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The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-10-14

"What does all this meant" said he.
"DO you think me in danger Of
becoming a drunkardl""-
"No matter, I" said his friend, "about
that now, but I will do as | said"
"And /, "eaidIanother "willpay the
rent Of your farm fot a year, If you
will sign the pledge" , ~
"Well, those offers are certainly
liberal, but what do you mean? Do
you think me III danger Of becoming
a drunkard? What can it meant But,
gentlemen, in view of your liberality,
| will make an offer: / will sign if
you will. !" AA'a "
This was a proposition they had
not considered, and were not very,
well prepared to meet; but, for his
sake, they said, we will and did sign,
and he with them.
"And now, for the first time, the
truth poured into his mind, and he
saw his condition, and sat down bathed
in tears. N
"Now," said he, gentlemen, you
must go and communicate these things
to my wife--poor womanI I know
she will be glad to hear it, but cannot
tell her."
1.-TWO of them started for that
purpose. The lady met them at the
door, pale and trembling with emotion.
"What" she inquired, sis the
patter-what has happened my hus-
band"
"They bid her dismiss her fears,
assuring her that they had come to
bring her tidings Of her husband--but
good tidings such as she would be glad
hear.
"Your husband has signed the
temperance pledge, yea, signed it in
good faith"
"The joyous news nearly overcome
her-she trembled with excitement
wept freely, she looked up to heaven,
and thanked God for the happy
change. "Now," said she, II have
husband as he once was, in the days
Of our early love-"
"But this was not what moved me, {"
said the gentleman. "There was, in
the same vicinity, another gentleman
"a generous, noble soul-married
young-married well-into a charming
family, and the flower Of it. His
wine-drinking habits had aroused the
fear of his friends; and, one day,
when several Of them were together,
one said to another, "Let us sign the
| pledge" al will if you will.S said
one to another I'LL they had all agreed
to it and the thing was done.
"This gentleman thought it rather
a small business, and felt a little SEN
sitiveness about revealing to his wife
what he had done. But on his return
home he said to her:
""Mary, my dear, | have done what
/ fear will displease you.''
"Well what isit?"
"Why Ihave signed the temperance
pledge"
"Have you!'
eyes, l have certainly"
watching his manner as he re-
piled, and reading his sincerity. she
entwined her arms around his neck,
and laid her head upon his bosom
and burst into tears. Her husband
was affected deeply by the conduct of
his wife, and said: 4Ta
"Mary don't weep; / did not know
it would aflict you so, or would
not have done it. will 60 and take
my name off Immediately" a.J,
"Take your name off" said she,
"no, mol let it be there. I shall have
no more soIiCitude in reference to your
becoming a drunkard. Ishall spend
mo more Wakelul midnight hours.
shall no more steep my pillow in
tears.' eu HH 18
II FsNoW NnF the 6rsttin1e truthahnua
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-10-14
' For sale All
POPULAR MEDICINES,
SUPPORTERS, 4AHEDAGHs,
= R q 8 $ E s
SssrStCGS I,ssts'ssssessts, etc.
For sale all
To the wholesale rrade.

10 the WHOLESALE Trade.
We now have eur Wholesale rooms sttsd up, and
samples arranged ID COnVenent styls, and our hcili.
ties snables uStosell 10 the trade On more adVunta-
geOuS terms than any other house san aAd - low,
even lower, than eastern houses, thus saving the ex-
Pen's Of transportation 70 country merchants.
ourgOods, IN ell instances, are what they are re-
presented to be-and when sold by sample shall all
waysbe In CONFORMITY withth samplss shOwn.
Care iS taken to have ont cases properly packed,
and 70 guard against injury IN transportation.
We SOIisit OEdersfrOu parties otvisitias cur city
and will endsavSr in all iRitauoes, e satisfy in SvSry
particular, al who OORado thsis esdsrs 70 uS.
Our TANKS Hsdpe 1.-THE pablie lor the ysy lib
eral patronage we have heretofore received. spd we
shall aim to keep uP ana iAcueass our avOrubs Espu.
tiOn Of ens price, fair dealing and sssstsOuS bearing
OWata al eur patrons. ifHf e a
WIN. M. KOHL & co.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
Central Bank.

A T meeting of the Board of Directors of the Cen
"A trail Bank, held on the tenth day of January, 1853
the following votes passed
Voted, That in the opinion of this Board it is exped
ent that this Bank be removed TO the Square the
City Hall.
VOted, That in view of such removal, il is expedent
that the Capital Stock of this Bank be increased One
Hundred Thousand Dollars.
Toted, That meeting of the Stockholders be held
on THURSDAY, the tweuty-seventh inst.
to act upon the subject of the foregoing votes and that
the Cashier be directed to give notice of the meeting
accordingly.
In obedience to the foregoing instructions, l hereby
give notice, that meeting of the Stockholders of the
Central Bank will be held their Banking ROOMS in
Worcester, on THURSDAY, the twenty-seventh of
January, inst, at O'Clock, A. M to act upon the fol-
lowing matters
LIST. To determine whether the Bank shall be re-
moved to the Square the City Hall, in said WOr
ceser.
I'd. To determine whethar it IS expedent that the
Capital Stock of said Bank be increased in accordance
with the vote of the Directors and to take any
that may be necessary to effect that object
G. F. HARTSHORN, Cashier.
Worcester, jan H. 1853. dtJ27
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
DRESS SILKS! DRESS SILKS!

PURCHASERS of SILKS will bear in mind
Il that bargains can he had in the above Goods, at
the Store formerly occupied by G. 4. ROGERS No
2l4 Butman Block
Check Silks for ~ cents.
Plain Changeable do. for 62 IL cents.
Heavy Stripe do. for &c 2-3 cents.
Heavy Brocade do. for Is cents, usual
price Slip IL.
Black Silks for Is cents, &C., &c.
The Store will be open only Is days longer-during
that time Goods will be sold cheap as a broom.
jams diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24

Cardamom Seeds
OF extra quality. supply just received, and for
~ sale low at POI Main street.
jan22 diff L. T. LAZELL, Druggist.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
City of Worcester.

WIZARD No. IL. The Inhabitants of Ward No two
w qualified vote in Elections, are hereby notified
and warned to meet in the "Sma School House, on
the westerly side of Summer street," on Monday, the
twentyfourth day Of January current eleven O'Clock
in the forenoon, then and there to act the following
article, TO witt
To bring their votes for a Member of the Common
Council for said Ward in place of George W. Rugg, de-
clned.
The poll shall be opened II O'clock A. M an cosen
at O'Clock, p. NJ.
By order ofthe Mayor and Aldermen.
E. G. WATKINS. Constable.
Worcester, Jan. 10, 1853. janis diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
Agricultural Club

A REGULAR Meeting of the Worcester County Ag-
IA ricultural Club viii lie holden at the HOR1I-
CULTURAL HALL, in Worcester,
on TUESDAY, the LIST day Of February,
at O'Clock, P NJ.
All persons feeling interest in the discussions Of
the Club, invited 10 attend and take part therein
Per order. tango dtFl
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24

Stone Martin, Fitch, an Other Furs,
OF the best manufacture, for sale in great variety,
" cheap, at MERRILLS.
deco dHWtf % Main street
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
DRY GOODS, &c:
RY GO Cd 81

DRY Go DSI
AT
A Great Reduction from Cost
Sale Commencing FRIDAY, Dec. PAN, 1852!
THE undersigned having purchased the large stock
l. Dry Goods of Mr.. G. A. Rogers, No. PA Butman
Block Main street, will offer the same at the above
Store, for the merit thirty days, at prices in
order to close the same all out during that time.
The Stock consists of very large assortment of er
rimac, CochecO, Hamiloi and
ENGLISH PRINTS,
Nous. De LANES, Cashmeres, All Wool De LANES, Ly-
onese Cloths Alpaccas, Fannels, Brown and Bleached
sneetings, Tickngs, stripe shrtings, &c, &c.
We will pariicularize Goods nor prices but oblige
us by looking for yourselves. The Stock must be sold
within thirty days.
No, 214 BGtman Block, Main Street,
at the Store formerly occupied by G. A. Rogers.
N. B. very large Stock of Long shawls at ! less
than former prices.
dec23 diff A. Y. THOMPSON & co.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24

Buffalo Robes.

A GOOD Buffalo Robe can be bought for very little
"A money, and the purchaser can have an opportuni-
" 10 select from largo lot. Apply at MERRlLL's,
novls dewtf No. 22l Main street,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
MR.. HOWE.

TT'HE Agent for that beautiful Picture of the Trial
Il of Efiie Deans, is still in this city with that
magnificent work, and wishing to have it examined by
all lovers of the Fine Arts and those who appreci
ate such specimen of engraving and printing, he
specially invites the ladies snd gentlemen OF the City
and vicinity, 10 call at
Mr.. Lloyds Picture Rooms, No. 115 Main St.,
(Next door to DR. James Green's) during the present
week, to examine the above work Those mo wiah to
become subscribers he work. and have not done So
can then have opportunity.
Worcester January "A, 1853. d4t
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
Fresh Groceries.
OILS OILS,

rJS BBLS Straits and Dank oil.
~ 100 do. No. Lard OIL for sale by
@. =. ~ A. J. HOWE,
nuvlg DIFF Worcester Bank Block.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
Choice Preserves.

UsT received lot Of choice Preserves, including
every variety put up in the best order in stonelars,
" j. e. GREGORY,
ian29 All N'fN
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
Printed AEpaccas.

= CASES of the above new and very desirable Goods
just received, of our own importation, to which we
invite especial attention. being article much supe-
or in style and durability De Lame, and about the
cosc. CHAMBERLIN, BARNARD q co.
janl9 d6t-wtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
Worcester Directory.

TUE Worcester Almanac, Directory and Business Ad-
i vertiser for 1853, published by III. J. ROWLAND,
containing Map Of the central part of the City, and
much useful information, is for sale at all the Book
stores in the city, and be had by the quantity of
JOHN KEITH ~ Co, 5. WEsBY, or A. P. AL
BEE.
Worcester, Jan. 18th, 1853 dlwadeod2 w-w2w*
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
New York Crystal Palace.

New YORK CrySCal Palace.
NOTICE given by the Association for the EXHIB
N ITlON OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL Ma
TONS 10 all parties In America DESTROYS of conribu
ting to the Industrial Exhibition be opened in the
City fNew York, In May, 1853
All persons DESTROYS of obtaining place In the Build
ing erected on Reservoir Square, in the City of New
York. by the Association for the Exhibition of the In
dusry of All Nations ale requested TO send In their APP
pcatons for Space before the first day Of February,
1853 Immediately after which date the Association
will proceed decide on Applications and aot Space.
Each Application must furnish the Exhibitors name
and address III full and state whether he Is Manulactu
rer, Proprietor or Agent. II must contain concise
description of the articles offered for Exhibition, and
statement of the Precise Dimensions OF the Space re-
quired; IL on WALL by height and Length II on Floor
or Counter, by Length and Breadth.
Applications must be signed by the persons proposing
10 exhibit and be addressed to the Subscriber at the
Office Of the Association, No. 55 Broadway New York.
The Association hopes that attention VIII be given TO
the exact terms of this notice, and that lis requirements
will be carefully observed in making applications.
Nv order w. WHETTEN, Secretary.
No charge will be- made to exhibitors for space al
lotted.
JANUARY 8, 1853 jams DIV
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
Providence and Worcester Railroad Co.
ANNUAL MEETING.

hbhCdL< W II IINJs
TIVE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
L Providence and Worcester Railroad Company, will
be holden at MECHANICS HALL in Providence on
MONDAY, February 7, 1853, at 10 O'Clock A. M. for
the purpose OF choosing Directors for the year ensuing
and for the transaction of such other business may
legally come before them.
Stockholders will be entitled TO free passage the
Rairoad for the purpose OF attending the meeting, by
producing The Conductors their certificates Shares
Per order JOHN r. BALCH, Clerk
Providence, Jan. 20, 1858. dtF7 iam24
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
Feathers. Feathers.

lust received, large invoice OF Live Geese Fea.h-
~ ers, selling low, at wholesale and RETAIL at $50 Main
street, (up stairs) TABER Il CH0LLAR.
oct9 dawtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24

Closing Out of the Entire Stock Of Goods,
a. IN the Store formerly occupied by Austin
ExS7 Flint, 1873 Main street. The Stock consists of
Z@zZ~ complete assortment Of Velvet, Satin, and
-SSS~ Silk Bonnels, Bonnet Ribbons, Embroidered
and Lace Goods, Hosiery and Gloves, Dress Trimmings
&c, which will be sold great bargains to close it out
Also, Rooms TO let, well situated for Dress Maker
decl6 d6w MARTIN X. WILLIAMS.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
Wanted Immediately

A GREAT chance to make money From S. to $40
IN easily realized every day, by any person, in either
city country, with the knowledge of new and use
full discovery of universal demand which will forward
by return of mail, on enclosing 10 HENRY G. TAY-
LOR, 81, Sheldonve, Mass, post paid. This is
great chance for mvalids clerks young men, ulents
is Immediately lucrative in any part of the United
States. Those already commenced, realizing
hrge income, it is of universal demand. Apply i'm
mediatey, and secure this opportunity. DIV jan2l
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24

DY young woman, place to do Homework, or
ID Washing and Ironing. Good references given. In
qure at Mr.. MURPHY'S, corner of Vine and Foundry
streets DIT ian22
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24

Excelsior Eating House No. 237.
FTNHIS neat and beautiful Eating House is kept by
4 Messrs. THAYER g. GATES,
where they keep constantly on hand all varieties of Con
feCuoneTy, Foreign and Domestic Fruits &C., at whole
sale and retail.
In connect with the above they have fitted a
expressly for Ladies' and Gents ReTeshmenl Room
They also furnish families with the best kinds of Oy-
sters, by the pint, quart, or gallon.
Messs. Thayer & Gates hope by their united efforts,
to merit continuance of that generous patronage which
has hitherto been bestowed upon them, by discriminate
ing public. BENJAMIN THAYER,
oci2l diff ID. G. GATES.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
ASSIGNEE'S SALEI

To Farmers, and Dealers IN AgricuItu-
raj Tools
Great Sale Of Agricultural Implements!
VETILL be sold at Public Auction, on THURSDAY
w January, 27th instant, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, the
Agricultural Warehouse, No. 246 Main street, Worces-
ter, opposite City Hall, the entire Stock of
Agricultural Implements and Seeds.
in said Warehouse, Sale positive, and will be conn-
ued from day to dav, until the entire Stock is sold
o. The following enumerated articles comprise only
small part of large list, TO be disposed of at this SALE
VIZ:
Shovels, of all kinds Manure and Hay Forks Hoes,
Horse Takes, Grndstones Ok Yokes, Grain Measures,
Iron Bars, Draft Chains, Drill Moulds Wheeer's AK
es, Potato Diggers, Manure Hooks Scythe Snathes,
Grain Cradles Grass Seeds, of various kinds Churns,
100 Bushels of Seed Barley, Steel Hammers, Wheel.
barrows, PlOws, CultvatOrs, &c. sc.
O. The above sale offers chance to Farmers
TO supply themselves with Tools and they particu
larry invited to be present.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
MORE CHEAP GOODS!
ChaEnbeFlEm, Barnard & Co.

WILL add to their previous list of bargains, 5000
W yards fheavy "A Brown sheetings at Ct cents
per yard
Ladies' Wool Hose at shilling per pair.
Ladies Merno Hose Slightly spotted,) at shilling
per pair,
Best IS ct. Kid Gloves at 81! cents per pair.
do. do. do. (small sizes) at so cents per pair.
The Stock ofFrench and Scotch Lawns, Berages, and
other Summer Goods, has been marked down, and will
be closed off during sen-annual SALE at great re.
duction from the cost. jan19 d6t-wtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
NOTICES.
Mrs. Summers Singing School.

Mrs. SUMMERS Juvenile, and advanced classes
WI will commence on WEDNESDAY, Jan. &c, at A.
). Aliens Piano Forte Room. The Afternoon Glass
will commence at p P. NJ. The Evening Glass at T.
Thorough practical instruction In reading music is given
and attention 10 the cultivation of the voice.
Terms S payable at the third lesson. DIV ian2l
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
w Az TIE n.
VAN T D D

GENERAL Machinists, on Iron work ST Mortified S
~ Building, Union street. e. uOVEY 4 co.
Jan 49, S53 DIST
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24

NOR the prevention of Inflammation, spon-
A. giness, and bleeding of the gums, liberation,
ker, offensive BREATH &C. Price, so for bottle
containing pint of the above Wash Prepared and
sold by CALDWELL ~ HILL, Apothecaries,
dee22 DIFF 229 Main street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24

Worcester Dramatic Museum.
STAGE MANAGER. MN J. lie FAVOR.
FIRST NIGHT Of the Eminent Tragedian,
Mr.. J. w. Wallack, Jr,
Who is engaged for FIVE NIGHTS ONLY!
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
Please Bear in Mind,
f. IL I'D II Il g

THAT the remaining STOCK OF DRY GOODS
in Store, will he offered at the low prices ad-
verised until the first Of February There are many
very cheap Goods still left which need but be exam
ined to be purchased.
also would say, that have made a further reduc-
ton the Stock of rich Printed Persian Cloths to II
cents per yard
For the next two weeks Dry Goods can be bought
che4p, at the " Hue" Call and see.
janis dslOt GEO. P BRYANT.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24

ON MONDAY Evening, Jan. o. will be presented
~ Shakspeare's Tragedy of
IL a W. D. Be- 4!
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
THIS WEEK

TNHE Closing Out sale at the 'HIvE," will
4 continue during this week. MANY desirable bar
gains Ill left Foi TWELVE DOLLARS, am of
ierng my pattern silk Velvet ManTiIIas, former
price $1,000. Also, elegant Marood coIored Vel
vet Taima, for $l7, former price S25.
jan24 dlws GEO. p. BRYANT.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
Store Wanted.
WANTED.

DY the Board of Overseers of the Poor of the City
ID of Worcester, Man and his Wife to take charge
OF the ALMs-HOUSE ESTABLISHMENT of said
City to the list day of April next. Pro-
posas, accompanied by good recommendations will be
received till the first day of February, by
EDWARD SOUTHWICK,
Clerk of the Board.
Worcester, January 10, 1853 daw2w
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
Money! " anted!

OK Hundred Dollars wanted upon Real Estate So
~ curity, worth three times the amount.
Address 5. II. J through the Post Office.
janis daw3w*
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
Clutch and Gambler.

100 BALES CLUTCH.
lOO rs do. Gambler, in store, and for sale by
@. 8. d A. j. HOWE,
novS diff Wor Bank Block.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-24
Mortars

I RON and Wedgewood, constantly on Ehand, and for
l. sale by l.. 7. LAZELL, Druggist,
Ian22 DIFF POI Main street.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-10-15
THE DEAD OF THE MEp1rERnAsEAN.-The

The DEAD OF THE MEDITERRANEAN.-The
whole channel Of the Mediterranean must be
strewed with human bones. Carthagenians,
Syrians, Sydonians, Egyptians, Persians, Greeks
and Romans there they lie, side by side, be-
meath the eternal waters; and the modern ship
that fetches freight from Alexandria sails in its
whole course over buried nations. 1t may be
the corruption Of the dead that now adds bright
ness to the phosphorescence of the waves.
All told me that in the East they have su-
perstition on this subject, which represents the
spirits of the departed as lowering, whether on
land or water, over the spots where the ruins Of
their earthly tabernacles are found; SO that in
ploughing the MEDITERRANEAN, we sail through
armies Of ghosts more multitudinous than the
waves. These patient spirits sometimes ride on
the foam, and at other times repose in those de-
licious little hollows, which look like excavated
emeralds, between the crests Of the waves. 1t
is their union and thronging together, say the
Orientals, that constitute the phosphorescence
Of the sea, for wherever there is spirit there is
light, and the pillows flash with the luminous
ness Of vanished generations that concentrate,
as it were, the starlight on their wings.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-10-15

The EXODUS OF GREELEY.-Greeley, of
the N. Y Tribune, well known for his ul.
traism on the subjects ofsfreesoilism, spiritu-
alism, and other ism generally has taken
his final leave of the whig party, and gone
over to the progressiyes. He deems The
conservativeEw whig party too slow for him,
and its views Of the sacredness of the
Constitution all old fogyism, and he is off
for more congenial quarters. Of Greeley's
talent, as writer, there can be no question;
of his Judgment, however, as politician and
reformer, there are many reasons 10 distrust
and avoid him. The world may need
reformation, but such is not the province of
Greeley or any human means. He has been
Of vast trouble TO the whig party, and will
be also to those of his new associates. We
say, in the language of the New York Day
Book, a good riddance;,'
Montgomery Journal.
Thibodaux minerva., 1853-10-15

ABArH1NG ScENE.-An exchange states
that during the past summer, at a town on
the banks of the aSusquehanna; the heat had
been overpowering all day, and, night being
come, numbers of people of both sexes
sought GOODNESS in the wagers of that beautl-
ful stream. A terrible thnnder storm arose
whilst the river was populated with bathers.
and then commenced a general sauue-qul-
peut. The wind bore away the clothing in
every direction, and every one to gain his or
her own habiliments joined in an impetuous
race, clad in single garment. This one,
where he had left his coat found only cor
set, and where that young girl sought her
fresh toilette and her sweet tulle bonnet,
she discovered pair of pantaloons and an
old sack. Many were obliged to enter the
town in the most bizarre costume, and some
even withoutany. The next morning the
clothes that had been collected were divided
as equitabIy as possible.