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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02
Everyone Pleased With
Pres. Roberts of Colby.

The returning students of Colby College
today will meet with an experience that
has never before come to members of
that college. When chapel opens the
young gentlemen and ladies Will see upon
the platform Colby's president, Rev c.
L. White, d. d., and Colby's president
elect, Prof. Arthur jeremiah Roberts. a.
Nj. Usually elections to the Office of
president of the institution have been
held during commencement. Several
weeks ago at a meeting of the trustees
held in Portland a committee was
selected which had for a purpose
the selection of a candidate to
be presented to the board Of trus-
tees, to replace Rev. DR. White, the
present occupant of the office. whose res
isnation had been rendered that day. It
was announced at that time that the
committee would report its candidate at
an adjourned meeting of the board of
trustees, to be held June 8. 1t is appar-
ent that the gentlemen Of the committee
found little difficulty in selecting the
candidate and good one. for at spe-
cial meeting held in Portland yesterday,
occasioned by important business the
committee was ready to report.
To the satisfaction and approval of
members of the faculty, students of the
college, members of the alumni. citizens
of Waterville and to educational Maine.
the committee handed up the name of
Prof. Arthur jeremiah Roberts. A. NJ
of the department of English of the col
lege.
Colby College probably never knew a
member of its faculty more popular than
Rob" He was born in WATERFORD, York
county Me-. Oct. Is. 1867. the son of AL
bert Fl. and Evelne Dearborn Roberts.
He was born on farm, reared on a
farm, secured his district school educa-
ton While living under the old roof tree.
He fitted for college in the Alfred High
school and at Limerick Academy, grad
uating from the latter institution in 1885.
Returning to the farm he entered the en-
ploy of the village grocery, where he re-
manned one year. He entered Colby Col
lege in 1856 with the class of 1890. Dur
WATERFORD, Westbrook and the Somerset
Academy at Athens.
In college he was popular, energetic
enterprising. thoughtful, loyal and a
plugger from the word. He was the re-
cipient of class honors. He is a member
of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity
Prof. Roberts Aug. Of, 1895, married Ada
Louise Peabody of Gilead, Me. Upor
graduation from Colby College he return
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

Edward J. Lawrence the guests of
Captain w. r. Kreger, who will COM
mand the schooner. The schooner is
owned largely by Fairfield people and
is named after a prominent business
man Of the town and is to be COM
manded by Fairfield captain. Cap
tain Krcger has been in command of
the Addie NJ. Lawrence and later the
Alice NJ. Lawrence, before taking this
one. The Edward j. will be the largest
schooner Of her class afloat. She will
be already for her maiden trip South
in q short time. The best wishes Of the
entire population of the town are ex
tended to the captain and the new
craft: ...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.
Farmingda!e Transacts Business Left
Over from Annual Meeting.

Farmingdale held special town
meeting Wednesday afternoon to tram
sact several matters; Of business left
over from the annual town meeting.
The meeting was called to authorize
the seectmen to raise money to pay
the towns indebtedness and to make
temporary loan in anticipation OF
taxes, also to pass q vote enabling the
town to obtain State aid in the build
ing of a piece of road 1t was dis
covered that the action in regard to
the last matter at the annual town
meeting was not in accordance with
the provisions of the new State road
law and the amendment submitted to
municipalities to vote for.
Frank Lowell was chosen moderator
of the special meeting and Town Clerk
Elmer Stevens acted as clerk of the
meeting 1t was voted to raise $500
TO pay the towns Indebtedness. Voted
to authorize the selectmen to negotiate
such temporary loan in anticipation OF
taxes as in their Judgment was neceS-
sary. Voted yes on the acceptance
of the new State road law and voted
to take such sum of money from the
road appropriation for that purpose as
the law allows.
During the meeting considerable
dissatisfaction was expressed in regard
to the act of the county commissioners
several years ago in designating the
Litchfeld road as the State road. Many
We're of the opinion that the main road
between Farmingdale and Hallowell
should have been so designated. 1t is
quite probable that a petition will be
presented to the county commissioners
asking them to make change in their
designation Of the State road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02
The Late Joseph Howard, Jr.

The late Joseph Howard, Jr., who
10 years, in 1864 concocted a bogus
proclamation of President Lincoln
calling for 100000 troops The fake
was published by the Journal of Com
merce and the World, both of which
papers We're seized by the government.
When the authorship of the hoax was
discovered Howard was arrested and
locked up in Fort Lafayette. Henry
Ward Beecher and Towards father,
who was deacon in Plymouth church,
succeeded in persuading President
Lincoln to release Howard.
Howard was born in Brooklyn June
3. 1888 His father. John Tasker How
ard. was one of the founders of Ply
mouth church and established the first
line of steamers to New Orleans and
California. Howard fas educated at
the Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute.
He was graduated in 1857 as a civil en-
gineer but in 1860 decided to write for
the newspapers, beginning with the
New York Times. and for time he
was a war correspondent. He was
writing for the Brooklyn Eagle when
he stirred up the country with his boz
gus proclamation. He had previously
given a detailed sketch of a supposed
meeting Of eminent military men and
statesmen at the Brooklyn navy yard,
concluding with a call for a meeting
at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
AS fully 10000 people went to the acad-
envy on the evening mentioned, How
ard thought that he would try again.
Sixteen weeks in prison at the fort fol-
lowed his success.
Brick Pomeroy made Howard editor
of his Democrat, and later Howard
took charge of the Star. of which he
was owner from 1868 to 1876. In0the
latter year he Joined the Herald staff,
ard since then he had written New
York letters for many papers. He testi-
fec at the insurance investigation in
1905 that he had received $19,125 from
the Mutual Life Insurance Co. for
90's he was president Of the New York
Press Club and in 1897 of the internal
tonal League of Press Clubs. He was
the author of life of Henry Ward
Beecher.
Howard was married In 1-S56 to An
ma Gregg of Boston, who died in 1905.
There We're five daughters, Grace, Su-
san, Kate, Maude and Rose, all of
whom married. Rose Howard, who
married L. II. Jewett, died in 1892.
Maude Howard married F. D. Beard
OF Brooklyn and after her husbands
death married Irving T. Bush.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02
w, c, T, U. Meeting.

The members of the Soldiers and Sail
ors' Branch of the w. c. +. U. held tneil
usual interesting meeting Tuesday even
ing in G. A. X. hall. About 80 members
and visitors We're present. The meeting
opened with the usual devotional exer-
cises with the president, Mrs. Towle, in
the chair, and Miss Maddox presiding at
the organ.
After the exercises and prayer by
Brother Marshall very interesting pro-
gram was presented Philip Malloy rem
dered several selections on his graphic
phone reading by Mrs. Rollins and Miss
Maddox of Augusta, two recitations by
Master Charles Fitzgerald of Augusta,
and were enjoyed very much Chaplain
BurraSo gave very interesting talk. At
ter remarks by several of the members,
the meeting was brought to a close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

J. II. Mahoney, H. Wyman, and A. II.
Burse. The out-of town relatives pres
ent We're a son, Frank n. Wilkins of
Fiskdale, Mass, sister, Mrs. Will
liam Green and Mr.. Green of Hart
land, a cousin, Mrs. Rose Holt of Fair
field.
The remains, accompanied by the
out-of-town relatives, the daughter
mentioned, Mrs. Philbrick and Mr..
Philbrick and a granddaughter, Mrs.
Harold Grant and Mr.. Grant, were
taken on the afternoon train to Corin-
ma, his former home, where the inter-
ment was made in the family lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

At the annual meeting of the St.
John River Log Driving Co, held
Wednesday in Fredericton, N. B., J.
Fraser Gregory of st. John was elected
president Lewis II. Bliss of ST. Marys,
secretary and manager. 1t
was estimated that there would be
100000 feet of logs to drive this sea-
son. The work was offered at public
auction, but a. cents a thousand was
the best bid. The company deferred
action until Wednesday next in ST.
John and may decide to do the work
themselves. .7.,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

At the last regular meeting of the
local w. G. T. Y. held at the home Of
the president, Mrs. Flora Files, High
street, Mrs. Elizabeth Foster. president
Of the Waterville w. c. +. T., was
present and addressed the meeting.
She told of the work in progress in her
union. She told in detail concerning the
Emergency box which the union has
caused to be placed in the Maine Cen
trail car shops. The box is equipped
with all the things to be used in case
of any accident. She told of the decid-
ed interest of the members in the con-
dtions in the city, and that they were
determined to succeed The annual
election of officers will be held at the
next regular meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02
DANFoRTH LODGE, N. E. o. P.
Entertains a Large Party Of Visitors
from the State Convention.

Danforth Lodge, 179. N. E. O. F..
entertained about so guests last night,
most of the visitors being among the
delegates who have been in attendance
at the State convention at Augusta,
Among those present were Supreme
Treasurer j. p. Sanborn of Providence.
r. l., Grand Secretary w. l.. Quimby
of Bangor. also members of Orient
Lodge, No 1O2, Mt. Kineo. No. 81, and
Queen City Lodge of Bangor; Upright
Lodge No 107 of Orono, and Penob >
scot. No. Ill, of Veazie.
The visit although unexpected by
the members of Danforth Lodge was
thoroughly enjoyed by every one.
One candidate was initiated by the
degree team of Danforth Lodge and
the work received much favorable
comment from the visitors.
Refreshments were served and a
social dance much enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02
Obed w. F. Gordon.

Obed w. F. Gordon. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Roland l.. Gordon, died at his
home on Granite Hill yesterday morn
ing at the age of IA years. He was
born in Quincy. Mass. and came to
this city with his parents several years
ago. He was member of the Maria
Clark Grammar school and always q.
favorite among his school friends.
The funeral will be held from his
late residence on Granite Hill at 2.30
o'clock Friday afternoon, Rev. II. l..
Nichols of the local Methodist Episco-
pal church, officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

The diphthera situation has been
officially pronounced by the Board Of
Health to be all right and the town is
free from the disease. 1t was only by
the prompt action of the members OF
the Board of Health that serious cpl
denic was averted. Stern measures
were adopted and rigidly enforced, as
it was felt by the board that it was the
Only way to check the trouble. There
have been eight cases in different To-
calitias Of the town. One little girl died
from the disease Hundreds were eX-
posed before the true situation was
realized The quarantine was raised
from the last house this week. The
Board of Health members are receiving
comrnendation for their efficient work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

About 80 Of the, young friends of
Lawrence McDuffie. son Of William
McDutfie, gave him a party yesterday
afternoon on the occasion of his 18th
birthday. Among his young guests
we're the memberse of the Nature CLUB
and they presented him with framed
picture of the club. He also received
a number of other pretty presents. Re
freshments of cake and ice cream were
served and his guests departed wish
ing Master Lawrence many more hap
nv BIRTHDAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02
Repairing Cobbossee Engine.

William H. Legion, from the factory
that manufactures the Silsby steam
fire engines at Seneca Falls, N. Y. is
in the city making the repairs on the
engine Cobbossee, No. 1. which met
with a mishap at the fire at the New
Mills. The spring in the packing in
one of the cams in the cylinder broke
and stopped the machine. Mr.. Legion
says that it was fortunate that the
machine was not running at full ca
pacity for if it had been it would have
ruined the whole cylinder. AS it is
the repairs are comparatively easy to
make and will only take a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

Elephants are all young people. The
program:
PART I.
Piano duct.
Genie Robinson and Hazel Clifford
Solo. Hazel Clifford
Lord Ullin's Daughter, Eight Girls
Piano solo, Genie Robinson
Vocal duet,
Imogene Wood, Genie Robinson
Intermission.
PART il.
Piano solo, Helen Cnadburne
Mrs. Ruggles and Her Family Preparing
for the Party.
Solo. Gwendolyn Stafford
Good Night Drill, Six Little Girls
Marjorie Stafford, Gladys Pickard Flora
Savage, Louise Skllin, Lillian
COttle, Ruth Cottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02
IRIS. Mary f.. McMahon of this cit

Mrs Mary f. Mcmahon of this city
recently received a handsome gold
badge from the members of the Forest
Queen Lodge, D. of H, of Portland
Mrs. McMahon, who is valuable
member of that order, has been trans
ferred from the Portland Lodge to
Fidelity Lodge of this city and as a
token of the appreciation of her for
mer services in the Forest Queen
Lodge she was presented with a beau
tiful emblem. The badge bears the in
scription of the donors and that date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

Tho water in the stream is about up
n tho ton of the wings Of the dam,
,ho eush boards not having been TAX
~ ont The gates are partly open at
w. Iake as it is full. The snow is
Practically all gone and there will be
M more water to come from that
source. although a heavy rain might
make still more of a rise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02
PITTSFIELD.
Funeral of Late S. II. Wilkins,

The funeral services of the late
Sylvester II. wilkins were held at the
home Of his daughter. Mrs. William
Philbrick, West street, at u o'clock
Wednesday noon, Rev. F. S. Walker,
pastor of the Universalist church Of
floating. Two vocal selections were
rendered by Mrs. Eva Atwell. Those
acting as bearers We're w. L. Frost,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

The browntail moth nests are not to
found in such large numbers this
W ;ro as they were last spring. Around
s .sa citv it is not an easy thing to find
wv aren single nest, while in the vicinity
,I;hhv Hill, which was the worst in
..ad district in this vicinity, three
10 four nests have been found, where
,so uare found last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

There will be Chatting Dish party
ot the First Baptist vestry this even
Ing under the auspices of the Ladies'
Aid Society. The young people are
invited to attend and all as far as pos
sible are asked to dress in odd or
ancient costume. There will be an en-
tertainment and the latter part of the
evening games will be enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02
Funeral of G. Joseph Giroux.

The funeral of the late G. Joseph
GirouX of Alden street, was held
Wednesday morning from the Sacred
Heart Parish Church. The bearers
were members of st. Jean Baptiste, of
which the deceased was member,
and We're: Moses Butler. Joseph
Roderick Augustus Pooler and Isaiah
JOHN. The burial was made at the
Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

The Democrats of this city will as
semble at City hall Wednesday even
ing. April s. for the purpose of electins
four delegates to the State conVen-
ton, the district convention and the
county convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

Tho regular semi-monthly meeting of
board of United States examining sur
eeors for Somerset county was held
Wednesday in the Office of DR.. L. A.
Dascombe. the other two members,
DIS. f. c. Andrews of North Arson
and f. j. Taylor of Pittsfield also in
attendance. One veteran from the To-
gus Home was present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

a special meeting was held Tuesday
night in Knights of Pythias hall by
Court WesseTunsett. No. 1920. I. o. +.
Six candidates We're initiated At the
close Of the work lunch was served
at the rooms of J. d. Symonds, cater
err plates being laid for so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02
Mrs. Henry Ervinq.

Mrs Lena Erving. wife Of Henry
Erving, who is overseer of the town
farm, died at the farm Tuesday night.
after severe illness. Mrs Erving
was 43 years old. The husband, son
and daughter survive. Funeral ser
vices will be held today from Liver
more Falls. her former home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

Friends of the public schools will be
interested to know that the united
school boards of Hallowell and Win
throp elected Mr.. Holman Of BoWdoin-
ham as the new superintendent OF
schools
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

The degree team OF Hallowell Com
mandery, No. 81, L. o. G.. c., will
leave for Waterville this afternoon and
will tonight work the degree on a large
class of candidates and before several
members of the Grand Commandery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

Arthur Beedle of the University of
Maine came home Wednesday from
Boston, where he has been passing
week in company with other Maine
electrical students and members of the
faculty. He will remain at home for
the rest of his vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

Misses Alice and Bertha Wentworth
and Miss Jennie Gray will leave today
for Boston, where they will Join Miss
Bertha Gray and a party of school
teachers from Boston and make a 10
days trip to Washington, D. G. The
party will leave for the national cap
itol Friday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

The Oriental Degree team Of Cres-
cent Lodge, a. O. [. w, of this city
will give a social dance Easter Non
day evening, April 8, at City hail. Ma
sic by Neri.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

The many friends of Mrs. l.. NJ. Bar
ton of windsor wish to extend their
sympathy TO her and family in her
great affiiction in the death of her hus-
band
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02
SKOWHEGAN.

The funeral Of the late Rev Mr.. Lake
was held Tuesday in New Portland,
the services being conducted by Rev
Mr.. Hutchins. He died last Saturday
night of the grip, aged s..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02
Junior LEAGUE Entertainment.

The Junior League of the Old South
Congregational church will give an
entertainment with a program of mu-
steal selections and drills at Z. 80 p. NJ.
Friday at the vestry, and it promises
to be something of a novelty. The par
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

Ruth Redmond has accepted a posi-
ton as pookkeeper for A. a. Soule in
Augusta. Miss Redmond has been for
some time assistant bookkeeper for
the Winthrop Mills Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02
Eaytien Trouble By No Means Over,

Paris, April "a dispatch from Port
Au Prince states that executions by the
government still continue there. Among
others shot yesterday morning. says the
dispatch, was Arsene Chevry, writer
and poet. The French legation has made
preparations to resist an attack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

The motion picture show in the Home
theatre last evening was one of the best
Of the season. There were T. pictures in
all and t"The Princess in the Vase and
Henry Hudson We're considered the
best, although all were good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

Miss Vera Ferguson, the young
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ferguson of
Middle street, underwent an operation
fer appendicitis yesterday morning at
her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

Mrs. Joseph T. Varney returned
home yesterday from Portland, where
she has been undergoing treatment at
the hands of a specialist. She is much
improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

NJ l.. Alley, Mrs. NJ. f. Norcross and
Mrs. NJ. Currie French attended the
Grand Lodge, y. f. O. p, yesterday
at Augusta. as delegates from the
Winthrop Lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

Smith Gilley and David Robbins are
engaged in re-setting the moulding on
tie front of Wilson Hall block, the old
wood being much decayed and shat
tered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

49, women's Home and Foreign
.n;o,ary societies of the Methodist
~, will meet at 230 this afternoon
en Nv Mrs E. c. H. Smith, Ga Elm
-,repf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02
GARDINER.

r,o Woman's Mission Circle of the
-.z.+ Raptist church will meet Friday
t.arroon with Mrs. w. l.. Tozier,
dresden avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

Eva Harrington is passing her Eas-
ter vacation with her parents. She is
accompanied by Miss Clara Louise
Rice, teacher of drawing in the Au-
gucta schools
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

Mrs. John Reynolds of Machias was
here calling on former Machias ac-
quaintances now residents of South
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

Mrs John T. Richards returned yes
terday from Detroit, Mich. being CALL
ed there by ffle death of her sister,
Mrs w II. Lndey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

The following members have been
granted furloughs: Pierre Leger to Low
ell; Charles F. Bartlett to Newport n.
H.; Robert Cain to Boston: John c.
Budd to Bath; John Scheer to New York
City: Willard +. Barnes to Portland;
John Gordon to Boston, and George ~
Bass to Somervile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02
FOR YOUR SUNDAY DINNER

tlv tie following delightful desert:
u cup English Walnut meats.
" dog, figs, cut up fine.
1cc. package JELLO-O. any flavor.
Dissolve the JELL-O in q pint Of boil
ing water When cool and just commence
ing to thicken stir in the figs and nuts.
Serve with Whipped Cream. Delicious.
The walnuts. figs and JFLL-O can be
bought at any good grocery. This makes
enolgh dessert for large family and is
very economical
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

Miss Hildred Averhill has leased
rooms at the residence of Walter
Watts and will finish her school year
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02

Andrew J. Smith, alias John Roberts,
late Co. /, 14th Me. Inf. has been ad-
mitted to the Home and quartered in
Co K He was resident of Efting-
ham. n H.