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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03

II not, drink Grain.O-made from
pure grains. A lady writes; 1.-The
first time made Grain-O ! did not
like it but after using 1t for one week
nothing would induce me to 60 back
to coffee" 1t nourishes and feeds the
system. The children can drink it
freely with great benefit. 1t Is the
strengthening substance of pure
grains. Get package today from
your grocer. l5c and 25c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03
Drink Grain-O

after you have concluded that you
ought not to drink coffee. 1t is moi
a medicine but doctors order it, be-
cause it is healthful. invigorating and
appetizing. 1t is made from pure
grains and has that rich seal brown
color and tastes like the finest grades
Of coffee and costs about as much.
Children thrive on it because ii is q
genuine food driak containing moth.
ing but nourishment. 10 and 25c at
grocers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03
To Cleanse the system

Eifectually yet gently, when costive
or bilious, to permanently overcome
habitual constipation, to awaken the
kidneys and liver to healthy activi-
ty, without irritating or weakening
them, to dispel headaches, colds, or
ievers. use Syrup Of Figs, made by
the California Fig Syrup Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03
KISSING BUG APPEARS.
Herington Man Gets a Taste Of thu
New Plaque,

G. Burback of Herington, accord
ing to the Times, had his right cheek
bitten by some kind Of a bug the latter
part of last week and his face is SO
swollen that he can scarcely see out Of
his right eye. After applying lini-
ment to the injured part the swelling
went down little, but soon came on
again, and at present it is worse than
ever. The kissing bug has evidently
put in an appearance in this section
of the country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03
The Great Rock Island Route

is placing interchangeable Mileage
books on sale at all coupon Offices
west Of Missouri river. These books
are good ON 81 different railroads and
will be great advantage to CONNER
cial men and travellers. The net rate
is p cents per mile in Kansas, Mis-
souri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Indian
Territory.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03
GRAND LOG.R0LLING.
Fifth District Woodmen May Meet
in Abilene.

The Fifth district Modern Wood.
men will have grand log-rolling
some time this fall and efforts are be.
ing made to have the gathering in
this city. On account Of the central
location of the city hundreds Of Wood.
men would come and the occasion
would be great meeting. Abilene
should get park ready for such
gatherings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03
Herington's School Meeting.

HERlNGroN, July 2S.-The school
meeting yesterday chose M. E. Cal
kins treasurer, voted a nine months
school and levied 10 mills tax. Prin-
cipal Hiner and the entire corps of
teachers have been reelected. School
will begin early in September.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03
New Bridge for Herington.

A. NJ. Crazy, P. G. Dayton and
other Heringtonites appeared before
the board. of commissioners to adjust
bridge matter. The township and
city will put in abutments and ap.
proach for bridge near the light
works.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03

Married, at Chickasha, |. T., July
% at 1880 p. M. at the M. f. parson'
age, John Frank Quinn, eldest son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Quinn Of this city,
and Miss Flcssie Agnes Woodbine,
one of Chickasha's fairest daughters.
The best wishes Of wide circle OF the
groom's friends will be extended.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03
Taking Gillett Case Dispositions

A number of gentlemen interested
in Gillett operations were in town.
Dispositions are being taken in one Of
the cattle cases from Chase county.
J. X. Cubbison Of Kansas City and E.
A, Keller OF Denver were out of town
attendants.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03
Try Aliens Foot. Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Your feet swollen, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily, If you
have smarting feet or tight shoes, try
Aliens Foot ease. 1t cools the feet
and makes walking easy. Cures
swollen, sweating feet, ingrowing
nails, blisters and callous spots. Re-
lieves corns and bunions Of all pain
and gives rest and comfort. Try it
today. Sold by druggists and shoe
stores for 25c. Trial package FREE.
Address, Allen S. 0lmsted, lie Roy,
N. Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03
National Educational Association.
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Rail.
WnV.

Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Rail
way.
In the lovely city Of Los Angeles,
California, the above named organi-
cation will hold its l4th Annual Meet.
ing, July l1th to l4th, 1899.
The Great Rock Island Route has
issued handsome book containing
views and necessary information as
to trains, rates and routes, and this
will be sent to you by addressing
with postol card or letter,
L. W. THOMPSON, A. G. P. A.,
Topeka, Kas,
JOHN SEBASTIAN G. P. A., Chicago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
ules, or no pay required, 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per
Pox. For Sale by J. M Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03
q a 3 r . r. + a.
Bear, the A Tho Kind You Have Always Bought
'', "a NMZzMv
Time Is Money.

When you are travelling, due con.
sideration should be given to the
amount Of time spent in making your
journey. The Union Pacific is the
best line and makes the fastest time
by many hours to Salt Lake City,
Portland and California points.
For time tables, folders, illustrated
books, pamphlets descriptive Of the
territory traversed, call on
M. B. FULTON, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03
Horses and Harness Stolen.

R. Schlessner, living on Lyon
creek, reports the loss of a
team Of horses and set OF harness.
The horses were taken from the pas
ture.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03
Sports and Athletics.

The Herington ball team was un-
able to secure battery and did not
come for the advertised game today.
An effort was made to get Enterprise
and Chapman to unite and fill the
date but it failed.
G. H. Forney defeated DR.. Blayney
for the tennis championship last
evening, the games being 81, 60,
81. He wears the medal.
Herington defeated Marion Tues.
day by a score OF Is to II,
At the weekly shoot of the Enter.
prise gun club the following was the
personnel Of the teams: Topping,
Flack, W. H. Staatz, Watkins and
Riddell, VS.. H. Staatz, Townley, Has
sler, Heilman and Hoffman. The
first named team won, with score
Of SO out Of possible 1875, against
81 by the other team. The cream
will be served by the latter.
Solomon's ball players defeated
Ellsworth II to IA in the first game
but were treated so badly that they
came home on the first train, not
playing the other games of the series.
Salina defeated Solomon by Z to 3.
The Solomon papers say Salina treat
ed the visitors very roughly.
Hope defeated Gypsum by a score
Of 10 to the other day.
The Hope Dispatch throws this
bouquet at the Abilene ball team;
"Abilene has the best home team in
the State, and Hope knew she could
not beat her, but she could have
enjoyed the game more II our catcher
had been present."
Abilene club has played u games
and won II of them, percentage Of
OH.
Jim Bouldin and Ted Price are the
battery Of the Pond Creek, Okla,
team. They defeated Mediord Sum
day and incidentally helped win 800
Of Medford sports money.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03

Egyptian Hair Tonic cures dan
druff, invigorates the scalp, promotes
healthy growth prepared by W. A.
Landes at City barber shop, Abilene,
Kansas. 2l6-tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03

HURE rheumatism by taking
~ Hoods Sarsaparila, hichby neu-
Trailing the acid in the blood perma.
nently relieves aches and PAINS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03

G. H. Forney defeated DR.. Blayney
for the tennis championship last
evening, the games being 81, go,
81. He wears the medal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03

A NCIENT ORDER UNITED wORKMEN
"A Abilene Lodge No. %; meets every
Thursday evening In the A. 0, U. W.
hall John Taylor, N. W.; O, u, Rugh,
recorder,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03
ROCK BLAND.
WEgT HOUND.

WEST BOUND.
40. 6b-Local Freight and accom-. 1918 q. m
10. T--Chicago Mall and Express, "a. 10 p. N
EAST BOUND.
10. &-Mail and Express. .07 q. n,
10. 88--L0cal Freight and accom-. .34S D. n.
Passenger trains run daily. Freight trains
Tally except Sunday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03

No, 338 makes direct connection at Strong
CITY with fast passenger train westb0und
and fast mail eastbound. II Is due at strong
City at 6p. m.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03

DoYAL ARCH MAs0Ns-Cyrus Chapter.
No. Or, meets in Masonic hall on the Sec
md and fourth Fridays Of each month.
J +, Johntz, H. p. Arthur Edison, secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03
Railway Timetables,
UNION PACIFIC.

TIE ATOHIsON, TOPEKA L SANTA n
RAILWAY.
al Santa Fe trains daily except Sunday.
NORTH BOUND
i07 Passenger daily"...........,...6' O. m.
100 Accommodation daily, arrives. ITO D. 10,
departs. les p. n.
SOUTH BOUND.
S08 Passenger daily 1925 y. m
3B Accommodation daily, arrives. .l.l0 b, n
departs...., .1:S5 pm
SALIVA BRANCH,
Departs
N7 Accommodation. ......."".."6aoa q. D.
$40 ...".."...."..a,30p p. N.
Arrives.
ils accommodation. ..."..."... 0;25p. n
w. ...".,....,..,,la0A.m n,
No, 338 makes direct connection at Strong
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03
MISSOURI PAOITIC-AT HERINGTON,
wEgT hound,
ABlLENE'S SOCIETIES.

A +. AND A. benevolent Lodge, No
a. gs, meets first and third Monday even
,ngs In each month at Masonic hall, corner
Third and Cedar, J. E,J0hntz, W. Mil. L.
Worey, secretary; visiting brethren well
come.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03

Jim Bouldin and Ted Price are the
battery Of the Pond Creek, Okla,
team. They defeated Medford Sun
day and incidentally helped win 800
OF Medford sports money.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03

Herington defeated Marion Tues.
day by score Of Is to II,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03

Abilene club has played u games
and won II of them, a percentage Of
9l7.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-03

is sold by all druggists on guarantee,
first bottle benefits or money back.
Book on heart and nerves sent free.
Dr.. Miles Medical Company, Elkhart, Ind.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
CHARLOTTE CHAPTER EnTERTAINS

A successful entertainment n recep
ton of Charlotte Chapter No. IA, Order of
Eastern Star, was held last evening in
Foye Hall, Bergen avenue and Foye
place. The cosy hall was filled to he
doors when the entertainment began.
The opening number was a selection by
Stephens band, which was followed by
Cecile Tipett, who rendered several whist
ling solos. Thomas Bulger then ave
an exhibition of Duck and wing dancing,
after which Master Eddie Ahrens sang.
An amusing tableau followed. entitled
weeping Spain, or Who will take care of
Mother now?" An illustrated song,
sJust Break the News to Mother" was
then sung by the cadets of the Holy In
nocents Church, Hoboken. Miss Essie
Stanley followed with several fancy
dances, after which Miss Emile Decker
recited. Professor Trickett rendered a
piano solo, and Miss Ethel Pilushner sang
a number of sentimental ballads. Miss
Alma Roes gave an exhibition of fancy
dancing, and Miss Bell Tyson recited, at
ter which the Misses Cooper sang several
comic songs. The entertainment conclud-
ed with a farce, entitled ITO oblige Ben
SON." in which the following people
took part:-Mr. Emil B. Tampa, Mr.. G..
Fred Gardner, Mr.. Edward L. Bell. Miss
Alice Henecker and Miss Harriet
Horwedel. Refreshments n dancing
followed. Those in charge were:-Mrs. H.
Maxwell, Chairman: Mrs. A.. Donnelly,
Meyding, Mrs. c. Clark, Mrs. Cornell and
Mrs. Wilson.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
Held Their Fifty Sixth Annual
Session in Trenton
Yesterday.

lSpecfaI TO 'The Jersey City news.
TRENTON, jan. 26, 1S99.-The ifty-sixth
annual session of the New Jersey State
Division, Sons Of Temperance, was held
yesterday in Concordia Hall, on West
State street. Rev. A. g. Lawson, D. D.,
Most Worthy Patriarch of the National
Division, and F. M. Bradley, of Washing
ton, D. c., Past Most Worthy Patriarch,
were in attendance, the former delivering
an address in the morning, and the latter
installing the new officers who were elect
ed in the afternoon.
Alonzo NJ. Bodine, of Camden. the
Grand Worthy Patriarch of the division,
presided, and after the reports of the
many officers of the organization had been
submitted showing a prosperous condition
of affairs, the Rev. DR.. Lawson was in
troduced. He spoke of the growing and
f1ourishing bodies that are now working
in the West and of their bright prospects
for future accomplishments.
When he had finished an adjournment
was taken to the State House. where the
delegates shook hands with Governor
Voorhees, Senator-elect John Kean.
Jr. DR.. Lawson acted as spokesman, and
congratulated both officials on behalf of
the -OOuS o. temperance, WIZ III Idit
were complimented by the States Chief
Executive in a neat little speech. The
out of town delegates were afterwards
entertained at a dinner given at the Com
mercial Hotel by Henry B. Howell. the
Oldest member of the New Jersey Divis-
ion. Mr.. Howell was for almost fifty
years the Grand Scribe of that branch Of
the order.'
In the afternoon. F. M. Bradley, Pm.
w. p. addressed the gathering on the
subject of total abstinence. saying that
the movement was rapidly progressing,
and that the Sons of Temperance were
largely responsible for the good work. A
few minutes after he had finished Mr..
Bradley had the pleasure of seating the
following officers who were elected for
1S99:-Grand Worthy Patriarch, James P.
Murray, of East Orange; Grand Worthy
Associate, Michael Armstrong, of Plain
field; Grand Scribe. Rev. A. G.. Van AIKEN,
Of New Brunswick; Grand Treasurer,
Jacob S. Hoagland, Of Newark; Grand
Chaplain, Ross Slack, of Trenton: Grand
Conductor, William C. Way, of Camden
Grand Sentinel, Frank Williams of Eliza
beth; Grand Superintendent of Young
Peoples Work, Mrs. Mary Rainear, OF
Elizabeth; and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
who will act as delegate to the National
Division, Mrs. Ella r. Marshall, of Tren-
ton.
1t was decided to hold the next annual
session in this city, and to conduct the
April. July and October quarterly meet
ings at Camden, Plainfield and East
Orange respectively. A. M. Bodine, the
retiring Grand Worthy Patriarch, wa
| presented with a handsome regalia of the
National Division by his wife, and Miss
Lizzie Snoden, of Newark, Retiring
Grand Worthy Associate, received 9
similar emblem from her brother and
sister members of that city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
ST. pATRIcK's EUCHRE.
Large Number of Young People Play
for Prizes.


st. Patrick's Club held the third pro-
gressive euchre party of the season last
night in the clubhouse. The rooms We're
handsomely decorated, bunting being
tastefully draped on the walls and door
ways. There were many more young
ladies present han young men. st. Fat
rick's is one of the few Catholic clubs that
admit ladies as associate members.
Twenty-four tables were used ana the
| committee was kept busy for half an
hour seating the contestants. BY nine
| O'Clock the games were started and for
two hours the fun kept up. When twelve
games had been played the tickets were
| taken up and the games counted.
These were the winners announced by
Father Carroll, who presented the
p-rizes:-Ladies' first prize, Mrs. Penson-
nauelt who tied with Miss Mary Kearny,
| each having nine games. The prize was
an album. Miss Kearny, second prize, a
rubber plant. and Mrs. l.. Guiana, third
prize. an alarm clock. Mr.. Thomas Col
Inns, the gentlemen's first prize, an order
for a derby hat; Daniel P. Byrnes, Sec
ond. a box of silk handkerchiefs, and
William Rickerish, James A. Shea and
Miss Stockheimer tied for third prize, a
box of cologne. The last won the cut.
| Dancing ollowed and refreshments were
served later.
Those who participated were:-Miss
Katie Robbins, Mrs. Libby, Miss O'Gor-
man. Miss c.. Guilfoyle. Miss Warren,
Miss Susie Kerwin, Miss KERN, Miss
Driscoll, Mrs. Hurley, Miss Julia Leo,
Miss Mcdonald, Miss Fagen, Miss H.
Warren. Miss S. Morris, Mrs. Mora, Mrs.
Pursell, Miss McArdle, Mrs. Crowell, Miss
Ella Clark. Miss Cunningham, Mrs. Lillis,
Miss Stockheimer, Mrs. Price, Mrs. =.
Blacker. Mr.. n Mrs. Thomas O'Day,
Mr.. and Mrs. P. ]. Donnelly, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Cassidy, Messrs. John Driscoll, j.
Guilfoyle, Joseph Mulqueen, Mr.. Pensen-
nauelt, Eugene Sullivan, Alderman Kelly,
James McDermott, A. Brannigan, Joseph
Price, Daniel P. Byrnes, l.. Cunningham.
Charles Rickerich, C. Conway, David
| Driscoll, W. Driscoll, J. N. Clark, James
Lane, Horace Libby, J. Reilly, Thomas
Lynch, James Warren, VIM. Rickerich,
| Walter Lawless, E.. Mcdonald, Frank
! Hurley, E. Blacker, NJ. Mara, l.. Palla-
dau, F. Guilfoyle, j. Guilfoyle, D. Price,
| NJ. Murphy, Fathers L. c. NJ. Carroll and
| Kehoe, T. O'Gorman, Miss Katie Gull
foyle, Miss Anna Driscoll, Miss May
| Cross, Miss Sarah Guina, Miss L. War
rem, Miss j. Dougherty, Mrs. E. Sullivan,
| James Byrnes, j. ]. Shea, Frank Brady,
| Jr., C. McDonough, ]. M. Harvey, Thos.
Collins. NJ. O'Gorman, William Puget and
D. Carmody. Those in charge weres-
Andrew KERN, chairman; Frank Brady,
Sr., Thomas Collins and ]. j. Murphy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
RANTIN, RHYMN SCOTS SONS or TEMPERANCE MEET
Robert Burns Birthday Cele-
brated With Haggls, Scenes,
Usquebaugh and Speeches.

The memory Of ~rantin', rovin', rhymin'
Rabbie Burns, O. the toon of auld Ayr,
was honored last night at Peter McCree's
Caledonian House on M~ontgomery street,
when twa score and mair Scots gathered
together to sing sangs, eat the haggis
and eodh' d. usquebaugh.
In the dining hall the tables were set
| horseshoe fashion, and on them We're
| spread such delicacies as .'poated heed,
feenan haddies and scons," but the piece
de resistance was the haggis.
NJ sooner was it put down on the table,
| smoking hot, than ex-Chief Stephen
Young, with becoming solemnity, started
in to make the address written by Burns
himself.
DIM brake the bag, mind ye," shout
ed Peter.
"Hoot mon" replied Henry w. Dewitt,
critically cycling the dish and wondering
whether the Equitable Company would
settle up if 1t proved fatal.
Yell just wait until / say grace" i'm
patiently exclaimed Mr.. Young, who
began:Z
Fair fa' your honest sonsie face,
Great chieftain o. the puddin' race!
Aboon them a We tax your place,
PaiDCn, 1rlpe OF lHdlFu,
Weel are We wordy of a grace
AS lang's my arm.
whats in it?'' asked one guest, while
others wisely ate and said nothing. Com
missioner c.. H. Dayton and his friend
Vincent Butler, Owen Griffiths and
A. K. Woodbury. all tried to look
as, if they liked it. and after a few mouth
fuls hastily retired to correct their i'm
preston with Glen Guild.
Its fine said L. McAusland.
Mon, it's grand said his friend, G.
Meikle, surreptitiously pocketing some of
the bag as a souvenir.
'Hae some mair, Meester Dewitt" ex-
claimed Jeemes Mckenzie, who was then
at his fourth haggis.
And so it went on, the. guests ate the
famous dish, and If there be. any alive
today they will never forget their de-
lightful experience. Haggfs, like all good
things which have. a beginning lave also
an end, and when tina came Chief
Hamilton introduced Neil Mcdonald, who
in an excellent speech, talked of the
genius of Burns. John Young gave a
comprehensive and exhaustive address on
The land We Live In" taking his hear
ers on an imaginary tour from Jersey City
to San Francisco. J. Murray sang several
| songs, among which were There was a
lad was born in Kyle and Corn Rigs"
J. Henry sang patriotic songs admirably,
to the accompaniment of Frank A. Cog
hill, who banged the piano fine mon. Then
there was Rob Mcdonald, who tauld queer
stories which set the table on a roor, and
so the night drave on wi sangs and clat-
~-te- a-,@ +IaM ryAI1 v-o arrtn or
until the oors ayont the twal.
Few Burns dinners held at the Gale
| DOMAIN House have equalled that of last
night. Mrs. McCree's cooking was just
pairfect. the denner was guild and so were
the liquors and as for the hospitaleety
why boot away wi We.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
FLORENCE DRAMATIsTS.

Miss Mime Smith, a prominent member
of the Florence Dramatic Society, is ar
ranging for an entertainment, to be given
within a few weeks, for the benefit of the
building FUND of the Zion Evangelical
Lutheran Church. of Greenville, Miss
Smith is a member of this church. and
will be assisted by several members of
the Dramatic Society, in preparing the
programme for the proposed entertain
ment. The receipts of this event will
go toward the fund, to be used this spring
in building a new and more suitable
church, on the church property facing the
Boulevard at McAdoo rel Miss Smith
had charge of the entertainment recently
given at the fair of the zion Church,
which was decidedly successful. In re-
cognition of her work. the members of
the Ladies' Aid Society presented her with
a handsome gold ring. The date for the
dramatic performance will be announced
later.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-26
HAYDEN ASSOCIATIONS BALL.

The ball of the p. J. Hayden Associa-
tion, of Hoboken, named in honor OF
Police Commissioner Hayden, was held
in Odd Fellows Hall last night. The hall
was handsomely decorated for the occa-
sion and presented a very pretty appear
ance. The side walls were entirely hid
den from view with American flags and
long streamers of red, white and blue
bunting were extended from the centre OF
the ceiling to the balconies. During the
grand march, which was led by Police
Commissioners and Mrs. P. j. Hayden,
calcium lights were used to good effect
and the participants made q very pretty
sight as the different colored lights were
cast upon them.
The ball was attended by the members
of the Common Council. who went there
in a body. Several of the Police and Fire
Commissioners were also present.
The officers of the association are.
President, John E. Powers; Vice Rresi,
dent. Joseph w. Hildemann; Financial
Secretary, Louis b. Hiidemann; Treas
urer. John f.. Crosby; Recording Secre-
tary, Walter Marnell; Marshall John J.
Malley.