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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-31
DIED IN GEORGIA.
Mrs. Irby of Eufaula Passes Away al
 Columbus.

Columbus.
 Eufaula, May 30.--(Special.)- )-The re- mains of Mrs. Virginia c. Irby. reached the city last night from Columbus, Ga, where she died the day before. Mrs. Irby was in the best health when she left the city and was on visit to rela- tives and friends at the time. She was only sick a short time and when the news of her death came 1t was shock to her many warm friends throughout this city and section.
 Showers are again falling and the farmers will soon have an abundance of grass to contend with. The seasons so far have been fine and the crops Tor the greater part are in good condition.
 A bank will be established in George town. Ga, the coming fall with John T. Gibson, an enterprising citizen, as president. The institution promises to supply a long felt want in that section.
 Work on the Odd Fellows building IS fast approaching completion and it will be ready for use within about two weeks. The hall has been made six teen feet larger and many useful im- provements added.
 Notwithstanding the advance in the price of cotton, the staple comes in Slower than when 1t was much cheaper. There is yet considerable in the hands of the farmers in this section and they nre evidently of the belief that 1t will vet reach much higher figure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-31

yesterday afternoon in the rooms of the Association on Bibb Street to discuss
 the matter of making several excursion trips this summer from Montgomery to neighboring towns ill South Alabama 10 better the trade conditions between the business men of Montgomery and the people of those towns: | Several members of the committee
 made speeches on the subject and the matter was thoroughly discussed. No decisive steps were taken. The committee will have another meeting soon. when it will be the ob-
 feet of the committee to arrange defi-
 mite plans for an excursion Of Mont
 gomery business men to South Ala
 bama-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-31
BURIAL OF MRS. DEvoRE..
Funeral Services of Good Woman oi
 Chisholm.

Funeral Services of Good Woman oi
 Chisholm.
 The funeral of Mrs. J. A. Devore an estimable woman of Montgomery who died at o'clock Monday evening at her home in Chisholm. a suburb oi the city after attaining the age of [; years, took place at o'clock yester. day afternoon from the residence and was attended by a great crowd of hei friends.
 The casket was literally covered with beautiful floral tributes laid on the bier which bespoke the great love in which she was held by those who knew her.
 Rev. J. W. Rhinehart, pastor of the Chisholm Methodist Church, of which Mrs. DeVore had for years been de. voted member, conducted the funeral services.
 Interment was made in oakwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-31
neuah nt Irnlontown.

Uniontown. May 30.--(speciais l--Nrs. ElIzabeth Parker Lee, one of the oldest residents died Saturday evening at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Margaret Lee Hill. and was buried Sunday afteE~ noon at o'clock.
 Mrs Lee was S7 years of age and had been a cripple for several years from the effects of a fall. She had another fall few days ago which resulted in her death. She was the widow cf Co., lumbus w. Lee, who in ante-heilum days was very prominent in the polk@ ties of Perry County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-31
MT. Leder,s Body shinped.

The body of Mir. George Leder. a prominent citizen of Demopolis. who died at 6 local infirmary Monday morn ing after an illness of long duration, was shipped at o'clock yesterday morning to his home in Demopolis for interment.
 The members of Central Lodge of Knights of Pythias assembled at the Leak undertaking establishment on Dexter Avenue at 7:30 o'clock and act- ed as an escort to the body on It's way to the Union depot. Several members of the lodge accompanied the body to Leder, her daughter and other relatives of the deceased.
 The funeral of MT. Leder will take place in Demopolis this morning at 10 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-31

sATINOLA is a new discovery. guaran- teed, and money refunded if it falls to re- Tan. Liver Spots Sallowness. Black heads, or any other skin eruption in 20 days storss fine beauty of youth. Thousands tes- tify to the merits of satinoi9. m
 Oct I5 'O4 For four years my face was completely covered with freckles and ptmpies. All remedies failed. until used k.ga. FnsckaRes of Satinoia. which completely rSmoved the frsclVles an dpimples. My complexion Is nov perfect and hope every 1sav. having freckles or pimpies will try satinola, Price zoe and 31.oo. by leading druggists. or mall
 NATIONAL TOILET co. Paris, Tenn. eola everywhere by th4 leading dragglsts
 au-wed-fri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-31
An Infant Ruried.

The burial of the infant son of Mir. and Mrs. O. E. Hartley. who died at { o'clock Monday afternoon at the residence of Mir. W. H. Crusius. 412 Bibb Street, took place at 10 o'clock yesterday morning from the home and was attended by a number of friends of the bereaved parents.
 Rev. o. F. Gregory. D. D.. pastor of the Adams Street Baptist Church, con- ducted the funeral services.
 Interment was made in oakwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-31
Raptint Revival Meet

Baptist Revival Meetings.
 Only two days remain of the revival services new being conducted by Evan gelist Paul Price at the Adams Street Baptist Church. He will preach today and tomorrow at Highland Park at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-31
AIra- yvenver.a RnriaI.

The funeral of Mrs. Jacob Weaver, an estimable woman of Montgomery. who died at her home, 42S Heron Street Monday night. after an illness of several weeks duration, will take place this morning at 10 o'clock from the Christian Church. Elder J. NJ.
 Barnes, pastor of the church. will con- of the late member of his church. In- termelt will be made in oakwood Ceme-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-31

Three times a day. 305 days i'm the year, Cooking must be done. Do it fin the modern way. "COOK WITH GAS.0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-31

D. m., and at Adams Street Church ai 8 o'clock this evening and 7:45 o'clock tomorrow evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-31

Three Dollars down, Two Dollars month, gets q 1ne modern up-tO-date E.~ Range, M. l.. & w. IF. Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-31
TRADE EXCURSIONS.

RusIuess Men StiIl Working on
 Plans.
 The Trade Excursion Committee or khe Commercial and Industrial Asso- Eiation held a meeting at 6:SO o'clock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-31

A matchs A scratch Your fire is ready. That's GAS. Try ft.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-31
T A N

The Tan Shoe Sale is still Winner. While we have breaking sales of Fans still hersre plenty of your size good snug f Every pair in the house to goa the tans- held back
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-16
PERSONAL.

At the Palace is DR.. L. E. Benson of
Goldfelds.
DR.. J. j. Waller of Sacramento is at
the st. Francis.
\ DR.. C. E. Moehle of Brooklyn, N. Y,
is at the Palace.
C. E. Glidden, a merchant of Sisson,
is at the Grand.
Frank A. Cressey, a Modesto banker,
is staying at the Lick.
w. Fennell, a we'll known Napa
rancher, is at the Lick.
General C. F. A. Last of Los Angeles
is registered at the Palace.
H. w. Knickerbocker, a Goldfield
mining man, is at the Lick.
w. L. Carter, a Santa Rosa merchant,
and wife are at the Occidental.
E. F. Murphy, a merchant of Butte,
Mont, and his wife are at the Lick.
George A. Bartlett, a mining man of
Tcnopah, and wife are at the Palace.
John Whitaker, well-known busi-
ness man of Cheyenne, and wife are
at the ST. Francis.
Miss Roosevelt Johnson, daughter of
a weli-known Denver preacher, who
has been serving as missionary in
the Orient, where she was taken i'll, re-
turned yesterday on the Sherman and
is at the Occidental.
Colonel George r. Smith of the Unit
ed States army, paymaster department,
and Captain Elmer F. Taggart, quar-
termaster of the Sherman, who ar
rived yesterday from the Philippines,
are registered at the Occidental.
julius Kruttschnitt, director Of main
tenance and operation of the Hartman
lines, who spent the past week in San
Francisco, leaves this morning for
Chicago by way Of the Central Pacific.
He went to the Oakland mole last
evening and occupied his private car.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-16
WEDDINGS,

The wedding of Miss Rose Leaves
and Ernest Paul Allen took place on
New Years day in the First Methodist
Church of Vallejo.
SmilaX, palms and flowers were pro-
fusely used in decoration and a large
number of friends attended the cere-
mony.
The young people are we'll known in
Vallejo, both being musicians. Mrs. o.
Van Every was matron Of honor, o.
Van Every best man. Six ushers led
the bridal party which included Miss
Laura Gray and Miss Alice Allen,
flower girls, and Edwin Mcdonald, ring
bearer, with Miss Maud Leaves and
Miss Gertrude Leaves as bridesmaids.
The bride, who entered with her father,
was gowned in white silk null and lace
and carried Bride roses; the matron of
honor. similarly gowned, carried a
shower bouquet of maidenhair fern.
Miss G. Nesbit played the wedding
formed by Rev. H. Anguin of Vallejo,
assisted by j. NJ. Van Every of Oak
land.
The marriage of Miss Flora Miller
and Sigmund E. KaGscher occurred
yesterday afternoon at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Greenberg, 1461
Steiner street.
Mrs. Minnie E. Hall and Edward NJ.
HILBERT were married last Sunday, the
Sth, at noon. The bride was attended
by her sister, Miss Margaret L. Stock,
the groom by James j. Stock. A recep-
tion was held at the home of the bride,
664 Grove street, to which only rela-
tives and the bridal party were hidden.
After trip through Southern Califor-
Mo Mr.. and Mrs. Hilbert will reside at
420 Noe street.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-16
ENGAGEMENTS.

The engagement Is announced Of Miss
Annie Bruce Fyfe of Stockton and DR..
Thomas d. Maher Of the same city.
Miss F'yfe is the daughter of Joseph
Fyfe, vice president of the San Joaquin
Valley Bank and manager of the Stock
ton Lumber Company. DIR. Thomas is
graduate Of the University of California
medical college and captain surgeon Of
the National Guard of California,
Stockton, having also been resident
physician Of the City and County Hos
pital. The wedding will take place in
June.
Mrs. M. Friedman formally announces
the engagement of her daughter Rae to
Louis Myers. A reception will be held
from to o'clock on Sunday, January
%, at 1141 Geary street.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Henry announce
the engagement Of their daughter Essie
to William Wolf. A reception will be
held on Sunday, January 20. from to
o'clock, at their residence, 1927 Laguna
street.
Mrs. II. .Furst of Oakland announces
the engagement of her daughter Matte
to Louis Smith Of San Rafael. A recep-
tton will be held tomorrow (Tuesday)
at their home, 1O11 Webster street, Oak
land.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-16
SUFFOCATED BEFORE THEY
COULD EFFECT AN ESCAPE
Facts Show New York Lawyer and
Family Were the Victims of
Accidental Fire.

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-It now ap-
pears that William T. Mason, the law
yer. and his family, who were the VIC
tins of a fire in their home early this
morning, were in reality suffocated.
The family consisted of Mason's wife
and two children-Ellen, 4 years old,
and Marion months old. A servant
also lost her life.
Although neighbors say they heard
cries Of "Murderl" and "Burglars!"
the police found nothing to indicate
that the fire was not accidental. The
whole family appears to have been
suffocated. The bodies of the father
and youngest child were untouched by
the flames The others in the house
probably were burned after they had
died.
A policeman and a neighbor who
had heard cries attempted to break
into the house, but were driven back
by the smoke.
The chArred bodies of Mrs. Mason,
the servant and Ellen were found In
closet under the roof scuttle,
through which they are supposed to
have attempted to escape. The bodies
of Mason and the youngest child were
in a bedroom.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-16
HOME PARTIES.

Little Miss Alice Beauce was given a
pretty party in honor of her fourth
birthday by her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Beauce, on Sunday the .8th Of
January.
DR.. and Mrs. George Gere gave
party in honor of their son, Harrison,
on his birthday, January 10, in their
home, 1852 Waller street. The house
was decorated throughout with palms,
green's, holly, flags and festoons of red
and white bunting. A Christmas tree
gave final festive touch and the even
ing was given to holiday enjoyment.
The guests were Miss Jessica Wood,
Mr.. and Mrs. Maderson, DR.. and Mrs.
Gere, Clarence Bradley, Louise Helbing,
Florence VarAHorn, Gertrude Heilfron,
Eugenia Watrous, Imelda Varrath, Sa-
rah Levi, Lucille Maderson, Cecil Gere,
Ernest Watrous, George Key, Frederick
Van Horn, Darwin Hunt, John Fenn
Ludlow Joseph, Clarence Helbing,
Franklin Maderson, Harrison Gere,
George Gere, Raymond Gere, Clifford
Cole.
Miss Rose Stolberg, assisted by her
pupils, gave a musical on January 4, at
the residence of Mrs. M. j. Bacon, 761
Golden Gate avenue. Those taking
Peterson, Linda and Lily Arvinson,
Emma and Frieda Thompson, Ella and
Mamie Barry, Freida and Regenia
Grunie Belle and Charlotte Ross, Maria
and Ella Dillon, Margaret Cronin and
Edward Ross. Those present were Mrs.
M. j. Bacon, Miss Carrye Bacon, Miss
Leonora Barry, Mr.. and Mrs. P. Stol-
berg, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Dempsey, Mrs.
A. Gallagher, Miss A. Mccarthy,
George Buell., Louis Mendelson, W. A.
Bacon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Thomas gave a
successful New Years party at their
home. Music and dancing passed away
several hours pleasantly, the follow
ing guests participating: Mr.. and Mrs.
s. Sehestedt, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Trum-
mer Mr. and Mrs. F. Kabitschke, Mr..
and Mrs F. Sturken, Mr.. and Mrs P.
Burnham, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. j. Sekelay,
Mrs. r. Ziegler, Miss Frieda Thomas,
Miss Mamie Gallager. Miss Rojas, Miss
Gertie Kabitschke, Miss Ellen Mccall,
Miss Augustine Rencurel, Miss Lydia
Rogers, Miss Amelia Ziegler, Miss Mar
RE Carrere, Miss Mamie Grace, Her
bert Thomas, A. S. Harp, w. Thomas,
e. Essner, w. Wilcox, z. Demange, r.
Chisholm, H. Aurford, H. Hellwig, N.
Radovich.
Mr.. and Mrs Warren E.. Murray
were ''at home to a few friends at the
Alamo, $50 Hayes street, last Tuesday
evening. The guests We're: Mr.. and
Mrs Samuel A. Clark, Mr., and Mrs
Give Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Stoutenberg, Ralph Hathorn.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-16
NEW OFFICERS
IN THE LODGES
Four SubOrdinates of Odd
Fellows Honor Brothers
With Responsible Posts
REMEMBER PAST GRANDS
A Weeks Work Well Done by
District Deputy NJ. H. Lud-
low and His Associates

During the last week District Deputy
Grand Master NJ. II. Ludlow was busy
Installing the officers of the lodges of
Odd Fellows in district No. 6S of this
city, which come under his jurisdic-
ton. In this work he was ably as
sisted by his staff of acting grand Of
ficers, with L. c. Mershon as grand
marshal.
The first officers installed were those
of Golden Gate Lodge and after the
ceremony Past Grand l. E. Jarrett, on
behalf of the lodge, presented to f. N.
Holmes, the retiring noble grand, a
handsome emblematic gold locket in
appreciation of the close attention he
paid to the lodge and the work of the
order during his term. The presenta-
ton was followed by an installation
banquet, at which there were remarks
for the good of the order by the in
stalling officer, the grand marshal,
Henry w. Osthoff, j. w. Brooks, r. A.
Wheeler and George j. Strong.
The district deputy next installed
the officers of Spartan Lodge in South
San Francisco Masonic Hall. The in
stalling officers were received with a
cordial welcome and their work was
performed in a manner that reflected
great cerdit upon the deputy and those
who assisted him. Among the promi-
nent members of the order present
was Grand Secretary George T. Shaw,
who Is a member Of the lodge. At the
close of the lodge business there were
congratulatory addresses by the grand
secretary, the district deputy and other
members of the installing team.
The same officers installed the Of
fcers of Sargent Lodge for the current
term. After the proclamation Of in
stallation r. r. Moody, P. G., speak
ing for the lodge, presented to the re-
tiring noble grand, J. M. Starkey, a
magnificent gold jewel, indicative Of
his rank in the organization, and to
this there was a feeling response.
Deputy Ludlow. who Is avery earnest
and loyal Odd Fellow, and his staff
were highly complimented for the ex-
cellent rendition of the installation
work. At a banquet which followed
there were addresses by the installing
officers and the new officers.
The last of the installations in the
district was that Of the officers who
will rule Fidelity Lodge for the cur
rent term. This was done in credit
able manner in the presence Of large
number of those entitled to witness the
ceremony. After congratulatory ad-
dresses the retiring noble grand, w. H.
Mitchell, was presented by Past Grand
w. B. Curtis, on behalf of the lodge,
with a valuable watch charm Of unique
design.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-16
CLUE PARTIES.

The Fruit and Flower Mission of San
Francisco held its annual meeting at
6S1 Sutter street on January IL, when
the following officers and directors
were elected: President, Miss Annie
wainwright; first vice president, Miss
Florence Siffitt, second vice president.
Miss Miriam Wallis; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. Albert H. Coppuck; re-
cording secretary, Miss Corinne Cook:
treasurer, Mrs. F. Mandelbaum; direc-
tors, Mrs w. B. Sherwood, Miss Lillian
Norton, Miss Sarah Johnson, Miss Belle
Armer, Miss Hannah Lezynsky. The
report OF the mission. whose object is
to care for the sick and needy, showed
that an average of thirty cases week
had been provided With necessaries and
comforts. The members of the mission
carry baskets of supplies into the poor
homes. adding words of encouragement.
On Thanksgiving two hundred baskets
were distributed, Christmas likewise
bringing cheer to the needy. The mis-
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-16
TO AMEND
!" +. THE CONSTITUTION.
state Federation Politicians
Biennial Convention Planned
BY LAURA BRIDE POWERS.

a clubhouse? Is there enough cohesive
ness in the club to put the project
through?
The Teachers Club will meet at 8
o'clock tonight in room 356, City Hall.
: Reports will be submitted by the Of
ficers, and a short programme will be
offered.
The club stands for progress in edu-
cational work, and promotes it by pro-
noting the general intelligence Of it's
teaching members. 1t is a pity that
those teachers who most. need such
work don't belong to the club. But
the most deficient are least conscious
Of their limitations.
The Forum Club was entertained in
delightful fashion on Wednesday by
Henry Payot, who gave a talk upon
"A World Shrine" illustrating his
description by stereopticon views.
These talks by Mr.. Payot are an edu-
cation.
The Cap and Bells will have a social
day on Thursday, the 25th at the Sor
of the merrymakers was devoted to the
Bard of Avon, with Miss flinor Crou
dace as leader.
The Contemporary Club held an open
meeting January 8 in Utopia Hall. The
feature of the afternoon, an address by
o. V. Lange on Forestry, was illus
trated by interesting photographs. A
short talk on Child Labor Law" was
given by Miss Eaves, of the South
Park Settlement Association, and
vocal solo by Mrs. T. w. E. Stringer.
Remarks were made by Mrs. Scoville
urging support of the child labor bill.
Several songs were sung by Mrs. W. B.
Hunt.
The California State Floral Society
met on Friday at Central Hall, 223
Sutter street. and listened to delight
ful talk by Miss Eastland upon Wild
flowers that grow around San Fran
cisco at Christmastime."
Wednesday evening, January IS, the
Laure Hall Club will give a reception
at Sorosis Hall, 1920 California street.
The affair will be q special event, as
invitations are to be extended to gen.
t;emen friends. A very fine programme
will be rendered, consisting of a farce
entitled The Twentieth Century Lady
Helps" written by the president Of
the club, Mrs. Ella N. Sexton; followed
by selections by the Women's Club
Orchestra, Miss Rose Brandon, leader
and Miss Mary Bumbsted, pianist; a
piano solo by Signor Carlo Gentle;
vocal solo, Jacob Brandt.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-16
LOUBET LOSES MOTHER.
Aged Parent of French President
Called by Death.

PARIS, Jan. 15.-Mme. Loubet,
mother of the President, died at Mara
same to-day of congestion of the
lungs. She was 80 years of age. The
Presidents son, Paul, and other men,
bers of the family were at her bed
side when she expired. President Lou
bet had expected to leave this morn
ing for Marasanne. but the announce
ment of the death of his mother came
before he was able to- depart.
Nine. Loubet contributed much TO
the Presidents prestige, as she was
type of the simple country class.
The funeral will take place on
Tuesday and President Loubet will
leave Paris tomorrow in order to at
tend. Many officials and members Of
the diplomatic corps have called at
the Elysee Palace to express sympa-
thy with the President. =.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-16
Old Man Knocked Down by Car.

While trying to cross in front OF a
Union-street car last night Andrew
Anderson, rs years old, living at 220
Montgomery avenue, was knocked
down and sustained a fracture of the
skull. Anderson was going on an
errand and as he was crossing Mont
gomery avenue at Broadway he did
not notice an approaching car. Before
the feeble man could get across the
track the car knocked him down. He
was taken to the Central Emergency
Hospital for treatment. DR.. Herzog,
the attending physician, did not deem,
1t advisable to operate on the man on
account Of his condition. as he was
apparently dying.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-16
NEW YEAR GIVES
GREAT PROMISE
PLEASURE RULES THE SOCIAL WORLD
WHILE CUPID STILL BEChONS.

sion thanks and appreciates the cour-
tesy of the press and offers gratitude
to the public for it's generosity.
THE Wahgef' opened their club
house on New Years eve to their
friends, and there was a gay as
sembly at this first party given in the
new home. Palms and flowers were
plentiful in the ballroom and the we'll
gowned women lent aid in making
decided success. At midnight supper
was served in the dining-room, where
many toasts were offered to the new
year. Among those who enjoyed the
clubs hospitality were Miss A. Ander-
SON; Miss NJ. Anderson, Miss +. Baily,
Miss M. E. Brown, Miss O. L. Brown,
Miss L. E. Custer, Miss A. Hittman,
Miss M. Horn, Miss M. Kibbey, Miss
B. Knarston, Miss L. Lunblade, Miss
A Minner, Miss e. Minner, Miss M.
Miller, Miss S. Miller Miss NJ. McDev-
lit, Miss S. McDevitt Miss E. O'Mal-
ley, Miss NJ. O'Malley, Miss A O'Reil-
ly. Miss K. Sullivan, Miss A. Sissen-
vine, Miss C. Schmidt, Mrs. A. L.
Straus, Miss E. True, Mr.. Fem, o. L.
Blackman, c. Brohati, r. Coe. 3. de
Voc, M. Dill, J. Getz. B. Kraus, J. Mar
isch, e. McElroy, B. Minner, w. Min
ner, William Minner. B. Mullin, B. Pol
lock, H. Rhine, A. Rutland, w. Schord,
G. Straus, Z. Schafter, +. Won Issen-
dorf. FL. Won Issendorf, A. Wiener.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to the British
and American Union will give a pro-
gramme of music and reading this aft
ernoon at 2:30 in their clubrooms in
Utopia Hall. 223 Sutter street The
editor of the Chinese newspaper in this
city, NV Poon Chew, will speak upon
the social customs of Chinese ladies.
Members of all clubs interested in the
subject are invited to attend.
A five hundred card party will be
given by the Ladies' Auxiliary to the
British and American Union in Elks'
Hall, 223 Sutter street, on the evening
of Monday, January 80.
The eleventh annual private mas
querade party of the Unknown" will
be given on Saturday evening, Febru-
ary 4, in Golden Gate Hall.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-16

The new year has not yet fallen into
prosaic swing, for the aftermath of the
holiday time is still making itself ap-
parent Clubs and homes bear marks of
the season that linger in the memory
more deeply than any other of the OBJ
servances, religious or patriotic.
There seems to be no prospect of a
hull between now and Lent; the signs
of the times all point toward the ex-
hilaration of dance \ and merriment,
with a stray shaft here and there from
Cupid