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Vol. VII. Whole No. 1523

TWIN-,GITY. council‘s—
Messages- Rm—dv—eh From'Mayri

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First Regular Meetfiigs for l897.

 

The initial meeting of the Nor walk
city council for 1897 was held last even-
ing and was called to order by Mayor

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Wheeler at 8:30 o’cloc k.

After the reading of the minutes of
the final meeting of the board of 1896
by the clerk, the Mayor presented the
following interesting message:

2'0 the Council of the City ofNorwalk.

GENTLEMENt—In entering for the
second year, upon the duties of the
office of Mayor of our city, I am called
upon with you, to accept “the responsi-
bilities, that devolve upon us, in ad-
ministrating the affairs of this city.

We have been associated togetherjor
the past year in a similar capacity, and
in consequence have become familiar
with the condition of affairs in our city
government,and the desire on our part,
is to so conduct the business of the city,
that we shall meet the approval of the
people, (whose servants for the time
being we are).

I am well aware, that to do this, and
to endeavor to carry out Municipal
business in the same careful manner
that you all conduct your private
affairs, requires of you far more labor,
than the average taxpayer imagines,
but from your record for the year 1896,
and from my personal knowledge of
how you have been called many times
to neglect your personal matters, that

. you might give attention to city busi-
ness, 1. am confident that the same
pride and interest shown by you in the
past, to do all things well, will continue
in the year to come.

In the performance of my duties, it
seems proper at this time, that I should
refer to the different departments .of
our city government as they exist to-
day, and with such recommendations
as in my Judgment would improve
them. ,

FINANCE.

The total debt of our city at the pres-
ent time, I find to be $523,851.08 an
divided as follows: »

Water debt-Bonds $250,000.00
Notes 7,000. 00

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City debt—Bonds S2”0,000.0Q
- . Notes
. $266,851 08

The bonds all draw interest at the
rate of 4 per cent. per annum, $175,000
of them are redeemable at an'y time
after July lst. 1897. It has been sug-
gested that it would be a good plan to
retire these bonds and issue others,
which could be done at a profit to the
city,:andIthink it would be well to
consider this snggestion. 4’

In my judgment, some action should
betaken toward the permanent retir-
ing of these bonds when they shall be-
come due, either by a special tax or in
the annual appropriations, to provide
for a sum sufficient each year, that with
the interest would retire the bonds as
they mature. . _

We have now in our Sinking fund
over $22,000.00, which could be used
in the permanent retirement, of a por-
tion of the bonds that are now redeem-
able. Would it not- be well to apply
this, and thus reduce our interest ac-
count?

The bonds and notes known as water
bonds are not in any way a tax on the
city, as the receipts from water rents
are sufficient to piv all th . interest
charges, and leave n i. ind!» n». surplus
to pay for all repairs and extensions to
the system. -,

The Finance department which has
been administrated by Mr. Boyer the
past year, has been most ably managed,
and it is fortunate for the city, that he
is to remain another year a member of
the City Council, for his well known
financial ability, is agreat advantage
to the city, particularly in the negotia-
tions of loans. ~ ‘ .

His recommendations in the proposed
revision of our charter, that we shall
provide in our annual tax for any
special appropriations made during the
year, is a step in the right direction,
and will not only meet the approval of
the peeple, but will assist in maintain-
ing our already very excellent credit.

STREETS AND SIDEWALKS.

This department of our city govern-

' ment, is perhaps more severely criti-

cised than any other, because it comes

more closely under the observation of
the people.

It should be understood that under
this department, is ,included all the
sidewalks and parks of the city, and

the whole expense for the fiscal year,
for the entire department will be less
than $0030, aside from the special work
on Mill Hill which was provided for by
special appropriation.

I think we have reason to be proud
of our streets, with very few exceptions.

Our sidewalks, as they exist today,
are far from being a credit to a city the
size of ours, and I renew my sugges-
tiOn of a year ago, that all streets in
our city (unless it may be some of those
far from the business portion, and but
very little used j should be properly
curbed and guttered, and a suitable
walk of concrete laid. I sincerely hope
this matter will be considered by you,
and also, the miserable condition OI.
many of the sidewalks on our principal
thoroughfares.

A walk that has become broken or
worn out by use, should be repaired at
once, and a notice should be served on
the prOperty owner to that effect.

An ordinance .of the city makes it a
misdemeanor for any owner or occu-
pant of land, to neglect to take proper
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sary repairs or the removal of ice and
snbw. It also provides that in case of
neglect, the city may take care of it at
the expense of the owner. Would it

not be well to apply the latter remedy

for unsafe sidewalks more frequently.
Another very‘ serious question. is the
condition in which our streetsare left,
by very’many contractors after bfig
opened for. repairs to pipes. : e
ordinance should be strictly" enforced

in regard to the securing of a’ permit,

before opening the street, and .I sug-
gest, that one be made requiring the
filling in to be done under the direc-
tion of the Street Commissioner, and a
suitable charge be made therefor, and
a severe penalty be attached for not
complying with this ordinance.

During the year 1896, the improve-
ment on East avenue has been com-

' pleted, with the exception of 'some of

the walks, and an order should be is-
sue-d at once to complete this work.

One of the most important matters
thathave demands.l yourattention
during the last year, has been the
widening and cutting down of Mill
Hill, and the arrangement entered into
with the Street Railway Companies,
whereby they pay a good share of the
expense. While this question has been
averv perplexing one, and has de-
manded a‘considerable portion of your
time, yet the very able and impartial
manner that you have decided its many
difficult problems, reflects much credit
upon you and you are justly entitled
to the praise bestowed by many tax-
payers.

The widening of Wall street at the
bridge, and the paving of this same
street, from the tunnel to the foot of
Mill Hill, are matters now under con-
sideration, and should be pushed to
completion, so far as details are con-
cerned, that the work may be com-
menced as early in the spring as the
weather will permit. '

The committee appointed to report
on the material to be used in paving,
should make, and I have no doubt they
will,a very thorough search and secure
such information from those cities hav-
ing had the experience, as will permit
them to report to the council, the very
best posuble pavementfor this partic-
ular place.

While there are many who are ready
to condemn the use of Warwick brick,
and point to places where its use has
been discontinued, yet in nearly every
case that has come to my attention, it
has been found that a poor quality of
brick had been used, or improper work
in laying, and should you decide to use
brick, I recommend that the contract
be awarded to a contractor of knbwn
experience and that he be required to
give a bong, guaranteeing his work

Permanent improvement of ' our
streets, should be pushed forward as
rapidly as consistent with the best in.
terest of the city, and the appropriations
will permit, and as it seems probable
that in the near future our town Will-
own a complete plant for the crushing
of stone and a steam roller, it might
be a good plan, to consider in the an-
nual appropriations a certain sum each
year for the permanent improvement
of more of our streets.

Our electric railway system is a credit
to the two companies operating it, and
a source of much satisfaction and con-
venience to our people, and yet proper
regulations between the companies and
the city, in reference to the mainte-
nance, and care of the roadbed of the
streets through which they pass should
be maintained.

The railway companies have a char-
ter right which must be respected, and
the city has also rights which must he
demanded. v

The sprinkling of our streets. is not
as general as it should be, and this is a'
question that in my judgment should
be considered by you at the proper
time. ’ ‘

SEWERS.

Our sewer system has been extended,
during the past year but very little,but
has been kept in excellent condition.

We have a system'of sewers of which
we are justly proud, and it seems to
me that more attention should be given
to the making of an ordinance, to com-
pel’all buildings in the crowded portion
of our city, to be connected with the
sewers. '

FIRE.

Our Fire department has maintained
its excellent reputation of the past,
during the year of 1896 While the de-
partment is fairly well equipped, I re-
get that some move has not been made,
looking toward the purchase of a new
truck for the Pioneer Company, and I
urge upon you and recommend that
this matter receive attention from you
In the report of
,Chief Prowitt you will note that some
of our hose is in a very poor‘condition,
and he recommends the purchase of
new hose. _ .

' This is a matter of the utmost im-
portance, for while" we have been
peculiarly fortunate in the matter of
fires, we should at all times be ready
for any emergency, with all the nec'esf,
sary appliances for fighting them. ‘ l

The report of Supt. Hoyt of the fire
alarm system, calls to your attention"
certain defects in the system, and sug-.‘
gestions as to how they. can be rem-6'
edied, and one very important one, is
the change suggested so that in caseof
accident or repair to one portion of the
system, the balance of the, system can
be used. ' . '

This matter is now- being considered
by the Fire Committee and I hope that
a satisfactory arrangement can be made,
to place the entire responsibility for the

successful working of our Fire Alarm4

system on one party, and not have it
div1ded as at present.
. LIGHTS.

Within the last few weeks a new con-
tract has been entered into, between
the- reorganized Electric Light Co.,
and the city. To the efficient work of
Chairman Tristram is due the fact that
the city is to receive one hour more
service, or until 3 a. m., and yet a re-
duction In the price to $74 per year.

dThe streets of our city are well light-
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This very impbrtant branch 'of our"

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city government,'has been very ably
managed by Chief Bradley, and. his
efficient assistants, under the guidance
of Chairman ,Kent. . . - -
From the monthly reports rendered
to the council, it can 'easily "be discov-

ered that crime is not on the increase

in our city. . .

The ordinance relative to the ap-
pointment of special policemen, does
not seem to meet the requirements of
.our city, and I would recommend that
such changes be made as will permit\
the appointing of special policemen
other than the Fire Police, and giving
the Mayor power to swealr in special
policemen for special purposes and
clothing them with all the authority of
regular policemen.

A source of very much dissatisfaction
among our officers, and very justly too,
is the requiring of Officers who have
made arrests to appear in court the
next morning to testify against the
ofi‘ender, and this is often done at the-
less of sleep and thus impairing the
efficiency of the otficer'for the next
day. I suggest that if possible, you
remedy this matter, either by the ap-
pointing of a special court officer, or in-
any way that seems to you best. '

HEALTH.

For this department and the splendi
results attained during the year, I feel
that we are greatly indebted to our
Health Board, and aided as it has been
by Health Ofi’icer ’lracey, whose very
exhaustive report is. before you. His
recommendations that a Sanitary In-
spector be appointed, who shall be
clothed With more power, is worthy of
your consideration.

Through the kind providence of God, -
and the watchful attention of the Health
Board, we have been spared from any
sweeping epidemic, and the work that
has been done the past year to further
improve the sanitary condition of our
city, I have no doubt will have good
effect, and the Health Beard should
receive every encouragement from you
in the progress of any reforms, that are
likely to result inimproving the health-
ful condition of our city. 1'

WATER.

This department has been, for the
past year more closely associated with
the Council than ever before, and in
myjudgment this is as it should be,
for while the water commissioners
have entire control of our Water Works,~
yet working in harmony with the
Council, better results can be obtained
than by independent action. _

We have an abundance of the .very
best water, and the reforms and
changes made by our present commis-
sioners are likely to prevent the neces-

sity of any extraordinary expenditure
'in this department for some years to,

come.
LIBRARY. -

The City of Norwalk Public Library
opened July 185b, 1896, with about, 3000
volums,the gift of the Norwalk Library
corporation. Since then there has been
added 350 volumes, the attempt being
made to add the books of note’ as they
are published.

Whilexthis is an additional expense
to the city, I think it meets the ap-
proval of every taxpayer, and is cer-
tainly appreciated by the people, for
during the past five months, I am 1'n-
formed that over 2,000 book cards have
been issued, there being room on each
for the registering of 20 books.

There are never fewer than a bun-
dred calls during the day, except in
case of storm. and in the last severe
snow-storm there were 65 visitors.

The room proves itself to be an ad-
mirable one for its purpose. The are
rangement is most compact, and it is
quite-large enough. It is a Source of
much pleasure to me when I have visit-
ed the Library to finsl a good propor-
tion of the visitors to be school chil-
dren, and yet absolute decorum is ob-
served gt all times. . -

I sincerely hope that the Directors
will receive your earnest support in
their efi'ths to improve the Library.
It will be necessary to arrange for the
laying ofa special tax as provided in
the Statutes to pay the expenses of this

department, and 1 recommend that this

be done and made payable at the same
time as the annual City tax.

The change 'made‘ during the year,
in removing the Council room to its
present very pleasant qualters, andthe
taking of the old room by the water
commissioners has been a change for
the better in bringing all of the city
officers together. I hope that you may
during the present year, adopt my sug-
gestion of one year ago, and have the
office of the City Clerk open at all
times during certain hours of the day,
and provide ' adequate compensation
therefor. He could be provided with
suitable quarters in either the Council
or water commisioners room, and. all
com'plainth, reports and business of any
kind with the city could be transacted
at this place, and if you decide to do
this, I will at range on my part to have
regular oflice hours, where the Mayor
can be seen, and thus avoid the very
unsatisfactory method at present, of
having many unnecessary calls made
on the Mayor at his business place,
and to the disadvantage of his personal
business. . '

Iregret that some-action has not been
taken by you the past year towards the
perfection. of- an accurate map for the
use of the assessors. This is- a matter
that is now being considered, or Is .in
use in all progressive cities, and while
the expense is large, it has In many
cases more than paid for the outlay in
the increased assessment the first year
after its completion. I renew the sug-
gestion and hope it will be, ,conSIdered
by you. . ,

Permit me to say to you, that I_ am
prOfoundly grateful for the many kind-
nesses and courtisies extended to me‘ the
past year. While our duties have been

somewhat arduous and. many perplex-
ing questionm have arisen yet during ~

the year it has been a pleasure on my
part to be associated with you in this
.work. ' ' _ .

For our very efficient City Clerk,.and
the perfect manner in which he has
kept the records of the. city, and the

to me in. the performance of my duties.
" Serving also as Corporation Counsel,
he has been occupied 'a considerable
portion of the time in the many trying
andfiifl‘icultproblems that have been
assigned'to him, yet he has proved him-
self equal to the emergency and has
protected the interest of the City in
every‘ case. ,

And now in conclusion, Isuggest that
each of the standing committees con-
sider at its earliest opportunity every
detail connected with its department,
to see if any changes can be made
whléhiWill conduce to good government.

,Remember that you will be criticised

fo'r‘youracts sometimes, however good
your intentions. ,
' You will undoubtedly make mistakes,
and’you will not succeed in bringing the
goiternment of the city up to your ideal
of what it shOuldbe, nor to that condi-
tion Which any of our constituents ex-
pect, but your oath of office should be
your guide.

Q‘The expenses will be necessarily
large, but so far as possible should be
kept within the appropriations.

'jijr'And now‘ gentlemen of the Council,
you and]: for one year are to be re-
sponsible for the government. of our
city. The people give us their confi-
deuce. Let us deserve it.

‘ ' ARTHUR C. WHEELER,

Mayor.

 

This was followed by the reading of
Fire Inspector Weeks’ report.

' The Mayor then announced the fol-
lowing committees:

Finance—Boyer, Kent, Tristram.

Fire—Chinery, Boyer, Smith.

Sewers—Hill, Smith, Chinery.

PoliceJ—Kent, Tristram, Hill.

Streets—Smith, Hill, Boyer. '

. Lights—Tristram, Chinery, Kent.

The balloting of officers resulted in
the selection of the following gentle-
men: '

President of Council—Eugene L.
Boyer.

fCity Clerk—E. M. Lockwood.

Health Officer—Dr. W. J. Tracey.

Fire Inspector—George H. Allen.

City Engineer—Charles N. Wood.

Commissioner Streets and Sidewalks
——Martin Kellogg.

Superintendent of
Kellogg.

Collector of Assessments—Addison.
A. Betts. -

Corporation Counsel—E. M. Lock-
wood. — - . .

Board of "r'Relief— John H. Wade,
Themes S. Stout and James Suther-
land. , '

Board of Health—Dr. W. J. Tracey,
Dr. Walter S. Hitchcock, Dr. S. H.
Huntington,Frank I. Jones and Harold
Glendenning, '

The election of AssessOrs was post-
poned until next fall.

The nominations of J. T. Prowitt as
Chief Engineer, Fred W. Smith 1st as-
sistdnt, Thomas S. Murray, 2d assistant
and Dr. W. J. Tracey, surgeon, by the
fire department, were ratified by the
Council. .

John H. Hoyt was elected Superin-
tendent of the fire alarm system. _

Quite a batch of bills were ordered
paid. The bills of the Electric Light
and Gas Light companies were referred
to Councilman Tristram with power.

Avery interesting report' from the
City librarian was read and accepted.

Chief Bradley reported eight arrests
for last month and 597 tramps as hav-
ing been given lodgings. . '

Mayor Wheeler stated that his atten-
tion had been called to the fact that on
the last Sunday in August, Mrs. Mary
E. Jones had sustained severe Injuries
from a fall on a defective sidewalk near
the Honnecker building, which injury
had kept her confined to the house for
several weeks. He said that while she
did not intend to bring suit against the
city for damages her friends believed
that the city ought to at least pay for
the medical attendance necessitated by
reason of the accident. The matter
was referred to the chairman of the
highway committee for investigation.

Councilman Boyer reported that he
had used the $1,000 surplus turned over
to the Council by the Water Commis-
missioners, in taking up a note against
the'olty for $2,500, and. had uttered a-
new note for $1,500. . His action was
apprOved and he was instructed to burn
the old note, which he did then and
there. '

The matter of the final adjustment of
benefits and- damages as against, the
Street Railway company in the Mill
Hill improvements .was referred to the
chairmeii of the highway and finance
committees, city engineer and city
clerk, it being understood that the
railway company were in readiness to
settle thematter at any time.

Councilman Tristram stated that he
had called the attention of the Elec-

Sewers—Martin

cine of the city lights were not burning
at the contract candle power and time,
and the management had promised to
remedy the fault. -

Councilman Chinery reported favor-
ably on the propositidn of the Superin-
tendent of the fire alarm system to fur-
nish all the needed. supplies and be
responsible for damages to the alarm
boxes, ' etc. for $150 a year. It was

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up and presented at a future meeting
of the board. ‘
Councilmkn Chinery reported favor-
ably on the petition presented at a pre-
vious meeting, asking that the city or-
dinance inrefarence to the carrying of
a bicycle lantern be made to read,shall

- not be fined in excess of 37, instead of

as now, shall be fined 85, for failing to
comply with the provisions of such or-
dinance, and suggested that it be made
to read 810, and asked to have the com-
mittee continued to the next meeting.
The request was granted.

Mayor Wheeler suggested that the

committee having in charge the mat‘ers‘

of widening and paving Wall street
enter at once on their work.

Councilman Biyer asked that ex-.
Mayor and Judge Hubbell be in itruct-
ed to furnish his picture to be'hung on
the walls of the Council room, with
those of the previous Wardens and
Mayors of the borough and city.

Mr. Hubbell was present and stated
that the picture was in the works and
would be in readiness f)! hanging at
an earlydate. He suggested that each
and all the pictures then on the wall be
“tagged” with the date and term of
the office of those whom they were the
silent representatives. The suggestion
met with the favor of the board.

Councilman Tristram called attention
to the dangerous condition of Wall

. street near the Norwalk hotel and in

closejuxlapostion to the railroad tun-
nel. The matter was referred to the
chairman of the highway committee.

The chairman of. the highway, sewer
and police committees were authorized
to pay the semi-monthly bills that may
become due before the next meeting
of the council. _

The board men adjourned, subject to
a’call by the Mayor.

SOUTH NORWALK COUNCIL.

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MayorBohannjan called the new City

Council together shortly after 8 o’clock

last night. = .

City Clerk Taylor read the Mayor’s
message Which highly complimented
the Electric and Water Commissioner‘s
fer beingrun onasound business basis.
He deprecated 'th'egfact that ino sys-
tematic attempt had been made to im-
prove the condition ot the city streets.
He was of the opinion that it was
high time Tfor the city to actively, eu-
gage in the business of providing a sys-
tem of street paving.
nothing so throughly characterized the
people of a place as its streets. It
properly cared for the people are
shown to be public spirited and pro-
gressive.

The message went on to say that the
present method of repairing streets was
unbusineilslike and wasteful. He rec-
ommended placing the street depart-
ment in the handsof a commission to
be composed of three members, one
member being elected each year. The
first board to prepare and present to the
city at an early day, a plan showing the
"kind of pavement adapted to each
street and an estimate of the cost of do-
ing the work, also be prepared to rec-
ommend amethod by which the'money
for carrying out the work might be

raised. He wasof the opinion the city,

should obtain legislative right to bond
itself for the improvement of the high-

ways. ‘ .
The Mayor next turned his attention

to the reckless manner of sprinkling
the streets, recommending that they be
sprinkled early and'late. so that those
using them be not required to drive
through mud, incidentally remarking
that most people preferred dust to mud.

It was his opinion that the Tramway
company should be required to follow
the good example set by the Street
Railway company and sprinkle the
streets along their route, during the
dry season of the year. ": He complained
of the method of clearing snow from
the tracks and piling it up on both sides
of the track, and thought both co n-
panies should be required to spread it
on the traveled part of the highway on
each side of the tracks, so as not to in-~
terfere with travel on streets.

The message next touched on the city
water, and thought it should be acges-
sible to every one willing to pay for the
privilege. He thought the city water.
was “not as unhealthy as the ice in use
and suggested that it would be wise to
erect and operate in connection with
the water works an ice manufactory, so
that chenically pure ice and water could

'be furnished at a reasonable cost. If

this suggestion Was adopted there would
be no further need of a water filter.

The Health department he thought
should be separate from the Council.
The message then closed with the wish
that the meetings of the Council and
Mayor during the year would be har-
monious.'

The Mayor then announced the fol-
lowing committees:

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. City Tax Books.

Notice‘is hereby given that the City
Tax Books for the Year I896, may be
seen at my office, Beam 4, GAZETTE
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E‘.‘ M. LOCKWOOD,
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South .llorwalk Savings Bank.

INTEREST NOTICE.
SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 28, 1896.

At a meeting of the managers of this bank
held this date, a. dividend to depositors 0
interest at the rate of four per cent. pa
annum was declared for the six months end-
ing January 1., 1897, payable on and afte
January 11, 1897.
credited to accounts and draw interest from
J anuary 1.1897.

(130 2w J on}: H. KNAPP, Treasurer.

 

Fairlield County Hall onal Bank,

4! Wall St. Norwalk, Conn.

 

INCORPORATED. 1324.
EDWIN O. KRELER, President,
DAVID E. MILLER, Vice-President,
L. C. GREEN, Cashier.

Capital, 200,000.

 

EDWIN O. KEELER, Mossns H. GLOVER,
DAVID B. MILLER, A. J. MEEKER.

F. ST. J on): Locxwocn. THEODORE E. SMITH,
IRA COLE, CHAS. F. TRISTRAM.

 

Accounts of Manufacturers, Merchants and
Individuals solic1te . .

Safe Deposit Boxes free to Depositors.

 

CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK,

26 WALL 31:, NOR WALK.

 

CORPORATED SEPT. 1. 1876.
CAPITAL, - - l - - , " Slocum;
GEORGE 111. HOLMES, President.

E. L. BOYEB, Vice-President
WILLIAM A. CURrIs, Cashier

 

DIRECTORS :
GEORGE M. HOLiiins,
P. L. CUNNINGHAM,
E. L. Borax.

H. E. DANN,
J. T. PROWITT
S. H. Bonus,
.1. COUBINS. J a.

4 alscounl Day, Silurian
Hoyt’s Theatre,

Thursday, January 7th.
Primrose &

West’s
Big "
Minstrels !

Jubilee and Prize Cake Walk. .Onr Colossa
' Double Company. White
. and Black. -
The most talented company in the'world
An_extraordinary investment, the result 0
which Is .ivithout doubt the greatest venture
ever attempted in the minstre ,ne. '1 .
Three military brass bands; Includin the
Little Coon Band. all superbly uniforme .
“The Vanishing Grenadier-s” produced at
an expense of $10,000, forming a. spectacle
never before seen on any stage. MThlS act 13
indescribable on paper. - . _
Don’t fall to see the Grande'st Street Parade
ever Witnessed. which wjll leave the theatre at
11 :30.on day of perfor gaze. ‘
Prices'350. 509. 3 boats new on sale at
Plaisted s and Pinneo's.

 

Interest not drawn will be