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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
SIZE OF FAMILIES DECREASING.

From 1890, when the first United
States census Was taken, to 1900, the
year of the latest census, the size OF
the average American family dropped
from SIS TO &C persons. Some inter
esting deductions are drawn from
these figures by Chief Clerk W. S.
Rossiter OF the census bureau.
For one thing the ratio of children
to women over ls years of age has
been cut in half during the ll0.year
period. The United States. it Is shown
aided by immigrants from all parts of
the world. is now maintaining a ratio
of children practically the same Is
shown by Great Britain. Germany and
Italy, the deduction being thai popu
lation conditions here are tending to
become more in harmony with those
obtaining in other civilized countries.
" doubtless will surprise those not
In the habit OF reveling in figures and
The compilation OF statistics to learn,
as pointed ont by the census report
IN question, that had the average
size of families remained the same in
1900 as IN 1870 the country today
would have a native population great.
er by 20,oo0.0oe persons. According
20 the compiler of the rapport, ''It may
be claimed that the people OF the
United States have concluded that
they are only about half rs well able
TO rear children. at any rate without
personal sacri6ce, under the condi
ions which prevailed in 1890 as their I
predecessors proved themselves to be 4
under conditions prevailing In 1890"
The increasing movement toward
he cities Is responsible ia large msas.
Ire. In the opinion OF the census off-
iAlA for IL decreasing sass Of tam :
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
AN EASTER MESSAGE.

10, the winter is past" and spring
will soon be at high tide. The evi.
dence of a great change is abroad in
mountain and field, and though winter
may rage fiercely, at times. her power
is broken, and the usurper will soon
be driven ANONYMOUSLY out from the
kingdom Of Spring,
Weeks ago Springs coming was
heralded by the pussy willows, oblivi.
Gus In their furry overcoats TO chill
winds and bitter frosts. They be
lieved in their message in spite Of ap-
pearances. and faithfully delivered 1t
though We were skeptical. The GRO
Gus, pushing up her dainty head
through the snow, told the same story
now there are many voices added to
these; the grass that is growing green
er every day; the blue bird who came
when the snow was still here, and a;
last, the robin-saucy fellowi
People are beginning to garden. snd
around many homes there has been,
the past week. the smell of fresh turn
ed earth. and talk OF seeds, and much
business with garden tools and gath
ering up OF rubbish. Out in the coun-
try the plough share has turned up
long lines OF fresh soil, and though
the budding trees are not yet, and ths
songs of the birds are not so abund-
ant as presently. still spring is so near
that YOU can feel her presence in mul
iitudinous ways.
Easter is early this year and the
Resurrection we commemorate comes
just as all nature is about TO rise to q
new and fresh life. Surely 1t viii be
well with us. II we need this Easter
lesson and follow Natures example
Let us. too. rise from our dead selves,
too long devoted TO selfish interests,
into a fuller, freer. and nobler ooncep-
tion OF life with its opportunities for
good, and cur privileges, which are
some times called our duty TO Cod
and man.
We grow like that which we admire.
II the flowers on our altsrs this Easter
tide. mean anything to us-if violet
lily and rose, really typify for us, the
humility, purity and sweetness OF char
acter OF the Savior OF the world. we
shall bend our efforts to reflect these
qualities in our own lives. Then for
us the Resurrection win be more Than
a name, and the risen Christ reality.
Thus this spiritualization of our
thought may go on from day to day,
and as the spiritual overcomes the
mortal, we may rejoice anew IN the
Easter OF our lives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
TO PREVENT cHAFso HEELS.

Women with narrow heels frequent
ly have trouble with ready-made foot.
wear The shoe rides up at the heel
and painful blister occurs, which ef-
fectively cripples one for the time be
ing. This is especially true OF low
shoes. To prevent it with your next
pair cut a few inches from a piece of
old velvet. or get a bit of velvet ribbon
to fit between the heel and the shoe.
1t can be either tackled into place or
pasted. This renders the heel com
Portable without lessening the size of
the shoe, which is the disadvantage of
the felt sole.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
SUICIDE OF PHIL eeaow.


Becoming despondent because OF
long illness, Philip Gerow. 60 years OF
age. yesterday afternoon shot and Kill
ed himself in his home at 1926 Wood
lawn avenue. The body was discover
ed about O'Clock last night by w.
f. Hubener, neighbor. who was at
tracted by lack of signs of life about
the house.
Gerow, who was a piano tuner. had
placed the muzzle Of revolver In
his mouth, and pulled the trigged once
the bullet entering the BARN. Death
must have been instantaneous. The
old man has lived alone in his little
cottage for many years. He had no
family. but note. found in his eff
fects, directed that If he met sudden
death that his sister. Miss Louise Ge-
row of Ottawa, Can, be notified. The
remains were taken TO Pierce Bros.
morgue. where an inquest will be held.
Los Angeles Times, April 3.
A certificate of suicide was signed
by the coroner yesterday in the case
OF Philip Gerow Of 4126 Woodlawn
avenue who shot himself late Friday
afternoon. Gerow was so years Of
age, and had been a piano tuner.
Dependency brought on by Ill health
IS supposed to have caused the trsg'
edy.-Times, April 4.
The above will be news to many
Durangoites and also residents Of Sill
verton. Phil Gerow was one of the
pioneers of Durango and accumulated
considerable property, owning the
brick building now occupied by w. I
Darlington. He also owned several
shacks in the tenderloin district. MIR
Gerow played In the dance halls in
the early days. He quit that kind OF
work about twenty years ago and
opened dancing school which he
conducted on and off for a number of
years, playing for the society dances
and fraternal balls. Phil was erratic,
at the same time was well liked and
enjoyed the esteem and friendship of
large number of friends. About ten
years ago he went to Silverton where
he opened a dancing academy. He
left there few years ago and our
people lost track of him. The writer
probably knew Ar. Gerow ss well as
any one In Durango. and We found him
companionable. wen educated and al
ways q gentleman.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
IF YOU Are NOT SUCCEEDING.

Success.
Go out IN the country or get by
yourself somewhere. and give your.
self good talking to, advises DR.. Mar,
den in Success magazine. Just re.
solve to be g man. Say to yourself,
There Is enough IN me to make me
a grand success yet. and I am going
70 bring II about. There is no reason
why others should succeed aud ]
should fan"
Resolve 10 put out of your mind
forever every suggestion that you can
possibly fail Arouse yourself to &C
ton. Encourage yourself in every pos.
sible way by talking to yourself. As
sert your divinity, and you VIII be sur.
prised at the power which viii come
TO your rescue
You VIII be amazed to hnd how, IN
a short time, your whole mental atti.
tude VIII change; and this win very
quickly change your appearance. Then
IL yoc look for q position. you viii 20
with the air OF q conqUeror. with vic
ory To your step sal b yssr eye.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
THE WEARING OF THE GREEN

THE WEARING OF THE GREEN.
While the greens seem to lead the
procession, we have hundreds OF nifty
patterns in all the prettiest shades OF
olive, drab fawn, tan, blue. gray, etc
II you don't come to spend-come to
learn and get acquainted Mems suits,
ladies' skirts and jackets made TO
measure. Your satisfaction of at
guaranteed. Chicago scale prices
Beats catalogue all hollow. Large
samples and the new fashions. Try
me. E. Lazarus, Tailoring, 725 Main
avenue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
FRUIT, SHADE, SHRUBS, ROSES

One thousand elm and other shade
trees. ten feet tall; apple, pear, plum
prune and cherry in quantity. Hun
drads OF ready TO bloom field grown
hardy continuous Towering roses,
Towering almond, bush honeysuckle
Persian and common lilac, dahlias and
paeonias, tamarix and blooming snow
balls. The various small fruits, in,
Guiding grapes and dewberries, aspara
gus by the hundred or thousand. CAB
bage and cauliflower plants In sea
son. Please send in list of wants
early.
VIM. E. MILTON, Durango, Colorado
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
NURSES EXAMINATION.

The state board OF nurse examiners
will meet at the state capitol. Den
yer, on April 27, IS and 20. 1903, to
examine applicants for registration
according to An Act Relating to Pro
fessioual Nursing" For information
apply to Miss Marye B. Eyre, S. N,
secretary, 642 Grant avenue, Denver,
Colo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

ilies. Apartment house and fiat life
does not encourage rearing Of large
families. while the strugsle for exist
ence In cities is more exhausting than
under the conditions usually prevail.
ing In rural districts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The great cost OF underground rail.
ways is shown in comparison of the
total cost OF all the tube railway sys-
TENS of London with the total cost of
the railway system OF ireland. The
latter includes 3.sss miles of road and
It's total cost was s222,so0.oo0. The
railway tubes OF London. which agyre-
sate sih miles, have cost about Sls7,-
5o0. 900
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
WANT Ed.

On three or five years time $500
on farm property that cost me $4,000
! am willing TO pay per cent. Have
peen Offered The money at s per cent
pui have to pay the commission. and
his want to avoid. Have good land
and water right. VIII furnish alb
stract- Address ranchman, P. O. Box
ss7, Durango. Colo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Enjoy the comfort of a hotel steam
heated throughout with the best ap-
paratus on the market. FYrst.rate
table, obliging employees ever alert
to attend to wants of patrons. The
Palace hotel near the depot
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Have you anything you want to put
In storage? We viii make you reason.
able rates and guarantee safe delivery
when called for. Telephone Durango
~ The Wood & Morgan Land q Live
Stock Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
Remember Nathan has moved to the
Century building.

Our expense is at minimum, and
our patrons profit by the close prices
our economical system enables us to
quote. Mckinney Clothing Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The La Plata Bottlings works han
die Pabsts' Premium Blue Ribbon and
Coor's Golden Beer, the very choicest
on the market Always pure. Keep
It in your house.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
THE OLD RELIABLE.

Dentist and oeuiist. Eighteen years
In prsctics- The only university grad
usisd In the Southwest. VIII meet
any cut on earth All work gusran.
teed. DR.. DOwDEy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Showing
of Men S,
Women S and
Children S
Wearing Apparel
The Famous Stores Go,

II you stop at the Southern hotel
you pay for what you get Best at
accommodations at reasonable ra.es
Just across from the depot
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

When in Pennington stop at the
Grand hotel. the best country hotel
in the west. Modern livery and feed
stable In connection. Fine rigs and
best feed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
HAHN
Wholesale and Retail.

Pabst's Premium Blue Ribbon beer
possesses medicinal qualities. You
can order 1t at La Plata Bottlins
works.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
GOOD THINGS TO EAT.

The New York Bakery, Jno. Perruus
proprietor, keeps all kinds of baker,
gooos' cakes, pies, hne bread, etc
special attention paid to shipping Gus.
toners
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The Durango Tailoring Co. has NOV
ed to new quarters. formerly occupied
by Clark & Goodman, next door north
OF the Independent Hardware Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The Strater hotel for comfort these
days. Steam heat and every convent
ence. For rates by the month call
in person.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

REmovbL OF LAW OFFICES,
Attorney A. Rex MoiIstte has moved
his law offices to the Century BUILDING,
Suite 2ot, Second floor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

To have your ashes hailed away
leave orders with Benjamin. the Kind
ling Man. Phone Plata So.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Try our own liniment for lame back,
rheumatism, sPrsinA etc Durango
Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Parties expecting TO erect monu-
ments before Decoration day should
give order by April Is If possible.
HOOD e. AMES.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Storage of ali ktnds-Wood 4 Nor.
gan receive and care for all kin Is of
storage. Prompt handling and safe
cars are special features.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The sinner" at Wesley Helms bar.
Der shop guarantees the best shine In
town. Always ON hand and attentive
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

ManZsn Pile Remedy is put up i'll
a tube with nozzle attached. May be
applied directly to the affected par,s
Guaranteed. Price soc. Sold by 5
@. Wall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The Durango Tailoring &c. has NOV
e" to new quarters and patrons are
requested to bear this In mind.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

A rull line of house paints, carriage
paints 'apalac. varnish .stains. gisss
s.e- " Jacob Fritz. Phoas nuraaso
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

For hacking cough or tickling In
throat try our White Pine and Tar.
Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The strAter is Durango's leading ho
tel and SO recognized by the travelling
public. Steam heat and every CON.
venience.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Telephone your wants to the La
Plata Bottling works and have . case
OF Psbst Premium Blue Ribbon left
At your house.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

'oh SALE Good. improved 1lO
-eie ranch. also 20 acre ranch for sale
eneAp' Must sell, h, l. BUCK. Allison
Colorado. =
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

This is ice cream soda weathe,
The best in the city at Richey's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Nothing equal to It. The best sinner
In the city At BILLY" Rudersdorfs
Crystal barber shop.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Everything new and up to date in
wall paper and paints at Jacob Fritz.
Phone Durango 15S
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

you want to keep crear Of thai
tired feeling so to the Crystal Barber
Shop and Bath Room. Billy" Ru
dersdorf.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

FOR sALR-A splendid opportunity
Is offered TO any one wishing to en-.
gage IN rooming house, fully equip
pea and doing q good business. Call
on or address A C. Meyers. Durango
Colo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The Farmers Cooperative company
handle nothing but the finest seeds
that money can buy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
WE SELL

Ia X. Diamond for. Observation-Disclosures SIS
l-3 X. Diamond for $40
l-2K Diamond for .$s5
l X. Diamond for $3.50
l5 Jeweled Elgin Watch. h......--...Se
II Jeweled Elgin Watch IS
81 Jeweled Elgin Watch. .S29
Is Jeweled Waltham Watch......s6
II Jeweled Wsitham Watch. ..... IS
81 Jeweled Waltham Watch. 500
Any diamond or watch sold at above
price we agree to buy back within
ninety days at full purchase price
HAHN,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

FOR SALE-Forty acres improved
land under fence, Florida mesa. with
water rirht; three room house, barn,
ceiiaf' etc Bargain. Phone Red sss
or call on Grato BeIliuo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
MOVED.

John Males has removed his ex-
press office from the racket store to
n. T. Thompson's store.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Go to THEAToRluM tonight and
zee the great Biblical story OF Saul
and David In pictures.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Great Western gloves at McKin.
ney's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Wallis Cold Tablets guaranteed tc
give satisfaction or money refunded.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The bis store In the Century build.
ing Is nov occupied by A. l.. Nathan
with the finest line OF clothing and
furnishing goods ever brought to the
southwest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

When you want cooling drink call
at Richey'e.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

No shoddy and shelf worn goods at
Na,hAns. The best on the market.
And st lowest prices
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

over thousand new designs in
monuments. The latest snd best
money can buy. HOOD 4 ANRs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The Victor and Edison phouographs
on easy terms st Hahn'k.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

]. D. Hallett was an arrival from
Mancoe last night on his way TO Den.
yer. for which place he left this morn
ing. Mr.. Hallett was a guest OF the
Palace over night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

several pieces OF the choicest ,p.
come property In the city of Durango
'o' . permanent Investment of 8 Der
per snnum. also several hun
drsd scres Of grazing and suburban
". H c. FOLSoN.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Ice cream with pure fruit fiavors AT
Richey's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

the Highland Fling and other popular
Scotch dances--and the evening pass
ed very agreeably to the company as
well as host and hostess.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

is47 Roger Bros triple-plste knives
and forks, ss.75 dozen. Hahn.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

One OF the new models in millinery
will be called peach" hat. With
a peach wearing 1t the combination
wearing II should not be so bad to
meet on a lonely desert.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The proper place for good shave
and bath Billy" Rudersdorf.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Drop into NSthan's big store ano
take peep at the arrangements.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Drop inio Nathan's new store in the
Century building,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
FOR SALE.

Double set of wagon harness for
sale. In very good repair. Apply to
o. S. Galbreath.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Life is not satisfactory without an
occasional pound of Richey's candles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
WANT rs

WANTED-Good horse for - ard
work; 1900 pounds. Durango Planning
Mill & Lumber Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The nobby suits noticed on well
dressed people come from Gradens.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

WANTED-Dining room girl at the
Palace hotel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Courteous service and the finest ice
cream in the city at Richey's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

II you enjoy the real high class II
moving pictures go to THEAToRiuM
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

ind'an understanding new .lI
the TINA Durango pnuo Co
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Mr.. and Mrs. David swickhimer o
Rico are In the city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Mrs. W. Il. Mason left for her home
at Alamosa today. Mrs, Mason. nee
Lille LmprechL has been visiting
her mother In this city for a couple
of weeks on her way from a trip to
Emporia, Kans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

This is the time of year when the
backyard should be put In order. and
dirty back yards are not confined to
the slum districts by any means. A
glance at some of them in the prin-
cipal residence section will be evi-
denee enough OF this fact. A word Of
complaint to the proper authorities
would bring a quick response, There
should be prompt effort made to get
rid of some OF the diseass-breeding
plies of refuse that have been allow
ed to accumulate in some otherwise
very respectable places.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

WANTED-An edgerman. Write the
Piedra Lumber Co., Dyke. Colo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

FOR RENT-s-room brick house,
with bath; good barn; good location.
Local Security Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Fer Dry Climate Lotion 70 to Wan.
~ aruaglst,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

For Dry Climate Gsrgle 20 to wNn
fbe drugri>t.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
rRAiNa

Eastern. on time.
Southern. on time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

State Senator George West came in
from Denver last evening Senator
Vest says there is very little TO tell
regarding the legislative session that
Is not alreSdy known, but had no hesi-
fancy in saying that he did not believe
in an extra session because II would
not accomplish the purpose for which
II would be called. Mr.. West goes to
the ranch in the morning. Says he
does not want to see Denver for many
Moons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

HA AL1-lAo1srl S-roon Ao..,
s hesars ~ IN 60
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Woman's Relief Corps ball Easte
Monday at Red Men hall. Tickets s
per couple.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The county commissioners were
busy with routine business today.
Nothing OF any Interest te the general
public.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

FOR RENT-Sman furnished house.
226 Alamo street, north ochsner
hospital.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

That Bad Shot is serious business al
TtlEATosIuM tonight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The district court was busy t:ll
about o'clock this afternoon examin.
ing witnesses for the defense In the
Leonard Scott case. As we 80 80
press District Attorney Lane is ad-
dressing the jury. in behalf OF the
prosecution.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Major and Mrs. H. NJ. Randolph left
for Mancos this morning. The major
has a brand new fairy tale about q
Ten story steel structure to be erected
soon in Hesperus. which he is telling
to favored few. II is very ingenious
but
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

How IS this as dehnition OF irrisa-
tions Irrigation is the watering of
plants by the use OF diches" Extract
from the eighth grade examination
papers recently corrected by the coun.
ty superintendent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

| SE1(
ITheGra'
- -
Drop into Nathsn's new store In the
Century building.
When you want cooling drink call
at Richey's.
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Ice cream with pure fruit flavors At
Richey's.
Great Western gloves at Mckin.
ney's.
The nobby suits noticed on well
.Asas.x.a ,.aoota so,,os from, Graaan,s
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rRAINs-
Eastern. on time.
Southern. on time.
No shoddy and shelf worn goods al
Na;han's. The best on the market
And st lowest prices.
Go to THEAToRluM tonight ant
see the great Biblical story OF Sau
and David in pictures.
]. d. Hallett was an arrival from
Msncos last night on his way 10 Den
yer. for which place he left this morn
ing. Mr.. Hallett was guest OF the
Palace over night.
One OF the new models in millinery
will be called peach" hat. With
a peach wearing 1t the combination
wearing II should not be so bad to
meet on a lonely desert.
Mrs. w. Il. Mason left for her home
at Alamosa today. Mrs. Mason. nee
Lille LimprechL has been visiting
her mother In this city for a couple
OF weeks on her way from a trip to
Emporia, KAns.
Major and Mrs. H. NJ. Randolph left
for Mancos this morning The major
has a brand new fairy tale about Q
Ten story steel structure to be erected
soon in Hesperus. which he is telling
to favored few. 1t is very ingenious
but
Misses Emily Samain and Jessie
Tatreau went to Denver this morning
where they viii visit the formers
grandfather for short time and then
30 on TO Los Angeles. Cal. to Join
Mrs. samain, who Is now located
here,
There was large crowd at the En-.
ire Nous dance last night, and those
in attendance enjoyed the evening to
the fullest extent Two weeks from
last night the club Will give their
last dance OF the season which will be
large and elaborate function.
Fred JOY. the genial collector for the
Colorado Telephone company, closes
his association with the local branch
this evening. and leaves for Denver
about the middle OF next week. We
shah all regret Mr. joys departure,
but wish him the best OF success in
his new field.
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An automobile party went TO Bay
iield this morning on Boosting" ex.
pedition. There will be monster
mass meeting al the court house next
Tuesday evening. and the party made
the trip on business pertaining to the
Boosters club. Those in the party
we're Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Copeland and
MT. and Mrs. }. h vandsniker and
child, beside the chauffeur.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Logan gave
a Scotch party at their residence on
the Boulevard last evening. there be
ing upwards of nfty present, mostly
Scotch people. The color scheme was
red and white which was carried on,
In the festoooing and refreshments.
the latter bsans specially Appettxing. /
There were Scotch saosa aAsoaag-