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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15

A special memorial service was held
At the Simpson Methodist Episcopal
church last evening, to commemorate
the first anniversary of President Nc
Kinley's death. The interior of the
church was tastefully adorned with the
national colors, and a large portrait Of
the martyred president was suspended
about the pulpit.
The choir, under the direction Of
Prof. W. w. Jones, rendered several
special numbers, and mixed quar-
tette, Misses Maggie Jones' Eva Kittle,
Harry Acker and Thomas Abrams,
sweetly sang "Some Time Well I'm
derstand." The Simpson male quar-
tctte, Messrs. John, Wrigley, Abrams
and Acker. rendered Lead. Kindly
Light" in an effective manner.
Harry Wrigley sang "'rhe Shining
Light" and Miss Rachel Jones. little
Miss Of IA years. sang "Crossing the
Bar" The edifice was crowded with
people. and the sermon by the pastor.
Rev. II. c. McDermott. D. D.. was es-
recially appropriate. The subject was
"Mr. Mckinley as a Model for Young
Men"
The text was: What confidence is
this wherein thou trustest!' III Kings
Nviii:19. During the course of his SER
mon. DR.. McDermott said:
This was a cynical question pro-
pounded to Hezekiah. king Of Judah,
by the cupbearer of the king Of Assy
ria. But the sequel showed Hezekiah's
confidence to have been better placed
than the confidence of Sennacherib. We
all copy something. No human life is
perfect and cannot be u safe model
Rut the practical fact Is the example
OF others mark out for us largely our
course in life and set the standard of
our attainment.
"'rhe career of William Mckinley is
one of rhe most inspiring illustrations
of the possibilities of American man.
hood in the history of our country. We
consider him safe model for our
young men in three respects.
"First-He trusted in his own pow
ers. Not in the false sense of self
suirlcency, but in the better sense Of
sclf-rcliance. The men who have come
20 The front in this favored land in
politics. religion, the field of education,
commercial activity or professional
life. have been self-relant men. Mr.
Providence made it necessary for him
tn rely upon mis- own grey matter and
his own energy from boyhood. When
God wants a man to be a force and not
simply figurehcad he usually thrusts
him out and puts him upon his metal
young.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15
Among the Other Churches.

Reference to President Mckinley
was also made by several pastors in
other churches. during the course Of
their sermons and prayers, but no par
ticular memorial service was held out
side the Simpson church.
Rev. D. D. Hopkins, pastor of the
First Welsh Baptist church, returned
on Friday from two months sojourn
in Wales. and occupied his pulpit yes
terday He was accorded hearty
welcome by his parishoners.
The choir of the Plymouth Congre-
gatonal church sang Lead Kindly
Light" last evening under the leader
ship of Prof David Owens, the choris-
ter. The pulpit was occupied by Rev.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15
Social Events.

Mr.. and Mrs. B. Trauger. of Roberts
avenue. rendered a party Friday night
to number of young people in honor
of the 18th anniversary of the birth
day of their daughter, Miss Jennie
Trauger. The guests were royalty en-
tertained until reasonable hour with
singing and games.
Edward Hunt and Clarence McAllist-
er and Misses Lulu Constantine and
Name Osmand entertained the guests
musically. Miss Trauger was the re-
cipient of many beautiful and costly
presents in honor of this occasion.
Among those present We're: Misses
Lulu Constantine, Cora Snyder, Blanch
White George Cue. Ira Sherwood, Car
rie Sherwood. Name Osmond, Sarah
Henry, Pearl Henry, Grace Benson,
Jennie Laird Susie Dawson. Imogene
Hoyt Belle Crosby and Messrs. Clar-
ence McAllister George Wheeler. James
Laird, John Laird, David Laird, Ed
ward Hunt, Edgar Sanders, William
Bright and Jesse Sicklee.
Stanley Davis entertained a number
of his friends at a pleasant gathering
at the home of his parents on Hill
street Friday evening. The greater
part of the evening was taken up with
the usual party diversions. which were
indulged in until seasonable hour
when refreshments were served. Sew
eral flashlights Of the merry party were
taken by Photographer Thomas Thom-
as. Among those present were: Misses
Lillian Jenkins, Olyphant; Edith Rich
ards, kiah Davis, Martha Thomas
Mary Davis and Messrs. Thomas
Thomas, Roscoe Price. William Davis,
Stanley Davis Rufus Richards and
Bert Davis.
very pleasant surprise party was
rendered Miss Jennie Herrin, of Court
street, last Friday evening. Singing
and dancing, with the usual party
diversions, were INDUCED in until Il
late hour. when refreshments were
served. The guests were entertained
with several musical selections by
Misses Alice Leonard and Margaret
Nillas. Those present were Misses
Margaret Mills, Anna Davis. Name
Jones. Jennie Jenkins, Gertrude Nillas,
Alice Leonard, Carrie Slagher, Name
Lewis, Bessie Evans and Messrs. Lewis
Pew, Hayden Davis, William White,
Bert Davis. John Igo, Emanuel Day
and Richard Sharples.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15
NUBS OF NEWS.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Kate
Kneller Will take place this morning at
8 o'clock. Services will be held in ST.
Mary's German Catholic church, and
interment will be made at No. 5.
The Misses Laura Scholl and Laura
Wetter, of Alder street, are visiting
friends in Hawley.
Miss Anna Foy. of Pittston avenue,
has returned after a pleasant vaca-
tion spent with friends in Brooklyn,
N. Y.
Miss Lillian Bradley and nephew, who
have been the guests of Miss Dunleavy,
on Pit'ston avenue, left for their home
in brooklyn yesterday.
Camp 43O, Patriotic Order Sons of
America will meet in regular session
this evening.
The Twentieth Senatorial district Re-
publican primaries take place today,
and the polls will be open from to
p. nj. Names of delegates should be
sent in tC The Tribune office as early
as possible. New phone, 1917; old
phone, 1913.
The Polish National Alliance Inde-
pendent Political club met in regular
session Yesterday afternoon.
Miss Marie Meredith led the services
at the Young Women's Christian as
sociation rooms yesterday afternoon.
The Scranton Athletic club has ap-
pointed committee to make arrange
ments for a social and house, warming,
to take place at the clubs quarters on
Wednesday. October 90. The affair will
mark the opening of the social season
and will be for members only. The
committee of arrangements are: Henry
Myers, George Ulrich, Matthias Bohn,
John Scheuer and Fred Klott. Law
rence's full orchestra has been secured
for the occasion.
DR., Schley's Lung Healing Balsam is
guaranteed to cure all coughs. mo
cure, no pay For sale by all dealers.
The police We're notified last even-
ing that a lost boy had been picked
up On the street and was being cared
for AT the home of Mr.. Hendrick, 7SS
Birch street. The little fellow, who Is
apparently about two years old, was
plainly dressed and could not speak
sufficiently we'll to give his name or
residence. He was wtll cared for by
the IIendrick family last evening, who
will keep him until claimed by his
parents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15
A Young Fire Bug.

The parents of Elmer Beach. /of 1877
South Everett avenue, accompanied him
to the station house Saturday night
and requested that he be locked up.
The boy is but s years old, and decided
ly incorrigible.
On Saturday he started a fire in the
cellar of his home, with the intention
Of burning down the house, but was
discovered in time to prevent any
damage. At Lake Ariel recently, where
he was staying with relatives, he also
set fire to a house, which was partially
destroyed.
The boy has been seen about the
streets frequently, begging money from
those whom he chanced to meet and
then spending it for candy. He is being
held for further hearing, and will
probably be sent to some institution.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Miller Celebrate
Their Twentieth Anniversary.
Funeral Of Mrs. Hamm.

A happy party assembled yesterday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Miller, 6l3 Cedar avenue, to tender
their good wishes and congratulate the
happy couple who were married just
twenty years ago.
On September IA, 1882. they We're
joined in wedlock by Rev. Mr. zitzel-
man, recently deceased, and by Il happy
coincidence, the twentieth anniversary
of the day was observed in the same
house where the wedding took place.
Yesterday they were surrounded by
nearly all the relatives who attended
the marriage, and the group was aug
mented by family of healthy, vigor-
Gus sons and daughters.
The invited guests began to assemble
about o'clock and from then until
midnight. jollity and mirth held pos
session of the house and grounds.
Light refreshments preceded recep-
ton, and after all had assembled in the
parors, Mr.. and Mrs. Miller were sum-
moned, and were literally showered
with presents. appropriate to the oc-
casion. consisting of complete China
sest, carving implements, clocks and
many other articles of useful nature
tables We're laden with good things to
which those present did ample justice.
Mr.. Miller Is foreman at the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western shops
he is also a member of the Fourteen
Friends society and is highly thought
of in the community.
The following We're in attendance:
Mr.. and Mrs. George Miller, Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore C. Miller, Mr. and Mrs.
Rudolph Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. F. Miller, Mr.. and
Mrs. Simon Scheuer. sr., Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Scheuer, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Rosar, Mr. and Mrs. John Mack, Mr.
and Mrs. Simon Schuer, jr., Mr.. and
Mrs. Conrad Opper, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Obendorfer. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Lampkuhl, Mr.. and Mrs. James
F. Best, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew j. Best,
Mrs. Carolina Miller, Misses Anna
Scheuer. Helen Miller, Elizabeth and
Katie Miller, Florence and Carrie Mil
Ter, Carrie Scheuer. Maud Mack, and
Mrs. Caroline Rosen, w. f. Scheuer,
Charles Miller, George Rosen, Carl
Rudolph and William Miller. Carl Mil
Ter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15
Disturbance at the Polls.

The polling booth in the Third dis
trict of the Sixth ward was opened
Saturday afternoon for the election of
delegates to the Democratic county
and senatorial conventions. A faction
al fight sprung up and a free-for-all
fight was eminent.
Patrolman William Morgan was sum-
moned and when he arrived, the polls
We're closed and the crowd had dis
persed The polls We're not opened
afterwards. No other disturbances
were reported,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15

Work has been resumed on the Prov-
dence road pave after five weeks idle
ness through the lack of cement. Dur
ing the past few days about $50 feet Of
concrete has been laid on Court street
from the intersection on Diamond ave-
nue.. Owing to the rain Saturday the
work Of laying concrete was abandoned
for the day.
If the weather permits 1t Superin-
tendent Patterson's calculation Is to
have Court street and Diamond avenue
paved before snow flies. The patented
cement curb Is being laid along Court
street and Diamond avenue, and when
the streets are finished it will make
them the best paved in the city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15
Officers Were There.

Owing to the large crowd assembling
on Swetland sereet, between and 6
o'clock Saturday evening, when several
nOn-union mel, We're returning home
from work in the Mt. Pleasant mine,
the presence of several police officers
was necessary to preserve order.
Several times during the past week
sliSat disturbance have occurred in
that locality, and several arrests were
made, but the presence of the officers
seemed to have the desired effect. No
particular disturbances Of any kind
occurred in West Scranton since the
strike was inaugurated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15
Electric City Wheelmen.

The opening of the bowling season
on the Electric City Wheelmen's alleys
has been interfered with on account of
the repairs being made on the alleys,
but the boys expect to have things in
shape in a few days.
Tomorrow evening the fall and winter
social season of the club will open with
the first of series of monthly socials,
under the direction of the social COM
mittee. Members and their lady friends
will be the participants.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15

L. r. Fowler, of Cherry street, on
Friday afternoon at 2.3O o'clock.
Rev. Charles H. Newing, of the
Methodist Episcopal church, occupied
the pulpit in the Presbyterian church
at the morning service yesterday and
Rev. w. F. Gibbons, the pastor, occu-
pied the pulpit in the Methodist Epis-
copal church.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Robinson and
little son, Russell, have returned from
Il pleasant stay with New York
friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15
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INSTALLATION of Officers.

The Eastern Star commandery, No.
222 Knights of Malta. installed the
following officers in Osterhout's hall
Saturday night by Deputy Grand Com
mander. Sir F. b. Hitler. of Carbon
dale. assisted by several past COM
manders:
knight commander, Thomas Henry;
Eeneralissimo, Griffith Jones; captain
general, Morgan Watkins: prelate, r.
c. Butland; recorder, Fred White; as
sistant recorder, w. Fl. Fray: treas
urer, d. w. Edwards; senior warden,
Thomas f. Morgan; Junior warden, w.
S. Shaw; standard bearer j. e. Davis;
sword bearer, John Hobbs: warder.
Thomas Fannee: sentinel, j. S. King;
first guard, w. Fl. Evans: second
guard. j. j. Hughes; trustee, Wyett
Mccormick.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15
Abused Aged Mother,

Mrs. Sarah Jane Jones. of 500 Hamp-
ton street, was arrested Saturday night
at 11.30 O'Clock. on complaint of neigh
bors. for abusing her aged mother, who
is 76 years of age.
The woman was intoxicated and was
locked up. In police court yesterday
morning she was fined $40 and in de-
fault will have to spend thirty days
in Jail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15
Straw Ride.

A number of young people represent
ing the North Main Avenue Baptist
church formed straw ride and at
tended the barn concert given by the
Baptist Mission at Chinchila, Friday
evening.
Those who composed the party were:
Messrs. William Evans, Thomas Lewis,
John Jones, G. L. Clark, Oscar Halde-
man, Alvin White, and Mr.. and Mrs.
IS. ENERGY; Misses Bessie Stanton, Bes-
sic Powell. Bertha Finn, Pauline Dan
vcrs and Viola Davis.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15
DUN MORE.

The school board was TO have had
meeting Saturday night, but owing to
the absence of quorum 1t was post
poned until tonight.
Frank V. Matthews is indisposed at
his home on North Blakely street.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Pres
byterian church Will meet with Mrs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15
An OLD AND wZLL-rRIED REMEDY.

MRS. WINSLoW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
for children teething, is the prescription Of
pne Of the best female physicians and
nurses In the United States, and has been
used sixty years with ever-failing sucs
cess by millions of mothers for their chill,
dren. During the process of teething its
value is incalculable. 1t relieves the chils
bowels. and wind collie. BY giving health
TO the child 1t rests the mother Price.
ssuAntN -dva cAnts q hnttls>
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15
NORTH SCRANTON
WORK RESUMED ON THE PRovI-
DENcE PAVE.

It Is Expected That Court Street and
Diamond Avenue will Be Paved
Before Winter Sets In-Number of
Enjoyable Social Events-officers
of Eastern Star Commandery,
Knights Of Malta, Installed
Young People Enjoyed a Straw
Ride to Chinchilla Friday Evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15
FUNERALS.

The funeral of the late Peter +, Roche
will take place at 8 o'clock this morning
Mass will be celebrated in ST. Peters
cathedral, and interment will be made in
the Cathedral cemetery.
The funeral services of the late William
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15
OBITUARY..

MRS. BRIDGET A. HOBAN, mother
OF Rt. Rev. M. j. Hoban, bishop of
Scranton, died Saturday morning at
the family residence, SIS North Wash
ingtcn avenue, aged so years. Mrs.
Hoban was a native of Ireland, and
came to this country with her parents,
at an early age, settling at Archibald.
She there was married to Patrick
Hoban. well known to the older resi-
dents as a prosperous railroad con-
tractor and afterwards as a merchant
at Hawley. After her husbands death,
Mrs IIoban and her family moved to
Scranton.
! Mrs. Hoban's death is the end of an
| exemplary life. She lived constantly
| with the idea uppermost in her mind
| that she was a servant of God, and
sought with all the talent with which
she was endowed to fulfill her mission
in a manner acceptable to her Master.
How well she succeeded can best be
attested by her intlmates: to the COM
munity it is sufficient In telling of her
worth to point to her bedside. as she
closed her eyes for her last long sleep.
| Besides Bishop Hoban, the survv-
ing family consists of Attorney Thomas
p. Hoban. of Scranton; DR.. Charles j.
Hoban, of Philadelphia; Misses Mary
| A.. Anna and Alice Hoban, of Scran-
ton. The funeral will take place from
| the residence tomorrow morning at
o'clock. Interment will be made in the
| Cathedral cemetery.
CASPER WEISENFLUH, postmas-
ter of the Sibley, Old Forge, died yes
terday morning. Deceased was well
known throughout this valley and was
a brother-in-law to Postmaster r., II.
Ripple, of this city. wife and several
sons and daughters are left to mourn
him. The funeral will be held Tuesday
morning. Jnterment will be in Dun
more cemetery.
THOMAS HANIFEE, aged "A years,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hanifee.
of Tobyhanna, died at his home on
Saturday. The funeral services Will be
held in the Catholic church at Moscow
this morning at $50 o'clock. lnterment
will be made in the new cemetery at
Moscow,
MRS. THOMAS LEVERS, aged 81
years, died at the west Side hospital
early Saturday, where she had been i'll
for the past two months. She is SUR
We'd by her husband, who resides at the
corner of Seventh and Scranton streets,
MICHAEL WEIR, the S-months- -old
| child of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Weir, of
| 43S Phelps street died on Saturday.
The remains We're inferred in the
| Cathedral cemetery yesterday after
| noon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15

Ruddy. of Summit avenue, is bright
ened by the arrival of a baby boy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15

MRS. THOMAS LEVERS, aged 81
years, died at the West Side hospital
early Saturday, where she had been i'll
for the past two months, She is sur
We'd by her husband, who resides at the
corner of Seventh and Scranton streets.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-15

MICHAEL WEIR, the S-months-old
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Weir. of
43S Phelps street, died on Saturday.
The remains were inferred in the
Cathedral cemetery yesterday after
noon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08
HORRIBLY
BURNED

Bertha Lefuer. an - year old girl.
VAS horribly burned At her home At
the corner Of Eleventh avenue and
Pike street. at 10 o'clock this morn.
inE. she now lies at Providence
hospital at the point Of death. Her
entire body. with the exception OF
her feet. Il mass Of burns II was
the old story. She tried % light the
Ere with coal oil. and there was an
explosion.
The parents Of the girl keep q
fruit stand AZ the Flyer dock. on
her falls the care ~ several children
younger than herself This morning
she attempted to light the fire BY the
zee OF keroFaHe. The oil exploded
and the flames caught In her thin
dress. She was soon euvsloped. ard
before they coulf be put out, she had
been terribly burned A. soon a.
assissanee arrived. she was removed
to Providence hospital In the ambu'
lance There every attention is
given her, but there Il but a slight
hope Of her recovery.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08

and ELOPES

The disappearance ~ i7-year-
old girl from her homo In this city
was reported to the police at an
carly hour this morning. That the
youngster elopcd. II tho belief OF her
mother and the police. Grncie Me
Ardle IN the young lady who has thus
started out Into the world. Her
mother. who lives nj $50 Maynard
avenue, has asked both the local and
Tacoma police to look out for the
girl. and II is possible that she viii
BE- returned to her home before an
other day paasps. The girls mother
IL Of the opinion that her daughter
ran away from home with a young
man with whom she has been keep
Ing company
The missing girl IL described az
being 81 light complexion and Of
medium aige. When she left home
she wore a red Jacket, n dark skirt
and n sailor hat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08
MARINE NEWS

Steamer Afhlon. which for the mast
three weeks has been undergoing re-
pairs 10 her boilers. will resume her
BIeueFton run probably tomorrow.
To more adequately protect It's
passengers from the elements the
Port blakeley NH Company. own
eFs Of The steamer Sarah NJ. Renton.
has begun the alteration OF her
cabin BY extending IT 20 the bull
warkH.
a long siwash canoe was the most
Interesting departure from geaftie's
water front today. The duRout left
the city slip this morning bound for
N.ah hay. One buck. four nqua W.
and nearly dozen papooses were Its
passengers. and Its cargo Was very
miscellaneous. Fish heads. half de-
eayed fruit and every article pre-
eloua 10 an Indian was rtuffed
aboard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08
SUCCESSFUL
MI did

TACOMA. Oct. s--kbout lao
o'clock this morning three masked
nien walked into the saloon OF the
Garfield hotel. los Puyaiiup avenue.
Jorn Batcht. proprietor. and held up
the place. securing about so IN cash.
safety making their eacape. Night
clerk John Mskisks was sweeping
out. and was near tho inner swing
inE DOOR. when the first man showed
open the innrr door. stuck a gun In
front Of his nose and fureed him to
march into a corner. vhiie he went
through his pockets. relieving the
clerk 81 about 30 Meanwhile the
other two men secured 80 or g. from
the cash register. and robbed two
loTRerr waiting in the place for a
morning train. pne iost IS and the
other SIS.
Tie robbers then marched the men
down stairs 70 the basement. and
quickly made their escape by the
front entrance again.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08
HEARING OF
FRANCHISES

Pending franchises Of the Seattle
Electric co. win be considered at a
meeting OF the council committee on
corporations IN the council chamber
tonight. Representatives of the
company ana citizens Interested IA.
for or against. the proposed Franchise
90. viii be given a hearing.
The change from comstock street
10 Caller street ON the Queen Anne
car line will be considered. Also the
proposition 10 run the Universally
cars up Union street 70 Eighth ave-
nue. objection iH raised To this. un-
less the company yin agree to stand
part OF the cost OF regarding the
street.
4 petition is on Gle signed by prop
erty owners on East Union street.
protesting aga inst the grant Of a
franchise on that street unless the
company will agree To erect the pow
er poles in the center OF the street
and maintain a parking strip be-
tween the tracks. representatives
Of these citizens viii be present and
make oral protest along the lines
mentioned IN their petition.
The meeting VIII be given over en-
tirefy 10 seattle Electric co. affairs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-10-08

See these beautiful creations.
the graceful curves and undulations
able to restore lost features. We are
TO the coast.
Painless Extraction by means OF
our secret preparation, Mexican
Avuicu," the product Of years OF re-
search In the laboratory. Lady al
WAYS in attendance. Come early. as
prices will be raised after Oct. goth.