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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Muriel, the 1S-mOnths-old child Of
W. p. and Phila Green Hutchins, died,
Saturday morning, at Scion. where
Mrs. Hutchins and the child had been
stopping for several weeks. The little
one was sick only a few hours. being
taken i'll with conyulsions caused by
cutting teeth. Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchins
had until recently resided in town. Mr..
Hutchins being one Of Oakland's prom
inent business men. The funeral SER
vices were held, Monday afternoon, at
l o'clock, from the home of the grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Parker Hutchins
on Water street. Rev. Mr.. Smith, pas
tor Of the Congregational church at
Pennington. conducted the services.
Music was furnished by a quartet COM
posed Of ]. w. Gilman. Miss Sophia
Lapham, Mrs. H. A Burrill. and A.
w. Plummer. The bereaved parents
have the deepest sympathy of the
toWnspeople.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

was working to have Published. all
seemed as Straightforward as could We
and he gave references to write to ana
inquire about him. AS fast as he OBJ
tanned the money for 1t, he SAID ne
would have the half tone cuts made
and that he HAD rDma 500 Of them in
his trunk at that time.
All We're inclined to believe him IN
all his statements, for. as he lay there
on the bed, he surely was pitable
sight. He says he intends TO stay
about here to prove himself innocent
Of any other charges that may come
against him. no matter what they are.
His apologiZing to Mr. Lewis, his
acknowledgment Of the use of strong
drink and the use of tobacco, seemed
to be all that could be asked for. lie
says he will ask no favors of churches
again, but will attend them and enjoy
them and follow his profession of a
piano tuner in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02
Came Near Dying.

For three days and nights suffered
agony untold from an attack OF cnoiera
morbus brought on by eating cucum-
hers" says NJ. L. Lowther. clerk o.
the district court, Centervllie. Iowa,
Il thought | should surely die. ana
tried a dozen different medicines put
all to no purpose. | sent for pottie
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera anu
Diarrhoea Remedy and three doses re-
lieved me entirely. | went to sleep anu
did not awake for eight hours. y"
awakening a few hours ago feit 50
gratified that the first work do on go'
ing to the Office is to write 70 aio
manufacturers of this remedy anu olie,
them My grateful thanks and say, uou
bless you and the splendid h,eoico
YOU make" This remedy IS LOT s"
by Jno. Coughlin, III Water 81. anu =
c. Houghelan. Gardiner, Druggists.
4u.tnSat,n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

About 4 month ago, chainless BIZ
cyc!e owned by 5. G.. Decker was stolen
from in front Of his store, one Satur-
day evening. At the same time. the
wheel of J.. +. Pcaslcc was also taken
from the front Of the American Cloth
ing store, where he is employed. Much
inquiry has been made about them but
no trace of them could be found. on
Sunday, Arthur Lancaster and Joe
HutChirs were cunning in the woods
near the foot Of the pond While there
they found two wheels and at once
recognized them as the missing
wheels They were in the woods about
10 yards from the road, lying on the
ground and somewhat rusty from their
being SO long in the open air. Inquiry
about the place disclosed that they had
had been found before by some of the
bows in that vicinity and that they had
been used by them some. but had bhen
returned to their former place. Ian
caster and Hutchins brought them
home. and. Monday morning. dehNcr'"
them to their owners. The WheeiS
were somewhat rusty and Mr. fcaS-
l.c'S. owing to its age, was c0nsldeia-
bly broken up. That Of Mr.. Decker
nxcent for the rust was in good con-
diiion Who the culprits We're cannot
he imagined. but it is thought that IL
might have been some boys that tooN
,hcm to go to the fair at Lewiston, as
II was held at about that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Mr.. Fuller of the firm of G.. Fuller &
Son. Boston. is in the city making ar
engagements for the thorough overhaul
ing of the old Putnam & ClOsson mill a It
Randolph, which he recently purchas-
ed. The mill will be remodeled and
much improved and additional machin
cry added. An electric light machine
will be added and all other improve
ments made to make ii modern in every
way. AS Mr.. Fuller has a large inter
est in lumber in the northern part OF
the State, he will not be dependent on
the market for his logs and will prob.
ably run the plant a considerable part
of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Sunday School Rally day was very
appropriately observed at the Metho-
dist church, Sunday. Special services
were held in the forenoon, the Sunday
school hour being given up to the eX-
ercises. In the evening a concert was
given in the church by the Sunday
school scholars and was much enjoyed
by all. The quartet which furnished
music was composed Of DR.. j. O.
Towne. Miss Eva Towne. and Mr.. Har
old Cox of Waterville, and Miss Fan
ME cate Of this town. a large audience
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02
CITY GOVERN MENT.
City Marshal Ordered TO Clean Out All Games
Of Chance.

After some delay in the arrival of
the members of the city government,
last evening, n meeting Was held, but
little Of importance came before IL.
Roll Of bills No. T. amounting to
s3210,7J was ordered paid; s756,07 for
highway department. s579 Is poor and
insane; and tl775.42 for contingent
The contingent item was the constru"-
tion Of the bridge across the stream at
Bridge street The appropriation for
tho highway department has now
dwindled to less than 500, but no
futher appropriation will be made at
the present; about 800 remains for the
Snow bills
a complaint was made by {. II.
Beane against Ryan Blenn for peddllnE
Holsters and fruit in front Of his store
at the corner Of Water street and NJ.
Rlcnn viii in the future have To seek
some ether place Of business.
A bin Of S63 A. for the moving of Il
hydrant on Summer street at the time
Of the construction Of the branch track
up the stream was presented by the
Maine Water 90. This was not taken
~ for action as the city claims that
when they paid the amount Of $500 for
land damages ana the moving Of the
Maxcy glazing shop that was all they
agreed 10 do for the construction ~
the road.
Frank Munro. who was injured while
in the employ Of the city, was granted
a months pay, amounting % S3e, 70 hc
taken from the highway department.
An order was passed by the alder
men for the appropriation " the sum
Of $500 for the purchase Of the vault
az H. w Jewett. TO be set UP in the
city building in the room now occupied
by the liquor agency. This room ~ h.
used by the assessors. oNcrsecrs Of the
poor and city collector. and tn liquor
agency to be moved IL some other
place on Water street. After some dis
cusqi0n this was laid on the table in
definitely by the council.
4 petition signed by W. w. Kelley
and 80 others for the construction OF a
sewer on the property back Of the Uni
versalist church was again referred 70
the joint standing committee cn high
ways for action.
BY a vote Of the aldermen, the mayor
was instructed 70 have the city mar
shall remove At once all the games Of
chance from the city, including slot
machines OF all kinds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02
Elbridqe S. TYLER.

Elbridge S. Tyler died very suddenly
yesterday morning. at his home on
Fountain street from heart failure the
result Of recent shock. He was co
years of age and had been resident
Of this city for the last 20 years. his
business being that OF building
mover. A widow survives him. The
funeral will be held at p Nj. Wednes-
day, from his late home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02
What Shall We Have for Dessert.

This question arises in the family ev-
cry day. Let us answer it today Try
Jell-O, a delicious and healthful dessert.
Prepared in two minutes. No boiling. no
baking! simply add boiling water and
set to cool. Flavors: Lemon, Orange.
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get a pack
age at your grocers today. 10 cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

While turning into his cottage at
Tacoma. Saturday evening, II. X. Nor
rell of this city, was thrown from his
carriage by the wheel striking against
a rock. AT the time. it was thought
that he suffered no injury, but it was
found, Saturday. when he returned To
his home. that he has suffered severe
shaking up. but no bones were broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

The men who have been at work on
the pile of coal in the shed of the Hol-
lngsworth & Whitney Co. finished eX-
tinguishing the fire. Sunday morning.
They then found that fire had start
ed in the pile of 5000 tons on the out
side. and after some hard work sue
ceeded in putting this out without
much loss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02
SKOWHEGAN.

Tile Union Evangelical service Of the
First Baptist. Congregational and Univer-
salist churches was held Sunday eve
ming in the Universalst church. This
was the second Of the series and the ser
mon was by Rev. Harry w. Kimball OF
the Congregational church His subject
was The Investment Of Lie" There
WAS A cOnd ATTENDANCE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

John Merrill, the Cobbossce guide,
found in one Of his late catches Of pick
eral trout 10 inches long. This is an
other case against the pickerel shark and
calls for harsh measures in limiting his
deprcdations by as far as possible remov-
ing Mr. tlckerel from the lake. There
now appears to be an abundance Of this
fish and as long as this is so it is duite
possible there will be a scarcity of trout
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

A tent was stole from one of the res
licences at the New Mills, Sunday even
ing. The matter was at once reported
to City Marshal Drake. who made
search for the missing property anu
found it under the bridge at the New
Mills. There is no clue to the one who
stole it or what their object was in TAX
ing it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

The Shepherd Bros. of Bar Mills,
manufacturers of furniture. have re-
Gently sold their large plant to a leath-
er concern for a large sum. Messrs.
Shepherd are well known in this town
and have many friends here who wish
them success in whatever they may
undertake in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

a good sized crowd was present at
the johnson house. last evening, at thf,
presentation of the San Francisco Min
strels. This company is made up of
some of the best artists that have been
seen here lately and they gave re-
markedly clean and amusing entertain
ment. The jokes We're mostly new and
the singing and specialties We're all
good. They will show in Hallowell,
this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

The ladies of Heath Relief Corps will
entertain their friends at a supper and
whist party at the G.. A. r. hail. this
evening. Supper will be served i'll the
dining room below from to $50
O'Clock, after which whist will be play
ed in the hall above. The public is in
vited to attend this, the admission to
the whole being but 20 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

All the members of Gardiner Co.
Uniform Rank, *. of p, are request
ed to be present at their drill at the
armory. this evening. Work will be
finished for the attending of the Field
day at Waterville. next week. and all
are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Joseph Gibbons. aged five years, son
Of Charles Gibbons Of Old Town. was
playing with a friend Sunday. the two
boys having a whip for playthlng.
The playmate took the whip ana
snapped it in Gibbons face, the iash
striking him in the eye, inf1icting an
injury which will not probably result
in the loss Of the eye, although serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

"A warrant was sworn out. yesterday
morning for a single sale of liquor
Sunday, at the Evans Hotel. Judge
Larrabee found sufficient cause to bind
over the respondents to the December
term Of the superior court in the sum
of 5000. They pleaded not guilty to the
oh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

A threatened race riot at George
town. S G.. has been averted without
the aid Of the militia. The trouble grew
out of the arrest of a negro for killing
a white man. Mayor Morgan cleared
the streets and stopped the sale or
liquors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02
FAIRFIELD.

Virgil c. Totman, Bowdoin Medical
College 1900 has settled in West Bux
ton for the practice of medicine. Mr..
Totman is a former Fairfield boy and
has many friends here who wish him
SuCppSS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Mrs. keyes and daughter, Mrs. Pres
colt keyes, returned to their home at
Bar Harbor. Monday, after a visit to
Mr. and Mrs. w. l.. Tozier, Dresden
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Miss Maud Wentworth went to Bos-
ton, yesterday, to resume the study of
music. She will make trip to the city
every week. so as not to interfere with
her pupils in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

There is no trace left Of the once
noted pine grove which gave its name
to the Pine Grove stock farm" Mr..
Currier has had All the unsightly
stumps removed. ana the land laid
down 70 grass, 50 another spring will
present an unbrokcn eXpansc OF green.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Mr. ana Mrs. {. L. Strickland went 70
Skowhegan, Monday, for weeks visit
with relatives. Mr.. Strickland took the
gun and rod with him, and expects some
snort hcfnrc rctnrninE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02
OAKLAND.

Joseph Ellis, who has recently moved
to this place from Augusta, has rented
the house on Main street owned by
Mrs. S. f. johnson and has moved her
family there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

The Ladies Aid of the Congregation
al church will meet. this afternoon.
with Mrs. Warren Reed, Brunswick
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

1t il reported that what Is known as the
McClench machine shop is to be 1eiitted
ana repaired, and leased by the present
owner. It is certainly good news, if true.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Some of the local footballists will at
once organize football team and play
game with team from Halloween
within a fortnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

The following members Of the Augusta
Chorus from Haliowell, left Monday. to
attend tho Maine Musical Festival at
Bangor: Misses Lizzie ana Bertha Me
Clcnch Mrs. j. w. Freesc, Mrs. Matte
4. Fuller, Misses Annie +. Chase, Belle
Prcble. Kate Beeman. and Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ [ Parker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Miss Augusta Hathaway went to
Madison. yesterday, where she will re-
sumo her duties as milliner in that city
during the fall season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Word has been received from Fred G..
Marston at PouEhkecraic. stating that he
has entered the senior class and WI
graduate in November. Ills friends will
be glad to know that h contemplates a
snort visit home in about three weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Mrs. S. Towle, Miss Hunt. Mrs. j. NJ.
l.. Bates, Miss Lillian Coleman and
Miss Kate Vannah went to Bangor.
Monday, to attend the Musical Festi-
val
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

The appearance Of the Methodist church
ara parsonage is being much improved BY
a coat Of paint. The contract is IN the
hands Of F. II. BcaIc 4 90. Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

MRS. Batchelder arrived from Lowell.
MASS, Monday, for visit to her sister.
Mrs. NJ. Is. Day, Brunswick avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

The flowers in the cemetery are very
beautiful. considering il is the first Of
October. and the care and good taste
bestowed upon the grounds make them
very attractive. especially to those
who travel upon the electrics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

The Ladies Aid of the Universalist
church will meet with Mrs Joshua
Gray. Brunswick avenue, at 3 O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Daily kennebec Journal.
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call-S7.S.

Mrs. r. ;. Smith went to Ellsworth
Monday, for few days visit with rel
atives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

William Foster. assistant baggage
master at the NJ. C. r. r. depot. is a.
Hallowell for two weeks. while the
regular man at that place is away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Mrs. Julia Burgess of Calais, went to
Bangor for a visit Monday. after a
few days visit to Mrs. Wilcox. Mr.. Yer
non street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

About 200 people went to Augusta
last evening, from this city. to attend
the presentation Of THE Christian"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Mrs. 5. A. Payne and Mrs. Maths
went to Richmond. yesterday. for a
short visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Mrs l.. II. Wing returned to Fair
held, yesterday, after a short visit with
Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Mrs. NJ. II. Kigore went to Skowbo-
gan. yesterday, for a weeks visit with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Mrs william Moore arrived from,
Maiden. Mass. last evening, for visit
Of few days with Gardiner friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

The Ladies' Mission Circle Of the
| UniverSalist church will meet, at 2
o'clock this afternoon, with Miss Hat
tie Andrews, Washington street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

9. K. DigSs and son Leon left. Mon
day. Tor Norfolk. Va, for visit of a
few weeks with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Loring Mariner and Frank Cole left
for Burton. Mass. yesterday. where
they will pass a two weeks vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

r. j. Anderson returned, Sunday. from
a weeks outing at the lake, and will
leave for Jamaica Plain. today. to take
ua his work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

White Mountains. They were accom-
panied by Mrs. John Evans Of Gar
diner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

was present to enjoy the exercises and
they cannot fail of being of much ben
eft to the school in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Mrs. ". ". Vaughan arrived on the
evening train. Monday. from Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Mary have returned 70 Gloucester after
4 few DAYS visit in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Robbins returned
yesterday, fran a few days at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

The Ladies Sewing Circle Of the Cnivcr-
salst Society will meet with Mrs +. b.
Beane at p. NJ. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

DR.. II. A. Milliken was n passenger o'
NE morning train for Bangor, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Mr. and Mrs. r d. Katon and daugh-
ter Grace returned Sunday. from los
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Henry Hopkins and mother VIII leave
for Amcs5ury, today where they VIII rs
main for a while.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Mrs. Reuben Brooks and dauStte". Miss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02
HALLOWELL.

Mrs. ". ". Vaughan arrived on inc
evening train, Monday. from Boston
DIR. II. \. Millikcn was passenger on
me morning train for Bangor, Monday.
MIR. and Mrs. K. d. Katon and daugh-
Ter Grace returned, Sunday. from Los
ton.
Henry Hopkins and mother Will leave
for Amcs5ury, today where they VIII re-
main for while.
Mrs G. A. Wight and children and Mrs
Burgis are expected to arrive, today,
from Detroit. Mich.
Harold Cole returned, Monday, from
two weeks vacation spent with friends
in Norway and Paris.
Mrs. Flora Cross Clark Of Mechanic
Falls. is the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs j. W. Cross.
During the absence Of BaGgagemaster
Strickland William Foster of Gardiner.
will occupy the position.
Mrs. and Miss Hopinkson returned to
Cambridge. Monday, after weeks visit
at the Vaughn homestead.
The Ladies Sewing Circle Of the Univcr-
salist Society will meet with Mrs +. e.
Beane. at p. NJ. Tuesday.
Mrs Reuben Brooks and daugtte~. Miss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Mrs. and Miss Hopinkson returned to
Cambridge. Monday, after weeks visit
at the Vaughn homestead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Mrs. G. A. Wight and children and Mrs.
Burgis are expected to arrive, TO-DAY
from Detroit, Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Harold Cole returned, Monday, from
two weeks vacation spent with friends
in Norway and Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

Mrs. Flora Cross Clark Of Mechanic
Falls. is the guest of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. j. w. Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-02

During the absence Of Baggagemaster
Strickland, William Foster of Gardiner,
will occupy the position.