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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-05-01
PERU.

We are enjoying delightful spring
weather, with but little rain.
The trees are beginning to show
life, also the fields are putting on
their carpets of green.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. G. Walker and
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Woodcock, all
of Manchester, attended church here
Sunday, also Mrs. Stephen Dutton.
Miss Della Hapgood came home
Monday to have the measles and she
hopes she will not be disappointed in
her anticipated pleasures.
City boarders are making applica-
tons for summer homes in Peru.
Everett Adams people are expecting
a family Of six persons from Dorches-
ter, Mass, to board with them, COM
ing the last Of June.
c. X. Batchelder has engaged the
John Adams place for summer
home for his family.
Mrs. G. X. Davis is in poor health
but attends to her general work.
Mrs. Styles and Harvey Stone are
on the sick list.
The church services on Sunday
were conducted by Revs. Bruce and
Sutton, evangellsts and meetings are
being held each evening this week.
Miss Sarah Tiff has returned from
Cambridge, Mass, where she has
been at work the past winter, and
Miss Effie Phillips, who has been in
Bennington at work, is home also.
Schools in town began this week
with the following teachers: Dist.
No. ], Mabel Simonds +; No. 2, Edna
Batchelder; No. 3, Eva Whitney
No. 4, Miss Marsh; No. 5, Nola
Woodward /; No. 6, Jessie Farnum !;
No. Z, Mrs. Scott.
M. j. Hapgood attended the State
convention this week.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-05-01
WEST TOWNsHENu.

1. T. Barber went to Boston mar.
ket to purchase new goods this week.
Deacon E. Wheeler is on the sick
list attended by DR. G. I. Gale.
Fred Holmes is in the possession Of
a new Wynnewood bicycle.
Miss Emma Whitman begun her
school in Townshend this week
Prof }. B. Johnson's singing school
concert held Tuesday evening was a
grand success. Everyone doing them
selves credit. Mr.. johnson has proved
himself fine instructor. The ice
cream and cake supper at the close of
the concert was we'll patronized. The
receipts OF the evening were 26 dollars.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-05-01
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Laes u S. Govt Report
R3HA!!!! R RskiaHs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
WESTON.
Deferred from last week.

Deferred from last week.
Mrs. Minerva Clayton who had
been very i'll with hardening of the
liver for several weeks passed away
Saturday morning at the age of So
years 4 months and Is days. The de-
ceased has been member of the Con,
gregational church for As years, and
president OF the w. G. Z. u. the
past four years. The funeral was held
at the church Monday at 1890 o'clock,
Rev. j. E. Harper officiating. The
bereaved family have the sympathy Of
the community.
Mrs. Lizzie Adams who has spent
the winter in Springfield, Mass, is at
home packing her goods preparatory to
moving them to that place, where she
will make it her future home.
The saw mill of Foster q Jaquith
which was saved from the fire last
June was totally consumed by fire
caught in the engine room and spread
50 rapidly that the help could not get
control of it and in a very short time
the whole structure was in ashes. Near,
ly all the help lost their coats and
Henry Fletcher a valuable gold watch
which was in his vest pocket A dog
and revolver belonging to H. A..
Stevens was burned in the mill The
loss to the Company is estimated at a
bout $4,000.
Charles Boynton took trip to
Baldwinsville, Mass, the first of the
week.
All the schools in town will begin
Monday, April, 81. All scholars be-
tween s and Is years of age must at
tend school according to the law Of the
state.
We have communication from
"Tax Payer" that was crowded out.
1t will appear next week. Editor.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-05-01
few days this week.
few days this week,
Mrs. A. M. stannard after spend
ing the winter with friends in Rutland
and Springfield has returned home.
IL May DO as Much for You.

Mr. Fred Miller, of Irving, H., write.
that he had Severe Kidney trouble for
many years, with severe pains in his back
and also that his bladder was affected
He tried many so called Kidney cures but
without any good result About year
ago he began use of Electric Bitters and
found relief at once, Electric Bitters is
especially adapted to cure of all Kidney
and Liver troubles and often gives almost
instant relief. One trial will prove our
statement. Price only soc. for large
bottle. At Geo. G. Smiths Drug Store.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-05-01
JAM AICA.

Miss Jennie Howard is VISITING rel.
atives at Windsor.
James A. Muzzy and wife are pass.
ing the week in Boston.
Miss Lottie Reed is passing some
time with friends and relatives o,
Holyoke, Springfield and other places
in Massachusetts.
Mrs. Geo. N. Wyman has returned
from New York with good line of
millinery goods.
AT the ice cream festival last Fri.
Gay evening at the Baptist vestrv
they made 1854 which went towards
paying the pastors, Rev. James
Nobbs, salary.
Mrs. VIM. JosIin's mother If
heene' N. H., has been passing the
week here with her daughter.
lhe annual meeting of Mount
Lebanon Lodge F. & A. M. was held
last Friday when the following Of
hcers were elected: F. L. sprague,
W. NJ; Frank Bemis, S. w.; M. s.
johnson, j. W. +. Wood, Treas
urer; j. Q. Shumway. Sec. H. E.
Spencer, S. D.; Ed. Taylor, j. d.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-05-01

There is trouble in Somerset over
the iowa clerk. d. II. Cutler was
elected at the town meeting and gave
bonds which were satisfactory to two OF
the selectmen. The other thought
that the bonds were not good or suffi-
cient, so he proceeded on the assump-
ton that the clerk had failed to qualify
and appointed another town clerk.
The new appointee has the safe and the
town records and there appears to be
more trouble in prospect.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-05-01
CHESTER.

The regular meeting of the Repub.
lican club was held Friday evening.
Mumps are still prevalent.
Walter Richardson he's been en-,
gagged to play ball with the Vermont
Academy team during the season.
Rev. G. W. Perry delivered the
Odd Fellows's Anniversary sermon
Sunday at the Universalst church.
The local lodge attended in body.
President Gibson of the Republi-
can club has announced the appoint
ment of the following executive com
mit,ee: A. N. Learned, f. W.
Pierce, Z. H. jenkins, James E.
Pollard, M. Sowles, c. H. Water
man, F. l.. Junkins.
AT the regular communication of
Olive Branch Lodge, No. Ga, F. &
A. NJ, held last Thursday evening,
the following officers were elected:
NJ, F. j. Powers; S. w., F. r.
Nichols; j. w., E. W. Gibson
Treas, D. W. Davis; Sec, f. L.
Junkins; S. S., A. N. Chandler; j.
D., c. E. Hall NJ, W. E. Albee;
S. S., Dewitt Davis; j. S., W. o.
Davis; Chap, Henry l.. Ballou;
Tyler, H. NJ. Albee; Organist, A.
d. L. Rerrick. =
The Republican caucus Saturday
evening was well attended. Hugh
Henry was elected chairman, E. w.
Gibson, clerk. Hugh Henry, F. P.
Mather, j. r. Richardson, P. H.
Robbinst E. W. Gibson and j. E.
Pollard were elected delegates TO rep
resent the town at the State and dis
trict conventions. The delegates
were unanimously instructed to vote
and work for the election of Mckin-
ley delegates to the st. Louis con-
100 dozen wrappers were shipped
from the factory here last week.
Miss Grace Cutler is stopping for
a while in Springfield resting from
steady labor and we trust the change
will prove beneficial. Mrs. Field
takes her place at Mrs. Baldwin's.
Rev. j. E. Beach and mother left
Monday morning for visit of four
weeks in New Jersey. Mr.. Beach
was very tired when he left and the
hope is that this timely rest will re-
store him to usual health.
The ladies of the Benevolent socie-
ty of the Baptist church will hold
their annual sale and supper at the
Baptist church vestry Friday evening,
May LIST, supper from 5 to s. Fancy
and useful articles will be for sale.
Pond Girdley & Co. have sold their
tin and stove business here to Fred
Lawrence of Springfield. Possession
given May LIST.
At meeting of the w. C. 7. U.
held Monday evening Mrs. Henry
Bond was chosen president in place
Of Mrs. Ida Archer, resigned.
The event of the season was baby
party held last Friday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Ormando Smith on
Depot street IN honor of her grand
child, who with its mother, Mrs. Chas. |
Thompson of Rutland, is visiting Mrs. |
Smith. Eight babies and mammas as
sembled. The Oldest baby was 16 |
months and the youngest 10 weeks,
three lads and five lassies. A notable |
thing about the gathering was that
only one had nap and not one cried.
The drama enlisted for the War"
was given by the W. r. C. at the |
Town hall Tuesday evening, Apr. 2S.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-05-01

Burns are absolutely painless when
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve is prompt
ly applied. This statement is true. A
perfect remedy for skin diseases, chap
ped hands and lips, and never fails to
cure Piles.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E Smith
Jamaica and Jonas Hill, Bondville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-05-01
A Sore

two inches across formed and in walking
to favor it sprained my ankle. The sore
became worse; could not put my boot
on and thought l should have to give up
at every step. I could not get any relief
and had to stop work. read of a cure Of
a similar case by Hoods Sarsaparilla and
concluded to try it. Before 1 had taken
all of two bottles the sore had healed and
the swelling had gone down. My
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-05-01
WALLINGFORD.

Norman Townsend died at his home
here Saturday, P. M. lie leaves a
wife and three daughters Mrs. Towns.
end has been confined to her room some
time with inflammation of the stomach
but is gaining slowly.
Charles Hillard has sold his grocery
business to M. V. Williams. who
has engaged F. V. MCDOWELL as clerk
Charles Miner formerly in the en-
ploy of M. V. Williams has opened a
hardware store in the Tower block.
Mr.. Geo. Tower of Rutland has taken
Mr.. Miners place.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-05-01

A little i'll, then a little pill The i'll is
gone the pll has won. DeWit,'s Little
Early Ri>ers the litle pills that cure
great ills.
c. f. Bacon, Londonde' ry. F. E. Smitn
Jamaica aud Jonas Hill, Boudville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-05-01

Many pay $500 or more for the same
kind of speclacies that Chas. A. Trip
y Co. sell for 25 cents, Brattleboro.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-05-01

1t is not miracle. 1t won't cure every
thing, but it will cure piles. That's
what DeWitfs Witch Hazel Salve will
do, because it has done it in hundreds of
cases.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-05-01

Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers
does its work thorou ghly, colorlng un-
form brown or black, which, when dry
will neither rub, wash off, nor soil linen
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-05-01
Pixies FALLS.

George starks people have moved
on to the Haman Livermore farm
Burt Codding vii! occupy the building
vacated by Mr.. Starks.
Miss Edith White and Oracle Tav-
ior nave returned to their homes from
Worcester, Mass.
Ii is expected that school will com.
mence next Monday, with Lester Hjp.
gins of West Jamaica as teacher.
Those on the sick list are Mrs. Fla.
vlous White and Abbie Severance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19
MISS FIELDS DEBUT.
Daughter of the Children's Poet to
Read From Her Fathers Writings.

Chicago. Oct. 19.-NIiss Mary French
Field, daughter of Eugene Field, is to
make her debut as a reader of the writ
ings of her father next Tuesday even
ing at the residence Of Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph s. Greenlee.
The numbers by Miss Field are to in
clude some of the most popular of her
fathers verses: Jest Fore Christmas"
"Casey's Table DOte," Dutch Lula
by" Seem Things Bow Leg Boy,
Fathers Way" Mother and Child,
and The Lyttel Boy"
The musical numbers of the pro-
gramme are in keeping with the read
ings. Miss MuldOon is to sing 'tJapa-
nese Lullaby and Swing High Swing
Low the words by Eugene Field, and
the music by Miss Hill. A Whistling so
To-, THE Angelus,' is to be rendered by
Mrs J. w Hutman. A scene and aria
from Faust is to be given by Miss
Driver.
Dancing IS announced after the COM
pletion Of the programme.
The debut of Miss Field as a reader
has been expected with much interest
since it was announced, some time ago,
that she was studying with that end in
view. The Interpretation of Eugene
Fields child poems by one who has
helped to inspire them has a peculiar
interest in itself. aside from Miss
Fields own charming personality.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19
ELECTION NIGHT PARTIES.
Returns to be Received at Private
Residences While Parties 60 On.

Kansas city, Oct 19.-An election
night party is the latest thing out.
ana bids fair to eclipse in popularity
the tally-hO party, the trolley party,
the theater party or any other old par
~
The idea of having special wires run
TO private houses, permitting the own
er to entertain guests with dinner,
favor them with full returns from the
polls was originated by John w. Muir
ply, assistant manager of the local
branch Of the Western Union Tele-
graph company
Ae sprung" his scheme about two
weeks ago, sending out 200 letters to
prominent citizens, explaining the pro-
1ect TO them and soliciting their coop
Grafton The letters stated that the
western Union would run wires to pri-
Nare houses, furnish a. competent Op-
orator and guarantee complete re-
turns The scheme took like wild fire.
w here MI Murphy expected one or
two letters of acceptance he received
ten Up TO last night so prominent
Kansas Cityans had signed contracts.
in line before the week is out
Mr Murphy, speaking OF the interest
felt BY all classes in the outcome of the
election. said
I'VE shall have 250 special wires in
operation here election night All the
hotels big and little, the clubs and sa-
looms, have contracted for wires and
as have explained. residences are also
coming in. Last time we only had IL
special wires. This year we shall work
1000 operators while heretofore the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19
NO SECTARIAN SCHOOLS.
Neither Catholics Nor Professionals
Shall Interfere With Manitoba
Schools

Toronto. Oct 19.-The vexed question
Of the abolition of state-aided Roman
Catholic schools in the province Of
Manitoba. after causing the defeat Of
the late conservative government four
months ago, has been finally and sat
lsfactorily settled by the new Liberal
cabinet at Ottawa. After Manitoba
had abolished separate schools, the
upper government tried to coerce the
western province into restoring them.
holding that the constitution provided
for such a right being granted to the
Catholics The Laurier party prom
ised the electors that it would settle the
matter amicably
The province is to have national
schools in which no religious tenets are
to be recognized. but Catholic and
Protestant ministers of the gospel are
to be allowed the privilege at certain
hours after the school session has been
dismissed of giving religious instruc-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19
STREET RAILWAY MEN.
Convention of the American Street
Railway Association at st. Louis.

St. Louis. No, Oct. 19.-Preparations
for the fifteenth annual convention of
the American Street Railway associa-
ton, which opens at the Auditorium
tomorrow morning, have been COM
pleted.
The supply men We're the first to put
in an appearance. half a hundred of
them having arrived Saturday evening.
Secretary Pennington Of Chicago was
seen about the Southern hotel al dav.
Members arrived here from New York.
Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and
other prominent cities. Many important
matters Will come before the eonven-
ton for consideration, one being the
question of admitting supply men to
membership. 1t is a battle which has
been fought at every convention for a
number of years A great many pa
pers Will be read.
Among the visitors is Mr.. McCullum
of Glasgow, Scotland, who came to
America for the purpose Of Investigate
ing the American system of street car
lines. Tt is expected that 500 delegates
will be in attendance
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CORBETT'S LAST FIGHT.
His Mill With Fitz, He Says, Will
Close His Ring Career.

Montreal, Oct 19.-James J. Corbett
has arrived in this city. In an inter
view he said that his coming fight with
FitzsimmOns would positively be his
last.
I viii never enter the ring he add
ed, 'after I have satisfied the sporting
world and F'itzsimmons that can whip
him in short order
In speaking of his fight with Sharkey.
Corbett said that as soon as he found
out that he could get a fight on with
Fitzsimmons he dropped the sailor at
once
My fight with F'itz." he added, will
come off without fail in January. I
viii begin to train Tor It at once. and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19
CHURCH IVA PANIC.
Immense Clock Weight Falls Through
Three Floors

Milwaukee. Wis. Oct19.-A 500 pound
clock weight crashed through three
floors of St. Hedwig's Catholic church
Sunday The church was crowded at
the time and panic ensued IN which
however. no one was injured. At a
few minutes after the services were
brought to an end by a terrible crash
in the belfry- 1t seemed to those in
the church that the tower was falling
The first crash was followed by a sec
ond in an instant, then came a third.
The big weight had fallen through the
three floors and into the entry It had
happened so quickly that the audience
could barely gasp for breath, and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19

Ettlinger said. "An I can say IS that
I sympathize with any man who is in
business now. no matter in what place.
There is no business Things have
been growing worse ever since the
Cleveland administration began and
things are looking dark for the bust
ness men, ] was not able to keep up.
and that is all there is to it. / do not
know what 7 shan do I have not
yet had time to think over the matter"
Mr.. Ettlinger served several terms in
the city council and is quite active in
Republican poIitics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19

71Sc I'd. one case Ioc Outings, all
cOlOrs.
25c I'd, genuine French Flannel for
wrappers, in checks, figures etc.
usual price soc and z5c I'd.
18c yard, all wool Tricots, for
gowns and dresses; width 80 and
30 in.
35c sd, all wool Dress FIanneIs in
navy, brown, black and red.
25c I'd, Red twiIIed flannels, 35c
kind.
22c I'd, 1000 yds, heavy all wool
Shifting FianneIs, worth 55c yard.
1Oe to 1875 va, Sanitary Outing
Elanneis.
g. yds One case good unbIeached
Canton Flannel really worth SIC
yard.
Sc yd, One case heavy unbIeached
Canton Flannel, really worth E25aC.
Mems Suit Patterns.
SIS and So, fine Cashmere, actually
worth $40 and SI3.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19
BRYAN's GOOD INYESTMENT
It was $25 Loaned to a Poor Student
Bound for College.

Lincoln, Oct. 19.-William Reed Dun
roy came to this city in the fall of 1894
He was then a poor student trying to
work his way through college. He had
a letter Of Introduction to VIM ]. Bry-
an, who promised to help him get a
situation.
Finding that the young man had no
money, MT Bryan loaned him $25, say
ing:
II always like to see a young man try
to get an education 1t is a good in
Investment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19
JUDGE RICHARDSON DEAD
He Was Chief Justice of the Court of
Claims.

Washington, Oct. 19-Wm- A. Rich
ardson, chief justice of the court of
claims died at his home ehre today aged
"a years. He had been i'll for some
months with complication of dis
eases and owing to his advanced age
his death has been generally expected.
The judge declined a superior court
judgeship in 1859 and the same year
became assistant secretary of the Uni
ted States treasury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19
To st. Paul and Minneapolis-Via
BURLINGTON Route.

Two splendid through trains each day
from Missouri River points to the north
via the old established Burlington
Route and Sioux city line. Day train
has handsome observation vestibuled
sleepers. free chair cars, and dining
cars north of Council Blufs) Night
train has handsome sleepers to Omaha
Council Bluffs and Sioux City, and par
lor cars Sioux City north.
Consult Ticket Agent.
L. W WAKEIEY
Gen Pass. Agent
St. Louis Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19
Prince of Naples Starts For italy.

Cetunge, Montenegro. Oct. 19.-The
Crown Prince of Naples and the Prin-
cess Helene of Montenegro started for
Italy today accompanied by the prom
inent members of the Montenegro fam
lily, who viii be present at their mar
riage. The route to the station was
lined by the army. The royal salute
was fired and the prince and princess
were enthusiastically cheered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19
COMPLETE STOCK

train right along, as go with my com
pany. All arrangements for my meet
ing with F'itzsimmOns are in the hands
of Dan Stuart, and he viii notify US at
the proper time of the place where it
can be brought off without Interior
ence."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19

Capital lodge No 2, Degree of Honor,
will give a mask ball and social on
Monday evening, October 10, at their
hail. 42O Kansas avenue Admission
Is cents each or 25 cents couple. All
are invited
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19

people began to pour in disorder from
the church.
The priests realizing the danger
called on the people to preserve order
and to leave the church quietly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19
TO ST. LOUIS $3.50.

RATE MADE BY THE SANTA FE
ROUTE, THE HOME ROAD. FOR
THE GREAT Exposition.
Tickets Topeka to st. Louis at rate
of seven dollars and fifty cents win be
on sale October 18th, goth and 22nd, by
the Santa Fe ROute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19
TONeIing.

&c yd, Cotton Crash, closely
woven. $50 bolt IS y1s.
SIC, Heavy Twilled Crash, Is
inches wide.
Toe, All Linen Huck Towels,
171S by SO 10.
81 doz, Heavy Cotton Towels,
19 by 40 in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19
Hosiery.

1Oc to soc pr, Mems Hose in great
variety, fast black, good wearing
1870 pr, Mems heavy gray natural
wool socks, reduced from zoe.
15c to 25c pr, Ladies' fleece lined
Hose, white foot and plain black.
I9c to S Z pr, a nice line of Ladies'
wool Hose
25C pr, ChiIdren's extra heavy, fast
black Derby ribbed school or bicycle
Hose. Guaranteed in every respect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19
william to visit tie Car

Darmstadt, Oct. 19.-Emperor Will
liam Of Germany viii arrive here this
afternoon to visit the car.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19

greatest number ever worked was 40.
No other city in the country Will equal
our record this year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-19

S3.75 black Beaver. with Franklin 'front.' storm
collar, large fancy buttons.
SIS black BoucIe Franklin front, fancy collar, hand
some large buttons very nObby.
So. Is fine BoucIe, well made and lined. One Of
the newest models.
SO. SO black AstracIlan, silk lined and elegantly
finished. Also
$3.50 black BoucIe, extra good. trimmed with
straps of Kersey-
$22-5O beautiful Jacket of Kersey, lined with ex-
pensive richly COIOred silk, strapped seams,
stitching and iniaid pearl buttons.