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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
KING GEORGE
Jr. O. u. A. M. Entertainment Sue
cessful Revival.

King George Co., Va, Aug. 5, 1911.
The Jr. o. u. A. M. gave a sumptu
Gus dinner at the Court House on.Tburs
day, which was attended by a large
crowd of people from all portions OF
King George, and quite number came
from Colonial Beach and other parts OF
Westmoreand. The dinner consisted
of all the delicacies Of the season, with
refreshments Of ice cream, cake, lem
onade, etc.
A match game Of baseball was played
between the Welcome and Comorn
teams, which resulted in a victory for
Welcome, with a score Of seven to
three.
A tournament was scheduled for the
afternoon and n number OF gallant
knights entered the lists to contest fol-
the honor Of browning their favorltt
lassie. but before many tits had been
made, glorious and greatly needed
rain put a stop to the riding, and rush
was made for shelter. The rain de
seconded in no uncertain showers, bring
ing hope to the hearts Of the farmers
and life TO all vegetation. So heavy
and continuous was the dOwnpOur as
evening came on that the muslciani
were unable to reach the Court House
10 give the concert that was to be one
of the attractions Of the occasion.
Messrs. Foster and King rendered
several violin selections to the waiting
crowd. which on account Of the rain die
not dispense till after ten O'Clock. TIT
fine sum Of 500 was cleared for th'
benefit of the order. The rain was 50
much needed that we are sure no one
complained Of the interruption to Tho
evenings pleasure.
The meeting at Fletcher : Chapel con
tinues in interest under the fine preach
ing Of Revs. Mr.. Bransford and X. &.
James. There have already been 2
conventions
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
TAKEN TO sP0TsyLvANlA

Deputy Sheriff Waller, of Spot
sylyania. came here Saturday for
Henry Allen and John Watson, col
ored. of stafford, charged with ma
licious assault on Mr.. w. A. VIII
hanson in the public road on
last Sunday. They will be taken to
the Court House and confined In jan
until Monday, when they Will DC
brought before the grand jury.
Fred Robinson, colored, who was
with the negroes at the time OF
the assault. was arrested Thursday
by Sheriff Waller and tried before
Justice r. Il. Thomas and fined $40
and costs and required to give a
peace bond of 500 for II months
The charge against Allen and Wat,
son is much more serious than that
against Robinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
ABUSE OF THE NEW ROADS

Mr.. c. X. Andrews. a member OF the
Board of Supervisors Of SpOtsylyania.
was here Saturday.
Mr.. Andrews is very much displeased
with the way the new road is being cut
up by reckless driving.
Parties driving OH the edge are pull
ing down the gravel in the ruts. Others
are leaving their teams with no driver.
Mr.. Andrews will bring this matter
before the Board at its next meeting
that steps may be taken to stop this
ehueq
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
FREDERICKSBURG COLLEGE

The next session opens Sept 18th.
This marks an important era in the
history of this institution. As you
know there is class OF
men in our church who
th,nk the College feature superilu-
Gus and desire only a high school
curriculum. Those OF us who have
been in closest contact with the
work feel that the College feature is
essential to it's life. In view Of this
difference OF opinion. The Assem-
bly, has appointed committee to
look into the work during the COM
ing session and report back the ad-
visibility OF continuing the College
permanently. Citizens OF Fredericks-
burg. need not remind you OF the
revenue this institution has been
to this city. of the blessing IL has
brought to many of our poor boys
and girls. regardless OF name or de-
nomination. who could not have pro
cured a college education otherwise,
OF its high standard of the success
OF its graduates and of its great NOR
al and social features. Fredericks-
burg College is. so TO speak. in the
balance and it is up to you to keep
It here. The church at large loves
it and In my judgment will make IT
permanent and enlarge It II 1t meets
with proper announcement. II you
have sons and daughters TO educate
and are interested in the institution
staying here. send them TO us.l, my
self. yielded TO your request and am
standing by the work. notwlthstand-
ing | had other plans in mind, and
now | call upon you, as you value
this work IN your midst. to send us
your sons and daughters. IL is
your opportunity. You make no
sacrifice In so doing. We have an
excellent corps Of teachers and a
high standard OF education. every de
partment being thoroughly equipped
Yours truly,
s w SOmerville.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
TREASURER OF MIDDLEsEx SHORT

Mr.. W. II. Purkins, for several terms
treasurer of MiddIesex county, recently
rendered his resignation, and Mr.. Jno.
/. Bennett was appointed to succeed
him. Upon settlement with the board
of supervisors it was found that Mr..
Purkins was about $1,000 short in his
accounts. His sureties are Messrs.
Lewis Jones, w. C. Segar, Jno. !. Ben
nett, R. b. Segar and F. A. Bristow.
1t is stated that MIR. Purkins will sur
render all of his property in order to
save his sureties, but it is not yet
known what this will bring, and, there
fore not known how much his bonds
men will have to lose. -Southsde Sen
tinel, Urbanna.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
AN OLD RELIC

Mr.. Andrew Briggs, of Stafford,
brought to this Office Saturday ticket,
which was voted in the Southern States
in the fall of 1861.
II was found in an old house which
was being torn down by Mr.. VIM. Duyall
near Chappawamsic church in Stafford
county several days ago. 1t reads as
follows:
For President-Jefferson Davis OF
Mississippi.
For Vice President-Alex. II
Stephens. OF Georgia.
Electoral Ticket. for the State al
Large r. Edmunds, Halifax; Al
len T. Caperton, Monroe.
For the Districts
LIST District-Jos. Christian. Mid
dlesex.
End Observation-Disclosures W.New
ton. Norfolk City.
Bird District Raleigh T. Daniel
Richmond City.
4th District-Wm. F. Thompson
Dinwiddie.
9Th District-Wood Bouldin, Char
lOtte.
9th William l.. Goggin
Bedford.
9TH Observation-Disclosures +. Ran
dolph. Albemarle.
Sth Disirict-James w. Walker
Madison.
9Th District-Asa Rodgers, Lou
dOun
10th District Samuel c. vii
liams, Shenandoah.
18th DISTRICT Samuel Med. Reid
Rockbridge.
18th Henry A. Edmund
son, Roanoke.
18th District-James w. Shefney
Smyth.
i4th District-Henry J. Fisher
/ Mason.
18th District-Jos Johnson, Har
rison.
10th District-E. II. FitZhugh
Ohio.
For Congress, Sth District-Dan
iel c. DeJarnette. of Caroline.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
MURDER IN ORANGE COUNTY

While unhitching his team in his yard
near Lees Crossing, this county, on
Wednesday night, f. &. Griffin, color
ed, was shot three times in the back
with a pistol, in the hands of some un-
known party, and instantly killed. DIR.
Lewis Holiday, the County Coroner,
summoned jury of inquest; two blood
hounds we're procured from Louisa and
were put on the scent, but they failed
to trace any one, and the whole affair
is shrouded in mystery. The deceased
is survived by his wife.-Orange Obser-
var
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
FREDERICKSBURG
COLLEGE CATALOGUE

We are in receipt Of the catalogue Of
Fredericksburg College for the session
l9ll-l9l2, the eighteenth session of this
we'll known and highly esteemed insti-
tuition.
The catalogue is both attractive and
interesting and sets forth in concise
form the advantages of this institu-
ton.
The president, Prof S. w. Somer-
vile, is sparing neither time or expense
to make this the most prosperous SEES
sion of this College
He has secured the services of hn eX-
cellent corps of teachers and is pre-
pared to give to the students of this
institution an education second TO none
in the State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
DR.. S. p. WALKER

DR.. s. z. walker, of Oceana, w
Va. has successfully passed the
State Medical Examining Board al
Charleston. which was held July
10, and received certificate licensing
him as a full-fledged Nj. ID. His
wife formerly Miss Matte Ferney-
hough. who has been visiting at her
fathers home, Willow Green. stat
ford county. during the summer VIII
leave the latter part of September
to join her husband at Oceana. W.
Va, where he has a fine practice.
We wish for the young physician
and his wife most happy and pros
erOnS future.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
FORTUNE TELLER FOUND DEAD

Lying on the pavement in front
of her house in Alexandria, the
body OF Mary Gallahorne. a we'll
known fortune teller. was found by
James Nelson Friday afternoon.
Edward Trayers, 40 years old, Is
held at the station house on sus-
picion of being responsible for the
woman's death.
The woman was from Stafford Co
but had lived in Alexandra TOT a
number of years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
TO JOHNSTON &
PEARSONS CUSTOMERS

| have purchased all the prescrip-
ton files OF the late firm OF John-
ston & Pearson and all parties VINO
had prescriptions filled by them
can have same duplicated at my
drug store.
NJ. NJ. Lewis,
Druggist, corner Main and George
streets. Fredericksburg, Va.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
FINED TEN DOLLARS

Henry White, charged with US
ing abusive language to some citizens
near Brockroad was tried Thursday
by Justice T. Il. Thomas and a fine
of SO and costs imposed. White
not having this amount Will
spend 80 days in jail.
Two other negroes from Stafford,
who disturbed the Sunday School
exercises on Sunday evening, have
been arrested and will be given a
hearing Tuesday morning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
WARRANT DISMISSED

Lem Woolfrey was before Justice
w b. Warren at Curlew Friday,
charged with using abusive language
10 Mrs. Agnes A. fairfield. Wolirey
apologized to Mrs. fairfield and
Justice Warren dismissed the war
rant at Mrs. Harfield's request at
The cost OF Wolfrey. Frederick w.
Coleman represented Mrs. Harfield.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
CAPTURED A BIG REQ FOX

On Saturday night Messrs. Jake kurz,
F. Lunsford, G. Kurz. John Berry. j,
II. Brooks, l.. Waye and Mr.. Cliff, of
Stafford, started a big red fox about
1890 O'Clock. They ran him for three
hours and into a hollow log. After two
hours cutting they got him out and
caved him into field nearby. when
another chase was given foxy, who
was captured in two hours at about !
O'Clock Sunday morning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
PLEASED WITH ROADS

Cant. p. st. j. Wilson, state
Highway Commissioner, was here
Friday and went over the Spotsyl-
yania roads. accompanied by capt.
NJ. b. Rowe and Mr.. Henry war
den.
Capt. Wilson was very much
pleased with the roads recently i'm
proved.
Can't Wilson left for Fairfax
county, where he goes in regard 10
the road work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
SUIT INSTITUTED

Messrs. II. NJ. Graham and NJ NJ
Harper. of Alexandria, Va. execu-
tors OF +. 5. Harper, deceased
through their attorneys. Messrs. W
ID. Carter and Chas. ID. Foster. sat
urday Instituted action in the Cir
cult Court of Stafford, against Lee
Bros. of Whitewater for $3.50 dam
ages. The case will be tried al
next term of Stafford Court.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
A SUCCESSFUL MEETING

The protracted meeting which
was recently held AT Mountain
View Baptist church. in Stafford,
county. closed July 20. There were
twenty conversions. sixteen Of whom
were baptized and joined that church
The pastor. Rev w. $. Jackson
was assisted by Rev. Decatur Ed
wards. OF this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
NO LIQUOR FOUND

Two search warrants sworn out
by the u. s. officers before Commits
sioner C.. ID. Foster to search the
premises OF Randolph Carter, oil
Clopton, Gloucester county, and
Fleming Page, of Selden. Gloucester
county. the officers after searching
the premises failed to discover any
liquor or articles upon which a tax
is required.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
LAID TO REST

The funeral Of Mrs. w. +. Bradley
took place from Trinity Church Satur-
day evening at O'Clock, conducted by
Rev. j. Yates bowman, Of All Saints
Church, Richmond
Interment in family lot in City Gene
terry.
The floral offerings were especially
beautiful. $500
The pallbearers-M essrs. T. X. Mill
er. ID. Il. Miller, Of Baltimore; Edward
Peple, of New York; DIR. J. N. Barney,
A. w. Embrey. G.. w. Shepherd, and
Il. s. Shepherd. Of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
CAMP MEETING BEGINS

The annual meeting at Marvin
Grove Methodist camp. situated on
border line between Northumber-
land and Richmond counties. began
Friday with nearly all OF the 100
cottages occupied. Rev X. NJ
Maxey, Of Portsmouth. Va. and DR.
w. Asbury Christian. Of Richmond
Va. will conduct the meeting.
Mr.. Chas. Wright. of this city, Will
conduct the song service.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
DEATH OF Mr.. J. 7. BULLOCK

John T. Bullock. formerly OF
this city. sdied in Richmond Wednes-
day. aged 40 years He is surviy-
ed by his widow. two sons and one
brother, Mr.. l.. b. Bullock, of Rich
mond. and one half-brother. Mr.
Jas Waller, OF this city.
The funeral was held in Richmond
Friday evening
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
BROKE JAIL

Two Prisoners Escape in King George.
Robert Rich and Harry Lucas. both
colored, charged with serious offenses,
broke Jail Sunday about noon at King
George c. H., and thus far have not
been captured. They were turned out
in the corridor Of the Jail and dug
through the walls which are about IL
feet thick. Sheriff Owens and a posse
are securing the country around.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
MR.. HOLLOWAY MAKES STATEMENT

Mr. W. II. Holloway. who lives
at Roxbury Mill, the farm OF Mr.
r. II. Harris. stated Saturday that
he objected TO the tearing down OF
house in which he was living and
not to the repairing OF the mill, as
stated, and that he did this at the
direction of his counsel and not
with a shotgun. as was stated
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
GOOD YIELD FOR SEASON

The Island farm, owned by DIR. Segar.
Messrs. A. b. Mallory and Jos. w:
Chinn, raised $500 bushels Of wheat
and 800 bushels Of oats this season. The
wheat averaged about 80 bushels from
one. Northern Neck News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
HOUSE PARTY At "GAYM0NT'

"Gaymont, one Of the handsomest
country estates in Virginia. is the scene
of very charming house party. The
place is the old Robb home near Port
Royal. and number.of guests are enter
tanned there every summer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08

A nice farm containing nice dwell.
ing of rooms and halls with kitchen
attached, store house, good barn, and
other out buildings, nice apple and
peach orchard, well Of good water,
hourishing crop standing and wood land,
On the county road only 3 miles west
of Whitewater station, good roads, ano
nice drive to station. All necessary
farming implements. For further infor'
nation address 3D." Whitewater, Va
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
CAROLINE COUPLE TO WE'D

Mr. James Edwin Smith, of caro-
line, announces the approaching
marriage of his daughter, Miss Eta
Rae Smith, to DR.. Archie clay Mon
roe, both of Caroline.
The wedding will take place Au-
gust I6 at noon at the home OF
Miss Smiths brother, Mr.. Montelia
Smith. i'm Caroline county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
TO GIVE LAWN PARTY

The Ladies' Aid Society Of Salem
church, Spotsylvania county, will give
a lawn party on the church grounds
Thursday evening, August 10th, begin
ming at 7:30 O'Clock, for the benefit OF
the society. All kinds Of refreshments
will no aold
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
e0TH SONS HAVE TYPHOID

Master John Freeman, son OF Mr..
George Freeman, has been taken to the
Mary Washington Hospital Ill with
typhoid fever.
MIR. Freeman's other son, Ward, who
has been at the hospital with the same
disease, is improving rapidly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
GETS CONTRACT

Mr.. A. K. Bauman has secured
the contract for the electric wiring
Of the residence OF Mr.. J. Fred
Brown. which is in course of cree
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
SERVICES At LAMBS CREEK

There will be religious services
AT Lambs Creek church. conducted
by the Rev. b. T. Turner, assisted
by the Rev. II. b. Lee, on the End
Sunday In August, the 18th instant
On the same day there will be a
meeting OF the Restoration Associa-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
RETURN THE CAN AND TUB

The gentleman who bought from the
Candy Kitchen a gallon of ice cream in
a can and tub will please return the
can and tub at once and oblige.
Geo. CalamOs,
Candy Kitchen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
APPOINTED NAVAL CADET

After competitive examination Ellie
Lavalette, formerly of Crisfield, Md,
but now Of Hampton, has been appointed
naval cadet from this District by Con
gresham Jones. Virginia Citizen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
BIDS ON BANK BUILDING

The following bids were received
on the proposed new bank puilnihs
at Bowling Green:
Geo. Leigh & Bro, Of Louisa
1924. &c
r p. stearns, Fredericksburg, So
.3S7.
f.. G. Heflin, Fredericksburg, 80
900
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
TO ASSIST IN REVIVAL

Rev. and Mrs. r. Aubrey Will
liams left Saturday for Orange coun
ty. where Mr. Williams will assist
in a protracted meeting to be held
at North Pamunkey church the com
ing week
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
TO BE TAKEN TO GRAND Jury

The case OF Landon Young for H.
licit cohabltation. which was tried
before Justice Eastburn a few days
ago will be investigated by the
grand jury Monday at Spotsylyania.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
NOTICE

The annual meeting Of the county as
ISOLATION, Patriotic Order Sons OF
America will meet with Sunlight Camp,
on the 4th Wednesday in August at
1920 a. m. All members Of this order
are cordially invited to attend.
p. G. Goodloe, Sec. Co. Asso.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
TO APPOINT TEACHERS

Madison District chool board OF
Caroline county, Va. will meet al
Cross Road school house Saturday
Aug. 10, at 10 a. m. to appoint
teachers. All persons interested In
same will please be there.
Robt. Voolfolk,
Clerk OF Board.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers of the 1Oluca and Fredericksburg
Telephone Co. will be held at StaffoI d
C. H., Va. on Monday, Aug. 2lst,
1911.
C. A. Bryan, Secretary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
ANOTHER RAIN

Another nice rain fell Thursday
evening and night. which did greae
deal of good. The streams are run,
ming with their usual volume ana
the crops greatly benefited.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
SPANISH WAR VETERANS MEET

A meeting of NJ. b. Rowe Camp
United Spanish War Veterans was
held Friday night. Only routine
business was transacted
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
C0L09ED MARRIAGE

Landrum Young, Of Spotsylvania, and
Mary G. Holmes, Of Stafford, both
coIored, were married here Sunday at
the home of Rev. G. S. Lucas, who
officiated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
SERVICES At MASSAP0kAx

There will be services at Massaponax
church each day this week at 1880 a.
m. and p. m. Rev. G. M. Hurt, Of
Culpeper Co., is aiding the pastor, Rev.
ID Edwards.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
CHURCH DINNER

There will be a church dinner at st.
Paul's church. King George county, on
Thursday next, Aug. 10th, for the ben
eft Of the church. All are cordially IN
vited TO attend.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
TO GO ON VACATION

Messrs. o. p. Seward and John
Ferneyhough left last Monday on
their vacation They will visit New
York. Atlantic City and other places
of interest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL

Rev. Decatur Edwards has closed a
successful meeting at Zoan Baptist
church. Rev. A. NJ. Pad9ett, of Rich
mond, aided the pastor in the meeting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08

Mrs. Chas. II. Sanford, ST., Of West
moreland county, died few days ago.
She is survived by her husband, one
son and several daughters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
WATERMEI0NS PLENTIFUL

Watermelons we're plentiful here
Saturday and sold very low. Nege-
tables and fruits are very scarce
and high.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
GROVE CHURCH

Rev. Decatur Edwards will aid Rev.
C. w. Brooks in meeting at Grove
church, Fauquier Co., beginning the
End Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
Handsome Estate
For Rent

This is one Of the finest estates in
Virginia, 10 minutes drive to city and
r. r. station. Electric lights and all
modern improvements. Colonial brick
mansion. large rooms. Residence fur
nished. also all farm implements. This
is a very handsome property. ana a
GRAND home. A rare opportunity TO Sc
cure such a property. Other advantages
offered. For full particulars address
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08
. SWANSON TO SPEAK
FOR SALE

Senator Swanson will speak In Ports
mouth soon after Congress adjourns.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-08

LAS / say, | do not remember the
letters nor the exact circumstances
under which they were written, but
would construe us as meaning the
railroads, and that when | was APP
pealing to a railroad man. such as
Gen. Logan, for contributions, | was
giving him assurance, which l my
self felt that the Democratic man
ayers, including Chairman Eliyson
who were asking the railroads LOT
help. were not doing so with the
traitorous purpose OF first geeting
railroad aid and then entering upon
program OF unfairness and de-
The Calumet news., 1911-02-13
PORT ARTHUR
Team PRACTICES
SHOWS UP WELL IN PRELiMl-
NARY NTRY-OUT THIS MORN
ING AND PLAYERS ARE CON-
FlDENT OF WINNING.

The Port Arthur hockey team ar
rived this morning i'm Houghton af-
ter n long journey around the lake,
and held short practice at the AM
phidrome. They are accompanied on
this trip by r. T. Shields. a member
of the executive committee and
brother OF "Coonie" Shields, the for
mer star of the days of professional
hockey in the copper country, who
will referee the game between Port
Arthur and Portage Lake this even
ing. ]. Gagnon and w. A. Reid also
accompany the team TO the copper
country as well as Percy Hesson, the
giant "masseur' or trainer.
The party were delayed for seven
hours on the road and although they
left Port Arthur Saturday evening.
they did not arrive in Houghton until
this morning. Because of the delay,
hockey team was postponed until their
return trip.
In the practice this morning the men
showed up like veterans. All the play
ers are good sized men and fast skat-
ers, while their stick handling and
combination playing is n thing of
beauty. The best description of their
playing is that given by an interested
spectator who simply said: They're
wonders" The Canadian champions
were well pleased with the Amphi-
drome rink and the ice declaring that
it was larger than any of the Canadian
rinks, at least those of western Cana
da. They appeared very confident as
to the outcome of the game with the
Portage Lakes this evening.
The Portage Lakes were defeated at
Chicago Saturday night by the Illinois
Athletic club team by the score OF
to o. Chicago won the series as the
first game was forfeited by the Por-
tage Lakes. The boys are i'm good
spirits, however. and will enter to-
nights game with confidence.