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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-28
A nEMORY OF LOS ANGELES

A breath OF balm OF orange bloom!
BY what strange fancy waited me
Through the lone starlight Of my room
And suddenly l seem to see.
The long, low vale with tawny edge
O: hills within the sunset glow,
Cool vine rows ,hro the cactus hedge,
And futtering CLEANS OF orchard snow.
Far off the slender line OF white
Against the blue of ocean s crest,
The slow sun sinking into night,
A quiyering opal in the west.
Somewhere a stream sings FAR away,
Somewhere from out the hidden groves,
And dreamy as the dying day
Comes the soft coo of mourning doves.
One moment all the world is peace,
The years. like clouds, are rolled away,
And | am on those sunlit leas
child amid the flowers at play.
INA COOLBRITH.
From Songs from the Golden Gate.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-28

At - o'clock yesterday the rooms and
halls of the Young Woman's Christian
association we're thronged with an eX-
pectant crowd. This occasion was the
close of an eight weeks membership con-
test between Company A, Captain Mar
garet f. Erwin. and Company Is, Cap
tain Jessie l.. Bates. The purpose OF the
contest was to enlist new memb ers, and
secure renewals of mem perships. The
Young women selected from the mem
pership, who composed the rival COM
panies, have displayed an enthusiasm
and secured results in reporting new
members which Is certainly unparalleled
in association history. The captains have
called their companies together at various
times, organizing their forces and plan
nlng for an attack. Afternoon and even
ing receptions have been rendered in the
interest OF each company, where in the
brief and pointed presentation OF the as
ISOLATION work new friends have been
| gained. and new members enlisted.
| When the figures were placed on the bull
! letin board yesterday in the presence OF
| both captains and companies. united
| cheer went up when it was found that
company i had won the day. There
| have been secured of 81 mem bersnips,
| 400 of snstai ming, or 81 memberships,
| 46; renewals OF 81 memberships, las; re-
newal of sustaining memberships, ID.
In one OF the early conferences of com.
pany a a plan was devised to raise 500
TO make thu president, Mrs. NJ. D.
Mathuss, a life mem Der as token OF the
love and esteem In which she is held.
This was successfully carried out. AT
about the same time company Il began
the lsudable undertaking of rails
ing 500 as reserve membership
fund to enable us to give the benz
etit of tho association to young wo-
men otherwise unable to secure them.
This received such approval that 500
were contributed. The total m mbership
in the association to date is 1876. Warm
congratulations to the valiant captains
of companies A and we've rendered by
those present.
One of the conditions at the outset was
| that the defeated company ould, at the
| close entertain the victors and the new
mem bers This reception Will be held
al the rooms on the evening of Decem Der
9TH.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-28

So many bows to right and left to the
permanent editors OF The Herald, who
have generously put this number OF their
paper at the service of a charity which
begins at the root and not the branches
at the root of the present evils to the tu-
ture good of our city and state and ma
ton. The moulding of good citizens can
not begin too early, and so we nave only
gracious words for The editors who have
lent US this helping hand. Long may
they live and thrive and win the ap-
proval which they deserve from all patri-
otto and just-minded citizens-inside or
outside of party lines.
An experiment, dear public, is in your
hands to pass upon. But like the boy. and
now the girl, in the first essay upon the
dreaded stage, we must implore you to
Not view us with critics eye,
But pass our imperfections BY.
For we readily grant the imperfectonS 4;
they are incident to our ineXprrience al
belt it is adult experience. We did not
accept. think / may safely say, on be
half OF the Thanksg giving staff. with q
vain expectation of outdoing all rivals
and contemporaries, although some such
words OF kindly prophecy nave been said
in our behalf in advance. And we do not
have the full representations on all lines
Tor which We hoped and asked.
They, not we, are responsible, you see,
for that. We lament the weakness OF
some such. who dare not venture in I'M
tried ways, and We thank those who have
had the courage OF their convictions, that
1t is & good thing 10 DO, and have there.
fore done it,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-28

We have heard the wish expressed by
more than one thoughtful mother that if
II was in their power they would make a
course OF training in kindergarten work
a legal pre- requisite to marriage for every
young woman. Every woman should be
qualified to educate children and when
the child must he placed under the in
struction OF q teacher the mother will
know the true kindergarten spirit and
Will be able TO Judge OF the qualifications
OF the teacher INTO whose charge she
gives her child. Tho time is past when
any body can teach little children No
position calls for more native ability and
thorough training. 10 ne successful the
teacher must have great selfControl. The
power OF a command exists largely in the
quality OF the quiet which must lie be-
hind the force. Is there thought more
solemn than this unconscious influence
of othe controlling impulses of character
and life. hat We bedueath TO those who,
without any will in tho matter have to
receive the bequest. AS we learn to trace
the omnipotence and omnirresence Of
law through all our life, we realize that
birth in a home is a. aweing as death.
TO The kindergarten We look AZ the man
ual training school of the SPIRIT the
training school of character. What is
called the bad in children is but the raw
material waiting the skilled hand that
Will convert it into good. The wise
direction oil the activity of little children
is one OF froebe's fundamental princi-
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-28

Copied from n. Y Transcript January, 1886.
Curious Customs.-When Poland was "A
kingdom some OF ito laws and customs
were curious enough. When any person
was convicted of having slandered an
other he was Obliged in open court TO
PROSTATE himsel GA the ground. lying
between the extended legs OF the party
whom he had unjustly accused, and there
to confess, with loud voice, that in pub
fishing or asserting against the person
then standing over MIN he had lied ike
Il dog and then at three several and DIS
tinct times, to bark as loud as he could,
after the fashion of the aAimal he had
lust mentioned.
Coniugal Trait.-A French provincial
journal contains the following ludicrous
advert sement: Fifteen hundred francs
reward to whoever will restore to Nine.
Destable of the department OF the
Ardennes her lost hus band, who strayed
from his home on the 18TH of May, 1888.
The money will be paid in cash o. by
trait on a banker on delivery"
An Absent MANN. de Barneas was
the queen mothers chevalier d 'nonneur.
One day, while she was at church, Barneas
forgot that the queen was kneeling before
h I'm, for. as her back was very round, her
head could hardly be seen when she hung
it down. He took her for prize dieu,
and knelt down upon her, putting his
elbows upon her shoulders. The queen
was OF course not little surprised to lind
her chevalier d honneur upon her back
and all the bystanders ready TO die with
laughing.
What I've Seen.-I have seen worth
humtled and unworthiness exalted; yea,
even so, that the last was first and the
first last. | have seen those who are
least efficient in time of danger most
boistcrous on the subject OF military
achievement. ! have seen persons lar
more attentive to the concerns of their
neig hbors than their own, and prying
into their affairs for the worst purposes
| have seen stupidity allied TO wealth
producing a display of splendid ignor-
ance mighty disgusting to sound judg-
ment. | have seen a little animal so in
tiated with pride as to be almost full to
bursting; it resembled man, too! l
have seen men pat on airs of war and
boodshed who would almost run from a
lizard. | have seen men who were "all
things to all men, and | have seon all
men suspicious of them. | have seen
enough Of this world to Cause me to ex-
claim, in the language of Il black man,
white folks very unsartin."
peddlar with his cart, overlooking an
other of his clan on the road was thus
addressed: Hello, friend, what do you
carry?' Drugs and medicines" was
the reply. Good replied the other.
"You may go on ahead | carry grave
stones.
EtN-
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-28
A VOTE OF THANKS

The ladies of the Fres kindergarten as
ISOLATION wish to express to The Herald
and employees their hearty thanks for
the uniform kindness and courtesy shown
them during the many trying complica-
tions arising from their inexperience. To
the public that have so generously come
to the assistance OF the ladies of the Free
kindergarten association, they also wish
to make known, through The pages of
this Thanksgiving issue, their full ap.
preciati0D.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-28

The woman wage quest on and It's con-
nection with the labor problem ID attract
Ing much attention among people who
are watching the trend of affairs in the
working world. Men say one great cause
OF the laboung mans wages being so low
and OF 50 many men being out Of en-
ployment il the willingness OF women and
girls to work for httle or nothing. Wo-
men say they cannot do better-th if
they ask more they do not get the Job,
but are underhid by some other woman
who can afford to work for less.
This is most serious problem and
should be studied by men and WON EN-,
employer ana employed, Inc underlying
cause of the low wage OF women is that
they have never been taught TO regard
themselves az the equal oi man in the
commercial and financial world. I'm.
scrupulous employers take advantage of
this and prefer to give women place at
reduced pay even when they know they
will do it as well as men, who woull de.
mand higher wage. When women
through thorough business experience
come TO value themselves aud heir labor
by their skill and forget in busineas re-
lations the matter Of sex, claiming moth
ing because they are women, demanding
"equal pay ior equal work, " resting ON
fair play and not favor, 4 step will he TAX
On toward solving one very important
problem among the many now confront
ing tie American people. Few women
are willing to take the mans place as
breadwinner, but when The husband or
father il out of work no woman Of right
principle will remain idle while her lam
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-28

Il know OF no subject upon which so
much intolerable nonsense has been
talked and written and sung and
preached, as the question Of the true
sphers of woman, and of what is femi-
nIne and what is not; as if men ncces-
sarily knew all about it, George Will
liam Curtis.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-28

So many eds, so many bows
Are surely more than the law allows,
But take the thanks of one and all,
In favors, whether great or small.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-28
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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-28

Ladies never have any dyspepsia after a
wineglass OF Dr. Siegerts Angostura Blttcrs.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-28
List of the Generous

Following is the list OF gererousidonors
OF cash to the Free kindergarten associa-
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-28

R0-AH Communications to The Herald on
matters editorial and literary should be ad-
dressed to w. s. Creighton, editor-in-chief
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-28
AT THE THEATERS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-28

A peddar with his cart, overlooking an
other of his clan on the road was thus
addressed: Hello, friend, what do you
carry Drugs and medicines, was
the reply. Good replied the other.
"You may go on ahead; | carry grave
stones. 81.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-10
GRAFTON.

# NOTICE. shall be at the Town hal
block every Thursday afternoon and
evening until further notice. G. w
OsGooD, Barber.
Frank Taylor has returned from
Orange, Mass.
The ice harvest is well begun and 6
good quality is reported.
Mrs. Abbie French from Brattlebore
is visiting at Lyman French's.
Mrs. Nellie Willard from Boston Wis
tied at Mrs. Henry Wizards the frs
of the week.
Three new members were taken into
the Congregational church by baptism
last Sunday.
Deacon Park was called to Windhan
last week by the illness Of his mother
who is So years old.
The friends of Miss Mary Park will
be glad to learn that she has a position
as bookkeeper with a publishing com
pany in Elgin, Ill.
Mrs. Betsey Wetherell, aged so years
died Saturday morning of acute bron
chitis at the home of her son, Seaman
The funeral took place Monday.
The week of prayer will be observed
here by union meetings on Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday and Frida,
evenings of this week. The first two al
the chapel and the next two at the
vestry.
Regular meeting of |. l.. Clark pos
will be held on Saturday evening, Jan
uary y, to install the officers, and ar
oyster supper will be served. The w
r. G. and their families are invited tt
meet with the post.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-10
NEWFANE.

F. o. Merrifield, who is well known
in this vicinity, was one of the princi-
pals in the new comic opera, Breakers
Ahead" which was given before large
and enthusiastic audiences in Brattle-
boro, January 8 and 4. Mr. Mortified
was assigned the important character
of Captain Haywood" in which he
sang and acted with great effect, his
solos being accounted among the choic-
est numbers of the opera. Among the
other singers in the cast were Mrs. Lin
ma Hubbard, singer of acknowledged
merit, Miss Nellie Case, soprano
whose good work with the Gilbert
Dramatic company, Brooklyn, N. Y,
has received the highest commenda-
ton, Francis w. Crosby, a comedian of
the first order, Fred S. Brazor, Walter
A. Gilbert, Fred Cressy, w. +. Car
ruthers, Mrs. Lula McLane, Louis FL
lis, Christopher McCourt, and high
school girls and well known Brattle-
boro young men who composed the
chorus. The score of the new opera is
the work of B. J. Kenyon of Towns
bend, who conducted both perform
ances. His music is of a rare quality,
catchy without being common, bright
and tuneful. He has shown great skill
in arranging and conceiving his melo-
dies, and in writing an opera for anna
teurs which is of a high grade, yet not
too difficult. Ella A. Tanning, of the
staff of the Norwich, Conn.,, Bulletin,
wrote the ibretto a pleasing story
which gives scope for the introduction
of number of finely contrasting char
acters. 1t is Mr.. Kenyon's intention
to present the opera in the chief New
England towns during the remainder
of the season.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-10
WESTMINSTER WEST.

There will be meeting at the North
schoolhouse on Thursday evening.
At meeting of Maple Grove grange
Saturday night seven new members
were received into the order.
There were five admitted into the
church by profession of faith last Sun
day and eight have recently Joined the
Christian Endeavor society as active
members.
Justin G. Hitchcock and daughter
Miss Fannie of West Midway, Mass,
have been spending a few days with
Mrs. William Hitchcock and other rela-
tives in town.
Misses Ellen and Nora Hitchcock,
who drove to Springfield last week fol
visit among relatives, were brought
home Monday, Miss Morals horse hav-
ing died while in Springfield.
The officers of the Christian Endeav-
or society for the next six months are
Francis Goodell, president; Mary S.
Harlow, vice president; Florence Orms.
by, secretary; and Bertha l.. Miller,
corresponding secretary.
E. l.. Ranney of Bellows Falls has
moved into the house with Bert J.
Houghton, having been engaged to
work upon the farm the coming year.
We are glad to welcome Mr.. and Mrs
Ranney back to their native town.
Misses Billings and Miller returned
Saturday and hold meetings each even.
ing this week except Saturday evening.
There will be children's meeting
Saturday afternoon and it is expected
these ladies will remain in town fol
several weeks.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-10
WINDSOR.

The schools in the village commenced
the winter term Monday, after vaca-
ton of two weeks.
Rev. Chandler of Charlestown, N. H.,
preached at the Congregational church
Sunday. In consequence of the storm
the attendance was small
Rev. E. E. Sweet has rendered his
resignation as pastor of the Baptist
church and accepted call to Baptist
church in Mansfield, Mass.
Scion 7. Mower has sold out his meat
business to Herbert Ransom and Fred
Haskill who have been employed for
the last year by Mr.. Mower.
The annual business meeting of the
Congregational church and society will
be held Wednesday evening. At the
annual election of officers of the Con-
gregational Sunday school, Col. M. K.
Paine was reelected superintendent,
Luther Cakes assistant superintendent,
with May Davis and Julia Cakes,
superintendent of the primary depart
ment.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-10
PROCTORsvILLE.

Milon Liscomb of Chicago is here or
visit to his aunt, Mrs. Caroline Bailey
The Ladies' Aid society met with
Mrs. A. s. Burbank last week Wednes.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross of Rutland were
guests of Mrs. Cordelia Lovejoy las
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Todd passed theil
5Oth anniversary of their marriage Sun
day, January 6.
Mrs. Myrtle Bailey Dimmick from
Braintree is visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Bailey.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Willard of Rut
land were in town last week, calling or
old neighbOrs and friends.
A few of the village people, with
0 hers from Twenty-Mile Stream anC
surrounding hills enjoyed a social dance
at Schoolhouse hall last Friday evening
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-10
recalls many scene of his boyhood
days with mirth and delight.

recalls many scene of his boyhood
days with mirth and delight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sala Thayer of East
Jamaica visited at Jason Thayer's last
Saturday. Mr.. Thayer is in poor
health, mind and body both failing.
Some of the large boys in Miss Hol-
brooks school conducted themselves in
such manner that she sent for Direct.
or Houghton to come to school. 1t is
to be hoped that the boys will conclude
to let their better nature lead them.
The holidays have passed with theil
numerous receptions, parties, and kind
greetings, and the people are settling
down to the every day routine of affairs
again still we trust that all have start.
ed in on the new year with good resolu'
tions, and determination to improve
on the mistakes of '94.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-10
TOWNSEND.

Grace Blood has returned to Moody's
school.
Another generous batch of the beauti-
full snow.
DR.. Scudder seems to be gaining quite
a practice, and is well liked.
Emory Sage and wife visited friends
in Jamaica Friday and Saturday.
Frank A. Blood of Springfield visited
a. his fathers, A. A. Blood's, recently.
Grace Gould and Mrs. Alma Hol-
brook have returned to Vermont Acad-
envy.
Some of the young people made a
pleasant visit at &. HI. Halls New
Years eve.
Mrs. A. B. Metcalf spent New Years
of home, returning TO her school
Wednesday.
Ri. Kenyon is making himself quite
famous. May success attend bis efforts
in the future.
Hollis Nichols, now in his 94th year,
seems hale and hearty, and with friends
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-10
V@aks!|badEeS
SPRINGFIELD.

DIR. II. Stickney of Newport was in
town the past week.
Mrs. Minnie Churchill of Boston.
Mass, is visiting in town.
Schools of this village began their
winter term last week Wednesday.
The Jones & Lamson machine shop
was shut down on account of stock tax.
ing.
The clam chowder supper given by
the Methodist society was a grand sue
cess.
Miss Nellie Richards of Vergennes is
visiting with B. F. Dana's for a few
weeks.
Wood Hastings has returned from
polls, Mimi.
The work of the new school building
was nearly at standstill last week on
account of the severe weather.
George Gregg Of Weathersfield was
called to this place last week by the ill.
ness of his father, David Gregg.
Deputy Charles Montague was pres.
ent at the regular communication Of St
Johns lodge and the first degree was
worked.
The annual meeting of the Universe.
list society was adjourned until Janu.
airy Z. The committe will give a report
for that church.
The ladies of the w. G. T. U. an.
nounce a butterfly luncheon at the
NJ. F.. church January TO-. Tho pro.
ceeds are to go for the benefit of the
kindergarten.
Miss Lena Bridge who has been work
ing in the dry goods store of G. A. LIE
land Il Son, has secured position in
the school formerly taught by Miss
Clara Gowing of Charlestown.
Ned Davis has sold his interest in
The Adnabrown to n. S. Eddy. Mr..
Davis has accepted situation as assist
ant cashier in the First National bank
of Des Moines, Iowa, and started last
week for that place.
The officers of the Jarvis w. r. G.
were installed last week for the coming
year. The mastering officers, w. H. H.
Putnam for the post and Mrs. Lydia
Lewis for the w. r. c., did their work
in very interesting manner. After
the officers were all installed the mem
bers of the post partook of lunch fur
nished by w. r. G.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-10
FELCHVILLE,

Blue Ribbon club Satul day evening.
All are invited.
The Baptist sociable will be held in
the vestry January Is.
Mrs. A. Gilbert spent the holidays
with friends in Saxton's River.
Mr.. and Mrs. Darwin Washburn Wis
tied his sister and father at Woodstock.
Dexter Gates spent New Years day
with his daughter at South Woodstock.
Grace Parker of Amsden was the
guest of Esther Fay the first of the
week.
Edna Crandall is at work for DR..
Morgan. Mrs. Morgan is teaching at
Amsden's.
Wade Reyes of New York was in
town the first of the week calling on
old friends.
Joseph Hatch and family of Wood.
stock spent New Years day with Mrs.
Mary Hatch.
Mrs. Michael Weston has gone to
Springfield to spend the winter with
her grandchildren.
The entertainment given by Prof
Markham and Miss Newton was well
attended and very much enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Daniel Davis has shut up her
house and gone to the hotel for the
winter. She is now able to get around
on crutches.
The funeral of Mrs. Lewis Magrath
was held at the house Sunday, Rev.
Mr.. Parounagian of South Reading
officiating. Interment at Brownsville.
Landlord Cross was given benefit
by the townspeople on New Years
night. All speak in the highest terms
of the supper served. Some So partook.
The circulating library" which was
party of our young people, was sue
cess, and a good time was enjoyed by
all. The entertainment closed by dane
ing the old year out and the new in.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-10
SIMONSVILLE.

Mrs. J. w. West is convalescent and
able to attend to some of her household
duties.
Frank E. Fuller visited in Proctors
vile few days last week, returning
home last Sunday.
F. p. Fuller, our oldest resident, has
been quite sick with rheumatism the
past two weeks but is now gaining.
Alden Haseltine went to Proctorsvillt
last week to see his sister, Mrs. Carrie
Briscoe, and came home the first of thu
week.
Fay S. Fuller, formerly of this place
now of SaXton's River and employed
by Glynn Brothers the past wear. i.
now employed by c. E. Whitman o
Bellows Falls.