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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06
Rescued from Suffering
and Death by
PAINE'S
Celery Compound
THE GREAT rlEDICINE.
Mr.. ALFRED BROWN.
Prominent and Popular Citizen, Says:
"After the Use OF Paine's Celery Compound.
Am Now in the Best OF Health"

The greatest of modern physicians, Prof.
Edward f.. Phelps, NJ. D., IL. D., after years
OF long practice and close scientific study, gave
TO suffering and diseased men and women his
marvellous, life giving prescription, with the
conviction and positive knowledge that it had
peculiar virtues and ample powers to cure.
Thousands of the strongest testimonials from
tie best known and most reliable men and
women of our country fully sustain the claims
made by DR.. Phelps regarding his incompar-
able Pane's Celery Compound.
One of the most convincing proofs furnished,
comes recently from a gentleman widely
known in the capital city of the Dominion Of
Canada. We refer to Mr.. Alfred Brown, OF
O'Connor ST., Ottawa, Ont. Mr.. Browns
letter fully demonstrates the fact that the
greatest sufferer may cast off his or her burden
of disease and become well, strong, and happy.
1t proves, too, that the grea, medicine main
tains more fully than ever before its unrvaled
place in the estimation OF people of wealth
and social standing as well as with the masses.
Mr.. Brown says:-
81 acknowledge with thankfulness and
pleasure the fact that have been cured of
very painful illness OF eight years standing by
use of Paine's Celery Compound. | had,
during the years OF my illness, tried almost all
the advertised medicines without deriving any
good results. was also treated by several of
the best doctors of this city, hoping to find
that one of them, at least would understand
my case.
s. was getting worse, and was told | was
incurable. was indeed in critical condi-
ton. | could not 60 from the house alone,
as | was liable to sudden collapse. | tried
hospital treatment, but no relief or good results
came to me. could not sleep; anything that
| ate increased my agonies; | was extremely
weak, restless, tired, and respondent; was
obliged to walk about with my hands pressed
firmly into my left side to ease my palms, my
feet and hands were cold continually; had
inclination to vomit, had profuse, cold sweats,
quick breathing and would be racked with
pain for hours at a time.
cater the regular use of Paines Celery
Compound for time, | am now in the best of
health, have good appetite, and can use any
kind of food. Thank God | am my old self
once more, all through the use of Paine's
Celery Compound"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06

breast. If you starve the stomach, you
starve the organs it feeds. But starva-
ton of the body can be accomplished
even where food is plentifully supplied,
because if the stomach and other organs
of digestion and nutrition are diseased,
then the food will not be converted into
nutrition or only partly so, and the body
inadequately nourished will begin TO
grow weak The first attempt, then, in
dealing with weak body is 10 nourish
it into strength The general method Of
this attempt is TO try and bring the food
down to the level of the weak stomach.
This is done by the use of prepared
foods, cod liver oil, and its emulsions.
But this doesn't cure the disease of the
stomach or put the organs of nutrition
into a condition to build up the body.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
deals directly with the stomach and
blood 1t seeks to bring the stomach up
to the level of strong, healthful food.
when this is done the body gains in
strength, puts on flesh, throws off dis.
ease, and enters on a new life. That
these results follow the use of Golden
Medical Discovery is proved by the ties.
timony of thousands of weak, rundown,
men and women and by their cure, by
the use of Discovery of diseases OF
lungs, heart, kidneys, liver, etc, which
originated in the disease of the stomach
and its allied organs of digestion and
nutrition.
cThree years ago had the grip"
writes Mrs. Tillie Linney, of Gravel
Switch, Marion Co., KY. 1T settled on
my lungs, and the doctor said / had
consumption. took six bottles OF
Golden Medical Discovery and am
thankful to say am entirely we'll"
Sick people are invited TO consult DR..
Pierce by letter, free. All correspond
ence is strictly private and confidential.
Address DIR. K. v. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
FREE OFFER.
DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, containing over a thousand
large pages, is sent free, on receipt OF
stamps to pay expense of mailing only.
Send 81 one-cent stamps for the cloth.
bound volume, or only al stamps for the
book in paper covers. Addrss pr. nv,
Pierce, Buffalo, ". Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06

disease. Ordinary exposure results in
pneumonia. The disease seems TO
deplete the vitality, undermine the
strength, and affect the balance of the
mind. 1t is one of the sad experiences
of the grip, that the convalescent sup
posed to be rallying we'll, has been found
in a condition of complete collapse.
AS result of the grip the lungs, and
other organs of respiration seem pecu-
liarly liable TO be affected and consump-
ton may easily be the after consequence
of the malady 1t needs no argument
therefore TO urge the building up of the
system weakened by grip to enable 1t to
resist and throw off these sequent dis
eases which so frequently prove fatal.
In actual test Dr. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery has proved itself pecu
liarly valuable not only in the quick cure
OF the disease but also in rebuilding the
body which grip has undermined and IN
curing diseases which are prone to fasten
on the enfeebled system. II strengthens
the stomach, heals the lungs, and puri-
fees the blood. II puts the whole body
on a plane OF sound and vigorous health.
VICTIM OF GRIP.
vTwo years ago this month | had
an attack OF gup winch lett my throat
and lungs in bad condition." writes
Mrs NJ. +. Stewart, of Center, Chickasaw
Nation, Ind. Ter. The doctor said
disease Of the bronchial tubes,
but confessed to my husband (un-
known to me }, that had consumption
in the first stage and could never be
cured but, thanks TO God and TO DR.
Pierce, to-day feel well, and am better
now than I have been for many years.
/ can do as much work now as any
woman OF my age, which is forty-seven.
One of my neighbor women advised me
20 get DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery, so sent and got it, and then
was not satisfied with it alone, hardly
believing il would cure me, so wrote to
DIR. Pierce and gave him my symptoms
He replied that l had catarrh Of the
head, extending to my lungs, and told
what would cure me. took his advice
never neglected il for anything.
have taken seventeen bottles Of Golden
Medical Discovery eight walls OF DR..
pierce's Pellets, and ten packages OF DIR.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06
Weak
and Tired
People

We suppose all the women who
take care of family and do their
own work are pretty tired come
night, but we are specially sorry.for
those who don't feel rested in the
morning.
do you suppose your Vinol
would do me any good'" said a
woman customer the other day.
al just drag round. My work
seems an awful burden"
awe think Vinol will help you"
said our clerk. "Our folks at
home use it. We have such faith
in it that we will pay the money
back if it doesn't help you.
She took a bottle of Vinol home,
and has since bought another bottle.
Vinol was sold last year on the
same guarantee. How many ere
funds were there, do you think :
Less than two per cent.
In other words, Vinol did sue
cessful work in ninety-eight cases
out of one hundred.
For two great classes, those
who can't seem to gain strength
and those who are tired at nothing,
we say: "Try Vinol on our guar
antee.
For weak women, nursing moth
ers, old people, and puny children
we have found nothing to equal
Vinol. :.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06
Fearful Odds Against Him.

Bedridden, alone ard destitute Such,
in brief was the condition of an old
soldier by name OF J J. Havens. Yer.
sailles. o. For years he was troubled
with kidney disease and neither doctors
nor medicines gave him relief. At
length he tried Electric Bitters. 1t put
him on his feet in short order and now
he testfes: "I'm on the road TO com
plete recovery" Best on earth for liv
er and kidney troubles and all forms Of
stomach and bowe; complaints. Only
soc. Guaranteed by Sharrar & Mulhol-
lands, druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06
PROBATE MATTERS.
ROUTINE BUSINESS TRANSACTED IN
JUDGE SEAvER'S OFFICE.

In estate of Martin G.. Wilbur petit
tiOn was filed the 18th OF February fol
determination OF heirs.
GA the % h a pc ition was filed on
the appointment Of guardian over
Sophia A. Buckley, an incompetent
person.
Ga same day a petition was filed for
determination OF heirs IN estate OF
Barha a Ann Martin.
Jess People was appointed guar
dian OF John III. Russell, incOmpetent.
Petition was filed for de ermin4tion
OF heirs il estate of Mary Il Kennedy
Monday the will OF Hannah Hall
a1ay VS. admitted 10 PROBATE and
Martin Croy appointed executor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06
HOW STRENGTH IS RESTORED.

ENCly leu NClh ahd al bCi
of the body leads like
a scarlet clue back to
the stomach. If the body
is weak, therefore, we must
look TO the stomach first
for the cause of weakness
and then 10 the blood.
The same result of phys
ical weakness will follow
the opening of an artery,
or starvation. You may
bleed 10 death or stsrve to
death. This is so we'll un-
derstood in medical prac-
tice that the first consid-
Grafton of the physician
in investigating disease IS
the condition of the stom.
ach. If the stomach is
weak the body can't be
strong. If the stomach is
weak, that weakness will
surely find an echo in
some other organ depend
ent on the stomach for its
nutrition-such as heart,
liver, lungs, kidneys, etc.
If YOU starve a mother,
you Starve the child at her
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06
Easy to Polish
a Stove.
Easily Applicable Odor-No Dirt

SITTER Stove Polish. but nevertheless, 10 IS the
newest, easiest and most convenient method
known. Sitter Stove Polish is put up In a large.
round box with a perforated top similar to a
pepper box. The polish never dries out and does
not require soaking in water before using.
There Is never any waste. IL Is good to the last
pinch. II Is gently sifted on the stove brushed
with q damp cloth and lightly rubbed with a dry
cloth. A brilliant, jet black lustre Is obtained.
There Is no odor, no dirty saucers or pans. no
rusty boxes To cover. The SITTER box Is always
clean. SITTER Stove Polish Is cheap. 1t costs
.ents box. viii polish more stoves than three
Zines its cost In any other polish. All dealers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06

county, andithat edo hereby endorse
him as ca didate for the high honor
OF associate justice Of the supreme
court OF the State OF Michigan aud
hereby request the delegates chosen
by this convention 10 attend the state
convention TO be Leld az Detroit to
use all honorable means 10 Secu the
nomination Of Judge Dodds as such
associate justice.
Convention adjourned.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06
AFTER GRIP WHAT /?
The Perilous Period Which
Follows an Attack of this
Mysterious Malady.

Grip is bad enough with its aching
bones, infamed eyes painful back, and
fever. But its after effects are perhaps
even more to be dreaded than the misery
attendent on an attack of the disease
itself. The person who comes safely
through An attack OF grip, man, woman,
or child, is left in a condition of peculiar
debility and prostration from which it is
difficult to rally. A slight cold or cough
may find speedy termination in lung
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06
A Gard.

We, the nd,rsigned, co hereby agree
to refund the money on a 90. cent bottle
of Green's Warranted Syrnp of Tar if il
fails TO cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25-cent bottle 70 prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
SHARRAR& MULHOLLAND, Alma.
BIvINS q RHODES, Alma.
FRED HUDSON, Rlverdale.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06
FAR MING
I'm THE SOUTH

The Passenger Department of the Hi.
pols Central Railroad Company is issuing
monthly circular concerning iruit grow
ing, vegetable gardening. stock raising,
dairying etc. in the States of Kentucky,
West Tennessee. Mississippi. and Louis.
ana Every Farmer, or Homeseeker,
who will forward his name and address
to the undersigned, will be mailed free,
Circulars Nos. |, 2, g. 1 land 3, and others
as they are published from month to
month.
W. X. ISRAEL,
4. l.. A.. Fort ST.,
Detroit, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06

Makes mother eat, makes father eat
makes grandma eat, makes grandpa
eat, makes the children eat. Rocky
Mountain Tea does it, A great spring
tonic. 80 cents. Bivins & Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06

Sage's Catsrrh Remedy do not regret
that spent the money paid for the med
icines. have gained twenty-four pounds.
Indeed DR.. Pierce's medicines have done
wonders for me. 1t is no use for me to
try to tell my feelings. 1t would take
time and space, but was skeleton and
so poor and so down-hearted could not
look at one of my little ones without
shedding tears, thinking that they would
soon be left without a mother"
HOW STRENGTH IS RESTORED.
What makes me strong? Ask yourself
that question and you will find that the
answer will be, am made strong by food.
How does food make US strong1 By
passing through the processes of diges-
ton and being converted into nutrition,
which, in the form of blood, nourishes the
body. So that while blood is the life OF
the body, food is the life of the blood.
n
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06
Opportunities
In the South.

No portion Of the United States
has made greater progress In the
last year or two than the South.
Northern and foreign capital Is
rapidly invading that section,
finding profitable investment in
the various industries and fac.
tories that are being rapidly de-
veloped AMI built. The great
influx OF settlers is creating an
increased demand for lands OF
all kinds and prices are gradual
ly advancing, as they will for
years to come. Work is plenti-
tul and poverty practically TN
known Alabama is supplying
coal and iron 10 all the world.
More money can be made and
with less labor in the raising OF
small fruits and berries and in
truck patchlnR on the Gnlt
Coast than i'll any other state in
the Union. Strawberries from
Alabama reach northern mark
cts before those from the states
IN the southeast. Cattle can be
raised with great profit, there
being millions OF acres Of cheap
range lands. If you are inter
ested in thu south and its re-
sources and desire information
on any subject, address
C. "a. PARK,
General Industrial and Immigra-
ton Agent.
LOUISVILLE n NASHVILLE X. X.
LOUISVILLE. Ky
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06
...LaCp CUriainS...

nPEClAL bargains "a furtalus offered
4 TO every housewife We have uched
u thu factories of the Wor 81. and have
gathered collection which is unrur-
passed in ho n qnHlity aud design. We
onrr Lreafer number foe y"nr selection
tn can be- fouud outside OF the largeet
~nOle-ale house ia the wore, M AT
REDUCED PRICES Every woman who
takes pride Ia her wind ~ dec, rntiOus
can avail herself of rus sph-nui' Oppnf.
unity by writing for cur catalogue
which illustrates each design, giVing
length wild h. price. net discount. etc.
Not emily do We offer you sn Immense
line 10 seipct from. a We save AOney
on every pair purchased
VINE Tor cttp logue u llOME UTFlT-
TING co 81 527 80 l3l NASBUREN ST.
Chicago III.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06
S. S. CONVENTION.
SUMNER TOWNSHIP TO HOLD ONE ON
MARCH IS.

Following is the program for the
Sumner township Sunday school con-
vention, to be held at the NJ. f.
church, Elm Hall, March -, 1903:
Song Service led by Geo VI. Hutchinson.
Devotional Service by Rev. II. f. Wylie.
Welcome Address by Seneca Sly.
Response by Mrs. Lowell.
Address by Rev. IL. f. Wylie, Home De
partment.'
Song by Convention.
Primary drill and presentation Of iplomas
Paper by +. II. Butler, How TO Becom,
Interested in the study of the Bible"
Discussion led by Seneca sly.
Talk by Mrs Decker. Primary Work"
song by Convention.
Infant class Review
Paper by Miss Anna Harvey
Talk by Mr.. Thompson.
Remarks by ;. Story.
Paper by Geo VI. Hutchinson. The saloon
Must Go"
Paper by Miss Ina Young.
Closing Song oy Conventions
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06

SpeclucS ENJOY INC BIcatcSI POpioiiy
and largest sale in their history, due to
intrinsic merit. They cure the sick.
NO CURES PRICES.
1-Fevers. COMPOSITIONS, Innammations. I'd
9-Worms. Worm Fever. Worm Collie. .2J
3-Teething. Collie, Crying, Wakefulness .2j
1-Diarrhea. OF Children or Adults. .25
7-COughs. Colds, Bronchitis ............ .2j
S-Neuralgia Toothache, Faceache..... .25
9-Heada che. Sick Headache, Vertigo. .2J
1O-Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach.2J
11-suppressed or Painful Periods. .2J
12-Whites. Too Profuse Periods ......... .2J
13-Croup. Laryngitis. Hoarseness..... .2j
1f-salt Rheum. Eryslpelas, Eruptions.. .25
15-Rheumatism. Rheumatic Pains .2J
16-Malaria. Chills, Fever and Ague. ... rs
19-Catarrh. Influenza, Cold in the Head .25
2O-Whooping- Cough .................... .2J
27-kidney Diseases. .25
2s-NervOus Debility. .....................1.OO
3O-Urinary Weakness. Wetting Bed. .25
77-Grip. Hay Fever. ..................-.... .25
Sold by druggists or sent on receipt OF price.
fs- DR.. Humphreys New Pocket Manual
Of all Diseases mailed free.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William and
John Sts.. New York.
Sold by B. S WEBB, Alma. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06

Puts roses in her saucy cheeks.
Makes her eyes grow bright with
fun.
Makes months seem like weeks:
That's what Rocky Mountain Tea
has done.
-Bivins a. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06
DR.. Humphreys.

After fifty years DIR. Humphreys
Specifics enjoy the greatest popularity
and largest sale in their history, due to
intrinsic merit. They cure the sick.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-06

Marriage Licenses
Warren Leddick, 30, Perrintor:
Olive Detcnun. ~, ohio
Chas. A PlOwman, 26, Pine River;
Myrtle Bell Becker, To- same.
Jas. DTling, -, Wheeler:
ROda Cooper, y, same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22

Mrs. B. s. Wyman has returned fl om Blount Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE

FOR SALE. 70-Saw Cotton Gin with suction. press. 20-horse power boiler, 15-horse power engine. All in perfect order with belt ing, shafting, &c. Cheap if sold at once. $s60 .0O-4-room cottage Smithheld High lands. Terms s250 GO cash, balance $10.OO per month. Nice lot. Cotton st. and Mcconnell st., 50x150 $350; terms $50 cash. One to ten acres near car fine, cheap. $525-1o0x1sO, Cotton st.. near Charles st. Terms easy. $50-S-room cottage and lot 50x140 with well; renting for s7.50 per month; easy payments S50-Lot 44x200. Terms. $50 cash, balance BIO per month: in Wares Grove.
 JOR RENT 1907 3rd avenue; s rooms and bath. $10-4-room cottage: Smithleld Highlands, near car line. $10.00.
 L. G. PETTYJOHN, Phone 465 1S26a Third Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22

was q mass of green and pink, so lighted that it had soft mellowness that re- minded one of colonial days.
 The hours. from s:sO to Il, were spent playing finch. which was enjoyed by all. Just as the clock ehimed eleven refresh ments were served. including Ices and cakes
 Among the guests were: Miss Harrison, Miss Barkey Miss slatan. Miss Roude- sella. MT. J. W. Barlley MT. A Wilburn, MT. s. w. Darkley, MT. Charles c. Vence, MT. E. Venee and and MT J. D. Powers. The ones invited out of town were: Mss Wilburn of Lake City, Miss and MT. Janston of sweetwater. Ala.
 The honorary guest, Miss Houston, Is a woman of pronounced charm of manner and brilliant mind, is greatly admired in Faunsdale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
YACHTING ON THE LAKES.
seventy-five Boats of All Classes Have
 Entered Contests.

Toledo, O.. July 21.-The annual re- gatta of the Interlake Yachting Asso- citation opened at Put-In-Bay, Laurier, today under the most favorable aus pices. Seyenty-flve yachts of all classes are attending the meet, which Is the largest in the history of fresh water yachting. The principal interest cen tered in the race between Cadillac and Detroit. two hirty-five-footers, candi- dates last year for the honor of de- lending the Canadian cup. Cadillac won by eight seconds, covering the sixteen-mile course in 1 hour 59 min utes and AS seconds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
"Petalas the Silent" Dies.

Athens Cablegram to the Chicago Inter
 Ocean.
 "Petalas, the Silent" the oldest member of the Greek parliament, Is dead. The old man was noted for his eccentricities the chef one of which was his aversion to talking to any one.
 In his will the politician requested Lat only his nearest relatives be pres ent at his funeral. "as the presence of the human race, which I have looked upon all my life with disgust on ac- count of it's fals sless and hypocrisy, would weigh heavily upon my body"
 Another queer request is that his money go mainly to lunatic asylum. On this score Petalas says in his will:
 "Of this asylum 1 ought to have be- come an inmate for ever having wished to be member of the Greek parlla- ment."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
Suit Against Promoters.

Philadelphia, July 21.-Receiver Tat nall of the Asphalt Company of Amer ica today brought suit in the United States Circuit court and in the Com mon Pleas court against six promoters of the company living in this jurisdic- ton to recover profits alleged to have been made by them in that concern and in the National Asphalt company The defendants are William J. Latta, Sidney F. Tyler, George D. Wiedner, George w. Elkins, William L. Ell1ins and 10. B. Warren. According to statements by counsel the amount in. volyed is about $4,00O000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
Camping Party on
 The Gulf Coast.

Quite a number of West End residents are camping on the Gulf coast just be- low Biloxi. In the crowd are E. c. Hewes and family, R. c. Booth and family, Mrs. Marguerite Walker and her two daugh- ters, Miss Mamie Snyder. Mrs. II. W. Film. Rev. H. w. Finn and several par ties from Bessemer. Word comes from them that they are spending the hot days enjoying the cool gulf breeze
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
NEW SHAMROCK WINS.
Sir Thomas Upton Gives Boats An
 other Forty-Mile Race.

New York, July 21.-(From Steamer Erin by DeForest Wireless Telegraph.) ) The two Shamrocks had to be lowed from their moorings at Sandy Hook today, but when they reached the starting line for their daily spin there was a. five-knot breeze. Sir Thomas Lipton decided to give the Shamrocks another forty-mile race. Sir Thomas and MT Fife were on Shamrock III Just as they crossed the line the wind dropped to a calm. The starting time was: Shamrock I, 11:42:35; Sham. rock III, 11:43:07.
 Shamrock I finished at 2:44:30. The race was ended with the first round. The new boat won by g minutes 4o seconds in the twenty miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
MISCELLANEOUS.

IF you cant carry your life insurance pol Icy longer see me. I can probably give you more for 1t than its cash surrender value. W. H. Ferguson. 202112 1st ave.
 7-3-tf
 to reliable parties. Diamonds and watches. jewelry. silverware and clocks on small weekly or monthly pay ments; lowest prices: best quality; goods guaranteed; win call if desired. J. Lowinsohn. 1921 End avenue. 7-12-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22

Mrs. George w. Harris accompanied by her daughters, Miss Hollon Harris and Miss Fay Harris, left yesterday for Oliver Springs, where they will spend the re- mainder of the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-22
Social Event at Faunsdaie.

Faunsdale, July A.-(Special.) )-Misses Fanny and Sadie Dollins entertained Frl- day evening a finch party given in honor of their guest Miss Annie Houston of Warsaw, Ala. The spacious parlor and hall were thrown into one and were most artistically decorated with white and green, quantities of daisies and white roses. against background of grass and ferns. being used. The broad veranda