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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24
BIackmar Coming

Headquarters Department of New
Mexico, Grand Army of the Repub-
lie. Albuquerque, n. NJ, April Is,
1905.
To the Comrades of New Mexico:
l.. Your department commander
wishes to inform you that the twenty
second annual encampment of the de
partment of New Mexico will be held
at Albuquerque. n. NJ, on May 5th and
9Th, in Odd Fellows hall.
2. Gen. Wilmon w. Blackmar, our
commander-in-chief. with a number of
his staff will be present, and also the
national vice.president of the Wo.
mans relief corps, and the national
president of the ladies' of the G. A. r.,
and also General Thomas J. Downen,
department commander OF Colorado
and Wyoming, with his assistant adju-
tant general. Col. Dan w. Brown.
3. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa
Fe, the FL Paso 4 Northwestern, and
the Santa Fe Central railroads have
all agreed to make rates of half fare.
Tickets will be on sale May Sd, 4th
and 9Th, good to return to and includ.
ing the Sth of Moy.
4. The city of Albuquerque, at a
regular meeting Of the city officials,
have extended 20 the members of the
grand army the freedom of the city,
and appointed a special committee to
look after the visitors.
5. The Commercial club of Albu-
querque has also extended an invita-
zion to the members of the grand army
TO use their building for a reception
oil the commander-in-chief, and the Of
ficers of the Ladies' relief corps and
the ladies of the G. A. R.
6. The ladies of the Relief Corps
and the ladies' of the G. A. r., will both
entertain visitors during the encamp-
ment.
I. Ii Is hoped and expected that
each post will Ire well represented.
All comrades and citizens will be vel
come in Albuquerque during the en-
campment.
Yours in +. c. and L.,
THEO. w, HEMAN,
Department Commander.
JOHN NJ. MOORE,
Assistant Adjutant General.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24
M. A. z. ssnedlets FUNERAL

pcs,ite The pouring rain The funeral
OF A r. Benedict yesterday afternoon
was largely attended, The members
OF the Commandery and OF Chapman
Lodgc mel at the Temple at . o'clock
and proceeded 70 the home There
they were joined by the members OF
the A, q, L. W lodge,
The impressive services az the
home were in the ritual of the COM
mandery The Roy, Norman skinner
Esteemed Commander G. u. Boucher
and Prelute A. Il. Smith conducted the
service, Music was furnished by a
choir composed OF Miss Rothgeb, Mrs.
j, II, Stearns, Mr.. Thresher and Mr..
McNary.
At the grave In the Masonic Gene
terry, Notwithstanding the Storm, Wor.
shipful Master. w, j. Lucas OF Chap
man Lodge. conducted the beautiful
ritual of the Blue Lodge. The pail
bearers were T. w. Hayward. j. Is.
Martin, c. II. Sporleder, Chas. llfeld,
u. W%internitz and J II, Slearns.
Mr.. Benedict was born at Bellville,
Ont, October is. lS4S. He was mar.
ricd in 1876 10 the esteemed lady who
survives him. The family movedtotiie
United States in 1879 and to Las We.
gas in June 1883. Mr.. Benedict was
made a Free Mason In Liberty. Kans.,
transferring his membership TO Las
Vegas. He was a member of the
Royal Arch chapter, of the Knights
Templar, of the Eastern Star and OF
the A. o. L. w. He held responsible
offices in all the orders to which he
belonged and ever fulfilled his duties
with the ability and fidelity which
characterized his whole life. He was
insured in the Mutual Reserve Life In
surance company and in the A.O.U.W.
Deceased was a model in his private
as he was in his public life. He vas
generous and frank in disposition, de-
votedly attached to his home and fam
lily, of winning personality and of the
most exemplary character.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

of his intention to make final proof In
support of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before U. s. court
commissioner at Las Vegas, N. NJ, on
May 10th. 1905, viz:
Tomas Benavides. for the W1-2SE
IA, E1-2SW1-i, Sec. 8, T. l6 N, r.
IA +.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land. viz:
Andres Pollock, of Mineral Hill, N.
NJ; Juan de Dios Lucero, Of Mineral
Hill, N. NJ; Hermengildo Trujillo, OF
Mineral Hill, N. NJ; Elenterio Trujillo
of Mineral Hill, N. M.
MANUEL II. OTERO,
3-135 Register.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

w, l.. Crockett returned Saturday
night from his visit in chihuahua,
Mex. He enjoyed his trip and returns
feeling fine and dandy.
Miss Myrtle Ball. teacher OF Latin
In the Normal, returned Saturday
evening from Albuquerque, where she
was the guest for a week Of the Rev,
A. c. and Mrs. Harrison.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

II. L. Blake went down to Chapelle
yesterday.
j. Minium went up to Trinidad this
afternoon.
Pedro Casaus Of Fulton visits town
on business.
Homer Hallett returned to Watrous
this afternoon.
II. j. Ryaa, The tie inspector, went
up the road this morning.
Mrs. Fannie Abramowsky left for
Kansas City yesterday.
T., B. Holt returned yesterday from
his surveying trip to country parts.
Eloy Lucero left for Albuquerque
Saturday evening, probably to remain,
w. J. Beaufait snl wife left th. Gas.
tareda hotel today for Detroit, Mich
J. B. Lyle, who spent the winter
here, left for FL Paso Saturday even
ing.
T, ]. Walton left for Mora today
with that cook in the person OF Mrs.
Combs.
Agapito Abeyta took the road for
Mora with a load OF supplies this
morning.
C. E. Foraker, deputy L. S. marshal
departed for Mora county in the rain
and mud Of yesterday.
John Stein, division superintendent
of the Harvey eating house system,
has gone to Kansas City.
Judge Dionicio Martinez has return
ed to Watrous, out from which place
he has a railroad tie contract.
F. Meredith Jones locating engineer
for the Santa Fe. came up from the
south on a belated train this morning.
Miss Sloan and Miss Einhorn of ST.
Louis are here from st. Louis as the
guests of the formers sister, Mrs. H..
u Mueller.
Miss BessieBaldridge, who has been
the guest of Miss Minnie Craig for a
week. left this afternoon for her
home in Albuquerque.
Engineer Lewis and party left this
morning on a tour of inspection OF the
Colorado telephone line as far down
the road as San Jose.
Robert Berry, a prominent young
business mar OF Leavenworth, Kansas,
who had been here a month for health
reasons departed for home this after
noon.
James r. Garfield, commissioner Of
corporations, passed through for Cali
fornia last night, where he will prose
cute mis- investigations of Standard Oil
methods.
Chief Justice w. j. Mills, Clerk
Secundino Romero, District Attorney
S. B. Davis. Jr., and Attorneys SpiesS
Hayden and Bunker left for the Mora
court this morning.
Mrs. Daniel Snyder and children
passed through the city this afternoon
en- route to Ration from Mexico City,
here her husband is trainmaster Tor
The Mexican Central. He was former
" a passenger conductor out o. Las
Vegas.
O, A. L.arrazolo, J.. ID. W. Veeder, J.,
s. Clark, Thomas Lester and N. =.
Gallegos, court interpreter, left for the
Mora court this morning. Judge F..
Y. Long and w. f. Gortner, the stem
oerapher, will follow tomorrow mora
ing.
A. w. Lautz, who was a guest al
Haryey's mountain resort three years
ago also at the Montezuma hotel, was
a Messenger from Tucson to Denver
his afternoon. Mr.. Lautz was former
" secretary of the water works com
pany in Pekin, III.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering it through the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never be used ex-
cept on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans. as the de mage they will do Is ten fold 10
the good you can possibly derive from the +,
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactures by + j.
Cheney s. Co, Toledo, Ohio, contains no mer-
curry, and is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure
you get the genuine. ii is taken internally and
made n Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
sold by Druggists. Price. 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24
Montefiore Congregation.

The last day of the Passover Fes-
tiyal commences Tuesday evening
with the setting of the sun and ter
inmates Wednesday evening with the
setting of the sun. Services will be
held on Tuesday evening at s O'Clock,
Subject Of sermon, Liberty The
public at large is cordially invited TO
attend our services.
DIR. NJ. LEFKOVITS, Rabbi.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

Herman Schultz, who was brought
up from Waldo on a stretcher, Satur.
day, died at the railroad hospital yes.
terday. He was a bridge carpenter
in the employ of the Santa Fe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

NJ. l.. Cooley left this afternoon for
Missouri where he will buy a fine lot
of horses for the local market. He
will make a special feature of buying
some first class drivers for the Cooley
stables.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

A bridge near the railroad hospital
damaged by high water yesterday
to such an extent as to put the cars
to the Hot Springs out of business for
a day or two.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

+. b. Holt and his party of surveyors
on the a Vegas grant, after a week
of impossible weather, gave up for the
time and came to the city Saturday
afternoon, wet as rainwater could
make them.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

WANTED-An experienced general
homework girl. Ms. H. w. Greene,
1923 Seventh street. 4-69.
The Sodality Of the church OF the
Immaculate Conception have complet-
cd arrangements for a pleasant Ian
cling party al Rosenthal hall tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Homestead Entry No. 5601,)

Department Of the Interior, Land OF.
flee at Santa Fee, N. NJ. March 30,
1905:
Notice Is hereby given that the fol
lowing-named settler has filed notice
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

Weather forecast: Showers to-
night and Tuesday: colder in south
tonight. The temperature yes
terday was AZ degrees maximum and
80 degrees minimum.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

The annual parish meeting of st.
Paul's Memorial church will be held
this evening in the chapel at 1880
o clock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24
Don't Forqet

to attend the grand Easter ball Civ
en- under the auspices of the Afro
American club, Monday evening April
"a. Everybody cordially invited.
4-125
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

Much interest is being taken in the
performance OF Enchanted Wood 10
be given at the opera house next We'd
nesday evening
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

The rainfall since Saturday morn-
ing has amounted TO 2.l inches In
these immediate parts,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

Club dance every Wednesday night.
Public dance every Saturday night.
Rosen,nal hall. music by Bleuer's or
chestra. AT.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

A bridge carried away by high
water yesterday prevented the springs
car from making its run today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

Just received children's and misses
white canvas oxford ties. Sporleder
Shoe Co. 411I
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

Go TO Gregory's for candy, nuts and
cigars. AL.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

Owing 10 the performance of "En-
chanted Wood" Wednesday nighttherc
will be no club dance.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

Turner is careful In selecting his
meats-only the best. AIS
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

Turner can please you In fish-four
shipments each week Ais.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

Hay is alarmingly scarce IN Las
Vegas at the present time.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

Dance by |. OBJ. 3. society at the
Brotherhood hall tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

Trade at Warnings and get free
tickets for piano contest. 4-22
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

A roast OF mutton or beef from
Turner's is just right; try it. AIS
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24
Additional Local

Furman cleans clothes. 600 Douglas
Ave. 3.77
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-24

w. NJ. Lewis the Undertaken will
receive choice carnations every
Thursday regularly. FL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-28
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
RECENT ADDITIONS - MUSICAL
SCORES FOR CIRCULATION.

The following books have lately been
added to the District Public Library. It
should be understood that books mentioned
In these lists are not always of recent pup
lication. though that is the fact in most
instances. Sometimes, as in the case Of
Wallace's Russia, listed here this week.
they are new editions of old books which
are particularly interesting at the present
for obvious reasons.
There are also presented here the titles of
some musical scores for circulation. These
represent merely a selection from those
logue of them can be consulted on applica-
ton at the issue desk.
Biography.
Edward Fitzgerald. A. C. Benson.-E-F
573b.
The Hermits. Charles Kingsley.-E-9K615
Rossini. w. A. Bevan--VW1C-R737b
Political and Social Science.
The Elements of Public Finance. Including
the Monetary System of the United States-
w. NJ. Daniels.-HT-D223e.
Imported Americans. Broughton Bran
denburg.-JS-BI35i
Educational CreedS of the 10th Century.
0. H. Lang.-1K-L23oe.
Physics and Politics; or, Thoughts on the
Application of the Principles of Natural
Society. Walter Bagehot.-J-B142p.
Music.
Matthaeus- Passion. J. s. Bach-VYRO-
B124m.
Passion Music. J. s. Bach.-VYRo
B124ma.
Fidelio. Ludwig van Beethoven.-vYO-
B303f
Neun Symphonien Fur Dorchester. Lud-
wig van Beethoven-VY1-B395n.
Symphonien. Ludwig van Beethoven
VZPA-B394su.
Chorus of Praise. j. NJ Black.-VYRH-
B562.
Forty Songs for High Voice. Johannes
Brahms.-VZVO-B 734fh.
Forty Songs for Low Voice. Johannes
Brahms.--vZvO-B73
Serenade fur Klefnes Dorchester. Johannes
Brahms.
Dorothy. Alfred cellier.-VYO-C335.
Forty Plano Compositions. F. F. Chopin.
-vZP-C4b4f.
Preludes und Rondos. F. F. Chopin
Valses. F. f. chopin.-vZP-C454vk.
Robin Hood. Reginald DeKoven-vYO-
DS8Sr.
e Favorite Gaetano Donizetti.-vzPA-
Fiiie Du Regiment Gaetano Donizetti-
yZPA-D718f
Lucia Dr Lammermoor. Gaetano Doni-
zetti-vYO-D716 /.
Fifty Mastersongs by Twenty Composers.
II. T.. Ftnck.-YZVO-F492fh.
Just SO" Song Book. Edward German
tVZVB-G316j.
seconde Symphonic. C. F. Gounod.-
VZPA-G726.
Orchestersuite aus der Musk IN Peer
Gynt Edward Grieg.-VZPA-G6T3o.
Modern French Songs Philip Hale--
1udss nsocs6ans. q. =. Hand.l-vzPA-1
s -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-28

LA becomes a sensation. She develops
subtle beauty of a highly individual kind
and has many admirers who eventually
become suitors. Mrs Bars handling of
the theme Of her success is admirable. In
cidentally she touches upon disagreeable
phases of New York society life. The cruel
ty and selfshness Of some OF the smiling
votaries Of fashion often find victims In the
most innocent and helpless Of creatures.
Throughout the story surge the contending
currents Of self-interest and Righteousness.
and Cecilia's triumph, her great happiness
and good fortune signalize the victory OF
the right. The story is filled with interest
ing situations.
LODGINGS IN TOWN. BY Arthur Henry
author of THE House in the Woods"
&C. Illustrated. New York: A. 8.
Barnes & Co.
Mr.. Henry takes his reader into his con-
fidence in this book in manner that
makes for immediate interest. He has
written an account of his personal fortunes
and his emotions on reaching and living in
New York that will cause some wondering.
Where is this process to end? In the old
days the author effaced himself, leaving
biography to his literary executors. He
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-28
- IWzlTn'"t BOOKS F

famous image OF Renan. II we can be con-
tent with the shadow Of a reality, what Will
become OF those after US who possess only
the shadow OF shadow. Without the
love or fear OF God. without the check
which restraints their wicked inclinations or
the spur which incites to generous Impulses
what will become Of the American OF to-
morrow How win he overcome the tempta-
lions of pride which the progress Of science
will surely bring, and how will he Withstand
the evils that material progress VIII en-
phasize day by dayr'
Able Kleins experiences in Washington
are, Of course, locally entertaining to the
reader. He was here under the guidance
of DR.. Stafford, and had immediate entry to
all points and persons OF interest. An in
terview with President Roosevelt was one
Of his first desires, and this was gratifled
in manner to cause him to dwell at con-
siderable length upon the characteristics Of
the chief executive. He expresses a warm
admiration for Mr.. Roosevelt in the vari-
Gus phases Of his personality.
THE STAIRCASE OF SURPRISE. By
Frances Aymar Mathews. author OF
MY Lady Peggy Goes to Town" IL
Illustrated. New York: D. Appleton s.
Co.
It was the misfortune Of young Charles
Grafton, after losing desperate fight with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-28

his latest volume are certainly all 70 be
thus classified, for they are highly indfvid-
ualtxed and their characteristics are dis
tinct. The author Acknowledges that
tney are In the main composite effects.
but for Arnaux. the story OF the hoaning
historical accuracy. The authors close
studies Of bird and animal Hfs, his powers
a. m artist and his talents a. writer have
combined to yield one OF the most deli0nt.
quarter century, and In this volume.
whether telling Of the ferocity OF Badlands
Billy, the wolf, or OF the waywardness Of
the Stun Cat, or Of the battle between the
Boy and the Lynx, he touches the heart OF
the reader even while he II teaching lessons
In natural history. The profuse illustra-
lions serve to give the volume familiar
Appearance. There IL no mistakin1 q
Thompson Seton book. and every new one
n to be heartily welcomed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-28

YOLANDA, MAID OF BURGUNDY. By
Charles Major. author of When
Knighthood Was in Flower" &c. IL
Illustrated by Charlotte Weber Ditzler.
New York: The Macmillan Company.
With "Yolanda" Mr. Major returns to the
field of his first literary efforts and his
greatest success. He turns from the
homeIy life of the middle west America In
our own or approximately modern times
and tells a tale of tho days of romance,
of fierce fighting, OF gay costumes and
brave knights and fair ladies in need of
champions. AS in the case of his
"knghthood'' story, he chooses theme
involving complications of love and poll
tics a headstroug ruler and Il fair daugh-
ter gallant courtier and secret passages.
The result is an altogether charming story,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-28

King Oscar of Sweden may be no longer
King of Norway. but he continues 10 be
grand master of Masons of the Scandinavian
kingdoms. and has sent to Washington a
fine evidence of his authority. Charles J.
James, past master of Anacostia Lodge. is
the representative of the grand lodges Of
Sweden near the District of Columbia. He
has just received beautiful jeweled badge
and a commission executed by King Oscar
in person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-28

On Monday evening an interesting core-
mony will occur at Indianapolis. Ind. on
this occasion +. Lung. who is grand master
of Chinese Masons in the United States
chat is of those not holding afiliation with
white lodges. will be married to 500 See OF
Chicago. f. Lung has never seen the young
woman, and he will not see her until the
nour of the ceremony. This is IN accord
ance with the Chinese custom. 500 See Is
the daughter OF II. Sling, said To be one of
the wealthiest Cinnamon in Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-28

Mckinley Council, No. 992, National
Union, one of the largest councils or that
organization, initiated twenty-five candi-
dates Friday evening, bringing the memptr-
shin of the council up to BOZ Since NC
Kinley Council was organized. November
81, 1901 1t has grown rapidly under the
leadership of President Jesse b. X Lee,
who has served in that capacity from the
institution of the council, and Is now
senator in the national senate, the supreme
hodv Of the organization. Much enthu-
siasm prevailed at Friday nights meeting
at 316 Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
Rrief speeches were made by f. c. Ford.
an honorary member of Mckinley Council
and president of National Council, No. 220.
and ex-President Thomas A Bynum or
Government Printing Office Council. No.
Oil Buffet luncheon and cigars were
served.
Social Lodge. No. 1. Colored Masons of
the District of Columbia. will celebrate It's
e.ghtieth anniversary on Sunday night IN
B streets southwest, at o'clock The ex-
ercises will consist of music. a short sermon
by the Rev. b. F. Perkins, DID, pastor OF
Zion M. z. Church of this city. ana tue
reading Of the history of the lodge by Dr.
Wilson Brue Evans, one of its younger
past masters. A number of prominent Ma
sons from this and other Jurisdictions have
been invited to be present.
Edward J. Ross Council. No. 20. suntor
Order United American Mechanics, had
large attendance at its regular meeting.
Thursday October DC. when five new MEM
bers were received by initiation. The coun-
eli is stated to be one OF the largest ana
most prosperous of the order In the Dis
trict The present ofncers are: p. T. Groves.
Junior p. c.; w. l.. Deshxaer. c.; r. II
SfRnef.s ". c.; II. A. Beck, r, g.: D. A
Clewei. n =: W J. PAR. trsasurss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-28

The Committee of Forty-five. an organiZa-
ton of the knights of Pythlas having IN
charge events for the benefit Of the Pythian
Temple fund has decided TO give another
fair II is proposed to enlarge the member
ship of the committee for this purpose. Past
Grand Chancellor Thomas a. Bynum has
been elected chairman OF the general falr
committee and other officers are TO be
chosen and plans outlined at a meeting at
grand lodge headquarters. In the Pythlan
Temple, Friday evening. November ).
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-04-29
SMALL SINGERS
GETTING READY

Work in connection with the COM
ing musical festival is proceeding
apace and public interest in the af-
fair is being rapidly aroused.
Next week will see three rehearsals
at the Opera House by the chorus,
the first one taking place on Monday
afternoon at O'Clock.
Teachers report that as the festival
approaches the singing of the school
children is remarkably stimulated and
that surprising enthusiasm is at pres
ent being shown in the vocal exercises
which are included in the daily routine
of the city schools.
Mrs. A. B. ingalls, is getting to-
gether a small orchestra of local must
clans which will accompany several
of the numbers at the Opera House on
the first day of the festival.
Mrs. Tenney Peck has kindly con-
scented to accompany Mrs. Ida Gray
Scott who is coming from the mainland
by the S. S. Ventura especially to
sing solos at the Congress of Song.
Tickets for both days of the festival
We're sold on the streets yesterday by
children and a fair business was done.
The proceeds of the festival will be
devoted to paying for the grandstand
on the Boys Field on Liliha street.