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New-York tribune., 1876-07-27
iTliE NEU1RK CRiSPIyS.
CAUSES or THE rEGsENT sTRIEE.

CAUSES OF TIE PRESENT STRIFE.
CONDITION or me sHOIS'AKiNG INDUSTRY -
&fWARR-Hl-ToRY or PAST AND r:rsESr
sI.uhG--ATuUDE or EAt-LOYEas AND WORK
Nh.
Banstcr s. Ychcnor, shoe manutactir Is Of
No -. ,uikct-t, Nc.uta, have been obliged to stop
work teaplrar,y on account o. "a STRIKE anon. ,hcr
NOT,u a. rhty clam ina. their Dusuc's D. one o. tie
most lrnsiyr iu the country. They give emp pyment
20 over - persons. men ana women. Their utie is
confined rsa!G,.cy c the manufacture OF mem shoes
ami s..ii,-s - Luc luJtr which tr"y snIp 10 every
state t.. Uauu 1hs ,u,e OF tle strike IS reduction
20 per the rates o. Wa@cs In orict L" s-ccr-
t,I under v4. c.roum5l1u this reduction was found
necessary, rluEUNE rcpare. called rcecuty at tho
c,ta1l.ahmcnt
The members OF tho firm state hat no reduction IA
wages ha' taken pace since lSCs, when woitucn wrro
scarce sd the cost 4 living mucr higher th.n at
present. 1850 tho rates had been established on a
basis of % PER cent ad tle prices paid ~ months
previous Ihc class of shoes Whch tley manufactured
tho very finest, aud ia ufGog tn prevent tlat grade
from being driven Of the market and to the
demand Ol eir patrons 'or rcducod price Lists, they
compelled to reduce the of lpb.. Thcy sDli
thor good. at margin which lcit room r.r reduction
tho finished article at ta3 ,rcs'uj ~ labor
The de,rca rctaiu ;hc shoe trade newark and tho
class o.. goods which tncy make IN tne market. Iher
statesmen, who visit almost every city Ia Tho Union, had
been .pon the road gor past and They found
tuat thcy received very lew OIiors for bgh class
goois, owing 10 the general feeling OF economy
aud tho demand for irstc,ss article ut u lower
vflce INC fcce oi cIiskn had deor, ascd very little
nom the pr0yoU8 90 Tie French var. They said
they had gwen every feature Of tho case due con.
sid-ratOn and thcr present action he Only result
they could A. II tho irst Ia initiate
reduction In Wagus dae 20 their socitde fuG the
Of Ildc they represent, and not any spirit OF op
D. es.iou OF their wOrkmcn .JLcy announced their in
tenon TO the Mon last Tnur'day The n.diatoly
held shop mrCtns. at which IT decided to sub
nit 20 any reduction Tn, arm would IOt yaid, ana tho
loft e i4ctory In tOs ana threcs. they finished
the pieces upon which they WoFs, and Cues-
Dag afternoon the last id stopped WORK. The part
pe.s sta n that the could average trOm
Sl5 10 SO per week according to the branches they
worked upUL their eIperJBess and the time tSry made.
Ihey Thoughts tlG5 there better EOrknen than
those ths had had in their employment bnt said that
the assertion that the wOTkmen had improved tho
work 20 per cent eilee 1868 Banister
& Tchenor admitted that great Improvement In the
manufacture OF shoes had place during tho pot
esnt ton years, but this improvement they claimed
was through the manufacturers and not through tho
workneE. There moro labor required 20 make a
pair OF shoes than In 1868. The improvement as
In the ard style They did not intend 10 lot their
business bc ruined sner loss similar 10 that
tanned by the Newark Shas trade some years agV BY
New-York tribune., 1876-07-27
sJLK-y4KIyG IN NRF-JERSEE.

rrsr OF THE INDUSTRY IN THIS viciSI1f-siHUu
atEs oF SMALL MANUFACTURERS Al w.
ppRGEv, \. J.--PRAcIlcAL COOPERATION.
The Giyernaud Brothers of North helsss 49,
have made am offer. It Is stated, 70 band % aoo
torv At west Hoboken, and give employment Ia
h.nd. provided the citizens will cohtribu" "a eio
for = site. A reporter Of THs TRIBUNE ieeeu'' ,r,.
North Bergon to ascertain whether or nos 's am 70
on,oir inflammation AZ to tho ability OF the NJ"
o,, ont its offer IL II should Dc accepted On '
ro,p me railway station 70 the factory, the p'a
% husv bau,s could bs seen through tho oRs0 "H
New-York tribune., 1876-07-27
NEw.yoRK DAILY TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, JULY 27 1876.

ortunt,es have arisen and it must be our endeayor
With onr best powers TO hold them fast ana develop
tbem further. We must thOughttnlly inquire upon
winch side the most can be won for our soou pui-
noses and the least endangered and .l0st. a..
You have said of me to my credit IN the on M aus
Zeiiung that have done much 10 a"ahen .; tliu
and that is my intention to-day. Whatever words
tho excitement of the moment may have put n your
mouth you cannot believe IN earnest % una. If ohor
ond strife and he vino attributes to me motives OF
self-iuierest has but litte kn0wiedg dge OF me-: what
striving for is to guard ne spliit wniin i;
has been awakened from enterlIg = upon course III
which is ! believe, it is IN the greatest Ganger OF
wearing itself out IN "a mere tAchinse ui once,
holders, and Of thereby satisfying iiacli without
winning through thorough AID systematic ciVll
service reform. deep-reachng and permanent fc-
suits. , . r
The Government service from those officers VINO nave
di.gT1ced it-serms to me IN any event secured. -,
1hc question is whether or not We shall before tne
general d 20, reform dies away thfohsh IN R 40 ~ ~
lion or the scojls system and the peu2n'nt eNitp-
f,i1nrut of n sensible civil service, win tf Other
branch of rciorU, who Is OF sui greater lhpoI-
tirc, Tor i. futuT" Of our political in". AFTER no
h9,ty r.soIyc but after calm aud earnest co sd
Grafton Of ~ the circumstances, | nave com 20
the conclusion thht thIa end Wiu Dc p'st
attained tv the election Of Mr Hayes, ana IN
th,, conviction | an willing 20 subject mNc'u 70
all -uspici0ns and assaults. That th'rn are IN t,i'
Republican party influential peT,i1na whe, m t!lo tg
went Of Mr. ViyC.'s election viii strive 10 hinJ"r
he carving ont ot b.. reform programme" and 10
make use o.. him for Other purposes, know ~ Yer,
os Won do Iut believe that thes' persons viii find
that tLsy have mistaken their man. nave lul
co,iicuc, that the iUture VIII furnish IN p'.'I'
ApurluSAL EyIs .EoM DEMorETiC SUCCESS.
Ii /, scarcely necessary for mo so speak at ic'sh
of oiho- reasons which make 70 triumph OF the Dem
o,rltiC party uudesirlbir. ! refer, among "Iher
things. 10 the strength which 10 Tonid civ" 10 the
ultrarroniare rlomcr, and TO the iiSe hrp'' when
i would afoGsc in the laW,s- members oi southern
New-York tribune., 1876-07-27

An impecunious Individual was heard to mut-
ter hc lnisle reading railroad hlndbil headed
Through without chance" That's tho fos, shall
take NO taplt " tiud With ,aem t.rIas,"
New-York tribune., 1876-07-27
NEW-YORK SAVINGS BANKS.
JULY RETURNS.
ONLY PORTION OF THE STATEMENT. THUS FAR
SENT IN,


rFRoM REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRrBUNE]
ALBANY, July 26.-The July statements of
the New-York savings banks not yet all in the
Bank Department Copies of those which have been
ceyed are given below and the others will be forwarded
as soon as they in. These statements are simply
certified abstracts from the books OF each bank, and
not 80 full nor probably accurate as the regular jan
uary statements required 10 be made under oath by the
Banking act. The necessity Of those semannua stale
mens was made plain - Mr. Ellis, the Supenntendent
last year. when the Banking act with its new provision
for single yearly statement, first went INTO effect The
absence OF them seemed key TO leave him entirely un.
able to fee" the condition Of bank for twelve months
unless be ordered special examination, which always
has its neony eneuces He accordingly required the July
abatement SO that in fact the banks have been making
il ever since the provision Of law requiring il re-
pcaled Since the last statements were made Oat the
Mechanics and Traders Savings Institution Of New
York has been closed and statement appears from H.
The Security Bank has also failed thar only 80 Say
pgs Bangs remain in the city TO render their July state
meuts The investment bOuds quoted at their market
value not cost. The statements are as follows;
New-York tribune., 1876-07-27

Excess oi assets. =toI,40o -
Snmhcr ~ open accounts, 1911
Inc JaII..'F sI.!tUIAtut shows: . 80,
IA tf'.s
4llr-b2 -
Duo icPo-lioIs -...-.......---... o'fOo'Aoo ~
AnlMult.. IG.lHl.
National Republican., 1876-09-02
Catarrh, Offensive Discharges from the Head
and AL Chronic Diseases SUCCESSFULLY
Treated

Catarrh, Offensive Discharges from the Head
and AL Chronic Diseases Successfully
Treated.
That the timid and disappointed may feel
the utmost assurance and confidence in the
good Iaith Of Doctor Hartley, he generously
proposes to attend all persons, rich or poor,
free of charge, until the best evidence and
most con Iincing proofs of his success have
been realized from his treatment. Office and
residence: No. 6 Grant Place, near Patent
Office.
DR.. Hartley begs to state that he has no
connection with any person advertising to cure
catarrh, offensive discharges, &c, neither has
he given permission for the publication Of a
certificate purporting to emanate from him,
and cannot, therefore, be responsible for any
alarming consequences resulting from rash.
ness and desperation practiced by ignorant
pretenders. The loss of money may not be
material to some persons, but the deprivation
of one of the most important senses ought to
be regarded and treated with more than ordi-
nary solicitude.
The following testimonials are submitted
with confidence. They will show, at least, in
what estimation his professional qualifications
are held by some of the most distinguished
medical men in the country:
81 have had the pleasure to meet DR.. Hartley
in practice, and have been led to form a favor
able opinion Of his character, both in the pro-
fession and as gentleman.
"W. PARKER, NJ. D.,
"Professor of Surgery, &C."
."His professional abilities will be fully ap-
preciated by those who place themselves under
his care. JOHN II. WHITAKER, NJ. D.,
"Professor of Anatomy, &C."
"From my intercourse with DR.. Hartley,
have found his department correct and gentle
manly. VALENTINE MORT, NJ. D."
[Frcm the Rev. Cyrus II. Fay, Washington, d. G.
l have pleasure in adding another testi-
monial to the many already given to the skill
of Dr. Hartley in the treatment of deafness.
Benefits received In the line of his profession
by myself and members of my family prompt
me to make this unsolicited acknowledgment.
So. CYRUS H. FAY.
Office and residence of DR.. Hartley: Grant
Place, Washington, d. c.
National Republican., 1876-09-02
BRIGHTwooD PARK.
Opening Of the Fall Meeting.

The fall meeting of the Washington Driving
Association began yesterday, at Brightwood
park, With trotting and running. Tho attend
ance was fair, and the road to and from the
park was alive with conyeyauces. The trot-
ting began ats o'clock.
The first race was trot for horses owned In
the District and adjoining counties that have
never beaten $50, for which the following
horses were entered Little Pet, Mount Holly,
Snowflake, Lady Alma, Trump, Lazy Jim and
JERSEY Boy. Trump was selling as favorite in
the pools, but there were plenty of takers for
the field.
FIRST HEAT.
Several Intellectual starts were made.
Trump met with an accident before the horses
got of, one of the wheels OF his sulky spread
ing, and tumbling the sulky. A start was
made with Lazy Jim in the lead and Jersey
Boy and Trump close at. his heels. Lazy Jim
Kept the lead through nearly the whole heat,
Eeing passed once by Trump, who Immediately
lost ground by bad breaking. Little Pet was
1istapced on the first half mile, and the horses
came on in the following order: Lazy jim
first, Jersey Boy second, Trump third, Lady
Alma fourth, Mount Holly and Little Pet dis
tanccd. Time, 2:41A.
SECOND HEAT.
good start was made, Trump having an
incCnsiderable lead. The honest trotter, Lazy
Jim, began to move ahead, and took the lead
for the rest of the race, coming home first;
Jersey Boy second, Trump third and Lady
Alma fourth. Time, 2:4S1E.
THE THIRD HEAT
was a repetition of the second. The horses
got off we'll together. Jersey Boy struggled
all through the heat for first place and closely
pressed Lazy Jim. Lazy Jim won the heat
and the race, with Jersey Boy second, Trump
third and Lady Alma fourth. Time, 247H.
The second event of the day was running
race, half mile heats, three in five, for which
three horses we've entered: Manassas, b. s.,
owned by Henry Barnes; Virginia Girl, wh. m,
owned by J. Ferguson, and Skirmisher, b. M,
oW ned by Walker and Norris. The start for
the first heat was bad; Virginia Girl became
unmPnageable before crossing the line. Ma
ncssas and Skirmsher kept on, notwithstand-
ing the Judges rang the bell TO call them back,
and the two ran a pretty race around the
track, Manassas coming home length ahead.
No time was announced. The heat was given
to Manassas.
SECOND HEAT.
One start sent the horses of, with Skir-
misher leading. Virginia Girl showed her
metal, and closed up the gap that Skirmisher
left behind him, and the horses scamperei
home, with Skirmisher first, Virginia Girl one
length behind, and Manassas third.
Time, 5S12.
Sklrmisher led all through the third heat,
closely pressed by Virginia Girl, and crossed
the line in 54l+
The fourth heat gave the race to Skirmishcr,
who led from the first, as he had done in the
preceding heat. Time, 57H.
National Republican., 1876-09-02
VEGETINE.
"VEGETINE,"
Purifes the Blood, Renovates and Invig-
crates the Whole System.
Its Medicinal Properties are
ALTERATIVE, TONIC, SOLVENT AND
DIURETIC.
VEGETINE.

VReETISE is made exclusively from the juices of
carefully-selsoted barks, roots and herbs, and so
strongly concentrated that 1t will ef ctuay eradi-
lous Humor, Tumors, Cancer, Cancerous Humor,
ker Fain tness at the Stomach and all diseases that
arise from impure blood. Sciatica, Indammatory
and Chi onic rheumatism. Neuralgia, Gout and
Spinal Complaints can only be efectually cured
through the blood.
For Ulcers and Eruptive Diseases OF the Skin,
Pustules, Blotches, Boils, .Tetter, Scald Head
and RingwOrm VEGETISE has never failed to
effect permanent cure.
For Pains in the Back, Kidney Complaints,
DrOpsy, Female Weakness, beuchorrh9a, arising
from internal liberation and uterine diseases and
General Debility, NEGETINE acts directly upon the
causes of these complaints. 1t invigorates and
strengthens the whole system, acts upon the secre-
tive organs, allays Inflammation, cures liberation
and regulates the bowels.
For Catarrh, Dyspepsia, Habitual Costiveness,
Palpitation of the Heart, Headache Piles Nervous
ness and General prOstraiion of the Nervous Sys-
TEN, no medicine has ever given such perfect salts
faction as the NEGETINE. 1t purifes the blood.
power over the nervous system.
The remarkable cures effected by VEGETINE have
induced many physicians and apothecaries whom
we know to prescribe and use 1t in their own fami-
leF.
In fact, yEGETINE is the best remedy yet discov-
cred for the above diseases and Is the only reliable
Blood Purifier yet placed before the public.
National Republican., 1876-09-02
STATE ASSOCIATIONS.
Meeting Of the Maryland Republicans.


The Maryland Republican Association met
last evening at Clark's hall; President Thos.
Bond in the chair, and Mr.. Joseph Trairor
secretary. The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved. After the tranSac-
ton of some minor business, a discussion arose
as to the best manner of distributing docu-
ments during the campaign.
Mr.. E. W. Newman moved that committee
consisting of the president, treasurer and a
member of the association be appointed to pro-
cure room, to be used in conjunction with the
Southern Republican Association, as head
quarters for the distribution of documents.
Carried.
The committee are Messrs. Thos. D. Bond,
Capt. VIM. Mitchell and John Trainor.
Messrs. George w. Thornley,, E. C. Fawcett,
W. II. Duling, W. W. Parker, Chas. G. Biggs,
Wesley Howard and Z. Hallock were elected
members of the association.
Mr.. Newman moved that a new Congress.
sional committee be appointed. Carried.
The following gentlemen were appointed:
]. s. Crawford; Third, W. II. Watson: Fourth,
Z. W. Newman; Fifth, K. s, Widdecombe;
Sixth, Francis Miller.
Mr.. Newman also moved that committee
be appointed to solicit subscriptions to defray
the expense of renting headquarters; which
was carried.
The Chair announced that the executive
committee would meet at Maj. Gibson's office
on Monday evening next; after which the asso-
citation adjourned.
Ohio Republican Campaign Club.
Last night meeting of the Ohio Republi-
cans was held at their headquarters in the
May building; Mr.. L. F. Campbell in the
chair, and Mr.. James H. Palmer, secretary.
Mr.. Frost, from the committee on documents,
reported that they had been busily engaged,
and had received about one hundred thousand
documents, which have been circulated.
After the transaction of miscellaneous mat
tiers Mr.. Babcock, of Iowa, was introduced,
and entertained the club with couple of fine
campaign songs with violin accompaniment.
Col. Morgan, of Mississippi, then delivered an
instructive and graphic account of the state of
affairs in the South in the past and the polit-
cal aspect now, urging his hearers to vote the
Republican ticket. Afler other interesting
exercises the meeting adjourned.
National Republican., 1876-09-02
AR.u Mn,tara pias.sr

The medical value Of a mustard plaster is
understood in every family. Much time ID
spent in preparing poultice, and often the
mustard is of poor quality and win not act,
causing great suffering. This trying incon-
v 'nience is now perfectly overcome by Benson's
Prepared Mustard Plaster. 1t is 4 great i'm
proyement on the ordinary article. 1t is very
clean, and can be applied and removed without
discoloring the clothing or soiling the skin.
1t does not deteriorate with age. 1t is always
reliable, as only the best quality Of mustard Is
used in its preparation. 1t is ready for use at
any moment by simply dipping it in water.
It Is sold in half yard pieces, at 25 cents per
roll, by all druggists. Sent by mail, on re-
ceipt of price, by
SEABURY & JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists N Y.
National Republican., 1876-09-02
MONTGOMERY Centennial,

On Wednesday, the 9th instant, our neigh
boring county of Montgomery will be one hun
dred years of age. The citizens propose to
celebrate the occasion in the beautiful Fair
Grounds at Rockville. Addresses will be de-
livered by Hon. A. B. Davis, Thomas Ander-
son, esq.,, and others. There will also be a
Centennial ode by Henry c. Hallowell and
an Grafton by Judge Richard l. Bowie. A
band of music will enliven the day, and it will
no doubt be a social and interesting occasion.
Round-trip tickets on the railroad will be is
sued at low rates.
National Republican., 1876-09-02
UNQUALIFIED APPRECIATION.
BOSTON, November1s, 1875.

BOsION, NOVember.I5, IsI6.
Il. r. Stsrens, ESQ.,:
DEAR SIR: During the past five years have had
ample opportunity TO judge of the merit OF VEGE-
TINE. My w lie has used for complaints attend
ing a lady of delicate health, with more beneficial
results than anything else which she ever tried.
have given it TO my children under almost every
with marked benefit. have taken 1t myself with
such great benefit that cannot find words to ex-
press my unqualified appr recitation of Its goodness
While performing my duties Police Officer in
this CITY, II has been my lot fall in with great
deal OF sickness. 1 unhesitatingly recommend
VEGETINE, and never knew ga case where 1t did
not prove all that was claimed for Ii. Particularly
in cases of deblitated impoverished state of the
blood its effects really wonderful; and for all
complaints arising from impure state of the
blood II appears 10 work like charm, and do not
believe there any circumstances under which
VEGETINE can be used with injurious results, and
IL will always afford pleasure to give any further
information TO what know about VEGETINE.
VIM. B. HILL, Police Station 4.
National Republican., 1876-09-02
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Of
Schedule in Western Trains.

On and after Sunday, Sd instant, and until
further notice, Western trains will leave Wash
ington as follows: For Chicago, Cincinnati,
st. Louis, Pittsburg and Louisville daily at
$40 q. m; fer Cincinnati, Louisville, Indian
apolis, &c, 5:45 p. m, daily, except Saturday;
for Chicago, Columbus, Pittsburg and San
dusky, 73S5 p. m, daily; for Chicago, St..
Louis, Cincinnati, Louisville and Columbus,
ii .4h ID. m. daily.
National Republican., 1876-09-02
Enterprfse,

We invite especial attention to the facilities
afforded by Smith, Birge & Co., 10l4 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, in the specialties they advertise
of Colds Heaters and Ranges, Iron Fences,
Plumbing and Tin Work, Chandeliers-in fact,
almost everything of metal required to fit up
house. Purchasers always find it for their in
terest to deal with enterprising houses, who
are up with the times in every Improvement.
National Republican., 1876-09-02
Auction Sales To-day,

By P. A. Darneille:
At O'Clock, improved property on G street
north, between First street west and North
Capitol street.
By J. A. Repetti:
At 10 and 8 O'Clock, unredeemed stock of
watches, jewelry, &c.
By Birch & Robey:
At 10 O'Clock. large sale of horses.
BY Thomas Dowling:
At 10 O'Clock, a lot of furniture.
National Republican., 1876-09-02
New STYLES. New Goods. Low Prices

The Lombard Suit, the Commodore Suit,
America Yacht Suit, the Gland" Suit. New
styles of children's suits, S. to $40.
A. SAKs 4 Co.,
3l6 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-09-02
HERE Is your last chances until Sent,

HERE is your last chances until September
10. The balance of our odds and ends of
stock will be offered at a cost barely exceed
ing the price paid for making the garments.
You therefore obtain the goods and cutting
for a mere song.
A. SAKs & Co.,
SIG Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-09-02

on all deposits made at the Metropolitan
Savings Bank on or before the Sd of each
mouth. SAMUEL NoRMENT, Pres't.
j. A. RUFF, Cashier.
Board of Directors Samuel Norment, G. r.
Thompson, W. H. Claggett, Nicholas Acker,
II. Strssburger, j. L. Barbour, j. s. Edwards,
j. H. Goddard and B. II. Warner.
National Republican., 1876-09-02

In this popular department we now have
the most complete and well-selected stock for
fall and winter ever exhibited in the city.
EIsEMAN Bros,
Tailors and Clothiers,
Corner of Seventh md streets.
National Republican., 1876-09-02

The latest styles of gentlemen's and youths
clothing at s. Katzentein's new clothing en-
porium, No. 80 Seventh street northwest.
National Republican., 1876-09-02
Tuhmau.

All Ninth street, has the largest stock of
paperhangings in the city, and the lowest
prices. Landlords and others rehtting viii
save money by buying from him. Also, nice
Aock of window shades, fringes, gimps, cur
tain loops, cords and tassels, &c. The best 81
shade In the city. Give him call.
National Republican., 1876-09-02
FUEL FOB THE CAPITOL.
0nening of Bids.

Bids for furnishing 900 tons of white ash
coal, 2,24O lbs to the ton,) GO cords of bakers
pine wood and so cords of oak wood for the
House of Representatives were opened yester-
day morning in the Office of the Doorkeeper of
the House. There we're ten bids, as follows {:
National Republican., 1876-09-02
SCHOOL NOTICE.

The undersigned, formerly proprietor and princi-
pal of the Alexandra Female Seminary, - and sub
sequenty of ''The FulfOrd Female Seminary - at
Sandy Spring, Nd. desires to inform his friends and
former patrons that he wishes to receive into his
Instructed by himself, in connection with his own
daughters. He still retains all the Philosophical
and Chemical Apparatus, Maps, &c, which he had
when at the head of the above-named Institutions,
which will be freely used in mparng instruction in
future.
For particulars please apply to
JAMES :: HALL0WELL,
National Republican., 1876-09-02
Foreign Boat Clubs Coming to Washington.

In response to the invitation rendered last
week to the crews of Cambridge and Dublin
Universities and London Rowing Club, an an
swer accepting the same from the first two has
been received. 1t is doubtful, however, whether
the London Rowing Club will participate in
any more races in this country. The Cambridge
and Dublin crews will arrive here Tuesday
next, and a race between them is being ar
ranged, to take place during the latter part of
next week. We are quite sure that such hos
pitalities will be extended to them by our pub
lic-spirited citizens as will cause these famous
oarsmen to look upon their visit to Washing
ton as one of the most pleasant episodes of
their stay in this country.