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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
GIRL WAS UP TO DATE.
Her Engagement Symbol There, but
Not Visible.

Not Visible.
so you're really engaged, Minnie"
said the two dear friends who had
just been announced by the butler.
We would have come over to con-
graduate you last night but we IN.
derstood, of course. that jim would
be here. Let's see the ring"
There isn't any ring" answered
Minnie. Engagement rings are as
much out Of date as congress gait
ers. But wait a minute and I'll show
you"
After temporary seclusion she
came forth with a fine solitaire set in
a gold garter buckle. Her friends ex-
amined it.
Magnificent" was their comment
but l cant imagine a man having
thc-er-nerVe-"
We'll, you know Jim. He detests
the commonplace. He told me he
would give NE the usual solitaire ring
Set-up II l wished, but advised me to
make a few inquiries at the jewelers.
first. did. Engagement rings are
still worn, Of course. by girls who
like to make show Of their senti.
ment, but they are no longer in vogue
They have been supplanted with heart
pendants with the chain welded
around the neck and never to come
off; also by armlets, which the be.
loved locks and carries the key on
his watch chain. Oh, there are any
number of ideas, but the garter
buckle pleased me best. Besides. I'm
going to get the mate to it when
we're-well, you know"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
Eaules and Hooaie CssMe.

In most localities OF Scotland where
the eagle has lis home there will also
be found the boodie crow. The eagle
will seldom X ever attack the noodle,
but whenever the king of birds vsn
lures too near the formers nesting
tree the angry noodles will la
msdIateiy drive of the intruder. It
Is EauShable to see the eagle Aying for
dear life before the herce Onsiaughts
of the erraged crows, which sweep
and dash after him with shrili "crsas"
until he Is far from their nesting site.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

To the housewife who has not yet
become acquainted with the new things
Of everyday use in the market and
who is reasonably satisfied with the
old, we would suggest that q trial Of
Defiance Cold Water Starch be made
at once. Not alone because it is guar.
anteed by the manufacturers to be su-
peTior to any other brand. but because
each 10c package contains is ozs.,
while all the other kinds contain but
IL oZs. 1t is safe to say that the lady
who once uses Defiance Starch will use
no other. Quality and quantity must
win.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
SPEECH,

Colonel" said the spokesman of the
delegation, we'd like to have you
make at least one speech for lis in Mil
waukee"
Why, gentlemen" responded the
candidate, visi1ly embarrassed, Il
can't talk Milwaukee,"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
SWEEPING SARCASM

What do you think of that actor
VINO undertook to trounce q dramatic
critic who had ridicuIed him."
i think" answered the man who
never has a good word for any one,
mat in all probability they were both
right
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

In the thirty years from 1870 to 1890
the population of the country doubled,
while its wealth more than trebled,
the increase being more than $4,000
100000, or enough to create nearly
l00,000,000 new milliOnaires.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
CAUTION.

l suppose you have to be very care
'ul not to do anything you will regretw
YES indeed" answered Senator
sorghum. There is a constant temp.
@tlon in my career to forget business
ana let my patriotic sentiments get
the better of me-" 90
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
na Your Feet Anha and BUMP

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Swollen, Hot, Sweating Feet, Corns and
Bunions. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, csc Sample sent FREE. Adj
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

Great success has attended the ef-
forts of the troops and coast guards
in Egypt to combat the locust plague
by destroying the young insects with.
ont wings.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
FEMININE AMENITIES.

Mrs. Neurich-"I am going Oil a
Summing expedition with some friends
tomorrow"
Mrs. HammertOn-"Indeed. | hope
you will find your relatives enjoying
good health. st. Louis Star.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
ONE DRAWBACK

Its love that makes the world go
round" whispered the pretty girl as
she nestled closer.
YES" sighed the young man as he
glanced at the time, land it seems to
make the hands Of the clock go around.
too"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

An ordinary house fly will lay 100
eggs during It's existence, and 80 per
cent Of them will be Matched out.
Twelve or thirteen generations Of flies
are produced in an ordinary summer.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

Ancient wrestlerS were permitted
to rub their hands on the sand in the
arena, but wTestlers OF today are de.
barred from using resin, drug or any
preparation to Increase the tenacity
Of their hold.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
When Your Grocer aaYa

he does not have Defiance Starch. you
may be sure he Is afraid to keep 1t un-
til his stock Of II OF. packages arc
sold. Defiance Starch Is not only bet
ter than any other Cold Water Starch,
but contains 16 OF. to the package and
sells for same money az II OF. brands.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

A man can work if he is one-sided
or defective, but not SO woman.
H." says Clouston, she be not more
or less finished and happy at rs, she
will never be"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

Among the monuments to great men
erected in Westminster abbey, says
the London Daily Mail, lin the holy
quiet Of the cdolsters, is a monument
to-a prizefghter."
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
REPENTANCE
PLATFORM HErARTEE

"Dld you ever see a chimney sweep"
asked the solemn man with the black
cane.
"No," responded the corductc: OF the
car, but I've heard college yell"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
UP TO DATE.

"Did she ask you for YOUR photo.
graph"
ooh, she intimated in 4 sort of zig
gag, roundabout, circuitous way that
my Photograph would be acceptable"
-linciDuati Commercial Tribune,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
This VIII lntarast Mothsrs.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill.
dren, used by Mother Gray, a nurse in
Children's Home, New York, Cure Fever
ishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders,
move and regulate the bowels and destroy
Worms. Sold by all Druggists, e5c. Sample
FREE. Address A. S, Olmsted, Leroy NY.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

The lion IL the emblem OF England
and the unicorn Of Scotland. On the
union Of Scotland and England in 1903,
one Of the lions was removed from
the British coat Of arms, and the uni.
corn substituted.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

Except the sun and the moon, only
Venus, Jupiter and some OF the
brightest fixed stars give sensible
shadow.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

We sell DIRECT FROM THE FAC.
TORY. Send for illustrated catalogue
and price list. We pride ourselves on
the durability OF our trunks and va.
Uses. Houston Trunk Factory, b04
Main St., Houston, Texas.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

Miss Hobhouse of New York in.
tends to take some Venetian lacemak.
ers to South Africa and have them
teach their art to the Boer women.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
Csc per box.

A Seattle firm has shipped to Maine
large number of spars for use in
Shipbuilding. The sticks range from
95 to 118 feet in length
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

Although American sewing ma
chimes cost twice as much in Constan-
tinOple as the European, more than
two-thirds of the 10000 sold there in
1903 were Of American make.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
Vmsaptsnt 70 MsAhere.

We toast bread not merely to brown
It, but to take out all the moisture
possible, that it may be more easily
moistened with the saliva and thus
easily digested; then We brown 1t to
give it O better flavor.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

Europeans have discovered that
Patagonia is not an irreclaimable will
derness and the tide of immigration is
turning that way.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

Two Baltimore firms have the han
ding of contracts for 10000 pounds OF
Maryland tobacco for the French gov
eminent.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

A song called the Hymn to Apol.
TO-" written 2SO years B. c., has Just
been sung for the first time in Eng
land.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

Women's White Canvas oxfords-
the most popular and stylish of sum.
mer foOtwear-all sizes and widths
sent postage paid for $3.50. Satisfac
ton guaranteed Ed. Kiam, Houston
Texas.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
NOTHING LIKE pURLICITy

Irusty Henchman-"The other feI.
lows are printing stories about our
ouyins delegates, and the trouble IN
that we can't deny it."
-, millionaire Caudidate-"I know +,
mats why I'm able to buy so many
@ y having the trouble of hunting
mem up."-Chicago Tribune
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
A RESEMBLANCE

What DO You think Of my historic
howell? ~
II resembles some Of the most sue
SesSlul works Of its kind" answered
Miss Cayenne.
In what respect?'
In being neither novel nor historic -
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
Voice from the swamps.

Travelling through malarial dis
trict constantly find Cheatham's Lax
alive Tablets invaluable-not only on
account of their superior medicinal
qualities, but their convenience to
carry and to take. | do not believe
any one who will use them occasion.
ally will ever contract malaria and
chills."
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

A successful singer says that one
must have more than a fine voice in
this age OF the world in order to be
heard.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

The leaven of laughter will tighten
a heavy heart.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

One Of the worst features about my
good looks Is my countenance.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

well, I'll be hanged" thought the
heavy chandelier, "a great deal de,
ponds on that ceiling"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

We say man is "mulish" instead
of likening him to a camel when he
gets his back up.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

Piso Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections OF the throat and lungs,-WM,
Q ENpsLEY, Yanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

James has been the favortte Chris.
tan name for presidents. We have
had five-Madison. Monroe, Polk,
Buchanan and Garfield.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
Gentle but Great.

For inactive Liver, Biliousness and
general depression Of the system, I
find Simmons Liver Purifier (tin
boxes) acts like a charm. You are
we'll almost before you realize you
have been doctoring, so gentle yet
effective is its action"
Felix Zeigler,
Mountain View, o. T.
Tin boxes only; 25c,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

Platonlc friendships are a compro-
mise with Cupid in which he Is sure
to win his point sooner or later.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

Good soap is made from the soap
tree of Florida.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

Dickey's Old Reliable Eye-water cures
sore or weak eyes. Don't nurt. Feels good.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

The sense of smell is keener in
fresh air than in stale or polluted air.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

An actor may be pretty bald and
still have a good part.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
uncIe SANS ROLLING stock.

Uncle Sans passenger rolling stock
would make solid train 500 miles
long.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

Try me just once and I am sure to
come again. Defiance Starch.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

The Southern states are producing
half the lumber cut in America.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29

ChaS. Lacond,
Port Allen, La.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-29
Felix Zeiglt

Tin boxes only; 25c.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18
GET NOTICES IN EARLY

Those desiring the publication in the Daily Alaskan of notices of church, fraternal or other meetings, or those who have other news items or intorma- ,lon which they desire to have reach the public through the columns of the this paper, should present the notices or give in the news items or other tn- formation as early in the day as possi- ble.
 The telegraphic news and much other matter comes in during the afternoon, and, in the Daily Alaskan office, like in all afternoon newspapers, in the hours just before ''press time' it is a case of a survival of the Attest. Many times items of interest that would have been given space gladly had they been re- ceived early in the day are necessarily sacrificed, because they have come in Competition with matter of a greater news value which Is the only test that cau be applied when it comes Co a case of sacrificing some thing.
 Tbosa interested must not take 1t for granted tba, because, a- times, items they have handed in tor publication have DO, appeared in print taa, they were no. wn.t On the com trary, church a.....,, lodge euo.icas and | all similar u...r, -.o suo.her items of news OF information are desired, and he who places ta Daily Alaskan iu possession a. .. n i, doing lae paper a . favor as well J.rsc. , interest ed in ,hy.rn.... 3u .aa Daily Alaskaa is ar newspaper Isl readers pay ..g ... aeas and l.s pub fishers arr lg.l- their b.s. Co give tr. to them. Fgr-.a- reason s- -ae class ot items rgfs~s,- .nuus- stand the com pe,i,ive re,-. which r, closer a.Lo otJeu-r| applied late fa tha tay than jr is in the morning.
 Ifpeople will Haad ia OF phone their. notices or items early in the day, .te| result will be more satisfactory alike ,o| them and Co the ra-er.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18
BARGAINS
Many Very Attractive Arti-
 cles to Be Seen

Monday, by looking in my show win dows, you will see quite collection of attractive and useful goods marked in plain figures. This sale will continue during the week, each day the window will be reflled with more bargains.
 This sale is made to clean up stock of goods-we will not order again, and price cuts no figure at all. One day during the week we. will sell watches at prices never heard of. It would be well to get prices and wait for my sale and see me cutyour price nearly in two. Be on hand early Monday morning as many of the goods consist of one price only. heeiar'
 Skagway Jeweler.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.

Services at II a. m and D. m. Subject of morning sermon: "The Great Question"
 Sunday school, l2:l5 p. m. Junior League, 3 p. m. Epw1rth League, p. m. League topic: Rising Above Dis enlargement .'
 The evening service will open with I5 minutes of s lng by the choir and con- e-agatiou, sud the P0s,or will lecture o1 George Eliot, the Queen of Let teg-
 John Parsons, Pastor.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18

The Seattle slInteligencer notes that nearly al, the war news that comes through Japanese sources stands the test of investigation, while 90 per cent. of that coming through Russian channels is subsequently, proven to be false. And it is a fact, Russia, like was the wont of @ one time famous pug Hist, seems to be depending upon her reputation and a judicious use of the newspapers for victory, while the Ja- panese just take it all out in fight and let the results speak for themselves.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18
Notice of aupiOrplIElooion

District of Alaska. ss Town of Sk4gway Notl Is hereby given that on Tues day. .he 2ls- day of June, ly.4, ut the building known as the luu.c.pd. Hal building ou EruL venue, between Stale and Main streets, fG Jh. town gt >.-JE- way. an election wIli be held for the purpose o. a.-,.iu- a Common Dgulc . of seven members.
 One Strgr. Nr"r-rr.
 One S.n-u. E.H -suraU
 The polls " -r s'ey -a vi be opened 90 .. ...r O. EiE- clock m.. au| - open r..E-rH. '. until -i u a- which lu. they wi. uG closed.
 The follow .ar-Cu- have been az pointed ry sLs .uuGc.s as uLcers s. sad election. ---F.-.
 JUj-e--
 F. B Nrrl .Hg.arr
 Phil A1r#.aa-,
 T. D, l.ars.
 .tt-s.. ". S, McheaG. Auditor and Clerk yi the Town of Saa-- way, Alaska.
 Daied a5 Ssa-wa,, Alasks, this Sth day Ot June, lsHt.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18
sr sAvIoUR's EPISCOPAL.

S.. Sariour's church, State street an Eighth avenue.
 muird Sunday after Trinity. Holy Communion, $ m. Morning prayer, a m. Morning prayer and sermon, II a. m. Eveus0aE and address, $ D. III. Morning topic: "The Church's Search for he Lost Coin ' Evening topic: "A Hearty Desire to Pray
 sunday school, l2:l5 p. m. Al are cordially invited.
 Rev. James c. Cameron, Rector.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18
PRESBYTERIAN.

Morning service, Il a. m. Sunday school, l2:l5 p. m. Children day service, 8 D. m. Junior c. E., 3:3O p. m.
 Y. P. :. C. E., p. m. Popular service, s p. m. Prayer meeting, Thursday, SP. m. Morning subject: "How to Diminish the Jailbird Fraternity" The evening service will consist of children's day exercises with a short address from the pastor on Consider the Lilies"
 A cordial invitation extended to all.
 Rev. James Thomson, Pastor.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18
Railroad Band .s for Ni1inA

Arrivals from Nizina at Valdez re- port that many lost their outfits going ia through a sudden overflow of the Niziu1 riv-r, says recent dispatch from that place, There is an abund- a1ce Ui supplies in the camp. About lH1 more men are needed there, and as Valdez could not spply the demand w0-l was sent to Seward. A large ot men have come over to go into N'ziua under contract at 80 cents a4 ..l. for che season
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18
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CATHOLIC

Early Mass, at 500 a. ID. High Mass, at lO:30 a. m. Sunday school, at 2:S0p. m. Lecture and Benedietion, at 7:3O D. m. On week days Mass at 8 a. m. All are cordially invited.
 Father P. H. Turnell, $. J..
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18

Dawson has a baseball league, and southern fans would like tO know if they play the game with snJwballs.- Seattle Times.
 To be sure; and they use icicles for bats and slide to home plate on skates
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18
PENIEL MISSION.

Meetings every night at 7:3O o'clock, except Mondays.
 Sunday, g a. m.-Prayer meeting and Bible study.
 The public is cordially invited to at- tend these services.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18

The following lost advertisement is from the Atlin Clalm:
 ''LOst-On the trail between the Bea- wis mine and Atlin, set of teeth, gold bridge. Owner can have same by ap- plying at Claim ofice.n
 Someone must have taken a Hong glaws" too many.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18
SALVATION ARMY.

Everybody is invited to attend the 3 D. ID. Holiness meeting, at the Salva- tiOn Army.
 Salvation meeting at p. n. every night during the week, except Tuesday and Friday. Ensign Hellman.
 Cadet KnOrr.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18

Gold fountain pen. Finder ] leas leave at Daily Alaskan office.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18

Just opened The Railroad restau- rant will now serve you with the st meal in town. Your patronage is sOl- icited-Williams & Peterson.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18

1 cannot tell a no, we must make little profit. ClaysOp & Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18

Spring chicken and Eastern oysters aJ the lack Train restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18
Nv Spring Goods

New goods have arrived and are open for yoJr inspection, at 2. Wolland's.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18

Fine free lunch al the Totem all day and night
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-18
Free Conosrs Daily

A fyee concert is given at the Mascot Sd 'Oon every afternoon and evening. All the latest songs and airs lt is worth hearing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-11
EAST POWNAL

Fredrick Wood met with a very
painful accident one day last week by
falling with a tea kettle of boiling
water, scalding him quite badly.
A party of young people called at
the home of Mrs Lucy Barber last
Friday night giving Melvin Piper a
surprise. Games were played after
which refreshments we're served, all
enjoyed very pleasant evening.
D. c. Potter had the misfortune to
lose horse Friday.
School opened in district No. l3,
Monday morning after the recovery of
the teacher,
Brvihg Rose WILSON move to Cam
bridge where he has bought farm.
Mr. and Mrs Clinton Katsly we're
given a surprise party Tuesday even
ing at the home of Mrs Ida Kimball.
Invitations are out announcing the
wedding of Cora Hathaway and Au-
gustus Jepson.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-11
SOUTH DORSET.

Lawrence Maloy and Michael Han
Ion are both on the sick list.
Mrs Daniel Blackmer has been quite
sick, but is better.
Mr. and Mrs Martell ofProctor have
been recent guests at Peter Laports.
Miss Nellie Kelleher is home on a
visit
Mrs A. A. Norton of Granville visit
ed her sister, Mrs A L'Bowen, Monday.
Mrs Gordon of Montreal is here tak-
ing care OF her sister, Mrs jeremiah
Legareie who is very low.
William Kendall has moved into one
of Patrick McDevitt's tenements.
Miss Annie GiIlispie took her schol-
ars for sleighride Saturday after
noon.
A party of young people enjoyed a
sleigh ride to East Dorset Saturday
night where a party from Dandy met
them, the evening was spent in dance
ing. Conuell and Mcbride furnished
music for the occasion