Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-21

Inc NJ. VI Neil N Co. have an +. Hop
kinson Smith window. 1t contains
many of the books of the great author,
as well as some of his paintings. An
interesting article Is a piece of the wri-
ter's original manuscript. Houghton.
Miffilin e Co, of Boston, have asked
that a photograph of the window be
forwarded to them.
The Akron lodge of the Pathfinder
will give an entertainments Friday
night at the Grand for the benefit of
Buchtel College. This entertainment
will give an opportunity for many per-
sons in Akron to contribute toward
the rebuilding of the college who feel
they cannot afford to make pledge Of
sufficient amount to appear on a sub
scription list. There are doubtless
several thousand persons in our city
who would gladly give 30 cents or 81
to the College but feel that the amount
is so small it will not accomplish much,
but when these sums are added to-
gether, the total will be large and the
help given the trustees will be sub
stantial one. Parties desiring tickets
can secure them at the Box office.
Joseph Bryant, who resides on Sher-
bondy Hill was surprised Saturday
evening by 40 of his friends, who
gathered at his home to remind him
of his 4Sth birthday. A good time was
enjoyed by all present. Music and
games We're the principal features of
entertainment. An elegant supper was
served. Mr.. Bryant was presented with
fine rocker, as testimonial of his
friends esteem.
The Akron letter carriers have pre-
pared unique souvenir for the Wis
itors, attending the State convention
Thursday. 1t consists of medallion
of the postoffice building upon field
of the national colors. The whole is
framed in a miniature bicycle tire,
representing one of Akrons greatest
industries.
The Evangelistic concert given Tues
day night at the North Hill NJ. f.
church by Hoffman Pros, of Doyles-
town, was well attended. Almost ev-
cry seat in the church was filed. The
was good, and the singing of the broth
ers was very pleasing.
Mr.. w. F. Pickton's Sunday school
class held social at the First Baptist
church Tuesday evening, About 100
guests were present Refreshments
wore served and a program of music
and recitations was given.
The annual Washington birthday
address 20 the students of Buchtel
college will &c delivered by Prof. +.
Ii. Borne, OF Western Reserve univer-
sity, on the subject, "soine Difficult,
ties of American Colonization" The
lecture, which is free will he delivered
in the Univcrsalst church Thursday
evening at 1:30 o'clock.
The usual holiday schedule will he
observed Thursday (Washlngton's
birthday at the postofice. The car,
riers will make one delivery over morn-
ing district only, leaving the office at
I am. The office will he closed for
the day Mt 1890 am. All outgoing
afternoon and evening mails will be
closed at pm. No money order bus.
mess will be transacted.
The faculty Of Buchtel college,
through Pro. s. +. Orth, extends a
cordial invitation to attend the lee
turc in the Universalist church on the
evening of Feb, %, by Prof. Bourne
of Adelbert college. The subject,
"SomeDifficulties of American Colon
ization," is indeed most timely, and
the lecturer well equipped
Indications are increasingly rayora-
bic for n successful convention of
young people in Trinity Lutheran
church on Thursday. This is spIen-