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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

Orleans Grange, Glover, will hold levee
and oyster supper next Thursday evening
the 18th inst, open to the whole world to
come and partake Of the bounteouS feast
(oysters included) that will then be spread
before them, all for the small sum of so cents
per head, which will give them a good square
meal for less than ordinary hotels would
furnish it. Besides, it 10 intended to have
literary entertainment that will be worth the
entire admission fee. 1t is expected that
several eminent speakers, including Rev b.
NJ. Tillotson of st Johnsbury, will address
the company. Come aud see.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

What material the Vermont state grange.
which lately met Mt Burlington, is made of
is shown by the following:
After the adjournment of the grange two
prominent hotel keepers in the city met, and
in speaking of the meeting, one of them
asked the other how much the liquor bills
of the grangers were ut his house The re-
ply was. the pay Tor two drinks. The other
made reply that he thought there was not
one pint of spirits drank by them ut his
house. Is not this n good record for the
grtngeP This incident is going the rounds.
Pass it along.-Er.
The above reminds us Of a remark we
heard in the sitting-room of the American
hotel, Wednesday night, after the first days
session Of the state grange. We were writ
ing out our report aud about two O'Clock in
the morning man, somewhat intoxicated,
came in aud asked some of the Patrons to
treat him; they refused and he said II
know these grangers of old have seen them
in the West there are thousand of them
in the hotels in Burlington, tonight, and
they will stay two or three days and not
spend dollar at the bar for liquor while
they stay here, they are SO id stipgy."
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

Springfield Grange, No ia, has been
very prosperous during the past year. 1t
was organized eighteen months ago, late IN
the spring during the summer very little
was done. Last winter the grange gained
largely in number and strength. Tie at
tendance is very good this winter, and the
grange is very successful in business mat
tiers. A. d. l.. Herrck of Industrial
Grange, Andover, will install the officers
Friday evening, January IA, at 7 o'clock
A basket picnic will be served on the COCO
sion.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

The St Johnsbury grange store starts off
with bright prospects Of success. 1t seems
to be hailed with joy by those who buy goods
to use, rather more, perhaps, than by those
who buy to SELL Its purpose is not money
making, but cooperative distribution. Their
adv't in the FARMER will always be found in
the same place and will be worth reading
every week.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
Deaths.

At Waterford Dec 3D. Martha Z. Martini 2s years, 81
days
At Ludlow, Dec l6, 1875, Miss Ann Victoria Mayo,
90 years 6 months
At Barton, Dec 30, Joanna Wright, 81.
At Barton, Dec ~, Mrs job Martin, "A.
At Lincoln Jan I, of dipthera, Sarah Abigail only
child Of Alfred and jennie Merrill, years. months
This little flower, this hA!fOped bud,
TO us was lent, not given
Though Borrowing, let ~ muTmur not
Twill brighter bloom In heaven.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

Morning Star Grange, No 81, Lyme, N.
H., held social union Christmas eve at
their hall The members were accompanied
by their families. Speeches were made by
Brothers Camp and Rhoades and a poem
read by Bro Sawtelle, after which they par
took Of an oyster supper and passed the re-
mainder of the evening pleasantly in social
intercourse.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

Bro A. b. Smedley Of Iowa, lecturer Of the
national grange, and author of the Manual
of Grange Jurisprudence and Cooperation,
is expected in Vermont about the Goth Of
January to give public and private lectures
in different parts of the state. His time
will be limited but It is supposed he will
be able to hold at least one meeting in each
county. Oranges wanting him should apply
to the master of the state grange.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
Elk. Com.

One grange sends us for publication list
Of the members that have been expelled from
it for non-paymeut of dues. Members who
can pay their dues, but won't, ought to be
expelled, but we doubt if the offense is suffi-
cient to warrant the publication of their
names to the world. That might be doing
some Of them an injustice that could not be
atoned for. The stigma will DO sufficient,
we think, if they are let alone.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

Morning Star Grange Lyme, N. H., is very
Aourishipg, its meetings we'll attended and its
purchases very satisfactory. AT its regular
meeting Wednesday evening, December 80
several new members were initiated in the irst
degree. 1t is a strong grange and bids fair
to largely increase its membership before
spring.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

A StJohnsbury man, forgetting the grange
store, went to dealer the other day, and
bought barrel Of -four for 5000. Soon
after he saw the graugers selling as good an
article for $7.75, and thinks he shall re.
member the grange store next time his -four
barrel gets empty.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

len, frocking and mittens; Mrs Samuel
Winsow, Ornamental butter ball. Can not
oranges make their meetings and halls the
time aud place for the exhibition Of various
articles, and allow questions asked Of exhib-
itors2 IL the mombers will show samples
Of the product OF garden, field and orchard
II would often interest and benefit others.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

Two of the nine who formed the first
grange ia New England started from st
Johnsbury last Monday to visit different
parts of the country. Bro Joseph Dow of
Norrisville, having sold his farm, takes trip
through the Western states, aud Bro f. f.
Richardson takes leisurely trip to Florida
where he expects to remain two or three
months. Bro Richardson has promised to
jot down for the FARMER, an account Of some
Of the things he sees and hears.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

At the Patrons IN Getting at St. Johnsbury,
last Saturday, two extremes met Bro Jo-
seph Dow, the first master of Green Mountain
Grange, No /. at st Johnsbury the first
grange in Vermont, and Bro Ira Emory,
master Of Minerva Geauge, No 207, at West
Burke the last one organized in Vermont.
Bro Dow was also the first grange master in
New England. We have no truer brothers
among rs
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

There will be a meeting of Central Yer
mont Council at village hall, Montpelier, on
Thursday, the 18th inst, at half-past ten u
m, and general attendance is desired. j
II. Crobsy, state agent, add other prominent
graugers will be present. The committee OF
a County Market will report progress, aud
other matters will come before the council
Il. L. ANDREWS,
J. f. HoLLIsrER, Elk. Com.
JAMES GREGG,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

A man bought two pounds Of coffee sugar
at the St Johnsbury grange store the other
day, deposited quarter and lodged out re-
fusing to take his change. The grangers
understood why he was so indifferent about
the change when they heard he was report
ing that be had paid them a cent or two
more per pound than others ask, but they
don't see why he should misrepresent the
quality Of the sugar.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

A meeting of Green Mountain Grange
St Johnsbury, will be held at their hall
Saturday, January 10, at one o'clock p. M
for the purpose Of electing three delegates to
the pomona grange about to be organized il
Caledonia county.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

North Star Grange, No 1863, holdsa meet
ing for the installation of officers Tues
day evening, January Is at 81 o'clock.
The editor of this department Of the FARMER
will give a public address on the occasion
and publicly install the officers. A cordial
invitation is extended to the citizens OF
Westford, and the ueighboripg towns, to at
tend the lecture and installation ceremonies,
Do not forget to bring the ladies to the lee
ture.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

Resolutions adopted by Morning star Grange
No. 69, Lyme, N. H., ON the death Of sister
Ruth \, Mayo,
Resolved, That In the death Of Sister Ruth s. Mayo,
we deeply sympathiIe with our brother George S.
Mayo, in his sad affection and loss also our loss In
beloved sister.
Resolved, That these resolutions 30 entered on our
records and a copy Of the be given to Bro Mayo
and a copy sent TO the VERMONT FARMER for publca-
ton. r. N. LAMBERT, Sec'y.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

At the last Orleans county council at
West Charleston, a few articles were
brought in to illustrate seed grains and home
industries A. f. McNeal had corn, thirty
three heads of wheat from one root and thirty
heads of barley from one root james +.
Adams, samples Of rye A. d. Piper, wheat
and potatoes ". &c. Jameson, three varieties
corn Mrs Lewis Shedd, rag carpeting, foot
ings and mitteusi Mrs Patty Adams, stock
ings and mittens; Mrs A. ii. StOddard,
stockings Mrs WIN Morse, stockings Mrs
G.. w. Hamilton, rag carpet and stockings
Mrs Mary A. Cate, yarn aud stockings Mrs
Estella G. Lang, scarf; Mrs Hattie +, AL
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

The New Hampshire Register, published by the
Claromont Manufacturing Company, is received. 1t
contains map of Vermont AMI New Hampshire,
and large amount Of information that New Hamp-
shire people will want IL for we'll many in other
states.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

The strong opposition to the grange in
Hardwick has the effect to increase its
numbers as opposition usually does. Sew.
euteen have joined in the last three weeks
aud more are coming.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

Resolutions upon the Memory of Sister Vic
toria Mayo. passed by Rising sun Grange,
No. liz, ut Ludlow.
Whereas, 1t has plensed the Great Master above 10
remove Sister Ann " Mayo from our midst, who was
earnest coworker with us in every good word and
work, therefore,
Resolrsd, That we ympathlEe with her family In
their deep affection, feeling that loss Is her gain
And may they and We 30 live - to meet the Great
Master above.
Rssoiued That these resolutions be entered in the
records Of the grange and copy sent ~ the family
also that copy be sent to the Black River Gazette
and Vermont Farmer for publication.
3. W. JOHNSON, soo'y.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

The officers of Essex Grange, No @, at
West Concord, will be installed next Wednes-
day, January IL. There will be public
meeting at tho town hall in the evening, with
speeches, music, etc.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
Marria9ts.

At st Johns bury Jan o. by Rev T.. T. Fairbanks, Mr.
Frank z, Wallace Of Rochester, N. H., and Alice
Mooney, of st Johnsbury.
Al Lincoln, January |, by Rev d. F. Brooks Daniel
Stearns and Miss Dolilah Schemerhorn, both Of Lin
coin.
Al North Troy, Dec 30, DIR A. E. Drew and Jennie "
Williams.
At Island Pond Dec D, Geo F. Foster and Lizzie E.
Dale.
At Sweetsburgh, ?. O., Dec 2j, Charles l.. Reed, of
the Rehiord Sentinel. and Julia A. WEIGH.
At Albany, Jan l. Samuel J. Emery and Mary
Spring Of Eden.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

Wide Awake Grange, st Johnsbury Cen
tire, holds its regular meeting Saturday
January =, at half.past one p. M, for the
installation Of officers and other important
business.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

Deputy Boyden will give public lecture
at Westford, VI, and publicly install the
officers Of the grange, Tuesday, January Is.
The public are invited TO attend.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

LroN's KATHARoN prevents the hair from falling out
or turning gray renews its growth, and gives strength
and vigor. II is delightfully."- perfumed, and makes
splendid dressing 1t is the cheapest desirable
hair tonic ever produced. Used by tho elite. Price
only so cents.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

The Caledonia County Grange Association
meets at the hall of Enterprise Grange, at
Lyndon, Tuesday, January 20, at 10 o'clock
a. m. The question to be discussed is, RE
solved, That Vermont offers ample induce
ments to keep our young men at home. The
meeting, last week Wednesday, was mag
niHcent success. 1t was fully attended, and
the speaking was excellent. Bro ID. Il,
RuRRies was reelected master; B. Frank
Newton, Oyersesr, and 7. l.. Pierce, score.
tary.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
HARRY BLODGETT,

u a w u :" ~
SO. JOhnsbury, vermont.
TNVEnNT PERSON that sends 25 cents will
IL ' ElC L receive by mail postage paid, e
Ticket in tho distribution of Real Estate 100 par
cells TO be Given Away No RAk, No Lottery No
Deception Every man, woman and child should try
them We establishing the largest Pen and Pencil
trade In the United States and IL your storeke
does dot have tem for sale, write 10 us.
llOLBROOk PEN co.
Holbrook l.. INV
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

At request, Crasn 4 Co., Philadelphia, Penn,
have promised to send any of readeas gratis ION
receipt Of Is cents to pay POSTAGE, sample of Dobbn's
Electric Soap to try. Send at once.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
Cheapest Yet (!

VoUH Name neatly printed on a pack (50
i Bristol cards for only 20 cents. q for 10 cents.
Give us trial, Address
CENTENNIAL CARD PRINTING co,
(Dox 53n BurlipgtOn, W.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

Ferrisburgh Grange has purchased goods
to the amount Of s1556.S7 at a saving Of
seven to % per cent.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

The people in Bolton, p. O., are talking
Of organizing grange.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
Spsfial Autifes.

For an irrltated throat, cough or cold, Browns
Bronchial Troches" offered with the fullest conf
dence in their efficacy. They maintain the good rep
utation they have justly acquired.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

In forty-eight hours cough may become dangerous;
hut within that time any cough be cured by the
use of HALE's HONEY OF HoREHOUND AND TAR. Sold
by all druggists
Pikes Toothaehe Drops cure in one minute.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

C. c. PosT, Dear Sir: The Eureka Sap Spouts
sweTed your recommendation in full.
WALTER A. WILLIAMS, Williamstown, VT
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

Mr. Posi- Dear Sir, l used 500 of your spouts last
season. and found them all man could wish. In
short, II would know their good qualities he
must use them. CYRUS JOHNSON, Plymouth, Vt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

The editor of this department Of the
FARMER organized a grange at Lisbon, N.
H., December 80, with full list Of charter
membera
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
BatrOns of 9usbarrOrp,

CONDUCTED BY
n. p. BOYDEN, OF wAHTsFrEBD, VT.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
Gardening for Pleasure,

A guide 10 the amateur IN tho Fruit Vegetable and
Flower Garden, with Gull dIOctona for the GIeenhoeae'
Conservatory aud Window Garden, by Peter Hender-
son published by ORANGE JUDD Co
A tow copies at the FARNER OFFicR, or sent ny mall
Al $50,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

have used c. c. Posts Eureka Sap Spouts four
sons ard claim that they pay for themselves in two
seasons. E. BARNES, Hydepark, Vt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
stand on their O,Cn merits :?

STOWE, VI, March 90 1875.
can truly say that your spOuts will pay for them
selves in They will nearly double the
sap that any other spout in will. This know to
he a fact, for have taken pains to prove It,
Yours truly, ID. @. WATTS.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

Mr. Posr, Dear SIR The Eureka Sap Spouts bought
last proved themselves decided success, as
other kinds had in use. n. W. CHURCH,
Fletcher, Vt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

Pure American MerinO Sheep
Representatives Of selected Ewes and heavy
III deeced Rams. JOHN $. GOE, Brownsville Fay
cite County Pennsylvania,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

II The above space is free to sugar makers. in
vite any who has given the Eureka fair trial to
express his opinion OF their merits. Write briefly and
address, q. q. POST, Patenteo, Burlington, VT.
Responsible and irst-class agents wanted in every
sugar section. Satisfactory references required. Ad-
dress the Patentee,
q. .. POST,
RurILnRlOn. Va.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
Address of Worthy Master Dudley T,
Chase

AZ the Annual Meeting of the New Hamp-
shire state Grange, at Mirror Hall, Nam
chester, December II, 1873.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK.
The annual meeting Of the Stockholders Of this Bank
for the election Of Directors aud the transaction Of
any other proper business will be held at It's banking
rooms Tuesday the eleventh day Of January
proximo, at ten O'Clock m. -
W. Z. IAZEN, Cashier,
st. Johnsbury W., December 9, 1875.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
WINDSOR COUNTY MUTUAL,
We charge no Fee for Policies, Renewals,
or Transfers, IN Stock Companies.

We Invite correspondence to which careful attention
will he given and prompt reply made and pledge our.
selves % watch closely and 10 guard faithfully the
interests Of our patrons,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1876-03-15
AfAe 49, -
Nuuanu, March 10, 1875.

Pans. February 4th.--It Is very probable that The
Duo d. Audifret Pasquier will be elected President oil
the new Senate.
MADRID, February 4th.-The Government has ad
vices that the Cirss have destroyed their cartridge
mandatory at Vera, and many have aed to France
ST. PErKRsBURG, February 4th.-The Rassik Mir
commenting on the proposals. of Count Andrassy, sayI
the comedy now being performed At Constantinoplo
will terminate to the satisfaction Of all eancerned ex
sept the sclavs aud partly, therefore, Russia.
PARIs, February lth,-The Bisa Pable says Il has
received intelligence of the complete defeat Of the
Carists aud It stated that Don Carlos has fed and is
expected to take refuge on French territory.
ST. ErIKSNE, FEBRUARr 4th.-An explosion Of
Gre. damp took place to-day in the Jabin soicry.
OF the $50 at work in the pit at the time, only
twenty.six have been taken out, two Of whom were
dead. The earth Is falling in in immense mAsses.
cOnsternatiOn prevails throughout the district.
BOsroN, February 2lst,-The funeral services over
the remains Of the late Charlotte eastman took place
to-day In Kings Chapel in the presence Of an iu-
mense thong Of people including Governor Rice and
other State and municipal dignnares. In the morn.
ing great many citizens viewed the face Of the de-
ceased while the body lying In the Parker House.
The remains inlerredin Mount Auburn cemetery.
BOsroS, February lsh.--charlo,te cashmau. the
Distinguished actress, died at the Parker Hoese this
morning.. She had been afflicted With the cancer for
a long time, but was better Last week, and took a
short walk Saturday vheA she eahght cold, pncumo.
MIA rsaltug. She was quite cheerful yesterday but
change oec0rrsd Al o'clock this moraing, and IT
o'clock she was aaceuscious.
LATiSe ras Nav LEAtASb cApLp.-A the time
that eur mail takes ilt departure the ntberuia l. en-
gagged in the Interesting work q laying sabmarine
cable between New Suulh Wales aud New Zealand.
aud probably long before this number Of oar journal
reaches either oar America or cur knklsA readers The
newt Of the saeeessfal laying et tA cable will have
ecen dashed % Garcpe AMI America, Hitherto, New
Zealand has been an eallyiar province d Australia,
disconnected by voyage Of ave dayt % its nearest
port, and Of seven eight dAys teteme OF t further
ports, Il viii neW be eFcnxAi wtsAia the magic cir.
Gle Of The electric wire, eaa vii be On daily speAkias
terms With Australia and with the eetla II large
THIS work eoad not have heea carried Dat Wttheal
subsidy, lut The two ceeaies particularly interested
have vi1AeatN mnrmat velea that subsidy, and have
thus shown 10 the uerd Al large that tAey are pFe.
pared 90 tax themselves eF the appliances u modern
esv'll'asien,- - Ssdsss paper
The following important letter vas forwarded ",
aAV.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1876-03-15

heart than he, and none has deeper faith in
the future of the colony. Since he became a
Minister, and set on foot his policy, he has
seen New Zealand rise out of serious Difficult
ties with the natives, has beheld peace estab-
lished, and has seen the country acknowledged
as being one of the foremost Of the Australia
sian group. He may we'll be proud of the re-
ception accorded to him after an absence SO
long that it made many of his friends dissatis-
fed, and gave opportunities for his opponents
to assail him with an acrimony which chival-
rous rules, as applied to absent men, ought to
have rendered impossible to proceed from some
lips. However, the long absent man is absent
no longer. Those who prophesied that he
would return no more-as did some with whom
the wish was parent to the thought-have ere
now discovered that they wero false prophets,
Just as those who have been assailing him in
his absence will find that, as of yore, his own
hand will defend his head"
Among the addresses presented to him was
one from the worlingmen The local papers
say his progress along the wharf was amid
prolonged blaze of fireworks and an avenue
oftorches. The following was the address pre-
scented to him :-"To Sir Julius vogel, X C.
NJ. G.; We workingmen and citizens of We'll
lington, well assured of the sympathy of our
fellows in other parts of New Zealand, bid you
welcome. We recognize in you friend and
patron of the working classes. Whereas, be-
fore the Inauguration. of the schemes of Public
Works and Immigration, we were without unity
of purpose or hope of future independence, your
policy is the bond which unites us, and the
lever which raised us to onr proper level in the
grand scale of industrial civilization for an in
crease participation in the profits ofindustry,
for happy homes and contented lives we have
to thank you. Difficulties there may be in the
accomplishment of your grand project, but
these will certainly be overcome if the Gov
eminent continue in the course it has hith-
erto pursued We believe implicitly not only
in your genius, but in your earnestness and
sincerity of purpose, and we ask you to trust
in onr confidence and support"