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The Newtown bee., 1891-02-27
EASTON.
Staples is among the sick.

Frank Staples is among the sick.
 E. Jennings has secured the services of Miss Emily Roberts as teacher for Sum- mer term at the Narrows. She will keep good school.
 David Reynolds lost horse that broke it's leg.
 James Marsh has been sick. but is slow ly recovering.
 George s. Banks is building barn for Frank Marsh.
 Wesley >Pattison of Bridgeport was home, Sunday.
 Miss Scribner of Bridgeport has visit ed George Freeborn.
 B. Turney.
 Peter Perry's, 18th; music by Bliss and Bradley.
 Charles Nichols was reelected deacon at the Congregational church, Sunday.
 Master George Turney has been with his uncle, Charles Sherwood of Stepney.
 Miss Bertha Silliman returned to Nor walk, Friday.
 Willie Roberts has returned from Suf- fieldsand will remain for some months. He would be pleased to see former pa bIOHS Huu llcW OHtS-
 Rev D. J. Ogden spends the week in New York with a cousin, Mir Holden.
 Fannie Parkington, living with Will liam Lockwood, died, Wednesday, 25th
 Mrs Deborah Silliinan celebrated her 92d birthday, Saturday, 21st.
 Mrs N. B. Johnson and Mrs John Fitch of Weston have visited in town
 Miss Frank Williams returned to her uncle, z. B. Wilson, after spending sev- eral weeks with friends in Auburn, NY. Friends and neighbors of Mrs Eli Win ton visit her on her sgd birthday, carry ing substantial tokens of remembrance
 William Sherman is doing a thriving business, having l7 horses on hand and more coming.
 Jason $. Haines has carted the remains of the steam saw mill on the Huldah Mallett estate to Bridgeport.
 W. A. and Harry Canfield of Bridge port spent Sunday at home. --se-= F. B. Parmelee has exchanged horses with John Sanford of Bedding.
 J. E. Field and M. H. Thorpe have sold and delivered several tons of rye straw to the Housatonic Ice Go. in TrumbulI. M. H. Thorpe has sold cows to Edwin l.. Lane.
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WESTPORT.

Royal w. Raymond of Wesleyan uni versity spent Sunday and Monday at home.
 The committees appointed by Vigilant and Compo engine companies to arrange for the trial of squirting powers between the two engines met, Tuesday evening, and found the conditions as wide as the Saugatuck river and no bridge was plann- ed to bring them any nearer together.
 A. F. Shepard is soon to have brick shop, where he will do jobbing and black smithing on larger scale. Edgar Al bin has the contract for the work.
 Shoulder steak 7c. pound, best quail ity sugar cured hams He. k. J. Wad- hams.
 The historical society held public meeting in Assembly hall, Monday even ing. W. J. Jennings presided. MT Pratt, principal of the High school, read an elaborate paper, Rev MT Still made an in teresting address and carefully prepar- ed paper by Horace Staples was read by W. G. Staples.
 The special town meeting, Wednesday afternoon. to consider and act upon the advisability of grading and macadamizing the turnpike, one mile west from the Fair field line, was called to order at o'clock. A better representation of our tax pay ing community has rarely been gathered together at a special meeting. The busi- ness was opened by resolution offered by W. H. Burr, that the town appropri- ate q sum sufficient, with subscriptions, to grade and macadamiZe the turnpike one mile west from the Fairfield line and that a committee of three be appointed by the subscribers to act with the select men in carrying out the object of the res- olution. Remarks were made by w. J. Jennings G. B. Bunne1l B. F. Bulklev and others and, after a careful and thor ough consideration of the question, the resolution was passed with the proviso that the sum appropriated by the town does not exceed $3500 and that the com- mittee appointed bp the subscribers con sist of two. The amount already sub scribed is about $6S0 and will be largely increased now that the work is assured A committee was appointed to report at another meeting week later in relation to the cost of suitable engine, boiler, crusher, drill, screen, piping and all the requirements for first class equipment for macadamizing our roads; also the cost of crushed stone delivered by con- tract. B. F. Bulkley made statement in relation to the cost of each, which az gregated about $500. B. F. Bulkley, E. N. Sipperley and J. H. Jennings were appointed committee. The interest in good roads is growing rapidly and this is probably the beginning of better perma- nent roads.
 Mrs W. R. McCready and daughters, Misses Isabel, Irene and Gertrude, left Thursday, for two-months' sojourn in Augusta, Ga. Business requires Mir Me Cready's attention in New York. Their residence at COmpO, near Cedar Point, will probably not be closed.
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sTRATFIELD.

We hear the familiar sound of the stone breaker at Pierce's quarry again, which looks like more macadam roads in the Spring.
 Pleased to see Minott Futile out again after severe illness.
 Harry Douglas of Willimantic has visit ed F. G. Wilson.
 Another of our old residents is Madi- son Morehouse, deacon of the Congrega- tional church in Fairfield. lie IS over S5 and, every Sunday, unless very stormy, he rides four miles to attend church. Although his eyesight is some what dim, his keen intellect and vigor- ous mind are fully awake.
 While William Jones and wife were visiting his father, Henry Jones, he was taken seriously i'll, but is able to ride out again.
 They have commenced repairing the
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LYONS PLAIN.

Miss Nellie MerWin has bought me lodeon of William 0. Hoyt of Danbury.
 Mrs Hamilton has entertained her brother and daughter, Mir and Miss Liv- ermore of New Jersey. MT Hamilton spent Sunday in New York city. Prof Ferris of Norwalk conducted services in Emmanuel.
 Miss Minnie Andrews of Danbury has visited her sister, Mrs Frank Lyon.
 MT and Mrs Homer Godfrey of Bridge port were guests of Mrs l.. R. Hoyt. Sun day.
 Rev Dr French, secretary of the arch deaconry, offfciated in Emmanuel, last week. Thursday evening.
 MT ana Mrs Charles Johnson have been with relatives in Bridgeport.
 Mrs William A. Steebe1 of South Nor walk is with her parents, MT and Mrs Philip Gerhardt.
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BEDDING.

Mrs Edgar Fields has been at James Miller's.
 Mrs Weede has returned from a visit in New York and Binghampton.
 J. Hill is meeting with success canvass ing for the history of Sitting Bull.
 Prof F. Abbott of Yale has accepted the presidency of the Chicago university, his salary being paid until he takes the office in '92, to secnre his services.
 Mrs J. Carroll has been with her daugh- ters in Bridgeport.
 D. Sanford is taking well earned rest from business by brief visit to Stam- ford, New York city and may extend his trip to Washington.
 Mrs Henry Sanford returned home from her visit to Chicago, Friday.
 Mrs G. A. Ezequelle and son Charles have visited Mr and Mrs H. $. Shaw. Mir Ezequelle is trying to secure place on Greenfield Hill.
 Whoopng cough is prevalent in the Center. Nearly every member of J. N. Nickerson's family is afflicted.
 Mrs G. Sherman has visited friends in Danbury.
 old Lyon house opposite his residence. It has long been in dilapidated condit- ion. Thus disappears one of the old of Bedding.
 J. N. Nlckerson took part in the fnner- al parade of Gen Sherman.
 Mrs o. c. Banks has visited Miss Teresa Driggs in Brooklyn.
 Frank Baldwin had merry birthday party, Monday.
 Some of our roads are in a bad condit- ion.
 Charles Williams occupies part of H. $. Shaw s house as Il tenant.
 Monday, March ?, the Tooth anniver- sary of the death of John Wesley, will be appropriately observed by exercises in the Methodist church, Sunday night. An time is expected.
 Monday, William E. Duncomb went to the Bridgeport hospital to undergo treat lnent for one of his eyes. pr Wilson at tended him.
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AsPETUCK.

Mrs D. o. Banks Is sick with grip at the home of her daughter, Mrs Walter Hawley of Bridgeport.
 J. J. Foster has lost valuable horse, making Shree within year.
 MT and Mrs Jesse Wheeler spent Sun day with Mrs D. B. Gould.
 A complaint has been made to the se- lectmen of Easton of the road near As petuck bridge. The road should be clos ed, as it is dangerous to travel.
 MT and Mrs William Abbott of Hurl- butt street have visited his brother, Je- rome Abbott.
 Wildman Couch has bought oxen of MT Rowing of Jump hill.
 Mrs w. T. Ferris and Mrs F. Burritt have visited l.. Meeker of Westport.
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napkin ring; Mrs E. R. Morris, ornamental vase Mrs Ephraim Fitch, silver coffee spoons; j; Miss Annie Fitch after dinner coffee cups; Lloyd Godfrey, silver tea spoons in case; MT and Mrs W B. Smith, silver table spoons; MrsFJohn Fitch, of painting; handsome pink lamp, New York friend; MT and Mrs James Sturges, counterpane; Dr L.. K. Hurlburt and Miss Nellie, picture; ,Ephraim Fitchss5 gold piece; R. K. Fitch subscription to paper MT and Mrs Walter Rowland, counterpane; Will liam G. Fitch, paper rack; Mr and Mrs John Kernow, silver card receiver; MT and Mrs Ebenezer Fitch pickle dish Mrs Mary Adams, butter knife; John R. Hurlbgtt. gold lined castors; W. H. Allee,Jr small knife and fork, carving set Mrs A.Andrews and family char; :; MT and Mrs Stommell,G. Brown, MT and Miss E. Olmstead MT and Mrs w. Gna F. Kenopd' ttatt sIae silver knives; Mrs Harriet A. Gilbert, fruit knives; MT and Mrs Wilbur sturges, solid sil- Mr i and dI Mrs T E. A. Hoyt, silver cake basket Arthur J. Clark, silver pie knife; MT and Mrs Cole, lemonade set; Mrs A. NJ. Godfrey and daughter, silver cake basket; Mir and Mrs J. Walker Sherwood and daughter, picture; Hoyt,$5, gold; Miss Bertha Fitch, counter pane; Mrs Mary Rowland, vase sMr and Mrs William F. Gilbert, handsome lamp; D.Soiey' G born, jar; Mrs Hattie, Miss Ida, James Coley, blankets; J. R: Miller, table linen; Frank Mir and Mrs D. s. Hurlbutt, sofa pillow; Mrs Kate White, pickle fork; Mir and Mrs k; 5. Bennett. sugar bowl; MT and Mrs t $; >, Miller.
 
 spoon; MT and Mrs Martin Godfrey,giass set; Miss Annie Godfrey, crumb brush and tray; bride to bridesmaid, forget-me-not ring
 Mrs Charles Sutton found, Monday, ring that she lost eight years ago on fiat rock a short distance from the house. The pearls were washed out, but the name on the ring was plainly seen.
 Mrs John Gregory has lilac in blos- som on twig broken off from the bush by storm, which she put in jar with plants.
 Sarah Brown entertained neighbors, last week, at quilting party.
 MT and Mrs Casey have bought small farm of Mrs Mary A. Scribner.
 Joseph Alice, on account of illness, was unable to be best man at the God frey-Hurlbutt wedding.
 L. W. Randle of Bedding was in town, Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs William Hurlbutt have been in Brooklyn.
 Frank W. Nichols of Bridgeport has visited his sisters, Mrs Randle and Miss Nichols.
 Mir and Mrs Homer Godfrey of Bridge port are spending few weeks with Mrs l.. R. Hoyt, Mrs c. A. Adams and Mrs A. c. Bradley.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-27
GEORGETOWN.

Misses McGlynn of Ridgefield have been with their sister, Mrs Walsh.
 Miss Sarah Miller spent Sunday with her parents.
 John Davis has been sick.
 Clarence Osborn, who was shot and lost the use of his eyes. has made several trips to Bridgeport to attend the trial of the would be murderer.
 A surprise party was given c. L. Jen- nings. A good tina was enjoyed by all. Frank Johnson of New York spent Sun day in town.
 Mrs Leroy Osborn has been in New York.
 Belden Fields spent Sunday with D. E. Smith,
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-27
WHITE HILLS.

Mrs W. w. Wheeler has visited in An sonia with Mrs George Cogswell.
 The family in E. c. Wixom's tenement house will move out, this week.
 Capt and Mrs Beardsley are i'll.
 A number have suffered with severe colds, which seem epidemic.
 Hive of Bees, this week, with Mrs Stiles Johnson.
 Mrs Frank Gerard was in New York, last week.
 Mrs Nelson Tomlinson is poorly; Min nie Daines is quite ill.
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oRONoQUE.

Born, 18th, daughter to Mr and Mrs J. c. Rutland.
 The little son of G. H. Tomlinson hurt his arm badly by fall.
 Sewing society with Mrs c. c. Wells :; about 40 present.
 At meeting of the Putney chapel as sociation, s. N. Wells and Henry G. Wheeler were appointed trustees of the fund left to the association by the late Mrs Northrop.
 c. H. Wells carried off four prizes at the New Hauen poultry show and three more at New York, though he exhibited only four birds and competition was hriSlx
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The Williams brothers on Couch hill have put up a frame for small barn. They expect to put up 8 larger one soon to replace that burned. Sorry to say that E. II. Whitehead has lost valuable horse.
 Miss J. Belle Sanford has been in New ork with Mrs H. $. Barnes. sam C. Shaw is rapidly recovering from his severe attack of pneumonia.
 Charles Workman is able to be out of bed, though unable to stand on his brok- en limb. &s
 Dan Green has resumed his meat route.
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BRIDGEWATER.

W. W. Welton will go into tobacco raising and build a tobacco barn.
 Mark and Mont Mallett left, Monday morning, for week in Philadelphia and Washington.
 Mr and Mrs c. N. Hatch returned from New York city, Monday night.
 Sherwood Lyon of New York city spent Sunday with his mother and sister.
 The champion whist players of New Milford and Bridgewater in the club room, Thursday evening, 26th.
 The Congregational ladies met with Mrs Burgess, Monday afternoon, to sew for the needy. MT Burgess expects to be in Sherman part of the week.
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SPORT HILL.

The concert reading, recitation and song given by the |. F. $. c. E. at Lees chapel, Sunday evening, was enjoyed by large congregation. A collection was taken for missions.
 The cracker sociable at Mrs George B. Beers's, Tuesday evening, 24th, was a pleasant entertainment.
 ". E. Duncomb of Redding is with his daughter, Mrs George B. Beers, while under pr Wilson's care in Bridgeport.
 F. l.. Staples has been sick with grip.
 Miss Emily Roberts has returned from her visit in Brooklyn.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-27
DEERFIELD.

Miss A. Cora Burr has visited in Brook lyn; Miss Minnie B. Nichols in Cross Highway.
 Master Floyd Burr is quite poorly.
 Miss M. M. Burr has visited her sister, George B. Cowles of New Britain.
 James R. Jennings has sold a COW to John Wakeman.
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Baptist parsonage. A new roof is go- ing on and the next thing will probably be new windows and veranda. The ladies are soliciting funds for the salary of a new minister.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-27
TASHUA.

Mrs William E. Mallett has visited in Hartford. Mrs William A. Mallett has been with
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Miss Fife Budd is home.
 GODFREY-HURLBUTT.
 Thursday evening, 18th, at o'clock, a wedding ceremony of much interest took place at the home of the brides mother. The bride was Miss Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Mrs Harriet A. Godfrey, the groom William B. Hurlbutt, Jr, of Can non. The brides costume was white crepe de chine, with train; she carried large boquet of white roses, and wore hand some diamond pin, gift from the groom. She was attended by Miss Addie Godfrey of Easton and Miss Mary P. Alice of Brooklyn as bridesmaids. Miss Godfrey wore white costume, V shape corsage, with swans down trimmings, Miss Alice a pink China crape and carried a large cluster of pink roses. The ushers were Lloyd Godfrey and James Coley. The wedding march was played by Miss Edna c. Bradley and the ceremony was solmenized by Rev A. J. Park of Hunt ington. After congratulations of many friends, sumptuous collation. was sery- ed in the dining room under the super vision of Miss Jennie Ferris of Ridge field. The happy pair left about II o'clock in heavy shower of rice for their new home at Cannon, where they will commence housekeeping with the best wishes of a large circle of friends. Many elaborate toilets were displayed. Among the most becoming costumes were those of Mrs Jerome Godfrey of Danbury, Mrs A. ". Wallace, Jr, of Bridgeport, Miss Kate White and Miss Josephine Hurlbutt of Cannon, Mrs David Osborn of Nor walk, Mrs Walter Rowland, Mrs D. s. Hurlbutt. Mrs c. T. Gregory, Misses Ida Coley, Annie Fitch, Name Godfrey, Eva Bedient, Edna Bradley, Minnie Williams, Alice Fitch there were many others that we could mention from New York, Brooklyn, Stamford, Norwalk, Ridge field, Easton, Weston and adjoining towns.
 LL Hurlbutt,parlor suite; MT and Mrs Will liam H. Alice, set French china 125 pieces Will liam B. Hurlbntt and Miss Josephine, black TOT; Mrs Harriet A. Godfrey, Mir and Mrs IA. Godfrey, Mir and Mrs CT. Gregory, set of china l02 pieces Mrs w illiam Lockwood, Miss es Annie Lockwood, Minnie Williams, Eva D. Bedient, Edna c. Bradley, brides Sunday school class, high back plush rocker; MT and Henry Finch, Kitchen articles, Mrs N. 5. Johnson, $5; MT and Mrs Frank Bishop, table linen: MT Osborn, blankets; MT and Mrs D.L. Rowland, lunch cloth; MT and Mrs Heden- berg, picture; David Alice, three pictures; Harry l.. Richards, silver ladle in case Misses Name Godfrey and Alice Fitch, crochetted skirt; MT and Mrs AC. Bradley, carpet sweep CT; Mir and Mrs Nelson Cros5man, counter pane; Mrs A. W. Wallace Jr, ,crochetted skirt; MT and Mrs J. Godfrey, rose blankets; Nil and Mrs A. W. Wallace, Jr, cOunterpane. A. " Wallace, case with picture Charles Godfrey. Hurlbutt, pie knife in case, MT and Mrs G B. Sturges, silver tea knives Miss Jennie Ferris
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WESTON.

Samuel Fancer has sold his small farm, the Selleck Andrews place to Isaac Thorp.
 The Congregational church has given Rev Proctor Favor call and he will be- gin his labors, April 1. He has stopped with Dea N. B. Johnson and Mrs M. A. Scribner, this week.
 D. $. Hurlbut has big wagon and will soon begin his Spring work.
 Miss Fife Budd is home
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T H E Copeland Bros. Co. All, 4l3, 4l5 AND AT MAIN ST., BRIDGEPORT, DIRECT ATTENTION TO THEIR CHOICE SELECTION OF
NEW
 SPRING
 CARPETS.

We have just closed one of the most prosperous seasons in Carpets, selling more goods than we have done before and carrying over small stock, which left us in a position to be on hand, early in the market, securing from reliable manufacturers the choice of their novelties.
 This will enable us to show you a line of Carpets for the Spring, better in assortment and lower in price, than we have ever been able to do in the past. We carry full line of Moquetts, Veivets, Body Brussels, Tapestry Brussels, Three ply all-wool Ingrains and extra super Lowel I.grains in novel and exclusive styles confined to us.
 NOVELTIES IN HAMBURG
 EMBROIDERIES, ETC.
 Flouncings. All Over and Panel Ef- fects at very low prices.
 GLOVES $ HOSIERY. The largest and most complete lines ln the city at the lowest price for standard makes.
 CL0AKS.
 Clearing sale of Cloaks, Wraps and Jackets at exceptionally low prices.
 HANDKERCHIEFS. 100 dozen Mems fancy Cambric Handkerchiefs worth 15c; our price. 3 for 25c.
 350 dozen Ladies' fancy and en- broidered Handkerchief from 5c up.
 DRESS GOODS.
 We are opening daily new and de- sirahle llnes of imported and domestic Dress Goods for Spring and Summer wear at our well known popular prices
 THE ECOPEI1AND BROTHERS COMPANY
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her brother, Charles Walker of Long Hill.
 MT and Mrs A. o. Gregory have visit ed their sister, Mrs Charles Blakeman of Shelton.
 Mrs Jane Mallett has returned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-01

The Weekly Medical Rerie,o has the following
interesting reference to Washington, presum-
ably by a western scientific visitor at recent
convention:
The water and air are both bad and preg-
nant with the bacteria which develop those Pc
euliar ptomaines that set up constant and ir-
resistible intestinal connection. The party in
whose company We found much genuine
western sociability was scarcely ever intact be-
cause of the tribulations entailed by this state
Of Affairs"
The scientific man is by nomeans the sombre-
minded person that the fancy is likely to pic
ture him He likes joke as well as anybody
so long as II has big words in it. That the
capital city has germs which produce the symp-
toms that are SO graphically described is I'M
deniable. They are not found. however, in the
water, aud il IN the air at all they thrive prin-
cipally in a convivial atmosphere, like that
which envelops genuine western sociability."
The ordinary citizen simply looks at the label
and never thinks Of the suechdrOnyces eBipsoi-
deus and the dpicuiotus that, having done their
share toward fermentation. are lying in wait in
the bottle to produce the commotion referred
to. Pate-de-foie gras and terrapin cause SINH
lar disturbances. although it is not customary
70 apply the microbe theory in such cases.
There is reason to believe that IL the corre-
spondent had continued his report he would
have candidly stated that Capital conditions
are really quite pleasant considered independ-
emily of some slight annoyances incident to
overindulgence in ptomaine-infested beverages
and perhaps unaccustomed deicacies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-01

The quorum-counting cases before the SUI
prems Court give additional and timely in
tsrsst 10 any discussion Of the so-called Reed
rules. The argument has heretofore been con-
lned almost entirely to English and American
usage. II may be profitable to turn for time
TO the parliamentary authorities Of Europe
other than those of England. A very in
ssruetivs paper for this purpose appears in the
current North American Rerito by Theodore
Stanton, who presents extracts from private
letters from the presiding officers or other
competent authorities in nearly every parlia-
mentary body on the continent. The sum OF
the testimony ia favorable to the rules adopted
by the House in the Fifty-frst Congress. Of
course legality in other countries does not
imply legality here but the information OBJ
tsined by Mr.. Stanton 10 extremely Interesting
and has It's weight in any intelligent discussion
Il the question whether the houses Of Congress
are competent to decide or should decide by fit
procedure to brush away obstruction by minor
tiles and transact the business they were
chossn to transact In France, Switzerland,
Belgium, Denmark and Germany members
present are counted and q quorum is q
majority of such members, whether voting or
not. The same is apparently true of Italy,
of the members must be present to transact
business, but a measure may lie carried by
majority Of those taking part in the ballot
While the testimony of such free countries,
nearly akin to as in race, as Switzerland and
Norway is highly valuable, that of France, the
greatest Of republics except our own, and
whose parliamentary institutions are the most
highly developed in Europe except those OF
England, IL even more valuable and interesting.
1t il presented by such able presiding officers
and parliamentarians as Grevy, Buffet, Brisson,
Meline and Pierre. Some other curious facts
are disclosed by this article. Thus the Nor
wegian popular house, the storthing, requires
the presence Of at least two-thirds OF the dep
uties and Furnishes with fine of from about
s1lg 10 81 ITO members who absent themselves
from the chamber. They are also required to
vote. Belgium has strict rules. The roll call
seems to be for discipline and is seldom re-
sorted to except to check absenteeism. Men,
bers are required to vote or state reasons why
they do not The Portuguese chamber OF dep
uties and house Of lords require all members to
vote who we're present at the beginning of the
ballot A quorum Of the chamber is one-third,
of the peers nineteen members. The rule requir-
ing vote il not enforced. however, and men,
bers are not counted for the purpose of making
a quorum The placid Dutch have rule re-
curing members to vote ''aye" or no." il
they remain. but they may walk out as the
doors are open