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i-mK KifKVTSWA if idoi tiit nnnnnTiup riinmrrnn int LUbuiviuiivt mmtm. IJJJt O00e00fl0BBafln000000B0q00eeos000eoan00B000O (Continued from page 6.) THE LADIES RECEIVE. Members of the G. I. A.

Entertain at the Russell. The first of the Informal receptions to the ladles of the G. I. A. was held in the parlors of the Russell House last evening and was a grand success.

The reception was tendered by the grandvice-presldent Mrs. Cassella of 1 Columbus, O. The Catherine; although very Informal was largely attended and exceedingly enjoyed by all during the evening, the G. V. P.

Mrs. Cassells and the Q. C. Mrs. Bowley of San Francisco.

sang a beautiful duet. Mrs. Tapsfield, the leading soprano singer of St. Michael's Cathedral, Tor- onto, also sang a solo In charming voice and Mrs. Cassells sang another sclo, her daughter.

Miss Cassells being accompanylst. A little daughter of Mr. G. E. Woodruff of De Lota, gave a very entertaining song and dance.

"Shandy McGulre." the Brotherhood poet gave two recitations. G. I. A. DOINGS.

Mrs. St. Clair, Grand Secretary, Reports on the Tear's Work. At yesterday's session of the G. Mrs.

Harry St. Clair, of Logans-port, the Grand Secretary, presented her annual report. She showed that at the close of the St. Paul convention two years ago the G. A.

had 17.506.68 to its credit Since that time had been sent to the treasurer as dues, etc, from the differ- ent divisions. The Interest on the inking fund was 131.64, making the total receipts I16.469.6S. Since last session $3,921.93 had been paid out in disbursements, leaving a balance on band at present of S10.S47.7S. Some years ago the G. I.

A. set aside a sinking fund, and at the Atlanta convention it was decided that this money be placed on Interest The sinking fund, which Is made up In donations, is now 12.159.88. i Mrs. St Clair Is indeed an efficient secretary. The Grand President Mrs.

Murdock, Informed The' Journal yesterday that when Mrs. St Clair was appointed to the position' at Chicago in 1889 there was only S4 in the treasury of? the G. I. but now the G. I.

A. has balances Bway up in the thousands. It is a tribute to the business capacities of the Grand Secretary that with all the other business connected with her office, financial reports In alt these years have not differed In one item from that of the Grand Treasurer, Mrs. Brow. GRAND PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS.

The annual address of the Grand President Mrs. Murdock, which was -crowded out of yesterday's issue for lack of space, is here given. In her address she said Fraternal Sisters, Again i am per-" mi ted by Divine will to welcome the delegates of our noble order to their convention hall. Would that I possessed greater eloquence to tell you how much pleasure this opportunity me, but this boon is denied me, and I can only say with my heart throbbing with sisterly love for everyone of you, "Welcome to all." When I cay wel- come I do not mean that you In person only are welcome, but that you and the causes you are here to champion are equally welcome. It Is my desire that every delegate In this hall shall thoroughly understand that I am hers to see all have the time to express themselves freely upon subjects near and dear to their showing partiality to none; and I beg of you to divest yourselves of all feelings of resentment towards grand officers or sister delegates and come to us as you would to -Christ's altar, bearing no enmity or hatred In your hearts, but seeking and praying for light upon subjects that are puzzling and troublesome.

If we can do this and we can this will be one of the moaTglor-lous conventions we have ever held. Slated grand officers, I want to thank you for youn hearty co-operation and for the faithful discharge of your duties. Tou have helped me more th you can realize, for this has been a trying term and the knowledge that I possessed your confidence and es-teem has helped me to be brave and look forward to a brighter future. As I paused for a moment in the hurry of business made important by the nearness cf convention and allowed my mind to travel over again the work of the past two years. It seems impossible that we have righted ourselves and are now In such a prosperous condition.

It seemed during the early part of this term that misfortune had singled us out as her prey. Members seemed to lose interest and those who were Interested were dissatisfied, and fault building. Hard times' came to many of our sisters, causing trial and sorrow where all had been sunshine. Prospects were indeed dulf, but buoyed up by the knowledge that our cause was a good one that which we had done as officers of the Grand Lodge was done hoping to benefit the order and not to gratify personal Continuing the report stated that the Auxiliary had lost many lodges for various reasons principally the result of scattered members caused by the A. R.

U. wave that swept the land from shore to shore, but losing many, even more had been gained and there was reason' of congratulation upon the progress made. In the summer of 94 grand organizers and Inspectors had been appointed with the result that a greater interest was awakened in ritual wrk. As to Organization. Forty one lodges were organized during the last session.

making the total number of divisions, 217, with a membership of 7.000, an Increase of 409 in membership since last report The appeals of eight divisions for assistance had been allowed. Two lodges suffered loss by fire and as everything as destroyed the grand lodge replaced furniture, at as little expense as Possible. Among the important recommendations attached to the report was one that the office of state inspector be made permanent and that she visit each lodge In her state once a year, the title of the office to beigrand inspector and grand was also recommended that a '-v-mno k- grand union meeting be held In Chicago October, 21st 1897, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the organization of the Auxiliary and that a committee be appointed at this- convention to make all arrangements for this celebration and- report progress through the Journal. PROGRAMME OF AMUSEMENTS. How the Visitors Will be Entertained on the Queen's Birthday.

The Citizens" Committee have prepared a most attractive programme of special stage attractions and fireworks for the afternoon and evening entertainments at Lansdowne Park on May 25th, the day of the celebration of the Queen's Birthday. The firework programme In the evening will be one of the finest of pyrotechnic displays. It will be In charge of Prof. Hand Co. of Hamilton, which firm had charge of the production of the "Siege of Sebastapol" at the Central Canada Fair in Ottawa "last September.

There, will be upwards of one hundred different firework displays. In addition to a magnificent display of fireworks the following programme of specialties has been arranged for 'William Olschansky with his troupe of trained rats, the acrobatic clown, big hit at Koster A Blal's theatre. New York. McDonough trio, grotesque demon acrobatics. Mauz and Mazette, in a sketch 'The Tramp and the Brakeman," Introducing funny acrobatic work with clever Arabian tumbling.

Emma Francis, acrobatic dancer, with a few songs. Barber and Ritchie, comedy bicycle act. Moa and Godrlck, grotesque and comedy skaters. Arrangements are being made to have the above programme of specialties here in time to give an entertainment in the afternoon as well as In the evening, and to work In between the 'lacrosse matches. The evening programme Is timed to last an hour and fifty minutes, i COL.

O'CONNOR 8lU. One of the Delegates Taken 111 Convention Orders a Nurse for him. A feeling of sadness stole over the B. of L. E.

convention this forenoon I when it was announced that Colonel I (J Connor, of Nevada, one or the Brotherhood poets, who under the name of "Mickey Free," was dan- gerously 111. The convention passed a resolution in accordance with the recommendations of Dr. Shllllngton, I the physician who is. attending that a nurse procured for him at I the expense of the convention. Mr.

W. B. Prenter, chairman of the local committee of arrangements, at once instructed Dr. Shllllngton to get the best nurse to spare no expense in looking after CoL O'Connor's recovery, Col. O'Connor is suffering from an attack of malaria.

He has been subject to malaria. AN INVITATION RECEIVED. The G. A. Invited to Attend a Meeting of the Women's Council.

The G. A. transacted considerable business this forenoon. The president of Insurance, Mrs. C.

Durnell of Fort Wayne, presented her annual report showing that the insurance feature of the Auxiliary was a growing and prosperous one. Accompanying the report were a number of recommendations which were referred to the jurisprudence committee. The grand treasurer, Mrs. Brow of Detroit gave her annual report showing the financial standing of the Auxiliary. An Invitation of the Local Council of Women to attend a meeting of the Council on Friday, May 22, was accepted.

Lady Aberdeen will entertain the delegates at Rldeau Hall after the meetlns; The following committees have been appointed: Credentials Mrs.GifT of Martin of Buffalo, N. and Mrs. Smith of Kansas City. Jurisprudence Mrs. Woods of Albany, N.

Mrs. Maroney of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Gibson of Rochester, N. T. Auditing Mrs.

Smith of Wadsworth Mrs. Rutherford of Port Huron, and MreL Warner of Cleveland. This evening a public reception will be given the G. A. in the Opera House.

The B. of Xj. E. are now ready to proceed with regular convention business, i This forenoon the work of receiving credentials was completed. The credential committee reported 43S Divisions represented.

TO-NIGHT'S MILL. A large attendance is expected at to-rtgKt's fight between Fred Wyatt of Hull and Jim Dwyer of Montreal. The fight will take place in Perot's Gar- drns, Hull. CONTRACTOR O'BRIEN'S CLAIMS. The Central Counties Railway enquiry was continued this morning be fore Mr.

W. H. P. Clark, the commissioner from Toronto. The claims of Mr.

M. 3. O'Brien, who was sub-contractor for that portion of the line between Vankleek Hill and Hawkesbury, were filed. Mr. O'Brien, who.

In company with Mr. W. R. HTb-! bert constructed this portion of the line, was examined. His claims in- elude an excess of 812,000 over the estimated price in securing the right of way and 'an expenditure of $7,000 Incurred in building a 'piece of road not provided for In the contract but agreed upon with the company.

Mr. Clark expects to conclude taking evidence to-day, when he will make his report to the Provincial gov-; ernment. I Men's fine tan shoe, also black, prices $1.15. $1.25. $1.60 to $4.00.

M. E. Burgess, 427 Bank street, near Ann st If O'Reilly made them, they Ot' Why are they all going to Edgar's for butter and eggs'? Phone 1258. '65 Bank street THE EVENING JOI RNAL FRIDAY. MAY 15, 1895.

SIR DONALD TO BE A Montreal, May 15. The statement is made that Sir Donald Smith who today leaves for London as Canada's high commissioner will on May 24th, the 'Queen's Birthday, be elevated to the peerage. His title will be Lord Glencoe. Sir Donald now owns the Glencoe estate in Scotland which was made famous because of the massacre of the MacDonald that took place there In the reign of William of Orange. LOCAL CANDIDATES PROSPECTS FOR TO-NIGHT'S CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION i Talk of the Probable Retirement' of air.

Cods In Payor ot Mr. Hiram Bobuuoa More About tht attitude of Mr. Taylor McVeity and Other Candidates It reported to-day that R. jO. Code will not be a candidate at the convention to-night, but that he will retire in favor of Hiram Rbblnson.

If this is correct then Mr. Robinson and Aid. Champagne will stand a good! chance of getting the convention. Champagne Delegates. It is predicted by many that the delegates go largely pledged to Messrs.

Code and Champagne. It is said that Champagne has a solid delegation from Ottawa and By has 13 out of 15 delegates from Victoria ward and 17 out of the) 21 representatives from Dalhousle ward. The Champagne delegates; It Is expected," will also vote largely for Code, but If Code retires then Mr. Robinson will be certain of the nomination. If Champagne does not capture the convention it will be due to the Upper town vote.

The names of Messrs. Durochjr and Roblllard will also be up In the convention. Mr. Boudreault It Is said, will retire in favor of whatever French candidate is selected, i SORT OF SEMI-OFFICIAL. The Toronto Evening News correspondent In Ottawa is the Mall and Empire correspondent and therefore the following may be taken as semiofficial Taylor McVeity.

independent Conservative candidate i or Ottawa city, is having a conference with Sir Charles Tupper at the time of writing noon. It Is believed that an effort Is being made to Induce him to withdraw in favor of whoever is selected by the convention to-morrow night as a. Conservative, candidate. There Is still an- Impression that J. R.

Booth will consent to run If the nomination is unanimous, and McVeity will consent to withdraw In his favor. This Is said to have been settled at an Interview Booth had with Tupper this morning. McVEITT HEARD FROM! What he Says About his Interview With Sir Charles. Editor Journal I beg to state that the paragraph In your Issue of last evening proporting to be a report of an Interview between Sir Charles Tupper and myself Is purely Imaginative. It la true that at the invitation of Sir Charles Tupper I met him at his office yesterday, it is absolutely untrue jthat I was asked to retire from the contest My retirement was not suggested by Sir Charles Tupper nor was the matter discussed, neither was I questioned as to my opinions upon the Manitoba school question or the trade policy of the government nor did I make any statement as to; what they were.

When In my judgment the proper time has arrived for announcing my Views upon these and other; publlo I will declare them, not a moment before. Yours truly, TAYLOR McVEITY. Ottawa, May 15, 1896. "THE LAST OF THE SEASON" i- An At Home by Zion Lodge, Sons of England The boys lodse of the Sons of England held an "At Home" at Burgess' ball, Bank street, on Wednesday night Enthusiasm abounded among the boys, their sisters, brothers and invited guests. The District Deputy, Wm Teague.

took the chair and opened the programme, which consisted of recitations, songs, etc Thoie taking part were the Misses George, who sang a song in character, which brought the boys to a full height ot merriment Ex-Aid. Jos. Hawken and Chaa. Charpe, gave an instrumental duet and Master George captivated the boys by his selections en the concertina. Among those present who enjoyed themselves by seeing the young ones having a good time, also taking a hand In the games, were Brothers Cater, ex-bandmaster of the'G.

G. F. G. W. Harvey, W.

Chltty. Jas. Charles, Thos. Drake, secretary of Derby, John Trobridge. President of Derby; E.

J. Reynolds, president of Stanley George, past president F. Jarman, vice-president of Bowood Jos. Foss, past president of Stanley and Wm. Lee, R.

Hood and others ot the senior lodges, who take an active interest In the boys' lodge. The Ladles Helped. The ladles of Ivy Lodge, D. O. supplied, refreshments and ice cream, and assisted in the preparations which were most efficiently carried out to the delight of the young ones, by receiving abundance ot cake and cream.

The band In connection with the lodge Is an assured undertaking, and Immediately after the picnic on the 24th of May, arrangements which have been pending will be closed and the instruments purchased, and by the fall It Is expected that the band will be far enough advanced to assist at the proposed concert to be held on the Prince of Wales' birthday. NOTHING IN If. The story of the $12 Japanese bicycle Is denied by Edward Dun, American minister to Japan. He says the Japanese do not manufacture bicycles, but import what they use' from America. If O'Reilly made them, they fit Fancy strap and evening shoes for ladies, prices very low.

E. Burgess, 427 Bank street near Ann. Lacrosse balls, 10c Jarris, THE Mil REMEDIES OPENING GUNS OF THE CAMPAIGN IN NORTH BRUCE McNeill and Clarks Wallace Vigorously At tack the Remedial Policy and Claim a Ma jorlty of iie Conservative Parry to be Op posed to the School Bill Wiarton, 15. The first shot In the campaign in North Bruce was fired here last night when N. C.

Wallace and Mr. McNeill, ex-M. ad-diessed the electors in support of the policy 'advocated by the antl-eoerclon wing of the Conservative party. Mr. Wallace arrived by the 5 o'clock train and received an ovation.

Mr. Wallace entered a carriage decorated with Union Jacks, and accompanied by Mayor Jermyn and Mr. McNeill and followed by a number of carriages containing prominent citizens and a large crowd on foot proceeded to the residence of the mayor. At 8 o'clock the party proceeded to the town hall where one of the greatest and most enthusiastic meetings ever seen in this section of the country was held. The large hall was crowded to its utmost capacity, and hundreds were unable to gain admittance.

I Mr. McNeill was the first speaker, He said he was as sound a Conserva- I tlve as any man, but would never sub- mlt to be dragged through the mire at the tall of any party machine. Those i who thought as he did regarding Manl- toba he declared represented a majority of the Conservative party from the Ottawa river westward to the Pa- ciflc Ocean. Mr. Wallace followed.

His rising was the signal for an outburst, of en- thusiastio cheering. His speech throughout was listened to with most earnest attention, and frequently he was Interrupted with rounds of ap- plause. He showed there was no compact of any kind requiring the establishment ot Separate schools in Manitoba, nor any constitutional obligation requiring the Dominion authorities to force such a system of education upon the people, and that was being attempted solely at the dictation of the hierarchy. He maintained the Separate school system bad pioved injurious wherever it had been tried. Already, he said, thirty-six candidates nominated by Conservative conventions in Ontario had pledged themselves solemnly to oppose the coercion of Manitoba In any shape or form.

If the people of the Dominion are true to themselves the coercion of Manitoba, he declared, would be Impossible. The meeting closed with ringing cheers for the Queen. Mr. McNeill, Mr. Wallace and Mayor Jermyn, HEARD ABOUT TOWN His Honor Judge Ross left at 11.30 to hold the Division Court at In Chambers this morning Re Shoul- tls was enlarged on application of Mr.

Mabon till June 1st The examinations at the Lady Stanley Institute will be concluded this evening. Nine, names are trying for graduation honors. A. Olsen of Nepean township, appeared before County Clerk Macnab this morning for using abusive language. He was let off with the costs amounting to $2.90.

Bishop Hamilton will address the Brotherhood of St Andrew's In St.i Barnabas church on the evening of Way 30th. County Constable Charles Thompson recently had a case before County Constable oupgeelawr ot Magistrate Johnston, in which a man named William Edwards was charged with using abusive language to a man named Duncan McFalL Edwards was fined $2 and $6.85 costs. Mr. T. S.

Cole, provincial secretary of the Y. M. C. is expected to pay an official visit to the Ottawa association to-morrow. Mr.

Cole Is now assisting the Brockvllle association 'in raising funds for a new building. Dr. Mark, secretary of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty, thinks If the society can secure a piece of land at the terminus of the CP siding for cattle trails, it might then ask the Exhibition Association for the boards recently torn down from their cattle sheds. With these, desired cattle shelter might be erected. It Is understood that there will be targets for members of the Military League teams to-morrow, which they may use at 12 o'clock, provided they are unable to shoot In the afternoon.

Scholars from several of the public schools held outings to the woods around the city yesterday. The scholars of the Church of England Day School bad an outing yesterday afternoon to McKay's lake where several most enjoyable hours were spent Games were played and refreshments were taken for the scholars. Several cars were filled by the party. SYNODICAL COMMITTEES. The committees of the Church of England synod have been called to meet in Ottawa from May 26 to 23.

The clerical secretary wljl be Mr. E. A. W. Harrington; lay secretary, J.

Orde, and treasurer, W. G. Marler. It is probable that these officers will be permanently appointed. If O'Reilly made them, they fit Boys' and men's lacrosse shoes for 38c, 48c and 6Sc.

best Canadian quality. M. E. Burgess, 427 Bank street. Montreal Dally Witness 4 o'clock ed'tlon, deliverel to your homes four hours alter issue sa-ne evening, for only 25 cents month.

Fend order at once to A. H. Jarvis', Bank street stationer. TUB EVENING JOURNAL IS 'published by THB JOURNAL Printing Company of Ottawa. Limited.

P. D. Ross, managing director, Elgin street Ottaia. QUITE HOT IN MONTREAL. Montreal, May 15.

Some people are very sore about the Sohmer Park, demonstration. To-night is the regular drill night of the Garrison Artillery, end they Intended to have a march out, but orders were issued cancelling the parade, and the cry is that it was done In the Interest of Sir Charles. The members of the Artillery corps intended to parade unofficially In spite of this, order. Now all lights' have been ordered cut oft from the drill shed to-night, and that place has been closed. OTTAWA TEACHERS MEET ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE CITY TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION Couple of Interesting Addresses Delivered This Morning by Messrs.

J. D. Conklin and 8. B. aincktr, M.

A -Canadian Banking Sys tem and Work vs. Play the Subjects The annual meeting of the Ottawa Teachers' Association opened this morning in the lecture hall of the Normal school, with President Bower-man In the chair. A very large number of teachers engaged In the various schools of Ottawa were present. Aft sr the preliminary business of the socatlon had been disposed, Mr. J.

Conklin of the Ottawa Collegiate Institute read a very Interesting and Instructive paper, entitled "Canadian Bank Notes." Mr. Conklin dealt first with the banking system ot Canada as a whole, comparing it favorably with the American system. Taking up the system ot note Issue, the security, con-, vertlbllity and elasticity ot Canadian banking was pointed out Mr. Conklin said in respect to security and convertibility that Canadian bank notes are equal to those of such systems as the bond secured circulation of the United States and In addition possess the quality of elasticity. Work vs.

Play. An Interesting address was also delivered by 8. B. Sinclair, of the Normal school on the subject of work versus play. rila Idess.

which were original and well expressed, received the closest attention from tho.ie present. Mr. Sinclair urged the necessity of large play grounds In connection with all schools, and dilated en the benefits which a cere to children from plenty of exercise. It must not be forgotten, however, the object of school Is to develop wokers and not players. NO SLUR ON RACE OR CREED.

Montreal, May 15. Sir Charles Tup-por was Interviewed at Sir Donald Smith's residence this morning. He declared he had never cast a slur upon the nationality or creed of the leader of the Liberal party. 'The great mistake I made In Winnipeg." said he. "was that I did not engage a stenographer to make a verbatura report of my utterances and turn in his manuscript to me.

I found that plan work excellently during the Cape Breton campaign, and I shall certainly have such a man with me at tonight's meeting." ANOTHER LUCKY OTTAWA MAN. Tbe right for the United States to manufacture the celebrated Orroe guitar and lute anjo (of which Mr. Jas. 8. Back, who has for a number of years been in the employ of Messrs.

Orme A Son is the fortunate inventor) has been sold on royalty to the Eiias Howe Boston, one of the oldest music houses and most extensive violin and guitar manufacturers In America. Messrs. Orme and Son, with their usual enterprise and wonted appreciation of merit some time ago opened up a factory over their present piano warerooms on Sparks street for the manufacture of these instruments. The rapidity with which they have sprung into favor, besides the many good things which have been justly said of them by both our own and American amateur and professional guitar players and even competing manufacturers, should be and ot course Is a good criterion of their merits. RINGSIDE GOSSir.

Information comes from abroad that Billy Pllmmer is in a bad way physically. Al Hioith is going to England to witness tbe Kid LaTlgne and Dick Burge Hglit Tom Shorter and Denver Ed Smith bavo been matched to box at, San Francisco noxt month. Australian Billy Mnrpby offers to -fight any 110 or 118 pound man in America for 1500 a side and a purse. It Is possible that George Dixon may soon issue a challenge to tight the winner of the Palmer-Murphy "go." Jack Skelly, the olever Brooklyn boxer, is the bright portico lor star of a vaudeville how that Is attracting large crowds. Billy Aboarn has recovered from his Illness and now desires to box either Kid McPartland, Charley Barnes, or any 130 peunder.

Jack McAnllffe' is home from Hot Springs. Jack is said to have cleaned up $12,000 by his trip and greatly benefited his heclth. Frank Zlmpfer and Tommy Dixon are to try conclusions before tbe Toronto Rowing club on May SB. Tbe pair will box IS rounds. Jack Everhardt says tbst if McKeever fails to accept bis ohallenga be will go to England and try and arrange a mill with the winner of the Lavlgne-Burge mill.

Joe Gans, the Baltimore pugilist is hot on the trail ot Frank Erne. Gans sa that he believes Eros is afraid to meet elm, as hs evades making a match on the slightest pretext I. If O'Reilly made them, they fit Ladles' fine lace shoe, all sizes, for Saturday at a pair. M. E.

Burgess, 427 Bank street Toronto Ma'l and Globe always on sale Jarvl'', Bank street Lacrosses, 25c. 60c. and $1.25. A. H.

Jarvis, Bank street Folding fans. 15c 25c A. H. Jams'. Bank street stationer.

SPAIN REMONSTRATES AGAINST UNCLE SAM'S DEALINGS WITH CUBA 40,000 Spanish Troops to be Sent to the Island in September-Farmers Ordered by Weylar to Bring in all Their Orals tor the Use of the Army i Madrid. May 15. At a cabinet council held yesterday the Duke of Tctuan, minister of foreign affairs, was authorised to draft a formal remonstrance against the attitude of the United Slates in regard to Cuba, which will be presented-to the government at Washington, and it is probable that Etnor Dcpuy De Lome, Spanish minis, ter at Washington, will also be instructed to protest personally. It was decided that the government shall send 40,000 troops to Cuba in September. May 15.

Captain-General has issued a proclamation ordering the farmers and peasantry during the next twenty days to transport to the towns in their vicinity all the corn I ana omer. grain siorea up on meir farms. The military quartermasters are authorized by this order to pur- erase the grain at the current prices. The rebel leader. Manuel Romero, was shot this morning at Clenfuegos.

-j New York, May 15. A despatch to I the Herald from Havana says La Correspondencia. In a leading article uien in (in it. i.v tc; ueviuiauun (i war by Spain against the United States. THEY SAID GOOD-BYE.

The gli Is of Miss Wright's Bible class in the Y.W.C.A. held their closing reception of the season last evening and took advantage of the occasion to bid their late teacher a public farewell. The programme was a pleasing one but the Item most enjoyed was when Mrs. Hyland, an old scholar, present ed Miss Whlght on behalf tbe class. with a beautiful silver toilet set of faur pieces, suitably entraved.

At the same time Miss K. McDonald read an I address In which the girls fully ex-, pressed their great regret at losing their teacher. Among those who took part were Misses E. Tifey, John. Parlow, Fraser, M.

McKay and Mrs. Asa Gordon. Refreshments were served during tbe evening. Another Miss Bertha Wright who was actively connected With the Home for Friendless was this morning presented with fourteen volumes of book and an address by the member and board of tlfe Home. TO PROBATE A WILL.

Jn Chamber before His Honor Judge Bess this morning application was made by Mr. W. Greene for probate of the will of Martin Qulnn of Gloucester deceased, to James Martin. The value of estate is sworn at $1,100. The order was granted.

A FAST BATTLESHIP. Santa Barbara, CoL, May 15. After 'Weeks spent in preparation the battleship Oregon yesterday repaid her builders bv dolne all the asked of her. Sh made an average speed of 16.78 knots. 1 She earns a premium of $175,000 for her builders.

BIRTH. 6ATER At Aylmer, on May 14th, the wife ot W. J. Eayer, ot a daughter. HARRIED.

LCMJDEN McPHERSON On' May 11th, at Ottawa, J. Lumsden. to Miss Emily C. Mcpherson, both ot Ottawa. I DIED.

j7 CURRAN On the 14th lnitant at his uncle, John Burn's, residence, corner York and Dalhousle streets, Patrick Cur-ran In his 24th Funeral will leave bis father's residence. 140 Crelghton street, on Saturday, the 16th instant at eight a. for Notre Dame cemetery. Friends and acquaintances kindly accept this intimation. TAT LOR This morning, at 14 Burke Hull.

Alexander Taylor, in his 70tb year. The funeral- will take place from above address on Sunday, 17th Instant at 7:10 p. m. Friends and acquaintances are le-spectfully invited to attend. ROGERS SON.

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Open night and day. atorgua 8. MAYNARD ROGERS. GEO. H.

ROGERS, FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER Cor. Bank and Sater atreeta Moderate Prices. Personal attention. Open day and night Telephone 1091 DR. BR0WNLEB DENTIST.

ITT SPARKS STREET. OORMULLY ORDE. Barristers, Solicitors, etc DURTE7S CHAMBERS. 23 Sparks street Money to lend on Real Estate. J.

3. Gormully, Q. Job a F. Orde. MacCRAKEN.

HENDERSON St MCKAY. Barristers, Solicitors, Supreme Court and Departmental Agenta Central Chambers. Ottawa, Ontario 3. MacCraken, G.F.Henderson. W.

M. McKay. McLEOD STEWART. Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public, Supreme Court Parliamentary and Departmental Agent THE MOLBON'S BANK CHAMBERS. 14 Metcalfe street Ottawa.

Private funds tor investment at I 1-1 per cent. I JOCBERT IS VICE-PRESIDENT. Pretoria, May 13. Gen. J.

Joubert, Commander-in-Chief of the Transvaal forces and a member of the executive council, has been elected vice-president of the Transvaal Republic. Kruger continues president ot the Republic THE MARKET. Fish, Eggs, Spring Chickens and Butter Predominate. Friday Fish day was not. as largely attended this week as Tbere vsrraa 'wiinnrarM Sif iVInnna-A we a a SJa, ''a.

eMMaiuvus) weighing 32 which been caught down the Ottawa river. It was sold to a hotelkeeper. Regular fish such as suckers, cat-flsti. perch, etc, sold at from 12c to 15c string. Spring Chickens were ofTered for which the owner asked $1.25 pair but very few s'old at that price.

Porkers sold at from $2-50 to $3 pair. A large quantity' of eggs was offered, the retail selling1 price of which was 10c and 11c doz. Tub. roll and pall butter retailed atl4c to 17c, and prints at from 17c to 18c and 20c lb. There was no pork or beef on.

A little veal offered by two men sold at 4c and 5c lb. forequartera and 6c and 7c lb. hindquarters. A large amount of hay on, sold at from $8 to $11 ton. WARD WITH THE METROPOLITANS.

Ward, of last year's Holyhocka, who plays a pretty fast game at cover point has joined the Metro politana He is a strong addition to the intermediate team. Arrangements are about completed for a match on the morning of May 25 with the College team. A meeting of the executive will be heldto-night for the selection of a trainer? PROPOSED AMALGAMATION. The special committee named at last meeting of the Protestant Hospital directors to consider the question ot In- creased payment to the nurses from theStanley Institute, or the alternative of taking over the Institute and man-. agalng it by the ooe board of directors, met yesterday afternoon and talked over tbe question in Its bearing upon hospital interests.

The committee consists ot Messrs. W. Pennock, 3. P. Featherston, A.

S. Woodburn, Cummlncs. J. R. Armstrong The committee will meet again, when certain Information is obtained, and report at next monthly meeting at the hospital No man knows the i has not learned the WANTED AT ONCE, A GOOD GENER-' AL servant must have references).

Apply at 125 Slater street WANTED AT ONCE GOOD COAT, pants and vest makera MaUmeyer A Adams, 216 Sharks street WANTED A MAN OR SMART YOUTH, w'th exGriMie of hotel work. AnrJv letter, mentioning references, to B. IL, Journal WANTED IMMEDIATELY A GOOD general servant no washing or Ironing I relerenoea required. Aepiy to Mrs, J. Durto.

174 Argyle avenue. LOST. LOST ON WEDNESDAY. BETWEEN corner Hill and Albert streets and Exhibition Groands. a lady gold watch.

hunting case." with short chain and cioas attached. Finder v. ill be rewarded on returning same to Tbe Journal ot-lce. TO LEI. TO LET HOUSE IN THUHSO, SUITABLE for a family going to the country for the summer.

Oca. Edwards. TO LET FOR THE SUMMER, A LARGS resiosnca at nine's erry contains large rooms well situated for a summer residence. Apply to John Hogaa Kirk's Ferry. Que.

SUMMER HOUSE TO LET FURNISHED cottage, containing ten rooms on one ot Uie lowelkwt islands in the fx. Lawrence, near Brock villa, with boat and boat house. Enquire of W. H. Cole.

Registry Office. Brook Me. or A. Cole, 160 Sparks street Ottawa THE FOLLOWING TO LET. VIZ.

First, that very desirable detached solid brick house. No. IT Nepean at. having all improvements, bath, w. c-.

hot ana cold water, gas and not water furnace. Pousc'ulon May 1st Second, three rooms over 154 1-4 Bank st, having every con venlenos separate entrance from street Third. th. tlrst-elasa business etanaV No 154 U4 Bank at Immediate poem a ion. For further particulars enquire A.

Robertson. 121 Sparks st TO INVESTORS. MONET TO LOAN IN LARGE OR fiMALte aewunta. H. A.

Percival, ctoucltec. On tario Chambers. Ottawa. FOR SALE. FOR SALE DJ STORAGE.

AT AUCTION prices, parlor sett bed room eetta, cabinet and book cases, tables, bat rick, chairs, couches, large refrigerator, etc. C. B. Taggarl As Son. Auctioneers, Cor.

Bank and Wellington streets. FOR SALE IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS, 60 acres ot land on the Richmond road, within seven minutes' walk ot the electric railway. This pro' perty is very desirable for building upon, or speculation. Also for sale or to rent a residence on the corner ot Craig and Centre near Bank at -set a beautiful location In summer. Terms easy.

For particulars apply to Kidd. Blanchet AY Jones, Ontario Chambers. Ottawa. FOR SALE OR TO LET AT "3IRCHTON, a first claaa frame house, good eveter. outbuildings, etc.

Apply to Wm. Cur ren. Stead's Mills. Oat FOR GALE 160 vacant tots situated oa Ann. McLeod, Flora.

Archibald, Catherine. Concession, Percy, Bay, Lyon and Kent west of Bank st The tntx progressive part of the ctty. Termi lo suit purchasers. For further particulars arply to C. H.

CARRIERE. 12 Metcalfe street, cor. Sparks. FOR SALE-CORNER BLOCK and other lots. Cedar and Preston streets.

Apply to R. Woodland. No. Besaerer street HO, FOR A CANOE OR BOAT. PER CENT, for next two months.

Day's Boat and Canoe Works, one black from the old stand. Boots, canon, paddles, etc. A conniieto sail boat for tM. MISS BUCKSEY has returned from New York, bringing tbe latest ideas in Spring anl Summer Dresses All orders wDl receive her best attention. Some unusually beautiful novelties on view.

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