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Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
Mo0SUP
supt. Chapman Has Engaged New
Teachers for Schools of Town-cha-
fling Dish Breaks up Young Ladies'
Party-National Band Has Lawn
Party.

Supt. ]. L. Chapman announces that
the following new teachers have been
engaged for the ensuing year in the
town of Plainfield.
Flat Rock-Miss Daisy e. Baker of
Brooklyn, Conn. Central Village
Room l, Miss Anna NJ. Curran Of Nor
witch. Plainfield-Room 1, Miss NJ.
Elizabeth Colburn of Merrimacport,
Mass. Plainfield-Extra primary room,
Miss Claire NJ Corning of East Glou-
cester, Mass. Moosup library build
ing. Miss Ellen M. Sawins of Ais
ton, Mass. Moosup-Extra rooms up
stairs in library building, Miss Pearle
M. Sadd of Burnside, Conn.
Telegram from Florida.
A telegram was received Tuesday
at Maplecrest farm. announcing the
birth of little daughter, Ada Eliza
beth, to Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde s. Miller
of Monticello, Fla. Mr.. and Mrs
Miller were former residents of Moos-
up.
Chatting Dish Exploded.
A party of young ladies had a chat
ing dish party at Moosup pond last
Tuesday. and in the course of the
afternoon the dish exploded, setting
fire to the underbrush and some of
the trees. Assistance was called and
tiAC AAoAhCo CAtAAe OCAOLC LAhIh
damage was done.
Concert and Lawn Party.
The Moosup National iband held a
lawn party last Saturday evening on
the grounds of John c. Gallup. The
band gave concert at o'clock, which
was enjoyed by a large audience. Re-
freshments were on sale and the or
ganization will realize quite a sum
from the affair.
Injured Hand
James McGann. a dresser tender. in
the wooden mill, met with an accident
few days ago while using knife in
connection with his work, his hand
slipped, inflicting deep wound on his
left hand, which causes him much
pain and inconvenience.
Rev. ]. c. Stanton on Vacation.
Rev. ]. q. Stanton, the Baptist pas
tor. with his family, are spending a
two weeks vacation with relatives in
Mystic. During his absence the pull
pit will be supplied by out of town
clergymen.
Tour to White Mountains.
| Floyd Cranska and his two daugh
| ters are stopping a number of days
| in the White mountains The trir
was made in the new touring car
which Mr.. Cranska has just purchased
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
ASHWILLETT
Local Farmers Have Not Yet Finished
Hayns-ReV. J. n. Adams Addressed
Sunday School on Paul.

Local acquaintance Of Henry A.
Gallup were panied to learn of his
sudden death at his home in Ledyard
Tuesday
Mrs. Mary Pugh and Mrs. May Bill
ings were visitors in Norwich Wednes-
day.
w. W. Carpenter and w. H. Palmer
of Shunic were callers here Wednes-
day.
Some local farmers have not finished
haying at this late season of the year
The Rev. ]. Howard Adams, pastor
Of the First Baptist church. addressed
the Sunday school Sunday afternoon
at the Ashwillett chapel, in an inter-
esting and eloquent manner. His SUBJ
ject was Paul, His Life and Character.
Mrs. w. E. Tolhurst conducted the
singing and ably officiated at the or
gan.
The rain of Tuesday was welcome
and late crops will be largely bene-
flied.
Joseph Eccleston Of Voluntown is the
guest of local friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
SCOTLAND.
Many Plan to Attend Camp Meeting
neutrality-suspicious. Of School
Children Arranged.


Rev. and Mrs. w z. Moore enter
tanned this week Deacon and Mrs.
David Witter of Danielson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Nathan Witter OF New London.
Mr.. and Mrs. Egbert Bass left on
Thursday for a visit with relatives in
Hartford and vicinity.
Grin and Louis Mosely returned on
Thursday from Providence. R. l., where
they had been for a week, the guests
of relatives.
At the Watson home this week are
Miss Georgia Welch of New Jersey,
Mr. and Mrs. Hart of Albany, N ~,
Mrs. Hurlburt and daughter of New
Haven and Mrs. Louise Rider of
Brooklyn, n. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Barstow have
been entertaining Miss Grace Anderson
of Troy, n. Y.
winslow S. Gallup spent Wednesday
at the capital with Representative A.
H. Gallup.
Miss Edna Weaver. who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Weav
er. returned this week to her home in
New London.
Mrs. F. E. Allen and Miss Edith AL
len are at the Ray cottage on the
camp ground.
breaches in Chaplin.
Rev. l.. B. Tenney breaches in Chap
lin on Sunday, Aug. %. There will be
no morning service here, as many de-
sire to attend the services at the camp
grounds.
School routes for the coming year
have been arranged as follows: ]. II.
Chesbro, the north route; Mr.. Carley
conveys the children on Pudding Hill:
Mr.. Dubois drives the western route
and Bernard Funk brings the children
in the Brunswick district and Marley
corners.
Mrs. r. A. Woodburn of Westerly
R. l., is the guest of relatives in town
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
MASSAPEAG.
Farewell Party for Mrs. Paul Ehrhart
Personal Mention.

Miss Florence Rodgers returned to
her home In Norwich on Thursday af-
ter having spent a week with her
grandmother, Mrs. Charles Rodgers.
Miss Kenata Adams, who mas been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Paul Ehrhart,
returned to New York Saturday.
Mrs. Paul Ehrhart returned to New
York on Tuesday after spending two
months in the Champlin cottage.
e. Mellon Ehrhart is spending a few
days in Massapeag.
Miss Adela Adams arrived Monday
to spend the rest of the summer in
Massapeag.
John Murphy is spending a few days
at his summer home.
Marshmallow Roast.
On Monday evening the Misses Kru-
ger gave a marshmallow roast as a
farewell party for Mrs. Paul Ehrhart.
Herbert Kruger is the guest OF
friends in Massapeag.
Miss Ida Kruger returned to her
home in New York Wednesday after a
two weeks visit in Massapeag.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
FRANKLIN
Sunday Afternoon Meeting and Musi
Gale mt Home Of John Ensstrom--
Stamford Soloist Sang at Church.

On Sunday afternoon very enjoy
able meeting and musicale was held
at the home OF John Engstrom on
Pleasure Hill. The meeting was in
charge of Rev. H. A. Beadle, assisted
by hev. Eugene smith or Lebanon, VINO
gave an excellent talk on The Mans
Needs of the Church and the Church's
Needs of the Man. Rev Mr.. Riedon
of Medford, Mass, made few remarks
in closing, after which an excellent
musical programme was rendered by
Gustaye Lindgren Of New York.
Mr.. ana Mrs. William Smith have
returned after spending a week in
Wakefield, r. /.
Henry Huntington OF Willimantic
was the guest of c. H, Robinson on
Monday.
Louis Ortmann of Norwich was the
guest of Lloyd Robinson on Sunday.
Miss Lydia johnson has returned af-
ter spending a week in Wakefield, r. /.
Miss Maud Davies, who has been
spending a few weeks in Franklin, is
visiting friends in Greeneville.
On Sunday morning at the Franklin
Congregational church Miss Hubbard,
a soioist of Stamford, Conn, sang
which was enjoyed by all.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21

in this village the coming year, Is to
board with Mrs. w. l.. Durkee.
Rev. Bertram c. Bugbee of Provi-
dence, again occupied the pulpit Of
the Baptist church in this village last
Sunday.
William Sands, a former resident OF
this town. died in Stafford Springs last
week
Family Picnic at Black Pond.
"A. e. James, Ernest James and FAM
lily and Miss Mabel Spooner enjoyed
a family picnic at Black pond Satur-
day of last week. A good time was re-
ported. They bsought home a fine
string Of Is black bass
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES.

limantic after spending several days
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Thompson. They were accompanied
by Mrs. Thompson who will spend a
few days. in the Thread City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert White of Wilt
mantle were recent guests Of Mr. and
Mrs. F. H. Thompson.
Some fine catches of bass are be-
ing made in the pond lately. c. A.
Bently recently caught one that tipped
the scales at 3 1-2 pounds and James
Beswich recently brought in a nice
string. the largest tipping the scales
at two pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
M0HEGAN.
Many Plan to Attend Camp Meeting
Rev. J. r. Cobb Of Norwich Gave
Fine Sermon.

AS a number from this place wish
to attend camp meeting at Whitman
tic, the 22d, there will be no service
at the church in the morning, but in
the evening w. G. Besfelever Of Mt
Hernon, Mass, is expected to be pres
ent and preach.
The ladies are busy preparing for
the annual festival.
A cause of rejoicing by the farm
ers Of this place was the welcome rain
as some had to draw water long
ways for their stock.
Interesting Services.
Sunday, the 18th, was grand day
for our people. In the morning the
pastor gave an interesting sermon
and at 3 o'clock a full house greeted
Rev. J. r. Cobb of Norwich, who held
the audience closely. A finely render
ed solo by Lemuel Fielding was en-
joyed.
The decorations of the church were
goldenrod and fern. Short talks
were given by the pastor and John
holland Of New London. The meeting
was in charge of G. r. Sanders. Wis
itors from both Norwich and New
London were present.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
EK0NK
Miss Nettie Gallup After Fourteen
Years Teaching Here Resigned Be-
cause Of HeaIth-Fishermen Get
Two IS Pound Turtles-PersonaIs.

Mrs. Thomas Jenkins of Chicago
and her daughter. Mrs. Joseph Virtue
of Rome. Iowa, are guests at the CAL
lup homestead.
Mrs. Ann Corey has been visited by
her uncle, Silas Weaver OF Lyme.
Big Turtles.
The twins, Earl and Carl Gallup, on
a fishing trip at Money Hill brook cap
tured alive two enormous turtles
Weighing over thirty-five pounds each.
Their meat was rich and delicious eat
ing
Miss Gallup Will Resign.
Miss Nellie Gallup has found II
necessary to resign her position as
teacher in Moosup schools on account
OF failing health. She will take a
years rest and then take trip abroad
II health permits.
She has taught fourteen years con-
tinuously In the same building, with
an enviable record and great popu-
larity, and will be greatly missed in
school circles.
Local Notes.
Rev. Mr.. Joseph Twoomey is spend
ing his vacation here with his wife at
her fathers A. A. Stanton. on the
EKOnl/ Hill farm. He preached last
Sunday in the Sterling Hill Baptist
church.
Rev Albert Stanton, now at HIS
fathers, preached last Sunday in the
Center Baptist church. Voluntown, as
the pastor. Rev. Eli Dewhurst is alb
sent ON his vacation.
Daniel Gallup spent Sunday at his
fathers, Ezra A. Gallup.
Carriage Trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Avery Stanton are
taking g carriage drive to visit their
son. Benjamin Stanton in Mantle
r. l., and Quonocontaug beach.
Mrs. Frank Gallup and children OF
Danielson have been visiting heI
mother, Mrs. Ellen-J. Frink.
Gladys Edwards of Providence has
visited Mrs. Edgar Wilcox.
Miss Josie Robbins Of Boston and
Mr. Mitchell of Boston have beer
guests at Edgar Wilcox's.
Albin Corey has visited his wife's
relatives at Groton Point.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
BOZRAH.
Annual Picnic of Congregational
Churoh-Visitors in Norwich.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Parker of
New London spent the early part of
this week with Mr.. Parker's sister,
Mrs. Olive A. Bishop
The annual picnic will be held on
the lawn of the Congregational church
on SATURDAY., August %.
DR.. Nathan johnson spent the day
In the south part of Bozrah Thurs
day.
DR.. and Mrs. Edward G. Fox of
Wethersheld and Miss Maude G. La
throp OF Bozrah spent Wednesday with
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Austin eager of Laf-
ayette street, Norwich.
Miss Alice A. Bishop has been spend
ing the past week with Mrs Otto Pultz
and Mrs. Goodwin of Lebanon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
GARDNER LAKE
Brooklyn Campers Have Returned to
Their Homes.

The boys at Camp Central returned
to Brooklyn, N. Y, last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dietrich Of Brooklyn,
N. Y, are occupying Camp Central
quarters.
Mr.. and RMS. Nathan are at Camp
Kenjockety.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Baldwin of
Norwich. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Reynolds
of New London were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Dol5eare recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph o. Lathrop of
New London were recent guests of
his daughter, Mrs. Sidney o. Dol
beare.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
WEDDING.
Weeks-PhiIlips,

George Weeks and Miss Ellen Phil
lips were united in marriage by Rev.
S. B. Carter at the home of Mrs. Lor-
eta Green Wednesday evening at 8
O'Clock. The wedding march was play
ed by Miss Dorah Greene. Mr.. Weeks
being 70 years and his bride 81 years
old certainly proves true the old say
ing matches made in heaven, love goes
where it's sent.
The old pupils Of Plalntieid academy
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
CHAPLIN.
Rev. w. e. Lanphear Preached Sunday
REV. {. M. Frary Visited Former
Friends in Town--Funeral Of =. Err
nest Clark.


Rev. Walter E. Lanphear OF Mans
field Center preached at the church
Sunday. Rev. l.. =. Tenney Of Scot
land VIII occupy the pulpit next Sun
day.
Rev. Walter f. Lanphear and Mrs.
Lanphear are visitors IN town at Mrs.
Nancy Il. Lanphear's and Mrs. Olive
Martins
Miss Florence T. Hunt is spending
the week with friends in Southampton.
/. l.
Rev. Eugene NJ Frary of Bernardo
ton, Mass. who was called here Mon
Gay TO attend the funeral OF 4. Ernest
Clark, remained In town until Wednes-
day and called on a number OF his
friends. Mr.. Frary was former pas
tor over the Congregational church for
over nine years and great beloved and
his many friends were glad 70 see ana
hear him again.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
WOODSTOCK
Miss Ethel spaldins Home from Cam
bridge Summer School-Miss Butler
Attended Mortified Conference.

Miss Frances II. Butler has returned
from attending the Mortified confer
ence.
Miss Ethel Spalding is home from
the summer school al Cambridge Mass.
Next month she resumes her teaching
at the Norwich Free Academy
Mrs. Herbert w. Bowen mas enter
tanned her brother from New Jersey
Rev. G. f. Waters gave his SEVENTH
talk in the Pilgrims Progress series
last Sunday evening.
Clarence w. Bowen and family re-
turned on Wednesday from the Alaska
Yukon Pacific exposition at Seattle.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
GOSHEN.
Local People Attended Stark Family
Reunion in Lyme-Funeral of Will
liam 7. Curry, Sr.

The Christian Endeavor topic Sun
day evening was THE Two Valleys.
The meeting was led by Miss Ruth
Curry and was very interesting
meeting
Miss Annie Gillette is spending the
week at the Willimantic camp ground.
number of members of the grange
attended the grange meeting and pic
mic at Richards grove, Waterford, on
Saturday.
Quite a number from this place at
tended the Stark family reunion in
Lyme on Thursday.
The funeral OF William T. Curry
ST., of Chicopee Falls, Mass, was held
on Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
ABINGDON
Congregational Sunday School Pic
nics-Natehaus Grange Gave Pro-
eramme at Wolf Den-PersonaIs.

The Congregational Sunday school
had a picnic on Thursday of last
week at c. P. Grosvenor's grove.
The ladies' benevolent society met at
the home of Mrs. Martha K. Sinclair
of Elliott on Thursday August 10.
Mrs. J. H. Wilbur is entertaining
her cousin. Mrs. Gilbert johnson of
New Haven.
Natchaug grange of Chaplin furnish
ed very entertaining programme at
ming.
Mrs. Phoebe Sharpe is entertaining
Miss Virginia Sharpe of Philadelphia
Miss Clara Martin and Miss Mae
Sharp are spending this week at Madi-
son, Conn.
M e. Weeks and family of Wash
ington, r. l., were guests at the home
Of George Huek over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
Lebanon


Rev. r. B. Smith and a few others
went over to the Armstrong place on
Pleasure hill, last Sunday afternoon,
ito Wttend the annual religious service
at that place. Mr.. Smith preached and
Rev. Mr.. Beadle had charge Of the
service. There were a number of
Swedes present. among whom we're an
accomplished musician from Brook
Ign, N. ", who played the piano, and
a clergyman, who made some remarks
in broken English. The house, now
occupied. by Swede, was filled to
overlooking by people, mostly from
that vicinity
DIR. Addie Peckham of Philadelphia
is spending few weeks among friends
here in her native town.
Miss Ellen b. Huntington has. been
visiting her cousin, Miss Emily Hunt
ington, in Windham, this week. Miss
Emily Huntington was formerly res
ident of Norwich, but now of New
York.
Frank Perkins had the misfortune
to be thrown from a wagon last Sat-
urday, by the sudden starting of the
horses! He struck on the wheel and
on timber. bruising and tanning his
side and back, but he seems to be inn
proving and all are thankful that the
injury was not more serious.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. K. Noyes have ter
minated their summer outing here and
have returned to their home in Fall
River, Mass.
The Lebanon baseball nine played
the team from Greeneville last Satur-
day, resulting in to in favor of
Lebanon. 1t is said that the same
contestants will play here again next
Saturday.
Schools Being Repaired.
The school buildings in town are
being repaired and put in readiness
for the opening of the schools, which
will be September Z. M
The rain. so much needed, has
started the grass in fields and pastures
to renewed growth, changing the out
look from brown to green, and re-
lieving the feed scarcity,
George Goodwin and daughter of
Hartford are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Clinton Goodwin.
Mrs. Sphinx and daughter of Provi-
dence and Mrs. Arnold and daughter
of Norwich are visiting at the home
OF Mrs. J. P. Abel.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
YAWBUx VALLEY.
Local Changers at Pomona Field Meet
ine-Brevities.

Fred StedmAn was recent visitor
at Westerly.
Mrs. ]. Edwin Thompson and chill
dren have returned home from Wis
II of several days with relatives at
New London.
Mrs. John Church of Westerly, with
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Williams of
Providence were callers at James D.
Miners Wednesday They made the
trip in Mr.. Williams auto.
Miss Ella West of yStonington was
the guest of Mrs. Charles Chapman on
Wednesday afternoon.
Allan Coates has been entertaining
Mr.. Barnes of Preston a part of the
week.
Several from this vicinity attended
the picnic of the Pomona grange at
Richards grove last Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
CANTERBURY.
Much Interest in Prayer Meetings
Shown--Mrs. Charles Dawson En-
tertans Friends at Lawn Party.


A.. C. Bennett is able to be out of
doors.
Visitors last week at Bingo farm.
Mrs Warren A. Thatcher and two chill
dren. of Danielson and Mrs. Charles
Dawson and children of New York
city.
our Thursday evening prayer meet
ings at the M p. church are very in
teresting and largely attended. There
were go persent last week and the
Y. P. S. c. e. was attended Sunday
by 40. Miss Dola S. Robbins. one of
our popular school teachers, led the
meeting.
Lawn Party at Mrs. Dawson's.
There was a mistake last week in
regard to there being a lawn party
at Mrs. James Dawson's. 1t was at
Mrs. Charles Dawson's, and was large
ly attended, there being between so
and as present. A fine time was had
both afternoon and evening, as Mrs.
Dawson is a fine entertainer and
knows how to make folks enjoy them
selves. Mrs. Dawson and family spend
their summers here at their cottage
and their winters in New York.
Personals.
Visitors Wednesday at Central Viii
lage were Mrs Fred l.. Bennett and
daughter, Miss Estelle May Bennett,
Mrs. George r. Hatcher and grandson,
G. Marvin Thatcher, c. Henry Will
liams, Moses Linnell, Elmer Richmond
and Mrs. Laura Hicks and grand
daughter, Amelia M. Carpenter, and
Herbert Neff.
Henry Jackson and Carrie Bovine,
Carpenter. and Carrie, Frances and
Paul Jackson Carpenter and Evelyn
1mogene and Doris Irene Carpenter
of Plainfield were guests Sunday of
Alba r. Farnham.
Mite Society Meeting.
The Mite society met Wednesday
with Mrs. Carrie A. Carr at Spring
| Brook farm. Most of the members be-
ing present with their thimbles, nee
dies and shears to help the good work
along.
The Rev. George Z. Smith and Her
bert Tracy called on Arthur c. Ben
nett Sunday.
Mrs. Miller is at her residence, where
she is having extensive repairs done
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
LIBERTY HILL
Camp Meeting Sunday-Georse Brown
at Boston Encampment.

There will be no service in the
church next Sunday, as it is Camp
Meeting Sunday.
There viii be fellowship meeting
at Exeter church next week Wednes-
day
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Clark spent
Thursday with Mr.. and Mrs. G. D.
Button of Cliff street, Norwich.
George Brown is attending the eight
days encampment at Boston. He is
member of the Willimantic COM
pany.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
WINDHAM COUNTY.
ASHFORD.
Earlier Arrival of MaiI-Ex- Mayor
Grant Of WiIIimantic Called on His
Brother.

The schedule time of arrival of mail
from Mansfield Center has been
changed from 2.30 to IL m.
Mrs. Frank Greene has been engaged
to teach the Center school the coming
year.
Frank Bennett was in New London
Saturday.
Ex- Mayor w. D. Grant and family
of Willimantic took an auto ride We'd
nesday, calling on his brother. E. M.
Grant, here and friends in Eastford,
Woodstock and Chaplin.
Mrs. Newell of Southington is spend
ing a few weeks at The Outlook.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
PLAINFlELD
Weeks Phillips Marriase-Notes of the
Week.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Rulings have
the sympathy of their many friends in
the loss of their infant daughter
Mrs. Charles Phillips Is quite i'll.
c. l. Smith has not been as well as
usual for the week past.
Engineer Evans has recovered from
his severe burns.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
WAR; ENVILLE
Providence Preacher, Former Resident
Died in Stafford Springs.

The vault which the town of Ash
ford has been having built was fin
ished last Tuesday.
Mrs. F. H. Bennett is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Herman Herendeen.
Mrs. A. NJ. Bassett is visiting her
aunt in Wolcott.
Mrs. Caroline Lawton is the guest
of her son, Frank Lawton. of Spring
field, Mass.
Miss Lillian Amidon. who Is TO teach
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21
flTCHvfLLE.
chewder at the Laks-c. A. 5entIy
Gets 1-2 Pound Bass.

About thirty from here went to
Gardner Lake Sunday where a chow
der was enjoyed
Walter Thompson and Gurdeon
Rathbun- of Willimantic were recent
callers at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
A. B. Chapman.
Miss Elsie Adams is spending a
two weeks vacation In STAFFORD
Springs.
Mrs. Marie Rathbun and daughter
have returned to their homes In VIII
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21

The camping party from Plainfield
are enjoying themselves. A trip by
boat was undertaken last Monday by
the party from Oakland Beach to New
Bedford with several OF their girl
friends from Providence and returned
Tuesday at "a. m. and were received
by the Pine Grove club ofFOakland with
a hearty supper for everyone. The
party will return next Monday to their
occupation at Plainfield and il is said
their departure will be deplored by
many girl friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-21

The twins. Earl and Carl Gallup, on
a fishing trip at Money Hill brook cap
tured alive two enormous turtles
weighing over thirty-five pounds each
Their meat was rich and delicious eat