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The Washington times., 1905-03-26
CONTINENTAL CHAPTER
HOLDS BUSINESS MEETING

Continental Chapter, D. a. R., held
business meeting at the Ebbitt House
Monday morning In the absence of the
regent, Mrs. George Bacon, the vice
regent. Mrs George FIavel Beach, pre-
sided It was voted that the chapter
give SO toward the Continental Han
fund.
Mrs Alonzo Skunk, one Of the commit
tee assigned to patriotic work at the
.Neighborhood House" gave favora-
bic report MISS Cornelia, Lloyd an
nounced that the proceeds from her
poem dedicated to Continental Chapter,
would be donated TO '.Neighborhood
House"
1t was voted that the chapter have a
public meeting in April and celebrate its
charter day, when members who so de-
sire can make a special Offering for
Continental Hall.
The following members were present:
Mrs. George Flavel Beach, Mrs Flor
ence X. Solger. Mrs. Lillian Bozell Mes
senger, Miss Cornelia L. Lloyd, Mrs.
Horace K Fulton, Mrs. John Doyle
Carmody, Miss Mabel L. White, Mrs.
William H Decker, Mrs. George Marsh.
Mrs. William r. Lowe, Mrs Thomas O.
TAYLOR. Mrs. Georgiana s. Rogers, Miss
sydney A. puf7ie. Mrs. Middleton Smith,
Mrs AIonzo Skunk, Miss Anna Graham
and MS John W. Gerber.
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WHITE EAGLE TRIBE SENDS
MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE

White Eagle Tribe No. II. Improved
Order Of Red Men, held last Thursdays
sleep at their wigwam. Four-and-a-half
and g streets southwest A resolution
was adopted whereby letter was sent
to Pequoit Tribe. No. So. of Brockton.
Mass. expressing the sympathy Of
White Eagle Tribe in the great disaster
which visited that city last week. anG
expressing the hope that none Of
the members of the order We're made
sufferers thereby
Among the visitors present were
Messrs- Jones and Snow Of Sioux Tribe,
No IS, and p S. Rushton. of the Reser-
vation of New Jersey. After the tribal
meeting the branch of the Haymakers
held Its regular meeting. at which w.
Suit. of White Eagle Tribe, was taught
the sublime mysteries of the craft
After speeches by the deputy national
chief haymaker for the District of CO.
lumbia. and other companions. ice
cream and cake were served
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WASHINGTON BRANCH,
GREEN ACRE FELLOWSHIP

Ihe second regular meeting of the
Washington Branch Of the Green Acre
Fellowship Association was held recent
~ at the residence of DR. Joseph II
Moore. 1916 G street northwest. There
was large attendance.
Addresses were made by the president
the Rev. Ulysses G. B. Pierce, pastor OF
the Unitarian Church; Avert Dulin. re-
gent of the International Vedanta: Miss
Lillian Whiting, of Boston, and others.
The organization elected the following
officers:
The Rev. Ulysses G. B. Pierce, presi-
dent; Mrs. Enoch Totten, first vice pres
fdent: Hon. Albert Dulin, second vice
president: Albert Prentiss, third vice
president; Mrs. Charlotte Emerson Main
fourth vice president, Mrs. Marcia Nc
Lehman, corresponding secretary; Mrs
W. r. Hillehrand, recording secretary:
MT Beaman, treasurer. The council is
composed of the Rev. u. G. B. Pierce
Mrs. S. G. w. Benjamin, Mrs. Aline
shane Devin, Mrs. Joseph III. Moore
and Charles NJ. Reamey.
The object Of this association is to
form nucleus around which may gath
sr all those who believe in the interde-
pendence OF humanity, the most liberal
exposition cf thought along scientific
literary, social and spiritual lines. and
a the demonstration of the Simple
Life, and also to further the carrying
on of the work at Green Acre during the
summer.
10 Miss Sarah J. Farmer, of Eliot. Me.
is due the inception OF the famous Green
Acre movement-an international forum
on the spot beloved by Whittier. Green
n-thePiscataqua, where the
breath of the sea meets the perfume Of
the pines. waited across green pastures
here each summer come from all corn
ers OF the earth the highest interpreters
In science, art, music, philosophy and
religion, TO impart their best and pro-
-oundest thought to their brothers and
sisters. In connection herewith is the
Monsalvat School for the Compa ratiye
Study of Religion, which extends the
most generous exposition of spiritual
thought along constructive and harrnoni-
GUS lines. The green acre for the living
so devoutly desired by the immortal
Ruskin is here realized In its fulIness
Al Lhe next meeting of the Washing
ton Branch of the Green Acre Fellow
ship Association, Miss Farmer Is expect
ed to be present, due notice of which will
be given
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ORDER OF AMERICANS
ACTIVE IN THEIR WORK

Camp No. 4, Patriotic Order of Amer
leans, had a large ATTENDANCE at the
sock social held in its hall. 623 Louisi-
ana avenue northwest, last Friday
night, despite the ineessant downpour
of rain, which commenced just at the
opening hour.
A select program of vocal and instru-
mental music. recitations, and faree was
admirably rendered, at the conclusion
OF which refreshments We're served, az
ter which dancing was the order. and
was INDUCED in until a late hour
There are now ten camps IN the Dis
trict Of Columbia. with a State camp
or the tapis.
The National Camp VIII hold its next
annual meeting here. beginning tha
fourth Tuesday in October, 1905, and
the camps are alive in the matter Of
entertainment OF the National Camp
The large attendance at the regular
meetings of Camp No. 6 was augmented
last Wednesday night A number OF
new members were received
Camp No has several projects on
hand for the advancement of the order,
including box party and dance. April 1s,
1868, and excursion to Marshall Hall on
July q.
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BURNSIDE CORPS HOLDS
SIXTEENTH ANNIVERSARY

The siateenth anniversary of Burnside
Corps, Women's Relief Corp, was sue
cessfully celebrated by birthday party
Wednesday evening, March p, IN the
corps room, G. a. r. Hall. Members
and friends OF the organization attend
ed In large numbers and goooly sum
was realized for the relief fund.
The audience was entertained by re-
marks from Dr. sHontoon. who was
commander of Burnside Post when the
auxiliary was organized in 1889, and who
also signed the charter; vocal solo, Har-
ry Suter, accompaEist, Miss L. Cain;
recitation, Mrs. Clara True; vocal solo,
Miss Ne]ue L. Cain; address by Arthur
Hendricks, past department commander,
and appropriate remarks by Depart
ment Commander Tasker, Mrs Ida j.
Stewart, department president. and
Commander Henry Romans and Com
rade Ross, Of Burnside Post
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INTERESTING PAPER
ON AUSTRIAN EMPEROR

The Columbia Heights Art Club held
its regular weekly session at the Port
ner, Mrs Garner as hostess
Mrs. Schneider read as art notes Leila
Mechlins beautifully written description
of the current exhibition OF Washing
ton artists at the Corcoran Gallery.
The paper of the day, Francis Jo-
seph OF Austria" by the president,
F.veiyn Clark Morgan. was read by Miss
Barlow, owing TO the Illness of the
former.
Mesdames Engle James. Doris
Schneider, and Wolhaupter took part in
the discussion that followed Rel call
as usual was interesting.
Mrs Chase. VINO is a host in herself,
gave as a recitation, Hannah Jane
and followed ii with a vocal solo, en-
titled. While the Band Was Playing
Dixie" and for encore The Tin Gee
Gee" Mrs. Garner accompanist.
After delicious collation. the club ad-
jOurned
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President l.. II. Patterson as the ora
tor OF the evening. Colonel Chase took
Tor the subject OF i..s lecture Success ;"
How to obtain it: that one must do
what he is fitted TO 80; the impossible
is unobtairable whatever may be the
effort; elements of success when con-
ditions are favorable; perseverance, ener-
gy. indomitable will, persisteney, work
n the right direction, enthusiasm; these
qualities are some OF the clements for
material success.
Favorable CONNER is were made on
the address by Letter Henry P Hold
en-. Colonel Cameron, and President Pat
dcred Colonel Chase
The remainder of the program was:
Instrumental music by r. j. Lepper on
the violin and Mrs. L. V, Seifert on the
piano; recitation, Henry w. Selah; con-
tralto solos. Miss Rose Meacham. ac-
companied by Miss Reynolds; recita-
tions, Miss Mamie B. Smith; soprano
solos, Miss Burgess, with Mis- Kate FL
lis, as acccmpanist; original poem, Bird
of Passage" Mrs. NJ w Lang; soprano
solos, Miss Agnes Greene Farnunl, ac-
companied OF the piano by Miss Ellis;
instrumental music, Mr.. Lepper and
Mrs. Seifert; vocal solos, Miss Kate
Ellis.
The president stated that Mrs. Julia
Roberts and E. E. Palmer had been
elected by the executive committee as
members of the club, also that the next
lecture ard entertainment by the clup
would be in the pariors of the Riggs
House on the 4tii of next month
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NEW ENGLAND WOMEN
HOLD MONTHLY MEETING

The last regular monthly meeting Of
the Washington Colony of the Nation
al Society of New England Women was
held at the residence of Mrs. Charles
Lyman, l243 New Jersey avenue. officers
present were Mrs. Robbins, Miss Web
ster, Mrs. Rathbone, Mrs. Lyman, Mrs,
Benjamin, Miss Longfellow. Members,
Mrs O'Donoughue, Mrs. Withee, Mrs.
Erockett. Mrs. Schermerhorn, Mrs. Bod
fish. Guests, Miss Lyman, Miss Lloyd,
Miss Benjamin. Mr.. Brockett, Mr..
O'Donoughue, Mr.. Lyman.
After business meeting concluded an
entertainment, consisting of songs by
Mrs Bodfish, and a paper by Mrs
C'DonouShue, on her hero ancestor,
Gen. Pelig Wadsworth, was greatly en-
joyed- The evening closed with refresh
ments consisting of Colonial dishes.
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aTEE BOYS" HOLD LIVELY
SPELLING CONTEST

The first of a series OF entertainments
to be given each week this month by
.The Boys" of Ten1eytown, was spell
ing match given In Masonic hall of that
town.
The jolly crowd, discussing the spell
ing of certain words, as they walked
along, soon had the capacious hall well
filled, and excitement was at high
pitch when the judges took their seats
bearing the prizes with them
1t was at first thought that the young
er members who had studied The Times
of the 18TH would have an easy time
in carrying off the grand prize, but be-
fore o'clock Mrs. c. e. Shoemaker
had succeeded in spelling all the others
down. and had been presented with the
first prize, a handsome book provided by
the club.
Master William Thompson being the
first to go down, was presented with "a
handsome A. B. G.. book, and John
Cherry, the second one down., received
a pocket dictionary as the second BOBBY
prize, while Thomas Whelan received
as the third BOBBY prize. a package
much resembling a pair of shoes, but
after the removal of the several news
paper wrappers proved to be u small
gypsy kettle decorated with a bow OF
ribbon OF the hue commemorative Of
ST. Patrick.
While the candy made by .AThe Boys
was being sold, the judges decided that
as the rules provided that only words
Of five letters OF over should be given
and as several had gone down on
word under five letters. a second spell
ing match WAS only fair In I mis- match
several of the ladies had 10 go down
early, thus encouraging those faint Of
heart to greater efforts. The contest. at
ter being hotly disputed, was at last
thinned down 10 Howard Riley and Le-
roy Vowel, who could spell all the
words put to them until the Mothers
Congress was put to them, when both
ANONYMOUSLY failed, and by unanimous
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Plan Forming to Com
plete Fund for Y. M.
c. A. Building.
Green Acre Fellowship
Meets and Hears
Addresses.
Union Veterans Union
Shows Active Inter-
est in Order.

The offer of Woodward & Lothrop to
contribute SIS, 600 toward the fund for the
completion of the Y NJ, c. A. building.
and the furnishing Of the same. provfd-
ed 100000 is subscribed by other citizens
before May 1, has created considerable
interest throughout the city A prac-
teal outcome OF the interest created
was letter received by the association
from leading business men, members of
the citizens committee which was SO
helpful in the former canvass for funds.
The letter received is as follows:
Washington, D. c., March %, 1905.
'To the Board of Managers of the
Young Mems Christian Association.
Gentlemen: Observing the announce
ment in the press Of the splendid offer
of. two of the members OF your board.
the undersigned. believing that the con-
ditions of this generous gift ought to
be promptly met. beg to suggest that
we will be glad to join with other busi-
ness and professional men to assist in
the work OF securing the remainder OF
the fund which must be raised by May
Very truly yours,
Signed, Edward Graves, Samuel j
Shedd. j. Whit Heron, Clarence b
Rheem, William H Saunders, Ralph w
Lee, E. S. Parker"
In order to carry out the suggestion
OF the above letter and make available
This public-spirited offer, It is probable
that another citizens committee of 1O
VIII be formed, and the membership
announced in a few days. In the mean.
time, eanvassers are going forward fol-
10000 fund from the other mem.
bers Of the board of managers of the
association, $4,000 fund from the mem
bership of the association, and a fund
of equal size from the women Of the
city.
1t is hoped the balance of the amour,
needed Will be secured by a vigorous eff
Tort on the part of the citizens com.
mittee. aided by the members of the
board of managers
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SPRING CAMPAIGN OF ORGANIZATIONS IS NOW IN FULL SWING

consent the now thoroughly worn out
contestants were allowed to finish their
match at the entertainment next Fri
day night Mister Eddy Thompson and
Mrs. c. NJ Smith received the first and
second BOBBY prizes, respectively, az
they were the first to go down.
Candy was again INDUCED in until a
late hour, when the party came to an
enc, all voicing their intention of COM
ing. TO the entertainment next Friday
night. The proceeds of the entertain
ment will go toward the new hall The
Boys hope to build in the near future.
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ladies We're invited to the dining room,
where refreshments were served by the
hostess The house was attractively
decorated with spring flowers.
The following members were present:
Mrs j. Ellen Foster, regent emeritus: /:
MISS Pierce. regent: Mrs c. w Brown.
vice regent; Miss Mary Wood, Mrs.
Wood, and Miss Wood Miss J. e.
Thompson. Miss Helen V. Boswell, Mrs.
c. c. Farrar. Mrs. Morgan D. Lewis,
Mrs Brumbaugh, Miss Belle Tanner.
Mrs. +. w. Patterson. Mrs. James A
Arnold. and Mrs. H NJ Conden.
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condition and has done much to benefit
and advance the interest of Shaw Regi-
ment.
Logan Regiment, No. 2.
The entertainment and ball given by
Logan Regiment. held Thursday evening
at National Rifles Armory Hall, was
one Of the most successful IN the his
tory of the order, and much credit is
due Chairman Bogia and his committee
for this result.
Dancing commenced Immediately after
the close of the performance and con-
tinued until z o'clock. The patronesses
were Mrs. F. F. Bogia, the Misses Block.
Mrs. A. B. Eaton, Mrs. G. M. Rack
cliffe. Mrs. Pettys. Mrs. Roe. Mrs.
Foote. Mrs. B. f. Chase. Mrs. Evans,
Mrs. Whitman, Mrs. Bradley. the
Misses Brown, Mackey, Beckman, and
Briggs.
Hancock Regiment, No. I.
The regimental hall was/ thronged
Tuesday evening with the comrades and
their lady friends Of the regiment. and
by visiting friends from Logan, Shaw,
and Kelton commands Of the Union
Veterans Union.
The regiment was called to order by
Lieutenant Colonel DR.. Pettys. After
the routine and special business We're
disposed OF the comrades adjourned to
the larger hall. where the social session
was held Col b f. Chase. chairman
of the entertainment committee, pre-
sided, and after a few interesting re-
marks called upon the national COM
mander, Gen. A. NJ. Legg, who respond
ed in neat little speech, recalling many
of the incidents of '61'65. The Misses
Holman entertained with piano duet,
Miss Theresa Belding and Miss Lottie
Lewis with recitations, and Miss Mar
garet Elwood with songs.
Brief remarks pertaining to the wei
rades Hawley, Alton, Bogia, Balm
Welsh, Block and Goodman. Lunch
was served under the direction Of Mrs
Rackcliffe.
Among the ladies present were Mrs
B. F. Chase, Mrs. w. d. Yin8ling, Mrs
| Davis. Miss Smith, and Miss McKeVltt
Kelton Regiment, No. 10.
Nearly the entire command responded
| to roll call of Kelton Regiment at the
| regular meeting Thursday evening
| March 23 This regiment, located at the
National Soldiers Home, is commanded
| by Col Alexander Campbell.
| Among the members are men who
have fought in three wars.
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WASHlNGTONIANS MEET
WITH MISS APPLEBY

The Washingtonians held meeting on
Monday last at Miss Z. Applebys. %
X street northeast During the even
ing the members announced their inten-
,ion of soliciting new members.
Miss Slater rendered several solos ac-
conpanied by Mr.. Myers.
After which the guests withdrew to
the dining room which was artistically
decorated in the club colors, where re-
freshments were served.
Games OF all sorts were enjoyed until
late hour.
The next event of the clubs program
is q party on March SO.
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UNITY CLUB OF 1874
HEARS GOOD LECTURE

The parlors Of the Riggs House We're
crowded on Tuesday evening with an
appreciative audience as the guests of
the Ninety Club of 1874. The exercises
opened with the Tannhauser Overture
on the violin by Ralph J. Lepper. ac-
companied on the piano by Mrs. Ellen
V Seifert.
Col A H. Chase, the vice president
CT the club. was then introduced by
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CONSTITUTION CHAPTER
HOLDS MARCH MEETING

Constitution Chapter D. A r.. held
its regular monthly meeting on Tues
dav evening, at the home of Miss Bella
Van Ness, 1901 TWenty-seCond street
northwest, the regent, Hiss Elizabeth
Pierce presiding The charter voted
$50 toward the Continental Hall fund.
The program for the evening was
continuation of the study os 1.-THE pow
ers vested in Congress" The papers of
the evening were given by the follow
ing: Mrs. J. A Arnold. Miss Belle
Tanner. Mrs II. 3. Sperry. Miss Eliza
beth Pierce, Mrs T. w. Patterson, and
Mrs ]. Ellen Foster.
After the program was completed the
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MEMS CLUB TO HEAR
COL. MORGAN'S LECTURE

The regular monthly meeting of the
Mems Club of ST. Thomas Church will
be held at the residence Of Cen John
A. Johnson, q. S. A. 2111 Massachusetts
avenue northwest, tomorrow evening. at
O'Clock,
The lecturer of the evening will be Col
James Morris Morgan, c. s. A., who will
read paper entitled, The Confed-
eraeyg Only Forei gn War"
a special musical program has also
been arranged. a large attendance of
members and their friends is expected.
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HEADQUARTERS NOTES
UNION VETERANS UNION

Gen. A. c. Hawley. commanding the
Division of the Potomac. reports a IL rpa
increase in the membership of regiments 8
located in this department, and that the
work done by the comrades during the
quarter ending March 81 has shown most
gratifying results
The officers on the staff of the division
commander met last Tuesday night. and
after transacting routine business at
tended the open meeting OF Hancock
Regiment. No l.
The many friends Of Mrs. Ida Bogia
Roe. national president OF the Womanrs
Relief Union, will be glad TO learn that
she is recovering from her illness. Ii is
expected that Mrs. Roe will be at the
April meeting of Hancock Auxiliary to
install the new officers of that organiza-
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A. @. u. w. INSTALlS
BOARD OF OFFICERS

The following are the recently installed
officers of Geneva l. Miller Lodge, No
/, Degree of Honor. A. o. Z. W.:
Chief of honor, Mrs. Gertrude L.
Kluge; lady Of honor, Miss Ethel l..
kluge: chief OF ceremonies, Miss Ida NJ
Ballard; recorder, S. ]. Murphy; finan-
cier. DR.. F. A. St Clair; receiver. Rob-
ert c. Page: usher. Miss Eleanor S
Taylor; inside watch, James Severe, sr !;
outside watch, James Roberts.
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BROTHERHOOD CENTER
HOLDS REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the Washing
ton center OF the Universal Brotherhood
and Theosophical Society was held
Thursday evening at 925 n street north
west Several musical numbers were
rendered. Papers on -rheosophy in
business, and What Is True Cour-
ageY were read by members. and an
swers Were given to several questions
asked the previous week.
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READINGS AND MUSIC
FOR THE BLIND PEOPLE

Readings and music in the reading
room for the blind. Library of Congress,
have been arranged as follows for the
week:
Tuesday, dramatic reading by Miss
Mary Powell Burrill
Thursday, recital by members Of the
Marine Band.
Saturday. reading by Mrs. Andrew
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Shaw Regiment, No. d.

On Monday, March 20, this regiment
held It's regular meeting, with Col F. NJ
Welsh presiding. The large number of
comrades present took active interest in
the initiation of the recruits
Interesting remarks We're made by
Comrades Wells, Burton. Goodman,
Washington, and others. The auxiliary
corps introduced Mrs. Green as the new
daughter of the regiment" Under the
able management of Mrs. Whitly, presi-
dent; Mrs. Welsh, treasurer, and Miss
Webb, secretary, the auxiliary Is In good
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FRESHMEN OF ST. JOHNS
ELECT THEIR OFFICERS

The freshman class OF St johns Col
lege recently elected the following class
officers:
President, William Edmund Freeman
historian, John Aloysius Quinn; poet,
Michael Ambrose Deviny, orator, Thorn
as Henry Rundlett.
The motto of the class Is knowledge
Is power" Class eolors, cream and Law
ender.
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ellis of this city, who will assist In the
institution of these new branches
j. i. Forr, of Unity Council, is now
III Brooklyn, and has communicated
with Lieutenant Daley. with the view
above stated. Messrs. Richardson and
Brodt VIII begin their work in these
new fields on Monday next
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LECTURE ON VEDANTAISM
AT WASHINGTON CLUB

tomorrow evening, at s O'Clock, Swami
Abhedananda viii lecture on the We
danta religion. His subject will be
The Science of Yoga and Its Prac-
tice''
Swami Abhedananda is the Hindu
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FARRAGUT CORPS, NO. 5,
TO HOLD POVERTY SOCIAL"

Farragut Corps, No 5, w r. c., will
hold poverty social" in its hail. 31s
Pennsylvania avenue southeast, on
Tuesday evening
Three prizes viii be given TO the
ladies and gentlemen dressed most
suitable for the occasion. A good pro-
gram will be given
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monk who has cnarge of the vedanta
Society in New York city, one of the
clearest exponen.s of the Vedanta in
America yedanta includes and em-
braces all religions.
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Extension Tables.

We're. Price.
sion o Fable Table. oaN 49, 5000 5000
loft Golden Oak Exten- CO. 90
sion Table-.....-.... S1S.W SooW
S-st; sion '9!a5h Tabie o"k AN'eH $500 5000
S-ft. Golden Oak Exten-
sion Table (round top
and pedestaU ............. 5000 Sai-oo
SIT. Weather Oak Ex-
tension Tables. S2o-9u sls"o
eft. Odd Flemish Oak
Extension Table.......... s2o.oo SloN
eft Mahogany Finish
Extension Table. $3.50 Sll2o
S-ft. Mahogany Finish
Extension Tahle......... $10.Oo Sl3.io
SIT. Mahogany Finish
Extension Table,. $500 s2So0
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Dining Chairs.

" tIt IICO.
Golden CHARTERED Oak
Dining Chairs, cane box
Seat ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 9o.LJ @S'io
Arm Chairs to match. $3.50 $475
GoZ Weathered Quar-
tered Oak Cane Box
seat Chairs. $500 S2.60
Arm Chairs to match. 500 ss25
doz. Leather-Seat Gold
en- Oak Dining Chairs
with box seat.... $500 $3.50
dozen Arm Chairs TO
match ..................... $3.50 1886