Douglas Island news., 1911-12-13

The many friends Of She Island rep resentative of the Juneau Dispatch will
 be pleased to learn that he holds the town championship for strong lungs per see-he has the record for endur- dance on the lung tester atthe Phoenix. He is open for challenge from any per- son.
 The New Alhambra pattern of cut glass, sells on sight. Call at Valentines at Juneau, and you will be delighted to look at this new pattern. You can also see the latest patterns m Libby Pairpoint, Clarks and other makes or Cut glass. The largest assortment to be found in Alaska.
 Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Silver ware, Gut Glass, Gold handled umbrel- las. and everything to be found in a first. class Jewelry Store can be found at Valentines. The general stock IS the largest ever offered in the country and new goods are arriving on every boat, so you are sure to be pleased with visit to this store.
 Monday night Aux Tribe No. 2, Imp. o. R. M., elected officers as follows: Sachem, Wm. Mccormick; Senior Saga more, c. P. Osterberg, Jr.; Junior Saga. more, .F. M. Mcdonald; Keeper of Records, J. Francis Cornwell; Collector of Wampum, B. E. Leivers; Keeper of Wampum, R. R. Hubbard; Prophet, Sam Keist; Trustee, Merl F. Thomas.
 The Ladies of the Congregational League expect to hold their demonstra- tion and sale next Tuesday. They will give a demonstration of the articles advertised in thcir.cook book, but noth- ing will be sold secept the cook book. It will contain the pet recipes Tn the culinary line of the ladies of Douglas Island, and many people are auXlously waiting to secure copies for Christmas presents.
 My fine Holiday stock is full of quality, variety, beauty and good taste, it is easy to select from, supplies exactly what you want, and it would be a mistake to buy before you see It. this splendid assortment contains the right thing for every per. son, Old, Middle-aged or Young. If you will call at E. Valentines Jewelry Store at Juneau, you will be pleased, and satisfied.
 Among the things planned to furnish for the people or Dougies Island at Christmas time, is a Boxing bout to be held at 3 o'clock in the af- ternoon on Christmas Day at the Lyric 1 Theatre. The contestants will be Jimmie Cham bers and Billie Mchenzle. The former is we'll known, and the lat ter left Douglas some years ago, ana has had considerable experience ln boxing, in fact he has held the position of boxing instructor of the Athletic Club at Astoria, Oregon.
 A visit to the Douglas Steam Laun- dry reveals the fact that there have | been some wonderful changes in that institution. New washers, eXtractors, polishers, and on immense new wran gle, will facilitate the work, as will also the modern dry rooms. Without stop | ping the everyday work, complete story has been added below the old | working floor Manager Ed Maheaoy | is pleased with the changes and says | that more and better work will be the result.
 Last Friday night was prize night at the Lyric Theatre. The priZe-a sled was won by Charlie Wortman. Next Friday night another prize will ee given away, to some lucky tic6eC holder. Since theLyric has moved to it's new home in the 4. L.. U. hall, the is improving. 1t IS not surprising that it should be so, as the new hall is so comfortable and bright, a wonderful improvement over past conditions on Douglas Island. Douglas people are proud of this new hall, and we'll they should be, for very few cities, especially in the North, have one-half so nice. Shows are given every night. and matinee Sun dav afternoons