VOL. 31
13LOOMS13UKG, PA., THURSDAY, JUNE IS, 1896.
NO. 25
BLOOMERS AND BICYCLES.
Opinion is divided as to the pro
priety of ladies riding bicycles, and
also as to the style of dress that should
be worn by those who do ride. The
riding of a bicycle is a healthful and
enjoyable exercise, and why women
should not be allowed the privilege of
deriving whatever benefits are to be
gained from it, as well as men, we
cannot understand. Women are
known as the "weaker sex," and are
more closely confined to the house
than men and therefore need healthful
exercise more than men, and there is
no valid reason why they should not
have it.
At first ' a woman on a bicycle was
considered by many as a very immod
est exhibition, but it is growing to be
so frequent a sight now that it is get
ting to be the fashion, and everything
that is fashionable goes nowadays.
It is fashionable to go to the sea-shore,
where bathing suits are worn that dis
play the figure to such an extent as
to leave but little to the imagination.
In the evening these same figures ap
pear in the ball room, wearing cos
tunics consisting ot a skirt containing
a large amount of material, and a
waist in which the material is exceed
ingly scant. No one murmurs a pro
test against this exposure ot the lower
limbs m the morning, and of the neck,
shoulders, arms, and bust in the even
ing, because it is the fashion.
It is customary in many schools to
give gymnastic exhibitions, where the
female pupils wear bloomers. These
arc attended by large audiences, and
are pronounced as very entertaining
and proper because the people are ac
customed to them. The theatres pre
senting entertainments in which the
leading attraction is the pink tights of
the chorus girls, are the ones that arc
the best patronized by polite society.
But when a woman appears on the
street on a bicycle in a bloomer cos
tume, these same people hold up their
hands, and exclaim "How immodest:"
The bicycle has come, and it is
htrc to stay, and the women are going
to ride it, and as long as this is an
established fact there can be no valid
objection to their wearing such a cos
tume as will enable them to get the
most benefit and enjoyment out of it.
The cumbersome skirt is not such a
costume. It interferes with the move
ment, of the pedals, and is liable to
get caught in the wheels. The bloom
ers are best calculated for the purpose,
and as there is nothing immodest
about them, there is no reason why
they should not be generally adopted.
The ladies are entitled to the privilege
of exercise and enjoyment as well as
men, and we say give them a chance.
POMONA GRANGE MEETING-
The Pomona Grange of Columbia
and lower Luzerne counties met at
Newlin last Friday and its delibera
tions were presided over by John N.
Gordon, the master. The address of
welcome was delivered by Thomas
Seaborn, of Newlin, and in a neat
speech he welcomed the members to
Locust grange. In the absence of E.
H. Little Esq., this was responded to
by Hon. E. M. Tewksbury.
One of the features of these meet
ings is the presenting of a banner to
the visiting grange having the largest
numbers in attendance. It had been
in the possession of the Rohrsburg
grange, but upon this occasion it was
captured by the Bloomsburg grange
they having over thirty members in
attendance. The exercises were very
interesting and consisted of the read
ing of a paper prepared by W. J.
Bidleman, County Deputy, " one by
Mrs. William Mensch, and a recita
tion by Miss Mary Young.
Mr. Hams, of Centre township, had
prepared a paper on the care of fruit
trees, which in his, absence was read
by Hon. W. T. Creasy. In addition
to this discussion was had on several
subjects of interest to the farmers.
Locust grange has a reputation for
hospitality which they fully sustained
in the bountiful dinner they had pre
pared for those present. Upon the
whole it was one of the most pleasant
and profitable meetings ever held.
Normal Examinations,
The examining committee for the
final examinations at the Normal con
sist of the following educators : A. E.
Maltby, Slippery Rock ; D. A. Har
man, Hazlcton ; D. P. Stapleton,
Union county; A. Jones, West Chester;
N. J. tlouser, Dunnioiej Joseph M.
Arn id, Perry county; J. W. Thoman,
Adams county, and on the part of the
atate by Deputy state Superintend
cnt Houck. Examinations begin at
9 odeck a, in., June 24th.
T.LLIS fl. MASTERS,
Ellis H. Masters, of the business
department of the New York
Iribuiie, died suddenly from heart
failure in Moville, Ireland, on Friday.
Mr. Masters was one of the best
known and most successful advertis
ing men in the newspaper business,
and was highly esteemed and respect
ed, lie rf.ni a wine acquaintance
among the merchants and business
men in this city and elsewhere, and
his genial personality made him hosts
of friends wherever he went.
He was born in Columbia County,
Tenn., forty-six years ago, and was
educated near his place of birth. His
business career began in the city of
Pittsburg, where he went at a com
paratively early age and engaged in
mercantile pursuits. He developed a
keen aptitude for commercial affairs,
and, young as he was, his services
were in great demand. In 1877,
however, lie left Pittsburg and went
to Philadelphia, taking a place in the
well-known advertising house of N.
W. Ayers & Son, where he remained
nearly four years. During his slay in
Philadelphia Mr. Masters acquired a
thorough knowledge of the advertis
ing business and made a reputation
as one of the foremost men in his
line. In 1881 he received the ofter
of a place from the New York
Tribune, which he accepted and re
tained until his death. While with
the Tribune Mr. Masters added still
more to his reputation, and his
energy and perseverance appeared to
be untiring. It is needless to say
that his services gave great satisfac
tion to the paper.
As an example of his energy rnd
activity, he made one of the quickest
business trips from this city to Boston
on record. He had heard of an op
portunity to obtain a large advertis
ing contract, and left this city at 5
o'clock in the afternoon, reached
Boston at 1 1 p. m , hunted up the
persons he wanted, obtained his con
tract and was back in this city and
at his desk the following morning.
Mr. Masters married Miss Aletha
Hagenbuch, of Williamsport, Penn.,
in 1877, and had lived in East
Orange, N. J., for the last twelve
years. He was a director of the
East Orange National Bank and a
trustee of the Calvary Methodist
Church, in which he took an active
interest. He had not been feeling
well for some time and obtained a
two months leave of absence from
his duties. He left this city two
weeks ago for rest and recuperation.
His physician advised him to go
abroad. He expected to return dur
ing the second week in July. Mr.
Masters' wife and two children sur
vive him. Neu York Tribune.
Mr. Masters was a son of Parvin
Masters of Millville, a brother of
Howard Masters who was in the
sewing machine business in Blooms
burg some years ago, and a cousin of
William Masters of Millville. Hs
wife is a daughter of Geo. M. Hagen
buch who kept a drug store here
many years ago.
DEATH OF REV. SAMUEL SEARS.
Rev. Samuel Sears who a tew years
ago was the pastor of the Methodist
Church of this place died in Phila
delphia last Thursday. The funeral
was held at Huntingdon Pa. last
Saturday afternoon at 2:30.
Mr. Sears was remarkable for his
judgment, his foresight, his integ
rity, his pastoral ability and as being
always true to his friends. In 1889
he came here at a critical period in
Bloomsburg Methodism and by tact
and conciliatory methods placed the
congregation on a firm basis.
Through his efiorts the new lot at
Third and Market streets was ecur
ed, and the present new Structure
made possible. He had many true
friends who sincerely mourn his loss,
Farmers' Institutes.
The state has allotted four days for
Farmers' Institutes in this county for
the winter of 1896 7. The local
committee of this county held a meet
incr at the Court House. Tuesdav.
June 9, to fix the time and places of
L.i 1: r. tu-
coming winter. A number of places
being mentioned the committee finally
decided to hold fine at Oranceville
and one at Numidia, time selected
January 13, 14, 15 and 16, 1897. The
local committee consists of Chandlee
Eves, member of Strife Hoard of Agri
culture, Daniel Bryfogle, member of
i'omona Orange, and Representative
W. T. Crensv. member of the Colum
bia Agricultural, Horticultural and
Mechanical Association.
G. W. INTERLINE'S orENING.
The opening of the Enterline res
taurant last Thursday evening was a
success in every way which the word
means. From early in the afternoon
until midnight the spacious rooms
which had been beautifully decorated
with cut flowers and blooming plants
were crowded with people not only
from this place but from adjacent
towns who came to become acquaint
ed with Mr. Enterline, and we have
y et to hear of any one who was sorry
that they attended.
On the second flpor long tables
were set in three different rooms and
on these tables were arranged in a
neat and attractive manner all sorts of
good things to eat, consisting of
chicken, beef, veal, tongue, sliced ham,
chicken and potato salad, beets,
pickles, bread and butter and many
other things which go to make up a
well supplied and set table. The
enjoyment of the occasion was in
creased by the presence of Elwelfs
Orchestia which discoursed excellent
music, which the guests kept time to
with the clattering of their forks. It
was an enjoyable occasion and Mr. and
Mrs. Enterline made a host of friends.
Among those from a distance who
were present were F. J. Stegmaier,
Adam Turkes Jr., Henry Oerkvitz, J.
J. Donnelly, G. A. Seidlcr and wife,
Miss Maggie Flosser and Mrs. Hannah
Turkes all of Wilkes-Barre; Landlords
Billy Williams and Fred Smith of
Danville, J. I. Alexander of Wilkes
Barre.
CHILDREN'S DAY.
Generally Observed in the DifferentjChurche
WitlijAppropriate Exercises.
Last Sunday was a day of music
and flowers at the Methodist Taber
nacle. In the morning the exercises
were in charge of the primary depart
ment and not withstanding the weather
was inclement there was a large au
dience present. The music wa3
particularly origin and the singing
and recitations of te children were
appropriate to the day. In the even
ing the exercises were in charge of
the senior department and they were
unusually interesting and listened to
by a crowded house. The Tabernacle
was beautifully decorated with cut
flowers, blooming plants and singtng
birds. The offering which is devoted
to the education of indigent children
was unusually large.
REFORMED CHURCH.
A large audience assembled in
Trinity Reformed Church last Sun
day evening to witness the Children's
Day service by the Sunday School.
Judging from the many complimentary
remarks heard the exercises must have
been much appreciated. The church
was beautifully and tastefully decorated
with flowers and ferns, and it present
ed a neat appearance. The service
used was entitled "Consider the
Ilies," and it was rendered except
ionally well. Everyone on the pro
gram performed his part in an accept
able manner. The music was especi
ally fine, and was sung with a great
deal of spirit and life. Taking all
things into consideration it was one
of the best exercises ever given by
this Sunday School, and those who
were not present missed a great treat.
PRESBYTERIAN.
The services at the Presbyterian
church were held in the evening and
consisted of music, recitations &c.
The church was nicely decorated for
the occasion and the program was
rendered in a manner wnich reflected
credit to teachers and pupils alike.
The services of the Baptist church
will be held next Sunday evening.
C. W. Funston now has one of the
finest turnouts in this place. He
recently purchased a fine horse from
C. M. Creveling, and later still a
Climax buckboard from C. P. Sloan.
This wagon is the only one of its
kind in this section and is certainly a
handsome affair. It is "upholstered in
genuine leather with side lamps and a
new design of springs. It has two
seats, the back one of which is rever
sible so that the parties can sit facing
either way, or it can be moved under
the front seat thus making a single
seat conveyance.
A certain merchant, when asked
for an advertisement, complained that
business was too dull to advertise.
No one can justify himself in making
such a reckless assertion. Advertise
for a hypnotist to clerk in yot'i sto e.
The Gilmore properly on Min
Street, occupied by George Enterline
as a restaurant has been painted a
bright red.
School Board Meeting.
'A special meeting of the School
Board .vas held last Friday evening.
The bond of W. E. Rinker, the
Treasurer elect, was presented and
approved.
Mr. Little, the President of the
Board, made appointment of the fol
lowing standing committees.'
Buildings and grounds Messrs.
Townsond, Brown and Garrison.
Text books and course of study
Messrs. Brown, Townsend, Rinker
and Little.
Supplies Messrs. Garrison, Kleim
and Rinker.
Grievances Messrs. Rinker, Kleim
and Little.
Attendance of children under the
Compulsory Education Law Messrs.
Kleim, Brown and Garrison.
Principal Sterner presented his final
report for the last school term. The
report showed that the enrollment of
pupils in the public schools was over
1200. The average monthly attend
ance of pupi's is cause for public con
gratulation, and justifies the action of
the school authorities in making the
school term nine months. The report
of the principal showed also the pro
bable enrollment of pupils in the
various grades for the coming school
year, and in some of the grades the
enrollment will be excessively large
and require the employment of one or
two additional teachers. The report
as to enrollment vas based upon data
independent of any consideration as
to how it might be eii'ectcd by tlie
Compulsory School Law.
This report, which contains many
matters of public interest, and especi
ally to the tax payers, although quite
lengthy in so far as it is of peculiar
interest to the patrons of the school
and tax payers, has been ordered by
the Board to be published. An
abridgement of it will soon appear in
the paper?
In view of the increased enrollment
to be provided for. the Boar 1 had the
question of the advisibility of renting
one or two rooms in some part of the
town for school uses, or building an
addition to the Third street building,
before them. While nothing definite
was concluded upon, it was evident
that the Board inclined to the opinion
that the amount required for the pay
ment for the renting of rooms, extra
janitors services, the required pro
vision for separate uses of the boys and
girls, greatly exceed the amount of
the interest that the district would pay
for a permanent building for school
uses, and accordingly they concluded
to visit the Third street buildings and
grounds on Saturday morning with a
'.ew of learning how that building
could be enlarged for the required ac
commodation. -The public schools of our town are
rapidly growing in favor and the
management of this trust, requiring an
annual outlay of nearly $20,000 is,
we believe, receiving the conscientious
care of the Directors whom the people
have chosen to look after it.
Why is it that so many people rush
into print, after the loss of relatives,
with a card announcing their thanks ?
It does seem strange that they have
to be thanked for being human. x
change.
Perhaps that is a blunt way of put
ting the matter, but it conveys the
idea after all. People who publish
cards of thanks are actuated, no doi'bt,
by the best of motives. They are
grateful for help at the time it was
needed, and fearing less they should
appear indifferent, they hand a card
of thanks to the printer. But it is un-
nessary, and is considered by some as
in bad taste, for if a person feels spe
cially grateful for a favor, he or she
should see the benefactor personally
and express thanks directly to them.
A card of thanks is usually too general
to be appreciated.
The Borouch School Board of Cetv
tralia is dead locked on the selection
of a Secretary and Treasurer, and
from present indications will remain
so. A petition is being numerously
signed to oust the board and have a
new one aimointed bv court before
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the school term opens. The proceed
ings to oust the board a few years
ago under the same circumstances,
were delaved so lonn that some ot the
j
schools were closed a month or more,
in cor-.semience. and the chi'uren
sullered. 't he luikintr of horns with
the School Directors is not on the
oPices bit on the appointment of
te.xVrs, so tliey thought best to tie
up at once anil end the matter.
Mr. JSiu kale'V delivered an address
on Money, at Still'vaier last Tuesday
evenin;;. The meeting was well attended.
Visit our
trunk and
valise
dept. if
you're
going
away.
Entire
basement
We Told You
last week why we are making exceptional prices
on the men's and boy's clothing, but we'll repeat
it again this week because you may wait until it's
too late ami we want to remind you not to put
it off. We're not going to carry over a dollar's
worth of summer stuff if we can help it. Price
13 always a temptation to money saving people,
and this advertisement pppeals to them. We
also find among our stock many patterns that we
cannot match or size up, and we're on the verge
of doing our fall buying. These are reasons why
you can buy exceptionally good $(.,50 and $7.00
all wool men's suits of us for $5.00.
That's why you can buy extra good cassi
mere worsted and cheviot suits of the $8.50
$0.00 and $10.00 grades for $7.50.
That's why you can buy imj'orted" woroted
ca.ssimere and homo spun suits of $L2 and $1
grades at $9.00 and $1Q.OO. We
mean it, every word. Don't wonder as to wheth
er it's so. It absolutely is. Our word or adver
tisement is not to be questional, but come to the
store and see.
The Condition of
DEMANDS
GOOD
CLOTHING
That's why we
suits that are cheap in other stores
at $5.00 for $3.75.
Suits that are selling
at $6.50 and $7.00 for $5.00.
Suits that are selling
at $10.00 for $7.50.
Suits that are selling
at $15 and $18 are now $10 and $12.
B. llWllffil-
Water proof Bike suits.
Hot weath
er stuff,
serge, mo
hair, duck,
linen, flan
nel, crash
coats or
coats and
vests, 30c t .$..
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