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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-05-10
We Should Confess
......All Our Faults

By MAURICE r1AETER LINcK. German Playwright an Phnosophe
IMAGINE Shylock capable of knowing and confesing his
greed. He would cease to be greedy, and his greed would
change its shape and no longer be ODIOUS AND HURT
FUL. 1t is not indispensable that we should correct our a-
knowledged faults, for there are faults that are, SO to speak, NEG
ESSARY to our existence and our character.
MANY OF OUR DEFECTS ARE THE VERY ROOTS OF Ola GOOD
QUALITIES.
The purifying force of the avowal depends upon the quality Of
the soul that makes it and of the soul that RECEIVES it.
Once the balance is established, avowas raise the level of happi
ness and love.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-05-10

Why take a dozen things to cure
that cough? Kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar allays the congestion,
stops that tickling, drives the cold
out through your bowels. Sold by
G.. A. Sexton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-05-10
How She Knew.

Mayme-Mae's desperately in love
with Charlie.
Grayce-How do you know?
Mayme-She told me he was a horrid
man, and advised me to have nothing
to- do with him.-Cleveland Leader.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-05-10
The Economic Value OF Wives
By Professor NATHANIEL SCHMIDT of Cornell University

Inc economic value OF WIVES
By Professor NATHANIEL SCHMIDT of Cornell University
~ CONOMIC independence is a necessary feature of womans
advancement. Men must learn to appreciate the economic
value of their wives IN THE HOME. We pay our cooks
and our teachers, but we do not think Of the work done by
our wives in the home as teachers, nurses and guardians of the welfare
of our children. The husband should not be dependent on the bounty
of his wife, but no more should the wife be DEPENDENT on THE
BOUNTY OF HER HUSBAND.
We have too many invidious social distinctions in our consideration
of womans sphere. If she is a sinner she is entitled to the same onsid-
Grafton AS THE MAN who is a sinner. Any other method is ume-
quail, unjust and unfair.
FEAR MORE FOR THE FUTURE OF THE DOLL IN THE PAR
LoR THAN / DO FOR THE FUTURE WOMAN WHO WORKS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-05-10
Her Maiden Aim.
Judge.

Girls workmanship, the whole world
knows,
Deserves the scoff that's made it.
When at mans head her love she throws
She never, never makes a hit.
Judge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-05-10

Progress.
Little drops of water,
Little grains of sand,
Make the mighty magnate
And his 'trusty' band.
Life.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-05-10
The
Negroes
Vote In the
South
By
WILLIAM n. |
TAFT.
Secretary sf War

~ECLARATI0Ns of equality and popular rights and uni
versal suffrage offer but a feathers weight against THE
INEVITABLE IMPULSE OF HUMAN NATURE. 1t
e was impossible that with the many diverse elements in the
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-10
HEP wANrED-MALE-continurd.

AT COSTIGAN & co.'s. A and Fell ST.. corner
Polk, one block from Van Ness ave-
Oakland office Located
AS Sixth ST.. cor. Sixth and Washington. OAK
Phone Oakland 2604. S. F. Phone West lI0S-
=, FREE FARE-RENO-FREE FARE
10 carpenter helnerx s p work So so day
FREE FARE-FREE FARE-FREE FARE
TO DRAIN. OREGON DRAIN. OREGON; y
the main line. No rain: work everJ day
Ieamsters. 50. 70; lahorers. $3.50 millers. 81
station men. 81. 20 Remember. work every day
FREE FARE-GHASS LAKE.
Laeorers 81. 70; 40 station men. Call see.
wire cot every man. not tents; all houses
FREE FARE-WEED.
Laborers, $3.50; station men; call see.
Free Fare-Redding. shasta. Ashland DIV
Free Fare-Reno Division-CaH See
Free Fare South-South-Can See.
South TO Merced-FresnO-Ba akersdeld-5 p. m
Ship to Merced and Fresno today. .. m
Yosemite Valley R. r. and Fresno sawmiils-
Laborers. 1928; driIlers. $3.50; teamsters.
$3.50; woods $45 and found.
FREE FARE.
ssDa a S09st Dson % ss6O saP 1s sr5sra
Muckers. s.. %; drillers. So; help carpenters
SANTA CRUZ-SPLENDID JOB
25 carpenters. bridge and heavy timber work.
81 day; carpenters other work. other places
Blacksmiths, S4 wOodworkers. - shoers. %
Laborers-Kree Fare Sacramento-Free Fare
Laborers-Free Fare Wyoming-Free Fare,
30 teamsters drive 2-horse wagons. city. -; 80
laborers. city. board anywhere or camp, $3.50.
Free Fare-SONOMA-Of1ce Fee soc.
Free Fare-Sonoma Co.-Duncans Mills-Frees
40 yard MILL woods men. $35 and found.
Is linemen. $40 fd. r. r. men. S35 and I'd
To Santa ROsa-Free Fare TO Santa Rosa.
Section hands. $50 and found
LOOK HERE%LOOK-NORT
Fare paid to McCloDds lumber mills today.
Ship today. Free. Splendid job. McCioud
IS 355 miles north the main line. In the
Shasta mountains; fine water and food
100 men, $50 and found
Fifty dollars a month and found Free rRre.
100 men, work yards. mills. woods. $50 "a. up.
Ship today Call, see Ship p. m
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-10
HELP wANTED-FEMALE.

YOUNG WOMEN WHO WANT TO WORK
MAY FIND CONGENIAL POSITIONS.
REFINED FELLOW WORKERS.
PLEASANT. HEALTHY SURROUNDINGS.
STEADY EMPLOYMENT.
REASONABLE PAY.
GOOD OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROMOTION
WITH A COMPANY THAT WATCHES
OVER THEIR WELFARE. FURNISHES
THEIR LUNCHEONS WITHOUT EXPENSE.
PROVIDES REST ROOMS. WITH MATRoNS
IN ATTENDANCE,
AND
PAYS THEM SALARY WHILE EDUCAT-
ING THEM FOR ITS WORK.
THE RAPID DEVELOPMENT OF BUSI-
NESS AND THE OPENING OF OUR SEW
ERAL NEW TELEPHONE EXCHANGES Ne
CESSITATES LARGER FORCE OF OPER-
AToRS. THUS AFFORDING AN EXCEP-
TIoNAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RIGHT
KIND OF WOMEN.
YOU MAY MAKE APPLICATION AND
BEGIN AT SOME LATER DATE. WE ARE
ENGAGING OPERATORS TO MEET COMING
DEMANDS. APPLY AT 2019 STEINER ST.
PACIFIC STATES TELEPHONE AND TELE-
GRAPH COMPANY.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-10
SOLICITORS WANTED.
HORSEs AND WAGONS.

CANvASSERS to sell good, new articles; $4 %
avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-10
HELP wANrED-MALE-continued.

1irsAF -MALE-CCnt1nucu.
MURRAY & READY.
headlng Employment and Labor Agents,
tFornerly G34-636 Clay ST.. San Francisco
now located at
4c9 SIXTH ST. OAKLAND
TENTH AND MARKET SITS, SAN
FRANCISCO.
Phone Special 656.
FREE FARE-FREE FARE.
WE SHIP DAILY TO
3 p. R. R., OCEAN SHORE r. T.,
V. r. R., WESTERN PAC. r. r.
North Shore. Ripsria and Lewiston.
G. y. E. r. f.
0REGON-OREGGN
SHASTA AND SISKIYOU.
BEAUTIFUL YOSEMITE
FREE FARE
MERGED. FRESNO BAKERSFIELD
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
5ooO lahorers, drillers. tunnelmen. roekmen.
hammermep. trackmen. teemsters. section
hands, carpenters helpers. etc.
FREE FARE-SOUTH-
COMPANY WORK
orloge carpenters. south. free fare
LABORFRS-BRIDGE GANG.
SOUTH-FREE FARE
10 laborers. bridge gang, free fare.
8 tunnel foremen free fare.
10 track LAYERS. electric road.
BEAUTIFUL SANTA CRUZ.
Drillers. cornermeu, muckers and laborers- S
p. r. R. FREE FARE.
SHIP DAILY-FREE FARE.
MURRAY & READY. 4e9 Sixth ST. Oakland.
Market and Tenth sts. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-10

DON'T FORGET.
$50 BEDS AT HOME.
COME HOME. COME HOME.
TO SAN FRANCISCO To SLEEP.
MURRAY & READY have opened their first
workingmen's lodging house, with $50 beds
Tenth and Market SITS. S. f.. and the price Is
only % cents per night.
We are going to do something else for you.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-10
RrsINEss CHANCES.

GENERAL DRY GOODS BUSINESS.
Unusual opportunity to purchase a general dry
goods. clothing and notion business, located
in thriving city of % 600 inhabitants, in Los
Angeles County, California. Finely located
store on one OF the prominent and much trav-
eled business streets. Good frontage and very
deep .storeroom. Clean and well selected
stock. Established II years. Amount of bust
ness transacted during the preceding year Will
aggregate about 100000. Stock VIII invoice
approximately $3j 00G. Entire stock and nx-
lures viii sell at invoice. Good reason for
selling. Address W. G.. BENEDICT & son,
Pasadena Cal
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-10

CARPENTERS
CARPENTERS CARPENTERS
10 bridge carpenters, $3.50 day; fare paid.
25 carpenters, rough work, Alameda Co., Sc
day.
125 carpenters, plain work, San Francisco
81 to So day.
237 carpenters, city and country, $3.50 to
SIS day.
20 carpenters helpers, $2.25 to $3.50 day.
GOVERNMENT WORK.
25 laborers, Government work, near city
S67 80 and $75.
MINES-MINES
D-SILVER-COPPER-
TO A-ARIZONA-OREGON
AND ALL PARTS CALIFORNIA.
100 machine and hand miners, $50 to s105
400 muekers, chuck tenders, carmen, laborers
etc., SIS.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-10

WANTED-Strong boy from 10 to IS years OF
age in the butcher shop at Twenty-ninth and
Church SITS.
WANTED-Young man to learn barber's trade
young man with some experience. Call
1918 Thirteenth ave. East Oakland
wANTED-Tnoroughly competent roofing sales
men; others need apply. Address box
S59 Call office.
WANTED-Mechanics to sleep in the best lodg-
ing-house; 25c night, so per week. 4O5
Third St. cor. Harrison: open all night.
WANTED-i200 men to all beds at I5c per
night at the Phoenix. s2S Howard ST., be-
tween Fourth and Fifth
A GOOD coatmaker wanted steady position.
B. PASQUALE CO.. Turk and Webster sts
LABOR debts collected anywhere; suits and at
tachments- Knox. 1882 Pine ST.. Fillmore.
SHOES repaired while you walt. 1o2S Golden
Gate ave-, near Fillmore for. los Third st.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
DIED OF ACCIDENT.
Remains of Samuel W. Billam Laid at

Remains of Samuel W. Billam Laid at
 Rest.
 Ansonia, March S.-The arrival yes terday of the remains of Samuel w. Billam, who died at Melrose, Fla, Sat .urday, revealed the fact that death was due to the accidental discharge of a shotgun.
 MT. Billam, it was said, had arranged to go on a fishing and hunting expedi- tion with a party of friends and while taking the gun from a chest the weapon was discharged. One side of the face was torn away, and when his family, who had been aroused by the report of the gun, reached his side, life was extinct. There was no reason for suicide, and the friends of the de- ceased are convinced that death was accidental.
 MT. Billam was a prominent citizen of Ansonia. He spent the winters in Florida, and left here some weeks ago with his family.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
IN THE ,CITY CO1IRT.


 In the city court yesterday morning James Venable, a colored man, was given six months in jail and will also have to pay costs to the extent of $274l on charge of indecent assault.
 James R. Hope, jr., and Joseph Vas- .censky, charged with having broken into the railroad round house and stealing some tools and metals, were tried on charges of burglary. Hope 8 morning, and in the meantime he will be examined as ito his mental ability by physician, Vascensky was fined $5 and costs.
 Patrick McKiernan pleaded guilty to having kept his saloon at 7S State street open last Sunday, and he was fined $40 with costs of about $20 more, this being his first offense It will be remembered that five men pleaded guilty to having been in the saloon last Sunday and they each paid the city court $2 and costs last Monday morn ing.
 The charge of non-support of wife against James Kennedy, was continued until next Saturday under the care or the probation officer.
 Frank Bishop, charged with defraud- ing Boarding House Keeper Holt of 26 Grove street out of weeks board, was fined S3 and costs. The man came here from New Jersey.
 Louis Solomon, the bell boy at the Garde hotel, who was fined yesterday for stealing some money from a guest, was given fifteen days in jail and fined $5 and costs this morning for having sttolen a railroad mileage book from a guest some time ago. The value of the book was SIS.
 Samuel Genaro and Charles l.. Hem stock were both before the court charg- ed with failure to send their children to school. Both cases were continued until May S1, nisi, by Judge Tyner.
 Michael J. Sullivan was ordered tc pay his wife $3 a week for her support or else go to jail for sixty days, He will likely pay the required sum. As the result of some sleuthing on the part of Officer Ahearn of the Vest vile police force, Harry Monde, alias Harry Mott, of 21S Hamilton street, and Ralph Cangani of Westville were before Judge Tyner in the city police court, charged with being principals ir the open air prize fight on the outskirts of Westville, Sunday, February IS, be- fore a crowd of sports.
 The trial was principally interesting on account of the ludricrous stories of the bout told by three witnesses for the state. According to these witnesses the affair took place on the farm of l Peter Terrello very close to the Wood- bridge line. No one knew this morning whether the fight was in Woodbridge or Westville, and the court continued the cases until tomorrow, so that the city map might be consulted.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
CURIOUS CHANGE. Caused by Food.

"A few months ago." writes a N. Y. state woman, T was the victim of a stomach so disordered that could eat scarcely any sort of food without suf- fering great distress. In time an erup- tion appeared, of a most painful nature which covered my whole body, and which the doctors said was erysipelas, and prescribed for it accordingly.
 'Their medicines gave me no relief, however, my condition growing worse day by day At last it occurred to me that possibly the Arrangement of my stomach was the cause of the trouble. The doctors said that that organ was like piece of raw beef.
 ,'I made a complete change in my diet, and put myself on straight regimen of Grape-Nuts food. In day or two began to improve, my digestion gradu- ally came back, all the nervousness and headaches disappeared, and within 10 days the so-called erysipelas passed away and has never returned. Mean time my weight has increased and l can digest food that formerly I could not.
 T can honestly say that Grape-Nuts food constitutes the best diet l ever used" Name given by Postum Co.,. Battle Creek, Mich.
 There's a reason. Read the little book '"The Road to Melville" in pkgs.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
MISSING DIAMONDS.
Local Police and Others Looking for
 Them.

Local Police and Others Looking for
 Them.
 Several hundred dollars worth of diamonds and jewelry consigned to re- tailers and sent to them from New York by way of Adams Express compa- ny are missing.
 The police of Connecticut and Massa- chusetts are aiding secret service men in the search to discover the property and the identity of the thieves.
 A shipment of diamonds valued al about $500, consigned to H. J. Webb & Co.,, of Springfield, about three weeks ago, has not yet arrived.
 Other consignment tc New Haven Hartford and Springfield dealers are missing. An effort to connect the jew elry losses with the pawning of dia. mond ring by Charles H. Miller, oi Springfield, has not yet been success ful, but the trial of Miller will be held to-day
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
MISS BUSH.

A Candidate for Manager of Springside. SThe woman who is booked to take the examination for the managership of the Springside farm is Miss Bush, the matron of the Leila day nursery, a pri- vate charitable organization located at 69 Greene street. Miss Bush lives at the nursery. Former Mayor Joseph B. Sargent is interested in the appoint ment of Miss Bush, as are also other citizens who are interested in the same charitable organizations with Miss Bush,
 It is the first time that woman has signified the intention to apply for any civil service position in the municipali- ty other than that of stenographer. The job at Springside pays $1,2O0 a year Miss Bush has had much experience in the line of work that is required of the boss of the New Haven town farm and her friends are urging her to try for the position
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
BISHOP LINES
As to Merchants and Church Fairs--
 What He Says.

As to Merchants and Church Fairs--
 What He Says.
 Bishop E. s. Lines, of the Episcopal diocese of Newark, formerly of this city, came out strongly yesterday to discourage begging from stores for ma terial for church fairs. He practically put a ban upon it at meeting of the Woman's auxiliary at Trinity chapel, declaring that such practices were be- meath the dignity of the church and re- flected on it's name.
 When we cannot get fairly from our own people let us do without said the bishop. When you cannot get money for the support of your rector, or for the maintenance of your church, wish you would write to me and tell me about it. wish to stand between you and the merchants.
 ''In everything we do for the support of the church want to ask you to maintain it's dignity and not use meth ods which may not be approved"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
MRS. WALTER s. NEAL DEAD,

End Comes in Sanitarium After Pro- tracted Illness.
 Ansonia, March S.--After an illness of some months duration Mrs. Walter s. Neal, of Southington, and we'll known in this city, died at Wheeler's sanitari- um, Cornwall Ion the Hudson, Tuesday Mrs. Neal had suffered with a cancer ous growth, and, following an opera tion in New Haven, she went to Wheel CTS sanitarium, where she had beer about three months previous to hei death.
 Mrs. Neal was born and brought UT in Ansonia, her maiden name being Lucy Wightman. She was the sister oi the first Mrs. Dana Bartholomew, and consequently own aunt toeJ. H. Bar. tholomew, of this city. Mrs. Neal Jeff no children, being survived only by hel | husband
 Her funeral will be held Friday after. noon at o'clock from her late home 1T Southington.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
BRIDGE TENDER
For the Kimberly Avenue Bridge-N. M. Bradley Chosen.

For the Kimberly Avenue Bridge-N. M. Bradley Chosen.
 At a recent conference between Di- rector of Public Works Coe and the .selectmen of the town of Orange New ton M. Bradley was chosen as the bridge-tender of the new Kimberly ave- nue structure, which will soon be put in operation. The new bridge-tender will begin his duties. this morning and will receive a salary of $500 per year. The expense will be shared by the city of New Haven and the town of Or ange.
 The bridge will not be operated until late in April, in all probability. The reason of putting the bridge-tender at work before the structure is actually opened for public travel is that he may become acquainted with the machinery that is now being installed and which he will have to look after. MT. Bradley lives at 6S6 Second avenue, West Ha- ven. For eight years he was an en- gineersa at the. power house of the trolley roadsin West Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
BRIDGEPORT DocToRARRA1GNEp
Before Court Charged With Murder in
 Second Degree.

Before Court Charged With Murder in
 Second Degree.
 Bridgeport, March S.--Dr. A. P. Rich ter, physician of this city, was ar rainegi in the city court to-day charged with murder in the second degree as a result of the death of Mary O'Connor, a young girl who died on February 26 from a criminal operation alleged to have been performed by Dr. Richter.
 During the forenoon the state pro- duced but little important evidence and none that would tend to connect the accused directly with the death of the girl.
 One of the most sensational bits of evidence produced was the testimony of Mrs. Mary Barshay, with whom the girl lived, who testified that Mary con fided to her after she was taken ill that herw sister, Mrs. Annie Bowling, had given her medicine. s7
 Dr. Richter is represented by two of the ablest local lawyers, who assert that they have a strong case for the defense. Among the witnesses called this morning were Dr. Downs, medical examiner, who performed the autopsy; Dr. Budau, the girls attending physi- elan, and Rev. Father Latlin, of Sacred Heart church, who visited the girl be- fore her death.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
REAL, ESTATE DEALS.
.WARRANTY DEEDs.

lWiARItANIY DEEDS. Gennaro Quello, ct al., to Giuseppe Armato, iet ux., 30 feet, Market street. Jacob Malkan to Patrick H. sheehan, 50 feet, State street.
 QUIT CLAIM DEEDS.
 Joseph Lazeounesse to Thomas J. Donnelly, 50 feet, North Front street. Oliver s. White, trustee, to Arthur P. Woodruff, trustee, 50 feet Ashmun street.
 Edward B. Munson to the Peoples Bank and Trust company 96 feet, Oak street.
 Charles E. P. Sanford to Fannie c, Platt, 12O feet, Edgewood avenue. Hiram c. Taintor, executor, to William w. Brimley, 50 feet, Elm street.
 Morris J. Beck to Isadore Opper, A feet, Congress avenue
 Isadore Opper to Annie Alderman property in Kelsey street.
 Arthur F. woodruff to Annie Alder man, 50 feet, Oak street.
 David E. Fitzgerald to Harris Alder man, ct ux., 50 feet, Oak street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
TO ENLARGE FACTORY.
Sargent & Co. Need More Room for the
 Lock Department

Sargent & Co. Need More Room for the
 Lock Department
 An important announcement has been made to the effect that one of New Ha- ven's best known landmarks is to be removed and in it's place Sargent & Go. are going to erect five story brick building, with a cellar, the whole to be an addition to the compsny's lockshop department.
 The building to be removed is the old famous Pavilion hotel,' the Ter mains of which stand at the northeast corner of Water and Wallace streets.
 Ex-Mayor J, B. Sargent said yester- day concerning this old landmark: gro the best of my recollection and from information I have had concerning the property, the Pavilion hotel was erect ed about 1903. At that time there was woodland all about 1t. Facing the har- bor, as 1t did, and being built in what was at that time sumptuous manner, it quickly became the most popular summer hotel from New York to Bos- ton.
 Here it was that the old southern families and families of not from other parts of the country came to spend their vacations.
 ''It was in the sos" said MT. Sargent that I bought the property It ad journs out lock factory and early next week Blakeslee & Sons, the contractors are going to tear down the old house and we are going to build a five story brick building addition to our lock fac tory on the site. The addition will have a cellar"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
THE BARKER-LBwIs CASE.

Miss Mary J. Kelleher went on the stand when the case was resumed and said that she had once rented the furn- ished house of MT and Mrs. Barker. The furniture therein was identical with the furniture and household ar- ticles that MT. and Mrs. Barker stored with the Lewis company on July 2, 1900, the price to be paid being $S per month. The defendants in the suit, according to the evidence, attempted to depre- ciate the value of the property stored, and the witness stated that some of it had company" By that she meant that there wereinsect in it. The de
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
HoRsB JUDGEMENT FOR $500.

This was the suit in which the plaintiff asserted he had been victim ized in horse trade. He recently se- cured a verdict of $500. The horse, a pacer, had distemper, and was unfit to race.
 Attorney Isaac Wole, who appeared for the defendant, came to court this morning and argued the motion for a new trial on the ground that newly discovered evidence, this being in effect that Clark knew the horse Alameda had distemper phen he purchased it. Attorney Hamilton opposed the motion.
 His honor said that the horse trades were peculiar. anyhow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
WITHDRAWN AFTER 3 YEARS

After being on the superior court
 docket for more than three years the suits for $2,5OO each brought by Sidney
 Troeder against William R. Orthwein,
 Harold M. Sawyer and Bradford Els worth, former Yale students, were with drawn.
 These suits grew out of a riot on the Yale campus in which ticket specu- lator, Troeder, was set upon and beat en and some football tickets taken from him on November 3, 1902. He alleged that the defendants named in his suits were the ones who beat him and rob- bed him.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
A WEEK OF MISSION SERVICES

Will Begin at Christ Church, West Ha-
 ven, Sunday Under Leadership of MT.
 Christensen.
 Announcement is made that a series of evangelical mission services will be held every day and evening next week at Christ P. B. church, West Maven. Three services will be held daily-a morning service at 9:SO, an afternoon service at 4 and an evening service at ' o'clock.
 MT. Carstenson, of New York city, will conduct the services and it is earn estly hoped that the parishioners will take advantage of the opportunity of fered, a-