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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27

E. E. Beatty and ]. G. Keenan,. recently
transferred from the port of Island Pond
to that of Newport, drove over from the
latter place last Sunday and enjoyed a
brief visit with their former associates
and friends, returning Sunday evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27

Will ship free of all expense ream,
$50 sheets. ruled linen commercial paper
for 81 90, worth $500. G. H. Colby &
Co., Lancaster, n. H. Large bankrupt
stock paper selling at half price.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27
Fruit lars at Vallee Brothers.

Miss Alice Strathern resumes her po-
sition as teacher at East Concord next
Monday, leaving home Saturday. This
will be her sixth term in that village,
proof positive of success and popularity.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27

Miss Hattie Hardy gave lawn party
to her young friends last week Wednes-
day evening and every one had delight
full evenings enjoyment.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27

Some fifty or sixty new books have
been added to the town library the past
week, which will give additional pleasure
to the patrons.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27

Mrs. Charles Street had the misfortune
to lose $40 last Monday, but it was
found by Willie Moffett and promptly re-
stored. Honest boy and lucky woman.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27

c. NJ. Taylor of Waterloo. Ont, is Wis
iting in town, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Mosher. His wife is Mrs.
Mosher's sister.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27
Wants to see more of Seymour.

en-. Dyer of the Stewart House would
like to see more Of a man giving the name
of Seymour. picture frame dealer, who
departed from the hotel a few days since
without paying his board bill.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.
Essex District Probate Court.

sessions OF said Court will he held a
Brighton the second Tuesday Of October aud
April. Canaan the second Tuesday uf No
vember aud MAY. West Concord the SECOND
Tuesday of December and June. Lunenbure
the second Tuesday % January and July.
Spccial sessions viii be held At any place In
the District By agreement.
ROBERT CHASE Judge.
W. II. Bishop, Notary Public with
seal. At HERALD office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27

Wool Carding. Barton Wooden Mills,
carding and greasing SC. Wool lett at
Geo. Brackets store. West Charleston,
carded and returned at same price.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27

Arthur Tracy is enjoying a vacation
among friends in Portland. During his
absence his sister, Miss Julia, assists in
the post Office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27

In the past week Capt. Holton has
shown more cheek than at any time dur
ing the seven years he has been in town.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27

Mrs. Bowden of Ottawa, Ont, is visit.
ing here, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ".
E. Jones. Mrs. Bowden is a sister of Mr..
ZONES.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27

Arthur G. Mansur of Burlington ar
rived here last Tuesday for two weeks
visit with his parents. He meets with a
cordial greeting from everybody.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27

Fogg & Hobson have inaugurated a
mark down SALE" making exceptionally
low prices, prices lower than ever before
made by the firm.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27
TOWN TOPICS.
Fruit Jars at vallee Brothers.

Very few days left in which to pay
your taxes and save the four per cent dis
count.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27

Mrs. A. H. Hall, Mrs. John Willoughby
and Nj. H. Davis left town last Monday
for Buffalo, N. Y, to attend the annual
national encampment of the G. A. X.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27

J. w. Thurston displays to excellent
advantage a very nice and varied as
sortment of necessary school supplies.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27

Guy Brothers Ministries next month.

Mrs. h. E. Fitzgerald and children
from Boston are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. II. Fitzgerald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27

Miss Foster of Coaticook. daughter of
Canon Foster, is visiting for few days
with Miss Reeve.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27

DR.. Sutton, dentist, will be at the Essex
House from the Goth to the 3Oth of each
month.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27

WANTED. Capable girl for general
house-work, small family. good wages.
Address Z. X. DAVIS. Island Pond, VT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-08-27
Fruit Jars at Vallee Brothers.

The steamer will discontinue its trips
after this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
SWIMMING POOL FOR WOMEN.
PRATTs NEW GYMNASIUM TO HAVE A
FORMAL OPENING TONIGHT


The opening of tie gymnasium at Pratt In
stitute will take place tonight under the auspices
Of the Board Of Trustees. special programme
has been arranged for the occasion.
The old trade school building has been remodelled
at cost of $1,000 and converted into a gym
nasium. and the equipment is said to be the best
obtainable feature is the swimming pool for
women the first to be opened I'm Brooklyn.
The gymnasium, which occupies entire build
ing. Is 100 feet in length by % feet in width and
is in the rear OF the main building. 1t is lighted
by electricity. and heated and ventilated by
forced air system. Apparatus for all kinds OF
work both heavy and light. has been provided.
and arrangements have been made for basketball
and handball. The running track is unusually
from all the best systems of physical education
Miss Martha Garsde Is the instructor OF women
and High School girls.
Many invitations have been extended for the
opening exercises tonight, when the following
programme will be presented
Address of welcome. +. h. Pratt. secretary Board
freshman class. Pratt High School barbell drill.
bows Of freshman class. Pratt High School: balls.
girls of sophomore class. Pratt High School pre-
class Pratt High School: Spanish dance girls Of
senior class Pratt High School: heavy work mem
beers of the Young Mems Christian Association,
Brooklyn.
At the close OF the exercises the various
OF the gymnasium will be open for inspection by
cludes dumbbells of wood ard iron. barbels. Ind
ian clubs wands chest weights. parallel bars
breast bars, Swedish bars, punch-back drum quar-
ter-circle bicycle trainer nautical wheel, flying
jump standards and vaulting bars, which are the
first ones il is believed to be arranged that they
eys and thus leave the entire floor space for
class work or games or any sort.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
THE WAR or INDEPENDENCE.
MRS WITHERSPOON LECTURES on LAFAY
ETTE AND OTHER FRENCH HEROES
OF THE AMERICAN WAR.


Mrs Isabel Wiiherspoon gave the second lecture
in her course In the Waldorf at II a. yesterday.
Her topic was Lafayette and Other French Heroes
in the American War of independence
The lecturer gave admirable account Of the
LOYALTY and devotion OF the French Marquis TO the
cause of liberty in country. he having contrib
uted $4,000 of his private income.
He clothed the naked. watched by the bedside Of
the sick soldiers. and shared the privations OF Val
lev Forge" said Mrs Wtherspoon. His letters TO
his wife were examples not only OF conjugal affec-
ton but were clear expeditions OF the customs and
manners OF the American people OF that day.
He expressed the greatest admiration for their
love Of liberty and equality. and paid high compi-
ments to the brightness. viVacity ana neatness OF
the American women.
The glimpses of social life at Philadelphia were
Interesting and the honors conferred upon him by
ROYALTY and the nobility OF his nation because
of his virtue and generosity were told in detail
The important parts PLACED by Count Estaing
and Rochambeau in the Revolution were com
menied upon and the speaker felt that In view OF
trouble We should feel more sympathy for cuba In
her struggle for independence.
No woman IL better equipped 10 speak OF lafay-
cite than Mrs. Wither-poon who IL descendant
10 private letters never published. In her family
r, still retained laces. Jewels and many other per
sonal effects Of the Marquiss family. Including
some OF the court dresses worn At the royal func-
lions OF Marie Anionette.
Among the patronesses are Mrs. Van Rensselaer,
crup,r Mrs Bridges Islip. Mrs Calvin : Brice.
Mrs r. A. Hoffman. Mrs. Theodore fIaVemeyer.
Mrs Seth Low. Mrs James W. Tappin Mrs. sam
lei Butterheld. many Of whom were present yester-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
DECORATED DISH.

head. fms and tail are darkened with brown The
darkest portions of the body spotted with yell
low and red. and the high lights very silvery.
The Is all gold. and should not be too delicately
indicated. but should have some prominence.
The cup and saucer. sketches of which were given
January L. are of popular style for after-dinner
coffee The Ornameniation IS in Pompadour-r
picked ont with gold. and the edges are bordered
with bands of red outside narrower bands OF gold
Most OF the decora ton is done In fine pen strokes
the tiny conventionalized blossoms however, re-
curing some brush-iinish.
A different treatment would develop the bios
SONS in relief-pa tinted with turquoise blue.
and the leaves in bronze. The bands would then
10 Of the same shade of turquoise alternating with
bronze. and the handle could be of either blue or
bronze.
Either treatment whether gold or red. or relief
paste. would be applied to the white ware without
tintng. and would require but one fir1ng.
A vitro moist water-color for china painting l.
made by a. Sartorus d Co. No 46 West Broad
way This paste for raised gold requires nothing
but water the thinning medium. and Mr, Sar-
forlus assures the purchasers that II VIII not
run or spread when heated. 1t is new paste. and
many think 1t far superior TO any heretofore put
on no M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
ABOLITION OF SLAVERY.
THE CLIO CLUB INDUCES IN POLITICAL Sc
LECTIONS AS INTRODUCTIONS FOR

LECTIONS AS INTRODUCTIONS FOR
PATRIOTIC SUBJECTS.
The literary programme OF the day at Clio yes
terday was in charge OF Mrs. Henry c. Bailey, for
vice-president OF the club ana had for consd-
Grafton The Abolition OF Slavery"
Mrs. Bailey always has an artistic co.orng In tho
arrangement OF her topics Yesterday each featu
OF the subject was introduced with an appropriate
poetical selection. read by her as chairman.
The opening quotation was:
columbia. Columbia to glory arise,
The queen Of the world
And the child OF the skies"
To which Mrs. John J, Hopper responded with an
To introduce William Lloyd Garrison. the following
sentiment was given:
And never earth's philosopher
Traced with his golden pen
On the deaihle:s pase truths half so sage
As he wrote down for men,.
After which Mrs Bailey gave a brief sketch Of the
lie Of the grand old Abolitionist.
Mrs Jane Pierce read paper on the political phase
active agitation from isSO 10 the elimination in the
Civil War OF 1860
"On IIistorys deathless page
From wondering age to
New light and reverence DER
That name shall glow"
the Introduction TO the paper on Wendell Phillips
by Mrs. Charles Royal Wight ''''''''
obtained from Miss Mary Phillips, a member of
Clio. and relative OF Wendell Phillips A selection
from his Lost Arts was read by Mrs Allen T. Nye.
The last Of the ilustrous trio to engage the atten
ton was Charles Sumner. whose toast was.
SO when great man dies
For years beyond his ken
The light he leaves behind him lies
Upon the paths of men,
The paper upon his life in the anti--lavery
movement was given by Mrs. w. T. Galway. while
OF Nations"
Mrs f. ". Cutler also read selection from Sumner
the guests Mrs Ten Eyci Prince Mrs g. W
Bolander and Mrs. lie Roy s Smith
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
LITERARY TASTE IN WOMEN.
HELEN NJ. wINsLOw. JOURNALIST. DE-
sCRlBEs THE AsTUTE SCOTCH
MAN AS DIsGRUNTLED.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.


To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: The astute Scotchman Is evidently dis
grunted. Perhaps he thinks himself Of those
who fought to be In" while Or. Watson and Mr.
Barrie Ought be OUT OF the Scotch literature
that Is such a fad Of to-day. But who makes II
fashionable to read these books? Who reads books
in America nowadays? Is 1t because men have de-
cded Barrie's and Ian Macaren's stories to be
among the most truly refreshing and novel bits OF
hot cakes? DO women sit down and wait for
men to read the books and then deliver judy
ment thereon before they buy beg borrow
copy?
No. Publishers. librarians and every else
that Is In position to know will tell you II Il
women that buy books to-day. and women that
read them. Moreover. II is the opinion of women
that decides the delicate question the fate of
a new book-whether 1t is TO be popular and sell.
what We pleased TO call leisure class: is it
the men who read books and keep up with
the ever-increasng army OF writers? No.
They openly defer all these matters to the women
OF their acquaintance And in every other class OF
society. high low. the thing holds true.
Statistics could easily be brought forward TO prove
that every popular novelist. poet and essayist OF
to-day his popularity not to readers OF the
masculine persuasion. nor to judicious advertising.
but to the fact that they have touched responsive
chord or hit popular fancy In the hearts or minds
OF women. We still have. In spite or the disgrun-
tied pessimiss, some good books some good poetry.
some stories worth reading; and It Is the literary
taste OF women that makes Shem so.
Boston Jan. 10. 1897. Helen NJ. WINSLOW.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
MRS. CRAYS HONORED.
THE SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENCY A HIGH
COMPLIMENT

THE SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENCY HIGH
COMPLIMENT
The election of Mrs. Jennie c. Crays as president
OF the Minneapolis School Board will give great
satisfaction to very large number OF mothers Of
the city and many men and other women who
are deeply interested in all that concerns the
schools and their management, says THE Mime
apolis Journal" Her election had not been urged
by any one. although 1t had been suggested
excellent thing before tho rival candidates.
which brought about her election came to notice.
The election was a complete surprise TO Mrs.
Crays. the honor not one she sought, for It
Is an honor coupled with considerable additional
labor and responsibility; but in her relation
with the Board she will give that faithful and con-
scientious attention and thought to every detail
that suggested her the logical candidate when
the members Of the Woman's Council thought It de-
sirable to have a woman the Board of Educa-
ton, and used their influence In securing Mrs.
Crays's election. The unanmiy with which the
Council supported Mrs Crays was what brought
about ner election.
Mrs Crayss opinion OF all matters OF school pol
ity are well known for she is entirely fearless in
her support Of what she deems right and advsa-
BILE. and her election president OF the Board VIII
mean that any new element enters into the de-
liberia She Is pledged to support the introduce
ton OF the kindergarten. but the Board generally Is
quite in sympathy with the idea II they find II
feasible at his time.
An especially notable fact about Mrs Crayss
election is that II probably also makes her MEM
Der OF the Library Board place for which she IS
eminently suited. az she Is a thorough student OF
books. and Is interested n many lines of lit
erary work and study which bring her closely In
touch with the constituency of the library. Both
her taste and her good practical common-sense
will be valuable in the work of the Library Board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
WOU4N'S RELIEF CORPS.

The oficers-elect OF W s. Hancock Corps No. 100,
Womans Relief Corps. VIII be Installed tonight al
o'clock A, the hail. NO 23j 10 24l West Fifty-sevenh-
st. Mrs Kate f. Jones. post department president,
will be the Installing officer assisted by Mrs ii. A.
Hewlett senior vice-depariment president. and the
GERS OF Alexander Hamilton Corps
Mrs Ada q. Mohr. the presiden-elect Is also past
president OF her corps and OF the managers Of the
new state Home for soldiers wives. widows and
army nurses
moi only her own corps but IN many DINERS
throughout the State She Is now In line OF promotion
FOR the depa rtment presidency. Mr.. Mohr l. post
commander OF DOane Post. OF Brooklyn. and one or
The officers and a member OF ". 5. Hancock Post
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
AlYE1T2RIBVNEy~C]|
$ s e Is zIl5= zz6{! !555t

The fshplate sketched may be associated with
very aristocratic bric-a-brac. The plaque or plate
has a greenish. blue groundtint, which is faintest
at the lower part and gradually deepened toward
the top. the effect being quite aqueous. as Is In
keeping with the subject. The coral Is in It's nat
ural hue but the shell and starhsh merely sug-
gestive of grayish light and shade. The large fish
Is painted a light, silvery yellow. shading into
brown upon the upper part Of the body. and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
yrW OFFICERS or THE Y. +. ". p. 4.

The New England WOman's Press Association
held us annual meeting January at the Parker
House Mrs May Alden Ward presiding 4
vo,. Of thanks was rendered h. f. Keith for hts
generous gift OF 500 Officers were elected fol-
lows: President Mrs May Alden ward. FIRST vice
president Mrs Nellie |. Daggett: second yic--pres
id.ut Mrs AlIic r. Whitaker. recording secretary.
Mrs Mlnna &. Stnnwood. corresponding secretary.
Miss Emily 4. Ransom. treasurer Mrs. Barbara
\ Cabin: assistant treasurer, Mrs. Lulu \ Ip-
ham: auditor Miss tatharine Wilde: Executive
Committee Miss Helen NJ Winslow Miss kath-
crime r CONWAY and Miss Mabel u. caffin: Finance
Committee Mrs Jeanne Bond 'halloner. Mrs.
Frances IL Howard and Mrs. Mary Sargent Hop
kns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
H 41; 5|..zH TALK5
THE DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE.

The disposal Of household garbage is much a
vowed question as ever The cremation of 1t In the
range is sometimes suggested but this Is mahfesty
impossible. II probably suggested at hrst py
some gentleman with 'housewifely tastes or some
woman who had had practical experience in her
kitchen There is far much moisture In vegetable
meetings. and the mass Of the kitchen refuse for it
~ he burned without injury the range Ii could
be burned in the heater. as has been suggested, II
the olfactory nerves OF the residents OF the house
could be temporarily abolished.
All these things being evidently lmpractcable the
garbage pail remains the solution 10 this house
hold problem We are perfectly aware that the UNI
cleanly habit Of drying kitchen refuse rapidly and
afterward burning 1t prevails in some families This
practise must be condemned in the strongest terms
on the score OF both neatness and health
As the garbage pail has come to stay Is there any
reason why il should not be kept perfectly clean.
nroviding its contents daily taken away?
Even when IT is eft for a day or two. IL may be
scalded out with a strong solution of soda and water
and dried in the sun: it will soon be freed from all
unpleasant cdor.
strong metal pail Of galvanized iron with tight
fitting cover should be used for this purpose. The
cover may be removed when ii Is set out to be
empt!ed. according 10 the city rules ,
Every time ii is emptied IT should he washed wiped
and il possible dried in the sun There Is no possible
excise tor a clearly household 10 use an old wooden
nan or any other utensil which will absorb emana-
lions from decayed reiuse
friends a. A practical housekeeper was congratulated
A. one time on her skill in fine cookery She answered
Isnghlnglv II have time 10 do cooking ! spend
soTa time in my kitchen daily for quite another pur
no., % 10 examine the sinks the garbage pals
ems we're very much Disguised at first that lady
,hnnII take interest In such matters. but they
,seI to nv eccen'rcities now and manage 10 Keep
,hings as / desire to have them
~ more hoIsekeepers made these tours OF inspec-
zion II would pay them In the Increased health Of
their household.
tn the Editor OF The Tribune.
sr. There were few errors in your article about
coal in The Tribune OF the 9Th inst. under House
bold Talks" Nearly al, the various kinds OF white
assn co,l-the Nikesbarre. the SusQuehanna the
od company's I.ehigh. the Hazelton Lehgh. the
Packer the Kingston. the Jeddo the Buckmountaln
,hs Sugar Loaf the Beaver Meadow. etc-are hard
and slow burning
The red ash Goals. the Franklin. the kalmia. the
Lincoln the Brooksldc. the Schuylklll. the C0rbin
IN. Phoenix Park, the Nelson. the Plymouth. the
natalie the BlackwOod. ETC. soft and free burn
ing
rookfne -toye furnace use. Il burns out rapidly
and il more easily clnkered than the white ash.
The best kind OF kindllng wood Is the pine alone.
When the pine and the hard wood are used together
II il necessary consume some OF the pine 10 gei
he hard wood started. Respectfully.
No. s2i First-ave. New-York City. Jan. o. 1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
PRESENT TO WOUE\'S CHRIS

Mrs cornclia &. lIussey. OF East Orange. y. j..
offers 10 make free gift OF THE Woman's
JournaT FOR a year TO any womans club that
has clnbrooms where the paper can he kept file.
A number Of women's clubs have already taken
advantage of this generous offer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12
WOH4N'S CLUBHOTSE CORPORATION.

The annual meeting OF the Woman's Clubhouse
Corpora ion held at No. Sc Newbury-st.. Bos-
ton Yesterday at 10 a The sale OF stock Will
h.. continued at the office OF the treasurer Miss
Amanda NJ Lougee. No. c. Frsnkn-St.. Boston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12

lecture will be delivered this evening. under
the auspices Of the Lincoln Club. at Maxwell
House. No. 245 Concord-st.. Brooklyn. The sub
ject will be This Great CITY,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12

series Of lectures for on-Catholics. to continue
during this week. was begun Sunday evening at
the Church Of St Thomas Aqunas Ninth-st. and
Fourth-ave.. Brooklyn. by the Rev. X. NJ. Ryan. lie
has chosen for his subject this evening the Prot
estant answer to the question. How is 1t known
that anything is of divine revclation?' The answer
Is by means of the Bible. which Is the written
word of God.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12

lecture on Grade Meetings. will be given be-
fore the Brooklyn Teachers Association to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12

Mrs Carrie Chapman-Catt told of the victory in
Idaho AT the annual meeting Of the Massachusetts
Woman Suffrage Association In the PARK street
Church last night. Mrs. Livermore presided. and
addresses were made by Mrs. J. Ellen Foster. Mrs
Julia Ward Howe. Mrs. Howard 5. Stansbury, of
Colorado: DR. George &. l.Orimer. Mrs. >. ;. Fcs
sender. Miss f.. L. Yates. Mrs. Eliza Trask fi'l
and the Rev. George l.. Perrin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-12

Alfred NJ Coett. of oxford University. England.
will deliver his second lecture Of Of five on
the Cathedrals Of England and the University and
City OF oxford to-day al y. in the rooms Of
the Church club of Newly ork. No 57S Fifth-aye
Ely Cathedral" will be the subject.