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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04
The Latest Handkerchief.

The filmy thing Of silk or lawn Ito
hide smile or dry the passing tear OF
which poet has sung plays its own part
in the world of dress. Its Importance.
indeed. has not been overlooked by the
greatest OF dramatists. for did not
Shakespeare himself make the cul-
minatine scene in "Othello' turn round
the question OF the handkerchief.
which was made Of such delicate stuff
and had magic in the web of it? Des-
demona's handkerchief. which was
stolen from her. was her undoing.
The most fashionable handkerchiefs
this year are those that are en-
broidered, and especially those that
are embroidered in design worked on
the body of the material rather than
in openwork. In spite of this. how
ever. a great many people still use
Eandkerchiefs trimmed with lace and
insertion let in either one or two rows
One Of the newest designs is an ex-
Ceedingly pretty one. Instead OF the
handkerchief being cut square it is
round at the corners. and these corners
are trimmed with tucks. These tucks
are only sewed at the bottom and are
free at the top. so they can be easily
washed, but they all fall back into
their place in the ironing, and any girl
with taste can easily manufacture
such handi erchief for herself. The
daintiness of il is greatly increased by
two rows of insertion and an edging
of lace.
There was Il time when silk handker-
chiefs were all the rage. but such is
the vagary of fashion that now no
body uses them except under the unro-
mantle stress of circumstances
cold. when China silk is the most
pleasant and the most comfortable
thing to use.
Whatever the material, the question
Of the hem is the thing which domi-
mates all other considerations this
year. In the past broad hens were all
the rage, while now the narrower the
hem the more fashionable is it regard
ed. A hem half an inch vide is al
most the standard of the moment,
though occasionally some people in
sist on having the hem one inch wide,
and. on the other hand, there are peo-
pie who, If they can get the hem less
than half an inch wide, do so.
So far as embroidery goes, the most
fashionable handkerchiefs are Orna-
mented in one corner only.
Among the most favored designs
are the true lovers knot and a basket
OF flowers, while another is a combina-
ton Of the rose, shamrock and thistle.
and fourth is the fleur-de-lis.
The use Of initials is not so much in
vogue as it was. but still it cannot be
said to be out Of fashion. for initials
always will be used. What is out OF
fashion is elaborate and ornamental
lettering, and the best people are hav-
ing a small. plain letter not exceeding
a half to three-quarters Of an inch in
length, in the corner opposite to the
design.
MEMS handkerchiefs are only differ
ent now in point of size from women's,
for Il ia the fashion to have the ma
terial of exactly the same fineness as
il employed. for ladies' use, only a
broader hem is often substituted s., for
the narrower one affected by women
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

After over a weeks absence the so'
again put in an appearance, yesteFua,
1t seems that Maine has had enough
rain for all practical purposes anu
good hay crop is assured. \ gene.
hope is expressed that Old Sol VIII SO.
n While and help out business on "s'.
street which has been duh for the pas.
week. No one will be more glad 10 4.
fair weather than the promoters OF ,ns
Togus road and the Augusta Wa
Co. as the work of both has
greatly delayed and hindered ps =
rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04
STATE NEWS.
SOMERSET.
ST. ALBANS.

Hon. and Mrs. d. d. Stewart arrlV-
ed home, Saturday evening.
Memorial services were held at the
Town hall on Memorial day. frol.
wirxin of the lIartland Academy. de-
,ivered the grafton. There was also
prorram consisting of music by male
quartet and the St. Adams band.
Taken all together it made one Of the
best Memorial day programs ever held
at this place.
Nathan Cole of Palmyra. member
of the Friends church here, passed
away. Saturday night. About one year
aro ne was thrown from his carriage
and II Is thought that the shock that
he had several weeks ago was proba-
bly, due to the injury received at that
time.
Miss Minnie Kilbreth returned home.
last week.
Some Of the people here are thinking
of getting vaccinated.
MERCER.
Rev. Mr.. Dane preached very in
teresting sermon. last Sunday. Ihere
were IS of the veterans present.
George Snow. who is at Lewiston
hospital for treatment. has been oper-
ated upon and doing nicely.
Mrs. j. NJ. Owens has returned to
Prof. Jewelfs sanitarium at Auburn
where she anticipates a complete cure
A large number went to Norridge-
wock to attend the Memorial services
Thursday.
Clare Yeaton is at home for few
days.
HARMONY.
Ample trees have blossomed very full
The apple and cherry tree pests, the cat
erpillars, are very scarce this year.
wayland Leighton Of Athens. was Il
town last Sunday. He has recently re
turned from California, where he spen
the winter
There will be local school teacher
meeting at the village schoolhouse satur
Oay afternoon June 10. Citizens are III
vited to attend and listen to the pro
gram.
! C. Thompson the station agent a
Nainstream was presented with nm
girl baby by his wife, Thursday.
The past week of cloudy and rain.
weather has given the grass goo
growth and it promises bountiful mar
vest.
Somerset Pomona Grange VIII NEE
with Harmony Grange on TUESDAY mex
the 18th inst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04
NOTICE.

DATE 10 M6RTGAGn BONDS ' CLASS
A." or THE AUGUSTA HALLOWEEN.
AND GARDlNr.R RAILROAD CON-
WHEKEAs. ne AUGUSTA. HALO
WELL AND GARDINER RAILROAD
COMPASS on the first day "f July. A
D. 1891. issued its Consolidated Mort
gage Bonds. Class ~" 10 the amount of
Fifty Thousand Dollars. SAID bonds being
numbered from 70 g., both inclusivr
first. \. u. 1911. hut redecrnable at the
option of said Railroad Company in who'll
or in part. al rar and accrued IN
day of July. \. i. 1895. as more fully pro
vided in certain deed of trust executed
by said Railroad Company to the Maine
Trust and Banking Company. on said
first day of JuIy. a. -. 1891: and
WHEREAS. said Railroad company
now desires to redeem all OF said bonds
in accordance with the terms OF the trust
deed aforesaid. on the next ensuing cou-
pom day. viz: on the first day Of July. ~
u. 1901
THEREFORE,. the holders Of the bonds
aforesaid are hereby notified to present
said bonds with all unpaid coupons at
tached thereto. ut the office of said Maine
Maine, trustee under said trust deed. on
or before the first day of July. A. D.
1871. in order that the said Augusta. Hal
lowell and Gardiner Railroad Company
may redeem said bonds at par and ac-
orued interest, on said first day of July
A. d. 1901.
And the holders Of said bonds are here
by notified that in accordance with the
terms of the deed OF trust aforesaid. If
any of said bonds shall not be presented
for redemption at the time and place
aforesaid. no further interest thereon
shall be payable after said date.
Augusta. Maine, May IS. 1901.
AUGUSTA. HALLOWELL AND GAR
DINER RAILROAD COMPANY.
BY George E. Macomber. Treasurer
nay11 diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04
A Good Cough Medicine.

1t speaks, well for Chamberlain
Cough Remedy when druggists use it
in their own families in preference to
any other. II have sold Chamberlain
Cough Remedy for the past five years
with complete satisfaction to myself
and customers" says Druggist J.
Goldsmith, Van Etten, N. Y. Il have
always used it in my own family both
for ordinary coughs and colds and for
the cough following la grippe and
find 1t very efficacious." For sale by
Jno. Coughlin, III Water ST., and j. c.
Houlehan, Gardiner, Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

w. +. Springer informed a journal
man. last evening. that, Sunday even
ing. his little daughter. Julia. while
playing with a shepherd dog was bitten
IN the face SO that a doctor had to be
summoned TO dress the wound. They
Were at play when suddenly the dog
jumped. striking her in the face, black
ing both eyes with his paws and BIT
ing her on the nose. He said that the
little girl had not been plagueing the
dog.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

The greatest catch reported so,far
this season from Cobbosseeeontee lake
for one days fishing was taken by A.
g. Pinkham and Henry Folsom, yestef-
day. They were there only about three
fourths of the day and they caught
oh--pound salmon. four good trout, the
largest weighing pounds, two 1ne
bass, eight fine white perch and large
pickerel. Taking the number OF nsh
caught and then size. ii is doubtful
this catch is equalled for some time 70
come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04
For Women,

Or. Tolman's Monthly Regulator has brought
Happiness to hundreds OF anxious women.
There is positively no other remedy known
to medical science, that will so quickly and
safely do the work. Have never had a single
failure. The longest and most obstinat e cases
are relieved in days without fail. No other
remedy will do this. No pain, no danger. no
interference with work. The most difficult
cases successfully treated through cores
rOndence. and the most co,nplete sat sfactiOn
guaranteed in every instance. relieve hun
dreds OF ladies whom never see. Write for
further particulars. All letters truthfully
answered. Free confidential advice in all
matters OF \ private or delicate nature Rear
in mind this remedy is absolutely safe under
every possible condition and will positively
leave no after iii effects upon the health. By
mail securely sealed, $500. DIR. II. NJ. Toll
NAN Co, 40 fremont St, Boston, Masa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04
Special Advertisements.

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS not ex-
ceeJing Twenty-Five words coming unner
the head ~ WANTED. FU.. SALE. ~
LET. LOST. Sc. will be inserted once for
Is cents, ana cents for each subsenuent
insertion ADVANCE PAYMENT. IN
sending by mail. remittance OF postage
stamps should be made with order. as
the charges are too small to open ac-
counts for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

Two large coils Of cable came. YES.
terlay. for the Augusta, Hallowel and
Gardiner Railroad 90. II IS undo.
stood that 1t is To be used in stringi7Y
the lire across the river just below The
Arsenal grounds. There it will be used
as g feed wire to strike thu new ROAD
near the hospital The poles have All
been erected for its reception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

Congr, ssman and Mrs Weymouth, Of
Massachusetts. arrived in the city,
Saturday and remained over Sunday.
rs the guests Of Col. and Mrs. Elias
Milliken. Mrs. Weymouth and Mrs.
Nilliken are sisters. Sunday afternoon
Col. and Mrs. Milliken took their guests
on carriage drive to Hammonds
Mrs. Burleigh. Both Mr.. and Mrs
Weymouth We're delighted with the
grove ana its surroundings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

The Society of ST. Jean Baptiste nas
elected the following delegates 70 az
tend the convention at Lewiston, Iui'e
"a, st. Johns day: 0. ]. Cote, \. Cas''
want. Paul Dauteuil and CerahS'
Bolduc. on Sunday, the ed. the ~
gusta society will assist at mass IN :
body at st. Augustine's church anu
on the oath. the members Will nlai'A
to City hall where n program VIII
rendered consisting principally "
music and speeches. The Laia!e"'
Band will furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

House cleaning was In progress /,
the police station. yesterday, Japi,o,
Isaac Clark officiating with A linz q,
hose. Mr.. Clark has an eye for clear.
illness everywhere and even the e.T,
Do not escape his attention hut az.
often thoroughly cleaned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

The members Of Morrill, Com.
mandery No. 326. United Order Of the
Golden Cross. Of this city, are invite,
to attend the 18th anniversary Of
Hailowell Commandery. al their hall
this tTCesday evening. \ grand good
tine IS promised. 1t is thought that at
least twenty members will 60, and /, il
hoped there may be many more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

Pedestrians and drivers Of teams
should be careful about crossing the
newly laid out lawns on Winthrop
sueet. They have been graded and
sown down. and wherever damaged
now ~ careless people will show the
effect in an unsightly manner when the
RI rs comes up. If let alone they will
present handsome appearance. but
they can easily be disfgured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

The flooring is laid for Mayor tn.
combs new building on upper Wa,s,
street. the back and side walls sre I,
place and the framework FOR tho nar.,
tions has been constructed. The bnilt
ing is 10 be used for four stores
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

Tuesday, 10 A. NJ. June 4. Is the Az.
fixed for the auction sale Of Tho
Staples farm situated !! mile below
the Insane hospital. r. w. souls
auctioneer. See ad for particulars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

RESIDENCE of David Gallort az =
Pleasant street. Watervlie. M"inv;;
no modern imnrovements. Large lawn
connected with the house. VIII be sold
on reasonable terms. Apply at - iieas-
ant Street. Watervile. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

The mammoth dredger Samson has
had an official trial in Brisbane harbor.
in which it broke the worlds record by
bringing up 1890 cubic yards Of stuff
per hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04
Local Notices.

Footman. the photographer. y
feriue the new Ideal oval tnr - go,
a dozen. Cali and see them.
American Express co. Juhe'0'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

FOR SALE CHEAP, six room cottasc
house with two lots of land. situated on
Greenlief street, on Gannett; also cottage
at Popham Beach. Inquire OF NJ. y
Wheeler. 2G; Water St. (cityl, or MIS- A.
f. Williams, Sou,nuridge, Mass,
- ''''' yn,vi7 tfmcs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

Az the stated communication Z, l.,
gusta Lodge. No. al. F. and N
this evening. there will be work Il 49,
NJ. NJ. degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

A SMALL FARM. situated IN West
~, o,ltlet on west road near Cobbossee-
contee lake. Inquire of w. j. khish''
Bodwell. Me, Hallowell Quarry. ,o,,
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Local Matters.
The journals TsIephons CaIl-.lA4

Willis p. Swift Of the firm sui,,
Turner. has purchased Of John p w.
man the house AT No. ll2 Win,t,
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

Arthur Trask was brought be,o,.
Judge Andrews. yesterday morn,,.
charged with drunkenness. He VA.
placed on probation.
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DROP SKIRTS

Ei#cis onlr made Of fine
th"Viuts ami Iroad, .oths with
prrcnline Innings and TaTeta SIX
iinune". actual value 1850 and
~ your ,hG.cc.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

MRS.CRAM. clairvoyant. can be con
suited on health and basine IS, past pres
ent or future. daily from \. NJ TO ~
NJ. Cases taken by mail No 3 Capitc,
Street. June..u-"
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Daily ksnnebss Journr

'",a: OF 'h".ks. obituary notice. \.
oiu'iohs OF respect. etc. will he -. -
~ the rate Of ten cents per M.
charges less than seventy.f,vs -. ~
All Advertising Ww~ow,..u
entertainments. whose o,,i..., y
raising Of money will be cba,. ~
rate Of fifteen cents a linz "tA
""ser',s'"s notices. news form -.
be excluded from our local coIpmr. .'a
cept such az refer TO advertiser, ~. ~
pying space In our advertising co,n.'"s
ana VIII be run under a sepsrat. ~
on one Of the local pages.
In bs.rIbePs who fan %
JOURNAL promptly win conf, . ne
by notifying the Office imu.a,. "veo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

The CENTRAL. BUREAU OF EMPLOY
ment. Il Summer. St. Augusta Me; mas
removed To Western House. o'd Or cnn,w;
Me. Juiic"uIW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

GooDIORsE. II years old. good work
er: good driver; weight 100 IDS. AIS
Eanvor top buggy: open Concord Was'"
v" juncl, Clw
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SILK WAISTS

Black ana rOlpreI Tnr+ta
'Orde! and tucked ak HAis g.
only a frw small si2eg Ir.; N the
.Jr1 quality. now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

A COTTAGE with about 2;2 acres OF
grove on an island I'm Cobbosseccon'ee
lake; good wharf for rowbeTt or Launch.
Best of fishing off shore. One of the M
est views on the lake. Price 500. for
inquire OF +. l.. licrsey. Au
Sgusta. Mayi'u"w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

TWO DRAFT HORSES, weight i2N,
one brown mare, kind and good 10 work
or drive. weight 1lu0 one colt well bro
ken. Il. T.. Penney. COMBS Mills Road.
apr2+.dif
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

A XiNNAS THOMPSON Goddard
buggy with shafts and pole good as new
Inquire Frank Ilcrrick. at stable. No 70
State St apr2ydtf
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COI"TONS

700 rUGds Of yard wide IN
Li~ts h"i co;tona. rctuiicl every
i.Ee 1T c.. per yard \ fortu-
mate pui i,at- Of 10 bales ~ our
ryrsiicJt- enables us to offer this
Cotton NJ
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New Advertisements To.n.v

Postum.
e.. q. a. Cigar.
Whitman Il Adams.
Doan's Kidney pills.
American Clothing 70. e
Euli Dog Garden Hose
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LOST.

A SPUR. on route of Memorial day pa
rade. Please leave at Journal office.
May3Idt I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

MISS MAUD WENTWORTH desire.
engagements as soprano soloist, for eth
er public or private entertainments.
Voice of excellent range and quality. rem
dition artistic and pleasing. repertoire
varied and attractive. Correspondence.
solicited. or will call for interview IL re-
fquested. &c Neal Street. Gardiner. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

1t would be a pleasant surprise to your
friends to give or send them one OF tne
New Ideal Ovals. which j am fiaklnS ~!
nvar Am ~ % Junc3d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

MY T,IREE.sEATED BUcKBoARD
or four seated drop-axle excursion wa .,s,,,,
l.. H. Hammond. Manchester. M"Solu,t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04
F.S SMITH SEQ.
Silk PettiCOatS

few colorcd TaHcta SILK
l"tt!coat". worth SEQ and $3.50.
spec ial price,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

$40. 900 FIRST MORTGAGE sikh per cent
coupon bonds. Principle and interest pay
able In gold. Denomination 800 each.
First class security in every respect. II
interested address for further informa-
ton at once. ii. Box t3. Augusta. Ne.
apro5 dtf
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4 CAPABLE GIRL for general house
work. Apply 10 Mrs. Thomas Cooper. -
East Crescent ST. May23dtf
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GOOD COOK at the Hallowel Granite
Works boarding house. at once. Call OF
address, Mrs. r. A. Grigg. Box R"'',""'
mayoJ dow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

FOR SALE OF. RENT-My cottage Mt
Ocean Point: - beds large sitting room
open fireplace. large din!nr-room ana
large kitchen and large pantry; ice room
for meat butter and milk; viii hold 900
lbs. ice j. w. Harlow, Augusta. Me.
may9 dino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

At 4 GREAT BARGAIN: a very nice
Phacton made by one Of the best MAX
ers, is in perfect order. can be seen At
Mr.. A. q. LonSfellow's. - Green St.
mayli.df
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-04

GENERAL HOUSEWORK girls. kit
chen girls, table girls. Middle aged
women for housekeepers. Girls to take
care of children at 2g3 Water ST. En-
ployment Office, Mrs. Lizzie Boyes.
mares. diff
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over Am. EN. Co. Junc1uIw
ORIENTAL RUG WORKS. Skowhegan.
Me. beautiful. curly. huffy rugs ma an.
from old carpets. 3 or yards for ole
ward rug. Carpet cleaning. 2i2 cts. 4 yard
a speciality: 1000 clips minute, n,, Mo o,,,
Freight either for cleaning or rugs PAD
to works on all bundles of carpet weigh
ing 100 fbs and upwards. Send for circu-
lar. Har-s.u.'uo
PIANOS AND ORGANS for rent by the
day, week. month or year. Inquire or -:
s. Downing. 2U7 Water st. apr-o.dti
PROF. MOSES. clairvoyant and magic
healer. Gents SOC. and ladies 2'c. No. 6S,2
Bridge St. Augusta. Hours from \. NJ
to 10 =. NJ. may2..dlw
PIANOS TUNED AND REPAIRED.
All work guaranteed. References. Frank
pianos and organs. Orders s,n by n mall WI vi
Rural Free Delivery. No. 2. Augusta, Me.
References. Mrs. l.. T.: Davis. c. Il. Flynt
and Mrs. III. +. Goodrich, Augusta.
Oct2dtf
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TWO OR THREE SMART STATESMEN
at once. Salary So per week. Reference
required. Call for c. II. Wall. between
and +. NJ, at Room -, City Hotel. An
gusta May29dlw'
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iunel,
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III .ISCAI-ES

l-u1 yards of loo quality Per
cai"T ~ light summer shades
tn.. rrcateai printed value - the
selrnn.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-02
LAST OF THE pRuIDs.


 Although the Duke of Buccleuch, as the Last of the Druids," still exacts what is called "Wroth Money" from the Hundred of Knightlow, near Coventry, annually on St. Martins Day, (Novem- Der ID, the crowds who assemble for the interesting ceremony are never wroth in reality with his Grace, who entertains them royalty on the occa- sion, spending great deal more in the collector of his dues than the total of the pence gathered in. The origin of "Wroth Money is so ancient that it has escaped the memory of the earliest historians, but is supposed to be relic of Druidical times. As the sun ap- pears above the horizon the representa- tive of the Duke of Buccleuch, who is Lord of the Manor, turns to the rising orb and proclaims his lords right to certain dues from each parish, which must be placed in cavity on the sur face of particular stone. If these be not forthcoming the defaulting area is bound to provide for his Grace white bull with red ears and nose, as well as an enhanced fine. The parishioners are only too glad to pay up'' in order to have the outing and the entertainment, so that the Lord of the Manor never has the chance of obtaining an orna- mental and highly colored animal. This year all the dues were promptly paid, and the company then adjourned for breakfast in a neighboring inn, where one part of the ceremony consisted of drinking the Duke of Buccleuchs health in hot rum punch.