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Enjoyable Event.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry c. Hoffman en-
tertained at cards Tuesday evening al
their coy home on First street. Pink
and white were combined most effect
lively in the decorations. The tally and
score cards were painted in a beautiful
design. Following the game a few nu-
steal numbers were given and an eIab-
crate oyster supper was served. Prizes
were won by Mrs. Edward d. Miller
BlnS- Harry Windsor, Mr.. T. ID. Hobbs
and Mr.. W. =. Hubbard.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. E
d. Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hale. DR.
and Mrs e. ". Whitney, Dr. and Mrs
Burrows, Mr.. and Mrs. I. A. Benton
Mr.. and Mrs. T. D. Hobbs. MIR. and
Mrs. Oglesby, Mr. and Mrs Bintz Mr.
and Mrs. r. II. Browne, Mr.. and Mrs
Graham Putnam, Mr.. and Mrs. %. G
Collin, Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Windsor. Mr.
and Mrs McCOnaughy, Mr.. and Mrs
c. H. Mccoy, Mr.. and Mrs. DAILY. MT
and Mrs Rae, Mr. and Mrs J I,
Yundt, Mr.. and Mrs. T. W. whitney
Mrs. Frances Gilds Mrs. L. Peaslev
Misses Florence Gilds, Dolly Davis
MessTs. Kenneth Kerr, Sharp Walker
John Weir. w. E. Hubbard, E. S. Hub.
bard, William Davies, Jay Wright.
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Events of the Fnfnre-

Tuesday Jan. 16.-Card party given
by Miss Hattie Jennings.
Thursday Jan. 1S.-Kensington given
by Mrs Sarah DiuWOodey.
Friday, Jan. 19.-Dance given at
Christensen's by the Athenian club.
Saturday, Jan. 20.-LUncheOh given
by Mrs. J. A. Pollock
Monday, Jan. 22.-German given at
the Ladies' Literary club.
Wednesday, Jan. 2s.-W edding receD-
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An affair which was much enjoyed bv
those present was the card party given
Wednesday evening by Mr.. and Mrs
c. II. Brink. It was thoroughly infor-
NAL and those partiei pat.ns in the game
were DR.. and Mrs. H. A. Whitnav Air
and Mrs CaHsten Browne. IT.. AIr and
Mrs. Tracy. Mr. and Mrs. Eegeath. Or
and Mrs Beattie. DR.. and Mrs. Vim
cent, Miss Beattle, Mr. ana Mrs. Saw-
yer, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hill, AIr. F. G
Sehramm, Mr.. Max F. Smith, Mr.. ".
J. Lawrence, Mr.. A. c. Smlth. D-. and
Mrs. Ptoutz, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Searf
Mr. and Mrs. Wells, DR.. and Mrs. Z. W
Whitney, Mr.. and Mrs. e. d. Miller
Mr. and Mrs Putnam, Miss Paul. air
and Mrs. MCMnlen. Mr.. and Mrs. w
II. Dale, Mr. and Mrs Hobbs, Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Richards, Miss Lane.
At the conclusion Of the game prizes
were awarded to Mrs. Causten Browne
Mr.. Putnam, Mrs. Pfoutz, Mr.. Hobbs
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Sixtv-three

An enjoyable event OF Thursday
afternoon was the card party given by
Mrs. s. ". Eccles and Mrs W. z. Ben
nett at the home of sthe former The
house was beautifully decorated with
red and white carnations, palms and
smilax. Sixty-three was played Mrs.
Kimball won the prize for the greatest
number of progressions, Mrs. William
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Chafng Dish Club.

The Misses Savage last evening en-
tertained the members of the Chatting
Dish club Whist was played in the
early part of the evening and later a
dainty chatting dish supper was served.
Of the members there were present
Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert, Mr. and Mrs
Whitney Mr.. Richardson. Miss Dun
ford, Miss Lynn. Mr.. Victor Wells. Sir.
VIII Ritter, Miss Alice Clawson, Miss
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Tuesday-Aiiss May S. Richman and
Willis $ Swift
Wednesday, Edna SmOOt hand
Louis Iverson. Miss Nellie Smith and
John McKendrick. Miss Josephine Au-
custom and J. W. MeCastin of VernaI
Thursday-AIigs Johanna Swanson
and Peter T. Huddart
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At Dinner

Miss Mary Louise Anderson was the
guest of honor at a dinner given last
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. James A.
Pollock. The table was adorned with
roses and ferns and around it were
seated Miss Anderson. Mr. and Mrs w.
c. Sha-p. Miss Block, Mr.. Wicks and
Mr.. HeintZ.
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Social Notes

Mr.. L" L. Terry has gous to New
@ @ 8
Mrs Joseph Young has returned from
3 o @
the east. va
g g @
Miss Bannister of ogden was in the
city yesterday.
o o 8
An event Of the week was the birth
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Card Partv.

Doagan, Mrs. Brig Cannon. Mr.. Essar
His and Mr.. John Sham.
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ton Of Miss Nellie Beattie and Joy H.
Johnson.
Thursday. Jan. 25.-Alta club .ecep-
ton.
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To Meet Miss Block

Miss Block Of St. Louis was the guest
OF honor at an afternoon affair given
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HANDKERCHIEF DEPARTMENT.

Ladies White Hemstitch Handker-
chiefs, worth lac, sale IL
Isrlce .---.--.-. -. .......... ~
Ladies' White Hemssitched Handker-
chiefs, worth Toe. Clearing A.
price, each ...................... ~
Gents White Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs, large size, worth 15e. O.
Clearing price, each ........... CS
Ladies Pure Linen Embroidered edge
Handkerchiefs, slightly soiled, worth
25c, Clearing Sale price, TO-
So.eh .-'.-....s.' ......--..... = W
Ladies very fine Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs, all linen, slightly soiled,
worth Soc and 40c. Clearing &C.
price, edeh ........................& w
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REMNANTS Table linens.
Beautiful Designs in Rich.
Heavy Satin Damask.

21a-yard lengths, fine Satin Damask.
worth 1925. Clearing sale OF 0T
price .-------------- ---------- ~ AhO
215-yard length fine Satin Damask.
worth $780, Clearing 90 40
price -s.--.---s--. s.ssssss-ss- T@SsS'0
21k-yard length fine Satin Damask.
worth S4.25. Clearing sale GO ~
price .ss.-.s...s...s.. $4,000 y 49,
5-yard length pure Russia. Crash Tow
cling, worth from soc to 60c. Clear
ing sale price, for rem or
manu- -.---.----.---..s $500. " ~
21s-yar1 lengths Of pure Russia Crash
T0Weling, worth from 25c to 1oc
soc. Clearing price .............. ACS
3 bolts fine Turkey Red Damask, was
35c . yard. Clearing sale Or
price, yard .........-.----..------A "
This sale applies to every piece OF
merchandise in our immense establish
ment. Nothing reserved.
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BED)PREAD(.

So fun 10-4 Somerset Bedspreads.
worth $125, Clearing sale TO-
price, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. CC
g. full Ia extra heavy Grand Leader
Crochet Spreads, worth $50 a.
Clearing price .......-.........JE Wv
80 dozen Unbleached Turkish Towels. 2
thread, full size, worth zoe, IT,
Clearing price, each ..............4$ ~
70 dozen full size Bleached Turkish
Bath Towels. worth 35c. d.
Clearing price ................. & ~
So dozen extra large Turkish Bath
Towels, unbIeached. worth IN
35c. Clearing sale price. ! "
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(OQ5ET5.

just half price for all our P. Nf m
D. Corsets; s. C9rsets for.....E AsUU
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YARNS.

Gs s1Ie Pried KP Bsf gfein Worsted. 24c
Spanish Yarn. Clearing sale fQc
Pflce' skeln '''..-,-...,....,..AOS
SaxOny Yarn. Clearing sale ~
price, per skein .........-..........sS
Zephyr. all cOlOrs. Clearing 4.
sale price, per skein ............3 Az
Ice wool, large balls Clearing TO-
sale price, per bah -...........A0C
Ice Wool, small balls. Clear az
ing sale price, per bOx..........4$C
Persian Zephyr. Clearing sale 4cc
price, per sEein ..............AVS
Germantown Wool Clearing IT,
sale price, per skein ...... ~
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Ladies black Wool Hose. double heel
and toe; worth 35c. Clearing TO-
sale price, pair ................AC o.
Ladies fine French Cashmere Hose.
worth SOC. Clearing 90
price pair -.............-.......O OS
Ladies fast black extra strong Cot
ton Hose; worth 15c. Clear a,
ing price, pair .....................J "
Ladies fancy Plaid and Striped I,isie
Hose; worth from 75c to 81. AQc
sale price, pair xOS
Children's Ribbed black Cashmere
Hose; worth Csc. Clearing H0c
price pair .-............GO S
Boys extra heavy Bicycle Hose;
worth 25e. Clearing sale Icn
price, pair ................. "
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linen DEPARTMENT.
Entire Stock Inclnded in This
Sale.

50 dozen extra quality coIored border.
fringed Towels, worth 35c. 30
Clearing price, each ..............AC S
100 dozen assorted All Linen Damask
and Huck Towels, worth zoe 40
and 25c. Clearing price, each. i ~
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DIRl0NC

We carry only THE BEST grade all
s. k Ribbons
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MUSLIN Underwear.
PRICES CUT IN TWO.

Ladies' fine Muslin Tucked and Ruff
fled Gowns; worth Csc. q2c
Clearing sale price .......-.--... OSs
Ladies' fine Muslin Drawers. Insertion
and Embroidery trimmed; AHc
worth Csc. Clearing price........ NV
Ladies' Muslin Drawers. handsomely
trimmed in lace; worth zoe. EQc
Clearing price .....'........ "
ladies' Muslin Gowns, handsomely
trimmed in lace; worth S1.25. lor
ladies' embroidery trimmed UNI
brella sbaped white Muslin Skirt;
worth $3.50. Clearing 0Qc
Ladies' very handsome embroidery
trimmed white Skirt; worth G / %
H.75. Clearing price..--.----- y AasS
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THE SEATTLE NIELl1GENCR % 1867
Good Deeds Of kind hearted Santa Claus

Nina knew this would please the little
one and keep her from thinking or the
sadness OF their lot. but 1t will be much
sadder.' she thought. ''if don't get Work
and we should lose this shelter"
So today she tried with renewed energy
to find a place: but It was the same old
story. mo girl" III you were a boy
would let you sell things on the sidewalk
on commission. but" etc.
That night nearly finished the food, as
they were both very hungry.
Nina noticed that Dot looked little
pale, and her heart was filled with fear.
What IL Dot should die, She must hesi-
tate no longer, but go into business I'M
mediately.
what do you say Dot, to having lit
tie stand on the street and selling things
for Christmas?"
''But how will we get them. Nina. with
out any money!
ssWhy, make them. to be sure! You can
commence right away. We must make a
fine lot, or nobody will look at them.
There. cut some rose leaves for paper
flowers; chrysanthemums won't pay for
the trouble, but pinks are pretty and
easy. I'll make some little pin cushions
and cute penwipers."
But amt we going to have any toys?
That's what Christmas Is forr' cried
Dot.
II can make paper dolls that dance on
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a string They look fine when paint
their faces and dress them In carleton.
We viii 60 10 the beautiful park. ! know
where the red berries grow and the au-
tumn ieaves--we will make Christmas
wreathsv' They worked for two hours.
then Dot exclaimed:
Look. Nina. what lot we've done.
Oh. you pretty dancers! I've dressed two,
and don't they make show with all the
bright roses! Well make lots of money
don't you be afraid. Nina"
But Nina was thinking OF this time two
years ago. when father and mother were
with them, and they were all so busy
planning for Christmas, and all the pretty
things they had, and how happy they
were, and her tears fell silently on the
dancers faces.
"Oh, dear,' cried Dot, tears spoil ev-
erything, IL was just getting 80 pleas
ed when--but there won't won't, won't
cryw and she swallowed several times,
and rubbed her eyes. lit don't do no
good, Nina" she cried, forgetting her
grammar And inst look at that dane
er's facet Your tears have spread the
paint all over her nose and cheeks--whv
she's hlushinglA and Dot laughed merriiy
Nina Joined In her laughter. and tried 10
be as brave as poor little Dot; but II
was late, so they soon forgot their trou-
bles IN sleep.
bHCy Wuht u0uSTy III the early morn
ing. Nina. In q sort OF desperation, cook
ed all that remained OF the food.
We'll have one good meal anyway"
she cried, and after they had eaten Il
they both felt better That night they
added considerably 10 their sore Of dane
ers and roses. and went 10 sleep dream
Ing Of pretty things
In the morning Nina swoke hungry and
desperate Leaving Dot as,eep. she went
60 the nearest grocery.
Please. sir, win you let me sweep your
store and sidewalk for loaf OF bread p,
she said TO the owner
y can do that myself. my little GIRL
he replied
"But my title sister has no breakfast.
and We have no money. and--and--'' This
was so much like begging that she began
10 cry.
Amt ye got no fatherTv Nina shook
her head We'll, here's a Loaf
But Nina would not take IL wi,hou, frs.
earning H. TO satisfy her scruples hs l.s
her sweep the store and sidewalk. while
he made the are. Soon ne had a nor ~
coffee boiling. and invited Nina TO have
a cup
TITS right down cold. little raj. ana
isil DO We a power Of good" He gave her
handful Of sweet crackers
oh. thank youl" she cried
Don't mention H. Take a cup Of coffee
r
row, when you come 20 work"
Here. then was employment She tov-
t1lly hurried 10 her sister with the Gun
Of steamlng coffee.
Dot Dot. such good luckr' she cried.
and Dot was soon up. listening 10 the
s'orS and drinking the nectar They soon
sot TO work on the pincusAions and doris.
and BY evening had accomplished wondars'
Tn tired and hungry. Nina Let's 20
and look into the store windows and
I forget about dinner" SO they walkad
briskiy 10 set warm. and then enioyed
the beautiful sights In the storas and
watched the people on the streets, but
1 Il was no use-they got hungrier and
hungrter.
oh Nina. can't stand Il any longer
it's like a wolf knawins me. Oh. mama 7
Oh. mamar'
"Doat cry. darling, and I'll beg for
Some food Tor your cried Nina Taking
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1DtLI71L.E|:. !. GIRL y! !. MERCHANTS
~ AIlre x1nr snlpY fnnlEY stlo

cred old papers from the lot. and shak-
ing them free Of dust. she spread them
over the floor and on top of them she
put the comfort, then the warm bricks
wrapped in papers. then the blankets. and
the bed was ready.
We amt got any pillow cried Dot.
'Oh. that's easily DONE" said Nina,
making the extra clothes up in rolls. Then
she removed Dots frock and shoes. and
said:
Say your little prayer, Dot. and 30 to
sleep. I'll stay up a little longer and fix
things. ! Will light a candle; that will
be more cheerful"
Dot knelt on the poor bed and crossed
her hands and said: Nov lay me- the
candle lighting the wretched shed into
strange picture.
Nina stuffed papers in the broken win
dow, then hung an apron over 1t to deaden
the light to those outside.
She wns cautious little body. and did
not want to be disturbed now that she
had . home Of her own-at least till
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HolEs.letter Salla(hI|
81 HENRIETTA LEE COUPLING =

law problem. when one @
Ia and said: = n
Excuse me. Mr.. csmpesa
Lawrence little Kiri = y, RI
her that you were very
says sine must see you. ". 61
.'INt her come tn" 49, \ I'M
member OF the firm u 49,. ss~ 1
bell. and forthwith Mn Y.
and perched herself % -
knee. ~
Well. little one, WA
your" asked he. =. .rtrr
Hush" said the ene1s ~ =
hand over his mouth; "oen - ~
somebody might hear ye~
really, truly secret s..r110
What is itg' inauirsd -
voice. .~ff -
You must promise you -
Il promise"
yes. IN cross my hesfL - =
"Tben !" sald Holly. with .s1s
producing ,hs letter from .s. -
coat, Il want you TO dfses
Santa Claus" 80 naF
ITO be sure Will =
Yes" - ~
That evening csmpbeh ~ b
letter from his pocket Ano Z. -
he laughed heartily.
his eyes got misty.
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Il was soon time ID -, \.
AFTER doing so they wrss's.s
ents for the babies M szz
party, They found Mr. -.
wretchedly poor-lookinr
welcomed them kindlv ~
soon great friends With ~ ".
the tree was lit up ~ y. ~
cheerful and homeiike \. ~.
palatial to the little ~. 49,
wretched shed, ana ~ :. 81
their hands with joy "a -
pretty" Then Mrs. VIM ..
the tree a bag Of candy ~
each OF the party. ana ~. f..
cushions for the guesf1 49,
gave the babies tho <6vr ~ b.
they fairly danced VIM
Dot opened her parcel a. .....
are some toys for the e. S.s. T.
a bunch of paper flowsrs q ~
wish you q merry CnriS6S ~
They are very prstty. ! -
said the kind woman. nn6 ~ 5sl
both. and the babiee v111s
happy before.
Then they played - -
games. and after that -
asked. shall tell you I 15rs11', T.
"Oh, please!" cried nj
u. ,,raS 49, ~
80. a,,,. W ~ uc
DAYS snans WITH -" -. .as s.ss,y
.sTs,i aho,,s -. /. 49, v:
.sE,tha,Ssrt - ~srs
Sa,rv taIs. ny. .v !,
thomrh ~ 4. - ,.,.ss !. ~! \!
Thsv ara ~ : v..ss ~ ~. =,
.,r,... ~. !! 4 q II
rS ."y ~ 2 cuses A
Ivy al ~ % 1rons
u s"c wiz As
s.ories lney n.1 never
tney enjoyed them eree1
wnen y WAS tme = ~ M
anc DOT thanked ~ - ~
ana .ne hapW evening tNo
she aoid them 70 cosoe
would always % WesoeMA t
away happier than theq - ~
their mother died.
When they reached heoDo ~ q
we've nad . seal cNl1
we, Nina Ana sheee -
drenl Wen go And - 114t
again. won't weT
Yes, dear. We VIII: A. ~
that we 30 with the youne ~
to the great Christmas ~
"Oh, Il is Just like ny ~ ~
Dot. But the prince NJ ~ -
Nina smiled. I'VE ~ -
yet, Dot"
Then they went 10 49, -
beautiful dreams, ana CT
away into the past, from ~ - p
the happiest Christmas ~ I1 Al
The next day they AZ out)6 I
ness. for there II aIwaye St "a
gotten. or an unexpeete1 1
given IN return. VERY utlle M II
the afternoon, 20 they Wenl
made the shed ~ abrasive " 4
ate their supper, and TIL ~
the young iady's VISIT II
and down before their h141e ~ I
the visitor coming An4 H. Il
her. 4..3
II must tell you al he4 ~
LOT ! don't IKE 20 unake ilsl
nc pesan; pu, on ~ ea 4;
~ III pincc 70 sieep No.
lnen sne to'd everytn!n4. !Zl
presssu her manu- n -
WI. III. ~ y. s. u.
gnu you caue x e
sns o manu- 'nse ~
..yUa., 800 S. -. i y
r~.,.,. ~ W. Ms. III. :. !" I.
rs -. s ~ .' III ~ sSs'. :..s
wor,t ~ M,ns >" Ttsr ~ ~ ~
memberea the vopu~ No. - ~ NJ
All. a. she swent tns th1rsS' ~ ~ 81
ana ,nvi,ea hsr a. - sss3Sn
...,v nan. h p,or.r.~. ss = = 4
vo,, nonr dssr ,,st,s ~ q e.1s,
yo,,rr ,aav s.,hra s,,s ~. ~ 6
yo o y = % ,,,.d s,,es, ! h,s~s 1'I11 / 4
ens ,n,, -, 800. 49, sse.' lSS. 4
90, ~ ,,,enas hera7s YISs - /.
head ~ "
..Hnt Mr. Rabs,in. mar 80 "a "a =
sbs said and then nhe ~ ~ r 4,
n ana aho,,t thair visit 4 ~
.aha a. s,,ch n nice laxv. ~ 11
n III ,ixs ,nor naos,is' = ~ 49, ~
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ILL thai do, Aunt MillyY'
The little girl looked ann
ionsiy into the face OF her
colored nurse.
HYee haney an ,cn,xt a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
STATE BOARD AND GERRY SOCIETY.

The Court of Appeals has recently decided
that the New-York Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Children, commonly known as the
Gerry society, is not subject to the inspection
and supervision of the State Board of Charities.
This decision, reversing the decisions of lower
courts, was not unnaturalIy disagreeable sur
prise to the State Board of Charities which At
once signified a determination not to accept it
as final The fact that three Judges of the
Court of Appeals dissented from the conclusions
of the four others encouraged the Board to hope
that the court would grant rehearng cEd
ultimately reverse itself and a motion for
rehearing has been made. Moreover, lest that
proceeding should fail the Board is advocating
new legislation designed to bring the Gerry
society and other institutions which appear 10
be similarly affected by the decision under its
Jurisdiction The officers Of the Gerry society,
on the other hand believe that the decision was
sound and salutary, and are DESTROYS that it
should not be reversed by the court or lnnulled
by the Legislature.
Perhaps the permanent welfare of the State
requires that all institutions, public and pri-
vate which by the broadcast classification can
be deemed charitable shall be subject to State
supervision, whether they do or do not receive
public money. AS we recently said, that is a
question on which intelligent citizens may hold
and properly express different opinions, and if
Mr.. William Rhinelander Stewart and his col
leagues in the State Board Of Charities are per
suaded that their authority has been harmfully
restricted by the Court of Appeals there is no
reason why they should not attempt by suitable
methods to procure new decision or a change
in the law But they have no monopoly of
rights and interests. Mr.. Gerry is equally at
liberty to defend the society which he has
served with great devotion from official super
vision which he believes to be unnecessary
and mischievous, and which the court Of last
resort has pronounced unlawful. Legally he
has, indeed. a decided advantage of position
while morally his effort to retain for the So
ciety the exemptions to which the court de-
clares it to be entitled is not less respectable
than the effort Of others to deprive it of those
exemptions.
These are facts which, as il appears 10 us,
the State Board of Charities cannot afford to
ignore. and yet it is not merely ignoring but
virtually denying them. Chiefly through its
fault the controversy is developing q condition
of feeling which, to say the least, is unfavor-
able to a wise solution of an important prob
lem; for, if we are not mistaken, its attitude
and actions are likely to fix attention upon the
unhappy defects of judgment and temper which
impair the usefulness of the present Board, in
stead of leaving the public mind free to con
slider deliberately and dspassionately the broad
fundamental principles underlying a particular
case