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The Portland daily press., 1895-11-04


Price,
s.n 81 M BLACK Coev Fur Cane 80 inches long, S6.9s
sample aot no. z on o0"s u oi : ~ 1900 1850
Lott quality aOo hSoV
Lot No. q. MaTten collar
s ~ NJ q 20 inch Electric Seal Cape quality
Sample Lot No G. inchW Maren collar and
cow low
Sample IotN Monkey "a inches long, with seal
collar. -"00 -''oO
samnle Lot No s. collar and edge,
inches N'0o Ao'oo
samnle T ct No. O. Electric Cape quality, 80 inches
long, WV "
inches long, o ~
sample ho %t ~ -, h a' bargain at 1890
s Marten Fur yfneym $500
sample Lot No xxx quality, marten collar
WV
Sample lot No. H. marten collar and edge,
quality ''0' ',o
sample 10, n1 10 and 1 edse $3.50
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and gifted as they are a part Ct our
humanity through cast it may be III
larger mould and of fairer pattern.
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The Drummer Boy.

The first rehearsal of 'fThe Drummer
Boy took place at City Hall on Satur-
day evening. and we canIassure Jour
readers that all who attend the perform
ano IS, beginning Thursday night, wiiihoe
more than repaid. The tickets are sell
inc we'll at Williamson S drug store, cor
ner of Free and Congress street.
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BLACK and
COLORED SILKS.

BLACK Figured Sks-he wanted kinds desirable Wese KINDS
that being used now Charming figured Satin Duchesse, eros grain
Peau dSoie. new lot OF these popular g0o IN most exquisite s
Fancy Silks prices fabrics stylish fancy Silks IN
coa large new beautiful styles arrived yesterdayue TO meet
designs in fine grade novelty SK
Or bouses Only pattern kndan exceptionally ine
lot.
Taffetas-A large No grade among them but what worth more
than we ask They're Tafeas-e fine quality kndgued-soe
ned and changeabe too-degns and effects really striking
Evening Silks particular buyers Evening oKs nave long
toa head ouareom far wedding outfits and fine
oenno wear orr present choice will than maintain the depart
ent we'll established reputation showing all times the very finest line o.
evening silks:
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COL0RED
DRESS GOODS.

We have lust offne Wool Novelty goods brown
desirable seasonby the pattern and yard these new eooos ae
verv choice mostly in the popular rough weaves
Novelties line of Wool Novelties in all the
new color creations Cheyi0 Mixtures and DagOnais.
Rouyettes Cancels HAIR Pads silk and wool and all WOOL fiad
II basket effect Also fine Sungsa stylish fabric
in combination Of almost all the colors known
We ca at all times large of Medium Priced Dress
Goods.
Diagonals,
Cheeks
Mixtures,
Serges,
Novelties
popular prices
Coloed Serges demand and our stock OF these soos
always complete Serges which are 40 inches Wde we Se
at 75c yard toahng all price points down TO zoc yao ~ ~
yaIue are selling 800 yard "A nhes vice. al
color
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West Arlington.

Prof. Nichols, of Cambridge, N. Y,
organized a singing school here last
week, with about twenty members.
Mrs. Garfield. of Arlington, was a
recent guest of Mrs. Charles Hawley.
Miss Rand closed school on Wednes.
day to attend the Farnham-Mattison
wedding in North Bennington. Mr.. and
Mrs. Farnham, son and daughter also
attended. The bridal pair accompany
ing them to this place.
Mr.. Chas Hawley has been sufferer
from rheumatism for some time past, a
part of the time confined to the house.
Mrs. C. A. Derrick and daughter, Net
tie also f. S. Weed arrived in town on
Tuesday for few days sojourn at the
farm.
Mrs. Fred Hawley has a new organ.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Sweet recently
visited their daughter, Mrs. Hawley:
Miss Edith Sweet accompanied
them remaining for week or two.
Mrs. A. G. Mckee and daughter left
Wednesday morning for visit with
friends in West Rupert.
Mrs. Henry Coulin and son passed
several days in Saratoga, returning on
Monday, Mrs. Flushing returning with
them.
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Woodford.

A half dozen York State gentlemen
are putting up at the Mt. Pleasant house
who are getting evergreen and Christmas
trees. The people here make sad mis-
take in selling The trees so very cheap.
William Bowles cut his hand quite
seriously with an axe.
The Harbour brothers have bought
the Putnam smoke stack and will move
it down to the new mill they are build
ing.
A break. down in Lyman Evans, mill
did not cause a cessation of labor there,
as other work was found for the boys to
do.
|. II. Sanborn, Jr assisted by VIM.
Wilcox, of Bennington, have made sur
veys at the city preparatory for the large
business ready to be done here next
summer 1t is hoped that no loyal resi-
dent will stand In the way to impede the
progress.
Several in town have received the fol-
lowing this week: Mrs. George P. Bliss
announces the marriage of her daughter,
Frances Cornelia to Rev. William Fred
ericK Beaman, Thursday, October the
third, eighteen hundred ana ninety-five,
Ningpo, China. Mr. Beaman was pastor
at WoOdfOrd in 1898 and is now one of
the tried. true and faithful ministers in
China. He is young man of deep
piety.
Judge Bond, of S2arsburg, was in town
Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Fresh wild dandelion blossoms have
been shown this week, thus the natural
air is not so cold since the 'lections as
might be supposed.
A large number of robins have been
seen and heard this. week. The cold
storm that set in Thursday caused them
to cease their piping or go south.
Mrs James Higgins is enjoying a two
weeks vacation with relatives.
Star gazers havO seen some "shOOt-
inp'i this week
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South SALISBURY.

A social dance will be given at Grange
Hall, South SALISBURY, Wednesday
evening, November 9th.
Loyal Bradford, of North Ferrisburgh,
visited town this week.
Miss Susie Belden has returned for an
other stay in town.
c. S. Madison and Master Archie
spent Sunday out of town.
The following are some presents over,
looked and some received later by Mr..
and Mrs. Hawkins: large parlor lamp
with shade, Mr.. Hulett; very handsome
soup nlates, Mrs. Tice. of Philadelphia;
fruit plates, Mr.. Helau; table clothes,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arson Hawkins; five dol
Lar gold piece, Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Mat
tison.
Mrs. c. 3. Madison left Wednesday
for Boston, to enter the New England
Conservatory of Music. She enters up.
on her new work ON Thursday. Her
friends wish her the realization of her
highest ambitions.
The ladies of the Church had a boun-
t!ful supply of everything with their
chicken dinner. The hard work merited
a larger crowd. The receipts were Sl2.
Several from this place attended so,
cial at Social Hall, SALISBURY Centre.
Miss Nella Spafford was in town Wed
nesday evening for the sociable.
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CHARLES T. ELLISIN 1.-THE AL
SATAN"
At opera House, Next Tuesday
Evening, the 2Ist.


The Brooklyn Citizen has the follow
ing to say of Chas Z. Ellis and company
who appeared in that city Oct. 20.
Charles T. Ellis is the magnet at the
Grand Opera House this week, and thea.
ter goers will have the pleasure of wit
Messing this we'll known actor in his new
and picturesque comedy drrma, entitled
THE Alsatian." The play is something
entirely new, and places Mr.. Ellis in a
new character. There are also a num-
Der of specialties introduced, including
male and female quartets. The comedy
as seen last night proved to be the best
in which Mr.. Ellis ever appeared. 1t
was decidedly interesting and amusing,
and it held the great audience which was
present at this popular house in close
attention.
The star who is the best of dramatic
singers, has an excellent collection of
new songs with which he pleases the
audience, into whose good graces he
sang himself long ago, for there is such
harmony and sweetness in his songs
that fingers in the memory The play
is handsomely staged, and the support
that Mr.. Ellis has is the best that he
ever had in any of his productions. The
singing of Miss Lnttie Vincent was well
received. Miss Clara Moore rs Judy
kept the audience in roars of lau0her
with her witty sayings and nci 10.
| Miss Mabel Gardner as Clarice FiIZ cer-
aid, carried off the hOnors of the ev n
ing, and received several tokens Of s.
TEEN in the shspe of gigantic horal
pieces from her admirng friends. Miss
Amy Stone as Bora, the gypsy queen
made great hit The remainder of the
| cast was EQUALLY strong
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In THE LOCAL FIELD.
North Renninpton.


A niece of Elmer Tinkham, Miss Belle
Niles, left Monday for instruction in
Troy business college.
Arthur II. CuShman has completed a
very successful tour in the west, in the
employ of the novelty works, returning
through West Virginia to Washington
and New York. arriving home Tuesday.
The sheds connected with the Baptist
church and the walls about it, have need
ed repairing for years for protection from
rains and the vigor OF the cold west winds.
The work is now being done by the
dinner being served by the ladies in the
parlors of the church. Some twenty or
more are engaged in 1t.
The coming fair of the j. G.IMcCuI-
Tough Engine COmpan, in the new engine
house, WI undoubtedly be a great sue
cess, as no village can be more grateful
FOR the efforts of fire department. than
ours. 1t is expected to occur Wednes-
day evening, Dec. 4, when the size of the
rooms only, 10 is hoped, will regulate the
numbers to be present at one time.
The social held in the Congregational
church parlors on Tuesday, though the
first of the season, was largely attended.
Alter supper, inc CaOleS UelnS Hlleu CHle &C
times, there was an entertainment con-
sisting of music, recitatiOns and readings
which was very satisfactory to those pres
ent.
The funeral of Mis-. w. Il. Green, who
for many years resided here aud was held
in high respect, took place III So. Peters
burgh, n. Y, her former residence, and
was conducted by Rev. h. B. Tozer. Sew
eralfrom this neighborhood were ill at
tendance.
A number of the paper, THE Reville,"
which was mentioned as published at the
Norwich University, and edited by VIC.
Spafford of this place, in the last BAN
NER, has beed received. ltIs fine spec
linen of journalistic work and in addition
to being gotten up artistically, the edi,
torial department. is excellent and the
article by Gen. O. O. Howard helps to
make it very valuable.
Mrs. Sylvester Deming of Arlington, is
visiting her nephew and niece, Mr. and
Mrs. S. b. Hall, coming Tuesday p. NJ.
A pleasant gathering of forty friends
occurred at the home of Norman Colvin,
Saturday evening. A supper was served
and music furnished by George ColVin
and the Lever brothers.
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East Dorset.

Mrs Eliza (Beebe) Bates, of Norwich,
Conn, is visiting friends in town.
James Colvin shot a wild cat weigh
ing twenty pounds one DAY last week.
John O'Neil who was so badly injured
by the cars at Rutland was brought
home last week and is doing well.
Miss Sarah Bowen, who has spent
most of the simmer with a family in
Massachusetts,, returned home last week.
Albert Butfum, u years old, has busk-
$50 bushels Of corn Ton Mr.. Ames and
attended school five days in the week,
Thomas Lee who has been making
cheese in Peru has moved to this place
and will work for the new marble COM
pany.
The Congregational society received
over twenty dollars from the poverty.
party which brings them nearly out of
debt.
The heavy rain Saturday night car
ried away the upper dam at George
Reeds mill, causing the stream to over
flow it's banks and doing considerable
damage to the highway on Peru street,
and filling the cellars with water,
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PoWnaI.

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Bap-
fist church gave Birthday Social in the
vestry of the church, last Thursday at
teTnoon.
Miss Rose Emory is quite ill.
Mrs. Peter Grady was attacked by a
ferocious buck, Wednesday, and hit on
the knee, breaking one of the bones.
She will be confined to the house for
some time.
The members of tie Pownal Band are
making extensive preparations for a
grand ball to be given in Academy Hall,
Thanksgiving Eve. Prof. Sumner will
have charge of the orchestra.
A large shaft in the lapper room of S.
Wright's mill broke, causing a part of
the mill to be stopped for some length
of time and necessitating the running of
Che engines.
The Wright health underwear CON-
pany's mill is at last to have etfecTuaI
protection against fire. Probably water
works will be put in. The water will
probably be taken from the Laid brook
on the Buringame property and be
carried down through the main street
and thence to the mill. Mr.. Wright in.
tends to have the sprinklers in every
room, so that the rooms may be flooded
at moments notice. 1t will be great
boon to the town if Mr.. Wright will al
low the citizens to tap the pipe and carry
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Woman's Paper.

On Saturday, Nov. % will be issued
the Womans Edition of the Hoosac Val
ley News of North Adams. Editor Nc
Millin, publisher of the news will give
up his office and editorial work for one
week to the women of the town, and all
the proceeds of the paper will be devoted
to the purchase of the site of old Fort
Massachusetts,.
The history of the Fort is to be pub
lished in detail, aud numerous articles
of historical value will appear. Original
illustrations and poems. of local interest,
bright and interesting discussions of the
questions of the day, and all the news of
the week, served mp with feminine taste
and discretion, will make Ihe paper es-
peciplIy unique and attractive. The pa.
per will consist of three parts of eight
pages each, will be printed on fine pa
per, and will be sold at ten cents a copy.
This patriotic understanding should
interest the sympathy and cooperation
of all Massachusetts and bordering
towns.
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Y, NJ, C. A, Notes,

The opening reception at the rooms
occurred last Tuesday evening. About
one hundred were present The or
chestra played a march as an opening
piece. Rev. G. L. Richardson read very
effectively 1.-THE Story of the Man Who
Spoiled the Music" At various inter
walls during the story chorus of eight
voices sang selections appropriate to the
sentiment. There was also singing by a
chorus of girls. The many interesting
events made the occasion an interesting
event. The rooms were nicely trimmed
with green's and flags.
Mr.. Alger speaks tonight to all inter
ested in evening school WORK Seven or
eight branches will be taught. The fee
will be only five cents for lesson, ex-
cept peumanship; in this class it will be
ten cents.
The Board will hold a special meeting
Saturday evening of this week at 1880
Next Sunday Rev. S. Mclaughlin
speaks on business Integrity and Hon.
est Work" Orchestra Chorus and
special responsive service make add
tiohal attractions for Sunday at o'cl lck.
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East Arlington.
| PhelnS is at home.

Edward Phelps is at home.
Louis Budso has moved his family to
North Adams, Mass.
Messrs. Frank and Joseph Webb are
out of town for few days on a visit to
an aunt in Auburn, n. Y. Reuben
Phillips is driving the mail wagon in
Mr.. Webbs absence.
Mr.. Frisbee of SALISBURY has been up
this way selling apples at S1.5O per bbl
Presiding Elder j. ]. Noe, is expected
here next Sabbath, Nov. II.
A donation for Rev. A. c. Field is on
the program for Wednesday evening,
Nov 20. The ladies give chicken pie
supper at the parsonage, young and old
are cordially invited. Come and bring
something to make glad the heart of our
beloved and respected pastor,
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1.-The Way it's Done over the Noun.

Sheriff O. Il. Collins, of Washington,
County arrived at the work house in
Rutland with party for the work house
1t consisted of Forrest Albin, of Rox.
bury. a boy only IS years of age. SEN
fenced for 60 days in the work house for
maliciously breaking windows in a
school house in that town; George Will
Hanson, of Warren, another lad 10
years of age, convicted of selling liquor
on ten different occasions and sen euCed
to three years hard labor; James Joss
convicted of the same kind of an Offense
in Barre and sentenced to 534 days hard
labor; Elmer Shonio, also of Barre, con-
viCted for four offences of larceny and
sentenced to three months hard labor
for each offense.
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Manchester,

DR.. McNerny and wife leave for New
York, Friday, for the winter
Mrs. VIM. Burton closed her residence
here and will spend the winter with
George Burton, in Lacrosse, Wis.
The body of Mrs. Ella (WoodcOck)
Walker, former resident, was Inferred
III Dellwood cemetery last Thursday.
She was the wife of Herbert II. Walker
and died on Tuesday, at her home IN
Brattleboro after long and painful i'll
ness. Her fge was 43 years.
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Square dining tables are a thing of
the past. The oval shape is also fast 60
ing out, and the round table of genera
ton ago is now the proper thing. A new
and beautiful line of these round dining
tables is on exhibition at the warerOOms
of Green & Waterman, No. 2S3 River
street, Troy.
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Something New.

Blaisdell's Paper Pencil needs no knife
to sharpen it. The lead is simply wound
with layers of paper. A strip of paper IS
unwound, leaving a proper amount OF
lead exposed. 1t is simple, convenient,
and time and patience saving. Price
same as for old fashioned pencils. For
sale at BANNER store.
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ESTATE OF PORTER E. BROWN
,0tice of Settlement and Application for Distr
button.

Sotice of Settlement and Application for Distr
button.
nfATE OF VERMONT, To-
district Of Bennington, 3d.
AZ a session of the Probate Court holden at tn
Nfobate office in Bennington, in said district, O
ne 3lst day Of October, A. D.. 1895.
Present, John V. Carney, Judge.
1ennie E. Brown, Administrative ofthe tstae
fter T.. Brown, late of Pownal, in said Distri'
.eaAed, presents her administration account ID
mination and allowance. and makes applied
61 for q decree Of distribution and partition
estate of said deceased.
IIqhereupon, it is ordered by said court, thu
ad account and said application be referred to
lon thereof, to be held at the Probate ONT
esaid. on the 18th day Of November, A. d
ri Tor hearing and decision thereon: and 1t
fnrIher ordered. that notice thereof be given
"A PARTIES Interested, by publication Of the SAM
|Il.e weeks successfully in the Bennington BAL
..,.r A newspaper published at Bennington. p1
lni,e 10 said time appointed for hearing, th|
|It may appear at said time and place, aIl
.,, cause, il any they may have. why said a
s.t|t should not be allowed and such decri
teord whereof is ordered 20 be made
! hue record.
Attest JOHN V. CARNEY, Judge i
"a Ir,ie copy of the original recOrd,5
I& Attest, JOHN V. CARNEY, Judge !
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NOTICE TO SELL REAL ESTATE OF
ABEL c. BLISS, Decd.

ABEL c. BLISS, Decd.
STATE OF VERMONT,
District Of Bennington, 90
In Probate court held at Bennington. within and
for said district. on kthe BOT day of October.
A. ID 1895.
Present, John V. Carney, Judge,
j, w Mlllard. administrator OF the estate Of
Abel C. Bliss, late Of Stamford, in said district,
deceased, makes application to said court for Ii.
cense to sell all of the real estate of said deceased
situate i'm the town Of amtOri, bounced as fol
lows viz-uOrth and east ny highway; south by
lands of Emma Fuller. and west by lands by lands
occupied by Lewis Harris, containing about (9)
nine acres one other piece Of land bounded
north and west by lands Of A. G.. Clough; south
and east by highway containing about ~ one
acre: also one other piece, bounded north by
lands Of Catherine Dunn; east and south by land
of Eleizer Pantore, and west by lands of Henry
Seegar representing that the sale of said real es-
state is necessary for the payment OF the debts
and charges OF admnistra ton of the estate OF
said deceased.
Whereupon it Is ordered by said court that said
application be referred TO session thereof to oe
held at the Probate Office in Bennington in said
District on the 10Th day Of Nov, A D., 1895, for
hearing and decision thereon and, It is further
hereof. by publication ofnotice of said applica'
ton and order thereon hree weeks successfully
IN the BENIN gton BANNER, a newspaper pub
lIshed at Bennington, and which circulates in
the neighbOrhood of those interested, before
SAID time of hearing, that they may appear at said
time and place, and, il they see cause, object
thereto.
BY the Court Attest,
So JOHN V. CARNEY, Judge.
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the water into the houses. Hydrants
will be placed at convenient intervals in
the village, which will give an unequaled
fire service. This will give the village
cheap insurance rates.
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WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING
New and Secondhand

B eSTy sa Thih T be sold at great bargains
S S$" $ j! s: e. : /: = a: ~ g. !: :
Ivndbnrsts S85 ~ 1f and li' IA '''
I Juno, SIS, %, 30 and 40.
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TrOv, nv.
ESTATE OF CORNELIA DRAPl

Notice of Settlement and Application Or ~
button.
STATE OF VERMONT, 40
Dtrict Of Bennington,
In PROBATE Court. held at the Prohste
Bennington, in said district, on the ~ 4
November, A. D., 1895.
Present, John V. Carney, Jud
j o. Bangs, executor OF the estate
Cornelia Draper late of BENNY
In said district, deceased, present<
ministration account for examination eNH
ance and makes application for decree siI'
button and partition Of the estate OF SAID g.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said
said account and said application be REL ~
session thereof, to be held at the Pront =
aforesaid on the 10th day of Nov, a.
for hearing and decision thereon, ana
the- ordered, that notice thereof be git
parties interested, by publication Of t1 "
three weeks successfully in the beN I|
BANNER, a newspaper published at BenpInt
previous to said time appointed for heaIiI
they may appear vt said time and ,plecp 81
show cause, il any they may have, why n4iq ~
count should not be allowed, and such etflt
made. ~
A record whereof is ordered to be made.
A true Record, Attest, -
A true COPY Of the origna Record
10 Attest. JOHN V. CARNEY, IlIt4tt
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

4 INCONSISTENCIES NUIINE.
" Estate of JAMES WEIGH.
The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District of Ben
nington, COMMISSIONERS, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate of James WEIGH late OF
SALISBURY, in said district deceased. and all
claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purposes afore-
said lat residence OF late Jas WEIGH SALISBURY on
Goth day of Nov. 1895, and Sth day of Jan. 1885,
each of said days and that six months from the
LIST day of Nov, A. D., 1895, is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance
Dated at North Bennington, this LIST day of
November, A. D., 1895. -
ISAAC SMITH.
JAMES HORTON,
81 Commissioners.
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Men Wanted heads VIM. Wilson
e Co.'S adj in another column. If any
of our readers want work, write to
them. S6t4.
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Beecham's pills for consti-
patton Io@ and 25f. Get the
book at your druggists and
60 by it.
Annual sales more than 6OOOOOO boxes.
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Manchester Centre.

John C. Whipple is at home from FAN
ic for several months past