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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24

about 1850 pounds. At the head OF the
Herefords is the bull Percy, is months
old. weighing HOO pounds He has peen
prize winner from way back.
SHEEP DEPARTMENT.
W. B. Nutter, superintendent of the
sheep department. says that the exhibit OF
sheep is fourth larger than that OF
last year, and in quality is way up to the
standard. 1t was found necessary yester-
day to build pens for AZ additional sheep.
The Campbell & Sons exhibit is still
OH the way from Ohio, having been
blocked by a wreck in the State of New
York.
Of the different exhibits Mr.. Nutter
speaks in the highest terms of Mr.. Cor
belts, and Mr.. Reynolds. of Brooke, Me-,
also makes very notable display Mr.
Bickford's exhibit of fat sheep is also
fayorably mentioned.
The exhibit of Berkshire pigs made by
the Hood Farm is ahead of everything in
that line. 1t is wonderful, and the ordi-
nary farmer has but little show againf t
this display. There is one boar in the lot
weighing over $50 pounds.
TIE PULLING MATCHES.
At 1880 a. M, the pulling matches
were on, and Judges B. B. Carter of
West Scarboro, and Richard Willis of
South Windham took position in front
Of the seats arranged for spectators And
just now it Is worthy of note that Mr..
Carter has otficiated as judge at these
matches ever since the New England fair
started and has given satisfaction in
this capacity for 40 years. Bring down
your oxen and let's get to work. said
Judge Carter, "no profane language.
whatever else you do''
(which is the fat end of the drag
asked one driver, and with these preIimi.
naries the contest is on.
The first match was for the sweepstakes,
and there were five entries for pulling
oxen ander feet. 2 inches in girth, as
follows: G. r. Bean, East Hiram; E.
Fl. ingalls,. Denmark; l.. M.Martin, Bux-
ton Centre; o. +. Deering, South Bux-
ton; VIM. Marean, Standish.
The drag was of granite and weighed
1888 pounds Time allowed, five minutes.
The prizes were $50, $40 and So. re.
spectively.
E. II. ingalls, withdrew, and the match
2 inches; L. M. Martin, II feet; o. f.
Deering, II feet; VIM. Marean, Is feet,
/ inch.
Tho first prize accordingly went to
VIM. Marean, the second was divided be.
tween Messrs. Martin and Deering, while
the third was awarded to G. R. Bean.
In the afternoon there was a match for
the society stakes. The pulling oxen
were feet, inches in girth. and the
dray weighed 6,503 pounds.
The result was as follows: G. r. Bean,
first entry, 16 feet, inches; G. R. Bean,
second entry, 16 feet, inches; E. II. In
gals, 10 feet, inches; l.. NJ. Martin,
81 feet, inches; o. L. Deering, IS feet,
10 inches; VIM. Marean, 10 feet, 9 inches.
The prizes, SIS, $40, So, went to L. M.
Martin, VIM. Marean and c. r. Bean,
respectively.
At 10 O'Clock today pulling matches
will be again in order and the draught
horses as well as the oxen will be brought
to the scratch. -
BICYCLE SULKY WHEEL EXHIBIT.
The Silver King SuIky Wheel Company
make an exhibit of the bicycle sulky axle
and wheel combined. They display about
two dozen pairs of wheels, and the COM
pany have established headquarters in
tent near the grand stand.
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A BAD FALL.

Yesterday morning. about four O'Clock
a man named Teele, belonging in Boston,
tumbled down a flight of stairs at the
United States hotel. The man was taken
to the Maine General hospital. DR.. King
said the man had sustained dislocation
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24
ACCIDENT TO A FORMER PORT
LAND LADY.

Early last Sunday morning Mrs. S. FL.
O'Brion (widow of Col. Thos. W..
O'Brion, late of Deering,) now residing
III Baltimore. Md, with her daughter,
Mrs. VIM. Thomson, fell while crossing
her room and broke her hip. Mrs
O'Brion being in her eighty fourth year.
renders the accident much more serious.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24

is what we are having this week in cool
and airy Summer Furniture in reed, rattan,
wicker and white enamel, and in pretty cot
tage suits for bedrooms. We are display"
ing some stylish and unique furniture for
both city, country and seaside homes, in
the most beautiful effects, and which
are eminentIy comfortable
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24
DRAFT HORSES.

Charles Roes, Norway, Me-, has one
pair grey horses. They weigh 1890 pounds,
are and years old, are from the West
and will be entered for premium as draft
horses.
Frank Starbird from Paris, Me-, has a
pair of bay horses for entry in the same
class. They are 10 and ID years old, and
weigh $500 pounds.
GENTLEMEN'S DRIVING. HORSES.
The gentlemen driving horses seem to
be almost lost in the multitude of the
faster shoppers, but there arc few at the
track, and among them may be men
toned George A. Fishers Preble Wilkes,
by Charlie Wilkes, out of Maud Gallison
by Eclaire. He was six years old last
spring. and is clever, smooth goer. He
showed full mile last fall in 2. 25, last
quarter in 81 seconds.
/ A. J.Hill, Cape Elizabeth, will enter the
mare Silver Name. She stands 10 hands,
and, lisa fine looking chestnut. She was
sired by Dirigo Franklin, is in the six
year class and a good driver.
/ Frank L. Barrett will show for premi-
um bay mare josie, dam of Emma West
land, 2.19 IA; also Westina, two-year
old FLY by Westland, dam Josie; and bay
colt Joe Nelson, IA months old, by Mel
son, 2.07. By the way, this colt is show
ing fast at the pace. Mr.. Barrett also has
a full sister of Emma Westland. three
months old, promising youngster.
Frank c. Nutter of Pleasantdale will
show for premium the black PAGER Toney,
sired by All Right. He is swift looking
and clean cut.
M. B. Chase Long Island, has four
Welsh ponies which are attracting much
attention.
POULTRY DEPARTMENT.
W. B. Davis of Haverhil1. Mass, makes
a striking exhibit OF blue barred Ply
mouth Rocks; their plumage is mica and
clean, their legs of pure yellow, the bar
ring on the feathers is nice, and it is a
treat to look at such clean cut fowl.
Charles E. Carr of Somerset, Mass,
is a late arrival, and he brings White
China geese, Toulouse geese, Emden
geese. black East Indian ducks, Cahuga
ducks-and all in ell his exhibit consti-
tutes about one-fourth of the whole dis.
play of thu feathered tribe.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
The exhibit of the American Cereal
company is late addition to the agrl-
cultural department. and display on their
counter, feed for small horses, cattle, pouI-
try, etc.
H. j. Libby & Company show heavy
farm wagons, and the firm halls from
Hyde Park, VT.
Adrian Platt & Co., Poughkeepsie, N.
z, the well known "Old Buckeye Con-
GEN." are on hand with agricultural
machines, harness etc.
CATTLE DEPARTMENT
Herds are still coming in, ard among
the latest arrivals is the herd of J. E.
Buker, Bowdoin, Me-, made up of 20
head of Jerseys and Guernseys. The bull
Stranger is along, a famous prize winner,
who got away during the past tour years
with three first and one second prizes
f. J. Libby of Richmond shows 16
head of Rolsteins and makes a fine dis
play; while G. II. Hayes &. Sons of Ports
mouth, NJ H. ), brings lot of Ayrshires.
I. G. Burleigh, Vassalboro, Me-, arrived
Monday evening with eight Herefords
and thirteen Sussex. At the head of the
Sussex herd is "Sussex Lad" who has
won prizes from calf up He weighs
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ATKINSON FURNISHING, CO.,
FL Monument Square. ur4du

OF the ankle and compound fracture Of
the right leg.
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Deaf

In this city. August %. Margaret, wife of the
late John Foley.
[Funero Thursday morning at $50 O'Clock
from Nc 8 South street.
IRequiem high mass at St. Dominic's church
at O'Clock.
In Gorham. August 20, Henry L. Bachelor.
aged 10 years. month.
Funeral Thursday at North street church.
In Standish, August 90. Carrie r. Wentworth,
aged II years. months, IL days.
In Boston. August %, Frances A. Wentworth
Prayers Wednesday at p. m. at Forest City
Cemetery.
THE funeral Of the late Mrs. Mary O'Neil will
take place this morning at $50 O'Clock from
the rear of 223 Vaughan street.
lRequiem high mass at the Church OF the
Sacred Heart at o'clock.
The funeral of Andrew +. Heaphy will take
place this morning at $50 O'Clock from No l52
Washington street.
[Requiem high mass at the Cathedral OF the
Immaculate Conception at $ o'clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24
MARRIAGES.

IN this city, August %, by Rev. Frederick 9.
Rogers, Willis E. Huntley and Miss Hattie E.
McCreary, both of New London. Conn.
In Pittsf1eld. August ID. Fred A. Noble and
Mrs. Lydia M. McAllister.
In Brighton Plantation, August Z. Roscoe
Jones and Mrs. Georgia Draper.
In Newport. August 6, ForestR. Brown and
Miss Cora +. Bradford.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24

II had running, itching sore on my
leg. Suffered tortures Doan's Oint-
ment took away the burning and itching
instantly and quickly effected permanent
cure G. W. Lenhart, Bowling Green,
Ohio.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24

Reduced through August and September Tickets Sl65
round trip and Bownfed Good train Saturday
turning stopping Bownfed following Monday Hotel
expenses two lodgings tour meals, Sl5O
and
guaranteed We this advertise the house
,nodt w. G.. LIBBY, Proprietor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-10
R ASSASSINATION.

fFrom the "Eventng Journal'of Tuesday,
After this investigation gets under way
it is very probable thai there will be an
other and different kin of criticism
aroused by the fact that THE COMMIT
TEE MAY NOT MAKE ALL OF ITS
SESSIONS AND THE TESTIMONY OF
ALL OF IT'S WITNESSES PUBLIC. 1t
is well understood by those who rave
had any experience in such matters that
certain men who may be the most valua-
BILE sources of information to such a com
~rnittee, and who are moved by a desire
to give their services to the committee
are prevented from doing so from two
causes. The first is the horror that every
man feels over placing himself in a posi-
ton that the rag-tag and rabble can be-
gin to yell "Squealer." and the second
is the persecution, into which all the in
genuity of the Devil himself enters, to
hound a witness for months after he has
performed a service to the people by go
ing on the stand.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-10
R ASSASSINATION.

fFrom the Evening Journal of tuesday,
After this investigation gets under way
1t is very probable tina there will be an
other and different kind of criticism
aroused by the fact that THE COMMIT
TEE MAY NOT MAKE ALL OF ITS
SESSIONS AND THE TESTIMONY OF
ALL OF ITS WITNESSES PUBLIC. 1t
is well understood by those who have
had any experience in uch matters that
certain men who may be the most valua-
BILE sources of information to such a COM
mittee. and who are moved by a desire
to give their services to the committee
are prevented from doing SO from two
causes. The first is the horror that every
man feels over placing himself in a posi-
ton that the rag-tag and rabble can be-
gin to yeh 'Squealer!, and the second
is the persecution, into which all the in
genuity of the Devil himself enters, to
hound a witness for months after he has
performed a service ITO the people by go
ing on the stand.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-10
IN MfMoRY OF DE-. ATKINSON.

The Board of Governors of the Uni
versity Club adopted the following reso-
lutions at a recent meeting
Whereas. Thomas Hanlon Atkinson,
A. B.. NJ. D., has been removed from
among us by death; n
Whereas.sHis associates of the Hud-
son County University Club and its
Board of Governors particularly. reeog-
rized his attainment and promise and
appreciated the qualities of his char
acter;; therefore be it
Resolved, That the undersigned, rep
resenting the Hudson County Uni
yersity Club and the Board of Cover
nors. take this means of expressing
their sorrow and of rendering their
sympathy to his bereaved family; and
be It further
Resolved. That these resolutions be
published in the papers of Jersey CITY
and wesleyan University.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-10
EVENTS.

The Young Mems League of the Parmly
Memorial Church will hold a debate this
evening.
Entertainment in the Linden Avenue NJ.
e. Church.
Convention of Baptist Social Union at
North Baptist Church, Jersey avenue and
Fourth street
Mission work will be discussed this
evening at the North Baptist Church.
Wanser Cfub pinochle and euchre tour
naments at the rooms on Monticello AVE.
rue.
Cliff circle reception at Pohlmann's
Hall.
Catholic club drama will be presented
this evening.
Meeting of the butcher clerks at Baut-
ler,s Hall, No. 2S2 First street.
Literary Union Of the United Presby-
terrain Church will hold a meeting this
evening.
Ladies' Social Union Of the West Side
M. q. Church win hold an entertainment
this evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-10
BUOHRB At THE LYGBUM.
st. Bridget's Club Rooms Crowded
by Merrymakers.

The progressive euchre and dance given
last evening by the member of st. Bird
gets Lyceum and the Ladies Catholic
Circle in the Lyceum building, was one of
the greatest successes ever held in the
handsome clubrooms. The crowd was so
great that it took just sixty tables to &C
commodate all the players. These were
loaned through the Kindness of Mr.. john
Mullins.
The prizes were all holly contested for,
and after some very close playing the fol-
lowing were declared the lucky prize win
Ladies first prize, a solid silver tea pot.
presented by Mrs. M. O'Connor; won by
Miss A. Burke.
Second prize, a handsome candetapra,
Miss Nellie Mullins;
Third prize. hand painted atomizer, Mrs
j. Mccormack.
Gentlemen's first prize. a mantel clock.
P. Golden.
Second prize-Mr. F. Baxter.
Third-Mr. r. Gaffney.
Mrs. VIM. Gossenberger, Mr.. and Mrs;
Wright, Mr.. and Mrs. u. Quirk, Mr.. and
Mrs Burgess, Mr.. and Mrs. Macy, Di-i
rector and Mrs. John j. Mulvaney, Mr.
VIM. Foley. Mr.. and Mrs. Mahoney, Mr..
and Mrs. John Rowe, Mr.. and Mrs. Cox.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Egan, Mr., and
Mrs. r. Fries. Director and Mrs. T. j.
Degnan, Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sheridan. Mr.. and Mrs. o,Brien.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. Somers, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walsh, Misses l.. Guinan, Kate Byrnes.
Annie Burke, Nellie Mullins, Katie Law
less, Bertha Marion. Annie Cannon,
Jessie Maloney, Katherine Coffey, Annie
Miller. Il. Condor. Clara O'Brien, Katie
McMullen, Miss Condor, Nellie styles,
Jennie Lynch, Sarah McGrath, Miss
Dougherty, Annie McGovern, Sadie
Guinan. Rose Russell, Nellie Harvey,
Mamie Degnan, Annie Byrnes, Mamie
Collins. Annie Klein. Katie Mckiernan,
Nellie Burgess, Messrs. P. Condor, 4.
Butler. j. F.. McGrath, j. Black. r.
Fries, T. Gaffney, J. H. Burns. NJ Hen
nessey, p. Golden, D. OHKeefe, F.. Baxter.
I. Keranode, Patrick Brennan. M. Me
Tierran, John Clancy. John ]; M~eTiernan,
NJ. Corcor&n, NJ. Rooney. John sweeney,
P. NJ. Lynch. Sr.. John Hart, p: Nc
CURE. p. o'connor. John Mitchell. p
McGovern. Eugene Mahoney. James Pier
son. e. Fitzsimmons, j. ]. DAILY. Thomas
Murphy. james j. McTiernan, George
%Saunderson. James Heatherinston, John
Gould. T.. Connolly. John Gerrity. John
Burgess, M. Mahoney. P. Smith. D. Nc
Mullin. Garry Pierson, George Murray,
NJ. j. Garry, E.. Cozens Thomas Reilly,
Ambrose Mohr. w. ]. Davis, r. DAVIS
and William Mulroy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-10

1t was not believed at any time that
Chairman Ebie, in soliciting contribua
tdons from building and loan associations,
proposed to put the money in his own
pocket. To put the case on no higher
grounds, nobody took him to be such a
fool.
y But the outrageous character of his
proceedings was none the less apparent
becaus he was not guilty of mere vuI-
gar b%lackmail. On the contrary, his de-
mand was scandalous upon double
grounds.
First Of all, it placed the inquiry which
he instituted in the peculiar hight of be-
ing sneaked through the Legislature for
his individual gforifcation upon the prom
Use that it would cost the State nothing.
In other words, it was a hippodrome af-
fair which the Legislators would not pay
for, but which they were willing to let
a pal engineer on a free-gratis-for-noth-
ing basis if he saw any politics in it for
himself.
This is one Nasty aspect Of the case.
The other is that the inquiry is one in
which two sets of private interests are
opposed. It is, therefore, a scandal of
The grossest kind to accept the expenses
Of the proceedings from one of the par
lies and thus make the tribunal, which
should possess judicial impartiality, tte
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-10
FOB A NEW HIGH SCHOOL.
Mayor Hoos Calls a Conference of the
BOARD OF Education TO Discuss ut.

Mayor Hoos has called a conference OF
the members of the Board of Education to
take place in his Office Friday afternoon,
to discuss the project of erecting a new
High School.
"a law passed in 1885," said President
Firm, of the Board of Education, this
morning, alluding to the conference. "au-
thorizes cities of the first class to issue
bonds to the amount of 100000 for the
erection of High Schools. The new
building will, l naturally presume, be
huilt with funds raised in this manner.
We have not facilities for the present
graduating class in the old building. Nc
8 School in Erie street is in a very dilar
dated condition. When the new HisA.
School is built the present High Schoo
building could be used by the pupils of
No. 2 School while hat IS being rebuilt.
Then the High School building can be
utilized as a grammer and primary school,
and the Mayor will at last have his Third
ward school,"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-10
IT'S EASY 10 DYE.
HOME DYElNG WITH DIAMOND DYES
Is PLEASANT AND PROFITABLE.

Beautiful and Brilliant Colors That Will
Not Fade-Diamond Dyes Have Special
Colors for Cotton and Mixed Goeds-How
Wise Women Economize in Hard Times
"A Ten Cent Package Of Diamond Dyes
Often Saves Ten Dollars.
Tn these days of enforced economy, 1T
earn how she can save the cost of a new
gown for herself and suit for the little
one, or can make her husbands faded
clothing look like new. Diamond Dyes.
which are prepared especially for home
use, will do all this. They are so simple
and easy to use that even a child can get
bright n beautiful colors by following
the directions on each package.
There is no need of seiling the hands
with Diamond Dyes; just lift and stir
the goods with two sticks while in the
dye bath, and one will not get any stains
or spots.
In e~oloring dresses, coats, and all large
articles. to get e. fun and satisfactory
color, 1t is absolutely necessary to have a
special dye for cotton goods and a differ
ent dye for wooden goods. This is done
in Diamond Dyes, and before buying
dyes. one should know whether the article
to be colored is cotton or wool, and get
the proper dye. Do not buy dyes that
claim to color everything for their use
will result in failure.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-10
ART TEA TN HoBoKEN.

Under the auspices of the Scatter Good
Circle of Kings Daughters and Sons of
st. Paul's Episcopal Church, Hoboken, an
art tea and entertainment was held last
night to help raise a fund to install cleo
trio light in the church.
Tho tables which were tastefully
decorated were set in the lecture room
of the church. They were presided over
by Mrs. E. H. A. Correa, Mrs. Harry F.
Nicholas, Miss Cora Besson, Miss Joseph
inc Winkleman, the Misses Elizabeth
and Margaret McCabe, the misses Hen
rietta and Elizabeth Waring, Miss Marie
Reichart, Miss Carolyn E~genberger, Mrs.
M. Mattheson, Miss Gertrude Jackson,
Miss e. A. Clark. Miss Grace Ketcham,
Miss Bertha Widen and Miss Grace
Ch!lds.
During the evening ssslowtops Engage
ments," a face in one act was presented
under the direction of w. D.. Forbes. and
copies of drawing by Charles Dana Glib
son We're sold at so cents a copy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-10
ODD VOLUMES ON GREECE.
Interesting Meeting al the Reaidenc'
OF mrs. Johu A.. walker.

of Mrs. John "A. walker.
The Odd Volumes held their bi-weekly
meeting yesterday afternoon ait the resi-
dence of Mrs. John A. Walker, No. 2e0
Montgomery street. AS usual. the meet
ing was we'll attended and quite a few
visitors were present, as each member of
the society enjoys the privilege of in
viting two friends. The reception room,
in which the meeting was held, was taste
fully decorated with smilax. and smilax
was intertwined in the bafastrade of the
broad stairway.
The club is still dwelling on matters in
relation of Greece, its wars. people and
of art. Mrs. G.. Marshalrs
paper on Greek architecture was carefully
prepared and contained many interesting
sketches of the ancient buildings and the
buildings of today. Mrs. Horace Merrill
read a paper on the "Acropolis." She de-.
scribed the ancient citadel of Athens
most Interestingly. depicting the history
of the several Buildings upon it very
carefully. y
The current topics were handled by Miss
Kate Spier. After the meeting a COLA
ton was served. The next meeting Will
be .held at the residence of Mrs. Frank
Stevens, OF Clifford avenue, on Febru-
airy Is.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-10
CLIO WHEBLMRN ENTERTAIN.
B.ograph and BANGING at Phillips
sha Hall INH

The clio Wheelmen gave an entertain
,aent and reception last night at Phillips
Hall. 1t proved very successful. A large
audience enjoyed the presentation of
views by the American biosraph. A
feature of the entertainments was an Illus
tration of the song, ION the Banks of
the Wabash While the picture was
being presented, the Amity euartette
sang. After the entertainment nearly all
remained to enjoy the dance. I.
the following gentlemea:-L: T. Lyon,
President; w. Fl. Smith. Jr.. Vice Presi-
dent: n. L. Rowe, Jr., Secretary: e. B..
EiSher. treasurer, and 6. Frederick Rapp.
a. Is. Van Neste, Charles Each, 6. Leon
Mawry and Edward johnson.
Among those present were:-Mr. and
Mrs. w. Middleton, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Mills. Mr.. and Mrs, John Fardelm4n.
M. and Mrs. Herman Fardelman. Mr..
and Mrs. G. Van Been, Mr.. and Mrs. ".
Tones. MrAand Mrs. o. 4. Gardner, Mr.;
ana Mrs. w. r.. Harrison and Mr.. and
Mrs. C. Shaw.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-10
PEOPLES PALACE CADETS.

The Peoples Palace Cadets. organized
last October. under command of Percy +.
Garnet, admitted to the company on
Monday evening. the First New Jersey
Signal Corps, the first cadet organization
of its kind ever organized in this State.
Captain sCharles E. Stanton. Command
ant of the Signal Corps, has been connect,
ed with various organization of this kind
in both This, State and New York, and IS
very well versed in the mysteries of Code
Signalling. ~.
Captain Garnett. Commandant o. me
entire organization. proposes ato make his
company and signal corps one of the nm
est Of It's kind in this city, and hopes to
be able to lake his command out on par,
ade some time this summer. MANY good
times are anticipated by the boys.