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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
WALES LOSES A FRIEND.
by the Recent Death of Christopher
sykes. Who Was Noted for
His Dinners.

Christopher Sykes. the bosom friend
Of the prince of Wales and all the royal
family died the other evening in Ches-
terrified street. Mayfair, says the Lon
don Nail
Last August Mr.. Sykes had par
alytic stroke, from which he had recov-
cred; but the other morning he was
seized by a fit. and, never recovering
consciousness, passed away peacefully.
christopher" as his friends loved to
call him, was the younger son Of Sir
Tatton Sykes, the fourth baronet. and a
brother of Sir Tatton. whose eccentrici-
ties and matrimonial troubles are well
known. lie was a big, loosely-built
man, a typical Yorks hireman in length
Of bone, hard-headedness and grim hui
NOR. He was formerly conservative
member for the Buckrose division Of
Yorkshire, and was the owner of Brant-
inghamthorpe. in the same county.
Mr.. Sykes was a noted bon viveur, and
Is said TO be the original Of the mir.
Brancepeth" OF Disraeli's novel "Lo-
THAR the grave young man who only
did one thing well, which was the Civ
ing Of dinners.
The prince and princess of Wales
were most fond Of Christopher Sykes,
and will feel his death keenly But he
was well known throughout society,
and wherever he went he was exceed
ingly popular. He was in his sixty
eighth year
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
Habit.

isn't there something the matter
with the feet in this poem 2" asked the
critical friend. II don't believe some
of the lines have enough"
VERY likely you're right" answered
Miss Cayenne. at was written by 9
young man in a store where they don
treat people right. He can't get over
giving short measure TO save his NE
Washington Star.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
stn,ue. 40 aueen NIctori,.

One Of the statues Of Queen Victoria
was executed by Edgar Bcehm. a sculp-
tor Of Hungarian origin. The monu-
ment stands at Windsor. There are
also monuments q the queen at Liver
pool. Glasgow. Aberdeen and Edin-
burg. and al Bombay and some Of the
Australian towns
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
Cooling.

They were seated at the iee-eream
table.
"Oh, dear" said the sweet girl, fan
ming her cheek, I'm melting"
The young man saw an opportunity.
81 knew il was rather warm" he said,
shut l didn't think il was as hot as
that"
"What do you mean?"
"Why, hot enough TO melt pure gold"
Chicago Daily News.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14

Aurelia (anXiously)-Have you seen
George this evening, papa? He prom
Used to call.
Papa-Yes, he did call, and l enter
tanned him for an hour before you came
downstairs.
Aurelia-You entertained him, papa?
Papa-Yes. l gave him list of all
the new dresses you had last year, and
the cost of each. / never saw a man
more interested, yet he left very hur-
riedly.-Tit-Bits
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
From The Emerald IsIe.

1t was true, though a bit confusing
We heard il ourselves.
The Irish orator, at the political
meeting, said: Our contimptible OPP
ponent will niver be able to blacken our
characters wild his miserable scarlet
whitewash. Ally Sloper.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
AnrIicntr Compliment.

Little Johnny Mrs Talkemdowu
paid a big compliment TO me to-day.
Mother Did she really Wen. there's
no denying that woman has sense.
What did She say?
Little JohHny-She said she didn't
see how you came 10 have such a nice
little boy as ] wns.-Tit-Bii
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14

"Ten years ago" said the hollow
eyed man, II sold you some books"
You did?" replied the victim. strug
Cling 10 restrain himself.
We'll, I've come 20 ask your forgive
ness. I'm going 20 join the church.
Philadelphia North American.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
Spreading tbe FInrrr..

To spread the fingers and cause them
. -etain that position 10 III the hand
fir piano playing. a new stretcher has
sings to engage the thumb and little
finger. carried by nuts set on a screw
threaded rod. the latter being turned
y spreed the nuts apcrt.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
MI..ra IN. opnortunttr.

Mrs. Bargane-Haven't you got q
toothaehe. John2
Mr.. Bargane-No, my dear; why9
Mrs. Bargane-Oh, am so sorry that
you have not. bought new toothache
cure to-day at bargain. and ] wanted
20 try baltimore Jewish Comment.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
Completely wrecked.

Wheeler-Did you hear about Scorch-
err? He ran into a ditch and was
knocked speechless.
Spinner-What about his wheel?
Wheeler-It was knocked spokeless.
Town Topics.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14

"The idea of sending children TO be''
early to punish sm!" exclaimed Mrs
Cossel, who was discussing her rela-
tives. THAT isn't any way to erect
them"
"Of course it isn't" answered hei
husband. IF you want TO convince 'er.
that YOU mean business make 'em gel
up an hour or so earlier in the morn
ing."-St. Louis Republic.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
ILL., Point Of View.

Hamfatter-They looked at me open
mouthed when ! did that specially Of
mine.
Shakespoke-That's right. It's the
first time in my life that ever saw
whole audience yawn at once.-Detroit
Free Press
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
Met His Superior.

Hardened Scoundrel : How'd you
make out at robbin' the train?
Desperate Villain lin disgust)-Done
first rate till | got into the Pullman
sleeper. Then the porter held me upl
Harlem Life.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14

Il can claim a professional relation
ship to you" said Mr.. Trenchant Penn
20 the cabman.
sop" replied the latter. non-com-
initial.
yes, ] do hack work myself"-N. y.
World.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14

Hewitt am the son Of poor but
honest parents.
Jewett-Well, II they hadn't been
honest they wouldn't have been poor.
Town Topics.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14

Mr.. Perkasie - Young skidmore
thinks that telephone girl Of his is a
perfect angel.
Mr.. Poindexter-Weu. there Is n
Hello" around her head constantly
when she is on duty.-Judge.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14

Dear in the darkened west the sunset
fades away.
Soon from the rose-tipped hills will sink
the dying day;
! need you. o my Lowell Why tarry thus
afar?
You know mosquitoes fly the scent OF your
cigar.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
BETTER on Than He Thought.

"of what USE" said the disconsolate
bicyclist, lis a girl without a tam
dem?"
"Of more use" answered the other,
"than tandem without a girl.
cago Post
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14

Il asked you IL ! could sue on thar
claim, : said the disappointed litigant
to his lawyer, "and you said could
True" admitted the lawyer. "but
didn't say you could win. "-Chicaro
Record.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14

Husband (at the opera)-See how
pale Mrs. Upwell isl l never saw her
so affected by tragedy before.
Wife tsagaciously)-It isn't that; her
back hair is coming down.-Illustrated
American.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14

Mae-Jack wanted my picture TO put
over his heart TO keep the bullets from
penetrating.
Edna-IIe must think you have a
pretty hard face if it can stop outlets
Chicago Daily News.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
Very Much Immersed.

Mrs. Caterby-I think Mrs. Witherby
was very much impressed with my new
gown.
Caterby-Why?
Mrs. Caterby-She avoided speaking
about it.-Town Topics.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
Tint Cheerful Idiot.

'Tp.ayed poker with an Indian once"
said the Cheerful Idiot.
"Beat him2" asked the unsuspecting
shoe clerk boarder.
"He took my last Chippewa" said
the Cheerful Idiot.-Indianapolis Jour
.sa1
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
Do Haa nrrn No..

Nalker-lt must have been a horrible
torture TO be broken on the wheel.
Wheeler - u is I went broke on n
wheel once myself.-N. Y. Journal
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14

Upholsterer-Are you in hurry for
this sofa. miss?
She-Oh, | would like il before eight
Tonight Detroit Free Press.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14

did your sister say shes 20 yet p
asked the young man.
Yes; she says she's 60 yet" replied
the young brother.-Yonkers states
man.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
CompInIning woman

Down IN the madding throngs ignoble
strife
II is his lot 10 labor day by day;
He's sending all he earns UNTO his wife
who's closed the house and HE'D herself
away.
Chicago Tlmes-Herald.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14

Mrs Gabbleton-l am afraid that
am a pretty poor whist-player.
The Professor-nou't be afraid
never bit a lady.-Pnek.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14

Minister think we should have
congregational singing.
Organist we must have a new
organ.
why SOP"
This instrument isn't powerful
enough to drown 'em out"-N. y.
Weekly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14

As blind as a bat" Is a saying
or autediluyiHn date.
But a bats nor as blind as the average man
In church when they're passing the
plate
N Y World
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
How Thanked.

Miss Antique-He is insanely jealous
Of mel
Miss misunderstanding He must
be crazyl-Puck.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14

He-So you give me the mitten?
She-Yes.
He-And this is all?
She-l might throw In a few moth
balls.-Chicago Record.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
he merits of S. S. S. /; every claim

made for it is backed up strongly by convincing
testimony of those who have been cured by it
and know of its virtues by experience
Mr.. L. j Clark, of Orange Courthouse, Va, writes:
For six years had an obstinate running ulcer on my
ankle. which times caused me intense suffering
so disabled for a long while that wholly unfit for
business Of the best doctors treated constantly
but did good then tried various blood remedies
without the least benefit. S s highly recon-
mended that | concluded TO try It. and the effect was
wonderful Il seemed to get right the Of the
disease and force the poison out. and
pletely cured" Swift's Specific
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14

THAT lady going along there IS my
mother-in-law."
Great Scott! you don't say 500 !
thought she was a walking advertise
ment for a new lamp shade" Ally
Sloper.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
s. S. s. FOR THE BLOOD

drives every of mpury the blood this way
permanently the most obstinate depseaed ulcer 1t
the only blood remedy purely vegetable and
ans not particle of potash mercury. other mineral
Contagious Blood Poison Scrou Cancer Catarrh Eczema
Rheumatism Sores Ulcers Bois other blood trouble Insist
upon s. S s.; nothing take Its place
Valuable books mailed free by Specific Company Atlanta
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
After Six Years Of Intense
Suffering, Promptly Cured

Nv entire circulation is IN depraved condition. They
VI VI VI VI drain upon the system, and
santy ppng the vitality In every the poison
be eliminated from the blood and of external
can have effect
There no uncertainty about the merits of every claim
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-14
RUNNING SORE
ON HIS ANKLE.

Obstinate sores and ulcers which
refuse to heal under ordinary treat
ment soon become chronic and deep
seated, and are a sure sign that the
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-02-10
Obituary..

Mr.. George d. Whitelock, a prominent
merchant Of Darlington, died suddenly at his
home in that place on Wednesday morning.
aged about fifty-five years. He had been in
his usual health and engaged steadily in his
business, when he was taken sick on Tuesday
night, and died about nine o'clock next morn
ing. His widow and three daughters, Misses
Mary, BeuIah and Margery, survive him. His
funeral will take place on this Friday after
noon at two o'clock, the burial being at the
Darlington Cemetery.
Mr.. Ollie GALLON, a well-known farmer, of
Abingdon district, died at his home near Bel
camp on Friday after a lingering illness, aged
thirty-fve years. his widow survives him.
The funeral took place on Sunday, the inter-
ment being made at Rock Run cemetery,
Rev. Mr. Weech officiating, assisted by Rev.
j. H. Baker. The pail bearers were John
| Magness, Samuel Kimb;e, Fred Harvard,
Henry Cage, T. Arnold and William sewell,
| Mr. Samuel Richardson Scarborough, died
at his home near Macton on Wednesday
morning, February l, in the eightieth year oil
his age. Mr.. Scarborough, who had never
married, had lived for number OF years by
himself and on that morning was found in q
dying condition by neighbor who had called
ana he expired in a few moments after being
discovered. MIR. George w. Scarborough, O.
Macton, is a half brother Of the deceased ant
several nieces and nephews live in Hartford
and in the Western States. The funeral wa
} held on Friday morning at Ascension P. E
Church Rev. A. l.. H. Winsor officiating. Tn
| pail bearers were Messrs. VIM. H., Mordecs
s., Jason H., Howard w. and Parker F
! Scarborough and j. T. Burkins.
The funeral of Mr.. Marion Anderson, who's
: death was reported In last weeks 1Egis, tool
5 place on Saturday. The burial was at Bethe
and was the largest which has taken plac
) since the erection Of the new church. Re,
= W. Albert Price, pastor Of Bethel conducte
2 the services assisted by Rev. Thomas Hende
, son. The pail bearers consisted of Messr
+ John II. Hitchcock, J. Frank Street,, VIM.
Wright, John K. Kirkwood, James b. Dav
9 and William P. Jackson. The sermon ws
# based upon Ecclesiastis xI chapter LIST vers
s The funeral of Miss Bessie Jones took plat
e on Friday, the burial being at the Mount Zio
It cemetery, near Fountain Green. Re-
!, Wesley NJ. Hyde, pastor of the Fallston Pre-
n byterian Church, conducted the services, a
IS sisted by Rev. Frank Il. Isaac, Of Bel All
S, The bearers were Messrs. Joseph Crumlis
If John Crumlish, Nathan Scarborough, Csc
:. Scarborough, Elwood Anderson and Charl
u Diamond.
A. Mrs. Sarah E. Hostler, widow of the la
Il Joseph Hostler, died at her home, FaW
y Grove, last week In the eighty-second year
her age.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-02-10

When our brave boys marched forth to war
marched forth to dare the uncertainty Of bat
tie, glorious was the sendon this city gave
them, and its welcome to them, coming back
hale and sound and veteran-like, should not be
less.
1t is fitting that we crown their triumphant
entry with cheers and parade-they have de-
served well OF the people, they have obeyed
the stern call to arms and they have stood
ready and expectant, prepared to fight any,
where in the world, to face any foe and with
composed Maryland courage emulate the
feats of the old Maryland line.
Let the welcome proceed. -HagerstoWn
Naa.
Surely it becomes Hartford county, whose
brave boys promptly went out at the first cal
| OF their country, that their return should be
| a red letter day. The day OF their departure
| from Bel Air is still well remembered. Lei
the hour of their return show them how VIZ
appreciate their manly courage aud patriotism
Let the citizens take hold promptly Of tn,
matter and make their reception such no
| table one as they richly deserve.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-02-10
The FOrdInOre.

The regular meeting OF the society was held
on Wednesday night, at the hall over Smith'i
store, near Reckord. The committee which
had been appointed to draft the organic laws
of the association, reported a Constitution and
Bylaws, which were unanimously adopted.
The question, "Resolved, that the United
States should annex the Philippines" was de-
bated, Messrs. E. j. Colgan, Jr., and Albert
League taking the affirmative side, and
Messrs William J. Shanahan and Samuel 8.
Smith, the negative. The decision was In
favor Of the affirmative side. The programme
for next Wednesday is as follows: Reading OF
the "Illuminator" by the editor, VIM. Bond;
reading, by Albert League; recitation, by Miss
Bessie Smith; defamation, by Herman Rufe-
nacht, lin his native Swiss tongue;) debate,
"Resolved, that anticipation affords greater
pleasure than realization"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-02-10
A Fine Dance.

A very enjoyable dance was held in
Kamsay's Hall at the Rocks of Deer Creek on
Friday evening. The weather WAS unfavora-
hle for a large assembly. but despite that fact
a merry rarty were on hand. The committee
having the matter In charge was composed Of
Messrs. Joseph stausbury, John Roberts,
Frank STREET. aud II. II. Griffin, and Mesdames
John A. Street,, John GLADDEN., Mollie White
ford and Walter Street acted the part Of
chaperones. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Street, and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs John GLADDEN., Misses AnIie and BERTHE
Macatee, May Butler, Mary Roberts, Maggie
Macatee, Charlotte Hope, Dollie Webster,
Olivia Baldwin, Grace Sothoron, Sadie and
Letitia Wilson and Messrs. Harry Butler,
Edward and Silly Hayward. Lock Sothoron,
Charles Whitaker, Horace Twining, Merry
man and Edwin GLADDEN., Charles Wilson,
Fed and Waller Macstee, William Wilson,
Of Baltimore; William Whiteford, John
Roberts, Joseph Stsnsbury and II. Il. Griffin.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-02-10
The Benefit or Far mers' Clubs.

A dispatch from College Park to the Balti-
more San, dated February 6, says SIN speak
ing recently Of the influence of farmers clubs
upon the progress of a community, Prof.
James ). Robinson instanced the work Of Mr.
Hallowell, OF the Sandy Springs region, OF
Montgomery county. The land in that vici-
nifty was not Of the best, when fifty years ago
MIR. Hallowell formed an agricultural club.
Two or three others were soon organized in
the same vicinity. These all met together,
and the president OF each would report on
his club. A strong rivalry sprang up and the
outcome of the many experiments made was
| that the capabilities OF the land and the best
means of caring for and fertilizing it and its
adaptability to various crops were.thoroughly
studied. Today Sandy Spring farms are among
the best in Maryland, and the region is widely
known for its advanced agricultural stand
| ing"
There lie no doubt that great degree Of the
| success which has enabled the farmers o.
| Hartford county to advance the county to its
present high status, can be attributed to tn,
work Of the various clubs which at presen
arein organization. Ofthese, the Deer Creek
Fallston, Worthwhile (Which are entirely il
Harford) and the Penmar which include
Upper Hartford and Lower York counties
are doing great service. The discussion o
the grave questions Of improvement, produc
ton and the enhancement of the values o
land, cannot fail to make the growing genera
ton race Of thorough-going practica
farmers, who would prove the stamina Of an
] agricultural community,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-02-10
.
Personal Mention.

Miss Blanche Wiley returned to her home
at Shawsvile on Saturday, after four months
sojourn with her sister, Mrs E. j. Knee, in
Philadelphia. Mr.. and Mrs. Knee accom-
panied her.
Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, is dangerously sick
q. the house OF her son, Mr. Andrew l.. An
derson, hear BradenDaugh.
Mrs. Barton, the mother o; Judge
John W. Barton still remains critically i'll at
the residence of her son, near Black Horse.
Miss Eliza Almony, of Shawsville, is a
guest of her brother, Mr.. IL. Wilmer Almony,
on East Madison street, Baltimore.
Mr.. James b. Davis is i'll at his home near
shawsville.
Mr.. j. A. Wiley Richardson, of Norrisviile,
who has been on the sick list, is able to be at
work again.
Mr.. John Fisher, an employe at the Stafford
Flint Mill, has three children precariously i'll
with pneumonia.
Mrs. Mary K. Price, the venerable widow OF
the late Judge John Ii. Price, is extremely
Darlington.
Miss Elizabeth Shertzer, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Isaac z. Shert ger, Of Bel Air, grad
uated last week from the Philadelphia Hospt-
tai as a trained nurse.
Miss Sophy c. Webster, Ct Creswell, is
visiting Mrs. James s. Calwell at Irvington.
Mr. Philip &. Hawkins, Of Churchville, is a
victim Of the grip.
The family OF Mr. William I. Kennedy, at
Churchville, are slowly improving.
Mrs. Frank II. Jacobs Is q guest OF her
sister, Mrs. W. j. Price, Jr., at Centreville.
Mr. John I. Akers is extremely Ill at his
home near Level.
Rev L. Z. Gallaher is confined to his home
| in Towson, with severe attack Of grip.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-02-10
China Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. STREET. celebrated
their china wedding or twentieth anniversary
of their marriage at their home, near Cler-
mont Mills, last week. 1t Was one of the most
notable events which has occurred in that
neighborhood for some time, and wss most
thoroughly enjoyed by those who were fortu-
nate enough TO be present. A suspicious
supper was served, followed by lighter re-
freshments, the entire affair closing with one
OF those good Old fashioned dances which are
SO dear to the youth of MaEshali's district.
Among those present were MIR. and Mrs.
Samuel Il. Fendall, Mr.. and Mrs. William II.
STREET., Mr.. aud Mrs. Clement Butler, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph STREET., MIR. and Mrs. William
Osborne, Mr.. and Mrs. Street, Walters, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Ruff STREET., Mr.. and Mrs: Ed
ward Oldlield, NJ. and Mrs. John GLADDEN.,
DIR. and Mrs. Charles A. Rutledge, Mr.. and
Mrs. William A. Hope and daughter, DIR.
Thomas B. Hayward, Miss Hayward, Miss
Sophia STREET., Miss Sothoron, Misses Olivia
Baldwin, Matte Street,, May Butler, Sallie
Butler aud Fanny Roberts, aud Messrs Harry
Butler, William Wilson, Of Baltimore; Larry
Mitchell and John Roberts.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-02-10
The Y. r. y. q. Il.

On February . the members OF the wide
spread organization known as the Christian
Endeavor Society, celebrated throughout the
world the eighteenth anniversary OF its insti-
tuition. Organized in 1851 In a small country
parish by Rev. Francis Z. Clark, pastor OF the
Williston Congregational church, for the pur-
pose Of interesting and engaging the young
people In the work of the church, the neces-
sity for such sccie'y aud the wonderful pos
sibilities for good which it would command,
was reco gnzed and speedily grasped and
branch after branch was formed until at the
present day, before even a score Of years have
passed, its membership has reached over three
millions, and the ST ceties arc found and re-
coguized as important factors in every phase
OF Evangelical religion and the G.. E. badge is
seen and res pected wherever christianity is
known and honored. The Christian Endeavor
movement is worldwide and possesses pow
erful influence. The State OF Maryland has a
very large number Of societies, there being
about twenty-seven or twenty-eight in Har-
ford county alone