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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12
The Grand TrunE R.iIway System

VIII serv, you well TO the choicest resorts
Of Canada. and the East.
For fares, descriptive literature, and gen.
eral information apply to J. II. Burgis, City
Passenger and Ticket Agent, 2i0 Clark ST.,
corner Jackson Boulevard, Chicago.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

Tom-"Did you ask old Gilfoyie's consent
TO your marriage with bis daughtsrt" Dick
n"fe., Tom-"How did you come optr
pened so sudden. Town Topics.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

She IF II wasn't fos the old bachelors
there would he no iirts." lls-"If IL WASH I
for the hirts there would he no old bache,
lorS. Sydney Town and Country Journal.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

The man who Is too proud to beg isn't al
ways too proud TO hint or proud enough /,
refuse what may he offered Somcrvll
Journal.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

am sure Pso's Cure for Consumption
,aved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos.
Robbins. Maple Street, Norwich, n. y
Feb L., 1900
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

What, an artistic pipe you have said
Miss Hicks to Barber. "Artistic!" returned
Baffsr. Not a bit Of it. You can't make
II draw. Harlem Life.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

A favorite good wish in lrelard used to
be, MAY you live to eat the irn that
scratches Ove' your grave
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

The man who hesitates Ia lost, hut ths
woman who hesitates is won. -- Sydney
Town and Country journal.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

Write Dr. c. J. MofTett, st. Louis, Mo-,
for his valuable little Teethina Wash.List
Book, free.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

Society girls at a feast might be calle
@dinner bellies" IL. A. w. Bulletin.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12
TO WOMEN WHO DOUBT.

Every sunTsring Woman should Read this
Letter and be Convinced that Lydia =.
Pinkham's Vegetable ComSeuud Does
Cure Female Weakness.
81 have been troubled with female
weakness In its worst form for
about ten years. ] had leucorrhea
and was SO weak that ! could not
do my houscwork. also had fall
ing OF the womb and Inflammation Of
the womb and ovaries IA
and Mt menstrual IN
periods suffered ter ~
ribly. At times my ~
back would ache
very hard. 1couid ..sS \
not lift anything - "
or do any heavy
work; was not able
TO stand on my feet. I-S9S-SA
My husband spent
hundreds of dollars III y
for doctors but
they did me no g
good. After time LIZ
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

Some articles must he described. Whites
Iuratan needs no description. 1t is the
real thing"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

The hest Prescription for Chills
and Fever Ia n bottle of GR0vr's TAsrELE1s
Chill Toxic. tits simply iron nna luinirfoI 10
ntasteless form. Ne cure-no pay. Prkc, ,5Oc-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

The Bluest Bluc makes the whitest white
that's Red Cross Ball Blue. Refuse imita
tiOns
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

Red Cross Ball Blue makes clothes white
thsn snow. Large 2. or. package only o cents
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

Usually all we can be certain Of Is uncel
tain,y,-Chicago Democrat.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

Uncle SafsL uses the best Of everything.
Uncle Sam uses Carters Ink. lie knows.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

Remember that other peoples busines
isn't any OF ours.-Chicago Daily Democrat
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

To Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo puinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money II II fails to cure. 26c
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES produce the fsst-
est and brightest colors Of any known dye
stun. Sold by all druggists.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-07-12

Some men are lions In society and bears at
home.--Chicago Daily News.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-04-20

This story ID told about Senator
Beyeridge II Senator Jones OF Ar.
kansas.
y day or two after Senator Bever-
idge delivered his speech on tho
Philippines he crossed the Senate
chamber to tho Democratic side OF
the house and took a seat by the side
Of the Arkansan.
Whnt did you think OF my speech"
he said after he had said some things
about Jones' enviable record as a
statesman Of long standing.
well, really, that is rather m alb.
rupt question" said Jones.
81 would like your candid opinion.
You can be perfectly frank with me.
! know you will be honest" said Bey.
eridge.
"Wel IL you will have my candid
opinion" suid Jones, II will tell you
that when your ideas catch up with
your vocabulary you will rank M d
great orator"
Mr.. Beveridgc according to the
story, hastily returned to the Repub
licau side OF the house.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-04-20
HOW TO TIsAVEL.



In selecting your rouIe To the east
you connot afford tn overlook the al
vantages and comforts offered 10y the
Rio Grandc ~ Western Railway in
connection with the Denver Il Rio
Grandc aud Colorado Midland Rail
roads. Ii is the only trnnscontinent-
al line passing directly through Salt
Lake City and i'll addition Ia the
glimpse it affords Of the Temple CITY
the Great Salt Lake. the Salt Palace,
and the picturesque Utah valley, il
offers IL choice Of six distinct routes
to the cast and the most magnificent
scenery in the world. \ dOubla
daily train service and "A through
Pullman Palace and ordinary sleep.
ing care. free reclining chairs and II
perfect dining Ear service are nov in
operation on these lines.
For pamphlets. descriptive of the
Great Salt Lake route apply to w.
II, Snedaker.G General Agent.ll Mont
Gomcry, San Francisco: To j ID. Mnus-
field. General Agrnt.253 Washington,
Portland; to W. &. Mcbride. General
Agent, A broadway, Butte: or to
Geo. W. Iieiniz. General Passenger
Agent, Salt Lake City.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-04-20

Plain citizens may ~ shot from
January ! to December 81.
Senators, Governors and members
Of Congress may he shot during ANY
political campaign. or within 90 days
thereafter.
Niggers may he shot at any time.
Hunters III search OF this game may
also use ii stuffed club or butcher
knife.
No mar shall he allowed To kill in
excess of six persons per day. In
Cases where il il is I'M affair OF honor.
this number may be increased 10 100.
Every citizen who noes not tote the
remains Of his game from public sight
within Is hours after the first vollcy
Is fired, will be fined one gallon Of
m%OOnshinc.
IL Il citizen leaves home half shot
and il found on the streets IL short
time thereafter, full Of buckshot, that
is his fault, and his relatives are not
allowed to shoot more than I7pcrsOns
in their efforts To find the guilty per.
sons.-LOuisville journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-04-20

\ grcat connection seems tn have
taken place among railway circles
owing tn the contemplated through
car service between the Pacific COast
and Chicago which is operating one
day each week. This il not n new de.
parturc 10y any means, 80 the Denver
~ Rio Grnndc Railroad Company and
its connections have been operating n
through car service between the Pa.
citic and Atlantic const via. Sal; Lake
Pueblo, Denver, Kansas City and
Chicago for years, md three DAYS
chch. week, viz. every Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday evening. The
cars for this through service are Of
tho latest Pmllman design, and are
supplied with clean linen and bedding
throughout. y Pullman porter IL us.
signed to each car. These cars are
also under the personal supervision
of Special Excursion agent
whose duty il il to SEQ that passcn.
gers are gwen every comfort mud nj.
tcntiDr. For further information, M.
ply to nny ngcnt, or Is. j.. Ncvins.
General Agent, or to II. NJ. Gushing
Travelling Passenger Agent, ID. * II.
q. H. r., 30 West 3rd South st. Sal
Lake City, Utah.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-04-20
Teaching EtIuustte.

Madam he began rs the door
opened, Il am selling a new book on
Etiquette and Department."
oh, you are" she responded. "Go
down there and clean the mud Off
your feet!'
%Yes'm. AS I WAS saying ma'am, l
am SELL
Take off your hat. Never address
n strange lady at her door without
removing your hat"
"Yea'm. Now, then, as l was say
ing
Take your hands ont OF your
pockets. No gentleman ever carries
his hands there"
"Yes'm. Now, ma'am, this work in
Eft
Throw away your pipe. II a gen.
tleman uses tobacco, he ia careful
not to disgust others by the habit"
~Yes'm. Now, ma'am, in calling
your attention to this valuable
"wait. Put that dirty handker-
chief out OF sight and Use less grease
on your hair i'll future. Now you
look a bit decent. You have a book
on Etiquette and Department Very
we'll. l don't want it. 1 am only the
servant girl. Go up the steps to the
front door and talk with the lady OF
the house. She called me a down
right, outright, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
idiot this morning, and l think the
book you're selling in just what she
requires"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-04-20
secure uniform tariff laws anu free
dom OF emigration all over our terri
tory. the natives OF that distant ar-
chipc!ago bemg placed on the
same footing with ourselves.


\ college professor IN Maine tells
how no convinced II friend, who did
not believe that beavers could build
dams. iIc bought IL baby beaver OF Il
hunter and sent 1t to his skeptical
friend.
The creature became Il great pet in
the house, but showed no signs Of
wanting to build Il dam, until one day
Il leaky pail full Of water WIS put on
the floor of the kitchen. The beaver
WIS there lie was only u baby to be
sure, but the moment he saw water
ooZiuE out Of the pail, lie scampercd
into the back yard and brought Il
chip and began work.
His owner was called and watched
the little fellow. very much astonish-
ed ut what he saw. He gave orders
to have the pail left where it n and
the industrious beaver kept at his
work four weeks, when he had u sol.
id dam all around the pail.-Animal
World.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-04-20

a Now York jury permits Olga
Nethorsole to play "Sapho' while dhe
Detroit authorities forbid Mrs. Lang
try to play in that city the exposition
OF her own life under the title OF "Ihe
Degenerates." Thus two cities in
America divide in opinion as to the
morality OF two plays, which are
about on an even keel, one being
about as good and III bad rs the other
We have no faith whatever in an at
tempt to make people moral by law
or ordinance. But between that and
withdrawal Of temptation to be I'M
moral there is q broad distinction.
Thus we may not, certainly neve
have found it practicable to compel
men by act or ordinance to cease be.
ing Incorporate in the use OF liquors
but we have found it to be wise and n
duty to restrict very much the temp.
tations offered to appetite and it may
be wise ere long to exercise mild cen.
sorahip yer the stage. AS one Of the
police commissioners Of San Francis.
co well said the other day, ave do
not entertain any idea whatever OF
closing all places Of cheap amuse.
ment nor the concert halls. and what
arc termed all low places, where como
people find entertainment according
to their tastes. Nevertheless, we will
compel these place to Lessen their
number and to observe n liuo OF con
duct moro nearly related to decency.'
II IN actress and her management,
presents a play grossly indecent
broadly vulgar and lewd, they sloult
not be encouraged in such attempts
to corrupt decent taste and offend tn,
self respecting. But who phall draw
the liner Is II not after all better /,
lot the public be the sole judge o
what It will patrouize III those mat
ters? COnceding that the grossly ia
decent, tho low, lewd and demoraliz
ingly vulgar are entitled to no con
sideration wheterve Mt the hands %
the law, shall we go beyond that ant
attempt to inbibit that on which critic
and good people divide in optuiol
concerning it's morality? We mus
think the New York decision bette
than the Detroit from the fact tina
there Is n wide diversity OF Opinion
among people whose judgment is no
to be challenged rs prsjudiccd con
corning tho morality and immoralit,
OF tho two plays. Though the tw,
women and the two plays aro receiy
a vast deal OF free advertising by tn
debate In the press and the news die
patches, there 10 compensation for !
all in tho reflection that wero publ
tastes 30 thoroughly corrupt and dc
based as some contend. theee dispu,
cd plays would not be the subject o
any comment whatever. Sacrament,
Bee.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-04-20

the harsh words said at tho meeting
Saturday. and its editor will, upon
his Bonded knees, implore the for
giveuess Of Clayton Belknap, the
weak tool who did the dirty work for
the majority Of the committee. II
this will not suffice, we will do PEN
nnce for the remainder Of the year
and take our Democracy from the
teachings OF Governor Sadler or
Judge Mack. All we ask in return
for this reimbursement is the expos
ure and exhibition Of the Afncan
concealed in the preamble and reso-
l%utions offered by Mr.. Pike and laid
upon the table by command Of a Sill.
yer party boss.
Read the following preamble and
resolutions and dig up the African
that frightened the majority OF the
Democratic State Committee. Mr..
Pike will doubtless pay a big reward
for his discovery:
"wherens, Tie Democratic garty OF
the State OF Nevada is entitled to six
delegates and six a%lternates to the
National Democratic Convention
which is to convene at Kansas City
on July 1, 1900; and, whereas, tho
holding Of q State Convention to SO.
lect such delegates and %alternates
would put the members Of the Demo-
cratic party to great and unnecessary
expense in attending such State Con-
vention; and, whereas, the Democrats
OF Nevada are universally in favor Of
that gallant leader o; Democracy.
that true and answering exponent
and defendant Of the rights OF the
common people, William Jennings
Bryan, receiving the Presidential
nomination at said convention; the re-
fore, be it
@Resolvei, That this committee i'm
mediately proceed to select six Dem-
ocrats rs delegates and six Demo.
Gratis as alternates to said Democratic
National Convention.
Resolved, That said delegates be-.
and are hereby, instructed to vote rs
a unit for William Jennings Bryan
for Presidential nominee, first last
and all the time"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-04-20
THE q SIDE.

The treatment accorded by both
the British and the Beers to the pris.
onen in their hands is more than
creditable TO the humanity OF the
captors. At Bloemiontein tho Boer
prisoners are freely supplied with
books. clothing and Y Q luxuries
They are permitted to receive tcle'
graphic messages and money is moi
lacking for those who require it. In
Pretoria very much the came condi.
tons prevail. Private letters written
from that city by British prisoners
are unanimous in expressions Of graf.
itude for the kindness of the burgh.
es. On the field Of battle there is n
reciprocity Of good offices and go gen-
erul is the disposition to nssist the
wounded and bury the dead by the
Tictors in the strife that my indiyid-
ual violation OF the rules OF civilized
warfare stands out in hideous promi-
pence against a background OF chiv-
airy that reminds one OF the roman.
tic stories Of old time knighthood.
So little luminosity or hatred is Ills.
played by the combatants in the
South African quarrel that Il Won
ders at this distance, why these men
are manning and killing one another.
Since the antagonists thus opposed to
each other are 30 kind to II another
in distress inflicted by their " ell
forts to destroy, why would it not be
possible 10 arrive at a satisfactory I'D
Indication Of the differences out Of
which tins unhappy war emanated?
No doubt the fighters respect one
another. They are opposed to men
whose courage and intelligence EN-.
title them to the same consideration
that would be accorded il their contact
we're in moro peaceful circumstances.
1t is true that men always hold those
with whom they have fought mn hon.
est fight in higher esteem than they
would II they had not tried the met
tie OF their courage and tested their
resources under stress OF danger.
Certainly il modern warfare may
not advance the theory Of an eventu-
al universal brotherhood Of man, it
will teach us to respect the manhood
OF those who ought to be brothers and
it will confirm and perpetuate the
generous instincts Of those who tight
without hatred and kill without NAL.
ce.--Post.
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rs THE AFRICAN.

Tho preamble and resolutions in.
troduced by Mr.. Pike ut the meeting
OF the Democratic State Committee
Saturday, aud the action OF the com.
mittce in laying them upon the table.
may play an important part IN the
fall campaign. AZ the opposition To
them wU1 based upon the ground that
they contained u large sized bug, wo
publish the preamble and resolutions
in full. II opposition to them il made
tho test OF loyalty 10 the Democratic
party by those who controlled tho
proceedings OF tho committee, the
ISDErEsDEST is afraid the Demo.
cratic votes in Nevada in November
will be few and far between.
The ISDErENDESr will defy the
most expert Sharon political bug
hunter III tho State TO lind anything
IN the preamble or resolutions rcpup.
nant to the principles OF pure Dcmoc.
racy md not In harmony with tho
best sentiment OF the party In the
Stnte. Aye, il will do moro. II will
apologize in season md ont Of season
to tho majority Of tho committee for
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-04-20
Jnpnnoso Count to vi.it Com.,ock.

a Japanese Count accompanied by
his secretary, Colonel Suthe rland
and a South African mining expert
named Elliot are expected to arrive
here soon Tor the purpose OF inspect.
ing the Kinkcad mill plant with tho
view OF purchasing the right to in.
troduce that method Of ore reduction
in tho mining districts OF Japan and
Korea. Colonel Sutherland ia auth.
GRITTY fot the abatement that tho
Count has u fortune OF Els. 900, 00O
and employs 10000 men in his copper
and other mines in the Japanese en-.
pire, where ore carrying a value OF a.
per ton Is prolitubly handled. Tie
visitors will make n trip to Candle.
laria before leaving Novada.--Vir.
ginia Chronicle,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-04-20
DENVER & RIO GRANDE R. R.
"Scenic Line ot the World"
THE HEST LINE To

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, LEAD.
WILLIE, CRIPPLE CREEK,
PUEBLO. COLORADO SPRINGS.
DENVER AND ALL POINTS
EAST.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-04-20

Tho State Land Office has received
list No. 30 OF lands approved to tho
State OF Nevada under an act Of Con.
grces approved Juno 1G, 1890, The
list embraces 1907. 60 acres. and in.
cludes selections made as long ago ne
November 9, 1891.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-04-20

81 used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure IN
my family with wonderful results. L,
gives Immediate relief, IL pleasant TO
tako and Is truly the ~dyspeptic's beet
iriond,' Gays II. Hartgerink, Ovoriscl,
Mich. Digests what you eat. Cannot
fail 10 cure. Elko Drug Co.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-04-20
TIME CARD.
Between Grand Junction md Denver.
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY -, 1870.

New and elegant dining cars on nil
through trains, service u 10 carte.
Through Pullman and family sleeping
cars Ia Chicago.
rhrco personally conducted tourist or
family weekly excursions to New York City
ana Boston via Chicago or ST. Louis.
For rates, descriptive pamphlets aud nil
Information apply TO any Ticket Agent or 10
= Is. Hooper, B +. S%oyins, II. ". Cushing,
dP&T a. Gen. hHt.. Tray. Pas, Agt,
Denver. Col. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-04-20
Neyi,ni Meetings.

Mr.. Oliver will preach every even.
ing this week Mt 1880 p. IN. Alec be.
ginning with Tuesdny-every after.
noon at $50 o'clock.
All are invited to attend the meet.
ings.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-07

Mary Townsend and Lift 'qtchelder,
Nrssrs. John and James .>.. int, sid
neg Hughes, Ionic Page. Vernon
Grant Willie Castle Eddie Grub and
Nile Hodsson.
Mrs. Il. A. Dobic entertained the
Married Ladies' 1Aichre Club Tuesday
evening at her home on Butte street.
Progressive euchre was INDUCED In for
the space OF two hours, when bonn
tiful repast was served. Mrs. Hcnder-
son won the ladies' prize, a cover dish,
but not before drawing for it. Mrs
Vaughn received a wedgewood pitcher
as q consolation prize, he same being
drawn for by all. MIR. Dancy carried
off the gentlemen's honor Il case con
tanning two packs OF cards, and Mrs
Leigh Won the booty prize, which was
a case OF needles. Those who were pres
cnt on this occasion wercg Pnymastei,
and Mrs. Parks. L. :. NJ: Mr.. ana
Mrs. Charles Pa tterson. NJ. and Mrs
ID. $. Burwell. Mr.. and Mrs II. r..
Cooke, AIr. and Mrs. Wm. II. White,
Mrs. Geo. W. Gordon. Mr. and Mrs.
Jas. Y, Leigh, Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Dan
cy. AR. and Mrs. j. y. Vaughn MIR.
and Mrs, L. N. Henderson. Mr.. and
Airs. +. T. Lamb. MIR and Mrs. Lane
Kclly and Mr.. and Mrs w. II. Il.
Glover.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-07

prizes, Il monkeyin-a box and a mirror.
were won. respectively, by Miss Nath-
leen White and Mi. Shield. Miss Wad-
dy's guests were Miss Ethel Hardy.
Miss Gertrude Wake. Miss Maria
Tucker. Miss Kathleen White, of
Abingdon Miss Mabel Chamberlain.
Miss Elizabeth Marsden. Miss Mary
Paul Mast. Miss Lila Tucker, Miss Mary
Leigh, Miss Dorothy Wake. Mr. Shield.
OF Newport News; Mr.. Harry Lamb.
NJ. edward Waddy Mr.. a. NJ. Agelas-
to. Jr.. Mr.. Richard Cooke, Mr.. Gar
nett Jordan, Mr.. Gordon Stephenson
and Mr.. William Stanworth.
Monday evening Misses Mary and
Fannie Roystcr entertained a party of
friends most delightfully."-. First came
dinner at the Monticello Hotel. Then.
chaperoned by Mr.. and Mrs Register.
these young people repaired 10 the
Academy of Music to witness the per
Torrance OF What Happened 10
Jones" Those who comprised this
pleasant party We're Miss Alice VIII
lams. Miss Nancy Freeman. Miss Lucy
Hardy, Miss Byrd Page. the Misses
Roysier. Mr.. Herman Cohn. MIR. George
Payne Mr.. Hugh Page, Mr.. Tom Page
ana Mr. Lane Kelly.
Miss Virginia Wrenn entertained u
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-07

y very enjoyable party was given
Thursday evening by Miss Margaret
Flynn in honor Of her guest. Miss
Hazel Palmer, of Georgetown. The af-
fair took place al the home Of Miss
Flynn, in the county. which had been
beautifully decorated for the occasion.
Holly and palms were lavishly used.
and m!Stletoe was much in evidence,
being suspended from each chandelier
and between the doors. Cards and
dancing were INDUCED in. and the even
ing closed with several musical selac-
tions by the more gifted of the quests
y delectable repast was partaken of
during the evening. Miss Flynns
guests were: Miss Palmer. Miss Mar
garet McDermott. Miss Emma Kliprcr
Miss Beatrice Reehan, Miss Franklin.
Miss Josephine Flynn. Miss Gertrude
Carly. Messrs. Allan and Shilton Me-
Kense. Mr.. John Klippcr. Mr.. Howard,
lot Hampton Mr. West Cciey, MIR.
Henry Thumnes. Mr.. Walter Dlick.
lNIr. Thomas McDermott and Mr.. Ed
gar Morris
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Patterson en-
| tertained a number of their friend.
Monday evening ut their home on Free
I mason street. The occasion was pleas
ant in the extreme and highly enjoy.
cd by those who were present: