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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Another spur track has been added
to the Mountain division. near the ma
chine shop of the Harvey Scribn.r =
tate This is for the use Of James
Walker and is about ready for bust
no~S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Mrs. l.. NJ. Ward has leased the
store formerly occupied by Charles
Burke and after it is rcmodeled, she
will put in stock Of fancy goods; and
millinery. running. this store in addi-
ton to her other one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

John Carroll returned, yesterday, from
q weeks visit with friends in New York
and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Ned Thornc returned to his studies
at the Worcester Military School at
Worcester. Mass. Monday. after 2
short visit with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Fred Thorne. Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The British warship Charybdis, now in
port at Halifax. n. S, has on board "a
naval reserve men recruited in New
Eonndland. This is the first move of the
royal navy from the colonies. \ training
ship VIII be Established at Halifax.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Miss Marion Pierce is at home from
her duties Of q teacher in the hachiaS
High school for a vacation OF four
weeks with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Pierce. Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

i. NJ. Cotton has returned from a
business trin 10 Boston. His son Carl
who had charge of his drug store dur
ing his absence. has returned a. Me
chanic Falls. where he is learning tho
electrical business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The Ladies Sewing Circle of the Uni
versalst Society will meet with Mrs.
William Fitzsimmons, at . F. NJ, to-
day. II stormy it will be postponed
until the first pleasant day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Ladies will do well 10 step into +. >.
Smith * Co.'S in order 10 see the new
prices on Jackets and coats. Ii is biz
cat indeed and the weather is responsible
for il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Mrs. john Brookings returned TO her
home at Skowhegan. yesterday. after
Il few days visit to her sister Mrs.
Gustavus Moore. Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

4 Thanksgiving Union service was
held in the Baptist church. sunday
evening. Brief addresses were made by
the pastors of the various churches.
The singing was by q chorus choir.
~ the close Of the service 4 collection
was taken 20 be sent To the Good VIII
Farm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
English engineers are making SUR

English engineers are making sur
yeys and plans Of Tampico and the
surrounding country with Z view OF
supplyirg the town with drinking
water and Il complete system of sew
age. should these works be carried
out there will be an cXcsllent opening Tor
IN, sale Of plumbers supplies. AZ
present there is no plumbing estab-
lishment i'll the port
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

a buck of the deer herd that had be
come uply was shipped away. yesterday.
but while awaiting shipment he managed
10 Kill three does with his horns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
FOR Goal TENDING.
] tl
Lost. StnnS. Gem
FOR GOAL. GETTING.
OTHER POLO GAMES.

At Salem-Clinton. 3; Salem, .
At Observation-Disclosures. I ;Brockton. ..
At New Haven-New Haven, 9; Hart-
ford, 5.
At Springfield-Sp Springfield, 70; Water
llIry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The greater part of the students Of this
city VINO are attending schools and col
lcgcs away have returned to their studies
TO remain until the Christmas vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The next game Of polo ut the Con-
scum will be tomorrow evening, when
the GARDENERS will again meet the
RocklandS. The game promises to be
interesting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

it was without pastor. The meeting
then adjourned until the first Tuesday
in January. when another meeting will
be held for further action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Miss Evelyn Davis returned to her
duties At Freeport, yesterday, after a
short visit with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. S. :. Davis, Washington street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
CHURCH REDEDICArED.
First Baptist Church OF Wcsthrook. Re
opcncd Under Pleasant Auspices.

Wcsthrook. Me. Dee. THE redodica
ton Of the First BAPTIST church Of West
brook. and the services Of recognition Of
the new nastor. Rev. George Is. iisicE' =
D.. occurred, late This afternoon ana To-
night. Rev. \. \. Dairy of Nashua. y
H.. first pastor Of thc church, was pres
cnt. Muvor j. l.. IiOrr made the wclconi-
ing speech. This church WAS dedicate
ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Mrs. William Kenney, who has been
the guest OF Miss Ruby Hallctt for
several days. returned, yesterday. TO
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Harold Walker, Lewis Lord and Carl
Withcrell returned, Monday, to their
school work after spending tho
Thanksgiving recess at their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Miss Harriet \. Leavitt, Superinten-
dent of the Industrial School. returned
from Nassalboro. Monday. where she
was called by the serious illness OF one
of the school girls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The funeral of the late Ruel >.
Maxcy was not held. yesterday after
noon, as was stated. The services will
| be held, at 10 O'Clock. this forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The ladies of the First Baptis
church Will hold their annual sale ant
supper in the Davenport store. Water
street. Saturday evening, Dec. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The 9Th annual meeting ~ ~ MolaN
command.ry. No. ~. knights Templar
viii b. held in Masonic han. this evening
Th, usual annual reports viii ne given
ana officers for tho following year elect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Mrs Fred Durham and son Rand re
turned, yesterday, to Portland after Il
weeks visit with the formers sister.
Mrs. g. l.. Allen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Non resident property in Farming
dale was sold at public auction, Mon
day. to pay the taxes. To George W
Paul
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The isinglass factory commenced
operations. Monday, for the seasons
run, which will last two or three
months. This will give employment
to about ~ men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Miss Elenora Putnam returned to
quincy, Mass, Monday. after Few
days visit to her father. DR.. i. NJ.
Putman. Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Miss Pennington arrived from New
nort. Il. l.. last evening, and is visit
ing her sister. Mrs. A. Taskcr, Ran
dolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The nomination of officers of DAN
forth Maxey' Camp will be held,
Wednesday evening. and a full attend
ance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Miss Herscys reading at the Metho-
dist church will be deferred. because
of her absence from the city during
the two weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The Frederick IIoyt homestead on Main
street will be sold at public auction on
the grounds on Saturday of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Mrs. Herbert Frctlericks of NOrridge-
wock. is visiting friends in this city
arriving, yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. a. j. Libby returned. yes
,crday. from New York. where they have
been attending some of the auctions OF
fast ana valuable horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

j. }. Birmingham arrived back fror
furlough to Portland. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Rev Henry I. Iluse pastor of the
First Baptist church has returned from
Boston whore he passed last week with
his sister Miss Clara HIsc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
endtf

the house Of her daughter. Mrs. Iii
ram Eddy, where she viii remain dur
ing the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The various college students who have
been passing their Thanksgiving recess
in town returned to their studies. Mon
duy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Miss Helen Maycy returned to her
studies at Boston. yesterday. She was
accompanied by her father, J. 5.
MaXcy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

terday, from Madison, where she has
been passing a week with her son,
Robert Harlow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The Ladies' Aid of the First Eaptis
church will meet. this afternoon. witt
Mrs. Charles Morse. Dresden avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

S. w. Philbrick and Hon. l.. +. Dan
forth are on a business trip 10 Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

yesterday. We're J. W. Hatch. Little
Falls: Leslie IIisler. Coopers Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Miss Margie Houlchan returned, last
evening, from an extended visit TO
Washington, ID. G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Miss Ethics Walton returned % the Bur-
d-tt business College FL I:oston. Monday.
having visited her parents. Hon. ana
Mrs. s. j. Walton over Thanksgiving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

On Wednesday evening of this week.
the Rebckahs of this city will resume
their assemblies az Grand Army hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
ROCkI.iND.
B,Tlf

Scorc-Rockland, :; Rath. g. Pushes
Tarrant. 5; Mercer. s; Wiley :. Stops
Whit". i; Elrsess. ~ Fouls-RocklanG
Referee. Connolly Timer. Davies a.
tendance, 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

\ regular meeting of Somerset Lodge.
+. and y. NJ. was held last evening. at
which time the district deputy made his
official visit 10 the lodg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Miss Dora Goodwin went to Portland
Monday, 10 pass two weeks with reia-
tiv.A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

IIermon Robinson is at home from a
business trip of n few months to St.
Louis, Mo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Charles Ravol's 'iiumr;y Dumpty
will b. presented. this evening in CO.
burn opera hous". This company is re-
puted t" be- strong in it, .pccialiics ana
pc ntnmimC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Ralph ". Amfs who IL in IN" cmploy
OF the BRIDGEPORT Building and C"Hstrlc-
ton Company n Tiridcport. Alabama, is
Passing Few days in town with his par
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

c. W. Winston. district deputy Of
the \. q. t. w. visited the lodge at
Mt Vernon. Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

TaXidermist Clifford who had charge Of
the shipment of thc ai"rrynectinS Park
mcnar.rie 20 \. r. o. ralf's sp"rtsmen
sho~ invinstor has rc'Irncn from nos-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
Daily kennebec 3ournaL
GARDINER.
journals Telephone Call 37-5.

~ T. Reynolds returned, yesterday,
from a short business trip to Canaan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Miss Charlotte Jennison has returned
from a few days visit at her home in
FoXCroft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Rev Il. W. Plant went to Thomas
ton. yesterday. on a short business
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Mayor Tcnney, after being confine'
10 the house for several days with
severe cold, is able To be out of doors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Miss Flora Collins Of North Arson.
is in town. the guest of her friend. Mrs.
d. NJ Marshall Of Waterrilic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

George Brown and family returned
to Bath. Monday, after a few days
visit with relatives in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Invitations are out for a public
whist party u ~ given AT The Gerald
Thursday evening. About :'o invita-
TORS have been sent our ana the cvcn-
ing is etIrt. to be an enjoyable one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
SKOWHEGAN.

y. X. Batter. Esq, was in Augusta,
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Mrs. r. =. Blackwell of Madison. il
in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The Misses Kate Brown and Alberta
Savage of Waterville, spent Sunday at
their homes in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The Tuesday Club will meet. this af-
ternOon with Mrs. Belle Aver. Waite,
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Miss Lena Sanford has returned from
IN trip to Hartland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Henry Bates returned. Monday, from
a business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Mr.. Roy has moved from Ccnte,
street into the house owned by \. l.
Ben in min on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Miss Kate NJ. Rackliff. Who has been
visiting nj h.. home here for few
days. returned Ia Lewiston where she
is employed. Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
OAKLAND.

clyde Folsom left. Monday. for Pos
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Mrs. Annie Tibbetts returned, yes
terday, from a visit in Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
NATIONAL HOME.

officer Of the day. Capt. ". Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

MIR. ana Mrs. c. O. Sturtevant wer
the guests of relatives over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Mrs. Mary Cheney of Chelsea. is at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
FAIRFIELD.

W. J. bradbury was in Bangor on
business Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Miss Mildred A. Whittemore will go
to her home in Andovcr. Me, today,
for the TWO weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Frank Dingley left Saturday. for
Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Mrs Lincoln Harlow returned, yes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The Loyal Legion OF Maine viii have
q banquet ut The Gerald. Wednesday
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Miss Susie Ward has returned from
a visit al her home in Troy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

D. ". Weber Of Bangor route agent
for the American Express Co. was in the
city on business, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

c. +. Cheney. the Boston representative
of The HaIIowell Granite Works is in the
city on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. a. X. Perry Of shiloh,
are the guests II captain ana Mrs. +.
Perry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Miss Bertha Harvey returned, Mon
day, 10 ner sJUdi~s in -Andovcr. Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

{. G. Brooks viii! go to East Wilton. 10
day. TO PASS the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Hon. T. s. Burns Of Wcstbr0ok ";
in the city on business. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Miss Mertic -tldrich returned. Mon
day. 70 her school duties in AubIrn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
HALLOWELL.

NJ. NJ. Johnson went TO Exeter. y. H.
on business. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Charles Stevenson went 70 Redstonc,
" H.. on business. Monday
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04

umes have been purchased. and 1t is intended
dred volumes year. over forty scientific perl
oCicals are taken, and at the end of the year
they are bound and added to the circulating
department. Most of the books circulated
In common with the volumes in other depart
ments of the Public Library. and they used
by the public to a surprising extent. In time
the Babccck collection will be Of the most
important scientific libraries IN the State. per-
haps second only to that of Stevens Institute
The departments which have thus far been
begun include astronomy, physics, chemistry.
geology, botany, natural history. medicine and
hygiene. building, engineering. photography and
psychology.
The trustees in charge of the Babcock fund
Colonel Mason W. Tyler president; ].
Evarts Tracy. vIce-president; John B. Dumont
treasurer; William NJ. Stillman. secretary;
Henry p. Talmadge Rowland Cox. Alexander
Gilbert. Joseph Yates and William II. Lsrrabee
Mr.. Larrabee has charge Of the drawing up Of
lists Of books to be purchased: in this work he
Is assisted by the librarian. Miss Emma Louise
Adams, and by experts in the various fields The
books astronomy were selected from lists
made by Professor c. A. Young. Professor Kim
hall. OF Amherst College. assisted in the selec-
ton of books on physics; Professor Stillman. Of
Stevens Institute of those on chemistry: Pro-
fessor Pierce, of Amherst, OF those psy-
chology, and Professor A. r. Meredith Of the
Pl1infeld High School, and c. b. Tyler. also
of Plainfeld, Of those on mathena atics.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
10 TALK AROTT BOOKS.

The mid-year meeting OF the New-York State Ii
brary Association will be held next Thursday.
March s. in the assembly hall of the Young Wom-
ems Christian Association. No. East Fifteenth
St, this city. The New-York Library Club will
unite with the State association in joint meet
ing At ;he morning session, beginning at $50 DR..
James H. Garfield. librarian of Columbia. Will pre-
side; George w. Cole will speak Library Devel-
opment in New-York State, 1SD-lS0." and THE Re
lation of the Public Library to the Public Schoor'
will be discussed by II. l.. Elmendorf, of Buffalo;
w r. Eastman, OF Albany, and z. w. Gailard Of
this city. At the afternoon session. which will
begin 230, DR.. John S. Billings will preside
Among the speakers and topics will be THE De
veopment Of Book Binding in NewYork City by
Robert Rutter; The Development of a Book"
by George Haven Putnam, and The ST Louis Plan
for Meeting the Demand for Popular Fiction" TO
be discussed by f. II. Crunden, of st. Louis; Miss
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04

Descriptive Geography" will be the Monday topic
with some of the best lecturers scheduled TOR
special subjects. An extensive course on literature
will be given also at Public School No. 10, NO rs
Fifth-st.
The lectures on history and travel will be unusu-
ally attractive. AT Public School No 81. Seventy
seventh-st. and Amsterdam-ave.. on Thursdays
H. W. Elson will give series of nine lectures tir
United States History bringing the SUBJECT
down date, and Mondays various speakers
will discuss scenery and customs of North America,
illustrating their work with fine stereopticon views
At Public School No 90 No. pa East Eighty
eighth-st. on Fridays Mr. Eson will give a series
LECTURES on geography and travel viii be Offered off ID
given in Public School No. 81, No 523 Vest Forty
fourth-st. Thursdays and in the Fifty-seVenth-
st. Young Mems Christian Association Hall on Fri
days throughout the course. European geography
and travel by we'll known speakers will occupy the
Saturdays at the Mulberry and Bayard-st; school
Much the course on Wednesdays VIII accom-
pany Professor James H. Robinson's important
course THE French Revolution on Saturdays.
at Public School No. 81, One-hundred and-fouTLh-st
and Amsterdam-ave.. where later Professor H A.
Cushing also of the Columbia University faculty,
will give four lectures on Europe in the Nine
taenth Century
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
LIBRARIES IN NEW JERSEY
MOVEMENT TO INCREASE THEIR NUM-
BER AND EFFICIENCY.

public movement in New-Jersey which has
been productive of much good and which bids
fair TO accomplish vastly more is toward the
broadening Of the library system. The State has
benefited greatly by the building Of good roads:
a chain Of public libraries in all the cities and
larger towns would prove strong attraction to
persons desiring 10 make their home there. Pop
ular interest in the question has been aroused
and the New-Jersey Library Association is try
ing to sustain and 10 spread IT. a committee
has been appointed to carry the work usually
performed in other States by library commits
sion. This consists of W. Q. Kimball- of Pas
sale; ". r. Weeks. OF Newark r. s. Sinclair,
OF South Orange: Miss Beatrice Winser, of New
ark, and Miss F. Bitchler
Under the direction OF the New-Jersey Library
Association statistics and facts have been gath
cred from every library throughout the State
and have been compiled in a small pamphlet
with copies of the laws pertaining to the estab-
1ishment and support Of such institutions in the
State. There is also q copy OF a bill prepared
by the committee for the appointment OF State
Library Commission. comprised OF five Commits
sicners. having power to encourage. advise and