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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30
PRIZE WINNING COLT

One of the best colts out this season
and one that all competitors will have
to sit up and and take notice Of. is the
handsome Peavine colt owned by Mr.. w.
l.. Lawson of this city and shown by
June Owens, of Lincoln. This colt
walked away with the $3.50. stake
at the Stanford fair last week and the
next day came in the ring with its
mother and won hands down, for the
best brood mare and colt over a well
filled ring. This mare and colt will be
heard from at the State Far and its
dollars to doughnuts, the one that beats
them will carry off the blue tie. The
colt is by Mr.. + Dunns handsome
stallion, Artist Peayine and its dam by
Rex Peavine.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30
PRIZE WINNER

Mrs. Woodson Carpenter exhibited II
loaf Of bread made from Glen Lily flour
at Brodhead fair and also at Lincoln
county fair and received the Blue at
both. There were a number Of compe-
titors made from Obelisk ard other
Best Kentucky hours. the reason is
Carefully Selected Wheat Well Milled
and not Bleached which takes the Veg
etable Quality and flavor from flour.
GARRARD MILLING co.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30
SUCCESSFUL SALE.

Swlnebroad. the Real Estate Man.
recently sold for Mrs. Barnard Of
Washington ID. c.. what is known as
the Pattie ID. Gill farm Just north of
the city limits, which had been in the
Gill family for more than "A half century.
The sale was made 10 JAS. |. Ham
ilton. Mr.. Hamilton then secured the
services of Mr.. Swinebroad to plot and
sell the farm in lots and baby farms"
The sale was pulled Off last Saturday
and was a big dag in Lancaster. A
splendid crowd was in attendance and
the bidding spirited. The Danville
Military Band furnished the music,
"Monk" Gil made the Burgoo. Messrs
Swinebroad and Ham, ION worked with
the bidders and MIR. Bolivar Bond of
Versailles. who is certainly an artist in
his line. was the auctioneer.
The property brought good prices,
which can be attributed to the energy
and ability of Messrs. Swinebroad and
Hamilton. Either one of these men
are wheel horses" alone but when
you work them AS pair something is
sure to move.
The services of Mr.. Swinebroad as a
sales manager. are being much sought
after, not only at home but in other
counties. His next sale will be resi-
dence property in Lancaster for the
Mccormick heirs on Sept. s, and on
Sept. Is two fine farms for J. w. and
X. X. Speaks in this county.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30
ANOTHER farm SELLS.

X. X. Speaks sold his farm of l27
acres located miles from Lancaster
on the Danville pike. to Swinebroad,
the Real Estate Man. This farm Is
well improved. is nearly all in grass
and has good frontage on the pixies
Mr.. Swinebroad will cut this farm into
smaller tracts and sell it at Public
auction September Is. See his adver-
tisement this issue.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30
BADLY BURNED

Mr.. ID. +, Rankin was badly burned
from gasoline explosion last Friday at
his home near Marceilus while attempt
ing to pat out the flames on his young
son who was also painfully burned. while
filling his ear and some of the gasoline
running on the hot engine which caused
il to ignite. The can was housed IN the
shed of his handsome barn, which came
near being burned also.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30
CIRCUIT COURT
OPENS FOR THREE WEEkS TERM

Promptly at eleven O'Clock last Mon
day morning Judge Chaales Hardin OPP
ened court for a three weeks term and
Immediately installed the grand-jury.
His instructions to this honorable body
was short but impressive. holding the
attention of the entire court room as
well as the jury itself. The Docket
however for this term is light one and
the WORK may be done in less than the
prescribed time.
The following JURORS were sworn in
to serve during the entire term, very
few Offering excuses.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30
Land SALE.

Swinebroad. the Real Estate Man.
reports he has just sold to b. f.
Broaddus Of this city, the farm of A.
7. Sloan consisting of ll0t acres. Just
over the lire in Lincoln county near
Hubble at Sl20 per ncre
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30
BUSINESS CHANGE

MIR. Walter llammack who has been
running the Rex Garage for the past
year or more has sold his outfit and ac-
cessorIes 10 Mr.. A. ID. Bradshaw and
Smiley Rill. possession TO he given
September LIST They have leased the
present garage from Mr.. Hammack.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30

About the only accurate statement
connected with the long story about the
first 1872 men summoned before the
draft board in Larue county being ac-
cepted as soldiers was That Abraham
Lincoln was born in that county. and
that had previously been regarded as
fairly well established.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30
WALTON APPOINTED.

We are glad to learn that Judge Har-
din has appointed Ed c. Walton as
Master Commlssionerof Lincoln County.
The appointment will not cause him TO
give up his work a. Editor Of the In
terror journal. The appointment is
deservedly popular, and the ability of
Mr.. Walton will give Lincoln good
public servant.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30

After approving contracts for more
than l25 vessels. to cost upwards Of
SlOO, 600. 900. the government shipping
board has decided to ask congress for
an additional appropriation Of nearly
81, 900. 900. 900. The shipping program
is to be more tremendous than was
ever dreamed Of and instead Of 3,0O0,-
900 tonnage the first year, it is expect
ed that this amount will be doubled.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30

To meet the threatnlng swarm of
submarines. japan has reinforced the
allied fleets with another squadron of
battlecraft as an and To Vice Admiral
Sims around the British Isles. the fact
having become known that every
American vessel crossing the Atlantic
is forced TO fight its way through
German submarines.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30

An Official bulletin from Washington
saws the United States will have 10000"
in France this fall and .oOO,OOO to be
in an offensive next spring. These VIII
include the regular army and the nat
lonal guards.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30
WOMAN'S CLUB LIBRARY,

The Woman's Club have moved to
their new clubrooms. and their Library
will be open Thursday afternoon at
three thirty TO subscribers.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30

A splendid crowd attended the sale OF
lots SATURDAY and bidding was spirited.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30

W. G.. McAdoo. Secretary of the
Treasury, has written for publication
an article in explanation and advocacy
of the bill pending in Congress to insure
the men of the fighting forces of the
United States. II is entitled Family
Allowance. Indemnity and Insurance
for Our Soldiers and Sailors the Duty
of a Just Government.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30

Every American knows that il is not
feasible to distribute cornbread from
bakeries. and ii is therefore necessary
for us to furnish our allies with suilic-
lent wheat to enable them to have a
wheat basis for the loaf. Therefore
economi2e in flour. A saving of one
pound in five each week by each person
is the mark set by Hoover.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30
RED CROSS MEETING.

A special meeting of the local chap
ter Of the Red Cross il called for to-
morrow, Friday. afternoon at three
O'Clock at the Woman's Club.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30

ON account Of the lights which went
bad during the storm last night, the
program which had been arranged to
take place at : 80 was postponed until
tonight at the same hour Notice of
which can be- seen elsewhere this issue.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30

The Emergency Circle for Negro War
Relief has been organized IN New York
CITY with headquarters at IL West
Twelfth Street for the purpose of car
inc for the wives and children of negro
soldiers.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30

Mr.. John NJ. Anon sold his farm
near Buckeye containing about sixty
acres TO Mr.. Ilarve Teater. for $40 90
an acre. Possession given January lst.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30

Flour IN sacks or barrels. 1t is
guaranteed to please YOU or money
back. Hudson, Huhes 4 Farnau.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30

Specify Old Dominic Portland Cement
in your contracts Hudson. Hughes &
Farnau.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30

See G.. A. Swincbroad II YOU want
some good feeders He has them.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30
W. {. T. j.

Mrs. ]. 3. kinnaird made ar intercst-
my talk before County Teachers H.
stitute urging the cooperation OF the
teachers with the W. c. T. q.
The members of the Union are re-
quested to come Saturday to the an
nua election Of officers.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30

FOUND: Gentlemans craNenette
rAincoat. Apply at this office.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30

Lime. sand. cement. rock. salt. brick
Hudson. lIghes & Farnau.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-08-30

The following cases have been dis
posed of since Monday morning. Com
monwealth against John Beaziey, char
ged with gamoling. fined $40 and cost.
Same against Grover Schooler for
Breach of Peace: $50 and cost; Same
against George Allen Denny for same
offense: $50 and cost; Same against
Green Low charged with deserving his
wife and children the jury in this case
gave the defendant. from one to two
years in the penitentiary.
Same against Eb Pearce for carry
ing concealed deadly weapon was
given a $50 fine.
Will Harris charged with selling
liquor. drew fine of S75 and 10 DAYS
in Jail.
Commonwealth against Enoch ellis
pie charged with gambling. fined S25
and costs.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-24
SINGLE TAXER
WILL BE FORUM
SPEAKER SUNDAY

James r. Brown. president OF the
Manhattan Single Tax club. founded
by Henry George. will be the speak,
er in the Detroit open forum. in Nc
Collester hall, Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock. The subject OF bis lecture
will be Anarchy. Socialism or Free
dom"
Mr.. Brown has made life study
OF housing conditions. taxation and
public ownership. and ranks amongst
the foremost economists and sociol-
ogists OF the day. He has been in
vited 10 speak before nearly every
university In the United States on
this subject. az he is considered one
Of the foremost authorities. This IA
the nrst time that the single tar
question has been introduced in the
forum
The public continues 10 support
the forum with a large attendance.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-24

CADILLAC.
Beginning with performance Sun
day afternoon, April i, Detroits own
burissaue show the Charming
Widow" will come 20 the Cadillac
d d Of Detroit theatrsosi pro-
moters and several OF the players
are Detroitera The company In
cludes Eddie Dale. sam Carleton
Jimmy Cooper, Harry Peterson. Ada
Lum' Helen Stanley Connie Fuller
classical dancer. will be an ADDED al
traction.
The Cadillac theatsr next week will
present the Hello 0irln.- q burlesque
g gOS vim o nave n. leading 'f fois.
In two bright and rapid nre buriss-
Ques called Watch Your Self and
"cohsn's Cabaret" Each will be en-
bellisher By new singing and dancing
numbers In which chorus Of 10 girls
supporting Comedian steppe viii be
found George n. Martin, Lew Denny
Billy Carleton, Nellie Nice. Laura
Houston and Mons Raymond A var
lety OF interesting vaudeville acts
viii be presented.
AVENUE.
The High Filters" VIII aviate over
the Avenue theater stage next week
beginning with the Sunday matinee
when two musical buriettas The Jol-
ly Widow" and The Broadway Re-
view" will be the offerings The
clever German COMEDIAN. Arthur
clRmage will return to the Avenue
with this company The Jolly
widow Is musical. singing and
dancing burlettA which entertain
with rapid are punch. The Broad
way Review" win consist OF a num-
Der OF impersOnations OF favorites 81
the stage and screen, including
Charlie CAplin, James Bennett Ina
Claire. Mabel Fsleer. Belle Baker.
Billie Bailua. Eva TanguAy. Ruby
Davis J. X. Emmett. Al Ryan. George
NJ. Cohan. Frank Cummings. Benny
Welch, Leroy Boomer. Arthur Clam
age. Gin Gordon The chorus 81 so
young women will offer several new
song hits Ben Stefanzki will meet
Jean Lawrence ION the mat" In a
wreafling match Tuesday evening and
the usual amateur frolic" will take
place Friday evening
The Detroit times., 1917-03-24

Mo0revy and Doyle, IN "A Railroad
sandwich and the Ia France broth
srs, sensational equiiibrtsts Mar
joris Rambeau has the leading role
In The Greater Woman" the aim
precsdes the vaudeville from 1880 10
10 o'clock daily. The eighth episode
Of The Periis OF Our Girl Reporters
IL also underlined.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-24
HOUSE SETTLES
INTO EXCAVATION;
JEWELLERS ESCAPE

With the foundations weakened by
excavations TO enlarge the cellar,
house at No. 90i Loraine-ave. sud.
denly tipped to one side Friday
night, and uhen partly sank into the
hole. Eight persons in the house
at the time escaped without injury
The place was occupied by the fam
lies OF Peter n Saucherau and w
f. Wright, The house is owned BY
Saucherau
The Detroit times., 1917-03-24
aAYErY


The "Spiegel Revue" will be the
Gayety theater attraction next week.
A night court scene. the "MaEaEine
Cover Girl" 'spotless Town. and
other special settings are included In
the two acts and II scenes. Three
carloads OF scenery are necessary 10
present this latest Bpiegel production
and the wardrobe and other effects
stamp the revue" as the most pre-
successful producer "spotiess Town"
With ia quaint houses and guesrly-
CARRIED people. IL one OF the features
81 the opening skit The charae-
ters are costumed with careful at
tsntion 20 detail. including the butch
er. the baker and the oandlestlck
maker. Billy Mosaey and Midgie
Miller head the company and other
popular entertainers are the Callahan
brothers, Ben Holmes. Josephine
Younge and Marie Allen. A we'll
drilled and talented chorus is an Inn
portant part OF the 'Hpiegel Revue
sliding Billy watson and Ed Lee
wrothe head the Zig show" which
comes 60 the 0aysty the week Of
April 1.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-24
With the Minister'S

The honors FOR highest aocumula-
tive score I'm the nth series OF the
members weekly contest In the De-
troit Whist club were won by T. ~.
Bslkwill and J. w. Mccaussy with a
plus OF IlS The following scores
were made In the game played on
Monday evening. March 10:
North and south.
n o. Bates and c. p. BaSins, plus
r. $ Pratt and Il A Trssdwsy.
G. {. MoKechnie and W. s. TAy-
Tor, minus So.
East aud West.
II Boehm and p. 8. oermain.
r. Z Bslkwin and W Mccsusey.
$ A commons and A. J. House.
J. W bradley and J. Z Koran.
minus. az.
The following scores were made in
n" matinee game played on Saturday
afternoon March II;
North and south.
Mrs J. W. steiner and A Q stsll-
wagon. plus
y o. Bates and W s. Taylor. plus
Mrs P p. slick and s. A Commons.
Mrs r. C. Bates and Mrs. w. II.
Speaker. minus /.
Mrs W T.. stannard and Thoa
Watson. minus 4.
Mr. and Mrs c. II. Clarke, minus O.
East and West.
Mrs r. J Memo and J w McCRu-
sey. plus 3
Mrs J n Prsntis and p. g Ger
main. plus 2.
Mrs w B. Battelle and II. r.
Boehm. plus j.
Mira NJ r. Bennett and Mrs g. A.
Commons. minus ].
Mrs r. 8 GERMAN and J IT, Prem
tia. minus J.
Mrs G j. Kastenburg and w. l.
Bloom. minus 2
There were nine cables In play In
the special St PAtrick's day ga me on
saturday evening. March IT. and the
following scores resulted.
North and south.
Mr. and Mrs 7. T.. Balkwill. plus g.
" 8 Pratt and r. A. Treadway.
Mrs NJ r Bennett and W. L Bloom.
plus g.
Mrs }. H Pren,Is and W. g Tay-
Mrs W b. Batteue and MrA W.
" Speaker. minus g.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. Commons
J. W Bradley and J. H Prentis.
Mr. and Mrs C. d. Clarke. minus
Mr. and Mrs J. w McCaussy.
Rat "a u~~t
The Detroit times., 1917-03-24

PrtntfnG---the plain neax kfno--shat
In Fight-rime1 job Deus.--MaIn AsssI
The Detroit times., 1917-03-24
MAJESTIC

The widely-hsraIdsd motion pictura
debut OF George N. Cohan takes place
Ira the Majestic theAter Sunday after
noon. Broadway Jones'" his great
est stage success, forms his initial
screen vehicle. In which he will be
supported by an excellent cast. tn
Guiding such well-known Aim favor
ties as Marguerite Snow Russell Bias
sett. Crawford Kent and Ida Darling.
The program also provides for some
cohAn 'onSs 70 be sunk By Henri
a chapter In the Living Book OF
Nature" and suppe's 'Poet and
Peasant overture. which tho MAjss-
tic Symphony orchestra will play. are
other features OF the bill The story
or broadway Jones" tells OF small
town youth who secures an Inherit
ance and Journeys 20 the Great
White Way TO burn II up. After
various exciting experiences he nnds
that his money has dwindied 20 moth
ing and there are many unpaid bills
20 be met Altar complications in
wolvfnH q rich widow whom he asks
20 marry, he turns back TO his home
town and starts life anew az the
owner OF a chewing gum plant The
play In sparkling with q continuous
series Of humorous situations, onset
By dramatic scenes. and there II rapid
action and human interest In abund-
anoa.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-24
LYCEUM.


Those two comics. Mutt and Jen
with their official family will return
20 thu Lycsum theAter Sunday after
noon a. the central hEure OF musi-
cal comedy. Mutt and Jeffs We'd
ding has been framed on more
elaborate and costly scale than any
Of the former productions. inspired
by the extraordinary success which
followed the premier Offering OF the
Bud Fisher conoeit OF like title. The
producing owner OF the show. Gus
Hin IL continually on the trail OF his
attractions studying the likes and
the dislikes or theatergoers. as well
as the work OF his actors and
actresses. Being continually IA touch
with his interests. he Is able 20 Judge
as 20 what II best suited and acts ac-
oordingiy. Fully one-hhlf OF the
lines. situations and business OF Mr..
Hilrs productions are the fruit OF his
indefatigAbls brain and energy. The
scenic production 10 all that could be
desired. which with catchy music and
pretty girlt and a selected cast OF
clever, vaudeville artists makes II
one OF the seasons brightest hits. IL
Sc a mixture OF farce comedy. refined
travesty extravagAnxA ana the &C
cepted musical comedy.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-24
FIVE INJURED
IN COLLISION

Five persons were injured Friday
morning al Pelissier and London
SITS, windsor, when an automobile
collided with a Sandwich-st ear. The
automobile was driven by Clarence
Dunlop. member OF the windsor
fire department. The injured are
Mrs. W. A. Jones. St Thomas. Ont /:
Mrs. George Murray. No. 2s Wind
sor-aVe., Windsor: Louis Murray.
Windsor; Gertrude Horton, Windsor;
and Dunlop. Mrs. Jones collarbone
was fractured and she suffered in.
terna injuries. The others were cut
and bruised
The Detroit times., 1917-03-24

Of the most cynical A very thrill
ing storm on the desert forms one
OF the spectacular scenes Of the pro-
duction- new Frank Daniels COM
sdy, the PAtho- Hearst weekly bring
ias ne is Hs, n s 1ns wor,a ~
In q new program OF songs every
day, and Harold Jarvis. tenor. at the
Monday and Thursday matinees viii
complete the weeks ball.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-24

saasy ana Hsra.y.. esnttnseus = a. N D NJ Daily
ava n ~ Prt~esi 90 seats, iscfnef.a Dres.
arels ana Asts s>sss. sess iIsss sthss ss.t. sss
tatinees fo-fse
The Detroit times., 1917-03-24

ArA X. n siiok and II. F. Boehm.
minus 4.
AR. and Mrs. y. J. Memo. minus 4
Mr.. and Mrs. A. O. Steilwagen.
minus &
Mrs. NJ Rawlings and W. n. Edison.
minus l.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-24
MILES.

The "a udsville program In the
Niles thsatsr NEXT week. n made up
atmoa entirely OF comedy offerings
Five OF the aix features programmed
gre we'll known vaudeville fun max.
era The most important feature will
be the popular genius OF laughs. Val
entine Vox. vsntriioquist. Fun IN a
Miilionaire's Club" IL the title Of
vor's Offering this season and n 10
said 20 bs one Of the most preten-
mechanical figures OF his own inven-
ton are laugh making creations and
the entire act n staged along entire
~ new linas Another important
comedy feature will BE- the Mimic
-Four, making their nrst appea rance
comedy make the Offering an interest
ing feature. other acts include Har-
rlson Green and Katherine Parker.
forrnerN stars In musical comedy,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-09

She looked surprised. why.
haven't Joined any matrimonial bu-
reau," she protested. I'm not get
ting a proposal every day"
You forget that Scott Everett
is coming tomorrow. You told me
yourself he used to be sweet on
you" gloomily. and Richard
Markham is generally within meg
aphone call, if you want him"
Catharine made a deprecating ges-
ture. Don't mention either of them.
Fred. No, I'll not marry anybody
while you are away. Don't worry.
They had made a circuit OF the
lake and were nearing the hotel.
so there's nothing l can bring
you, Catharine--nOt even a hus-
band ?"
why, I hadn't thought of that. ="
she answered archly. yes, you may,
IL you find the right man." Then
seriously: Say, Freddie, don't let's
be bad friends. ! do like you-Oh,
Just wonderfully well, and III be
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-09
By Lois Ensleigh

she was not mistaken. Could II be
yes, il certainly was Fred Win
throp-in the uniform OF a soldier.
Il wonder II you'll be cross IL
ask you the same old question, Kit
TYP" he asked a minute later. "WiIl
YOU marry me2 or at least say
whether or not YOU love me. I've
given up everything, dear. Cleaned
out everything 10 the Red Cross and
various relefs. all except a living
for you. dear. And I've turned over
the business to Heating So, YOU see.
haven't anything left but my coun-
try and you, Kitty. I've enlisted
and must train FOR duty. But If you
would only say yes III come back
know IN come back when it's
over
Dear boy" Kittys eyes wer
luminous You did bring me
husband. didn't YOU You We're
right. Love can be bought-by sac
riice. I do love you. dear"
Copyright 1917
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-09

lonely when you're gone. We've
had such splendid times together.
It's just that-well. what l told
you"
IF / were poor il would be differ
ent-that's it, is it?"
yes. Oh, l don't know. l just
can't think of you as any other
way than as you are. Please don't
say anything more about it.
The day Fred returned Catharine
was out on the lake. So he took a
motor and went 10 find her Ii wasn't
hard. There in her favOrite little
cove on one of the islands was tied
her canoe. and farther upon the
bank with a book sat Catharine. He
was enough of an artist TO appre-
ciate the picture she made in her
white dress among the fe-ns and
rocks.
When she heard the boat she
looked up and waved a welcome.
When he came nearer she paled
slightly, looking hard 10 make sure
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-09

aisle 10 be distributed tt was
agony for the neglected soul OF beau
tiful Flora. One by one she watched
Miss bennett present her classmates
with bouquets, and bitterly did she
watch the girls remove the little
card and read them with a light Of
gratitude in their eyes.
All the flowers had been given
out Every girl had a bouquet in
her arm but Flora. Marsula Hem
ingway was just taking some of her
roses from the large bouquet she
had received 10 give TO Flora when
the auditorium was astounded by
the arrival of one of the most mag
nificently designed bouquets ever
exhibited. It's long, streaming rib
hons numbered just 20. and-yes, It
was true Miss bennett was reading
the card-for Miss Flora Manner
ing.
Trembling Flora arose and &C
copied the bouquet. When she re-
turned to her seat in the row be-
hind the speakers chair. she was
the cynosure Of all eyes. Flora
dared not open the tiny envelope
attached, she was sure it was some