The Forrest City times., 1909-04-09

week for an extended European tour. They will visit all the principal Conti- mental cities and will he absent sev- eral weeks. We wish the gentlemen a pleasant trip and safe return.
 MT. l.. F.. Davenport went to Mem- phis Sunday, accompanying his son, Master Edward. who went over to have an operation performed on his nose. Mrs. Davenport and the two little Misses Davenport went over Tuesday to do little shopping and visiting, and all returned the same evening.
 W. F. Mann has attained an en- yiable reputation in the field of theatri- cal management because his ventures have been successes. One of his most popular productions is the dramatiza- tion of Mary J. Holmes famous novel, Tempest and Sunshine Becker X Lewis opera house, Tuesday night, April l3.
 Miss Georgia Merwin and Miss Nor ton Prewett were delightful visitors to Bryanville Sunday and Monday. They were guests of Miss Stella Mai Bryan. This merry crowd was joined Monday by Miss Bessie Mai Williams, who spent the day and added much to the pleasure of the occasion, and all returned to Forrest City Monday night.
 Miss Julia Prichard, the efficient and popular music teacher at Crowley Ridge Institute, uas resigned her posi- tion and will leave on Monday next for Oklahoma, where she will make her home. Miss PTichafd'S ability as musician and teacher is recognized by all, and 1t is with sincere regret that we announce her departure from Forrest City.
 MT. Pete Candle, the popular and courteous restauranteur at the corner of North Washington and Jackson streets, received the intelligence Fri day of the death of his father at Pa lermo, Italy, on March 1, in the sixty sixth year of his age. Our Mir. Ca nale's friends, of whom he has made many during his sojourn among us, condole with him in his bereavement. A season of grand opera will open at the Lyceum Theatre, Memphis, Mon- !, day, April l9, with Lucia, featuring company containing chorus of forty instruments and seventeen of the most distinguished celebrities of the Italian lyric stage. The operatic orga- nization is known as the Lambardi Grand Opera Company, of Milan, Italy, and was formed especially for 8 tour of the Western and Pacific Coast States of America.
 On the 26th inst. the Odd Fellows of this city will celebrate the 90th an- niyersary of the foundation of their order with appropriate ceremonies Elder w. F.. Pippin will preach the anniversary sermon at the Baptist church in the forenoon, and in lieu of the usual ceremonies the time gener- ally thus consumed will be devoted to the initiation of candidates, a large class being ready, many having taken advantage of the dispenSation reduc- ing the initiation fee from $l5 to $S.
 Mallory & Eldridge have just pur chased six new livery horses, three new buggies, new carriage and To, of new harness. They are reaching out after more business and are now bet ter than ever prepared to take care of their large and increasing patron age. They can supply all who cal with handsome rigs for Easter Sun day or at any other time. Their stock is all in splendid condition, and if you want a stylish rig they can supply lyour needs on short notice. Ring phone No. 49 or call at the barn on Jackson street, between Washington and RoSSer. Prices very reasonable.
 X grand band concert and musica entertainment under the direction ol
 Mrs. B. T. Manning, and for the bene
 fit of the Forrest City Concert Band
 is announced for Monday night, Apri
 F, at the Becker & Lewis opera house
 The following talented amateurs have
 volunteered their services, and theil names are a guarantee of the excel lence of the performance: Miss Etts
 Whitten, Miss Mamie Lou Fondren Miss Ruth Hatcher, MT. w. H. Riley
 Mrs. James Gillian, Mrs Linn Hurley Miss Dainty Gatling, Mrs. Henry
 Pettus, Mrs. Tudie Prude, Miss Jor dan, Miss Pearson. The band vii
 render choice selections of music under the direction of their instructor, Prof
 Frank Mclean. The purpose of tht entertainment is to raise the fina
 funds for their uniforms. The public responded literally to the boys last affair, and we hope they will come out even stronger this time. as it will be the last appeal they will make to the public for this purpose. Reserved seats, soc: general admission, Doc