THftctr interested should remember tbsof c,fi for«pfk Salt the Highr»‘ certificates la chool Building onA xn wire has been put into the office f the A. * P. Tel. Co. The increasing atronage baa rendered this addition to he facilities for doing business a necett-ity.Th« Paines ville Grange has rented the all over Curtiss k Smart's store iu which o hold their meetings. The room waa oc-upied for the first lime on Wedrnmarble, it i- m opinion they will last ten 'times as long, and are not excelled in point of durability by the Une.l granite.is the best livingnotingThe tank at the Lake Shore Depot prang a leak on Saturday evening Iasi, ml nearly one-ibml of the contents ol he reservoir escaped before the accident ould be repaired.By private letter we learn that on Tburs-lay, of last week, the mill of E. A Mow y. at Bohinaon station. Ottawa Co., Mich-van burned. Loan about t!d,OuO more ban the insurance.Prkfakatioxs for the celebration on be Fourth are progressing satisfactorily, rue committees are hard at work and here ia every prospect of a most success-ill old-fashioned celebration.Tux strawberry festival in the base-oenl of the M. E. Church on Tuesday veiling waa weil attended, sad all ap-Ksred satisfied with the good things prodded the net receipts were about ♦**.Among those who are lo sojourn at the -ittle Mountain this summer is General jarfield. That ia if reports are to be be-leved. His interests in this f loubtediy do need much persntAmong other attractions for the Fourth ve understand that the ladles of the Bap-itt Church are preparing to have a refresh-neat tent somewhere near the Park, where ce cream, cake, lemonade, and “aich can e procured.THK game of base ball on Saturday last, iclwecn the Mutuals ol this place and he club from Geneva, resulted In a vie-ory for the latter by a score or 22 to 23. Lack of space prevents our giving ilie da-ailed report fti rniahed.Thk gaoUns of the town are unhappy, rwo eircusea and the Fourth, ;all within wo weeks, combined with certain Onan-lial difficulties that prevent attendance tpon the three, render necessary a decis-on which from its very nature is a souro* r gloom and trouble.AKTBlB D. Higoknh has accepted a ■ituatlon with W. W. Cole's Sew York ind New Orleans Circus. He left foi luty, In company with the advance agent Colonel Atwood, on Tuesday afternoon. Arthur Is an old hand at putting up papei and will, without doubt, give perfect sat isfaction in his new position.ON Friday evening of last week Misi Llbbie Anderson was presented, by tbi members of the choir of St. James'Church with a handsome gold watch, as a testi mouial of their regard. The occasion of i social gathering of the choir at the real deuce of Miss Sarah Palmer, waa chosen as the Ume of presentation.Thk gathering of the school children on Monday afternoon at the High building, to sing under the leadership of Prof. Hamlen, was a great success, five hundred were present, and the cises throughout gave evidence of the ability and care which tha had bestowed upon tbeir trail Mksbrs. Garfield and Jewell, proprietors of the Cowles House, are rapidly perfecting the necessary arrangements lo enable them to provide for their share of the erowd on the coming Fourth. Tboi register at this bouse on that day will find themselves well cared for by everyon connected with the establishment, frnr the accommodating clerk, George Mlllei down to the smallest bell boy.Dished with walnut chairs, desks, and tables. A curious commentary on the disposition, even of city fathers, to patronize home Institutions,is fnrnisbeeby thefaet that with three furniture dealers in our own town, these new fittings were purchased iu Cleveland; and that, too, while any one of the three would have been a Ing to furnish the same articles atON Sunday last Miss Anderson closed her engagement with the choir of the Episcopal Church, having accepted n Minneapolis. On next Sunday Miss Palmer also resigns her place as organist. So permanent arrangements have as yet been made to fill the position left vacant by the departure of Miss Anderson. That of Miss Palmer is to be filled by M stow. The choir itself ia still to remain under the control and directorship of Professor Hamlen.Somk of those more Immediately interested have suggested that it would, perhaps, be well If a detailed statement were to be published—showing the amount of receipts and expenditures, and the present general financial condition Temperance League. Although ’ not spoken to him in regard to the matter, yet we have no doubt but that the Treasurer would be perfectly willing to furnish such information, even if asked by those who are not members of the League.Thk arrangements for feeding the vast crowd which will be present on the Fourth are being made on a scale that will enableall to be amply provided for. James Current, of the Stockwell House, assisted by Jaa.Eddy, bis efficient steward, are fully prepared to furnish meals forat least five thousand, if necessary. And those who are acquainted with the admirable coti-sine of the establishment need no assurance that every want of the public will be cared for in the best manner possible.Do not forget that a Grand Dance is to be given at the Stockwell House on the Fourth. The Hall will be open and ready from 11 a. u. to 12 P. M. Charter and Thompson’s Full Quadrille Band are to furnish the inspiring strains Tor the occasion.The Executive Committee have appointed the following committees and offioora or the day for the coming celebration;Chief Martha I—J. S. Casement.Ul Ass't Marshal—J. B. Kllbournc.id Alt't Marthai-J.M. Benjamin.Reception Committee—Geo. W. Steele, J. S. Casement, P. Bosworth.ibtained in New Jetnilstot change l»y age.The General Agent. O. J. Willlard, of lunkirk, X. Y_ would he pleased lo show his to parties interested, and we wouldAl Ike Seminar)below the programme Fifteenth Annual Commeoceme the Lake Erie Female S All the friends of the institution illy invited to be present.Wednesday, July Ul.) a. M.—Arithmetic, Room I right: Geometry. Room IS., Mis itiS ' - - — -.....Reader,History, Chapel, Misloom MISS r isner; Astronomy, vlisa Greer. 2p. M.—Bounv, Chapel. Miss ‘rescott. 3 p. M-—Physiology, Chapel. 1 iss Beutly. 4P.M.—Menial Philosophy,fi.m Paruon,.- SI II —if* TJSl P VI - l-ilPf-Thursday. July id. i s. M.—Moral Science, Mi mphony So. 6, Allegro; Corg of—Prayer, Address by 1The talent engaged is evidently of the best, and '.he tact that James Robinson, the champion bareback rider ol tbe world.performance.The Great Eastern has but recently closed a most successful engagement in St. Louis, and troin the Daily (llobe ol that city we take the following notice, an press!Notwill of the we the colossal lt;d knotHiding the•sterday u m asses of i rally jatumesrvst-collection of ran from the auimal fully deeBengal tiger, the large ions, tbe long haired Peru viar mauliful zebra, the . ilately twhich (ml kingly elephant,ils, lioness and litter of cubs only two weeks old, and born at Kansas City, in this Male, came iu for a lull unequivocal share of outspoken admiration. But the crowning event of the evening ■qualed arenic entertainment, •verybody present expressed unqualified approbation. James Robinson as a bareback horseman has no equal. For ten years he has been conceded the chiel of great equestrians, and he never rode better than last night. Every dariug and hazardous evolution, so peculiar to him alone, was performed w ith tbe ease ease, grace, and startling interprelo-I loi. Of tno Oblcn lime. The Aliuco bc.tb-era’ perilous trapese; the ridiug of Mr. Lowry, Master Eugene, the mite of acbild; the posturing of Tom Watson, and the tumbling ol Gorman, Sylvester, Clarence Robinson, Batohellor. and the corps of acrobats, were all excellent. We should not omit lo mention the superb music by Joe Kinslow's orchestra iu this connection.lumc far dir lotsome of the mint signalSo far as some of the minor details,various entertainments, have not yet been settled upon by the committees in charge of the celebration. The main features or tbe day have, however, been tally agreed upon, and we are therefore enabled to give a nearly complete programme for the day.The national salute at sunrise will open the amusements of the day, and from that time until miduigbt a constent succession of attractions have been provided. During the forenoon there is to be a grand procession of Soldiers, Military, Cornet Bands, etc., an ornlion by General James A. Garfield, and a display by our fine Fire Department. In tbe afternoon there will be several Steamboat Excursions on the Lake, a Grand Masqurade March, a burlesque Concert on the Park, a Prize Tub Race on tbs River, a Prize Sack Race on Main street, and various other games and amusements in different p9ris of the city. In the evening there will be a magnificent display of Fireworks.During tbe day, from 11 a. m. to 12 p. m., there will also he a dance in tbe large and elegant Hall of tbe Stockwell House—the uiuslc lo be furnished by Charter and Thompson's Full Quadrille Band.There will be special trains run on the P. k Y. R. R., both to accommodate those desiring to attend, and also those who may wish to go lo Richmoud for the purpose of availing themselves of the pleasures of the boat rides.Marble’s Band, of Akron, has been engaged al a large expense and will be present during the entire day.The celebration will alnc he added to by the assistance of those in attendance at the Reunion of the 7th, 29th, and 103d Reg's., O. V. I. The exercises fon the Reunion, like those of tbe general celebra-But Ihe ground at which it will be held has been chosen In the grove immeilialelr in front of the residenceof C. C. Jennings. Tbe Speaker’s Stand and other necessaryo give•spec led to be able in tbiReception Committee-. Casement, P. Boswo On Music—R. K. Paige, J. a. D. Hennessey.On Fireworks—N. O. Lee, W. F. Smith.H. Holcomb, E. T. Doneldsoa and A. D. Sawyer.On Tub Race—John L. Branch.On Sack Race—R. B. Clark.On Dinner—Horace Steele, Frank Paine, Jr., Joseph Jerome.On Fire Department—L. B. Biker, Ralph K. Paige, John Hickok.On Hoodlums and IVhaenger/est—H. C. Nellis. U.S. Maalick, W m. Doran.R. M. Murray was appointed Reader of the Declaration of Independent—I. Kllbourne,We were shown last evening, at the rosidenoe of Dr. David Mathews, No. 43 Washington St., of this city, a sample of the New Corinthian Monuments cast from pure New Jersey zinc, which In our opinion will revolutionize tbe marble trade in this country. Its durability and unchanging color (like polished granite), is unquestioned, while its cost is less than one-balf the price of marble, with tbe same amount of work. It Ib endorsed by the leading scientists of tbe country, and the Standard Works on Chemistry- Encyclopedias, etc. We give below that of Prof. John W. Armstrong, chemist, geologist, and Principal of the State Normal School at Fredonia, X. Y. who says:“This certifies that I have examined the beautiful Corinthian Monuments maiiu-lactured by W. W. Evans, or the city of Paterson, N. J„ from pure cast zinc.no hesitancy in recommending these n uments to public favor, both for ■*— lty and their unchanging color.special trains on llic P.* Y. R. R. would start from the several stations along the route. But at the hour of going lo nress Superintendent Craitie bad not returned from Youngstown, where be hud gone to complete the arrangements for the day.We are therefore compeUed to leave this information until next week.CHIVALRIE.In the far off olden time—when belted knight wielded lance and mnce, and war-there were never braver deeds wrought than those of which some gage if amour on crest or baldric was tbe only explanation, and .death itself was never lighter held than wheu met while obeying the decrees of chivalrle. But the world has aged and men have changed. CDstom no longer permits on tournay field the bailie a I’outrance, aud valient knights perforce make devoir in other and more gentle forms.And yet, after all. custom has only changed Ihe manner of expression. Tbe same incitement ol fair races and lissomeand sends tbe blood tingling through ones veins—but repartee has supplanted rapier thrust, and skill of mind gains victories that ouce were achieved by slreugtU of limb.thereis much ol adrnira-4c left, so that—although iged in pertained bower l field—there in foundid lovpublic favor, both for dmabU- eir unchanging colo- ”tnro they are seir.proteeling neither rust nor corrode out, uciug j*,r-feetly protected by a thin film or oxide ied by tbe atmosphere), which 1b in-,o the darability ofwhich gratify this sense while leaving free Ihe play ol glance and word. Thus archery and croquet bare long held undisputed sway iu public flavor —for, while witb them came the charm of air and sun and changing shade, there yet was brought no Interruption to the deeper games that sought to lie played at one and the same time. But while the click of mallet and ball still shows that the game of croquet has not lost lls prestige.need of Improvementu fell a ssity for