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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-06-09
Plan DETAILS
OF CAMPAIGN
ROOSEVELT AND TAFT HOLD
CONFERENCE AT CAPITAL.
CONSIDER A PLATFORM
Name Of Frank Hitchcock Suggested
For Chairman Of National Commit
tee-Platform Being Written-WiiI
Be Completed Tuesday.

Washington, June g. President
Roosevelt, Secretary Taft and Sena-
tor Burkett had a general and ex-
tended political talk in the presidents
Office this afternoon. Perhaps the
most interesting and significant devel-
opments of the conference were the
serious consideration given to the
problem Of selecting a chairman of the
national committee, and the fact that
Frank N. Hitchcock's name was left
practically at the top of the list Of
those regarded as available.
The action of the national commit
tee at Chicago, confirming the White
house prediction that the committee
was by a large majority friendly to
the Taft candidacy, made it %expedient
that further steps should be taken in
perfecting the details Of events which
are to follow the decision Of the con-
tests. That the work Of the commit
tee has given the greatest satisfac-
ton to the president and to the Taft
forces here is evidenced in many
ways, although it is impossible TO get
an expression for quotation from any
interested source.
Platform Discussed.
Considerable time was given today
to the discussion Of the platform. This
document will be completed Tuesday,
according to prediction and its tariff
feature is assuming greater import
ance than any other. The discussion
turned on the Importance Of making
clear to the voters that revision is
promised by the republican party at a
definite time-immediately after the
Inauguration. To make this promise
effective it will be necessary for the
dominant party to elect not only the
head of the: ticket, but a majority Of
the members of the lower house of
congress. With this machinery 1t was
stated revision would be assured, but
should the house be allowed to go
democratic, the senate remaining re-
publican, Of necessity they would be
at cross purposes and no action would
result.
Ellis Writing Document.
It is expected that the language of
the platform will bring out this idea
and that 1t will be made impressive
on the stump. Wade Ellis, who is
working On the platform at Virginia
Beach, is expected to bring the fin
ished product to Washington Tuesday,
when 1t will be gone over carefully.
and then transmitted to Chicago, there
to be presented las a suggestion" to
the resolutions committee Of the con-
vention.
The organization of the national
committee and the craftsmanship def
nite conclusions have ;heen made. No
names of men are under consideration
as chairman Of the committee who
need be taken from the membership
Of that body. The experience OF Mr..
Hitchcock in his close connection
with Mr.. Cortelyou In thel asst cam
paign together with the familiarity he
already possesses with the Taft move
ment, make his availability for the
position apparent. Senator Crane Of
Massachusetts, Arthur /. Vorys.
Taft's Ohio manager, and others will
receive close scrutiny in this connec-
tiOn.
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IS DROWNED in
nn,YELLOWST0NE
YOUNG VALLEY RANcHER MEETS
DEATH in WATER.
BODY NOT RECOVERED
Believed Frank Mccormick Was Fish-
ing and Fell Into Water-LittIe
Hope Of Finding Body on Account
Of High Water.

From Sundays Daily.
Frank McCormicsa, a well known
young rancher OF the valley, was
drowned in the Yellowstone river last
night about S o'clock. The body has
not been recovered and all hope of
finding it has been abandoned on ac-
count of the high water in the river.
Mccormick and two companions
had been fishing in the river for sew
eral days and It is believed that ne
was either in swimming or was en-
gagged in setting lines when he was
drowned. Owing to the fact that the
river is unusually high and that the
weather would not permit swimming
for pleasure, the theory that he was
setting lines seems to be given the
most credence.
Well known in This Section.
The young man was % years old at
the time of his death and is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Mccormick,
who reside on a ranch nine miles west
of Billings. Throughout the valley
he was known as a hard working, in
dustrious young man and had scores
Of friends, who are shocked over his
untimely death.
The deceased came to Montana sew
eral years ago with his parents from
Midland county, Michigan, the former
home of /. D. O'Donnell. Soon after
the family arrived in this state Mr..
Mccormick, ST., purchased a ranch
near Foster siding.
Besides a father and mother Mr..
Mccormick leaves nine brothers and
sisters to mourn his death.
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CONTESTS GOING
TO CONVENTION
MANAGERS FOR KNOX, HUGHES
AND FAIRBANKS UNITED.
SAY COMMITTEE UNFAIR
Declare National Committee Preju-
diced and Will Decide in Favor Of
Taft Delegates-Fight Will Go to
Committee on Credentials.

Chicago, June 6.-No more evidence
in contested cases will be put before
the republican national committee by
the allied candidates, according to a
decision reached tonight at a confer
ence among managers representing
the interests of Senator Knox, Vice
President Fairbanks and Governor
Hughes. The managers for Speaker
Cannon did not participate. There
were present at the conference Repre-
sentative James Francis Burke Of
Pennsylvania, Senator Heminway and
Joseph B. Healing Of Indiana, Senator
Crane Of Massachusetts,, A. B. Hum
phreys Of New York and Senator
Bradley of Kentucky.
Several Meetings Planned.
Convinced that the national com
mittee as at present constituted has
prejudiced all contests In favor OF Sec
rotary Taft andTthat all of the delega-
tons instructed to vote for him will be
seated by the committee, the mana
gers Of the three candidates named
decided upon a radical course. They
talked the matter over Informally and
then called a meeting for a late Hour
tonight. They expect also to have
several sessions tomorrow and map
out a definite program and when that
has been done, to issue a statement,
addressed to the public setting forth
their reasons for refusing to continue
their cases before the court Of first
instance, for such is the national
committee.
In reaching a decision tonight the
gentlemen in the conference came to
the conclusion that If they continued
to present their claims to the national
committee and reserved nothing but a
succession Of defeats on which to ap.
peal to the credentials committee Of
the convention, they would receive a
BLACK eye from that body and prob
ably from the committee which is the
court of last resort.
Three admitted also that If they
decline to present their evidence to
the national committee they may have
a poor case to present to the supreme
court. The determination to take the
steps outlined, therefore, was not q
hasty action and the cbnferees stated
that they realized full we'll what the
step means.
Senator Bradley in Charge.
Senator Bradley, Of Kentucky, has
been selected as the man best fitted
to circulate the appeal to the nationa,
convention, which fact explains his
presence at the conference. He was
interested also in the campaign fol
Fairbanks in his state and he had
been retained to conduct Fairbanks
case before the committee In the foul
contested districts Of Kentucky.
All concede that they are weakened
by the non-concurrence Of the Cannon
managers. MI. Cannon has nothing tt
gain from contests, they may be set
tied, as he would not be the bene
ficiary in any case Mr.. Lowden, his
representative, is of the opinion that
it is not good party politics to precip.
itate a row in the republican ranks
just prior to the national convention
and for that reason is not in sympa.
thy with the movement to bolt the
committee. Mr.. Mckinley, the chief
adviser in the Cannon campaign is
not in the city.
tLH ~ LEa
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FLOOD in GREAT FALLS.
Five Lives Lost in Flood Which
Sweeps Down Valley.
Especial to The Gazette.)

Sweeps Down Valley.
Especial to The Gazette.)
Great Falls, Mont, June 6.-Never
before in the history Of Montana has
there been such a flood as is now
sweeping down the va4.ey Of the Mis-
souri, river and it's tributaries. Five
lives have already been lost in the
waters in this vicinity, and the dam
ags to farms, railroads and industrial
and commercial institutions will run
into the millions.
Tonight the river is at the highest
point aver known since the first set
tlement Of Montana and is still rising.
This afternoon the water power plant
of the Boston & Montana smelter at
this point gave way and the smelter
is closed. The city water plant is par
TALLY under water anu the city is
threatened with a water FAMINE.
Some Of the smaller outside towns
are in even worse condition than is
Great Falls. At last reports Choteau
was completely surrounded by water.
"a large part Of Belt was partially I'M
der water and the people had taken to
slAO nA6u 6AOu11us 0dA0 OOu1CS IOpOII.
ed a severe loss and the coal mines
are partially flooded. Sunny side re-
ported buildings half full of water, and
just before the telephone wires to
Fort Benton went down it was report.
ed that the bridge across me Missouri
at that point had gone down.
In some instances the river has cut
entirely new channels through the
bottoms, completely running farms.
So far the loss of lire reported is five.
These are Mr.. and Mrs. Gentry, liv'
ing rear Cascade, who attempted to
follow a flooded road and were car.
ried away by the current; William
McFadden, foreman at the Powers
ranch on Sun river; two children OF
William Dick, drowned ABOUT seven
miles above the city.
Efforts we're made this evening to
send gasoline launches UP the river
to rescue those in danger, but the cu-
rent was so strong that no headway
could be made. A family Of several
persons was rescued from an elevated
point surrounded by water, where
they had been all night.
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It is hoped that the railro:s.s viii
be running trains on schedule before
June 10, when the democratic conven-
ton convenes In Bozeman, otherwise
1t looks as though the delegates might
be put to the expense Of hiring nyins
machines to get there Butte Miner.
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Brissendo-Wallace.

The wedding of Miss Laura E. Wal
lace and Walter H. Brissendo was
solemnized Monday afternoon in the
apartments of DR.. and Mrs. w. II.
Smith performed the ceremony in the
presence Of a few intimate friends OF
the bride and groom. Both young peo-
pie have many close friends in Bill
ings. They will make their home at
Roundup, Mont.
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while, services were being held IN
the First United Presbyterian church
at Bellefontaine, Ohio, the congrega-
ton was alarmed by the tolling Of the
bell. An electrical storm was In
progress and the bell had been rung
BY a stroke Of lightning.
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Mrs. c. M. White Hostess.

Mrs. en-. White was hostess Of a
most enjoyable party on Thursday aft.
ernoon at her home on North Thir-
tieth street. Whist formed the after
Moons amusement and carnations
were used in the decorations. There
were about 40 ladies present to enjoy
the afternoon. Mrs. White was assist.
ed in entertaining by Mrs. H. P. Yer
milye and Miss Gladys White. Re-
freshments were served at 5 o clock
by Misses Catherine White, Esther
Birely and Helen Shepherd.
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Two Pleasant At Homes,

Mrs. i. D. O,Donnell and her sister
Miss Roeser were hostesses at two
pleasant at homes on Friday and Sat.
urday afternoons at the home Of Mrs.
&O'Donnell on Clark avenue when
some 100 ladies' were entertained. The
rooms were prettily decorated, the
color scheme of pink and white being
sartistically carried out. Whist was
played both days and the tally cards,
place cards and favors were also in
pink and white. Luncheon was serv.
ed about s o'clock and the assistants
for both days were Esther Bire1y,
Marguerite Wilcox, Agnes Burton,
Melissa Snyder, Helene OtDonnell,
Louise O'Donnell and Therisa O'Don.
no11 ,@ ss4sE i
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For Miss Salisbury.

Miss Mabel Salisbury was honor
guest of a pretty party in the form
Of a miscellaneous shower Tuesday
evening given by Mrs. Winford Crit
fling at her home on Seventh avenue
north. The evening was pleasantly
spent with music and a heart guess
ing contest and late in the evening
choice refreshments were served by
Mrs. Griffing assisted by her mother,
Mrs. Whitney, and Miss Winnie Bur-
ton.
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Water to a depth of three feet sur
rounds the shelters at East Helena
and all fires have been drawn. The
company managers declare that oper-
atiqns cannot be resumed short o.
two weeks.
In the last "a hours, the total pre-
c%ipitation here was 1854 inches.
The Northern Pacific expects to re-
sumo east service tonight.
Three lives are reported lost in the
valley below Helena.
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Miss eeatta WooIsey Surprised

Miss Beatta syoolsey was given a
pleasant surprise party. Tuesday even
ing by a number Of her young friends
and a most enjoyable evening was
spen.. At a late hour Mrs. Woolsey
served a tempting lunch, assisted by
Misses Annabelle Foster, Francis ellis
dorl and Mrs. McCrea. Those pres
eth were Misses Rachel Johnson,
Ogretta Johnson, Helen Buns, Jennie
Savarsey, Nellie Savarsey, Edna Oils
dorf, Francis Gilsdorf, Hazel Hart,
May Lechner, Flossie Newton, Pearl
Newton, Alberta :Arimble, Annabelle
Foster, Ethel Lavigne, Vera Daven-
port, Beatta Woolsey and Messrs.
Dave Jones, John Coleman, John
Hogan, Clarence Plooy, Cortland
Coon, John Holly, Clarence Hart, Cas-
sius White, Harold McCosslin, Verceil
Woolsey, John Woolsey and John
Storm,
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For Miss Letta Adams.

Miss Aetta Adams visiting deacon
ess was rendered a delightful recep-
ton Monday night in the parlors Of
the Methodist Episcopal church by
the members of the congregation. An
interesting program was given, con-
sisting Of vocal and instrumental mu-
sic and toasts. The toasts responded
to were as follows: "Past Struggles"
A. M. Lane; Future Hopes" c. E.
Steele; "Our Deaconess," R. M.
Bushee; response, Miss Adams; "Our
New Comers," Clarence Woodmance;
response, E. H. Ennis; An Onlook-
er's View" /. B. Hale of Helena; "The
PASTORS View" Rev. Edward Smith.
During the evening refreshments were
served.
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Uauqhters of hermann.

Last night was the regular meeting
of the Daughters of hermann and in
addition to the regular business there
were several limitations. Following
the evenings work a social hour was
enjoyed and Mesdames Brown, Zim-
norman and Misses Zimmerman sery-
ed lunch. VT" d. " .
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For Mrs. Connolly,

Mrs. Frank T. Ryan entertained at
dinner last Sunday in honor Of her
mother, Mrs. Philip F. Connelly, who
is visiting here from Sioux City, Ia.
Seated at the table were !Alr. and Mrs.
Robert 3. Taylor, MI. and Mrs. Harry
Henderson, Mrs. Philip F. Connolly,
and the Misses Kate Connolly and
Efie Taylor, and Messrs. Robbie and
Walter Taylor, Philip II. Connolly, Jr.,
and the host and hostess.
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T N CLOSED.
Between 5000 and 5000 Men Out Of
Work as Result of Flood.

Butte, June 6.-Owing to washouts
between here and Anaconda practical
ly all the properties of the Amalga-
mated Copper company have been
closed. Between 5000 and 5000 men
are temporarily without employment.
The Clark mines have ceased opera
lions because of flood waters in the
Clark smelter and the Boston & Mon
tana properties are closed because of
the Gripping of transportation facili-
ties between this point and Great
Falls, where the smelter is located.
Mining officials hope to be able to re-
sumo early next week.
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CHURCH SOCIETIES.
sd. Ann,s Sewing circle

st. AIMS Sewing Circle.
Mrs. M. G. Coon entertained the
members of St. AIMS sewing circle
Thursday evening at her home on
North Thirtieth street. Following the
business meeting the floors were
cleared and dancing was enjoyed I'M
til a late hour. Refreshments were
served during the evening.
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Dr.. and Mrs. W. il. johnson Entertair

DR.. and Mrs. W. H. johnson enter
tanned at dinner at the Northern Mon
day evening in honor Of DR.. Walter
H. Brissendo and his bride. Covers
were laid for DR.. and Mrs. Brisendo,
Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Linebarger, Mr..
Jack HEREFORD anu the host and hostess.
Following the dinner DR.. and Mrs.
were laid for DR.. and Mrs. Brissendo,
occupied a box at the Babcock thea
ter to see "The Regeneration of Aunt
Mary"
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It's an i'll wind that brings no good
and the Billings hotel keepers must
be getting rich feeding the Northern
Pacific passengers marooned in that
city as a result of the washouts in
eastern MOUNTAINEERING 1ndepend-
emit.
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PRESBYTERIAN Aid Society.

Presbyterian Aid Society.
Wednesday was social day with.
the Ladies' Aid society of the Presby-
terrain church and during the after
noon refreshments were served by.
Mesdames Peter Yegen, Davis and
Barlow.
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We'll Known Young People Wed.

A wedding Of interest to the many
friends of the young people occurred
Wednesday morning at 8 O'Clock
when Miss Anna Sullivan, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Sullivan, be-
came the wife of Amos Peck. The
ceremony was performed at st. Pat
rick's church, the Rev. Father Stack
officiating and was followed by high
mass sung by Father Stack and the
full choir, Miss Margaret Sullivan
and Andrew Sullivan, Jr., were the at
tendants. During the high mass Mrs.
A. E. Ross presided at the organ and
Miss Katherine Kelly for IN offfrtory
sang Millard's Ave Maria.
The bride and bridesmaid were
both beautifully attired in white. The
young couple will make their home
with the BRIDES parents on their
ranch east Of Billings.
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ST. Luke,s cuiId.

The st. Luke's guild met with Mrs.
Mayshaw Wednesday afternoon. Mrs.
j. D. Matheson will entertain the
guild this week.
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chrie+,,r ma soc;e,

Christian Aid Society.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Christian church met with Mrs. Co
hagen on Wednesday,. After the bust
ness meeting the hostess, assisted by
her daughter, served refreshments.
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Mrs. Henry sherer Hostess.

Mrs. Henry sherer Of South Thirty
fifth street entertained a few friends
and young people Wednesday evening
in honor Of the fifteenth birthday Of
her son Edward. Games and music
were enjoyed and delicious refresh
ments were served.
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WEEK in BILLINGS SOCIETY

day evening following the business
session. Lunch was served by Mes.
danes Trott, Kercneis and Coffman
and was followed by a progressive
whist party. Two prizes were award
ed and were won by Mrs. Fenske and
Mrs. y. II. Beemen.
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SOCIETY PERSONALS.

Mrs. M. Kelly visited in Billings
from Livingston last week.
Miss Alberta Moffuts of Bozeman is
visiting here.
Miss Edna Brown and Alice Fou-
chuore of Red Lodge visited in Bill
ings last week.
Mrs. George Kesselhuth and Miss
Nell Fair Of Butte and Miss Harrie
Logan spent part of the week at the
Logan ranch.
Mrs. Charles Spear and children
are expected to arrive tomorrow from
Denver, where they have been living
the past year.
Mrs. Lee Simonsen and, Mrs. Ed
Fraser spent a few days in From
berg the last Of the week.
MI. and Mrs. j. W. Day Of Huntley
were in Billings on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Mushback
were in Billings last week from their
home in Red Lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. F. schoenfeld of
Great Falls we're here last week.
Miss Carolyn Jackson of Red Lodge
visited friends here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Neat visited
here last Sunday from Bridger.
w. B. George has returned from a
trip to Washington and other eastern
cities. e
Miss Louise o'Donnell was a guest
Of Miss Florence Rochelle at the
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Pythian Sisters Entertained.

FytfIdH oIseeT8 EHsertdtHeu'
Mrs. Ira Whitney entertained the
Pythian Sisters Tuesday afternoon at
her home on North Thirtieth street.
The afternoon was a most enjoyable
one and choice refreshments were
served by the hostess assisted by
Mrs. Joe NortA.
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BUTTE STREET CARS RESUME

Electric Lights in the Copper Camp
Last Night.
Eutte, June 6-Street car service in
Butte was resumed shortly after noon
and the city has lights tonight. TIE
storm has broken here.
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From Sundays Daily.

From Sundays Daily.
Surprise for Rev. G. e. luke.
"A most enjoyable evening was spent
by a number OF young men Thursday
evening at st. Luke's rectory, the oc-
casion being in the nature of a birth
day surprise on Rev. G. E. luke. Sew
eral beautiful presents, were received
by Rev. luke, among which we're a
fiat top desk and two large sectional
bookcases of solid weathered oak.
The desk was a gift Of Hans Mendel-
son and the bookcases we're from the
members Of the mems Bible class.
The early part Of the evening was
spent in conversation, during which
many interesting "reminiscences ere
told. Shortly after IL o'clock a de-
licious supper was served. Following
the supper impromptu speeches ere
made by each Of the members pres
ent, 1sAr. luke acting in the capacity
of POSTMASTER. College and patriotic
songs were sung until early in the
morning, when the guests departed
for home.
Those who were present were Rev.
luke, Messrs. Mendelson, Sackett,
Snow, lMcCauley, Hansard, Burton,
Green, Lowe, G.. Mcdowell, H. Rixon,
Powers, Davis and Hays.
10 Celebrate Wedding Anniversary.
On Thursday evening Mrs. Joe
North rendered her husband a delight
full surprise party in honor of their
ninth wedding anniversary. Whist
was played and during the evening
George Hays favored the guests with
several vocal selections. Mrs. North
was assisted in serving lunch by Mrs.
schadd and Fred Nlpp. Those pres
ent were Messrs. Fred Lipp, Schad,
Watkins, J. w. Cook, CARL, Waldron,
U. G. Babcock, "a. U. Babcock, North,
SeeleY, Hunkins. Cardell, Sweren-
gen, Hays, Charles Chapple, Tom
Chapple, Bever, Wilson Bacon, Fish,
Yates, McAlister, Rowley, Roach,
Ryan, Moss, Allen, Miller, Shorey,
Cook, Ford and Whitney.
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Methodist Aid Society.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth
odist church met at the church on
Wednesday afternoon.
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Lane Bible Class Enjoy Social.

Lane Bible Glass Enjoy Social.
The members Of the Lane Bible
class of the Methodist church held
one Of their enjoyable social evenings
Wednesday evening at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ennis on South Twenty
sixth street. Games, music and dainty
refreshments were the features Of the
evening.
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ConareqationaI Aid Society.

CungregdtT0Hd1 NId SocIety.
There was a regular business meet
ing of the Congregational ladies' Aid
society at the church on Wednesday.
Mesdames Fritsch and Judd served
refreshments after the meeting.
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Lady Maecabees.

The Lady Maccaoees gave. one Of
the pleasant social evenings Thurs