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light of the poor children who live in the lower section of the great city.
 The Produce Exchange stands close to the lower end of the island, on which the older part of New York city is built. This is not residential. sec tion, being the area in which the won derful skyscraper sky line of the city appears to the view of people a-sail on the bay or the rivers Yet many fam flies inhabit the older and shabbier buildings in the vicinity. Most of these families are quite poor and the children numerous. Santa Claus fre- quently forgets to visit them, but the children have their Christmas tree pro- vided by the Produce Exchange men. A huge tree trimmed with candles, lanterns and all the finery of Santa Claus Land is lighted up for the chil- dren, while hundreds of baskets of luxuries and necessities are distrib- uted.
 Rows of seats arranged in circle, tier upon tier, accommodate the de- lighted little ones. In the center is a real circus with tanbark 1n the floor same as Barnum's. Last New Years
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WEDNESDAY, DEC. as, 1909.
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eve q uniformed band of eighty five pieces from Roman Catholic institu- tions in the neighborhood furnished all the music the children wanted and more than some of them cared for, inasmuch as the tots were there to yell with delight when the ringmaster, a member of the exchange, stepped into the ring, cracked his long whip and introduced the performers.
 There were bareback riders, pony races, trained horses, trapeze perform CTS, magicians, educated dogs, jugglers and-clowns! Of course there were clowns. What would circus be with out themg
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nTsTR1CT OF STAFFORD ss Pro

4 T Court of Probate holden at Staf t1 ford within and for the District of Staf ford, on the sth day of June, A. 1909.
 Present, ROBERT H. FISK, Judge.
 On motion Of Edna O. Baker, Executrix on ths estate of Sarah Maria Eaton, late of stafford within said district, deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be al lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to thS executrix, and directs that public notice bt given of this order by advertising the same once in some newspaper having circulation 1T said district, and by posting copy thereof oT the public sign-post in said town of St afford nearest The place where the deceased last dWelt.
 Certified from Record
 ROBERT FISK. Judge.
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At the regular meeting Of Meant Vernon council. Order Unifed AmeTi. can Mechanics the following offiasrs were elected: Councillor. George F. Kibbe; vice. councillor, Horace Al. Sykes; induotor, William Healey ; examiner. Albert Hanley; inside guard, Theodore Hurlburt; outside guard. John Leach; recording score tary, William Burdick assistant re- cording secretary, William Cushman financial secretary, John Hunt: treas urer, Bert Cooley.
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W AL.ES.

George Dimmick is making exten sive repairs on his Pratt cottage.
 The house owned by Mrs Simmonl was burned Thursday evening at o'clock Arthur Williams. who oc. cupied the house, had started a fire and went out. While he was away the chimney caught fire, setting fire to the house. Most of his goods were saved by the people from the village
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Trolley Lines.
WEEK DAYS.

w hEh bA
 Lv. Stafford Springs 6 IS x. m. and ev- cry hour until 1915 p m., arriving at Rockville on the hour. Last car to Hart ford 10. 15 p. m.
 The Interurban service cars, with & change at East Hartford. leave Hartford for Stafford Springs at 6.37 a. m and ev- ery hour until 1O.37 p. m.
 Surface trolley cars leave Rockville for Hartford at 6.22 a. m. and every hour at g. until 1922 p. m., and leave Hartford for Rockville at 7.07 m. and every hour until 1O.O7 pm. Connects for Staffold at Rockville.
 SUNDAYS.
 Lv. Stafford Springs 7.15 a. m. and ev- cry hour until 12.15 p. m.
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D most renarRza
 ble circus in the world is the one that is given eT- cry New Year s eve in the New York Produce Exchange. The rich members of t h e exchange, who during the rest of the year are DuSy LrdulnS on the floor of the big building, knock off busi- ness for the aft ernoon and give up the floor to a circus perform ance for the de
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West Wilmington.

The service at Buff Gap last Sunday afternoon was reluctantly omitted, as the probabilities of congregation and preacher being able to overcome the difficulties of travelling on time were so uncertain. It will be imp1 aoticab'e @ to arrange for the service under three weeks; therefore the next one will be set for the usual date. next month, January 23d. Stafford Springs pet pla who were at the Buff Gap Christmas tree tport a pleasant evening and commend the efforts of these who pre- scented the entertainment. The bishop of the diocese is to visit Grace church on January 9th, at 10 45 a m.
 The Buff Gap sohoolhouse was filled full last Wednesday evening by a company of people gathered from the heart of Holland county, from Will. Iington to Rockville. to unite in the festivities of the annual neig hborhood Christmas tree and entertainment. :. The chief part of the latter consisted in the presentation of s'Ohrjstmas at Finnigan's Flat" MT. and Mrs. Nathan Ward, as Mr aud Mrs. Finni- gan, entered with spirit into the little play, and drew the action along to it's cheery climax. Samuel Johnson played the part of the benevolent and neighborly policeman, and Misses Bessie Brooks and Elizabeth Grover, with Arthur Morgensen. the German professor, and Arthur Brady took leading parts The chorus of chil- dren represented the majority of the flats population, who were made happier yet by the arrival of Miss Maud KIee, as the wealthy benefactor, in her automobile, driven by George Brooks. Several recitattons preceded the play, and at it's conclusion Messrs. Brooks, Johnson and Ward, with much willing assistance, unloaded the tree, the fruit of which brought much pleasure to many. Those who pre- pared and presented the play deserve real Commendation for their sucoasa
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South Wilmington.

The snow storm of Sunday pre- vented any services being held in the hall.
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 guests of Mr. and Mrs. E ]. White. more of Hartford Christmas.
 Mr. and Mrs Fred W. Colburn and son, Walter, spent Christmas with relatives in Atwoodville, returning Monday.
 A family reunion of fourteen per, sons gathered for their Christmas din. ner at the home of Mr. and Ms Win. H. Bracket.
 Electricians from Hartford com. menced Tuesday wiring the thread plant of c. Hall. Jr.. & Go. for cleo. trio lights.
 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wiggins and MT. and Mrs. Harold Wiggins of Willi. mantic and Homer N. Neil, Jr.. of New Britain spent Christmas with MT. and Mrs. Homer N. Neil.
 Mrs. E. H. James and Roy Wolsten' holm of Middletown and Miss Ger trude James of Chester spent Christmat with MT. and Mrs. Wm. A. James.
 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Paige oi Springfield were guests of Mir, and Mrs. Gardiner Hall, Jr., Christmas, Mrs. Paige remaining until Tuesday.
 Mrs Fred Williams and Miss Julia Denman were the characters in the tableaux presented by MT. Williams in the Christmas ente tertainment, and did credit to Mr. Williams' selection
 Mir. and Mrs Wm, o. Eldredge oi this place and Mir. and Mrs. Charles W. Eldredge of Syracuse, N F., spent Christmas with Mrs Anna Nield, mother of Mrs. 0. W. Eldredge, ir Indian Orchard. Mass.
 A liquor dealer in Boston sent a lot of circulars recently to various parties in this village, sparing neither men, women or children His judgment of the drinking propensities of oul people here must have been formed after an acquaintance with the per son who sent the list of names.
 "Dreams go by contraries '' Wore had been passed around that the Christmas entertainment was not tt be much this year, and no trouble had been taken to correct the mistake It wasn't a glorious dream, but $ beautiful reality. The following pro gram was presented and enjoyed t. the full: Anthem, "Glory to God, Rev. and Mrs. E. W Darrow, Miet Ida M. Hall, Thomas A. Denman prayer. Rev. E. W. DarroW; song, bJ the school; Welcome" by Martins Toberman; "Star SonR," Ruth Ga hoon, Ruth Green, Clara Hall, Harriet Smith, Isabel Service, Vivian Will. Hams; recitation, Annie Service song, Phebe Green; "Evergree Song, "Gallup Service. Cornell Green, Henry Toberman, Gardiner H Hall, Fred Service, Louis Service, Origin Kingsbury, Clinton Church. Henry Safrarek, Henry Richardson; "Ohrist. mas BelIs," Frank Novak, Walter Richardson. Teddy Worden, Holman Hall, Leo Cahoon, Ernest Smith drill, "In Grandma's Day." Doris Hall, Emma Nedwied, Elisabeth Green, Mary Lisoovitz, Alice Ser vice, Helen Dimock, Clara Rene, Harriet Allen; exercise. Good Night" Hazel Braokett, Grace Cur ley, Vivian Williams, Carrie Novak ; song Rev. E. W. Darrow; intermis- sion. The second part consisted of a series of tableaux by Fred Williams. whose experience made possible such 8 success; beyond question the best ever shown in the hall The dis tribution of presents closed splendid evenings entertainment.
 West Wilmington. +
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EOR SALE-Depot Wagon and Con- \ cord Buggy. MRS. D. N. BROWN. '2W
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THE JOLLIEST SHOW :.
 IN ALL AMERICA,
Ply ROBERTUS LOVE.

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Marked Down
Street Dresses

MATERIALS, FRENCH sERGEs, diagonal cloths and broadcloths. All exquisitely tailored models, some with high collars, some with Dutch necks. A very complete assortment of best cOlors.
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A3 Fur-Lined Goats

Worth from $s2.50 to S47.5O, at one clearance price "" $25.S5 THE COATS ARE ALL IN FIRST class quality broadcloth, in both semi fitted and loose back models. Colors, black, blue, brown and wine. Linings are blended squirrel, hempster, squir- rel and suslicka. Collars in natural and sable opossum, blended squirrel, pieced Persian lamb and muskrat
 Altogether an unprecedented offering
 $25. Entire Balance of Our
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EOR SALE Four Upright Pianos,
 good as new. used only three months; also four Cabinet Organs. Now, If you are looking for bargain, just call and look them over. % ss7f ~ T. F. JoRDAN's Music Store.
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EOR SALE-My farm stock and fix L lures, situated on the road to Ellington 150 acres more or less. 30 acres under tfllage. Plenty of wood. MRS. HENRY BUERK.
 2Ws
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EOR SALE-A good horse. Weighs l 1175 JAMES WOOD. stafford Street. S8t4
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A STRONG Bohemian girl, 15 years "A old, wants place 10 do house work and learn to talk English. Win work for $6 month and board Write MARTIN DUUANSKY, R. F. D., No. 3, Stafford Springs, Conn.
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DIANO FOR SALE.
 si JOHN sENA.
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TENEMENT TO RENT at West Staf-
 x ford. Inquire at Roberts Pool Room. g
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EOUND-Black and white Fox Hound.
 G ANTHONY HANSEN, Stafford Springs. 8
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Aopr"A nrevents Pneumonia.
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A FEW VERY EXCLUSIVE MOD els, elaborately trimmed, in both ccats and capes. formerly $39.OO to $49. January Clearance Prices,
 $34.8 89 and $39. .85
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WOmen's RaincOats

EVERY GOOD MATERIAL REP. resented in ali staple colora and ln . wide range of sizes and assortment of gtyleR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07

early in the season, and the hotel man.
ayers are receiving a record-breaking
number of applications for accOmmoda-
tions for the Thanksgiving holidays.
There have been a number of rentals
or the larger cottages to prominent city
folks this week. both New York and
Philadelphia being represented among
the renters. Several of these families
Will add greatly to the life and gayety
of the cottage colony this season. Lake
, wood has seldom faced so bright a sea-
son as II faces thus early in the present
one. The entire Gould family has been
here this week at Georgiancourt, and trap
shooting was enjoyed by the men OF the
family last Sunday. Mr.. Gould and his
two sons, Kingdom and Jay, voted here
Tuesday.
The Patton cottage on Clifton avenue,
has been opened this week. as Messrs.
w. A. Patton and David Patton have re-
turned from their extensive trip abroad.
Miss s. Lillian Baldwin was the hostess
at the first tea of the season Tuesday aft
ernoon at her Madison avenue home The
function was in honor of Mrs. William b.
Leeds. Mrs. II. o. Walker poured tea.
Among the guests were many prominent
I'm the cottage colony, including the
Misses Marsh. the Misses Dustan. Mrs.
Charles Lathrop Pack. Mrs. and Miss
Schwartz, Mrs. Leslie r. Fort, Rev. and
Mrs c. P. Butler. Mr.: and Mrs. r. J.
C en- Mrs NJ V. willis. Mrs. w. G
Sheldon. Mrs. Reiman and Miss Nelson.
Mrs. w. 3. Leeds is spending some
time at her cottage, The Peaks. on Madi-
son avenue.
Mrs NJ. c. Dashiell and Mr. Lefferts
Dashiell are not at their Madison avenue
cottage. having closed their summer home
at Fair Haven.
The latest hotel to open for the sea-
son was the Palmer House, which opened
for patrons Thursday evening. The hotel
will be managed this season by Mr.. Louis
n. Moss, who managed the Wilburton-by-
the-Sea at Spring Lake the past sum-
mer
There has been a very heavy registra-
ton of New York people at the Laurel
House this week. Philadelphia has also
been well represented, while there has
been an unusually large southern and
western patronage for this early period
of the eason.
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retired, and Lieut.. James Hutchings Cum
ningham, c. 4. c., which occurred this
afternoon in the post chapel. the chaplain.
Rev. William r. Scott. officiating.
The BRIDE gowned in white lace over
heavy white satin. with a long veil of
princess lace, held in place by a feur-
de-ls of diamonds, the gift of her father.
was preceded by her six bridesmaids. A
reception followed in the Artillery School
Hall.
In honor of the bride and her attend
ants a very dainty luncheon. at which
the favors were miniature white satin
slippers, was given Thursday by Mrs. r.
S. Abernethy, wife OF Capt. Abernethy
of the post. Friday evening the ushers
were entertained by Lieut.. James Hutch
ings Cunningham at an ante-nuptial sup
per- and at the same hour the bridesmaids
were the guests Of the bride at her home.
The boardrOom officers of the United
States receiving ship Franklin. stationed
at the Norfolk navy yard. gave a dance
Thursday afternoon, and the officers from
the Virginia and the louisiana. which are
stationed at the navy yard at Ports
mouth, were also present. Young women
from Norfolk. Old Point, Newport News
and Portsmouth were the guests, the
chaperons being Mrs. Hope and Mrs.
Kincaide. Miss Marguerite Woods OF
Fortress Monroe left last Friday to at
tend the Annapois-Princeton game at
Annapolis and the dance Saturday night.
The domino party given by the officers
and their wives in the hall of the Artil-
lery School Friday evening was a great
success. about $50 dancers participating
in the Halloween fun.
Recent arrivals at the Hotel Chamber
lin from Washington are Mr.. and Mrs.
p. A. Donahue. Capt. w. Chamberln.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. ]. Leonard and c. Quincy
Smith.
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ATLANTIC CITY.

The flag of the Atlantic City Country
Club was unfurled in honor of the golf
tournament Thursday morning and few
i'm the sunshine. and under a blue sky.
across which big white clouds sailed. In
a breeze that was pleasant to the senses,
but rather distracting to the golf balls.
There was brilliant array of players
and entries to the number of 1JO. Elec-
trio trains and automobiles whirled a gen.
erous number of spectators across the
brown and red November meadows. and
along the blue waters of the Thorough
fare through woodlands red and yellow
with November coloring. to the Mortified
links.
The split in the local republican party
made the election of the past week of
tween the organized forces of the party
under Boss Kuehnle. who represents the
Sunday 'wide-open' faction, and the new
division of the republican party called the
peoples party. supported by the prominent
beach front hotel men who stand for a
restricted Sunday license. the suppression
of gambling and fOrbidding of the build
ing of stores on the seward side of the
Boardwalk. The beach front or people 5
party Was defeated by the organized
forces under kuehnle, giving the much
disputed councilmanic offices in the third
ward TO Freisinger and Malta instead of
Daniel White and Mathis.
On the county ticket for assemblyman,
Walter f. Edge, supported by both fac
tions Of the republican party and a large
county following. had a majority of $3.50
oveE the democratic candidate.
In the face of much fierce criticism on
the "wide-open' question in Atlantic
city and also interesting i'm connection
with the result OF the recent election is
the announcement OF d.. Francis Clark
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of his reasons why Atlantic City Is chosen
as the meeting place of the huge Chris
tan Endeavor convention of 1911. He
says, in part:
1.-The most remarkable statement that
can be made about any SUMMER resort in
the world is true of Atlantic City. Here
Is city of a thousand hotels, by far the
greatest summer resort in America: and
of these thousand hotels that accommo-
date from 30 to $50 guests each. $50 are
absolutely dry no liquor being served
over bar or to guests at the table,
/ As there are many hunters in and about
tingent will be glad to know the hunters
can take their dogs with them on the
Fast Shore lines. and evidently run no
| risks OF the pigs is pigs" nature when
said CANNES are treated as baggage and
go In the baggage car.
The fund which is being raised to pur.
chase an electric hospital ambulance fol
the Atlantic City Hospital Is growing en-.
couragfngly. and has presented some spec
tacular aspects Many Of the hotel Wis.
ftors who have had secret warnings wher
| they had eaten too much of the lobster OIL
clam, and shave evidently meditated ir
private on what would be their lot IL they
were the next victim and unable to ge,
to the hospital in a hurry are sub
scribing generously.
The latest development was the appear
ancc or pretty young actress now play
ing here. who dresses very wonderfully
and is laden with diamonds. who made a
personal and spectacular canvass Of the
big hotels and succeeded i'm wringing
from the not very reluctant admirine
males subscription to the hospital fund
Commodore f. A. Quatrough and Mrs
Quatrough are stopping at the Hotel
In conversation with Admiral George T
Winslow. who, with his wife and daugh.
ter. is making an extended stay at this
house. Among notable guests at the
Dennis are r. c. Platt of New York and
G. Abel. who is with him. Mr.. and Mrs
r. w. Miller Of Culpepper. Va, and Mr.
and Mrs. Rufus Saxton and Mrs. Grace
NJ. Davis and Mrs. Fletcher of Washing
ton are spending some weeks here. Among
later guests at the Marlborough Blen.
helm are Mr.. and Mrs ]. W. Foster
Mr.. Foster was formerly Secretary OF
state and amba ssador to the court of St
Petersburg.
The ST. Charles is entertaining a num-
Der OF Washington people. many of whom
are making it a stop on automobile tours
to other places. Among the guests there
are Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Wood, Mr.. Robert
Foster. Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Hamer Mr.
AMI Mrs. Charles Loeffier. Miss Martha
Abel and MIR. and Mrs. Harveycutter. The
latter party returned from the automo-
bile races in New York and leaves here
Saturday for Niagara Falls. thence TO
Toronto. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Lamb
and children are also here.
At the Seaside House are Col and Mrs
Arthur Herbert and Miss Florence Her
bert Of Washington, d. c., also I'll. j. Cav
anaugh, l.. S. A.
A handsome flag and Flagstaff were pre-
scented to ST Nicholas Parish School, At
lantic City. this past week by Division
No. 1 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians,
and the exercises were attended by 200
people. The presentation of the flag and
flagstaff was made by Mr. Patrick Haiti
gan Of Washington, ID. c., VINO made a
patriotic address.
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ROCKVILLE, MD.

Mr.. and Mrs F. Hazel Cashell of Red
land gave a dinner party few evenings
ago TO a number OF friends. their guests
being Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beard, Mr..
and Mrs Harry Dawson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Somerven Dawson. Miss Carter. Penn
Lewis and Mr.. W. p. Metcalf. Mrs.
James A. Emery entertained at euchre at
the Montgomery Country Club Wednes-
day. her guests including Mr.. and Mrs.
lack Elkins. Mrs. Benjamin r. Tillman
and DR.. and Mrs. Reverdy Stewart of
Washington; Mayor and Mrs. Lee Offutt.
Mrs. Annie Mcclure, Mrs Theodore Ma
son, Messrs. j. Abby Henderson and
Charles NJ. Jones. Luncheon was served.
Mrs. William Dorsey has as her guest
Mrs. Benjamin X. Tillman of Washing
ton Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Dawson of
Montana arrived in Rockville early in the
week 10 visit relatives and friends. and
Wednesday left for Reading. Pa. TO
spend a few days with Mrs. Dawson S
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Hof. Miss Car
ter Penn Lewis OF Virginia is guest of
Mrs Somervell Dawson. Mrs. Willis l..
Moore entertained the Weekly Card Club
Tuesday afternoon. Those present were
Mrs John l.. Burnett. Mrs. Robert y.
Bayliss, Miss Alice Bouic. Mrs. William
Dorsey Mrs. Harry Buck. Mrs. Lee Of
futt, Mrs Annie Mcclure. Mrs. Theodore
Mason. Misses Rose Williams. Louise
E.dmonston. Elsie England and Minnie
Lowry. The prizes were won by Mrs.
Brunett and Miss Lowry. Luncheon was
served. Mrs. Dolliver Bridges and little
daughter of Hancock. Md. have been
visiting Mrs. Bridges parents. Judge and
Mrs. James B. Henderson. here.
DIR. and Mrs. George l.. Edmonds and
children have returned to their home in
Rockville after spending two weeks in
| Washington. visiting Mrs. Edmonds'
mother. MI. W. +. Metcalf OF Washing
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stay with friends near Piscataway, this

stay with friends near P1scataWdy, this
county.
Mr. Jurney c. Queen of New York city
of Syracuse. n. Y. have been visiting the
formers mother, Mrs. Mary Queen, near
Townshend. this county. Miss Lulie
Queen, who is visiting her sister. Mrs.
Harry Nalley of Mount Rainier, left Tor
New York yesterday, where she Will spend
some time with her brother, Mr.. j. {.
Queen Miss Jennie Townshend leaves in
a few days for an extended visit with her
son, Mr.. Walter Townshend, near NULL
kin station. Queen Anne district. Mrs.
William III. Townshend of Thrift, this
county. has been visiting her son. MI.
Harry Townshend, in Carroll county. Md.
MIR. j. NJ T. Martin. who has been visit
ing his daughter. Mrs. Giles. near Ash
land, y. c., has returned, accompa-
MED by his laughter and her two chill
dren. Miss Addie James, Wine avenue.
entertained several of her little friends
yesterday, the party taking straw
ride and later enjoying refreshments. The
occasion was In celebration of Miss James
birthday anniversary. Mrs. A. j. Leakin
has returned after a delightful stay OF
several weeks with relatives and friends
in Baltimore. Mr.. Thomas r. Brooks has
secured a position on the staff of Wash
ington newspaper and has gone 10 the city
for the winter months. Mr. and Mrs.
James T. Young of Newport. r. l.. have
returned after a pleasast stay with friends
near RIadensburg. Miss Gertrude Nor
witch of Newark. y. j., Is the guest OF
Miss Carrie Ma.nard, near Orme. this
county. Mr. ]. w. Rawlings of Aquasco
district has been visiting friends i'll Hy-
attsville.