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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-09-15
Farm at Auction.

THE Undersigned will sell at public auction. Sat
urd8y. Sept. DID at two O'Clock, p. NJ. the Prem
Uses now occupied by ADELBERF MASON located
about three-fourths mile from the stage road. be
tween Townshend and Grafton. Said FARM con-
tains l6G acres. embracing GOOD SUGAR LOT OF
900 Trees. with SUGAR HOUSE. GooDW0OD LOT.
from % TO . Tons Hay and has the best of pas
tursge. The House and Barn supplied with
running water, which never fails Said farm is we'll
fenced aud the buildings in good repair. Terms
Liberal.
TIMOTHY 0. JOHNSON.
Townshend Sept lst 36-37
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-09-15

T c. TOLMAN, Manufacturer of Doors,
81. Sash 4 Blinds, Windows Glazed. Blinds Trim
med and Painted, Cedar Shingles for sale
BELLOWS FALLS VT.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-09-15

SPIRITUALIsT CoNvENTIoN.-The Yer
mont State Spiritualist Association are
to hold their annual convention for the
election of officers and other business, at
Middlebury, on Friday, Saturday and
Sunday, the ODD, 23d, and Oath of Sept.
Prot. VIM. Denton, of Boston, has been
engaged for two days, and will address
the convention on the 23d and oath. The
best speakers in the state are expected to
be present, and take part in the exercis-
es. Board can be obtained at the Addi-
son House, at one dollar and twenty-fiv
cents per day. All who pay full fare
over Rutland & VT. Central railroads,
will be furnished with return checks by
the Secretary of the Association. A
good time is expected, and cordial in
vitation is extended to all to attend.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-09-15
syIvin j. Harrinxien's Estate.
Lydia b. He.,enway'. Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT The Honorable the r. a.
DIST WINDSOR. SIS. ! bate Court Tor the l. s.
trct Of Windsor 10 ali persons concerned in the
estate of LIZ OLA B. HEMENWAY. late of Chester
in said District. deceased. testate.
GREETING.
Whereas. Norman o. Johnson administrator with
W the will annexed. Of the estate unadmnistered.
of the said deceased Ia this State proposes rendering
account of his administration ana presenting his
account against said estate. tor allowance,
sion of said Court to be held at the Probate uf in
Chester in said District the I'D, day OF Septem-
Der. A. D., ISL. Therefore you hereby notlied
TO appear before said Court. at the time and place
Aforesaid, and show IT any you have why the
said account should not be allowed. Dated Al Ches-
in said District. this first day of September A.
D.. ISL.
S-5s THOMAS 0. SEAyER, Register,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-09-15

PIANOS AND ORGANS.

J,HE Subscriber is agent for WILLIAM P. EMER.
Il SONS (of Boston, celebrated PIAN0-FORTE
and also for j. ESfEY y cos. COTTAGE ORGAN
and PORTABLE NJ ELODEoN. lie vii sell as low
AS any and select every instrument himself thus
securing TO the purchaser instruments which have
''''' 'N' SIDNEY HOLMES.
Grafton. Jan. To- 1871.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-09-15


CBEsTER-On Friday evening the
Sth, some twenty-five couples assembled
at the Ingraham House and tripped the
light fantastic to the music of Ladd's
Band until the night was far gone. The
correspondent Of the Rutland Herald
denominates it mutual admiration
dance" Certainly it we'll might have
been on the part of the fair sex there as
sembled, for we seldom have looked upon
goodlier faces. "Jenkins" was right
when he said call enjoyed themselves"
for certainly all did, and all do who visit
mine host Cole, as he makes everybody
glad, and keeps No. / hotel in all res
poets.
The mammoth cheese constructed last
week consumed 1855 pounds of milk and
according to best computations will
weigh 7l5 pounds when cured, we claim
the largest cheese in the known world
Our cheese factory has proved succe IS
from the start, over 200 cheese averaging
80 pounds each having been already
manufactured, though the building was
not completed till quite late in the sea
son.
Chester academy is exhibiting some OF
its old time success, the Fall term opens
with an unusually large attendance and
Prof. Chapman and wife are gaining the
encomiums of both parents and students.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-09-15

MY TEA and COFFEE can't be beat.
o.F.W WOODS.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-09-15

- Bears have been making havoc
among the sheep in Montgomery.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-09-15
Liberation.

HEREBY certify that ! have given my son
L GEORGE ID BAKER his time for the remainder
of his minority. and shall claim of his wages
pay debts Of his contracting after this date
EkR0N NJ. BAKER
So Londondsrry. August 18th. lssl. $50
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-09-15
Wanted.

I WANT good. faithful. Young MAN to learn
i the Drug Business. -
OF. WOODS.
Bellows Falls. Sept. ID. 1871. 81
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-09-15
prick FOR SALE.

BRICK for sale in Westminster. sample may
be seen at the store of Arms 4 Wilson in Bellows
Falls For further particulars inquire of the subscr
Der. ID. A. HILLS.
Westminster. Aug. /. ISL. 81
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-09-15
DARE CHANCE FOR BUSINESS.

The undersigned offer for sale their BUSINESS.
MACHINERY and TOOLS for the same. being a
JOB shop with good run Of work. Located in the
new shop OF the Canal Co. Of Bellows Falls, one
OF the best water powers in the country. For fur
Their particulars inquire of or address
Bellows Falls. VT 81
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-09-15

W. A. STEADMAN. Secretary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10
NOTICE.
INSURANCE NOTICE (!

We, the undersigned having been appointed Agents Of
THE FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE co.
of Montpelier w. for the territory formerly occupied
by Samuel Gray, late Of Townshend and since his de-
cease by W. @. Fish, would say that this Company Is
too we'll known by the Farmers Of vermont to need
any commendation from any one. During the Il
years Of its existence to Aug lst 1870 99ss Policies
have been issued covering property to the amount
OF s67, 7s0, 9l6
Whole amount Cancelled and expired S44, 46s,4 l5
Leaving now at Risk, S23312, sol
No. Of present Policy Holders 1879, with net cash
surplus Of S7O,502 which is amply sufficient to carry
through all Policies force. They also hold el,-
0l5,9s7 iu Premium Sotee a reserve, making it ono
of the strongest and safest Companies the
world. The Company insure no hazardous property Of
any description, being confined to farm buildings and
detached dwellings, and have never been obliged to
subject the members to the cost and inconvenience OF
making any assessments thereby saving from 10 20
per cent Of the money paid Them to which they would
have been subjected had they collected their funds to
pay their Losses in this manner They collect from co
to rs cents each hundred dollars, in advance max
ing the whole expense $4,000 policy for five years
from $50 to $780, giving thereby cheapest and SAT-
insurance possible to attain No charge is made for
the transfer of policies except to actual expense
The business Of the Company Is economically conduct
ed and its patrons have not been called upon to build
s4O, coo odihce III which to do their business Their
losses have been honorably adjusted and promptly
paid, not subjec,ing its members to wait from siI
months to year for their money, in IRE occurs
and not affected by the biennial sessions Of the Leg
islature. To the former patrons Of the Company we
will not multiply words they fully appreciate the ad
vantages the Company offer for patronage To all 9TH
would respectfully say Examine carefully the
merits to which the Company are entitled, and after
having done so, should you wish to enroll your
among its patrons opportunity Of doing will be
afforded you by us individually or by our Special
Agent g. S. Villas, who Is authorized to obtain appca
lions for us anywhere in our Territory. Any de-
string information in regard to the affairs OF the
pany, their mode Of doing business, do SO by
letter, by calling ut our Office, wiston's Block
Main street. Bratteboro, VI, where shall be happ!
at all times to impar any knowledge in possession
with the that shall not feel disposed t.
find fault with your decision, whatever it may be.
Truly Yours,
AVG CAMPBELL l. CUDwoRTH, Agents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10
Petition for a Divorce.
STATE OF VERMONT.
windham County Court, April Term, a. ID. 1871.
LAURA G. wooDcocK VI. CALEB wooDcooK.

NyvHEREAs, Laura G. woodcocE, OF Londonderry
w in said County, on the 7th day Of February, x
d. 1871 Med In the Office Of the CLERK Of the County
Court for said County, her petition returnAbe to the
next Tenn of said County Court to be held at NewAne
In and for said County, on the nth day Of April A. d.
1871, against her husband, Caleb woodcock. now Of
parts unknown to the petitioner, praying for divorce
from him for the cause that he committed the crime Of
adultery at IAndgroye, in the County of Bennington
On the 25th day Of March, A. ID. 1860.
And II further appearing that the said Caleb Wood
cock resides without this State that the ordinary
process cannot be served upon him; therefore IL Il
Ordered that the petitioner notify said Caleb Wood.
cock OF the pendency Of this said petition and Of the
Term Of the Court TO which the Is returnahe bv
publishing tho substance thereof with this order for
three weeks successfully in The Vermont Phunir
printed At Braleboro, in said County the last publ
cation 70 be at least six weeLs previous said neIt
April Term OF said County Court, which publication
will he deemed sufficient notice 10 said Caleb Wood
cock to appear and make answer TO said petition.
r. TYLER, CLERK.
JAMES L. MARTIN, Attorney for Petitioner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10
STATE OF VERMONT.
windham County Court, September Term, 1870
Alison L. WILDER vs.. GEO. a. BELLOWS

Wy HERRAS, there IL now pending in said Court q
w suit wherein Alison L. Wilder Of Wilmington, In
SAIL County, is plaintiff against George A. Bellows OF
the City, County, and State Of New York, defendant
upon promissory note dated October sth 1861 signed
by the defendant and L. o. Bellows of the same New
York and j. NJ. Bellows Of Dorchester, Massachusetts,
payable TO the plaintiff order for $1,000, in three
years from date with annual interest," and also upon
the common counts Of indebtdtus dssumpsh, demand
ing $1,000 damages.
And it appearing that the said George A. Bellows re-
sides without this State and has not had personal
tice OF said suit rs ORDERED that said case be con
tinued TO the next Term Of said Court to be held at
Sewfane in and for said County, on the second Tues
day Of April, A. ID. 1871, and that the plaintiff notify
the said Geo A. Bellows Of the pendency Of his said
suit and OF the Term OF Court to which the same ID
continued by publishing the substance OF his writ
with this order, for three weeks successfully in The
Vermont Phoenix, printed at BrAttleboro, in said
County the last publication to be at least six weeks be-
fore said next April Tcrmwhich publication will b
deemed sufficient notice to said George A, Believe tC
appear and make answer TO said action
II. TYLER, Clerk.
OF. BUTTERFIELD, Plaintiffs Attorney.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10
Petition for Il Divorce.
STATE OF NERNIO Mt.
windham County Court, April Term, A d. 1871.
ELIZA JANE TIMOTHY vs, JAMES EDWIN TIsio,
THY.
Petition for Il Divorce,

Wy HEREAS, Eliza Jane Timothy, Of jamaica in
w the said County, on the 9TH day Of February A.
D. 1871 filed In the office Of the Clerk Of the County
Court for said County her petition returnabe TO the
next Term of said County Court to be held at New
fame in and for said County, the 18th day OF April,
A. D. 1871, against her husband, James Z. Timothy,
from him for the cause Of intoiefahe severity
ON the LIST day Of July, A. d. 1869, and
days and times at said Jamaica.
And 1t appearing that the said James T. Timothy re-
sides without this State that ordinary process can
not be served upon him; therefore IL is oRDHRID that
the petitioner notify the said James T. Timothy OF the
tendency Of this said petition by publishing the sub
stance thereof with this order for three weeks
lively In The Vermont Phoenix printed al Brattleboro
weeks previous to said next April Term Of said County
Court, which publication shall be deemed suficient
notice to said James f. Timothy to appear and make
answer to said petition.
H. TYLER, CLERK.
JAMES l., MARTIN, Attorney for Petitioner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10
JOHN H. FRENCH, Secretary.

Tho attention OF Town superintendents, Teachers,
and Prudential Committees is called to the following
extracts from the School laws:
The time not to exceed 1--WE days, actually spent by
any teacher of q common school in attendance upon
the Teachers Institute, held pursuant to law, during
the time to which such teacher il engaged TO teach
such school, shall be considered IA time lawfully OK
pended by such teacher in the service Of tho district
by which he is employed, and In the legitimate per-
formance Of his contract as teacher.
Approved, November 10, 1869.
The Secretary Of the Board of Education shall hold
Institute Examinations for the examination of candi-
dates for State Certificates restricting such e1aninA
lions to persons who bring satisfactory evidence Of
good moral character, and OF having taught common
school for at least forty weeks within the four years
last preceding such examination and Of their success,
In governing and teaching and all certificates granted
at such examinations shall be good for ivo years
Approved, Nov. 20, 1870. 2x5
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10
SrbooIs.

I RLAND GRAY SEMINARY. The Spring Term
will begin March lst and continue II weeks under the
management OF its present Principal, NJ DAVIDSON,
assisted by Mrs. q. L. Davidson Mlaa RMMA DIM
srkD will teach dymnRstics French, and other branch
es Miss NJ }. Jacques. Instrumental and Vocal Music
Drawing and Painting; Mr.. r. l.. shAttuck, PenmAn.
ship. Board and Rooms reasonable.
DIR. c. c. CLARK, Soc'y,
For further particulars address Or. c. Clark Non
AblshAi stoddArd, Alonko starkey, Esq
Townshend, Jan. "a, 1871 4tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10
Nenal Notices.

CTATE OF VERMONT, MARLBORO,
- rs. The Probate Court for said District.
To all persons Interested in tho Estate OF JAMES A.
CHASE, late Of BratteborO deceased, Gretfing'
Whereas, SETH ~ HERR1CK, has presented 70
this Court an instrument purportinR TO be the ~.
WIN Of said deceased for Probate You arc hereby
notified that this Court will decide upon the Probate o.
said Instrument at the Session thereof TO be held AZ
the Probate Onlco In Brateboro I'm said District on
the last saturday Of February, A. ID. 1871, when ana
where you may appear and coneatthe same II you sec
cause.
ASA KEYEB, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10
Special Notifies.

Thousands Of certificates have been received Of cues
performed by the use Of Whhe Pine Compound. 1t
should be in every household, for all arc liable to
Colds Hoarseness, Sore Threats, Kidney Complaints,
he All the Druggists have t.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10
" ERMONT AND MASSACHUSETTS,
RAILROAD COMPANY.

The Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders Of the
Vermont and Massachusetts, Railroad Company will
be holden ct Fitehburg Hotel in fitchburg in the
County OF Worcester, on WEDNESDAY, the 9Th day
Of February next at two O'Clock p. NJ, for the follow
ing purposes, VIZ
FTsi-To hear the Annual Report Of the Directors.
Ssoond-To choose a Board OF Directors for the en-.
suing year
Third-ro consider the subject Of confirming the
lease to the Rutland Railroad Company Of that part Of
the Road between CIRCUITS Corner and DrAttleboro.
FOurth-TO transact any other business which may
legally come before the meeting
Per order Of the Directors.
ID. ID. LOCKE
Cisrk ~. q Mass. X. n. Company.
DosIos, January Goth, 1871 AVA
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10
THE STATE OF NEw-HAMPsHIRE

THE STATE OF NEw-HAMPSHIRE.
CHxsHInF, IS. I, Edward Farrar, Clerk Of the su-
preme Judicial Court Of said State within and for said
County, hereby certify that at the December Law
Term 1862 of said Court for the second Judicial Dis
trict of said State, holden by adjournment on the
ninet eonth day Of March, 1863 In the case Lucy A.
Fits, lib eant, against Rufus II. Fits, libelec, pend
ing in tho County OF Cheshire, in the third Judicial
District and continued visi to said December Term
holden aforesaid on the 10Th day of March, 1868.
1t was ordered, rdjudged and decreed by the Court
that the said Lucy A. Fits be divorced from the said
Rufus II. Fits and that the bond Of matrimony be-
tween them be dissolved.
~ In testimony whereof have hereunto set
Ills my hand and hIed the seal OF said Court this
~ twenty-sixth day Of March, A. d. 1868.
L. FARRAR, Clerk
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10
STATE OF VERMONT.
windhAm County Clerks once
ADELINE I. HOLT V. CLEMENT S. HOLT.

Wy HEREAS, Adeline Z. Holt, OF Grafton, in said
w County, has filed her petition in this office
turnabc to the County Court next to be holden at
Newfsne, in md for the County Of Windham, the
second Tuesday in April, A. D. 1871, against Clement
s. Holt, Of parts unknown setting forth in sub
stance that the 25h day Of February 1896 at Keene
in the State Of New Hampshire, she lawfully
ried the sad Clement s, Holt that
from time to time, the said Clement s. did beat bruse
and cruelty treat the petitioner, that through the
intoerabe severity OF tho said Clement 8. the petit
toner obliged to leave him, and did leave him. In
the month Of September, A. d. 1863. Tee petition fur
Their that about the 18th day Of December
A. D. 1868, at Peterborough, in the State Of New
Hampshire the said Clement s. committed adultery
with persons the petitioner unknown and praying
that bill Of divorce be granted her.
II having been made to appear that the said Clement
s. Holt resides without this State II IL therefor order
ed that the said Clement S. Holt be notified OF the
tendency Of said petition and the Court to which the
same Is returnable, and to appear and to the
same by publication Of this order for three weeks
successyely in the Vermont PhoniI, q newspaper
published at Brattleboro in said County the last pub
caton to be at least six weeks before the April Term
Of said Court.
Dated at Brattleboro, this oath day Of January A. D.
1871.
n. H. EIXBY, Pits ATTY.
. H. TYLER, Clerk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10
"Uound Inn water Cure"
NORTHAMPTON, MASS.

TAis celebrated Institution including nifty OF
Forest ark, Pleasure Grounds and Gardens has bean
purchased by Dr. Backus Of New York, and thorough
~ renovated and roopened to the public - HsaliA
nsfu n and Hotel OF the frste lass ORDER In two do.
pArtments replete with every convenience for the
comfort and amusement Of the invalid or pleasure
seeker, including the celebrated Turkish, Electro
Chemical, and Russian ylpor Baths, Improved Gym
nlstios, swedish movements, Bowling, Billiards, &c.
Open all the year, with moderate prices and superior
Accommodations for 100 guests.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10
THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT

is under the personal charge Of Dr. DAoHus with COM
peent assistants and oers special advantages In all
forms OF Nervous Debility, Rheumatic and Spinal Az
fecons Paralysis Dyspepsia, and Diseases Of Women,
which, from the Doct0rsa large and varied experience,
he Ia sure To beHsfi and seldom fails to cure. Lat
none despair those sufferers who have tried all usual
remedies in vain are specially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10
COMMHssIONERs' NOTICE.

We the undersigned being duly appointed by the
Hon Probate Court for the District Of Marlboro Com.
missners to receive examine and adjust all clama and
demands Of all persons against the Estate Of SAM
UEL ALLEN late of Stratton, in said District,
deceased aud also all claims exhibited in Offset thore-
10; and si1 months from the lih day OF Dec, A. D.
1870 being allowed by said Court for that purpose
do hereby give notice that will attend to the duties
of said appointment ut the late dwelling house Of
said deceased in stratton, Thursday, Feb 29d and
March 3D. 1871 from 10 O'Clock A. NJ to O'Clock !. NJ.
on each Of said days.
PARDON wELLMAN,l
DANIEL HARRIS, I Comm sEioners
stratton, Vt, Jan. 9th, 1871.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10

mo Health Institution stands higher than the
Round Hill Water Cure At Northampton, Mass, under
the care Of Dr. BAckus No pleasure resort surpAsses
Il In loneliness aud In all the calculated 70
crafty the tastes and promote the comfort Of ysi
tora"-Sf. L0uis Republican. 9mel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10

CTATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, SIS
- By the Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested In the Estate OF PATTY
FESsENDEN late of Brnttleboro, in said District de-
ceased, Greeting:
You are hereby notified that this Court will decide
upon the allowance Of the account OF WILLIAM fEs-
SENDEN Executor Of the last VIII Of said deceased
and decree distribution thereof to the persons entitled
at the session thereof to be held at the Probate Oce
in BrAtleboro, on the second day Of February, A. d.
1871 when and where you may be heard in the prem
ASA KEYES Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10
IegdI Notifies.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
The undersigned having been appointed by the Hon.
Probate Court for tho District Of Westminster Conmh
sonors TO receive, examine and adjust all claims and
demands Of all persons against the Ehste Of JAMES
MUZzY. late Of Jamaics in said District deceasedl
and also all claims and demands exhibited In onset
thereto; and sir months from the Fourteenth Day OF
December last being allowed for that purpose, we DO
therefore hereby give Notice that viii attend TO the
business Of said appointment at the late late resi-
denee Of tho deceased In JAmaica in said District on
the second Tues day OF March and the nrs Tuesday o.
June next, from 10 O'Clock A. M. until O'Clock p M
on each Of said daye.
WILLIAM HASTINGS,l
LYsANDER W. HowE,( Commissioners.
ADIJAH MUzzY, Admir-
Jamaica, Jany 31st 1871.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10

Conductor: H. Il. BUCKHAM. A. NJ, late Pr noipAl
Of the High School at Waterbury, Conn.
Assistant: W. 7. ROSS Teacher Of Elocution in the
state Normal School at Castleton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-10

The day sessions will be devoted to the discussion
and presentation Of methods Of organizing, classify
ing, governing, and teaching common schools.
lecture may be expected each evening.
An eIamin alton of candidates for Safe Certificates
will be held on Monday and Tuesday.
AL friends Of education are invited to Attend
JOHN H. FRENCH, Secretary.