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THE WEEKLY CHAT, SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1308. Bigg meeting of the twenty-eighth ward board of ALWAYS A JOS. "Next Week's SpjciaJs" A1P Para Fool Caflj BuUstiA for Weik Coamenciug Honiaj, Rarch 23d Honssf LlorciiGndising Tells ho Story ni Eiplalns lit Reascns tU The Ertat Atlantic nt Pacific Tea Company lias fcgga si Sscctssful 8 Extra; Stamps and Cut-Price Leaders Fvarv Daw Thla Wank V- BROADWAY M-DC wim i pouna very bsi Fancy Chop MP Tea, 7Cs Tins was unanimously approved all present, and after some discussion on various matters before the legislature, in which many took part, a rvsolutton-was orlered by Mr. Com--lius fiheehan. endorsing the Travis bill, having for Its object the exemption from the debt limit ot bonds Issued by the city for Improvements which are self-sustaining, and which, will not add to the burdens of the taxpayer but through their earning lighten them.

It was brought out during the remarks of Mr. Sheehan on this matter that if In the event of this bill being enacted by this legislature another session of the legislature could be soon called, the measure passed again and the constitutional amendment submitted to the people in less than two years, though that Is the time generally regarded as necessary to effect a constitutional amendment. The resolution read as follows: "RMolved, That whereas the growth 0f the City and the comfort and health of the people imperatively demand prompt and extensive extensions of the means of transportation; and "Whereas, It Is vital Importance to the commonwealth that these extensions to our transit system be owned and controlled by the city, precisely as it has been found necessary for the municipality to own and control the streets, by means of which transportation Is effected on the surface; and "Whereas, It 1 apparent that within the near future the expense of con inn-- CTP A lJJ Any Kind Furnish Your Parlor With one of our tew 3 or 5 piece Parlor Suits, and win the These Suits are of artistic designs, the production of skilled furniture makers, and can be had upholstered in your choice of the following coverings, Tapestry, Panne Sicilian Cloth.Silk Tapestry, Silk Plush or Silk Damask. Sficon UlLLm ini8JCDABDLDE Kft'Oflh 23c a jar Past Hado 15c "aga, yc Pkg. Foil Creaa Cheese Puro Lard Ssr I lona Peas Hatches 16ca lb.

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1 admiration of your friends. Suits '5-Pieccs $24.00 to $275.00 cordially invited. SATURDAY EVENINQ ers. They have been nut ho Mr We also arranged with the railroad company to have Rldgewood trains to transfer at Richmond Hill for the benefit of the Jamaica riders. That partially relieves the Lexington avenue line.

"One relief la to put more tracks, on the elevated roads wlthra five-cent fare over the Williamsburg Bridge to downtown, Manhattan. Another would be to build the subway on Broadway, connecting with the Centre street spur, so that the fare would be no more than five c.ntsi" In closing, the speaker said he trusted that his talk convinced his hearers that the Publlo Service Commission Is taking cognizance of the transit problem. He said that he find his colleagues are disappointed that money Is not more available for transit needs for the Borough of Brooklyn. The Fourth avenue subway contract, he said, was a fact and the subway should be started as soon a possible and pushed along to completion. "'Next after the disposal of that problem comes the great river problem," said the speaker.

"It must be taken up Just as soon as the money oan be obtained for It." Mr. Rasa mM ha i un wiMiaw franchise was the best he ever heard of and recommended that all future franchises be granted on the same twenty. five-year-baBts. Before Mr. Bassett was Introduced there was a brief business meeting conducted by Chairman Charlea North rup.

LADIES' AID SOCIETY OF THE GERMAN HOSPITAL OF BROOKLYN. 1 At the regular meeting of the above society, held on Friday, March 13, at i at Arlon Hall, Mrs. M. 01-brlcht presided. The meeting wae well attended end all present took keen interest in tne proceedings.

The minutes of the 'last meeting were read by the recording Secretary, Mrs E. Waeldln. Then followed the financial report by the K. Muel-er: Capital at present, S2.S95.78, which Is placed as follows: Germanta Bank, Wllliamsburgh Trust Company, $1,036.35, from which ft check for $382 tok he deducted; Broadway Bank, I280.4S. The Receipts for February were: Dues collected by Mrs.

L. Becker, financial seoretary, flSl, for euchre tickets, donation by Mrs. M. Knaup, JS0; total 1698. Expenses: M.

Seuberth, 17; J. Troge, W. De-chent, $150; for postcards, tfo; H. Bat-terman, total, The society donated the following articles to the German Hospital: 12 dosen paper napkins, 100 pairs white woollen blankets; 50 pairs gray woolen blankets; is dosen towels; bi yards of scrim, and two pieces of muslin. Other donations are from the Needlework Guild, New Utrecht Branch: 100 garments, Mrs P.

Bauer; a box of Christmas tree Ornaments, Needlework Guild, Fhtfbush Branch; 100 garments, Mrs. A. Heck; 1 barrel vegetables, Mrs. Rupertus; 1 bag coffee, Mrs. I Cheva-Her; repairing of 2 sewing machines, supplying new attachments, oilcan and oil, Mrs.

D. Reichers; a baby weighing machine and basket The following new nrnnhm mltter: Mrs. J. Dfthl, Mrs. E.

Irmscher, iviio. a. x. irs. Karl.

Schwab, Mrs. M. Jung, Mrs. John Stelllng, who has made several large donations to the society, was pronounced an honorary member. One lady, who does not wish to have her name published, became a member for life by donating $100.

Mrs. M. Dassan donated $500. The president thanked the generous ladies heartily. The society regrets the loss of two worthy members by grim death Mrs.

F. Schneider and Mrs. J. Sedlmeler. In honor of their memory all present arose from their seats.

Mrs. W. Graf, chairman of the visiting committee to the German Hospital, reported that new donations were necessary. The purchasing committee was instructed to meet the. requirements.

I( Th6n the sofa cushion was drawn for, that Chas. Thomas donated several months ago. Mrs. T. Gavit was the lucky winner.

The receipts for the cushion amoant-ed to $44.50. The entire cost of painting the Interior apartments of the German Hospital was $2,740, which sum was donated by the Ladles' Aid Society. The work wan done by Ch. Thomas, ft was resolved to hold a euchre party on the afternoon of April 22, at Arlon Hall. All member ntiil natrnna o-u kindly requested to send In prizes for mo occasion, wnicn win De thankfully received by the committee.

The mcet-Ing then1 adjourned until April in. When the members of the Twenty-eighth Ward Board of Trade gathered Thursday evening, March 12, at their 16LJ Broadway, -the found the doors locked and no one on hand to open them. After numerous telephone and much running roundl was discovered that the member who was to open up and turn on the lights, and who was the only one who had a key to the premises, had gone oft on an automobile ride, and that his machine had broken down so that he could not reach Brooklyn. After considerable as there was no other hall In the neighborhood that could be procured on such short notice, it was decided to adjourn to the home of the secretary, Mr. Cornelius Sheehan, who threw open his parlor -and library.

After the adoption of the minutes of the preceding meeting and the disposition of routine matters, Mr. Joseph Schrelber, who has long made a study of the electric light companies of the city In relation to their dealings with their customers and who for some time has been engaged In litigation to test the legality of certain charges Imposed under contracts which he believes to be contrary to the publlo interest informed the members of his tnter-vlew with the member of the Public Service Commission now Investigating the subject of electric lighting and of his attendance In the Interest of the organisation of the several hearings thus far held and of his collecting contrasts apd data for presentation to the commission at the proper time. Mr. Colborne, of the Schools Commit. tee, reported that the recent disaster at Colllnwood, Ohio, In which so many school children had lost their lives, had awakened a widespread public Interest In this section to know if our schools were safe and that his committee would investigate so far as this district 1b concerned, and that he thought all the boards of trade In Brooklyn" should do the same.

Most of the schools in this section, he said, were modem construction, with safe stairways and exits. He stated that the Borough President and the Board of Education were investigating the schools of this borough. Attention was called to the move ment which originated In this board a few months ago, and which was re-cently backed up by the School Prln-clpals' Association, to secure the pas sage of an ordinance by the Board of Aldermen making it an offense to drive through the ranks of school children during' the fire drills which are re- aulred T)V law to be held at freouent intervals. The necessity for' aotion of some kind was brought to the attention of the organization at a recent meeting by Dr. Perry, of School No.

65, and at that time the assistance of President MoGowan, of the Board of was solicited by the president- Mr. Flrmln, and ft promise of hearty support obtained. It was determined to bring the matter before the Allied Boards at its next meeting, and Mr. Edwin Ferry was appointed as the one to do so. A committee, coiv-sistlng of Mr.

Colborne, Mr. Ferry, Mr. Langblett and Mr. Peterman, was also appointed to take the matter up with the local aldermen. This matter disposed of, the president made his report, as follows: REPORT OF PRESIDENT.

"It is time that the people of this city realized the crisis which con-fronts them In respect to our transit affairs. Notwithstanding the rottenness which has been exposed on the part of the "system" that has so long dominated the city government, It Is unabashed, and with satanlo cunning, Is scheming to use the necessities of the people to accomplish Its purpose, namely, to give additional means of transit by subways only, upon terms whloh will enable them to exploit us and our children for generations to come. "We have been lured along with empty promises until our necessities have become so great that those who have led us think we are in a condition to accept any1 terms, no matter how humiliating, or how disadvantageous to the city, In order to require the relief which we need. Months ago the Board of Estimate urgeofthe ftapld Transit Board to Immediately proceed with the Brooklyn-Manhattan loop lines (Broadway-Lafayette avenue route); months ago the chief engineers of the. Board of Estimate and Apportionment, in response to the Mayor's request for a statement of the Improvements to which the city was committed, placed on the very top of the list which he prepared, for the Brooklyn section; months ago the Comptroller indicated that there would be funds for the Fourth avenue subway as soon as the same were required; months ago the Comptroller Issued ft statement that there was then (Deo.

t) a margin within the debt limit of $,000.000, while the new assessment gave promise of an increase In our borrowing capaeity of from $40,000,000 to But now there Is an effort to make us believe that all has vanished and that if we are to have additional subways, we must wait two years for a constitutional amendment and must amend the Elsberg law in Important details. The constitutional amendments should have been made years ago, but I believe that there is no necessity for amendment to the Elsberg law. It lias not yet had a fair trial, for the authorities, from the start have practically notified the traction interests that if they will decline to bid for awhile that the law will be shortly changed to meet their desires. "In my opinion, the cry of our having reached the debt limit Is a bugaboo, and I think if the Comptroller and the Mayor were seriously desirous of finding a way out It would be found. Mr.

Coler has Issued a statement showing that there is a borrowing margin of $95,617,146, not less than $60,000,000 of which could be used for subways within a year, and I am sat isfied that if the people of this city express themselves with sufficient Vis or and emphasis, and demand that the subways Imperatively needed be built that those who now can find no money to build them will find that their calculations have been too conservative, to say the least. "The three great subway systsfhs now receiving public Attention would cost about $100,000,000. For the Broadway-Lafayette avenue route $10,000,000 (and as the Manhattan portion of this line Is already under way, it should be done first) tile Fourth avenue route about $23,000,000, and the route about $65,000,000. Of the which the original Belmont subway cost, but $1,105,400 was 'spent the first year. Not more than wad spent in any one year, and on the same basis we see that the cost of all three lines.

If Started at onoe, could be brought within ft year, and If there is a will to do It, the way will be found whereby the contracts can be so drawn that the debt limit will not be exceeded. "Let them contract for the first section of the Broadway-Lafayette avenue and the Fourth avenue simultaneously, as they are practically and then to shift the Sewers and complete the other preliminary work and so on, and within five years the problem now seems so complsx will have solved Itself. "This must be remembered by all, that Brooklyn will vote for the man who discovers the way, and not for the man who sees no way. Big problems require big men. There will be a lot of measurements taken between how and election." Sporting Goods, Parlor 3-Pieces $17.50 to $200.00 Your inspection OPEN MONDAY AND COMMISSIONER BASSETT TALKED TRANSIT TO AN INTERESTED AUDIENCE IN CALVARY CHURCH.

Publlo Service Commissioner Edward M. Bassett addressed a larg. and lh- terested ftudlence of the Men'i Club of the Calvary P. E. church at Grov.

street and Bushwlek avenue, on Thursday night, March IS. He rehearsed the causes that led up to the appointment of the Commission, their powers, the difference between public service corporations and the Publlo Service Commission, and finally opened up the subject of congestion on the elevated roads, and the remedy, of which the principal one was, he said, the putting of the Williamsburg Bridge to work by operating the Broadway elevated road over It fol one faro to Manhattan, "You gentlemen are particularly Interested in transit questions," said the speaker. "The problem in Manhattan is the problem of congestion along parallel lines. In Brooklyn the problem is on of radiating lines coming to a foous, with the congestion at the focll. One is at the foot of Broadway.

Another is at the foot of Fulton street the Brook- Ivn Ttrlrlff-a Th rAsnlt. ftf that fnrnl nn- of that congestion at theso focal points the entire railroad system of Brooklyn is Inadequate. We have single tracking from everp past of Brooklyn to Manhattan. are Sine different elevated roads that are compelled to go over the Brooklyn Bridge on a single track, "That Is what makes the slowness and that Is the evil that has to be There are twenty-three surface lines crowded at the funnel on the other ld of the bridge. This condition has held back Brooklyn for years.

"What Is the remedyT Instead of one river crossing we ought to have Ave or tx. The Williamsburg has four times the capacity of the Brooklyn Bridge, but the Williamsburg Bridge is worked only one-tenth of Its capacity. The Brooklyn Bridge is doing Its own work and the work of the Williamsburg Bridge also. The cure of the Brooklyn Bridge crush Is to set the Williamsburg Bridge to work. Next to that, to set theN Manhattan Bridge to work.

Next, to get the subways under the river to supplement the. bridges. When the people can get across on many crossings the problem Will be solved for Brooklyn. "From East New York to the fringe of the business section of Brooklyn, on tho elevated roads, does not take more than twenty minutes. It takes twenty minutes to get from Navy street to the other side pf the Brooklyn Bridge.

When that congestion that keeps baok the trains is done away with, the problem fer Brooklyn Is largely solved. "Brooklyn Is built like ft fan. That is One of the reasons why destiny has It In Store to make Brooklyn, In time, the largest of the boroughs. Queens County will also have a phenomenal growth, I because of the radiating lines on which It is built "The elevated trains on Broadway should Connect and go'1 over the Wll-llemsburg Bridge. Thirty-three per cent of the people who now use the Brooklyn Bridge, ought to use the Williamsburg Bridge, and would if the connections were made.

If, in addition, people may use Centre street, Manhattan, so that they will be enabled to reach the lower part of Manhattan for a single fare, the problem is still further solved. "I have been asked about the Lexington avenue elevated road. I am informed that people living In this and the adjoining section of Bedford cannot get seats on the cars between 7 and 9 from the "other lines. The Lexington avenue and five other lines, the Ridge-wood. Sea Beach, Culver, TJlmer Park and Bay Ridge routes, converge at Adams street and continue on a single track' to Manhattan.

If any shuttle trains are put on the Lexington avenue line, It seems to me they must be taken from the other lines. The Lexington avenue Une is running on ft five-minute schedule between the hours named, which seems to me to be reasonable. We took oft some Cypress Hills trains and put them on Fulton street, but this only made matters worse for. the short rid VINOL A TONIC RECONSTRUCTOR $1.00 A BOTTLE Htydon, ne F5 1189 BROADWAY, near Lafayette Ave. The Bedford Company, Millinery, Suits, Cloaks, Waists, Skirts Laces, Dress Goods, Silks, Gloves, Ribbons, Boas, Underwear, Hosiery, Undermuslins, Corsets, and Men's Furnishings.

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Cumberland St. va nnnfl i i ain Avtnuh iez PATCHOGUE, ROE'S HOTEL BLOCK, THUMB-BIT FOR WOMEN. Merchants Wasonlo Lodge Host to Ladles at Arlon Ball Beefsteak, Merchants Lodge, No. 709, Free and Accepted Masons, diverted Tuesday night March 10, from a custom which it has lived up to for years. Instead ot giving the annual stag, ft thumb-bit for ladles was held under the auspices of the lodge In Arlon Hall.

It was an experiment but proved such ft successful affair that the members will probably be compelled to give a similar event at least once a year In the future. In explaining how the ladles' "thumb- bit" came to replace the annual stag, one of the members said last night: "Tou see when the boys returned to their homes after attending one ot these affairs they Invariably said to their wives, "How la it you cannot cook steak the way the chef of the Merchants does?" Of course the good women naturally offended and declared they procured Just as good steak and cooked It the same way. But the boys Insisted it was not like they received at the beefsteaks ftnd this raised the question, Well, why don't you Invite the women to on of the thumb-bits and let them sea how the thing Is doner It was simply to satisfy the curiosity of our wives that we changed the order of things and Invited tbe women so that they could learn how to cook." It was consequently ft very critical number ot diners who went to the thumb-bit last Tuesday night and naturally the members of the Merchants' Lodge were on edge. They went further than they usually do in arranging for the beefsteak and the best meat that could be procured was brought for tbe fastidious guests. When the ladles arrived they looked the surroundings over carefully and being satisfied with the decorations and lay-out of the ta-Dies, they permitted the members of the committee to adorn them with butcher aprons.

Some of the ladles, wore handsome silk gloves and tbsy were given to understand that they were not attending an opera but a plebeian affair which did not call for such things. Consequently they removed their gloves and took their plaoea at the tables. They waited patiently for the opening of the festivities and their appetites were first tempted with oysters. Finishing this dish they wore a satisfied look ftnd the committee being encouraged, proceeded to serve the piece of steak on toast "It la good," said one woman. "Rather tasty, but I have had just as good at home," replied the one spoken to.

After the first round ot steak had been disposed ot an entertainment was startisl. Between each act steaks were served and at the end the women were convinced there was something different about the beefsteak than that cooked at home. This something they uould not explain, end as the men had long before given up the puzzle they accepted the declaration ot the women as a truce ftnd did not discuss the subject further. The entertainment given was an excellent one. It was given by the following artists: Botsford, Mr.

Pllnton, Miss Sadie Hart, Chantrell and Sohuyler, Greg Pattl, Miss Helen Cannen, T. Arthur Baker, Haley and Batrd, and the Imperial Colored Quartet The committee in charge Included: William H- Sleeper, Adam Mane, John R. Place, Jacob Nehrbass and Henry Ochs. -Among those present were: Mr. ftnd Mrs.

Abel Crook, Mr. ftnd Mrs. M. Brown, Mr. ftnd Mrs.

J. Carney. Mr. and Mrs. D.

E. Freudenbergsr, Mr. and Mrs. J. Welgand, Mr.

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Warden Richard 'Wright Miss M. Itaffner, Mies Hlgglns, Mlsj H. Haffner, W. Haffer, Mr. ftnd Mrs.

S. Celien, Mr. ftnd Mrs. A. C.

Mass, Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Piers, Charles A. Gollman, Mr.

and Mrs. J. Somendlnger, Dr. Frederick W. Cordes, Dr.

A. Cordes Mr. and Mrs. H. W.

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Monroe. uts cor. Rutledge. oTH cor, 4th St. 9 Mrs.

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D. Michelsen, Mr, and Mrs. Theodore Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. J.

BrOokman, Mr. and Mrs. S. Peck Mr. and Mrs.

L. Bosch, N. D. H. Michelsen, Mrs.

Richter, N. Rlchter, Miss L. Ml-chelsei, Miss A. Scheldt Miss M. Jacobs, Miss E.

Blake, Mrs. A. Blake, Miss D. Meyer, Miss E. Llttman, A.

HIckey, John Auer, Battalion Chief and Mrs. Bernard A. Matschke, Miss E. Gollmar, Miss A. Oollmar, Mr.

ftnd Mrs. F. Vogt, Hugo Gollmar, George Bauer, Miss E. Roos, Mis J. Roos, Mr.

and Mrs. H. VogeL Jesse T. Dingee, Julius Koehler, Mr. and Mrs.

Pettus, Mr. and Mrs. Schmeedl, Mr. ftnd Mrs. Schauman, George E.

Ehlers, Mr. and Mrs. J. it. Paddock, Mr.

and Mrs. William M. Ssgar, Mr. and Mrs. John E.

Hull and daughter, Mr and Mrs. Fred Kramser, Mr. and Mrs. William Man-ney, Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Wendling. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Girard. Mr.

and Mrs. Otto Spangenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bshrer, Mr. ftnd Mrs.

Georg Grantegen and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ochs, Mr. and Mrs. George H.

Krapp, Mr. and Mrs. William Kaiser, Mr. and Mrs. George C.

Miller, Mr. ftnd Mrs. Jacob Nehrbass, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sohneler, Harry Scheldt, Mlus L.

Soheldt, Louis Leonhardt. Miss Leonhardt, William G. Maue, Miss E. Mi Maue, Mrs. L.

Winters, Louis J. Oswald, William K. Hutson, Edward T. Hewes, Dr. and Mrs.

Charles Gart ner, Val. Wallpert, Mr. and Mrs. Hy L. Eisner, Mr.

and Mrs. H. Van Name. Rudolph W. Weiss, Mr.

and Mrs. A. Behrenklau, Mr. and Mrs. E.

Oerken, Mr. and Mrs. A. Markert, Mn and Mrs. A.

R. Koch, Mr. and Mrs. A- Meny, Mr. and Mrs.

F. O. Beuerman, Mr. and Mrs. William Seaton, Mr.

and Mrs. George Finken, Mr. and Mrs. Bogen, Mr. end Mrs.

J. Meehan, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs.

William Stark. Mr. and Mrs. William Honick, Mr. and Mrs.

C. Behrlnger, Mr. and Mrs. John Dennea. Mr.

and Mrs. H. VogeL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. Following the custom past years, Mrs. H.

Rudolph, of 1201 Bushwlck avenue, entertained a number of friends at her home on March 1.0, en the oocaslon of her birthday. She received numerous handsome and useful present and an abundance of flowers. Ot all the presents received probably the most cherished was a handsome framed photograph of her six-months-old grand son, child of her son Philip, of Milwaukee, Wis. A luncheon was served by the hostess and a good time enjoyed by all presents. Mrs.

Rudolph received hearty congratulations and wishes tor mafly happy returns ot the SURPRISE PARTY. A very pleasant surprise Was giver! to Mr. W. M. Van Denson by her husband In honor of her twenty-fourth birthday on Saturday, March 7, at her mother's home.

101 Vandeveer street A very pleasant evening was spent In singing and dancing. Mr. Van Densoa had the home very beautifully decorated and also presented her with a beautiful floral horseshoe. WHfiRB en I find a perfectly reliable dentist? Up-to-date, moderate charges, sanitary and complete in every respect. Dr.

SCHREHiER'S STUDIO 4YpW 931-933 wrW sit cas ceerinret i structing these subways will be greater than can be provided for within the limitations hdw fixed by the constitution without arresting at least tem porarily other Improvements; and "Whereas, These subways. If operated by the City or leased to operating companies, will pay for themselves, without Increasing the burden of the taxpayer; be it "Resolved, That We favor the pass-age of the Travis bill, having for its object the amendment of the constitution so as to provide that bonds Issued for Improvements which are self-sustaining be exempted from calculations fixing the debt limit, and be it further i Resolved, That wo request all members of the State legislature from this borough to work for the passage of the bill." i So' much time had been lost In waiting to get Into the hall and many of the members having drifted away during the time when It was uncertain what would be done, It was determined that It would be well to postpone until the next meeting the nomination of officers. Much amusement was caused among the members by the president who introduced them to ft reels, hitherto un known, and which epitomises the sit uation or the city In respect to the subways, the debt limit and th. action or certain of our city authorities In regard thereto, and which he said was the reclDS for the "Met fncvtoii" While It Is not likely that any of our readers may want to order this cock-tall it seems as though Brooklyn would have to take It, whether It wants It or not, unless it can put up ft strong enougn oght against It so we sive it here, that everyone may know what there is In it How to Make a Met Cocktail. Take a lemon and saueese the Juice out.

Take two more lemons and squeeze the juioe out Take 1,166 6BJ lemons and squeeze all the Juloe out Gather up all the rhlnds and throw them In; then put in the pits and stir well. Drink It down quickly while hanging to ft strap and make a face like McCarren's. The next meeting takes place on tiw second Thursday evening In April. DEMOCRATS IN 23D DINE IN HONOR OF P. F.

LYNCH, Handsome Cut Class Set Presented to 1 District Leader. Democrats of the Twenty-third Assembly District, and many Republicans as well, dined Thursday night March 12, in nonor of Patrick F. Lynch, Democratic leader of the bailiwick. Somer's Hall, at RockaWay avenue and Somers street, was crowded with diners, more than 360 being present It was a remarkable tribute to Mr. Lynch'a popu larity.

The Twenty-third District Is the largest district of all in area, for It Is ine most sparsely populated, and Ocean Hill, Brownsville, Flatlands, Canarsie and other widely separated sections were represented by enthusiastic Dera ocrati at the big gathering. Many had to come long distances to show their loyalty to the district leader. Senator McCarren and other prominent Demo crats from other districts attended to show their Interest In the organisation or the Twenty-third and Its leader. An Immense punch bowl of cut glass. witn a.

set ot glasses, was presented to Mr. Lynch by his followers during the evening. The presentation aroused much enthusiasm, and the diners spent a con slderable length of time for their' leader. Senator MaCarren also came In for his share of applause, and. In fact, was given suoh a remarkable demonstration when he arose to speak that he felt obliged to caution the shouters to make less noise and devote their energies rather to hard work.

Many speakers contributed to an interesting toast list which lasted until th morning hours. The feature of the cleaning was easily tne address of Sen. ator McCarren, in which he outlined his Ideas of leadership, and made the significant remark that the Democratic party had never been successful In New York State without the cordial co-opera tion of Kings County. Many took this latter remark to mean that the proposed opposition to the McCarren delegation at the State Convention would cause trouble In the organization which would be fatal to the ticket. Somer's Hall was handsomely decorated for the occasion with American flags.

The diners gathered by election districts around small tables, with the guests seated at a long table running the entire length of the room. An excellent meal was served, beginning at 9 o'clock, and a little after 11 the speaking began. Louis Goldstein, chairman ot the committee. Introduced Hyman Ray-fiel, chief clerk of the New Jersey avenue court as the toastmaster In a speech In which he dwelt upon the fact that the Democratic party In the district had been practically harmonised under Mr. Lynch's leadership.

Mr. Ray-flel accepted the position of presiding officer briefly, and Introduced Senator McCarren, to speak of "Our Guest" Senator McCarren said lh part: "I have a deep feeling of sympathy for Mr. Lynch. I have occupied a position similar to that he occupies. A district leader should at all times wear the sign they displayed outside a Texas church, 'Please don't shoot the fiddler.

He Is doing his The trials and tribulations of ft district leader are It is Impossible to please every man who thinks you are In a position to aid him. Leaders are men who pay particular attention to learning what the wishes of the people are. The position of leader -requires patience, tact and ft knowledge of the people of his district If ft leader' runs counter to the wishes of his followers he soon finds it out. A leader who refuses to carry out the desires of his organization cannot long maintain his leadership. "I have never known a more propitious oocaslon than the present for Democratic victory.

Success depends very largely, however, upon the wisdom ot the party in shaping the platform and selecting the candidates. If we have candidates and a-platform that shall inspire publlo confidence It seems to me that Democratic vlotory is certain. If we win In this State. I can see no reason why we should not retain control Dicyclos. Kodaks, mhJmwmtm.KJm for twenty years.

But It Is Important to I romomher that th DamooraUa narty has I never carried New Tors; Bute without; the cordial co-operation of Kings County. If the candidates do not please the voters of this county we cannot be responsible for the results. I am confident, however, that wisdom will prevail." 1 Senator McCarren also spoke highly of Mr. Lynch, praising- his success in directing the affairs of the district Joseph R. Wilson followed with a brief speech In whioh he told of the success of the district organization under the leadership of Mr.

Lynch, and on beharf of the members of the district association presented to the leader the punch bowl and glasses. Mr. Lynch responded thanking his followers, and expressing the hope that he would always have the esteem and good will of the Democrats of the district. His ambition, he said, was to follow In the footsteps of Senator McCarren. The other speakers were Magistrate Gelsmar and Assistant District Attorney Elder, both of whom praised the twenty-third Dlstrlot for having established harmony, William K.

Wilson, J. Grattan MacMahon and Magistrate Hylan also spoke. At the guests' table were Fatrlok P. Lynch, Senator P. H.

McCarren. Hyman Rayflel, J. Grattan MacMahon, Magistrates Alexander H. Gelsmar and John F. Hylan, Assistant Dlstrlot Attorney Robert H.

Elder, Jsmes P. Bln-nott, Alderman William P. Sandlford, William P. Delaney, Christopher J. Dal-ton.

David J. Hogan. George N. Young, John J. Roach, Judge A.

H. Rosenthal. William B. Roth, James Powers, Solomon Rubin, Judge E. A.

Richards, and William R. Wilson. The members of the committee in charge were Louis Goldstein, chairman; William J. Rothaug, Philip Riley, James F. Dennis, William H.

Parry, James Graham, James Clifford, William L. Mooney, Alexander i S. Drescher and Morris Bernstein. BIRTHDAY SURPRISE. A birthday surprise was tendered to Mrs.

Anna Ehlers on Thursday evening, March 12, in honor of her sixtieth birth day. The parlor and dining room were deoorat.d with chrysanthemums and calms, and the tables, which were lux urlantly set and decorated by her chil dren during her absence to the Hippodrome In the afternoon with her slstei Mrs. Adelaide Ehlers. At 8.S0 Mrs. Ehlers with her two daughters entered the home at 834 Madi son street, and were serenaded by a hand, at the same time the parlors were lighted and the guests, amid much rejoicing, congratulated Mrs.

Ehlers. Mrs. Ehlers was the recipient ot many handsome presents. The color scheme was yellow and blue. Handsome favors were presented to each guest A vry pleasant evening was spent playlnir games, singing and dancing.

An elaborate supper was served at 10.10. BIRTHDAY PARTY. A birthday party was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. E.

B. Ltndeborg Saturday night March 7, at their 114. St Nicholas avenue. The evening was spent In singing, dancing and other forms of amusement Mr. Miller and Mr.

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