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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15

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lac has had fall. h" said.
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prc>onr" Of the accomplished thing She
became calm.
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quietly.
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in Iiarbaz"n's tavern they struck him
down.
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sang :" loud ih" She could scarcely
hrpr her own voice.
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"'rhc horseshoe is for luck all the world
over. and it brought its luck to Mantou
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ter Gor=iu who in white beard aud long
gra, hair went Spyiny.
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the. truth.
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that had Il strange uuirtuoss
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time to wish him lurk."
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27
The World IL Cheerful,

Doctor Johnscn's old shoolmate said
that he could not be philosopher be-
cause "cheerfulness was r'ways break
ing in" Our world Of mankind cannot
be .that kind Of Z philosopher, either
for the same reason. 1t may have ita
moods and depressions. or prove to the
utmost the reasonableness Of despair
but there IL an inexhaustible we'll
spring Of v!gor within It. and Yigor Is
another word for joy.--From the I'm
popular Review.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27
The First Gas Respirator.

The tirsf apparatus to enable per
sons to enter q noSious infammable
atmosphere was called m "aerophore"
and was the Invention OF NJ. Denayr.
rouse. French inventor and scientist.
1t was first tested at Chatham, Eng.
land. a. years ago. and was reported
successful Vast improvements on
this device, which comprised an air
pump. lamp and flexible tubing. hlys
stree been made and these have saved
the lives Of hundreds In mine accidents
and other disasters where rescue work
would be impossible without their use.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27
BRIGHT Silver.

Silver will be found brighter Il
wiped directly from clean, hot. slight.
" soapy water. Silver may be boiled
in bright aluminium pan with several
small pieces Of zine or In q special sill
yer pan with salt and soda. These
methods clean the silver and It can be
nolished afterward.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27
shssoM PlMkaAToM DsAo.
AGED hssits~a olss u psrslys,s After
oetsf lllNssA

NwS9 fV~DsO~S 49, ~ VOs0syO0 S$vwDs
ortet lllAssA
simeon Ptnksrton. ased 70. . resi-
dent Of the city for twenty years. died
at IL o'clock this morning. at the coun-
~ hospital. whore he was taken two
days ago from ~. Thomas hospital.
Death followed An illness OF two weeks
OF paraiysis.t
Simeon Piukerton was born In Som
erset county. Pennsylvania. Nov. 20,
ist6. with his parents he came west
as lad OF II or ~ years, and made
his home at Dixon, III. About twenty
years ago no came to this city. Ho
had never married
His nearest relatives are neices and
nophcws. three ncphews residing In
this city, They are Joab A.. +. NJ. and
M. II. iPinkcrton,
Private funeral services will be held
Thursday afternoon and burial viii be
In Riverside.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27
School Notice.

School will open Monday Sept. 8.
Persons who have rooms for teach
ers should notify the superintendent
office. Phone 36t. Pupils who desire to
work for their board may consult the
office. .s,-, ey,A .rt.
Persons who desire high school girls
or boys to work for their board may
leave their requests in the office. A.
Palmer, Superintendent. ag
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27
wh., wa, pe In n. IeoI.Ia.ure2

THE legislature, pa-?' 1.-THE aver
age legislature, my son." replied ].
Fuller Gloom. IL . debating society
wherein nobody knows what he IL
talking about and does not care any
thing about what anybody else In
talking about"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27
Not Really Binding,

Didn't you solemnly promise to
love. honor and obey ne. my dear?"
Eyes, but the minister has known mo
al my life. and no knew didn't mean
it."-Puck. ...........
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27
"a. Oh o,,a,n..

Take some cotton and form II into .
hard tuft ~ large - nut and then
dip IL In strong liquid ammonia and
apply It carefully 70 old gliding. This
restores It pretty well II ths gold Il
not worn on.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

(. Product Requires Work % Many.
Two thousand nine hundred silk
worms are required TO produce one
pound Of elk. but 1t takes 27.ooo
svldsrs 10 produce one pound OF Web
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Have you tried the Cut Rate Clean.
ers and pressers? Save money by
leaving your order. Phone 2G6S. We
call and deliver. II. c. Sparks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Upright and grand pianos. Tuffree
Music House.
BE sure you see the label. Clemens
butter Advertisement.
The best Ia always the chca pest,
order Clemens butter Advertisement
wanted--Boy for general work. t1b
week to start, Bakers Variety Store.
w. T. Scott. Penn Mutual Life In.
surance. Iowa Savings Bank building.
Remember. Wizards special August
fur sale ends this week.--Advertise
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Fosnes, OF st.
Paul, visited In the city Tuesday with
friends.
Conserve your pencils by using a
Boston pencil sharpener. Marshall
printing Company.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Meth
odist church will meet at The church
Thursday afternoon at $3.50.
For Sale---Heating stove In good
condition. s22 including pipe. No. s1s
West Boone. Phone White 1l60.
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. free
Peter Rabbit pins. and Bubble Books TO
boys and girls only. Smith Music
Company.
Houghton & Mccarthy, the insurance
men. Mceker building, over WINTER
ringers pool hall. Telephone SSS.--
Advertisement
-
The aid socie;y Of the Elm Luth-
eran church will meet at . o'clock
Thursday afternoon In the church
parlors, with Mrs. c. Olson and Mrs.
o. Hougeland as hostesses,
DIR. and Mrs. r. p. Clark. and Mrs.
Charles Crawford and son Donald, OF
Cascade, who have been visiting with
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael Clark, returned home Tues
day.
There was little change today In the
condition of Mrs. ]. A. Walser, who is
quite seriously sick at her home OF In
lection. Altho her condition does not
show any marked change 1t is thought
that she will recover. .-
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock we
are going to give away 1000 Peter
Rabbit Pins, to boys and girls up to
IL years of age. We are going to give
three Bubble Books to some lucky boy
or girl-see our window. Smith Music
Company.
James Ralph Edsall, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. p. Edsall, who has been four
teen months overseas with the Amer
lean expeditionary forces, has arrived
in New York City, according to mes
sage received by his parents. Edsail
was a member of Company G. Sixth
engineers, Third division.
Mr.. and Mrs Ed Farmer. of CAM
bier, O., who, have been visiting for
two weeks at the home of their neice,
Mrs. w. f. Koontz and Mrs. A. ].
Garrett and nephew, Otis Farmer, OF
this city, and brother Lou Farmer,
living near here, will leave Thursday
for Missouri to visit with relatives be-
fore returning home.
Two hundred members Of the Sun
day school Of the Green Mountain
congregational Church and people OF
the community enjoyed picnic Tues
day at Riverview park. At noon din.
ner was served and the afternoon was
spent with ball game. in pitching
horse shoes and; with races for the
women and girls. ., The picnic. was ar
ranged and in charge Of the members
of the Young Married Peoples class
of the Sunday school, of which Fred
Jensen is president, Ice cream and
coffee were served by the class.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Why is the background the most es-
sential thing in bringing out the
beauty of the furnishings Of the room?
Everist wall Paper House can tell you.
Opposite the Methodist church.-Ad-
Yertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

ST. Elizabeths Society Of st. Mary's
church will meet Thursday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. NJ. A. Wallish, 2O2
South Center street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

The best In always the chea pest.
order clemens Advertisement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

wanted--Boy for general work. SIS
week to start. Bakers Variety Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

The First United Evangelical aid So
cieay will hold its monthly business
meeting Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. r. Forrey, 914 South
Tenth avenue. '
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

w. r. Scott Penn Mutual Life In.
surance. Iowa Savings Bank building.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

BE sure you see the label, Clemens
butter. ADVERTISEMENT
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

We want a boy, about 16 years old,
to learn printing trade, good pay from
the start. See Al Richards, at Times
Republican office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

F. H. Houghton. the insurance man,
has moved to new office rooms over
the Decent store, over 81 West Main
street, Marshalltown. Iowa.-Advertise-
ment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Upright and grand pianos. Tuffree
Music House.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Phonosraphs, Tunree Music House
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Buy your wheat bran, shorts, wheat
screenings and flour at the mill. 30i
South First avenue. Marshallto own Mill.
Ing Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

lust received a shipment Of 1000
rolls Of fine crepe toilet paper. This
Is not a cheap paper, but it is cheaper
than wholesale prices, cents per roll
Burgess Plumbing and Heating Com
pany, 3 East State street. 4"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

rInolIW0 That Fsrvtsils Death.
Among the Scotch psasantry thsrs
b = bslisf n The wdeAth ball." ting
nag HI tie ear which Sorsbodes the
onAA Of - friend. = ykswGssc 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Remember. Wizards special August
fur sale ends this week.--Advertise-
ment
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Resi- oiasWs ~ War.
~ bodtss Of meA. munitions aAd
money, may Justly DO called the sinsws
Of war.--Siv Walter Raleigh.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs, Kenneth Fosnes, Of St
Paul, visited In the city Tuesday with
friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

H. w. Shove & SON, district man.
ayers the Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany of New York, Masonic Temple,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Conserve Your pencils by using
Boston pencil sharpener Marshall
printing Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, we
are going to give away 1000 Peter
Rabbit Pins, to boys and girls up to
IL years of age, We are going to give
three Bubble Books to some lucky boy
or girl-see our window. Smith Music
Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Or. Graham. osteooath. Masonis tsmpis
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Saturday morning at 10 O'CLOCK, free
Peter Rabbit pins, and Bubble Books to
boys and girls only. Smith Music
Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Player rolls. Tuffroe Music House.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Wanted-A young man. preferably
high school or college graduate and
resident of this city, who is interested
in newspaper work and has a real de-
sire to learn the business. An excel
lent opportunity is offered as re-
porter on the city news force Of the
Times Republican. Call or address
managing editor.-Advertisem
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Miss Grace MaLkey, Of Newberry,
Mich, arrived in the city this morn
ing to visit Miss Ina VIII.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

The LADIES' Aid Society Of the Meth
odist church will meet at The church
Thursday afternoon at $780,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. ED Parker and Frank
Conger, of Evanston, ILL.,, motored to
the city Tuesday and will remain for
short visit with Mr.. Parker's cousin
and Mr.. Conger's aunt, Mrs. Helen c.
Neil. Mr.. Parker was a resident OF
this city for a short time during his
early manhood. Mr.. Conger. who SER
we'd with the field artillery in France,
recently returned from overseas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

For Sale--Heating stove In good
condition, $22 including pipe, No. SIS
West Boone. Phone White 1l60.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Maulsby who
have been visiting the state fair, re-
turned home Monday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Let us show Won our line of Ever
sharp pencils. Marshall Printing Com
panu
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Shirk, son Robert,
and daughter Viola, Of Linn Grove,
spent Tuesday in the city as guests Of
Mr.. Shirks sister, Mrs. Rodney c.
Wells, and family. The Shirk family
was enroute home from a motoring
trip to points in Carroll county, ILL.,
nois. Rodney C. Wells, Jr.. and his
sister Shirley, accompanied the Shirks
home for visit of week or ten days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

wanted--Girl for candy department,
So week to start Bakers Variety
Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. free
Peter Rabbit pins. and Bubble Books TO
boys and girls only. Smith Music
Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-27

There was little change today in the
condition of Mrs. ]. A. Walser, who is
quite seriously sick at her home OF in
lection. Altho her condition does not
show any marked change it is thought
that she will recover. T.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-29
CIVIC LEAGUE ELECTS
OFFICERS FOR new YEAR

The Manning Civic League held it's
regular monthly meeting on January
20, with an exceptionally large at
tendance. There was much business
before the club, as they formulated
plans for the ensuing year. At a
meeting held in the K. of P. hall
last week for the purpose of raising
funds for the suffering Syrians and
Armenians the League donated $25.OO
to these starving people. The League
has decided to adopt French orphan
to support and to help with funds
for this purpose it was decided to
have the chain Of teas the League
has been having annually for several
years past. There will also be big
rumage sale on the first Saturday
in February at Mr.. Legg's feed store
and a little later the annual flower
sale will be held. The following COM
mlttees were appointed by the pres
ldent, Mrs. T. M. Mouzon, for the
year 1919:
Court House.
Mrs. A. l. Barron, Mrs. II. F.
Coffey and Mrs. English Plowden.
Street Sanitation.
Mrs. w. G. King. Chairman: Mrs
f. o. Richardson, Mrs. J. d. Gcrald
Mrs. Joseph sSprott and Mrs. Leon
Weinberg.
Entertainment.
Mrs. T. M. Wells, chairman; Mrs
J. A. Cole, Mrs. G. A. Sistrunk, Mrs
i. w. Rigbv, Mrs. r. E. Broadway
Mrs. r. c. Wells and Mrs. J. c.. Plow-
den.
School Grounds.
Mrs. A. II. Helms, chairman; Mrs
J. K. Hreedin, Mrs. r. R. Jenkinson
Miss Helen Boyer, Miss jamie Wilson
Play Grounds.
Mrs J. f. Davis. chairman; Mrs
G.. n. Snrott, Mrs. w. f.. Brown, Nrs
J. Fl. Rigby, Mrs. |. I Appclt.
Depot.
Mrs. G. A. McFaddin. chairman;
Mrs. Fl. d. Clark, Mrs. G. l.. Dickson
Health and Charity.
Mrs. r. c. Thomas, chairman; Mrs
David Levi, Mrs. r. D. Clark, Mrs
j. w. Heriot, Mrs. f.. S. Erwin.
Mrs. ]. A. Weinberg,
Sec and Treas
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-29
BOOZE HAULED BY SAILORS?
Norfolk Policeman Tells of Alleged
B0Otlegging Syndicate.

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 28.-That three
barrels Of liquor were hauled down
the principal street of Norfolk in day
light by United States sailors, with
the knowledge Of the police, was tcs-
titled by a policemen during today's
investigation Of the alleged police
bootlcgging syndicate.
Witnesses also testified that the
men at the head of the syndicate
never handled or saw the liquor SNUG
gled into Norfolk, but only negotiated
for its purchase.
Special Agent Holland, of the De-
mentioned by witnesses of the inves-
tigation, is now in Washington and
is expected to return and testify on
Thursday.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-29
COTTON Will Be
HELPED BY new
SHIPPING RATES
Should Mean Increased Price for the
Planter
s1.25 PER HUNDRED POUNDS
Shipping Director Assures the Cotton
States Senators Ships Will Be
Found.

Washington, JAN ga delegation
of Senators from the cotton States to-
day obtained from the shipping board
an order reducing the freight rate on
cotton from South Atlantic points to
Liverpool to $1.25 per 100 pounds,
against $3.50, as recently in effect.
The reduction to Gulf ports is twenty
five cents per 100 pounds less, that
is the $1.50.
This reduction in the ocean rate on
cotton is about SIG a bale, and it is
held that it should mean a CORE
spending increase in the price of cot
ton obtained by the American farmers,
provided the ships for transporting
it across the Atlantic are furnished.
Director of Operations Rosslter as
sured the Senators that the ships
would be found.
Senator Pollock was one of the del
egation calling upon the shipping
board.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-29
NEWSY notes FROM
MANNING SCHOOLS

The Literary Society of the ninth
and tenth grades held it's semi
monthly meeting in the chapel of the
Manning Graded School building on
Friday, 18th.
After the meeting had been called
to order by Grace Nimmer, the presi-
dent and the minutes of the last
meeting had been read by Mary
Rigby, secretary, an interesting pro
gram was rendered as follows:
Song-"My Country 'Tis of Thee
Declamation--Isaac Bagnal.
Recitation-Maric Wells.
Recitation-Bernicc Allsbrook.
Recitation-Peter Bradham.
Vocal Solo--"Thc Little Good Tor
Nothing is Good for Something After
Alp and "Shc Sang Alohoe"--Grac4
Nimmer.
.Jokes--Louise McElvccn.
ecitation-Catherin Arant.
Piano Solo-Thclma Eadon.
Recitation-Elizabcth Creecy.
Observation-Disclosures O'Bricn.
Debate-"Resolvcd that man ana
not woman should rule the home"
The debatcrs were: Lynn DuRant
and Mary Sue Wilson, affirmative;
Thelma Eadon, Virginia Rigby ard
Joe Brogdon, negative. The negative
won.
Mrs. Helms, Alice Clarke and
Craven Bradham acted as Judges and
Miss Wingard as critic.
Mrs. Helms made Il few remarks,
attcr which Il movement was made
and seconded that the society adjourn
to meet on Friday. 31st.
The eighth grade was allowed TO
attcrd.
The school is very much interested
IN a prize offered by First National
Bank for the best essay on the First
American Fleet with John Paul Jones
as commander. The contest is open
to all white school children in the
county. The first prize is to be
$15 in gold and tho second prize sic
in gold. The Manning School hopcs
to carry off 10th prizes.
Miss Abel gave the school very
instructive as well sc delightful talk
on The Crusaders Of the Health Armv
FRIDAY morning. Her companion, Miss
Walker, secretary Howe Service See
tion of the Red Cross, also made :,
short ,a'L
#si week the tenth grade welcomed
new scholar, Bernard Brown, Mrs
Helms nephew
The Eighth Grade Literary Society
met Friday, oath. Sarah I.cscsnG
president, called the meeting to ordci
and Isabel Plowdcn, secretary renC
the minutes Of the last mectin~.
A very interesting program o!
speech. recitation, jokes, piano solos
and duets, and debates was rendered
| after which the meeting was adjourn
ed to meet February 7th Tho sew
cnth ninth and tenth grades Ncrc
visitors.
Catherine Arant.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-29
Mrs. James 4. Cole Entcrtains.

On last Friday afternoon at her
home on Church street Mrs. James
A: Cole entertained a number of her
friends, members of the Civic League
at progressive Rook party. Mrs
Cole was assisted in entertaining by
Mrs. John K. Brcedin.
me score was kept ON d;,n.,,- band
painted Dutch score cards.
At the conclusion of the games y
delicious salad course with coffee was
served.
Those playing were: Mrs. Helms
Mrs. f: c. Thomas, Mrs. J. D. Gerald
Mrs. II. b. Ennis, Mrs. Chas. Gciccr
Mrs. broadway, Mrs. Crouch, Mrs,
Francis Burgess. Mrs. Joe Rigbv. Mrs
!. r. Coifcy, Mrs. |. |. Appel. Mrs
a. II; Brcedin. Mrs. Lucius IIarvin
Mrs. }. f.. Arant, Mrs. b. B. Brccdin
Mrs. Scott llarvin, Mrs. r. NJ. Mou-
Zon, Mrs. j. X Brccdin, Mrs. Cary
Smith, Miss Lucy johnson and Miss
Rounctte Hirschmann.