davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
ZIGZAG PuzZLE.

All the words in the zigzag contain the same number of letters, and if rightly guessed, the zigzag, beginning at the upper left-hand letter and ending with the lower left-hand letter, will spell the name of once famous and most cratic English poet. The cross-words are l. A word meaning large. 2. A Scotch word used in the affirmative. 8. A rod of iron. Meaning the present. 5. A word used in the negative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
F OUpuZZle Corner ]

engaged in by soldiers and leave little brook. (3) Douby behead a fine fur and leave place from which mineral is taken
 CURTAILINGS.
 CD Doubly curtail a precious stone and leave a boys toy CD Doubly cur tail to make secure and leave to move in a rapid manner. (3) Curtail a number and leave a stronghold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
SOLILOQUVo I

I'd hate to be a common toad That sits meath a toad-stool, I'd hate to be a dray horse,
 Or poor unhappy mule. I'd hate to be most anything
 That would myself destroy, And find I am quite satisfied To be a little boy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

\ D hate to be an elephant, \ Or poor squealing pig, For one is always eaten up
 And the other is too big. I'd hate to be a roaring lion,
 With the hunters after me; I'd hate to be monkey queer
 A-hanging from a tree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

VOCAL ACROSTIC.
 If the words of this primal acrostic are rightly guessed and written one below the other, their initial letters will spell the name of a famous woman singer. The cross-words of the acrostc are l. A kind of fruit 2. A drink 8. Something belonging to a mans attire. f. The same as the third. 5. A hostelry. ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS PUZZLES NOVELIST ACROSTIC: CD Dfsh t2) Iron (3) Cold. (4) King. (5) Earl (6) Noun. CD Sand. Initial letters spell 7 Dickens
 LETTER ENIGMA: Youthful
 BEHBADINGS: CD Dedcon-c0n. (2) Garnst-net. t3) Scamp camp
 CURTAILINGS: CD Balidd- ball t2) PupfLpup. (3) Wfnd0to-pind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
TOMMYsS

I'd hate to be a tall giraffe, I'd hate d wolf to be, I'd hate to be a camel slow In a men-ag-er-ie.
 @SaE>S3
 G@sGfS SS-zs--
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-29

The following rescript was handed
down by the law court Tuesday:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-29
North Knox Fair May Lose
Its State Stipend.
\. v. Reid Lowest Bidder in
Glass A, State Binding.
Maine Corporations Vote to In
crease Capital Stock.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR.
Nsxt Meeting Of Governor and Council
Thursday, Dec. 80 at 4 p. M.

Because of complaints which have
been received that liquor selling and
gambling were carried on at the last
annual fair Of the North Knox Agricul-
tural Society at Union, it is understood
that the State stipend of this fair may
be withheld as was the case last year in
tho stipend of the SagadahOc Agricul-
tural Society as to its fair at TOpsham.
Hon. A. w. Gilman of FoXcroft, COM
missioner of agriculture, has written
the following letter TO Fl. w. Grinell of
Union, secretary of the North Knox
Agricultural Society:
"a complaint has been made to me
as commissioner of agriculture in re-
lation to your agricultural society,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-29

claiming that Section II of Chapter SO
of the Revised Statutes has been vio-
lated, that at your fair held Sept 21-25,
1906? gambling, games Of chance and Ii
quor selling We're allowed on the
grounds, and that the officers of the
fair must have known that such was
the fact. The parties entering the COM
plant have forbidden my paying the
State aid. What have you and the 9TH
err officers of the society to say in re.
lation to the above charger"
The stipend which the North Knox
Agricultural Society would receive un-
der the law is in the neighborhood of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-29

motion for 4 new trihl The defendant
says that he never promised in the
smanner alleged by the plaintiff and de-
clares the verdict to be against the EVIL
dence. George +. and Leroy Haley for
plaintiff, Hobbs & Davidson, Pierce &
Galloway for defendant.
The docket was somewhat shortened
by the argument in writing of several
of the Washington and York county
cases assigned for Tuesday afternoon
ANA court adjourned for the. day at
315 p. NJ.
The arguments in the case of HOtch-
kiss VS.. Bon Air Coal & Iron Co, as
far as they are 10 be presented orally,
will be heard when court opens this
morning. This will be the last case to
be argued for the term, but some time
will be given to consultation before the
final adjournment of the December
term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-29
Inward and Outward.

The inward effects of humors are
worse than the outward. They weak
en- all the organs, inflame the mucous
membrane. cause catarrhal troubles,
and endanger the whole system.
Hoods Sarsaparilla eradicates all
humors and cures all their effects.
It's the great Alternative and tonic
medicine whose merit has been
everywhere established.
Accent no substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-29

down by the law court Tuesday:
Knox County.
Nettie Rolfe, VS.. Patrons Andro-
scoggin Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany. Rescript, Savage. J.
/. Under the provisions of Revised
Statutes, Chapter 40, Section 4. to the
effect that fire insurance company
may write, or print in type not smaller
than long primer, upon separate slips
or riders to be attached to the policy,
provisions adding to or modifying those
contained in the standard form of
policy, more than one such modifying
provision may be written or printed
on the same slip or rider.
?. When a fire insurance company
fills the blank space in the standard
form of policy, stating the gross
amount of indemnity or insurance to
be paid, it may at the same time, I'M
der the provisions of Revised Sta
tutes, Chapter 40, Section 4. by a
rider attached to the policy, limit the
extent of it's liability, and the limita-
actual destructible value Of the prop
erty insured is upheld.
g. The tender made by the defend
ant is found to have been too small
by nine cents. Therefore the tender
is held to have been insufficient.
Judgment for the plaintiff for $5666G
with interest thereon from January IL,
1907, on which judgment is to be
credited $5S4.23 as of the date of the
filing of the agreed statement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-29
KENNEBEC
WAYN E.

NORTH-rhe Christmas tree and eX-
ercises Friday evening at the church
are worthy of much credit to the chill
dren and ladies. The duct by Mrs.
Richmond and Mrs. Douglas was en-
joyed also the solos by Miss Clara
LOVejoy with Miss Bertha Lathrop as
pianist. The tree was well laden with
Mahorn Huff as Santa Claus, complies
cd a very pleasant evening.
G. M. Stevens is suffering from Sc
we're cold.
Mrs. 0. Z. Dickinson and daughter.
Miss Orpha were guests of Mrs. Dick
inscn's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. L. b. Lu-
cas- recently.
Miss Ella Lane returned from the
Eastern Maine hospital at Lewiston
Wednesday very much improved ana
will pass few weeks with her sister,
Mrs. +. l.. Stevens.
G. n. Lane and A. f. Barrows have
taken job of hauling lumber from
Fayette to Livcrmore Falls and began
work Monday
The usual Christmas gathering at IT,"
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Stevens
was much enjoyed. Among thos"
present were Mr.. and Mrs. +. l..
Stevens, Misses Ella and Jennie Lone
of kcnts Hill. Edgar Ward Of GGrdi-
nor and Miss Phyllis Ward.
A Christmas gathering at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Libby Sun
day was very much enjoyed in spite Of
the severe storm. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Libby and fami-
ly of No. Monmouth. parents, brothers
and sisters of Mr.. Libby. Mr.. aud Mrs.
Gilman and family OF Monmouth Gems
ter. parents and brothers and sisters of
Mrs. Libby.
Mr. and Mrs j. u. Jennings of New
ton Center, Mass, Mr.. and Mrs Hen
ry +. Stevens and son William of Au-
burn were Christmas guests of Mr.
and Mrs. r. G.. Jennings.
Miss Gladys Nclkc returned from
Lewiston Wednesday. accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. George Hall to pass
Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs William
Jennings. parents Of Mrs. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Allen and fam
lily were guests of relatives over
Christmas at Canton.
MIR. aud Mrs. Arthur Shaw ard son
Richard are passing the Christmas
HOLIDAYS with Mr.. Shaw's parents, Mr..
ami Mrs. Richard Shaw.
Edgar Ward of Gardiner is the guest
of his aunt, Mrs. f. L. Stevens for a
few days.
Mrs. L. c. Foss and son Percy of
Kent's Hill are passing the Christmas
holidays with Mrs. Foss' sister. Mrs.
II. D. Mason and family.
Mr. and Ms A. w. Abbott OF Lew
iston and son Orville Of Fayette We're
nf
and Mrs r. NJ S. Abbott Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Pnyllis Ward is at the home Of
Mr. and Mrs. G.. NJ. Stevens for a
weeks stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-29

George Allan England. Socialist ana
author, has gone to England for the
purpose of studying economic condi-
tionS. Mr.. England has summer
home at Peaks Island near Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-29

Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam has
been i'm the market so years, because 1t
cures coughs and colds every time. Try
it today. 10c and larger sizes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-29

Do you dread the coming of washday
in winter?
Do you hate to stoke up red hot fire,
boil the clothes, fill the house with nauseous
odors and bend over tub of steaming suds
half the day?
Then don't. It's worse than unneces-
sary. Wash your clothes with Fels-Naptha
in lukewarm water without boiling.
Surprising how easy it is.
And how comfortable. And h w
much cleaner and brighter and sweeter it
makes the clothes-Aannels, woolens,
colored goods as we'll as the white things.
Instead of whole day, your washing
with Fels-Naptha takes only couple OF
hours and doesn't leave you with tired
back, steamed face or bruised knuckles.
All that's necessary is to use lukewarm
water-never holland follow directions on
the back of the red and green Fels-Naptha
wrapper. Try it next washday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-29
WEST SIDNEY.

Miss Josephine Wyman of Cam
bridge. Mass, is at home for the holi-
day vacation.
j. H. Wyman went to Belgrade Sat
urday and passed Christmas with his
daughter, Mrs. Eugene Whitney.
Mr. and Mrs. II. F. Corson left Sat
urday morning for Poland Springs
where they will visit their son. c. NJ
Corson.
Leslie Robinson of Kennebunkport
came home last week to pass Christ
mas with his mother, Mrs. Eliza Rob
inso1
Ralph Ballard of Bangor is visiting
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ephraim
Ballard
Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Penney of Bel
grade passed Christmas day at Mrs
Penney's home.
Miss BESSIE Mills of Augusta came
home last Friday returning to hel
work Monday morning.
Owing to the severe storm of Sunday
no services were held at the Baptist
church Sunday afternoon.
Tho death of little AlonZO Merchant
which occurred last Wednesday at the
home of Mrs. Frances Merchant at
North Augusta came Unexpectedly to
HIS friends. although he had been ill
for a long time He was a member OF
the small class of boys in the Sunday
school at West Sidney and was seldom
absent from his class when health
would permit. Alonzo was bright lit
tie fellow. loved by his teacher and the
whole school, and will be much
missed. m s-1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-29
"Bosh" Said Anty Drudge.

Mrs. Thinkless- Goodness! wish could send these
children to school at daylight on Monday morning
and not see them again till dark so could have the
whole day free for washing"
Anty D1udge-"Bosh Mrs. Thinkess Just you get
cake of Fels- Naptha and wash with it in lukewarm
water without boiling. Then you can get the chill
dren ready for school at 9 o'clock, do your whole
washing and be through within time to get their
lunch at noon.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-30

Mr.. Newrich. the multimillionairc
was furnishing the library Of his mag
ninccnt mansion. Let me see" he
mused. You've got the order for tina,
5000 edition de luxe OF Dickens
bound In levanty'
Yes. sir" replied the bookseller.
"And the $4,000 set Of Shake.
spcarcy'
Yes. sir"
"And the standard authors bound In
calf-Thackeray. Scott. Washington
Irving. Cooper and all them there
other fellersf"
YES. sir: have memorandum Of
the entire list"
well. then. that's of my mind. ="
said Mr.. Ncwrlch OF Pittsburg. with n
sigh OF relief "Now. what want IL
something 10 read. Say. have you got
n complete set OF old Sleuth T"-Ncw
York Times
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-30
ABSEn MINDED.
The Dinner to Which Wills. the Artist,
Invited a Friend.

The Dinner to Which Wills. the Artist,
Invited a Friend.
Mr. Wis. the artist. was renowned
| for his observation-disclosures. and the fol
lowing story. says Henrietta Cochran
In her book. Celebrities aud l." was
told OF him by a friend: wills Invited
me TO dinner one afternoon when |
met him In the Strand. accepted.
reminding him that as he was absent
minded he had better make n note OF
the evening. As he had no paper In
his pocket. he wrote the date on his
shirt cuff
when the appointed evening arriv-
ID went TO his studio. The door was
opened by Wills. aud | could see that
he had forgotten all about the appoint
ment.
"'Ah, old fellow. he exclaimed. do
not be too hard on me The Gun went
10 the wash and the date with Il. But
there Is n fowl In the pot boiling here
continued Mr.. Wills. Just come IN
and wait a few minutes.
II had my misgivings. but walked
inside and sat upon the only chair not
crowded with paint brushes and pal
cites.
After waiting for about twenty
minutes. feeling deuccdly hungry. I
groaned. This had It's effect.
He exclaimed In a dreamy voice.
The fowl must be boiled by this time.
and. coming forward. he lifted the lid
Of the pot and pcercd inside. IL Is
very odd. he remarked. but ! cannot
see the fowl. Extraordinary. No one
has been here. so the bird cannot have
been stolen
well. the long and short Of II Is
that week or two later ! called again
nj the studio. noticed a peculiar odor
aud discovered the fowl wrapped up In
piece OF paper.
"'Ah- said Wills. Now l know how
II all happened. When the fowl was
brought In there came n smart visitor
Lady G.-about sitting for her por-
trait. must have thrown the fowl
behind n canvas and forgotten about
IT,"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-30
A Hero.

Tommy's mother had made him n
present OF toy shovel and sent him
out In the sand lot 10 play with his
baby brother. Take care Of baby
now. Tommy. and don't let anything
hurt him" was mammals parting In
junction. Presently screams OF an.
guIsh from baby sent the distracted
parent flying TO the sand lot "For
goodness sake. Tommy. what has hap
pened 10 the babyT' said she. trying
TO soothe the wailIng infant.
There was a naughty fly biting him
on top OF his head. and I killed II with
the shovel" was the proud rcply.-Lip'
plncott's.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-30
cOwED BY MOSQUITOES.
A cleraymsn's Experience on a British
Columbia Trip.

Soiumofa TRIP.
In 1850 the Rev. John Sheepshanks.
later on the bishop OF Norwich. was
travelling through British Columbia.
His book. "a Bishop In the Rough"
relates his experiences on the Douglas
trail. where the greatest discomfort
was caused by the swarms OF ferocious
mosquitoes. He met with Indians COW
cred with paint. carrying branches oi
trees In their hands. which they were
sweeping around them MS they walked.
They were evacuating their country.
being temporarily driven out by these
pests. II by chance a traveller arrived
nj clearing or an open space where
there appeared 20 be an immunity
from them, ere long they would ap.
pear.
"Quite early In the morning after
meeting those Indians I issued from
my tent and found an open space ON
the rivers side where I could get my
bath. But no sooner had I emerged
from the water than ! found swarms
OF mosquitoes assaillng me. and. do
what would. slaughter them by doz-
ems. ! suffered severely
at was on that same day. dining at
n wayside house. that took part In n
scene which can never forget There
were twenty-five men going up TO the
mines. Food was ON the table There
was ceaselcss hum IN the apartment.
for II was literally brown with thou.
sands OF mosquitoes
at was swelteringly hot. yet every
man had made himself as impervlous
as he could Each maB wore his coat
buttoned up. strings were fastened
round his cuffs. and trousers also II he
had not on top boots. They had gaunt.
lets on their hands. their hats were on
and wells hanging down covered face
and neck A man would stick his fork
into piece Of meat and pop In under
the ven as quickly as possible. when
drinking their coffee the men would
hold the Gun underneath the veil. first
clearin. nui The bodies of the mosqui-
toes w',i-h poSsIbly had been feeding
upon The hairy miner close nj hand
''Not word was uttered during that
brief meal. for we were beaten down
aud cowrl hy the insects The FIRST
words Sputra were by miner In push
ing AWAY hls chair frnm the table oh.
this God forsaken country"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-30
HARD NAMES.
soms In Scotland That Aroused =
Lady From Schenectady.

oofr~ IN oCoUaUo tN9t 6Fooo0o
LADY From Schenectady.
Few Americans have trouble In pro
nonncing the name Schenectady" nj.
though the spelling ~ II IL not always
s, easy. In Talks In a Library"
Lawrence Hutton tells ~ an old Scotch
.alrd whose guest one summer was q
young lady named Miss Cunningham.
who came from Schenectady skin.
ncy.taddy" and "Skenk ter-addy" were
as near To II as the laird usually came.
In his eyes the photographic aud or.
thoeplc beam Of his own titles and APP
pellations was entirely eclipsed by the
marvellous mote known Ms Schenec.
tady. and he never realized that the
Inhabitants of the counties OF Soho
harie. Caiiaraugus and Chemung In
the state OF New York might safely
bite their thumbs nj the residents Of
the shire Of Fife IN the kingdom OF
Scotland until his eyes were opened
somewhat rudely and his sight was IN
a way restored.
Uncle John" said TO him suddenly
one evening when he was In convul-
sions over Schencciady-"Unclc John.
what Is the name Of your placey"
'Baldutbo'."
And OF your parish;"
"Aroncrauch
And OF your pos,otiicer
"Pitienweem"
"And of your railway siationy"
"Killconguhar."
And still. Uncle John" | continued
you. as laird OF Balduthy dhe vernac
ular form. elder OF the kirk OF AKRON.
craw, receiving your letters and pa
pcrs nj Pittenweem and taking your
trains at Killnocker, think Schenec.
tady funny
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-30
BREAD SHEETING.
The Sun Dried Dough Of the Land Of
the Pyramids.

The Sun Dried Dough Of the Land OF
the Pyramids.
In the land OF the pyramids when
ever coffee II brought Into a visiting
guest the sun cooked bread sheeting Is
always served Herewith. II looks like
so much chamois leather and Is Of
sweetish taste. being compounded sole
~ OF -four and the expressed pulp of
suliann rnislns. u is clcanly 20 handle
and can be crumplcd mp IN the hand
without fracture
This bread sheeting IL a most impor.
tant article OF interior commerce. per
camel caravans among the Asiatic kal
fats and bazaars. IL has for thousands
OF years been their combined bread.
cracker and cake all In one.
The bread shectlng Is used In the
countries Of origin as minor articles Of
furniture and furnishing. just as the
natives OF the tropics make Devil
dering variety Of uses OF the cocoanut
palm and It's products. as sun blinds
awnings. lanterns. cashiers for hold
Ing papers and So on through dozen
uses In their dry climates these uses
are practicable. hut 10 rainy seasons
the goods II weticd collapse Ike paper
almost
Even In Manhattan among the Itnl
ian bakers you see the peculiar trcllis
work bareback bread 1made In big ring.
ed sheets about yard squarel made
to do duty as temporary shelving u
VIII not stand much weight. but Is
used for drying out light articles. ms
the air strikes the objects both from
below and above. = Bakers Weekly.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-09-30
Because.

she-I tell you the moral superiority
OF woman is recognized In the Ian
guage itself There isn't any feminine
for ''rascals." is there?
He-Of course not. but that's be
cause
She-That's because there are nc
ieminine rascals,- Chicago Tribune
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

INJURED something about liquid diet. avoid
ing my eye-Mrs. Klopton was broiiing a
chop at the tiIne-and took his departure.
humming cheerfully as he went down.
stairs. Mcknight looked after him visit
fully
"Jove, l wish 1 had his constitution"
he exclaimed. Neither nerves nor heart!
What a chauffeur he would make"'
But / was serious:
II have an idea" said. grimly, that
this small matter Of the murder is going
to come up again. and that your uncle
will be In the deuce Of fix If it does.
If that woman is going to die. somebody
ought to be around to take her deposit
ton. She knows a lot, if she didn't do 1t
herself. 1 wish Sou would go down to
the telephone and get the hospital. Find
out her name and If she Is conscious"
Mcknight went under protest. Il
haven't much time" he said. looking at
his watch. I'm to meet Mrs. West and
Alison at 1. I want you to know them,
Lollie. You would like the mother
why not the daughter?' I inquired.
1 touched the little gold bag under the
pillow.
well" he said. judicially, you've al
ways declared against the immaturity
and romantic nonsense OF very young
women"
Il never said anything of the Sort"
retorted, furiously.
"'There is more satisfaction to be had
out of a good saddle horse: - he quoted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

establishment of Il museum of
art in THE town of Montclair
N j., where ke resides, by Of
fering collection of thirty paintings by
American artists of distinction. his in
terest in the National Gallery is ap-
parently undated. for within the last
fortnight yet another picture has been
received at the Smithsonian Institution.
and word has come from New York that
others have been purchased. The latest
acquisition which has been placed on
view in the museum gallery is land
scape by Albert P. Lucas, entitled "Oc-
tober Breezes," which was included In
an exhibition at the Macbeth Gallery,
New York. the last of November 1t is
not usual picture nor yet distinctly
unconventional.
Following the tonalists' leadership the
painter has evidently been Influenced by
those who have experimental with light.
and in his work striven for harmony of
effect as well as luminosity. October
Breezes' is nocturne and shows a
broad stretch of moonlit sky above a
level plain. on which a small flock of
sheep is pastured. Two tall trees and
the drift of the clouds give admira bly,
the impression of motion created by the
sweep of the wind. The weird effect of
light and the spacious outlook together
lend interest and dignity. This is the
kind of picture which cannot be painted
in the face of nature. At some time the
artist may h 1ve seen such an effect but
to transcribe 1t he had to depend upon
his memory, which, perchance, may. nave
become entangled with his imagination.
So long, however, as it rings true it
Is WELL but 1t must not be forgotten
that before an artist dare venture into
this particular field he must command
his ability as well as his medium.
This is the kind OF thing which can be
almost accomplished by trick" but
which is of no value unless completely
successful Mr.. Lucas Is by no means
well known as yet In this country. a
native of New Jersey. he studied in
Paris under Hebert and Courteis. and is
member Of the Societe Rationale des
Beaux-Arts. In securing one of his works
for the National Gallery collection Mr..
Evans has followed his fixed policy of
purchasing because of intrinsic merit
rather than on account of the reputa-
ton of the painter. A policy which, by
the way, has in the past proved exceed