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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
An Anclsnt Dur.

H|ousckeercrs who detest cock
ruachcs viii De Interested 10 know
THAI they are a very ancient family.
and could give hdam and Eve points
IN |prneaicgy. DR.. T.. II. Sellards. OF
the University of florida. discussing
The Geological History OF Cock
reaches, ia the Popular Science
Monthly. finds the structural charac-
teristica of the roach pretty much The
same to-day as IN the carboniloraus
period when e. vac most abundant and
had it8 largest Development.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
MYSTERIOUS WATER SUPPLY
Strange Phenomenon in Switzerland
Stream Seems to Come from
Heart of Tree.

Geneva. SwitZerland.-A stream OF
v7ater, which apparently flows from
tie heart of a tree is somewhat Of a
2.nomenon. and would appear at
{ sight to be due either to an op-
II Illusion or some supernatural
ency. Yet the thing exists, plain
all folk to see" The village of
unten, near the Lake of Thun. in
;itzerland, has the honor Of pos
,essing the popularity. which has eX-
cted for years. Indeed, all the dwell
ers in the village have become so ac-
customed to watering their cattle at
a tank whose contents issue from a
n%eighooring tree, that they give way
to astonishment when foreign tourists
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
A PEN PICTURE AT NEW YORK.
operator at OAKLAND Describes Dis
as,er Across the Bay.


NEW YORK. April 19.-With a tele-
graph instrument in the New York Of
flee of the Western Union company
connected directly With another iilstfa-
ment in Oakland, Cal, whose operator
sat looking across the harbor ~ san
Francisco, Il vivid description OF the
appearance of the California metrOpo'
lis, burning rapidly and with its build
ings now and then tossed into the air
by dynamite charges, was received by
the operator in New York. The tele-
graph instrument operated by the New
York man frequently yibrated from the
earthquake shocks which were at that
moment occurring on the other side OF
the continent.
The roar of dynamite from the 9th
er side of the harbor is almost deafen-
ing at times licked the Oakland op-
orator. They are attempting to blast
out pathways in the city blocks wher-
ever the fire threatens in order TO
check its spread. San Francisco IS al
times enveloped in smoke. and when II
lifts we can see the flames of burning
buildings and occasionally the timbers
flying from a dynamite explosion. Al
most all activity except hat of dyna-
hitting appears to have ceased. Inc
ferryboats have entirely stopped run
ming between Oakland and San Fran
cisco. and no one is allowed 10 enter
the burning city. Whoever attempts
it is kept back by troops
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
A FOR NEWS.
riot at the Los Angeles Telegraph
Office.

LOS ANGELES. Cal. April 19.-No
private mcssase- wore -cut over the
oue wire open TO sag Francisco a part
u the day ON tha Postal Telegraph
lines. Before thc offices Of the oOm-
pany au excited crowd of men aud vo-
men surge1 hars and forth. all implor-
ing the officials 600 send q message for
them 10 san Francisco and to bring
back some word from relatives in peril
there.
Manager Lewis said that there was
only one wire iu operation and that he
had received Imperative orders that II
wa. 90 be used solely for company
purposes. press dispatches and general
ucwg. When he made this announce
meut to the clamoring crowd silence
fell for a moment, then a groan went
up from the petitioners.
Mel who have large dealings With
the tried 10 use their intlu-
ence. implored and threatened, but
Manager Lewis shook his head. Mad
Tened men fought their way toward
aim with handfuls Of money. Offering
it all Just for the sending Of n word
and one in reply that they might know
whether one person vas still alive.
Mr.. Lewis compressed his twitching
lips and waved the money away. WO
men cried and sobbed. imploring him
to send some word for them. One old
gray haired woman crouched voiceless
at his feet. her lips moving in silent
appeal. Manager L@wis gritted his
teeth and shook his head.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19

Census reports show that the bicycle
business In the United States has
dropped from 1000. 600 a year 10
g@6.0O0.o50. And vet enthusiasts once
predicted that the bicycle would send
The horse 10 the abatt0.rs. Now. re-
marks the Baltimore Herald. the auto
mobile craze Is al its height aud similar
prophecies are being made. VIII full
lllment be an elusive Jade again?
Read tAs EVENING NEWS coll
umn OF civ Briefs every day. 1t is
bright and newsy and keeps YOU in
formed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
MARRIED IN r.AlNrIuLD.

James j. Nash. of Madison avenue.
this citv. was married TO Miss Mar
Garci Daley ~ her homo in Mauuiun
avenue, PlaiuiiCld. las, night, in the
UreseurC OF a number of relative
and friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Nash arc
pow on a wedding tour, from which
they viii come TO this city. Mr.. Nash
is connected With the New Jersey
Produce Company, OF New Bruins
wick avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19

INDIANA Representative Who Has Quit
Congress for Philippine JudgeshipJ
been offered him by the president. Con-
gresham Gilbert viii give up his seat
some time during the present session.
Mr.. Gilbert has been appointed one of
the % Judges Of first instance on the
Philippine islands. He will leave for
he Philippines July J.. His salary will
he $4,000. The announcement Of his
selection WAS made to him recently AZ
Washington by Secretary Taft and he at
once accepted and started for home TO
rrange his personal affairs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
SInpRISED Mrs. KASSINI;.

4 numbcr OF Iriond3 surpriH0d
Mrs. Kassler last night. Games and
music were enjoyed and supper was
served. Tie guests left about 2
O'Clock after Il delightful evening.
Among those present We're Mrs. SOr-
onsOp. Mrs. Lund. Mrs. Nelson. Mrs.
Fizaetta. Mrs. Hanson; the Misses
lounie and Mamie ~Jorgenson. Sophia
E1anscn. Clare %Sorcnsnn. Edna and
Esther Nelson and Emile and Flor
Cncc Kasslcr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19

Tho next free Lecture, which M
he the last TO hc given under tho ANS.
riccs OF the Raritan Club. viii D.,
delivered by DR.. Samuel N. Liudsa
at the high school building Thurs
day, April 26.
Dr. Lindsay is secretary OF tho M
tional Child Labor Committee. While
is composed of eminent men and
women of the United States. Fol-,
Adler. who Is at the head of tb,
Ethical Culture Society, is chairman
of this committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
K. Al Z. alENT TnNInmT.

Algonquin Lodge, No. #. Knight.
oC Pytaiaa, will entertain tonight a'
- concert and entertainment followcf
ty-sixth anniversary of the lodge.
The affair win be held in Wilder
Iiall and . largo attendance IS cN.
pcctod, Fayors viii be given to the
ladies'.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
Friday 1Sprgeds
Brings these Values tComfcrtstIes
In Blankets. etc.

white Cal. Wool Enthusiastically
all wool-114 size-value SS.50....6O0
Fine Selected Wool-104 size
white and colored-value sos. .--.3.49
Heavy White Cotton Blankets
ia size-dainty borders-reg. 90. 10
Full size Baby Blankets-were .5e.s 40
White Crochet Spreads-full size
improve by w~ashing-value .S9..s 80
Honeycomb Spreads-full size
extra heavy designs-worth s1.E5.-- .9S
Full size Crochet Marseilles-hem'd.
fring ed or cut corners-value $751; 1.49
Extra large Honeycomb Spreads
cut corners-value $2.49...--....-1.69
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19

express surprise at the sight. They
haze, moreover, no explanation to put
forward to account for the local mar
We: Inquiries fail TO elicit anything
more satisfying than the statement
that it always has been so. The So
lltion of the problem, however, is not
far to seek, and is a most natural
one.
When the supply pipe was erected, it
vas affixed to a post OF green wood.
This post, without doubt, threw out
roots and in time developed into a
tree. from which. since the pipe is
embedded in it, the water continues
to now.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
IN ALL
NO MAIL OR TELEPHONE ORDERS.

Friday Voue,'s crits
DrinssthsssVsluss Goats. Waists
in Wrappers, etc
Chiffon Taffets SIR Suits (
plain colors and stripes-shirf waist
ana other styls-woFtb Sl9.0g. 1898
Taffeta SIX Eton suits-black and
fashionable c0lors-elecuntlv tafIoreA Z
IN latest designs-valus s25.O0..I0.0a
Women's Tailored suits-natty J
nixtures-light and dark-Efoa
ana Pony Coats-valGe s13.ss. DDS
Broadcloth suits-blnek snd eoiors-
Etons and Pony coats-20 beautiful
styles-value $19.9s..-....-~14.0S
Smart Suits OF Shadow Cheeks, -
Ianama and fancy Siciliennes-
Eton and Pony Coats5some win
Fests-Valne s24.9S s.~~..-@..19.0S
Medium Length Fitted Coats-Black
Broadcloth and Tan Covert-full
custer stripes-satin lined; also tan
Covert Box Coats-worth s12.9s TBS
Taffeta and Peau de Sole Coats !,
medium and t~hree-uuarter--
braid trim-value s15.98..-.--9.0 H
China SILK waists-biaek and white
handsomely trim'd-also tailored
Waists OF Ecru Pongee-
worm .99
Plain and Fig'd Net Waists I
white and cream-elaborate styles 4
also China silk, richly trim'd- 1
black and white-worth &5.9S..RaS
Women's Lawn and Cambria wrapper-
about 20 styles-worth s1Ao..--I.24'
Lawn Wrappers-attractive Z;
~colorings-neat trtm-worth 60. .- .30l1
lawn and Crepe Kimonos-full length
OrlehtaI patterns-Value Sl4e.~~>.. .9&a
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
Friday Bee Sets
Brings these VsIues Curtains
In JDraperigs

Ruff1ed Orga1Sy Curtains no
value .09. D.. 500
Robbipet Cnrtains-iace inst'g and
edge-6-in rutie-were S1.9s....''1.49
Scotch Lace Curtalns-comhinatio1
net weav4s-about 40 styles
we're S39S %.fo
French Net Curtninings-5 u inch ruffle-
Battenberg inserting and edge
value .2B. 10
Emb'd Tambouy Muslins-border and
detached figured centres-value .ls 4.
Irish Point Bed Sets
elaborate designs-value s7ps....5.9S
Manufacturers Samples Of Armures,
Fig'd velours. Damnsks, MerccrlEed
and Cotton Reps
length Is to IA yts. ,."..10 70 ls4S
L real value.
Furniture sateens-for prapsres and
Cushions-yalue % ............ 10
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
Frldsy Window Shades
Brings these Values Rugs
In Stationery etc.

Fringed Opaque Window shades- a.,
6xs ft.-complete-yalue 'aa'''' -
Extra wide q r. x42 lnches'' same n
ouality-vsiue - ............" az
New SIZE Ball Shade Pulls-al eoiors =
ou.,o+h Tray plecee-rr~sarv pictures
assorted colors. size 12x1S...... :
size 1sx24-each ...... y
zoo Crrtafn Rols-70 70 - inch ey'
tension-eomDlete with brackets. =
Fl. s Fabric Sta touery-Blne or
Crenm-o4 shcets-.i envelopes
value 10 ....s.-. 80
Postal Card Aihums-hold 200
cards--value .29.........s'-t.' 10
All Wool Brussels Rugs
effects-were ST.9s S.aS
300 velvet or Tapestry Brussels Rurs-
97x5s inch; value SL5o......... .3S
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19

Success has crowned oUr efforts
OF untiring cndeayor and we present
to the public with a confidence never
before held By any other medicine.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. SO
cents, Tea or Tablets. Sextcn's drug
store. 10 Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
Friday 9WiITirerv
Brings these Values }Corsets
In }Pettico5ts

Children's Trimmed Lingerie Hats Il
lace, emb'y and ribbou-Talue 5000 3.9H'
Children's Ready-to-Wear Hats-Roli 4
Brim Sailors and Colonials-Value .9S .6H
Women's Untrim'd Chip Eats "A
dress shapes-black. white and i
best colors-value 81. 70. --T.2X
Women's semi-Ready Hats-satin braid
with shirred six facing-value -es-.s ~69Q
Women's coutil Corsets-odd Sizes 4
worth 20 and Ia
Fine Coutil Corse.s-habit hip - :
and straight-black. white and II
drab-value 81 90 and s1.25-.- ga
Women's Stripe Seersucker PethcoatD- !
deep fare founce-worth .59-~.4.w ga
Taffeta Silk Petticoats-biack and
fashionable colors-deep sectional
f~ounces, full tucked or shirfed-,
silk dust ruff1e-worth so.00-~s<S-4.0u
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
Sympathetic,

Miss Thuttyfore-He was the best
and truest mar in the world, but we
quarreled, and-well, you know the
rest.
Miss Chillicon-Yes, | understand Z
it is always the biggest fish that gel
away.-Chicago Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
TONIGHT

\ concert will be given I'm the
First Presbyterian chapel tonight un-
dcr The auspices OF the Ladies' Soci-
en-, Those who will appear are Jcre
~. Cobb, r%cciter; Miss Eta Raybert.
soprano; and Miss Edna Grimstoad
EiaMisl.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
GILBERT QUITS CONGRESS
Representative from Indiana Re
signs Seat to Acceft Philip
pine Judgestip.

Fort Wayne. Ind.-Nowton w. GIL
bert, representative In congress from
The Twelfth indiana district. Will short
iy resign his seat to accept a iulgeship
In the Philippine. which position has
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19

The only thing that members of par
lament resent, says Henry Norman. rs
that If they die in harness no word Of
regret g. officially spoken in the house
u commons.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
II CUURCU CIRCLES.

Tho monthly meeting Of the Wo-
mans Guild OF st. Peters Episcopal
church, will he held tomorrow after
room.
Tho Mite Society of the First Pres
byterian church meets this afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
LEARNERS CLASS.

The learners class Of the First
PRESBYTERIAN church met In the
church p~arlors Yesterday Afternoon
mt 4 o'clock, when a number of the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19

Now is the time to take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. 1t cleans your
system of all impurities. A wonder
full spring tonic. A family tenfactor.
$50 cents, Tea or Tablets. Sections
drug store, 70 Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
Friday Hosiery
Brings these VaInestUndgfHedf
In Gloves

Children's fine Ribbed Cotton Hos-5
double heels and toes-Special-. s1&3
Women's openwork Isle Thread
Hose-fast black-valus .2e.~ars Ia
women's Shaped Cotton Vests
Mems Negiigee ~Shlrts-ane Cordsd
Cambric-Special ....-..rs~t~p 80
Mems BaIbriggan shirts-iong \
and short sleeves-drawers to
match. with double seats. .-<<sets24j
women's 2-clasp Kid Gloves &
black, white and colors. ...-...s~et~6M
Women's 1-clasp Isle Thread n
black, white and best shades..&sE.24
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
Friday lFldnnglS
Brings these Values Innings
In Notions, etc.

Bss. quality French Twill Suitiugs-
Mi fashionable shades-Yalue .To-% s45s
White Domets and Cantons-
value 5 -
White SILK Emb'd Flannels elabor-
ate h. 3. aud scallops-value so.- s4J
shifting Flannels-fancy stripes
aud checks-special .........-@ .IG
Black Mercerized Percallnes-
SO Inches wide-value .l9..-s~.s IA
Nereerized Sateens-Black, White and
leading shades-elsewhere .2o..s III
Chiffon Collar Foundations Il
value u
Bodice Foundations-vaiue .12.-~ 3
Sleeve Protectors-value 10. ---- y
safety Piss-assorted sizes
! doz-value .10.....-..''s~~-< .
Best American Pins-paper-
value
Cbfldren's Bibs-vaIue 6...--~- 3A
Unlon Linen Scarfs-3 rows
epanwork-value 40 .........-ss .<J
stamped Shirt Wslsts-ane quality
value Sl.es
MECHANICS WASHABLE CLOVES
Tor masnus. matormcl, drivers
and others who work outdoorsi asa
excellent FOR household USE
With and without raunuet- x
a.. .. .12h.. 10. H. .24
Noucn Dept-Bassnsnt
Handmade Renaissance Scarfs-
Iiuer csuue-aoK54-value S@49.-1.31
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
Friday 1Ginrhdms
Brings these Values Fancy Lawns
In }Percales, gtGs
Friday

Fancy Mercerized Foulard Porgees-
white and tinted grounds-reg. 20 .I2R
Extra Fine Printed Batistes-bess
STYLES and eolors-elsewhere .12A- 9E
Fine Shirtings and Dress Cheviots- 4
woven, not priuted-e1cellent ~ i
styles-regular II and .1e...~.- III
Fine Organdy Lawns-brown only I
white dots and fgures-if we had full
assortment price would be .12h..- 3s'
Plain colored Dress Chambrays-
best Enthusiastically .10-.-...-
Fine Fancy Percales-white grounds
fast colors-worth 121a........ "a
Mercerized Cheviots-plsin colors-
best shades-elsewhere .12h.---s 81
Mercerized Panama Checks-black
and white only-regularly .2o..-~s ~
SILK MISUNDERSTANDING street and
evening shades-elsewhere .50sAss. 20
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
Friday 4Huslins
Bring. these Vsfues PILLOW Gases
In Sheets, etc.
LOCKWOOD MUSLIN SHEETS
A brand ravorably known for years
CASES TO MATCH
soFT BLEACHED MUsLTNs

EUFI BIFAJHED
Yard wide-no dressing or starch -
Inequality that needs no disguis- rs
ing-good value at sh .........
MILL LENGTHS
Fine Unbleached Muslins- -,
Yard wide-lengths run from ~
2 TO 10 yards. 80. Yard price
Bought from full piece
would cost az cents
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
sEWING snCIETY MET.


The sewing society of Grace Eng
lish Lutheran church held a well at
tended meeting in the church yester-
day afternoon. The usual amount OF
business and sewing was done.
Miss Hattie patcman has returned
To her home I'm Smith street after a
visit with relatives in Erie, Pa.
Mrs. J.. l.. Lupton, of Brooklyn, is
visiting friends in town.
y. j. Bastian has accepted a posi-
ton with a large Ohio firm. His
daughters, the Misses Anna and
Meta, will reside I'm Jersey or Cam
den.
A. A. Guigues has taken apart
ments ut Atlantic City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
Fridsy Ribbons
Brings these Values SKeckwear
In Aandk Is

Mems and woren's All Linen
Han@k'fs-L. II inch hems-valle 10
F4net-H. y. 1 inch hems-vaine ~ IL
PlaiJ Liberty Satin Taffeta Rlbbo1s
andl shaded Ombres-value IL. -
Plsh Liberty Satin Taffetas, shaded
O&hres; also a few Drcsdens-
\ Ufd latg-WOrtn Fs- -
-hcmiseftas and YokeS-RHhy
hrisS- Point Gaze and Venise-
Ilact white aud crcsm-vGiue a.. .33
ron,s washable Four-in-HRnds-
ency Madras-reyersible-Faiue . 10
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19

co17par;s5n VIII T.aT 5dffeFed IN JTber
cities. The loss wilf'be about $1,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19

Younger children of the church were
present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-19
Frldsy 1Laces
Brings these Values Embroiderigs
In Dress Nets

Point se Paris Inces and Insertings- :
fo 3 fnch-velus A............ e.
Arlerrr Tnces-BahT Irish. Point Veuise
ana orlaufni-whita cream and ecxu-
beautiful pattsFns-Talge Sl4e..- .0S
Emhralasrr F~annelnrs-l8 to II trsh-
Cawhrle. kalnsook. sWtss-WttA AID
without bead top-Taice 8-.-..- I'D
Edgings and tnseruugs- 70 2 Ind
Fine brussels Nets ydH wlde-
white sua crcsn-Fales .G-.~.- SO
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-06-07
FLOATING SUMMER VEIL.
With Us Again and the Way to Put
On to Have It Both Useful
and Dashing.

About three yards of material are re-
CURED, and the coIors are a pale
cream, soft gray, a light pink,
pastel blue of some one of the lighter
shades OF green. The color should, in
all cases be light and should har-
monte with the gown If it does not
closely match it. The material had
best be chiffon, which is, after all,
the most desirable of materials.
The veil now covers the ears close
~ and shuts out ones sight, and it,
consequently. requires some pinning.
With two small pins 1t must be gath
cred back little at the sides, and Sc
cured SO that it drss not obscure ones
vision. 1t holds on the hat well, but
does not cover the ears quite as tight
~, nor does it obstruct ones vision
as 1t did before. This is one Of the
neatest and prettiesr Of ways Of wear
Ing the new automobile or wind veil.
1t holds the hat on forever, in the
teeth Of any gale, and 1t gives a
woman. consequently, that dash she
needs.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-06-07
FAsTENS IN THE BACK.
Waist That Fastens Thus Has Many
Advantages in Way of Looks
But Has Drawbacks.

The waist which fastens in the
back is undoubtedly more becoming
to many people than the one with the
readily to elaborate decoration and
sets better on most figures. But it
has it's drawbacks. A Long Island
man says that few days ago he was
waiting in suburban station for
train when a young woman came into
the building with every appearance OF
having run to get there. Before she
had had time to recover her breath
she walked UP to another woman who
and said, breath!essly: Excuse me,
but would you mind buttoning my
waist UP the back for me. l had no
one at home to do it, and | was afraid
if l went to one OF the neighbors
should miss my train While she
talked she peeled off her fur jacket,
hardly waiting Tor the other woman's
acquiescence. The woman wore a
pretty silk lingerie waist and a con-
siderable breadth of pink shoulder was
disclosed to view when the jacket was
removed, She KEEP up pleasant muir
muring OF apologies or thanks to the
other woman all the time the 10 or so
buttons were being fastened, but she
never even cast 4 look toward the man
who was most interested spectator
Of the scene. and the man on his
part says he wondered why women
who could not afford maids did not
have good sense enough to wear waists
the fastenings of which were within
their own reach.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-06-07
SHORT DINNER.
No Longer the Thing to Sit at Table
Long Hours over q
Heavy Meal.

Every year in New York introduces
some social novelty. The innovation
attracts attention for awhile, then be-
comes matter of course. Two years
ago hosts ceased to ask their guests
long in advance. Three or four days
began to be thought sufficient where
formerly almost as many weeks were
considered indispensable. Now invita-
lions at short notice are expected.
The most noticeable social novelty
of the present season has been the
short dinners. Bridge brought them
in. They survive now even when they
are not curtailed for the sake Of the
game.
''The long dinners used to be very
much overdone," woman complained
the other day, "but it looks now as
il we had run to the other extreme.
Dinners are so hurried that there is
time neither for food NOR for CONVERSE
ton.
Il saw dinner served last winter
so quickly that the women left the
table exactly As minutes after they
had sat down in spite of the eight
courses. That celebrity was all right.
There was variety show coming on
after dinner, and we got started at
about 1920. There was more supper
at IL, and we got home in good sea-
son.
Dinners are hurried now when there
is nothing to follow. l saw four men
serve dinner for II persons the other
night, and do it so quickly there was
scarcely time to nibble at the courses,
and there was no chance to get start
ed on any subject. l don't believe We
could have been half an hour at the
table. The coffee was of course served
in the drawing-room. That gave us
almost two weary hours, as it was
too early for anybody to go home"
There are other causes than bridge
for the popularity of the short dinne1
to-day. Women who go out great
deal look upon dinners as the stiffest
of entertainments, because they must
sit still and confine themselves to only
two mems conversation. After awhile
dinners grow very wearisome to those
persons accustomed to SO many OF
them, and the shorter they can be
made the better for them.