A NOVEL MODE OF GETTIG A HUSBAND.

Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 1954, 9 April 1875, Page 4

A NOVEL MODE OF GETTIG A HUSBAND.

The Seymour (Ind.) Star related the following story in its issue of the Ist instant:: —"One of the most novel, as well as exciting, raffles that ever took place in Seymour came off on Saturday evening last. Miss Minnie Clarence made the novel proposition of putting herself up to be raffled for at 60 cents, a chance. At first the matter was treated as a joke, but when it became known that the offer was a bona fide one, chances went rapidly, and in less than an hour every chance was taken, and heavy premiums were being Eaid by young men anxious to win the eautiful and lovely prize. Miss Minnie is a most be witching beauty of 18 summers, an orphan, of respectable parentage, and a member of the best society of the State. She was decidedly the belle of Seymour, and was loved and admired by all who ever became acquainted with her, aud probably envied just the least bit by the young ladies. She is a bright blonde, perfect in form, fair complexion, and has most ravishingly beautiful eyes. Ever since she came to Seymour she has been the'centre-of attraction, and the admiration of the men. In justice to Miss Minnie, we should state that she gave the winner the privilege of accepting or refusing her, and reserved the same privilege for herself. There may have been several in the crowd whom she would have refused, but there were none, we venture to say, who would have refused her. How could they ? The hour set for the raffle came, and found all ready to try their luck. Miss Minnie was there in person, dressed in the height of fashion, to lend a charm to the occasion. She stood leaning gracefully against a showcase, never speaking a word, nor betraying the least emotion or showing the slightest preference for any of the contestants, excepting that there was a perceptible twinkle in, her beautiful eyes when some young and handsome lover would shake the dice. Name after name was called, aud each one in turn would shake the box with nervous hand, until all but three had thrown, and nothing higher than 38 had been thrown. Then came Lynn Falkconer's turn. Lynn is a blonde himself, and a clever, hard working young man, and perhaps the twinkle of her eyes nerved him to the work. At any rate, he tossed the ivory with steady hand, and tlie scorer" called 46; The other two throws were made amid too much excitement to even be counted, and the prize was awarded to Lynn. Minnie came forward and took Lynn's arm, and the two went oufc together amid the cheers of the crowd. She accompanied him to his father's hotel, where she was presented I to his relatives, who had not had the pleasure of her acquaintance before, after which she was escorted home. We, of course, do hot know for certain, but as j Lynn is a good, clever young man, and j she would be an honor to any household, we are inclined to think neither of them will back out."