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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12

profit In the coming year Of E5,S60,
900. He also told about oversee ca
bles. imperial wireless communication,
the telephone amalgamation and un-
derground telegraphs; but he did not
make any mention Of the part that
Cupid plays In the vast organization
OF which he Is the head. and what the
god Of love costs the state every year.
Every girl in the postoffice re-
ceives a dowry from the government
when she gets married, the amount
varying. Of course. according to her
length of service. Last year the sum
spent on such gratuities was no less
than 925,0O0. On the establishment
of the postoffice there are upward Of
$4,000 women; but year or SO ago
there were at least 10000 more filling
what Is called "unestablished" situa-
tions (some Of them employed only
for portion Of the day.. Since the
Natioral Telephone company's system
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
CAT ON STEEPLE JUMPS OFF
Leaps Distance Of rs Feet to Brick
Pavement and Appears to BE
Unhurt.

Meridian, Miss.-The fire depart,
ment was called to the Central Meth
odist church to take from the high
steeple Of the church q cat that had
been disturbing worship and making
some very mournful sounds for about
week. AN efforts to entice the cat
to come down failed. so the fire depart
ment ran up the aerial ladder and
went after the mouser.
Seeing the firemen approaching the
cat jumped seventy.flve feet to the
brick paving below and was stunned
for a while, but one Of its proverbial
lives came back and it was soon all
right. The cat had been without food
and was very emaciated.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12

was Transferred to the State. however,
q great many more females have be-
come government servants, and a.
that evidently means more marriages
the sum estimated for dowries for
1894 has been increased to s2s, 500.
Hundreds Of G. P. o. girls get married
every year. And why shouldn't they?
In 1907. for instance. the postmaster
generals report says that the number
OF women who retired on marriage"
was 329. with an average service Of
nine years. In 1909 the marriage mar
ket was brisker. for no fewer than 413
women. with an average age Of twen-
ty-etght years. quilted the service Of
the postoface to become wives and
mothers.
The distribution Of the marriage
dowries u welcomed by nobody so
much - by the postal STAFF them.
selves: for. although the women get
the money. the members Of the male
stan SO often marry postofice women
that the interest in the government
nest egg becomes mutual. BY q
strange coincidence this is borne out
by what has just happened in Dundee.
There the postal authorities have dis
covered novel method Of coping with
the seasonal pressure at various on
ces In the country districts. Most Of
the married women in the city who
had served as telegraphists In their
spinsterhood have been invited by the
postmaster to rejoin the staff during
the summer months, and asking what
remuneration they would expect for
their services. Many of these ex-of-
ficials are the wives of the present
telegraphists at Dundee, and. although
the master has been treated with more
levity than seriousness, 1t has been
asked In postal circles whether this
unique proposal is to be regarded %
an admission that the remuneration
Of the male telegraphists is not SUN.
cient to meet the expenses entailed In
household"
The postmaster general may have
10 answer the question to the house
of commons.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
LOST

In Lakeland, Saturday, July 10.
bax Of gold: big reward awaits
the finder. It will b found OF
yersmiah's Bargain Counter. In
front Of D. b. Dickson's Grocery
Store and the reward win he paid
At Room No. II, Tuteh q Gentry
building, BY Smith and HsNnllsN
!SG7
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12

LOST-String of gold beads between
Mr.. Guy Toph's residence and
Main street. Finder please return
to Mrs. Guy Toph or phone 211
Blue. 1868
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
DCNRY FOR BRIDE
British Postoffice Provides tor
(. Girls Who Wed
pw2rd Of $4,000 Are Entitled to Par
. Ncipate In the Governments Gen
N, erosity-The Years Gratultles
Will Reach E2s,50Q

London.-When Mr.. Herbert Sam
mel. the postmaster general. present
I'd his estimates to the house Of COM
mons recently he told how the post
office had shared during the last year
IN the general prosperity Of the coun-
Try. and how he hoped to make q
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12

FOR SALE-Three $1,000 matured
building contracts for immediate
use at a little more than original
cost. A. H. Hoover, Box S52,
Barlow, Fla. 1864
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
WANTED-A firstcl,,.
Good position for N. j.
Address Or apply to u|
Lakeland.
TAP OIL POOLS uNn
Rrospectors In Louisiau, J..
cover Rich Source d!
Along the co,u

New Orleans.-With n,
weu; under way at three n,
gulf coast east of the Ni,,l
interesting, development n
sion. Of petroleum territor
bility. That there is a n
pool Of oil under the Gps,
from which tributaries ey,s'
mainland is a theory aceeu.l
Great gushers have been N
the perimetar Of the gulf \
co to Terrebonne Parish
but from the Mississippi |
ward to Florida and south ,
there has been. no lmpor,,
OIL.
Owing to. the importano
veloRment Of the oil field, !
In Texas and Louisiana i!
east .ef the river has been
Some drilling has been do,I
sippiI but 1t. has been in N
inexperienced operators |
there are certain to be lc,d
of barren sell, as is the eas,
districts farther westward ,
Acting on the theory n
spent in prospecting in d
coastal plains Is bound NJ
great service to the petr5
try whether oil is found /,
perienced men are und:1
wild-catting. now in progei
Another inducement 10 !.
the interest in attemplig |.
this great store of wealtA :
be looked up under the AM 4
iterranean, is the increashl
oil and the desira 5ility oil
supply as near the seabOgIC y
BILE In view Of the increa6
the fluid as a, marine fuel -
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
peeeefuI eeslnn|,h

4 young barber was tel
Als regular customers cl,
wedding. "You bet we !,
dime at my weddll g." be 1
Of young people there, !,
and we had dancing and !
lots Of fun, an tbera !
ERht-"
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
Miscellaneous.

Are you q bargain hunter? Then
20 to the Clonts' store In your
rounds. You wont be disappointed.
Won wi,, find II there. 1047'
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12

WANTED-3. acres Of land near the
city limits. Address D. Crockett,
P. o. Box 433. 1O41
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
~ Classified Advertising

II you get 1t from =,
store. it's all right, a. -
quality. Y
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12

FOR SALE-Good Mathushek piano,
cheap for cash or easy terms. Ad-
dress Box 283. 1045
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12

ANTED-Ysar safety rssae BLADES
10 vsshsypsl. made better thar
esw, 3gs, 0Ss me Ses lossS Lake
lane Tusnitusa aal HarAvAss 70
sAs
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12

FOR RENT OR SALE Easy terms;
five-room bungalow, all modern
improvements. Near Lake Nor
ton; SIS per month. Ccally &
Bessett. 1860
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12

FOR SALE-Fine ten.acre tract IN
city limits: good house Of four
rooms; six acres first class truck
and anf fsur acres In bearing
grove. A bargain for quick sale.
The Jehl +. Cox Realty Co.
1852
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12

LosT-A 1b with locxet attached
Initials F. T.. W. engraved on
front of locket. Findr please re-
turn to News office and receive re-
ward.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12

DuRy's D>.d Shot chill and Jev.
Tone. Z Or s. doses guaranteed
70 break uD any ease Of chill and
fever. or lsgTipDs. Taken - . tonic
II will build Up the system. Improve
the appetite and make life worth
ing. For aals ct Ill drug stores,
lss = ott,e. Axlufastursd By 9.
Z. Scott sksaand, Fla. 80
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12

FOE SALE+2U acres land. 2A
miles from depot at Lakeland on
South Florida avenue: new wire
fence. good heart post; small
house and barn. Eighteen acres.
All timber removed: 8 acres Of
this stumped and broken. Two
acres pine and oak for building
site on Florida avenue. Price,
$1,000 cash or $500, $500 cash.
balance l and 2 years. 8 per cont.
interest J. R. Powell, South
Florida avenue. 1896.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12

FOR RENT unfurnished room;
reasona blerent. Appl to e. q.
Sl,amops with Lakeland Hard
vars and Plumbing Co. 1887
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-1O couple without
children, two or three rooms fur
nished for light housekeeping.
Phone 143. 1913
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-08-12

FOR RENT-Five.room cottage,
we'll located. Inquire D. o. Rog-
ers. Phone 43 Black or 259.
1919
The Press., 1913-12-17
HOME NEWS.
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

If you wish anything in handwork, visit John Anthony's store.
The Press., 1913-12-17

Next to acquiring good friends the best acquisition Is that of good books COltOn.
 Thousands in Connecticut h ave practical, every day uses for telephone service. How about you?
The Press., 1913-12-17
ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake,

Mrs. Edward Hall and children and Miss Pearl Cummings of New Haven were here for few days last week and attended the funeral of Mrs. Charles Cummings in Stafford Springs.
 Mrs. Charles M. Cummings, who died at the Norwich hospital last week Tuesday and was brought to Stafford Springs for burial, was a sister of A. M. Richardson of this place and form erly lived here. She leaves, besides her husband, three children, the old est Of whom resides with her aunt in New Haven.
The Press., 1913-12-17

Average of leaders H. B. Plnney, 95 11-12; Ramsey, 94 6; Buckley, 93 5-8; Fisk, 92 5-6; Mullins, 92 1-3; Fon- ssn9!14 sHoT HaaSss ss s8 so Gote gs aufs is
The Press., 1913-12-17
The Masons will have their annual

The Masons will have their annual ball Christmas night next week at their rooms in the bank building.
 In another column Frederic Faulk- ner offers a reward of $500 for infor- nation sufficient for conviction on , the four fires at his plant, including the one that finally destroyed the mill The national board of fire un- derwriters also offer a reward of $500 for detection, conviction and punish ment on the fire Aug. 31 which de- stroyed the plant. MT. Faulkner's re- ward is applied to anyone, while the insurance reward will not be paid to any police officer, public official or salaried employe of an insurance com pany.
The Press., 1913-12-17
472 449 431 1852

The Independents are now second, having worked up from the last posi- tion in the past four weeks, and on Thursday evening they raised the high team string to 51O. On Thursday night H. Pinney of the Manufacturers raised the high three strings to 314 and the high single string to 129. The standing at the end of the week was as fnllnwS
The Press., 1913-12-17
Merchants.

AIS AS 44O 1896 The Warrens secured two points to the Manufacturers one on Thursday evening,
The Press., 1913-12-17

EVERY WOMAN wants and needs these books. At an expense of many thous- ands of dollars and nearly two years time we have com pleted and ready for delivery, the Six Volume International Cooking Library by AZ of the Worlds Famous Chefs-United States, Canada and Europe. Recipes new. Never be. fore published. Very complete and easily understood. Each book complete, De Luxe Recipe Books. Library con. sists of
 THE SALAD BOOK
 THE CHAFING DISH BOOK
 THE AFTERNOON TEA BOOK
 THE DAINTY SWEET BOOK
 THE BREAD AND PASTRY BOOK
 THE DESSERT BOOK
The Press., 1913-12-17

In the borough court Tuesday, Mat thew Sullivan was sent over for 40 days, Stanley Wood for 50 days and Juan Brown, Jr., for 60 days for drunkenness and a general carelessness in all matters pertaining to good citi- zenship
 BOWLING.
 The Merchants defeated the Clerks, ? to 1, Wednesday evening.
The Press., 1913-12-17

STAFFORD SPRINGS.
 Mrs. B. l.. Burr was in Springfield over Sunday.
 Beginning to. morrow, the business places will be open every week day evening until Christmas
 The annual meeting of the Stafford High School Alumni association will be held at Odd Fellows hall at p. m., Monday evening, Dec. 29th. There will be a supper, entertainer and dancing.
The Press., 1913-12-17

Never can tell when you'll mash finger or suffer cut, bruise, burn or scald. Be prepared. Thousands rely on Dr. Thom as Eclectic Oil. Your druggist sells it 25c and soc
The Press., 1913-12-17
His Delicate Touch.

That Muller is peach at borrow ing. At the dance last night he put my tie straight. and when he had fn- lShed was 100 marks pOorer."- Fliegende BlatteE.
The Press., 1913-12-17

Have you a telephone in you1 home? If not, why not?
The Press., 1913-12-17

Are you protected? Have you g telephone in your home?
The Press., 1913-12-17
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-01-25
PERRYVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Kent Mentzel, of Balti-
more, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Davis.
Mrs, Norman McMallin and daughter,
Margaret, have returned home after
spending some time in Wilmington.
Mr.. Arthur Stalcup spent Saturday of
last week in Baltimore
Mrs. Harold McCommons spent a few
days in Rockland, Md, the past week.
Mr. John Stephenson spent Sunday last
in Baltimore.
Mrs. Burke Little and son, Burke, OF
Baltimore, are guests of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. d. Craig.
Mrs. Charles Walker has been spend
ing some time in Baltimore.
Mrs. Hepburn Benson and daughter,
Margaret, of Aldan. Pa, spent Sunday
last with Mrs. NJ J. Owens.
Mrs. William Alloway and daughter,
Mildred, of Philadelphia, were the guests
of Mrs. T. NJ. Owens and family on Sat
urday last.
The Ladies' Art Circle were entertain
at the home OF Mrs. Asa Stephenson on
Wednesday afternoon last.
Miss Susie McMullen, who was married
to Mr. William Lee, or Pittsburg, the
Saiiy pdi vi january, le1L on saturday
last where she will reside, accompanied
by her brother, Mr.. Norman McMullen.
Miss Anna Gehr has been i'll for the
past week
Mr. Harry Walker has been spending
week in Nanticoke, Pa.
Eleven old members met at the home
of Mr.. Elmore II. Owens on Monday
evening, January goth, and reorganized
the "Perryvile Americas Band, after
about two years vacation Several more
OF the members with three or four new
members, will be added and prospects
look very favorable for a good band in
the near future The following officers
were namai:-F. II. Walker, president;
Ct%ord Smeltzer. vice president; Ell
more II. Owens, secretary; T. NJ. Owens,
treasurer and in addition Harry w.
White and Frank Peters were named all
of which constitute the board of direc-
tors. Mr.. Willard Fisher was named as
property man.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-01-25
JOCIAL NEWJ

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Dickinson enter
| tanned DR.. and Mrs. c. C. Laws on Sun
day.
Miss Mildred Middleton and Mr. Her
bert w. seay, of Norfolk, Va, were
married on Wednesday evening by Rev.
E. H. Kenny, at her home on Canal
street.
Mr.. Thomas b Hopper, OF Philadel-
phia, spent Saturday and Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. James S. Hopper
Mr.. John Banks, of Wilmington, spent
Sunday with his mother, Mrs. e II
Banks.
Rev. R. c. Walker, of Pottsvile, Pa
spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. John NJ. Reed.
Mr.. Harry Metz, OF Wilmington, spent
Wednesday in town.
Mr.. James NJ Blake, of Baltimore, was
in town this week.
Mrs. Richard Savin returned to her
home in Philadelphia on Thursday after
spending some time with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Taylor, of Phil
adelphia, are visiting Mrs Howard, at
Randalia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Koehler, of Phila-
delphia, are spending a few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Clayton.
Miss Grace Stiles, of Philadelphia, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs Harry Sherman.
Mrs. George Thornton and son, Nor
wood, are visiting in Baltimore this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton litter entertained
Miss Leila Thornton several days this
week at their home near Middletown.
DR.. Bessie Bouchel!e and son Taylor,
of Baltimore, are in town this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles XIX and son,
William, are visiting relatives in Phila-
delphia.
Mr.. and Mrs George Watson entertain
ed Mrs. James Watson ana children OF
Bethel, on Tuesday.
Miss Louise Queck is spending this
week with relatives in Elkton.
Mrs. Henry Lindsey and Mrs. Emma
Willis we're the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Hazel on Sunday.
Mrs. Wyatt Pierce, of Wilmington,
spent last week with her brother, Mr..
Charles Cooling.
Messrs. Toward Layton anu Lavender
Lorraine are visiting their aunt, in Will
mngton this week.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-01-25
CEl.ILTON

Miss Katherine Wilson was the guest
of relatives in town ON Wednesday
Mrs. G w. Padley is visiting in Phila-
delphfa adm Camden, N j.
John Manlove, OF Philadelphia, spent
Sunday with Mrs. Mary E. Manlove
Mr. Lanning Schrach, of Philadelphia,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. S. W. Lusby.
Miss jamie Smith is the guest of her
sister, Mrs. George Boyles, in Kent
county, Nd.
Miss Bessie Culberston visited her sis
ter, Miss Amy Culberston, on Wednes-
day of last week
Miss Arraita Cruikshank was a Balti-
more visitor recently.
Mr.. Henry Boulder is very i'll at his
home in town.
MRS John Benson, of Philadelphia, is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs Thos
p. Jones'
Miss Molie Mccoy spent Sunday at the
home of Mrs William Deshane, near
Earleville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Wilson visited
friends in Baltimore last weke.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lipscomb and
hildren are visiting relatives and friends
near Chestertown.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Smith and three
children spent Sunday at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Smith near Earle
vile.
Mr.. Oldham Davis and Miss Lille
Short attended the marriage of her cou-
sin, Miss Lulu jackson, in Greensboro,
Nd, on Monday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-01-25
CiEJAPEAkE CITY DEPARTr1

Delmar Curry was in Wilmington on
Saturday last.
Mrs. Arthur Deibert and daughter Mar
jorie. are visiting Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs Ralph Rees have returned
from visit with Captain and Mrs. John
Guest, at Washington, D. c.
Mrs. Ella Sherman and daughter, Ma
bel, of Germantown, are WISHING mr.. ana
Mrs. Harry Sherman.
Miss Lucy Reed and r. B. Conrey were
entertained at dinner on Sunday ~ Mr..
and Mrs. James Vineyard.
Mr.. homas KILLER spent Sunday with
his brother, H. w. Kibler.
Mr.. Ralph Andrews, OF Cambridge,
visited Mr.. Harry w. Kibler this week.
Mrs Woodall Holt and daughter are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Elmore Deibert.
Miss Mary Cooper spent Saturday and
Sunday in Baltimore
Mrs. William Vinyard entertained on
Monday in honor of her birthday, Mr..
and Mrs. V. Kirk, of Middletown, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Snyder, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph T. Bouchelle and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Lambert Boulder and children,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Manlove, Mr.. and Mrs.
Byron Rhoades and daughter, MI. and
Mrs. Conner, Mr.. and Mrs. William /
den and children, Mrs. l.. D. Boulder,
Miss Nettie Boulder. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Boulden.
Miss Alice Hopper and DR.. ]. G. Hop
per attended a card party given by the
Misses Woodall, of Georgetown on Mon
day evening.
Mr. William Hudson, of Baltimore, is
visiting his parents.
Mrs. Harold Souder, of Wilmington, is
visiting her mother, Mrs E. H. bsnks.
Miss Lucy M. Reed spent Tuesday with
Mrs. ]. A. Taylor, at Elkton.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. G. Griffith spent Satur-
day at the Jefferson Hospital with their
son, Frank, who was operated on re-
Gently for appendicitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. James S. Hopper enter
tanned Mr.. Thompson, of Princeton, on
Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles s. Ellison. Jr.,
and daughter, Frances, spent Sunday
with her mother, Mrs. L. K Barwick.
Mrs. Conway, of Elkton, is visiting her
mother. Mrs. Sarah Allen.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-01-25
PORT DEPOSIT

The object Of preaching is constant
ly to rem nd mankind of what they are
constantly forgetting; not to supply the
defects of human intelligence, but to
fortify the feebleness of human resolu-
tons; to recall mankind from the by
paths, where they turn into that broad
path of salvation which all know. but
few tread. Sydney Smith.
.liss Mary Buck entertained the A. d.
h. Club at her home last Thursday even
ing.
The ladies of Granite Temple No. will
prepare and serve the annual banquet to
the members OF Arlington Club, Thurs
day evening, January 30, in the Golden
Eagles Hall.
Mrs. Jane A. Gerry has returned from
a very pleasant visit with Mrs. H. A. G..
Westerie.d in Denton.
Miss Jane Creswell spent several days
this week with relatives in Baltimore.
Mrs. G. II. Richards entertained a few
of her friends at bridge last Saturday
afternoon in honor of her guests, Mrs
McMurphy, of Canada, and Miss Haus,
trauser, of Baltimore.
Mr.. William R. Nesbitt of New Jersey.
visited relatives and friends in town this
week
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Buck spent
last Friday in Baltimore.
Mr.. Charles ]. Mcdowell and Mrs.
last Saturday.
Miss Charlotte Craig of Rowlandville,
spect last Saturday with Miss Myrtle
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-01-25

Barrett.
Mrs w. F. Kidd spent last Sunday with
relatives in Havre de Grace.
Mrs. J. Swan Everist and daughter, of
Havre de Grace, spent last Thursday
with Mrs. Sarah Everist
Joseph L. Krauss, aged 81 years, one
of the earliest settlers at Colora, died at
his home in that town after a short ILL
cess of pneumonia. Nine grown child
rem survive him. Mr.. John Krauss, OF
our town, being one of them.
Miss Mabel Smith, of Philadelphia, is
spending short time at her home.
Miss Leila R. Gerry, of Denton, and
Mrs Hattie Rauck, of Shamokin, Pa,
are guests of Mrs. Jane A. GERRY
Miss Virgie Tome is visiting friends
in Baltimore.
Mr.. Hugh T. Stephenson, of Whining
ton, spent Sunday at his home.
Mrs. John Holm spent several days last
week with Mrs. Hester Hurlock in Balti-
more.
Rev. F. F. Carpenter is holding very
successful meetings at his church at
Brandywine, Wilmington. Already he has
had thirty conversions. The meetings
will continue at least during the remain
der OF this month. At present Mr.. Clark,
the evangelist, is assisting with same.
Mr.. Harry Smithson, of the West, is
spending few days with his mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Smithson.
Mr.. Charles R. Reckefus spent Sun
day with friends in Philadelphia.
Misses Esther and George Bond are
visiting relatives in West Virginia.
Miss Roma Hmm has returned IN Dol
timore, after spending ten days at her
home.
Miss Elizabeth Smithson, of Newark,
Del, spent Sunday with Mr.. Rumsey
Smithson
Mr.. and Mrs. William Holm were Elk
ton visitors last Saturday.
Mr. A. ]. Ford spent Tuesday in Balti-
more.
Last Friday evening, January nth, was
the date of the event of the winter in
Port nepos t. The Port Deposit Min
strels, an altogether local ararr. enter
tanned their friends by the most unique
show of its class yet seen in the Town
Hall. In the neighborhood of five hun
dred townspeople crowded the house and
more than one hundred were turned
away. When at s o'clock the sold out"
sign was hung. The scenery was all pre-
pared especially for this show by Miss
Isabel Chopper and John NJ Creswell. 1t
was especially fine. \ feature was the
old log cabin scene, in which a house
was set up on the stage. Mr. Ed" Mil
Ter was the musical instrument progedy,
performing on several instruments Port
boys have a state reputation for vocal
music and they ably sustained their good
name.
The orchestra would have done credit
to city theatre The performance will
probably be repeated here at an early
date, while bookings have been made in
a number of nearby communities.
Miss Alice Jackson spent few days
last week with friends in Baltimore.