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The Calumet news., 1911-12-02
NOVEMBER HIGHWAY WORK.
Sum Of sse5.o1 spent During Month
Commissioner Reports.

] Highway Commissioner Charlie,
Mugford of Calumet township, has pre-.
sented his monthly report of road worl
for November, showing that a total o
SS95.Ol was expended, which include.
the salary of the overseer of high.
! ways.
The detailed report shows consider
able work was accomplished, the big
gest item being $29O.35, spent for re-
moving rock from the cars of the c.
II. Mining company to be used next
year in road building work. The town
ship gets practically all of the poor
rock from the c. q H., crushes it, and
uses il on the roads.
Mr.. Mugford's report i'm detail fol-
lows, showing where the amounts havj
been expended. and the localities:
Red Jacket to Laurium road. $99 63
Calumet avenue. $22.25; Albion road,
$72; Centennial road. $9.75; Wolverine
road. $685. Centennial Heights road
Sl0.50 Pine street, S1325; Tamarack
No. ., $14; Osceola road, $3.50; Florida
road S10.50; Swedctown road. $36;
Lake Linden road, sac; old Colony
road, Sl.75; putting up snow fences i'm
township, S37; unloading rock cars
from G. & II. shaft houses, $29O.35;
blowing snow, $13.75; Copper City road
S111.3S; AlloueZ road, S24.75: salary
ovorseer highways, s65 Total $S95.01.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02
LOCAL 8REvlTIES.
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Gus Johnson, member of the Tam
arack band, is confined to his home b.
illness.
Attorney Ell. MacCormack is nom,
from a short legal visit to Ontonagol
county.
VIII and Frank Rowe. brothers. lef
this week for Pittsburgh, where they
will make their home.
| Al. Hall, pharmacist for Vastbindei
& Read, is convalcscent after sue
cessfu operation at the Calumet Pub
| lie hospital
Mrs. John Rowe, of North Kearsarge
was taken to the TamaracS hospital
last evening TO undergo an operation
for appendicitis.
The next meeting Of the L. p. Poul-
NJ. c. a. assembly room one week from
next Thursday evening, December a.
Joe Fountain. formerly of this city,
writes friends that he has Joined the
army. and is now stationed in the
Philippines. attached to Troop \. Fort
Mckinley.
The funeral of the late Miss Kate
Kelly, of Osccola. will take place Mon
day morning. with services at the Sac
red Heart church at . o'clock, and in
terment i'm Lake View cemetery
Last night was amateur night at the
Crown theater. There were a number
of amateur entrants, and some excel
lent work was seen. The audience|
was a large one.
Louis Plautz of Seventh street, who
is i'm the u. s. navy. expects TO receive
his discharge soon after the holidays
and will return TO Calumet. lie is a
first -class musician, attached to the
MARIE band.
Arthur Nippa, who recently return
ed from New York, where he receiv-
ell an honorable discharge from the
navy has accepted a position on the
Baraga Journal, and will leave for Ba-
raga to take up his new duties early
next week.
The remains Of the late Michael
Doering will be laid to rest tomorrow
afternoon i'm Schoolcraft cemetery.
Services will be held at
, 80 p. IN. at the Calumet Congrega-
ional church, Rev. l.. *. Long Off
'iating. The Calumet and Hecla lodges
IF odd Fellows will have charge.
Joseph James, Sr., of Los Angeles, |
Cal, formerly of this city. arrived i'm
Calumet this morning, and will spend |
, few days at the Daniels home, cor
ner of Eighth and Pine streets. Mr..
James accompanied his wife as far as
Rochester, Mimi, where she underwent
1 successful operation yesterday i'm a
hospital i'm that city.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02
sALAsSA is SUCCESSFUL.
Former Calumet Young Man in Y. M
c. A. Work in Brazil.

Maurice Salassa, formerly physica
| director of the Calumet Y. NJ. G. y.
and now stationed at Rio de Janeiro
Brazil, a position he took late i'm tho
summer, has notified the officers of the
! local Y. NJ. G. A. that he has taken III
the children's public playground move
ment with the officials of Rio de jan
eiro and is meeting with much sue
| cess.
A publication, called Canaan, has the
following article, i'm part, from Mr.. Sa-
lassa's pen. 1t will be read with in
terest locally:
The first playground i'm Brazil was
opened i'm Rio de Janeiro by the mayor
of the city on oct. 18th, 1911. As most
of the readers know, the local Y. NJ.
c. \. and the Peoples Central Insti-
tute were jointly granted two large
plots of ground in the Quinta de Boa
Vista-the old Imperial garden, to be
used as Fairgrounds.
IT was decided to send to the Inter
national Y. NJ. c. A. Training School
for a physical director to take charge
Of this new work. Upon his arrival,
the writer superintended the final lay
ing out Of the playground and athletic
field and the putting up Of the appa-
ratus.
The work was completed just i'm time
for the Inauguration on oct 18th and
plans were made for a great day The
rain, however, seriously interfered with
the program, but in spite of this, three
or four hundred people gathered to-
gether to see the mayor. who had come
out i'm spite of the rain, raise the Bra
lillian flag over the first playground in
Brazil, while the children Of the Insii
tute sang together the Brazilian Ma
tional hymn.
Our playground Is an extensive and
an expensive one. and compares very
favorably with the best that is to be
found in America, England or Ger
many.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02
MUSIC AND PAsTY SUPPER.

A musical program will be given IN
the Salvation Army hall this evening
a pasty supper will follow the program
for which a small charge will be made
The program in detail follows:
Mixed quartette.
Vocal duet-Misses Mildred and Ads
Scoble.
BARTON solo-Henry wilkins.
Vocal duet-Margaret and Mary Mel
son.
Piano solo-Lauretta Blackney.
Ladies' quartette.
Instrumental solo-Leonora Rule.
Duet-Lucille and Irene wilkins.
Piano solo-Emily Harris.
Duet-Misses r. Symmonds and Cora
Hodge.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02
AT THE CHURCHES.


First Presbyterian-Morn subject
"A Song of Praise; evening, Thanks.
giving"
First notwithstanding sub
/ ject, "Punishment-Its Reality and
Necessity" the last of Rev. Longs
special series; evening. Rev. Jesse Po-
vey of Chassell will preach.
Red Jacket Congregational-M
subject, David and the House of Is
rael'; evening, Faith and Life"
Tamarack NJ. E.-Morning subject.
"The Christian as the Light of the
World"; evening subject. Love Meas
ured by Sacrifice" The anniversary
services which were postponed last
Sunday because of the illness of the
pastor, will be held one week from
next sunday.
Norwegian Lutheran-Morning sub
ject, Jesus the King and His King
dom; evening subject, The Visitor at
the Door"
Calumet Notwithstanding, Com
munion service; evening subject,
"Lifes Pivotal question"
Kearsarge Notwithstanding sub
ject, The Cleansing of the Temple;
evening subject, An Incident in the
Life of David"
Christ church. Episcopal - Both
services in charge of Rev. r. j. Ten
Brock
Laurium Notwithstanding sub
ject, Inevitable Victory; evening |
subject, The Coward" Subject for
Epworth League meeting Monday, |
Reproducing the Model"
Osceola Methodist-Morning, Rev. |
II. Collycott; evening, L. Trestrail
Boston ethodist-Morning, f. Jack
man; evening, Rev. w. II. Collycott.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02
HALL is RENOVATED.

The Hecla I. O. o. +. hall i'm the
Union building is being thoroughly
renovated and it is expected that by the
first Of next week it will be in first
class condition, one of the finest halls
in Calumet.
on Wednesday evening. next, the de-
gree team Of Keweenaw lodge of AL
lcuez will confer the initiatory degree
at the hall of Hecla lodge, after which
a social session will be conducted.
This probably will mark the formal
opening of the hall.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02
HOLIDAY PIANOS

Grinnell Bros have just received
several carloads of Pianos for holiday
stock. Among the lot were several
STEINWAYS direct from the factory.
one BABY GRAND which has been
attracting attention of number of
local musicians who pronounce it one
of the finest i'm the copper country. =
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02
MORE RECENT ARRIVALS.

The following births have been re-
ported to Township Clerk Martin:
Twins, a son and a daughter, To Mr..
and Mrs. John Batra, Kearsarge son.
to Mr.. and Mrs. John Isaac Jastila of
keweenaw county; son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Matt kastelic of Eleventh street; ;
daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Sum
merus of Tunnel street, Swedetown; I;
daughter 70 Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Jussit
of ID street, RaymbaultOwn.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02
FEATURE PICTURE AT CROWN

\ feature picture. Romeo and Ju-
yet" two reels, presenting the com
plete story, is being shown at the
Grown theater. Uncle Peters Ruse.
another good picture. also is on the
program. 1t is war story. Pearl and
Both. i'm musical act, continue to
please large audiences.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02
HAINEs GRANTED DIVORCE.

New York, Dec. 2.-Supreme Court
Justice Stapleton in Brooklyn has
granted Capt. Peter G. Hains. who, af-
ter serving three years of an eight
year sentence i'm Sing Sing for the
murder Of William Il. Annis, was par
doned, an absolute decree of divorce
from his wife, Claudia l.. Hams. Mrs.
Hams is now residing with her parents
near Boston. The two children of the
pair are now In the custody Of Capt.
Hams, who is living with his parents
I'm Washington. =
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02

\ farmer who lives near Portl9nd, in
Galloway county, Mo-, recently drove
AS turkeys To market. He drove them
over the country roads as farmers for
merly drove geese. He received 1,4O0
for them.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02

Black river, in Reynolds county, Mo,
is known for it's windings. Along the
road leading from Sabula to Centerville
the county seat, the river must be ford
ed twenty times in seven miles The
people of the county call it "fordng
the stream lengthwise."
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02
ATTENTION ODD FELLOWS.

All officers and members of Hecl3
lodge. No. 80. l. O. O. T.. are requested
to meet with the officers and member.
of the Calumet Lodge, No. 1874, I. O. O.
f., at the Calumet lodge hall, on sun.
day afternoon at l o'clock, Dec.3rd, Ia
attend the funeral of our late brother.
Michael Doring.
Fred G.. Tonllin, Noble Grand.
Elbert r. Boyd, Secy. -
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02
INDOOR BASEBALL.
Washington Team Wallops st. Louis
Aggregation 81 to Fl.

S9'S9aN'OH u " Gis
In a somewhat onesided baseball
game at the Foresters' hall of Wolver-
inc last evening, the Washington team
OF the Kearsarge- Wolverine league
took the st. Louis team to camp. The
final score was 30 to 81.
Hiltonen, twlrler for the St Louis
team acquired twenty strike-outs but
was accorded poor support by his
teammates and was touched up foT
sixteen safeties. The Washington team
used three twirlers, Laity, Hoskin and
w Pollard, only eleven hits being Sc
Washington team and Murphy for the
st. Louis bunch. The score by innings
was:
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02

Carthage, Mo, has the lowest death
rate of any city i'm the world, accord -
ing 10 government census statistics.
The city also claims the distinction
of being the most beautiful in the
gtata
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02
NOTICE To TAXPAYERS.

! will be at the Merchants q Miners
Bark every day during banking hours
commencing Friday, December first for
the purpose of collecting taxes for CAL
umct Township.
16 William Lamore, Treasurer.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02

Since remodeling the store our talk
ing Machine Department is on the
ground floor all the late styles in Vic
tor and Edison Machines in stock
Grinnell Bros. o.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02

Earliest known cook book was pub
lished at Venice in 1475.
Sheathing Of copper was first applied
to the British ship Alarm i'm 1761
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02

Americas first tome was the Bay
Psalm Book. II was printed at Cam
bridge, Mass, i'm 1640.
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02

Rutbaga turnips, bushel lots a
cents per bushel at II. Il. Lean & Sons
3
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02

Rutabaga turnips, bushel lots, As
cents per bushel at II. T.. Lean & Sons.
8
The Calumet news., 1911-12-02

Washington .........216 lis 304 81
st. Louis .......I... .20i 209 121 21
The washington and Brooklyn teams
will clash on Tuesday evening. wash
ington and Boston are now tied for the
league leadership.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
A. c. |. TO ERECT
OFFICE BUILDING
Contract for 100000 Structure
at Wilmington Soon TO Be
Awarded.
lSpcial TO The Timcs-Disput,b,

Wilmington. y. e., December 90
Announcement was officially made here
today that the Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad Company has prepared plans
ana soon Will give out. contracts for
the erection of q mammoth passenger
depot and siN-story office building In
this city. at "A cost of between $3.50, 900
and 100000.
The structure IL To be modern
IN every way. aud Will be erected on
the site of its present depot and on
nearby ground, which tho company
owns. 1t will be opposite the two
great brick office buildings now owned
by tho company in this city.
Tic erection OF this depot and cspc-
ctally the office building Is taken as
evidence that tho Atlantic Coast Line
is permanently located here, and has
no idea of selling out. The depot will
he q union station, other roads coming
into Wilmington having made arrange
mcntS to use It.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
DEMOCRATS USE
PRUNING KNIFE
They Propose to Cut OFF Prcsi-
dents Travelling Expenses and
Sundry Other Appropriations.

Washington, ID. G.. December 90
Democrats OF the House plan to clint
nate from the next eundry civil ap.
propTiation bin the s22S,ooO appropri.
alton for the Presidents tartr ooard
tho $4,000 appropriation for the econ
ony committee and the $4,000 appro.
priation for the Presidents travelling
expenses. Democratic member. OF the
committee are understood to be unanl-
nlously IN favor of this elimination
program and they eelicvo that the
cutting out q! this expenditure OF
$4,000. sll OF which ts under the
direction or the President, viii meet
with approval OF the majority party In
the House.
The sundry civil biz w.trl o. ready
for submission to tho House in Jan.
uary. and the Democrats plan to de:
TEND denial OF the $:25.O0U approplt-
stion for the tariff board on tho
ground THAI the very prlnciple OF a
tariff body under tho direct superv1s-
Ion OF the President Is un y Democratic.
They further Wall point out that tho
Constitution gives to the House Of
Representatives. the power OF initiative
tend that presidentialiy controlled
tariff board practically amounts to q
usurpation of this power
The House Democratic leaders have
an economy plan of their own, and
will insist that the maintenance OF
the economy commission IS a waste
of time and money. They will argue
that the Alouse Expenditures Commit
tee for the various departments of
soVernmLnt cnn take care OF any econ
onlies that may be needed il members
OF the Cabinet fail to discover extrav-
egances Of administration
AS far as the Presidents travelling
expenses are concerned. thu Democrats
feel that tho annual appropriation OF
10000 Tor that purpose IS being
used against the Democratic enemy
and they propose TO cut st off for that
reason These eliminated Items arc
certain to provoke lively discussion
when the sundry civil bill is reported
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
GET PERMISSION
TO.C0NTINUE RATE
Complaint Filed Against Norfolk
and Western Railway Is
Dismissed.
Especial to Tho Times Dlspa tch. J

ha Especial TO Tho Times Dlspa ten.
washington. ID. c., December 3d.
Tho Interstate Commerce Commission
to-day made an important ruling re-
garding the shipment OF coal from
tho Pocahontas coal fields Via the Nor
folk and Western Railway 10 George
town. $. G. On May S, 1911, the
Georgetown Railway and Light Com
rJny hled complaint against the Nor
folk and Western, alleging that 1t
was subjected TO undue prejudice by
reason OF coal from the Pocahontus
fields to Georgetown was greater than
that charged TO Charleston and TO
other more distant points. Rcparn-
tion WAS also asked. Prior to May Is.
1911. coal WAS hauled from the Poca-
hontas district over the line OF the
Norfolk and Western TO Petersburg,
Va. unJ thence over tho Atlantic
Coast Line to Lane. :. z, tho distance
TO GcorEtuown over this route being
G65 miles. On May 10, l?il. tho Win
ston- Salem Southbound Railway, a
cutoff shortening the distance by liz
miles. was completed and ready to
handle coal. Tie rate on coal from
tho Pocahontas district to Georgetown
had been $3.50 per net ton since 1905.
Following tho opening of the winston
Salem line and the consequent reduc-
ton In mileage. the rate to George
town was reduced to $40. effective
July /, 1911. The rate to Charleston
is S2l5. to Port Royal :. C.. and to
Savannah S2.iU. and TO Jacksonville
S3I5. These latter rates were not
reduced by the tariff of July ]. pll.
The hauls TO I'll. four points last mem
toned arc longer than that TO George
town. Tho Norfolk and Western am
swcred that at Charleston II had to
meet not only rail, but also water
competition from other coal fields.
Tho commission, lii rendering It's opin-
ION, stated that the circumstances sur
rounding tho carriage of traffic TO
Charleston and Georgetown were SO
unlike that no undue preference was
shown I'm tho present case In favor OF
Charleston. Tho complaint was dis
missed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
ENTERS CONTEST
FOR CITY OFFICE
Especial to Tho r,,nss-plspa,,n /,

suffolk. Va. December 30.-Basins
his aim on total OF two votes which
constituted a majority of one in the
hallotinS for city treasurer at the
general election OH November z, IL Il
Lloyd. now commissioner OF revenue.
to-day began action In the City Circuit
Court to contest tho scat of Treas
urer r $. Buykin. who was the Demo
cratic nominee, but who deciding later
that Ills term did not expire until 1915.
failed to have his name printed OIL the
official ballots, Lloyd received two
votes, Boykin none, anu George l. Bar
ton. Republican. ono. Lloyd to-day,
with counsel and bondsmen, offered to
qualify and the court postponed the
hearing. 4 sensation has been caused
In political circles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
DANCE At LOUISA.
Fancy Dress Masked Ball Given on
Friday Evening

lSpeclal to Tho Iimes-Dispatch.1
Louisa, December 30.-onc of the
most brilliant dances ever given I'm
Louisa was the fancy dress mask ed
ball last night IN tho Town Hall here.
All of the young women and many OF
The men wore fancy costumes and
masks, many OF them being unique
and the disguise perfect The hail
was beautifully decorated with fes-
toons of evergreens, holly and ferns,
while the walls We're frightened with
school pennants. supper was served at
1880 o'clock. after which dancing was
resumed. y party of young people
from Green Springs, from Richmond
and good many from other places,
came TO Louisa TO attend. The chap
crons were Mrs. Ada Flanagan, Mrs.
David Walker. Mrs. Alexander T. Cor
don. Those dancing were Misses Aluu
Flanagan, Maizie Flanagan. Josephine
Henderson, Elzabeth Flanagan, Clar-
,sse Henson and Jennie Anderson OF
Green Springs; Evelyn Johnson
Mamie Johnson. Kilburnic Barrett
Lucy Pendleton. of Tythevilc: lillian
Hines, of Florida: English Fiddle. of
Texas Beulah Goodwin and Lucy
Goodwin, OF Richmond. Edna Kccne
Lois Crank, Mrs. Walter Chilcs
Messrs. w. w. Smith, Jessie Don
relly, Edwin Woodward, Edmund Pen.
H'etoh' @Ai'an ilahnasan, Wits Elan
naEan. Henry Flanagan. Wyndhau
wills, Joe Wills. Dick Wills. Earl,
Crank. Cecil Crank. James West
Thomas West, Fritz wills. hurry lin
Kenneth Brocllman. George Somcrs
Carol Henson. While. Y. n rricc. o.
r. clmond.
Others present we're Mrs. a. K. Bar
rht. Mira II. l.. Carbon. Mrs. James ar
1ur. OF West Virginia: Misses Lutte an,
Rosa Goodwin. Gwendolin Barrett
Daisy Arthur, Laura Lido. Mrs. j. w
Crank. MIS- Els.p flannagan. Waite
Chiles. IthgK- Eide ]. Butler
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
DR.. MUNSEY is VICTIM
OF FATAL ACCIDENT
Prominent Physician of Giles County
Thrown From RuEgy and
Dies From Injuries.
Especial to The Times Dispatch. |

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Roanoke. Va, December 30.--Dr. !.
l. Munsey. one of the most proni.
nent physicians OF Giles county, and
a resident of Pearisburg. was thrown
from his buggy at Pembroke last
night and died one hour later. No
one witnessed the fatal accident, and
the cause probably Will never be
known. II Is supposed that his horse
became frightened IN tho darkness and
made q sudden dash. throwing the
driver out headforemost. When found
by some young people returning from
Il party lie WAS stiil living. but was
unconscious. Ills horse was found.
with buggy Intact. about ono mile cast
OF Harrisburg. and six miles distant
from the scene of the accident ...-.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
An ApproncI,ire Marriuge.
peciai to The Times-Dlspatch. J

!
Winchester. VA December 3o.-Thc msr-
rag. OF Miss Maria Josephine Conrad
daughter OF william George Conrad the
multi millionaire and Democratic politician
" Great Falls, Mont, TO Alexander Gilbank
Twisg. ~ New York. which is TO be soicm-
uiI.d a, 5 o'clock on Saturday evening.
January c. In Christ Protestant Episcopal
Church ~ Aliilwood. Clarke county. prom
iscs 10 Uc the most BRILLIANT nnptial event
of III. Winter season In the Valley of Viz
ginia, aud will be attended by large com
papy OF guests from many secuons Of tho
United states. Some OF the guests arc al.
r.udy OF Montana IIall, the Conrad country
place near Waite Post. Clarke county.
whore many handsomc entertainments have
been given during the holiday season. and
others wili go IN private cars from Wash
ingtOH nest week.
MISC Conrad viii have . number Of at
;endamts. Her only sister, Miss Minnie
Conrad. vii bo her maid OF honor. and the
bT!dcsinaids viii bu Miss Erma Shaw and
ass Enid shaw. Of Washington. daughters
OF the former Secretary OF the Treasury.
Leslie NJ shaw: Miss Tannia Nelson. OF
Long Branch. clarke county; Miss Luc
Nthcy, .,f Wclcna. Mont. and Miss Helen
lIunt. o, Washington, y. q. DR.. George
Mclaughlin. OF New York. VIII serve ms best
man for Sir rwigG. and the uEhers Viii be
Edward Mclaughlin and Messnioro Kend-
all. OF New York; iiarheId Conrad. brother
OF tho bride OF Great Falls. Mont Prof.
Commander George sweet. OF tho United
S,n,oa Navy. and Arthur Conrad. brother
~ tho bride. o! Great FailS. Mont, Prot.
Max Browno,d. of Roanoke. Va. will rem
der tho wedding music in tho church.
Montana Hal! viii be the scene OF very
large and brilliant reception Immediately
after tho wedding. SIR 1NSigg and his bride
viii leave tho same night for New York
Uhero they will board steamer for Eu
rope. II Is their intention to spend tn,
winter In Italy aud EGYPT, and early. III
! the spring they will return to Virginia e
| live at Leeds Manor" an estate OF 100
| acres. near Markham, FauQuer county
which WAS recently purchaocd by Mr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
sr. JOHNS DAY OBSERVED.
Feature OF Exercises Mt bowling Green
* Address by DIR. Muchlncbinn.
ISpccial TO The Times- pispatch. ]

Special to The Times Dispatch.l
Bowling Green. Va, December 20
81 Johns Day was very appropriately
observed by Eilwinning Cross Lodge,
No 223T. OF Masons. on "Wednesday
night. In addition to the installation
If officers. an appropriate address WAS
made by Rev. II. II. G. Machlachlan u.
~. OF Richmond, at the Methodist
Church. to the members of the lodge
and their friends. after which there
vas n banquet, AT which n number of
short speeches were made.
The following are the officers to.'
:hc ensuing year:
Worshipfui Muster. T. Q. Abbitt:
Senior warden. Richard u. Bealc {;
Junior Warden. Il. s CoghilI senior
Deacon. Rev. c. n. Cruikshank: Junior
Deacon. George +. Lyon: Secretary. T..
g. Travis. Treasurer, w. Il. royner:
THIS lodge enjoys tho distinction
OF being the second oldest ono in
Virginia, having been chartered in
11a5 1t now has in It's possession the
old charter and Jewels. 1t is named
for the first lodge of Masons that
originated in Scotland. and bears its
namc, lliiwinning Cross.