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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28

In DIs.ps'ss txIa Ie1IuO
attractive affair of last evening
tae~Annual holiday ball given by
4luQ1Mi ard cadets home for the
~ OF the Virginia Polytechnic
e0ee 10 the Country Club Of Vir-
Holiday greens decorated the
0A1fAAn orchestra played for the
There were about one hum
tUoGts present. A buffet supper
ee9ve6 1t midnight and dancing.
~ &olAn at . O'Clock. was con-
~ utltN o'clock In the morning.
1e13a3. car and automobiles bring
~ kuests back to the city This
3Ahl1 affair has been given for q
loer of years and is one of the
Interesting dances of Christina
0aMco for Wounded Men.
DANG and entertainment for the
aAded men at Westhampton 10
ltcA civilians will be admitted Will
kisen s4his evening at 1850 O'CLOCK
the rBlues' arnory, the woman's
aihAsy OF the Howitzers' association
3nR - hostess Refreshments will
4otved throughout the evening and
DFto VIII be madc 10 make the affs ir
qtefs. Civilians may obtain cards
tAs door.
IN. AoSsrt IIrdson is general chair.
th1 Auxiliary. They will be as
~ ~ large committees, especially
eeeptlpn committee.
43ogu. Hom Wcs.hampton to the
ttt "
aleted without cards.
D0al3e Wedding Today.
IN intAeesting wedding will be ceie--
~ 0tahts morning in the home OF
and Mrs Robert Lee Gill. 2oo7
baxt gvenue, when their daughter
- 0aAce Lee Gin, becomes the
~ Of Harvey Clopton Colgin. and
n son. virginius Edward Gil. and
jamie Elizabeth Burton. the
hGhter OF Mr.. and Mrs, Walter Lin
III Barton. OF this city. are mar
The ceremony will he per-
med ~ II O'Clock in the presence
Il number of relatives and friends
Afker 4 wedding trip Mr.. Coigin
his bride will be al home IN New
|Sen, Conn, and Mr.. Gill and. ms
de Wtr make their home at RooI
part ARenue
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Qu4et wedding was celebrated
nfsd6T1n the home Of DIR. f. T, Nc
den. NJ West Grace street. when
- CefRelia v. Woodbridge. Of Pow
han county. became the bride of FL
II e. Wright. of Amelia county. The
h. Dr. McF>aden oTiciated,
-.- Informal Dance.
An fAYOfmal Christmas dance was
Ia inut evening In the home of Mr.,
kfxCrederic w. Scott, OF sn9
Ut Rposskiin street al which their
aghtexx Misses Isabel and Eliza beth
n. Wef~ h0stesses 4 number OF
ooi ana college, girls and boys NJ
ne for the holidays were among the
ests.
Christmas Party AT Club.
he the Wonan's club Monday after
bn there will be a Christmas party
which the wounded men from
b4thAmpton and soldiers and sailors
the city have been invited 10 Ia
quests Of the club, The party
4 be Informal and a large gather
81 oasfh members is expected. The
oving will be the hostesses: Mrs
IN. Randolph. Mrs. p, l. Conquest
Charles G.. Eosher. Mrs. Beverly
kusp, Mrs. w. NJ Habfisten Mrs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28
LIEUT.. HARDWOOD SPENDING
CHRISTMAS WITH FA1MER

Richmonders remember well the
appearance OF Lieutenant FraakHn
Harwood's death notice In the papers
during the past summer and later the
happy correction that It was = mis-
take--he had been wounded On July
FL. Lieutenant Harwood 10 being
greeted by many old friends In Rich
mond this week as he is visiting his
father. Franklin HARDWOOD. OF 1904
Park avenue. He Is lin the walter
Reed hospital in Washin gton recu-
perating from a bullet wound through
one lung. He shows hts Tostasnent
which was In his left pocket and
through which a bullet aimed u his
heart passed. He also tells thrilling
stories of the battles in which he par-
ticipated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28
CITY NEWS IN BRTE
SERGT, THOMAS MATTHEW'S
HOME FROM THE FRONT

The name OF Sergeant Thomas r.
Matthews appears in this mornings
casualty list as wounded severely in
action. Sergeant Matthews has beat
the casualty list to It," for he came
10 Camp Lee hospital on Christmas
Day. He Is the son of Mrs. w. p.
Matthews. Of sos East Grace street.
and the late Or. Matthews. He drove
one of the American tanks at the
'front.' and was injured in both feet by
IN explosion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28
Nt,~ Sc4 Of Court Rpycs.

Lawyers who have failed ~ make
their appearance in police court when
the cases of their clients are called
will have a rocky road To tgavei after
Dec 81. Police. Justice Crutchffela
sysst u tsafts n SIT a5y pssas eossssvty saEssr
of this nature. The penalty for vio-
lating this rule will be fine or the
Justice will allow the case to go on
Without counsel Arguing The ad-
instability OF evidence after the court
has passed on the case also will cease
when tho new year begins.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28
Kirsh Brings Three Suits.

Alfred J. Kirsh has filed three suits
OF general interest in the law and
equity court. all asking damages for
personal tnjuries-to mind and ma
terial-for large sums
G. A. Melton sues the Arnold com
pany for $50 600. claiming that he was
injured by the operation OF an emory
wheel: James Thomas sues the Nir-
ginia Railway and Power company
for $1,000 damages alleged due To in
juries to an automobile: and John +.
Dahney institutes suit against W. II.
Gregory for $4,000. for defamation of
character.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28
FUNERAL NOTICE.

at hospital 81 i:So
o'clock, Friday afternoon, December
~, WILLIAM r. HOLzGREFE. He
leaves besides his wife, four chill
dren. Antoinette. Felicia, Alma and
william. Jr.: his mother. Mrs. Teresa
Holsgrefe: three sisters. Anne. Agnes
and Marie. and one brother. Ber-
nard. Remains at late residence,
1901 Hanover avenue
Funeral from st. Benedict's chapel
TOMORROW Sunday AFTERNOON
At . o'clock. intcrp,ent In IT. Mary's
ecuneta-y.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28
Motornran Dismissed.

n. r. Blunt. the motorman on the
lakewood and Broad street car. which
crashed into another car at Eighth
and Main streets early in the morn
ing OF December II. was absolved of
all blame for the accident in police
court yesterday morning. Justice
Crutchfield dismissed Blunt when he
was satisfied that the failure of the
brakes to work caused the accident
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28
AT THE
THEATERS
THE THIRTEENTH CHAIR y

Tue HIXteeHth CH6IT, WHICN
comes to the Academy Monday night.
has nothing in II or about 1t remotely
allied to propaganda Aithoug It's CEN
trail character 10 q spiritualistic trance
medium who gives some marvellous de-
monstrauons and pleads for super
natural aid In the hour Of her difi-
Guilty. the manner Of her performance
of the most mystifying tricks Is dis
closed almost before the thrill has
passed. What measure of credence
the audience may put in the theories
of Nine. La Grange, the medium. is
left entirely to that audience
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28
ROBERT HIDDEN is EDITOR
OF BIRMINGHAM LEDGER

Robert E. Hidden, a graduate of
Richmond college. and former news-
paper man in this city. was elected
editor in chief of the Birmingham
ledger at n recent meeting Of the
board Of directors in BIRMINGHAM,
Ala. He is also first vice president
and treasurer of the paper. Mr.
Hiden is a contributor to Leslie's,
Golfers and Harper's.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28
SOCIETY
Phone. Madison
1873.

John Armistead. Mrs. A. w. Johnston,
trudy Lewis and Miss Fannie Dean.
VIII Visit in Richmond.
Nj, and Mrs. l. y. Davenport OF
Norfolk. who are now visiting Mrs.
james Cartwright. In Newark. n. j.,
will come to Richmond next week on
their return trip to be the guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. r. l.. Woody.
Subscription Dance.
This evening subscription dance
will be given by the v. p. cadets
AT hGne for the holidays in the Wom-
ans club. The college set of boys and
girls Will. be in prominence at the az
fair
Shaw-Bcard.
The wedding Of Miss Edna Beard,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William
Beard, and Claude Raymond Shaw,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. William NJ Shaw,
was quietly celebrated Christmas eve
In the home Of the Rev. Leland Je-
rome Powell, pastor Of the Pine-Street
baptist church.
At V. ". I. Hops.
| Misses Lyle and Mary Maynard. OF
Barnard college. in Baltimore, who
are at their home on West Grace
street for the holidays, have gone 70
Lexington to attend the Christmas
hops at.the Virginia Military institute.
Chamhcrlain--St Clair.
The wedding OF Miss T.stcile st
Clair, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ciau'i
81. Clair. and Leroy Chamberlain. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Chamberlain. Of
this city. were quietly married by tho
Rev Leland Jerome Powell In his
home on Christmas eve. Only fev
members OF the faroily were present at
the ceremony.
Jones-Heffiin.
quiet but pretty wedding took
place at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
J, w. Splitter in Harrisonhurg. at $3.50
o'clock Thursday morning. when their
GRANDPA lighter, Miss Margaret VIII
son Heflin. daughter of Mrs NJ =
Heflin. became the bride of Roy
Jones. a prosperous young farmer OF
Nsnsemond county. Va.
.'he ceremony was performed by
Rev Murray u. Mitchell. pastor Q!
Central Methodist church. The wed
ding march was played hF Miss india
Johnson. with violin accompaniment
by Miss Elizabeth Barkman.
The bride was given in marriage by
her mother walter +. Eaklc acted Ia
best man, Only the immediate mem
bers of the two families were present
Air and Mrs Jones left later -ol
Washington and other points on their
bridal tour. The bride Is graduate
OF the Harrisonburg Normal school,
IOng-Tomc.
Announcement is made OF the mar
riaue of Miss Connie May Tome
daughter of Mr. and Mrs T.. W. Tome
OF Norfolk. and Lieutenant William
Newton Long. medical CORPS. L. s. n.
son Of Dr. and Mrs, w \. Long, OF
York, Pa, which took place on Mon.
day afternoon at 3 o'clock at thf
First Lutheran church. The cere'
many was performed by Rev. 5. Il
McCauley pastor of the church. The
bride wore "A modish travelling cos
tune Of brown silyertone cloth with
a hat to match and a corsaee sou-
Quet of roses. Her maid of honor and
ot.ly attendant was Miss Marian Miller
ard the groom had as his best mar
Lieutenant c. Costello. L. S. n.
Lieutenant Long and his bride tef'
after the ceremony for northern
trip. ON their return they will reside
IL the CORTLAND apartments. Cou-'
street Portsmouth
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28

Policeman Fined for Beating up Man.
Justice Crutchheld. in police court
yesterday morning. placed nne Of
$50 upon Harry r. Sweet for beating
MP Nick Mitchell an employee Of
Murphy's hote. and husband OF Mrs.
Sweets sister. According to Sweet,
Mitchell came to his home and
threatened to shoot his wife with a.
pistol after having cursed and abused
her.
The Judge continued this phase OF
the case In order that Mitchelrs wife.
who Is xtck In Sweets home. may
have A chance TO testify, Sweet as
Sorts that MrA Mitrheii's testimony
win substaatiate that Of Mrs. Sweet.
~ eFkas~eaScs -E-sas |isu s,,sssSs - EsF
hearing January Is.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28
UDns SON CHRISTMAS,
10y WOMAN BREAKS THIGH

$3.50 10 The Richmond virginian.)
2o1DR. Va. Dec 27,--Mrs. Han
y 0odtV. m aged lady OF this place,
Vao spending a few days with
- ~ Burdine, Ky. had the mis-
iono to fall and break her thigh.
1o9snx her extreme age. re-
~ 10 matter Of doubt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28
Foot Cut on.

eAneF4e1ksburg, Dec. FILLMORE
- ouantico. son OF the late
H. ADe1, employed at the depot at
NaS struck by n train and
'4Sn1 Nut Oh. He was taken to tho
Ef5So D6ae hospital for treatment.
W y 6fother Of Miss Viola Abel. OF
e1fy~.m
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28

4 woman's idea OF enforced idle
ness is 10 have SO much money that
II would keep her busy trying to
spend II.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28
William Ryland Pron,oend.

FROM the position OF assistant
cashier of the National State and City,
Bank OF Richmond William s. Ry1and
has been appointed assistant Cashier
OF the Fifth Federal Reserve DISTRICT
Of the National City Bank OF New
York. His Office will be in this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28
Governor Davis Back.

rUVefnOf UdVB B0CK.
Governor Westmoreiand Davis has
returned from Loudoun. where he
spent Christmas. With the excspt1An Of
Commissioner Robert e. Wu118ms.
chairman OF the corporation connmis-
sion, all state officials who left the city
to spend the holiday at home haveRs-
turned
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28

II many . ss-caIled great man
should rome back to earth and glance
over hts own biography, undoubtedly
1t would surprise him more than any
one else
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28

Some men have a mania for shut
ting doors In summer and leaving
them open in winter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28

A mans reputation for wisdom de-
Ponds less on what he really knows
than IL does on what he doesn't say.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28
Mr.. Edith Smith Dead.

Mrs Edith May Smith, wife OF II.
l.. Smith, who died Wednesday in
the home OF her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Alex Crowder. LOT East Eighth street,
was buried yesterday afternoon In
Maury cemetery, following funeral
services conducted at the home at 8
O'Clock. Mrs. Smith was twenty-one
years old
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28

80, -. love a girl who rings a
~ SusV for half an hour and
1 - us out Of order.-Ledger-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28
Mrs Florence D. Clements Dead.

Mrs Florence 3. Clements. aged
widow OF l. II. Clements.
died yesterday morning at 7 o'clock
in her home on Hopkins road. after a
short Illness OF pneumonia. following
an attack Of influenza The funeral
will take place this afternoon ut 3
o clock from Morrisette's undertaking
establishment. services being conduct
ed at the grave in Maury cemetery.
She leaves three sons. Charles H.. c.
r. and Ernest Clements. all OF whom
are III with influenza. and two step
children. w. II. Clements and Mrs.
". NJ InrAe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28
Masonjc Celebration.

"'Posxum Night" was observed by1
Masonic Lodge No. IA. A, F.. e. A. M,
by big feast held last night in tho
Masonic temple, Cowardin avenue and
Hull street. An attractive and fitting
m usical program was arranged. Many
prominent officials of the order. who
were invited. were present. Officers
for the new term were elected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-28

Funeral services for Mrs. Rowena
Woodbridge. who died Christmas day
In her home. 1914 Porter street, were
held yesterday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
In the home. Mrs. Woodbridge Is sur
vived by her husband and one son.
Putnam patriot., 1918-07-19

are all right Matilda said she had been in America IA years and Eliza beth six They snid that they were on their way from Pittsburg to New York and seemed as ignorant of plae= es, locations and distances as six months old infants They could not give the name of single city they had passed through, and it was very evident that they were covering up something.
 The laees they claimed were all im- ported and when asked where they were procured Matilda wrote a name and address on slip of paper for the judge. Women who saw the wares said some of the laces were of a fine variety, while some were cheap.
 After the two women left the court
Putnam patriot., 1918-07-19
OBITUARY
Naziarra Nlessier

Naziarra Messier. for half cen tury a resident of the town of iaomp- son, died at his home in West Thomp- son village last Saturday afternoon after an illness covering a long period of time. He was 96 year old
 MT. Messier came to Mechanicsville with his family almost 50 years ago. but after ten years removed to West Thompson, where he has since resid- ed. He was the father of % children. ten sons and aen daughters.
 Mrs. Messier died some years ago. and since that time Mir. Messier made his home with his son Ernest and fam fly. Ernest died a short time ago from pneumonia, and the sons death was a hard blow to the father Since the sons death Mr Messier had re sided with his daughter-in-law. who has taken care of him in his feeble condition.
 Mr. Messier was one of the esteem ed and highly respected members of the town. The funeral service was held from Sacred Heart church, Tues day morning at 9 o'clock, Rev. J. J. Elty officiating. There was singing by members of the choir of St. Mary's church, Putnam. The burial was in St Mary's cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1918-07-19
OFFICERS OF BAPTIST CHURCH
 B. Y. P. U.

The following are officers of the B. |. P. L. of the Baptist church for the next six months: President, Clarence E. Robbins; vice president, Miss Edith Bowen; secretary, Miss Helen Reach treasurer, Miss Edna Surpless; mem bership committee, Miss Gladys Bard, Miss Hazel Storm, Clayton Smalling devotional committee, Mrs Ida Bard Miss Mary Arnold, Miss Evelyn Sites; missionary committee, Miss Beatrice Gardner, Mrs. c. E.. Rob bins, Miss Alkaline Rabbit; temper ance committee, Percy Richardson, Miss Hazel Converse, Ralph Pierce i; social committee, Miss E. Bowen, Miss Bertha Farrows, Miss Elsie Rouse; music committee, Miss Helen Thompson, Miss Mildred Bard, Miss Inez Bower; floral committee, Miss Ernestine Davis, Miss Estelle Sites, Walter Gardner
Putnam patriot., 1918-07-19
DIAMONDS BATTLE FOR LOWER
 PRICES STARTED TODAY

s. Diamond announces his annual July Clearance Sale starting today and continuing to the first of August
 The sale includes spring and summer merchandise of the highest quality, all taken from regular stock. This is an annual money-saving event which hundreds of people wait for each year, and they will not be disappoint- ed this year, although on account of the unusual times the store makes an unusual sacrifice It is well known that there Is growing shortage of material and that prices are advanc- ing In all probability we will have to pay more for the merchandise we are offering in this sale another sea son than we are retailing it for to our customers. But, we are the losers and are willing to stand it in order not to disappoint the public We figure it money spent for advertising, for once a customer wears a Diamond gar ment, waist, dress, or skirt she be- comes a friend of this store It is also true of our gentlemen's depart ment We are proud of the lines We carry and only selected them after carefully comparing them with other lines It is our advice to our custom CTS and the public to buy all they car afford to at this sale even if you dc not intend to wear your purchases until next season. You may not be able to get such merchandise in 1918 and if you do you will buy at greatly advanced prices. We shall be pleased to see you during this sale or at any time Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1918-07-19
SCOTCH WOMEN TELL.
 HARDLUCK STORIES
Arrested For Peddling Without a License and Admit In
 Court They Lied.
Didn't Know Names of Any Towns In Which They Have Lived For
 Three Weeks

With the beoadest kind of Scotch accents. Matilda Greig and Elizabeth Gree admitted in the city court We'd nesday afternoon that the stories they had told to prospective custom CTS were lies told to arouse sympathy and make sales. The pair were charg- ed with peddling without license and each was fined ten dollars One paid part of her fine with an English sov- ereign but stated that she wished to redeem it The women were some what of a mystery. and the police are of the opinion that there is something back of their advent in this city that might bear investigation, but as no evidence was to be had they were al lowed 10 leave after paying their fines.
 The women appeared just before noon in the Grove street section of Che city They called at two houses. Their story was to the effect that one had sick husband and six children, and the other a husband. not sick. and five children. They had little black satchel filled with laces and were very insistent upon making sales.
 The woman with the six offspring |. i,, Putnam. This she later said was lie. She also said that her husband and several brothers had been killed in the war Further she stated that she had s6,000 worth of laces in the custom house in New York, and that she was earning $200 to get the goods released. She promised one lady that after she got the goods she would send her a fine piece of table linen, and also said that she was going to open a store in Putnam These stor- ies were also admitted to be lies.
 She told of selling SIP worth of lac es to woman across the river" which she told the court was also myth Judge Geissler took an hour to question the two women. They seem ed entirely ignorant of this part of the country The only places they seemed ever to have heard of were Pittsburg and Somerville, Mass
 They said that they left Pittsburg three weeks ago That they travelled with two "wee" Ford cars. their hus- bands. children and tents They pitched their tents wherever night overlook them and for three days had been camping in the vicinity of Har- mony, R. l., in a town the name of which was unknown to them. Call up the chief of police at Pittsburg ov- CT the long distance. or call the head 1 of the Odd Fellows lodge" said the women, "and you will find that we
Putnam patriot., 1918-07-19
pR. BALDWIN HAS BROKEN ARM

Dr. Frederick T. Baldwin, veterin- arion, of Sunnyside. broke his right wrist and bone in his right forearm while eranking his automobile in Nc. Woodstock Wednesday, He was talk en to the Day Kimball hospital, where the bones were set and he was then taken to his home.
Putnam patriot., 1918-07-19
HAMPTON STATION AGENT AND
 S1o0 MISSING

Auditors are working on the books of the station agent at Hampton to see how much the company will lose, for Nathan Paspins, appointed relief agent a week ago, disappeared Satur- day
 He was last seen in Willimantic He bought a suit of clothes in a store and paid for it with an express company check; now there is some question as to the check being valid. He said that he was going to purchase a complete outfit. but investigation has not show ed at what stores he bought the ar ticles. Railroad detectives have been unable to locate him. The auditors say that the deficit will amount to about S100
Putnam patriot., 1918-07-19

Forestall a disappointment. Sui.- scribe for The Patriot and avoid be ing unable to secure copy next week.
Putnam patriot., 1918-07-19

they joined young girl who was car. rying q larger bag. Whether or nc1 this contained laces is not known.
Putnam patriot., 1918-07-19

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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-09-20
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
COUNTY.

InEINADA SOON K.
IN CHANCERY Court Oct. Term,
1918, Robert Wilburn, No. 3346, VS..
Ora Wilburn, State of Mississippi, To
Ora Wilburn, defendant, whose post
effice is unknown, you are commanded
to appear before the Chancery Court
of Grenada County, in said State. on
the 3rd Monday of Oct. A. D. 1918,
to defend the suit in said Court in
the above styled cause, wherein you
are a defendant.
This the 18th day of Sept. 1918.
NJ. E. POWELL Chancery Clerk.
S A.. MORRISON Solicitor for Com
plianant. 1885
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
GRENADA COUNTY.
In Chancery Court. Oct. Term,
1918. No. Bill Estate of Jake Har-
ris, Deceased, VS.. Jake Harris, Ad-
ministrator.
State of Mississippi,
To Louvenia Pie, defendant, whose
~postoffiee is unknown. You are COM
manded to appear before the Chan
Gerry Court of Grenada County, IN
said State, on the Third Monday of
October, A. D. 1918, to show II
n why final account of Jake Har-
ris, Administrator, should not be al
lowed.
This the 10th day of Setember.
1918.
M. f. POWELL. Chancery Clerk.
S. A. MORRISON, Solicitor for
Complainant. 1888 81