STRING ORCHESTRA
ON STEAMER STARR
MAKES A BIG HIT
TALENTED CREW DISCOVERED
ON STARR—OFFICERS GIVE
PUBLIC DANCE SOON
The pleasant announcement is
made today that the officers of the
steamer Starr will give a free dance
t othe Seward public prior to the
departure of the vessel on its next
Westward trip. The date will be
made public within a few days after
the officers have had an opportunity
to select a date between the many
affairs which will be held in town
withinthe next ten days.
The surprise awaiting local citi
zens, however, is in the- fact that the
four piece string orchestra in the
Territory has been formed by mem
bers of the crew, whose combined
■talent has set every member of this
crew extolling their merits to the
sky. The orchestra snaps into late
melody numbers with a swing which
starts every foot a tapping.
Comprising the orchestra are W.
L. Beach, Peter Larson, John Hub
ley, jr., and Eddie Bent. Beach is a
banjo soloist and, according to his
shipmates, has broken more hearts
in Alaska, sepecially in the False
Pass district, than any ten men in
the Territory. It is also said that
he is a distant relative of Rex Beach,
the famous Alaskan novelist, and
that he is in Alaska for the sole
purpose of obtainng local color for
a series of “love stories” he has
been engaged upon for the past
htree years. He is the wireless op
erator on the Starr, but formerly
held down the same position on the
steamers Northwestern, Norwood and
the Jefferson, the last boat being
relegated to the scrap heap this fall.
Peter Larsen is also a marvel at
the banjo and has gained the reputa
tion of being the “song bird” of the
Shumigan Island. All the boys have
splendid voices but Larsen, it is said,
has a tenor voice as clear as a bell.
The quartete will be heard locally
many times. Details as to the other
two members of the orchestra are
lacking at this time, but will be
gathered in by the waterfront re
porter, shortly.
MASONIC NOTICE
The installation of the recently
elected officers for the ensuing year
of Masonic Lodge No. 219 will be held
next Wednesday evening, December
23. All members are requested to be
present as well as visiting brothers.
J. P. HANNON, W. M.
Pv >;•
KCYSTONK VIIW C07NIW YORIQ
HEADS NATIONAL WOMAN’S
CLUB
At a recent meeting in Detroit,
Dr. Valeria H. Parker, well known
New York woman, was elected Pres
! ident of The National Council of
Women to succeed Mrs. Philip North
Moore. Dr. Parker was horn in Illi
nois, studied in Ohio, married in
Massachusetts, iought for suttiage
n Connecticut, was the first State po
licewoman in the United States, and
i has lectured on social hygiene thru
' out the country.
BUSINESS MAN OF
ANCHORAGE HERE
POWER PROJECT
CONDITIONS IN THIS DISTRICT ON
UPWARD TREND FOR FIRST
TIME SINCE THE WAR
“It is a pleasure to be here with
you gentlemen today and I appreci
ate the honor of the invitation to at
tend your meeting,” stated Frank I.
Reed, proprietor of the Anchorage Ho
tel, who is a business visitor in Sew
ard and was a guest at yesterday’s
meeting of the Seward Chamber of
Commerce. “This is the longest stay
I have ever made in your town and
never before have I had the opportun
iay to look over Seward as I have
done on this trip. To me your towD
looks good and substantial and many
improvements are noted. Conditions
appear to be going ahead.
“The past year is practically the
Nails, fifty varieties, Automobile Glass,
Glass, Locks, Hinges,
Stockholm Tar,
Hyd. Lime,
Plate Glass,
Colors,
Chimney Brick,
Varnish,
Corner Bead,
Mirrors,
Medusa,
White Atlas,
Keens,
Metal Lath,
Cedar, Oak, Maple,
Arch Brick,
Fire Clay,
Plaster Paris,
Hickory, Iron Bark
Beaver Board,
Gal. Cor. Iron,
Pulleys,
Flooring,
Fir, Spruce, Maple,
Ceiling,
Rustic,
Roof Pitch,
BB1. Lime, Paints.
Glass Cutting,
Terps, Oils,
Fibered Plaster,
Stains, Putty,
Corner Lath,
Belting, Cement
Doors,
Windows,
Lumber,
Fir Lath,
Fire Brick,
Spruce Finish,
Mouldings,
Z-Lath,
Plaster Board,
Mahogany,
Roof Paper,
Building Paper,
Asbestos Paper,
Shingles,
Sash Rail,
Fir Finish,
LIBBY-OWENS WINDOW GLASS, Single and Double Strength,
Standard Oil Products, Rubber Matting, White Sand,
ASBESTOS STRIP SHINGLES, HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS,
METAL BASEMENT SASH AND FRAMES,
Sidewalk Coal Hole Covers Sidewalk Walk Lights, Etc.
CAL M. BROSIUS
BUILDING SUPPLIES
first time since the World war that
development has gone ahead in Sew
ard and the Anchorage district. Peo
ple are beginning to make little mon
ey aside from the railroad. The ran
ches in particular in the the Anchor
age vicinity are showing a marked im
provement and marketing conditions
are being slowly overcome.
“My visit to Seward at this time,”
Mr. Reed continued, “is primarily for
the purpose of interesting the citi
zens of your town in the Eklutna
power project. With the completion
of this plant electric energy can be
supplied to the entire Anchorage dis
trict, including the Alaska Railroad
shops, at a cost equal to the present
rates in effect in Seward.” From this
point on Mr. Reed dwelled on detail
and costs of the proposed project to
which two-thirds of the funds have
been already subscribed. Mr. Reed
stated considerable monies would be
expended in Seward provided the pro
ject is carried thru.
Mr. Reed is making the Van Gilder
hotel his headquarters while in town.
He plans returning to Anchorage on
tomorrow’s train.
An official announcement today
is to the effect the steamer Starr will
depart for the West Jan. 10.
Fresh Haas and Johnson’s fine
boxed chocolates—Alaska Shop. —tf.
or frown. See that yours
cheer and soothe by har
monious colors and clean
surfaces. Apply Fuller
Washable Wall Finish. It
can be wiped clean with a
damp cloth—makes home
keeping easier—saves re
finishing.
Also, ask for booklet, “Color
Harmony in the Home”—all
about painting or finishing
floors, woodwork, walls, etc.
It’s free.
WE
carry a full line of Fuller
Paints and Vamiohe3 and
can supply your needs.
Brown &
Hawkins Gorp.
W. P. FULLER & CO.
301 Mission Street San Francisco
25 tranches in Pacific Coast Cities
If?!.
PAINT S VARNISHES
PIONEER. Wi-IITE LEAD
2725
CHOP SUEY, NOODLES,
OYSTERS AND SHELL
FISH—
Open Day and Night
Private Dining Rooms
SEWARD GRILL
Alaska Airship Co.
SEWARD OFFICE
Box 1486 - - Seward, Alaska
Whereabouts of Matt
Peters Is Sought by
Friend In the States
Matt S. Peters, who appears to be
quite well known in Seward and this
district, is being enquired of, accord
ing to a letter received by the local
chamber of commerce. Anyone know
ing where Mr. Peters can be reached
will confer a favor by getting in touch
with J. P. Hannon, secretary of the
Seward Chamber.
The letter stated Mr. Peters was
formerly of Los Angeles; later of Se
attle, and for some years following
moved up into the Fairbanks district,
where he followed the mining game.
Of more recent date he has been em
ployed by the Alaska Railroad. Since
going to wrork for the railroad, the
communication said a letter had been
received from Mr. Peters dated from
New Mexico. The gentleman in ques
ti' 11 appears to be quite some travel
er. A local report is to the effect the'
a Matt Peters has been interested in
the Fairview district, about sixty miles
from Talkeetna, for the past few’
jeais. It is quite probable he is still
f
in there but owing to lack of mail fa
cilities, an exchange of letters is rath
er difficult.
Subscribe to the Gateway.
JUST RECEIVED
another shipment of High-Grade suits
which is far superior to any that I
ever had in stock. You must see
them in order to appreciate their real
value.
I aim offering these suits in prices,
fair to all.
JORDAN’S VALET SERVICE
Holly wreaths at Urbach’s. 236
MOORE & BEAULIEU
Gore Bldg. Adams 145
WALL PAPER PAPER-HANG
ING, and PAINTING
TINTING
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C.M.B.
CAL M. BROSIUS
Builders’ Supplies
When things Look
BLAl»K Phone the
Seward Steam Laundry
Telephone Main 148
HOTEL ANCHORAGE
F. 1. REED, Proprietor
Rooms with Bath. Sample Rooms in Connection
Strictly Modern Prices Reasonable
Steam Heat Good Serv'ce
HOT AND COLD WATER IN EVERY ROOM
Bus meets all trains and boats
ANCHORAGE. ALASKA
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£ _ __ .._ s
ju 5000 feet 2 1-2 double extra strong steel pipe, in random
5 lengths, 12 to 30 feet each; each length fitted with
J square machined, four-bolt flanges. One end of run
2* grooved, opposite end and outlet tongued with steel
5» machined bolts, hexigon heads and nuts.
IJjj 3000 feet 1 1-2 double extra strong steel pipe in lengths
Sjj 12 to 30 feet each; each length fitted with square ma
chined four bolt flanges. One end of run groved, op
32 posite end and outlet tongued, with steel machined
*2 bolts, hexagon heads and nuts.
£ 500 assorted 1 1-2 and 2 1-2 steel four bolt flanges, elbows,
tees, crosses, return bends, divided return bends, re
ducing companion flanges, flange unions, globe and
angle valves, etc.
for immediate delivery F. O. B. mail steamer Starr,
at Portlock, Port Chatham, Alaska.
Our price will be based up Walworth Manufacturing Com
pany’s factory catalog price F. O. B. Boston, Mass.,
thereby allowing the purchaser the cost of the freight
from the Aatlantic Coast to Alaska.
Will sell all or part of above piping and fittings and fur
nish list of quantity of different sizes on hand, upon
request.
Alaska Consolidated Fisheries, Inc.
For Sale Cheap
The piping and fittings are in first class condition, ready
Piping and Fittings for
Power Plant Construction
POKTLOCK, ALASKA