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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

The Boston Advertiser joins in the
appeal to Christian women to help pre-
vent the slaughter of birds by refusing
to wear their plumage. But it thinks
that their conduct is not less incon-
men who while rebuking the woman,
crafty themselves by slaughtering
merely for amusement, so beautiful a
creature as the red deer, the squirrel,
or the speckled trout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

The American troops at TIen Tsin
are warmly praised by the British com
mander who led. the wing of the allies
to which they belong. and he manfully
admits that it was his fault that they
We're put in position where they suf-
ferred needlessly large loss. 1t is
small consolation to our people. how
ever, To know that our brave boys We're
the victims of a blundersuch as was so
charaeteristic*of the British generals
during the al ance. in south Africa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
STATE NEWS.
KEMNEBEC.
CHELSEA,

CHELSEA.
Arrivals at Willow Cottage, Willow
avenue: Mrs. l.. A. Mckay, Mrs. w.
o. Thompson and son Harold OF Fort
Crook, Neb.; Mr.. John lie Brocq, Bos
ton; Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Downing.
Mr.. Edwin J. McIntire and Master Bert
Pillsbury, all of Somerville, Mass.
Mrs. r. T. Fisher of Portland, and
Mr. Charles Fisher of Farmingdale,
spent Thursday evening at Willow Cot
tage.
Mrs. Edgar Locke of Dorchester,
Mass, is in town visiting her mother,
Mrs Frank L. Neader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

The New Orleans Picayune a Demo-
cratic paper, but one not blind to the
folly and fallacy of 16 to l. holds that
it is plain that, if Mr.. Bryan should be
elected, il would be entirely possible
large part of the outstanding obliga-
tons of the government, and there is
do So People who are prepared for the
kind of catastrophe which would fol-
low such an enterprise can afford, per-
haps. to be Indifferent to it, but it
would seem that it was the rational
thing for all others to put forth their
best efforts to avert it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

The strength of the administration in
dealing with the Chinese problem is
more manifest every day. Even the
most partisan enemies of President
Mckinley are not finding any grounds
vigorous policy of Americanism that
has characterized, all our relations with
otter nations during the past three
Wa re y St. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

The gold Democrats are wise in not
fusing with the contractionists. They
VIII best, servei eheir country by voting
for McKinley~and Roosevelt. They can
thus make their votes count for their
cause and not throw them away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

The Sultan of Turkey is reported to
be much shocked by the atrocities of
the Boxers in China and anxious to
join the allied powers against them.
Possibly he fears that the Turkish rec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

One by one the Shanghai lies are
miral Seymour did not hayf te kill his
wounded ,te prevent their torture by
the Chinese during the retreat of the
column that tried to: carry relief to
Pekin. The wounded We're ALI brought
away i'm safety
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

When interviewed by ,the New York
reporters regarding. thas iiti&aloutlook
in Maine. Hon. J. II. Manley replied
Maine is al right" OF course, Maine
is all right, and when September 10
comes it will Justify Mr.. Manley's
prophecy. by polling up 2. Republican
maioritT thofa VIM insnirG me marty
throughout the land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

With Mrs. Cadwalader Jones on the
war path against the peanut shells and
the liquor deputies closing up the hotei
bars, Bar Harbor is getting quite
shaking up and publication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

Tammany is raising campaign
fund of $2,5oo.OOO and every consumer
of ice in New York. rich or poor, is
forced to contribute to it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

Central America brings its revolution
upon the stage at the wrong time.
More important affairs are occupying
the public attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

Organism means just what it did in
1896. 1t is the same grave menace to
the country and merits an even more
crushing repulse, at the polls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

AT Cape Nome as in the Klondike the
grave diggers. are getting rich faster
than most of the gold diggers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

For Representatives to the Legislature
JOSEPH II. MANLEY Of Augusta.
EDWIN T.. DUDLEY Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
Boston Steamers.
KENNEBEC STEAMBOAT co.
Daily Summer Service.


COMMENCING JUNE 18th, 1900, steam.
er Della Collins will leave Augusta
daily Sundays excepteD, at 100 P. n,
Hallowell at 2, connecting with steamers
which leave Gardiner at 3.35, Richmond
40, and Bath at & o'clock for Boston:
Returning, will leave Lincoln wharf,
Boston, every evening Except Sunday,
at O'Clock, for all landings on the Ken.
nebec river, arriving in season to connect
with early morning steam and electric
cars, also with early morning boat tor
Boothbay and the islands. -
Fare between Augusta, Halloween, Gars
diner and Boston one way N.75, or tSW
for round trip; Richmond M.5O. round trip
81 50; Bath and Popham Beach Q.&. round
trip SEQ.
These steamers are staunch and In ev-
cry way fitted for the safety and c0mfort
Of the passengers. Meals served on poar9
for 60c. Staterooms are large and Wen
furnished; price $1.O0, except for . lew
JAMES B. DRAKE, Pres.
Allen Partridge. Agent, August1
q A. Cole. Agent. HallowelL
n s. RYAN Agent. Gardner.
aprAdf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

The agonizfng uncertainty which Chi
ma has inflicted upon the civilized
world is not the least 20 its crimes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
TO THE NATIONAL HOME.
Eastern Branch, D. v. s., at Togus
KennebeC Central R. R.

Connects at Gardiner with the Maine
Central Railroad, and Augusta, Halo
well and Gardiner Electric Railroad to
Augusta, and Kennebec Steamboats, for
Boston.
TIMETABLE.
Summer Arrangement in Effect Monday,
June 4. 1900
Leave Randolph; Ar; National Home:
Leo. 30 & 4.F5 p. NJ. %, $50 & els r. M.
Lv. National Home. ar at Randolph:
500, 925 a. l1.l5 A. NJ $50 9.i5 q LIS A. NJ. y
100. $50 < 5.20 l.. NJ. so $50 u $40 P. NJ.
SUNDAY TRAINS-Will run as fol-
lows: Leave Randolph. Us and lbs p II.
Arrive at National Home. 2-45 and a46 p.
NJ. Leave National Home. 2.45 and p.
NJ. Arrive at Randolph 3.05 and So p.
Nj. Band Concert every day, except Mon
day. at L. NJ, by the National Home
Band. Prof. L. w. Theme, Leader. In
spection and parade Of the veterans Sat
urdays ut f. NJ. Visitors are cordially
welcomed at the Home and receive spe-
cial attention from the official guides on
duty, who will escort them through the
buildings and about the grounds. visit
Ing the deer park, containing deer. BEARS
&C. The restaurant at the Home Station
is open every day. where lunch, Ice
cream, etc, can be procured for any
number of visitors, as accommodations
are ample. Special rates given to excur-
sion ,rtfes.
F. A. LAYTON, Supt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

Maine still has Infant Industries
which need protection. One Of them is
family orchestra in Lewiston, adver-
tised to include three girls, aged thir-
teen, ten and eight years, who can
play all the latest music"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

For Register Of Probate.
WALTER A. NEWCOMB Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

Humanity has'no right to growl' just
because it is 1fog days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

! The Lewiston assessors return just
two more polls than last year, but that
is better than a loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

How long does a man have to be
married before he can get 'disvorced? >"
asked a healthy looking. middle-aged
man of Diddeford lawyer, this week.
1T isn't question of how long you
have been married, but what grounds
you have got. replied the lawyer.
rGrounds!" exclaimed the client. I've
got grounds enough. When l was
married my wife was earning IS a
week She's quit work and / can't get
her to go back. and we've only been
married IL year either"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

/ Having secured 1000 names on their
petition the Socialists get their man on
the ballot. but will they secure 1000
votes?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

| Now for the Good VIII assembly and
the dedication of the new auditorium,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

The rafting of the Staples tom-toms
and the blaring OF DIR. Crockett disturb
the echoes in Knox county, but not Re-
publican equanimity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

That the summer population at Cam
fore is shown in part by the increased
trolley car travel which no previous
season has equalled that of this year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

5 Since their congregations are about
all on vacations the pastors will pro-
ceed to follow their good example.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
AUGUSTA TO SOUTH GARDINER.

d Da1Iy, Sundays 1ncIuded.
Through tickets to California and an
points South and West may be had Of III
II. Walker, ticket agent. Augusta, the
only office in Augusta selling via ali
routes and checking baggage free of ex-'
pense.
GEO. F. EVANS, F. E. BOOTHBY.
V. Pres. & Gen. Mag'r. G. P. & T. A.
Portland, June 20, 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
Railroads 80 Sleambeasv


| =" 0umG HIND.
Trains leave Augusta as follows:
/ THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-G40 A. NJ. for lett.
Pnrtlap drm Rns,o' Kapgeley. Rockland,
9.42 A. NJ and 1l.43 600 SUNDAYS n,,.:
| for main line points,, express for Rr,,nGy
wick, Lewiston. Pennington. philIjns
iKangeley. Rockland, Portland and Boz.
points. and Lancaster; s3.0S and 3sS
NJ, for Brunswick, Bath, Lewiston port
land, Boston. Montreal and Chicaro.
slo55 +. NJ. might Putnam every nisht
for Lewiston, Bath, RockIand, Port,snS
and Boston; @2.25fA.4 M. Portland ana
GOING EAsT-'1s5 A. NJ. might ~.
press; for Skowhegan, Bangor, Moose
head Lake and AroOstook county vic 6
& a. r. h; Vanceboro. st. Stephen n
Andrews. st. John, via Canadian Paci6c
ana Aroostook and Washington counties.
80 a. NJ, Bangor and Bar Harbor: "a
A. NJ. for Waterville. Belfast and SkoV.
=. N, for Bangor. Bar Harbor, AroOs-
took county, Vanceboro, ST John ana
Halifax Lewiston and way stations; s225
T.. NJ, express for BucksDort and daily to
WatervilIe, Oakland. North Anson'
bingham, Skowhegan, Belfast, Dexter,
Dover and Foxcroft, GreenviIle Baneor
Old Town and Mattawamkeag; 7.2s r. M
for Waterville, Bar Harbor and Baneor'
The night Pullman train going East At
70 A. NJ, runs every night, SUNDAYS in
Guided, but not TO Skowhegan on Monday
mornings, or 10 Belfast, Dexter or beyond
Bangor. excepting to Bar Harbor). sun
day mornings.
'Daily for main line points.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS
SOUTH GARDINER TO. AUGUSTA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

| Rockland is the only city that doesn'
feel sure of an increased population.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

+ The prize baby is reported from Bid.
deford where a newly arrived young.
ster tipped the scales at 16 pounds, this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
Tax Collectors Notice.

All taxes assessed for the current year
are due and payable to the collector on
ed that the collector may require pay
ment Of all poll and personal taxes i'm
mediately after the day of commitment.
cent will be allowed on all taxes voIun-
tarily paid to the collector on or before
August 18th. and interest at 6 per cent
per annum will! he added to all taxes &c
mainiEg unpaid Oct. J. 1900, from .La.
date. Per order Of city council, s..ne l,
J. r. TOWNSEND. Collector.
funele, dtod
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

When beautiful Cobbosseecontee is
is made accessible by that Lewiston
Augusta electric line it will be about
the most popular spot in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

For County Treasurer.
JAMES E. BLANCHARD OF Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

I Old Town is another city where OLD
Home week plans have slumped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
'orl Representative to Congress
EDWIN c. BuRlEIGH.

FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
At Iarge-Joseph o. Smith of Show
hogan tieorge p WescOtt of Portland.
First sDist.=-ChaEles f. Libby of Port
land,
Second SDsst==James w: Wakefield of
Bath.
Third Dist-Fred Atwood, Winterport.
Fourth Dist.-Almon III. Fogg, HoultOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

For County Commissioner.
JOSIAH w. BASSETT OF Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

For County Attorney.
THOMAS LEIGH of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

Few men have been in the hack busi-
ness longer than Nat" Poole of the
Falmouth, Portland. For 81 years h,
Il years before that he drove for the
United States hotel in the same city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

For Judge OF Probate.
GREENLIEF r. STEVENS Of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

|; The appointment of Walter Il. Mailing
of Portland, to be clerk of the new
United States District court of Hawaii,
is pleasing to Maine people, who are
familiar with the influence Maine has
had in shaping affairs in the Sandwich
islands. Mr.. Mailing is a nephew of
Senator Perkins of California. himself
a native of Kennebunkport. There has
been a great scramble in Washington
for places under the Hawaiian terri
torial government and Mr.. Malings ap-
pontment will certainly disappoint not
a few asprants from the Pacific coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

For Clerk Of Courts.
WINFIELD s. CHOATE Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

Your Policy has
/. Loan Value,
2. Cash Value,
3. Paid-up Insurance.
4. Extended Insurance that works
automatically,
g. Is Non forfeitable.
6. Will be re-instated if arrears be
paid within one month while you are
living, or within three years after
lapse. upon satisfactory evidence OF
insurability and payment Of arrears
with interest
AFTER SECOND YEAR
Z. No restrictions.
s. Incontestabie.
Dividends are payable at the begin
ming of the second and of each sue
ceeding year. provided the Premium
for the current year be paid.
THEY MAY BE USED
!. To reduce Premiums. or
2. To Increase the Insurance, or
3. To Make Policy Payable as an
Endowment during the Lifetime of In
sured
Motel Every member of the MUTUAL.
BENEFIT is SURE of fair AID liberal
treatment under ALL circumstances, and
no matter what happens, he will get his
moneys worth In insurance. tor it is all
put dow, in black and white lin the pol
ICY"
The company has paid over $1,000 900 in
Maine and has a larger per cent Of all
the insurance it has written in the state
now in force than any other company.
c. +. DUNLAP. District Agent.
sc Exchange St, Portland. Me.
O. J. HUSSEY. Vassalboro. ..-.
Special Agent.
GEO. w. SEARLES. Agt.. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

There is nothing in the Old Home
week idea that is new to the town of
Limington. For II years it has held,
each August, reunion of the towns
people and former residents. This
year the reunion will be held August 8,
and DR.. Frank A. Hill. secretary of the
Massachusetts board of education, will
make the address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

so change wealth into
health. It's the saddest
thing about riches that in
III acquiring them men
often ruin their health
and at their prime are
doomed to live "perked
up in a clustering grief
and wear a golden sorrow.
The trouble is generally
with the stomach. In the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

The festive fly now proceeds to make
life a burden. -@ '"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27

ANDREW L. McFADDEN Of Water
Vile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
KENNEBEc COUNTY NOMINATIONS

For Senators.
p. o. VICKERY Of Augusta.
RUTILLUS ALDEN of Winthrop.
L. C. LIBBY Of Pittst0n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07
METHODIST FAIR.
Interesting Program Furnishes Enjoy
ment To Large Number.

The Methodist fair received far
better patronage, yesterday. than on
the day before when the storm kept
many away. The several attractive
booths and tables received their share
of attention also. The Scripture cake,
with each piece Of which recipe for
the fine cake was given, found many
consumers and admirers
IN the front of the vestry was the
apron table and on the left. the candy
booth. with Misses Hill and Doe III
charge. There was also an ice cream
booth and cosy nook. separated with
curtains where one could enjoy an ice
in seclusion. The calendar table was
very pretty while the center table was
Of interest to everybody. This was
called the Remembrance table. contain
ing works of an, from former mem
ters oi the church who have Eon,
away
Last evenings entertainment WAS
both novel and highly entertaining. It
concluded with Il newspaper. the Ab-
MAXI Herald, edited by Thomas y
lodge. Among the contributors Were
H. ". Souie. George {. Libby. Mis-.
| Winnifrcd Merrill, Miss Lillian Hill
uho proved that theycould attain fam,
and fortune in thar field should they
but follow K. Local hits of an eA-
ceedirglv lively nature. caused many .
good laugh
The VeStleS were handsomely deco
rated with evergreen and the brightly
| colored booths formed beautiful pie
ture the sale will he continued froE
: .. "A a., q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07
HIS ADVICE TO Young MEN.

Senator Hoar Sreaks to the Youth W
! Harvard-Public Life as Il Career Is
Taken as His Theme.
The annual meeting for the danouae"-
mont Of academic distinctions woa DUR
ing The past year in Harvard College waS
held Thursday Light at Sanders theatre.
Cambridge Dean Briggs presided. and
there were also On tn" platform senator
HOar. the speaker of the evening, Pres
dent Eliot, Coy. Crane and others. Aftct
some Introductory remarks. Dean iriS->
introduced the senator. describing him -
one who h;tG uSrd his noble cift of
speech unstlIishiE. without favor ana
without fear. Tor the welfare of his coun-
Try. and also a. one who came there ~
an elder brother.
Senator Hoar began by describing the
value OF q good education in after life.
and by emphasizing the Importance
| ward We're expected to DE- i'll the world
| Then followed, amid laughter. an allu-
! sion to The fact that. even in these times
| OF strenuous life. they We're going
! forth. noJ taught how To hunt grizzly
bears but trained for brain work. Scua-
/ tor HOlr then spoke Of the zr;u which
I young men USUALLY devoted. ana ought tD
! devote, themselves to study in I'll" pro-
fcSSion8l schools. Since foundations were
! there laid III those four years which
could not l." laid anywhere else or at
any other time.
/ The great things II this world said thc
! speaker have been done by men of OK
dinary capacity, who have done their
/ best They have done their best by nrN-
| CT wasting their time. II the hall-huurS
/ Of onr'S day run - waste, there vii! hc
/ but half as much 10 show Tor Your life
when il is over. ] hay" in my time
| known many men If distinction. and ii
I | We're asked IL Ieclar. the secret pI
| their success | should attribute it. IN
\ general. not t. amy superiority Of natural
genius. bat to tho use they made IN
; youth. after th,. ordinary days work was
over. of tho hours which other men
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07
MISCELLANEOUS.

BE SUCCESSFUL. Writ, advertise
mrntS: We have taught hy matt -raduat :
whn are making >-a To- %H pyr week. oar
free book tons every ching. Tase-Dayis
Co.. Chicago, III. dccldlw+
MRS. CRAM. CI.AIRVoYANT. ~. ,
Capitol street. can hr consulted "n
health and business. past. present and
rutlrc. tally from q. NJ III ~ =. NJ.
Best q: references. Cases taken by mail.
Augusta. Ne. dtc6dlw
PROF.. MOSES clairvoyant and magic
healer. CO.. bridge II. dec3.diw*
PIANOS TUNED AND REPAIRED
All work guaranteed. Reference. Frank
+. Dennis. Augusta. Also instruction On
pianos and organs Orders h. mail viii
receive prompt attention. Willis r. TrasS
Randolph. Me. oct2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07
BASKET BALL. TONIGHT.

An exciting game of basket ball Will
begin at the gymnasium in Waverly
hall. at L. NJ, Friday. between the
team from the junior class OF the Cony
High school ana the gymnasium team
Charles White will referee ANA the
teams will line up as follows: cony
Juniors-forwards. Partridge, aul Cony:
center, IL johnson capt.: backs. Web
Der and Craig. Gymnasium tcam-for-
wards Became ana Bithcr; center Tit
comb (captl; backs, Kinsman am
Little.
There will be ample accommodations
for ladies and it is hoped that large
number viii be present. The proceeds
viii so toward purchasing a punching
bag for the GymnaNiunn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07
CHILDREN. ) CHRISTMAS GIFTS

If instead Of overlooking oar own chill
lren with presents on Christmas. W..
would give them less ana lead them t.
share some OF the gifts that would other
wise H. for themselves with some chill
drcn 10 whom non" would othcrNis''
come. v" would teach a very useful ana
necdful lesson To Our little ones. III
real enjoyment "f nm" pleaslra comes
from sharing il with some one. Plea.
urcs which We cun,inc to ourselves sim
ply make us selfish and narrow. ono ~
the last things which Christ did on earth
was L. gather His disciples around Tim
ana have them partake with Him pf the
.bounties OF His table. And in this singh.
act He taught mankind one ~ its great.
est lessons. our children cannot Is
taught too carly 10 lei Others partakc "
their pleasures. especially those wiz,
circumstances have made less for.r@ai X
in enjoying the pleasures Of the word.
In this way we shall simplify tie Christ
masses Of our OWL children. which will
benefit them, and at the same time Iraha
others happy-which is, after all. one VI
The most bea and satisfying ,.'eaG-
urcS i'll life taat W. can experience. No
other feeling quite reaches it. Tho nup.y
sparkle in the exc comes from ihe band
that is held o;lt To others. Edward FOX
in the December Ladies Home journal.