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be your royal highness." And all her
royal highness." too, or your grace.
Prince Hero Of Many Romanees.
Similarly, too, the dashing princes
name has been mentioned before in
alliances with the daughters of Ameri-
ca. AS joke some of his European
friends used to call him the perpetual
fiance." Pressed by creditors-the
house of Braganza is not rich, though
royal-it was said that he had assert
ed that he was to marry Mrs. Samuel
Sloan Chauncey of Brooklyn, mil
| lionairess and widow. Next Miss
| Mary Pullman of Chicago was report
ed as about to become his bride. Then
only this past winter he was engaged
to Miss NJ Vanderbilt of New York" :"
| There is no such person in New
York society.
The present pretender, Dom Miguel.
was born in Austria on 1853. His faith
er was John VI. king of Portugal from
1928 to 1884. when he was deposed and
the present reigning house set on the
throne. Dom Miguel's son, the prince,
whose full name is Miguel Maximil!an
Sebastian Marie, was born at Reiche-
nau, Lower Austria, on September %,
1878. His mother was the Princess
Elizabeth of Thurn and TaXis. There
is a younger brother, Francis Joseph,
born in 1879.
All the matches made by the Bra
ganzas have been royal ones. One OF
the princes aunts is the wife of
Charles Louis, archduke of Austria;
another married Prince Alphonse, the
brother of old Don Carlos; his sister
married her cousin. the prince Of
Thurn and Taxis. Other alliances are
with the royal house of Bavaria and
the grand ducal houses of Parma. Lux
embourg and Austria. Miss Stewards
fiance is not only the grandson of a
king and long line of sovereigns
from the days of Alphonsus l., in the
fourteenth century, but he is related
or connected by marriage with nearly
all the crowned heads of continental
Europe.
That the two will make princely
looking pair must not be gainsaid.
Miss Stewards beauty has already
tdheh Lohooh ny Sloi ohS 10 tdii,
slender, svelte. She has the daintiest
of rose pink compilations, a wealth OF
fluffy light brown hair and little tip.
tilted nose. The prince is dashing,
mustached. erect Of carriage, with
fiaxen hair, blue eyes and fine, we'll
nodded head.
And how could his bride be queen?
Just this way: If Manuel II. and his
uncle, the duke of Oporto, neither OF
whom is married. should die. and II
the people Of Portugal should repudi.
ate the remuneration of the princes
grandfather, then, at the death of his
father, now Dom Miguel, the pretend.
er, 1t would be-"your majesty" the
first American queen! A lot OF Ifs"
But stranger things have happened!
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who is now "a years old. Mr.. Stewart,
though by birth member of the So
called 400" cared nothing for the
little things of society. He belonged
to a few well-chosen clubs-nothing
more He was a studious, serious man,
Interested in economics, good govern
ment and charities. President OF the
state board of charities, he devoted
himself wholly to that and to the al
fairs of his estate. His library saw him
more than his club.
No one guessed the secret, but the
home life Of the Stewarts grew dis
tasteful to both. The break came
when both children were grown up
and the parents had been married
more than q quarter Of q century.
Meanwhile James Henry Smith OF new
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INERICAN GIRL
WHO MAY SHARE -
A ROYAL THRONE
Ugh Remote. 1t Is Not Beyond the Bounds of Pos.
ibiHty That Miss Anita Stevart, Who Is to Marrv
Prince Miguel of Braganza. Will at Some Time Re.
keiue the Homage of the Portuguese a. Their Once,

LEW YoRK.-Princesses we
have. one or two: and duch-
esses. quite few. Marchion.
esses and baronesses there
are by the score. too. and
any quantity of matrons who
enjoy the proud distinction
Ing Lady This or the Countess
now we're going to marry royal.
n American girl Is to make an
ee with a prince of the blood
Miss Anita Stewart of New
daughter OF William Rhinelander
art and stcpdaughter of the late
4 Henry Smith. multi.millionaire.
IN TO become the bride OF Prince
II of BraganZa. eldest son OF
Miguel OF BraganZa. pretender to
|hrone OF Portugal.
Sis is not the gossip Of club or
pIr this royal romance. Nor Is
nounced In the regulation Ameri.
kay-by the mother OF the bride.
IL has been done as royalty does
fhe Austrian embassy in London.
hich city Miss Stewart has spent
peason. gives formal authority to
btatement. just as all embassies
khen there is a marriage in their
Sing house.
5,ead of the brides family making
leasant news known. the royal
pn is for the embassy of the fam.
the bridegroom to make the an.
cement The person chosen to
on this occasion was the Arch
ess Maria Theresa. Prince Mig
aunt. She gave n luncheon at the
hssy and there issued the formal
nent Afterward Mrs. Smith. the
er Of Miss Stewart. confirmed 1t.
build she ever be queen?" was the
bon that instantly arose every.
h. For Prince Miguel's family is
ow reigning. though It would like
and the brides friends instant
kgan speculating on its chances
tstOratiOn to the throne 1t claims
FlOnging to 1t by right.
American Millions In Scale.
build 1t be morganatic marriage? +?
d the pretender ever gain the
e OF Portugal, for which he has
plotting for years and years? II
ed, would the son have the nerve
Dt as his father has ever plotted :?
present reigning house OF Portu.
secure on its foundations? And
effect would American millions
II thrown into the balance on the
pi the house of Braganza? These
the questions that Europe and
ica began asking.
le pretender Is always ready"
ered those who know best the in.
and diplomacy of Europe.
rest rules in Portugal to-day. 1t
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King Manuel.

! Us. the same two years ago when
WV. was King. He set himself up to
,as Mnoat the congress, which so
r,,, ~ tne people that the Legitim-
~ sent a deputation to Dom
H.. ~ austria, to sound him in
~ should be revolution and
n should be dethroned.
eauy at any time" said Dom
tssveiy, TO respond to a call
,arone Of my fathers"
Sings uss moved faster than a for
K,.oning. ~ Early in 1908 death
Any .s Carlos. and his elder son,
ae crown. And not the death
ss ~ 70 all alike. king and COM
sus death at the hands Of regi-
ma a. tne royal family drove out,
queen. crown prince and the
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A PROPOSAL.

Mr.. Hardup-Good morning. Miss
Aughtumn-ahem. There is some
thing have been wishing to ask you
for some time, but-er-the fact is. |
haven't been able to screw up enough
courage .to-er-come to the point.
Miss Aughtumn-A proposal at last!
Mr.. Hardup-Could you, my dear
Miss Aughtumn-could you lend me
five dollars?
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A ReaIist.

Il am n great believer in realism
remarked the poet.
Yes" we queried with a rising in
Election, thereby giving him the desired
opening.
Il sometimes carry my ideas of
realism to a ridiculous extreme" con-
tinued the poet.
Indeed" we exclaimed namely.
somewhat impatient to reach the point
of his witticism.
Yes" continued the poet, "the other
day | wrote sonnet to the gas com
pany and purposely made the meter
defective"
At this point we tainted.
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are the cause. Cure
them. Mrs. S. ID. El-
lison. y. Broadway, La
mar. Mo. says: Kid.
ney trouble wore me
down till | had to take
to bed. ] had terrible
palms in my body and
limbs and the urine was
annoying and full of sed.
ituHnI got uunran md
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doctors failed to help. ! was discour.
aged. Doan's Kidney Pills brought
quick relief and a final cure and now
am In the best OF health"
Remember the name-Doan's. Sold
by all dealers. 80 cents a box. Eos.
ter-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. y. Y.
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Fitted for the Job.

The general consulted the topc-
graphical chart. You understand,
colonel" he said, that this charge on
the enemy's fortification necessitates
the most reckless disregard for hu-
man lfe?" 81 understand, general"
the colonel replied. "The forlorn hope
that leads the movement will be COM
posed exclusively of amateur chaut-
feurS"
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DISCOURAGED WOMEN.
a Word Of Hope for De.palrIns Ones.

Kidney trouble makes weak. weary.
worn women. Backache. hip pains.
dizziness. headaches. nervousness, Ian
guor, urinary troubles make women
suffer untold misery. Ailing kidneys
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Could She?

"When women get to voting" said
the man, they will have great
many more calls than they now have
to put their hands in their pockets
and give money to further important
causes
The woman looked thoughtful.
I'm always willing, of course" she
said, ito give money for good cause,
but as for putting my hand in my
pocket
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Resiliency Of Language.
81 say. we are down on our luck!"
Yes, we are certainly up against
it,"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15
SOUTHWEST HARRoR.

Ezra Lursey and wife, OF 1slestord, are
visiting relatives here.
A committee has been chosen ut the
Congregational church to arrange for
Christmas tree on Friday evening, Dee q.
The Methodist aid circle viii open
Christmas sale at the store of Thomas
Lawton, in the vacant room, beginning
Dec. u, to continue afternoon and even
ing until the eth.
AZ the Underwood cottage one day last
week, Fred Fernsld received serious in
jaries by falling from tine roof while
painting. Fortunately no bones were
broken, and though Mr.. FernsId suffered
much pain Tor several days, he is now re-
covering.
Very interesting meetings ha e been
held at the Congregational church during
the past week, the pastors alternating in.
sermons. Commencing Sunday evening,
they will continue through this week at
the Methodist church. The chorus sing
ing, in charge OF Miss Gladys Mayo, has
been pleasing feature OF the meetings.
Dec. ID. SPRAY.
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THE HEARTS HOLIDAYS

THE HEARTS, HoLIpAyS
Every day is New Years Day
As the heart ootgrows theeold;
Every morn Of an untried day
Has . wealth Of Joy untold
Yeste rday with its burden asalcarc
With the night has slipped:a~~y.
And the smiling face at an infauk3morn
Cheers the heart nd gslds tn day.
Every day 10 ON Easter Dag
To the cruciaed heart Of each:
Self Is the stone that has scaled the peace
OF the resurrection birth,
Love 10 the hand that has h-ought release, !
And 1t leads to life and heht;
Into gardens Of lovelinesS
Where we walk mid iixes white.
Every day is Thanh sgising Day.
II we count ccr blessing Ger:
Every day is q harvest ir~ned
Where another served before,
Every day has it's joyful feast,
And the meal by Lose prepared,
Feeds the hungry, and cheers the heart,
As the bread and sine are shared
Every day is Oh rissmas Day
To the heart that seeks.the.Child;
Bright the star tina. leads the way
Ger the plains and hills SO mild.
We who now with aheIwise men seek
And our gold and treasures bring,M1
Find Him close te.the mother heart
And we kneei selthe infant king.
Seat in ba a constant reader.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15
ARBurus s5o, suRRY.

Arbutus grange held an interesting ses-
sion Dec 3, with fair attendance. After
regular business, officers were elected.
During recess Sister Sadie Mckay brought
in . huge basket filed with delicious
popped corn, which was much appreciated.
Much regret ID felt tha. next Friday will
be the last our lecturer, Bro. F. 7. Jeili-
son, will meet with W, a be starts for
Milan, WASH, the next week. He will be
missed in the community, where be has
always lived, but especially in the grange,
where he has been one Of the most eficient
workers. All unite in wishing him sue
cess in his new venture.
The newly-elected ofscers are: IA. E.
Linneken, master; Otis H. Carter, over
seer; Florence L. Curtis, lecturer; George
w. Nevells, steward; Albert Moon, assist
ant steward; Rosa Carter, chaplain; Sadie
Mckay. treasurer; Ella Davis, secretary;
George F. Clark, gatekeeper; Helen Clark,
Ceres; Alice NJ. Coulter, Pomona; Elsie
sperry, Flora; Belle Smith, lady assistant
steward.
AT the regular meeting OF Arbutus
grange Friday evening, Dec. 10, Brother
Daniel Mckay, in behalf OF the grange
presented to Brother Frank T. Jcllison a
dress suit case, in a few appropriate words.
Mr.. Jeilison feelingly responded. Bro.
Jellison leaves Thursday for the West.
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS.
Wheyeas, The Divine Master in His in
fnite wisdom has seen fit 10 remove from our
midst our brother. William Roland Miliikcn,
therefore be II
Resoived, That by the death Of our brother,
Arbatus grange loses esteemed member
the family devoted husband and father, and
the town good citizen.
ResoEeed. That while We as fraternsl or
der have sustained a loss we deeply regret,
we bow suhmisssvely 10 the win of Him who
dosth all things well.
Resolved, That we tender to the heresved
family oar sympathy and sorrow. and MAY
The Almighty in His goodness console them
ia this dark hour Of their affection.
Resolved, Tha, page OF our records be set
apart for these resolutions, 8 copy sent TO thf
bcreaved family and also TO TIE ELLSWORTH
| AMERICAN and Bangor Commercial for pabii-
cation HowARp II. CLARK,
ELLA DAVIS,
FRANK T. JgLLsox.
Committee,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15

A Complete Family Paper.

The lewiston Weekly Journal is . com plete
news and literary paper especially adapted e
interest the homes, the farmsides, the ar.
tisans, the workers, wives, mothers and chill
dpen. Its organization Of New England. and
uf Maine. in particular. for news purposes ia
unriyailed within corresponding territory in
the United States
The Journal employs several special work
ers who give attention TO the novel features
and important events in the field OF Maine
news. These special news services, always
well illustrated, are fertile history-makers in
this stxte.
The Journal il a complete newspaper, its
friends, the reading public, being judges.
Says one of the most eminent newspaper men
In New England: II am amazed that so COM
plete . newspaper can be produced in pro-
vincial field" The Weekly. will keep readers
fully posted In all the events of the world.
s2.0o year
The EVENING Journal Is never 20 satiied
with itself as to fail TO pat up new money and
put ont new energy to make to-morrow's is
sue better than to-day's. There is no goal In
sight; for the perfect newspaper 10 yet below
the horizon, but To improve is obligatory, and
testimony from all parts Of New England,
and from Maine. In particular. pours in In
appreciation of the service which the paper
is rendering all the csuses which concern the
progress Of society, OF education $500 year
by mail.
The Saturday Observation-Disclosures pages,
four editions with magazine section. paper
for Saturday evening and all day Sunday;
illustrated Maine sketches: stories; . short
sermon; special news stories; some Of the
best serials to be found anywhere; in short, .
complete newspaper for the family and the
home circle, clean, bright and breezy. also q
year postpaid. Address: Journal, Lewiston.
Me-, for subscription or sample copies.
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pon,t. For Endeavor;tss.

Don't fail to live the truth II yoa
would be faithful to 1t.
Don't persuade other people beyond
your own convictions.
If the average man doesn't get all
that's coming to him he Is lucky.
People who set good example never
know what 1t will hatch out
Don't make the mistake Of burying
your ia lest your future time be oc-
cupied III sowing vices.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15


Verona grange met in regular session
Saturday evening, Dee. 4, with the master
in the chair. Thirty-six members and
two visitors from Castine grange present.
Election OF officers passed on smoothly.
IL was voted to send the master-elect and
his wife to represent Verona grange at the
State grange at Bangor. One application
Sas presented. 1t being the twentieth
anniversary of the marriage OF tue secre-
tary. Verona grange presented her with
rocking chair and silver coffee pot which
she accepted with fitting remarks. Meet
ing closed in form after . very pleasant
evening.
The newiy-elected officers are: w. J.
Abbott, master; Sidney Ripley, overseer;
Flora Allen, lecturer; Alvah Dorr, steward;
&. A. Whitmore. assistant steward; Grace
Ripley, chaplain: Bradbury leach, treas
urer; Jennie Whitmore, secretary; Ray
mcnd WhitzDore, gatekeeper; Ellen Hall,
Ceres; Grace Bennett, Pomona; Myra Alb
bot. Flora; Gusta Whitmoce, lady a.
sistant steward.
Verona grange met in regular session
six members and two visitors present.
One candidate was instructed in the FIRST
and second degrees. r. A. Whitmore, r.
w. Smith and others responded with re-
marks for the good OF the order. There
will be work 1t the next meeting, and
one of the harvest feasts that the sis
tiers OF Verona grange are famous for,
will be served. Quite . number from
Verona grange Will attend the State
grange at Bangor next week.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15
Dear M. b. Frssr as:

Dear N. h. Frsends:
As the time had come, for the column
material to be prepared and arranged
was thinking what poem to use, when the
above choice selection came to hand AT
first thought ] .would.lwait ana use 1t
for Christmas, as IL had a Christmas
verse; then SAC New Years stanxa
caused me 20 sthinkl OF new year;
and finally thelentirel poem was again
carefully read, and surely ii is poem tor
every day ! n the year. SOL am giving it
to you at once, and doubt mot many of
yen will apply it TO every day that oon,os
10 you
Will the sriend who sent it and the
other appropriate selection remember that
now she is a niece indeed, and hereby has
cordial welcome land we.lhore to hear
from her again.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15

An old darby wanted to join fash
ionable city church, says the Christian
Regtstey, and the minister, knowing IL Was
hardly the thing to do aud not wanting
to hurt his feelings, cold him TO 20 home
and pray over it. In . fe~ days the
darkey came back. "Weil. what do you
think OF it by this timer" asked the
preacher. swell, sah," replied the
colored man. .Ah prayed an pray ed, an
de good LAwd he says to me: ''Rastus,
All wouldn't bodder NAH haid about
dat no mo. Alive been trying TO git
into dat chu'ch mahse'f foh de las
twenty ycahs, and An amt done haid no
luck.'n
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15
GoULDsBoRo.

Miss Addie Guptill has gone to Castine
normal school.
Lincoln school league gave a successful
entertainment Friday evening. Proceeds
IS.
Miss Mildred Cofifn, who has been
employed at Northeast Harbor since early
spring, is home.
Mrs. Mabel Campbell and daughter
Audrey have gone to vanceboro to visit
Mrs. Campbell's parents, George Beers
and wife.
Dec. IL. JEy.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15
LAaoISE. 8a.

IAmoine grange held its regular meet
ing Nov. 30, with Worthy Lecturer Sarah
Young in the chair, and an attendance OF
thirty-two. The worthy lecturer in
stalled Jesse Young as master, and Grace
Station as L. A. s. A short program was
presented.
Lamoine grange met in regular session
Dec. 7, with w. NJ. Jesse Young in the
chair and an attendance OF thirty-two.
The second and third degrees were con-
ferred on one candidate. The lecturer
presented an interesting program.
Officers will be elected Dec. IA.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15

In the carly days the influence q
Jesus was explained according to the
genius Of that age. Today we must
try to account for It In accordance with
the genf;ss or this age. They said I
was due 10 His rerson. He was GosA
We say 1t was due to His character.
He was the calmest and purest and
most unseifish Of, mortals.-Re A. G.
6ingsen, Presbyterian. Providence, r. I.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15
cnsuMAN. ar1. aouLnsnoRo.

Cushman grange held its regular meet
lug Wednesday evening with thirty-two
members, ami visitors from Rising Star
and Natural Bridge oranges present. Ow-
ing to bud weather, 1t was the first meet
ing for . month. One application was
laid before the meeting. The officers for
the year were elected. A communication
Yves read from the State grange. After
the lodge closed, cookies end Cocoa were
served.
The newly-elected Officers arc: Frank
Libby, master; David Guptill, ove-seer;
Jemima Tracy, lecturer; Periey Tracy,
steward; Irwin Mcdonald, assistant
steward; LORNA Guptiil, chaplain; John
Whitaker, treasurer; Florerce Young,
secretary; Ambrose Young, gatekeeper;
Edith Hovey, Ceres; Grace Holt, Pomona;
Mary Moore, Flora; Myrtle Young, lady
assistant steward; Bertha Handy, organ
list; willard Tracy, trustee for three years.
NEW CENTURY, $50, DEDHAN.
The newiy-elected officers OF New Gem
fury grange are a. follows: O. w. Brews-
ter, master; George A. Gray, overscer;
Hazel Cowing, lecturer; Gerald Thomp-
son, steward; Raymond Cook, assistant
steward; Mabel Thompson, chaplain; +.
w. Burriil, treasurer; Mary M. Burrili,
secretary; Hadley CHM, gatekeeper;
Mpude Brewster, Ceres; Lizzie Gray, POI
mona; Nellie Cook, Flora; Cora johnson,
lady assistant steward.
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas. BY command OF the Divine Mas
ter our brother. George p. Goodwin. has lief;
our field OF labor for work in the higher life
therefore be il
Rcsotped. That New Century grange has
lost an honored. trustworthy aud beloved
member.
Resoiscd, That as Patrons. We cherish ths
memory Of his service TO the order, HIS faith
fuiness. courage and good cheer, his adelity
and love.
Resolrsd, That we offer 10 the family of out
brother our sympathy in their sorrow. and
further be 1t
Resolved, That 10 show the affection and
esteem we held for our departed brother W.
cause our charter TO be draped ia mourning
| Tor a period Of thirty days, copy o. these
resolutions be sent 10 the bereayed family
also to the Bangor CarlAercisl aud ELS
WORTH AMERICAN for publication, and copy
| placed on our records.
LACga r. Cook,
ELLA l.. BrERiLL,
r.. W. BuHaILi.
Committee.
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w. J. Bryan and Temperance.
A thrilling period In the recent st.
Paul international Christian EndeavOr
convention is thus described by an eye
witness:
Following the Nebraska delegation
Mr.. Coleman spoke of the pledge sign
ing campaign which Mr.. Bryan Is
anxious Christian Endeavorers should
take up and read the autograph pledge
which the Nebraskan leader had send
him: Il promise, God helping me, to
abstain from the use Of all tltoxicat-
ing liquors as beverage" A burst ot
enthusiasm followed the announcement
Of this new movement, Of which Chris
tian Endeavorers are to hear much in
the months to come.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15
orange are as follows: Augustus I. Fose,

grange are as follows: Augustus |. Foee,
master; Chester W. stratton, overseer;
Bessie s. Walker. lecturer; William H..
Ball, steward; Carl c. Stratton, assistant
steward; Ella F. Saunders. chaplain; Louis
). Jordan, treasurer; Clara +. johnson,
secretary; Frank Foss, gatekeeper; vahna
stratton, Ceres; Rena Springer. Pomona
Esteila West, Flora; Leah Scaminon, lady
assistant steward.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15
MouxrArN VIEW. 4sa. wrsr rnex

MOUNTAIN VIEW, 4si. WEST EDEN.
Mountain View grange held its regular
meeting Friday evening, Dec. 10, with
about sixty five patrons present, inelud-
ing several visitors from Bay View grange.
After business the lecturer presented an
unusually fine program by the sisters and
brothers who reside in SomesvilIe, con-
sisting OF songs, readings, tableaux and
guessing contests. The solos by Bros. f.
A. Jenkins and DR.. X. L. Grindle were
heartily encorsd and the farce, "a Slight
Misunderstanding" was well carried ont
BY Elsie Robbins, who impersonated q
deaf old lady and Fred Parker, ~ tram.
There will BE- work In the first and second
degrees at the next meeting.