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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

The regular monthly business meeting
OF the Christian Endeavor was held at the
home of Mrs. II. NJ. Ives. Friday even
ing The evening was devoted to talking
over plans for the winters work and
transacting the regular business. After
the business of the evening. an hour was
spent socially, delicious refreshments be-
ing served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Lights could be seen once more in
the old North College dOrmitory at Col
by, Friday evening, and they looked
good to the old grads who saw them
The bath rooms and Railways are not
yet completed but it is possible for the
men to move in, Friday, and sleep in
the rooms, Friday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

present "A struggle for ILife," this
evening. There will be d matinee, this
afternoon, at which "The. Working
Girl will be presented. The company
has been drawing good crowds at every
performance during the week, and the.
house will doubtless be filled to it's cal
pacity, tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

An increase in wages to 5000 employees
of the 20 car and locomotive repair
shops of the Chicago & Northwestern
Railroad at Chicago, has been granted.
The increase means an additional ex-
pense of $4,000 year to the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Mrs. J. j. Goody of WinsloW, guessed
the nearest to the string displayed at
the fair by Redington & Co.. her guess
being 41 it., q inches and. the length
of the string being Al #, 11S inches. The
prize for the lucky guesser was a fine
Louis XIV. hand painted reception
chair and the contest. which was for
residents of Winslow only, was q lively
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

The case af Mary Bellows, who has
charged with stealing goods from the
store of Abram Joseph, came up for
trial at Augusta, Friday, on appeal
from the municipal court here. The
State was unable to establish any sort
of case against the respondent and
after some testimony had been secured
with great difficulty, from the States
witnesses on account of their inability
to talk good English, the case was mol
pressed. the respondent being dis
charged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

A party of about % from this city
were the guests of r. Wesley Dunn
president of the Somerset Railroad at
picnic dinner in Caratunk, yester-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Rev. Fl. NJ. Ives, pastor of the Baptist
church, will preach. Sunday morning,
Ipon "Paul's Estimate Of Self Righteous.
ness" Sunday school at II; Junior League
At > p. M; Senior League at G; general
praNar merting at 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

The Christian Endeayor Society of
the Main Street Free Baptist church
gave a reception to the students and
faculty Of Maine Central Institute, Fri
day evening, at the church vestry. An
excellent program was presented and a
very pleasant evening was reported by
the large number of students present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

The Coburn football team will go to
Kent's Hill for it's first game of the
season, today. The team will be made
up as follows for this game: Right end,
Higgins; right tackle, Parker; right
guard, Mcclellan; center, Dodge; left
guard Tibbetts; left tackle, Bailey;
left end, Cook; quarter back, Warren;
right half back, Videte; left half back,
Pendleton. full back, WhitehOuse; sub
stitutes, Brown, Gregory and Britton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

The usual services will occur at the
Methodist church Sunday morning, with
preaching hy The pastor. Rev. q. r. Pal
mer, at 1890; Sunday school at II; junior
League meeting ut O'Clock: Senior
I eagua at 6; general prayer meeting at Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Miss Bessie Clark, who is employed al
the Kennebec worsted mill here, met with
an accident Friday forenoon, by having
a finger of her right hand caught in a
cardcr Dr. Ames was called, who found
the finger somewhat bruised and also dis
jointed. lie will be able to save it but it
viii probably lay her up for some little
tirl1n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Mrs. Catherine Brown and daughter,
Carrie who have been visiting relatives
in this place and Belgrade, returned, Fri
day, to Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Miss Adah Clark, who has been very
i'll at her home on Nichols street, is
reported as much better. DR.. c. S
Philbrick is the attending physician.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

MI and Mrs. II. C. Emery have returned
rom carriage drive to China. where
they have been to visit Mrs. Emery's
BROTHER Ed. Randall, who has been sick
Ill summer They found him improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Mrs S. III. Morrill, has returned from
Readfield. accompanied by her mother,
Mrs Henry Greeley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Won Witherell, who has been employed
at the New Belgrade during the summer,
returned Thursday, to his home in this
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Mrs. Hannah NOVEL; is spending a
month with her son, +. T.. Novel;. Her
many friends are glad to welcome her
here. Mr.. and Mrs. Novel; have Just
completed q vory pretty and coy hone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Miss Mabel Stevens of Liberty, form
erly a student at M. c. l., is in town,
this week, the guest of Miss June
Philbrick at her home on Park street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

The Colonial Motion Picture Co. will
give an entertainment at Union hall
Saturday evening, for the benefit Of
Pioneer Lodge, X. of P.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26
OAKLAND

MRS, b. f. Frizzell left, Friday, on a
business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Mrs. Herbert L. Wilbur and son, Hud-
son, have gone to Lakewood, N. j., where
Mr.. Wilbur is engaged in teaching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

A large party of Fairfield men left
here at 7.30, last evening, on a special
Electric for corn roast in Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

| Dr. M. l.. Damon and Master Horace
of Pittsfield are spending week at the
Birches, Salmon lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Plummer are re-
ioicing in the birth OF a daughter. Mother
and child are doing we'll A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Wallace Hill is improving his residence
,on Bridge street by q coat of paint Clark
and Henderson are doing the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Miss Mary Conforth who has been Wis
iting relatives in town, returned, Thurs
| day, to Slatersville, r. |.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Miss Helen Davis, who has been spend.
ing Il few days here with relatives. and
friends. returned to Bangor, where she is
employed. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26
WATERVIIILE.

Myron Pillsbury. Colby $50, of Saco,
was calling on friends in the city, yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26
"The Old Mill Stream"

Dansl Sully, the celebrated actor will
produce his new rural play 1.-The Old Mill
Stream at the Opera house. Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

At the Advent hall. at O'clock Sunday
afternoon, the pastor Rev. Il. j. Cool
broth. Will preach. .4.. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

M. S. Cushman has returned from
Old Orchard, where he has been spend
ing the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

The Epworth League of the Methodist
Church held a corn roast at the shome of
Everson Brown in Benton, Thursday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Some Waterville young ladies held a
box sociabe at Files hall, Thursday
evening. for the benefit of young man
who is sick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Lodge. D. of H.. conferred the degree
upon one candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26
PITTsFIzELD.

Mrs. Mary Hunter is very ill with
at attack of bilious fever. d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

MISS Ihena Sullivan has returned from
lewiston Where she visited her sister,
Mrs. James Scott.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rose OF fishon
Ferry. have been visiting at a. T. Good
wins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

returned from a visit to relatives in
Bingham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Myron Pillsbury. son of Rev 0. 5. Pills
bury, is visiting friends here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

The deaths from consumption in New
York have decreased 40 per cent. since Its
health department began its crusade
against the disease two yearssago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

At It's last regular meeting. HamiIton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Mrs. Mary Phillips and her mother have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs John Colcord have been
visiting at L. D. Goodwin's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26
FAIRFIELD.

]. r. Donnelly was in Augusta on bust
ness Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Miss Ethel Rowell of Benton. has been
at Fred Howes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-26

Maurice emery has entered the Fair
leld High school.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-03-09
Leather Board
ExtenSiOnCaSeS

direct from the manufactur
The merit of these goods has
long been recognized; but
heretofore the price has not
permitted their general use.
This pui chase, however, en-
ables US to sell them at about
the price Of the cheapest canvas
case. Place them side by side
and the canvas case looks
ashamed. We have both the
top extension and the eide
extension.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-03-09
EAST CRAFTSBURY.

Miss Meude Macomber is spending her
two weeks vacation at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Weber are the
happy parents of young son.
A number from here attended the closin g
exercises at Craftsbury academy and en-
Dyed very pleasant time.
A series of mishaps occurred near Mrs.
Gebbie's the second day of this month.
Reginald Anderson and Richard Morse
both tipped over with load OF ice end
Robert Young with a load OF feed, but the
most serious accident occurred when the
stage went over in the same place and Miss
Craftsbury Academy, was quite severely
injured.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-03-09
LOCAL NEWS.



Will Labonte has finished work for the
G. r. Caswell Lumber Co. at Holland and
returned home. tes
Sam Cloud has returned from Portland,
where he received favorable reports in re-
gard to his eyes.
A. c. Fellows has finished numbering on
the home place and is now cutting the
lumber on the Fifield lot.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet with
Mrs. r. P. Stevens for dinner, Wednesday,
March IL. Ladies please bring food.
j. II. wolcott is not as well and his
daughter, Mrs. Shedrick, who had gone to
her home in Sherbrooke, has been called
back.
Harry Piper has moved to the Dolloff
farm and Albert Tongee to the house va
Gated by Mr.. Piper, they having exchanged
farms.
j. E. Wyman is placing machinery in
the porta BILE steam mill for planning and
matching lumber, of which they have a
large amount already sawed.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. n. Moulton returned
from Boston Wednesday. They passed
several days pleasantly with Mrs. Moul-
toms sisters at Springfield, Mass, while
they were away.
A nice fur robe and whip were stolen
from team hitched in front of the post
Office one evening recently. Some rogue
was rather bold as the windows were bril-
liantly lighted and there were several in
side the store at the time, yet the articles
have not been recovered.
II. D. Kathan and others at work on the
Fellows farm captured a hedgehog last
week and In the evening 1t was brought to
the village alive, where much sport was
had by pig race in the street, the one
capturing it to have the hog; several had
narrow escapes from filling their hand:
with quilts, thinking it a genuine pig. The
head was finally taken to the town clerk
for the bounty.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-03-09
NORTH CRAFTSBURY.

Prof. A. G. Cole was in Burlington last
week for treatment of his eyes.
Carroll Taylor of Hardwick has bought
out the Hardwick stage route and began
driving last Monday.
Nineteen persons took the teachers ex-
aminations conducted by Prof. Stannard
of Barton last Monday and Tuesday.
There was good attendance at the dcna-
ton at the Cong'l church last Wednesday
evening, the proceeds amounting to about
500.
Joseph Maloney has bought the carriage
paint shop of Fred Chandler and will con-
tinue the business. Mr.. Maloney is a first
class painter who has done work here be-
fore under the late Mr.. Witt, and he will
receive abundant patronage.
The friends of Miss Winnie Williams
will be interested to learn that she has
closed her engagement as stenographer for
the Page Betting Company, Concord, N. H.,
to take position as assistant bookkeeper
IN the Office of the E. l. Chandler Company,
Barton Landing.
DERBY.
Bert Richie is on the sick list.
Albert Green is reported quite i'll.
Elmer Orcutt is suffering with quinsy
sore.
Mrs. Cone is among the sick ones at
present.
Several from here attended the lecture at
Newport Friday evening.
Ernest Hunts little girl has been i'll with
bronchitis the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. DeLarm OF Newport
spent Sunday at w. r. Dailey's.
Mrs. w. 81. Sails has returned from New
port where she went for treatment.
Arthur Kimban is assisting John Hay in
the tin shop during the busy season.
Ex-Gov. and Mrs. Grout have returned
from their trip to Chicago and Moline, III.
| Leslie Heath has been confined to the
house several days on account Of sore eye
| The Ladies' Aid Society cleared over
! SIG 90 at their town nesting dinner last
| Tuesday.
Prof. IL. J. Ssannard of Barton academy
was in town last week holding teachers
examinations.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-03-09
No. 22O
~b~
Sugar Pals

now ready. A full size plain
implanted pail, not The small.
inferior grade that costs lit
tie less money, but the kind
that does justice to the sugar
maker when weighed. The
price of this kind is only $3.50
a dozen
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-03-09
Rubber Boots

for everybody. Men, women
and children can all get a fit
here. A new line of
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-03-09
NEWPORT CENTER.

Mrs. Herman Sheldon is sick.
Mrs. Nettie Perkins is quite I'LL.
William Austin has moved into r. n
Rice's tenement.
Benz. Wheeler moved into ]. Phillips
house last Thursday.
Miss Mariory Erwin is home for shor,
vacation from her studies at Montpelier.
E. s. Abbott of Derby attended the
graduating exercises Friday evening.
Mrs. Baxter Bowman has gone to Barton
to spend few weeks with her daughter
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Smith of Newport
visited at Henry L. Smiths last WednesI
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph AIKEN, of Dunkin
P. Q, visited their son, Geo. AIKEN, las
week.
Mrs Frank 2. Miller went to Massachu
sets last Saturday. She will spend severs|
weeks with relatives in different piaced
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-03-09
CRAFTSBURY.

Hosea Martin Is seriously Ill.
Mrs. Amanda Day is failing rapidly.
8. II. Graham from New York is in town.
Mrs. Dawson visited her daughter in
Waterbury last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Eastman visited in
Albany the first of the week.
George Howard and wife spent few
days in Montpelier last week.
Geo. Merrill and son visited in Barton
Landing last Thursday and Friday.
George Anderson from Winooski was in
town on business last Monday and Tues
day. kf
The Ladies' Aid Society served dinner in
the town hall town meeting day with good
success. t
Several from here attended the Conwell
lecture at HardWick last Thursday night
and pronounced it great. ZEE fff -E' t
The selectmen have moved the liquor
from the former agents to the home of G.
G. Robbins, the new selectman. a
The presiding elder, Rev. j. o. Sherburn,
met the members of the quarterly board in
the vestry last Monday forenoon. Se
The ladies of Mckinley Chapter, o. E. S.,
will serve new sugar at the Masonic half
Wednesday evening, March 18th. Admis-
sion Is cents. All come. ,.~s.. ~.
Fred Templeton died at his home Thurs
day. The funeral was held Saturday fore
noon at the home. Much sympathy is felt
for the family.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-03-09
GREENSBORO.

The G. c. Noyes farm has been let to
George c. King for year.
Alpha Jackson spent last week in Pas
sumpsic and st. Johnsbury.
Mrs. Hendricks, who is i'll with pneu-
monia, is more comfortable.
B. M. Wiley was called to Waterville to
attend the funeral of his uncle.
Chauncey Downer has engaged to work
for ]. B. Cook and son another year.
Mrs. Sarah French, who is suffering from
heart trouble, remains about the same.
There was a pleasant gathering of young
people at George Bells Friday evening.
Irwin Wilson goes this week to Laconla,
n. H, where he will finish his course in a
business college.
George Cook went to Northampton,
Mass, last Wednesday. He was also
going to Boston to have his eyes treated
There will be an oyster supper at the
Caspian Lake House Thursday evening.
March 18th. Everybody come and have
a good time.
Those who went from here to Hardwick
Thursday evening and heard Russell FL
Conweu lecture on 'The Jolly arthquake'
have been laug ching ever since.
CD. Uford and Peter Parou had law
suit Feb. 18th before Justice E. o. Randall
The case was brought to recover the
amount due on two notes which had beer
lost or destroyed several years ago. The
court gave plaintiff verdict for $50 90 and
costa. An appeal vas taken. II. Mont
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-05-10
AmUSEmENTS 5

her father chooses for her, and, while
happy in his love, and learning to re-
turn it in full measure, meets her re.
turned lover, and discovers he was
only the adopted son of the villain
The climax of the play comes when,
after tableaux party, husband and
wife having returned home, the fran
tic lover enters the house through
a door momentarily left ajar by the
husband. who is preparing to leave the
city that night The wife descends in
her chamber robe to say parting
word to her husband and finds herself
in the presence Of the old love in
stead. The scene that ensues is in
tensely dramatic. The young wife,
true to her husband. keenly feels the
indignity thrust upon her honor and
the impetuous lover seals his doom
when he tries to force his caresses
upon her Banished and loathed he
leaves, but the husband, whose suspi-
cions have been aroused, returned to
discover the recent presence of the
man and to cast off the innocent but
compromised wife. But. like all plays,
Sweet Clover ends happily for all
concerned. The characters are all ex-
ceptionally well drawn. the rural at
mosphere is perfect and the comedy
element so strong as to make the play
seem like an April day. alternating be-
tween sunshine and showers. At Elks
next Tuesday night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-05-10

A small but decidedly enthusiastic
audience attended the concert given
by Ellery's band at Elks theater Fri
day afternoon, but a large one was
present in the evening. The afternoon
program was:
March, "Doavoli Rossa'. ...... Rivela
Overture, "Orpo". ......... .Oppenbach
Trumpet solo, "Inflammatus" ......
...... ...... Rossin'
Signor DeMitris.
Selection. Bohemian Girl' BALI
Spanish Dance. .Espinoza
Waltz, "Blue Danube Strauss
1ntermezZo, "Salome'. Lorraine
Selection, king Dodo' '...... .Luders
Every number except the first re-
ceived merited applause, and every
piece was answered by the band with
an encore Signor DeMitris in his
trumpet solo won the entire house.
The band is one, if not the finest mu-
steal organization that has ever been
In this city, and their return at any
time viii be welcome one by the
music-loving people.
+ i +
"SWeet Clover"
Sweet Glover" comedy drama in
four acts by Pauline Phelps and Ma
rion Short. must be credited with one
OF the most pronounced and substan-
tial hits of the season. 1t tells of a
sweet young girl, reared by an old faith
er with Jealous care, lest she fall into
the path that years before had led her
mother to forsake her baby and hus,
band. The plot leads with rapid Sc
quence through events wherein the
girl learns that her secret lover is the
son of the man who lured away her
mother. She then marries the man
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-05-10

Occasionally a woman thinks her
tlOns.
It's no disgrace for man to be poor
unless he becomes so because of idle,
shiftless or vicious habits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-05-10

You can get more wind out of ten
cent fan than you can out Of a $40
one-and the same may be said of a
ten-cent man.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-05-10

Two court injunctions are equal to
4 pair of suspenders.
Great men who die at the right time
are likely to get monuments.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-24
VARIOUS ITEMS.

MT. and Mrs. J. B. Gilbert Of 19 Hotchiiss street will have for Christmas guests Mrs. W. Gilbert and family and MT. end Mrs. Beebe and son.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Blakeslee will have family reunion Christmas night. About thirty will be present. The Christmas tree Santa Claus has been engaged and will delight both young and old.
 The New Haven hospital will have a Christmas musical treat given by Pro- lessor George Chadwick Stock, assisted by Miss Roberts of Meriden, Charles Williams, Miss Majorie Kilborr, and others.
 The Berkeley Mems club at the City Mission hall was entertained last even- ing by "Parson'' Isbell, with several of his fine selections. "Keenan's Charge" was recited and some fine organ music was given which made pleasant even- ing for the audience.
 The Dwight Place church Sunday school had it's Christmas celebration last evening. There was a fine home scene, and a Christmas poem was read and some Christmas carols were sung, after which Santa Claus (John c. North) dis tributed to the happy children presents to all. A fine collection of goods was received which will be distributed among the needy.