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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
Among the Firemen.

The meeting ofthe cold Discipline Fire
Company, advertised for Wednesday
night did not take place. for want OF srtli-
Gent attendance. The Reliance company
held meeting to hear the report Of com
mittee appointed to ascertain the propect
of securing the abatement Of taxes au-
thorized by law for firemen. The - eX-
emption law is no longer in force. Instead
thereof the Legislature has enacted that
firemen shall have the same privileges as
members of the National Guard which are
exemption from jury duty, poll tax, and
$500 worth of property to be exempt from
state, county or municipal tax The fire.
men did not take measures to secure their
exemption this year in season, as their
claims should have been made to the As
SCISSOR or Commissioners of Appeals which
it is now too late TODD. Consequently they
will have to pay their tax without deduc-
tions this year.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12

Wheeler & Son, the Salem jewelers., have
made considerable improvement in their
place of business by the addition ola work.
shop in the rear Of their store and changes
in the store itself which facilitate the dis
play Of goods. \ noticeable addition is
large Siemen ; patent regenerative gas lamp
using the ordinary gas, but with an i'm
proved burner which affords light of $50
candle power, and renders any other Light
in the store unnecessary. 1t is said to be
superior to the electric lamp being stead
ier and without the blue tint peculiar to
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
The Schools and the Exposition.

The pupils of the public schools in the
county are now engaged in preparing
specimens of their work in such branches
as will allow of their proficiency being
shown on paper, for display at the New
Orleans Exposition. In Woodstown the
pupils will compete for the privilege of
preparing the exhibits and from the most
proficient will be selected those who are to
do the work in each branch. All exhibits
will be sent to Salem and be open to public
inspection on the Goth inst, at that place
under charge of Co. Supt. Holme, after
which they will be forwarded to New
Orleans.
The work of the Woodstown and Fen
wick schools will be arranged for public
inspection in the Grammar department
ed story front room) Of the Woodstown
school building, on Wednesday afternoon
of next week, at three o'clock and after,
and the parents and friends Of the pupils
are cordially invited to visit the school
house and examine the work. Some spec
linens, with glance at which we have
been favored, show remarkable skill.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12

The primary and intermediate depart
lnents Of the Woodstown public school,
under care Of Misses llillman and Panl,
have quite a large number Of scholars en-
rollcd-sS in the primary department and
60 in the intermediate. Tie order
and discipline OF the school is excellent and
the scholars seem to learn rapidly. bat it
can readily be seen that it is hard for enc
teacher to do full justice to 50 large a
number of pupils, and the Trustees have
arranged to turn the small room on the
ground floor, heretofore used as a cloak
room, into a recitation room, and Miss
Helen Wilson has been engaged as assis-
tant teacher for the two lower depart
meEts. The gramner and secondary de-
paTtments under care OF Principal Lewis
and Miss Fosdick, have goodly number
enrolled and are working very success
fully.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
Historical Society.

The Salem County Historical Society was
fully organized on Wednesday evening Of
last week of Salem. The following officers
were elected: President. VIM. Patterson;
e-Presidents, DR.. J. II. Thompson, W.
G.. Tyler. r. NJ Acton, Thomas Shourds;
Cor. Secretary, Geo. Mecum; Rec. Seere-
tary, J. Barnard billiard; Treasurer: Saml.
Abbott, Executive Committee, Rev. G..
VI. Perkins. w. T. billiard, Elijah
Ware, w. Peterson Geo. Meeum. The
membership fee is fixed at $500. At
a meeting of the executive committee
it was resolved that Thomas Shourds
be requested to write a sketch of the
early emigrants to Salem county, prior
to 1900; that Samuel Prior be requested to
write history of steam navigation of
Salem River; and Vim. Patterson write a
sketch Of the old county buildings, market
house, ETC.; and W. T. billiard write a
sketch of the old wooden bridge penn 5
Neck) recently removed.
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z1iefl.

MORO AN.-In Woodstown. Dec. 10TH Mar
garct NJ Morgan, aged 45 years.
Funeral services NJ the residence of j. p.
Adams, in south Woodstown, on saturday, Dec.
18th, at 10 o'clock. Interment in the NJ. f.
cemetery.
CLARK.-Near Woodstown on Monday, Dec.
sth, Hattie Clark, wife of VIM. :. Clark, aged
II years.
ENENS.-In Pittsgroye. Nov. ., 1854, Clifford
NJ. Evens, son OF Frank d. and Laura Evens,
aged II months and II days.
COOMBS.-In Daretown, Dec. l, 1884, Susan
NJ Coombs wife OF John Il. Coombs, aged s.
Years.
MARTIN-In Pittsgrove Dee. l, lsS4 Min
ME Martin daughter of Joseph and Emma
Jane Martin, aged 10 years, months and Il
days.
sANDERLIN.-In salem, on the 9th inst.
Thompson Sanderlin, aged - years.
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aflarried.


WEATHERBY - CALLAHAN.-on the Sd
inst, bF the Rev. i. j. I.ippin9oit, MI Jeffery
{. Weatherlly Of Elsinboro, To Miss Catharinc
Callahan. of Lower Penn's Neck.
BOONE -TAYLOR-By Rev ". : Zane
Dee Sd at he Walnut street NJ L. parsonage,
salem Mr. sheppard l.. Boone to Miss 10
anna H. F. Taylor both Of Lower Penn's Neck,
salem county, \. J.
EAsTLACk-TICE.-O on NOV. eth. at the
residence Of the brides mother, by Rev. Mr..
snyder Ashcraft Eastlaek, of shirley, TO NJ iss
Laura Tice. of Decrtield.
JENKINS-MILLER the First Presby-
terrain church Camden, on the Sd inst, by Rev.
V ID. Reed. d. D.. Joseph q. Jenkins to Miss
Anna r. Miller, daughter of the late Samuel W
Miller, Of Alloway.
WILSON-MTR PHY.-By Rev. ". ;. Zane
December Eth at the Walnut street NJ. f. par
sanage. salem. Mr.. John ID. Wilson to Miss
Anna :. Murphy. both OF Salem, y. j,
BARD-SOU DER.-In Williamstown, ON the
21dh ult.. by Rev. j. +. Heilenman, Elmer
Bard TO Miss Carrie Souder.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12

Chas. Getting has purchased the old
engine house on the ". J. Rail Road for
500 He has removed it alongside his
factory and will use it as a foundry, to
make castings, etc. The size is 20 by 40.
W. w Fogg has made an assignment to
Abram Cochran. Mr. Fogg has lost dur
ing last year over $4,000 in his canning
business. The better thinking people of
our town know him to be perfectly honor
able and he has many sympathizers in his
embarrassment
DR.. Robinson has just raised a building
on Broad St, which will be occupied by
him as drug store and residence.
The fixtures of the Elmer Glass works
Were sold by the Sheriff ON Wednesday,.
DIR. r. NJ IIitchner being the purchaser.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12

FRIENDs-Seryiccs ON First and Fifth days at
1880 \. NJ. Monthly meeting first Tuesday
after last Monday IN the month Society meet
ing Thursday before last Monday sunday
school meets ut O'Clock every sunday morn
ing.
METHODIST EPIsCoPAL-Ecv y. J. Wright.
Services at 1000 y. NJ. and 100 p. NJ Prayer
meeting Wednesday al 7.30 p. NJ.
sunday school nj 200 p. NJ, c. II. Richnan,
Superintendent.
ia PTIsT-Rev. J. L. Wilson.
Services at 1900 \. NJ and 100 p. NJ Prayer
meeting Thursday at $50 =. NJ.
sunday school at 2.0o p, NJ, Joseph Turner,
Superintendent.
PREsBYTERtA N-Rev. o. Il. McCurdy.
Services nj 1890 \. NJ. and 100 F. NJ Prayer
meeting Wednesday at 7.30 p. NJ
sunday school mt 100 p. NJ, }. E. Jaquettc,
superintendent.
CATHOLIC
Services third Sunday in The month at Il 90
A. NJ.
WodAN's CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION
Meets every Thursday afternoon ut 230
O'Clock. President, Mrs. u. Ware: Correspond
ing Secretary, Miss Annie Macatincr.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
Farm for Sale.

John s Elwell offers at private sale his
farm near Yorktown, known as the Dea-
con farm. containing about 165 acres. If
not disposed of by Saturday, Feb. nth,
it will be offered at public sale on that day
in front Of the Woodstown House.
This is one Of the finest properties III the
neighborhood, Mr. ElweI having spared
no pains or expense IN increasing its pro-
ductiyeness. and we predict that it will
speedily find purchaser
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
William Riley Saws

That he enjoyed his cunning trip I'M
menseiy.
That he likes the MONITOR better and
better all the time.
That it was no fault of the railroad COM
pany that there was no one killed last Sat
urday night at Riddleton.
That he wonders, now that the Council
have commenced work on the cellar way
when they will tackle Elm street.
That it's a cold day indeed when he
don't see at least two drunken men on
Woodstown streets.
That what this town needs is manufac-
lures that will furnish employment, draw
population, put money in circulation. and
furnish something to do for those who now
have no business of their own, and are con-
stantly meddling with that of their neigh
horS
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12

Mr.. GIL. : va,l.e H.a!3 sa5..s Bridgeport
unset lis ,ug.y 81 l...as. to ..i...5.s..
aid ~ H. h..-,4g. 5.l==raa fHa g#rr
aea efc U.-vas taking his sister T., Penn.
Pierce $ music school. Voc was rronornc-
ed against the over>eer of the road. but the
man Who did it died many years AGO.
Tuesday evening was not far behind Mon
day for disaster on the road. but 10 paint
1lp' the misbaps we would be personal So
tLe parties win be SHARED Y6ur humble
scribe's sbins one MONT last week came IN
contact with a LARGE loo that jeremiah ont
of his wrath and fermentation placed in
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12

Hattie wife of William S. Clark, rcsid-
ing ON the turnpike north of Eldridge's
Hill, died on Monday night of heart dis
plant for some time, but her death was
unexpected. Mrs. Clark was woman OF
fine character and held in high esteem by
her neighbors and friends.
The funeral took place yesterday morn
ing. Interment at Centre Square.
Margaret Morgan, sister to Mrs. John p.
Adams, died en- Wednesday at the resi-
dence of Mr. Adams, on Mill Street Flu
neral tomorrow morning at ten O'Clock.
Interment at NJ. Z. cemetery in Newtown.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
LOCAL NEW <.

1884
VIII soon
Vanish away.
Christmas is near
The children are pleased
No complaint now OF drought
Get your ice-house ready right away.
How abouta roller skating rink in Woods
town.
Cold nights make less worl, for the
Borough Marshal.
Some of our young gentlemen patronize
the Salem Skating Rink.
A years subscription to the MONITOR
makes nice Christmas gift.
And your absent friend to whom you
send it will think of you once a week.
Section Boss Charles Carr moved into
his new house ON Railroad Avenue ON
Wednesday.
Tonight the entertainment to the friends
of the scholars of Prof. Pemberton Pieree's
Musical Academy will be given Hunts
Hall.
|. Claw son Goforth, since the death of
his wife, has relinquished housekeeping,
and taken up his residence with his pa
rents.
The entertainment of the Mite Society
connected with the Baptist church, men
toned last week, has been postponed until
some time in January.
Benz. Abbott, our busy restaurateur,
furnished the recent festival at Auburn
with five thousand oysters, the order being
secured through his advertisement in the
MONITOR.
Arrangements are being made to secure
Mrs. Mary A. Woodbridge, who lectures III
Salem on Temperance ON the 18th inst, to
lecture here on the following evening, and
we hope they will prove successful.
+. p. Harris has just received new
stock of goods suitable for the holiday
trade, comprising albums, cards, and
fancy goods in endless variety. Go and
look at his stock and select your presents
from full assortment.
We call attention to Acknowledgement of
f. J. Milford, dealer in stationery, wall
paper and fancy goods at No. IA f. Broad
way. Salem, n. j. He has laid in large
and handsome stock of Christmas, New
Years and Birthday cards, toys and Christ
mas novelties, which are offered at reason
able prices
Put your advertisement in a newspaper
that the people read, and not one that
comes into the home and soon finds ii way
to the kitchen to be used for fire kindling.
The MONITOR gets read, and re-read, and
after all the family have read it, the neigh
bors borrow it and they read it. Our adj
vertisers speak highly Of our paper.
The members of the A. L. NJ. 7. Church
at Cedar Grove. are to be congratulated
upon the fact that the church is now out
of debt the Trustee ; having paid to Thorn
as NJ. Taylor this week the last claim
against them The church has had hard
struggle, but they have labored faithfully,
each one doing his part with the result
stated.
Wheeler & Son, the old established jew
elers of Salem, call attention of the Mont
TORS readers this week to their large, new
and varied assortment Of goods in their
line. This firm has had long experience
in the business and a knowledge Of the
wants of their customers. and by fair and
honest dealing have gained a first class
reputation.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12

Mrs. Mary 4. woodbridge Recording
Secretary of the National Women's Chris
tian Temperance Union, will deliver lee
ture on temperance in the Court House. in
Salem, on Thursday evening. December
18th, at 7.30 O'Clock Mrs Woodbridge
was for a number of years President of the
Ohio State Union, is woman of fine tai
emit and pleasing address, and an earnest
and attractive speaker for the cause for
which she is so effectively laboring The
lecture is under the auspices Of the Salem
w. {. I. t., and all are cordially invited
to be present and hear her.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12

Joseph Hutchinson, of Sharptown show
ed us the other day. a copy of the Ulster
GoaAty Gazette published at Kingston.
New York, by Samuel Freer * Son. The
copy shown us is dated January 4th, 1890
and is III heavy mourning for the death Of
George Washington. and contains an ac-
count Of the funeral ceremonies Of the Illus
trious dead closing in these words:
The sun was now setting. Alas! THE
son OF GLORY was set forever N0--the
name of WASIIINGTON-the American
President and General-will triumph over
DEATH. The unclouded brightness of his
Glory will illuminate the future ages
The paper is III q good state Of preserya-
ton and affords a fair illustration of news
paper art of that date.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
G. 4. Il. EIecfiOn.

John G. Foster Post, G. A. r., ON last
Thursday night, elected the following off
GERS, who will be installed at the first
meeting in January. Commander, Howard
Bassett; Senior Vice Commander Edward
Snellbaker; Junior Vice Commander, VIII
liam Clark; Quarter Master, Joseph Com
mitti; Officer of the Day, |. f. Nanneman;
Chaplain, L. Gilman; Sergeant, p G.
Souder; Adjutant, Benz. Borton; Officer of
the Guard, E. W. Reed; Council of Ad-
mnstration, 0. B. McCurdy, |. L. Nannc-
man. p. G. Souder.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12

A Post of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie was instituted at Fenwiek last Wednes-
day evening, composed Of colored veterans
of the war William J. Steadham Post,
No. 90. is the name of the organization.
The following are the officers: Commander,
Samuel Moore; 5. Y. c., Moses Henly; J.
V. c., Peter selvey; Chap. Geo Ring
gold; Q. NJ. John Hall; o. D., Jacob
Howell: O. G.. David johnson: Adit..
VIM Steward: Delegate to National De
partLnent. James i. Rex.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12

The railroad bridge over Raceoon creek
at Swedesboro is considered unsafe. An
inspection of the structure shows many
of the timbers to be badly rotted in places,
and the II. II. Co., have placed signals at a
short distance from each end of the bridge,
with directions to trains to slow up while
crossing
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
LODGES ANp SOCIETIES.

WooDsrowN LODGE, No I3s, +. & \. NJ
Meets Tuesday evening, on or before full
moon and two weeks thereafter in Burton's
Hall.
WoopBfNE LoDGE. No. l5S, I. O. O. F.
Meets in j. II. Turner's building every Fri
day evening.
MosAcsA TRIBE, Ne. f. IMr. o. Ii. NJ
Meets in j. ii. Turner's building every Mon
day evening,
WoopsToWS Ora NGE No. s. T.. of H.
Meets every Wednesday evening in Riley'S
building.
JomN G. FOSTER Posi- No ~, &. \. R.
Meets ON the first and third Thursdays in the
month in RileN's building.
II ARMoNY COUNCIL, y o. 3D. .. L. \. NJ
Meets every Tuesday evening III RilcN'S
building
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
Al SMenCsbOrO.

The Local spent Sunday last very pleas
antly at Swedesboro. the guest Of his old
neighbor, Allen Wallace The town was
thoroughly explored, and many improve
ments noted. \ large number of new resi-
dences, some of them quite handsome and
costly, have been erected during the past
season. and several are now nnder way.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
The storm.

The storm ON Saturday afternoon and
evening was the heaviest known here for a
long time The rain fell in torrents and
the wind blew it with binding force in
the faces of those who happened to be ex-
posed to its fury. Fortunately it was not
long IN duration and but little damage was
done beyond prostrating rickety fences and
blowing off limbs from trees The new
house OF Neucom r. Daniels, near the rail
road station, presented broadside to the
wind and was moved six inches on its foun-
dation. a large portion of the cellar wall
on each side being thrown down. The
damage was repaired 10y placing sills under
the building and sliding it back to its place,
after which the walls We're repaired and
the structure is now as good as ever and
in forward state of completion.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
a Successful Hunt.

Harry Wallace ON Monday bagged four
fine rabbits, and when ye cditor sat down
10 his evening meal On Tuesday with
pllte of tender, well-cooled bunny be-
fore him he expressed the wish that Harry
might go cunning again right soon
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
ogluteres. to the Gamers.

Joseph Durham, of Salem has invented
and applied'for patent upon machine
for topping tomato cans, that is, push
ing down the fruit in the can after it is
filled. an operation now performed by a
woman with spoon. 1t Is claimed that
the machine, which is simple in construct
ton. will do the work in half he time re
duired by the old method.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
The weather.

On Tuesday it looked as though the cold
snap had SIT in for good and the editor
gazed ruefully on his nearly empty coal
bin as he counted over the coppers in his
pocket. Wednesday was milder. lester-
day morning looked Ike rain but it didn' t,
and mp To last night the cold snap still de-
layed. What the weather IS to-day you
can see for yourself.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12

D. w. c. White. and L, A. Massey, our
jewelers. and watchmakors with their ac-
customed enterprise, are on hand early
with their advertisements OF new and hand-
some goods for the holidays. Their stocks
are large, and every taste can be giatiiiea
among their assortmonls.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
Sc ant of News.

\ cruise among South Woodstowners
on Wednesday afternoon in search of items
failed to bring to light anything Of spe-
cial nature. One man told rs a yarn about
bean soup day which We didn believe,
and another had a story which we believe
but don't dare to tell. about a man, little
girl pet kitten and fits, all lat five
o'clock in the morning.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
The Cause Not Killed.

The Liberal Press says that the Reform
Club meetings at Woodbury., since the
election are assuming their old spirit and
interest. An entertaining programme is
prepared for each meeting.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
The Streets.

A trunk has been laid across the end Of
West Mill street from Henry 5. Wright's
house to Geo b. Grier's and the ditch
filed up to a level with the street.
The coat Of gravel on East Avenue has
made that street of the best, and it bids
fair to stand the wear and tear Of winter.
The Main street in some places shows
signs of use. \ more frequent scraping
would he beneficial
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
Disabled by Il Fall.

Joseph s. Coles, living on the road from
Richmans Mills to Duells Corner, was
severely injured last week by falling across
the sill of constable in which he was do
ing some work. His injuries We're such as
to confine him to his bed.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12

Charles H. Cuff, who has been carrying
on the Pauding farm near Daretown, has
gone into liquidation by assigning ms eS-
tate for his creditors to Geo. w. Cfothers,
of Woodstown.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
Misfortumes Never Come singIy.

Mrs. McClosky, wife of Bernard Nc
Closky, of Woodstown, was severely scald-
ed last Friday. While carrying boiler Of
hot water, she slipped and fell, splitting the
scaldimg fluid over her neck and breast
Mr.. McClosky is laid up with a sprained
ankle and their daughter Katie has been
quite i'll with typhoid fever.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12

Oflice hours, 100 A. NJ. to $50 T. NJ.
Oflice hours for money order business, Il. IN.
to p. m.
MAILs--Close at 715and 500 a. NJ 4jp. III. Ar
rive at 9.37 A. NJ, 5.05 and 10 p. NJ.
SALEM MALs-Close at 9.l5 a. NJ ana 40 +. NJ.
Arrive at l2.45 and i.l5 ?. NJ.
SHARrrowN MAns-Glose at $50 A. NJ. Arrive
at 500 4. NJ.
j. NJ. C. RGcnNAS. p. NJ
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
DtrectoclJ.
WEsr JERsEY AILRnAn-

Trains going norfh.-7.2f ana SIS a. ~, 1891
and 40t p. NJ. Sundays. 7.f2 A. NJ.
Trains going south-9.29 \. NJ, 2.jI, 4.5G and
702 p. NJ. sundays, 6. I'm.
Trains leave Philadephia.-sl0 4. NJ, l30, $40
and $40 p. NJ. sundays. 5IJ p. NJ.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12

The New Jersey State Grange, p. of II,
met at Trenton on Tuesday. Col. J. w.
Dickinson. Richman Coles, M. ID. Dckin-
son and Edward Lippincott were in attend
ancp
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12

Paul Avis & Som Of Lincoln Mills, have
had printed posters, announcing that they
are prepared to grind cob meal for farmers
desiring the same.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12

A fun line of ladies. misses and childrens
knit hoods and caps viii he found at i. y.
Humphreys 4 Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-12-12
MONEY TO LOAN.

5000 on good mortgage security, il
sums of 81 900 and upward
E. 5. FOGG.