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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11
Civic Pride.

Trenton, Mo-, which has a population
approximately the same as that OF
Fredericksburg. has given other cities
an excellent example in tho matter of
civic pride and beauty, and tho record
made by the women has attracted un.
usual notice In the press. The town
was afflicted with the tin-cun nuisance.
thousands of these useless and UNI
slightly articles were scattered every
where, in streets, alleys and yards. The
women organized for action. Notices
were printed in the local newspapers
offering to pay Twenty-Five cents q
hundred for every old can picked up
and delivered to the committee within
a certain time, and the financial pro-
motors Of the crusade were somewhat
astounded when an army Of small boys
appeared and delivered $4,000 separate
pieces. For their labor they received
more than $500, although Trenton be-
lieves that it was money wisely and
judiciously expended It rid the town
of an everlasting eye-sore and created
at the same time a feeling which has
spread, and which has led to whole
sale movement toward cleanliness
1t is doubtful if the same amount could
have been used moro advantageously
in other ways, and other cities have
adopted similar methods, to the delight
OF children and to tho qualification
of all who have been so greatly i'm
pressed of late years by the City Beau
tiful idea
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11
All-Day Holiness Meetinq.

An all-dny holiness meeting will so on
In the West End Rescue Mission, No. BOG
be as follows: 10 A. NJ. Sunday School
Lesson. taught; = A. NJ, testimony and
praise meeting, Bible talk; subject. "The
Baptism of the Holy Ghost and Fire" (text
Matt. iii;lD; $3.50 p. NJ. holiness Unto
the Lord: p. NJ. holiness revival. All
are welcome at these mission moetDgs,
G. II. Gootee, of Preston. Md, formerly as-
ISOLATED with D. i. Moody In Christian
work, will have charge Of the services.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11
P eoplc Seen
in ublic Places

Hon. A. B. Thornhill member or the
House OF Delegates from Appomattox
and candidate for the State Senate
from the Eighteenth District, Is in the
city. and was a caller at the Capitol
Yesterday.
Mr. Thornhill is a prominent farmer.
and Is serving his second term in the
House. He was always in the forefront
when measures came up affecting the
agricultural interests of tae State, ana
was chairman OF the special Joint com
the Virginia Polytechnic Institute last
year. and which gave that great college
clean bill Of health.
the counties; of Appomattox. Bucking
ham. Charlotte and Fluvanna, and be-
sides Mr.. Thornhil there are two other
aspirants for the novination. They are
Colonel Thomas w. Scott. OF Charlotte
will win his fight. though he showed con-
question. lie had nothing but the kind
est words for his competitors. and had
no criticism TO offer concerning the can-
didacy OF either. Mr.. Thornhlll Is here
on private business. and Will rem4ln IN
the city for several days.
Mr.. o. D. Bachelor. prominent att
tornoy OF Newport News, and associate
counsel for the jamestown Exposition
~
ness, and IS stopping at the Richmond
Hon. Joseph Stebbins. a merchDnt OF
South Boston. who was one OF the mem-
bers OF the recent Constitutional Con-
ventlon from Halifax, Is at Murphy's on
| his way home from visit to Norfolk
and the jamestown Exposition.
Our town Is rising rapidly from ITS
ashes said Mr.. Stebbins. whose large
recent contiagration. I'VE will shortly
have all the destroyed buildings restored.
| and the business portion Of the town Will
be more attractive and substantial than
ever before.
Mayor Joseph stebbns., Jr,. son Of
1iei Of Delegates from Halifax this
| fall. There are two other candidates.
and there are two seats to be filled. me
friends Of Mr. Stebbns believe he VIII
be ono OF the winners.
Major Henry "A. Edmondson Is oppos-
Mr.. stebbins expressed no opinion con-
| corning either OF these contests.
Mr.. John i, Lee, the famous criminal
lawyer OF Lynchburg. who Is associate
counsel for Judge w. G. Loving, OF Mel
son, who shot and killed THEODORE estes
some weeks ago, was caller at lhe
Mr.. Lee would not discuss the case
further than to say that there was |,
great deal In Judge Lovlng's favor "nlch
had not yet come out.
DR.. and Mrs William 3D. Petit, Of
New Canton, Va. are at Murphys'
DR.. Thomas Nelson Page. OF Washing
ton, d. C,,ls registered at inc 1e'letso'i'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11
SOCIAL AT Y. M. c. "A.
Boys and Their Friends Enter.
tanned Last Night.

The boys at the Central " NJ. c. a. were
gymnastlo ana social program A drill was
held In the gymnasium and there were
Journeys, relays and tumbiing, the tumblng
class performing especially VIII. Two
games of basketball were played. be-
tween the America and the Nations. won
by the Nations. and the other between the
Cherokees and Mohnwks. two midget
teams. won by tho Cherokees.
Tho social program was given upstairs
nfter the gymnastics. Master Glenroy
Stein. the boy volinist, played several
Der OF selections. Stereoptcon Views. dis
playing the work OF the local association
and other association buildings. and pic
proved to DO very Interesting Refresh
mcnts were served later in the evening.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11
THE PRODIGAL sON.n
First Production in This City
Next Monday Night. s.

Of the remarkable drama, THE Prodigal
Son., BY Hall Caine. drainatized from his
popular novel Of tho same name, by tho
George Fawcett Company during the sec
Academy of Music.
The popularity Of the book and the
enormous success of the original season
We're sufficient to prove the quality Of
this Mr.. Fawcett promises play of
unusual interest. The revision OF the
play. which has Strengthened 1t enor-
mouhy, emphasizing the deep human
interest of the drama and devetDed the
central characters both as to conception
and as to action.
When given by the Fawcett Company
it will be the first time this play has
been seen in Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11
RICHMOND WINS.
City Of Jacksonville Awards Con-
tract to Mr.. SYdnor.

Mr. 7. G. sydnor has just returned from
Fla, having been awarded n
contract by the city of Jacksonville for
sinking another ten-foot artesan we'll to a
depth of 1000 feet Mr.. sydnor's bid was
$1,000 under the next highest bidder, and
simply proves that Richmond contractors
are in n position meet any competition any
where. Tho last ten-toot well made by this
company for tho city Of Jacksonville, about
two years ago, has n natural flow of ,aoO,-
900 gallons per day. Mr. Sydnor also Sc
cured another large we'll contract In Jack
sonville for railroad company, and reports
hand in Virginia and North Carolina.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11
Colonial Danes,

to Richmond for tho excursion to James
town were visitors yesterday ut the
State Library. where they We're much In
terested, by all that they saw Among
Davis and Mrs. Whiting. OF Chicago, and
Mrs. Lynde ana Mrs, Gregory: o., Ros.-
ton, Mrs. Lynde Is tho guest OF q friend,
but the others are registered at tho JEFF
ferSOn Hotel 80 -..-i-L-Ll- .-.-- -Ll.---.-.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11
Greetings from New Orleans

Tho Item Wishes especially to con-
graduate It's Richmond contemporary,
Tho Times-Dlspatch, for the splendid
manner In which 1t covered tho OPEN
ing, OF the jamestown Exposition in a
special edition. Tho Times D spatch
has done good service for the CONNER
cial upbuilding of Virginia. and it's
noteworthy exploit in connection with
tho opening OF Virginia's great cxposi-
ton Is in keeping with It's general
poliCy.-NcW Orleans Item
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11
Fine Outing Planned.

Tho GUSTS Fishing and Hunting Club
Gncorporatcd). through Its secretary. Mr..
Hay r. Thornton. has Issued Invitations to
ian old-fashioned fish fry and barbecue"
on the grounds OF the club near Sweet Hall.
on the Southern Railway. on May 18th. Tho
train carrying the members ana guests will
leave here mt 7sQ-A. NJ. and returning will
arrive about r. M. Tho committee on ar
rangements is composed OF Messrs. T. r.
Wingned. John 8. HARDWOOD, ]. NJ, Thomp-
son, w. G, Mercer and G. j. Bilups
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

.
Reception lii Warrants Clnl, from
IS to Z T.. NJ, In honor Of visiting
Colonial Danes.
Five o'clock ten nj Executive
Mnnsion for the regents Of the Mt.
Vernon AssOctNtlOr.
Reception ana bail of I,lcl,nonil
Light Infantry Blues in N1nsoniu
Temple mt $40 p. NJ.
Enstcr Ecrniiln OF llicl,ino,,d Ger.
mum Club In Jefferson Hotel.
Pupils recital ut Rich lnOlI,l Com
scrvntory Of Music ut $500 II. NJ.
TODAY.
Presentation and consccrn tion Of
Colonial Dan,cs' Memorial Cliurcl,
Mt jamestown Island.
Inst meeting OF Every Monday
Club with Mrsi willard Craig, No,
10 North Lombnrdys Street, Mt 4 T..
M.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11
BY THOMAS EDWARD BROWN.

ner at her home on Sixth Avenue. Ron
noke, Va. Tho out going class is given
some pleasant entertainment each
spring. and Miss Cocke's dinner was
one OF the most delightful in the his
tory OF the college. Table decorations
were in American Beauty roses and
sweotpeas. Miss NJ. L. Parkinson chap
eroned the party, which drove from the
institute to Roanoke.
Miss Louise Clark, of Richmond. is
q member OF the graduating class this
year Miss Ailcen Ward, Of Dazzling
ton, S. c., was q special guest at the
dinner.
Mrs. Allen Here.
Mrs. William Allen, OF New York. Is
registered at the Jefferson Hotel. Mrs.
Allen-is favorite with Richmond So
c,ety people, and she is always well
coined when she returns to her former
home city.
Meeting Postponed.
The regular meeting OF the Woman's
Christian Association Board Is post
poncd until Monday. May goth. on &C
count of the Jamestown excursion on
Monday next.
Auxiliary to Meet.
Camp, Confederate Veterans, Will hoid
its regular monthly meeting at the
Camp Hall, Monday at 4 r.. NJ. Members
are requested to attend.
Called Meeting.
A meeting OF the Visiting Nurses
Association will be held to-day at noon
at the Nurses Settlement.
Personal Mention.
Miss Mamie Heth. Of Washington,
d. c.. was tho guest yesterday OF
Colonel and Mrs. w. Gordon McCape
She viii accompany the Colonial DANES
to Jamestown Island to-day.
Miss Myrtle Montague Owen. teacher
of elocution in the Leaks,il,e-Spray
Institute. nortl Catolina. has returned
to her home in Richmond to spend
her vacation.
Mrs. A. r. Barnum, OF Fort Worth.
Texas, is tho guest Of Miss Emily Ar
mistead.
Judge J. G. Pritchard and Mrs
pritchard. OF Asheville. N ca are
spending few days IN the city.
Mrs. John FrhnkHH N'hiie' ~
washington, D. c.. Is the ghcst OF her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Alfred T. llar-
ris.
Mrs. Leo nIeagher has returned from
a visit to her parents in Plttsburg,
Pn.
The Rev. w. r. Edwards, who has
been the guest OF the Rev. Kenneth
Mears, has returned to his home at
crozet, Va,
Mrs. L. G. Timberlake, OF Brookland
Park, has returned from visit to
friends and relatives in Washington
and Baltimore
Miss wickle, Of Cartersville. ca, Is
the guest OF Mrs. L. H. Cosby. on
Church Hill,
Miss B, Fl, Ruttle, who has been the
guest OF Mrs. Robert II. AIcCarroll, on
Barton Heights, has left for her home
in Philadelphia.
The Rev. Hugh j. Paylor has recov
cred from his recent illness.
Mr., T.. w. Pollard has LETT Richmond
to make his future home In NeWpor'
News.
Miss Andrews. Of Texas. and MISS
Twining, OF Nashville. Tenn, nre the
guests OF Mrs, Wa, Lightner on
Barton Heights
Mr. chiswoll Dabney Lang aorne and
Miss Langhorne. Of 'Mirador," Able.
marie county. are visiting Mrs. =,
MoncuTo Perkins in West Franklin
Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11
Fought Over a Man,

Sarah Hill. colored, was fined s25 yes
terday mornins IL tho Police q, court on
Tlnase. The trouble occurred over a
man, and Sarah Hill fell upon hor rival
with tooth, foot and nail, and tho lat
ter was much bruised about the yisnge
and body. She was sent to the City
Home. where she spent an Guncomfort-
able night,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

A bill is pending In the Illinois
Legislature to abolish ouckct-shops.
1t is receiving bitter opposition, but
one Of the most influential newspapers
OF Chicago Is supporting it, and the
men In charge Of 1t are determined
The bucket-shop everywhere should be
put out Of business. 1t is no more to
DC tolerated than any otGer gambling
establishment. Tho fact that it pre-
tends to do a legitimate business
merely increases its power to do evil.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11
DR.. Hunter Mcclure

The late DIR. Hunter MCGUIRE toll
ranked next to tho Buffalo. hay.
been using 1t for years with the grent,
est satisfaction, and consider It tht
best water Of Its class on the market
Eugene G. Massie.
Phone 234. 1901 q, Main.
Five gallons for $500. 8.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

The Pennsylvania House Of Dele
gates has passed bill for the regu-
lation of Pullman car charges. which
requires that upper prices shall be
lower than lower prices, however para
doxical that may seem. There is no
change in the price Of a lower berth,
but the price Of the uppe, is reduced
to s1.25 per night. The regulation is
all right, except that 1t should only
apply in cases where all the lower
berths are occupied and the passenger
is compelled to take an upper" and
in cases where q whole section is
engaged.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

The Roanoke News, of Weldon, with
current issue, begins Volume NO. AZ,
The News was started soon after the
war. under conditions that were not
promising; but it was success from
the beginning, and has always been
popular and prosperous. It's first pub
fishers, as we remember, were Stone
& Uzzell, and it was afterwards edited
by Dr.. II. L. T. Manning, brother Of
the present editor Of the Henderson
Gold Leaf. The News has always
taken rank among the best weekly
papers in the State. and, as DR.. McIver
used to say, ut holds its own powerful
WELL"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

business Office .........eie Z. Main. Street
Washington Bureau..s6a-7 Munsey l'u'lu'he.
Manchester Burenu........1l02 HUI stree.
Petersburg Burcau......4o N. sycamore o..
1,ynchburr l,urcu,, $4,000. els Eighth st.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

The single ladies' of Shelbyville, Ind,
refer to themselves not as old maids,
put as unclaimed blessings" And YET
the wise bard fancied that there is
nothing In a name!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

we darcsay tho Houston Post is the
most gastronomic-minde newspaner
in the world
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

None of the criticisms on the expo.
sltlon management for not having
completed their work emanatc, how.
ever, from cX-employes OF the Panama
Canal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

II IS announced that tho per capita
circulation of money In the United
states Is s3i.l6 Is yours, reader. one
OF these lucky capita?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

Sun, probably there never was r
spring which SO richly deserved Il
nave Alfred Austin writing about II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

What with the Teddy bear and those
10000 Egyptian camels, Mr.. Rooso.
Veit must be beginning to feel some.
thing like Zoo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

Nick LonGworth is thinking of run
ming for the Senate, on a platform con-
slsting mostly Of his father-in-lnw
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

Abe Ruef asserts that no cannot ret
justice In San Francisco, Which, If
true, is a great piece of luck for Abe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

After all. spring Is good enough fol
most OF the poetry about II.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

Missouri reports hnilstoncs as large
as hen eggs, and far, far more plcnt!-
ful,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

Cooke May BE In Vermont" writes
a headliner of the clipping parson. lie
may be In quandary, too,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

Also greetings to II. II. H., the Prime
OF Asturias.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

Don Alfonso is now deeply engrossed
u mastering Spanish baby-talk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

John ". Gates isn't much used to
leaving things. anyway.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

by MAIL One Six Inree Cno
:, POSTAGE PAID. Year. Mos. MOS. No.
Daily with Sunday...s6.oo s3.Vo Si.eV 'oo
+ Daily without Sunday 400 200 ioo 'eo
Sunday edition only. 200 LOU .eo go
Weekly wednesday,. 100 .6o 40 -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

Stella: Don't they put on style 2"
Bella: Eyes; 1t is only II generation from
the elbow grease to elbow sleeves. New
York Sun.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

Scalpers have been cnjoined from doing
business at Jamestown. History repeats
Nashville American.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11
MERELY JOKING.

Cruelty to Tido.
), Mrs. Writup; >, why did you discharge
Mrs. Dc Swell: "she kicked poor little
Tido Just for biting the baby."-Utica OBJ
server.
a Slow Reader.
Mr.. Hiram oTcn II thought the door
bell rang few minutes ago."
Mrs. Hiram Often: $50 It did, and Bridget
Mr.. Hiram Often: "Dut what's keeping
her so long 2"
Mrs. Hiram oncn "a postal card. prob
Press.
The Relationship.
"Aren't you related +, Mrs. Wabash"
"Ycs--,in n way. My third wife married
her fourth MISUNDERSTANDING Leader.
Generations of Elbows.
Stella: Don't they put on style?'
Bella: Eyes: 1t Is only II generation from
the elbow grease to elbow sleeves. New
York Sun.
Not Romantic.
"And 20 urefused DR.. slasher? Such
"And you refused DR.. Slasher? Such q
future"
II know it. but always thinking Of moth
ing but business. Why, while he was hold
ing my hand after he had proposed he drew
out his watch and began to count my
pulse ."-Chicago Journal.
The Party Line.
Hubby: why didn't you come to the door
and let me in"
wife: II couldn't, George Our neigh
Dor was talking to somebody and was at
THE phone."-Cleveland Palm Dealer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

Entered. January 81. 1908, ut Richmond,
va, as second-cass matter, under act OF
Congress of March 8, 1870.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11
a Slow Reader.
The Rcln.tionsl,ip.
Generations Of 1slbows.

aren't you related y Mrs. Wabash 2"
"Ycs--in a way. My third wife married
her fourth Observation-Disclosures Leader.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

Persons wishing to communicate with The
Times. Dispatch by telephone will ask cen
trail for "4o41," and on being answered from
the office switchboard, will indicate the de-
par,ment or person with whom they wish
to speak.
When calling between A. NJ. and .
A. NJ. call to central office direct for +o4l'
composing room, 4O42, business Office; 4o43.
FOR mailing and press rooms.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

BY Times Dispatch Carrier Delivery ser
vice lii Richmond tand su6urbs), Mahehes-
Ter, and Petersburg
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

If every nation were content to be busy
with it's own affairs the danger of war
would be greatly reduced. Springfield Re-
publican.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

The vaudeville combine Is to fight the
theatre trust and the public,
as usual. will pay to see the big mclo-
Louis Republic.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11
Not Romantic.
The Party Line.
POINTS FROM PARAGRApHEns S.

Mars. TRO1EL, a foreign missionary, was
lV1 robbed by her two-day husband. who
fled. An argument for home missions,
II one Is needed buffalo News.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11
III aur5 8azA III Dispafrh

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
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Daily with Sunday. ....l4 cents $3.50
Daily without Sunday....1O cents 4.eo
sunday only ... cents 2so
yearly subscriptions payable In advanced
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

Miss wickle. Of Cartersville, Ca. Ia
the guest OF Mrs. L. II. Cosby. on
Church Hill,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

You couldn't locate the patriotism Of Wall
Street with q miscrocope. It Is n pocket
book patriotism that Is out Of sight.-At-
!anta Constitution.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

Miss B, RI, Ruttle. who has been the
guest OF Mrs. Robert II. McCarroll, on
Barton Heights, has left for her home
In Philadelphia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

DR.. Thomas Nelson Page. OF Washing-
ton. d, c. is registered at the Jefferson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

HOW TO CALL T1MEs-D1srATcn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

tage. When Mr.. Bryan goes among them
they can all hear him under one roof
Boston Transcript.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

Mr.. O. D. Bachelor. prominent at
tornoy Of Newport News. and associate
counsel for the jamestown Exposition
Company. Is in tho city on legal busi-
ness, and IS stopping at the Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

The Rev. Hugh ]. Paylor has recov-
cred from his recent illness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

DR.. and Mrs William 3. Petit or
New Canton, Va. are at MURPHY o
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-11

Mrs. L. G. Timberlake OF Brookland
Park, has returned from visit to
friends and relatives In Washington
and Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

model of the new mansion, complete in every detail and even equipped with elec- tric light and running water. This model is so large that it can scarcely be accom- modated in any ordinary sized room. The owner paid a large sum to well known miniature marble staircase, which will run from the basement to the attics, just as in the real house.
 Exact copies in miniature have been made of all the furniture. Sir Ernest Cassel is not the only member of society who is interested in models. The Marquis of Downshire, whose engagement to Miss Evelyn Foster has just been announced, is much interested in a toy railroad at Hillsborough Castle
 This railroad is equipped with minia- ture train, with locomotive a baggage car and two passenger cars. The track Is laid through the grounds of the estate, with stations" at intervals, and Lord Downshire is fond of acting as engineer and taking his weekend guests for trips
 The Duke of Manchester, who has had successful hunting tour in India, is said to be negotiating for a long lease of country place in Yorkshire. Both he and the Duchess are said to be rather tired of Ireland, and the inaccessibility of Kylemore Castle, in Galway, makes 1t anything but popular with guests There is a rumor that the Duke may be offered an important post In India in the near future.