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And still the Art Loan continúes to be the great centre of attraction. B. J. Boutwell has opened a law office in the First National Bank Block over Allaby's store. On Friday evening the U. of M. Glee and Banjo Club are to give an entertainment at the Art Loan. Ann Arbor is in all its beauty and glory now. Strangers can find no better time to visit our city than the present. The amendraents to the city charter passed by the legislature last month will be found in full upon another page of this paper. Dr. J. C. AVood was elected president of the State Homeopathie Medical Society, at at its recent meeting in Grand Rapids. The members of old Company A, who have been mustered out of seívice, propuse to keep up the organization, and meet regularly for drill. Mrs. Jennie P. Walker, of Boston, will take the soprano solos in the production of the Redemption, at University hall, by the Choral Union on the evening of Saturday, May 3Oth. Mrs. Walker sang here in the performance of the Messiah, last holidays, and was greatly liked. Supervisor Gilbert was in town las Friday and remarked "tliat AVashtenaw county has the cleanest court house both inside and out; the finest and cleanest court house lawn, of anv place in Michigan ; yes, and the best lighted court house in the state, also. Just teil your reader that. Itis a good idea." It has been officially anuounced that Fr. Fierle, of St. Thomas church, has been promoted to the Ionia parish, and Rev. Fr. Kelley of Dexter, transferred to Ann Arbor. Rev. Fr. Fierle has been a faithful pastor, and has worked hard for the welfare of his flock, all of whom will regretto have him leave here. Rev. Fr. Kelley who comes here is greatly beloved by his congregation at Dexter. There is sorne quite sharp critisism on the part of some our citizens because Memorial Day, May 30th, has been broken inupon for public entertaiuments. The day has set apart for other purposes, and the old solcliers we shall uot have with us tnuch longer, and while they do remain Memorial Day should be held sacred for the purposes for which it was created," was the remark of one of our prominent citizens, the other day. It is well known that when our genial ex-City Treasurer W. AV. Watts, and his father, ex-City Treasurer B. F. Watts, drive out, they usually drive spirited horses. Not long ago they procured a fine surrey attached to which was an equally fine span of horses and took their families to Ypsilauti. The equines were, of course spirited ones, and full of life, with eyes alert tor anything out of the usual order of things, and when about half way home on the Soutli Ypsilanti road they commenced pricking up their ears, a light was descried in the distance. "A headlight," remarked one of the ladies with quick breath. The horses were at once stopped while the two ex-treasurers ran to the equines heads to hold them, and the ladies made luiste to find a placo of safety outside of the surrey. It was exciting for a few minutes ! ! Intensely so! ! ! Hovvever, when the "headlight" approached nearer and nearer and proved to be only a man with a lantern, who took in the situation with a merry twinklo in his eye, (and told us all about it), the frightened travelers resumed their journey, and were comforted by the iaformation that the motor cars were not running that day. Will or Ben will either one pay the cigars if you will only speak to them about it. The Detroit Tribune had a picture of Mayor Doty in its Sunday issue, with a sketch of liis life. A witness in the circuit court last Satürday solemnly swore that there were 365 rods in a mile. To-morrow there will be an excursión from Detroit to this city, tickets being sold for $1. It is thought a large crowd will come. Mr. Edward E. Appleton, formerly of Dexter, was the manager of the immense Wholesale drug store of Jas. E. Davis & Co., which burned in Detroit last Saturday. Mrs. L. W. ritten, an old resident of Dexter, is at the home of her niece, in Hudson, Lenawee county and is very sick, so much so that she is not expected to recover. The Schoolmaster's Club had a very interesting meeting at University hall last Satürday, the same being well attended, and much life and enthusiasm brought out in its discussions. In Detroit the people kick because the street cars go so slow. Here in Ann Arbor there are people who complain because the street cars go so fast. "Ne'er contented with our lot." Last week was a busy one for Ann Arbor,the city being filled with strangers a great portion of the time. This week there will be continual excursions to the Art Loan, and we shall have many strangers within our gates also. Mrs. Prof. W. S. Perry, the president of the Art Loan, has proven herself one of the most enthusiastic and untiring workers tliat ever took hold of an enterprise. Sho is deserving of all the good vrords that can be said. And now it is announced that coffee will kill the germ of typhoid fever, cholera, etc. As pineapble will care diphtheria and sick headache, we shall soon be able to dispense with the nauseating drugs so commonly dispensed by physiciaus. The millenium approacheth. Eev. W. O. Waters was ordainedat St. Andrew's church last Wednesday morning, the services being conducted by Bishop Davies of the diocese, assisted by several visiting clergymen. Rev. Mr. Stevens, of Pontiac, preached the ordination sermón and laid down t.hf doctrine from a high church standpoint. Quite a number carne from Detroit to witness the ceremony. Owing to the non-fulfillment of the railroad company ia sending a new 150 horse power boiler from the factory at St. Louis as agreed, to the Ann Arbor Electncal Works, our streets will have to be in darkuess for a few nights. A forcé of men is working night and day, and will have the new boiler in so that the street lights will be put on again in a day or two. The commercial circuit has not been affected by the improvements. The following resolution of thanks was passed bv the Congregational Association at the close of ita session here last week: "Resolved, That thanks are due the peopie ot Aun Arbor without distinction of set't for the generous hospitality in mniistering to our physical wants 'and making our stay in this beautiful city so pleasant; thanks are due the organist and choir for their stirring music, and to the pastor and his peopie for the arrangements that have contributed so largely to enjoyable and profitable sessions of the association ; thanks are also due President Angelí for his cordial mvitatiou to visit the State University grouuds and buildings. According to announcement Inspector General Lathrop and Assistant Quartermaster Gen. Harter, were in the city last Wednesday, and mustered out Company A. ïhey also mustered in the Ann Arbor Light Infantry as Company A, lst regiment M. S. T. So there will be no change of rank, and Ann Arbor will .stand where she formerly stood with reference to that. The new Company is composed of young men from our best families, and ouzht to and doubtless will represent this city with honor. They will have to hustle, however, to perfect theinselves in drill by the time of the state encatnpment. The following is the program of an excellent vocal and instrumental concert given by pupilsofMr. R. H. Kempf, assisted by Miss E. llazzard, soprano, Ypsilauti; Mrs. R. H. Kempf, alto, Ann Arbor; Mrs. V. Taylor, tenor, Aun Arbor; Mr. Jiausom George, bass, Ypsilanti for the benefit of the S. C. A., Thursday evening, May 28th : TJauniausei March (2 nianos, 8 hands) Wagner Song, The Soldler'a Oreara 1 Rodnev Piano Solo, Fantasia C Minor. Mozart Duet, vocal, Xinht In Veniee Ariliti PlanoSolo, Malen Lust Üclmer Kecit. and Trio, Naohlagei von Granada - - - - - -- ■!!■■ --,._______ ._. ic rcwyov Piano Solo, Marola Funbre. 6. Scherjo Song, Marlonetta Meyer Helmnnd larentelo, Aiiiinor. i ].iii(is)__ __ lioiihl Quartette from Martha ..V.V_7Flotow A young gentleman asked a couple of ladies to accompany him upon a trip up the Huron, the other day, and preparatory to making a day of it, he stepped into one of the State Street stores and ordered quite an elabórate lunch, put up in a box handy to carry. This was done. Another clerk had prepared a similar package for delivery to a customer, fillcd with dried apples. The young man carne in a hurry, grabbed tip the wrong package, and never discovered the error until he had made preparations for a fine spread on the banks of the Iluron, some three miles up stream. The horror tliat thrilled bis veins when his package of lunch was opened and found to contain naught but evaporated apples can be imagined, but not deecribed. The State Gazetter of R. L. Polk & Co. has heen delivered here during the last few days. J. T. Jacobs has been appointed special administrator fur the estáte of Gilbert Bliss. McMillan hall, when it was lighted by electricity, last Saturday evenins, was an inviting looking place. Maj. Millard is the state's mustering offleerfor this city, and is kept buey mustering in new recruits for the new Light Guards. Mrs. J. B. Lee, of Brighton, a prominent pioneer of Livingston County, and quite well knowu in Ann Arbor, died Sunday night of the grippe. The creamery will start this morning, an expert having been sent on by the company to opérate the machinery. This will give farmers an opportunity tosell their milk. On the 20th of next month will occur the June meeting of the County Horticultural Society. There will be an exhibit of strawberries, fruits and vegetables, with a report upon prospects, packages and transportaron. The L'. of M. boys ran against a snag at Burlington, Vt., Monday, intheshape of a wild pitcher which the U. of V. had whom they could not liit, and so went down by a score of 6 to 2. It was a sad failure and may serve to dishearten the boys some. Abraham Hirth, who came to this county in 1835, died last Thursday and his funeral services were held in tiie Lutheran church at Scio, Baturday, Rev. Wm, Asal, of Tawas City conducting the same. The deceased was 01 years of age, a native of Germany, and leavea five chil'lri'ii. The caö of Zenias Sweet administrator vs. the M. C. R. R., is No. 80 on the Supreme court docket for the June term. Theodore Nichols et al, vs. The Aun Arbor & Ypsilanti Street R. R. Co., is No. 10 on the docket. The Cornwell Manufacturlng Co. vs. John M. Swift et al is No. 3. All froin this circuit. A large number of Ann Arbor p eople interested in typhography were invited by Prof. Cooley to the Mechanical laboratory last Saturday to see the workings of the new type setting and electrotyping machine, and to meet its inventor, Mr. Rogers. The machine is certainly a wonderful invention and acts almost as if it were gifted with brains. To explain its intricate workings would be impossible except for an expert, but anyone wishing to see it in operation can do so bv callin? at the Courier office. Wm. W. White, of Leadvijle, Coló., a student in the higli school, died May 21st, aged 18 years, of peritonitis. The remains were taken to Washington, Macomb Co., for interment on Saturday, beiug accompanied by Mr. H. B. Cannou, a classmate and relative. The deceased had attended school here for two years or more, and would have graduated in June. He was a bright Btudent and an only child, whose death will bring deep grief to a fond and loving mother. The performance of the Redemption' May 30, by the Choral Union may be said to mark an epoch in the history of this Society. It has by its concerts within the past ten years established itself as a reinarkably line chorus capable of the performance of the great masterpieces of choral composition. It will strive to give a flnished performance oí tne work, and lias secured the finest soloists, and u large and efficiënt orchestra. The concert will begin promptly at 7:30 p. m. ïhis step is absolutely necessary and itis to be hoped that all will be in their places promptly so as to cause no interruption. Doors will be open at (i :45. Let tliis closing concert of the series be a magnificent success. Extra tickets at il nmv be secured at Calkin's Drug Store, State St. The death of Prof. Ellicot Evaus, occurred Tuesday morning, May 26th, at the residence of Mrs. Henry ". Rogers. The deceased had been a resident of this city for some eight years, having lived in retirement because of poor health. He was about 76 years of age, and death was caused by heart failure. Prof. Evaus, for uumy years, held the professorship of law in Hamilton College, at Utica, N. Y. J I is fatlier, Joseph Ellicot, was one of the fouuders of Buffalo, X. V., and a very prominent man in lus day. .Mrs. Evans, it will be remembered, died one year ago while at Halle, Germany. The remains will be takeu to Buffalo for interment.