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The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03
TO DoUBLE-TRAcK BERKSHIRE.
An Important Move.

The board of directors of the New York, New Haven X Hartford Railroad company has authorized the letting of the contract for the double-tracking of Hawleyville to Shelton, a distance of 20 miles, The contract will involve some heavy railroad work in the way of grading, especially between Botsford and Shelton where the line runs be- tween two valleys. When the new line is completed there will be a double track road for the whole distance between New Haven and Poughkeepsie. The dou- ble track is built to provide for the largely increased business between the Haven. This is of interest locally. as about 12 to IA miles of this double tracking will go through Newtown.
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About 30 friends and neighbors of Miss Marion Sonmers gave her sur prise party at the home of her par ents, Mir and Mrs Andrew Somn CTS, in Hattertown on Saturday evening. November 27, the occasion being her 14th birthday anniversary. The ev- ening was spent very enioyably in games and music. A fine luncheon was served. The party did not break up until late hour. The occasion will long be remembered by all. Miss Marion received a number of very pretty and useful presents.
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The annual meeting of the Fair field County Pomona Grange will be held at Sturdevant hall, Bridgeport, Wednesday, December 8, at 10.90 a. m. Officers will be elected for the ineuing year and the Lecturer will present an interesting program. A large attendance is desired.
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NOTICE.
A Worthy Suggestion.

To the patrons of Rural Free De- livery routes No. 16 and 34: In the future will you please buy stamps of the carrier and have all letters and postals stamped when you put them in your mail box, as it makes it very unpleasant for the carrier to handle them in cold weather.-[W. M. Rey- noldsnolds, postmaster.
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Kent.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 Rev MT Perry's subjects, Sunday will be: Morning, Learning how to pray;' Junior congregation, Making Paths" Evening, Taking Inventory"
 Serviceat the schoolhouse in South Kert on Sunday afternoon, December 5, at 2.30
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South Britain.

THANKSGIVING HOUSE PARTY.
 MT and Ms D. M. Mitchell entertain ed a house party over Thanksgiving, in- cluding Mrs Lennon of Roxbury, MT and Mrs W. F. Kinney of'New Milford, Capt B. M. Mitchell, wife and daughter of Passaic N. J., MT and Mrs s. D. Baker of New York, Mrs P. B. Bucking- ham of New Haven and MT and Mrs J. L. Mitchell and son. Four generations were represented
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TRINITY PARISH.
Christmas Sale and Supper.

The annual Christmas sale and supper of Trinity Guild will be held on Wednesday, December 8, begin ming at , D. m. Supper including ice cream, 35c. The excellence of past suppers served by Trinity ladies warrants large attendance for next Wednesday evening.
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THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Thank Offering Meeting.

The Ladies' Missionary society vii! hold its annual Thank Offering Weet- ing at the home of Mrs w. M, Reyn- olds, Saturday, December 4, at 2.3e D. m, An interesting program has been arranged and a pleasant social hour is anticipated. Everyone in- terested whether members or not are cordially invited to be present. The regular thank offering collection will be received.
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 The Bradshaw Clothing Co.,, 1294 Main Street, Bridgeport, are to close out in 30 days their splendid stock of up to date clothing, as the build ing is sold to Poli for his new theater. One of the greatest sales in the his tory of Bridgeport and surrounding towns is to begin on Saturday, De- cember 4, and last 30 days until all of the stock is sold out. No one should miss this splendid chance to get clothes for man or boy at less than half-price and in some cases at one-third it's actual value. This firm has been doing business on Main Street, Bridgeport, for the past 15 years, and thousands of people in and outside of Bridgeport can testify to the value giving quality of clothing sold by them. Everything is to be sold, stock, fixtures, cases, mirrors, etc. Not a dollars worth of clothes to he taken with them or removed to their fine new store, 1057 East Main Street, on January 1. The clothing onnortunity of a lifetime is assured ali who visit this sale during De- cember. Never before, never again, snch bargains. It will pay every man to buy now for both present and future needs. See the big advertise ment elsewhere and look for the big red sign when you visit Bridgeport. Remember the number, 1924 Main Street near Congress Street.
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AN INTERESTING CASE.

The case of Walter Russell of Wash ington vs the New Milford Power Co.,, has occupied the attendtion of the Super for court, this week. Prominent attor- neys have been engaged or the case, including Attorney Williams of New Milford and Attorney Hyde of Hartford for the Power Co.,. and Attorney Stiles Judson of Bridgeport and Attorney Wal ter Crittenden of New York for MT Rus sell Among the witnesses subpoened were MT and Ms Walter Russell, Court land Cole, S. F. Seeley John Whittlesey and others. MT Russell bought the place ne now occupies of (. D. Cole and is endeavoring to cause the Power Co. to remove their poles and power wires from an old highway adjoining his property The case is before Judge George w. w. Wheeler in the Superior court,
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

Frank W. Wright of the Public Market, Shelton, has opened a milk depot at his store in Shelton and is now handling several dairies of first class milk. He hopes in the near future to handle several more dairies and woulu be glad to communicate with any who have milk to sell.
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Sunday Services.

At II a. m., morning service with sermon by the pastor, Rev Alexander Steele. Subject: Christ and the Sabbath" Sunday school at 12 m.; Christian Endeayor meeting at 7.30 p. m. Subject, life Lessons for me from First John." Ref. 1 John 4:7- 21. Leader, Miss Anna Carlson.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

Henry Dean, the travelling salesman for Leonard, Shaw & Dean. of Spring field. Mass, was stopping, Tuesday. at
 the Samuels Shoe Store, in Bridgeport, showing fine line of goods for spring. That is what the Samuels Go. always carries and by the way, they have an that is A great thing
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New Milford.
ORATORIO.

The Oratoro Christ and his soldiers will be given on Sunday afternoon, December 12, at clock by a chorus of over 5) voices. The oratorio consists of "A numbers The solos will be sung by Mrs H. A. Bassett, Mrs E. J. Sturges, Miss H. Toohey, Mrs F. SOule, Messrs Fletcher, Woodford, Palmer and Rich here before, in fact it is not known so well in this country as other oratorias and it was the desire of Choirmaster Harris when in England to secure it and introduce it here. It is very popular in England.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03
Sunday Services.

Morning service, preaching by the pastor, Rev T. N. Laine at 10.45 o'clock. Bible study and Sunday Sunday school at noon. The evening deyotions will be at 5 o'clock for the present, including a brief sermon.
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ANNUAL MEETING
Of the Newtown Library Association
 to be Held. Tuesday Night.

The annual meeting of the New town Library Association will be held, Tuesday evening, at the library building. An urgent invitation is extended to all interested in the li- hrary to be present at the meeting.
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MISS cASEY-MR BROWN.

Wednesday morning. November 24, Miss Julia Casey was married to Harry r. Brown of Trenton, N. J. MT and Mrs Brown will te It nome in Trenton after December 15.
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Thursday evening prayer meeting at 7.45 o'clock.
 Next Thursday evening, December g, after the prayer meeting, the board of directors of the Mems Federation will meet at the home of L. c. Morris
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

Hubhell Eros, corner of Main and Elizabeth Streets, Derby, "the corner of good shoes," have new adver- tisenent in the issue of The Bee which our readers will do well to look up.
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MRS ANNA M. HALL.

Mrs Anna M. Hall, aged S1 years, died on Saturday, November 27, at the home of her daughter, Mrs Lewis H. Ives, leaving a husband, three daugh- ters and two sons to mourn her loss
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

This is the season of the buckwheat; Grandma's Pancake. self-raising and plain buckwheat flour, and the maple and Karo syrup to go with them. New goods, just in. At Corbett, Grove X Co.'S
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Washington.
ITEMS FROM ST JOHNS.

IIEWb FKOW G JUIIN D.
 The ladies club packed their mission ary box for the Mountain Whites of the South Tuesday afternoon.
 This year there will be a Union serv- ice on Christmas day and the children of both Sunday schools will enjoy their tree together
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

Roy Hyott of Waterbury enjoyed the Thanksgiving recess with his parents MT and Mrs John Hyott.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

Mrs Bridget Mccarthy of Walnut Tree Hill has bought the Bradley prop erty on Gas street, recently owned by Ernest Thurman. The place will be occupied by her son, John Mccarthy.
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Tar roofnng the kind that last. A Taylor, Curtis & Co.'S.

It is rumored that several parties are considering the purchase of the mill property owned by w. c. Johnson, in. tending to accommodate that section of the town with line of mill feeds and attend to the custom grinding which naturally centers at this point. MT Johnson has successfully carried on the feed and grain business for the past 20 years, but the care of a large farm and the ice business requires all of his time
 Whether the above rumor proves true or not, TinkerfeId district is eagerly listening for the hum of the wheel and grinding of the mill. This is the mill property advertised by c. F. Beardsley.
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Bedding.
A DRAMATIC EVENT.

Mrs Briggs of The Poultry Yard" will be presented by Newtown talent on Friday evening, December 3, in the Ridge hail. Curtain rises at o'clock Admission 25c Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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Extra values in fancy groceries, teas and coffees. The famous White Rose anf Tsspton teas, and the 1775 and Her. mitage blends of coffee. Buy these blends and you have satisfactory combination. At Taylor, Curtis & Co.'S.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

The Grand Union Tea Go. of Main street, Derby, have an announcement for Christmas in this issue of the Bee which will interest our readers.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

Fred Brown of Hopewell Junction, N. r., and Guy Brown of New Britain Thanksgiving with their parents, MT and Mrs +. l., Brown.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03
Sunday Services.

At II a. m., morning prayer, Holy Communion and sermon by the rec tor; at l2 m., Sunday school; at 7.30 D. ln., evening prayer
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THE HOTELS.
At The Inn.

H. T. Baldwin, Shelton. IT. F. Goodwin, Hartford. George Oaks, York Pa. MT and Mrs Genrge c. Peet, Miss Frances E Peet, Bridgeport E. L. Miror, Derby.
 Franklin Burton, .hnsonia.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

The popular firm of Howard & Barber of Main Street, Derby, have a Christmas announcement in this issue of The Bee. Don't fail to read
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

The Sandy Hook Surface Water Co. officials, with General Manager Edward Taylor and First Assistant Engineer Bartram were busily engaged. Wednesday afternoon, on studying the frost problem as related to the aqueduct which spans the Pootatuck river. Just the time to buy stock" said MT Taylor, to the scribe, ''For if you don't buy at once, you will be liable to be frozen out" The stock is now listed on the Sandy Hook BOurSe.
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S0uthford.

TO ORGANIZE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
 A Sunday school will. be organized next Sunday afternoon, at o'clock at the chapel. It is hoped that many will be interested in this new enterprise and will be present at this meeting. A cor dial invitation is extended to all. Preaching serive at 345.
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Mrs Richards of New York and Miss Edith Quackenbush of New Rochelle N. r., passed Thanksgiving with MT and Mrs Joseph Quackenbush.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

Mrs Timothy McMahon, residing near the. depot, died Thursday. The funeral will take place on Saturday. Funeral Director Honan has the arrangements in charge.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

W. K. Nolan, the Bridgeport shoe man, is staying with John Treadwell for out of the city on account of his eyes,
 and hopes the country air will benefit
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ST JOHNS.
Sunday Services.

At 10.45 a. m., Holy Communion and sermon by the rector, Rev o. o. Wright; at 12 m., Sunday school; at 5 D. m., evening prayer.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

Samuel D. Sharpe of Monroe will sell his dairy as he is in i'll health and can not attend to it.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

There will be a Christmas sale and supper at Trinity Guild room, Wednes- day, December s. Open at 5 p. m. Sup per including ice cream, 35c.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

MT and Mrs Fred Beard, who have been living with MT and Mrs Arthur Beard at Sandy Hook, have returned to Bridgeport for the winter.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

You will find one of the best places in New England fo' your Christmas
 shopping at the F. L.. W ilsor Co. jewel " store in IMnhurY
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

The senior class of the High School will give dance at the Town hall on Friday evening, December 10. An out of-town orchestra wnl furnish the music
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

Some attractive values in plush and rubber lined robes for driving, just what is needed for this weather. Street and stable blankets of all kinds. At R. H. Beers & Co.'S.
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Ernest Thurman has moved hishouse- hold goods from Sandy Hook to Port. chester, N. Y.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

Mrs Stephne Warehouse spent Thanksgiving day at Sherman More- houses in Marbledale.
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WINTER UNDERWEAR We want to show you Underwear, the best quality for your money, at French's, Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

Saturday evenig Mrs s. Eaton was
 severely injured by fall, one hip being
 fractured and receiving other painful injuries.
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LADIES' s3 SHOES
WINTER UNDERWEAR.

They are stylish, extra good quality and union made, at French's, Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

Mrs Mary A. Leavenw orth. who has been spending several weeks with her daughter at Pinehurst and in panbury. has returned to her home in Roybury.
 Mrs G. L. Minor sNent last wcei in New Haven and other rlaces. While there she went to see ''The Man of the Hour"
 Unicn services at the Southf1rd are invited.
 Mir Minor bought a fine hors" qnd row of Oxford parties, recently. Mr Minor has horses, wagons, etc., for sale.
 Wallace Lamson has beer on the sick list. The ladies missed him for supplies needed on Thanksgiving day.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

s. H. Bullard closed his residence on Mt Pleasant, Monday, and with his fam fly returned to Bridgeport for the win ter
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

Miss Margaret Blake, graduate nurse, returned to New Haven, Tuesday, after weeks visist with her parents. MT and Mrs Michael Blake.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

Week night service, Thursday al 7.30 o'clock.
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Thomas Lynch of St Thomas College, Hartford passed Thanksgiving with his parents, MT and Mrs Michael Lynch of Gas Street
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

HIGH TOP SHOES. N, Winter shoes for boys and girls, a t'rench's, Bethel.
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Keep in mind c. F. Beardsleys auc tion at Monroe, December g.
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Miss Nellie Kilbride of Bridgeport was Thanksgiving day guest of her parents, MT and Mrs Edward Kilbride.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

For mild, easy action of the bow els, a single dose of Doan's Regulets is enough. Treatment cures habitual constipation. 25c a box. Ask your druggist for them. .. a. .. ....*
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

D. K. Colepaugh will be at Hawley- vile, Wednesday and Thursday even- ings, and Saturdays, during the day, to work at the barber business.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

Master John Hassett of Bridgeport is visiting his grandmother Mrs LdWard Kilbride of Cemetery Avenue.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

We want to show you Underwear, the best quality for your money, at French's, Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

Lovin's for dress goods. Remember the place; in Danbury, opposite the Sol- diers monument
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

F. J. Hatch, of the firm of Hatch & Dewey, of New Milford. was in town. Wednesday. and was the guest at tea of Allison F. Smith.
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Mrs M. F. Houlihan returned Mon day. after a weeks sojourn in Jersey City N J.
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FastOn.

MT and Mrs c. T.. Rockwell and daugh- ter, Miss Lucy Rockwell, spent a very pleasant Thanksgiving in Brookfield as guests of MT Rockwells sister, Mrs F.
 Keep in mind c. F. Beardsleys auction at Monroe on December 9.
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Miss Josephine Downs of Bridgeport is the guest of MT and Mrs D. c. Peck.
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The best in meat and poultry at the market of Henry Rupf.
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Mir and Mrs Fred Sagendorf of Brook 1yn have entered the employ of w. 4 Leonard, at the Inn.
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Dates, oranges, malaga grapes, mixed nuts, dried citron and orange peel. At Corbett, Grove & Co.'S.
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John Leavey of Bridgeport passed Thanksgiving with his parents, MT and Mrs Thomas Leayey.
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Mir and Mrs H. H. Curtis and Miss Marion Curtis passed Sunday in Passaic, N. J.
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Stops itching instantly. Cures piles, eczema, salt rheum, letter, itch, hives, herpes, scabies-Doan's 0int- ment. At any drug store.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

Good values in feit and rubber boots at the Sandy Hook Shoe Store.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

Miss Nora Blake of New York passed the Thanksgiving holidays with her par ents, MT and Mrs Michael Blake.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

A Gillette Safety Razor makes a nice Christmas present. English of Bethel has them.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

John W. Ray has entered the employ of Arthur J. Smith.
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LADIES, s3 SHOES

They are stylish, extra good qualit. and union made, at French's, Bethel.
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HIGH TOP SHOES.

Winter shoes for boys and girls, at French's, Bethel.
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Levy's for clothing. See add on Page
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03

About 75 people enjoyed the fine en- tertainment of Bojert, the magician, at the Town hall, Friday evening, in the Mems club course. The exhibition was worthy a better house.
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Stepnev.
THE BELOVED PHYSICIAN.

'Affs 'ff1SN ffS I'll lHltlANs
 The short but very significant item in last. weeks Bee certainty caused many readers In this whole vicinity to eXper. fence q shock not easy to endure. com Ing with a suddenness, Though perhaps, lt was h0t really unexpected for the hand Of time Is constantly dropplngj whethtr we halt to notice it or turn away from the sight During n long service, be it night or day, with but very slight interruption for rest and covering 2 period Of more than 40 years our beloved doctor, our friend and most trusted adviser when we needed a friend the most, has always been ready and faithful and never careless nor negligent when duty called him to the aid of the sick and suffering. The gem eratlons he served most, who for years Willingly trusted rolely in his know ledge and abLuty, are nearly all "gone on," having laid down their work at the setting of the sun. The homes of former days are now occupied by the stranger. May the warm sunshine of the honest hearts of his host of friends vet living be constant comfort and ples sure 70 our iong loved Dr Hill as he takes his well earned rest at Hillside cottage on Tashua's summit. The doc- tors retiring from active practice leaves a fine opening for some young man and Upper Stepney would be fine place for him to locate
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-03
REV A. II. BOUTWELL, RESIGNS.

At the close of ,e morning service, last Sunday, the pastor, Rev A. IT. Boutwell,, asked the members of the church to remain few moments and read to them his resignation to take eff. feet on January 1, 1910, which was ac- cepted with. deep regret MT Boutwell, has done splendid work during his pas torate here and will be greatly missed by his parishioners and also by all the people of the village.
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BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES

Sunday, Covenant meeting at 1030 followed by the morning worship. The pastor will holu his last meeting in Lower Stepney on Sunday evening at [ o'clock.
 The prayer meetings continue in in- terest
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Friday being the first Friday of the month, masses will be celebrated at 5.30 and o'clock. r
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-04-27
BO0KLESS AGE PREDICTED.
Chicago University Professor Says
Talking Machines VIII In Time
Displace Tones.

According to Prof H. Marion,
boOkless age is in store for the future.
In time. he predicts, libraries will con-
sist of talking disks and book print
ing will be lost art, reports the Chi
cagO Post.
Prof Marion Is an advocate, with
Profs. Scripture. OF Yale; Cusachs, OF
Annapolis. and De Sumichrast, of
Harvard, of the advanced "talking-ma-
chine" method of teaching the Ian
guages. 1t was at Cobb hall, during a
demonstration of this method, which
has been successfully tested at the
naval academy, that the speaker out
lined the larger scope Of the inven-
ton.
I'm time" he declared. these disks
will take the place Of textbooks. Pa
per-backed novels will disappear, and
instead of reading printed books the
litterateur will only have to put disk
In his talking machine and have the
novel read to him in the living voice
of Its creator"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-04-27
BIRTHDAYS IN JAPAN.
singular Thing About Then IL Every
Boy Il Supposed to Be Born
On March 3.

With the exception OF the emperor
there are no individual birthdays in de-
lightfully interesting Japan. The peo-
pie, however, make up for this neglect by
having a sort OF general birthday of
everybody in common, which is cele-
brated with great rejoicing.
There are two OF these general holi-
days, one for each sex. The male birth
day, which is known as the celebration
of the boys" occurs on the third day OF
the third month and the fifth day of the
fifth month. These days are generally
put aside and boys and girls respectively
receive presents according to their sta
ton.
The birthday OF the emperor, or Ten-o.
as he is more properly styled. is also a
general holiday for the Japanese every
where. The houses are all decorated
with flags and In the evening the streets
are gay with the lights Of innumerable
colored lanterns. In the morning the
highest authorities go to the palace and
offer their congratulations in person and
the lower degrees offer them vicariously
to their superiors. All the Japanese
would, somehow or other, congratulate
their monarch on having added another
year to his age.