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of of of BUFFALO EVENING NEWS: THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1907. EVENING NEWS. Buffalo, Thursday, March 21, 1907. TWO IN A BOAT. Two in a boat, drifting, drifting, Whither, I wonder, away? Clouds o'er the moon, shifting, shifting, Darkle the face of the bay.

Sweet comes the breath of June from the shore, Idly we'll float, nor trouble the oar, The tide flows in with its murm'rous roar, And the mist from the deep is lifting. Two in a boat, singing, dreaming, Glances mingle and Stare in the heavens, twinkling. Over u6 vigil keep. Softly the twilight downward dips, Into the water to freshen her lips: The from my idle oar dripples and drips: And the night with magic is teeming. Two in lite's boat, rowing, steering, Breasting the wave and the foam; Tho' oft the sea be fickle, veering, To harbor we'll surely come.

For stout is our bark from aft to fore, So, ho! merry winds, ye may threaton and roar, But with lore at the rudder, and love at the oar, Safely we'll bring her -Ernestine Wardwell. Revoking His Order. By HENRY MOORE. (Copyrighted, 1907, by P. C.

Eastment.) The division superintendent on the western end of the K. and L. road had not risen from the ranks. If he had, he would have been more popular -with the force under him. He had obtained his place through 'influence," and nineteen times out of twenty, such men are cordially hated for the best of He had many trainmen in hot water within a month, but in all appeals he was sustained.

A division superintendent, on his own ground, is an autocrat. What he says goes. He is monarch of the rails in his territory. He is responsible only to headquarters. The K.

and L. had no use for women telegraphers. It had long peen the rule of the road to turn all such applicants down in the curtest In some way that seemed mysterious to the other operators on the a young lady had taken charge of the office at Stapleton. The place was only a hamlet, and there was not much freight or passenger traffic, but there was the great bridge over the Big Blue River just to the west of and there was the deep cut extending for half a mile in which several landslides had occurred, so, in a way, the post was an important one. The agent and operator in question was Miss Carrie Williams, and she had been crowded in, so to speak, by one of the big stockholders who had helped the president out of a hole.

She had learned telegraphy at school, and this was her first place. A hundred miles down the line lived her widowed mother, and the girl was working for the support of both. When the operators came to understand all this they "went slow" on her. Had she been a man, they would have let her sink or swim. She made mistakes and they covered them up.

She became confused and tangled up, and they helped her to straighten things out. She got discouraged and they flashed her words of sympathy and hope. They would have done nothing of the sort for a beginner of the male He wouldn't have held his job beyond the first month. It was a bit strange that Charles Morton, the new had been in power for six months before he ascertained that there was a woman op the line. Even his private operator had sheltered her.

Then an accident to his train at her station brought the two face to face. The man was brusque and pompous in his authority and he was provoked and impatient at his delay. He saw that the girl was a lady and that her office was well kept and that she understood her business, but even before he had addressed her, he had made up his mind to have her out of that at the end of the month. She was told plainly that his division had no use for her. He was not running a kindergarten.

At the end of 20 days, she would be replaced. He had no complaint or excuse to offer. In fact, he was not a man to make excuses. What astonished and piqued him a bit was the way the young lady received his orders. She was not in, the least flustrated and lost none of her dignity.

While treating him with the respect due his position, he somehow felt that there was a feeling of contempt for him in her demeanor. He took his departure a bit ashamed of himself and yet furious that the whole division had conspired against him. Within an hour it was known the length of the division that Miss Williams had got the sack because she was a mere woman. She had the sympathy of all the operators, and more than one counseled her to appeal to headquarters. She thanked them for their kind words and said that she would be all ready to step out of the office when the new man arrived.

The D. S. should have saved his dignity, but the feeling that he had been outwitted kept him boiling hot, and within the next 10 days he discharged five operators and struck terror to the hearts of all the rest. "For inefficiency" was the report he made at headquarters, and that went in each case. The president, of a railroad never sees reports of such trifling affairs, and would not read them if they were placed under his eyes.

It therefore followed that the president of the K. L. knew nothing of what had happened and was going to happen at Stapleton. It might have altered the case if he had been appealed to, but the girl, knowing that she had been crowded out through no fault of her own, would make no sign. Fifteen of the 20 days allowed her to finish her month had passed.

It was early spring and there were constant rains. The track gang was watching the big bridge and the deep cut, but the floods rolled under the one, and the banks of the other showed no signs of giving way. The Stapleton office was cut out of the circult after the passage of the 7 o'clock train In the evening. Then the girl operator went to her boarding house for the night and resumed duty. at 8 next morning.

The office at Marion, the next one east, WAS run on the same schedule. At 6 o'clock in the evening of the 15th day the track gang came in and reported all safe. At 7 the passenger train whizzed by without stopping, and 10 minutes later the girl was ready to go home, As she stepped out into the rain and darkness she heard shouting down the tracks, and five minutes later an affrighted hobo appeared and called out: "Say, now. me partner is burled under about 4,000.000 tons of dirt back dere In de cut!" "Do you mean that one of the banks shas caved in?" was asked. "More'n an acre of It'll take A whole week to dig me partner out.

Better git de telegraph workin'. won't If a train runs into heap you find nuttin' but -splinters left." The girl turned and ran to the and as soon as she could light lamp she began calling for Marion. after through freight was due soon It must be notified and held. Her calls were not answered. The operator was off duty, as he had a right to be.

There was no telephone service between the towns. The tramp had disappeared Into the night; as If would fearing hold aIm responsible for the cave -in. The that the railroad company depot rood half mile from the village. In 15 minutes after the tramp's MY LADY'S MIRROR. SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE.

Here is a delightful little evening frock which may be worn all through the summer for dances and dinners. It is made from pale green silk radium with elbow sleeves formed of tiny ruffles of embroidered green chiffon. An accentuating touch given by the artistic arrangement of little dark green velvet ribbon bows on left side, each caught a small rhinestone buckle. The end of ribbon is drawn across front to right side where it is fastened with another buckle. first report the girl was ready.

With matches in her pocket, and a red light in her hand, she was making her way down the tracks in the face of the wind and the rain. Yes, there had been a and a bad For a space 100 feet the tracks had been buried 10 feet deep. The girl's only way was to clamber over the dirt and rocks and brush. Sometimes she was caught and held, and sometimes she met with a fall. and twice her lantern was extinguished and had to be relighted.

She pushed ahead, however, until she reached the western end of the long bridge. It was standing stanchly. She saw the light of a locomotive a mile beyond and began waving the danger signal. By and by the train came to a stop almost at her feet. It wasn't the freight, but a special, and among the anxious men who left the coaches and came running along to make inquiries was the division superintendent.

Cloaked and bedraggled as she was, the man did not recognize his discharged operator. "How did it come about? Why didn't a man come to give warning?" he asked. tramp told me of it, and there was no man to send." she replied. "You must be from the village, and perhaps you can tell me where the girl operator boards. I must get into the station and try and raise Vincennes by telegraph." Ten men followed the light of the girl's lantern over the great heap of debris and to the depot.

The D. S. was surprised when she unlocked the door and entered. He was more surprised when she laid aside her sodden hat and cloak and sat down to the key and began calling each, way and finally a response. He gave her no instructions.

He simply listened and waited. She ordered a wrecking crew to the spot and then turned from the key to meet his "I-aw-beg pardon," he said. "I don't understand, sir," she replied. -Miss Williams. "Certainly." "And two weeks ago I-I-' "Discharged me for being a woman.

1 I have five days yet, I believe. You will find everything in order when the comes." "But, Miss Williams! I was laboring under a misapprehension, it seems. You see-" "I am a woman, sir, there can be no misapprehension, and I bid you good night!" Six weeks later the D. S. stepped de on and out.

The president of the road had sat up to take notice, and the discharged girl was bossing things in one of the best offices on the line. Among Women's Organizations, Gossip of Art, Literature, Women's Clubs and Fraternities, Miss Coushaine announces a special meeting of the Western New York Division International Sunshine Society to be held at Hengerer tea room tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The entire afternoon will be devoted the Vacation Home and one of the several places now under consideration will be selected. The members of the linen committee of which Mrs. Carrie Vail is chairman will plan their season's work, the house committee will discuss plans for the furnishing of the house, and arrangements will be made for the several soaffairs that are to be given to raise money for the season's expenses which inculde an afternoon at the home of Mrs.

Alfred G. Hauenstein, when Mrs. Burton S. Fletcher will read a new play; a large evening card party at the Hengerer tea room, a china shower and several affairs to be given by the school children. Every band president, her officers and members are especially asked to attend this meeting as it is to be one of the most important of the season and the voice of every member should be heard in the discussions.

All ladies who are interested in Sunshine work and who desire to become identified with it are asked to attend this meeting, or to send their names and addresses to Mrs. Frederick S. Hoffmann, No. 547 Plymouth avenue. ten active working branches, new ones The Western New York Division has are being orgganized from time to time and there work in plenty for all to The Central Women's Christian Temperance Union will hold a pound social at the home of Mrs.

Robinson, 257 Jetferson street, on Friday afternoon at 4:80 o'clock. The evening will be included in this arrangement when the articles will be sold. Conference of Charities. The Annual Meeting of the Conference of Charities will be held at St. Vincent's Technical School, corner Main and Riley streets, at 2 o'clock tospeak afternoodare of the Sick John Pryor will morrow in Erie County," Sister Gabriel on "The Work of the Technical School," Judge Thomas Murphy on "Child Labor," and Mr.

Frank E. Wade on "Family Desertion." Mrs. George A. Plimpton chairman of the conference, Mrs. D.

Maxon Estee, secretary, Mrs. M. Emmet Tabor, treasurer, Mrs. A. J.

Ellas and Mrs. Tracy C. Becker, associates. annual monthly meeting of the The Women's Circle of the First Presbyterian Church will be held in the Chapel this afternoon, at 8 o'clock. At the Seminary.

Seminary will March 28th, for the Easter The last talk of Seminof Lenten discourses will be Wednesday by the Rev. Dr. V. Holmes. The Buffalo Thursday, vacation.

ary's series given next Samuel V. Miss, Clara E. Strong of Niagara street will entertain the Saturday Study Club this week. The Council of Jewish Women will have an open meeting this evening at 8:15 o'clock at the assembly hall of the temple on Delaware avenue. Prof.

Nathaniel Schmidt, professor of semitics at Cornell University, will be the speaker. The regular monthly meeting of the Farther Lights Society of the First Baptist Church will be held in the lecture room of the church, Friday evenIns. March 2, at 8 o'clock. All young women interested in the work are cordially invited to enjoy the following house, Clark Hill, Niagara Falls, for the summer. The Social Gbronick.

Gossip and Comment of the Day Baker-Mason. The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Chester Mason, sister of Mr. and Mrs. F. Howard Mason, to Mr.

Benjamin Gardner Baker will be solemnized this evening at 8 o'clock at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Mason in Lancaster avenue in the presence of 40 relatives and friends. A wedding supper will near follow the ceremony. The bride's table will be laid for 18 and decorated in Easter lilies.

Mrs. John Martin Satterfield children's party for this afgiving a ternoon. This evening Prof. William Martin of Holy Angels' College will lecture on "The Thirteenth Century," in the O. M.

I. lecture course. this lecture the newly organized O. M. I.

Cadet Orchestra will be heard for the first time. Company D'8 Ball. Co. of the 74th Regiment will hold its annual dance at the Armory toCo. has the reputation of night.

providing one of the chief social events of the season in local military circles, and every member of the company is exerting his energies to surpass, it possible, in hospitality and enjoyment, its own record. Union's Birthday Reception. At the reception and birthday reunion of the Women's Educational and March 27th, Mrs. Henry Fiske and Industrial Union, next, Wednesday, her board of officers will receive. Tea will be served by the Social Affairs Committee of the Union, which includes Mrs.

Charles E. Selkirk, chairman; Mrs. Alice B. Arnold, Mrs. David A.

Almas, Mrs. John E. Andrews, Mrs. Frederick M. Austin, Mrs.

Alonzo R. Clarkson, Mrs. George A. Halbin, Mrs. Charles.

H. Jones, Mrs. S. M. Kenyon, Mrs.

G. E. Lundquist, Mrs. Amelia Miller, Mrs. W.

Bowen Moore, Miss Aline Moore, Mrs. George B. Selkirk, Miss Grace H. Selkirk, Miss Gertrude E. Selkirk, Mrs.

George C. Starret, Mrs. M. Emmett Taber, Mrs. Newall A.

Taber, Mrs. G. R. Trowbridge and Mrs. C.

H. Stolzenbach. Miss Allithea Birge will give a luncheon today for Miss Gilbertine Coakley, who is to be married Mr. Porter H. Norton on April 2d.

Miss Clara Stambach, who is studying at the Institute Musical Art In New York, has taken studio-apartment with Dr. Anna Willard Locke in 117th street. Coming and Going. Mrs. Charles M.

Dow is the guest of Mrs. William Caryl Ely of Delaware avenue. Miss Harriet B. Hurd of Prospect avenue, who has been visiting her sister Mrs. William H.

Homer of New York has returned home. Mrs. Edward A. Muth and Master DeForest are the guests of Mrs. Muth's mother, Mrs.

John Hall of Woodlawn avenue, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Reimann and daughter, Alice, leave Friday for Old Point Comfort, Norfolk and Richmond.

Mr. and Mrs. George E. Colie of Niagara street are visiting in Geneva and Ithaca this week. Mrs.

A. W. White and Miss Hawkins of Day's Park, who have been spending the past month in New York, have returned home. Mrs. Florence Clisbee has returned to Olean after two weeks' stay with Mrs.

Anthony Thillen of 167 Whitney Place. Mrs. Jane Travers, formerly of Buffalo, but now a resident of Covert, N. is the guest of Mrs. T.

F. Travers of 420 Parkside avenue. Mrs. Harry Runnette of Denver, who has been occupying the residence of Mr. and Mrs.

Stewart Mann during their absence, leaves for home the last of this month. From here she will go to be the guest of Mrs. Henry Henderson Denham in Syracuse. Miss Ruth O'Donnel and Miss Jean O'Donnel come home from Smith next week for Easter. Dr.

and Mrs. Henry Y. Grant will spend the summer in Europe. Gen, and Mrs. George S.

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The Jacket is one of the new loose ones closing in single breasted manner and having a vest and collar in one. The three narrow tucks at either side in back lend excellent lines and relleve any tendency to plainness. The peplum which seems to be all in one with the coat is very chic and becoming. The skirt is in five gores and side pleated. If one does not desire a full pleated skirt this one realizes practically the same fulness at the lower edge and yet has less bulkiness to be fitted over the hips.

The skirt may be finished in any length desired. For the medium size, yards of 54- inch material are needed for the coat and yards of 44-inch goods for the skirt. Two patterns: 6872- Six sizes, 32 to 42 inches bust measure. 6873-Seven sizes, 20 to 32 inches waist. The price of these patterns is 20 cents but either will be sent upon receipt of 19 cents at the NEWS once Miss Mildred Ogden of Norwood avenue is giving a chocolate this afternoon for the Delta Sigma Sorority.

Last Night's Reception at the Art Gallery. Going to Albright Art Gallery just now is like going to a four-ringed circus, with the whole of the Fine Arts Academy's collection for side show. The arena is occupied by four special exhibitions of paintings and monotypes, any one of which is worthy a one-man exhibition, and therefore it is just possible that too much is given visitors to look at when only two eyes can possibly be brought requisition. There are the much called- and long looked forward to, Penfold paintings, and there is the Augustus Koopman collection filling two salons, and Mr. Frank Wilbert Stokes freezing everybody who tarries in the first of the extreme northern galleries, with his paintings from the poles of the earth and, too, the beautiful soulful things of Herman Dudley Murphy Mr.

Penfold's collection possibly was estimated in the imagination of his friends before it was on view. judging from what he exhibited here four or five years ago, taking into account the advance he would be likely to make in five years' earnest work in his favorite painting ground at Port Avon, France. No adequate review of the paintings could be made in a one evening's visit, but the profusion of small things rather detract from the really good things in this collection, which has its central point in a stunning bit of color in his latest Salon painting, which occupies the place of honor in the room. The scene is a lamplight effect, the light brilliantized by a scarlet poppy shade, standing up in the center of things like 8 great parasol and casting a crimson glow over the lovely figures of two readers sitting within its rays, No 9, "The Sardine Fleet," is one of the strongest and most intellectual pieces of work in Mr. Penfold's collection and looks as if the spirit which dictates so much of the sea to Childe Harold had been influencing Mr.

Penfold's brush. It is full of thought and has been kept in those blue tones which deepen impressions of water and make the bordering lands but a part of its silent mystery and majesty. A point in the river, where rushes and lily pads flat on the shallow water with a boat and figures has a wonderful effect of hidden sun rays. It is familiar to us as something like the successful prize painting at the Society of Artists' annual exhibition two years ago. No.

3, "Breton Girls." is a luminous, beautiful piece of painting. everything in. the pale rose and opalescent tints which indicate the spring and girlhood. There are 23 paintings in oil in monotype. a new medium for Mr.

Penfold-of these many are very interesting. Mr. Penfold had one sale last night. "Shelling Peas," an exquisite watercolor, which Mrs. George Plimpton chose to decorate her beautiful home.

The Koopman Collection. The Koopman collection is something of a wonder when you read that the artist was born in 1869. It looks like the work of a man who might have been painting old German masters were In Velasquez and the their prime. It is so interesting that you even read all through the introduction of the catalogue to see who this young Mr. Koopman really is and this is what you find.

He studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and at l'Ecole des Beaux Arts and under Bouguereau and Robert-Fleury. Paris. He was awarded the second Wanamaker prize by the Paris-American Art Association in 1898 and the first Clark prize by the same 1899. He received a bronze medal and special silver medal for decoration the Paris Exposition of 1900. Bronze medals, Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, 1901, and Universal Exposition, Louis, 1904.

In addition to this formal announcement Mr. Koopman's history, Mr. Koopman himself was at, the gallery last night and almost everybody had the pleasure of meeting him and hearing from his own lips some comments on his remarkable art. The collection itself, which fills two salons, is marked all over with medals. bronzes and honorable mention by Mr.

Ives of the Louis Exposition, by the Pennsylvania Fine Arts Academy. the Institute of Glasgow and the Champ-de Mars in Paris. Mr. Koopman is cosmopolitan in art, and hag gathered from the world of art and the world of men the truth regarding humanity which he has picted in a masterly way. He must have gained from his old master.

Bouguereau, of a decade and a half ago. something of the grace and line and buoyancy of spirit which pervades the work of both men, but he has for himself created technique and mode expression which It seems nothing could enhance for presenting the homely, intimate side of humanity, Germany, Italy, London, Paris, New York have all been his work shops and has learned, assimilated and adapted much that each had give. Save for one or two portraits, "The Church Parade in Hyde Park' and some monotypes, Mr. Koopman has gotaway entirely the smugness conventional life, from the elbow sleeves, the empire belt, the smart and its endless fringes and has painted us men and women occupied in their own normal vocation and occupations. Even his "Gossips" are legitimate.

They know things worthy repeating repeat them in a fashion which would delight the ear of a connoiseur. "The Hunting Horns" is strident and noisy: you fancy a ghost of a blare. In "The Last Kiss" he keeps to his joyousness of living: hope of return shines out the smiling faces of wife and mother and relatives as the fisherman presses his stained lips to his little babe arms. Mr. Koopman Is showing some monotypes, works of art in their thumbed-out swirls and smeared-in lines and the delicate motifs kept permost in each.

Mr. Herman Dudley Murphy's paintInge hang in the octagonal gallery are tender, subtle and exquisitely beautiful. He has three still life things which are as fine as jewel work, costly things themselves cannot sibly be more priceless than these beautiful imitations. His Nocturns gest Whistler. One of his Night scenes this from a delighted spectator, "That's a thing I could almost to; anyway I could concentrate thought on It and then I should Among the guests last night Mr.

Augustus Koopman, Mr. and Francis C. Penfold, Mrs. Frank McGraw. Mrs.

Charles Daniels, Harry Hamlin, Mrs. John O. Adsit, George Barrett, the Misses Cadwallader, Mr. and Mrs. George A.

Plimpton, Mr. Bernard V. Carpenter, and Mrs. John Harrison Mills, Mr. Mrs.

Jesse L. France, Miss Clara Sackett, Miss Claire Shuttleworth. The Friends will give- their annual luncheon at the Colonial Club in fayette avenue on Tuesday, April 2, 1 o'clock. Mrs. Frederick L.

A. Cady. Henry L. Lyon, Mrs. Clarke L.

Ingham and Mrs. C. Lee Abell entertained formally at luncheon at the 20th tury Club yesterday morning Mrs. Henry L. Elmendorf's talk "Library Work." Mrs.

Oscar Benson of Richmond nue is the month at The land, Catharines. ThomasMr. ThomasMr. and Mrs. A.

H. Long of 140 Roland avenue, West Seneca, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Zula Belle, to Mr. Iris Ray- THE BIG CLOAK STORE 15c 37c On Sale From On Sale From to 10 o'Clock to 11 o'Clock Figured Lawn Black Mein Kimonos Mercerized in a Sateen PetticoatsOur Great Easter Sale flounce Variety of Patterns trimmed all sizes with straps LIMIT ONE Starts Tomorrow LIMIT ONE Our showing of the latest styles in Suits, Coats, Skirts and Waists is most comprehensive and greater than ever and the money saving features of this sale are without an equal. Now is the time to select your Easter attire in order to give us ample time to complete all desired alterations. Handsome Easter Suits Easter Sale of Waists We have a most complete line of Eton Suits, Pony Trimmed with Suits, English Cutaway Suits and Belle of Mayfair White Lawn and Lingerie Waists lace or emSuits, black, blue, brown and grey Panama, and broidery, long, 3-4 or short sleeves, over 200.

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St. mond Thomas, now of Buffalo and formerly which supper was served in the dining program: Devotional hour. and the story of Henry Obookiah." Miss Nettie Messersmith; "What of a Bible did in Miss Sophie Dischinger; poem, "Why Didn't You Let Us Know" Miss Martha Chapin; From Telugu Sermons, Miss Hazel Sugnet; A Missionary Story, "Ellen read by Miss Charlotte Morgan. The Women's Home and Foreign Missionary societies of Delaware Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church will meet this afternoon with Mrs. Robert Keating, 198 North street.

The topic for discussion will be "Immigration." Mrs. I. B. Littlefield and Mrs. W.

F. Wright will open the discussion under the head of Letting In, and Mrs. G. A. Rowe and Mrs.

C. C. Jones will speak on Shutting Out. Mrs. Leslie Frank will sing.

Principal Thomas McGreevy and the faculty of High Street School No. 39 are giving an exhibition of pupils' work to the parents and residents of the district from 1 to 3 o'clock this afternoon. Prof. Nathaniel Schmidt of Cornell University will give a talk this evening before meeting of the Council of Jewish Women on the circumnavigation of the Dead Sea. Stereopticon views.

will I be used. The Women's Society of Pilgrim, Congregational Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Dennison, 141 Baynes street, this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Blue Bell Social and Literary Club will hold a meeting at the home of Mrs. George Dawson, 44 Plymouth avenue, this afternoon.

Last evening the members Wyca Club met and had a very enjoya-. ble evening at the home of the president, Miss Agnes B. Wylie, in Delaware avenue. After a social time, refreshments were served, and later a handsome silver loving cup was presented to Miss Wylie as a token of love and esteem. The decorations were in blue and white, the club colors.

The seventh and last of the series of complimentary lectures to be given by the O. M. I. Parish Aid Society will be is held at Holy Angels' new school hall on West avenue, this evening at o'clock. Prof.

William Martin of Holy Angels College will lecture on "The Civilization of the Thirteenth Century." Any student of history will acknowledge that the so called "Dark Ages" were Alled with blessings to mankind, not surpassed by. any. succeeding During the evening the newly-organized O. M. I.

Cadet Orchestra will be heard for the first time. This orchestra consists of 12 musicians, under the leadership of Lieut. Willlam Connelly, is a pupil of Miss Marie F. McConnell, who has forwarded from New York their selections, "Babes from Toyland, "The Little Chauffeur," Mendelsohn's spring song, Rubenstein's melody in F. The soloists for the evening will be Mrs.

Laura D. Minnehan, Mr. George Erlenbach and Mr. Frederick Hicks. Mr.

H. Collier Grounds, accompanist. Members are requested to invite their at friends. Gentlemen as well as ladies are welcome. After Easter, Wednesday, April 3.

the young ladles of Holy Angels parish will give a card and dancing party, tickets for which can be obtained from the officers of the society. During the months of April, May and June the O. M. I. Parish Aid Society will give a bi-monthly afternoon card parties, and on Monday, April 8, Mra.

Charles McDonough will are open her home for card party for the society, 00000 mond Thomas, now of Buffalo and formerly of the City of Mexico. The first chronicle contest in declamation open to senior girls will take place in Masten Park High School Friday morning. March 22d. The school paper, The Chronicle, offers three of the elght contestants cash prizes of $7. $5 and $3 respectively.

The following program will be presented under the supervision of Miss Annie M. Somerville. Processtonal, Dolly Madison March Wilmarth M. P. Orchestra.

Prof. G. E. Fuhrman, director. Ellen A.

Stoppard, "Regulus to the Cathagenians" Kellogg Florence H. Fischer, "Marmion's Farewell" Scott Elizabeth E. Weiss, "'Curtain Lecture by Mrs. Caudle" Jerrold Grace MacClelland, "The Martyr President" Meditation, violin solo Miss Belle C. Campbell.

Elizabeth M. Yates. "The Headless Horseman" Alice J. Taylor, "A Royal Christine Rosetti Juliet E. Bush, "The Honor of the Woods." Ada M.

Kidder, "The Convict's Death" Dickens Consultation of Judges. Dream Life Waltzes Orchestra. Awarding of Prizes. Recessional, Queen of the Surf Orchestra. Judges-Supt.

Henry P. Emerson, Dr. Ida C. Bender and Mrs. Henry Osgood Holland.

Miss Rose Wallenhorst of Walnut street, Circle will Friday entertain the evening, Quintette The Sew- next hostess will be Mrs. Baumon of Iroquois Place. The ladles hold a pedro Turn Verein at the Turn street. Mrs. Mrs.

G. of the flower booth will and euchre party for the May festival this evening Verein's rooms, 378 Oak A. F. Meyer 1s chairman, Bruikmen, assistant. Presentation.

and Willard F. who with their family are leaving the city to take up their residence in their new home at Depew, were made the recipients of a handsome candelabra and shades by their friends last evening when a most delightful party was given at their home in Herkimer street. Dancing and other amusements ware indulged In until late hour, during 100ml. do. The junior class of nurses from the Erie County Training School gave box party at Shea's Tuesday afternoon followed by a supper.

daturday Love Is strongest in pursuit, friendship in possession. -Emerson. BREAKFAST. Oatmeal and Cream. Parsley Omelet.

Potato Balls. Toast. Coffee. DINNER. Carrot Soup.

Brown Stew with Dumplings. Mixed Potatoes Browned. Macaroni with Cheese. Plum Pudding. Coffee.

SUPPER. Fricaxeee of Moat. Fried Potatoes. Muffins. Chocolate.

PLUM pound of dried baker's bread. crumbed: one pound of chopped suet, haif a pound of citron, one pound of seeded ratsing, one pound of currants, eight eggs, one large coftee cupful of brown sugar, one grated nutmeg, one large teaspoonful of cinnamon, two teaspoonfuls of cloves. one teaspoonful of salt, half a pint of flour, one-fourth of a pint of black coffee: roll the bread and moisten with little boiling water; cover tight until the brend is soft: add the wall beaten eggs. sugar and four, then the spices, salt, fruit. suet and coffee; steam three hours.

A THOUGHT FOR THE DAY. God gave me little SOnE To sing upon my way: Rough may be the road and long. Dark may be the day: Yet a little bird can wing. Fet little flower can spring. Yet a little child can sins.

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