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Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M., of Kansas.
Annual communications to be held in Topeka, commenc- ing the second Wednesday of February, 1882. Offiers: Wm. Cowgill, M. W. G. M., Fredonia; G. H. Brown, G. Secretary, Wyandotte.
The Kansas Masonic Temple Company.
Organized and incorporated under the laws of the state of Kansas, November 7, 1881. Officers: Orrin T. Welch, Pres- ident; S. E. Sheldon, Vice President; Charles Spalding, Sec- retary; T. P. Rodgers, Treasurer; Executive Committee, Or- rin T. Welch, S. E. Sheldon and T. L. Stringham.
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Topeka Lodge No. 17, A. F. and A. M.
Regular communications held at Masonic Hall the first and third Wednesday evenings of each month. Officers: Bryce McMurtrie, W. M .; HI. W. Farnsworth, Secretary.
Orient Lodge No. 51, A. F. and A. M.
Regular communications held at Masonic Hall the second and fourth Friday evenings of each month. Officers : Frank Brooks, W. M .; Charles Spalding, Secretary.
Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, A. F. and A. M.
Regular communications held at Masonic Hall, North To- peka, the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Officers: S. R. Irwin, W. M .; Wm. N. Angle Secretary.
Fidelity Chapter No. 6, Eastern Star.
Was organized under charter March 12, 1872, with Bro. Stephen Babcock, W. P., and Mrs. Ann E. Sheldon, W. M. The present officers are: Mrs. W. P. Douthitt, W. M., and J. C. Yohey, Secretary. Regular meetings on second and fourth Tuesdays in each month.
The Masonic Mutual Benefit Society of Kansas.
Was organized and incorporated under the laws of the State of Kansas in March, 1873. Its object is to give financial aid and benefit to the widows, orphans and dependents of de- ceased members. Since its organization forty-one members have died, and as many benefits been paid, amounting in all to $49,570.25 Policies in force November 1st, 1881, 1,782. The present officers are: D. M. Valentine, President; John Guthrie, Vice President; D. W. Nellis, Secretary; C. W. Jewell, Treasurer; S. E. Sheldon, Medical Examiner; Finance Committee, John Francis, A. M. Callaham and A. H. Vance.
Masonic Board of Relief.
Meets at Masonic Hall every Saturday evening, composed of the Masters, Wardens and Secretaries of Topeka Lodge No. 17, and Orient Lodge No. 51. B. McMurtrie, Chairman; Charles Spalding, Secretary ; J. W. Farnsworth, Treasurer.
COLORED ORGANIZATIONS.
Lincoln Chapter No. 2, Holy Royal Arch Masons.
Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Hall, 240 Kansas avenue. Franklin Graves; High Priest; Geo. Raymond, Secretary.
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Euclid Lodge A. F. and A. M.
Was organized October, 1875. Meets every alternate Mon- day evening in their hall, 127 Kansas avenue. Officers: L. Fullbright, W. M .; Geo. W. Brown, Secretary.
Mount Maria Lodge No. 5, A. F. and A. M.
Meets on every Tuesday evening. Officers: G. M. Smith, W. M .; George Haywood, Secretary.
Faith Western Lodge No. 3, I. O. G. S. and D. of S.
Meets every Thursday evening. Officers: L. H. Adams, Worthy Chief; Wm. Hatcher, Secretary.
Rebecca Chapter No. 2, Order of the Eastern Star.
Organized May 23, 1879. Meets every Wednesday even- ing. Officers : Fannie Miller, W. M .; Catherine Wadkins, A. M .; L. H. Adams, W. P .; Martha Bird, Treasurer; T. J. Gates, Secretary.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELEOWS.
Right Worthy Grand Encampment of Kansas.
Meets in annual session in the city of Topeka on the sec- ond Tuesday in March. Officers: D. C. Metsker, Topeka, G. P.,; O. J. Nichols, Cherokee, H. P .; Geo. T. Bevan, Leav- enworth, S. W .; C. C. Furley, Wichita, J. W .; Samuel F. Burdett, Leavenworth, G. S .; Lewis Mayo, Leavenworth, Treasurer.
Right Worthy Grand Lodge of Kansas.
Was instituted June 2, 1858. Meets at Topeka on the sec- ond Tuesday in October of each year. Officers: A. H. Dow, Wellsville, G. M .; S. F. Burdett, Leavenworth, G. S .; Lewis Mayo, Leavenworth, Treasurer.
Shawnee Encampment No. 3.
Meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month, at hall over 202 Kansas avenue. Officers: A. R. Wilkins, C. P .; C. B. Hopkins, H. P .; O. Purdy, S. W .; N. D. Stark, J. W .; R. A. Randlett, Scribe; A. Rudoff, Ass't Scribe; A. Burk- hard, Treasurer.
Shawnee Lodge No. 1.
Meets every Tuesday evening, at hall over 202 Kansas ave- nue. Officers: J. G. Hewitt, N. G .; T. P. Holcraft, V. G .; J. O. Farren, Rec. S .; J. A. Phiffer, Per. S .; M. S. Green, Treasurer.
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Topeka Lodge No. 40.
Instituted September 30, 1868. Meets at Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesday evening of each week. Officers : J. W. Baldwin, N. G .; S. Ettlinger, V. G .; Perry Wilden, R. S .; A. E. Jones, P. S .; A. Burkhard, Treasurer.
Eugene Lodge No. 79.
Meets in Odd Fellows Hall, North Topeka, on Friday evening of each week. Officers : (Not given.)
Rebecca Lodge No. 21.
Instituted April 18, 1878. Meets in Odd Fellows Hall on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month. Officers: (Not given.)
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Sovereign Grand Lodge of Kansas.
Will meet at Leavenworth on the second Tuesday in May, 1882. Officers; Joseph H. Lyon, G. C .; G. J. Nuebert, G. K. R. S.
Capital Lodge No. 21, K. of P.
Organized under dispensation July 26, 1878. Meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, at hall over 130 Kansas avenue. Officers: James Moore, P. C .; J. D. Mc- Farland, C. C .; A. K. Rodgers, V. C .; W. H. Rossington, P .; F. E. Holliday; K. R. & S .; I. N. Strickler, M. F .; T. L. Sex- ton, M. E .; O. P. Updegraph, M. A.
Topeka Lodge No. 38, K. of P.
Meet at hall over 130 Kansas avenue, on the first and third Mondays of each month. Officers: W. H. Heath, C. C .; Geo. M. Rudd, P. C .; Frank Herald, P .; - Newbert, V. C .; - Badders, K. R. &. S .; George Smith, M. F .; A. J. Hun- toon, M. A .; - Pattee, I. G .; - Earnest, O. G.
Section No. 355 of the Endowment Rank of the Knights of Pythias.
Organized October, 1879, for the insurance of the mem- bers of this order. Meet on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, in Hall over No. 130 Kansas avenue. Of- ficers : W. H. Rossington, President; W. A. Work, Vice President; James Moore, Prelate; A. B. Quinton, Secretary and Treasurer; Geo. F. Sharritt, Guide.
Kaw Valley Lodge No. 20.
Organized October 1st, 1880. Meet in their hall in North Topeka. Officers : (Not furnished.)
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KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
Washington Lodge No. 787, K. of H.
Organized under charter from Superior Lodge November 17, 1877. Meet on the second and fourth Wednesday even- ings of each month at hall, over 130 Kansas avenue. Of- ficers : James Chivers, Director; Henry Gregoldt, Vice Di- rector; I. T. Lockard, Ass't Director; S. E. Martin, Treasur- er; Leslie Maxwell, Reporter.
Kansas Lodge No. 788, K. of H. Meet at their hall in North Topeka. Officers: (Not furnished.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FORRESTERS.
Court Pioneer No. 1.
Organized May 14, 1878. Meets at Odd Fellows Hall on the first and third Fridays of each month. The order pays at the death of a member a benefit to his heirs of $1,000, and a a sick benefit of $4.00 a week. It is in a very prosperous con- dition and gaining fast in membership. Court Pioneer has at present sixty members.
ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORKMEN.
A fraternal and beneficial organization composed of men of all useful professions and occupations, its object being to strive to improve the moral, intellectual and social condition of its members; to encourage useful industry; to promote fra- ternity and philanthropy; to render mutual assistance to each other, and to guard each member's family from suffering by want, when the time comes for him (as it must come for all) to pass from this life to another. The most distinctive feature of the order is what is designated as the beneficiary fund-a carefully devised, well guarded economical and beneficial sys- tem, by means of which the sum of $2,000 is secured to each member's family, (or such person or persons as he may desig- nate), which, in case of death, is paid in full to the person en- titled to receive it, within a few weeks, and without any liti- gation or troublesome formalities.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
Was organized February 5, 1879, and holds a regular an- nual session in Topeka.
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Capital Lodge No. 3.
Organized October 1st, 1877. Meet at their hall, 130 Kan- sas avenue, on Thursday evening of each week. Officers : (Not furnished.)
Topeka Lodge No. 11.
Organized January 10, 1879. Meetings are held at their hall, over 130 Kansas avenue, on the first and third Fridays of each month. Officers: (Not furnished.
TEMPERANCE ORGANIZATIONS.
Kansas State Temperance Union.
The Kansas State Temperance Union has had its head- quarters in Topeka, No. 171 Kansas avenue, since November, 1880. It is an incorporated association and is officered as fol- lows: Gov. John P. St John, President; H. G. Larimer, Sec- retary; Prof. Geo. M. Stearns, Treasurer; Executive Commit- tee-Rev. R. Wake, Centralia; Albert Griffin, Manhattan; S. L. North, Leavenworth; H. M. Glancy, Atchison; I. O. Pickering, Olathe; J. Jay Buck, Emporia; C. E. Faulkner, Salina, and James A Troutman, Topeka.
Independent Order of Good Templars.
The Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas of this order, has been in existence for twenty-two years. James A Troutman, the present Grand Worthy Secretary, has his office at 171 Kansas avenue. Its sessions are held annually, commencing on the first Tuesday in October, in Topeka.
Topeka Lodge No. 265,
Of the above order, meets every Tuesday evening in the A. O. U. W. Hall, 130 Kansas avenue. Officers: Silas Slusser, W. C. T .; Miss Marcia Gordon, . W. V. T .; J. W. Thurston, W. T .; Miss Sallie Knight, W. S .; Miss O. P. Bray, W. F. S .; Jacob Welchans, W. M .; James A. Troutman, P. W. C. T .; Miss Jane Clelland, W. C.
Shawnee County Prohibitory League.
This society was organized in April, 1881, having for its special purpose the enforcement of the prohibitory liquor law. Its officers are as follows : Prof. Geo. W. Hoss, President; J. H. Lyman, Vice President; H. G. Larimer, Secretary ; Prof. Geo. M. Stearns, Fin'l Secretary ; J. W. Thurston, Treasurer. The Executive Committee consists of the above named ex officio members, and the following named persons: John W. Day,
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SILAS RAIN,_
SIXTH AVENUE
LIVERY STABLE,
Southeast Corner Van Buren Street and Sixth Avenue.
Good Reliable Horses and First-class Vehicles for Hire, Terms Low. Horses and Mules Bought and Sold.
M. E. STOKER, Funeral Director,
DEALER IN CLOTH AND METALIC CASKETS AND CASES.
A FULL STOCK OF UNDERTAKERS
GOODS,
AILWAYS ON HAND.
Guarantee Satisfaction.
IN EVERY PARTICULAR AND
And Preserving Bodies
OF EMBAMING
I MAKE A SPECIALTY
I also buy my Goods for Spot Cash and defy competition in prices.
GFP COpeka Cemetery,
WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1859, ONE MILE EASTERLY OF TOPEKA.
The prices of Lots range from 10 cents per superficial foot in some parts of the Cemetery, to 25 cents for some of those commanding the handsomest view of the City and surrounding County. For particular information consult Q. A. Hull, at the Cemetery, by Telephone or otherwise. November 15th, 1881.
F. L. CRANE, Supt.
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NOTARY PUBLIC.
T. ILLEY, , LAW STENOGRAPHER,
WILL PRACTICE IN ANY COURT WHERE DESIRED AND GIVE CAREFUL ATTEN- TION TO ALL ENGAGEMENTS.
GOPEKA, KANSAS.
1869. ESTABLISHED. 1869.
S. BARNUM & CO.,
197 AND 199 KANSAS AVENUE, -- Wholesale and Retail Dealers in-
DRY GOODS, CARPETS,
CLOTHING, HATS AND CAPS, GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS,
OUR STOCK ALWAYS THE LARGEST. OUR PRICES THE LOWEST.
E. T. CARR,
ARGHINEGI AND SUPERINTENDENT, 204 KANSAS AVENUE, TOPEKA.
Will make Plans and Specifications for all kinds of Buildings, and Guarantee Satisfaction. Charges reasonable.
Architect of State Penitentiary, Normal School, Agricultural College, Institute for the Blind, etc., etc., and at present, Architect of State Capital and Osawatomie Insane Asylum, etc.
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P. I. Mulvane, Walter Oakley, Willard Davis, J. G. Haskell, II. R. Hilton, M. R. Mitchell, M. Mckinney and L. P. Fiery.
United Order of Ancient Templars.
Topeka Temple No. 17, of the U. O. A. T., meets in Odd Fellows Hall on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. John D. Knox, Templar; J. S. Slie, Recorder.
Kansas Legal Temperance Union.
This association has its headquarters in Topeka. Its of- ficers are: Miss A. M. Way, President. Mrs. M. E. Bouldin, Secretary ; Mrs. M. E. DeGeer Call, Organizer; Davis & Jet- more, Attorneys.
Kansas Mutual Benefit Association.
This Union, as its name implies, is a life insurance associ- ation. It differs from other mutuals in several features, prominent among which is that the insured is required to take and keep a total abstinence pledge as a prerequisite to the valid- ity of his policy. Officers: A. B. Jetmore, President; James A. Troutman, Vice President; D. S. Skinner, Treasurer; C. E. Wheeler Secretary; W. M. Cooley, State Agent.
MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES.
MEDICAL.
Kansas State Medical Society.
Reorganized in 1866. Meets annually. Every second year the sessions are held in Topeka, and the intervening years they are held at different points throughout the State. The present officers are: Dr. C. C. Furley, President; Dr. F. D. Morse, Secretary.
Shawnee County Medical Society.
Meets monthly in Topeka. Dr. Geo. Wyman, President; Dr. D. W. Stormont, Secretary.
Shawnee County Eclectic Medical Society.
Meets monthly, at stated places in the county, for the pur- pose of promoting liberal, rational views in medicine, and for the discussion of scientific medical points, new and better modes of treating diseases, etc. J. A. Reed, M. D., President, Tecumseh; A. M. Eidson, M. D., Secretary, Topeka.
Kansas Pharmaceutical Association.
Instituted to advance the art of pharmacy, and collateral branches of chemistry and diffusion of scientific knowledge. Meets at Topeka the second Tuesday in June of each year.
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Officers: R. J. Brown, President, Leavenworth; B. W. Woodward, First Vice President, Lawrence; W. C. Johnston, Second Vice President, Manhattan; F. E. Holliday, Secretary, Topeka; W. W. Naylor, Assistant Secretary, Holton; J. G. Northeraft, Treasurer, Abilene. Executive Committee: B. W. Woodward, Lawrence ; Geo. A. Eddy, Leavenworth; H. K. Rowley, Topeka; W. A. Stanford, Florence; Oscar Seitz, Salina.
SCIENTIFIC.
Kansas Academy of Science.
This is made by the Legislature a regular co-ordinate branch of the State Government. Holds regular annual meet- ing in the State House, Topeka, and publishes annually a vol- ume of proceedings. Officers: J. T. Lovewell, President, Topeka; J. H. Carruth, First Vice President, Topeka; Joseph Savage, Second Vice President, Lawrence; E. A. Popenoc, Secretary, Manhattan ; J. B. Brown, Treasurer, Leavenworth.
Topeka Scientific and Literary Club.
Reorganized April, 1878; its object being the promotion and dissemination of scientific and literary knowledge by the preparation and presentation of papers, by discussion, conver- sation and correspondence. Meets in Board of Education rooms, city hall, on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The present officers are: J. T. Lovewell, President; L. A. Thomas, Vice President; Geo. S. Chase, Secretary; Miss E. A. Lyman, Treasurer.
SOCIETIES, CLUBS, ETC.
TOPEKA LIBRARY.
The pride of Topeka was established in 1870, by a num- ber of ladies organized for the purpose, who gave a number of entertainments, lectures, etc., to raise funds for the purchase of the first instalment of books and periodicals. For a num- ber of years it received sufficient and substantial encourage- ment from all classes of citizens as a circulating library ; later it became associated with a lottery given in its behalf, from which it realized several thousand dollars which was used in extending its usefulness. As it increased in size and impor- tance it also became proud, and deserted, one by one, the la- dies who so kindly, carefully and tenderly cared for and cher- ished it during its infancy. Retribution overtook it after a
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time and it had to be fostered by the city, which supplied its necessities for one year, after which time a spirit of cheap economy overtook the council, who refused further to provide for its maintenance to the amount necessary to conduct it as a free institution, which came near sacrificing its usefulness for the future. The deficiency was, however, raised by public subscription, and the Library was again reopened after a brief suspension. During the fall of 1880 the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company and the Union Pacific Railroad Company, donated to the Library $25,000, for the purpose of erecting a magnificent building for its use, on condition that the building be erected on the State House grounds.
The proposition was submitted to the Legislature at its last session, who adopted it, and the foundation is now being laid for the now edifice on the corner of the public grounds facing Eighth avenue and Jackson street. The Library is now lo- cated in a spacious hall on the corner of Kansas avenue and Seventh street, directly opposite the new Hotel Windsor, and is provided with about six thousand volumes of carefully se- lected books, etc., and a handsome reading room containing files of newspapers and periodicals, to which strangers are cor- dially invited. The Library is also free to all residents of To- peka, under certain rules and regulations adopted to govern it, and is kept open daily (Sundays excepted) until nine o'clock p. m.
SWEDISH LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.
Was organized in October, 1879, for the purpose of col- lecting Swedish, American and German literature, and to be conducted as a circulating library. The association is in a prosperous condition and are adding new books constantly to supply the wants of its fast increasing membership. The li- brary is located at 147 Kansas avenue, Alex. Rudolph, Pres'c; Andrew Johnson, Treasurer, and John Watts, Librarian.
STATE LIBRARY.
As its name implies, belongs to the State and is located in the capitol building, under the supervision of a Librarian appointed by the Governor. No books are permitted to be taken away except by special permission, but free access is al- lowed to all to inspect or read them in the rooms belonging to the library.
BOARD OF TRADE.
Organized in the spring of 1880, for the purpose of pro- tecting and extending the commerce aud business interests of the city. The present officers are, C. K. Holliday, President :
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M. Bosworth, Vice President; J. G. Slonecker, Secretary; Willis Norton, Treasurer.
TOPEKA STOCK YARD COMPANY.
Incorporated under the laws of Kansas in 1881, but not yet fully organized for business purposes.
CITIZEN'S BUILDING AND SAVINGS INSTITUTION.
Is about winding up its affairs after a successful career of over five years. No further assessments are made, the associ- ation having ample funds to redeem their stock in full and declare a handsome dividend to the stockholders.
MUSICAL UNION.
This organization dates back to January 16, 1869, when it was organized for the cultivation and faithful rendering of the better class of musical composition. The success of the soci- ety has, by earnest work, been very marked, and is deservedly appreciated and encouraged by large audiences at their varied entertainments and concerts, given from time to time, which are of a character that would be creditable to any city Mu- sical Union Hall, located at 199 Kansas avenue, is leased by this society, where regular meetings for rehearsal are held every Wednesday evening.
The present officers are, Henry Worrall, President ; James F. Griffin, Secretary and Treasurer; J. S. Slie, Musical Con- ductor; Executive Committee, Henry Worrall, Dr. S. E. Mar- tin and Frank Drummond.
TOPEKA CHORAL SOCIETY.
Was organized in June, 1880, and has now a membership of thirty-six persons. The object of the society is the attain- ment of a higher degree of musical culture through the study and rendition of the works of the best authors, both ancient and modern. Officers: II. V. Hinckley, President; Mrs. J. Brown, Vice President; C. G. Leeper, Secretary and Treasurer; Henry Worrall, Pianist ; Carl Von Weller, Musical Director.
MUSICAL UNION JUNIOR.
Organized in January, 1878, for the cultivation of the voice, both in singing and elocution. The members comprise the best singers in the public schools of the city, who meet on Tuesday evening of each week at the Temperance headquar- ters, 174 Kansas avenue.
THE AVON CLUB.
Was organized in 1870. Its object is the cultivation of literary and social qualities of its members. It is the oldest
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club in the city, and has won an enviable position in the liter- ary and social circles of the capital. It meets twice a month from October to April, closing its season with an annual ban- quet on the 23d of April-celebrating the birth of Shake- speare, its favorite bard.
LINCOLN LITERARY SOCIETY.
Ever since the organization of the Topeka High School, the scholars have, under different organizations and at differ- ent times, carried on a literary society. The present society, or Lincoln Literary Society, was organized early in the year of 1879. It adjourned in the spring of '79 to meet at the call of its officers. The object of the society is the general culti- vation of the mind. The exercises consist of debate, recita- tion, essays, select readings and the reading of a weekly paper.
MONDAY CLUB.
An auxiliary society of the First Congregational Church. Officers: Joseph G. Pangborn, President; Frank Drummond, Secretary and Treasurer; Executive Committee, A. E. Sex- ton, J. S. Slie and F. M. Strong.
MODOC CLUB.
A company of choristers and jubilee singers, without whom no social, political or religious entertainment is complete. It is under the musical direction of Major T. J. Anderson, and occupies a higher rank in their specialties than has yet been attained here by an amateur club. (This notice is gratuitous.)
MACINAW GLEE CLUB.
The wonderful success that this club enjoyed here for some time, in being earnestly invited to sing somewhere else, in- duced the management to establish a branch society at Clay Center, under the name of the "Stuffed Club," and the double-heroed Walton as its representative. The object of the auxiliary department is to compete with the coyotes and prairie wolves of the northwest in making night hideous with their howling, and if successful will go into training as mem- bers of the next Legislature.
PIONEER SOCIETY OF TOPEKA.
Of the inhabitants of this city who located here previous to the flood (1857) this society is composed. Although it is the oldest yet it is the smallest, in point of numbers, of any or- ganization in the place; for the reason that few of its original members will admit that they are as old as the society itself. A triennial banquet is given by the society (they try to get one
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up annually lately), on the fifth day of December, in com- memmoration of the location of Topeka, in 1854, when new officers are elected and ancient times are discussed. Fry W. Giles, President; Enoch Chase, Vice President; A. J. Hickey, Secretary, and Franklin L. Crane, Treasurer.
KANSAS STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION.
Was organized in November, 1879, for the purpose of pro- moting the agricultural interests of the State, and the holding of a fair at the city of Topeka in the fall of each year. The first fair was held during September, 1881, on the grounds controlled by the Shawnee County Agricultural Society, sup- plemented by an additional twenty-four acres owned by the association. Extensive and valuable improvements have been added to the grounds, and the track made by far the best in the west, and $20,000 more will be expended by the managers previous to the holding of the next fair, the dates for which having been claimed for the week including the 11th to the 16th of September, 1882.
The officers and directors for the ensuing year are, Hon. T. C. Henry, of Abilene, President; W. H. Gill, of Larned, Vice President; Geo. Y. Johnson, of Lawrence, Secretary; Joab Mulvane, of Topeka, Treasurer. Executive Committee, A. S. Johnson, of Topeka, Ch'rm'n; M. Bosworth, of Topeka; Stephen M. Wood, Elmdale; P. I. Bonebrake, Topeka ; L. Severy, Emporia. Other members of the Board-E. B. Pur- cell, Manhattan; John Martin, Topeka; H. R. Moser, Wich- ita ; F. Welhouse, Fairmount ; Win. Sims, Shawnee county.
SHAWNEE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Officers: Win. Sims, President; A. C. Sherman, Vice President; T. L. Stringham, Secretary; W. S. Curry, Treas.
TOPEKA DRIVING PARK ASSSCIATION.
The association meet on the second Monday in February of each year, for the election of officers, etc. They have adopt- ed the rules of the National Association, and work in the in- terest of the State Fair Association. J. W. Hartzell, Sec'y.
BACHELORS' CLUB.
A dozen years have elapsed since the brotherhood of bach- elors erected their stronghold in Topeka, to protect themselves against the powerful influence of widows and spinsters. Re- cently, however, Cupid stormed their castle and shot his mat- rimonial arrows into the hearts of some of their oldest and most respected members. The brotherhood is doomed. Let the good work go on. John G. Searle, Spencer P. Wade,
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