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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
LATEST QUOTATIONS.
our-Sprinp clear, S. 15a3.35; best

Flour-Spring clear, 81 15a3. IS; best
Patent, "a 80; choice Family, $4.O5.
Wheat-New York No. 2. 1890;
Philadelphia No 2, 82a82H C; Baltimore
No 2, sligo.
Corn New York No. 2, 6O2Sc; Phila-
delpbi4 No. 2. 651Ia66; Baltimore No. 2,
GlHa6ec.
Oats-New York No. 2. 1870; Phila-
delphia No. 2, Sic; Baltimore No 2,
5JHc.
Hay-No. 1 timothy, s14.5Oa15.00;
No. timothy, S1300a14.O0; No. 3 tim
othy $l1 50a12 90,
Green Fruits and Vegetables. - Aspar-
ugus--Eastern Shore, Maryland, per
dozen prime, $1.25a1.75. Beets-Nor-
folk, per bunch 1a2c. Blnckberries--
North Carolina, per quart, 4a3c. Cab
age-North Carolina, per crate $l.OO
a1.25; do Norfolk, per brl, 81 .00al25.
Catalogues Florida, per crate Sl.00a
1.75. Cherries Maryland and Virginia
per brl, Red $4.OOa4.50. Cucumbers-
Charlestown, per basket $l.25a1. 80; do.
North Carolina, per basket $l.OCa1. 80
Elephants, Florida, per crate $1.5Oai.75
Green Peas, Anne Arundel, per bu.
sugar, 7Oa85c. Gooseberries, Maryland,
Virginia per Id 5a6c. Huckelberries,
North Carolina, per quart 8al0c. Let
tuco, Native, per bushel box lOIl5c.
Onions, Egyptian, per sack -. 75a3.OO.
Peaches, Florida, per carrier s1.59a2.5O.
Pineapples, Florida, per crate, s$2. 75a
$50. Radishes, native, per 100 punches,
white, 45a50c. Rhubarb, Native, per
bunch 2a215c. String beans, Charleston,
per basket, green 8)a90c. Tomatoes,
Florida, per six basket carrier, fancy,
75a$l.00 do, fair to good 5Oa75c.
Potatoes, Charleston, per brl, No l,
80 50a3 90; do, seconds, 81 25a1 70; do,
culls, 75ca$1 90; do, North Carolina,per
brl, No /, So 50a2 Is.
Butter, Separator, 23a24c; Gathered
cream, 22a23c; imitation, prints, lib
25a26c; Rolls, 2-lb, 24a25; Dairy pts.
Nd, Pa, Va, 23a24c.
Eggs, Fresh-laid eggs, per dozen,
17a176c.
Cheese, Large, 6O.lb, 1O4a1015c; me-
dunn, 36-lb, 10Aa101S; picnics, 22-lb
l01Sa10%c.
Live Poultry, Hens, 12a1219c; old
ROSTERS, each 25a30c; spring chickens,
1Sa2Oc, young stays, 13a14c. Ducks
10al1c.
Hides, Heavy steers, association and
salters, late kill, COLDS and up, close Sc
lection, 11a12c; cows and light steers,
3Ha9c.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
without apparent and visible cause Is
attributed to spirits or ghosts

without apparent and visible cause IS
attributed to spirits or ghosts.
Hawaiiians take every precaution to
keep away spirits. For this purpose
many Of the native houses are sur
rounded by a hedge of the ii plant,
which. it is believed, is a safeguard
against spirits.
Not long ago wealthy Hawaiian
built a handsome and expensive frame
dwelling house, but he was warned
by the kahuna not to occupy it on
pain of death until the flowers should
appear OH hedge Of ii plants with
which he was ordered to surround the
house. This mandate he Obeyed and
for months was compelled to live in
little old hut, while the new house
stood empty, waiting for the hedge
TO flower.
An interesting case of witchcraft
practic6d few months ago has come
TO light. A native named Keola. en-
ployed by w. D. Alexander, felt the
grasp of hand upon his throat one
night and after q desperate struggle
secured bis release. He recognized the
witch as the wife of Pele, who lived
pear by, and who had considerable rep
utation as kahuna.
1t was admitted that the body of the
woman was asleep at the time, but the
native went to Pele and boldly accused
the wahina Of attempting his life. The
kahuna husband of the accused wom-
an, was called upon to try the case.
Using a pack of cards, he pronounced
his wife guilty. She, seeing she had Il
fair trial, accepted the verdict in ST.
lence. 1t therefore remained for the
kahuna to kill the spirit and thus pre-
vent further injury.
The kahuna prescribed the remedy.
which consisted of three panOo fish,
freshly taken from the sea. five joints
Of red sugar cane of the variety called
ko uwala, and some flowers of the
hOla or auhuhu shrub. She was made
TO eat the sugar cane. together with
the auhuhu flowers, after which she
took the fish and approaching the
junction of two roads without looking
back, she dropped the fish behind her
and passed on, leaving them for the
kahuna to recover. Fish are cOnsid-
cred a great delicacy and eaten raw
by the natives. Peace was thus re-
stored and the relations of the chief ac-
tors again became friendly.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
Live Stock.

Chicago, Cattle, Mostly 1Oa15c lower,
good to prime steers 81 3Oa7 so; poor TO
medium $5a7; stockers and feeders 81 80
IS %; COWS, 81 4Oa7 80; heifers 81 Boa
) As; Texas-fed steers So 00a6 70. Hogs,
Mixed and butchers 81 loaf 30; good to
choice, heavy 81 45a762K; Sheep, sheep
and lambs slow to lower; good TO choice
whethers s. O0a5 80; Western sheep
30 00a5 500.
East Liberty, Cattle steady; choice
81 15a7 80; prime So 75a7 20. Hogs,
prime heavy 81 5Oa7 60, mediums 81 20;
heavy porkers 81 loaf 10. Sheep steady,
Best wethers 81 65a4 80 culls and com
mon 81 5Oa2 90; choice lambs Sc 25a6 3D..
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
Whit lie Really Said.

Mrs. Buifers-"The teller at that bank
says you are just the meanest, sting
lest"
Mr.. Buffers-"Great Scott What
what is that? He says"
Mrs. Buffers-"Well, lie didn't say it
in so many words, but that is what he
meant, of course"
Mr.. Buffers-"See here! What did
the fellow say"
Mrs. Buffers-"He asked me to i'll
dorse the check, and when told him l
hadn't the ghost of an idea what he
meant he said he presumed hadn't
had much experience getting checks
cashed. So, therer-New York Weekly.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11

Lydia L. Pinkham's Vcgo-
table Compound cured me and made
me well, and that is why l gladly
write you this, and gladly thank you;
six bottles was all 1 took, together
with your Pills. My headache and
backache and kidney trouble went,
never to return; the burning sensation
1 had left altogether; my general
health was so improved felt as young
and light and happy as at twenty"
Mrs. LOUISE GIBSON, 4S13 Langley
Ave-, Chicago, Il.-S5o0O forfeit if G6OUo
testimonial is not genuine.
If you feel that there is anything at
all unusual or pulling about your
case, or if you wish confidential advice
of the most experienced, write to Mrs:
Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, and you VIII
be advised free of charge. Lydia -:
Pinl1ham's Vegetable Compound
has cured and is curing thousands ct
cases of female trouble. 10.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
Getting His Speed.

Mistress-"Bridge my husband says
he hasn't been able to catch that $40
train for q week."
Cook-"Tell him not to worry, mum!
He'll soon run himself into condition"
Puck.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
Poets Word in Question.

Poets are extremely impractical peo-
Pc" said the pessimist
what makes you think 500"
Here is one who advises the reader
to be hero in the strife He evident
ly has not observed what happens to
heroes when they pass the climax Of
popularity and the reaction sets in
Washington Star.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
The Gas Bill Was All Right

Mr.. Housekeep-"This bill is wrong"
Gas Office rk-"Impossible"
Mr.. Housekeep-"But l say didn't
use that much gas"
Gas Office Clerk-"Ah! then that's
your fault, or the meters, but the bills
all right, for we made it up ourselves
right here" -Philadelphia Press.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
Not What He Meant.

Mrs. Dimpleton (he proud mother)-
Now. Mr.. Tutter, shan't expect you
to say anything about the baby l
know it isn't always easy for bache-
lor to express himself"
Tutter-"You are more than kind.
was just wondering what / could pos
sibly say."-Life.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
Probably.

The Monkey-"Why, the circus posi-
says Pm the most intelligent monkey
Oh earthw
The Elephant-"If you were, you'd be
too intelligent to take any stock in q
circus posterw-Puck.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11

Can't resist Tetterinc. "Ihave been troubled
with Eczema four years. Tetterine has done
me so much good that gladly recommend
it. Send another bpx. w. G. Fuller, Semi
mole Cottage, Sea Cliff, n. j. SOC. box by
mail from ] Il. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ca, II
your druggist don't keep il.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
CURIOUS FACTS.

A traveller through Servia will often
notice dolls hung up inside the cottage
windows. He learns that the dolls are
put up as a sign to announce to way
farers that marriageable daughter
dWellS in the house.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
A Mans Ideas.

Marriage often changes a mans
ideas of life"
Eyes, few men see things the same
after exchanging views with their
wives. brooklyn Life.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
IT Was Not Idle.

Mr.. Wanterknowe (savagely)-Idle
curiosity? Great Scott, no! Yours is
the most perniciously active, wide
awake, sleepless, energetic curiosity it
was ever my fate to ncounter.-Tit-
Bits.
You're up pretty early this morn.
ing, Willie" said the milkman.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
NIerrill's Foot Powder.

An absolute cure for all foot troubles.
Guaranteed to stop all odor and excessive
perspiration. Brings red. burning, smarting,
tired and tender feet to a perfectly normal
condition. A superior toilet article for ladies.
'lhis powder does away with the use of dress
shields. Druggists, or sent direct in hand
some sprinkle top tin package for 25c. EDWIN
L. MERRILL. Maker. Woodstock. vt.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
No Danger.

The Hippopotamus-'T suppose you
think Pm the ugliest brute in the jun
gle"
The Monkey-"Well-er-"
The Hippopotamus-"Oh! Don't be
afraid to speak out! Pm thick
Skinnedr'-Puck.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11

Tie crater Of au extinct volcano
about thirty miles from kumamoto, ia
pan, is inhabited by 10000 people, who
dwell within pit surrounded by YER
teal wall 500 feet high. The inhabi-
tants rarely make a journey into the
outer world, and practically form a lit
tie nation all by themselves.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
NV Sermons.

Clergyman Qately come to parishb
"Your neighbor Smith says my sermons
are rubbish"
Farmer-"Ah, you needn't mind him,
sir; 'e's merely a mouthpiece for other
folks" -Tit-Bit
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
a Pleasant Feeling.

Binks - Magnificent library you
havew
Winks-"Yes. When / think Of the
pile of money I've sunk in that collec-
ton of books it makes me feel quite
tellectual."-NewY York Weekly.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
Ladies' Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot.
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen hos, sweat
ing, aching feet. ingrowing nails, corns and
bunions. At all druggists and shoe stores,
25c. Trial package FREE by mail. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
OIiDiu of "StOric.O

The stogie owes its name to a corrup-
ton Of bonestasa the name given wag-
ons which were used in travelling in
the first half of the nineteenth century.
Chicago Tribune.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
'OvR< BUDGET
OF HvMoR.
The Common Trait.
HnTF

Some men are born to win renown,
And some to plod in lonely ways.
Some come to sweep the tuneful strings,
And some to lead in bloody trays, q
Some yearn for honor, some Tor wealth,
And some the love of women wish,
But no boy ever saw pole
Without the old desire to hsh; =,
Chicago Record-Herald.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
Tho Excjtino Part.

Yep" replied Willie, without look
ing up from the dime novel. MON
sent me ter bed las night jes' as Hand
some Harry WIZ goin' to rescue the
bcauteous maiden"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11

J. s. Parker, Fredonia, n. Y, says: "Shall
not Call on you for the 300 reward, for be-
lieve Halls Catarrh Cure will cure any case
Of catarrh Was very bad" Write him for
particulars Sold by druggists. 75c.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
Quite q Gusher.

Friend-"Then your oil is really gush.
ing?
Promoter-"Say! It's gushing like a
prospectus"-Puck.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
A High Roller.

Mildred-"There comes Cholly In his
new orty-horse-power auto"
Algernon-"Yes. He's going the pace
that kilIs.'-New York Sun.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11

The production Of tea has been so great
that nineteen out of forty-fve companies
in London could not pay dividend this
wear
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
KIDNEY TROUBLES.
Hrs. Louise N. Gibson says
That This Fatal Disease Is
Easily Cured by Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com

"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM felt very
discouraged two years ago, L had sur II
fered so long with kidney troubles an 40
other complications, and had taken SO
much medicine without relief that 1
began to think there was no hope Tor
me. Life looked SO good to me, Dus
what is life without health ? J. wantco
to be well.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11

When man starts conversation by
saying he's a friend of yours look out for
some impairment remarks.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11

The only way some people could take
tumble to themselves would be to walk in
their sleep.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11

Mrs. Winslow's SC othing Syrup for children
toething, soften the gums, reduces inflamma-
zion, allays pain cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
New Jersey Skin Troubles

An epidemic of scarlet fever mas been
traced to tame pigeons in Cincinnati, Ohio
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11

4 little bit of a weak woman can often
raise pretty big row.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
hess after first days use OF DR.. Kine's Great
NerveRestorer &2trial bottle and treatisefree
Dr. RH. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch St., Phila., Pa.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11

Pisos Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. II, 1900.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
AS Others See Them.

Old Gotrocks-"Do you know that
you have been publicly referred 10 as
the idle son of q successful banker!
Gotrocks, Junior "And are you
aware, sir, that you are known III onf
best circles as the father Of the chala'
pion amateur baseball pitcher"--&err
York Journal. ...--. 49, ------.->
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11

For provisioning Barcelona Spain, it
is calculated that 10000 tons of fresh
meat, 1000 tons of fish, 10000 tons Of
vegetables and over 1000 tons of sugar
are required. Soap is extensively man
ufacturpd III Barcelona, there being
over 100 factories engaged in this in
dustry, having a capacity Of $4,000
tons per annun.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11

Any woman will tell you that trying on
new dress is also trying on the nerves.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11

The cook book is generally pretty heavy
literature.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11
In London culious cXptiimc was

In London q cul ious ciptl inent was
recently tried by Scotch American
named Papuse. Having wrapped
around his body $50 yards OF flannel he
lay down in sort of glass coffin, which
was then Theoretically closed and placed
at the bottom Ola large tank filled with
water. By means of an electric ventil-
ator and of q tube, one end of which
passed into the coffin, constant sup
ply of fresh air was assured, and this
air was the only nourshment which
Papuss received during the eight days
that the experiment lasted. An eight
days fast is not an extraordinary oc-
cu"rcnce, but what is particularly inter-
cSting about the present case is that
the faster did not absorb any watel
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11

A curious archway IS the jawbones
Of huge Greenland whale, caught off
that coast. presented by w. Il. Tour
ney, of Brockhill Park. Hythe, Eng
land, in 1886, to the beautiful gardens
of Connaught Park, Dover, where it
now stands in such an artistic position.
Each of the bones is about twenty feet
in length and measures four feet two
inches round the base. the distance be-
tween them on the ground being about
sixteen feet. This monStroSity III his
lifetime must have required deal OF
feeding. The graceful curve made by
q portion OF the remains Of the sea
monster forms Il pleasing frame
through which to view Dover Castle,
towering in the background.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-07-11

Many fish can produce musical
sounds. The gurnards can produce
long drawn notes ranging over nearly
an octave SO well is this fact known
that the red gurnard has earned the
name of seacock from the growing
noise which it makes. while another
species is called a piper. Others, nota-
bly, two species of the ophidion, have
sound-producing apparatus consisting
of small movable bones, which can be
made to produce sharp rattle. The
curious drumming made by the Med
iterranean fish known as the maigre
can be heard from a depth of thirty
fathoms. and the fishermen declare
that the noise is produced by the male
only.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-12-04
HERBERT sHEARER,
A Former Student, Addressed the College
of Commerce Wednesday.


Ever since the beginning Of the
College of Commerce it has been its
aim to enroll the brainiest and most
promising young men and women to
be found in the community. The eff
fort has been remarkably fruitful and
the school feels justly proud of the
records made by many of its pupils
now holding prominent business and
professional positions in this and other
cities.
Having put their school training to
the final and only test--that of the
every day routine and exactions of the
Office and the counting room-these
young people can be particularly help
full TO those just starting in the paths
already trodden,. to some distance at
least, by them. Mr.. Trenary has ar
ranged for several such addresses, and
Wednesday morning Mr.. Herbert
Shearer, of the Chicago Brass COM
pany, and one of the most successful
students ever turned out by the school,
began the series. Mr.. Shearer never
does anything by halves in his exact
ing Office duties, and he demonstrated
plainly that the same care and earnest
ness is put into every effort he under
takes. With we'll chosen and forceful
language he pointed out to the present
students the conditions they will find
in the cold world of dollars and cents.
Hard, persistent work is the key and
the only key to advancement. Many
pupils think they work hard in school;
this is not SO. The average boy or
girl does not know what hard days
work is. Advancement comes not so
much from doing we'll the daily tasks
assigned, as from preparation to do
the higher and more important duties
now being done by the other man.
Mr.. Shearer urged the young people
to apply themselves to their school
work with all the diligence they pos
sess, for no matter how much they
learn they will find that it is but be-
ginning.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-12-04
Steamer SyIyanus ]. Macy Bringing
Coal to KenOsha Goes Down With
All Hands on Board.
CUTS KENosRA COAL SUPPLY.
Steamer Was Bringing Sixteen Hundred
Tons of Coal for John O'DonIell.-
other Cargoes Being Sought.

In furious Southwest gale on Lake
Erie lastaSunday night the steamer
Sylvanus ]. Macy, of the Buffalo fleet,
which was carrying large cargo of
coal for the O'Donnell yards in this
city, sprung leak just off Port Bur-
we'll, Ontario, and at once sank to the
bottom with her crew of eighteen men
on board.
The sinking of the Macy will greatly
reduce the coal supply in Kenosha dur
ing the winter as the steamer and the
barge, Mabel Wilson which she had IN
tow, carried sixteen hundred tons.
1t was the first shipment which had
been sent to John O'Donnell from the
mines and as navigation will close
within another week, it will be almost
possible for him get another cargo
by lake during the season Mr.. O'Don-
neil went to Chicago this morning to
attempt to make some arrangements
to secure a new consignment, but the
demand for hard coal is SO great that
this may be impossible.
1t is not probable that the financial
loss will be in any way on the Keno
sha coal merchant, as the coal was
still IL the keeping Of the transporta-
ton company, and it will be forcedtc.
make good any losses that have G
Cured. The linking of the Mac with
all hands on board marks the close OF
series of tragedies on Lake Erie dur
ing the year. Hundreds of lives have
been lost but this last disaster is the
worst of the long line.
The first news of the sinking of the
Macy was brought to Detroit Thurs
day night by the steamer Albright.
She reported having passed through
more than five miles of wreckage and
while there were no marks on the
wreckage there can be little doubt but
that it was from the illfated Macy.
The boat left Buffalo last Saturday
with the Mabel Wilson in tow. She was
ia charge of Capt. M. w. Gotham, Of
Rich1and Center, and she had crew
Of eighteen men. When half way up
Lake Erie the gale was struck and the
crew of the steamer, noting that the
steamer was sinking, cut the tow and
allowed the schooner to drift. The
Wilson later reached port unassisted.
When last seen by the crew of the
Wilson the Macy was laboring heavily
in the sea and was evidently making
for shelter. IF the crew had time to
1aaua thar hsr before fhn y11,1nue tO
the bottom it is not believed that the
Small boats could have lived long in
the terrible sea running. That moth
ing has been heard Of them has con-
WINGED the owners that all are lost.
The Macy was owned by P. ]. Ralph
& Co., of Detroit and was insured for
$50, 500. She is one of the Older type
of wooden steamers. She registered
752 tons. She was built in 1881.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-12-04
CHARLOTTE RRONTE.
Interesting Paper on The Author Before
Woman's Alliance, Unitarian Church.


Woman's Alliance, Unitarian Church.
Forty-hve of the members and guests
of the Women's Alliance of the Uni
tartan church assembled at the home
of Mrs. M. A. Baker, on Durkee ave-
nue., for the regular program meeting.
The interest that had been aroused in
the subjects of the two preceding
meetings was abundantly sustained at
this, when paper on the life and
writings of Charlotte Bronte was pre-
scented by Miss Murdoch.
The sketch of Char1otte's quiet life
in the little home at Haworth brought
to mind the ever recurring wonder,
that this shy, repressed woman, slight
in BODY, living her lonely life on the
Yorkshire moors, should have been so
richly endowed with gifts of magma
ton and expression. The relative
merits of her four novels were consid-
cred, and an estimate of the value of
the criticism and appreciation of Char
1otte Bronte by Mrs. Humphrey Ward.
Miss Murdoch has the rare gift of
giving originality OF thought and
treatment to theme whose sources
are to be found in biography and lit
erary criticism. Her excellent paper
was greatly enjoyed. The discussion
was opened by Miss Buck, and was
carried on even into the social half
hour following the meeting, when the
hostess served delicious refreshments.