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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-11-11

FINNEGaN-On Saturday. November TO- 1907.
at l2:0, r. m. VILE fi'negan, beloved SON oE
Daniel and Katie flnnesaa tn-e Koddy). aged .
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-11-11

I.f.SSOS-Sudjer Iy. On Saturday November
70. 1870 ut $40 a NJ. Mary Lennon, inee Given.,
II cthcr.
Due noti:e Of funeral wisl be given.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-11-11

Funeral win take place from family residence.
! No. i933 Arse ial street on Monday EoyeInbeS
| i2. st 2 ,. to Calvary Cemetery.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-11-11

SCEfW OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Eove.nbcr u.
1htI 1T 1880 NJ, after linS.sn. Illness. Fred
SChwcnt.ner beloved father af Robert Schven-
dtrer aged 2S years months ard s days. Bar
ba.a Schwenden5!. mother: August and Walter
Schwe3dener, brothers; Mrs. V. keber~er lnes
SchwendenaD. sister: Mrs. August SchwendeH.r
Ges Schmidt). sister-in-aw: William Rieberger.
brnther-!n-aw.
Duo notice Of funeral 10 be given iatsr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
DEATH or MRS. GEORGE ". BALLoU.

n The death az Mrs George William Ballou one
y Tie best known and best loved women In New
-1k las passed away. The announcement OF ner
oain VII bring the large circles in which
re moved. and where her energy, her generosity.
~ wealth q sympathy and her practical, clear
hesoec charity won for her the deep esteem Of her
sssoezles
Ars Ballop was identified al different times with
many Of New orks great Charities For years
- Has member Of the Board of Managers Of the
sssanernenn Hospital. IN addition TO this public
~ Tytk she carried many pensioners on her personal
- Sn1 acw lsrge this LIST was few realize Her
ssslh VIII ssdden her friends and acquaintance,
80 oe distinct loss 70 the organizations with
alea she has been connected. but, outside of her
ssintis those who will her most deeply will
900 - sss Deserving poor 10 whom her hand was ever
sssstretched and for whom her purse was ever
SSIsh To these Mrs Ballou's life was blessing.
ss memory %ill be inspiration 10 them. as 10
~ "Ao had the privilege OF knowing her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
A SONG OF FEBRUARY: NARcIssus.

T. who have never loved her, now gro" siao
Having watched die each Agnes rose nau r,aS
Fenced in my chamber from the wlntei ei-'
To see the sad narcissus lift her lesI
Against the htful treachertes or spring
Wintry and wistful she, remembering; 49,
How nobly white the SHOWS were, ana NO" UeeR
Beneath them lay the lily roots asleep,
Before she rose unwilling, and went past 60.
Lily and Iarkspur. Now the frost makes iast
Earth's door against her lest she turn again.
Afraid of hckle and beating rain.
Most wfstfully her pale and dropping race
Turns always to her kndred's sleeping pace
And all the tnid sweetness OF her breath
Is faint with dreams. and dim desire ana oeat"
Desire of lilies she will never see.
Though cold and fine as theirs her petals pc
Dreams of the winter-warmth deep In the uarh-
Ere Earth had thrust her. outcast from the ARK
Amid the ruins of the year; no wings
Hath she to help her over grievous things,
But tholes the flooding rain. the trembling sun
NORA HOPPER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
POLICE TO AID IN TAXING CENSUS.

Ex-Governor Merriam of Minnesota Director o.
the Census. and Charles S. Wilbur. Supervisor for
the First Census District for the State OF New
York. called on Mayor Van wyck yesterday and
asked for the cooperation of the police force OF
the city in the taking of the census this The
census will be taken In June by corps OF census
enumeratOrs. who will be assigned to districts
already apportoned by the Supervisor.
The cooperation of the police is asked. because
some persons may refuse to answer questions put
10 them by the enumerator. The law provides pun
shment for such refusal but it is sometimes easier
policeman.
The Mayor promised give every aid in the city's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
THERE TO GO ro-DAr.

pes.tca The womsa's Conferences OF the Society for
n f,ftIosl Culture the members. at No 669
ssa5is5n-ave. $50 p N. Dr. Felix Adler VIII speak.
s annual evening euchre OF the Merry Wives, fol-
loved by supper and dance. at sherTys evening
- ysstnaent Chapter Of the Woman's Guild OF the
church Of the Epiphany. MeDoncugh-st and Temp
,,srs-ave. Tyooklyn. gives surprise party in the
asrssh ball evening
sert a apostle Club the waldorfAstoria. $50
p
,r's gnson PRAYER meeting in the Second Collegiate
f-o,rch Lencx-ave. and one-hundred- and-twenty-
shi-s-st.. 1890 &. m
-.--.-e N Irish Music by Mrs. Helen O. Donne in
s~zertly HsI Seventieth-st. and Frst-ave, p.
-oesar Robei " Prentiss lectures in Public School
~ 81 hundred and nfty-sixtf-st-, between
N3n.h ana Tenth aves.. p. m Subject. The Her
srAe,s and Growth
=. Assembly Han Eighty-hrst-st. and Avenue A. Dr. c.
- Af-es Lawrence viii give lecture ''Transporta-
ti-n q he Injured: Banda gfng and Hints OF Value
in the Care OF the Sick 2. m
-,nfess schiumelmann speaks the Simpson Methodist
Frfseo2aI church. Clermont ana Wtlioughhy ayes
Brooklyn. : p m
1,,u-e h. Nine. Finkolstein Mountford Homes
ma Tiannts n Jesus IN Emanuel Chapel No. 13l
Steuben ST. Brooklyn. p
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
TEMPLE GROVE ALUMNE.

An Interesting gathering that win convene in this
city to-day at Sherry's will be the meeting of the
Temple Grove Alumna Association. Visitors to
Saratoga will remember the pleasant mansion and
grounds in CfrcuIar-st.. opposite Congress Spring
Park known Temple Grove Seminary. For years
il was conducted by DR.. Dowd. of Saratoga. 1t is
for the purpose of crystallizng and perpetuating
the interesting associations OF the school during
its long existence that the meeting here in New
York of students and graduates has been planned
Following the luncheon there will be toasts and
speeches and general good fellowship. Mrs Lillian
Duncan Lashers, Of Yonkers, will be toastmistress,
and among the speakers will be Mr.. Dowd, Miss
Merritt. Mrs Susan Perrin ano Mrs Alice Porter
Church. Among the members who VIII attend are
Mrs John Parry. of Glens Falls; Mrs. Fisher, Of
Denver: Mrs Waldo Rich Mrs. L. r. Hamilton
Mrs James Lester anc Miss North, OF Saratoga
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
ROSES AND THEIR USES.
THE REsTFUL PROPERTIES THE BEArJTI-
Full BLOSSOMS POSSESS.
PRETTY LEGENDs-How THE MOSS ROSE &c.
CURED IT'S SPECIAL GIFr-PERFUME
INDUSTRIES

Since the days when the sweet singer OF Israeli
sung the praises OF the reese OF Sharon" the rose
has been so transformed By the florists art that
the flowers seen in the rose gardens OF to-day
bear but small resemblance to the humble little
blossom which the tourists who visit the Holy
Land see growing fn that vicinity.
The rose, with Its constantly increasing beauty,
has also increased in usefulness and the rose
rest cure Is the last mode OF usefulness to which
the flower has been put
The rose held a high place In the estimation Of
the Greeks and Romans, who originated the idea Of
regarding it as symboical of silence and re-
mnder Of the confidential nature OF any informa-
ton obtained when partaking of hospitality.
rose suspended above the table. and the
guests who were breaking bread under the protec-
ton of friendship understood the mute reminder OF
the loyalty that enjons silence regarding any IN
formation obtained under such circumstances
From this usage grew the expression Sub rosa"
with which many individuals precede close any
information which the nearer is not TO repeat.
The rose is also supposed to be emblematic OF
certain sentiments. the nature OF these depending
on the color of the blossom bestowed. The pink
rose symoolizes love- the white rose youth and the
pretty legend ascribes to an angels gift the
with its mantle of green. The angel. grateful for
the protection OF rose bush, asked the rose what
to bestow another grace upon it. and the flower in
OF the flowers lineage an old legend says, II
came of nectar spilled from Heaven: and in the
alone the rose doomed as 1t still does in fragrance
and beauty.
ROSE PERFUME
One of the most extensive industries to which the
rose contributes is the making of perfumes The
centre Of the perfume industry is said to be at
Grasse, which is in the southern part of France.
Women and girls gather flowers daily between the
hours of and II o'clock a. M, and their
turn to the houses pluck the leaves from the bios
SONS. The rest of each day is passed in preparing
the leaves for the process of extracting the oils
containing the perfumes The season for puckng
lasts from the beginning of May until the end
Of June and during that time roses are collected in
sufficient numbers to make the 100000 Kilograms
of rose leaves used each season. The perfume
known altar of roses is also made there in large
quantities. 1t requires two hundred thousand
to obtain $500 worth of the oil.
The Beers of the Transvaai fond of roses,
and in Pretoria the streets bounded by
hedges, which for ali but three months of each
year are fragrant and beautiful with blossoms.
All the public places display profusion of roses
OF many varieties. The Burgher's Park has a
beautiful collection This flower has been chosen
as the floral emblem of several States. including
New-York Iowa and North Dakota. the last two
mentioned having chosen the wild rose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
w.sH1yaroN HEIGHTS SOCIETY.

The Washington Heights Society OF the Children
NJ the American Revolution will be represented at
4bA National Convention be held at Washington
D. c. from February II TO February "a. by Mrs
Ferdinand p Earle, president; Miss Cora 7: Cliff
ford Miss Caroline NJ. Hoe, Miss Flora Draper
Treat Masters Ethan s. Allen. Pierrepont Daven-
-ort and AIvah T. Swords. The society was or
eantzed on February e. 1896 and has lost by death
The following members: First Corporal Robert Cor
Volunteers and vice-president OF the society and
ROYAL B. Furnad student OF Columbia Uni
The society is composed of young people Of both
sexes who descended In dlrect hhe from pa
friotic ancestors OF the Revolutioh-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
f. y, (t1ILDPr1S
- IT, (ORY[R.
~%'ytry
RABBIT RAISING PROFITABLE.

In an interesting article on Raising Rabbits for
the Market published in THE Philadelphia In
quirer,' Della T. Davis gives some rules that boys
should follow TO make the industry profitable.
Pure air and plenty OF it," she says ''is Of
first Importance to the well being Of friend Bunny,
and the great percentage of losses in raising rab-
bits under be directly traced TO bad air.
Light IS another Indispensable, while the dry place
conduces greatly 70 health during the cold and
damp months
"Hutches for rabbits the size OF the Belgian
hare should not be less than four feet long, two
feet wide and one and one-half feet high. For the
smaller breeds OF less dimensions will do The
floor should be made as tight possible. either
by of cement paint and absolute
cleanliness must be observed the Dummies being
supplied with fresh beds of hay every day. The
hutches of the doe should be provided with nest
box: biscuit or cracker box with aperture cut
out as entrance and the interior divided into two
sections is admirably suited to the purpose.
THE rabbits should be fed principally dry
food. such hay oats. corn and stale bread An
occasional feed OF carrots Is also desirable In
summer they are especially fond of dandeions
never seeming TO tire of this delicacy and which,
fortunately never injuries them. Glover. plaintain
and maows they eat gree1ily. Grass they like, but
Once day the mother and little ones should have
to devour with avdity Fresh water in clean dish
should be given them every day
are nine days old. and then they take advantage
OF the hrst seeing moment n 70 esye me nest ana
where she rests and eats
"As with all animals feeding time is the vital
point OF the day. ana 1t is interesting watch
them then. No sooner is the attendant heard to
approach than each little bunny gets up his
hind legs. dances jig laps his tongue around the
wire Of the door and INDUCES in all sorts of grace
full antics. fear very little can be said for their
manners individually or collectively each
csmors rnpatientiy for mis- share apparently quite
unwilling 70 await his turn.
THE Belgian hare has attained great popularity
In this country, both as a pet and market prod
ucf, and is. perhaps; the most widely known OF all
the high bred rabbits. It is usually distinguished
by handsome coat OF rufous red hecked with
black although there Is black Belgian hare
which Is greatly, ,, admired for its beauty;
ress OF his own cannot do better than experiment
with Z small rabbitry. after. Of course, Informing
himself thoroughly upon the subject. At present
the West particularly the far West offers the best
market for well bred stock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
WASHINGTON STATUE FOR FRANCE
LAST APPEAL TO AMERICAN WOMEN Fob
MONEY TO COMPLETE THE WORK

LAST APPEAL TO AMERICAN WOMEN Fob
MONEY TO COMPLETE THE WORK
Washington. Fec (spsciaD.-The women Of the
Washington Statue Association have just issued
their last appeal for contributions toward the COM
pletion Of the pedestal for the Washington Statue
which is to be presented 70 France some time this
year.
The statue Itself has been fully paid for and
funds are in hand for about one-haf of the cost OF
the pedestal but several thousand dollars are SIN
needed. and I is confidently expected that tbs
patriotic women Of America will make I'D this
amount before the date fixed for the unwilling OF
the statue IN Paris. July has chosen for
the unwilling. 1t win be the anniversary or the
day Washington took command of the Continental
Army
The project OF rendering a statue Of Washington
to France originated about ten years ago in the
minds OF some or the most patriotic women OF the
Nation. and the work incident to the movement
has been earnestly prosecuted ever since Ths
fact that the entire work IS purely American is q
happy feature of the project. The sculptors. Dan
Eel Chester French and Edward c. Potter. are
native born. and Mr. McKim. the designer OF the
pedestal, is likewise an American. and the mate
rails Of the statue and pedestal American
products. The fact that drawings OF the statue
and pedestal subjected by municipal ordi-
nance of Paris TO the severe criticism from
artistic point of view and the monument
deemed worthy of place near the Arc de T.
omphe is hattering to National pride The stzu
for the statue which has been provided by the
Municipality of Paris is the Place de Jena. ar
the intersection of the Avenues de Jena and du
Trocadero.
The statue is equestrian OF bronze and heroic IN
size being about twerty-one feet to the point OF
the sword. and is to be erected a classic pedes-
tai of granite fourteen feet in height. making the
total height Of monument thlrty-nVe feet
Washington is represented with uplfted sword.
The association is represented in Paris by Mrs.
John p Jones and Mrs. John II. Harjes who viii
receive contributions from Americans abroad; and
in this country by the president MrS Stephen J.
Field; the secretary Mrs James K Kelly. z.
Francis Riggs. treasurer, and Mrs James McAfil-
Ian. Mrs. L. d. NJ Sweat and Mrs Daniel Man
ming. of the Executive Committee. all of whom are
at present in Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
cUr1D FORMED FOR HOSPITAL WORK.

A meeting was held last night at the nome Of Mrs
xvtIliam Curtis Demorest No. 6s East Sixty sixth
ar for the purpose OF forming guhd 10 AID In the
erection and maintenance OF nospila. tor women
- oht,aren In connection with the Medical Col
1ere for Women. at no. 10 West observation-disclosures
aIst-st This institution Is said to be the only
homeopathic one in the country Tor women II has
pesn -, h,,lding that IL occupies, adjoining
mo mich T. the land on which the hospital is TO be
built. ,7o.atzaffon was composad of
the following Mrs. william 1hssi IN est. 1T
M, nela Dr. Sydney F. Wilcox DR. Ah Kno Lang
worthy and pr tGEsr tenn Mr ana pf si.n eooisy
ssoorrrstsry and treasurer pro TEN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
SILVER WEDDING INVITATIONS.

The approved and most general celebration of
silver wedding is an afternoon reception, which
may or may nor be followed by dinner party. as
the hostess chooses
The invitations should be issued three weeks In
advance on cards printed In silver, with the names
OF husband and wife If for dinner the invitation
should say So for dance the hour OF the celebra
fion should be stated, and the word dancing
nIaced at the iefthand lower OF the card.
THE number OF guests il matter OF choice. and
each invited guest Is expected TO send gift suited
10 the occasion, whether the invitation accepted
~ not There IL added ustre given to the affair by
~. ettsndsrcc of best and bird aids OF
marriage esrssnony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
ANOTHER NEW BRANCH.

On December 21 Mrs. Frederick ]. Knight. of
Monroe N V was appointed T. g. s. president of
Orange Councy, n. Y, as she had secured the
names of ten members. In order to further in
terest neople in Sunshine work she arranged a
sociable at her home From this she realized the
sum Of s26 so. A check for SIS 10 sent TO Miss
Matte A. Smith who is doing missionary work at
Barren Island and trying to raise funds to build
a union chapel. The of 81 10 was sent 10 the
American Bible Society to the credit of J. B.
Mitchell T. S. S. member, TO buy Bibles or
Testaments for the poor mountain white people
among whom he works at Culberson, Cherokee
County. n. c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
ANOTHER SUNSHINE MEDIUM.

,The Missionary Helper" a monthly magazine
published in Boston by the Free Baptist Woman 5
Missionary Society is Interested in T. S. s. work.
During the last two months has given more than
three pages to the work of the-Sunshine Society.
In an editorial comment in January it said: "One
of the pleasant first things TO do In the opening
year is to ton the Sunshine Society In spite or
the fact that every Christian may be radiatinS
centre. it undoubtedly Increases opportunities and
makes one see them more quickly TO become a
member of this JOY giving family. Let no one think
herself too poor to distribute sunshine The wealth
of the returns has not been estimated (Mal ill., 100.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
ACCEPTS PRESIDENCY OF PEOPLES CLUB.

Ernest H. Crosby yesterday announced his ac-
ceptance OF the presidency OF the Peoples Club
No 1. which Tuesday night unanimously
rendered TO him. He will preside Tor the first time
at the meeting OF the club tonight. when Clarence
5. barrow OF Chicago the lawyer who defended
Eugene V Debs in the injunction proceedings
against him. will be the lecturer. The public. the
Central Federated Union and other bodies have
been invited to be present The Programme Com
mittee of the club announces that IL expects TO
have ex-Attorney-Cieneral F. S. Monnstt OF Ohio
speak before the club in week So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

retains the pleated shaping. This skirt may also
be made with the Tapped front stitched In strictly
tailor style. and closing invisibly under the lap or
in the back under the box pieat
A pocket may be conveniently inserted AT one eide
OF the pleated back.
Venetian. cheviot. covert hornespun Henrietta
would be appropriate materials for this stylish
skirt.
To make the skirt for miss OF fourteen years will
require three and one-quarter yards OF ffty-inch
material The pattern, No. 1892 is I'm sizes for
misses twelve. fourteen and sixteen years OF age
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

the smooth, close At
across the front and
hips. and are fiat in
the back. Many have
the box pleat or Wat
teau back, which is
at present extreme
ly popular. AS Il
Illustrated. this stylish
skirt Of pebble chew
lot is made with A
wide circular front
and a single box
pleat in the centre
back II is fitted
with tiny darts at
the top. being per-
fectly smooth across
the front and sides
TO the back, where it
meets the box pleat,
which is arranged
narrow at the belt.
S p r e a d ing 70 the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
1.ENn-- SOIrFrrE

To make delicate dessert for luncheon. beat the
whites of four eggs until they stiff and dry.
Beat the yolks thoroughly Add TO them six table,
spoonfus of powdered sugar and the rind and Juice
of lemon Fold the whites into the mixture
and bake in a slow for fifteen minutes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

The social incidents yesterday included an after
noon reception given by Mrs. Francis L. V. Hoppin
at her home, No 12s East Twenty-second-st.. in
honor of the Misses Hoffman. Miss raymond. OF
No I1s West Eighty-seventh-st.. gave informal
reception. She was assisted in receiving by Miss
Eliza beth Hebert Miss Lazonby Miss Gage Miss
Wupperman and Miss Jacques.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

Last evening Mrs Maturin L. Delaheld gave a
dinner party at her home. No. AIS Fifth-ave, in
honor of Miss Margaretta Stockton Beasley. who Is
engaged to marry her son. Edward G. Delaheld-
The guests Included Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker Miss
Pell Mr.. Parsons Mr.. Pastor the Misses Delaheld
and Alexander Nj. MADDEN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

groom. was best man, The ushers were Douglas
Taylor. OF Poughksepsie: Robert w Beardsey, OF
Ithaca. and John L. Houston and William Il Bar
bour. of Ogdensburg. The church. which was beau.
tifuily decorated with flowers was crowded with
friends of the bride
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

Mrs Farquharson. of Netherton. England. is
striving with all the eoquence that she possesses
to secure the admission of as fellows of
learned societies. Mrs. Farquharson is one of the
leading women scientists of England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR HOSPITAL FUND.

Charles Lanier. No. II Nassau-st-, the general
treasurer of the Hospital Saturday and Sunday
Association. reports the following additional con-
tributons to the general fund of the collection now
in progress:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

pleasant happening last night was the recep-
ton given by Mrs. Matthew d. Barr at her home.
No si4 West Twenty-eghth-st, in honor of her
youngest daughter Miss Ella Leonore Barr. whose
engagement TO Brevoort Bristol Barr was formally
announce during the evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

The first meeting this season OF the Knicker-
booker Riding Club will take place this evening al
Durland's Riding Academy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

The marriage OF Miss Olga Louise Gossler. daugh-
ter Of Henry Gosser. TO William t. Floyd will take
place In St Thomas's Protestant Episcopal Church
Fifth-ave. and Fifty-thirdst., this evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

much candy consumed in the United States
During the last year figures show that the total
output for these sweets amounted to ST., 900. 600
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

Another Of the Cinderella Dances organized by
Mrs John s Barnes Mrs. Cadwalader Jones. Mrs.
J. Pierpont Morgan and several other women viii
take place at Sherrys tonight. Alexander NJ. Had
den will lead the cotillon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

A conference to form a National Woman's Single
Tax Association, called by the Woman's Single Tax
Club. of Washington. d. c., begins to-day in that
city, continue until February Ia. The Washing
club will give reception to the conference on
the evening of February u. at the home OF Miss
Mitchell, the secretary.