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Stewart, who came to Laramie from
Pennsylvania early in December o.
that year, is now Mrs. Boyd.
Following the program occurred the
distribution of the presents from the
tree, Mr.. 1vinson officiating as Santa
Claus. The fall and winter was a mos,
delightful one, much like the present
it is said, and the evening was un
seasonably warm. Indeed, Santa Claus
found his traditional garb too heavy
for the banana belt, and vas nearly
%smothered by his furs on his first visit
to Laramie, but that did not deter the
intrepid saint, and for many years nc
Christmas tree was complete unless
Mr.. Ivinson filled the role of the jolly
st. Nick. The people Of the entire
community had placed their gifts upon
the tree and Santa's task must indeed
have been a heavy one, for, in addition
to these presents, every scholar re
ceived a gift, and 125 books were also
distributed to the members Of the
school. A supper followed the tree
and the party closed with a dance.
Ones fancy fingers lovingly about
the scenes in that gaily decorated hall
with the happy crowds surging in and
out. 1t is related hat the passengers
on a w~est-bound train were wonder
fully impressed and pleased with the
picture, saying: I'VE thought to
spend Christmas in the wilderness, and
it is just like home!" Possibly the
men and boys from the surrounding
camps and mines enjoyed 1t most OF
all, some Of them %fervently embracing,
while others ere moved to tears by
the recollections of earlier days in
eastern homes. Some Of these men
supplied themselves with rockets which
they sent up, and this form of celebra-
ton came very ear causing a catas-
trophe During supper time the win
dows were down from the top on az
count Of the heat, and q rocket thus
entered the banquet room, falling into
the lap Of Mrs. William Naismith and
setting her clothes on fire. Fortunate
ly, Mrs. Naismith had the presence OF
mind to smother the blaze instantly,
and no serious disaster resulted.
Scarcely less interesting is the &C.
count of the Christmas Of 1869. which
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and in that service has passed through
various degrees Of importance and
usefulness, being still utilized in one
of the intermediate grades of the East
Side building.
In early days the instrument was
often silent for lack OF capable per-
formers, but 1t saw one Sunday of
hard service in 1870. Early in that
year the noted Presbyterian. DR..
Prime, editor Of the New York OBJ
server, made a trip around the world.
and reached here with his distin-
guished party on Saturday. spending
his first Sabbath here. Meeting Mr..
Charles Wright, who was an ardent
Baptist, on the street, DR.. Prime made
himself known, and Mr.. Wright made
arrangements to have the great ed
itor speak at the school house at the
evening service. At that time morning
and evening services were being held
there by Rev. Cornell, and the union
Sunday school was held in the after
noon. With DR.. Prime were his wife,
Lieutenant Van Ransalaer and Bishop
Atterbury, with his son and daughter
and their governess. a Miss Parsons.
The bishop. who was a medical mis-
sionary to Japan, was returning to
that country with his family. The
whole party attended Sunday school
and Miss Parsons presided at the or
gan. At the close of the service many
fingered and sang and sang until the
shades of evening fell about them.
1t was in the spring Of 1869 that the
%denizens Of Laramie arst wrestled
with the i~diosyncrasies Of her be-
witching, beguiling and, alas, also.
treacherous climate. A May day fes-
tival was planned and the natural park
at the springs east of town selected for
the fete. A dancing pavilion wal erect
ed, quantities Of trees we're brought In
from the hills and 30 cleverly planted
as to successfully simulate . real
grove. and booths were prepared for
the sale Of ice cream and other delica-
cies suitable for sultry days. The
morning dawned a. only q Laramie
morning can, with skies Of most bril-
liant blue. and gorgeous sunbeams
%glittering on the ~iridescent submits Of
the Snowy range. The merry picnick-
ers rode to the grounds in Eaily deco
rated wagons, and II 1t was cool for
white dresses with short sleeves, .
tribe like that could not spoil the day.
But. alas. and alack. scarcely had the
party reached the scene Of the fste
when the chill in the air became =
frost, the sky WAS suddeuly oysecast
and one Of our furious little spsing|
bliszards swept over the plain. ~
$4,000 snow storm" may be welcs0ed
By the range kings, = =. J. Dsll
would call II. but ~ coastafns<inQskI
carried ITO that crowd wht1h wi
a-1Eayfng- was actually di6eessslnes
Mrs. Ivinsoa provsd sntffsly S<e1sU1
ths emergency. however. aAd IL -
1rsa wsee ea1ahayz Daasea AsAInnuj
unB aDd ooavsysd hack to tcwA. rel
DcAooa roe0 ~ cleared 81 tAoeo ~
~ Yas AaDUnv Heak, e11h0enn -
- - ca TArsIE So .4A -
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LINENS

Scarfs and Lunch Cloths. hemstitched with open work,
SOC, Csc, Csc, $1.45
Irish or German Linen Hemstitched or Fringed Towels,
each .............25 Csc, 39e, SOC, 75c, $500 and SIPS
Napkins, per doz. ..... SIPS, $3.50, $500, $3.50, $500 up
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aggravating Jul oon came mischiev
ously blinking out again. There the
little May play was presented and
Miss Eva Owen was prettily crowned
queen of the May-dear little English
blossom, transplanted from the fertile
fields Of Great Britain to bloom, we
trust. yet many. many years upon our
trstwhile barren plain.
The spirit of unity which ruled at
Laramie's first Christmas celebration
continued to reign here for many
years. As time went on churches of
different denominations we're estab.
lished, but the workers still progressed
hand In hand. When Bishop O'Gor.
man came with three priests from
Omaha to lay the cornerstone Of the
catholic church, the party was enter
tanned by Mr.. and Mrs. Ivinson. The
good father IA somewhat surprised
to find his hosts were members Of the
Episcopal church instead of commune
cants in his denomination, and the in
cident is certainly q striking exposi-
ton Of the spirit Of love and good
will which filled the hearts of the early
citizens.
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II Laramie could have . union
Christmas tree this year, If piaues and
prejudices could be laid aside and one
and all work and play together, would
it not be we'll? How pleasant once
again to strike a clear and primitive
note, to cast OF. II only for . day, the
dragging shackles of custom and CON
ventionality. and to be and act ones
true self. In '68 strong and brave
men kissed each other from love and
good will. but in 1904 we hesitate to
utter the cordial, commendatory word
lest we seem to "gush" or fatter. The
purse may be light and its g~ift-givius
be nleager, but the treasures Of Q true
and loving heart are boundless, and
the bestowals from 1t are q precious
and ~ lasting q diamonds.
"And here's to all Of you . true and
Merry Christmas"
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The Christmas demand for Ribbons
is now in full swing for Fancy
Work, also for tying up gifts and
tying presents on Christmas trees.
We have a. good supply of these
Ribbons of good quality for holt
day purposes at very little prices,
but don't wait until a day before
December 25 to get your share.
Others may have gotten ahead of
you .1c to 40c a yard
BEDDING FOR XMAS PRESENTS.
$1.oo for a pair Of Fancy Stripe
Wrapper Blankets, a variety of
colorings.
SIPS for a full size Crochet Bed
Spread, good quality.
$500 for a pair of all wool Blankets,
full ia size, either white, tan or
gray.
SIPS for a Fancy Reversible Robe
Blanket; colors blue, brown or red.
$500 for extra size homemade Com
forts, full width. best cotton, all in
II piece.
$500 for a full size Fringed Satin
Bed Spread, choice designs.
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FANCY SILK BELTS.
We are still showing all the latest
designs and colors:
Crushed Velvet Belts, with brass
buckles-red. green. blue, black
and burnt orange, and crushed and
shaped Silk Belts, at. .25c
Folded and Wide Plain ana Stitched
Silk Belts, lined Keystone buckle,
in red, green, brown, blue and
black, at .35c
Fancy Shirred and Ornamented
Satin. Peau de Sole and Taffeta
Silk Belts in the new colorings,
WAIST PATTERNS FOR XMAS
PRESENTS.
In this line we ian suit the most
fastidious taste.
$1.45 for a three-yard patterns of
Fancy Wool Wasting, cream and
color grounds, with small, neat
designs. worth $3.50.
$3.50 for a three-yard pattern Of Fine
Mercerized Wasting, choice styles.
$2.25 for a three-yard pattern of our
finest Mercerized Waistings, choice
designs, either white or colored
grounds.
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LACE TRIMMED HANDKERCHIEF.
Women's Dainty Val. Lace-Trimmed Handkerchiefs;
good at 15c; each. 1oc
Women's Fine Lac and Footing Trimmed Handker-
chiefs; good at 25c; 3 for Soc, or, each ............19 c
Women's Fine Pure Linen Handkerchiems, trimmed
with dainty Val. and Mechlin Lace and Footing; reg
ular 35c; each -. Csc
Women's Very Fine Linen Handkerchiefs, trimmed with
choice Val. and Mechlin Lace and finished with dainty
French revering; regular Csc; each. .............5o Soc
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THE o GROTTO

The little people have speedily
learned what a delightful place this
is; and in spite Of the way they
have pitched into things, there
is a great quantity of 10y bring
ers' yet-Tops, Hummings, Singing,
Squeaking and Musical; Balls of ev-
cry conceivable complexion; ranges,
sets of utensils; Air Rifles, Wheel
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Barrows, Doll Swings, Doll Ham
mocks and Carriages-everything to
make the Doll happy and contented
Red Rockers, the delight Of every
little girls heart; regular Roller Top
Desks for the little business man;
Games of all descriptions, Shoe-F Fly
Rockers, Iron Wagons, and-well, it
would take a whole newspaper just
to begin on the delights Of the
Grotto. Send the little ones down.
, 1904-12-16
NDKERCHI

FOR THE WOMEN.
Women's Pure Linen Hand-Embroidered Handkerchiefs,
good at 1Oc; sale. each Sc
Women's Pure Linen H.. S. Handkerchief, good at 15c,
Women's Sheer Pure Linen H. S. Handkerchiefs, extra
special, 3 for So, or, each. .2oc
Women's Very Fine Pure Linen H. S. Handkerchief,
Csc, 6 for SIPS
Women's Very Fine Linen Embroidered Initial
Handkerchiefs; good at 35c; sale, each.......... Csc
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EMBROIDERED ~HANDkERHIEFS.
Women's Dainty Embroidered and H. S. Embroidered
Handkerchiefs; good at 15c; sale. each.........1 0c
Women's Lace-Trimmed and Embroidered Handker-
Women's Dainty Embroidered, Scalloped and H. S. EN-
broidered Handkerchiefs, 8 for SOC, or, each.......1 1876
Women's Extra Fine Pure Linen Hand-Embroidered
and Fine Swiss Embroidered Handkerchiefs; regular
35c; each Csc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-02
Police for the Country

Several days ago We threw out me SUB
gcstion that the people OF the 'ural cls-
tricts in the South needed peter police
r,otec,ion. Since then We have recei.ed
The following communication beal rs on
Ire same subject;
Editor OF The Times-Dispatch;
* sir--I am glad TO sec something IN the
rApcrs In regard TO better protection fcl'
cur homes. The necessity Tor u has
heen too apparent for some years, and
so have neglected the matter ioi.'
enough, Our people are quick enough
Ia avenge crimes committed against our
families. but what We want inost Is
prevention
ssrpe special legislation should be mad
J meet The changed condition OF our DO,
nestle life,' We need more officers VI
the law in our country districts, and the
means Of holding these Officers 20 q
strcter account OF the discharge OF their
duties, We hare somt law against va.
grants. tramps, etc, persons without yi1-
ble means Of support AMI disorder.y, but
they are not enforced. and no mo seems
| 70 feel IT his duty TO enforce them.
| These iaws should be made strictef pad
| wider in their scope. and provision ne
made for executing them promptly. LIB
CITY Ia good Thing, where there ID
moral character enough 10 Jusify II.
/. ea19yu&4t Otherwise v hsspinvy aais.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-02

rnrxon co,Id not have secured tho t,ub-
tieat,on ot They" In any magazine II
The country. except at advestissrs rates..
Publishers are supposed to know their
own business, and. OF course. they oe-
sire ike othor business men to nuke
money when they engage in any o ot's5t
ness enterprise. WE know very well tue
value OF a reputation. but We believe
that publishers sometimes set TOO much
store BY it, and again that they some
times turn Off meritorious work because
the author Is unknown.
Some time ago the manuscript OF q
book was handed in at this ofilos With
}.he request that the editor would use his
good offices to have the story read by al an
expert reader. He succeeded In haSins
this done, and the reader made q favor-.
able criticism OF IT. The story was then
o,fered for publication to a responsible
publishing house. but i was rejected
Subsequently the same house. asked TO
.ee the story again, eut finally returned
It to the author with the statement that hal.
while 1t was work Of merit the pup
Usher was unwilling to assume the FISK
OF putting 1t into print.
In the meantime we had read the story
and found 1t to be, according to our
view. Of unusual interest and merit. Il
is something Of an historical novel, deal
ing With a famous battle in the early his
tory Of the United States. Of which 1T
tie is known, and containing nvast deal
Of reliable and intensely interesting his
3torical matter. much Of which has never
been printed.
a thread of romance Is woven Into the the
story. The characters are admirably well
sustained, and altogether II appears. TO US
10 be a book Of both interest and value.
III Is true that the story Is crude In some
az .ts~ parts and bears the ear-marks Of the
amateur, but all these defects with q
little editing could easily be removed, and
IL so 1t would be so far aliend9of many
sloppy roman e.s,7 ....ch have had a popular
run hat mo fair comparison could be in
gstituted But the author was u1kn own
and the book will be unknown forever.
Il we wonder II it would have met with
snch a fate, had It been written by an
author Of Kipling's reputation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-02
Mr. BRYAN III the Field

we are gratified to. read the announce
ment that Mr. William Jennings Bryan
has offered his services TO the Natl on ma
Democratic Committee, and thas ne will vii
take the stump in october, and make nal
"a number of speeches in behalf Of ParkeS
and Davis. alr. Bryan's services are
greatly needed in some sections. There
are Democrats who are extreme IN their II
views and who. according to3reports. are
disposed TO vote the Populist ticket MT
Fryan has Influence with them and he Is
in position to show them how foolish
%it is In an election like this 70 throw
their votes away upon an Impossible
candidate s Watson has no possible
chance Of election. and while we hold
that every man should vote his principles.
ana vote for the candidate who repre-
sents his principles, yet we Il q Sseese'no
suffi cient reason why any Demo crat { may
not honestly and conscientiously vote
for Judge Parker. 81; 4 III
Judge Parker is man Of 4 the people,
he is opposed TO Republicanism ana al y
that is implied in Roosevelt ism; he :1s
opposed to the v tyranny Of trusts. On
the positive side, he is representative
OF the true Democracy IN the broa dest
meaning of the term, and, tf ne Is Is elected
President, he will undoubtedly oppose
all forms OF class legislation and stand.
for government which prote cts and pro-
notes the interests of the entire people.
The Democratic platform does not con-
! tain all that Mr. Bryan and his init
| mates would ike for 1t to cont ain, but
| Mr.. Bryan himself took an active part IN
committee In framing i, 8concurred IN the
report OF the committee and in the con-
vention voted for it's adoption. AS far as
It goes 1T is acceptable to him, and he ne is
| In a position TO defend 1t against the as
/ rsaults of the Republicans and TO urge
4 all Democrats to accept 1t in good faith,
i and 40 vote for the nominee who Is
! pledged to carry out It's provisions. as far
as he may be able,
4 IT would be a great misfortune for this
republic for the Republicans to elect
+ Theodore Roosevelt for the next term. The
i Republicans have become arrogant and
y Mr. Rooseyelt3is radical Of the radicals.
He represents the extreme view of Re-
publicanism and the time has come for
n him and his p1rty to DO turned out OF
Office.
IT behooyes all Democrakp, all citizens.
who are opposed to Rooseyelf--Repnllb' '1'
: canism, TO vote against Roosevelt and 70
cast their votes in such way as TO be
most effective In removing him and put iA'
ting Democrat in his place. No Dem
ocrat. no citizen who Is opposed tc
Roosevelt, should in the coming e!ectior
throw his vote away on the PoPuhs
ticket. II he would see Republican isn
overthrow the sensible and patriot patriot
hing for him to do is to vote for l'arke
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-02

N The Whining ton Messenger e5olces in
mild form as follows: 8sS3
Fl While there L Is SO much disorder and
lynching going on; In States to1the south
OF ours It Is era flying to al North car q
not take TIE the iax lnte her avn hands
Saturday when their chief of police. while
in the discharge his duty, was killed
by a drunken negro They had great
proyocat ion, but exercised manly and
law-abiding forbearance
4 The Raleigh Times feels somewhat
grateful III + says: i;
God BYE, good .old. summer .time...ISYou
commo dating Hot fenough to ca use us
TO enjoy our delightful shade and. cool q
pleasant, our sleep efreshing and rest
full. Rains have been abundant, and the
earth has bioss omed like the rose, N
a The campaign Is evidently wa rn1ing up
In North Carolina. The II Vlnston- Salem Sale 2
sgnsn1 passing SSH what things
an ordinarily sensible man g., viii on mesimes
do Eand say und err the IN Flu ence OF a. po-s
litical campaign
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-02
Good for South Carolina.

Z Hurrah for Commlssloner @NN ats0n ~: iie
has landed his firstfcolony, OF immlg ralnts.j
It will consist OF $50 families Of seandlna-s
VANS and will be settled on 40 0oo aG a,e1
Will he followed by other colonies: and
there ig room and opportunity To-. al, ne
industrious people who an DO prougn le "
this state--C Cha rleston News and courier,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-02
tThirtty.$Years at Hard Labor

Thirty ears at Hard Labor.
Especial to The Times 81 spatch.) I,
5sass5 FAYIST'IEVILL1, NJ. G.. Sept. M.
MCNEIL, a negro, was tried in the Superior
Court to-day and sentenced by J udgSs
Brown TO thirty years At hard labor iH
the Spententlary for the murder OF Dougaildi
Monroe, another negro, at a church ga th-s
ierIng some months ago. In scyenty-hr =
township. The negroes were both drink
ling and quarreled at the well about draws
ing the bucket ss5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-02
The Valve of Reputation.

In speaking OF " story published in thu
current. number of scribner's Magazine.
5of which Rpdyard kiplIng As the author,
the News Leader says;
ut v sats 70 sex that N palnsEs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-02
rule to refrain from too violent exercise
and to stop any exercise. however agree
able, before xhaustion sets Ia. 81 : Si


and to stop any exercise. however agree.
able, before 1l on !. sets in.
ii one Of the most prominent New Eng
land chools for girls has just Invested
go ina nagn,Sentt gymnasn,
tennis ana croauet outfits and d swimming
pool, but an Silent running track and 1
sayns se.saee l
own ten iingers6 has truly become q par t
ali schools for giris now contain This len
It are in grca demand d. n Important
slrs IN and Il use
every girl should ndersta md "a thorough ly.5
but FURNISHES a az as.ive
sG For after all u there NJ la n exercise 50
good for VIVA known As
briga upG sh opesaon
almost every muscle Of, the body n one
Or another of Its aprl ications and !, the
which resnts
e eves games Slssd IaSes sss
ora wny
vIgor, tho fruit Of downrig tt toll, than tho
crop OF carl y muscle that heads out under !;
the glass 81 the gym, n Y !. 'll! !
The woman who does her own work, !" h
flies from her cooking to her dishwas 81,
mailing then 10 the lghting up and sort
ling out OF her rooms and p9 I S,Ia :,
setT Of muscles and repairing her, for that 4
/ rich, life.glvlng sleep, which comes sorly
to- the physically weary, and. most surely
work and has done Il honestly and well.
Many a. woma n WI began life b p helping
her husband to get sta rted In his businss,
mn; IS 10 swOrke d d home and saved md
plaiinne ed. would give now hat she isir i
and tormentcd With servants, any thing IN
il those "a Fly days. and has lost8chicfy
through ls the lack 81 that ealthful exer.
else about her house which she, /, do q
ion = q ago: g on. how much better IT iag
1 is be poor and we'll than to- be rich I. az
we are now and sick or hall sick all tna
time 4 w 8 cam enjoy our PRIV ges. VIZ
are SO miserable and so worried about
each other all the time. &
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-02
Salt and Fresh.

A lake has been discovered on Eild.n
Island, I.apland, which. con aims fresh
water on the top and salt wat ter on the
bottom The lake rises and falls Wltn th ne
s siae az bWo an rs nnserrround Channel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-02
Revised Version.

Mother, may ! SO TO swim
her that Your bathing suit is q dream !, ~ ! :
blue serge. with q bertha 81 e %n ~
mousseline, which cost your re- w r5 W oo---
and don't go near the wa ter, Il ii
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-02

Qualities Z. o # Wives \ Ct
the Gauls M odern Fiction e'11l.
Heroines Generally Strong.
Athletics III w onnen's Colleges:
Precautiions IIIe Who With
a Success w ould Fight Should o''l['i
Be Strong as Well ell. Z as s.; Right;
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-02
No Stomach 4TysubIsg

After three days II you write toS Dr q.
Formula Company cheaSs;o Tree t2G5-
Situation in a day Owens and M tnor
nr,ia (.omnanu. distr OUTING aaantA~ !, = is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-02

- Il y y h. ~ IN
4 & The lady principal OF one OF our Oldest
colleges for wome n says I can asea rely se
convey to- you an idea Of the seer etssdls.I
70 e q unm rh popular demand, We in-
lege The girls inferred into tn, \, games E.
T Tiss aomped abont the The grounds
dong before they came ~ Int re b,awe
ana ar a. blowsy and dlsordered and loud,yoised
that we really thought for While s thae
sa hays Elys pp hna woes
e eveFy mail mail s ettsrs Worried
requesting that ther grbs gnG an9
.vi Il Exercise We deyo ted ourselves
in earnest to the regulation Of the new = 9 !,
aSe
aloud for a half hour a fters coming "
from inatItute1d System a ri IF
VINO Il could not pass these atisfac torily
could not join In the eanles,jlTs ~, pro- ,
egn9
to use sense and ta aktngTiare
OF themseives In order e enter athletl l,sa
the twor threH yeh1s we
It III became cal IA an aid and not q hindrance.
s9leg eSe rsw as
they have not yet eel psed VeTytnlhg else
Ss asisstYaNsS " mHi IND tha
not 8! 60 muc has hose trained for. ath;,5
etc colleges e We S d9 not fra
fsFtpBa t syrs an Say eSRst
i ia amateur love Of wholesome q sport,
Which W. Seems to me the wlsest course;
Ae e Is we practeet heath Of 9he
sooooiiiana One = I'm Dortant element In the
case case Is the outdo DOR lie which 7 snc9ur-
ages for all the dents !, ~ toos
oyneat--aad th.t II !. Ho '' small taAs
Probably similar report would COS (,
from fer w q men daguRs,
i nliy FOR. eiife-by imprudent particpa-
h Ftoa r. bsen But on the whole and the
sassst
y into into our colleges haY We been most encopr.
bss MOI eTat1 on This Il the Wat hWord Al!
along the line a vsl,ed that
ha nould write vita il letters 81 lylng lIght'
an essay the general art OF ~ stn99i Il,
People nay n'n 70 So gooa
sa bSf Is oIs
He proceeds to rush thTough, ~, !. 1V e
miles Ike a. spplrl Ter ana 70 take tlt ~
Mhas saas 81 g
! "a and rest az lin. |" v Il III Z, &. Il.
THE same thing !s true Of the work {. ~
1.-THE gymnasiu $. Few N truetors ~ Z! sst
Re srsda Woman Sss ba
sa aIt' = to enter into them too Violently.
i Everyone Ever should mako ~ an lnYar!aR!e