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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
New York. February 20. 10,

New York. February 20. 1907.
The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
leans Telegraph Company will be held
at the EXECUTIVE Office of the Company,
room No. co. No. 1876 Broadway, In the
City OF New York, N. Y. on Wednes-
day, March s. 1907. at 2 o'clock P. NJ,
for the election Of Directors and OFF,
GERS and for the transaction OF such
other business as may come before the
meeting. Attic meeting action will be
taken upon the question Of renewing
the lease which expired on July Z, 1905,
under which this Company leased its
lines and property to the Western
Union Telegraph Company.
a r. BREWER. Secretary,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Notice..
KNxNla@I
NOTICE.

o. + L.
In accordance with resolution of
the Board Of Directors OF The State
Bank OF Virginia made on the 21st day
o. February. 1907. and pursuant to
reHolution. Of the shareholders of said
Bark made the 18th day of February,
1907. a call Is hereby made and notice
Is hereby given for general meeting
Of the shareholders of The 1tate Bank
OF Virginia to be held on Tuesday, the
I'd day Of April. 9o7, in Its banking
house; No. Jill East Main Street, IN
the City Of Richmond. Va, ut IL o'clock
NJ, to consider and act upon the sub
ject OF rhe. conversion OF this Bank
into National Banking Association,
and ii d. emed eXpedient and for the
best interests of the Bank and Of the
sha reholders, to authorize the Board
of Directors to take all proper steps
for that purpose: and for the consid-
Grafton Of any other matters that may
come before said meeting.
BY order Of the Board OF Directors.
JNO. S. Elicit,
Pre- sident.
Cashier.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

If YOU COOK WITH WOOD. DIR,
Slabs at $3.50 is cheapest, My dry
hickory Tor heaters and crates is only
1901 w. Broad.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Situation Wanted Female

"A REFINED LADY WOULD BE COM
ranion Tor invalid lady or child; take
charge OF orphans, or teach music.
Gladys, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Steamboats,.
MIA Navigation Co.'S

4 7rginia Navigation Co.'S
M JAMES RIvER'DAY LINE
STEAMER MOBJACk. LEAVES
FROM OLD DOMINION 4 WHARF
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRI
DAY AT z a. NJ. for Norfolk, Ports
mouth. Old Point. Newport News. Clare
mont and James River landings. connecting
at Old Point for Washing ton, Baltimore and
the North. Staterooms reserved for the
night at moderate prices. Electric cars
direct to tho wharf. Fare, sl.5o and 81.
Norfolk. Through Excursion Tickets on sale
at Richmond Transfer Co., $40 2. Main
Street, sos u. Main Street. or on wharf or
steamer. Round Trip, $3.50.
Freight received for above-named places
and all points in Eastern Virginia. North
Carolina and the East.
JOHN. II. MAYER, Agent.
IRWIN WEIs1GER. Gen'l Mgr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

WANTED, TWO GENTLEMEN FOR
room with board. II South Third St
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Business Opportunities.

FOR SALE. UP-TO.DATE STORE
outbuildings, clean stock OF general
merchandise; big run of custom.
Situated on the Southern Railway at
Faber. Va Nothing but success
neishborhood. and In the centre OF
five good industries VIII sell on
easy terms. Apply at once to c. N.
CARPENTER, Faber Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

FOR SALE. "A VERY FINE PAIR OF
Howe overhead platform scales. Cost
selling is because they are too large
for our use; or will pay difference
and exchange for good sound draft
horse. Address DAVIS GRO. & PRO.
y CO. I.Vnchhure. Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Seaboard Air Line Railway.

soUTHBOUND TRAINS SCHEDULED TO
LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY:
$40 A. M.-Local to Norlina, Raleigh.
Charlotte. Wilmington. 2:2o P. M.-Sleepels
and coaches. Savannah, Jacksonville and
Florida Points. s:43 P. N.-solid Pullman
train to St. Augustine 1850 p M.-Sleep-
ers and coaches. Atlanta. Birmingham, Mem
phis. Savannah. jacksonville and Southwest.
NoRTHBOUND TRAINS SCHEDULED TO
ARRIVE RICHMOND DAILY:
$3.50 A. NJ. 1853 "A. H.. $40 P. NJ. 5:55 P. NJ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Board Wanted.

YOUNG MAN, WITH WIFE AND
small child. desires board in pr-
vate family. Prefers two adjoining
front rooms with southern exposure.
Address B 500. care this office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Coal and Wood.

If IT is WOOD YOU BURN, 1T Is
cheaper than coal, as you can get ali
The oak and pine YOU want now for
~ hall cord, LONG. tho Wood Man.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Southern RAILWAY

TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND.
y. B-Followlng schedule figures published
only as Information. and are not guaranteed.
1900 A. M.-Dany-Local for Charlotte.
11:l6 A. M.-Dally - Limited = Buffet Pull
man to Atlanta and Birmingham. New
Orleans. Memphis. Chattanooga, and
all the South. Through coach for
Chase City. Oxford. Durham. and Ra-
leigh.
$500 P. NIX. sunday--Keysvlle Local.
11:So P. M.--Dally-Limlted Pullman ready
$3.50 P. NJ. for all the South.
YORK RIVER LINE.
$3.50 p. M.-ES. Sunday-No. Ito West
Pofnt-Connecting for Baltimore Mon-
days. Wednesdays. and Fridays.
2Is P. M.-Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days--No 1o--Local to West Point
4:45 A. MEX. Sunday--No. 7l-Local to
West Point.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
$3.50 A. NJ. s:l5 P. Mr-From all the South
$3.50 P. M.-From Charlotte, Raleigh, Dur.
ham. Chase City. and Local Stations
$40 A. A-Fron Keysvllle and Local Sta.
tons
s:l5 4: Mo 16-Fron Baltimore and
1o:tb a. M.-No e-wednesdays and Fri
days.
Sis P. M-No. 7s-From West Point and
Local Stations.
G. W. wEsTBURY. D. p. A..
$40 e Main ST.. Richmond. Va.
c. II. ACKERT S. H. HARDWIcK.
V.-P. and Gen. Mgr. Pass. Traf. Mgr.
w. H. TAYLoE. G. P. A..
Washington D. C.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

WANTED, TO BUY GOOD, SOUND
draft horse. Give description OF
horse: Address. DAVIS GRO. & PRO.
CO., Lynchburg, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

BOARDING.-ELEG FURNISHED
rooms; good accommodation for tran
scients. 3l7 Grace Street, West.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

WANTED. FURNISHED HOUSE. FLAT
or rooms. Address Z 81. Times Dis.
patch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

RvIN wEIs1GER. Gen'l MIG
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
For Sale.

FOR SALE, IDEAL BUILDING. STONE.
the best building material for resi-
dences. business fronts. factories,
warehouses. churches, school build
columns. etc. Cheaper than brick,
better than stone. Ideal Blocks" are
what their name implies-the best.
Contractors and builders should get
our prices. Factory. foot Virginia
Street. Address IDEAL BUILDING
STONE Co. Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

WANTED, JOB CoMPoslToR: STEADY
position, Address FRANKLIN PRESS
CO., Petersburg, Va,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

LOST, FoX-TERRIER DOG. SEVERAL
days ago. black and white face,
brown splashed jaws, one white and
one black ear, baiance body all
white. Reward for return to 7OS East
= Grace Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

WANTED. AT ONCE, A REGISTERED
or registered assistant druggist. Ad-
dress IDEAL PHARMACY, Smith
hsld. Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

WANTED. A POSITION BY YOUNG;
man in Office; three years experience.
Has some knowledge of stenography.
Address II. EVERETTE BAYS. Bon
49, Bedford City, Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Situation Wanted Male.

WANTED. A POSITION AS BOOK
Keeper, by young man with two
years experience; good penman; best
OF references. Address a 60 caro-
this Office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Lost and Found.

bTRAYED-DoG (FOX.HOUND). AN
black spots; also slightly red; more
white than spots. Reward for loca-
ton. GEO. w. MCDANIEL, Rich
mond Va. Phone 6025 l.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

WANTED. A FIRsT-CLASS COOK;
will pay best wages. Must have ref
erences. Apply 321 Harrison Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
c7Nerchants and Miners
TRANSPORTATION Co.'S

BOSTON, MASS, and PROVIDENCE. r, I.
Steamers leave Norfolk for Boston Tues
Providence, Monday. Thursday ana Saturday
1t n, NJ Pa ssengers and freight taken for
all New England Points Tickets on sale at
+. a. O. Ry and Nc, w, Ry, offices. and
No. $40 East Main.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

ONE CENT A WORD.

THE RATE for Classified
Want Advertising is ! cent per
word, with a minimum cost OF
10 cents for each insertion, which
paid in advance, and IS cents
when charged. The same rate
applies to deaths, marriages, obit.
uaries and all other classified
notices. No display type allowed
in the classified columns.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
~. III. HALI.. Secretary.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
annual meeting Of the stockholders OF
the Pocahontas Company will be held
at the principal office OF the Company,
No. Cos Mutual Assurance Building.
Richmond. Virginia, on Tuesday, the
9th day Of March. 1907. at IL o'clock
noon. for the election of directors and
the transaction Of such other business
as may properly come before the meet
ing. ". II. HALL. Secretary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

LOST. BETWEEN UNIVERSITY COL
A lege of Medicine and I'll East Frank
lin Street. ladS's gold watch and fob.
NJ 3. T. on fob. Reward II returned
to III East Franklin Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Agents Wanted.

WE PAY $50 a MONTH SALARY AND
furnish rig and all expenses to in
troduce our guaranteed poultry and
stock remedies. ElGLER CO, X 1854,
Springfield. III.
WANTED, LIVE AGENTS; BIG NEVA-
da mining company. y. ". HuLSE,
BOX 2s5, Ogden. Utah.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

LOST. PURE WHITE BULL-TERRIER
about one year old. Reward if de-
livered l4ll East Clay Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

WANTED, AN EXPERIENCED STE
nographcr; wages, 81. Address c 575,
Times-Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Real Estate For Sale.

FOR SALE, NICE FARM THIRTY-s SIX
acres, a new seven-room dwelling;
just eight miles from Richmond, one
mile from Glen Allen. one mile from
the new electric line. It Is one of
the. incest homes In the State. Also
new we'll. Apply MCGUIRE & CAS-
PEP. 7 1-2 North Eleventh Street.
City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

I MADE $4,000 IN FIVE YEARS IN
che mail order business; began with
IS; anyone can do the work IN spare
time at home; send for free booklet;
tells how to get started. MANAGER.
Box $40. Lockport. N. Y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

FOR SALE. FINE 14-RooM HOUSE;
lot So by lo5; centrally located on
after this at once. MCGUIRE & CAS-
PER, IL North Eleventh Street
FOR SALE, THREE NICE HOUSES ON
Grace Street, Church Hill cheap. APP
ply MCGUIRE & CASPER, Z 1-2 North
Eleventh Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

A FINE, SIX-YEAR-oLD DRAFT
mare: guaranteed In every particular
Sold for want of use. j. D. CAR
NEAL, 1106 East Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Professional Help Wanted.

WANTED. A FIRST CLASS DocT0p
To locet at Conieville, Va No better
location in the State. Write or come
to see ]. w MceuAY, Conicvil!e, Va.
WANTED, TEACHERS FOR SCHOOLS
and schools for teachers. THE VIR-
GINA TEACHERS BUREAU, Rev. n
w. Cridl!n. Manager. Manchester va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Meetings..

MEETING OF STOCKHOLM !.
ERS.-Notlce Is hereby given that
the Stockholders Of the VIRGINIA
STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION, moor.
PORATED, on MARCH IL. 1907, at
O'clock 2. NJ, at Murphy's Hotel.
electlng officers for the ensuing
year, and for the transaction of any
and NIL other business that might
properly be considered at an annual
meeting of the stockholders.
with the bylaws Of the Association.
and in pursuance Of a resolution Of
the Board of Directors, dated Fob
ruary 26, 1907
M. "A. CHAMBERS. Secretary.
Richmond, Va, February 81, 1907
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

$500 CASH BUYS OVEN AND TOOLS
OF only bakery at Emporia and Bel
field. Va. Doing good businers. A. v.
HERMANCE, Belfield, Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

YOUNG MAN, NOT AFRAID OF
work, wants position at anything.
Address e $50, Times Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

REPAIRS AND RENEW
ais, including engine, boilers and all
other kind OF work that made Rich
1nond famous in the past. c. B. FORD
CO., Trigg Shipyard. Phone 302s.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

57E CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
3 FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST. SCIENTIST
Corner Belvldere and Main Streets) Sum
day morning II o'clock; subject, Man
Experience and testimony meeting every
Wednesday evening at $50. The reading
room is located in the Chamber of Com-
merce Building and is open every week day
from 10 to 2. All are cordially invited.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
w. H. HALL, Secretary.

IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
annual meeting OF the stockholders Of
the Chesapeake Western Company Will
be held at the principal office OF the
Company, No. sos Mutual Assurance
Building, Richmond, Virginia, on Tues
day, the 5th day Of March, 1907, at IL
o'clock A. NJ, for the election Of dtrec-
tors and the transaction OF such other
business as may properly come before
the meeting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

NoTIcEIs HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
annual meeting OF the stockholders Of
the Chesapeake Western Railway will
be held at the principal office Of the
Company. No. sos Mutual Assurance
day. the 9Th day OF March, 1907, at 10
O'clock A. H., for the election OF direc-
tors and the transaction OF such other
business rs may properly come berore
the meeting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

FOR SALE, NICE FIVE-ROOAl HOUSE
IN good repair, very reasonable, on
North Third Street. Price. $500.
Terms reasonable. Apply MCGUIRE
& CASPER, I IL North Eleventh
Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Real Estate For Rent.

FOR RENT. NO. e13 WEST MAIN
Street. twelve rooms, gas and cleo
trie Lights: hot and cold water IN
place for boarding house. Only one
block from new auditorium. For
terms, etc, apply on premises. or D.
a. kUYk, sos East Grace Street
FARM FOR RENT OR SALE-SEVEN
miles from, Richmond. on new electric
line; a station at door. Apply 311
East Rr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Want
ONE GENT A WORD.
Miscellaneous.
PHONOGRAPl1S.
ONE CENT A WORD.

COMPLETE LINE OF EDISON PHO
nographs, records and supplies; whole.
sale ana rotal. c. B. HAYNES. 6o2
East Main. "a.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

FOR SALE, ONE OF THE BEsT-pAY-
ing saloons in Richmond. Terms,
cash: Address E $50, care Tin,es-Dis-
patch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
FOR NEW YORK.

Via Night Limo Steamers Except satur-
day. making connection in Norfolk with
Main Line ship following day at M:
SP. M, and Chesapeake and Ohio Ry., at 8
A. NJ and 400 p NJ, making connection
daily Except Sunday at Norfolk with Main
Main street. Richmond Transfer Co, $40 e.
Main Street. The Jefferson. Murphy's Hotel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

AD.-wRITING PAYS SIS TO $50 A
week. Learn tho best, quickest.
cheapest method See or address,
z TEACHER, l112 Capitol Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

WANTED. A STENoGRAPHER: STATE
experience and wages expected. Ad
dress A 633. Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Chesapeake CO Ohio Railway

Chesapeake CO Ohio Railway
CINCINNATI INDIANAPOLIS. ST. LOUIS.
CHICAGO. LOUISVILLE NASH
WILLIE. MEMPHIS.
2:15 P. N. daily and 1900 P. n. daily cx-
II cept Saturday: 1l:+5 P. NJ Saturdays,
WEsTBOUND LOc.-L TRAINS
7:25 A NJ. and 5:15 P. NJ. week days
NEWPORT NEWS. NORFOLK AND OLD
POINT.
800 A. NJ. and 800 P. - daily
LOCAL FOR NEWPORT NEWS AND OLD
POINT
1885 A. n. and $500 P. II. daily.
JAMES RIVER LINES.
1920 A. NJ. daily: 5:l5 P. NJ. week days
Arrive Main Line from West: 1880 "A. NJ,
$3.50 a. M, '3:45 p. M.,-'7:45 P. NJ. From
East: '1O:05 A NJ. '11:45 a. NJ. $500 P. NJ.
$500 P. M James River: $3.50 A. NJ.
's:55 P. NJ. 'Daily. ''Except Sunday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Boarding.

WANTED. PERMANENT. AND TRAN
silent boarders at THE LURAY, 403
Z. Main Street; excellent table: nice
rooms n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

LOST, PURE WHITE BULL-TERR1ER,
about one year old. Reward If deliv-
cred to l411 East Cary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

FOR SALE. TWO BUGGIEs. TWO
Phaetons, one Surrey and one Light
Delivery Wagon; all in good order
and newly painted A. MEYERS
SONS, 100 South Eighth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Help Wanted Male.

ANY INTELLIGENT PERSON NAY
earn SIS to 500 monthly correspond
ing for newspapers; sure, steady
work. no canvassing; experience un-
necessary. Send for particulars.
PRESS SYNDICATE. Lockport, N. Y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
NLD DOMINION
. STEAMSHIP co.
Might Line for Norfolk.

Leave Richmond every evening 0oot Ash
Street, at P. Nj stopping at Newport
News eli route. Fare, $3.50 one way; $3.50
round trip. Including stateroom berth: meals.
bocieach. Street cars to steamers wharf,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02
Flats For Rent.

FLAT OF. THREE ROOMS WITH BATH
and Kitchen; first floor. South Third
Street. Address F. W., Box $50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

DRESS SUITS FOR RENT.
DRESS AND TUXEDO SUITS FOR
rent. SCHNuRNiAN, 91S u. Main st.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-02

A LADY FROM LYNCHBURG WANTS
TO be a companion for some ladv.
Reference furnished, Address C b5s.
care this Office.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-10-20

Afraid to meet cen Death with you so
close?
My fear is gone =. /. only >. I wish
| that Death
Would wait a little longer! Just an
One little hour would mean SO much
to us.
But he is weary and will wait no more.
My eyes are heavy. If I close them,
you
Will watch the door and rouse me
when Death turns
The handle, will you not? He waits
there still.
cannot hear his footsteps any
This rest is sweet. Why do you speak
SO grievingly? Your voice sounds like
a cry
From magic places very far away,
And I must answer when you call me
See how I struggle back to you from
worlds
OF mighty silence. worlds OF deepest
sleep.
Breathless come, and spent, like unto
Tired with long running. Now at last
my eyes
Unclose and I can answer you. But o,
You did not tell me Death was in the
rooml
How silently he must have entered.
Stay,
Stay near me, my beloved. It is dark.
I cannot see you, tho feel you near
But not so near as Death. Look, now
he lifts
The veil that shrouds his face-and o,
his face
How beautiful! How deep and sad his
eyes!
He bids me follow him. Dear. I must
He has been kind and waited long for
me,
Roaming through empty darkness all
alone
While we two lived with Love beside
the fire.
o, call me not again, belov'd, for Death
Calls from the other side. Your voice
is faint
A muffled cry across a misty sea-
But his compelling tone brooks no
delay.
He turns to go. I hear his well-known
Fade slowly down the dim-lit corridor
He calls. I cannot wait. Good night
Good-by!
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-10-20
THE IDEAL HOSTESS.

You are not greeted by the maid, SHE
opens wide the door!
Such warmth her welcomings pervade
they thrill you to the core.
You step into the living room Camilla
non esD.
One lamp relieves the tender gloom
and Johnny is suppressed.
Perhaps fire Is burning bright, before
an easy chair;
Or, better still, a softer light is shed
from two eyes there.
AT first you talk of many things"
While slip the moments by;
But soon Time swiftly, softly brings
The talk of ''you and t.
The light is dim, the fire is low,
No doubt you guess the rest;
A pensive sigh-the ember's glow
You-do what you think best.
Goodnight. Don't gol That clock
is fast
CThe tale is quickly toId)
mo! No!"-"Oh, come, this is the
Iast!''
+. my, but your nose is coId!'
Puck.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-10-20
PEERAGE POINTERS.

! In white frock and white shoes.
her yellow hair glistening under her
big black hat, a young girl drank tea
ON the casino lawn and talked amid
the tinkle of glass and silver and the
subdued roar of the distant sea, about
her success during the recent London
season.
The season was very fine she said,
fine, but a little cold. I had a lovely
time. What 1 found most difficult was
the learning of the correct way to ad-
dress people of title.
The first baronet's wife whom I met
1 addressed as your ladyship' She
laughed and patted my cheek
Child she said, only servants call
me that. To you am Lady Scarlet or
nothing at all. Perhaps nothing at all
is best. Address me as you only.
and continually" said the young
girl, II found that in my intercourse
with earls and countesses, barons and
harnesses, lords and ladies, they
laughed at me if I introduced such
phrases as my lady my lord your
lordship,' and so on. They expected me
either to call them nothing or to call
them by the full title, saying, How do
you do, Lord Rothschild,' to earls,
lords, yiscounts and marquises, and
saying. How do you do, Lady Roths-
child to the wives of all those men
and to the wives of barons and
baronets also.
THE King is only called sir The
Queen is only called 'ma'am.' To him
| you say, I am well. thank you, sir,
and to her you say, I am we'll, thank
| you, ma'am.'
You call a duke your grace till
| you get to know him well. Then you
call him duke simply. Halo, duke,
| you say. Been riding in the Row this
morning?'''
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-10-20

A man from the East said that on
a Western trip he rode across the
prafries in a train that hardly went
faster than a walk. Cattle, dogs and
tramps passed him. Finally, in a des-
Clate place. the train stopped. The
passengers began to fume and fuss.
Why this stoppage? What could be
the matter? In the midst of the angry
turmoil the conductor came sinking
through the car. He bent over the
Fastener, and with a shamefaced air
whispered: Say, have you got a piece
of string with you? We want to fix
the engine
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-10-20
A POETIC IMAGINATION.

Doesn't the delay at the telephone
annoy you?"
''No,'' said the slow-spoken person.
81 kind of like silence and solitude, and
never feel more alone than I do with
the receiver at my ear and no sound
save that of low sad voice now and
then in the dark distance that signs
Waiting Washington Star.