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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05

your name Of stain. What became of
that cowardly cur who lied?"
Hamlin pressed n hand against
his throbbing temples, struggling
against the faintness which threat
ened mastery.
"He-he paid for 1t, sir" he man
aged to say. "He-he died three days
ago in Black Kettles camp"
you got him!"
"Yes-I-I got him."
II have forgotten-what was he
towards name?"
Eugene lie Fevre, but in Kansas
they called him Dupont"
Dupont! Dupont" Sheridan
struck the table with closed fist.
Good Lord, mani! Not the husband
of that woman who ran off with Lieu
tenant Gaskins, from Dodge"
IL never heard"
The room whirled before Him in
mist, the faces vanished; he heard an
exclamation from Shultz. a sharp COM
mand from Sheridan, and then seemed
to crumble up on the floor. There
was the sharp rustic of a woman's
skirt, a quick, light step, the pressure
of an arm beneath his head.
Quick, orderly, he's tainted" 1t was
the Generals voice, sounding afar
off Get some brandy. Shnltz, zHerar
Miss Mcdonald, let me hold the mans
head"
She turned slightly. her soft hand
| pressing back the hair from Hamlin's
forehead.
No. she protested firmly. he ID
my soldier"
And the Sergeant, looking past the
a of the girl he loved saw tears
dimming the stern eyes of his com.
mander.
THE END.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05

Died aside the snow into Ii wall OF
shelter. built a hasty fire, and poured
hot coffee between the shivering lips.
With the earliest gray Of another
dawn, the white man caught the
strongest pony, and rode on alone. He
never knew the story of those hours
only that his trail led straight into
the north. He rode erect at first, then
leaning forward clinging to the name;
now and then he staggered along on
foot dragging his pony by the rein.
Once he stopped to eat, breaking The
ice in q creek for water. 1t began to
snow, the thick fall of flakes blotting
out the horizon. leaving him to STUN
BILE blindly through the murk. Then
came, Wrapping him in a
cloak of silence In the midst of that
unspeakable desert. His limbs stiff
fened, his brain reeled from intense
fatigue. He dragged himself back into
the saddle. pressing the pony into a
slow trot. Suddenly out Of the wall
of gloom sprang the yellow lights of
Camp Supply. Beneath these winking
eyes OF guidance there burst the red
glare of a fire. Even as he saw it the
pony fell, but the exhausted man had
forgotten now everything but duty.
The knowledge that he had won the
long struggle brought him new
strength. He wrenched his feet free
from the stirrups, and ran forward,
calling TO the guard. They met him,
and he stood straight before them ev
cry nerve taut-a soldier.
i bring dispatches from Custer"
he said slowly. holding himself firm.
a me to General Sheridan
The corporal walked beside him,
down the trampled road. questioning
eagerly as they passed the line OF
shecks toward the double log house
where the commander was CHARTERED.
Aamlin heard, and answered briefly,
yet was conscious only Of an effort to
retain his strength. Once within, he
saw only the sher. sturdy figure sit
ting behind q table. the shaggy gray
beard. the stern. questioning eyes
which surveyed him. He stood there
straight motionless, his uniform pow
dered With snow. his teeth clinohed
% az not to betray weakness, his
lace roughened by exposure, grimy
with dirt, and disfgured by . weeks
growth Of beard. Sheridan stared at
him. shading hin eyes from the dow
u the lamp.
You are from Custer.~
-Yee- IT..
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05

vet above the elbow. A band of jew
eled passementerie marks the joining
of the upper and lower blouse por-
lions just below the arms. Broad
bands of black velvet edge the tunlc'
which is made of the chiffon and ends
in a slight train. These velvet bands
continue as far as the passementerle
band on the blouse.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05
Punished.
mander.

Camp life," said the returned war
correspondent, was not without its
d~isagreeable features. Frequently we
missed meals because the cookie
didn't know the range. Often our
meals consisted Of hot shot served
on the half shell. Even coming back
on the transport we couldn't get UP
card m because the ship had only
a quarter deck. Even the mems wages
suffered, for when our boat landed we
were locked"
The managing editor looked at him
in whitening scorn. then transferred
him to the Wall street Office.
This" he said, will help you to
curb your stock of miserable puns."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05

Sir George Reid, the former premier
of New Zealand, is a very big man.
On one occasion he delivered a long
speech. In addition to being very long
it was very dull. He spoke of his de-
Ginning years, and said, emphatiCally'
In a short time l shall have passed
away. and will be no more"
Then the fat will be in the fire"
yelled a voice from the gallery, and
the big orator himself laughed heartily
at the humorous sally.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05
chic model in dark blue ratine, has a

chic model In dark blue ratine, has a
neat gilet and cuffs of baby leopard
skin. This arrangement is most eff
f~ective, the small quantity of peltry
eel giving a dashing and at the same
time novel appearance to the cos
tune, composed of a cutaway jacket
and straight skirt buttoned over on
the side low down and at the back
with dark blue cloth buttons, large
and rather fiat. At the neck. of
course, the inevitable tulle pleating,
or rather tuyautage, reminding one
somewhat, although upon al enlarged
scale. of the cap frills worn by the
Boulogne f~isherwives, entrances the
neck.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05
ALTERED IN THEIR MEANING
Phrases, Passing Through Genera
lions, Become Distorted Before
Generally Acknowledged.

Word building is as much a piece
Of carpentry as is house building.
Only It takes longer. Sometimes g
century more. And by that time the
words 1rst meaning is usually chang.
ed.
For example, the old word for
"neighbor- was "sib." Onss good
nssghbor was known as ones good
sfb." This became shortened to
.godsib,' and later 10 gossip" Then
the words whole meaning changed
and gossip no longer meant good
neighbor, but applied to the sort Of
talk exchanged between Soc neigh
bou.
TAKE he vosd .hxmss,. ia h
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05
Black Satin Slipper,

Whether or not the black satin
house slipper with the fiat heel and
square toe will take the place of the
patent leather one for the day hours,
is not easy to prophesy. 1t is quite
safe to take the verdict of the Ameri-
"a shoemakers, for we have the best
shoes and the best shod feet in the
world.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05
Girls Party Dresses.

Net is lovely.
Sheer lace is good.
Soft silks are liked.
Silks are plain and figured.
Rosettes are likely to finish girdles.
Even fur trims some small dresses.
Fichu effects are general on bodices.
A chemisette effect finishes the
front.
Sleeves range from next to nothing
to three-quarter.
The edge of lace may figure at the
foot Of the skirt.
A band Of silk or velvet is put un-
der the edge of some skirts.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05
Aprons for

Tan cotton aprons, bound with bias
strips of pink or blue lawn, and
stamped with d simple design to be
embroidered in outline stitch, are sold
for 40 cents. They n for children.
They are cut on acknowledging lines.
and would make admirable play
aprons. There are deep pockets
across the bottom and straps that but.
ton on the shoulders.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05

crepe de Paris IN
violet shades.
r n | S material,
which promises
to be the rage for
afternoon a n d
evening gowns, Is
one of the new
est importations
For the gown
shown here it is
used as bodice
foundation and
for the drapeu
skirt. The upper
part of the cor
sage is draped
with self-tone chif-
fon cloth, which,
falling off from
t h e shoulder,
does duty as
sleeve also, with
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05

six-inch sash that is arranged into a
hustle bow at the back.
Here you have some Of the best
ways of the leading designers OF the
world to mitigate the gathers at the
waist and some Of these must be
adopted if you would look your best
when you weigh over 100 pounds.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05

for. They pass around the top of the
skirt, between waist and hips, and
slope downward in front. She some
times makes the mistake Of using too
many and letting them dangle too far,
which gives the appearance OF a fancy
dress costume.
Doucet does not hesitate to use the
Oriental sash in a less pronounced
form than we had it last year, and
Buzenet frankly ties the hips in with a
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05
CHAPTER xxxvIll.-contInued.

CHNF Elk NNNVTT.-OUHeHueu'
At the Cimarron the h~alf-frozen In
dian collapsed. falling from his saddle
Into the snow utterly exhausted, Stag
gering himself like a drunken a
the Sergeant dragged the nerveless
Body into a crevice Of the bluff out
OF the wild sweep of the wind. tram
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05
Perfectly Tame.

That man has a wonderfully well
trained memory"
Yes. He can make it remember
anything he chooses"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05

On the other hand, a lawyer is mind
ing his own business he prizes into
that of other people.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05
An ideal husband usually belongs to
other woman.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethinR, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
tiou. ala Tvs pain.cures wind collie Csc q bottle.Afs
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05

Does your wife do much fancy
work." Yes, when I'm late In get
ding home evenings she fAneies an
sorts o1 tAan0s
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-12-05
OF THE NEW APPROPRIATIONS
Crepe de Paris in Violet Shades Oseo
for This Really Beautiful
Evening Gown.

The drawing shows a pretty even
ing gown of the new and beautlIul
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17
CATARRH
YIELDS TO HYOME|

Do not let this serious disease ex-
tend along the delicate mucous men,
brane, gradually going from the nose
to the throat, thence into the bron-
chial tubes and downward into the
lungs.
There is no other treatment for ca
tarrh that Is like Hyomei or just as
good. None can take its place, none
give such quick. effective and sure re-
lief and at so little cost-furthermore
the C. d. Smith Drug Co. will re-
fund your money if you are not sat
isfied,
Begin using Hyomei now-today-
and see how quickly the droppings in
to the throat, the discharge from the
nose. shifting and all other symp
toms of catarrh are overcome; and
remember-no stomach drugging-
you breathe it. The complete outfit
containing inhaler and bottle of
liquid costs but $1.00. Extra bot
ties of liquid, If later needed, 80
cents.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17
COUNTY TO GET
$4O3 FROM AUTOS

Mesa county will get s403.75 from
the receipts of motor vehicle Ii
censes. Part of it has already been
RENTED to the county treasurer, and
more will be received before the end
of the year. The county clerks
books show total of s9S7.5O re-
ceived from licenses in the year.
About tx per cent of the total
collections was used in the expens-
es of collection, costs of license num-
bers, etc, and the balance is divided
equally between the county and the
state road funds.
Two hundred and eleven automo-
biles were licensed in the county, and
it is estimated that there are per-
haps a dozen machines in operation
now that have not been licensed. On
ly So motorcycles were tagged and
local dealers believe that; several of
these were also missed.
Thirteen drivers of automobiles
were licensed and seven dealers were
issued tags.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

G. T. Bailey, western slope repre-
sentative for the Carson-Pierre Scott
Company of Pueblo, left this MORN
ing for Durango. Mr.. Bailey says
Grand Junction people are buying
more dry goods this year than they
have for several years.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

B. T. Bryan, manager of the Jen-
sen Creamery Company, left this
morning for Delta, TO be gone sew
states that the business of his COM
pany is increasing all the time. He
looks for a prosperous year in 1914.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

C. ID. Miller, salesman for the
Nave-MeCord Grocery Company of
VIEWER was passenger on this
mornings narrow gauge. He in
tends to stop off at Delta a day or
two before continuing on to Denver.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

II. Mullooly and wife, prominent
people of Silverton, Colo, left this
morning for the coast on No. /. They
expect to spend the winter in San
Francisco.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

r. H. Sawyer, Harold Ferris and
County Surveyor James Fisk return
ed yesterday from days trip to Mr..
Sawyer's ranch up Hannah creek.
They resurveyed 20-acre piece of
2-year-old orchard which Mr.. Saw
yer sold to ]. II. Smith of this city.
1t was part of the Elk Glen orchard.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

Now's the time to select appropri-
ate Christmas gifts. Nothing is
more acceptable to any lady than
box of our well known Hill-Tone
Stationery, printed with name or ini-
tials, 100 sheets and 100 envelopes
for $3.50. Daily Sentinel.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

Mrs. Bert Rice arrived from Dem
yer Thursday. Mrs. Rice was ex-
pected some time ago. but was de-
layed by the terrible storm and also
by the loss of valuable suit case
and contents on the way to the train
earlier in the week.
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Step to the phone and ask us to
call for your cleaning and pressing.
All work guaranteed. The Suitorium.
Call Junction 1853.
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Lowney's and McDonald's Creams
In fancy packages for Christmas. The
C. ID. Smith Drug Company Stores. LIZ
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w. Bradley, a fireman on the San
Pedro route, passed through here
today en- route to Montrose. He in
tends to spend his vacation and the
holidays there.
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Reasons abound as to why you
should get your Holiday Goods here.
The c. d. Smith Drug Company
Stores. (16)
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Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Holloway. little
daughter Josephine and son Robert
Louis were weekend guests of the
Titons in Grand Junction.
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Merlin Johnston, a well known
local boy. has accepted a position at
the Auditorium bowling alleys.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

Mat Nelson, lately OF Grand juno
ton, is now night clerk at the hotel
in Mack.
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William Van Pelt of Hannah
Creek is transacting business in the
city today.
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]. w. Lockland, from Salt Lake.
stopped in this city yesterday, while
en- route from Utah to Denver. where
he expects to spend the holidays.
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Oscar Hassell left for his home in
Michigan Sunday night, upon receipt
of a telegram containing the sad
news of the death of a sister.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

Sensible shoppers come to our
stores for their Christmas buying.
The C. d. Smith Drug Company
Stores. (16)
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The Fruita girls basketball team
played the Iona girls Saturday after
noon. The score was s to 6 in favor
of Fruita. There is a little rumor
going about that the referee with the
Fruita team was inclined to be par
tial to her home team. Can this be
true?
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

R. d. Howe and wife left last night
on No. / for Salt Lake and the
coast. They expect to spend the
winter in San Francisco.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

William Crawford, who has been
visiting friends here for the last few
days, returned this morning to Delta,
which is his home.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Rice, Mrs. Mary
J. Sperry and Frank Sperry attended
the Baptist church in Fruita Sunday
morning.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

When in need of a good livery rig,
or you want to call cab, call Ran
dolph los. Barton & Terrill.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

Saturday night Mr.. and Mrs. Clark
Clayton, Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill Brooks
Wolfe and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sperry
met at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. d.
B. Bird and spent a delightful eve
ming. The men played the fascinat-
ing and intricate game OF forty-two.
and the ladies sewed on all sorts of
thrilling things for Christmas time.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

r. j. Smith has accepted a posi-
ton in the local yards during the abb
sence of C. Il. Pagan. He began on
his new duties this morning.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

E. w. Barring of the Sharp &
Dohme Drug Company of Baltimore,
Nd, was business visitor in Grand
Junction yesterday.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

Buying chances are ripe here on
holiday goods. The c. d. Smith Drug
Company Stores. (16)
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

A. Knight, a grocery salesman,
left this morning for Montrose. He
represents the Morey Mercantile Co.
of Denver.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

Mrs. NJ. w. Cooley arrived in the
city from Mack today and will spend
a few days as the guest of Mrs. Orson
Adams.
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Valuable holiday inducements
here for your consideration. The c.
d. Smith Drug Company Stores. 161
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A. j. worse was local visitor yes
terday. Mr.. Worse came in from Salt
Lake, and left this morning for Del
ia.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

II. F. Byers, travelling for the Car
ter, Rice & Carpenter Paper Compa-
ny of Denver. left for Delta this
morning.
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l wish everybody very Merry Christ
mas
And a Happy New Year;
May the gods be good to all OF you,
And fill your hearts with cheer.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

Attractions in Christmas merchan-
disc here. The C. d. Smith Drug
Company Stores. G6)
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II. b. Hyre. well known upper
valley young man, is business Wis
itor today.
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Unexcelled values in seasonable
goods. The c. d. Smith Drug Com
pany Stores. 90
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w. p. Dale, local agent for the
Utah Fuel Company. was passen-
ger on the narrow gauge for Delta.
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Manicure and Toilet Sets for hol-
iday gifts. The C. d. Smith Drug
Company Stores. 16)
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Yos Hoberlink left this morning
for Durango, where he expects to To-
cate.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

Wanted-At the Sentinel office,
clean cotton rags.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

Turn your thoughts in our direc-
tion for Holiday Goods. The c. ID.
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ABOUT TOWN

c. o. Allen of Denver arrived to-
day on No. 3.
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Ernest Foster spent yesterday in
Palisade. He returned this morning
on No. 8.
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f. Duncan of Palisade is down
from the upper valley today.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

Attorney N. c. Miller went to
Delta this morning on legal BUSH
ness.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

See the art exhibit of fine pictures
at the Mayer Paint Store. 12-4-12t
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II. A. Douglas is down from PAIL
sade for the day.
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X. NJ. Hutchinson OF Palisade is IN
Grand Junction today.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

F. E. Aderhold has gone to Tellu-
ride on business.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

C. B. Debhard of Palisade is To-
cal visitor today.
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About s o'clock Saturday night IL
ladies' and gentlemen called at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Rice to
welcome Mrs. Rice to Iona. Mr..
Rice is an old Lomaite, but Mrs. Rice
is newcomer. most pleasant
evening was spent and the callers
made it very plain to Mrs. Rice that
a sin ERE welcome awaited her in Lo-
ma. Light and seasonable refresh
ments were served. The little well
come party was the inspiration of
Mrs. Henry Geary.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17

Walt Thomas left this morning for
Hotchkiss on a short business trip.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1913-12-17
CHRISTMAS Trees

Holly, Mistletoe. Immortelles and
Wreaths, for Christmas decorations;
largest and best line in the city. Our
trees are the genuine White and Red
Spruce.
From to IL feet tall. from SOC up.
Order now and get best selections.
Special prices to churches and soci-
cites.
GRAND JUNCTION SEED GO.
Rear u. II. Bank Bldg, 18th and Main.
12-1 SGT
Sentinel Want Ads Get Results.
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Friday, Mesdames Wilbur Scott,
Clark Clayton, Merrill Brooks Wolfe
and Daniel Banks Bird were "all
day" guests at the Rosemary. A
four-course luncheon was served at
1890, and a jolly afternoon was
spent in the usual frivolous, femi-
nine way. The little party was in
compliment to Mrs. Bird, who leaves
in few days for Birmingham, Ala,
to spend the holidays.