The Chitina leader., 1912-11-12


 that it would be an event long to be remembered The fore part of the evening was devoted to cards, and twenty-two tables of "5O0" were played, with keen interest evidenced upon the part of the contestants for the various prizes, all of which had been donated. Among the ladies the first prize was won by Mrs. Parks. It was a box of hand embroidered handerchiefs. A cut glass happy was the second prize, won by Mrs. Patton The third prize was similar piece of cut glass and Mrs. Mills was the winner. In the gentlemen's prizes MT. Robinson captured the first, a smoking jacket The other two were boxes of cigars and were won by Mir. Nettleton and MT. Harwood. A chest of silverware was the most elaborate prize and it was decided by draw, going to Howell Lewis. After cards dancing was indulged, the music be- 1 ing furnished by Mrs. Stewart and bIr. Clayson. An animated scene was presented as the merry dancers en- joyed themselves for an hour or more. Appetizing refreshments were then served and the close came with the unanimous opinion that it was one of the most enjoyable events of the season. The ladies having the affair in charge are appreciative for the many favors and assistance ex- tended them, and desire that the Daily Alaskan should express their thanks to all who assisted in bring ing about the result, and at the same time netting a considerable sum to a worthy cause. The steamer Admiral Sampson sail ed southward at nine o'clock. She reached Katalla al seven o'clock this morning, and then proceeded on her way to Juneau. The following pas sengers sailed from Cordova:
 For Seattle-Ed. Tynaun, J. H. O'Connor, Ludwig Johnson, Wm. c. Finn, E. E. Allen, Frank A. Jourdan, MT. and Mrs. John L. Gage, Miss Cora May.
 For Juneau Con Brennan, Gus Nygren, G. G. Geragherty.
 For Ketchikan-A. c. Berglund. | M. s. Whittier, deputy Collector of Customs at Cordova, will be an out 1 going passenger on the steamer Mari posa. He will be accompanied by his wife and they will spend several weeks at Port Townsend, the head quarters for the customs district of 1 Washington and Alaska % During Mir Whittier's absence his duties will be temporialy looked after by Judge Tucker. z --
 At recent meeting of the Cordova fire department Chief Geo. Dooley rendered his resignation, to be effec- tive so soon as a successor is elected. He will also make similar tender to the fire department at it's next meet ing, so that successor may be elect ed and his name referred to Council for confirmation, as is customary. Mir. Dooley has held the office of Chief practically since Cordova was town, and has been largely instrumental in building up an efficient department. Other duties now require MT. Dooley's attention and he feels that the affairs of the department may now we'll transferred to other shoulders.
 On the return trip of the steamer Mariposa, due to reach Cordova Fri day night, the court officials will come from Valdez. so as to be here in time for the opening of term o1 court on Thursday November IA Judge Peter D.. Overfield will preside There will be no grand jury, and the | | important business will be the hear ing of the Cordova postoffice cases The term will not continue very long as Judge Overfield '- expected to De at Juneau in tire to o,'en a term of court on D. e 'nbcr 2. A term had been called fer NC 1cn. Der A. buto6b' | tff.