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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22
ONLY PURE MILK.
Inspector FarnsWorth's New
Milk Inspection System.
New Jersey Plan viii Be Closely
Followed.
PROVIDE FOR REPORTS
Each Dairy VIII Undergo Crit
zeal Sanitary Examination.
Tests Show Little Impure Milk
in Topeka.
PROVIDE FOR REPORTS

City Food Inspector J. p. Farnsworth
is planning to institute a new system
of milk inspection in the city of To-
peka- 1t viii be an extension of the
present plan, according to the New
Jersey dairy inspection system
We are not having much trouble
with our dairymen now" said Mr.
Farnsworth, but I think that the off,
Gals Of the city ought to be in pos
session of detailed inform alton as TO
the sanitary condition of the source
of the city's milk supply. I frequently
make tests of the milk to detect adul-
teration and am glad to say that my
last test showed that every dairy in
town, with one exception, handles milk
which is up to the standard We grade
the milk on a scale of points, deduct
ing One-hfth of a point for adultera-
lions. found that one dairyman was
selling milk that registered 2 AS. That
was the only defective sample Of milk
tested. Several of the other diaries
found were selling milk which reg
istered considerably above grade"
There are about fifteen dairies which
do an extensive business in Topeka
Under the new regulations which Mr..
Farnsworth proposes to introduce, each
viii be required to undergo a critical
sanitary examination The blanks for
the examination, which are soon to be
printed, viii be as follows:
Name and address of dairymen.
Stable-Size of stable. Cubic feet Of
space to each COW. Stable we'll lighted.
Number and size of windows. Material.
construction and drainage of floor
Method and frequency OF cleaning.
Floor ever washed2 Are sidewalks. cell
ings and lodges kept from cobwebs and
dust2 Ever lime Washed2
Water supply-SOurce of water supply
for watering stock. Distance of well
from refuse pile. Distance Of well from
vault Is well apparently liable to con-
taminatiOn2 Source of water supply
for washing utensils and cans. Was
sample of water taken for analysis2
Cattle-Nurnber of cows. State Of
health. Cows grOOmed2 Amount, kind
and quality of food used Cows pas
tured.
Manure-How and where stored GUAM
tity Of manure at time of inspection.
Utensils-HoW washed and dried 2
Where are utensils washed2 Any APP
pliance for sterilizing cans. pals and
dippers2
Bottles-How washed and dried?
Collection of mil6-Quantity of milk
produced daily. Are mixers hands
washed before milking2 Are clean gar
ments put on2 Udders OF cows clean
ed? When pail is fun OF milk. what is
done with it, Where does the can
stand2 Is milk cooled2 To what tenn
perature2 Is milk bottled? How long
after cooling2 Where is milk stored
How long is milk stored before being
delivered? Source of ice supply. How
many persons handle milk2 All in good
health2 Date Of last sickness among
persons on dairy Ureunises2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22
THE PIKE MONUMENT.
Special Party TO Attend Unique oele-
hrafion.

A limited number of invitations has
been extended by Geo. w. Martin, sec
rotary of the state historical society,
bration at Pawnee Village site July 4
and be present at the ceremony of lay
ing the corner stone for the zebulon Pike
monument The programme for this
occasion is referred to at length ON the
fourteenth page of this paper.
Among those who have accepted in
vitations to make up the party which
win leave Topeka on the Rock Island
at one o'clock Wednesday. July 9. re-
turning home on Friday, are the follow
ing:
Governor and Mrs. Stanley, Auditor
George Cole and Mrs Cole, Attorney
General A. A. GODDARD and Mrs GODDARD,
Nj. and Mrs. John Francis of lola Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Henderson Of Junction
City Judge W A. Johnston and Mrs.
Johnston; Mr.. and Mrs. E. 3. Cowgirl,
F. L. Vandegrift, Arthur Capper, Chas.
Sessions and T. F. FARRELL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Rain. who are TO
celebrate their fiftieth wedding ami
versary this evening. may be counted
among the old settlers Of Topeka. as
they came here from Indiana thirty
one years ago Tor many years they
lived at 215 West Sixth avenue but
last fall they sold their property there
and moved to Ills Van Buren, street.
The affair this evening Is to be In the
nature of a reception. and several hum
dred of their friends will be enter
tanned The invitations sent out were
very clever; they contained tiny half
tone pictures of Mr.. and Mrs Rain as
they appeared at the time Of their
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22
WILL PREACH TOMORROW.
A Former Topeka Boy viii Fill Pulpit
Here.

Rev. Luther Bright, son of Rev. John
A Bright, will preach tomorrow morn
ing in the English Lutheran church at
the corner of Fifth and Harrison
streets
Mr. Bright is a Topeka boy with
many friends and school mates here.
He has just completed his theological
course in the seminary at Gettysburg
Pennsylvania He has accepted a call
to become pastor of the Lutheran
church at Pearl City, Illinois. and will
enter upon his duties there July 7th.
Rev Mr.. Bright. the father. has another
son George who is pastor of the Luth-
eran church at ShaIbY- Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22
Herron's Name Dropped.

Chicago. June PA special to the
Tribune from Grinnell. Iowa. says:
The Congregational church of GrinnelI
at a business meeting by a unanimous
vote decided to drop the name OF Prof
George D. Heron from its church rolls
This is the last act in the long series
Of procedures that has been necessary
according to Congregational eccleslas-
tical custom to put Prof. Heron out
side of the church
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22
Calm weather in June
Sets corn in tune
7age 81 u. S. weather proverbs.

Perhaps Friday set corn in tune but
1t sent the unfortunate people who do
not own an ice box big enough to get
into. to the soda fountains, the cellars,
the back porches. lose wrappers. sus-
penderless wardrobes and root beer, for
it was hot, red hot and still kept get
ting hotter. The man who sat on an ice
chest and drank mint soda was a SEEM
ing millionaire but the man who had to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22

is caused by a arrangement OF the nerves.
Lichty's Celery Nerve Compound IS ON
extract of celery combined with other
efficacious medical ingredients resulting
IN a nerve medicine of rare virtue and
wonderful in its prompt and soothing cur
alive effects II viii make you sleep
Sold BY George W. Stansfeld. 632 Kansas
aNenue. Marshall BIOS. us kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22

All members of Topeka lodge No. 40
/ 0. O. F. are requested to meet at
their hall 119 West Sixth street Sunday
afternoon at o'clock to attend the
funeral of our late brother. James S.
Conwe1l. All Odd Fellows in the city
are invited to meet with rs.
z. D MATTINGLY, Noble Grand.
H R ACHENBACH. Secretary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22
Beautiful Lakes, Placid Rivers and
Lofty Mountains

abound in the region traversed by the
Lehigh Valley railroad between Chi
cago and New York and Philadelphia
via Niagara Falls and Buffalo. Stop
over allowed at Buffalo on all through
tickets to New York and Philadelphia
via this line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22

Reports received at the Santa F'e teIe-
graph Office indicate that the storm
which struck Topeka last night was
largely Of local character. Emporia re-
ports the weather to be cloudy and
warm, with local showers on the Nc
Pherson branch and Strong City line,
but no rain at all on the main line west
from EsmDoria to Newton. At Chanute
the weather is clear and warm, and no
rain fell last night. Purcell I. T.. re-
ports clear and hot" with no rain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22

was still 80 and the air was heavy with
moisture making 1t sticky. You see
If 1t had been cooler 1t wouldn't have
been SO hot and If It had been dryer it
would not Nave been so wet. and If It
hadn't been so wet we wouldn't have
means the amount OF moisture in the
air, was about three-fourths Der cent,
while at normal it should be dry"
why did. it get so hot at oclock2''
4 suppose that was the time to make
US feel it, replied jennings and he
poured some water on the coil spring
to keep it from running hot. The sun
had been obscured most of the day or
It would have been hotter"
why was there so much tightening
Because il was playing. Why don't
YOU ask why the thunder made such
q racket" asked the much worried man
as he tried to keep the ink from run
bath. You see the conditions follow
ing such a day as yesterday induce
tightening. This lis the time Of the year
when lows and highs move sluggish
~ When low moves sluggishly it
gives il time to gather moisture and
north of as and one south and we will
probably feel the effects Of a low from
Arizona. then it VIII be hot"
The forecast sent out today is gen
orally fair tonight and Sunday. Warmer
west portion tonight" While it was hot
here yesterday 1t was hotter in some
places and cooler In others. which is one
Of the startling facts revealed by the
weather bureau. At FL PasO the mer-
curry climbed to 1902 at Abilene, Texas,
to 100 and at Shreveport to 100 while
Chicago was pleasant with the highest
temperature 68 and San Francisco was
the hottest when the mercury reached
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22
pidn,t 1Farrz For Monev.

The Boston man who lately married a
sicAzly rich young woman. is happy now,
for he got DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
which restored her to perfect health In
faliIble for j3andice. bHI0usness. malaria.
fever aud ague and all liver and stomach
troubles. Gentle but effective Only 25c-
Arnold g. Sens drug store. 81 North Kan
sas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22
sunAower Camp No. 53e, NJ W. A.

The officers and memers OF Sunfiower
camp No. 536 NJ W. A are hereby noti-
fed to convene at the camp hall on
Sunday afternoon. June %. at 2 o'clock
to attend the funeral OF our late neigh
Dor. ] S. Conweli. All other camps and
members thereof are urged to mee-
with US.
II. V. RODGERS. V. c.
NJ W SAXON. Clerk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22
s.Pleasant Ways For Summer DAYS. y

Is the title Of the Grand Trunk Rail-
way Systems new Summer Tourist
Folder which with other descriptive
literature can be had on application to
City Passenger and Ticket Agent, 249
Clark street, Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22

Morrison June discount sale is still
on. Bargains in silverware and cut
glass
sO7 Kansas Avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22

marriage and as they appear today.
The lives of Mr.. and Mrs. Rain have
been unusually free from sorrows, and
today they are in the best Of health
and spirits The lady who acted as
Mrs. Rains bridesmaid at the time Of
her marriage is still living in Indiana.
and had it not been for the illness Of
her husband would have been present
this evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Rain are
the grandparents Of Miss Edna Crane
and Mr.. Frank Crane.
MIR. and Mrs. Skinner Entertain.
Mr. and Mrs c. D. Skinner enter
tanned very pleasantly Friday evening
at their home on Monroe street in
honor of Miss Sallie Corning, of Car
thage, and Miss Edith Kohlsaat, Of
Chicago. The porch and lawn were
lighted with Japanese lanterns and
comfortably fitted up for the occasion
One of the amusing features of the
evening was a guessing contest; each
guest represented some well known
local OF historical character. and the
others guessed whom they represented.
Several musical numbers were also
much enjoyed; Mr.. David Bowie sang
and Mr. George Hackney gave some
cornet solos. Refreshments were
served late in the evening.
The invited guests We're: Miss Kohl
saat, Miss Corning. Miss Grace Judd of
Mount Vernon. Ill, Miss Daisy Lakin,
Miss Bessie Eliason Of Washington, ..
C. Miss Jennie Wilson of Valencia,
Miss AdC1e Skinner, MI ana MIS- Her
bert Hackney. Mr.. David Bowie, Mr..
David Lalxin. Mr.. Ned Osborn. Mr.
John Judd of Mexico. Mr.. George
Hackney. and Mr.. z. l. Copeland.
An Anniversary Party.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w Reed. jr..
entertained Informally Friday evening.
the occasion being their second wedding
anniversary. Their home on Topeka
avenue was handsomely decorated.
Supper was served in an arbor draped
in bunting and hung with Japanese
lanterns.
After supper much merrIment was
caused by a drawing contest. Each
guest was given q pencil and a card on
which was printed a square in whica
they were to draw the likeness of any
other guest. The prize, a dainty little
watercolor. was awarded to Miss Mar
garet Hamilton for being the best
artist. Miss benson. of Denver and
Miss Elva Hopkins. Of the City of Mex
leo. were the out-of-town guests pres
ent.
Notes and Personal Mention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22
An Anniversary Party.
Notes and PersonaI Mention.

Mr. and Mrs. A W Parks have re-
turned from a months trip to Cali
fOrnia-
is the guest Of Miss Daisy LaAin, viii
spend next week with Misses Nina and
May Thomas. at their home in Potwin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22

c. F. Menninger. N. d. office TT Kan
sas ave Tel 10. residence 1851 Topeka
ave. Tel. 81 Office hours to ; p. N.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22

If Beauty is only skin deep. then
beauty in the skin keep. using Satin
Skin Cream and Powder. 25c. New
Model
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22
Two Kanaas oolleges Remembsrsd

Chicago June 22.-Dr D. X. Pear
sons has made public the following col
lege pledges due January I, 1902: Ili-
nois college. Jacksonville. $50 900, Fargo
college. Fargo N D., $50, 900: Whitman
college, Walla Wa1la. Wash, $50 900;
McKendre college, Lebanon. Ill, $50
600: Bethany college, Lindsborg. Kas,
SIS. 600: Fairmount college. Wichita
kas.. S25. 900; Drury college, Springfield
Mo, $4,000; total. $275.000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22
new HEAT RECORD
Mercury Reached SO at Six
O'Clock Friday Evening.
Humidity Added to the General
Oppressiveness.
RELIEVED BY THE RAIN
Local Situation Relieved by
Rain and Thunder Storm.
Was Much Warmer i'm Other
Parts Of the Country.
RELIEVED BY THE RAIN

The hot weather continues. Today >
temperature at . o'clock was a.
The rainfall last evening amounted 10
but Il hundredths of an inch but II
cooled things of and made it possible
to find a breathing spell. Today's tenn
peratures have been as follows:
: o'clock. ---...-tV
5 o'clock. ...--..-.lo
o'clock. ...........-.-.-.---tS
10 O'Clock. ---ez
II O'Clock. .................--.e4
12 o'clock .....-sH
1 o'clock ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
O'Clock. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS "a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22

Only $500 to Colorado and return via,
the Santa Fe. Only $3.50 from July to
3, inclusive. Final limit October 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22

Use .Yictorex Baklng Powder.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-21
G.. ". GLEASON, M. ID.
homeopathic Physician and Surgeon.
Special attention to chronic diseases.
Two doors south RusseIl's store.
audubon, IO,Ua.

Miss Anna Roth will depart for ON
aha the last of the week to visit with
relatives.
Mrs. j. F. Hinkhouse is enjoying a
visit from her sister, Mrs. Hillyer, of
Newton, Iowa.
Bert McLeran returned home from
Chicago Wednesday morning where
he had been with cattle.
Recorder o. G. Donaldson returned
from Des Moines last Saturday where
he had been on business.
Hon. Asmus Boysen was in town
Wednesday meeting his friends and
dropping few words of good cheer
here and there.
0. B. Train, the courteous deputy
auditor, intends to go to Des MONIES
the last of the week to attend to bust
ness matters and visit with friends.
Miss Mary Leonard returned home
Tuesday evening from Walnut where
she has been in a millinery store,
trimming. Miss Leonard is q girl OF
rare taste and when she has mastered
the details will be able to hold respon-
SlDle positions.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Burr have sent
out invitations to one hundred of
their friends to come in and help cele-
brate their silver wedding anniversary
Friday. For twenty-five years, Mr..
and Mrs. Burr have fought the battles
OF life manfully and nobly surrounding
themselves with the comforts of life
aud they have right to hold jubi-
lee and celebrate thejoyous event.
Miss Anna Heeney, an Altoona
belle, who has been enjoying merry
time with the genial youngsters and
inmates of the Flynn household at
their comfortable home in West Ham
lin departed for her home Saturday.
Last Thursday evening those who
were present will never forget the en-
joyable time. Miss Heeney is bright
winsome and attractive young lady,
that will be remembered by the ac-
quaintances she formed while here.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-21
Voting Contest.

The following is the standing of the
voting contest of the second citizens
vote.
Audubon Fire Department
Rebeckah Lodge, Audubon
Catholic Church, Audubon
Christian Church, Audubon
Audubon Agriculture Society
p. e. o. Society
M. w. A., Audubon
Columbian Club
Danish Conservative Club
Presbyterian Church, Audubon
Epworth League, Audubon
Baptist Church, Audubon
Presbyterian S. S., Audubon.
Old Hamlin Presbyterian church
Women Lodge, Audubon
Bethel Church
Audubon M. E. Church
Bethania Church, Audubon
Lutheran Church Lincoln Center :
Presbyterian Church Aid, Audubon
g. A. r. Lodge, Audubon
Evangelical Church, Audubon
Ebenezer Church, Lincoln
Kimballton Church
Advent Church
Evangelical Church, Hamliu
Old Hamlin M. E. Church
Masonic Lodge, Audubon
K. P. Lodge, Audubon
Lincoln church u. B.
M. p. Church, Ross.
Viola Center church
K. P. Lodge, Kimballton.
Maccabee Lodge
Danish Brotherhood, Extra
l. o. 0. F. Lodge, Audubon.
Woodmen Lodge, Viola Center
German Church
Owing to the long list we will not
publish the name of any society until
its vote will have reached 500 or over
that amount. The above societies have
above this amount.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-21
MONEY 70 Lon
sOith the German &C.
hank at 5 pei. cent III
optional payments.
NASH. PHELPS &PH3
audubon. .xO,CA

Walter Jump Is papering and
ing the Women hall in the Buts
Block this week.
F. M. Leet sold j. A. Rickett q
half section of land this week orl
Dixon, Nebraska. "
Dick Northup was in Omaha the
last of the week transacting business
at the stock yards.
F. A. Buthweg will have his store
building all papered this week which
will add to its appearance, and with
his holiday goods make it an attractive
place.
George Gray was on the streets the
first of the week, the first time for
few months having been in Chicago
where it Is reported he has made large
sums of money. George is one Of the
boys and he has many friends who are
glad to meet him and learn that he
has met with success.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-21

CHARLES BAGLEY.
Farm wagon for sale. Ham Webster.
c. s. McLeran, D. d. s., office over
Brorson's drug store. Audubon. Iowa.
Noah Crane was up from Extra Wed
nesday attending to county seat basil
ness.
Robert Dennis returned from Boone
Tuesday where he has been for few
days.
Lige Smith finished husking his
corn this past week and is now ready
to devote all his time to hauling.
Mrs. Bert Keith went up to Man.
ming last Friday and visited with her
brother, John Needles and family.
A. J. Leake is Smelling out his old
corn this week preparing to put it OF
the market when he can get good
raise.
Will Cloughly sold his old corn last
week to John MussOn receiving much
more than he would if he had sold last
spring.
Mrs. Frank Evans returned home,
last week, from Denison where she
had been for q week visiting with her
mother.
Get our prices on doors and windows
and water tanks and all kinds of mill
work before buying.
If JAMES HART.
I can repair your bicycles and put
them in first-class shape. Bring them
in and leave them with me.
J. q. WOLFE.
John Chapman is busy these days
breaking colts for John Weighton.
John is a good hand at handling colts,
as he has firm but kind hand the
necessary qualities of a trainer.
John Ward has recently purchased
one of the sections of land that John
Doak bought in Canada. The boys
are still well pleased with their pur-
chase as the land is still advancing.
This seems to be an extraordinary
good year for sales. One sees them at
every turn of the road. Col Carper
ooyo OhcSo h4OSU VI 1IlCu pay CbSu lOT
their purchases and but few notes are
given.
Remember! We are closing out every
thing of the Kelly & Moody Imple-
ment stock. Great Auction sale next
Saturday until everything is closed
out. Everything goes.
nl4,2w GEO. f. HAMMOND.
Mrs John Weighton invited num-
Der sof her friends to her pleasant
country home last Wednesday to a
sewing bee. Her home is one of the
most pleasant, of any place in the
country to visit and her dinners are
always the wonder OF everyone pres
ent, SO rich are they in all the various
eatables known to please ones palate.
Tuesday evening as Dan Fullerton
was going out of alley in the rear of
Greg Wolfe's shop with his separator
which weighs something like $500
pounds, his team started to run and
before he could turn them east up the
hill, they swung to the west, when
they got to the street and made hall
turn, upsetting the machine crosswise
in the middle of the street breaking up
q good many parts so it that will take
some time to repair.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-21
Hudubo1l neW$.
FARM LOANS,

S Per Cent. Interest once a year,
$4,000 optional payments with
Davenport Sapings Bank.
CHARLES BAGLEY,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1901-02-14
Fox-sEccoMs.

The marrisge Of Miss Hilda Caro-
lyn Seccomb. daughter Of Mrs.
Edward A. Seccomb to NJ. Rector
Kerr Fox Was solemnized a. noon
yesterday in 81. Bartholomew 3
church, in Madison avenue.
The bride was given away BY her
brother-in-law. Mr.. Frederick w
Wallace Sliss Cornelia Willis was
maid Of honor The bridesmaids
we're Miss Elizabeth Fox. Miss Abb
gail Parsons, Miss Clara Ogden. Miss
Anne Van Ingen. Miss Harriet Evans
and Miss Madeline Evans. Dir John
G. Hunt was best man. The usher~
were Messrs. Edward II. Fennessey.
John =. Hayes. Ex Norton. Lyman
Tiffany Dyer. John Fox. Jr.. and
George l.. Wrenn. a reception fol
owed the eetcmonv.-Ne'c York
Herald.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1901-02-14
TILE Z0NCPHONE
Entertainment Friday Night a
Grand Success.

1919 - 1850
On last Friday night Dir. r. /.
Harper. IT,. entertained large
audience in the public school hail
with his Zonophons This instrn-
ment IS one Of Eiisou's latest inren
tious aud resembles the Graphapone
very much. except the vibrations are
taken ou g circular rubber plate in
stead Of a cvlenier tube. The repro
auctions are very pisin and are much
louder than any instrument over be-
fore invented Mr. Harper gave
abont 30 selections. including several
pieces from che fsmous sousa's Band
cold Kentucky Home" and cold
Folks az Home" were fully as plain
as if ihs musicians hsi been render
ing them, instead Of being reproduced
from machine An Of the selec-
tions were very nice and che large
audience bowed in gratitude 90 Mr.
Harper for a most pleasant evening.