Ypsilanti Jottings

Mrs. James Dsvis is building an addition to her home on Congress st, Several archery clubs are being formed among our young lady students. The children are off on wild-flower bunts now, atevery available opportunity. We can tro to Detroit and return for $1.65 now, a aaving of 15 cents from old rates.' John Batcheldor, now a Chicago travel'ng salesman, epent Suaday here, with friends. Base bal!, lawn tennis and croquet are hlready being enjoyed by lovers of outdoor games. The Germán garden was lively Monday night, owing to dancing and a general joUification. Frank Wallace, whom, ït is feared, has very serious lung trouble, is trying the faith care at Plymouth. Mr. Walter liucklin, professor of music at Junction City, Ks., is spending a short time with friends in the city. Miss Mattie Fowler, ot this city, and Mr. Ableson, of Plymouth, were united in matrimony in Ann Arbor last week Wednesday. All of the churches were yery tastetully trimmed with fiowers and vines Sunday, and appropriate Easter services were generally observed. Little by little the old settlers are getting the upper hand of ancieat prejudice against pulling down door-yard fences, and many beautiful unobstructed lawns are the result. According to the Ypsilantian, among the gradúate of the Normal conservatory of music, eight are engaged in leading opera compañías, while ten are filling luerative engagement in concert and churches, in large western cities. A large audience greeted our disguised vocalista who appeared in the mask concert at the opera house Wednesday evening. The entertainment was very amusing end thoroughly appreciated and a goodly sum was realized for the ladies' parish aid society of St. Luke's church.