at the top wal the word "Welcomea in large floral letters, hanging pendant from which was the motto of the order B. R. T" The musicians dis coursed music from behind large floral hatfleship, q miniature of the Oregon, while the walls were eIabo- rately decorated with stare and crescents, made from evergreanB, The ceiling was decorated with red, white and blue lanterns and D. s. flags. At o'clock the band struck up the grand march which was most gracefully led by Mr. and Mrs. John McDermott. and all went merriIy in the may dance until midnight when there Was an intermission for re
 ireshments. The supper was served DE Mn. c. ]. Caldwell, the caterer
 ano it was feast fit for the gods
 After supper dancing was resumed and continued until. the "Wee sma'
 hours, when the merry makers re luctantly took their leave for theii several homes. About 75 couples
 were in attendance, all of whom
 were loud in their praises of the B. o
 R. T. and the successful management
 Of the entertainment. The GrapaiC
 congratulates the Trafnme1 anC
 congratulates them individually anC
 collectively upon she success of tho
 occasion, and wishes for them g very
 Happy and Prosperous New Year.
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v MAH.A. NEW YEAR BALL
 TAe Second annual New Year ball waA given by the '. M. H. A. lyst evening at their elegantly fur nished apartments on West Second avenue. The balls of this associa- tion are always a social success, and the ab ove,vy I'd no exception to the rule. lyNaA fifty couples were present. 1 crn.p .pildren's ball was
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THE ALA MODE-Mrs. Leopold
 \ Blum was the charming hostess for the Ala Mode Whist Club on last Wednesday afternoon, when she pleasantly received it's members in a most charming manner at her home on West Second avenue. AS usual the prize was the main object of the occasion. Mrs. Gus Waterman won the prize, the beauty of which made all contestants envy fts happy pos- sessor. 4 dainty and most enjoya- 6Ie Tep88t Wa8 served.
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E6a N8G pARHY-5Ir. and Hrs. A4 II. E. Bloom entertained a num- Der of friends Tuesday evening with aa egg-nog party. Their home was beautifully aeeoeated with holy. miatletoa and En@ 5sh ivg. Egg nag was eerfed bY aH old celafed man ia truly ol4 Sou sera fashion, and hospitality reignaa supreme. Those present were A5r. aud Mrs. H. C.. Rather, Nr and 4rs. R. E. Lee. Capt. ana MrssJ.D AartaQeh, De. and Mrs 4. Q. Jordan and assdames Tom Mitchell, J. D Loefz rich, ii. h.. Be.i and Y. j, Jones; Misses Grace York, Julia Hammstt, Aan Cater, Pearl Levy Josie Dfeyfas an3 Fa- tuge May Bloom; Messcs. W. 4. Laa, BEunson Hammett. B. E. Davies, R. j. and Noel Bel, Brad 5eieombeaHd Rev Ar. Baef4ez; Masters Collier Lee, John Ratbar anu Lawreace Thompson.
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mandolin, discoursed exquisite selec- tions, and Miss Gowpland rendered several delightful violin solos. Miss Hamilton favored the audience with several pleasing vocal solos, as did also Mrs DHley. The pleasure Of the occasion was heightened and the program varied by Miss Neigh An derson, who gave several recitations and readings that were heartily ap- plauded by the guests. After the conclusion of the program the guests were ushered into the diniLg room, which was also handsomely decorat- ed, where delicious refreshments were served iu courses Mrs. Speers prov cd herself q most cordial and delight ful hostess aad the event. will long be pleasantly remembered by all those fortunate enough % be present.
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scl,natle, afr. and Mrs. c. N. Lyon.

Z%
 NANCE AT ENGLTsH-Thursday D night Mr Wm. Hemingway ten dered q reception and dance to the young people Of his neighborhood. Qaite crowd was present ndaanc- ing Nas indulge6 in until the "wee sma' hours" An elegant suL per was served and all who were fortu nate enough to be present were loud in their praises of BIr. Hemingway as host. Those present were Misses Mary Hall, Alice Tanner. Nina Christian, Francis Christian, Millie Van, Minnie Cook, Ella Kaufman, Nora Kaufman, Jennie Field, Vergie Murdaugh. Messrs- Ben Mckenzie. Henry Hall, J. c. Chauey, Powell, Ben J. AItheHner, Leo Barradue. Geo. Madding. Jrs Fred Maddiag, John Madding, J 3. Jones, c. L. Morris, Dwight FortDer, J. V Buueh. |. H. salliYaa. I. .. HaHstcg, Hm. Hen.- ingWaF.
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A CHRISTMAS PARTY--A very IA enjoyable party was given by Miss Lillie Byrd at her home on Lakeside last Tuesday evening from 8 until 12 o'clock. The home was beautifully decorated with mistletoe
 and holly and presented an enchant- ing scene. The guests were received
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Eg0N.AND MRS. J. W. CRAWFORD IA ENTERpAIN-Bright and hap py faces, brilliant lights, pretty and dainty decorations, good cheer, cor diality and hospitality characterized
 the home of Hon. and Mrs. J. w. Crawford on Chestnut street Friday night, on which occasion they enter tained a large number of young pee pie in honor of their charmirg niee2s, Misses Belle and Owen Hogg
 Mir. Crawford and his amiable wife are noted for tAeir hospitality, and they surpassed their former reputa- ti0h ia the entertainment of their guests on this occasion. Thar new and elegantly furnished home was handsomely decorated. The walls
 were t#iaed with ivy and delicate roses placed au the tables filed the ro9ms with agreeable edors. Pro Eressige games Wefe fadulged in, and w5ta Do two gaGe8 alike the guests were Eeat guessing as to what next and were often put at their wits end to reconcile themselves
 with their new environment. In this manner thes were kepti in a constant state of expectancy. After the coh- elasi8n el the games Mr. W. b. IQaeY and @ias Anna Can't were awarded handsome uri2es. 5 sasonabla refreshments weresefyed. Tie event was one of She most orig ina! aad enjoyable ln tEe history of laeal s0eiai circles, and those forta-
 nate enough 10 De present will hope for an early return Of the occasion.
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PEASANT OCCAsION-0ne of the most pleasant entertain ats given for some time in East Awas "A Fancy Dress Party, '' yer by Miss Eleanor Lyon, Thurs We've, from ' till il, at her home
 East Second avenue. Those who M long remember the pleasant Dg'A Ang spent were, Misses Lula Mur- lINA Minnie Shaw, Katie Shirey, |SAsg.aR |SygaR Hope, Donie Durnell, Fay Car
 ayrtle Parrott, Eleanor Lyon. FIessIs. Sid McCarra, Frank William x9n' Wiil Williamson, Ernest Bush k kdplton McCarra, Fay Wheeless A T Jblpfn, Edwin Moore Aired Ioiln Rfom Hodge; Mrs. Davinson s m,.s
 ammond; Mr. and Mrs Andes. aaS.
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E-IF IF CITY ECHIADRENts BALL A9 -The Bluff City Club gave its
 Wnua5 cIiidreH's ball at its elegant ai on West Second avenue jast ENeedaE evening The 68@ highly ien9oyed She occasion and the happy hours passed only too speedily. The gfapd march was led by Miss Ruth, 2 fae eraeeful little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Stun, and Master Dot, little son of 6lr. and Mrs. Leo has- tor. Refreshments were served by | Chs ciD $ caterer.
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IILDREN'S PARTY-Annie Lee
 and Carrie Hinemon, daughters % 2rof. and Mrs. J. II. Hiuemon, en- < 0iaed at their home with a child a's party last Wednesday, even in honor of their guests, Minni-
 aand Cathleen George, of Little
 K and Allie May Applegate, Of
 on City, Tenn The home w8a
 ntifuly decorated for tbe oeca-
 r About fifty young people were Iar Tendance, who spent theevaning a geography contest, after which
 lments were served. hegirl's M ae V on by Mary aiaell, and 's prize by Edgar Miged. The
 prize was aWarned Belle 'i5t 4 most enjoyable time was
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4 cHIGDBE&sS D&NeE-Tae little A Friends of Miss Nellie Vass, adaughter Mir. and ars. t. Eoas, ,eu- fj8yea very pleasant dance 0n last .Tnesday evening at her cozy home Hoa West Fifth avenue. Fully fifty couples were in attendance and mer- ripant reigned supreme for several
 boeFs. 4 refreshing lunch .Naa sery-
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TEE ESTELLE5 CHRISTMAS z T8EE-The Estalle Social Club ssaYe dance at th ir hall on Vest seeond avenue last Tuesday evening.
 P5ecediHg t8e daaee aGhristmas tree
 was filled @itG presents from each member of tae elab. Many c0mfca9 ones were among the number sfhe evening was very pleasantly spent.
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, Iss GREEN ENTERTAIsEs-a4i a4ias t Mary Green delightfully."- enter fafned her Sunday school class at tfle home Of Nr and Mrs. Tom Green 0a Lakeside Friday uisht. The evening was pleasantly spent ia gafnes, and eeasoaahle refreshments were BerVed. All present had an err i0gable time.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-29
GENERAL OTIS SUSTAINED.
Continued from f,rst page.
have poured their resentment into the ears OF
,ho Adm,nistrat tions's most persistent opponents.

have noured their resentment into the ears OF
the Administrat tions's most persistent opponents
Tn exn-essinr his d determination to afford Cen
oroi Otis every resource he asks. the Presioeh'
is confident that II twenty-five thousand auui-
t,onal men were needed in the Philippines III
the coming fall they could be promptly secureu
through the remarkable recruiting machinery
which has been erected by Adjutant-"ene'a' a.
Crorbin. since last March. The perfection OF TINS
establishment has only to be realized 10 IN
spire confidence.
The organization in few months last year
of an army of 2I5,OO0 men was small part
of its operations. When the Peace treaty was
stoned 10000 of these men were quietly ana
expedtiously mustered out with no more thah
a trace of friction
RAPID WORK IN RECRUITING.
Since March 4. this year. forty-six thousand
Regulars who had enlisted for the war nave
been discharged and as many more eniisteu'
At dress parade this afternoon the l9th IN
rantry mustered sixteen hundred men. monIh
ago IL came home from Porto Rico with nine
hundred men, and over four hundred OF these
took their discharges Enliotments are now De-
ing made at the rate of twelve hundred Week.
At seventy stations over a thousand men ua'
are being examined, Of whom nearly w pei
cent are rejected for various causes In ie"
weeks at this rate, the force of Regulars IN the
Philippines and on the ocean bound TO Mania
will be 202T0 men. That is the maximum iorce
Of Regulars to be sent to General OTIS. QulcKiy
following these will go the volunteers, recruited
precisely as the Regulars. TO fill out the three
regiments authorized. General Otis reports thal
two of these have already been skeletonized-
that is their officers commissioned ana non
commissioned have been assigned, and perhaps
some Of their privates have enlisted. Recruits
to flll ten companies OF 12S men each VIII be
sent from here as soon General Otis says ne
is ready for them. He Is expected to nave 'he
remaining regiment H. skeleton organization IN
another week and that will be filled up petore
the end Of August. Men who nave had the
benefit Of years Of service are volunteering lot
these regiments which will therefore be COM
posed OF good soldiers and ready for duty at the
outset.
Similar regiments could be organized ana
equipped at the rate OF regiment week next
fall II General Otis asked for them, but tnere
is partial confidence in the War Department.
based on trustworthy information. that there
will be little trouble in Luzon after Septem-
l.n,
New-York tribune., 1899-06-29
GOODMAN'S WORK APPRECIATED.
THE ADVOCATE OF REFORM IN PRIMARY ELEc-
rroNs RECEIVES A HANDSOME TESTIMONIAL

THE ADVOCATE OF REFORM IN PRIMARY ELEc-
r1oNs RECEIVES HANDSOME TESTIMONIAL.
Alderman Elias Goodman. Of the XXXlst Assem-
hlv District who organized the Allied Political
clubs for primary election reform in 1896. received
a handsome testimonial last evening at the Central
Republican Club. No. l0l West One-hundred-and-
twenty -seventh-st The testimonial was book
containing the history OF the movement for primary
election reform and a copy OF the present Primary
law together with the signatures Of many promi-
nent men OF the State and city. Among the sigma
lures are those OF Governor Roosevelt. exMayor
Strong Cornelius N Bliss. Lemue Z. Quigg Will
lam Brookfed, General Anson G.. McCook. Edward
Lauterbach and ]. J. Coogan.
w r. spooner chairman OF the Committee on
Legislation OF the Allied Political Clubs. made the
presentation speech, and many OF the clubs with
whom Mr. Goodman has been associated In the
work were present
Mr.. Goodman accepted the album and thanked the
committee He said that the Primary law now
amended would work for the harmony OF all par
ties and under 4; the citizens would have honest
count at the primaries. He added that he had not
been alone In the work. and acknowledged the as
sistance OF John f. Milholland Senators Davis and
Ford l.. T. Quigg Ex-Governor Black and others.
Letters were read expressing recognition OF Mr.
Goodman's efforts on behalf OF purer primaries and
Treat Collector OF Revenues: A. II. Steele and
others
New-York tribune., 1899-06-29

day July g. on a thirty-rne course. starting from
the Sandy Hook or the Scotland Lightship Inc
club offers a $3.50 cup for the winning vessel A"'
Cepheus Qron Steamboat Company has oeeh ensi nsi
tered for members and guests She VIII iea'e " ~
No / Hudson River Qron Steamboat Company
pier) AT $50 punctually. and will toucn al 'he san
nier and also at West Twenty-second-st Oh he'
return The Cepheus will be in charge OF the sec
re,arv NJ the club J. V s. Odde. Members can
Obtain their tickets from the superintendent al ne
clubhouse in person or by writing. limited num-
her of extra tickets will be issued for the ii'"e
diate friends of members, according TO priority u
application. .no son.
The following directions will govern In 'ne san-
ing OF the race
The start will be off Sandy Hook or se1usny qstory
Lghtship as will be signahea Inv
SSouress-Zo / Letter b. From the staring my. &
20 and around mark fifteen miles 10 VIII" a. he
10 leeward and return, leaving 'he ""'" ~
No Letter IT, From the starting line ten mics
10 and around q mark thence ten mies mn roiies ~ % ~
6rSsh line turning the marks on the OUTSIDE ot he .h
triangle. 10 port or starboard. according as '"e
yachts are sent around. ,,.s u,u he he
The starting and finish lines-Ehen VII, Ue ted
tween point on the flagship Corsair inGscatSTio
by white flag and the mainmast OF tIic IA ROME
will be al right angles with the outward anu "
1.hs comnass courses will be set before the pre-
rarafory signal is made The signals TOT No"'''
Marks will be floats displaying a red nag VII"
starting signals: Preparatory-A gun VIII De
fired and red ball hosted , .ooora
signal for the start--Ten minutes iater seoo"u
gun Will be fred and another red ball ho!sstcdI rrr
Handicap time-Two minutes !ater '"''u e
will be fired and both balls Will drop ,oA h,os,
shonld n signal gun miss fire. a prolonged Dias'
OF the whistle will be given