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A visit was made to each of the homes of the entrants* by the agricultural committee, of which Peter W Frett is chairman. They also report, besides the winners, greatly improved fronts at the following places: William Spencer, Robert Thompson and the plot by the M. E. church, entered by lbs. Cobb, president of the Women's Improvement association. The following, who did not enter the contest by card, but had yards and fronts worth mentioning, were: J. R. Knox, Floyd Covalt, George Bohr, Miss Kerr, Fred Cooley William Welch, William Pries, Walter Vogt, Mrs. Fred Schneider and A. J. Schneider,, Jr. The rules of the contest wejjj as fellows: "A photograph of the plot of ground must be taken at the time of entering contest, to be used by the judges at the close in determining the improvement made. "Flowers or shrubs may be used to beautify the space, which is to be along the street line somewhere between the curb and sidewalk." This is the first year such a contest has been carried on and the results have been very gratifying to those ip charge. A greater number of entants would have been welcomed and it is hoped that if the club decides to repeat the contest next year that there will be many more file with the committee. McHenry can be made one of the most beautiful little cities in the country. All that is needed is the cooperation of its residents. A spirited contest will accomplish greater resets if the interest is aroused among Dm citizens. The three cash awards are: $25 for first; $15 for second and $10 for third. FORESTERS ORGANIZE NEW BQWLQtO CLUBS Team* Will Bf»l at Twice Bm* Week . Clark's The members of the local court of Foresters recently organised a bowling club which consists of four teams who will bowl at Clark's alleys in West McHenry twice a week. The captains of the teataa are George Weber, Paul Meyers, George Justen and John E. Freund, The plan is to bowl fifty-four games at the rate of three & night on two nights a week, Monday and Thursday evenings being the dates chosen. Five cash prizes w ill i fee offered as follows: One prise for'ther highest individual score, a prize for the individual high score for on© game for a team, individual high score for three games, and a prize for high team score and also for second high team score. The games as played are as follows: 1st 2nd 3rd game game game Total H. Weber .... 157 147' 141 445 J. Schaefer .. .. 157 112 142 411 Ed Freund .. .. 153 188 157 498 H. Miller .... . 122 67 149 388 G. Weber^j.... . 180 ISO 170 484 769 644 763 2176 Team average 725 1-3 W. Heimer ....124 98 149 871 A Blake 112 12$ 110 345 Ed Smith .... 102 117 146 365 Geo. Freund 144 97 114 355 P. Meyers .... 170 186 150 45S 652 570 669 1891 Team average 630 1-3 Played Oct. 4, 1926 J. Weber W. Smith .... E. Bolger .. H. Nye G. Justen .. W. Myers H. Schaeffer Nic Wengard Jay Schneider J E. Freund 678 617 800 2095 Team average 698 1-3 126 122 71 149 145 137 173 60 139 137 113 - 188 90 133 145 376 428 221 455 427 613 616 614 1873 Team averaged 624 1-3 Played Oct. 7, 1926'« • H. Weber .... 145 J. Schaefer .. 152 Ed Freund ....137 H. Miller 123 G, Wefcer 179 i 14% 120 119 125 128 145 140 130 166 867 446 403 372 470 RESIDENCE CHANGES and Mrs. Hqjvard Cairns have ived from the Edwin Knox home •Olith of town to the flat in the Frett house in the north end of town. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Block and daughter moved into the Vales house on Elm street last Thursday from Chicago, where they have made their hfikne for several years. Mr and Mrs. Paul Kuester and family from "Woodstock are now occupying one of the former Hanly farms on Crystal Lake road. Mr .and Mrs. John Phalin and famn* have moved from the Harry Fay house to their new home on Ringwtod road. This is a beautiful eightroom house of colonial style and was Imilt by Stephen H. Freund. The Carey Electric shop did the electrical work, while H. E. Buch & Co., took care of the plumbing, Thomas Kane did the decorating and the Artificial Stone company had the contract for plastering and masonry. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rosing have moved from the H. J. Schaeffer bungalow on Main street to the Henry Qninn house on the east'side of the river. Mr, and Mrs. Deering and family ; 0t Chicago have moved to the Henry Dyko Orchard Grove fruit farm pn Jtfngwood road. Mrs. A. Cox and family, who have made their home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Asmalsky, have leased the Sloey resident east of the river and are moving into the new heme this week. Needed repairs and decorations have been made. Social Wheel The members of the Social Wheel were entertained at the pleasant home of Mrs. A. Vales on last Thursday afternoon. About twenty ladies were present and the afternoon was spent in playing five hundred. Hie first prize was won by Mrs. Gans, second prize by Mrs. Julius Keg and third prize was won by Mrs. Sanborn, while JKrs. James Perkins won the consolation. At the close of the games dainty refreshments were served and the meeting adjourned to meet in two mecks at the Universalist church partow. West Side Card Clah firs. Emma K. Freund entertained the West Side Card club at her home on Main street last Monday night. Five hundred was played and high honors were won by Miss Clara Schiesate, second prize went to Mrs, Emma Freund and Mrs. N. J. Justen carried Away the consolation. Delicious freahments were served at the close of a pleasant evening. The next meet "5§|g will be with Mrs. Kinsala. Returns From Hospital ^ -i . Arthur Krause returned to his home '•••lire on Wednesday from the Woodstock hospital where he has been recovering from an operation for ap pendicitis. His friends will be glad 786 61$, , 709 2068 Team average 686 J. Weber 170 l«7,tj 175 512 W.Smith 151 158 137 446 Ed Bolger .... 119 'lafttf <106 833 H.Nye 148 14l 178 -- 462 G. Justen 125 125 125 375 713 : .716 2128 Team averaged 700 1-3 Played Oct, 11, 1926 FORESTERS ELECT tffcjfT OFFICERS FOR YEAR 3)1 Tuesday evening, October 6, the local court of Forester* held installation of officers at their hall on Main street. The officers elected for the new year are as follower .Chief Ranger--William Smith. Vice-Chief Ranger -John A. T^ennes. Past Chief Ranger--Anton Blake. Speaker--Robert J. Frisby, „ Finance Secretary-*- George P Freund. Recording Secretary -- Hughes, Jr. Treasurer--Frank Wingart. Senior Conductor--William Young. Junior Conductor--Albert Barbian. Inside Sentinel--Bernard Blake. Outside Sentinel--Edward, Bolger, The installation officers for the evening was Chief Ranger Matt J. Smith of Johnsburg. At the close of the meeting refreshments were served. M. W. A, ALLOWS W. D. * WENTWORTH CLAIM Clerk E. E. Bassett of the local M. W. A, camp reports the receipt of a letter from Director S. S. Tanner, stating that the claim of W. D. Went worth has been allowed in fhll and benefit fund order will be mailed in a few days. The proofs show the following: Age at death, 58 years, 6 months and 14 days; duration of membership, 30 years, 7 months and 6 days; amount of benefit certificate, $3,000; paid into benefit fund, $211.65, Director Tanner in his letter expressed his sympathy to the bereaved ones in their hour of sorrow. Dancing Classes Mrs. G. Cadweli of Elgin announces the forming of dancing classes in McHenry, when ballroom and classic dancing will be taught, for children and adults. Registration can be made at the grade school building Saturday, Oct. 16, at 10 o'clock. 19-fp Royal Entertainers ,% Hm Royal Entertainers spent a very pleasant evening last Thursday in the home of Mrs. H L. Ritter, where several games of five hundred were play ed. The first prize was won by Mrs. Theo Winkel, second prize by Mrs. B. Hiller and third prize by Mrs. Matt Steffes, while the consolation went to Mrs. J. Schaeffer. At the close of the game delicious refreshments were served and the ladies agreed that the hostess had treated them in keeping with their name and that they had been royally entertained. Their next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. ^ ^Wishil . , WALTER FREUND NOW IN BATTERY BUSINESS AM» B*ttery Bqaipi--1 te His Tire ' All Wscfc is - . • .V$ Guaranteed Walter J. Freund, who has conducted a tire shop in West McHenry for several years, has now added a new department to his business and is prepared to do battery work of all kinds He will also carry a line of Willard and Globe batteries. ^ Mr. Freund has acquired a repletion as one of the most expert tne repairers in thSf section of the county. His work is always guaranteed and he has made good in every case. However, it is seldom that one of his jobs ever come back for adjustment. He is prepared to do all kinds of Vulcanizing and rebuilding of tires, any size. Now as he enters the battery business, Walter states that he has equipped himself to handle all repair work in that line and the same guarantee goes out in this part of his work. Charging of batteris is taken care of as well as the repairs. , The building occupied by Mr. Frennd has been undergoing numerous repairs and is being put in first-class condition. He invites the public to come in and inspect the place and look over his line of tires and batteries. BIRTODAY SURPRISE PARTY SATURDAY George Hermansen of Chicago was delightfully surprised last Saturday evening when he found a jolly company of friends to greet him at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F, E. Cobb, the event being his birthday anniversary. A three-course dinner was served at 6 o'clock, at which he was guest of honor, and the most attractive feature of the evening was the beautiful large birthday cake which was made by Cleve Carney, head baker for the Calumet Baking Powder company of Chicago. This was made in the shape of a heart and was beautifully decorated with roses. The decorations of this pleasant home were carried out in the Hallowe'en colors and the table presented a very'pleasing appearance with its decorations and place cards and nut cups, %here even the candies carried out the prevailing color scheme. After dinner the guests spent the re mainder of the evening at the Polly Prim where dancing was enjoyed. Those present were: George Hermansen of Chicago, Richard Stenger of Waukegan, Richard Martin of Crystal Lake, Lyle Eldridge of Chicago, Henry Zimmerman of Chicago and Ear! Walsh and Harold Bacon of McHenry, Misses Berteel Spencer, Kathrine Walsh, Clara $3arbian, Lillian Buss, Lenore Cobb, Dorothy Walsh and Helen Olberg of Chicago. ^ AID FOR BOYS AT CHILDREN'S TOME Another hoy has joined the membership of the Illinois Children's Home situated on the Crystal Lake road, making a total of seven boys now under the care of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kline. As it was necessary for Mr. and Mrs. Kline to change their residence some time ago and locating here in August they are wtihout a garden which is so essential with a large family, when the people in this vicinity harvest their crops and garden pro ducts they will be doing a kindness to these boys by giving them some of their surplus. Mr. and Mrs. Kline will be very grateful for any donations to help in the care of these boys through the fall and winter and the people in this community could net help a better cause. WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS Of INTEREST TAKEN FROM COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES Assortment of Newsy Item In a . , Condensed Form For v:\. .!• Basy People , Itey Morrill of Hainestlle, after an, unsuccessful attempt to kill his estranged wife, slashed his own throat in his home Saturday morning, and died shortly afterwards. Since his separation from his wife and five children he has been living at the home of his brother, Guy Morrill, at Grayslake while he followed his occupation as a carpenter. ; What is said to be one of tin most beautiful artificial lakes and sub-divisions in Lake county, according to the Wauconda Leader, is under construction about two miles west of that village. An immense dam contract for it to be let this week, will be built, and will be about 285 feet across the top and will cause a water rise of about 11 feet. This artificial lake will cover about 100 acres, but the entire sub-division will have 340 acMs. Part of this ground will extend Into McHenry county. CELEBRATE TWENTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY The new super-highway that is to hate a 100-foot right-of-way with wide paving, connecting Chicago and Milwaukee by a direct route, will probably run through Libertyville or very near the outskirts, according to present plans. * According to the Antioch News, that village is soon to have an aviation field. The plane which is expected to be ready for the air very shortly will be used for scouting work, instruction of students, stunt flying and night and cross-country flights. Irving Molidor of Round Lake, escaped from what might have been a serious accident last Wednesday when he was driving east on Fox Lake road, and another car which Was going west, turned left on Cedar Lake avenue into Round Lake, and in order to avoid a collision, Molidor was forced to turn his car into the curb overturning it, but fortunately slightly damaging the motor of his car, or injury to himself. & Antoinette Glolies of Grayslske was arrested Saturday and put in the county jail at Waukegan, being charged with the selling of liquor to Ray Morrill who kilM himself last Satuxdajr, "Grandma" Smailey, who is probably McHenry county's oldest person, celebrated her 102nd birthday anniversary recently at the home of her son, Martin, in Woodstock. A two-story brick business building at Marengo partly collapsed recently .and two workmen were injured. ATTY. CARROLL DELIVERS ./ v." TALK TO LEGIONNAIRES ILLINOIS CORN CROP SERIOUSLY DAMAGED Ten million dollars damage has been done Illinois corn crop, Director Standard of the state department of agriculture has estimated. Of the three hundred million bushels estimated in the field about 30 per cent is considered damaged by water to the extent of ten cents a bushel. This will total about $9,000,000. Fifty thousand acres of com, it is estimated, have been totally destroyed. Computing this at thirty-five bushels an acre, with sixty cents a bushel, we add another million to the daihage. Subsequent weather conditions may lessen or increase this loss. Return From Eastern Trip Floyd Foas and Roy Kent returned last Wednesday night from a very enjoyable trip through the east. Mr. Foss left over two weeks ago and took the northern route through Montreal, Canada, to Morrisville, Vermont, where he spent a week with his grandmother, Mrs. Foss, At Waterbury, N. Y., he was met by Mr. Kent and together they visited many points of interest through the eastern states, including Boston, Mass., Providence, R. I., Bridgeport, Conn. At Philadelphia they visited Sesquicentennial Exposition and from there they went to Washington, D. C., and thence home by the way of Pittsburg, This proved to be a wonderful trip* Mystic Workers Prosperity Lodge, No. 1030, Mystic Workers, will hold installation of officers at the home of Mrs. Simon Michels, Wednesday evening, Oct. 20. A chicken dinner will be served promptly at 7 o'clock, before the meeting is called for the installation. Worthies planning to attend, please notify Mrs. P. W. Weber, phone 54-R, n» latsr than Taeedsy. McHenry Post, No. 491, American Legion, met in regular session at Forester hall Tuesday evening, Oct. 18, with a good attendance. Visitors were present from out of town, among whom was Attorney William M. Carroll of Woodstock, who delivered a very interesting address. The 1926 membership roster was closed and a membership campaign orgainzed for the 1927 roster, which is now in force. Many interesting topics were brought before this meeting by District Commander Bolger. A committee was appointed to arange an Armistice Day program Refreshments prepared by "Mexican Joe" and his culinary staff were served at the close of the meeting- The next meeting will be held Oct. 26l * Register Oct. 26 Tuesday, Oct. 26, is the last day for voters to register in order to vote at the-coming election in November. It is hoped to get out a large vote at the election and all are asked to see that their names are registered on 06t. 26. ' Royal Banco Club On last Thursday twelve ladies met at the home of Mrs, Roy Snrith and formed what will be known as the "Royal Bunco Club." After playing twenty-four games of bunco it was found that Mrs. R. Smith won first prize; Mrs. John Keg, second, and Mrs. William Pries consolation. A dainty and tasty lunch was served at the close of the games and from all reports everyone had a very good time. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. William Pries on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 21 If your sewing machine, victrola or washing machine is bothering you, tell the trouble to B. Popp, West McHenry, 111. Phone 162. 19-fn Our Invitation The McHenry -Plaindealer invites as its guests, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Schreiner to be present at the Empire theatre on Thursday or Friday evenings, Oct. 21 or 22, at which time the feature picture, "Flaming Waters, will be shown. Present this clipping for, admission Pleasant Gathering at Farm Hi of Mr. and Mrs. Mat. N. Schmitt Mr. and Mrs. Mat. N. Schmitt celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary at their pleasant farm home on Sunday, October 10, Relatives from various localities gathered there during the day to express conerr^- laiious and well wishes and the eveui was one that will long be remembered. Dinner and supper were served and a social day was spent by those present. The guests were: Rev. John F. Smitt, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Heinz and family, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Bertram and family, all of Aurora; Mr. and Mrsi, William S. Lowe of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. John E. Schaffer of Wauconda. Those from McHenry were: Mr. and Mrs. Mat. J. Schaeffer, Mr. and Mrs, James Halpin and family, Miss Katherine Young, Frank Smith, Mrs. Mat. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. William Hay. Those from Spring Grove were: Mat. Lay and John Lay. Those from Johnsburg were: Mrs. Jacob Schmitt, Mr, and Mrs. Fred J. Schmitt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Steve N. Schmitt and family, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Schmitt and family, Mr, and Mrs. Thelen, Mr. and Mrs. Mat. Schmitt and family, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Schmitt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Schmitt and family, Mr, and Mrs. John B. Freund, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Schmitt, Mrs. Martin F. Schmitt, Mr. and Mlrs. Peter Schaffer, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. P. Schaeffer, Mat. J. Schmitt, Joe N. Schmitt and Ben Schmitt. M'HENRY DEFEATS MARENGO 10 TO 6 First BOOM GSM of Season • VScterka For Local FIND MAN DEAD TW® ; • WEEKS AT SOLON MILLS An unidentified man was found dead in a sweet clover patch along-*, side the railroad tracks about 80 rods west of Solon Mills Sunday, His right leg was broken and other bruises .on his body indicated that he must have been hit by or fell off a train. It appeared from the condition of his body that he had been dead for several weeks. Although some papers were found in his clothes there was nothing that disclosed his identification. From the papers found it was learned that he had been working for a steel construction gang at Walworth He was found by a section hand who was riding along the track in a small motor car. His body was lying in the sweet clover and pretty well concealed from view. He was a man of about 60 years of age. His body was taken to Richmond and after the coroner's inquest it was buried in the Richmond cemetery. JUSTICE WELCH MARRIES TERRA COTTA COUPLE Justice of the Peace, William J. Welch has been a busy man this summer attending to affairs that required the attention of his office, and that he is ready for every emergency was proven Saturday night when he performed the marriage ceremony for Miss Lucile Maynard and John Quarters of Terra Cotta, who will make their home at Terra Cotta. Inquiries were also being made on Tuesday evening to reach Justice Welch to perform another marriage ceremony for a couple from Waukegan. ENJOYABLE PROGRAM WEDNESDAY EVENING The entertainment given at the Mothers' club at the grade school gymnasium on Wednesday evening was very well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by those fortunate enough to be present. The program was opened with several selections by the Little Symphohy orchestra, which was a surprise and an added treat. The date for the Better Babies' contest will be announced in the near future. WOODSTOCK BANKER DIES IN CHICAGO George L. Murphy, prominent Woodstock banker, died Sunday morn ing in the Presbyterian hospital, Chicago, following a short illness. He was nearly 48 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Murphy was president of the American National bank and very active in Woodstock business circles. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's church, Woodstock, Tuesday morning. Observe Colnnrims Day The nation observed Columbus Day on Tuesday, October 12. Banks in Mc Henry were closed and appropriate programs were held in various rural schools, while in large cities many offices were closed. Five hundred and thirty-four years ago Christopher Co lumbus and his band of intrepid mariners sailed west in quest of a new water route from Europe to the Or ient and discovered America. Columbus landed in the Bahamas, a group of islands southest of the Florida coast and he claimed the new land in the name of Spain. Chicago Mayor at Harvard' Mayor William E. Dever of Chicago is scheduled to speak in the Masonic Temple at Harvard, Wednesday evening, Oct. 20, at 8 p. m. Mayor Dever is speaking in the interest of Geo. E. Brennan, democratic candidate for U. S. senator from Illinois. Now is the time for having ffew auto curtains examined. For celluloid windows s£e B. Popp, West McHenry 16-ti McHenry opened the home season of football Saturday by handing Marengo a double defeat, McHenry's victory was a crushing" blow to Marengo, who was confident of taking both victories home, but fell quite short of having an even score. In the Heavies' battle Marengo kicked off first and McHenry carried the ball down the field by line smashes and a pass from Hitchens to Schroeder. On a cross-buck Conway carried the ball over for a touchdown and Fay kicked goal, making the score 7-0. Not satisfied with the touchdown McHenry carried the ball down the field again to the 25-yard line. On fourth down Fay dropped back to the 35-yard line and put over a neat drop kick that took Marengo by surprise and pleased a large number of home fans. After this the game went along without anyone scoring until the last minute of play when Marengo slipped over a long pass that netted them a touchdown. This ended the heavies game and Marengo retreated from the local field a bit down-hearted in spirits. In the lightweight game the home team managed to win a 6-0 decision over the strong Marengo lights. McHenry's touchdown came in the first period of the game when Frisby blocked a Marengo punt and Thorsell fell on the ball for a touchdown. After this McHenry had their hands full stopping the determined Marengo eleven from scoring. At several times through the game it looked as if the locals woultf be tied by a touchdown from Marengo but by McHenry's determined fight they prevented their opponents from scoring. Notes on the Game Marengo from all reports fs about to give up football. Football is a> great favorite among the fall sports and it would be disappointing to the neighboring towns to lose one of their co-playing teams. There was a large turnout at the sidelines which was a very encouraging sign for the success of the home team. Due to the fine co-operation on the part of the individual members of the two local teams the hardfought battles resulted in victories. Next Saturday Captain Ted Miller and his sturdy heavyweights will journey to Barrington to encounter the Barrington Heavies. No lightweight game will be played. CEMENT POURING STARTED ON ROUTE 20 MONDAY The week started out in a very promising manner for work on Route 20 and early Monday morning the pouring of cement was commenced to join the old slab on Sherman's hill. The rain on Tuesday, however, put a stop to the cement work, making the ground so soft that it was impossible to get material to the mixer. About 200 feet of new slab was poured on Monday and all preparations were made to start pouring cement this (Thursday) morning. The fill at the west end of the route is completed and the graders are working towards the city limits near the Cossman and John Freund farms. * The fill at the mill pond is being continued with dirt from the Brown barrow pit and the driving of pile for the bridge across the mill pond is still in progress. As usual, good weather is all that is needed for the completion of Route 20 at this time. TELEPHONE GIRLS AND FRIENDS ENTERTAINED 195.164 MEMBERS IN STATE 0. L S. O&AND CHAPTER HZT AT SPRIHQFIELD, OCT. 5, On Tuesday evening several of the telephone girls and their friends were entertained at the home of Miss Eleanor Conway. Several games of bundo were played with Loretto Steffes winning first prize and Villa Rothermel gaining the consolation. After the games dainty refreshments were served and the girls decided to continue the meetings every week. Those present were: Loretto Steffes, Villa Rothermel, Theresa Knox, Clara Miller, Lillian Stilling, Dorothy Matthews, Greets Chamberin, Pamela Rietsel, Dorothy Knox and Eleanor Conway. Riverview Camp, R. N. A. The eleventh McHenry county convention of the R. N. A. will be iMfld it the Masonic Temple at Harvard, 111., on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Members wishing to go please notify the oracle, Mrs. Susie Bishop, as soon as possible. There will be no meeting of Riverview Camp on Tuesday, Oct, 26, on account of the convention at Harvard. All members in arrears with dues, please call or send to Neighbor Florence Cobb. <Skapler*8 Worthy Brings Report to the Local Chapter At the regular meeting of McHenry chapter, O. E. S,, Monday evening the worthy matron, Mrs. Alice Lindsay, gave a report of the grand chapter which convened Oct. 5 at Springfield and which she attended. Following is an account of the meeting: The fifty-second annual meeting of the grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star was opened with traditional ceremonies at 10 o'clock Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the state arsenal at Springfield. Many of the delegates arrived Monday and with registration over, the worthy matrons attended a banquet and reception for the worthy grand matron which took place at the St. Nicholas hotel at 6 o'clock. This was followed by the usual reception in honor of the grand officers at the arsenal. The armory was attractively decorated with flags and bunting, the stage was a bower of flowers and the hall was filled to capacity when the orchestra started a march announcing the entrance of the officials. Through the avenue formed by the matrons and patrons of 1926 came the grand officers and past grand officers and grand representatives who advanced to the stage and were introduced fey the grand marshal. The remainder of the evening was devoted to dancing. On Tuesday the grand chapter opened with an ode to the flag by the associate grand patron followed by an address of welcome by Oscar E. Carlstrom, attorney general of state of Illinois, to which the response was made by Ida M. Stacy. The rostrum was very beautiful with all the furnishings in white including the rugs and chairs. Ferns and palms were used in profusion while large baskets of chrysanthemums blended prettily with the red, ^hite and blue of the arsenal. The business was principally reports of committees. Tuesday evening was devoted to memorial services in which 150 persons took part in the tableaux which were very beautiful, Nine chapters under dispensation received their charters and the worthy matrons and patrons were installed. Wednesday morning election of officers was held and the most worthy grand patron, J. Ernest Teare, of the general grand chapter, of Cleveland, Ohio, delivered an address to about 3,000 delegates. On Thursday evening installation of the newly elected grand officers took place and the worthy grand matron and patron wen escorted by 200 associate matrons, all dressed exactly alike in orange color silk dresses and carrying flow* ers. The installation was followed by speeches and presentation of gifts and .jewels, after which the new officers closed the chapter, in regular form. It was estimated that over 5,000 members witnessed the installation ceremonies. The report of the committee in charge of the home at Rockford showed that there had been ten deaths during the year and that thirteen new members were admitted, keeping the enrollment about the same. Among other donations made by the grand chapter was that of $500 for the relief of the flood sufferers at Beardstown, 111., and also $500 given for further welfare work at the Speedway hospital and $100 dollars was donated to the Martha Washington crippled children's home. The report of the committee on memberships showed thij present number of members to be 195,164, showing a gain of 6,034 for the year. The grand chapter adjourned on Thursday night to meet in: Chicago next year and the delegates took a special train about midnight, arriving in Chicago Friday morning. McHenry chapter will obesits worthy matrons' night at a special meeting Thursday evening, October 21. Mrs. Alice Lindsay and Dr. R. G. Chamberlin will act as worthy matron and worthy patron at Nunda chapter, Crystal Lake, on Friday evening, . October 15. On October 25 the worthy matron will fill the station of Ada at Harvard chapter and October 27 she will fill the station of Electa at Soroais chapter, Grayslake. . I " ROSED ALE NOW IN CHARGE > OF WOODSTOCK FLORIST Bunco Clufc The Bunco club was entertained by Mrs. Frank Thurwell at her home on last Friday evening, where, in keeping with the name, the ladies played several games of bunco. High honors were toone by Mrs. Mat Laures, while Miss Clara Ssiessle won scccnd prize and Mrs. Elizabeth Laures won the consolation. Delicious refreshments were served at the close of a very pleasant evening, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. W. Rothermel, Misses Verona Niesen and Lillian Freund, Robert Green and Mr. and Mrs. J, W. Worth attended a dance in Waukegan Saturday evening. A supper party was enjoyed following dance. ' - . v --i The Christen sen brothers, who have conducted the Rosedale Green houses for the past few years, left quite suddenly one day last week. George Moncur, well known florist of Woodstock, has taken over the concern from the owner, Mrs. Minnie Miller, and has placed in charge of the work Harry Anderson of Woodstock. Mr. Anderson expects to occupy the cottage on the river in a few weeks and says that they will continue to supply retail i is> nyiwun f'ir*- ^ Birth* ' Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Williams of Athens, Ohio, announce the birth of a daughter, June Eloise, on Monday, October 11, weight 7 pounds. Miss Williams was formerly Miss Opal Coelejf.. -