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Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
SKINNER CLIPPINGS.
orrespondeuce Of tne Laam

Correspondence of the Ledger.
SKINNER, May 27.-Fine pros.
pect for corn. Most of the farmers
have plowed their corn twice, and
are giving their teams a good rest.
Andrew Meyer is getting over a
case of the mumps.
The framing of Alex. Carter's
house is. visible at q distance.
Frank Robbins is the possesser
of a fine road wagon. Frank says
hard times have no edge on him
it is his girl.
Only a few people on the branch
would like to know why some of
the boys can't stand in with the
old folks?
Why that young man didn't 60
home with that girl and not set on
the fence until the other fellow
come back. That wont do, Jim.
why that fellows girl left home
that Sunday eve.
Why our Skinner professor DON.
come back on the branch. He says
he don't like to scrap.
Why those two boys declared
peace; because they were going to
see the same girl?
The big rain that fell some time
ago was the right thing in the right
place. The ehinch bugs had begun
to work on the oats and corn. The
fields were covered with them. Some
have plowed up their wheat on ae-
count of the bugs, but the prospect
for corn on the branch was never
better. 1t is clean and doing well,
and farmers are rejoicing.
Locusts have made their appear
ance on the branch.
Why some of our society girls
didn't attend the ice cream supper.
When the branch is going ohave
another wedding; this fall If the
young mans crop is good.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
Miss ANNE F., Hall,

The pupils of Miss Annie Z. Hall.
of Hardin College, have signed the
following tribute to their much be-
loved teacher:
Miss Annie E. Hall, who has in
structed pupils in music for the pas
year at Hardin College, is about te
accept a position elsewhere. We.
her pupils, extend to her u heart,
lest thanks for her untlring patience
and loving care. 1t is with sincere
regret and affectionate solicitations
for her success that we bid her fare
we'll. May the richest blessing O
our God rest upon her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
A Sure Enough Race Horse

Joe He, the remarkable green
PAGER belonging to Mr.. WV. Sims,
of Fulton, was worked out at the
track on Tuesday and went an easy
mile in 2:20a. He went the hall
in 1:064. Joe He is a regular
pacing sensation and they will have
to go down the line at a record
breaking clip to beat him. He is
bred for a race horse and certainly
will be a big money winner thi:
year. He is entered through the
Ohio circuit and will leave soon t.
fulfill his engagements. Young Mr.
Sims, his driver, handles him to
nicetv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
FROM RUSH HILL.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, May 29.-Rev. Gran
field held services here three nights
last week.
Rev. Citation filled his regular ap-
pointment Sunday.
Rush Hill is coming to the front
with an Epworth League. All the
young folks are taking an active
part.
! Mrs. J. Bick, of Clapper, Mo-, is
the guest of John Bick and wife.
Mr.. S. D. Dowell will return to
Benton, La, about June 7th. MIR.
Dowell says he must have the LED
GER to come to him every week SO
he will be posted on what is going
on at home.
John Bick has traded his store
and store building to LaRue and
Sullinger for land in Madison coun-
ty, Ill. Mr.. Bick will have a sale in
a short time and will move to st.
Louis.
George Ferris shipped one car
load of hogs to st. Louis Tuesday.
Mrs. F. P. Paris is quite sick.
Mr.. Weaver, of Mexico, was in
town the first of the week and wrote
up several life insurance policies.
Squire Settle, of Monroe county
was visiting relatives and friends
here last week.
Miss Ida Shines was the guest O
her sister, Mrs. J. J. Zimmerman,
last week.
Mr.. Fred Feutz returned from
Highland, ILL.,, where he attended
an Old Settlers reunion and spen
a very pleasant week among hi
friends.
Quite a number attended thu
grand entertainment at Hedgedal'
Friday evening, given by T. J
Seal. Mr.. Seal has been asked t.
teach the next term of school a
that place at an increased salary.
Miss Nettie Ridgeway visited a
Middletown Wednesday and enjoy
ed her vacation hugely.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
THOMPSON ITEMS.

Correspondence of the LEDGER.
THOMPSON STATION, May 3d.
Mr.. and Mrs. Green Cant of near
Mexico, visited their son, I'll. I.
Cant, Tuesday.
Mr.. Wade, of near Nebraska, is
visiting MI. G. A. Roe.
Mr.. Medley, of Laddonia, has
been visiting friends and relatives
the past week.
Mr.. Crock Harrison, of Benton
City, was the guest of Elzea Nc
Donald Sunday.
Mr.. Luther johnson, of Hatton,
Mo-, was in town Sunday.
Nj. Bear, of Columbia, Mo-, was
visIting friends here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eppa Elliot returned
from Hallsville Monday.
Several from this vicinity attend
ed the Peoples party meeting in
Mexico Saturday.
Miss Mary Wright has returned
to Columbia. She was accompanied
by her cousin, Miss Matte Cogs-
we'll.
A number of our young people
spent quite a pleasant evening at
Mr.. and Mrs. Mason Tnsley's
Tuesday.
Mr.. French, of Martinsburg, visit
ed his son Pinckney Sunday.
A number of Thompsopites will
go on the excursion to Alton June
9th.
The singing club met at Mr.. and
Mrs. Keeton's Sunday night.
Children's Day at Hopeweil sec
ond Sunday In June.
Joe Davis went to M~artinsburg
Thursday on business.
The social given at Uncle Abe
Tinsley's Saturday evening was a
very enjoyable affair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
Dead Letter List.

List Of letters remaining in the Post
office at Mexico, Mo, for the week
ending June 2, 1894, and which, If not
called for within two weeks, will be
sent to the Dead Letter office at Wash-
ington, ID. c.
Alfred Allen, W. 7. Asbury, S. +.
Butts, Jim Brown. c. Bassman, Marial
Baugh, Lizzie Bradley, j. Il. Cooper
Wilk Creed, Bud Campbell, Matte
Chance, G. C. Davis, Maud Davis, d
R. Gibbs, Lille Henderson Emily John
son 9, ]. w. Moran, B. Robertson, c
S .Trast, C. K. MangIe, Kate West, c
Z. Wilson; I. f. Wilcox, NJ. Fl. White
side, Mary H. Wilson, F. J.. Wether
hold, Miss NJ. L. Young, ]. T. McCar
thy, Jno. Mcdonald.
J. W. MASON, Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
AN II
OuthOuses Belonging TO Louis Steppel-
men Burned Sunday Morning.

At 2:30 O'Clock Sunday morning
the smoked house and wash-house on
the lot occupied by the residence Of
Louis Steppelman, on East Liberty
street, vas discovered to be on fire.
An alarm was turned in at once
and in ten minutes II of the IA fire.
men were on the scene and a stream
of water was playing on the burn
ing buildings. The outhouses were
burned and the residence barely
escaped. The fire is supposed to be
of in~cendiary origin.
The fire company deserves great
commentator for its rapid and sue.
cessful work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
LADBONiA ITEMS.
,spondence of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, Mo-, May2S.-Misses
Lille Drake and Lille Menser, of
Ashland, Mo-, visited at Mr.. Robt.
McNamy's last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ST Landrum visited
their son Harry, north of Mexico,
last week.
Mrs. Eva Hageman and Miss
Annie Belts visited in Kansas City
and Corder last week.
Mrs. j. L. Pierce returned home
from a visit in st. Charles Saturday.
Mrs. L. Lotion is visiting relatives
in Salisbury, Mo.
Mrs. Mccoy, ST., is visiting in st.
Charles.
Judge Shobe seems to improve
very slowly. He has been sick for
several months.
The President of the Christian
College at Columbia, preached at the
Christian church Sunday night.
Elder Rouse preached at Oak Grove
school house Sunday at 3 p. m.
Farmers are complaining of the
chinch bugs killing the oats. Rain
is badly needed and if we don't have
it in a few days many acres of oats
will perish.
Make every edge cut. Find in
this issue our coupon; 1T viii save
you 10 per cent on your purchase.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
Miss Le0na Barker.

FROM tue AFhdHsdS JOlfudl-
Miss Leona Barker, a charming
young lady of Mexico, Mo-. after a
prolonged visit of three delightful
months to her brother and sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Barker, Jr., of
this city, assumed the journey
home via st. Louis on steamer City
OF Hickman Sunday. While here
the whole town fell in love with
"Leona." The very name hath
charms and music and poetry in it.
Her genial disposition, attractive
face and natural Southern character
of high-born intellect and social
hospitality comprises an irresistible
magnetism that wins the heart
without the asking. Thus, she won
the high esteem and regard of us all,
and thus an involuntary sigh of re-
greet was expressed upon her de-
parture. 1t was like losing the
fragrance of the last roses of sum
mer-there is the regret, only to be
filled with sweeter fragrance and
more roses in the spring time.
Though this was her first visit it is
hoped it will not be the last. The
Journal is indebted to Miss Barker
for a number of ~courtesies and we'll
written contributions, and to our
knowledge the Monticello Advance
owes to her its flag. Let it wave,
as the s'stars and bars" will ever
wave in the breath of the South
and while the Advance strides on to
success and glory let it remember
the name OF its fair donor with
tender respect and friendship.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
Cheap Chtneh Bugs.

Three years experience with in
fected chinch bugs; practical results.
| have q good supply of infected bugs
on band. Those that wish them mail
me one tablespoon full of bugs in a
close box. will infect them and re.
turn for 81 and give instructions how
to use them and keep for future use.
Address C. Z. McYKY,
SGT Box 3S, Laddonia, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

in public estimation. Surely you know
why. 1t is high in value, but very
easy to get-for the price is low. Bet
ter get your summer suit now. The
hot weather will soon be here. Our
SO, $12 80 and SIS suits are winning
golden opinions. Meritorious in style
and texture, and captivating in price.
Good enough tor anybody. Better, in
fact, than yer seen until this season.
The plaudits of the people proclaim
its popularity. Wisdom is the con-
queror of fortune, and appropriate
clothing the privilege of every man.
The little folks are getting their share
OF good things of us, too, for little
pocket books buy much.
Joe &c Vic Barth,
The Mexico ClOthiers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

Capt. B. i. Lazear, who died in
kixvasse Saturday, was buried in
|e cemetery in this city Monday.
|r. Lazear was a member OF Ransom
bst G.. A. Il. of st. Louis. A dol
kation from that post attended the
|neral. Hancock Post of this city
the remains from the depot
! this city to the graveyard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
WORCESTER NEWS.

Correspondence Of the LEDGER.
WORCESTER, May 29.-Mrs. R.N.
Scherer, of Marshall, Mo-, is visiting
relatives here.
Miss Mary Underwood is visiting
relatives in Wellsville.
Mr.. II. Morthland is visiting in
Marion county.
Quite a number from here attend
ed the entertainment Friday night
at Hedgedale. They report it quite
a success.
Miss Gina Azdell has returned
home from a pleasant visit to Mex
leo friends.
Mrs. F. l.. LaForce is visiting al
Browns Station this week.
Nj. C. Berry visited DIR. w. E
Cornett Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

Nv. W. Robertson, the Oldest
|esbyterian preacher in Missouri,
ed at Fulton, Mo-, at an advanc,
| age this week. Mr.. Robertson
hyes two children, Mrs. Russell,
Mexico, and Mrs. n. ID. Thur
bnd, of Fulton. The deceased
bs one of MiSsouri's most eminent
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

Our stock is large, our prices way
down, our styles the latest, and if
you will cut out our coupon in this
issue of the LEDGER and bring it to
US, we will take it in for 10 per cent
on your purchase for cash. Good
to July 1st. FAMOUS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
PLEADED GUILTY.
Jasper Finch is Charged WITT, a Must
Horrible Crime.

Constable J. T. Bunton arrested
Jasper Finch at Central School Dis
trict, near Rowena, this week. Finch
is Is years of age and is charged
with incest. He was brought to
Mexico and arraigned before Squire
Tomllnson and pleaded guilty. He
was placed under $500 bond to
await the action of the Grand Jury.
This is the first crime of this char
acter ever committed in Audrain
county. His sister, Emma Finch,
aged %, who is in a most deplora-
BILE condition, will likely be the
prosecuting witness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
Picnic Parties.

The Union Dairy Company Of st.
Louis, Mo-, is prepared to furnish
the people of Audrain county with
first-class, strictly pure, ice cream
and fruit ices; quality unsurpassed
can ship in any quantity on shortest
notice. Correspondence solicited.
q DIT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
Leghorns soc. at Miss Hansard'l

One of the late admissions to the
Confederate Home at Higginsville
lie Nicholas Yeager, now 10 years OF
age. He served first in Company
D., in the First Arkansas, Colonel
Pagan, and last on the Confederate
ram, Tennessee. at Mobile.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

The Moberly Monitor says: MIR,
Thomas Crouch, of Eear Middle
town, Mo-, is the guest of his SON.
in-law, Horatio Penn, in this city
Mr.. Crouch is in his S4th year and
is hale and hearty. He was borr
in Kentucky in 1910. He hal
raised ten children and gave each o
them a farm to start with. Mr.
Crouch appears to be good for 1
dozen or more years yet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
cHE RACKET
Working Mems Clothes,

shirts, pants and overalls, jackets
nd Jumpers. There are no better
hade goods in the world than the
Cones Boss garments in the above
Inc.
Our New York agent sent us some
reneh b~albriggan shirts and drawers
nat would be cheap for = q suit we
hli them for 81 25. A cheaper grade
eorth $780, our price 9oc. American
f~alhriggan worth 81, our price Csc.
Abont the 2ith we will receive a new
ne:.ladies' hats, flowers and ribbons.
We can promise to show you some
piee goods in the above line.
We would be pleased to have you
lsit u store and examine our goods.
Ne are receiving new goods every
peek and get lots of things that we
pant call attention to in our news
paper space.
The SPOT CASH buyers are the
people We want to do business with.
The Racket
y. ". PIATr, Nc. l2 Washington Street
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
Grand Exeursion June sta

By the Chicago & Alton railroad
to Louisiana and steamer Josephine
to Alton, ILL.,, and return by rail to
Mexico. Special train will leave
Mexico 1855 a. m. Only $1.75 for
the entire round trip. d&w t 9th
T.. S. WILSON, Tk't. Agt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

Our coupons apply to all depart
ments. Dry goods, notions, fur.
nishing goods, ladies and gents fur.
nishing goods, carpets, curtains. We
do not exclude a single item in our
immense stock. You will find q
coupon in this issue of the LEDGER.
ill ] B. FAMOUS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

a number of our citizens have
|med a company and are being
to lease the railroad
he, just east of Mexico. Fishing
II hunting privileges will be pro-
Eted. A boat house will likely
erected and other improvements
hIa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

d. Hunter has finished plans
the new brick buildings to be
by J. II. Lane and j. W.
rkinley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

The Knights of Pythias will have
a Grand Lodge of Instruction in
Mexico on Friday, June 1. There
will be visiting brethren from Full
ton, Vandalia, Auxvasse, Centralia.
Columbia, Sturgeon, Wellsville and
Montgomery City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

GalIatin is enthusiastic over the
fact that sour town. as a local
paper expresses it., is to have a
Fourth of July celebration. A long
editorial on the question closes with
"beat the tom-tom, blow the zig zig,
rush the boomerang a lungen and
sound the hurdy-gurdy hugag."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

III. FRANKIE is home from the
much improved in health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

Mrs. Julia Blanchard and daugh-
Of st. Louis, are the guests Of
i. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Riley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
How,s Thisf

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY &Co., Props, Toledo, O,
We the undersigned. have known +. J. Che
ney for the last ID years. and believe him per
fectiy honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tons made by their firm
WEST sTREAx Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
KIsSAs 4 MARVIN. Wholesale True
gisfs, Toledo. o.
Hall 3 Catarrh Cure is taken internally actins
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces d
the system. Price, &c ger bottle, Sold nv ii
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

You will find in this issue of the
LEDGER one 10 per cent coupon,
good for 10 per cent on your pur-
chase for cash at the FAMOUS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
commencement Exercises al the Mis-
s0urI Military Academy.

soufi htiitu8 atdufm1s
The closing exercises of the Mis-
souri, Military Academy promises
to be of unusual interest this year.
They will begin with a defamation
contest for the gold medal, present
ed annually by C. A. Buckner, on
Saturday night at the Ferris Grand.
This will be well worth hearing, as
the cadets have been carefully train
ed by Capt. d. A. Mcmillan.
On Monday afternoon at 5 O'Clock
there will be a prize drill at the
Fair Grounds for the Sallee & Grad
dock gold medal. On Monday
morning at the Opera House Hon.
Henry 7. Kent, of st. Louis, will
deliver the literary address to the
Academy. Mr.. Kent is one of the
most finished and eloquent speak
ers in the State, and We bespeak for
him a crowded house. On Thursday
a. m. at O'Clock the graduating ex-
e%rcises will be held in the Opera
House, at which six of the graduates
will deliver addresses. The diplomas
will be presented, and the cadets
will generally leave for their homes
on the midday trains.
Let all our people attend and
make this third commencement OF
the Missouri Military Academy by
far the best in its history.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

Mrs. J. T. Williams and sons,
Charlie and Joe, Jr,, have gone to
Cloud Chief, Ok, for a months
visit to Mrs. Williams son Goldie
and family. Joe, Sem, has sold bis
COW and given his chickens and pigs
away, told his neighbors they might
have his garden, and has relin-
| quished the cares OF life. He will
| still eat. however.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31
Strayed.

From Fulton, a sorrel gelding, left
hind foot white, blaze face, shod all
round, II years old collar marks, in
good flesh and weighs about a thous-
and pounds. A liberal reward for the
horse or any information that will lead
to his recovery. Address,
r. w. MCCLAIs, Calwood, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

TX. FL. Allen is home from a bust
IS trip to Boone County.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

Don't be timid in bringing in our
coupons. Ifyour purchase amounts
to So 90 for cash, one coupon pays
so cents of it; if your purchase is
for Sl.00, one coupon pays 10 cents
of it. til j FAMOUS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

Mrs. ]. w. Mason and two young
est daughters have gone to Ken
lucky ON a months visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

Pirs. Chas. Murray and daughter,
Pha, and Miss Matte Frost left
San Jose, Cal, Saturday night.
IS Matte goes on a visit and will
absent some three months.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

The visitors who are in Mexico
attending the commencement ex-
ercises will return to their homes
highly elated with Mexico's school
advantages.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

F. A. Bratcher, one of Pike
Rnty's oldest and most substan-
citizens, was in Mexico this
FIX the guest of 3. L. Runkle and
ker relatives and friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

Col. Mansfield and wife, OF the
WellsviIie MOI Optic News, are in
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31


Those Japanned Tin Cake
Closets WithThree Shelves keep
your Cake and Bread nice and
moist. with n good lOck-secure
from marauders-0nly SI.75 nj
R~OBERTSON.S.
A handsome ornament to your
dining room.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. AS, Hous
ton, a son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

Miss Ida Spencer, of Laddonia,
| make special sales on millinery
{day and Saturday, June lst and
b. Stylish goods sold at extreme
low prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

Miss Josie ID. Hamilton leaves for
kxico, Mo-, Saturday. MissSpence,
Teacher in the Woodland, will
knd the summer in Mexico
tnsaS CITY journal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

Make every edge cut. Find in
this issue our coupon; 1T will save
you 10 per cent on your purchase.
til 5 FAMOUS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

VIM. Bedell is up from St. Louis.
ID. e. Bassford is in St. Louis on
to bis sons.
DIR. A. VI. Patterson is building Il
bat new brick stable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

We regret very much that we have
! space for a full report of the en-
Eainment given at the close of the
kdgedale school, this county, on
Fday evening, May %. 1t was a
tst enjoyable affair and all who
TX part in it acquitted themselves
Editably.
Through the kindness of Capt,
bst the LEDGER force enjoyed 4
Eher of sweet cider. The Captain
10 deals in fruits, tobacco, &C..
kt South of this office, has the
|ktinction of being the oldest mar
This neck o woods who can read
be up-side-down.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

Miss GosneiI has some beautifully
|cOrateil china, her own work, on
|hihition at Buckner's drug store.
e is an artist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

Miss Emma kirkpatrick, former
|of Mexico, won the highest honors
1.-THE graduating class OF East Park
|ho0I at Moberly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

kt. B. Conway, of Mexico, has
en appointed on the Finance
kditing Committee of the Com
krciaI Travellers Association.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

I'he Supreme Court has oyerruled
btions for new hearing and to
Insfer to court in banc in the
hide Ringo case,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

dozen or more years yet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-31

EThe Public School library will be
en, during the vacation,on Tues
b. from 10 to II a. III. and on
Rdays from 2 to 3 p. IN.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-01-27
PRAYERS AND MONEY
What a RObber Received at the
Seaside.
His Victims Ask Him to Join in
Their DevotiOns, but He Re-
spectfully Declines.

MONTEREY, JAM, 26.-On Wednesday
night a masked robber entered the house
of ajor Buruey and compelled him and
his wife to kneel and submit to having
their hands tied behind them, and then
ordered them to deliver up their money
and valuables. After thorough search
he succeeded in finding only about Sc, with
which he made his escape, having first un-
bound them and remarking that he had
got into the wrong house.
On Thursday night at about 9 so o'clock
the same individual. probably. entered the
house of Mr.. and Mrs. Wood aud substan-
TALLY the same scene was enacted, the
robber having first tied the hands of MIR.
Wood. He then compelled Mrs. Wood to
get their purses. but here got even less
than before. and when he could find
neither watches nor jewelry he withdrew
as before. saying he had entered the wrong
house.
Both of the men robbed are Octogeua-
rians and keep neither dog nor gun. How
the robber finds out these facts is a mys-
terry. In each case he got one thing he
did not desire. and that was iervent ap-
peal from the good sisters to give up his
l,fe OF sin and begin to serve the Lord,
and an earnest appeal to the Lord for his
immediate conversion, in which, though
pressed by Sister Wood to join, he de.
clined on the ground of lack of time