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Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
First Niohters at the Mason

The advent of F'ritzie Scheff Monday
evening at the Mason opera house was a
red-letter event socially.
The very gaiety of the opera was
scented from first announcement, mas
much as a very large and ultra fashion
able audience presented itself. There was
a host of new gowns from over seas,
exquisite in their beauty and savoring of
the shops of Paris. Innovations as to de-
sign and coloring were to be seen in
many of the imported costumes, all in
harmony with the spirited beauty and
grace of the opera presented.
Not few eastern and northern guests
were entertained in the boxes. Among
the many parties noticed were those of
Gen. Harrison Gray Otis, r. p. Bryan,
John Singleton, NJ. M. Potter. b. Meyer,
e. Thompson, j. G.. Mott A. Harris j.
r. Jones, II. Hunt, n. w. Myrick and
Fl. Lombard. Others in attendance were
Messrs. and Mines l.. c. Brand, E.. w.
Sargent, A. l.. Cheney. f. Griffith, B.
Robson, f. Chamberlin, j. T. Griffith, n.
f. Wiltshire, w. r. Leeds, o. J. Barker,
c. ]. Lehman. Charles Besselman, Will
liam Bayley, jr.. j. V. G. Posey, E. R.
Young. Alfred Solano. c, C. Canfield,
Stoddard Jess, George E. Blttirger, Hugh
Stewart, Schultz, DIR. and Mrs. Fleming,
Judge and Mrs. Trask. DR., and Mrs.
Walter Jarvis Barlow, DR. and Mrs
Granville MCGOWAN, Mr. and Mrs j.
Bond Francisco. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Dunn: Misses Elizabeth Wolters, Laura
Solano. Nina Jones, Heating, Sabin;
Messrs. L. R Wharton, R. Fow.er, Fl.
Anderson, jr Allen, Westbrook, King,
MacFarland. Earl Anthony. r. P. Flint,
L. T. Wood and Earl Cowan.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Enr Miss Smith

Among the delightful affairs of the
week was the tea given yesterday after
noon by Miss Hazel Patterson in compli-
ment to Miss Lillian Smith of Deming,
N. NJ Miss Smith, who came on to as
sist at the Macomber-S -Seeley wedding,
which was one of the events of last
month, has since been guest of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. c. Drake at their home on
Hoover street, and other friends. Miss
Patterson and Miss Smith were school
mates at Mills college.
Receiving with the hostess and guest
Of honor was Mrs. John Kingsley, jr..
and the assisting ladies were Mrs H. R.
Calender Mrs. Fred George and the
Misses Elizabeth Drake. Frances Maxon,
Pinita Drake, Grace Rowley, Eva Eliz-
abeth Keating. Edith Heron, Lucy
Clark, Bess Millar, Huston Bishop, Lois
Chamberlain, Mary Hubbell, Mary Abas-
cal and Helen Salisbury.
| Tea was served from clock to 8, and
| $50 guests We're received.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Alpha Rho Initiation

After weeks of sleepless- nights and
days of rushing the Alpha Rho sorority
of the University of Southern California
has at last captured the much desired
and much feted society buds of the col
lege and yesterday afternoon initiated
six members into the mysteries of girl
ish secrecy and sorority life The latest
additions to this select university or
ganization are Misses Mildred Husser,
Blanche Robertson. Katherine Atkinson,
Maude King, Winifred Smith and Maude
Miller. The spacious gardens of the q.
l.. Parmelee mansion of 919 South Fair
Oaks avenue, South Pasadena, furnished
an appropriate setting for the initiatory
stunts and the entire afternoon was spent
by the gay company in giving the new
asprants their first taste of frat pranks.
Later in the evening the young women
enjoyed supper given by the hostesses,
Misses Clara and Florence Parmelee.
The festivities were carried on until u
late hour in the night.
Members of the sorority as guests were
Mesdames Hancock, Keim. Baird. Wall,
Turner, Roseberry, Heffner; Misses
Maude Dawson, Bee Roome, Lucille Zan-
der. Blanche Gulberson, Lulu Cliff Mir
lam Cook, Mabel ST. John, Belle Hart,
Sarah Miller, Lulu Malone, Bess Gibson.
Mabel Pondexter Edna Best, Clarabel
Gordon, Ruth Brown, Lena Turner, Flor
ence and Clara Parmelee.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
cooper-Broxholme


"Shire Grove" the home of Mrs. S. w.
Broxholme and sons, J. w. and r. j.
Broxholme, was the scene Of a pretty,
quiet wedding celebration Tuesday morn
ing, when her daughter, Emile, became
the bride of A. NJ. Cooper.
The home was tastefully decorated.
yellow and green being the color scheme
in dining and reception rooms and mauve
and white chrysanthemums, with smilax,
jasmine and ferns being profusely used
in the parlor. A wedding breakfast was
served. The bride wore travelling suit
of plum colored velvet, with hat to
match.
The young couple are locally well
known, Mr.. Cooper having been asso-
ciated with the Los Angeles File COM
pany for several years, and Miss Brox-
holme for the same period having been
connected with the Royal and Queen In
surance company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cooper left for San Diego,
where they will reside, the groom hav-
ing built a pretty home there for his
bride.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Surprise Party

Miss Barbara Cox was the honored
guest at party given by her sister,
Mrs. w f. Henderson of 2o9 West Forty
second street in honor of her fourteenth
birthday yesterday afternoon. The party
was complete surprise on the little miss.
Games were played during the afternoon,
the most interesting one being a peanut
hunt for which very pretty prize was
awarded. In the dining room the decor
ations were of red geraniums and smilax,
the colors being the same In the other
rooms. Place cards were dainty, hand
painted designs of tiny slippers, and in
the center of the table was huge birth
day cake with fourteen lighted candles
on it. Mrs. Henderson was assisted by
Miss Margaret Cordiner. Those who sur
prised Miss Cox were Misses Ethel Wind
helm, Frances Delapp, Dorothy and Helen
Parker, Ruth Kruger, Dorothy Park. Lo-
lah Learned and Masters Teddy Lane,
John Nye. Francis Restorick and Bufford
Max.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Seer at The symphonY

Among well known people noted at the
first symphony concert at the Auditor
ium Friday afternoon were Mrs Robert
]. Burdette, who entertained friends In
box. FRITZ Scheff also occupied a box
with friends, as did Miss Josephine Bart
lett Miss Bessie Bartlett of Hollywood
had box party. Others present were
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Fitzgerald, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Bond Francisco Mesdames
Charles Mondini- Wood, John G. Massin,
William Botsford, ]. ]. Vosburg, II. l..
Wyatt, John Norton, 81. T. Jones, Carter
Jones, Mcneil, Jennie Kempton.
Mrs. Albert ]. Taylor of 2122 West
Twenty-ninth street entertained with an
autumn luncheon Thursday in compli-
ment to Mrs. Walter Boeck of Hollywood.
Covers were laid for six, other guests
being Mrs. Caro- Satterwhite, Mrs. j.
Dumas Taylor. Mrs. Edwin S. Cobb and
Mrs Walter NJ Chase. The table dec
orations were yellow chrysanthemums
festooned with autumn colors.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
.ssssss

The guests were delightfully."- entertained
with piano solos by Mrs. Palmer t. Reed,
and vocal numbers by Mrs. Edmund Will
son, Mrs. Harry Webster, Miss Elizabeth
Hare and Miss lone Garfield Mrs. Cowan
was assisted in receiving by Mrs A. w.
Hare, Mrs Lewis II. Reed and Miss
Elizabeth Hare. The guests included
Mrs. Palmer r. Reed and Mrs. Charles
Squires of Monrovia. Mrs. A. w. Hare of
Oakland, Mrs. Harry Webster of Whit
tier, Mrs. Edmund Wilson of Alhambra,
Mrs. Lewis II. Reed and the Misses Tina
and Sophia Mckenzie of Pasadena Miss
lone Garfield of Long Beach, Mesdames
Mary Reedal, Charles Moore, Charles
Cowan and the Misses NJ Etchimandy,
Antoinette Larronde, Christina McKen-
zie, Janet Mckenzie of Los Angeles,
Mesdames George Cox, George Hare,
Kightlinger. Frackleton. Frank Richard
son, NJ A. Hickson, Godfrey Edwards,
Harry Bourne, D. l.. Irvine, John Bailey,
Harry Rhodes, Sarah Rhodes, William j.
Cook, Schrieber, Misses Mary Richardson,
Elizabeth Hare of Eagle Rock.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
For Mrs. Aver

In honor of Mrs Wallace Cahill Aver,
Mrs. Ethel Graham and daughter, Mrs.
Walter j. Wren, entertained with bridge
whist at their home, 1881 Ingraham street,
Friday afternoon. The house was dec
Grated with cut flowers and potted plants.
Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Wren were as
sisted by Mrs. Wren's sister, Miss Ethel
Graham, and Miss Violet Mcdonald.
The first prize, an antique brass plaque,
was won by Mrs. Simpson G. Wilson;
the second, card receiver of copper,
by Mrs. Alice Waterman, and the third,
an Austrian violet vase, by Mrs. Charles
l.. Hubbard
Others who enjoyed the games were
Mesdames James Abbot, Harmon David
Ryus, Edward Guthrie, ]. A. LIE Doux,
Fred Osborne, D. R. Brown, r. w. Ken
ney, NJ. w Everherdy. A. NJ. Squire
Harry Won Garter, James Goodhue. Lee
C. Gates, C. C. Crippen, Lewis Clark
Carlysle, George Morgan, e. r. Bradley
Stanley Harrington, Frances Sherwood
So
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Lucus.Creauer

The marriage of Miss Mary Creager,
daughter of Mrs. Mary Creager of 555
East Thirty-second street, and Frederick
Lucus, took place at the home of the
bride Thursday evening. Miss Pauline
Slater and Carl Reese stood with the
young people
The house was bright with pink car
nations and smilax The ceremony took
place beneath canopy of smilaX and
carnations and bows of pale pink tulie.
from the center of which hung a bell Of
carnations and smllax. The bride was
attired in tailored travelling suit of blue
br broadcoth and carried an arm bouquet
of La France roses and terms tied with
long ribbons of tulle. The bridesmaid
was in white crepe de chine.
About thirty couples witnessed the cere-
n'ony. After a buffet luncheon Mr.. and
Mrs. Lucus left for a brief absence at
the shore, and on their return they will
occupy their own home, which is await
ing them.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17

nCFICERS on duty on the battleships
at Long Beach have been the storm
" center for much of informal and de-
liEhtfuI entertaining during the week,
and in town they have been hosts at
many a little luncheon or dinner party
given board ship.
Admiral Dayton was entertained at a
handsomely appointed luncheon given by
Gen. Adna Chaffee and Mrs. Chaffee az
their Magnolia avenue home Thursday.
C. H Burnett of Redondo was host Fri
day at luncheon given for Admiral Day
ton at the Jonathan club. other guests
being Capt. ]. B. Milton, Capt. l.. G.
Symington. Lieut.. John c. Fremont, Gen.
Chaffee. Mrs McGilvray, Miss Chaffee
and Miss Clark.
Mrs John Howe. whose brother-in-law,
Gerald Howe. is an officer on the Colo
RADIO, is giving dance in his honor on
Thursday night at her beautiful new
home corner Twelfth and Arlington. Last
week Mrs Howe gave a weekend party
at her cottage at Naples for her hus-
band S brother. Yesterday another party
that went down to stay over Sunday in
cluded Mrs. Lucille Gay, Miss Winder,
Miss Daniels, Miss Kitty Daniels, Lieut..
Commander John Luby, officers Berry and
Howe.
Mr.. and Mrs. E, Avery Mccarthy enter
tanned yesterday afternoon at the Cou1-
tay club with a tea in honor of two of
the officers of the naval squadron, Capt.
John b. Milton of the flagship West Viz
ginia. and Capt. Aaron Ward, captain III
command of the Pennsylvania, and Their
aids and lieutenants. Capts. Ward and
Milton are old-time friends of the Nc
Carthys and so is Lieut.. John c. Fre-
mont, aid TO Admiral Dayton. About
one hundred guests were received yestec-
day afternoon by Mrs. Mccarthy, who
was assisted in welcoming her guests by
her mother, Mrs. A. j. Howard, and Mrs.
j. Mellus.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17

a shower of roses and ferns. The bride
wore beautiful gown of Bruges lace
over white satin. Miss Hester Billings
ley, the brides sister, acted as BRIDES
maid and was gowned in a pale green
mousseline with lace trimmings. Little
Sarah Morrison of Pasadena acted as
flower girl and Sumerville Thompson as
flower boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Flintham left OH the even
ing train for Grand Canyon, where they
will spend six weeks or two months. Mr..
and Mrs. Fhntham will make their home
in Sonoma for a few months, but Will
later live in San Francisco. Mr.. Flint
ham is forest ranger.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Press Club Luncheon

The women's Press club met at
luncheon In the small dining room of the
Westminster last week. Mrs. George A.
Barry of Monrovia presiding.
Miss Wilhelmina Balm of New Zealand
Balm spoke at length on the woman writ
guests of the club and at the conclusion
of the luncheon Mrs. Wood entertained
most charmingly with Irish dialect
sketches written by herself, and Miss
Balm spoke at length on the women wrlts
ers of Australia.
Mrs. George Drake Ruddy entertained
party including her niece, Mrs. Giles
Dow OF Stoughton. Wis. Mrs. E. o. Far
rish and Mrs. Lulu Pile Little.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Famous Writer Here

Mary Austin, a writer whose books
have won her more friends even than her
wonderfully charming personality, has
come to Southern California for a short
stay and is the guest of her brother,
j. NJ Hunter, at his home, Beverly Hills.
Mrs. Austin, whose new play is to be
produced soon in New York, and who
has also been busy on another novel and
some short stories, is planning to keep
very quiet socially during her visit here.
She will sail for Europe next month for
an extended visit.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17

winter, is that of the Fortnightly club,
which held the second meeting of the
season Tuesday evening at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Meyers on
Avenue Sixty-six.
This club which meets every winter,
has reorganiZed for the coming season
with a good attendance and much inter-
est. Mrs. Olive Thorne Miller read ex-
cerpts from her unpublished book Tues
cay evening, and Miss Miller sang several
numbers. social hour was enjoyed,
during which punch was served in the
dining room by group of young girls.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Observation-Disclosures

Many Los Angeles friends are inter-
ested in the marriage of Miss Helen May
Billingsley of Orange and Stuart j.
Fliutham of San Francisco, which took
place at the Billingsley home in Villa
Park Thursday afternoon. The bride is
a graduate of Cumnpck and a popular
and charming girl Quite few Los
Angeles friends went up for the we'd
ding.
The ceremony was performed at
O'Clock by the Rev. George M. Morrison
of the Congregational church of Pasa-
dena. The house was beautifully dec
Grated with Cecil Bruner roses and
ferns. the bridal party standing beneath
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Native Sons Give Ball

La Fiesta parlor of the Order of Ma
tive Sons entertained with a bali at Kra-
mer's hall Tuesday evening. The guests
of honor were the past grand president,
w. D. Wagner, Grand Secretary Herman
Lichtenberger, Grand President of the
Native Daughters Mrs. Eva Viccinius,
The presidents of the lodges of the Native
Sons at Santa Monica, Ramona, Corona.
Los Angeles, San Diego and Sierra
Madre. The grand march, which began
at o'clock, was led by Mr.. and Mrs.
j. f. Seymour jr., followed by seventy
five couples.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Will Wed QUIETLY

Miss Inez Moore, who is to become the
bride of Daniel Joseph Young Wednes-
day evening. November 20, is to have a
quiet, simple wedding. The ceremony
will take place at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert S. Moore,
22e North Grand avenue. Rev. B. S.
Coulter is to perform the ceremony. Miss
Moore and Mr.. Young viii not have
attendants.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Have Returned Home

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Deardoff,
with their little daughter Miss Virginia,
have recently returned to their home, 1884
lngraham street, after an extended trip
through the east, and their friends are
rejoiced at their return The Desrdoffs
left here last May and have visited in
Northern wisconsin. Chicago and Ar
kansas Hot Springs The Deardoffs'
home last year was the center OF much
pleasant entertaining.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
The slausons Return

Mrs. James S. Slauson and son, James
Slauson of 2345 South Figueroa street
are home from a four months trip
abroad. They were accompanied by Mrs
Slausons daughter and granddaughter,
Mrs. Hugh j.. Macnei and Miss Marion
Macneil of 2408 South Figueroa street.
Miss Macneil is at Miss Whites school in
Paris, where she will remain for a year.
Mrs Macneil is in Canada and will visit
friends and relatives for a few weeks,
Planning to be in Los Angeles the latter
rart of the month
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
To Wed This Winter

Announcement is made of the engage
ment of Miss Edith White and Frederick
Wilcox Shoemaker, the marriage to take
place this winter. The bride, teacher in
the public schools, is daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter White of Rivera. Mr..
Shoemaker is a grandson of Mrs. Mar
garet Hughes of st. James Park.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Scrip Dinner

James B. Lehigh was host at a jolly
dinner given at the Jonathan club Thurs
day evening covers being laid for eight
Because of certain well planned surprises
connected with currency" that appeared
about the time dessert was served the
occasion took on the character Of a
scrip party"
Guests were Messrs. and Mesdames f.
B. Sherwood, c. e. De Camp, M. p.
Snider, Col Tanning of San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17

crime Kimball Forest and Miss Joy. as
we'll as instrumental music by Miss
Coleman. Those who enjoyed Mrs.
Foley's hospitality were Mesdames N,
N. Cameron of New York, Jirah D. Cole.
John D. Hooker, Charles H. Toll, Kath-
crime K Forest Charles G. Stivers. Vera
de Blumenthal, Quinan, Frank H. Col
by. Grace butcher, Misses Margaret
Goetz, Blanche Ruby, Elizabeth Jordan,
Mary L. O'Donoughue. Jennie winston,
Katharine Ebbert, Frances Wills, Jen-
ME Hagan, Kate Foley and Happy
Smith
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
For Miss Watrous

Mrs. Helen Steckel of oslo South Grand
avenue has issued invitations for a card
party to be given next Friday afternoon
at her home in honor of Miss Helen Wa
trous of Canada. Miss Watrous is visit
ing relatives In this city.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
For Mrs. Cowan

Rosemary, the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. K. Cowar of Eagle Rock. was the
scene of delightful reception Wednes-
day afternoon in honor of Mrs. Charles
Alexander Cowan. an October bride. The
large living room was beautifully dec
GRATED with white chrysanthemums and
pink roses, while the dining room was or
namented with red holly from the hills,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
New Hampshire Society

New Hampshire society will hold the
regular monthly meeting in Burbank hall
Tuesday evening and after short busi-
ness session a box social will be enjoyed.
Miss Mary Whiting, who returned
Wednesday from visit to New Hamp-
shire, is to speak.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Announces Engagement

Announcement is made of the engage
ment of Miss Julia Hampton Whitman.
daughter. of H. j. Whitman of 63S West
Eighteenth street, to Edward Pelley of
Rhyolite Nevada The wedding is to
take place in January.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Announces Wedding

Mrs. W. S. Allen announces the we'd
ding of her daughter, Amy Jane, TO
James Cornelius Earll. The young couple
will be at home after December l at 1912
South Grand street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Entertain Card Club

Mr.. and Mrs Fred Fucker will entertain
next Tuesday night for the members of
The Trolley Whist club at their home, 1914
South Grand avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Theater Party

Mrs M Borba of 2s74 Roxbry street
is planning a theater party to be given
the first part Of next month in honor of
her daughter, Miss Gertrude French
whose engagement to Earl Wamser has
been recently announced, This is only
one of series OF delightful affairs that
are being planned for Miss French
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17

George Burrell, j. H. McCutchan, 3. w.
Deter, ]. H. Seymour, John w. Meal
ester. Fred Lang
Mrs. Aver is returning to her home in
New York this week.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Entertained for Miss Coleman

In honor of Miss Alice Coleman, who
recently returned from an extended
tour abroad, Mrs. John H. Foley and
her sister, Miss Beresford Joy, enter
tanned informally at Mrs. F'oley's home,
715 East Adams street, Thursday after
noon. or interest during the afternoon
were several vocal solos by Mrs. Kath-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Entertained " C. Club

Mrs. T.. E. Bean of 607 West Fortieth
street entertained with five hundred on
Auesday afternoon in honor of the mem
bers of tho ". G. club. Prizes were won
by Mrs. Oswald Olshausen, Miss Frances
Lawry and Miss Mae Gibson. Those who
Continued on Page Threc.)
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Enhancement Announced

Mrs. William Kennedy of 7i9 Hartford
street announces the engagement of her
daughter, Miss Carril Kennedy. to Norris
Van Brunt Of New YORK.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Patronesses Chosen

The patronesses have been chosen for
the concert to be given by the choir of
st. Johns Episcopal church at Cumnock
hall next Thursday evening
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Elnhteenth Rirthdav

Miss Myrtle Bird of 1923 Santee street
celebrated her 18th birthday with large
party at her home on Monday The house
was elaborateIy decorated in chrysan-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17

themums and ferns. A musical program
was given. The $50 guests of Miss Bird
were served with luncheon on the lawn,
tents having been set up for that pur-
nose.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
HoIton.Raum

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Baum announce the
marriage of their daughter, Bertha to
J. E. Holton of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul railroad.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
To Entertain &. p. E. o.

Mrs. j. r. Newberry will entertain the
members of the chapter of the E. p T..
o. at her home, 93S Bonnie Brae street,
Wednesday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
FortniqhtIy Club

Among the pleasantest of the smaller
social organizations planned for the
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-28

Du Pont de Nemours Powder com pany. the present name of the vast organization. Every sorr of approved explosive is now manufactured by the Du Fonts, such as dynamite, Nyalite, Forcites, black blasting, powder for mining purposes, black sporting DOW der. fuse powder. fireworks powder, sInokeless powder for all uses-sport- ing rifles, shotguns, army and n4.y guns of all caliber-electric blasting supplies, saltpeter, paroxylin products, and gun cotton, as well as wood pulp and charcoal. Their plants are in all sections of the United States, New Jersey having the great est number, with Pennsylvania second on the list The manufacture of powder has so advanced that many new ex- plosives, the result of new needs and new inventions, have been developed.
 From the modest start made more than a century ago the industry has grown to giant proportions. Important plants have been taken over, and dur ing last year $30,0O0,O00 in business was transacted, and more than 1000 men are now employed. One of the great branches of the business is the manufacture of sporting powders
 particularly smokeless powders which are used in shotguns and rifles. Smokeless powder for shotguns came into use in this country about twenty years ago, but the first really success ful American made powder which was known as "E G." was placed up on this market in 1S91-2. Ill 1893 the Du Fonts began the manufacture of shotgun smokeless. but for a few years this was used only in a limited way, chiefly by expert and professional i shooters, and such field shooters as ! were disposed to try that which was new he use has increased until smoke 1 less powder now Is used practically + by every sportsman who goes afield ol
 participates in trap shooting. There | still is, of course, a considerable use
 of black powder, but chiefly by those
 who do not shoot regularly and witt
 whom cost is the main consideration
 and by those few who still use muzzle
 loading shotguns. The sale of blacl
 powder shells is confined chiefly to tn,
 southern district, or where the farm
 CTS boy unacquainted with the use Q 1 more modern powder. goes forth fo
 an occasional gunning. excursion