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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-04
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-04

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the French president. but has evil
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-04

Court street is a rocky road 70
travel just now, but In a FEW weeks
Il will be a dandy with It's good
clothes on.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-01
WHITES Cream vermifuge

Miss Nellie Lloyd is the guest of friends at New Edinburgh. Ark. J. +. Parsons has returned from New Orleans, where he spent the Christ mas holidays with his son. Frank Parsons.
 w. \. Jett I.'.. the well known travelling salesman, was in the city yesterday calling on his trade and visiting friends. E. Q. Haney, manager Of the Thea |toriun, left last night for Texarhana. where he will spend the New Year with his relatives.
 Attorney Irving Reinberger has gone to Hubbard, Texas. where he will spend 8 few days with his sister, Mrs. Gertrude Collier.
 R. Q. Alexander, of North Carolina, is in the city visiting his brother, z. e. Alexander stnd family. He Is q prominent cotton manufacturer of his State.
 Captain J. B. York and son, Robert York, who are now living In Mem phis. will leave in a few days for Old Mexico. where they will spend the winter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-01
.l1e Matinee Club Affair.

The members of the Matinee Club were charningly received by Mrs H. I. Holderness at her pretty home on West Second avenue Thursday after noon: The house was prettily decor ated with Xmas decorations and pot ted plants. The game of 300 was played, the score cards being dainty cards shaped like miniature wishbones which carried out the Christmas idea. Miss Mary Lindsay was the fortunate prize winner \ delicious luncheon was served after the game. The club members present were: Miss Fannie McGaughy, Mrs. II. C. McGaughy, Miss Mary Lindsay. Miss Blanche Fox, Mrs. R. T. Benton, Miss Sue Per klns, Mrs. Will Miller, Miss Reva liar ris. Mrs. W. T. Sewell. Miss Emma Dewood, Mrs. Russell Hollis, Miss A;E |owns and Mrs. Holderness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-01
BRIEF MENTION.

ii. l., Fur. of Altheimer is in the city on business.
 J. R. Woods, of Monticello, is-n guest at the Hotel Jefferson.
 Miss Emma ODonnell will go ,o Little Rock this morning to spend the New Year with friends ....-.z.....---.-
 Professor Ernest Mckenzie left yes terday for Monticello, where he will spend the New Year with relatives. :. K. Mc3urHett~ and M. l.. McBur- nett and wife have returned from q visit to relatives and friends at Petty, Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-01
NO SERVICES AT ] TEMPLE TONIGHT

There will be no services at the Temple this, Friday night, and Sat urday morning and DO Sabbath school Sunday morning owing to the absence of Rabbi Frisch and the teachers from the city to attend the State Sun day School Convention. The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Tenn pie Society which was announced, for Monday, January II, will be held in- stead on Tuesday afternoon, January z. at s o'clock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-01

--.s wa,ere l was D And also the janitor. belIboA baker boy. bootblack. | Grocer's boy
 And uswsboy Christmas M
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-01
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting Of the stock hoitiers Of ,he tIammct Grocer Com paHN- -w3ll AAe leid at it's offices in Pine Bluff 'AThansas on the lHth day of January, 19o9, between the hours of l2 and i ?. m. for the purpose of electing directors Tor the ensuing year and Tor aIit other lawful pur- 2o&Cs.
 < W. NUNN. Secretary. ! -j
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-01

Miss Melaino Walker of Little Rock spent yesterday in the city on her Way to Swan Lake, where she attend cd tue dance given by Miss sptllnian last night. She was the guest of Mrs. Wade II. Knox while in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-01
As You Like Ut ( lub.

Miss Mary Gellsreiter, proved her self a most grac. bus hostess Wednes- sf1 night when entertained
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-01
An E,eDing In Musk,

Dr and Mrs. W. D. Buckuer en- teFtained with a three course lunch con Wednesday evening at tue rec tory of Trinity Episcopal church. Their guests were the members of Trinity choir and St. Cecelia's Guild. The luncheon was eomplim cnta7y to MT. and Mrs. Gaylord Hamilton Browne and 1t was one Of the most enjoyable evenings spent by. their friends this season. Dr. and Mrs. Buckner dispensed hospitality In true Southern style. It was partly an evening In music, some excellent numbers being rende, ~d> 5y Ernest Walker, Miss Fannie Hardin, 3lr. VII son and Mrs Bocagc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-01

self a most grac: bus hostess Wednes- f night when 'ntertained yd dmbers of the ler home at street., ' ment for won by |irginia
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 aroline
 Mary Etowel leisreit Barr |nox,
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 Party R a She'll kgI1leot.-B -Bruoklyn Ea will b ' to- be I'd A. Jar SSS today. ses Olivia mer and NINH Mann ana
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-01

Misses Mary Hester and Benlah Walker and Arthur Fairfax Triplett "ere among the Pine Bluffians, who attended the dance given by Miss ,Speliinan at Swan Lake last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-01

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-01

Will De one Of the out of town guests at the Langford cotillion tonight. She Will be the guest of Mir. and Mrs. w. II. i-angford while in the city. Miss
 iunnah arrived yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-01
SOCIETY
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Union Bible Class Entertained.


 Mrs. \. M. Barrow was the pleas ing hostess for the members of fhe Union Bible Class Wednesday after- noon at her home on East Sixt,, ay,- nue. Christmas decorations were much ill evidence, red carnations and white hyacinths being used tastefullv in the decorative arrangement. This class was organized more than five years ago, being nou-denoininational The ladies meet every Friday after noon for study. Christmas selections were read 'by various members and several enjoyable musical selections were rendered by the various ladies present Mrs. Barrow gave bibli- cal quiz and as all answered correct ly the questions from the Holy writ, the hostess presented to each guest little book with the wish graciously expressed, Happy may be the New Year. May the joys of the Old De the joys of the New, it's sorrow fade gently away" A sulnptuous two ] course luncheon .w;.S, served to the Following ladies: Mesdames J. ". Crawford, T. C. Monk, C. 4. Hing, l.. K. Land. R. B. Malone, D. ". Rich ey, E. E. Taylor, B. W. Wright, Flor ence Hearn. C. H. Bolinger and T. M. Hooker and Misses Minnie T. Allen, Lida Malone and Rose Aiken.
 The Qui Vive Club.
 Mrs. H. K. Toney received the mem bers of the Qui vive Club at her home. Mo-. 1906 West Fifth avenue, Thursday afternoon and entertained them in most delightful and hospi- table manner. Bridge was the game. The prize, q beautiful plate, was cap- tured by Miss Lorinne Hightower, one of the guests of the club on that af- ternoon. Tempting refreshments were served during the afternoon. Mrs. Toney's guests were Mrs. o. w, Clark, Miss Hightower, Miss Hattie Currie, Mrs. c. II. Triplett, Jr., Miss Esther Triplett, Miss lola Philpot, Mrs. Will Collier and Mrs. Hunter H. Knox. The club members present were: Mrs. K. F. Lee Mrs. F. k. R3gland, Mrs. J. D. Wilbourne, Mrs Ekrdy Kilgore, Mrs. Richard Barnett, Mts. H. K. Toney, Mrs. Alex Powell and Mrs, Thurman Louthan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-01
! onng Ladies Club.

The Young Ladies club of the First Methodist church will meet with Miss Clara Broadstreet, Saturday, January l9. 1909.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-01
Owi Club Reception and Dance.

The members of the Owl Club en- loved another of their delightful af- fairs last night at the Bluff City Club hall, when they entertained with 3 reception and dance. The following members of the club had charge of the affairs: Charles Feeley, John Genevay, R. w. Jordan, Knox Scull, Roy Werling, John J kerwin, Frank Franey, P. J. Tierney, Joe Smith, P. J. Moran, Frank Iaetz and Clarence F. Smith
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-01

,...,u,. aalss Cecslia3 Cecelia-Oh, Mr. >arsons. this . - sudden!-YouAts sAG1AnA
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-06

Hugh X. Taylor and wife. Of St. Louis,
are registered at the Shoreham Hotel
Mr.. Taylor IS general manager and ed
itor OF the St Louis Star He and Mrs.
Taylor are taking in Washington and
other Eastern cities on their bridal tour.
Their wedding took place in st. Louis
Thursday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-06
FLOWERS FOR DISTRIBUTION.
Florists WIlI Give Away Thousands
at Their show Next Week.


Washington is 20 be literally a city OF
flowers during the coming week. for the
Florists Club OF this city has decided
to distribute thousands OF roses. carna-
tons, chrysanthemums. and other flow
ers 10 those attending the show which
opens Monday night at the old Masonic
Hall, at the corner OF Ninth and F
streets.
II is now planned by the committee in
charge OF the flower show to distribute
hundreds OF tickets among the children
Of the public schools. who spent many
Of their play hours during the summer
caring for their little gardens in the
school yards
Washington children. as a whole, are
more fond OF flowers than the children
OF any other city in the United States, -
said President Kramer, OF the club. last
night This Is due partly because OF
tho fact that the children arc taught IN
the schools TO love nature, and partly
because the city itself is full Of trees
and green spots with flower beds and
beautiful walks"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-06

Mrs Lewis Winslow Horne, Of Denver,
Colo, formerly Miss Nellie Orchord, Is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
T. Orchord, at their apartment in the
Iroquois.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-06
CAR REWARDS AMERICAN.
Capt o. c. Hamlet, of Revenue-cutter
Service, VIII Receive Present

The Emperor OF Russia has recog-
nized the service OF Capt. o. c. Hamlet.
Of tho Revenue-cutter Service. who is
now at the Barge Office in New York,
by sending 90 the State Department
through the Russian Embassy here, a
gold cigarette case 10 DO presented to
that officer The present IS held at the
State Department awaiting authority from
Congress for Capt. Hamlet 10 accept Il.
Capt. Hamlet commanded the cutter
ThetiS IN arctic waters in I904-O5. and while
on this duty extended protection 20 the
east coast OF Siberia against the depreda-
tons OF poachers. K was In recognition
OF this service that the Emperor prof
fered the gift.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-06
HALLOWEEN SOCIAL HELD.
Metropolitan Bible Glass Gives First
entertainment of Season.

The Metropolitan Bible class. OF Metro
politan Memorial NJ. E. Church. now en-
tering upon its tenth year. held its first
indoor social FOR the coming winter IN
the church parlors this week.
All the features OF the entertainment.
which was Halloween in its nature. were
most unique and attractive. The different
forms Of diversion. including paImistry.
telepathy, and q mock auction sale.
showed much thought and careful prepa-
ration on the part Of The literary and
social committee. The decorations con.
sisted Of fruit and flowers Of the season.
The outlook for the coming season gives
promise Of some delightful social Occa-
sions for the class members and their
friends.
The Sunday morning sessions are held
IN The classroom at $50 o'clock. Every
body IS welcome.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-06
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-06

Samuel Gompers. president OF the Amer
loan Federation OF Labor, and Frank
Morrison. secretary, left Washington yes
terday TO attend the annual convention
OF the federation in Toronto. Neither Of
the labor leaders anticipates that during
his two weeks absence anything will be
done in the pending court litigation IN
which they are petitioning for a writ
Of certiorari affecting the decision or the
District Court of Appeals holding them IN
contempt,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-06
Washington Herald Pattern Coupon.
Size desired.
Former Slaves Seek Pensions.

After two days conference at AS Four
teenth street northeast, Il was decided 20
hold a convention in this city commenc-
ing on January %. 1910. to formulate a
plan to press before President Taft and
tho Congress the business OF the claim
Of ex-slaves 10 be granted a pension by
the general government.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-06

Miss Florence Libbey and Mr.. Lucien
Crist, Of Boston. will be married at noon
Wednesday, November 10 in the resi-
dence Of the brides family, 1923 Sixteenth
street. The wedding will be quiet The
bride will be attended by her two sisters
Miss Ethel Libbey and Miss May LIB
hey. and the bridegroom viii have Dr.
Harry Chapman, OF Boston, for his best
man. Rev. DIT. Radcliffe, pastor Of the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
will oficiate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-06

Mr.. Richard J, Biggs, 1r.. formerly Of
tho Johns Hopkins University Baltimore.
has come TO washington for the winter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-06
TRANSFER PATTERNS.

Upon receipt Of this pattern. ordered on coup1
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Be careful not 70 let pattern SLID
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-06

Admiral Logan has gone to Port De
post. Nd. where he is the guest OF Rear
Admiral Perry st the latter's cottage,
on the campus OF the Tome School for
Boys. which he has leased for the
winter
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ". Cauaghan
have sent out cards announcing tho mar
rage OF their daughter. Marion Wyie
Brown. 70 Mr.. Jerome S. Fanciuni.
Wednesday, October q, at Gunston Lodge.
Monkton. Nd. their country home. The
bridegroom IS a son Of Prof. Fanciulli.
once leader OF the Marine Band, who sue
ceeded the popular John Philip Sousa- and
who is one OF the prominent band lead
ers Of New York now. Young Mr.. Fan
ciulli has made his home IN Washington
for some years, but Is now located in
Hammondsport, y. Y, with the Curtiss
Aeroplane Company.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-06
Latest German Mechanical Tow.

It is reproduction Of house fire. burning ercely
under perfect control comes to the rescue There wi
to-day Also call attention to the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-06

Mr.. and Mrs. William F. Spencer enter
tanned at a luncheon yesterday for Mr..
and Mrs. George Israel who lave re-
Gently returned from their wedding trip
The table had decorations Of pink chrys-
anthemuns. and the places were marked
with miniature flower pots with tiny
blooming flowers. Among the guests
were: Mrs and the Misses Garrett, Of
Silver Spring. Nd. Mr.. and Mrs. 5. /.
Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Frank
land. and Dr. and Mrs. FARMLAND
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-06
IN The SOCIAL WORLD
Dancing Season Opened at
Washington Barracks.
BUCKEY-TORREY ENGAGEMENT

MIR. and Mrs. william #. Spencer En-
terrain at LuncheOn-Date Set for
Military Attache and Nine. Won
LivOnius Go TO New York.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-23
HAGERSTOWN, IND.

Hagerstown, Ind, Dec. 23.-Earl
Harold of Greenfield, Ind, is visiting
his grand father Alex Stonecipher
and other relatives.
Miss Crystal Keys has returned
from visit with her sister, Mrs. John
Thompson at New Castle.
Mrs. Milton Burgess and two Gail
,lren went to Indianar oils Wednesday
to be the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lutte
Bobby.
Miss Irene Arlington spent the day
Wednesday at Indianapolis shopping.
Miss Arlington was the guest of Hugh
Nicholson at dance Wednesday
night at Lafayette. Mr.. Nicholson
who is student at Purdue will return
home for the Xmas holidays.
Samuel Working has gone to Old
Mexico for a pleasure trip.
Mrs. NJ. G. Reynolds of Anderson
has been visiting with her mother
Mrs. Charles Petro.
Raymond Rummel visited with his
sister. Mrs Jesse Muslin at Cam
bridge City, Tuesday.
Miss Sadie Stonecipher has return
ed to Greenfield after a visit here
Mrs. Charles Woolard and two chill
dren have gone to Bowling Green,
Ind, to spend the holidays with her
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-23
ECONOMY, IND.

Economy. Ind Dec 23-Fourth AS.
sistant Postmaster General, Division of
Rural Delivery, has sent circular let
ter to the postmaster here to be given
out through the press, that rural route
patrons must arrange suitable recep-
tacle to hold the coin that is intended
for stamps and it is further stated that
all patrons should keep we'll supplied
with stamps. as it causes the carrier a
needless waste of time tC have the
trouble of lingering out the pennies
out of mail boxes, which sometimes
are dropped on the ground or in the
snow and is loss to the carrier, but
not to the government. 1t is estimat-
ed that the enormous total of 800 OOO,-
600 one cent coins are deposited in
the mail boxes on rural routes each
year. Mrs. Louie Albertson. the Econ
omy postmistress. requests the patrons
on rural route % to take notice of this
statement and comply with the postal
law as given out at Washington, D. c.
One in this part Of Indiana would
hardly think there were any fur bear
ing animals worth the while to men,
tion But E. D. Adamson of Carlos
City, a raw fur buyer. shipped 81 800
worth of fur December 14th and has
bought since, 81 900 worth more. max
ing a total of $500 he has bought
since September.
Those from here that shopped in
Richmond SO far this week were Mrs.
John Taylor. Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Oler.
Lon Edwards. Mr.. and Mrs. Charley
Fleming. Newman Mendenhall, Ernest
Replog,e, c. Glen. Oscar Ballenger,
Vernon Marshall, Miss Ida Lamb, Joe
Lamb, and others.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Chamness were
in Hagerstown, Tuesday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-23

SARAH ELlZABHrH:
Those muflns you liked 90 well were
made from Gold Medal Flour. LrA
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-23
EATON. OHIO.

Eaton. O., Dec. 23.-Mrs. ]. H.
Jones and daughter, Mrs. w. E. Moore.
head, spent today with Camden friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Becker and chill.
dren spent Monday in Dayton.
Frank MnCabe, of this city, who was
stricken with appendicitis several
weeks ago while at work as bookkeep
er for the American Seeding Machine
company, Richmond. Ind, and who
submitted to a surgical operation. was
able to be out Monday for the first
time since the serious ordeal to which
he was subjected.
Miss Mary Fisher was Dayton Wis
itor Monday.
Mrs. Harry Coover. of Indianapolis
Ind. is here visiting her mother, Mrs
w. R. Clawson, and other relatives
Mr.. Coover will join her shortly and
will remain over Christmas
Leslie Johnson has returned after a
short visit in Indianapolis.
A sui. to recover the sum Of $946.2 S
has been filed in the common pleas
court by Frank N. Watt and Harry
Keelor. of the firm OF Watt & Keelor
Richmond, Ind, against w. B. Tucker
of Lewisburg. The claim for this
amount is alleged to be due the plain
tiffs for aebi1l of furniture sold by
them to the defendant The suit asks
for per cent interest from October %.
1909
The theatorium, formerly owned and
conducted by Campbell Filbert and
Clifford Potts, has been purchased by
Jacob Bender.
Drs. F. M. Michael and William
Bruce, were Dayton visitors Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Clawson of Day
ton. will spend the latter part of this
week with relatives here.
F. M. Greene. travelling salesman. is
home to spend the holiday vacation
with his family.
E. B. Gray, of Gratis, was an Eaton
business visitor today.
The Preble County Corn Growers
association has been recognized 70,
the coming year by the selection of the
following officers: President c. B. Viii
liams, Eldorado; vice president, w. M
Cook. Morning Sun: secretary anj
treasurer, Alfred G. Murray. New Par
is. An executive committee will late,
be appointed by President Williams.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-23

Milton, Ind, Dec. 23.-Mr. and Mrs.
James Doddridge spent yesterday with
Wilbur Doddridge OF Doddridge.
Walter r. Doddridge and Miss Alice
A. Oliver OF Doddridge were married
yesterday at $3.50 a. m. at the NJ. f.
parsonage by the Rev. C. H. P,nnick,
pastor. The bride was gowned in
brown satin made princess style.
They were accompanied to the parson-
age by the groom's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaiah Doddridge and the groom
brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Doddridge of near Centerville.
Soon after the ceremony they left for
a short bridal trip and will visit rela,
tives at Frankfort, Dever and Ind
annapolis On their return home they
will make their home with the grooms
parents. They were the recipients OF
many nice presents.
Miss Eleanor Newman OF Milton
teacher of third grade in Cambridge
City had a very interesting entertain
ment and a beautiful Christmas tree
for her pupils. A number of visitors
we're present.
Miss Inez Doddridge spent yester'
day with her sister Mrs. Earl Dodd
ridge.
The NJ. E. church ladies had a com.
fort lacking at Mrs. Vene Beeson'
yesterday. At the close Mrs. Walker
treated to ice cream.
The basketball game between the
M. Fl. S. and H. H. S. at Hagerstown
stood SO to 23 in favor of Milton.
Ernest Doty's baby is sick.
Will Swope is reported worse.
The Merry-Go-Round met with Mrs.
Carrie johnson Tuesday afternoon.
The guests we're Mrs. Charles Fergu'
son, Mrs. Joe Bender of Cambridge
City, Mrs. Hiram Crook. Favors were
awarded to Mrs. Charles Ferguson
and Mrs. Harry Manlove. The next
meeting will be with Mrs. Charles
Davis.
The Embroidery club was very
pleasantly entertained with Mrs
Frank Dugranrut yesterday after
noon.
The Ladies Aid society of the
Friends church had comforting
lacking Tuesday afternoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-23
Watching the Bridegroom.

In was not only the matchmaking.
advertising parson who made money
out Of the bygone bridegroom. There
was the man who watched the bride
groom for twenty-four hours or so be-
fore the time fixed for the ceremony
lest he turned tail ut the thought OF
the ordeal and its after effects. Here
is an entry in the register Of village
church in Huntingdon which illus
trates the custom: December, 1641.
Paid for wages spent upon the man
that watched John Pickle all night
and the next day till he was married.
Such precautions recall stevenson 3
definition Of marriage as friendship
recognized by the police" London
Chronicle.