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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
0EAld OF Mp. =. W. GILL
GArri-onvi.le. Va. sept. 10th

NAfri-onvile, Va, sept. 18th.
4 he ,uiden death Of Mr.. 4. W. Gin q
p-otIiheut farmer and Influential clt zar
of near al plac,. has profoun dly shock ed
the entire Lcighhorhooi. lie dropped
jtHd In the couaty road in full view al
ais home, while returning from "A htt,e
errant q The home - his neAr neighbor.
Mr.. Fannie + Flatiord. His death Wa
supposedly due 10 heart troIble induced
ny indig -tiou.
Mr'Giil was - years Of aga and an
earnest and consistent member OF Ebe-
ne zes Methodist church. Few men were
better known. and none more admired
Tor their manly traits Of character. His
irc was lived here among Us, und was
An open book
lie leaves bis WIFI aud one chill. Miss
Nelsie, many relatives aud host OF
friends to mourn his untimely end.
At the time Of his death he was Deputy
state Councillor Of Jr o / An OF Wiz
ginis, and Councillor Of Lodge No 80 in
Rock Hill.
He will be buried from his late home at
the family burying ground Friday, Sept.
18Th, at p. IN, services conducted by
Rev. {. NJ. SsrVer.
His sunny disposition endeared him b
everyone, old aud young al ke We will
miss his bright aud cheerful greetings
along our way. When there wac distress
or sickness In any of the neighborhoo
homes and friend was needed, be WAS
the first To offer his services
To the dear ones. the heart broken
widow and the little daughter. who was
the pride OF his life. our deepest sympa-
thies go out. and through our tears we
bid you be of good cheer, because he f.
at rest an6 awaiting his loved ones on
the Eternal Shore.
One Who Knew Him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
SPOTSYLvANIA
Interesting Notes from Mssssponss

hassaponAN. Nn, sept Il. zoos
Mrs. l.. r. Colbert hAs returned from
Danviile, where she accompanied her
daughter, Miss Marguerite. nud saw her
saiely installed la school
The Misses Green. who have been sum-
mering tt the old homestead near this
place. have returned TO their duties in
Washington
Mr.. aud Mrs. Ernest Sparks and their
children, OF Washington. ore spending
some time at "CoNeltry" the homo III
Mr.. aud Mrs 7. A. Frazer
Mrs. Sarah Price Towles l. quite sick
at her home aud is undcr the treatment
Of DIR. W. A. Harris. of G. II
Mrs. L. A. Frazer aud Mrs. Ernest
SPARKS were guests TODAY % Ms Eliza
beth Crutcbtirld, of fredericksburg.
Miss Mercer Crutchfsld. who was a
guest OF Miss Mary sanford Tor several
weeks. has returned To her home in Fred
ericksburg.
Mrs. DR.. W. A. Harris and children and
Mrs. A. II. Crismond and children. OF &
u J., were recent guests Of Mrs. r. l.
Frazer at Riverside"
MIR. Gao. W. Palmer. our enterprising
merchant, paid "A flying visit 80 Bumpass.
Loulsa Co. Sunday
m.
was guest today Of Mr.. 4. A. Frazer.
Mr.. Boyd ID. Chandler. al Charlottes-
Vile. was a recent guest a. Coventry. ="
Mrs. l.. x. Colbert and Nrs. f. l..
Frazer Were guests Sunday Of Mre. J. l..
Coleman.
Mrs. j. l.. Coleman. who has been in
poor health for some time, continues
about the same
The Ladies AID Society viii give an en-
tertainmeEt at MassapDnax Thursday
evening. Main features will bs ian and
tower drill; bountiiu refreshments will
be served. and IL Is hoped large crowd
Will be present
Misses Mary Sanford and Katherine
Frazer, who have been guests OF Mrs.
George Tyler Dalton, Of fredericksburg
have returned q their respective homes.
The skating rink, which reopened some
time ago, has lost no popularity with
the country folks. After day Ia town.
there are frequent complaints of
sprains and dizz iness.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
Bids Wanted for TeIe.
phone Poles.

Bids are hereby invited for 4SO tele-
phone poles Of either cedar or chestnut
either 20 OF % feet long. straight, sound
timber. Az knots cut on clean and poles
BAH ed and not less than > inches heart
for the cedar or five inches Ia diameter
FOR the chestnut az small end. Poles are
to be delivered along the Turnpike Road.
$50 from Fredericksburg to Five Mile
Forks; $50 from Five Mile Forks To
Charlottesville. and $50 from Chancel-
louisville to the Wilderness.
Bids will be received 10 lots of from so
and up, the bidders TO specify in their
bids the sections on the iine at which
delivery will be made. Bidders, on de-
livery, will be required to deliver on the
roads where the poles will be set 60
yards apart.
The right Is reserved to accept or re-
jet any or all bids. Terms cash. De-
livery of poles TO begin October I and be
completed by November l, 1908.
Address,
Nj. W. Thorbnrn.
r. F. ID. No. 1.
SEW fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
MORE STAFFORD
COURT PROCt EDINCS

The following were the proceeding. in
stan ir1 licuit Court Wednesday.
Aloora combs w9s lieved from enron
eOus taxation.
Commonwealth ". Wallace Powers
Tor rec wing stolen goods. moving them
TO be stolen wRs uued 81.
commonwealth ~. John Watson.
felony, nor gully.
Commonwealth vs. Milton Parker
felony, year- in penitentiary.
common wealth rs. Buck Coleman.
ielony, l year IN penitentiary.
Commonwealth vs. Clarence Packer
> year. fra ths colored reform school II
they viii receive him; n not. ! years in
psnitsutiary; IL not i've years in TIL non
itentiary, there TO be subject 10 wcfk on
the road force
On account Of having so many pris.
oners M jail a special guard at 81 p4r
DAY has been appointed until thu ccn-
victs can be sent To the penitentiary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
SO4.

500 \ Coat Suit in pretty shade of
Drown and navy blue herring-bone, twill
ed cheylotte, l gored, plated skirt with
lolds finished with large buttons; the
coat trimmed in satin, braid and hand
some buttons, satin lined. The real
value OF this suit is SO, but to OK 90
start the season we say........... OlO.UU
oar next Suit Bargain is NO. 500. Coat
SUIT, made OF handsome cheveron cloth.
handsome taffeta lined coat; plain l.
gored sklrt, trimmed in two folds and
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
WHITE SOx WIN BOTH GAMES
White So1. sc; ImneI. o..

A double header was played IN the
Athletic Grounds Wednesday between
White Sox and Turner Athletic which
closed the series. The first game resulted
q To o, aud the second to ! in favor OF
Fredericksburg.
Linthicum pitched the first game. Pope
the second. Only hits were made oil
L'nthicum and / OH Pope. Sheppard
had IA chances without an error. Bau.
mans batting was feature.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
LADIES AND THE FAIR
Send Your Entries In Early.

The Ladies' Department bids fair to be
larger and more attractive than eyer.
and we feel sure the handsome embroid.
cries and other needle work can be dis
played to better advantage than hereto
fore
Send your list of entries to the secre-
tary now before the rush of the last fe w
days before the Fair. Let everyone ex-
hihit something
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
SP0TSYLVANlA ROADS
Inspected BY Assistant State Highway Com.
missioner.

Mr.. f. c. Haislop. supervisor Of Chan
cellor district, Spotsylvania county.
took Mr.. Il. F. Coleman. assistant state
highway commissioner, over the roads
in his district Wednesday. Mr. Coleman
expressed himself as being much pleased
and said that owing to the eloseness OF
sand, rock, etc, the costs for permanent
Improvement would not exceed 81 500
Der mila
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
TWO FARMS SOLD

Hampton, the farm OF the late j. ",
DeJarnette, IN Caroline county, near
Milford, vas sold by decree OF court TO
Walter l. POynor. OF Pennsylvania Mr..
Poynor and family will take possession
Jan lst,and make repairs.
DR.. Garnett King has sold his farm
IN stafford county TO Mr.. Jno. Freeman.
Inc property is two miles from this city,
contains 1871 acres.
John W. Allison, Jr, made both sales.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
PARTRIDGE HATCHED HEN EGGS

Mrs. G. NJ. Bradshaw, of Stafford. in
passing to her garden found partridge
nest. Upon examination she found that
hen bad laid an egg IN the nest and ten
young partridges and the chicken had
Matched. Returning an hour later she
discovered the old birds had left their
nest aud were q few yards away With
their own little brood and the adopted
ehicken. which was token To the house
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
May
PUBLIC SPEAKING APPOINTMENTS

Samuel W. Williams Fairfax, Sept.
2lst.
William Hodges Manr-Culpeper, Sept.
2l-t; Leesburg, October 18th
II. st. George Tucker-Culpeper, Sept.
21st.
Henry c Stuart-Culpeper, Sept. 2Ist;
Middlesex, Sept. Goth; WestmoTeland.
Oct. 26th.
William A.Jones-Nathews September
2lst; Middl, sex. Sept. 29th: Accomac.
October 9TH.
John Lamb-HanoverC II. Sept 2lst;
King William. October 9Th:
&. e.. Cailn-OraBge. Sept 2Sth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
DEATH OF WIN. \. HAYNIE

Mr. Wm. u. Haynie. aged so Years.
died AZ his home on upper Main street
Thursday night. after "a long illness. He
= rived in the Confederate ravy.
Mr. haYnir was horn in Northuml or.
land county and csme here some YET ~
ago. Later he went 90 Lancaster COZ n.
~ and then returned Ia the city aga n.
lie IS survived 10y his vile and scve, a.
children
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
PROPERTY TO BE- RESglD

Judge John +. Mason entered decree in
the chaucery suit of Williamson vs.. vii.
hanson, ct ais, in the Circuit court Of
Caroline, directing the property at GUM
eys to be readvertissd and sold beginning
at the upset bid of +. W. Coleman Of
81 400. VIM. W. Butzner is appointed
special commissioner to make sale.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
REPRESENTATIVE WANTED

We want a representative to handl,
FORD automobiles in fredericksburg
aud vicinity. Live hustler. with or with
out previous experience. can easily clear
$1,000 90 In season. Write with refer
ences at once
Ford Motor Company, Dept. II, Detroit
Michigan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
DEATH AT BOWLING GREEN

Miss Ida Wright. daughter OF the late
John F. Wright, died at the home OF her
sister. Mrs. John W. Covinston. at Bow J.
ing Green. She is survived by one sister.
Mrs. Covington. The funeral was con.
Quoted. at Lakewood Cemetery Wednes-
day by Rev. DR.. J. n. McManaway.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
LEAP YEAR PARTY

The Leap Year party, which was given
ut the rink Tuesday night. was a grand
success. The party opened at . .. m
with IA grand march and was followed
with five other musical selections.
Six young ladies had charge of the
floor. About 40 couples participated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
StMlEG MACHINES FOR RENT

hy week or month, At low rates The
Singer -ewir Z MAcuiues. also the Wheeler
\ wilson, are ackno wledg' q the li1hte (
running and most convenient of any.
Try one and be convinced. Only at 4 g
Singer stores. Look for the letter =.
Singer Sewn < Machine Co. BOB Main St.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
TOOTH ANNIVERSARY
OF Prssbytt ian Church to be ceIshsssc.

Services celebrating the Tooth anniver-
sary OF the orginszitlon of the Presby-
terrain church Of Fredericksburg will be
held Oct. 27th aud 2S. A historical
sketch of the church will be presented,
and appropriate addresses by former
pastors. on the LIST night. On the Ind
night there will be an address by Rev r
p. Kerr, d. d., OF Baltimore, followed by
a reception given in honor OF invited
guests.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
MARMkDUke-ASHT0k

Mr.. Adolphus Msrmaduke and Mrs.
Henrietta II. Ashton, both OF King
George county, were married here Tues
day at the Presbyterian manse by Rev.
j. II. Henderlite.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
nav PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
will Be- Erected a, MnIort. cuolIns County.

For some kline past Rev. Alfred Jones
OF this city, has been engaged in evange
Iistic work In Caroline county. A. a re-
suit oil the interest growing out OF his e.
iorts new Presby terrain church " 81 be
erected at Milford. Caroline county,
WORK 70 te1in at once Geo. W. Harris
OF Ashland, is the contractor
The church when completed VIII be
supplied with minister until pastor
can be called
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19

Salesman and collector for good terri
tory. Call on or address Singer Sewing
Machine Company, 9O3 Main street,
Frederick sburg. Va
lsep10-3t ssep1S -3t.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
"a. FREDERIrKenIRn

x AND POTOMAC RAIiRO
~ Schedule efioctive Sept. 9th. 1905.
Leave Fredeiicksburg. Northward.
$50 -. m. week days local. 7.O5 a m
daily; T:2l IA. N. daily .lO.2g "a an daily.
local; l:2S =. m. week davs: $50 u.
M daily: local; ';Ol p. M. daily; 1903
.. IN. daily.
Leave fredericksburg. Snuthwnr.,.
5;55 a IN. daily. 4 e. l.. train. C.Oi a.
m. week days, local, S.2s a m. Suudnyr
only, ioc@.; l0.5G "a m. daily. :. A. l..
train; ZAP y. %. week days. local. 5.9G
pm. daily. A g. l.. train: Cos u m
daily local; 9o6 ? IN. daily. :. A. l..
train.
Local rom washing; m arrives lI.O9
n. m. week days
teei
". 2 Taylor. Traffic Mama
C.. T.. Cox. Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19

handsome buttons In full season these
SUITS will be P2S. We offer them COZ M
70 start the season at......... SZI.UU
SUIT NO. ZOO is 3-piece Misses or
small Noman's Suit, made of cheveron
cloth navy and black; 10 gored skirt
with two rows OF large buttons and one
large satin trimmed fold. Has an ex-
IRA jumper waist, which can be worn
with or without the coat. This suit,
would be cheap at $50 80. But coz M
to start we say ..... SZO.UU
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
RECOVER STOLEN CLOTHIl c

Po'Ics Find Suits Taken From Freight cz-
Two Negroes arrested.
AleARndria poiics men have recovered
clothing stolen from freight car 81 Wasl.
mgt in->outh-rn r. L and arrested Rich.
arl vance, negro. Vance deni-s re-por.
sioili'y Tor tha robbery. tut admits thai
hH was with a negro named Edward
K"oinson, " u is in custoiyin Wnshina
ton, 'rd that the latter broke into IA.
car. Vance alleges De helped Robinson
1eke Tue sto'en articles Co Alexandria
he railway officials say two dozen
suite, valued ~ $22T 30. were stoIen
iroEl the car The case Of uoods was shin.
ped from Baltimore and consigned Il +.
NJ. Curtis. al frederic. sburg,Vn. ltiseX.
p oted that Robinson VII D. turned over
To the Virginia officials aud that both
men VIII boz tried 81 Fairfax county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
ADMINISTRATION QUALIFICATION

Mrs. Margaret v Wright qualified at
the Corporation court Wednesday as
ADMINISTRATIVE OF James Hunter Wright,
deceased.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19
LADIES new FALL SUITS

me first showing has already arrived
latest styles and best styles, and to star
deriully low prices. The first is:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-19

hree special lots in the very
Ohe season we shall make won
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-02
Value of Cement For Wells.

Unsanitary dairy wells are menace to health, and as the country becomes more closely settled more and more care is necessary to provide good wa ter. The director of the Chicago hy- gienic laboratory reports that of 153 wells on nearby dairy farms examined by the inspectors only eleven were found to be safe for domestic purposes. In all cases the safe wells were those lined with cement, with cement covers and protecting fiange of cement several feet out from the well. In some of the wells used for washing milk utensils high percentage of colon bacteria was found, and In some cases manure could be detected microscopically and by the odor.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-02

Saunders read in his paper that one of the female stenographers in the war office had stolen an important paper and delivered it to the French govern ment he thought for awhile and then unused:
 "Well, the war office should employ more reliable people. What is the war office compared to Joseph Saunders character for all around probity and the certainty of election from this bor- ough next year? Yes, sir, let the war office take care of itself sir"
 NJ. QUAD.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-02
ELECTION PROCLAMATION

Notice is hereby given that there will be an election held in Nevada County, Arkansas, on the 14th day of September, 1908 at the places hereinafter desig- mated, for the purpose of electing the following officials: One Governor.
 One Secretary of State. One Treasurer of State. One Auditor of State. Two Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, one to succeed J. E. Riddick, deceased, and one for full term to succeed Carroll D. Wood.
 One Attorney General. One State Land Commissioner. One Superintendent of Public Instruction. One Commissioner of Mines, Manufacture and Agriculture. One Railroad Commissioner. One Prosecuting Attorney. One Representative in the Leg isla ture.
 One Sheriff. One County Judge. One County Clerkt
 One Circuit Clerk.
 One County Treasurer. One Tax Assessor.
 One Surveyor.
 One Coroner.
 One Public Weighsr. One Road Overseer.
 Two Justices of the Peace in all townships except Missouri, and three in Missouri township. One Constable.
 For or against Amendment No. 9.
 For or against Amendment No. 10.
 For or against Road Tax. For or against License. For against Sale of Wine. Said election to be held at the following places, to-wit: Alabama township at Falcon. Albany, No. 1, at Laneburg. Albany, No. 2, at Sutton. Boughton at Boughton. Caney, No. 1, at Rosston. Clancy, No. 2, at Gale.
 Emmet at Emmet.
 Georgia at Morris.
 Jackson at Hatley's Store. Leake at Glenville.
 Missouri, No. 1, at Court House. Missouri, No. 2, at K. of r. Hall. | Parker. No. i at BOdCaW. Parker, No. 2, at Brisbane. Redland, No. 1, at Lackland. Redland, No. 2, at Wire Road School House.
 Taylor, No. i, at Willisville. Taylor, No. 2, at Pleasant Hill. union at Bluff City.
 Subscribed this goth day of August, 1908. E n HOOD,
 Sheriff.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-02
Colonel Guffey of Pennsylvania.

Colonel James Nj Guffey of Pitts burg, whose recent attack on MT. Bryan attracted widv attention. has been prominent In politics for many years. Tn 1897 he succeeded the late W. r. Harrity as member of the Dem ocratic national committee from the Keystone State.
 MT. Guffey is rated as a multimfl- nonaire. He is sixty-nlne years old
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-02
TELEPHONE ZAz

STATE TICKET. GovernOr
 GEORGE w DONAGHEN Secretary of State
 O. c. LUDWIG. State Treasury
 ]. l.. YATES. State Auditor
 JOHN R. LOBE. Commissioner of Mines, Manufac- lures and Agriculture-
 GUY B. TUCKER. Commissioner of Lands
 l.. l.. COFFMAN. Superintendent of Public Instruc-
 GEORGE B. COOK. Justice of the Supreme Court to succeed Justice Rildick-
 J. c. HART. Justice of the Supreme Court for Full Term
 CARROLL D. WOOD Congress-
 MINOR WALLACE. Prosecuting Attorney
 0. A. GRAVES.
 COUNTY TICKET Representative
 II w. WHALEY. Sheriff
 ED HOOD County Judge
 A. M DENMAN. Circuit Clerk
 F. E. MURAL County Clerk
 J. A. BAILEY. County Treasurer
 w. c. FELTS. Assessor
 JNO. D. BRIGHT. S-gyeyor-
 TOM LAVENDER.
 c. c. PURTLE. Cotton Weigher-
 Il T. INGRAM Justices of the Peace
 F. M. SMITH.
 JOHN FISHERS. '. F. BURNS. sConsta ble-
 C. F MOON.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-02

and began his business career as q railroad and express clerk in the south. In 1872 he returned to Pennsylvania, his native state, and since that time has been in the oil, natural gas and gold mining business.
 Since he became leader of the Penn sylvania Democracy he has made his influence felt in state politics. He succeeded in keeping Quay out of the senate for two years and refused the nomination for governor and for UDited States senator
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-02
At 2 A. M.

Hes looking for rich wife" Well. he's not up against it as hard as he might be-"
 "NoW
 "No."
 Don't know what could be worse" Having a rich wife looking for him." It is easy enough to be honest, put you need to keep in constant practice. It is a toss-up between the man who thinks he can sing and the man who sings he can think
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-19
ENGLISH IDEA OF THE WEST.
Girl Really Knew as Much About It
as Many Of Her countrymen.

An Indiana novelist thinks that one
of the severest tests ever put upon his
risibles was endured at London din
ner table.
The American had been seated next
a rosy-cheeked, gray-eyed English girl,
who affected an absorbing and fiat
tering interest in the United States,
about which she seemed to have i'm
bibed the usual extraordinary ideas
Of some Britons, especially with re
gard to the perils to be encountered
in the more sparsely settled regions of
the west She tried her best not to
be incredulous when assured that
things were not really so bad as she
imagined
1T is reassuring to be told that
there are not rattlesnakes in all the
gardens: she said with dazzling
smile, but my cousin wrote me not
long since that he had seen over 20
wigwams in one little village. Per
haps," she added, as her companion
made no immediate response, per
hsps the wigwams are not as venom
GUS as rattlesnakes. ILLUSTRATED Sun
day Magazine.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-19

Divided according to age, the num-
ber of blind increases with advancing
years For the old blind, perhaps a
third OF all, nothing radical can be
done. They must be cared for under
the provisions for the maintenance Of
the aged But they can be made hap
pier by being taught simple occupa-
lions Young persons. eager to do
good, can visit them, read to them,
entertain them with music. There has
been provided for them a special type
clear to aged and insensitive fingers,
in which is a considerable library.
This type was invented by blind
man. Dr. William Moon. His son, DIR.
Robert Moon. is the secretary Of the
Pennsylvania Home Teaching society
and free circulating library for the
blind. Dr. Moons address is 1919 Wal
nut street. Philadelphia. and, so far as
the means of his society permit, he
supplies to any aged blind person the
inestimable consolation of books
John Macy, in Everybody's.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-19
MRS. TEMPLES TELEGRAM
AN EMPHATIC SUCCESS

The provoking and uproarlously
funny farce, Mrs. Temples Telegram,
which had a most successful run Of over
year at the Madison Square Theatre,
New York, will be the attraction at the
Auditorium on november goth. To any
one interested as to whether or not
husband is justified in telling falsehood
in order to preserve peace and quietness
in the home, an evening spent at the
theatre when this famous farce comedy
is presented Will forever settle the ques
ton. While the play itself is conceded
by all authorities to be the greatest com
edy written in many years. one OF its
chief charms lies IN the excellent oppor-
tunity provided for the actors to display
their talents. Rarely has a more finished
characterization been seen than that OF
Mrs, Jack Temple; the associate mem
bers of the company, each of whom is
cast in a part well suited to the individ-
uality of the player. are seen to the great
est advantage. Mrs. Temples Telegram
has attained the distinction of being the
most emphatic comedy success OF the
past two seasons and so far this year
there has been nothing produced which
can compare to it as genuine laugh
provoker. There is no straining for eff
fects, no squeezing for a laugh. no buff
fooning for applause, but straight, serious
effort on the part of the members Of the
company that is most effective and which
results in a performance that has seldom
been equalled when the number of real,
hearty laughs enjoyed by each individual
member of the audience is taken into
consideration. 1t is interesting to note in
this connection that the comedy is being
witnessed this season by even larger
audiences than those which greeted it
last year, and judging from the interest
already man tested in its forthcoming
local management one of the largest
audiences of the season will be in attend
ance on the night of its presentation.