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ternities. on this order? Let me give
yOu an instance
About eight years ago there was a
certain fraternity I'M this city in most
nourlshing condition Owing to lack of
proper management the fraternity by a
very gradual process, became one in
which the boys were what 7 shall call.
for tack of a more suitable name, Of
the "cigarette-smoking" type
But what was the result2
IN proportion as the members grew
less and less desirable. the fraternity
lost prestige. and some time ago a.
died natural death.
Advantages
FraternitieS Offer.
But aside from giving q girl or boy
agreeable and congeniaI companions,
what other advantages do the frater-
mites offer? Well, fraternities help TO
develop strength Of character-self-
consciousness, self-sacrihce, and self
control Let me tell you OF a case
which came 10 me directly.
A number Of years ago there was a
young girl who entered one OF our high
schools. wasted her time, and failed. A
second year she came back-and re-
peated the performance. At the end Of
the secOnd years failure a fraternity
girl ca,me to me and said:
Miss Smith. it's a shame that Mary
doesn't get along. She's a fine girl,
only she's so weak We've taken her
into our frat. and we're Just going to
see If we can't help her.
The third year came, and again the
girl started in with the first year work.
You may say that she would naturally
have succeeded this time as she had
been over the ground so often before
Not necessarily. The work might have
grown so monOtOnous that all interest
would have been lacking
But what was the resuIt2 Through
the combined efforts Of her friends in
the fraternity and the sympathy OF her
section teacher the girl changed so
completely that not one but practi-
cally every teacher in the school spoke
Of ner remarkab BILE development
Then along the purely social side. the
fraternity helps many pupils. In our
private schools a good deal of sand
papering Is done. and the rough cor
ners are rubbed off In public schools
these opportunities are lacking
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Carnets Cleaned and Iaid

Mattresses made and renovated Tel.
Main 2J2J +. p. Hinkel & Co.. ass Maine
ave. s. w.
The Washington times., 1909-09-26

csverly's plumbing. 123l G St n. ",
The Washington times., 1909-09-26
Sold by THE PALAIS ROYAL,

G & Eleventh SITS, Washington, D. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
Easter Sunday in the Churches.

The bright Easter Sunday encour-
aged the townspeople to turn out in
large numbers at all the churches YES
terday morning. At each church the
music was prepared with special ref
erence to the day and the sermons
We're in keeping with the Eastertide.
The decorations were beautiful for
their simplicity, being flowers of the
kind suggestive of purity and life
At the Old South church many beau
tiful lilies were donated by Rev.
Daniel A. Waldron of Boston and his
sisters, Mrs. Gould of this CITY and
Mrs. Sanford of East Weymouth, in
memory of their sister the late Miss
Susan A. Waldron of Augusta. who
died in Hallowell last winter.
At the First Universalist church,
Mrs. Lucy V. Morton had Easter lilies
in memory of her son, the late Geo. A..
Robbins, likewise were other offerings
in memory of departed friends.
In the evening Easter concerts were
held at the Old South, First Baptist,
Methodist and Episcopal churches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
Aranges 10 Appear in Au-
gusta Court This Morning
To Plead 70 an Indictment n
Against Hin for Libel.
Mas Little to Say-.-It, However, VIII
Be Interesting, He Admits.

Waterville. April 11.-(Speciall-
Among the indictments lust returned
by the grand jury Of Kennebec coun-
ty was one against Rev. H. N. Pringle
of this city, who is charged by Former
County Attorneys Fred Emery Beane
Of Halloweil and George w. Hesslton
of Gardiner with libel; In the FebF3aaty
issue Of the Civic League Herald, pub
lished in this city, there appeared an
assertion by Rev. Mr.. Pringle that
these former county attorney, were in
strumental III spiriting away the spot
tiers who worked with Mr.. Pringle In
that vicinity, but disappeared at the
time Of the hearings.
Mr.. Pringle was in Augusta when
Sheriff J. A. Dawson called at de
home to serve the papers, but on iearn-
ing that he was indicted made imms1i-
ate arrangements for his appearance
at the court in Augusta at 10 O'Clock
this morning. 1888
In an interview with Rev. Mr.3Prin-
gle Sunday evening he declined to say
much concerning the case.
ut Is always proper to let the pros
ecution take the first step" said Mr..
Pringle. ut. however, will be interest
ing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
PLAY Bali.

The boys Of the High school are
trimming their bats preparatory for
some good work on the diamond this
coming season and the local fans will
have an opportunity to see fast anna
teur ball While the school has lost
some good players by graduation and
removal to other fields, still there is a
snappy team in sight. The boys have
been out for the past 10 days putting
in some hard practice on the Muster
field. Manager Blaisdell has arranged
a pretty stiff schedule with rival. teams.
Carey will be the captain Among the
old players are: Fish, Patterson, Full
Ter, Falconi and few others. Fish will
be behind the bat, with Fuller on the
firing line and the whole battery force
will be good Earle Stewart Of the High
scnool faculty and Roy Fuller. the for
mer star High school pitcher. have
coached the candidates for field hon
ors and they are expected to make
good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
AN UNEXPECTED FORTUNE
Coming to Mrs. MarceIIus Sweetser OF
Biddeford from California.

Biddeford, Ne. April 11.-Word was
received here Saturday that Mrs. Mar
cellus P Sweetser, formerly of this
city, had fallen heir to 100000 by the
death of her brother in California.
Mrs Sweetser was one of 10 who
shared the fortune. She left for San
Francisco with her husband 10 years
ago. Her husband came from Var
mouth Is years ago and secured en-
ploynent as fireman in the gas house
Of the York Light e. Heat Co. on Water
street Subsequently he was transfer
red 10 Saco, where he was fireman for
the same company in the electric light
station. He was working in this sta
ton at the time the boiler exploded and
wrecked the building. He had banked
his fires for the night and had just
reached home when the explosion oc-
Cured. The entire building was blown
into the street.
They then went to San Francisco
where they have since lived. His wife's
brother was a Maine man, going to
California when a young man. He en-
gagged in the mining business and was
successful, leaving an estate valued at
$40. 100000.
Mr.. and Mrs Sweetser have many
friends in the city, who wilrbe graft
fed to learn of their good fortune,
They have CORES pended with friends
and relatives in this section regularly
since their departure, and the news
that they had received the legacy came
as great surprise to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
3. & A. ACTS PROMPTLY.
Stops Sale Of OId-styIe Mileage and
All Must Pay 2A Cents.

Bangor Me-. April 11.-By announce
ment issued to his agents Saturday. Gen.
eral Passenger Traffic Manager George
NJ Houghton of the Bangor & Arops-
took r. R., abolishes the sale Of III
mileage books on that system whleh
have been sold at from one cent q mte
to 2A cents according to their class. Thsy
are all displaced by new mileage tickeG
or book good for bearer and at a cost ee
$3.50, or ~ cents per mile. for 1000 miiea.
There have been rumors for some time
that change in the price of 10O0-mile
books was imminent when the new law
should go into effect, but the announce
ment that the company would immmedi-
ately put their plans into effect and fore
stall any possible advantage to be gained
by the general laying in Of stock OF the
existing books at cents mile came, n
q surprise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
|eatraI Grammar 10: Randolph 9.

Central street Grammar Schoo
Oefeated the Randolph team by .
Of 10 to in a game which be-
> o'clock Saturday morning
mil innings were played, dispit6
@d Burgess did well backstop-
While Dunn distinguished him.
catching a difficult fly at short
made a three Dagger and some
FOUNDERS were stopped by ellis
Sond base.
imam of Randolph did gooG
ag Davidson of the Contra
school struck out six men. tt
lor his opponent. The Contra
Nhool will play a game Friday
Son with Farmingdale at Quimhy
The lineup:
ual street Grammar school
D, catcher: Davidson. pitcher
afst base; Duncan. short stop;
second base: Brisk. third base
Rit field: Rellis. center field;
oa, Sager. Barrett. right field.
S.'pn-York. catcher: T. Sher-
pacher: Alasky, first base: q
" second base: NJ. Turner
SUp' Goeding. third base: Viii
VII field: G. Sherman. center
Nasitt. right field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
Wilson-SnoW.

Charles r. Wilson of West Forks, one
Of the proprietors of the hotel at
Moosehead and Claudia V. Snow of
Moosehead, were married last Saturday
evening, April 10, at the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William k1lgore. on
North street. Rev. J. w. Steele, pastor
az tho FIRST ITniversalist church, tied
the nuntial knot which made the
twain one flesh" The single ring ser
wee was used, Master Arthur Kilgore
being the ring bearer Owing to the
death very recently of the brides sis
ter the wedding was vrey quiet, only
the immediate relatives being present
The bride is sister OF Mrs. hlisore:
Gu ,a.n dress of beautiful shade of
bluo si,,, while the groom was attired
in the Conventional black. After a brief
honeymoon the happy couple VIII take
IN tbnir residence at the well-known
Moosehead hosiery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
h May Come in Site
h Federal! Building.
|lprIatlon Too Small for
Taxation Most Desired.
| 1.sker Receivers a Horse But
4 Is Minus a Harness.

.,ording to information received
Tho treasury department there is
.aNhood of considerable delay be-
mo site for a Federal building is
,tsd in this city. The treasury Of
!. who visited the city last summer
4 decided that of the several sites
sested. but one is suitable for the
s,nments purposes, which is the
!, the corner of Water, Brunswick
Mechanic streets. 1t is now stated
this cannot be secured for the
nov appropriated for the purpose,
which was deemed adequate. It
;tslv that this may mean a long de-
IS further money can be secured
through ar act Of Congress, which
~ likely to be done within the near
re IS public buildings bills are
nassed once in several years,
ntine it should be deemed expedient
;rcrease the amount. The amount
L,ronriated was $4,000, which was
frrht by government officials to be
|mclept for site in city of the size
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
CITY Government Commit
tee Likes Proposition
Made by Officials Of the l.,
4. & v, Electric Road.
WateWllIe 4 Fairfield Road Now
The Only Doubtful Factor.

Waterville, April 11-(SpeciaD-
1t is understood that the committee
appointed at the recent meeting of the
city government to confer with the Of
ficials of the Lewiston, Augusta & Wa
tervlle Electric Road and the Wins
low committee regarding the advent
of the road into this city, are in favor
of the proposition as laid out by the
officials of that road The committee
will report at the next regular meeting
of the city government and it is
probable that the board will accept
the report, provided the Waterville &
Fairfield Road comes into the agree
ment.
The proposition ~as laid out by the
board of engineers of the Electric Com
pany is to cross the river independent
ly, having their own bridge adjacent
and parallel to the Ticonic bridge. 1t
was ascertained also by the engineers
that the stores at the east end of the
bridge, the grocery store of E. w. AL
len and the small barber shop, Set
about one-llalf in the highway and
with these moved back to the proper
position, sufficient room could be had
to make the curve to the bridge. The
line would run directly in front of the
Lockwood Mills and meet the tracks
of the Watorville & Fairfield, proceed
ing up Main street. It is the present
intention to go as far as Temple street,
whereby laying another small piece Of
track "Y'' could be formed with the
Oakland and Fairfield tracks. Here
the cars could be turned. The present
waiting room could be used by all.
Tln. is their proposition and it re-
mains with the officials of the Water
Vile & Fairfield to allow them the
use Of their tracks. 1t was intended
to cali a special meeting of the city
government, at which time this COM
mittee was to report, but it has been
decided to. wait until the regular May
meeting. The t., A. &: w. Co. still has
its franchise to run up Front street,
but will probably be granted a new
location.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
Georoe L. Wood.

Word was received in the city Sun
day evening Ct the death of George
l.. Wood at No. II Horton street, Lew
istcn, at the. age of IS years. Mr.
Wood was formerly a resident of aGr-
liner and was for many years en-
ploycd ic the Barstow & Nickerson
grist mill and later drove a cab. He
was a charter member of Dirigo Lodge
No. /, 4. O. L. W., of Gardiner and
was highly regarded by a large circle
of friends a widow and two children
survive, George and Alice, both OF
whom reside in Lewiston; also two
brothers, Edward and William II
Wood. both of this city and a sister,
Mrs. T. J. Moves of Boston.
The remains will be brought to aGr-
diner for interment. The funeral ar
rangemcnts will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
Joseph VoIk.

headquarters was notified Saturday
of the death of Joseph Volk. mem
Der of this Home, which occurred at
his home in New York City last
Thursday. Mir. Volk was born in Ger
many about 70 years ago and followed
the occupation of tailor He enlisted in
Co. K, 18th n. Y. Inf. at New York
City April %, 1861, and was discharged
at Fort Hamilton April %. 1868. He
again enlisted in Co. I, 5th United
States Vet Inf, in the field and was
finally discharged at Fort Wood July
20, 1866 He was admitted to the Home
from New York City Aug. 10, 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
cranite Hill Notes.

The roll of honor at the lntcrme, :,
diatn me school for the week contained
the ule's following names: Gleno ora, Ken Zen
~, .ne i tra,en McNaughton. Earl dc
NY IT, celia Atherton, Allen Nor
n MI Hall. Lola Kelley, Sadie
~ IN ,tarv Trongone, Susie 1rongone,
10, 80. sal,or. Ralph Anterior, Her
Nate Louis Mcdonald, Leslie
1 p.ru .ra,,ie sellar, Margie Norton, Jes-
iiail, N Ada Vigus. Charlie Nor
sic Si,hp Lie Victor Gipson, Minnie
T. o Anes was called to =! Portland
-. ay by the death of his uncle,
Eroa..an S. Ames, formerly of Vinal-
haven
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

Two car loads of ties have been re-
ccived here for distribution along the
line % the L., A. & w. Street Rail
way between this city and Hallowell
The work of renovating the roadbed
has already begun. in accordance with
the announcement made in the Journal
some time ago. and it will not be many
weeks before the roadbed will be as
good, with as good ballast and as
heavy a rail on this section of the
railway as anywhere else.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
Thomas n. Warren.

Thomas II. Warren passed away in
the hospital here after an illness of
carcinoma on groin. Mr.. Warren was
born In Boston Nov. 49,, 1912, and was
an engineer by occupation. He enlist
ed i'll Co. D, SD Mass. Inf, at Boston
Oct. II, 1862. and was transferred to
Co. I, 1st New Orleans. July 20. 1863.
He was mustered out June 1, 1866. He
was admitted to the Home from West
Midway July 25, 1905. He was for
some time sergeant Of Home Co. o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
AT METHODIST CHURCH.

The services at the Highland Avenue
Methodist Episcopal church in observance
of Easter were very impressive MUCH
to the regret of all. the pastor, Kew. ~
r. Clifford, was unable to occupy the p"i-
pit, but an eloquent sermon was dellVereu
bv Rev w. S. Jones' D. d., OF Portiaho'
a former pastor of the church. Inc vocal
solo of Mrs. Moore and the French norm
solo of Maurice McKenney are deseiV-
ing of special mention. The folio"ihs
was the program:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
TWO SEIZURES.
One from the Person and the o'ner
from a Dwelling House.

city Marshall Vickery, VINO na1 p a,,,l
watching a certain place saw anS
S. Impirnbo leave it last evening &. any ~
on searching him found two quarts Of
win e' az his person. He was locked up
~, on vickery with Night Officers
Nv: mdislla unnter then searched the
= lsi an the corner of Winthrop and
w. w.. streets occupied by an Italian
s ~, =" ratani and seized about 80 gal
ian u,ine. Is or 20 bottles Of beer
and .''noe drinking glasses.
anu som. and Catani will appear In
co,,rt az 4.30 this attefilooi'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
Organ Voluntary,

Organ Voluntary,
Miss Anna Day. organisi
Anthem-"Christ Our Passover" ChoiI
Apostles Greed the people standing).
Prayer.
"Alleluia." Mrs. +. G.. Moore
Responsive Reading.
Gloria Patri.
Scripture Lesson.
Ofertory-"Calvary" (French horn solo
by Maurice McKenney)
Hymn-'Hail the Day That Sees Him
Rise" Choir
Sermon,
Authenticated I Show You a Mys-
tery." Choir
Berediction.
Postlude.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Arguments in the suit at St. Louis,
No, of the government to dissolve the
Standard Oil Co. Of New Jersey Were
completed Saturday in the United
States circuit court of appeals When
Frank D. Kellogg. special assistant to
the attorney general, finished his sum-
ming up of the governments case. Be
cause of the size of. the record and the
magnitude of the Interests involved. a
decision is not expected until next
autumn,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

The fine concert of last evening was
enjoyed by large audience The cor
net solo by Henry A. Schueler was
finely executed and appreciated by all.
The stage setting was fine, being a
wood scene with an abundance of
Easter lilies and other flowers and
plants arranged very lastly. The work
was done by Frank H. Macreading,
the stage manager, who takes great in
terest in the work Of decoration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

A beautiful service was carried out
at the First Baptist church Sunday
in comrnemoration of the resurrection
of the Savior. The pulpit was de-
corated with flowers and the display
occasioned much favorable comment.
The pastor Rev. l.. Fl. Clarke, preach
ed sermon appropriate to the occa-
sion, and the discourse found ready
response in the hearts of his hear
erS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12
OTHER EASTER SERVICES.

The spirit of Easter was evident at the
hall of the Salvation Army, where a
rousing meeting was held afternoon and
evening.
At the Randolph Methodist Episcopal
church no service, except the Sunday
school, was held owing to the absence
of the pastor, Rev c. E. Jones, at the
East Maine Conference at Ellsworth. No
service was held at the Chelsea chapel,
which is supplied by Mr.. Jones'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

Ernest Pushard is slowly gaining
from the effects of the accident which
occurred while he was returning from
the pulp mill fire. In addition to the
injuries to his head and face he was
severely shaken uD and it is re-
narkable that the results were not
more serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

The Home church was very Hastily
decorated for Easter Sunday with
Easter lilies and several other varieties
of flowers and plants. The work was
done by Paul Maillard and his corps
of assistants in a very neat manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

A rehearsal of Jerusalem, r. A. c..
VIII be heio at 7.So this evening in the
M M. M. degree preparatory to work
Wednesday evening. All officers are
requested to be present at the rebear-
sal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

Charles B. Pinkham, late Co. G, Cd
N. H. Inf, has been granted an in
crease in pension to SIS per month, and
Florence Haggerty, late Co. f. goth
n. Y. n. G, Inf, has been granted a
pension at s12 per month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

Haskell of Oklahoma and six other prom
inent Oklahomans, charged with fraud in
the Muskogee town lots, were quashed
Saturday by Judge John A. Marshall of
Utah in the United States court at Tulsa,
Okla,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

A large number Of Knights Templar
of this city, who are members of
Trinity Commandery, attended the
special service at Winthrop Street
Universalist church in Augusta ves-
terday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

be steamer Islander came up river
)&y afternoon from Boothbay,
he she had been hauled up for a
days repairs preparatory to going
service on the route from Augusta
Ne Islands She was towed by the
We NJ Snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

F'w Lawton. formerly superm-
|hnt of the Kennebec Central Rail-
who has been removing ms
Rshod goods to Pennington during
past week. will leave finally Tor
Place Tuesday. He has secured
byment in the yard of the Sebast:-
Mooschead Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

Attention is again called to the spe-
oial meeting of the Gardiner Board
of Trade at knights of Pythias hall
Thursday eevning Refreshments will
be served. but the main part of the
program will be the discussion of mat
ters pertaining to the best interests
of the city of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

Percy B. Jordan and Herbert E.
Taylor of Gardiner have been placed
in charge of the kitchen of the N. c.
o. &; c. mess and began their new du-
ties Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

Ne repairs to the western end OF
Gardiner and Randolph bridge VIII
AbN be completed today. New
pefs and planking have been put in
at the approach to the bridge
The bridge at that point being put
hae for the coming year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

Mrs. Clara Mitchell, who has been
the guest of her father, Lieut.. E. l..
Clark, for the past two months, has
returned to her home in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

Returns from furlough are: Reuben
Daily from Portland; James S. Hay
ward from Boston, VIM. Carey from
Guilford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

Capt. John E. Jones was taken to
the hospital Saturday morning for
treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

sag to the cold. raw weather or
'day the baseball games whicn
Sheduled to be played between
liner High school and Cobbossee
Vas postponed. The date of the
Nned game will be announced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

\ n Tasker's son rented a horse and
Igon 10 a man Friday to go east
Eat two miles, as the man alleged,
make some repairs to the line of the
IL England Telephone Co, in whose
I,ov the man claimed to he. The
Ise and wagon were recovered Sat
Eav several miles above Augusta, but
Y harness had disappeared, also the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-12

Granite Temple, Pythian Sisters vii,
hold a cha1hng Dish social after the
meeting tonight and it is desired +bat
every member be present '''