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Cornwall Bridge.

NEWS AS THE I $ SCRIBE
 FINDS IT.
 Miss T. Squires has returned home, accompanied by Mrs Ryan and daughter of Bridgeport.
 Charles Dunbar spent Sunday at his home.
 Will Lane and sister of New York care spending their vacation at the old homestead.
 Miss May Brown of Poughkeep- sic was a guest at the Everett House over Sunday.
 Miss Edith Odell was removed to the hospital at Pittsfeld, Mass, on Friday, where she is 10 undergo an operation.
 c. L. Slade is entertaining guests from Waterbury
 Mrs William Curtis and daughter Of Bristol are guests of Mrs Mary D. Pierce.
 Miss Lillie Weller has returned to her home in Bridgeport, after spend- ing some time at J. C. Liners.
 Hiss Rose Breen of New London is visiting at her uncles, w. H. Breen's.
 The concert given by the colored tu 1ents at the Cornwall church, Sunday evening, was largely attend ed e',d quite (, large sum was col lected for the benefit of the Hamp- ton Institute, which the students represent.
 Don't forget the ice cream sale and dance, Saturday evening, at the A. 0. w. w. hall.
 N. L. Dunbar lost young and valuable horse, last week.
 Miss Etta Harrison of Torringfon is visiting at her grandfathers, Henry Mays.
 Miss Mary Bunnell returned to Middlebury accompanied by Edith Millard.
 Miss Clara Mead, the popular music teacher, of Falls Village has again started a class in town.
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Greenfield Hill.

DISASTROUS LOSS BY FIRE ON
 BRONSON ROAD-HOME OF
 MILTON w. JENNINGS SWEPT
 BY RAGING FIRE ELEMENT
 FAMILY BARELY ESCAPE WITH
 THEIR LIVES.
 The home of Milton W. Jennings on the Bronson road was completely destroyed by fire at an early hour, Saturday morning. All Of the fam fly except MT Jennings were in bed when the flames broke out. and, but for the prompt and heroic action of that gentleman, would have per ished. Shortly before o'clock Mr Jennings arose as usual and went out to do the shores about the place. leaving what proved to be defec- tive oil stove lighted in the kitchen. Upon returning to the kitchen a few minutes later he was surprised to find the room full of smoke and the fire under rapid headway. Thinking only of his, wife and several small children sleeping in the apartments above, he rushed madly through the smoke to the chambers above and by prompt action succeeded in resculng the family. It was impossible to carry them all though the lower part of the burning building so scme of the children were thrown out Of an upper story window. One boy sustained a fractured arm in con- sequence MT Jennings was severe ly burned about his face and body and for a time it was feared that the shock and his injuries might prove fatal. Two doctors were hastily summoned to attend the in-
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A Visit to This Store Will
 Always Pay.

In the very nature ofthngs it is not possible to tell n weekly advertisement of the interesting things to be found in such store as this.
 The store isso diversified and conducted that there something really new every day in the week. special lot of hosiery for example received and at put sale It is so good and solowpced that all sold before the news can be sent you through this paper And so it ls with all sorts of merchandise.
 New lots are continually coming in lots bought to special advantage for one reason another And they are always sold at saving tohe buyer-a saving that we quick y pass along to you
 For this reason if for no other pays to come to this store always. .,
 Every new thing worth while is here too. Whether it be for wear for personal us for fine comfort of the hoe for ouofdoor comfort through the hot weather you can count upon finding all new and good things here.
 From every standpoint it always pays to come to this store.
 Equally we'll, it pays to shop here by mail. We know how to give proper attention to mail buyers-and we do ii Every order filled by shopper who uses expert and care full judgement and who plans to serve you as we'll as you would be served you stood right the counter and chose your own merchandise
 Come to the store in person, whenever you can Come by mail when you cannot come in person.
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HOrseS!
 Horses! Big Auction Sale of Horses.
Saturday at ? P. M, Rain or Shine

We will have for this sale 75 head of horses. two express car loads. One load 2S head from
 the farms they were raised on, all hardened down and ready to work. They are from
 Iowa-the best that grow in their class. We will show you the best chunks you ever saw shipped to Connecticut in big heavy draught horses, good business chunks fancy driving horses. good hack. coach or livery horses. in fact hOl SC to suit anyone in need of horse. Remember we will put every horse up and sell them to the highest bidder regardless of cost or value.
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If Women Only
 Knew
What a Heap of Happiness it Would
 Bring to Newtown Homes

Hard to do homework with an acEing back,
 l'rings you hours of misery at leisure or at work.
 If women only knew the cause that
 Backache pains come from sick kiine"S,
 Tw'nld save ,luch eedless wc!.
 oofn's Kidney Pills cure sick kid- neys.
 Newrown people endorse this
 Mrs J, T. Sheehan, living on West Street, Newtown, says: 'I had been annoyed with kidney complaint for several years and at times suffered acutely from pains across my back ana in the top of my head. The least exertion would make my heart flut- ter and cause distressing passages of kidney secretions. Deans Kidney Pills were recommended to me about year ago and I used two boxes of this remedy procured from c. H. Finch's drug store. l felt much bet tr after taking Doan's Kidney Pills and consider them an excellent preparation in such cases"
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The NeWtoWn Bee.
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itewn, Friday, July 30, 1909,

HAMPTON SINEERS UELIHHT
 LARGE AUDIENCE.
 The Hampton singers entertained large audience in Washington club hall on Saturday evening, following the presentation of play, "The Marble Arch," given by several members of the Washington club.
 The Episcopal churches met in an union service on Sunday, the inter- esthg features being the singing and speaking by Indian and negro students of Hampton Institute.
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New Preston.
VILLAGE CHURCH JOTTINGS.

VILLAGE CHURCH JOTTINGS.
 A large congregation was before Rev T. w. Salt, last Sunday morn ing, as he delivered his gospel mes sage upon Christian hope. Among the congregation were Rev MT Whittier of Jersey City, MT and Mrs Fred Mygatr of New Jersey, Kenneth Hoffman of New Britain and Dr Warsaw and family of Brooklyn, N. Y.
 DEATH OF LEROY RANDALL.
 The death of H. LeRoy Randall at his summer home at Lake Wara- maug, last Friday morning, cast the first real gloom over the Lake for this season and possibly changes many of the plans of the remainder of his family during the summer. MT Randall had been looked upon as one of the fixtures of the Lake in the proper season and his death seems untimely, having only reached the age of 5 when the final call came.
 DEATH OF PATRICK ROUSE.
 rhe remains of Patrick Rouse were brought from Tsor'as Katan's in northeast Warren, last Sunday afternoon, to the cemetery in this village for interment. Patrick mas been known in this town through most of his life time and the past spring he was a boarder here at Henry Warmers. A stroke of paralysis left him low after he left nere and death claimed him last Fri day morning. His age must have reached past the three score and 10 years.
 Dea D. Burnham again felt able
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GRANGE FIELD DAY.

, The Housstonic Valley Pomona Grange, No 10, P. of H. will hold a Field day picnic at Kent on J. R.
 Judd's grounds, Thursday, August .12. State Master of Massachusetts,
 State officers of Connecticut and oth-
 CTS will besthere. Dinner on basket
 plan. r. s. Peet, Secretary.
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Kent.
CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL
 'rf., NEWS.

The subjects of the sermons of Sunday, August 1, will be, in the morning The Progressive Revela- tion of Truth" and in the evening Jesus and Thomas"
 The district service for next week will be held in the schoolhouse in Macedonia cn Tuesday evenir g August 3, at 7.90
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it by some scoundrel unfit to live in a civilized community. It is hoped that MT Ogden may yet get clue which will lead to the arrest and conviction of the eulprit. Pity u is that our laws are inadequate to properly deal with a criminal of such low instinct.
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jured ones. They found that, while MT Jennings was severely burned his injuries were not of a permanent nature. One boy had sustained a broken arm and another a sprained ankle. Beyond suffering from fright the rest of the family were unin- jured. There was no possible chance of saving any of the household fur niture and everything was totally destroyed. A part of the building was utilized for a barn, and when that part of the building which con- tained hay caught fire the destruc- tion progressed rapidly. Everyone sympathizes with MT Jennings in his appalling misfortune. At the same time he is to be congratulated on his miraculous escape from what might have been permanent injury or death. The family are at present with Mrs Jennings parents, MT and Mrs Marvin Hull, of Mile Plain.
 The funeral of Harry Hull, aged S1 years, was held from his late home in HulIs Farms, Thursday aft ernoon. Rev E. H. Olmstead of the Greenfield Hill Congregational church, in the absence of Rev Mir Strager of Greens Farm, conducted the service. The pallbearers were six grandsons of the deceased. h. terment was in the family plot in Greens Farms cemetery.
 Mrs Walter S. Merwin is under Dr Hetzel's care.
 Mrs H. L. Burr, who has been con- fined to her home by illness, is now able to be about the house. Miss Eunice Perry, who has been spending a part of her vacation here, retnrred to New York, last week, for a short visit.
 William Van Ness and family are now occupying their cottage on Fair field Beach.
 The Congregational Sunday school will picnic at ROtOn Point, July 2S.
 Mrs Rufus Jennings is enjoying a visit to her daughters in New Preston.
 Miss Clara Walls of Noroton is the guest of relatives on Congress street, Henry B. Ogden had the misfor- tune to lose a valuable OK, Monday night. One OK showed signs of sickness, Monday, but Mr Ogden thought little of it and turned the pair out for the night. Upon going to the field, Tuesday morning, he found the animal dead. Subsequent investigation showed that the OK had been poisoned by eating paris green, which it is believed was giyer
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Peabody scientific optician at M. w. Hills jewelry store, New Mil ford, Conn.,, August g to 15.
 Miss Susanhe Perry and Clarence Wilson, who were guests at the parsonage, have returneu to New York.
 Miss Mary Webster of Glendale, Mass, is si ending part of the summer at the parsonage.
 Miss Margerv Shilling of Stock bridge, Mass, has been a guest at the parsonage.
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Mrs H. c. Knight of New Haven spent two weeks with Mrs c. D. Hadley at the Ford homestead.
 The holiday house girls enjoyed a picnic by moonlight at Lake Wara- maug, Tuesday night.
 Rehearsals are now in progress every Tuesday and Thursday eyen- ings for MT Woodruff's concert.
 Miss Florence Hickox of New Haven, formerly of this place, held an exhibition of her work in dress making at the Gunnery, this week.
 A. B. Wanzell, the noted illus trator and formerly of Brooklyn, N. Y, is occupying the Mitchell place, this summer, owned by c. c. Ford.
 Ward Malmar of Brooklyn has been camping on Mt Tom with his friend, Albert Wenzell.
 Mrs Leslie Randall visited friends in Bridgeport, this week.
 An interesting souvenir for letters is the sheet of 16 stamps of Washington for 10 ceIts The backs of the stamps are mucilaged and the views are excellent. For sale at the store of Wettereau & Williams.
 A large number of young people enjoyed supper on Steep Rock, Mon- day evening of this week.
 Miss Edith Everhart of New Ha- ven was the guest of Miss Sarah Hoadley for the past week. Charles c. Ford and A. c. Titus returned to New haven with MI Crockett in his auto, this week.
 The D. A. R. held their annual lawn card party, lqst week, at the Gunnery and the Bartlett.
 Miss Maud Anderson is to be with Dr Daniel Brins:nade and family as maid for this summer.
 Lloyd Nettleton and family are enjoying their vacation at nli | fathers home in Nettleton Hollow. Sherman Hollister has a position in Hampton as overseer in the de- partment of agriculture for the ensuing year.
 Miss Elizafeth Clark and sister of Hartford are at the pleasan farm house of MT and Mrs Willis Nettleton.
 The Swedish Congregational sup per will be held on the Green ol Thursday afternoon and evening.
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CHANGE NOTES.

Kent Grange will celebrate chil- dren's night, August f. The meet ing is in charge of Miss May Cham berlain and Mrs Watson. All chil- dren belonging to Grange families are invited.
Evening journal., 1909-07-09
CITY MERCHANTS In
MONTHLY MEETING

The monthly meeting of the Mercantile
Association was held last night
A report was received from the commit
tee on transportation, which had been ap-
pointed to confer with the officials OF the
r., B. and w. railroad and the Adams
Express Company as to getting conces-
sions for local merchants sending goods
10 the Peninsula. II was learned that the
companies are ready to meet the requests
Of the merchants whenever possible. After
the meeting with the officials the Mid
dletown Farms Company was given per-
mission 70 ship produce on an earlier
train. The committee was extended a
vote Of thanks for its work.
The committee on the merchants mid.
way at the county fair reported that n
had decided TO place a canopy over the
merchants midway this year and to dec
crate It.
Evening journal., 1909-07-09
WELCOME FOR
PASTOR CLELAND

A reception to the new pastor Of the
United Presbyterian Church, the Rev.
D. NJ. Cleland, was given by the con-
gregation in the church auditorium
last night. The reception was large
" attended.
W. W. Cleland. son Of the pastor,
presided at a song service, and the a6-
dress of welcome was made by the
Rev. II. j. Hopkins, of Delaware Ave-
nue. Baptist Church. The Rev. w. z,
Stimmei, a Methodist local preacher,
who has been of much assistance 70
the First United Church, congratu-
lated the pastor and the congrego-
ton.
The Rev. II. w. kellogg, of Grace
M. Il. Church. congratulated the pas
tor and lauded the Presbyterians as
good lighters for the faith.
The Rev. Mr.. Cleland made a few
remarks in which he thanked the
speakers for their evidence of cooper
alton and good fellowship. The min
lister said he was very much impress.
ed with the spirit of the people Of this
/ city upon his first arrival here. I'll,
noted the spirit Of generosity az
-hristmas time from the police OF th'
y, and in the liberal manner IN
which city officials were remembered
He also said he was greatly impressed
with tho ministers OF the city and
thinks they will All work harmonious
] ly together. The Rev Charles Gle
Evening journal., 1909-07-09
May INCREASE
CLERKS SALARIES
Ordinances IntrOiu ed Effect
ing Clerks Of Tax AMI
TTeaSureF'S Offices

Ordinances were introduced in City
Council last night by Councilman
Michael Conway, of the Tenth ward,
one providing for the appointment af
chief clerks and clerks in tho offices
of the two assessors and city tax COL
lectors and giving tho assessors the
power TO discharge such clerks, a
power they already have. and fxine
tho salary of the city treasurer's clerk.
The amount of the salaries each is to
receive was left in the bank.
Both proposed measures were given
a second reading and were then refer
red TO tho finance and law commit
tees.
What the ordinances mean was not
learned. No explanation was made.
Mr. Conway said after Council that he
did not know what they were, and
added that Tax Collector Eugene
Sayers had given the measurs to him
to introduce.
Mr.. Sayers was edually ignorant Of
the measures. When asked what they
were ne replied that he had not
heard.
1t is thought that the ordinances
were introduced to provide an in-
crease in the salaries Of the clerks.
Evening journal., 1909-07-09
Auto Ride to chester.

4 strawride was given by Arthur a.
Hackett. on the Charles Warner Com
pany auto truck 10 Chester, Pa, whore
a very pleasant evening was spent az
the homo Of Mrs. j. Brnton. The auto
was IN charge of II. y. Croft. Among
the jolly crowd were the Misses. Marie
A. Kerns. of Philadelphia; Mary and
Frances Lane, of Fredericksburg; Miss
Pierce. OF oxford; sadie and Theresa
Moran. Mary Hampel, Sadie Jackson,
Nellie Barlow, Mamie Connor, Mamie
Rice. Blanche Hanes, Katie Miller.
Anna smith and Catharine G. Nc
Mahon. Howard n. Croft. Thomas
Biddle, John Stoddard. Samuel Gal
lagher, Evan Gallagher. Peter a.
Pagan. Of New Castle; Sydenham
Brown, William Tubs. James NJ. Nc
Mahon. Victor Bremen, William
Irwin, Edward Dillon, James j. Justi-
son and Thomas white There were
several piano selections by Theresa
Moran and Victor Bremen, and vooa'
selections by II. \. Gof, Victor Bren'
nen, William Irwin. Edward Dillon ant
Mamie Rice
Evening journal., 1909-07-09
Social and
Personal

Mr. and Mrs. Gutenberg and son
have returned from a visit 70 rela-
tives at Summit Bridge.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephens we're enter
tained at tho home OF Miss Bessie
Bigger Of Summit Bridge on Monday.
Henry Warner Is spending the sum
mer with his grandparents az Zion.
Nr. and Mrs. Clayton Geiger and
sons Clayton and Leonard spent the
weekend with friends at SummN
Bridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gaskell are the guests
OF Miss Helen Biles Of Fair Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Mattingly
arc visiting Mrs. Robert Anderson OF
Fair Hill
Mr. and Mrs. Lee j. Martin have re-
turned from a visit 10 their aunt
Mrs. J. Lamborn OF West Chester.
s. y. Reyburn has returned from q
trip to Washington and Mount Yer
non.
! Bennett Savin has been visiting
/ friends at Chesapeake City.
Mr.. and Mrs Stanley steele wer'
the guests of his parents az Chesa
pealle City on the Fourth.
Miss Minerva Reynolds has beef
tnc guest OF ltl IdltllAas MI diu Mle
/ W. d. Reynolds of Principle Fur
mace.
Clarence Lipscomb spent Sunday a
his home at Warwick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gillespie OF this cit.
were weell-ond guests OF friends a
Woodlawn.
Miss Elizabeth Whlteman Of thi
city accompanied by Mrs. william
Connor OF New Castle are visiting Il
Seattle, Tacoma and Billinghan
Wash.
Mrs. John W. Evans of Camden
visiting her daughter In this city.
Miss Margaret Mccoy and mothe
OF near Odessa spent yesterday IL
this city
Misses Belle and Helen Stuart, Mis-
Gertrude AmlSer and Robert stuart q
this city are on a two weeks trip
Niagara Falls and Cleveland. Ohio.
Mrs. James A. Draper and daughter
are spending the summer at Cheste
Nova Scotia.
Stansbury Brady OF Baltimore is
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Thompson.
Mr. and Mrs. John 3. Bird wer
+ guests on the Fourth Of Alr. and Mr.
Henry NJ. Candy at Cape May.
Evening journal., 1909-07-09
PICTURES TAKEN At
EXPENSE OF CITY

Some surprise was caused In City coun-
ell last night when a bill amounting to
$50 submitted BY ]. Paul Brown, was re-
turned by City Auditor RICE without his
approval A check which had been made
out for the face OF the bill was a'so re-
turned. Mr.. Rice stated that no did not
think the items as set forth should be an
expense 10 the city.
When asked about the bill Mr. Rice said
he understood that the members OF the
old Council when they had group pictures
taken, a customary practice, they each
sat for individual pictures. Five Of the
members OF Council paid for their photos
but the remsining eight thought the city
should pay for them.
The bill was not approved by the ac-
counts committee Of the old Council It
was referred 10 the law committee to in
yestisate.
Evening journal., 1909-07-09

land, pastor Of First United Presby-
terian Church of Philadelphia. and a
brother Of Mr.. Cleland of this city
was present and he also spoke a few
words of encouragement to the con
gregation. In the course Of the even
ing refreshments of ice cream and
cake were served, with the women oi
the Church acting as mattresses.
The Rev. Mr.. Cleland viii be in
stalled as pastor of the church in Sep
tember. by the United Presbytery OF
Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1909-07-09
DRAWING POINTERS
FOR PARK POLICE

Park guards who control the public
parks Of the city and the officers who
look after the safety of patrons ul
local swimming pools arc 20 be given
instructions relative to revivlng those
who become exhausted IN the water or
who are seized with cramps.
The park guards frequently have oc-
casion TO rescue children and others
from the -Brandywlne creek, ana the
Board of Park Commissioners has de-
cided TO obtain an instructor for the
men.
Evening journal., 1909-07-09
PROPOSAL
nRofdsHls' ifFoiiRl iIi'IfIII-RllNfsHfN1ii-

pROPOsALS ron FURNfSHfNaf Ma
terials. The Board OF Directors %
The Street and Sewer Department VIII
w. corner Sixth and King streets. until
70 O'Clock a. m4 Tuesday. July 49, 1870
for furnishing tho following materials
that may be required By tho Street and
Sewer Department for q period OF one
year from August @ 1909.
Materinla-fcrelgu and Domestic Port
land Cement. Terra Gotta Pipes Cast
Bricks. Bar sand. River PAVING sand
copies q Instructions. SPECIFICATION, and
proposal blanks may be- obtained al the
office of the street and Sewer Depart
mont
'rho right to reject any or an bids or TO
49,. I. ~. Ateeesi ~ '--ilsi. :. y tl4tiSs'74.
-Jys-s-.-s-g Secretary.
GOVERNOR ISLAND. N. &. II JUS.
ls13-afaied proposals.. In trinli-
cate, for furnishing Forage and Straw.
year ending June 80. 1910. viii ia received
mere until 10 a. M. August 6. 1907 T.. s.
reserves right 20 reject or accept any or
nation furnished On application. En-
velopes containing proposals will be en-
dorecd Proposals for Forage and straw
at, L. W.. LlIIELL, -. .. n. ..
p sALs-sEALED PROF0aAI.a
20 furnish ll materials and erect
certain Partitions. etc. 10 the Court
Room Of the New Castle County Court
house, are asked for Plans. etc, csn
Co, Architects and Engineers. SIS Mar
ket street until Tuesday. july 18th Ridn
must be on the desk Of the President
Of the above date The right 10 reject
any or an bids ia reserved
SAMUEL J. pENNIE0N.
Chairman Of Building Committes.
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INJURED BY
CRASH OF CARS

In the West Yard yesterday while a
Jim Crow car was being placed on the
New York. Philadelphia and Washing
ton express, a number OF passengers
were injured.
AS the car bumped against the end
OF the train the force was consider
able. Mrs. Albert Otiander OF Per-
ryviile. had her back badly sprained
and was bruised. Her husband was
cut over the eye by striking the back
OF a seat. r. r. Mason. Of Jackson
villc, Florida. had his elbow cut and
was bruised. Their infant child was
thrown 70 the floor from the mothers
knee and slightly bruised. a number
of other passengers were slightly In
iured but none of them dangerously
SO.
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Jones--Haeqerty.

In ST. Msry's parsonage on Wednesday
evening Richard c. Jones, Of Eismere. and
Miss Florence Haggerty were married by
the Rev. ]. J. J.AfcKenns. They were attend
ed by william Fenimore and Mss Mary
Thielman. Mr.. and Mrs. Jones will live at
No. 1910 West second street, this city.
Evening journal., 1909-07-09
Married al smYrna.

Al the Smyrna Circuit Parsonage, by
Rev. W. L. Matthews, on Monday,
John J. Severson, son of p. r. Sever
son. Of Thoroughfare Neck. and Miss
Laura Warren. of wilmington, daugh-
ter Of the late JOHN Warren. were
quietly married. Mr.. and Mrs. Sew
erson will reside on the farm OF Mr.
Severson, near Friendship Church.
Evening journal., 1909-07-09
Frlends' School Lecture.

Old plantation melodies VIII be sung by
a negro quartette from Allen University
in Friends School gymnasium this even
ing. There win be Included lecture, ~
colored woman's Work in Establishing a
Hospital" delivered by Or. Matilda A.
Evans, who is in the north trying to raise