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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
THREE RED men
MEETINGS over
STATE SLATED
500 Expected to Attend
Group Session at
ConnerSviIIe.

Three important Red Men meet
ings are scheduled this week in In
diana, according TO Arch H. Hobbs,
great chief of records.
The first meeting is tonight at
Anderson by the Chief Anderson
tribe. The gathering is a preliIni-
nary session to the group meeting
which is scheduled for Feb. IS.
Hobbs and Raymond B. Wilton
of Knightstown, Ind, great sachem,
will be the guests of honor at the
entertainment. George ManguS of
Indianapolis, field manager, will
open campaign for members Feb.
IL. He also will be in general charge
of the meeting tonight.
500 Expected at ConnerSvilIe
A bi-county meeting will be held
Thursday night at Upton, Ind, with
members attending from Upton
and Hamilton counties. Judge Fred
E. Hines of Noblesville, Ind, viii
speak. Hobbs and Wilton also will
speak. An initiation OF large class
of candidates will be held, and q
dinner will close the session.
More than 500 members are ex-
pected TO attend the group meeting
at Connersville Saturday night as
guests OF Otonkah tribe of that city.
The meeting viii be one Of the
largest held in the state.
Twenty-Five candidates already
have been elected to receive the de-
greeS and several more are expected
to be added to the list. The famous
degree team of Otonkah tribe will
give the Warriors degree
r. E. Mabee of Connersville. past
great sachem, will be in charge and
will be assisted by Hobbs, Hines and
Whitton who will speak.
Reads Poems at Meeting
A group meeting was held Thurs
day night at Elwood by Seneca
tribe. Members of tribes in Madi-
son county were guests. Among
the guests of honor we're Hobbs.
Wilton. George B. Henry of Wind
fall, deputy great sachem, and
Harry Elsten of Lapel also dep
uty great sachem.
o. w. Coxen, a member of Sem
eca tribe, known as THE Red
Mems poet" gave several of his
original selections. Five candidates
were gwen the adoption degree, and
banquet closed the meeting.
Hobbs and Whitton we're guests
at Elkhart Saturday night for a
meeting of members in Elkhart, st.
Joseph and Kosciusco counties. The
session marked the start of a north
ern Indiana membership campaign.
Future sessions will be held in
Huntington, Mishawaka and South
Bend.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
ARRANGE FAREWELL
Last Ceremonies in Old
Masonic Temple Set.

The spring convocation, March Is
to Of, will witness the last exempli-
hcation of degrees to be held in the
old home of the Scottish Rite at
the temple on South Pennsylvania
street,
Unusual ceremonies are being
planned for the farewell ritualistic
work to be given in the old building
and Vincent v. Smith, three times
potent master of Adoniram Grand
Lodge of Perfection, governing body
of the rite, urges that master Ma
sons who are eligible to petition for
the degrees to do so.
Candidates who take the degrees
now" he explains, will be in bet
ter position to enjoy the outstand-
ing ceremonies that will mark the
dedication of the new cathedral"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
EUCHRE FETES SET
Two Woodmen Camps to
Hold Parties.

Two camps of the Modern Wood
men of America have euchre
parties scheduled for this week and
next, according to M. T. Wright, dis
trict deputy.
Marion camp will give a party at
8 p. m. Tuesday, Feb. IL, at the M.
w. A. hall, 322 East New York
street. Harry Argus is chairman
and is assisted by H. D. Patterson
and j. w. Sproule.
Oak camp will give party at 8
p. m. today, at the hall, Twenty
ninth and Clifton streets. The pro-
ceeds will go to the bowling league,
according to Ralph Mason, chair
man.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
QUEEN ESTHER
HONORS 0. E. S.
GRAND MATRON
State Officers and Members
Attend Dinner at Masonic
Temple.

More than 400 members of the
Eastern Star we're entertained by
Queen Esther chapter Friday night
when it celebrated the official visit
of its own worthy grand matron,
Mrs. Susie Masters of Indianapolis.
L. honor of the occasion the din
ing room, under the direction of Earl
Foxworthy, was arranged to resem-
ole an old Holland scene, including a
windmill in operation. The floral
decorations, consisting of tulips and
roses. filled the windows, walls and
tables and lined the raised platform
on which we're seated the worthy
grand matron and her official
family.
TheO Hewes Dances
The program, too, carried out the
Dutch idea, which was presented
through the courtesy of Mile. Theo
HeWes and her pupils-Julia Meals,
Eoline Flenner, Thelma Swan, YER
onica Morrow, Marietta Coval, Ray
mond S. Drexler and Lucille Mad
niger.
Those seated on the platform and
at tables with Mrs. Masters we're
Mrs. Abbie Hanson, associate grand
conductress, Hammond: DR.. Herbert
Sears, associate grand patron, DAN
vile; IRA Seeger, grand chaplain,
West Lebanon; DELPHI McKesson.
grand marshal, Plymouth; Mrs.
Frances Curtis, grand Ada, Monon;
Mrs. LeoIa LaMonte, grand Ruth,
Anderson; Mrs. Daisy Crist, grand
Esther, Charlottesville; Mrs. Grace
Phillips, grand Martha, Hobart;
Mrs. Mabel Carithers, grand Electa,
Princeton; Mrs. Carrie Lee Jones,
srand warder, West Newton; Mrs.
Florence Carr. grand sentinel, Indi-
annapolis, and Mrs. Blanche Reggett,
grand secretary, Indianapolis.
Girls Give Drill
Sixteen girls of the chapter,
dressed in white. gave a drill and
formed the escort for the grand
matron on her approach to the east.
These girls also sang welcome
song. During the evening Queen
Esther's choir, organized by Mrs.
Hazel Madinger. worthy matron,
rendered several selections.
The message of the grand matron
made reference to the fact one of
the candidates initiated was char
ter member of a Jobs Daughters
Bethel in this city, of which Mrs.
Masters was the first guardian.
Warder Holds Breakfast
Following the meeting Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Masters entertained the
Grand officers; the worthy matron
and patron of Queen Esther chap
Ter. Mrs. Hazel Madinger and John
Tudball, and invited guests at a
midnight lunch.
Mrs. Carrie Lee Jones, grand war
der. gave a breakfast at 1920 Sat-
urday morning for the same group
at her country home near West
Newton. The guests were seated at
small tables in the living and din
ing rooms, which were beautifully
decorated in the spirit of the occa-
sion.
The grand matron will visit Naomi
chapter, No. 131, Friday night, Feb.
IS. Dinner will be served at $50,
for which reservations may be made
now.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
MRN0t3S

The Indianapolis chapter of the
American War Mothers will meet at
2 p. m. Tuesday in the directors
rooms of the Meyer Kiser Bank
building under the direction of Mrs.
G. G. Kirk, president, according to
Mrs. j. Walter Winget, press cor
respondent.
Protected Home Circle gave a
benefit card party recently at the
Modern Woodmen hall, 322 East
New York street, under direction of
Waneta Adams, secretary.
Monthly stated meeting will be
held at 7:30 tonight by Indianapolis
lodge No. 500. F. and A. M, at the
Masonic temple, North and Illinois
streets, according to Everett G.
Smith, master.
Center camp of the Royal Neigh
bors of America will give a card
party at p. m. Wednesday at the
Modern Woodmen hall, 322 East
New York street, for the benefit OF
the degree team.
Mystic Tie lodge, No. 1893, F. and
A. M, will initiate four candidates
In the fellowcraft degree at $50
tonight in Masonic temple, North
and Illinois streets. Russell B. Har-
rison and Samuel B. Fletcher are
members of the reception commit
tee.
Master Mason degree will be given
Saturday night by Englewood
lodge, No. tbs, F. and A. M, at the
Masonic temple, 2716 East Wash
ington street, according to Richard
r. Speitel, master.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04

night, get acquainted" meeting.
Aerie members are privileged to
bring as guests women. members of
their families eligible to auxiliary
membership, and in addition, one
other couple. There will be dane
ing, cards and buhco. Mrs. Edith
Amick is auxiliary president.
Another affair on the auxiliary s
program for the month is an initia-
ton meeting Feb 26, when members
Of the Muncie aerie's auxiliary will
be guests. Indianapolis aerie men,
bers will become chefs and walters
for the evening and prepare and
serve refreshments.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
Obed Makes His Hay as
Sunshine of Age Is ON


ALEXANDRIA, md Feb 4Obed of this city holds
distinction which probably matched m lodge
the United States.
the the Alexandria chief
Haymaker latter organization
the fun degree of the Red Men
his greatest honor is his is 10 old.
Foley the about two
both lodges advanc
ing step at each election TO the top.
His advance the line Of offices FASTENED when several OF
the officers left the city and automatically removed from their
positions
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
Frederick Lands Slated
for Dinner Speech Here
Logansport Editor to AID.
dress Prather Lodge
Feb. %.

Frederick Lands, Logansport,
newspaper editor and publisher, will
be the speaker at the annual Wash
ington birthday dinner of Calvin
w. Prather lodge No. TIT, f. 81 A. M.
The dinner will be held Friday
evening, Feb. %, at the Prather
Masonic temple, Forty -second street
and College avenue.
Fred G. Buskirk is chairman of
an entertainment committee ar
ranging a program for the evening.
R. G.. Hinesley is worshipful master
of the lodge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
Honor LOOE.

Two Odd Fellows recently
celebrated their anniversaries
as members of the order.
John M. Davis of Lafayette,
Ind, past noble grand, observed
his thirty eighth anniversary
Sunday in Lafayette lodge, No.
Is. Davis is the Fairfield
township assessor.
Robert Prass of Gary cele-
brated his fortieth anniversary
Friday. He joined Friendship
lodge, No. %, on Feb. /, 1889.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
JOBS DAUGHTERS TO BE
IRVINGTON O.E.S. GUESTS

Worthy Matron Announces Friends
Night March 4.
Bethel No. /, Jobs Daughters, will
confer the epochs at Irvington East
ern Star chapter tonight at o'clock.
Miss Orinda Mullikin, honored queen
of Bethel No. /, will preside in the
east.
Friends night will be celebrated
Monday March A. Mrs. Maude
Smith is worthy matron. The chap
ter meets the first and third Mon
days of each month.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04

nlgnC. Inc acre
will hold its
monthly smoker
tonight, W h e n
several candidates
will be initiated
with special work
and important by
law changes will
be presented for
final passage.
The auxiliary,
which last week.
passed the first
anniversary of it's
founding. has ar
ranged a pro-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
Germania Lodge to Initiate

Work in the first degree will be
given by Germaria lodge of Odd
Fellows Tuesday night at the hall,
Prospect and East streets. Two
candidates we're initiated at the last
meeting. Herbert Stuvel, noble
grand, will be in charge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04

lodge of Odd Fell
lows at a recent
meeting. Other
officers are w. H.
G DON, mob ! c
g u ard: Lofts
w ard en-, vice
grand; and Jesse
Calhoun, record
ing secretary.
George w,
Freeman is past
noble grand, and
is a member Of
the Indiana legis-
lature.
Plans are being
made for init,ia..
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
Hobbs to Address Muncie Lodge

Arch II. Hobbs of Indianapolis.
great chief of records of the I'M
proved Order of Red Men, viii be
the principal speaker Wednesday
night at a meeting of the Elks
lodge at Muncie. Ind. George w.
Cromer former Congressman. will
be postmaster. Mayor John Hamp-
ton also Will speak.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
Megrew AuxiIiary Entertains

A reception was held recently for
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Willis by the
Major Harold c. Megrew auxiliary
to the United Spanish War Veterans
at FIT. Friendly, 512 North Illinois
street. The couple will leave soon
for a two-year tour of the south
west.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
DEGREE WORK GIVEN

Raper Commandery Visited by VIII
liam SuckOw.
Work in the Red Gross and Malta
degrees was given Saturday night
by Raper Commandery, Knights
Templar, and Grand Commander
William Suckow paid his annual Of
fetal visit to the commandery in
company with other grand officers.
Delegates from Anderson, Mobiles
Vile and Franklin we're present.
The work was in charge of o. T.
Owen. emminent commander.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
Bedford Elks Lodge FeteS Birthday
With Dinner Dance.

BIZ Times Special
BEDFORD, Ind, Feb. 4.-The To-
cal lodge of Elks recently celebrated
the twe11ty-sixth anniversary with q
dinner dance. Gilbert Barker was
the chairman of the arrangements
committee, and w. E. j. Gratz, Chi
cago and Cincinnati, publisher, was
the principal speaker.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
RoTARIANs TO FARLEY
Delegation of $50 From City to At.
tend TeFre Haute Meeting.

Headed by DR.. Alfred Henry. club
president, delegation of $50 Indi-
annapolis Rotarians will attend the
twentieth district Rotary confer
ence at Terre Haute, Feb. q and o.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
S. B. A. TO VISIT BRAZIL
Marion Council Will Meet With
Kindred Group Thursday.

Marion council of the Security
Benefit Association will go to Brazil,
Ind, Thursday for a visit to coun-
ellis there under the direction Of
Robert Green. president.
Dancing and cards we're enjoyed
by the local council at the last meet
ing. The drill tear gave an exhibit
ton under tn. direction of George
Kiefer, captain.
A dance is being planned for Feb.
81 by j. W. Wills, chairman of the
entertainment committee.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
TAXI DRIVER ESCAPES
Struck by Negro Passenger With
Wrench; FIees to Hospital.

Assaulted by passenger Sunday
night, Carl Crosse, Barton hotel, a
taxi driver, was forced to flee to city
hospital for protection.
While driving by the hospital
Crosse turned Just in time to see his
passenger, a Negro, raise large
wrench over his head and strike.
He was dazed by the impact.
The Negro fed without taking the
cab.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
Odd Fellows Meet at Elkhart

n Ilnlt8 BDtCfHE
ELKHART, Ind. Feb. 1.-The
Northern Indiana Interurban Asso-
citation of Odd Fellows held a meet
ing of lodges of several counties
Saturday in this city. Everett G.
Emerson of Elkhart, secretary, was
in charge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
EAGLES AERIE
PLANS EVENTS
Smoker ana 'Get-ACquaint-
ed Meetings Set.

February activities of indianapolis
aerie No. Oil, Fraternal Order of
Eagles and it's womens auxiliary,
include events tonight and Tuesday
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
INITIATION AT EDINBURG
Harris and Meridian Lodges of Odd
Fellows Guests.

Dr. 7 JHJB6 SUtCtUG
EDINBURG, Ind, Feb. 4.-Harris
and Meridian lodges of Odd Fellows
we're guests of honor Thursday night
for the initiation of several candi-
dates by EdirSburg lodge. Harry
lockwood of indianapolis, deputy
grand warden, and George p Born
wasser of indianapolis, grand secre-
tary we're guests. lockwood was in
charge of the banquet served after
the work.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
SPEAKERS FOR
K. C. LUNCHEON
CLUB SELECTED
Boyd GurIey Slated for
Address on Italy at
Friday Meeting.

X. of<C. Club Program
Feb. S-Boyd GurIey, editor Of The
Indianapolis Times, ITALY,
Feb. 15-DanieI b. Luten, Com
munism.''
Feb. 22-Washington's Birthday
Ladies' Day-Patri0tic address.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
AUDITOR TO SPEAK
Eagles VIII Hear Talk by Ma
tiOnaI Official.

Wallace j. Dillingham;, Warsaw,
deputy national auditor of the Fra
ternal Order of Eagles, will speak
at the meeting of the Indianapolis
aerie tonight. He is here making
an audit and already has recon-
mended several important changes
in aerie bylaws, more details of
which will be presented at the meet
ing.
Plans will be discussed for the
Feb. 4 meeting at smoker session.
which will include several special
numbers, and probably will be adj
dressed by Dillingham;.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
CONSOLIDATE z LODGES
Union City Bodies Vote to Merge
Into Single Organization.

Into Single Organization.
BIZ Times Special
UNION CITY, Ind, Feb. 4.-State
Line lodge and Union City lodge Of
Odd Fellows of Union City in Ohio
and Indiana, respectively, have
voted to consolidate, it was an
nounced today. Permission has
been asked of grand masters of
Indiana and Ohio, and the final
ceremonies will be held when the
diSpensation is granted.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
/. O. o. T. card Parties Arrangei

A prize euchre and bunco party
will be given by the Mozart degree
staff, I. o. O. F., Feb. 2. %, and
March 16. The parties will be held
at I. o. o. F. hall, Prospect and
South East streets.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
GYRo CLUB TO MEET
Engineer to Discuss City Taking
Over Gas Plant.

The citizenssGas Company and
its proposed acquisition by the city
will be discussed by Russell T. Nc
Fall, Indianapolis Engineering So
ciety president, at the Gyro Club
luncheon ~at the Spink-Arms Tues
day. Russell Wilson and Myron D.
Miller are in charge of the lunch
con. The club will have a bridge
party for members and their wives
at the Sphinx Arms tonight.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
Groltn to Blood Officers

eehara Grotto viii hold stated
meeting and annual election OF Of
ficers tonight at the Athenaeuin.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04

tions this month. And in addition,
the entertainment committee is ar
ranging several social features to
follow the rituaIistic rites.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
Eastern Star to ELECT OFFICER

An election of a vice. president
will be held Friday afternoon by
the auxiliary to the Naomi chapter
of the Eastern Star in the Masonic
temple, North and Illinois streets.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
INSTALL OFFICER OF
LODGE AT K0K0M0

Financial Secretary of i. o. o. f.
Unit Takes New Position.
Bert Winkler was installed as
financial secretary of Kokomo Qnd0
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
MOOSE WILL INITIATE
Lincoln's Birthday Glass Is Planned
by CITY Chapter.

Dy Clty Cnapter.
The Indianapolis chapter of the
Loyal Order of Moose will hold a
large class initiation Feb. u at
Moose hall. 1876 North Delaware
street, according to William Ander-
son, secretary. The class will be in
honor of Lincoln's birthday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-04
BEN-HURS TO MEET
Arrius Court Holds Open Session
Tonight.

An open meeting will be held to-
night by Arrius court of the Tribe
of Ben-Hur at Moose hall, 135 North
Delaware street, according to Bert
E. Kimmel. scribe.
Committee appointments we're
made at the last meeting by Louie
Mills, chief. Several new members
have been add to the drill teams, it
was announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-08

A stunning collection of truly beauti-
full sport and dress coats of handsome
suede velours, broadcloths, basket
weaves and high-gr sport mixtures.
Generously trimmed with such expen-
sive furs as raccoon, dyed ringtail opos-
sum, skunk, kit fox, caraeul, lynx, and
even mink! Sizes II to 20 and 3S to 46.
GoIdenberg's-SecOnd Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-08

Whether he Is sIxat-
ing, playing football or (n AQ
whatnOt, be sure that OK oKO
he is warm with q Du-
POnt leatherettN sheep
skin lined coat; huge roll collar. Blacl
or brown. 70 Is years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-15
BONDS IRREGULAR
At SHORT SESSION
U. S. Issues Sag Slightly
After Advances in Yes.
terday's Market.
BY CHARLES r. sPEARE.

Special Dispatch to The star.
NEW YORK, June 1S.-Today's short
aession of the bond market was q fairly
active one, with irregular price changes
end few outstanding features.
The United States Government list
had q tendency to soften after yeSter-
days advances, ranging from 1s to u
In the various Liberty bonds and Treas
ury certificates. There has been pro-
nounced improvement In the short-tern
Government notes since the new 51s
per cent certificates were first traded
in. These are now quoted on slightly
less than 5 per cent basis, or the
equivalent In yield of the Az and ~
per cent notes, due in December.
Foreign issues were steadier. after
having had yesterday the largest aver
age decline in some days. German gov
eminent rs and the mortgage bank IS
sues were fractionally higher. French
Tnuniciuals rose from u to nearly q
point. The italian convertibless were
higher as well as the government ana
city obligations.
In the convertibles there were frac-
tional declines in some OF the pupnc
utilities, but higher prices Tor the ran
road equity bonds. Several Of the legal
rails were lower.
In the miscellaneous list a new low
price on international Paper Is, a, small
loss In Goodyear IS and continued
strength In National Dairy Products
kJas were features.
This weeks offerings of new bond
and stock issues were the. largest Tor
q month and represented wide range
of securities. It is expected. there VIII
he additional financing by corporations
and municipalities next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-15
BRADsTREET,s REVIEW

NEW YORK, June Is Op,--Rrad-
streets says: With weather Conditions
signify more seasonable a slight inn
provement In the tenor OF distrib,Itive
trade and crop reports Is visible. over
against this are signs of some further
tapering of In some Industrial actiyi-
ties, which tends to shorten the margin
or gain in current operations that this
year, as q whole, has steadily shown
over the like period q year ago. Even
with fun. allowance for these variations.
however, the situation still continues 10
present q more uniformly active ap-
pearance than was shown a year aeo.
Higher temperatures the country over
nave made for better growth in crop
areas. despite continuance Of cool
wet weather in parts of the Southeast
and on the lower Pacific Coast. In most
markets the change in weather has ia
vored larger distribution of seasonable
wearing apparel, with more mention of
buying of Summer and vacation goods
and with women's wear leading in most
areas.
In. industry, despite the tapering Oft
reported in some metal lines, the iron
and steel and related trades seem to
be displaying unexpected activity.
Weekly bank clearings, $1l 1851 :
900 a decrease Of per cent from a
year ago.