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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-11

yo see nss Gon 1s how rude you are! Can't Evelyn (shyly extending her handy: We have met Horace: ,,1a Yes.CTaking her hand and kissing it> A rthdf ittte earlier es1lLr,i in the the. day
 secretive girl and you told How mean of H0eaSe H0elyn thought a he came from santa Claus so ese s % h Ss., wo Whey s sr 9S flor n labeD sweet little Evelyn Ethel and Reggie togetherJ: All for Eveyn-nons Ress;. Reggie; n,e call 1t too bad!
 Evyn s' too gooa Thank e things S egR gsh sn nd let oo RS The ' lss2 as nS enS ns ee5a old id who said e ,etsd this old body life condemn that p5 ssnts 9s moment he will be dis Horase , raises himself and stares straight at Reg hs t0 Eve real nf but substantial benefactor. I came disguised
 
 S5% the otss5 s y.15s vii sSnssa ps5'y esiis Eshsl G s @ s and ear but she
 g ox1 a @ M hands in his sa done Hersne such pnt thing; g., co. n. u.,. on,u
 'ss see Srso Sa done for me! I think. If the suggested have retorted with return shies that would have rather surprised the attacking party. Now, Evelyn. 1T you Will come home with me you had better put ponies will not be able drag through the a from s2 Prausn on the Reggie: You'n have house full of tramps! Ethel: If Cousin Bernard shouldn't like Evelyn. you'll let me come and him, won't you. Horace? First impressions not always to be trusted. mann Reggie Gamely>: And of course knew it wasn't really old woman, but just boy dressed up: that you will find 1t out when you know better always joking in good -natured way. Isn't that Ethel (hesitatngly): Yes Reggie.
 :, Reggie: There. you see, you've Ethels word for Horace: It's no use. my friend you'll never be nature
 GEnter Evelyn in hat and ccat)
 derful drive behind those beautiful little ponies I just put at the end of my letter to Fraulein- Good bye Reggie. I hope your arm will be better. Good bye. Ethel (kissng her). I'm leaving the pres ents for you both. if Horace doesn't mind I very. very happy, don't want toys make happier.-(She takes Horaces arm)
 Horace Sto Reggie): Won't you wish us a merry Reggie Burning his back): No!
 Horace All right I daresay shall get along very well without your gooI wishes We mean to v, Evelyn looking up gladly into his face): Yes. Horace.- tThey pass out slowly, talking in under tones Just as they get to the door he puts his cant glances They stand dejected attitudes, si- !ently During the pause, the sleigh bells heard ringing; they grow fainter and fainter in the dis Ethel (reading from her mothers letter.: The Iucky chno Ghosen Will have everything that money groan Ethel drops letter and covers her Fona with her hands as the curtain falls) -a''
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that shoId be sH SdT h @ g%Sh non2 nGe t and he is driving pH@S S TeSve got ed as w as bells Perhaps santa Claus is ill., and has sent reindeer and changed the way like cinderela's uR R and md he's rubbing his hands Perhaps he has I'm glad 1 could go out skating. He is com
 Evelyn 1qaickIy{:; How do you do9 Have you
 Horace (puzzled aside): From Santa Claus!- Russia @ S cal on you We nave Just arrived from were n his son directly saw yOu suppose he Just o se you eesuse S H hop haye been little afraid must be dreadl "1 > Horace (asids) She's too pretty to disappoint!- hs Pm ns cu m FeS p 5nss Gq in nrs d how d
 Soa Santa SR on ss t Rt ET5sd feel Sa the 1ets sOa o & is sS
 beard keeps him warm Why are you in ' all Ha aione? neg eGn laying @ Yfsy M all r Eve come. Do sit down,-(Pushes him into armchair and others nave o%t sS skating the d H ey bar t9ey fe f which was foolish because perhaps Ethel would lend me hers-just for half ar
 HUr9Se H0rnce ; E!heI s doesn't s seem oblging
 self before you came. Please don't think She isn't Horace: You so hind you try to shield every
 l3u n youP 1GN face e@ So% "S I'll tell you what I'll do. l daresay my father has yet started d on his rounds and 1t is still daylight will go back and explain about and ask him especially 10 remember pair of skates Let foot-even fairies make mistakes sometimes, and better to be correct.--(Measures her handkerchiefD
 . Evelyn Ch. thank you. thank you And If your father should be very tired perhaps you would come again in his place. I'll try keep on the chance, because like you much!
 Horace QauEhing): All right I'll if I ar range it. Goodbye my pretty Cinderella you shan't De lett alone again another Christmas if nelp it. Glad you like me. Merry Christmas-(
 Evelyn Hooking after him): What strange boy! -IRuns to windowD There he driving at such furlous pace and the ponies be toying It. though it has begun all ground E white. l suppose the will stop the skating. Poor Reggie and Ethel-what a pity for them,
 Ethel and Reggie (speaking together without): Hatetul call t!-(Both enter looking very
 Evelyn (running toward Reggie. who has his In sling); Oh! Reggie dear, what is the matter? You've hurt yourself
 Reggie Shaking her off: oh. shut up
 Ethel: vicious hoy on the other side tripped him up at hockey. The had begun fall ice got horribly rough. pr. Rhubarb there. and tied up his arm, which Reggie did not like, had several nasty falls and grazed my Jshin got down my neck. so wished I'd taken my fur af-
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SCENE: A SCHOOL ROOM.
 Characters.
Ethel Watson,
 Evelyn Watson. Reggie Watson.

neskie |" asSSsEo, asSu
 tEVeiyn wearing indoor clothes. is helping Ethel to put on her coat as curtain rises Ethel wears
 Ethel terossy, HOW clumsy you are Evelyn One my fur tie? l know you've hidden it!-(sees it on
 9Evelyn puts the fur round Ethers neck. Ethel
 Ethel: No I shall get so hot skating: I shan't ws it ee n mn n M pity oGa% have not any skates Evelyn Gurnng away puts her fingers in her eyes. Reggie lentering with skates on his arm Hulloa.
 n crxng on Ssr of Eys S cy oaas gS finger in your We We saved @ our money and bought beauties she went won't S even a come down @ To5 so she back n e no crying sonf oh T to not Sare n suss oeG % WoSG S arc use for to come without without skates(Et. dear Eraueln on Christmas Eve. sho viii be hohsrsd bot fra time of teachers in Ee1 us in of # as @ dss who as;as as5%an, . s;Hs ESeyn won't quickly, as were in no hurry e @ w ,oo with nise . and eheery Christmas morning. Ta,ta~ H's sas GFyns Tsss Huisy SS s5s;h$f s.f,?s ent way.-Gong pause. during which her shoulders heave.) Evelyn, you stupid grill You've got that letter to write and lots of things to besides cold and very-(Catches her breath) I wonder if they VIII play hockey. or dance quadrille!-(Takes up writing paper.) Here Is the sheet put all ready for Fraulein. Now. what shall I say?E(Writes re, peating tjas r.v, words ,.. ,,s,, as she does SOL
 I'll fraueh, m n do d9 do love you sol Yes happy Christmas. and that bad cough will go away. I am wishing Santa Claus would come be. cause am very lonely, but think he only comes at night and then as one Is asleep it isn't much fun Papa ana mamma nave gone for long on a motor-car but there was room for me- the motor car having very few seats, and big coat takes a lot of space. If Santa Claus came sbonIS ask him for some skates. I had a pair last Christ mas but Reggie threw them in the river one day when when, he was angry with me- and they never He has always crept down chimney very uuietlv though in the pictures he has bells on his sleigh" o- AiS
 Loud ringing of sleigh bells heard outside Evelyn drops pen. and springs excitedly to her feet -'A
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Reggie: Well must say think you have son.s more unless the goose happens to be decrepit oid neggsa would want to give them all away. Now. If am chosen, shall have lovely horse, and go out hunt ing. ,,.,- . =. ,. .-. ..,. I, could drive myself and would go so fast wouldn't t stop for dogs, chickens. children. or anything I would kill all If they dared to get In way Oh! the coat I'd wear-all fur to my heels Peo- ple. would Russian Princess. Then when I grew up I should, of marry somebody fearfully grand, live in palace and never mend clothes!
 Reggie what would choose, Evelyn?
 Evelyn (with little clasping her hands): pair of piebald ponies with bells-(Bells heard ringing outside)
 Reggie: Whats that?
 Ethel It seemed to answer Evelyn's words Running window: Why. 1t must be Horace What a lovely little carriage! It must have straight of fairy tale. How very odd-the ponies piebad!
 Reggie (to Ethel with suspicious look at Eveyn): did she know?
 Ethel dear! what a pity he has before time to change my dress! must make up for 1t by being very pleased.
 Reggie I'll down and welcome him. (Exit)
 Ethel: Now, Evelyn. the youngest. must keep in the background Be sure you don't
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H Dew Santa Claus H Play for gbildren'S Christmas Party
BY wINIFRED GRAHAM,

ger all Ugh! I'm glad to get back to a nice warm hhouse-n IS simply horrid out.-(Reggie pulls the on it, and exits) N ~ "
 I,.hei lln an undertone): I Reggie In 9uun rsee; He was dreadfully rude to the doctor;
 Evelyn: I daresay his arm 1 hurt him poor boy; I age and folds it) 'e Aoi - |
 ,.o Ethei: Reggie in a bad temper hopeless. and should should snub him do then he would treat you WomIS bav wish had lent skates then you "4uId nave grazed shins instead of me!
 a N Reggie (heard speaking without loudly): How uare you come into the away this minute, 3h.t or I'll send for the police. Starving indeed! Whats had hae 70 me! You won't get anything here If LEE, hnters excftedly) Girls what should the Sr,vs most awful old beggar rn orLe ln0rugn the a regular tramp. doubled e npnca ana hnsky as crow! she has had the imper is sure Miss r way into % the house as sne says ihe Village peopl tell her Miss Evelyn Is so kind"
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and feeling and the uses of language which are peculiar to children. It seeks to drive a specific number of truths into the child's mind in a spe- cific number of minutes, and to have the whole school-infants and adults make the circuit of the whole bible once in seven years. That method has been aptly satirized as the making of young savans and old children The new educational evangel affirms that the child can be stimulated to methods of personal observation and discriminat-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-11

talk too much or push yourself forward. Remember you pretty, and Horace will be wanting to talk Reggie and
 (Enter Reggie and Horace. Reggie hold of his arm in an afectionate Horace carries a bundle of presents conspicuous among them pair of skates.)
 Reggie: Here is! Such dear fellow! I'm sure awfully pleased to see him.
 Ethel (warmly): Yes indeed How do do?- had a better Christmas surprise: Mamma sent word about 1t. Of course you will stay tea? We are going to have iced Christmas in honor O your coming instead of saving 1t Christmas Day Do you like or toast, or buttered buns, because I'll and order 1t?
 Pray stay moment.-(Draws away from Reggie) I have not said how do you your sister.-(Turns to Evelyn, who is standing in the background.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-11
Child Study and sunday-school Method.

(Copywright. Davis w. Clark)
 The war upon current Sunday-school methods now waging is only an incl dent of the war upon education meth ods in general. The protest Is against examining the mind with names Of places, lists of things. combinations of numbers, and abstract rules. all said by route and without comprehension. The current way prastically treats children as if they were adults. It ignores the ways of seeing, thinking,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-11

ion.and thus grow without conscious and painful effort. Thus education. like beauty. may be joy forever. It has the child to go out with an ab- soroent mind to take up of his own ac- way. -'- '''S
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E. M Fowler. the wealthy lumberman who has just died at his home in Pasa- dena- Cal, leaving an estate worth S35,- ooe'ooO, started as a laborer in the woods of Michigan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-16
WARREN.

The Bristol County Game and Protec-
tive association held meeting last even
ing, at its rooms here. The society was
organized under new charter and other
business was transacted
The services at the local churches to-
morrow will be the same as usual with
the pulpits in all of the churches occupied
by the local pastors.
The Warren Artillery held a most sue
cessful entertainment in Armory Hall.
last night. The program consisted OF the
''Verdanto" male chorus Of Providence.
r. l., Oscar Elilberg, director; Miss Still
den Kindergast. soprano soloist: Mr.. Wal
ter Kranz. eccentric comedian: Mr.. Ralph
Kneeand. reader.
The choir OF the NJ F. church will hold
their regular weekly rehearsal in the
church tonight. under the direction of
the organist, Mrs Emma w Mckenzie.
The bank meetings OF three local banks
were held during the past week at the va
rious banking Institution rooms The
elections resulted as follows National
State bank: President. Joseph w Martin
vice president. Samuel L. Peck directors.
JOS. w. Martin. Luther @. Cole. Frank II.
Brown. s. l.. Peck. Frank e Dana, Ed
ward r. Cutter and jeremiah Goff
National Warren bank: President. Jos.
w Martin; vice president Luther Cole;
| directors, Alfred e. Gardner. James w.
Drown Seth w. Eddy, Luther Cole, ]. w
Martin and JOS. r. Childs.
First National bank: President. Frank
s. Drown; vice president VIM. B. Crow
ell: secretary, A. r. Gardner: directors
VIM. II. Crowell Frank Drown, James
Drown. A. u. Gardner, Lewis T. Fisher
and Edwin A. Cady.
The system OF express trains being op-
Grated by the Consolidated railroad both
northbound and southbound is finding
great favor among local people, especial
| ly among business men and people en-
| ployed I'm Providence. The trains are run
at intervals during the day. and the entire
run OF 10 miles requires but is minutes
while an accommodati6n requires one hall
! hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-16
DEAR EGGS
Three Of Them Cost Oscar Bucker $3.50.
Doctor Said Take Than.

Oscar Brucker was a guest at the Cen
tral police station. hast night. He was ar
rested by Patrolman Houghton. at the
Providence Public Market, for the theft
OF three eggs.
Bruckers excuse for taking the eggs
was that doctor had prescribed eggs 10
relieve an attack or hoarseness.
The only trouble was that Brucker took
them the wrong way. The advice given
him was TO take them internally. Oscar
had them In his pocket and hadn't paid
for them.
The police are hunting for gambling in
Guiding tho shell game. hence Oscar was
run In
In the eth district court today Brucker
was fined 81 and costs, IN all s.. 60
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-16
PAWTUCKET.

AT last evenings meeting of the Work
Frederick 3 Almy was chosen president.
There was an informal program Of music
and readings by club members af.e- the
election.
The funeral Of Joseph oHara took
place from st. Josephs church yester-
day afternoon. Rev Father Sullivan con
Quoted the services.
John Wood died at the Pawtucfiet Cen
eral hospital last night On Jan. sth. Mr..
Wood was whirled over the shaft,ng at
Dunnell's print works. He was only -
years old and is survived by father and
two brothers
Conductors OF this city In Hutchinson
hall last evening was a very successful
affair. Oxley's orchestra furnished music.
John T. Curran was chairman Of the COM
mite OF arrangements 10 whom much
credit is due for the good time all pres
enjoyed.
There was a big gathering of friends OF
the Pawtucket Typograph.oa union, No
2l2. at the annual smoker OF the union
held last evening IN the Cottrell block. II
was one OF the very best times those
who had the good fortune TO be present
ent enjoyed.
A large number OF the members and
friends were present and all were fur
nished with an evenings entertainment
such as only the Typos" can give.
Refreshments were furnished through
out the evening and there was plenty OF
smoking material An entertainment pro-
gram OF merit was furnished, among the
numbers being: Piano solo. Charles Kir-
win: song and dance. James DAILY; coon
song John Carroll. accompanied on the
piano by John Clark; song and funny
sayings, Joseph Doherty; plano solo. Al
Corrigan: remarks on ''Unionism." by
Joseph Mccain: monologue, James DAILY
piano solo. Walter Bennett.
The committee I'm charge of the arrange
ments consisted OF John Cunning. Charles
A. Salisbury. John Gilleece, Willis Bus
sey and Michael Leddy.
Frank n. Ames yesterday afternoon
made an assignment to Attorney Herbert
A. Rice.
At last nights meeting OF the board of
license commissioners, William II. Far
rell was granted a liquor license Appi-
cations OF John McGonagle 20 transfer
his license 90 Edward Smith was held
for further investigation.
Grand Regent William j. Burton. ac-
companied by hIa board OF grand Officers
held an open installation OF Haskell coun-
ell ROYAL Arcanum. I'm 81. Georges hall
last evening Robert ]. Bailey r. the new
regent OF Haskill council Grand Regent
Burton presented William u. Fuller. who
had lust retired as regent. n handsome
past regents jewel. There were interest
ing remarks by Mr. Burton and other
grand Officers. Then followed whist and
collation..
Members OF the Pawtucket woman's
club spent yesterday afternoon in a most
enjoyable visit TO the art galleries OF
Tiiden a Thurber at Providence.
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PORTSMOUTH.

Mr. and Mrs Alfred @. Vanderbilt cele-
brated the third anniversary OF their
marriage at their Oakland farm home
Thursday by entertaining few friends
n dinner party. The host and hostess
were I'm receipt Of numerous tclegrams of
congratulations. The day was similar
60 the one on which they were married.
snow on the ground and very cold
Miss Anna W. Anthony has been the
guest this week ~ her sister. Mrs Frank
White OF Fall River
George ). sherman. who recently re-
turned from n trip 10 Block Island. IL
now on n business trip 90 Gloucester.
Mass
Hiss Amy r. Sherman r. slowly recov-
ering from long and serious Illness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-16
FOR ANNUAL BANQUET
Members Of Friendly Sons Of ST. Patrick
Committee for Coming Banquet.

The executive committee OF the Friend
ly Sons of at. Patrick met in tho office OF
the Hon. Charles E. German last evening
to make final report on the entertain
ment recently held in the Imperial theatre
for the benefit OF the orphan asylum ON
Regent avenue.
They were unable 10 do so. however.
and will meet at the same place Thursday
evening The following members were ap-
pointed to ayange for the annual banquet
that viii be held ON the evening OF St.
Patricks day, Dr.. O'Keefe Frank Cans
ming, Peter c. Cannon. John +. Harlow,
c. w German. DIR. b. r. McDermott and
Thomas II. Donahue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-16
RIVERSIDE.
There Was Coed Bowling on
Local Alleys Last Night. ..Other
Local News.

There was an exeFting bowling contest
on the local alleys last, night between
the Riverside grocery clerks and the
Whangdoodles After q lively fight for
victory the clerks got away with the
game. but II was after one Of the hardest
fought contests which has been seen here
for some time.
IL seemed at one time In the second
string as though the games were coming
out the other way, but through ths good
work of Trombley of the clerks that team
managed to get the lead away from their
opponents and keep II until the finish.
The clerks, after capturing the first two
strings. took things a little easier. and
let the other team have the last string.
There was q good-sixed crowd or rootere
present, and they made themselves heard
for several blocks by the yells which
they emitted whenever good play was
made by the team which they favored.
After the game another game was
played between the Whangs and a scrub
team, in which there was also some hot
bowling the score being over 1900 for
the Whangs at the head OF the game.
THE CHURCHES,
The usual services will be held at the
local churches tomorrow. The now Con-
gregaional church is rapidly nearing
completion and will be ready for occu-
pancy I'm a few days. A portion OF the
church is now ready for use as soon an
the electric lights are installed.
TROUBLED BY ICE.
Considerable trouble is still being
caused by the ice, which Is In the river
and on the shore. The oyster business
is practically at standstill. and many
orders are lost because the ice precludes
all possibility OF getting the stock with
which to fill them. Ii Is thought that
the present condition will be improved
In short time, however. as II is about
time for the January thaw. which II Is
hoped will make IL possible TO get oysters
I'm the usual quantities
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which was a very enjoyable affair and
was largely attended.
Arthur Downey and John Hart are
arranging for a large sleighing party "a
take place early in the coming week.
The Roosevelt Alumni Football team
have all secured their large photographs
through the courtesy OF II. A. Gouht OF
Wilson street.
Alderman G.. r. Parker of Plainfield
street has been reelected as president OF
Rhode Island Pharmaceutical association.
Hope Council. Knights OF Columbus,
will hold "a social and whist I'm Guild hall,
Wednesday evening
Patrick Brany OF Hampton. Conn, is
visiting his brother NJ. T. Brany at lsS
Plainfield street.
Or. r. III. Shaw OF Thornton started for
Philadelphia this morning where he will
visit relatives.
Councilman Benjamin Dalton IL spend
ing a few weeks In the southern states.
Henry Pohls has taken possession OF his
new home on whittier avenue.
Mrs. Koch, wife Of Patrolman Koch.
who has been seriously III. IL slowly i'm
proving.
J. r. Collision OF Piainfisld street spent
yesterday In Boston
JOHN o'CoNNELl,
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The News Of the State.

out chunks of the ice with which they
are covered, and that by the time that
operation is completed the tide Is com
ing I'm and they have no opportunity TO
enjoy the fruits OF their preliminary
labor.
THE DRAW STUCK.
Yesterday afternoon traffic was delayed
for time by the draw Of Washington
bridge, which I'm some manner became
stuck and refused 10 work. After a time
those In charge OF the bridge managed TO
get the refractory draw into operation
and traffic was resumed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-16
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow the sun rises AT I'll a. m.
and sets at 4:4l p. m. High tides at 7.st
a. m. and s'0 y. m. The following YES.
sells have arrived At this port since last
report:
Steamer Powhstan, Baltimore
Steamer Nashua. New York.
Steamer fremont. New York
Steamer City Of Newport, Newport
Steamer Warwick. Fall River.
Tug Brownell, Newport News.
Barge Emily, Newport News, 1000 ton.
coal TO order.
Schooner =. p Blackbourne Newport
News. 266o tons coal 10 New York. New
Haven 4 Hartford railroad.
Schooner Marie Brown. Jacksonville
300. 600 feet lumber TO ]. A. Potter.
Barge Standard OIL No. 76. Bayonne, N
J.
SAILED
Steamer George w. Danielson to Block
Island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-16

Balty Moore-So Miss Hazbeene looks
the part. does she7
Calvert Jr.--T should say. .She looks
az leftover as m unsold Christmas tree
on Jan. S-Baltimore American.
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Low RATES WEST VIA The NICKEL
PLATE ROAD.

points throughout the West and South.
west. on sale first and Third Tuesday.
each month TO April. 1904. II going West
this winter. see local agents. or write
l.. r. Burgess. ~. K. y. A. Boston, Mass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-16

JOHN o'CoNNEIL,
Hats. Caps, Furnishings. Trunk Store aHe
Laundry 10 Just above the postonioA
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TO CUBE oeIp IN TWO DAYS.

Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the
cause. To get the genuine. call for the
full name. csc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-16
EAST PROVIDENCE
Public Schools Are Arranging
for ATbOT Day.
The Engagement Of Lieutenant
Gibson Is Announced.

East Providence branch OF The News is
ct i Taunton avenue. Telephone llz-|
East Providence