• •preach jto-i^rcow j^lt;^ihg ^ at the Presbyte rian cKuirbli^Vipon ^ of theChurch •ini th^ 1^rid;*^:and in the eyen-r mg u^)6ir ^‘The Ciioiee of Moses The*ter which the¥ old folks talked over old'■ ir '■ *»;•• «. \£ 'i“S\ V. •.;• *. /’* .r •'?„ ' . •. fti }• •?«-’. ... *'ti n^s, ; the ^ youn ger^ ones wen tj oth^ughl^e entirie series of“gaffi(^? ; u and * ‘plays? ^so dear to the he^ts^} youths and maidens, which all end onepublic are cordially invited to attend j way, and^ fudging from the laughter jthese services.—The painting of the Battle of Lookout Mountain was viewed by a large crowd last evening* who listened to Mr. Darling’s lecture ,with close attention. The painting will be no exhibition this evening, and Mr. Darling will repeat his lecture. ’* —Two fellows had a fight in an Elkhart lumber yard yesterday. After mauling each other an hour the larger one, and the aggressor, gave up. The cause of the difficulty was the abuse of the victor in the fight by the other fellow, who hails from Michigan.—Elsewhere will be found the program of a parlor entertainment to be given at the home of S. A. Jones, on Marion street, next Monday evening, for the Christmas fund of the Episcopal church. It promises a variety and interest that will please all who attend.—Miss Estella McKinstry has resigned her place in the public schools to ac-Cipt a clerkship in the pension office at Detroit, under her brother. Miss McKinstry is one of the very best teachers the schools ever had, and her departure will be a serious loss to the schools. And her friends here will exceedingly regret her removal though they will rejoice at her good fortune.—“The Black Flag” was played to a fair-sized audience at Bucklen Opera douse last evening. It is one of the sensational, nondescript plays that have recently taken possession of the stage which neither point a moral nor adorn a tale, and which the world would be better off without. The characters, such as they were, had a fair show, and the audience supped enough horror to last them until another blood-curdlingcompany comes along.✓ *•**. . 1—-Two young fellows living twenty ;even miles from this city entered some :om in the Nadel Weiss’ corn fair, which they had previously soaked iu water in order to increase the weight. Jf course the judges discovered the* fraud, and deducted enough from he weight of the corn to offset the wa-er. Both the fellows drove in Iasi Saturday expecting to capture prizes, but as the inspection was continued until today they came in again today bright and early but secured no prizes.—Slight changes in the Lake Shore time table will go into effect next Sunday. No. 8, now leaving at 11:25, will leave at 11:40; No. 5, going west,' now due here at 5:80 p. m., will arrive here twenty-five minutes later. No. 28 will be known as No. 24, and will l un tc Toledo over the old road, instead of tr Goshen as heretofore. Passengers foi Goshen will have to transfer here to the train known as the Goshen plug, leaving at 8:40 in the evening, and returning the next morniug at 6:40.—Miss Kate Glassford, the star of the Egbert Dramatic Company, is a highly accomplished and versatile actress, and a lady of the most charming qualities in social life. She has been on the stage since childhood, is thoroughly educated in the dramatic art, 'and in the leading roles of the most popular plays of the day has won the highest opinions and honors wherever she has appeared. She is ably supported by Mr. T. F. Egbert, manager of the company, who has played leading rolls in the principal theatres of the country, and is one of the most pleasing and versatile actors on the stage. The company throughout is also first-class in every respect. They will appear at Bucklen Opera House Monday evening.and glee, seemed to afford intense de-—There was an exceedingly pleasant surprise in West Elkhart last evening. Some fifty of the neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Turner, surprised them on their 35th wedding anniversary. By a clever ruse they were kept in the dining room while the unknown guests were packed into the parlor like sardines in a boXi Then Mrs. Turner was induced to go in to get the visiting lady’s things who, at that particular time, was compelled to go home. When she*«• ** ** . . ft * ... • . 'opened the door and saw the companj' the surprise was complete. The friends had brought along several bushels of things good to eat, and also a very fine set of dinner dishes which were presented to Mr.* and Mrs. Turner. The speaker in presenting them remarked, among of Her things, that 35 years ago in the rosy bloom of y outh, with high Hopes and expectations; they launched their little barque on the sea of matrimony, and that during all these long rears■' •*.*•••• jf • •• ■ ,'••• • . f _ *. .. ■?/ 'they had sailed on together through ^imsWiie MdJ shadow, through calms and ^ri^gand fair and foul weather^ out ^ AMce losing - their reckon^ ing or getting foundered; and that how iaj^towardslthe wesfcern|shorasiir^al and 4^at|during all these years of ^strife andtoil ^emneig^ors^h^neyer;light to the girls and enjoy meet to tlic boys. It was noticed that when some i pretty girl went the rounds to kiss alPj the old gentlemen, or some fine looking young man kissed all the old ladies, the commotion was just as great as when the boys and girls kept things to themselves. In fact a close observer could have seen that some of the older ones-V • , • * . • » *slyly got in among the girls and boys, and that they could chase a pretty girl around the room with as much zest as they could 25 years ago. This fun lasted until after midnight, when the party dispersed all highly pleased with the evening’s entertainment.PERSONAL.Daniel Spohn has been very sick, but is somewhat better.Mrs. T. M. Alexander, of Cold water, :s visiting in Elkhart.Mr. and Mrs. George W. Best, of Li-gonier, are in the city visiting friends.Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Bowlan, of Dowagiac, Mich., were in Elkhart yesterday.•0Miss Mattie Clapp, of White Pigeon, is the guest of Mrs S. A. Jones, of this city.R, K. Mann, who has been quite sick the past two weeks, is able to be out.againMiss May Talbott, of Logansport, is the guest of Miss Franc Knevels, of this city.Mr. and Mrs. 0. F. Gillet, of Norwalk, Ohio, are visiting their daughter Mrs. E. H. Smith, pf Sixth street.Chas. Collins, superintendent of the Studebaker wagon works, of SouthBend, was here yesterday.Mr. and Mrs. 0. E. Gillet and sons, of Sandusky, Oliio, spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Smith, of this city. Mr. Gillet is a brother of Mrs. Smith.Closing Services.Tomorrow evening at 7:30 o’clock the great revival or Mission at St. Vincent’s Catholic church will be brought to a close. The services will consist of Solemn Vespers; closing sermon and Papal benediction. No doubt a large audience will be in attendance. Extra seats' have been provided for the occasion. All are invited. The morning services will begin at the usual hour, 10 a. m. A sermon will be delivered by one of the visiting Fathers.lEP^Miss Belle Henry purchased yes-% Vterday a beautiful mahogany case upright Guild piano of Frank Sage. Miss Henry’s selection was from several other .make instruments sold here, and found the Guild Piano the most reliable and satisfactory in every respect. These pianos are sweet toned instruments and are fast becoming the popular pianos of Elkhart, and are sold at prices within the reach of all.J. G. T.A committee of ladies of St. John’s will give a parlor entertainment at the residence of Mrs. S. A. Jones, on Monday evening, Nov. 30th. Object Christmas fund. The church people are invited to attend.Director, Mr. G. B. Wjdlie.Pianist, Mr. Edward BeckLey.Quartet.Soprano, Miss Metta Brunson.Tenor, Mr. G. B. Wyllie.Basso, Mr. Carl Barney.Alto, Mrs. Lumbert.Program:Piano Solo, Rondo Eb op. 62, Weber, Miss Gene Cleveland Schutt.Song, Miss Annie Vanderlip.Piano Duet, LaChasse Infernale, Rolling, Misses Clapp and Schutt. Vocal Duet, Miss Metta Brunson and Mr. Erastus Rogers.Recitation, Mrs Peter S. Steiner.Vocal Solo, Mr. Erastus Rogers. Recitation, Mr. Carl Barney.Vocal Solo, Miss Metta Brunson.Surprise.Curtain rises a 7:30. Fee 25 cents.Wanted.A lady or gentleman to assist in printing photographs for a short time. Apply at Mudge’s gallery. tf.Our clients need not be by Tear oporessed Because we place their heads into tlie rest.It does not make them stiff as they suppose, Biit lends an easy ijrace to every pose.We employ no drummers or chin-mu-sieians, but invite you to call early for' •' • * . ■ . .. » . ' ‘your Holiday work at the old reliable gallery, where good work and patient operators reign supreme./2d Mudge Mudge.JEiP’Mvs. Fred Hall has just received from N. Y. a select stock of the latest styles of Hair Goods.•' rtouse to Rent lt;i ■■ - «■ r . ‘ • ■ ■ ”, ' v *■ ’J •. ** ■ • -*- . * • * ' ’’ 1 * .. 1 •. .. . * » s* ' ■ • •• *t* » . . . 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