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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13
Sunshine and Dust.

There is more dust in lie places /!
sIminatcd ny the slIu's rays Than il
those which wr cali shady. II got
look along Il beam o.li"hi rs il stream
through Il window or :: chinil IL tn,
doc" yon will see .unuImcr:lble dlis
ra-, lclr.S tlancin" about in lie light
InG will l." iold by most persons thaj
here IS ;iiSt rs much dust in The non
illuminated paris Of The room us il Is,
more favored spaces. bat y"n cannoi
see The particles hcransr III" rays IL
not fan directly i!nGn them. fmi vii
think that This is elIilrnIl% plausible
but il Is l.hl the case. The s'II falling:
upon the. air Creates |; regular currents
and these currents stir an The LiiSt nG
collect il IL layers along the line o!
light; hence there is more 0nSt where
the. sui shines than elsewhere. \ Gu
riOlIS experience In museum gave
proof OF this. 1t was noticed thai
there was always more dust on the
glass cases exposed 10 the sunDeams
than on those which were never touch
cd by the rays Of the great orb, aud
this led to an inquiry, with the above
result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13

New York, April 13.-Mrs. Helen
D. Longstreet, widow of Confederate
general, who died in 1904, arrived in
this city recently. After she had ar
ranged for rooms in the Hoffman
House she visited several publishers
who are anxious 70 publish her new
book, The white heart OF the black
Race; or Lest the South Forget" The
proceeds of the book will be devoted
to the building of monument to the
slaves of the Confederacy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13
Told Him In Few Words.

a man once wrote to the Rev. G. Il
spurgeon, the famous preacher, saying
that he had heard he smoked and could
NOT believe it to be true. Would Mr.
Sturgeon write and tell him II 1t real
" was so? The reply was:
"Dear Sir-I cultivate my bowers
and burn nv weeds. Yours truly, Z. II
Spurgeon."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13
Meteoric Matter.

in the early days OF It's history III"
earth is believed to have grown rapid
" by the addition Of meteorir mailer
1t IS still growing IN the same manner
though scarcely 10 an anrreciao'e 81
tent, for the mass Of mereoric matter
added yearly is rcckoned TO be ohiE
10000 tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13

Merle Stoops, IL year old son Of
Grant Stoup-, Of hagerstowD, Md, WAS
injured, probably fatally Thursday nj
the Linden flour mills. south OF Way
ncsbnrn He was caught Ey shat
and whirled until nearly all OF his
clothing YES torn from him and vas
finally tossed unconscious into arorner
Of the mill, where he was found by n
militant. His skull was fractured, his
tight arm broken and he vas probably
Injured Internally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13
The Cause OF II.

"What'a all this fuss about: asEeH
the policeman. stepping between '"7
two young men. .,
The one that had got the worst OF
II and was wiplng the blood from his
nos. .uoint.d To tic other fellow. He
can tell you her name il he wants TO-
ba S,il IL WON" -f.NchanSt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13
,Mai1ln, i.iGnia ,i:ielxs y,

!; e;;;%t ,maidls :;;!cI"5 a,'te,a$sl%s..
fThs 556lns c5:;,o2: ,J1:i::; &c 49,, =.
Remsrn 5tr clio spa liz IS; 81. 1r@
tinisiiand;ido rot; 'pTdIoks"; ! " CHI
Arep. LET ;yheln know that they are
freeto. 20: what. they like--witilin Ger,
tain ilin1itsrtihd; home will be. as good
as; al club. { impossible. set apart a
rf room For tile. boys where they may be
alGne It .theyH;'iiEnnt To and where they
can pursue: any! h7yetbby which pieaSes'
them. II, they are sitting With you
do, nor esercisi,:Nl,ur mind to lind Jobs
for. them. Some people like. To loaf
Ills their, way Of restoring energy.
Do mot. interfere: with their amuse
ments unless absolutely bad. Better
they should pursue them in your home
than out Of it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13
Preserving Plants.

In order 10 preserve the 2olors OF
plants it Is necessary TO ELL the speci-
mems quickly. and this can be effected
by plunging them for few seconds
IN boiling water. If 4 plant is allowed
to die slowly the colOrs Of its leaves
and flowers vii! gradually fade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13
America's First White Child,

The first white child born on United
States soil was the granddaughter OF
White. the governor Of Roanoke IS
land. She was christened by the name
Of Virginia Dare. and her birthday was
on Aug. IS, 1887.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13
Had \ Return Ticket Perhaps.

"Hcrn abroad. have yo,!. fusgleS!'
"Ycp: six months.
"Iavc Il good Time
"Yoll bet did. Eamagc-be:it ] eyer
had"
"H'mph. How did you get back ?-''
Chicago Trihnnr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13

AT the concluding session OF the
Episcopal House of Bishops, heldlin
the synod OF the Cathedral of St. John
the Divine, New York, Rev. George
Bilier, IT,, formerly OF New Jersey, was
elected bishop Of South Dakoea and
Rev. Herman Page, OF Chicsgo. wss
elected bishop Of New Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13

Because his wife refused to move
to Moreantown, W. Va, Anthony Ma
dura. aged 49, chased her into the
street and stabbed her with Il shoe
,lakOr's knife. The CONAN drew the
knife from the wound ami fell dying
in the street. AIadura picked mp the
weapon tom the sidewalk, where it had
fallen from his wife'- hands. walked
into his home anu stabbed himself to
death. Aiadnra was released from
Mnnndsville prison year ago, after
SERVING wear for BLACK hand work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13
Generally.

"Pa," said Freddy. what is social
scale?"
Generally speaking" replied pa.
ats a place where they weigh money"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13
The Idea.

"Can q married man acquire harpi-
uess?''
"Sure, You don't think that bach
elors are the only ones that die. do
?'-Toledo Blade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13
Randy 70 Do Her Part.

Mothcr-Mav. tl.It Young man Oh
YOURS is too forward. He must be sat
up0n. May--Leave that 10 HE. noth'
er. I'll see that he IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13
a Child Wonder.

'eWhat a wonderful memory your
child has for names and faces!
EYES," replied the proud mother:
"She never fails to recognize any o.
her former stepfathers. Judge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13

Come and examine our new line nf
GOODS and he convinced that there are
none superior. John A. Marshall Il
Bro. 's!%s8
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13
The Final Word in Our Contest

18TH WISH a
points OF the
asoo o'clock
n,us no. torn suhscrinon III Ballot
Contest
oclockM
Contest Manager p
April 18TH eu d 4h, - eoo
caetu
the envelope drop III inc
Monday
April 18th. 49,. -, :. douLt o1, tho
the final closing mailed you and you are III do ASK
the OF the monday msh
AprIl5 DontW until afterwards
nd heee ndeh the Last Chapter
ALEXANDRIA, GAZET t.
CONTEST DEPARTMENT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13

There is an oblique way Of reproof
which takes Off from the sharpness Of
.t.--Steele.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13

As much Of heaven IS visible as VIZ
Rave eyea TO sec-Willian' .fiEter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13

4 new $l0,000,000 steamship, Iarg-
cr and more luxurious even than the
monstc" George Washington was or
dcrcd Yesterday by the North German
IIoyd. The new steamer will have
sufficient speed to make the trip with
the scheduled certainty Of an express
train. 1t is planned to have the rev
vessel the spccdicst Of the new type
Of ocean steamship. Some idea al
the size Of the latest monster steam
en- may be gained from The fact that
her tonnage will be almost double
that or thr George Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-13
-1VG aHL. do S.MIN

Armed with Il revolver Irving C..
Hurl0ck, son Of j. f. Hurlockr re-
tired and wealthy landowner Of Mill
ington, Md, was instantly killed III
the hallway OF the house on his faith
er's farm, about six and i half miles
from Millingt0n Wednesday night by
Joseph Hessey, the man whom he had
declared he would Kill. a jury Of IN
1uest met in Mil!ingt0n yesterday
pornin" and eXnnerated Hessey from
IN blame and rendered Il verdict "f
unsuitable homicide. Hurl0ck broke
mic the front door Of the Eerscy
home and went direct to the bedroom
Of the farmer. Hc threatened Hers
ev's life unless he WAS given lmmedI-
ate admitt:ncc and upOn opening the
door faced 1erscy with Il revolver
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-12-20
Pleasant Surprise.

Pleasant Surprise.
A pleasant surprise party was
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. Beschnett of Tivoli, Friday even
ing in honor of Miss Walch. About
forty young people were present.
The evening was spent in playing
games. Delicious refreshments were
served
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-12-20
WEST DEcoRIA-EAsT RAPIDAN

Edward GRANDSON is kept busy
nowadays saving wood for the
neighbors.
The new school bell was installed
Friday afternoon at the schoolhouse,
district No. 143.
Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson are
enjoying a visit from their daughter
and children of Madelia, Mimi, this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. d. Little and fam
lily, accompanied by Miss Ryan, spent
Sunday afternoon at the Noye's
home.
Carl Jepson, Alfred Scholtz and
Carl Frontz will leave for Southern
California this week where they ex-
pect to spend the winter.
Grant Cotton visited friends in
Sterling Center Saturday evening
and Sunday and took in the box
social at Old Mapleton Saturday
evening.
The many friends of William
Howieson of Sterling are saddened
to learn of his death, which occurred
on Friday afternoon at three o'clock
He was good neighbor, an honest
and upright citizen.
Miss Agnes Ryan will close her
school in district No. 143 for two
months vacation on Friday evening
of this week, with a program and
Christmas tree in the evening
Everybody welcome.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-12-20

viii, pervades the community, and
a slning example of the liberality
of te people, but above all, it is
hightribute to Father Colbert and
an ilication of the esteem in which
he held by. all, both Catholics
and hon-C Catholic. In the short time
he Is been with us he has endear-
ed mself to everybody and the in
teres manifested IN the fair was
actuted not a little by the desire
of d 20 show him that they were
heal and soul behind him in his
worl and by the hope that this
demonstration. of their interest might
intlunce him to take up his per-
mannt abiding place with them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-12-20
MANKATO 7 REE PRESS

nant about Schram saying that hel
husband was glad p get rid of his
mother. She says Ihat her husband
was favorite With his mother and
that they were vey fond of each
other. She had beei visiting at this
place for several m,nths.
Sheriff Osten Authorized Consta
Bile Sonnenbend to prefer charge
of drunkenness against Schram and
have the justice Oft the peace sen
tence him TO u tern in the county
jail here He vii probably be
brought to Mankatq in a few days
where he will be Kept in custody
while the case is bang Investigated
Description q Schram,
William Scllram. Elo is suspected
of knowing something about the dis
appearance of Fred Meyer, is not al
together prepossessng as to coun
tenance He is of Herman parents
and speaks almost unintelligible
English. He is abost five feet eight
inches tall, broad, chunky build
with powerful Muscular develop
ment in the arms AID shoulders. He
is bull pecked and has a narrow
slanting forehead. His hair is light
brown and his. eyes blue and shifty
He walks slightly hlmped over and
wears rather disagreeable express
sion on his face. He is confined
in the ordinary style of village Gala
boose, a cage of quarter inch thick
steel bars, with floor of sheet
steel .I.e iyetad tts2get Il w There s5fa
steel instead of bars.
The double cage is set inside a
frame building, far enough from the
walls so that the prisoner cannot
reach through and touch the walls
A bunk also made of steel Stats
is the prisoners sole resting place
The tender-hearted marshal at Lew
isville, however, has provided his
gentle prisoner with real imitation
Ostermoor mattress built" of ex
celsior. III.
Meyer is a man Who would weigh
100 pounds, was i've feet seven
inches in height and has a red
face. He is stout If build.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-12-20

Blue Earth, Mimi, December IL
Judge J. M. Quinn this afternoon
held valid the indictment returned
by the grand jury against John
Sharp. president OF The defunct
State Bank of Commerce at Winnie.
bago. The indictment charges Sharp
with having sworn TO false state
ments concerning the financial con.
dition of the bank.
District court convened at ten
o'clock this morning, but the de-
cision reached by Judge Quinn was
not given ont until two O'Clock this
afternoon. The judge declined to
sustain the demurrer interposed by
the attorneys for the defendant.
An appeal will be taken to the
supreme court at once. Papers GER.
tifying the case to the supreme court
will be drafted and signed immedi.
lately.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-12-20
GARDEN CITY SCHOOL BUILDING

There was large attendance at
the opening of the new school
building at Garden City Saturday
afternoon. The visitors were shown
all through the rooms, which, with
their snow white curtains and plants
at the windows, made the rooms
look bright and CHEEKY. Each room
also had fine bits of work done by
the pupils in drawing and free hand
cuttings. The primary pupils did
extra well and Santa" and his
sleigh and reindeer in cut out work
attracted much attention.
A fine program, handpainted with
poinsettias, the work of high school
pupils was presented each one pres.
ent and was as follows:
Duet. 80. Messrs. John and Olmsted
| Invocation. :. Rev. Olmsted
Recitation .......... Elsie Morphew
| Recitation ........... Harold Hazel
The Gypsy Lad. ...... Girls Chorus
Recitation. .........O zella Hart
| TRIO ........... $1,000. Mrs..
John, Messrs. John and Olmsted
| The Train to Mature. ............
| !. Bessie Buckles,
| Allen Roberts, Ralph Whitson
Duet. -. Messrs. John and Olmsted
Flag Drill ............. .......
An address by DR.. ]. A. Hancock
Mankato, on 1.-The School as q
Constructive Social Force" proved
to be a very interesting feature.
Mrs. Chapman presented in be
half of the w. c. T. u, pictures
of Frances Willard and Mrs. L. NJ
Stevens. Mrs. Mayte John present
ed the "Cistine Madonna" in behalf
of the Riverside Study club. Other
gifts were a set of encyclopedias
by Miss Clara Boynton, also pic
lures by Mrs. Julia Thurston.
Light refreshments We're served
by the faculty and high school girls
and a pleasant and profitable after
4 noon was spent. Only words o
praise were heard for the fine build
ing we have and the work being
done there The teachers are: Prin
cipal, Miss Elizabeth Bryson; inter
mediate, Miss Made Way; primary
Miss Liza Wilson. School board
w. A. Roberts, president; ]. M
Chapman, M. F. Crane, S. II. Thurs
ton, Bert Putrah.
The building is of brick, has fou
rooms for study, recitation room
and office with necessary cloal
rooms. Two play rooms in base
ment, steam heated. Has sanitar.
drinking fountain and toilets. 1t i
nicely finished in hardwood through
: out.
Garden City citizens were shocked
Monday morning when it becam
known that Chelsea Eager had pass
ed away that morning. The youn
. man was taken sick Friday wit
appendicitis and hurried to a Man
kato hospital where he was operat
. ed on that evening, but did no
seem to rally as his friends hoped
1t is very sad, as he was fin
young man and had hosts of friends
He leaves to mourn his loss, nj
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs
R. Eager; one brother, Roy; thre
sisters, Mrs. Edna Dietsch; Mrs
Ada Knutson and Lula Eager. A
this writing no arrangements hay
been made for the funeral.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-12-20
Banquet Tonight.

At her home on Pleasant street
yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Sarah An
derson entertained at a birthday
party for Louis Clay Bradshaw, it be-
ing his eighth birthday. About a
dozen friends were present. and each
presented him with a gift in re-
membrance of the day. The house
was prettily decorated with flowers.
At FIVE O'Clock four course din
ner was served, Mrs, Anderson be-
ing assisted by Lilly Anderson, her
daughter and Miss Retta Fleming.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-12-20

mics. we rent this farm, but we
have bought one now and will move
on it in the spring. He was not
hard pressed for money, and we are
quite comfortably situated He was
not man to worry much even when
he did have troubles. He never had
| fits or spells of any kind. About the
| only illness he ever had was an at
tack of rheumatism last winter but
this did not last long. He never
had any heart trouble. l do not
think he had much money with him
but we have money in the house"
$500 in the House.
| 1t developed that there was $500
| in the house, and this is so far the
only motive discovered for the idea
that Mr.. Meyer had met with foul
play. Mrs. Meyer said she did not
think that any one knew of this. II
| is thought that if Mr.. Meyer was
waylaid that his assailant was un
der the impression that he had this
money with him.
Besides the two brothers here
| Ed, who lives on farm near this
place, and Herman who runs the res
taurant in Louisville, Mr. Meyer has
a sister in ,Stearns county, Mime
sofa, and another brother in Los
Angeles. He has never visited
them, and has never gone away be
fore without letting his wife know
where he was going. Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Meyer have one son, thirteen
gears old. Mr.. Meyer was never
very friendly with Schram, Mrs
Meyer said, because he did not like
him personally and avoided having
anything to do with him. She die
not believe her husband invited
Schram to come home with him
Saturday night. She is also indig
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-12-20
Dixon Hearing Continued.

AS this was the date set Tor the
hearing of Robert Dixon, charged
with attempt to commit an assault,
he appeared in the municipal court
this morning on schedule time, but
his attorney c. o. Daley asked that
the case be continued to Friday,
December 20. at 10 a. m. The judge
granted the request.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-12-20
MRS. BoTToNLEY DEAD
Mother Of Mrs. J. W. True Passed Away
at Oklahoma City; Husband
Died Recently. ..
From Tuesdays Daily.


| A telegram firm j. w.. True OF
Oklahoma City, Okla, announces the
death of Mrs .ane G. Bottomley
widow of the late Seth Bottomley
and mother of Ms. ]. w. True. She
had been i'll for the past year and
her death had been expected for
weeks.
The remains will arrive in Winnie.
bago Friday noei and the funeral
will take place nat afternoon from
| the Basey churh, six miles from
Winnebago. Intement will be made
beside the remains of her husband
who died on Octber Sth last There
is also son buied there.
The remains will be accompanied
from the south By her daughter and
granddaughter, Mrs. J. w. True. and
Laurel True.
Mrs. Bottomley leaves eight chill
dren to mourn her'death. They are
Mrs. J. w. True If Oklahoma City
Walter of Winnebgo, Robert of Al
berta, Canada, Mr.. Jane Harrison
! of California, Mrs. Miranda Anger OF
| Los Angeles Cal, Mrs Steve True
of Arkansas Springs, James Of San
Francisco, and Thomas of Portland
! Ore.
This morning at five o'clock oc
Cured the sad death of Miss Ethe
/ Thayer at the home of her mother
Mrs. F. G. Thayer, 224 Ntrton street
| Bright's disease was the cause OF
her demise. She had been i'll fol
about two months during the last
| attack, and had had attacks of the
! disease of a more or Rss serious
| nature for about two years. Hell
death will be great shook to all o
her many friends and acquaintance
in the city. She was a member ant
! an earnest worker in the Baptis
church of this city.
She leaves Borrowing mother, anG
three sisters and five brothers. They
! are Mrs J. w. Mccall Of Ogilvie
Mimi, Mrs. A. E. Berg of Mankato
Mrs. Robert Morris of Drake, N. D.
w. B. Thayer of Oakland, Cal, d. E
, Thayer and Frank, Warren and Day
ton Thayer who reside in the city.
The date of the funeral has no
, yet been definitely set but will pro
badly take place Thursday, December
10. 1t will be held from the house
and the services will be conducted
| by Rev. R. w. Hobbs of the Baptis
church. The remains will be laid II
rest in Glenwood cemetery
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-12-20
From Tuesdays Daily.
Thompson-Oowling.

Clarence II. Bowling of Wasta,
s. D., and Miss Allie Mae Thomp-
son, of Sparta, Wis.,, were married
at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage
this forenoon, Rev. Keesey perform
ing the ceremony. They were &C.
companied by Editor and Mrs. T.
H. Griffin of Good Thunder, the
ladies being sisters.
The bride has been devotee OF
the art preservative and for the
past three years has had charge of
the Nonpareil Journal of West Sa-
lem, Wis, being it's editor and man.
ager. Mr. Bowling is a product OF
South Dakota, and one of the lead
ing business men at Wasta, being
manager of the Greenwood Lumber
company.
Mr., and Mrs. Bowling are spend
ing the afternoon at Good Thunder.
They leave tomorrow for Peterson,
Iowa, to visit few days with Mr..
Dowling's sister, after which they
will be at home in Wasta.
Banquet Last Night.
The Minnesota State Conference
of Bricklayers, Masons and Plaster
ers gave sumptuous banquet last
night in the Sons of Herman hall,
at which several Mankato men gave
toasts. State Deputy II. S. Vickers
acted as POSTMASTER and speeches
were made by Mayor c. T. Taylor.
u, B. Nielsen, Erick Carlstrom, Pres
ident N. p. Korth of the State Con-
ference and w. NJ Towner, secre.
tary and treasurer of the confer
ence. Lamm's orchestra furnished
music during the banquet. A de-
licious five course supper was
served, which all enjoyed immense
ly. After supper a general good
time was had by all smoking good
cigars and telling good stories. The
convention continued today. Matters
of interest to the craft are being
discussed.
' -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-12-20

Reception For Bishop ouayIe.
Bishop w. A. Quayle is to be re.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-12-20
Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. F. Neubert cele'
brated their tenth wedding anniver1
sary last night at their home on
North Broad street. Twenty lady
and gentlemen friends assisted in
the happy affair. The evening was
spent at cards. Mrs. A. II. SLIDER
and John Williams won the head
prizes and Mrs. J. w. HOLMAN and
William Hannah were successful in
winning the consolation prizes. Late
in the evening light refreshments
were served.