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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-03-13
Ell Segundo Apunte.

ferencia verso sobre las distintas cos
tumbres de los habitantes de los paises
que el conferenciSta ha visitadO, sObre
la civilization GrecO-R0mana en- Eu-
ropa V Sobre ell adelanto de los Incas en-
Sur America Eli senor MontaLban fue
fredericksburg por todos los alumn0s de
la Grammar los cuales le obseqaiaron
con IN baston hecho de la espina dor
sal de un tiburon un finO sOrnbrero
de paja del pals. Nos han inf0rInado
que ell senor Montalban manifesto que
esos regalOS los enviara los estudian-
tes de la Universidad de Madrid como
una prueba del afectoy la sinceridad de
los estudiantes puertorriquen0S Ell dis
tlnguldO viaJerO, que esta encantad0
de esta ciudad Y Ia amabiIidad De sus
habitantes, ha salido hoy para San
Juan.
Hoy ha vuelto a ocupar su Duesto en-
la redacci6n de ''El Dfa" q sefor
Juan Braschi, quien va esta easi bicn
de la dolencia que le oblig6 a guardian
CANA varioS dlas.
Lo celebramos
Oumphdas efclentemente las gesti0-
neS que les llevarOn a San Juan, hoy
han regresadO de la ciudad mencionada
nuestrO alcalde don Simon Moret ell
SecretariO Municipal, senor C6spedes.
A la una de la madmgada Sc ma de-
sarrolladO. an viOlento incendi0 en- la
tienda miXta que en- la Central Merce-
dita pOseian los senores Fernandez Y
Co., la cual representaba el seIlor Ra-
mon SalamO quien, cuando empez0 ell
incendiO, estaba en- esta ciudad. La
casa, que era propiedad de la Succession
Serrall6s, asi como las existencias, fue-
ron totalmente destruldas.
Nos han informado que Sc supone
que ell fuego ha sido ocasionado por la
explosion de una de las lamparas de
alcohol que Sc utilizaban para alumbrar
ell establecimiento.
La casa Y las existencias estaban ase-
guradas y ell fiscal senor Palacios in
vestiga ell suceso.
Hemos saludado nuestro distingui-
do amigo don Vicente Usera, Delegado
a la Camara por este Distrito, el cual
ha regresado esta ciudad despu6s de
terminada su iabor en- la Camara.
Ell CorrespOnsal.
Ponce, IL de Mario de 1912.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-03-13

Ia Assub}ea Lcgislatiya de Pto- Rico
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-03-13

Hoy ha vuelto oeupar 81 puesto en-
la redacci6n de ''El Dia" el sefor
Juan Braschi, quien va esta aasi bicn
de la dolencia que le oblig6 a guardian
CANA varios dias.
Lo celebramos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-03-13

Oumpidas efcientemente las gestio-
nes que les levaron a San Juan, hoy
han regresadO de la ciudad mencionada
nuestro alcalde don Simon Moret ell
SecretariO Municipal, senor C6spedes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28
Father Judge Talks
About Know Omaha

Father Judge OF the Sacred Heart
church advised the people sunday morn
ng IN bis sermon TO help boost along the
know Omaha campaign. Omaha IL a
Frcet educational center and offers great
educational advantages to the people OF
Omaha. he said. and they should help
along the campaign by visiting the df-
fsrent schools and business houses In the
tity and inform their friends OF what
they saw
Omaha is one Of the greatest packing
senters In the world" he said. and very
seu cities have as many factories and
arxe commercial houses. The sisters are
seyeloping the taste OF observation In
Ire school children along this line. I think
his campaign Is a great thing for the
people Of Omaha. and everybody should
help II along"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28
SCHOOLS WILL HOLD
PATRIOTIC EXERCISES

Memorial day viii be observed in the
sliy schools Wednesday BY special exer-
sizes. Readings. recitetions and music
an comprise the programs. School viii
not keep Thursday. Decoration day.
Thursday viii be vacation In the
schools and the school children will not
ae requested 10 take part In any Of the
memorial services about the city.
Children to the number OF 800 will take
part 10 the knights OF Columbus obser-
lance al the Auditorium Memorial day.
u these 80 will come from the Church
u the Immaculate Conception.
John L. Webster will deliver the ad-
dress OF the day at the Auditorium on
fPauiosism.- Tn. Rud. Reese win lead
caorns Of 10 singers from the choirs
" the several churches
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28
PROMOTIONS ARE MADE
BY CADET COMMANDMENT

spring promotiens In the Omaha High
school cadet regiment have been an
nounced By commandant cowan and they
50 Into effect Immediately. The list OF
new officers
Captain Of Company E-Edvin IAndale.
First Lieutenant and Adiutant OF Third
Bettzlion-Everetf Burke
First Lieutenant Of Company G-Paal
Friday.
nan Handschuh.
sergeant Of Company G-Frsnk Main.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28
NUDITY TO BE STOPPED
At SWIMMING RESORTS

Joe D Hummel. commissioner Of park
and public property. will assign a special
officer to patrol the shores Of Carter
lake and warn the young and the old
that swimming without suits must ,.
stepped.
SUNDAY several hundred swimmers en-.
joyed the waters Of Carter lake, ths
majority Of them without bathing suits
As there are numerous visitors to tn
lake. and excursion parties. the swim
mers were an embarrassing nuisance.
Mr., Hummel believes that in time n,
commission viii make some arrangement
70 furnish suits. but funds viii not now
permit H. An officer will 20 on duty
sunday to enforce the ruling of the COM
missioner.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28
Bishop Bristol to
Come About July |

Bishop Frank N. Bristol. D. D., IL. D.,
who was assigned to Omaha by the
Minneapolis conference Of the Methodist
church. will not come to Omaha unit
July l. Owing TO an operation for appen.
deitis which Bishop Bristol underwent
a few months ago in South America
where he was recently been located. ane
TO the immense strain Of work since tn,
start of the present conference BishoI
Bristol will rest at the home Of hi
son In Minneapolis during the month oi
June. after which he will move to Omaha
Bishop Neulsen. who goes to Zurich
switzerland. will leave Omaha probabl,
Friday. as he must hold his first Euro,
pesn conference June ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28

missioner. These range from mild en-
treaties 10 messages demanding imme-
date action to eliminate some evil.
We win be glad to consider calls from
those who give US their names" said
Colonel Ryder. land we can keep the
names in confidence. but Il would be
useless TO answer calls from unknown
citizens"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28
lakes ARE PAID WHEN
THE SHERIFF APPEARS

Delinquent tsxpzyers are being brought
10 time BY the distress warrants issued
b CITY and County Treasurer IRE. A
bunch Of thirty warrants were given to
lbe sheriff several days ago. All the
sissrsff deputies have been able to find
have paid their taxes rather than have
lhelf property seized Nest Of those
ieainst whom warrants have been issued
:@nnot be found BY the officers and are
~-snn<ed e have aefs .c=n meath. age
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28
COMMISSIONERS IGNORE
ALL ANONYMOUS DEMANDS

Police Commissioner Ryder serves no
tice on writer's Of anonymous letters and
residents who talk by telephone but re-
fuse to divulge their identity. that no al.
tentlon will be paid their COMPLAINTS.
Within the last fe~ days dozens OF let
tiers and telephone calls from anonymous
persons have been received By the com
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28
OPERATIONS HELD UP
Modification Of McCaffery Decision
Needed to Untangle Mates.
COURT WILL BE URGED TO ACT
City Attorney Rine and Cemmis-
sioner McGovsrn win Appeal
90 the Nebraska su-
prcme Bench.

City commissioners will request supreme
court to give the molten filed by the city
for a modification OF the decision In the
case Of Hugh Mccartney precedent over
other cases now pending. The request
will be made because all paving opera
lions are being hello up here until the
ruling Of the court IL modified or ex-
planned In such q manner as to dispel all
doubt about the proper procedure in the
creation Of improvement districts and the
levying Of taxes
Commissioner Ryder has introduced a
resolution at a meeting OF the directory
and Il will be submitted 10 the supreme
court by City Attorney Rine and Thomas
McGovern. superintendent Of public
works. The resolution asks that the eltv'-
motion BE- taken out Of the ordinary
routine Of litigation and considered ana
passed OF at the earliest possible day.
levy District Limited.
According 70 the opinion handed down
in the Mccaffrey case several months
ago. taxes for paving cannot be levied
outside the improvement district 1t also
raises grave doubt as to the legality OF
all proceedings heretofore followed in the
creation OF paving districts In the city.
Property holders not abutting the street
10 be paved cannot be taxed. The court
holds. and the law providing schedule
Of the amount Of taxes TO be paid by the
residents In an Improvement district is
thereby held void. Omaha has followed
this law and all property owners in \
district have been taxed. heaviest tax
being levied on the property sbuitlng the
street TO be paved
Attorney Rine and Mr.. AcGovern viii
90 TO Lincoln and urss the most dfisent
action Paving petitions arc now In tbs
hands Of the legal department. but viii
not Be passed on a. to sufficiency until
some modification or explanation Of the
supreme court opinion Is secured.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28
NEAL TREATMENT CURES
ALCOHOLISM
IN THREE DAYS

That the Neal Treatment Is the
WORLDS GREATEST TREATMENT
FOR HUMANITY is the testimony OF
its over ten thousand cured patients
their thousands of happy and delight
ed relatives and friends and the hun
dreds OF prominent men and public
officials that have investigated and
publicly Endorsed, and government
that has adopted and used it.
We cannot hope to convince anyone
BY newspaper notices, but We will
convince and satisfy all those who
will investigate. A postal card mailed
to US viii bring you proofs" al your
own home. You need not wait for
proof. because you can hold this as
our agreement to refund you every
cent paid II you are not entirely sat
isfie6 with the treatment for Alcohol
ism and the results accomplished at
the end of the Three-Day Treatment.
We give the Drug Treatment on same
terms, but require from I TO 81 days
to effect q satisfactory cure, Address
Neal Institute. 1902 South Tenth
street Telephone Douglas 1856,
Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28

f5-inch French lawns, worth
45c the yard, specially priced for
this weeks selling at 29c.
40-iRch white voiles. that will
probably be more popular this
season than any other white ma
terial, SOC values at 25c the yard.
32-inch Flaxon yoiles--a sheer
and dainty material that will wear
like linen and costs only about
half as much--regular 75c values,
this week, Zoe the yard.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28

f5-inch Persian lawns; i'm
ported goods Of a very superior
quality; regular SOC values at 35c
the yard.
32-inch embroidered Swisses, In
small, neat designs for summer
dresses; regular $500 values, all
this week, Toe the yard.
27-inch white goods, In lace.
striped and checked patterns;
regular 25c goods; for this week 8
selling, 15c the yard.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28
rus.asx., spseial price

Bennetts GOLDEN coffee
and 20 stamps, ID. 2sc
Assorted teas and so
stamps, the ID. $50
Tea siftinEs and 10
stamps. the ID. ieo
!. lib. can Benefits Cap
itol pepper and 5
stamps .......... LOG
Pint can Gsillsrds pure
olive oil reduced to 4oc
Fun cream cheese and 10
stamps -. ...... 22c
LIB. can Benefits Cap
itol baking powder and
20 stamps. ...... 24c
. large cans Cottage
milk and 10 sips. 2so
Onion salt and 10 sips,
the jar ........-.3 $50
Benefits Capitol exfract
a 20 sips. bottle. leo
Glass tumbler of mus
tard and 10 sips. LOG
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28
"Diea Of P..snoni.-

Is never written Of those who eore coughs
and colds with DIT. Kings New Discovery
Guaranteed sar and n.eo FOR sale By
Beaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28
PIONEER RESIDENT EXPIRES
]. ]. McLsin. 81 Years Old, Comes
When Omaha is Saratoga.
OLDEST METHODIST IN STATE
In Earlier Days He Engaged In the
Freishting Business Between
This City and Denver,
Colorado.

J. ]. MeLsin, aged 81 years, one OF the
earliest settlers in Omaha, died OF old
.sgs al his home, 2Sl4 North Twenty-fifth
street. at $50 O'Clock Monday morning.
The funeral will be held at O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon from the residence.
Rev. Williams Of the First Methodist
church will officiate. The interment will
be in Prospect Hill cemetery.
air. McI.ain was born in Pennsylvania
MAY Is. ISIS When a small boy he moved
with his parents to Trumbull county,
Ohio, and attended the public schools
there When Is years old his parents died.
FOR nine years after that he remained In
Ohio. on May 3. lSS. he was united In
marriage NTH Mary E. Fsles. In 1ss7 the
bride and groom left Ohio and came west.
The couple landed in Omaha. or IN the
town OF Saratoga, which at that time
was near Twenty-fourth and Anes ave-
nue. MIR. McLAin lived in Omaha after
his arrival here until his death. He
erected house in Saratoga. but moved
nearer the center of Omaha as the town
built up.
Escaped from Indians.
In KS MIR. Nolan engaged In the
freighting business between Omaha and
Denver. and many stories were told by
him Of the narrowing experiences With
and narrow escapes from the Indians. He
WIS a member Of the first surveying
party that went out for the Union Pacific.
During his first years In Omaha he
Joined the First Methodist church and
Was a member OF 1t for thirty years. after
which he transferred his membership 70
Trinity. Of which he was member when
lie died He was known a. the oldest
Methodist In Omaha. For fifteen years
he led the choir at the First Methodist
church and his wife was the Leading
soprano. Up TO the time OF his death Mr..
MeIain and his wife were frequently
called upon TO sing at pioneer gatherings.
Mr.. McLain was one OF the first mem
hers OF the board of trustees OF the Meth
odlst hospital. He was a member OF the
Nebraska Pioneers.
Mr.. McLain IL survived by his widow.
five daughters and a son-Mrs. N. H.
Wells, Long Beach. Cal: Mrs George
scrsndali. Los Angeles: Mrs. r. u. Jonas,
Boston. Mass: Mrs. Fred Driver. High
River. Alberta. Can: Mrs. George spang-
Ter. Fremont. Neb.. and Fred J. McLain.
Hancock. Mich.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28
NoNnr.sAvINo ooMsIHArIoN.

lbs. graduated sugar for.....,.......s... lVc
u ID can b. C. baking powder. ............... 1sc
pkgs. Toasto corn flakes. 2bc |
can Evergreen corn. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. iVc |
- |
Tuesdays special price. ...............,. $50 |
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28
k4lFRIjTTS ANDlNS
E9vE0E TABl.E SIE ~

Pineapples for Canning-The finest grade for
canning purposes, when purchased by the
crate $500 and $685. according to the size
Per dozen. -. 81. so, 81 %. $f.0O and s5c
Each. .......... .15c, 12kc. f0c and INC
Fancy Missouri Strawberries for Canning
This will probably be the last week, in which
you can secure strawberries that are as well
adapted to canning purposes az these. Priced
s2.25 per crate Of "a quarts: in less quanti-
ties, per quart. .................. 10c
Fancy new potatoes, peck. ......... Csc
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28
Various Yard Goods for
Graduation or Bridal TOilettes

French cotton voiles, which are
a favorite for graduation gowns. at
soc the yard. A soft, sheer,
closely woven fabric Of the wolfe
family that will give excellent ser
vice. besides retaining Its beauti-
full appearance indefinitely. Comes
in cream and all OF the wanted
light shades, and is full 40 inches
wide.
French plumatis--a beautiful
wash fabric for the cool dresses
required In the summer--embroid
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28

less figs for ......iso
3 pkgs. Toasto corn
flakes a 10 st'ps, $50
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-28

cred designs on striped grounds,
full 81 inches wide. soc the yard.
Silk crepes for the bride and
girl graduate; also adapted to
evening wear; comes In every de-
sirable shade and cream; full 40
inches wide, s1.50 the yard.
silk poplins, which have no
rival in service-giving qualities;
highly recommended. because Of
their fine iraping properties; all
light and dark shades and cream;
full 42-inch wide, s1.25 the yard.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-22
Mems Notes of the District Schools

Who Lived in a Shoe and Is the work
OF William H Gardner and Jessie Mae
levitt Miss Mary Lineback was the
Sleeping Fairy and Thomas OConnei
made a fine Santa Claus. Miss Mary
Jones took the part Of the Fairy God
mother" on a two days notice, on ac-
count of the illness OF Miss Armstrong.
Florence Steffens was a delightful Moth
er Goose" and Mary GrabilI an ideal
'Goody Green" ''WhistIing willie.'
fairy. impersonated by Frank White.
was one Of the interesting characters of
the play. Besides these, there were fairy
attendants. Santa Claus boys. and a
bakers dozen of children splitting out
Of the shoe
luncheon for the benefit Of the school
athletic fund was served at NJ Street
High School Friday.
The Office of Assistant Supt. r. c.
Bruce has been QUILTED with a new
typewriter desk to be used by his secre-
tary. Mr.. Saunders.
The senior class at Armstrong gave a
dinner and entertainment Friday after
noon for six needy families recommended
by the Associated Charities. Fuel cloth
ing. food. and toys We're donated by local
merchants. and a Christmas spread pro-
vided for each family. After the dinner
they found a well-filled tree and many
useful presents awaiting them in the
gymnasium.
Miss George Vance for a number OF
years principal of the Emery kinder
garten. will be married in Colorado to-
morrow
The Washington herald., 1912-12-22

ouHn; duet taehFl and birthday harchs
Ckohtsr1 Miss Lucy Kerry Walta m
(0uriitO. and Ar De naiist opepFio.
MiEs kathyrn HuntermaHn. rendo IN
major CBsothoVsnl, Miss Ethel Heausf.
Paatorale tsurHmuellsri. and Hunting
Song IouriitD. Master Carvei Painei
'arhe Fair (durlitu. Miss Ruth Finnin
poupie Val.ante Cpoldinn. and Mar
cissus' CNevinl. Miss Ida Dunn.
Arrangements are being made BY the
Alumni Association Of Friends Selecf
School for al elaborate musicale 20 he
given at the school Friday evening. Do
cember Is The artists who viii par
ticipate are Nine. Marie Won Uns-
chuld. pianist: Mrs. Franceska Kaspef-
Lawson. soprano. with Mr.. Harry Pafter-
son Hopkins as aceompanist The mum
bers In the. programme VIII be az tol-
lows: "Nymphes ct syivains' CBemberkl:
win o. the wisp'' GSpross). by Mrs.
Lawson. "Rigoletto Paraphrase" Verdi
Liszp by Nine Won Unschuld. My
Laddie'' CThaysr); The DANA Chad
WtckD by Mrs. Lawson. Hungarian
Rhapsody. No. OiszD by Nine. Won
UnschuId. Indian Bell Song from
Lakme' Delibes) by Mrs. Lawson
The Washington herald., 1912-12-22

Me- N'redric Clay. Miss ciokey and
Mr.. Burns; AT Parting CTrowardl, The
King Of the Deep Am I" d<rouschD, he
yond the Sunset" CroursD. and The
Monk (cowles), Mr. Burns; sumner
time" (Ronaid), daybreak. morning.. even
ing. and night. Miss Clokey; In fellce tue
credeyi CErnanD Verdi, Mr.. Burns.
Thou Brillan Bird DAVID. Miss
Clokey.
In response 10 encores. Miss Cloksy
sang Just q wearin' for You" and Il
Love You Truly" ~ Carrie Jacobs
Bond. while Mr.. Burns rendered the
'welI-known Armoress' song from Robin
Hood"
The third musical Is TO be Wednesday.
January %, Miss Aileen Miller. soprano.
and Mr.. Y. Taylor Chewing. tenor, fur
nlshing the programme.
The pupils OF Miss Ednah Landvoigt
met last Saturday evening at her home
for the first OF a series OF recitals TO be
given this season. when the following
programme was creditably rendered by
the young pianists: March Of the Hus-
sars' (SpindIer). Harry Newman; So
nata in c major (Mozart), Miss Ida
The Washington herald., 1912-12-22

nelia NJ Lnng. Miss Bessie L. Tegeler.
and Mrs. cecile Phelps Clark were the
accompanies.
Mr.. Percy Rector stephens. a vocal
teacher OF New York City. for whom
Mr. Clyde Leonard Is doing studio and
recital accompanying, was the guest OF
Mr.. Sydney Lloyd wrightson Wednesday
and Thursday OF last week.
The second OF a series Of midseason
musicals by pupils OF Mr.. Douglass @.
Miller, was given last "Wednesday at 3s2l
Fourteenth Street Northwest, Miss Anna
Clokey, soprano. Mr.. Robert Burns, bass,
and Mr.. Neville d. Miller, accompanist,
taking part.
Following 10 the programmes: From
the Depths" CCampana), Mr.. Burns:
Shadows" Carrie Jacobs Bond, "Lul-
laby. Oh. Lullaby CHomer)., Before the
Crucifix" ia FORGE, and Song of the
Egyptian Princess" (Thomas), Miss
Clokey; Don't You Mind Those Sorrows"
CCowles). 1.-The Clang Of the Forge" CRod-
ney), why / Love YOU (MacFadyen),
and las Deep as the Deep Blue Sea"
CPetrie). Mr.. Burns; Spring CHenscheD.
Miss Clokey; Good Night and Dream of
The Washington herald., 1912-12-22

musical play, under the direction OF
Mrs. Walton and Mr.. Halstead P. Hoover,
was given by Central High School ORA
matte Association at afternoon and even
ing performances on Friday. 1t was en-
titled Christmas with the Old Woman
The Washington herald., 1912-12-22

Mr. II. w. Draper gave a talk on
Christmas Spirit at the Monroe School
on Friday morning. Vocal solos were
given by Miss Otterbach, and song
festival was held in the hall.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-22

typical pupils are trained in many
kinds of hand work such as carpentry,
pottery. weaving and basketry. and the
domestic arts of cooking and sewing. At
Christmas time they show their skill IN
cookery by preparing 4 holiday dinner
with all the ''fiXings," to which they in
vite their friends. In all Of the atypical
schools boys and girls ranging from five
to fifteen years of age cooked and served
a genuine turkey dinner for their guests
on Friday.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-22

Balance Sheet. the school paper Of
Business High School, came out Friday.
Accompanying it. as a Christmas favor.
was a poster II by - inches, in the
school cOlors, blue and gold. represent
ing a basketball player in action.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-22

The second number Of The Fastener
was issued Friday
The Washington herald., 1912-12-22

At the meeting Of the ChiIds Welfare
Association of Anacostia last week. DR..
w. c. Woodward, of the Health Depart
ment, delivered an address on The
Health of the Child" Miss Alys Bentley
sang a number OF children's songs.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-22

Western High School gave two per-
formances of the Countess Cathlcen," a
dress rehearsal, on Wednesday, which
drew a capacity audience, and an even
ing performance on Friday. The deco
rations were seasonable and artistic and
the work of the young amateurs almost
professional.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-22

JEFFERSON School mothers meeting was
held on Wednesday. and addressed by
DR.. Ada r. Thomas on the Habits of
Little Children" and by DIR. NJ. Louise
Strobel on Nose and Throat Ailments"
The meeting was attended by all Of the
The Washington herald., 1912-12-22

The College Club gave a dance, at
tended by 200 invited guests. in the
gym Of Business High School last
Tuesday evening. The affair." was chap
eroned by members of the faculty and
the school orchestra furnished the music.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-22

Chief Wilkie. Of the customs service
will be the leading speaker at the Nc
KinIey Alumni Association reunion to-
morrow evening There will be a choice
musical programme, with dancing and re-
freshments at the cOlSe OF the evening.
]. Bond Smith is president of the asso-
citation.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-22

Seniors at Tech forgot their years and
dignity last Friday, when they gathered
around a huge tree loaded with Joke
presents for the faculty and members of
the graduating class. They maintain
clannish reticence as to the nature of
the individual presents and refuse to
allow list OF them to be published.