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ENTHUsrAsrIc crIAUrAUoUANs.

Trumbull's Chautauqua Circle num- bers I5, 10 of whom are able to meet reg ularly Monday evenings at the parson- age. The class is giving special atten- tion to Grecian history, preparatory to work in Greek literature and architec- ture. The relation of United States with foreign powers and Christian evidences are also to be carefully studied. An ex- cellent feature of the course is that all classes study the same books, so that no one need feel that he is behind and can not take up the course next year, should opportunity permit. This is very in- expensive and satisfactory course of self education which cannot fail to commend itself to every thoughtful person. Every calling in these times demands disciplin- ed minds conversant with general knoWl- edge. How much better it is to spend a few hours week in we'll directed, syste- matic study than to allow those hours to pass misused. This can all be done so as not to interfere with regular duties, but will make those same duties lighter.
 Dr B. Blackman of New York spent Sunday week with Clifford Nichols.
 Mrs NJ. L. Haines visited friends in Danhury, recently.
 Mr and Mrs Haines of Stratfieid were guests of Mir and Mrs Andrew Tait, Sum day week.
 Tait & Son have shifted one of their old boilers to their new boiler room and have added another very large boiler. With more power they hope to meet their increasing orders with greater prompt ness. Their yard is filled with stock waiting to be made up.
 The new officers of Daniels Farms Y. F. s. C. E. elected, last week are: Vice president, Sherman Thomas; assistant vice, Mrs B. A. Lyon; secretary, Newell Brinsmade; treasurer, Lewis Brinsmade. The society has lost number of it's val uable members by removal during the last year, yet it still has bright outlook and there is chance for growth. The attendance is good but still there is room. All are cordially invited.
 Lewis Brinsmade spent few days in Stratford, last week.
 Mrs w. F. White and Mrs W. N. French with several from the Junior c. E. society attended the meeting of the Bridgeport Junior c. E. Union held in the South church, Bridgeport, Saturday. Among the helpful addresses by pastors was the one by Rev Dr Tyndal of New York. Bridgeport is one of the impor- tant centers of Junior work.
 The second anniversary of the Trum- bull Y. P. s. c. K. was held in the church parlors, Tuesday evening. About 60 were present and sat down to we'll laden tables. Representative were pres ent from the auxiliary societies. Ad- dresses were made reviewing different phases of the work during the year.
 The Congregational church has voted to purchase the new edition of the Laudes Domini for their church hymnal.
 The Sunday school is to hold a Christ mas concert, Sunday evening.
 Alfred Beatty has leased his farm for three years from next spring, as he in- tends to return to Europe, next summer, OF business which requires his attention.
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SANTA CLAUS HEADQUARTERS.

c. P. Lyman has had the finest display Of fancy goods and useful articles suit able for Christmas presents which has ever been sold at this season of the year here. Although somewhat depleted in quantity he still has his show tables in the second story of his store as well as in his show cases on the first floor we'll fill ed now with articles appropriate for New Years or any other time of the year, from penny hat pin to solid gold watch of finest pattern and movement, diamonds, rings, etc. It will we'll repay any one to look over his large and var fed display of goods on both floors of his spacious store rooms this winter.
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Mrs William Brinsmaae is out sgair

Mrs William G .Brinsmade is out again
 E. E. Seeley went to Bridgeport ol Tuesday to see a sister, Mrs Sarah Bry an, who is ill with heart trouble.
 Charles Prindle, the builder of the Va cation Home, has 45 men on his pay roll
 E. II. Van Ingen and Edward Van In gen have been in town.
 Dr and Mrs William Ford have return ed from two-week's pleasure trip. They have visited New York, Brooklyn, Phil adelphia and Washington, D. c. l Dan Brinsmade, who is freshman il Yale, came home for his Christmas vaca | tion on Wednesday. He is well up in his class and inst in the swim in New Haven
 J. R. Perkins has started a gymnasium class among the smaller boys. We shal soon have brood of young Sampson' and Herculeses on our hands. Fred Schmiedel is out-of-doors on his crutches.
 Prof W. s. Franklin, wife and little child, came to F. s. Titus, last Saturday night, from Ames college, la, to spend the holidays with Mrs Franklin's par. ents.
 Silas Richmond and Earle Abbott car ried their crops of tobacco to New Mil ford on Tuesday, to be shipped to West Cornwall.
 c. T. Woodruff has sold pair of fine Devon oxen to Alderman Judson of Woodbury.
 Samuel H. Clark of Marbledale has been appointed administrator on the es- tate of the late Edward Meloy.
 Rev H. B. Turner was in town, last week, from Monday night until Wednes- day morning.
 The Sunday school has adopted the "Outline inductive Bible studies," by Rev Erastus Blakeslee and Prof Ernest D. Burton of Massachusetts.
 Peter Zachman, cigar maker at Poppenseick, goes to Philadelphia on Saturday.
 Robert Watts is contemplating a trip to Florida where his mother and sister are residing.
 Dallas Wyant received one of the tin- est of this years game birds seen in town this year, last Monday night.
 The Christmas festival of the Sunday school of the Episcopal church will be held in the Town hall, Saturday even. ing. All are invited.
 The annual meeting of the Poquasset club will be held this Friday evening, December 23, at the residence of Dr William J. Ford.
 William Hamilton Gibson was seen in town, last Tuesday.
 George Baker has arrived home from school for the holidays.
 Henry Foulois and daughter, Miss Flora, left town, Tuesday morning, for New York to take the steamer, Cham pagne which sailed for Harvre, Wednes- day morning, at a. m.
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N. Adams spent Sunday at Mrs Brudy's,

N. Adams spent Sunday at Mrs Rrudy's, Wilton.
 The educational meeting was held on Friday evening. ". [. Keeler of Will ton spoke for some length on the im- provement that was needed in the schools of to-day. These meetings will be held monthly. The church parlors will be open to the school board and teachers of Weston any time they may like to come. Rev Charles M. Selleck of Norwalk preached in Emmanuel church, Sunday morning. No service was held in the evening
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Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas is almost with us and Christmas cards and gifts are in or der. A fine line of new designs in cards, illustrated calendars, booklets. etc., are shown by Northrop, the Art Dealer at 31 John street, Bridgeport. Freezes from Martha's Vineyard, The Lakes of Old and New England, illustrated with etchings, are very fine. He has fine assortment of framed and unframed pas tels, etchings, oil paintings. French art materials, with which any lady can dec- crate pastels, plaques, etc., equal to hand painting, with full directions free are supplied by him. He is closing out his stock of books for less than cost. Prayer books that sold for one to five dollars you can buy for 50 cents. Po- ems in half Russia for 25c and the popu- lar 12 months for 15c. He also has toys. dolls, scrap and photo albums, auto- graphs, writing desks, etc. An electric motor, which takes the place of an en- zine, is novelty and great favorite with the boys. He has printing presses from 9 cents to five dollars and a complete photographic camera, with full directions for taking pictures, for one dollar. Give him a call.
 Coughing Leads To Consumption.
 Kemp's Balsam stops the cough at once.
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EVEN SHELTONITES KICK.

The new schedule of trains on the rail- road is not as convenient as the former one for the people in this vicinity. There is practically only one train day for | New Haven.
 Rev J. s. Ives of Stratford preached two very appropriate and helpful ser mons last Sunday to the newly organized Congregational church. Mechanics hall, where the services are held, was crowded at both services.
 A petition has been presented to the purpose of voting an appropriation for filling in and Improvements at the bridge which the borough authorities have been making. The selectmen have agreed with the borough on payment of 62 per cent of the amount, so no meeting will be held.
 Frederick ". Stage and Miss Cora Kenney were married by Rev A. A. Latin bury, last week Thursday evening. The Baptist Sunday school are to have their Christmas entertainment on We'd nesday evening next in Temple of Honor I hall.
 The Misses Whitlock gave labarynth party at their spacious residence, last l Thursday evening.
 The books for the new library have 1 been received and the librarian is at work getting them in order. The reading room was opened last Thursday evening and is we'll supplied with books and papers as well as magazines.
 E. F. Jordan has sold a half interest in his meat market to George Northrop and I will remove to New York where he will engage in the marketing business.
 The ladies of the Congregational church gave supper in the Town hall, last Friday evening, and added about $50 to their fund. Miss Alice Beardsley gave a recitation and Mrs Samuel B Beardsley readings, which were very fine l ly rendered.
 ] Messrs WieslaW and Eaton, the dairy commissioners, made a complaint tc Grand Juror Hubbard against Dennis Donavan for violating the law. Int
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Tales Of Three Counties.
NEW PRESTON.
A DRIVE WHIST PARTY.

A drive whist party was enjoyed at Mrs A. E. Corning's on Friday evening of last week. Seven tables were occupied and the playing continued till toward midnight. Refreshments were after wards served, after which prizes were awarded to Miss Lennon and George T. Sperry as winners of first prizes and Mrs Herman Hoffman and Jerome E. Gran miss as ''boobies."
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to be the property of the Gunnery boys. They just ran it.
 The Stray Shot, which was promised on Monday, has not appeared The edi- tors put the blame on the printer and promise that it will only be four days late.
 Photography and harmonica playing seem to be the rage in the Gunnery. The latter is almost unbearable.
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CHRISTIAN STREET.

The school in Christian street opened again, last Monday, with Miss Mary Wet man for teacher.
 J. B. Wilson was in Easton the latter part of last week, returning to his home here on Saturday.
 Mrs E. Hull suffered relapse, last week, which alarmed somewhat her hus- band and friends but at present writing her condition is much more comfortable.
 Watson Cogswell is receiving his usual amount of fur skins from trappers in this vicinity, paying good prices according to quality.
 Jerome K. Granniss is engaged as usu- al in winter in trading, buying and sell
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GuNNERY NOTES.

There are two vacancies in the school which are expected to be filled after Christmas.
 A farewell dance was held Tuesday night under the direction of Messrs Bar- ney and West. It was very largely at- tended and was great success.
 Examinations have held dread sway of late.
 On Wednesday morning the Shepaug train passed temporarily out of the hands of tho s. l.. and N. company and seemed
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-23
TaUMBULL.
AS TO THE RAILROAD.

Much displeasure has been expressed with the present changes in the railroad time table. Workingmen are unable to reach Bridgeport on time for their work and will doubtless be under the necessity of removing to the city or giving up their occupations. The 9.30 D. n mixed train is greatly missed hy those wishing to spend an evening in the city. Evening papers are not received until the next morning. It is sincerely hoped that a few changes may be made in the interest of almost everyone along the road.
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SHELTON.
A POULTRY ASSOCIATION FORMED.

POULTRY ASSOCIATION FORMED.
 Several gentlemen met, last week Thursday evening and formed a poultry association with these officers President, William Holmes, Jr; vice presidents, E. l.. Staples and Benjamin Bentley; sec retary, H. G. Hendricks; treasurer, J. Tomlinson; executive committee, Ed ward Hunt, Ezra Jones, H. D. Hen- dricks, P. W. Murphy and David T.. Beecher. A poultry show is talked of.
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HE KNOWS HIS BUSINESS.

T. c. Blacks milling trade here has been much heavier in custom work also in sales of grain, this winter, than for merly, partly on account of now being the only miller here. Also we think in part by the excellent manner of grinding done by him and the fine quality of grain he purchases for sale to all patrons.
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OTHER WASHINGTON NOTES.

THE LATE EDWARD MELoY's INSURANCE.
 Mrs Edward Meloy received check of 5000, dated December 13, about two weeks after her husbands death, on a policy of 5000 in the Equitable life of New York. M. A. Todd placed the pol icy last February and Mir Meloy had on- ly paid $34.10. This prompt settlement is certainly creditable to the Equitable company.
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ROxBURY.

Rev J. Nelson and wife have been spending few days at his former charge in Goshen. While away he sold his large black carriage horse to Litchfield's pop ular horse dealer, Seth Pratt, and pur- chased of the same party fine four-year- old iron grey.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-23
What Think Ye Of This

grand juror investigated and then refus- edto sign the complaint. They went to two other grand jurors and they refus- ed, as they all were sure MT Donavan had not intentionally violated the law.
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NEW PRESTON HILL.
TO CHEER THE SICK.

The choir of the Hill church met at ". c. Birkin's in Merryall on Saturday even ing. This was done at the instance of Mrs W. c. Birkins, who on account of her long sickness lasting nearly a year and half has not been able to attend church at all during all that time, and having a strong desire to hear the Christ mas music that the choir expect to sing next Sunday, she sent a kind and cordial invitation to the choir to meet at her hos pitable home. On account of the night being so dark, the weather so threaten ing, only part of the choir were there and they passed very pleasant and en- ioyable evening, while those who were absent are now bewailing their fate and are in doubt whether to blame fate, Prov idence or themselves for being absent.
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CHRISTMAS AT ST PAUL $.

The children's Christmas festival of Si 1 Paul's church will be held Saturday evening of this week at o'clock. There will be Christmas tree for the members of the Sunday school and special effort has been made to render the festival very enjoyable. A cordial invitation is ex. tended to all.
 John Smith has sold his oxen to Mr Olson in Walnut Tree Hill. MT Smith has had the large naples in front of his house trimmed, which gives his place a much better appearance. MT Smith is quite spry for man so years old.
 Ephraim Laborie and c. E. Quick have painted the houses of J. M. Hubbell and s. P. Buckingham in Isinglass.
 The funeral of Mrs James Mills was attended last Saturday at her late resi- dence. Services were conducted by Rev MT Park. The interment was at the low CT cemetery at White Hills. Christmas eve services will be held in St Paul's church, commencing at o'clock.
 Report says that H. D. Shelton has rented his farm to MT Brown from Bridgeport. MT Shelton is settling up his fathers estate.
 John Peterson has had valuable calf die. ..
 Miss Lillie Dawson of Bridgeport is visiting in the Center.
 Mrs D. F. Watson returned to her home in Bridgeport Monday.
 Our genial miller has such rush of business he is obliged to run his mill night and day to fill all his orders. Mir Curtis contemplates spending Christmas with his daughter in Norwalk.
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LYONS PLAIN.
DEATH OF MRS GRaEu,

17i11A
 Died in Bedding, the 18th, at the resi- dence of her daughter, Mrs w. F. Cor ham, Mrs Charlotte Crofut, aged s3 years. The interment was in the eeme. tery in this place.
 Miss Jessie Kellogg will spend the hol. idays out-of-toWn.
 Mrs s. ". Treadwell and Miss Harriel
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ARE WE TO HAVE SILK MILLs2

We understand that we are to have two silk mills started here in the near future, one at Roxbury Station, the other at the Falls
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FAyoRs A PURE BALLOT.

Our representative elect, $. c. Brins- made, principal of the Gunnery, IS en- thusiastic for Corrupt practice" act by the next Legislature, similar to the law in force in Massachusetts.
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TWENTY EIGHT MINISTERS AND NO
 SELECTION.

It is hoped that our parsonage will not be vacant another whole year. Rev Mir Warfield, who has preached for us for the past few Sundays gives universal satisfaction both in the pulpit and out. We have only had 2S different ministers preach for us since February 15 and if variety is really the spice of life, we cer- tainly have had it in that line. "Who next?' is the question asked nearly every Sunday.
 I. J. Beardsley is making some repairs to his house.
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CHRISTMAS AT THE VILLAGE CHURCH

Christmas services will be held in the Congregational church, Sunday evening, the 25th, consisting of recitations by the children, responsive readings and music by the choir.
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The Travellers Guide.

NEW YORK < NEW ENGLAND B R
 September 4, 1892. HAWLE4VILLE-Eas 6 37, 12 O2. I'll p m.Wtst 9am, 3.S 35 D m. NEHTO"N--East f6 41.f7 l6 p m. West is 53 Ii, f2 53. is 29 pm. SANDY EOOk-East 4S,12 I37 p ID. "es: 8 is m, ? 49. A pm. SOUTEBURY-East 5S 12 g, ' 3I III w. st s 3S tn; 2 37. s 15 p lii
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{ BISHOP BLOCK, BRIDGEPORT.
MECHANICS AND FARMERS
 SAVINGS BANK,

CITY BANK BUILDING, WALL ST., BPoRT.
 Assets S1,345, ,513 90.
 Deposits of $l to 5000 received and interest credited from the first of each month, payable in January and July of each year Incorporated 1871. D. N. MORGAN, President.
 L. s. CATLIE, Secretary and Treasurer.
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NOR Registered Jersey Bull, Ben I ito, No. 30399, A. J. c. C. C. B. JOHNSON South Center district Newtown, Conn.
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Coughing Leads To Consumption. Kemp's Balsam stops the cough at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-07

The first number Of tie Congregational
E''D'i for The present session Was issued from
TIE Government Printing OLce yesterday morn
ing We are at no pains TO conceal the disap-
pointmen; which results from cur z.ading Of this
publication The noSs printed Jacks interes:
and Is nothing but tedious and Hfeless
repetition Of The main points given TO the pub
lac m Mondays STAR. II may be that the
editors of our previously esteemed conten-
IoFary are somewhat d.spiri;cd because Of the
way thiugs went November S. Dut if thew de-
ere reasonably la-go circulation they should
brace up and display a little Of the enterprise
now 50 necessary TO business and literarv
success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-07

number Of Phialeiphians Who reside IL.
The green pastures OF the tEvnty-seyonth and
thirty fourth wards. and who wOuli doubtless
l. deeply inceI.sed a; any i-aputatious on their
sanity. have actually peti,ioned in favor Of
trolley street railroads. And yet some truly
INTEL = nj people iHsis; that Philadelphia is no.
behind the times
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Attractive G1rr ARTICLES.
Old Ivory Figures, twenty styles.

ATTRACTIVE Grrr ARTICLES.
Old Ivory Figures twenty styles.
-2oc.--
Old Ivory Pacques. assorted shapes and designs.
-l5 90. 2o and Bic.
Flower Vases Bouquet Holders, fine imported
glass, assorted shapes and co!ors.
Fine French China Pin Trays neat decorations.
TO-
Examine our special table in the Bric-a- brac
Art Room. 1t contains Vases In Royal Wor-
ces,er,n Grown Derby" ''Doulton," ''Bonne."
Hungarian" 'Po.nton." ''Teplitz." 'Rubian Art
Pottery:" &c. Of the newest shapes and decorations
all choice pieces.
Folding Card Tables hard polished wood.
--0oc.-
Shakespeare Tables. oak cherry.
81 25.-
Backing Cases. oak and walnut. csrpet-covereh
top.
-S100
Table Mirrors. fancy silver frames.
81. 65 to Ss.5o.--
Ash Receivers. brass and silver.
-.,5 to 50c.--
Polished Brass Banquet Lamps. "B. l. H." central
draught burner chimney. fancy silk shade trimmed
with lace. complete for
Cur CnYsrn RooM
On special table tomorrow will be found ths fol-
lowing
Salt Shakers. neat pattern, silver-plased top. two
styles.
-35c.-
Carsfes. quart size. neat cutting.
fl 15-
Sugar Dredges. two styles. silver plated top.
81. 25
4-inch Round Naples. strawberry. diamond and
fan pattern
FL Co.
5-nch sqnare Nsppies. rich patterns.
-{2. To-
Vinegar Cruets cut stopper.
I'll To-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-07

Secretary Charles Fossc.. in hi. report on the
SKATE = the finances for the FISCAL year 1892. al
ford no comfort 20 the people who have bsen
Insisting TIA; thu treasury is at the lower end
Of a very deep hole and that an enormous de-
hci; stares tie democratic party in the face.
The fsures which ike ali other fSures-can-
not lie. vii be found in the news columns
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x the come: d.d not actually collide with The
earth Z certainly disturbed lis equilibrium a
Aitle n Tins part OF the globe. 4 Delaware
Policeman has been punished for Sleeping or
b, beat; a hOt-SlJOde1 TenEessean is in TIE
Ie1-itentiaTy for seven wears fo- challenging .,
les Eot-blOodcG gentle man to a duel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-07

il l. very evident from the manner Il. which
Chicago citizens arc being held up ta,t la.
IeoPie with the robber instinct are ges. .rs tired
OF waiting Tor TIE worlds iair oppoy .lrities to
develop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-07

Hii eosi Mr.. Neville SlOO TO pat Mr.. How
sads cheek. what horribly expensive thing
T. would have been 10 hit Mr.. HoaI.nd real
hard with full grown ,ist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-07

II The monetary conferences 1lou!i be seized
Win an ambi'ioa TO point eth pride il may
have 10 devote itseli 10 the fact that II leaves
the world no worse than 1t found II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-07

George W. Chilis Will be widely sympG.hizod
with Tor the loss and Inconvenience occalioned
ty The Ire in the P,s5..c Leige,- building. He
4 nc. only one - The most distinguished repre-
sentatives .. what l. excellent in American
Journalism. 81 h. is ,I,o . ma, Nh. no..
soI'siity J. such a. 20 make any misfortune to
him = matter OF general regret. While the mis-
chief done viii be depipred there will be a
vide-Pread feeling Of Subtraction that the mat
Ter L no worse. With AZ abundance Of energy
and financial resource and with the sincere de-
Notion Of all whom he employ. the damage
would be promptly repaired even though it we're
immensely greater than i, j.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-07

The District Judiciary is evidently awaking
to the fact that straw bail shows which wav q
great many Of the criminals go.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-07

The men who have jus: commenced ff,v-
css- lasts viii Iiss good deal of fun this
tAristmss II they carry out their contracts
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DAD vou tnOr TIA, hat Greatly r~feed ,hs frfces
on sii,rs STOCK LCGscs' GHd Childrcns srdgse
See them bsrore baptaC
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" w wE ARE Jrsr AS Busy AS BEES

W We ARE JUST AS BUSY AS BEES
wwww with our Christmas business
W W Ahoase fun % useful Trcseuts.
that you hang On the trees for some o. Your
particular friends. Never thought o; turning them
into gifts. perhaps But why not You know woman
kind goes wild over lev gown. Andigs; - one q
ours-from this uaoomrarable variety .: ours. her
cup of expectancy is briInning full Your pur-a
won't be Benny lighter. A dress seem. Ike srs.,
deal-but sit down and count it up-here are the
figures: