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The Springfield herald., 1902-03-07
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HO great farm seeds, hence
'IH onUr To teHd 10 farm seed
VA samples containing ] housAad
w Headed kale, Teosinte, Rape,
~ Alfalfa, Spclt1, rto tfllly worth
glo.OD u yetastart toget her with
our greAtost,ios, for Zoe postage.
The Springfield herald., 1902-03-07

Threo cared Corn.
sOJ to 80 bus. per acre, Is
Extremely profitable at pres
ont price. of corn. salzcra
beej1 produce eVcrywksfr.
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These editors make me weary"
complained the Eminent Architect
Explain" suggested the Sympathetic
Friend We'll. designed ten-story
building for Fibbler's Magazine, and
they have rejected five stories. and
said they would pay for the Others
after publications. Baltimore Amer
lean.
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Did the prisoner indulge in objur-
gations?" asked the young attorney
of the witness. No sir" replied the
latter. Il never knew him to take
anything but whisky Pittsburg
Chronicle-Telegraph.
Boggs: DO you believe that half of
the world doesn't know how the other
half lives?" Poggs: Sure; its very
rare case when woman doesn't get
up better-than-usual dinner when
she has indianapolis Sun.
NO man ever obtained anything
worth having without working hard
for it," said Mrs. Bickers to her hus-
band who was in a discouraged mood,
That's So" replied Mr.. Bickers re-
nectively. 81 remember that | obtained
you without the slightest difficulty. =
Tit-Bits.
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Tho cat marvel. producing
from 700 4, 500 bus. per acre.
hniser~ Oats are war
fanttd To produce great
yields. The U. :. As. Dept.
calls them the very beat!
That pays.
The Newtown bee., 1902-07-25
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
EAsToN.
sCHOOLNOTEs.

The schools in town, as reported by the acting visitors, are in nearly all cases doing good work, and satisfaction has generally been given. Few changes have been made in teachers and all will probably resume their work on September l. Teachers not holding State or Normal School certificate will probably be given an opportunity to obtain a general certificate at a meeting of the board to be held soon. By vote of the board, no scholar will be allowed to go from one school to another during the school. year, with out a permit, unless by change of resi- dence, The attendance during the year has in most cases been remarkably good. When scholars go from one school to another during the year, the percentage of attendance has of course been lowered in both schools. Teach CTS will kindly note the above and allow no scholar to enroll if registered in any other school in town, except un der conditions mentioned.
 Annie Smith, Lizzie Smith and Esther Wakeman have not missed a day during the year. Others wEo have done almost as we'll are:
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A GENUINE OPOSsUM.
KILLED NEAR STEVENSON.

When gave THE BEE an account, some weeks since, of the little hum- ming birds playing ''possum," had no idea that there was any animal within a Sabbath days journey that could teach him the game. It was but few days later, however, that Charles Knorr's little boy, in digging for angle worms back of his chicken GOODS, unearthed an animal that set the whole family to guessing. As MT Knorr described it, "it had a head like a coon and tail like a musk rat,' except that the tail was not flatted to make steering oar in the water. It proved to be female opossum with the pouch for carrying it's young. Mir Knorr had lost a lot of poultry and tried setting lamp where it would shine on the GOODS but, while the chickens were disturbed, he was un- able to detect the disturber. His dogs, however, evidently caught the animal and buried it. I have an in- distinct recollection Of hearing of an opossum's being killed in this section, some years ago, but they are not plenty and poultry raisers will not ask for game law protection for them.-[H.
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tourists. Apply to Agent c. B. Fay Tor at the Newtown station.
THE HUNTINGTON FAIR.
A GOOD SHOW PROMISED.

The Union Agricultural society of
 Monroe, Huntington and Trumbull
 once again come to the front, this
 the 30th time, to hold their fair, and aE- nOunce that the time is to be Wednes- day and Thursday, the 24th and 26th. Though the fair has gone through with some discouraging things in the line of wea ther, etc., it is just as live ly as ever and will give just that same generous show it always does, one that always makes us feel as if we were sure to get our moneys worth and would go again. This society is officered by men who take great interest in its success. Their list of races is attrac- tive, and with the many other ,attrac tions offered at this fair, a crowd is sure to be present. This fair is con- ducted by the towns of Huntington, Trumbull and Monroe, but many peo- pie from outside always go to this show, each year increasing in numbers Any further information will be fur nished by s. T. Palmer, secretary, Shelton, Conn.
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CONDUCTOR CRANES "BUddY.
COMFORTABLE FITTED CAR ATTACHED
 TO THE REAR OF HIS TRAIN.

Conductor Crane, of the Berkshire division ef the Consolidated railroad, has the first one of the 'standard bug gies' which are to be used eventually on all the freight trains on the road. It is one of the four-wheel kind, and is fitted much nicer inside than any of the Old-style in use on the different lines. In one end there are four berths, two of which close up as in a parlor sleeping car. In the other end is q desk for the conduc- tor. seats for the men and d stove on which in cold weather the brakemen can heat their coffee. Then there are lockers for blankets and also for clothing. while the berths are provided with hair mattresses. The seat of the brakeman in the lookout" is higher in the air than are the old style ones. It is we'll lighted and ventilated, and crew could live in one, of them in comfort if they have plenty Of provisions. One of the lockers is designed to carry canned provisions so the men are well cared for. Conductor Crane says he now expects to spend most of the time on the road. His train has been nick named the "Parlor Car'' freight. They are the latest cars designed for the comfort of a train crew.-[New Haven Register.
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NEW HAVEN.

with little or no damage from rain or any unfavorable conditions.
 Apples continue to drop though not to the extent earlier in the season. The peach outlook does not indica te a large yield but a much better quality of larger fruit.
 Miss Miriam Taylor started on a trip up to Lake George, on Tuesday, to attend the Christian Endeavor meeting to which she is a delegate. On her return she will spend some time at Asbury Park.
 There has been much complaint of loss of young chickens; most probably taken by skunks or some equally des- tructive animal. In some cases one person has lost as many as forty, many being broilers. Whisconier has been particularly infested. J. B. Hawley has succeeded in bagging three by trapping and stoning.
 Mrs Charles Jackson and Mrs B. Reed of Bethel, Miss Nellie Jewell of Bridgeport, Mrs Edward Jewell and Mrs Dr Martyr of New York, Misses Fannie and Lydia Addis of New Mill ford, and MT and Mrs Fred Smith of Bridgeport, have all been recent guests of MT and Mrs K. E. Crosby.
 Ammi Taylor and family of Brook lyn and Miss Mamie Ellsworth of Bridgeport are with MT and Mrs w. w. Chapin for few weeks stay.
 Miss Mary A. Bowdy has accepted a position as clerk in the postoffice at Brooktield Center.
 Alfred Somers has sold out his inter- est in the grocery store at the Center to Mrs Eliza Peck. William Pinckney has accepted a position as clerk in the grocery store at the Center.
 K. B. Crosby is suffering with a Sprained ankle.
 Miss Mamie Chapin has returned from visit to her grandfather'S at Bulls Bridge.
 Miss Sadie McCue of Danbury and John Lee were married in Danbury, last week Wednesday. They will make their home at the hotel at the Iron | Works.
 Mrs Horatio Sturdevant was guest, last week, of Mrs E. Montrose. Miss Susie Higgins of Naugatuck was a recent guest of Mrs w. w. l Chapin.
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THE BROKEN AXLE,
Dangerous Defects in Iron and Steel
 Unseen Perils on Sea and Land.

Dangerous Defects in Iron and Steel.
 Unseen Perils on Sea and Land.
 An axle breaks under car of the limited express. Only one axle, yet it wrecks the the train; dozen persons, perhaps, killed and injured. What made that axle break and not some other? Was not the strain the same for all? Yes, but that particular axle had weak spot in it-may be from the day it was cast. It is often so with the shafts of steamships. The weak spots do not show on the outside and are discovered only when they have caused disaster. The same with your body. What is the weak spot2 Where is it? You or your doctor may know that possibly, for the body teels and shows signs in ways that machines do not. When you know it you should take pains to protect it. When you do not know it you should take the best possible care of your general health. Avoid excess of every kindand preserve the functional balance and . regularity of your system by using Calcura Solvent, a 7eeao medicine, discovered by Dr. David Kennedy of Kingston, N. Y., physi- clan known to the people of this country by his success as 7~ surgeon and patho1ogist for the past thirty years. This remedy, his latest and best, is 8 builder end healer, an invigorant and purifier, and protects you against collapse of your weak spots. Re- member the name-Calcua Solvent, and accept no other instead of it.
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BRANCHVILLE.
A BLESSED CHARITY.


 Rev MT Mohr, who has charge of the Life Farm, the resort for the fresh air children, is doing wonderful amount of work for the little ones who come there for vacation. There are about 200 children who come at one time, and they are replaced by another party. The amount of food consumed by these children is remarkable. The first party of children consumed, in the two weeks they were there, 1866 loaves of bread, one barrel of oat meal, four barrels of crackers and one half barrel of sugar. The little ones have all the soup they want and meat every other day. Besides these, 200 quarts of milk is consumed each day. The fol lowing letter was received from a vis- itor to the Farm:
 Chapel of the Messiah, 2O6 East 95th St., N. Y. My dear MT Mohr: Mrs Smith and I reached the city about o'clock, last evening, after our delightful visit to Life's Farm. We shall never forget the scene we witnessed of the opera tion of the beautiful charity of which you have charge. The kind, loving and generous treatment of the little ones committed to your care speaks in unmistakable terms of the fitness of yourself and your associates to conduct the large household under your man. agement. l do wish before the chill dren return you could manage to get me snap shot of them and send it to me. 1 will attend to the developing and printing. If you cannot do this, will you kindly send me copies of the groups of which you spoke, yesterday. With kind regards for yourself, Mrs Mohr and your assistants, am, Sin cerely yours.-[Victor c. Smith, July 15, 1902.
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MRS MARSH'S VERY WORDS.

"After eating," she tells us, "I had awful pain at the chest and my stom- ach felt dull, cold and wretched. The little ate did me no good. l could hardly straighten myself out from pain and weakness. Thus dragged on un- til was cured by Calcura Solvent, the new medicine discovered by Dr David Kennedy of Kennedy Row, Kingston, N. Y." All druggists $1.
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HUNTINGTON.

 A handsome monument has been erected in the church cemetery by Mrs Mary E. Drew in memory of her husband, Wright Drew.
 Hobart Hubbell is building a large barn near the homestead. Miss Hill of Westford, Mass, spent two weeks with her friend, Fannie Beckford, recently.
 Miss Annie Tomlinson is suffering with nervous prostration. Her sister, Mrs Upton, is caring for her. Dr Nettleton is in attendance.
 Farmers are anxious about the hay; too much water. James Beard, of Amherst college, is spending his vaca tion with his relatives on the Hill. The many friends of Daniel Nichols will be pleased to know he is feeling much better. There has been no operation on the eye. The doctors say the sight of the eye is impaired. He will remain at the hospital until it is we'll.
 Fred Drew is retailing cream as we'll as making butter, and makes trips three days in the week to Derby and Ansonia to supply his customers.
 The recent rains have hurt the berry crop to some extent. The black rasp- berries are through yielding and the red ones are now ripe. Eugene Madin has a fine crop.
 Miss Margaret Gerard of Norwalk was recent guest of Misses Marion and Janet Beardsley.
 The Sunday school is to hold the annual picnic soon. Notice will be given next week.
 Charles Bidwell spent Sunday in Isinglass, with his cousin, Robert
 Rev H. II. Bickford is giving his hearers very excellent sermons.
 Theodore Drew of Iowa, and his daughter, Mrs Warner, are spending a few weeks on the Hill, guests of MT md Mrs Fred Drew.
 Miss Annie Tomlinson is improving slowly. She has been ill several weeks. Miss Ernest Upton is caring for her.
 Mrs Brinsmade of Bridgeport is stay ing d few days at David Wheeler's.
 The infant daughter of John Griffin, which has been so very i'll, is improv- ing.
The Newtown bee., 1902-07-25
SAVES A WOr1AN'S LIFE.

To have given up would have meant death for Mrs Lois Cragg, of Dorches- ter, Mass. For years she had endured untold misery from a severe lung trOu- ble and obstinate cough. ''Often," she sometimes could not speak. Ali doctors and remedies failed till used Dr Kings New Discovery for Consump- tion and was completely cured." Suf- ferers from coughs, colds, throat and lung trouble need this grand remedy, for it never disappoints. Cure is guar anteed by R. H. Beers & Co.,, New town; Taylor, tCurtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney. Price soc and $1.OO. Trial bottles free.
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HOME NEWS.
BASEB BALL.

VIEWPOINT WALLOPs BELvEDEREs.
 The Newtowns put up great game, Saturday, at the Fair Grounds, and
 beat the Belvederes of Bridgeport by the score of 10 to l. Walter Nichols, who has been signed by the Newtown management to pitch for the New towns for the balance of the season, pitched a great game, striking out IA of the Belvederes and allowing only four safe hits during the game. He was ably supported by Haugh, who caught another errorless game and batted well. Warner, Boucher and Costello on bases and Wright at short stop, with Schielke, Lynch and Keat- ing in the field, put up splendid arti- cle of ball. Newtown's batting was terrific, at times, a total of IT hits be- ing made during the game. Although the weather was threatening, good crowd was present to cheer the home team to victory. The games are grow ing very popular and q large number of ladies, no doubt, will be present at every game during the balance of the season; the numerous summer board CTS in town seem to enjoy the games and, as there is not extra charge for teams, many drive to the games in their carriages, where they can sit during the game and enjoy the play ing Some mighty good teams are booked for August, in fact for the bal ance of the season and, undoubtedly, some very exciting contests will result. On Saturday of this week, the Merri- macs of Waterbury will be Newtown's opponents. The game will be called at 3 sharp. A.week from next Satur- day, August ?, Newtown's opponents will be the "Woodburys". As great rivalry exists between these two teams and, as Woodbury will, no doubt, bring over large crowd of rooters, the Newtown people will be on hand in force to support the home team and cheer them on. Admission to all games is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. Be sure and be on hand, Saturday, if you want to see a red hot game. Nichols and Haugh, battery.
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in not being able to arrange a game with the Wiltons on Saturday after noon. We wonder if some of the hines are not afraid to play us |? Doesn't it look SO?
 Master Charles Bennett is still con- fined to his bed by sickness, but his many friends will be glad to know he is now on the rapid road to recovery.
 A party was held at the residence of s. s. Jennings on Thursday evening last.
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WEST BEDDING.
CHURCH INTERESTS.

CHURCH INTERESTS.
 Rev A. J. Amery gave the second o1 his series of lectures on his travels or Tuesday evening. The subject wa. China.
 A cottage prayer meeting was held at the home of Henry Griffin, Thurs day evening.
 An Epworth League convention was held at Starr's Plain, Wednesday even ing.
 Miss Nellie Gage of Danbury was the guest of Miss Lou Stone, Inst week.
 Dr Rider and wife of Waterbury are visiting his parents, MT and Mrs James Rider. Dr Rider is in poor health.
 Mrs Samuel Patterson of Danbu ry was the guest of Miss M. B. Crofut, one day last week.
 Richard Rider of Rye, N. Y., visited his parents, Mir and Mrs James Rider, over Sunday.
 There was quite a large reception held at MT Underwood's on Thursday evening of last week.
 Benjamin Burr, who is home fro m the Philippines, is visiting his sister, Mrs Seth Rider.
 c. c. Chichester of Danbury spent Sunday at T. A. Carter'S. Seth Sanford, Jr., has returned from New Jersey.
 A family from Ridgefeld is moving into the house of Charles Bronson, at Sanford Station.
The Newtown bee., 1902-07-25
DON'T FAIL TO TRY THIS.

Whenever an honest trial is given to Electric Bitters for any trouble it is recommended for permanent cure will surely be effected. It never fails to tone the stomach, regulate the kid
 neys and bowels, stimulate the liver invigOrate the nerves and purify the blood. It's a wonderful tonic for run down systems. Electric Bitters posi- lively cures Kidney and Lives troubles stomach disorders, nervousness, sleep lessness, rheumatism, neuralgia, and expels malaria. Satisfaction guaran- teed by R. H. Beers &. Co.,, New Tor, Curtis & Co.,: Sandy Hook. Only E0c
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NEED MORE HELP.

Often the over-taxed organs of diges- tion cry out for help by dyspepsia's pains, nausea, dizziness, headaches, liver complaints, bowel disorders. Such troubles call forIprompt use of Dr Kings New Life Pills. They gentle, thorough and guaranteed to cure. 25 cents at R. H. Beers & Co.,, New town; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; Tay- Tor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook.
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WANTS TO HELPOTERS.

1T had stomach trouble all my life," says Edward Mehler, proprietor of the Union Bottling Works, Erie, Pa., ''and tried all kinds of remedies, went to sev- eral doctors and spent considerable money trying to get moments peace. Finally I read of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and have been taking it to my great satisfaction. 1 never found it's equal for stomach trouble and gladly recommend it in hope that may help other sufferers KOdOl Dyspepsia Cure cures all stomach trouble. You don't have to diet. -KOdol Dyspepsia. Cure digests what you eat. R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown: s. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Bots- ford; B. Hawley &Co., Stepney;W. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
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at the song service, Sunday evening, but chose present enjoyed the musical pro- gram.
 Paul Svihia was home over Sunday.
 X number from the Center have been picking berries at E. D. Jennings
 B. Hawley & Co. are unloading car ,f fancy red cedar shingles. Any one n want get their prices before pur- chasing elsewhere. t. .
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GEORGETOWN.

ALL THE NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD.
 MT and Mrs Helmas of New York are the guests of MT and Mrs Herbert Bennett.
 A large number of friends from Ridgefield attended the musical and social at the Congregational church on Friday evening last.
 The Social Circle of the Methodist Episcopal church will hold an ice cream social at the home of George Patterson on Thursday evening of this week.
 The baseball nine were disappointed
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 At the Congregational church, Sun day morning, the pastor, Rev B. P. Aver, spoke on 1.-The life and good work of Horace Bushnell" The male quartet sang at the morning service and in the Sunday school.
 Rev R. H. Sherman occupied the pulpit at Lees chapel, Sunday morning. Rev II. 0. Hofstad being unable to att tend to his duties on account of sick ness.
 Henry Clay Wilson and wife of Crafts, N. Y., have been visiting in town.
 Frank Bibbins is selling milk to Howard Silliman.
 B. A. Hawkins reports an unusually fine crop of oats, some of the stalks measuring six feet in height.
 From eight quarts of Alaska pea seed planted April ? c. s. Powell gath cred nearly 24 bushel of peas. AS this crop was raised with only ordinary cultivation it is safe to say that early peas may be made to pay large profit if rightly handled, especially as the ground is ready about June 25 to start another crop of some other vegetable.
 Mrs D. D. Gillette has a fine pink hydrangea in her front yard, of which she may well be proud.
 Mrs Fred Stevens, after spending about 10 days with her parents, has gone to her new home in Brooklyn.
 rand Mrs William Lneburg spent a week with Mrs S. N. Osborne. Mrs Osborne has been i'll the past week. Summer boarders are staying at John Sohns and w. A. Sherman's.
 There was only small attendence
The Newtown bee., 1902-07-25

People are speaking very much in favor of G. N. Clark $ Vegetable Liver Pills. They consider them the safest and best remedy for regulating the stomach, liver and bowels. We would advise any one troubled with bilious ness, constipation, indigestion, head. ache, dizziness, etc., to give them a trial as they certainly have wonder full reputation for curing bilious ana dyspeptic ailments. Snll by drug giStS.
The Newtown bee., 1902-07-25
PLATTSVILLE,

HOYDEN' $ HILL AND VICINITY.
 Mrs Jesse Wheeler has helped her mother, Mrs c. A. Jenni ngs, in caring for Mrs Fred Jennings.
 E. B. Sherwood has exchanged hire d men again.
 l.. A. Jennings recently purchased a new hay rake.
 People on the Hill have their hay and grain pretty we'll under way, des- pite the inclemant weather.
 Mrs Peck and daughter expect soon to leave MT Clark's.
The Newtown bee., 1902-07-25

On July 2s and August 4, II, IS and 70 the Recreation Tourist Co. of New Haven will start their parties of tour ists who take advantage of the remark able low rate of S24.5O for a six day trip to Ausablc Chasm. This amount covers all expense. including railroad and steamboat fare and board and lodging. Ausable Chasm is one of the wonder spots of the world and is the Mecca of the best grade of vacation
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Now that vacation season is here, every one is thinking and planning as pleasant outing for yourself and family a trip across the sound on steamer Park City to Port Jefferson. The children can share in the pleasure. as they can roam about the steamer, for they will be perfectly safe. Excur- sions every day during the month of July and August. Special excursions every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, leaving wharf at foot of Fairfield ave- nue 1.3Op p. m.; returning leave Port Jefferson at , p. Special excursian tickets soc; children under l2 years of age 25c.
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SELECTMEN HAVE THEIR MONTH
 LY MEETING ON SATURDAY

FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING BILLS
 AND ATTENDING TO OTHER NECES-
 SARY BUSINESS.
 The Selectmen will meet at the town clerks office on Saturday from a. m. to 12 m. for the purpose of paying bills and attending to any other town busi- ness which may come up for their con- SderatiOn.
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ST JOHNS CHURCH.
UNION CHORAL SERVICE.

Trinity church will join the choir of next Sunday evening, at 7.3O, and Rev J. II. George will preach the ser mon.
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BROOKFIELE.

'' LOCAL TOPICS.
 MT and Mrs Paul Jones of New York spent Sunday in town.
 The last few days of good hay weather has been fully improved, and having has progressed unusually fast,
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Miss Louise Hawley and James Hawley passed Tuesday in New Mill ford, guests of MT and Mrs Edgar F. Hawley.
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Total number registered l97 of which 12 are registered in two schools in town.
 (G) Grammar Dept. (p) Primary Dept.