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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
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Taspsvsnee-
Dec. 70 --Aroeftaek district to1gs Good rsrs
Essrs, Prssgss ls,e-
1se. i;-Oxfssa Ls<srsss i>oass. sood Iszseisrs.
Norway. vs.
Religious.
Dsc. r. psdseesios d c sgel Of s1sst csng.s
rational efasFeh, ssgssts
Dig y Is-~bsz 5otn 4ssrreriy ssss,iHg u Free
hatfLts. Fsne ftssef EyFss, L@.is,sn-
beg, " tt-zexSec Free gsStist y " .5eaxsrVi.lf
sss>sgar AssScisslon. PerfissS
April "a I7-Nsins Nssaostss Cesfsrsness Bfuas'
ArfiI zs-xsy f-gsst Maine Msfbosass c0sssr.
.Hes. iaa arisesif~.
Educational.
Dec IL Pisea's4sls ressisrs rh}Sn. Fossroft.
Jan. i-s~a Maine redssosical s1rsfety. Hsssryiiis
Patron. Of Ha.banSyy.
Dee. t2-Aroestoek Pomona, caFioos,
ist0n
Dec go-Knox AID Llsessa Union Pomona,
Dec. " aldo Pomona. wiHterr0rt.
J.a. 7-hsnnebee Pomona, Animal Meeting.
Jsa zs~Psno,,.4ot Pomona, sorts Brewer.
ysa. zs-sazadaboc Pomona. DroDOre Grange.
Phip'tgrg.
Farmers Institutes.
Dee. S--At T1sn Bsll. hacsheid.
Dec i9-At Town Hail, Gray.
I'fes ~ fftHyf Hstf bryfbHfS
lee. I2-~Af Bow Goin sntsr.
Dec. u-At oraBzg Haii. Eat AHtHra-
Associations.
Esb, <f-DsesBbiaI CelsbratioR. Y. r. =. {. y,
Portland.
Grssa Army Of the aep.bite.
Dec. H.is-GraBd Army Fsif. CoFiBna.
Jan. N-Heath Post FAR. WatHrslils.
Agricultural Societies.
Dee, so-sta,e Farmer Lsagas. Auburn Ba.i,
Aatsfn.
Jan s6a;h gensebse. Annual Meeting. souih
Windsor.
Jan s--CambsriaSd County. ANIMAL meeting,
gerbsm
Jan. - is-ftate Dairymeh's Convention, wln-
thfgy
Jan. IA is- Yarmouth Poultry Association Var
mouth.
Jsm n = ssdfosrl gsin Poaitfy and Pet stock
Associa,l1n. t. rist0h.
Jaa. n state Board as a sfioultBTe, Augusta
Msscstisnsous
Doe. HMalns Hotel Froprlsiors' Association,
AlSnHfa
Dee. EIs- & piyer,ali.t LiGis.' Fair. Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

There will be "honey supper" and con-
cert at the Methodist vestfy Thursday
evening. The supper will be served between
six and eight o'clock in the evening to BE-
followed by musical entertainment, read
ings. etc. The services Of the Olympian
Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar Club have been
engaged TO assist the local talent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

Sunday night Mrs, O'Brien slipped ard
fell down flight Of Stare at her boarding
house at the North End. She received Q
bad scalp wound and one wrist was sprained
quite badly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

About twelve o'clock yesterday Mr.. P.
Coughlin's delivery man attempted to turn
within smaller space than circumstances
would allow and he was uncefemoniously
spilled. A bystander stopped the horse q
once and no injury was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

1t is proposed to haul large proportion
Of the snow from the bridge leaving only
sufficient to make good travelling. Its
thought best to remove 1t on account Of Ito
great weight and it will probably be done
tnday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

Mrs. Albsrt Leavitt residing . fsw miles
out on the East ride, died about six O'Clock
P. NJ on Saturday. Funeral services will
be held today (Tuesday) At 2 o'clock r. N.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

The Jot RNAt Il in hearty sympathy
with the plan which will be considered
at Gardner today for the organization
of local Press Club Of keuucbec news
paper men. such au asse iatioui is much
to he desired as only good fellowship
and personal Improvement can result
from The same, Moreover the press would.
through this organization, become a
greater power for good aud act more in
unity on questions affecting the business
and industrial interests of the kenncbec
valley and he state genera ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

No notice whatever sill be takcD u unsigned
conn 1nirstions. All such viii be- put into thf
waste basket unread.
rBg JsrRsAL GAa sDf ~ Hello GEsPDssInft
yOg fuk rHEsEsV AfioE OK EErrgs or KEsEtJ
Ed COMMUNICATIONS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

The Lemon Squeeze" given BY the
"Ys" at Miss Addie Owens on Sewail street
last evening vas = very nattering success.
Nearly fifty were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

At the last meeting Of the city council
the usual routine business was transacted,
the location of the electric light poles was
fixed, and the body adjourned to wednes-
day evening, December 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

The friends of Mr.. Geo. 4. Weeks will
be pleased to learn that he was quite CON-
Portable YESTERDAY, and improving A. rapid
ly as could be expected. He could con.
verse readily and use his arm little.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

The Msine Hotel PROPRIETOR Association
will hold ito annual meeting at the Augusta
House, Wednesday evening and In the
evening Landlord Thayer will provide one
Of his best suppers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

"Priuclples above spoils,' says Mr.,
Grover Cleveland. The sentiment il
tine, but, coming from the gentleman
who tucked Mr. Eugene Higgins of Bal
timore snugly away in an appointment
clcTkship. aud loaded up the railroad
postal service with lllitcrata Democratic
grieved his trusting Mugwump friends
in the civil service reform associations
that they publicly bcWailed his haekslid-
iugs, il revivcl interesting memories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

An ordinance Tor thr ,-=ue pf muuici
pal bonds o. the amount Of - ,Or0 100 ia
mon 60 1ncil pf hyAgo ihar-lay eve
Mug.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

The store Of Mr.. VIM. II. Jones. pawn
broker on the East eide, has been treated to
new coating Of paint and incaniescsnt
electrical lighting has been introduced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

An nna.nsl in.'aoce OF l,pgeyity is seen
in the ssHi y Of Frede-tes lilo Of Sk0@-
gan NJ Host d. - ) srs Old ard ore
Z Is fanny Of seven hrotheFs ard sisters,
1t It IA arr living. tic oldest being 81
Years Of Axe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
A. Col. H @ ststles vas driving along

A. Col. II @ Stsyles vas driving along
Water street Yesterday p. M. With one
runuer on the electric railroad track be
attempted to turn to orc side when the run.
ner caught and the sleigh upset and the
Col. was thrown out. He su,,sioed no
irjury but the horse ran down the street.
clearing from the sleigh and then coliidins
with a sFsn Of horses that stood in front Of
the JouRsAL Office and vas finally stopped
when part way up Rhines Hill Forts
nately the horse received no injury farther
than few slight cuts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

"What." exclalms the New York
Press, "Chnrrs A Dana for the uited
States senate, Why should sculptor
want 10 be statue,'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

Rev. Mr.. Applebee lectures at the Uni
tartan church this evening. Subject,
Othello.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

It Is enough to make a. think the
world Is coming TO an cud to near that
Judge thurman has quit taking snuff
IIis opportunities for waving the red
bandnna will be 50 few now that he may
become dsconsolatr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
MAINE COS SIP.

Twelve hundred iellsss is a good big sun
TO take in ore day il Msiae, FOR sny otjec,
during these 'igh; times for money Ye
this is what 'he people of Bangor paid II
one dsy st the fair in aid OF the Young
Mems Chrisiisn Association. ro~ heiug
held in tbs, city. Good Tor Bangor,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

One man who came to town with . load
Of hay yesterday snloaded rather unexpect-
edly At the corner Of Swan and Grove
streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

is qccasioped 10 cur feeling by dersn.e
meRts of the liver. storsch aud hossli
Or. Piercs's Pleasant T. Iiess cure 81 an
bilious heaiaehe, bowel complsi IS
Internal fever an I coeii'e1es- They re move
all waste matter aud re.tore health to body
aai miad 4 doe, IS 'axstIve, consists
Of one tiny, sugSr-ceatei Pellet. Chesp--i
AVID easiest to take. By druggists % oeut-
q vial. does &wfolrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

Tie principles upon which the Repub-
lican party Is founded are the life of the
party. By them 1t will stand or fall 1t
were better to change the name of the
party than to rcpudiate them. The peo-
Pile are likely 10 do a heap Of thinking
little danger of q repetition of this year
lmpulsiye mistake "rhe truth l. mighty
and will prevail"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

The Riverside Dramatic Club give an
entertainment under the auspices Of The
Grange Dec. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
,Sccal SIlailcrs.

Owing to the breaking Of q shaft q IL
pulp mill last Friday, work 10 suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

Don't miss the Emma DunninR Benefit
Concert next Thursday evening 1t Bath.
Wonderful array Of talent only heard once
in life time in Maine. Miss Dunnins 10
the daughter Of Mrs Lois Dupning. the
talented portal, artist. Madam Fourier
has truly wonderful voice and has sung
in nearly every city in the world. The
Octette and HsinaeI trio need no comment
All must go and hear them Only half
fare or all roads. retlrn train after concert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

Dirt fees before Brussels soap Ike
sfssshoppss before he advance u ~
lov-Isggsd chicken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

Thu sfi,raooH ssian CONNIE cd a. %
VIVA lecture by Prof Ilrisa Of The state
'olleg' oa 9Th el.tion OF stock hus
hsrdrs q frrtl'ty The sp aker emphs-
~ tie fact that in fscii7s crops %
a msis At It rly hu'ii up she
amns hfI ihst " hsv ift n o., rn4Laur
e. .m 50 10 81 i"r CO.. IF % Giant r d
c.otp1td n he crop so fed. While n
uimI received fir IN the food the forcs
necessary TO buid ap the bones and so,nA'
issues he u.ei IN his graEsh but very
snail ' cut Of the ing cdients Of plan
growth bur rrtarned them nearly entire in
tn. IA 1T "a. manure Hence after
W. h~if Up plant il va pus-ihle to use
this Idsrt IA building an animal ard still
have ieft the necessary timber for hui.d ag
Aue'her p ant; II ~ sell the crolS from
the farm mnss 81 some tine ouy back
the elements of psrt growth cantained 10
them While with n proper tai ion Il might
be possible 20 IA e crops ~ ee@sflllv for
an I'D finite time with commercial rtit-
gers Above vet the safest snd surest way
VAS TO manufacture IS much IS pessi 'le on
the farm by feeding the crops rsised, u
animals. The kind Of feed giren to an
animal determined the value o. the manure
and hence the cressirg from
scimsls ia upon straw or coarse
fodder could rot be a. valuable as
that from sninsls led n richer food. In
feedil z highlg eoneent- aied feeds we are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

Mr.. Whitney who eought piece of land
on the Es, Branch o. Swsf, river in Byron.
last spring, reeently sent $500 worth of
native gold. DUG by himself o. that pur
chase, TO The L tied States mint s.; Phtis
dslrhis. and has just re lived il back ii;
the form of $50 Gains bearing tie If isl
stamp OF Uncle Sam. TIE cfIicials Of ,he
mint informed Mr. Whitney that il 10 the
hasst gold ever received there to be coined
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

The hsrbur # Bu k.port is nov the onl'
pee harbor On the p nohscoI, and stippif <
is very lively at thar po.Bi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09
WEDDING CARDS

Tbs Hsnnsose xoaraal Job DE partn emit
Is splsndsaiy sqaipp~d for doing all
Sinds 81 wedding printing, announce
Rsnts. invita- tons, cards, etc, In the
latest and r.ost Approved stylss. 4; has
lone sn enormous amount Of thts class
Of work during the past year, It's or
ders coming srarA all parts NJ the
State No better work In this linz wa
svsr done Tn ths stats. With the conIns
year, Its facilities for this kind Of work
viii Be stili further increased, among its
latest things being Beautiful hair line
scrsp-tyF< by which II IL enabled %
iznitets engraved work SO elessfy chat
ysry few can Gstses the dinsrsuss,
Ferns reasonable. send for prices aaS
- ~ pies to
BUstLExGB 4 ELYHT.
~'S A~Hasts. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

The Bco'hbay Library As.ocia'i,u has
spent s52 ~ for rev b oks the prs sent fall {,
and tlt4l of 1859 volumes have been taken
ut during the pas, year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

The Parsol to get square with LATE tells
The follo~ing that happened to the latter
when he was clerkipg in Portland.
"A c1nsumptive. fearful eyed individual
vslked in one affirm % and planking down
& $40 note, sadly said just four years ago
today | stole 81 pair Of shoes from tn 8
store. The matter has been proving onm
mind, but my pride prevented me from con-
Tossing. can stand it no longer Take
your gay cut of this $40 BILL Llfe of
course vas delighted to meet such peni-
tent contrite s,ui, and gave the man sc
and be departed with light heart The $40
tlll was very finely executed counterfeit =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

But LAT, tells R better one on himself
81 was in Chicago with theatrical COM
psny when one night, CHANGING TO meet
some old acquaintances, l remained oui
quite late.
When | got home I wss-well, rather
ired. | slipped Il noe under the door OF
The chambermsii OF the hotel who usually
rou'es me, telling her TO let me sleep rather
iste. About sew, n o'clock heard her bang
At the door, and in the girls brogue came
the question:
vt phwat tonne will l wake you up,
sors'
That girl and | were no longer friends. $
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

Patients lnnculared at New Haven,
Conn. with the Koch lymph ere iinprny
log every day. The three meu who
have been inoculated by Dr. Fo-ter are
doing finely, and there l. every reason
to believe that the lymph will do all
that i claimed for it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

In populat'o7 o. Isl in the town O:
Andovef there are forty school teachers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

ArOostook makes some pretensi0ns as a
eheat country, As an instance Of success
may be mentioned the family of Cyrus
,haw, If Mars Hill, which though 1t con
sum,s ter barrels Of Il u yearly. ha-
bought ooly fou- barrels of flour IN he pat
eleven years, all the remain lie being raised
m the farm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

Dee. s--At T1wB Bsg, baesiisld.
Dec, I3-Ai Town Hail, Gray.
Tree. fi--At fsrsaye Hal, trysbgrS.
lee. l2--As beNGoin Cent?.
Dec. n-At oraBzg ffaii. East AHtarn-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-09

Dec. j7.ls-fsraDd Army Fair. CoFiDna.
Jan. ao-fieath Post far. 1aterylile.
AUrl<ss ttsrrl sa.sxsfs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-04

tercepted her and placed his back com.
posedly against the door.
NO" said he. 'there's NO escape fee
you until I get my answer"
At that moment there came . pro-
digious knocking At the door,
Its Squire Dixon" gaspcd Clara,
with gallon can Of kerosene oilv'
II don't care II it il . cargo Of dyna.
inter- said Norman. us it yesr'
Il must let him in" pleaded Clara
SIS it MOP"
"And there is Dr.. Gibson's gig. with .
bundle Of broom corn and Q basket Of
Hubbard sQuashes! Do let mo 60. Nor
man"
"Not ono step. until my fate is de-
cided!'
Clara darted . shy glance at him
from under her long lashc& Apparent
~ she was meditating . rebellion; but .
second knocking Of persistent knuckles
at the door decided the question.
They will knock In the panelsr' said
she. ''Yes. Norman-yes! Osly let
me open the door,"
But even then Norman would not
suffer her to open the door until he had
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-04

Il MUST NEr HIN IN" PLEADED CLARA.
taken . very deliberate and satisfacto tory
kiss. .'You are . little darling" said
he. Sand knew should conquer you
in time"
The Squire and tho doctor came In,
but Norman had taken himself and his
bag of castor beans on through tho open
window. N-
"Any thing wrong with the fasten.
ms O. this ere door?' said tho Squire,
grufhy.
IL couldn't get the barrel Of apples
out Of the way" said Clara, coloeing
very red.
The donation party came triumphant
ly of that night Apples and salt pork.
patchwork quilts and many tides were
received. The minister made . speech
of thanks. Mrs. Bernard wondered how
much would be left of her best china
dishes and worn carpets before the COM
pany was gene. But through it all
Clara seemed to walk on rose-colored
clouds Nothing put her out All the
irritation was gone from her heart; and
Leslie, watching her with smile. said
to herself: 'Dear Clara. 50 it has come
At last The enchanted prince has rid
den up to tho castle gates and set her
free. / am SO glad!"
EsrELLA G. NORRIS
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-04

WIN . remedy proves itself cure for
tho very worst phases OF blood poison, it
etan d 70 reason that minor effects Of bad
blood will rapidly disappear IL the remedy
II used n dmo No remedy in the world has
% good reputation et homo or abroad as 9
cure for al stages Of blood poison as B B B
botanic Blood Balm).
BENZ. Norris, Atlanta, Ga, writes: ~
suffered years from syphilitic blood poison
which refused to be cured by all treatment
Physicians pronounced il . hopeless case.
bad NO appetite. !! had pains in my hips and
joints and my kidneys wero diseased. My
throat was liberated and my breast 9 mass
Of running sores. In this condition COM
menced . use Of b B b. 1t healed every
ulcer and cured me completely within two
month";"
Ro6t Ward, Naxsy, Ga, writes: my
blood poison. Ny face. head and shoulders
were mass Of corruption, and finally tho
disease began eating my skull bones. My
bones ached, my kidneys were deranged,
lost 1csh and strength, and lifO became .
burdea- All said I must surely die, but
nevertheless when had used ten bottles Of
3 B was pronounced sound and well.
Hundreds OF scars can now be seen on me.
have now been wen over twelve months"
A. =. Brunson, Atlanta, Ga writes: 81
had n running ulcers on one leg and six on
the other and felt greatly prostrated. be-
iieve ! actually swallowed barrel o. med
icino In vain efforts to cure the disease
With little hope I finally acted ON the
urgent advico OF friend, and got bottle
OF b b B. experienced a change and my
dependency was somewhat dispelled i
kept using it until had taken about six
teen bottles, and all the ulcers, rheumatism,
and Ill other horrors Of blood poison have
and at last ! am sound and
well again, after IN experience Of twenty
years Of torture"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-04

IoxoRAxcE II the mother Of vice.
Tm lees you ind fault the moro you
''04 tsk is shei b." a IT.: I jaess
Jon never paid . lawyer for pleadibg
your casa" a. -ast at
HoP4 10 itself . species Of happiness,
and perhaps tho chief happiness the
world ailorda
BAxKs "You seem to DO In bad
humor tonight" 6pacss-"Yes. / am
grinding out jokes"
TEAcBER-"How is tho earth divided?''
Tommy-''Tween them that's got It.
and them that wants it."
MAMA" said little Willie. inspect
ing . porous plaster. faro those holes
where the pain comes through"
SHIPs arc about tho only thing We
know Of that can travel milo after milo
on tacks and show no signs Of pain.
BEIGGs - ''Hello. Braggsl Two Just
got back from tho lakes. you know"
Braggs-"rm very sorry. my boy. but J
haven't got cent" -. .....
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-04

Indignantly cying the bag. ''or 10 Il
black-eyed beans? Because we've rot !
plenty of both, thank You oil the same. /"
The bag 10 not intended for you, {"
said Norman 1T il on its way to DR..
Holmes. full Of castor beans. lcouldn't
put my Offering into bag nor pack It
In box It's too big"
Nobody wants your Offering" re-
t0rted Clara
Norman put the bag on . chair -
took both Cara's little hands In hisL Is
'sAre you quite sure Of that" eaid h.
Dear little Clara, don't look . croeo 1t
me. came here 70 offer you uyoolR,
and l don't propose 10 - away untll
you have said either zee q 10 I knoW
you arc cross; but can't help riskine
It Clara. can't live any losgss in
suspense. I love you in spite e III the
seedlings yeu rive ne. and I waAt 70
marry you. Come. Clara. y Il yes or
no?"
Cara blushed redder than any reoA
She made An instructive movement .
clip oat Of The room. bat Norman ~
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-04

was bad enough when the friendly
gloom Of q rainy day concealed its short.
comings in some degree. But on Z
clear. uncompromising August noon
like this. the cruel sunshine revealed
each crack in the ceiling, and every
worn spot in the carpet like . magnify.
ing-glass
And really there WAS some occasion
for the doleful look with which Leslie
regarded the table There was the ex-
IRENE shank bone of ham boiled into
rags. few slices Of cold beef. some
baked potatoes, and . custara that cor
tainly had not been rendered indigesti-
BILE by too much richness of material.
There were the remains OF yesterdays
stew, half cold apple pie. and Q plate
Of homemade pickles: and around this
meal gathered four little Demands, with
ravenOus eyes. while Harry. tho oldest
brother. who had been doing some
amateur white-washing. was making .
hasty toilet in the sink-room; and the
two grown sisters superintended tho
banquet
Mr.. Bernard was engaged in writing
his next Sundays sermon, and his wife
was at . neighbours house, helping to
nurse cross old woman. who had worn
out everybody's patience but her own.
Enough. I suppose" said Leslie.
'bst not very appetixing. Now, Is it?"
''Poor folks have NO business 70 ex.
pect appetixing food" said Clara, short.
~. In fact l don't think they have
any business to live ut all. Davy, take
your fingers out of the sugar-bowl Ida,
sit up straight"
why, Clara. what's the matter3r
said Leslie. gently. moving the bowl of
sugar out Of young David's reach. and
helping to perpendicularize the small
Ida in her chair.
'Oh! 1 don't know" replied Clara;
I'm cross"
mo need to tell us that" observed
Harry. seating himself. 1T is one az
the very few facts patent TO all obssry.
erA Where is father?"
''Its that donation party, said Clara.
with An inpatient backward toss of her
auburn hair.
'Eh." said Harry.
Il hate donation parties!" cried oat
Ciara, recklessly carving the end Of
nam into unctuous shavings. II think
They're An insult to people. So, there!~
Harry whistled; Leslie smiled: The
children all stared.
III they want to do papa q favor"
went on Clara breathlessly. loading up
the children's plates with all sorts Of IN
congruous materials why don't they
pay him his salary. instead Of letting it