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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-30
PERFECT FORM

No woman need use artificial devices in
order to acquire a perfect form. Modern
chemistry has perfected q harmless rem
edy that fills out shrunken, hollow parts
of the body, and in a reasonably short
remedy is known as Willard White Com
pany's Vaucaire Galega Tablets, the pre-
paration that Is praised by high authori-
many thousands of women who have sue
cessfully used it. If taken as directed,
splendid results will follow. This pre-
paration is put up in dainty tablet form,
easy to take; they do not upset the stom-
ach or cause any bad effects. They are
guaranteed by the Willard White Com
pany to comply with the National Food
and Drug Law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-30

Mr.. Parsons was born in Brookfield,
Mass, but was reared in Illinois. and
came to Kansas in 1856. arriving at
Lawrence May 1. A few days after ar
irving at Lawrence he went to work
is the clerk at the Free State hotel,
and the first real excitement in his
life occurred a few days later when
the border ruffians burned the hotel
and destroyed the two printing Off
ces, the Herald of Freedom and the
Lawrence Journal.
When He First Met Brown.
Parsons engaged in several battles
before he met Brown. and was with
"Jim" Lane for while. He was a
member of the party that piIoted Lane
from the Missouri river to Topeka,
and from that time on there was
something doing all the time.
While speaking recently of the John
Brown battlefield Mr.. Parsons said
that it was early in August, after ar
irving in Kansas in May, that he met
Brown in Lawrence.
Parsons Brown said, 4 want YOU
to go with me to Osawatomie We are
expecting an attack on the town at
any time. 1 want all the men 1 can
get
''I told Brown that 1 would go, but
that had no gun. He borrowed a
Sharpe's rifle for me from Captain
Harvey and L want with Brown to
his camp on Middle Creek. The morn
ing of August 80, we were camped east
of Osawatomie on what was known as
Cranes place. While we were getting
breakfast, a messenger came, saying,
The border ruffians are coming. They
have Just killed Fred Brown and Gar
rison.' Brown started off, saying:
Parsons, take ten men and go into
the block house and hold your position
as long as you can; the rest of US will
go along the timber up the river and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-30

Mrs G. Barker has moved her
business from S2S Kansas avenue to
222 W. Seventh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
At FAIR HARVARD.
Class Reunions and Meeting OF Dental
E.... School A4unani.


Cambridge. Mass, June Conn
mencement week at Harvard, which
began yesterday with the anniver-
sary services Of the Glass of 1887,
continued today with reunions OF many
other classes. and the meeting of the
dental school alumni at the new
building on Longwood avenue, Bos-
ton. ......
The Law School celebration will
come tomorrow, with Attorney General
Wickersham as the orator, followed
on Wednesday by the Commencement
exercises, at which Theodore Roose-
welt will be present. A few hours be-
fore the former President takes his
place as presiding officer of the Har-
yard Alumni Association in Menlorla
hall, his successor will pass through
a part of Cambridge on his way TO
his summer home in Beverly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
Order Of Notics Thereon. j.,

District of Maine, SIS. '''t.
On this 25th day of June. A. u 1910. on
reading the foregoing petition. 1t is
Ordered by the Court. That a hearing
be had upon the same on the 18th day of
July. A. d. 1910 before said Court at
Portland. in said District. at ten o'clock
in the forenoon; and that notice thereof
be published in the Daily kennebec Jour
nal, a newspaper printed in said district.
and that all known creditors. aud other
persons in interest may appeal, at the
said time and place. and show cause. IL
any they have; why the prayers Of said
And 1t is further Ordered by the Court
That the Clerk shall send by mail to ali
known creditors copies of said petition
and this order. addressed to them at their
places of residence as stated,
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale,
Judge of the said Court, and the seal
thereof. at Portland. in said District, on
the 18th day of June. A. d. 1910. 80
u. 8. JAMES T.. HEWEY Clerk
thereon - "@FF
Attest: JAMES e. HEwEY.s Clerk.
IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

WHlTEFtELD.

The following from the Monterey
Daily Cypress of Monterey, Cal, date
of June 10 will be of interest to many:
Colonel f. A. Preble and Mrs. Preble
bride of the day, arrived at Hotel
Del Monte last evening to spend their
honeymoon. The Prebles We're mar
ried at high noon yesterday at the
residence of Mrs. McNally on Third
street, in San Francisco. The wedding
was a quiet affair, the Rev. DR.. Ollie
performing the ceremony. Mrs. Preble
was formerly Mrs. Bowers of Los
Gatos, possessed of a great deal of
wealth and a great favorite in her So
cial set Mr.. Preble needs no introduce
ton to the people of Monterey. He
resided here for number of years,
and was greatly instrumental in build
ing up Monterey, having built four
buildings in the business center of the
city. When Governor Gillett took his
Office, he appointed Mr.. Preble a colo
mel on his staff. which position he
holds today About year ago he re-
moved to San Francisco, where he
conducts a large wholesale cigar i'm
porting house, and is a familiar figure
in state politics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS
And Plans for Betterment Discussed
II. al Portland Msetin9.

81
Portland. Me, June 27.-Seven
charitable institutions were repre-
scented at a meeting of the State of
Maine Children's Committee here to-
day.. Plans for the betterment of the
children. in the various State institn-
tions We're discussed. In the report
of the secretary. Julie NJ. Way it was
stated that a number of children were
found in the Bangor aims house from
eight years old to infancy who were
obliged to mingle with the older in
mates without restraint and that those
of suitable age were not provided with
proper clothing to/enable them to at
tend school. The secretary stated that
the mayor and OverSeers of the poor
had promised to remedy these condi-
tiOnS. -f...- ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
| NATIONAL home { i.
Odd Fellows clio Field Day TO
Be Held Here Today.
Fine Line Of Attractions for
VISITORS Entertainment.
Togus I'd Again Defeats the FILLS
Of Augusta 6 10 z.

The Odd Fellows of Central Maine
will haEe.a Field day here today and a
large number with their ladies are ex-
pected to. arrive here at noon. They
will be given the use of the mess hall
to serve their lunch in and after this is
over there will be several kinds OF
sport INDUCED in, such as a tug of wa,
for 10 men, three-legged race. sack
race, l00-yard dash, shoe race, potao
race, button sewing contest for men.
nail driving contest by the Rebekahs
and a baseball game between the
Pittsfield-and Albion teams. The Clin-
ton Band of % men will accompany
them but they will attend the concert
by the Home Band at 4 O'Clock. The
srandstand will be open only for the
visiting ladies and no others will be
allowed there during the ball game be-
tween the visiting teams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
Order of Notice Thereon.

District of Maine, SIS. 49,
On this 25th day of June, A. d. 1910 on
reading the Foregoing petition, II is
Ordered by the Court, That'a hearing be
had upon the same on the 18th day OF
July. A. ID. 1910. before said Court at
Portland. in said District. at ten O'Clock
In the forenoon: and that notice thereof
be published in the Daily X eunebec Jour
nal. newspaper printed In said District.
and that all known creditors and other
persons in interest may appear at the
said time and place. and show cause, IL
any they have, why the prayer of said
petitioner should not be granted.
And II Is further Ordered by the Court
That the Clerk shall send by mail to all
Known creditors copies of said petition
and this order. addressed to them at tn+,,.
places of residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale.
Judge of the said Court, and the seal
thereof at Portland. in said District, on
the 18th day Of June. A., y, 1910
H. 81 JAMES E.. xHEwEY, Clerk.
A true copy Of petition and order
jn28,d1t 49,. '.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
FOCUS I'd 6; Fijiis 2.

The second team again defeated the
Fills of Augusta 6 to 2 in seven innings.
1T beginning to rain at that time. The
game was interesting from the start, al
though the audience was small.
The visitors played fine game until
the fourth. Togus. only getting one hit
with no runs, when they found Stafford
with the result that five scores were on
the tally with six hits to their. credit also
when the inning came to close. Both
the Home pitchers were little wild. al
lowing six men free ticket In as many
innings. Merrill caught fiRe game, only
losing, one out Of Ii. chances Some good
catches were made during the game to
the credit of beth team The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
WELL BRED SOON WE'D" GIRLS WHO USE
SAPOl..iO. {.
ARE QUICKLY MARRIED. f'f.. -
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

To the Hon. Clarence Hale. m bmb IN
= In the matter of go
AAkrupt.
To the Hons sslafSnce Hale. Judge of the
District Court OK the United States for
the: District of Maine.
Herbert H.. Kelton of Augusta in the
County of Kennebec. and State of Maine
that on the 2srd day Of April, last past.
he was duly 'adjudged bankrupt under
the Acts of Congress relating to bank
ruptcy; that he has duly surrendered all
his property and rights of property. and
has fully complied with all the require
me1ts of said Acts and of the orders of
Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That he may be
decreed by the Court to have a full dis
charge from all debts proyable against
his, estate under said bankruptcy Acts.
except such debts as are excepted by
law from such discharge. = ~
Dated this goth day of June. "A. d. 1910.
Herbert H. Kelton.
Bankrupt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
SAGADAHOC
RICHMOND.

Dr. James SomeFs returned Satur-
day from Rangeley Lakes. after at
tending the dental convention.
Rev. G. Q. BarentZen preached be-
fore the members of Richmond Lodge
No. 63, F.. and A. M. Sunday at the
Congregational church. There was a
good attendance.
Mrs, G. j. Saunders is visiting rela-
tives in Bath this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.. Durham and
Miss Mae Wallace Of Boston were
visitors at Capitol Island Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. F. Eastman, Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Eastman of Portland
were guests at the home of Mrs. Rich
ard Farrin over Sunday. ~
Tracy N. Sedgley, who Is chauffeur
for a party in Manchester, N. H.. is
enjoying a two-weeks vacation at the
home of his parents.
Il Mrs. X. W. Small, Mrs. Lois Small.
Miss Asia Anderson and Mrs. Ansei
Gambert are passing the week at the
small cottage on Capitol Island.
Prof. William w. Fairclough of He
brOn Academy is at home on his sum-
mer vacation.
Ice shipping has begun at Iceboro
and Cedar Grove.
Harry Tallman. formerly of this
place. has accepted the position as
manager of the National Biscuit Co.
at Bangor.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Church, Miss
Christine Hayes and Miss Jennie Brad
bury Of HALLOWEEN enjoyed Picnic
dinner near Richmond Sunday max
ing the trip in H. r. Church's motor
boat.
Clifford E. Seekins went to Liver
more Falls Monday, where he win be
employed for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
Bankrupt's Petition for Disch arae.
In the matter of
Gideon POulin,

In the matter of
Gideon POulin, In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt. J ..,.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale Judge of the
District Court of the United States for
the District of Maine.
Gideon Poulin of Augusta in the. County
OF kennebec. and State of Maine, IN said
District, respectfully represents, that on
the Ind day of October. last past, he was
duly adjudged bankrupt under the Acts
of Congress relating to bankruptcy; that
he has duly surrendered all his property
and rights of property. and has fully
complied with all the requirements Of
said Acts and Of the. orders OF Court
touching his bankruptcy. ft@Ne
Wherefore he prays. That he may be
decreed by the Court TO have a fun dis
charge from all debts provable against
his estate under said bankruptcy, Acts,
except such debts as are excepted by law
from such discharge. - - sf SO
Dated this 2lst day of June, A. 81. 1910.
q: Witness v his 10y
melvin ~ SaWtelle. Gideon Ponlin,
mark
Bankrupt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
A Home ~
Within a Home

The number Of persons whose
homes are in furnished rooms,
"homes within homes" is Iarae.
Almost every fourth person You
meet 10 roomer. Ey.8
And among the people Who I've
in "one- room homes" are. an in
creasins number who like "a
have things little better than
usual. They like . pIeas3ht
room and they want Il Furnished
N good taste. They will ehser-
fully pay for something hAtksr
In the way Of furnished ro&yn.
Fix yours up to pieass The
particular tenants, and adAartiss
accordingly, and you'll got k&ek
your investment with pre6t IN :
very brief time. ss III "a Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
David T. Ryan.

=. The death of David It. Ryan occurred
in the hospital here Sunday evening
of chronic interstitial nephritis. Mr..
Ryan was born in Concord, y. H.,
about "A years ago and served in Co.
Z. lst N II. Inf, April 49, 1861. to
Aug. Q, 1861 Later he enlisted in Co.
Il. Sth NJ H., and was captured with
the company and taken to Libby pris-
on. He was admitted to the Home
from Loudcn Ridge, n. H.. April -,
1886 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

- ~,
Phi Beta Kappa Gay on Thursday
will be marked by the GRAFTON by
Gov. Charles f. Hughes of New York
while Rsof, Henry Van Dyke OF
Princeton win read the poem.
As sldoshows to the great week OF
the university will be the harvard
Yale easaf all game in New York, and
the rowing regatta between the two
uniy "rsities at New London.
The celebrations today Yefe nearly
all .: country clubs and Shore resarts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Letters for the following persons are
advertised at the Home postofiice for
the week ending June 2a: Gus Rachel-
or Henry Byrns, John Champion. John
Cross. Peter Dorsey. Richard Nj. Earl,
Frank Mccoy. Franklin W. Potter,
Lewis Fl. Rock, Henry Sinclair and
DR. BENZ Williams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Cooper, IF ............1 0 0
Totals .............22 ~ l
*Foss out for Interference.
Togus ID ..O O 0 &. 10 X-6
Fills .....................1 l 0 o o. o.
Earned runs-Togus 5. Two-base hits
Merrill. Foss. Stolen bases-Togus 6. FL
iiis s. Struck out-By Fuller 9, by Pierce
l, by Stafford l. Double play-Dow to
Newbert. Wild pitch-Pierce. Base on
balls-OF Fuller A.. off Pierce 2. Sacrifice
hit Fitzgerald. Umpire Chatel Time,
III. Attendance, 300
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
REST Ann HEALTH To MOTHER AKD CHILD.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS o.
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. i
SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS,
ALLAYS all PAIN CURES WIND COLlCs ana
is the best remedy for DIARRHGA.. 1t Is abb
soutely harmless Be sure and ask for " Mrs.
Winslows Soothing syrup" and take no othes
KIND. Twenty five cents bottle. ---
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
Westbrook Seminary
Stevens Ave. and College st.
Portland. Maine.

Especial ADVANTAGES for young men and
women who wish Thorough preparation
for college or professional school Tor
teaching: or for the work Of everyday
life Advanced courses for advanced
students. Trained teachers. Best equip
ment and results in athletics of any.
school in the State. seth Year opens
Sept. 10, 1910 For Illustrated catalogue,
isz,dl2t ARTHUR, c. YEAToN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

John f. Mann, late Co. c. 25th CT.
Inf. has been granted an honorable
discharge from the Branch. q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Burroughs We're granted yesterday to
John Mulholland to New York City;
James DWibells to Auburn; Charles w.
Henley to Providence; John M. Ban
croft to Manchester, N. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

William O'Mara is again at the
Branch, after passing furlough at
his home in Fitchburg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

The Home team will play the fast
team representing the Edwards mill of
Augusta. tonight and a close game is
looked for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
The Third District
Republican Convention
VIII He Held in s
CITY HALL, AUGUSTA, \
Tuesday, June %. 1910,
At4o'clock. p. M,


for the purpose of nominating a candi.
date for Congress to be voted for at the
State Election. Monday. September II.
1910
The basis Of representation will be as
follows: Each city town and plantation
will be entitled to one delegate, and for
each seventy.tive votes cast for the Re-
an additional delegate, and for a fraction
OF forty votes in excess Of Seventy-five
votes an additional delegate.
The District Committee will be In SEES
sion in the reception room of the hall at
three o'clock on the afternoon of the
convention for the purpose Of receiving
the credentials of delegates. Delegates
in order to be eligible to participate III
tie conv entlon, must be elected subse-
quent to the date Of the call for this
convention.
Per Order 3rd District Republican Com
mittee.
w. H. WILDEs, Sec.
SearspOrt. Me. Nav 3. 1910,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
Today's Concert Program.

March-.NLy Maryland Migrant
Overture Night Wanderer,
Moskan
s-"NeeresWogen - Luedecke
Selec tion from "Il Troyatore," Bennett
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS." Lorraine
Nedlev-''Ye Olden Times" Boyer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Mrs. Clark of Boston is the guest of
her husband, Lieut.. e. l.. Clark of the
quaItermaster's department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
MEN ARE PoWERLEss
Te Fight Against Disease Unless The,
Strike at the Underlyinx Cause.

Ts Fight Against Disease Unless They
Strike at the Underlying Cause.
To treat Dandrufr. and Falling Hair.
with frritants or oils on which a para.
site germ will prosper Is like scoopins
water from the ocean to prevent the tide
from rising. 3&
You cannot accomplish a satisfactory
cure without having right understand
ting OF the fundamental causes OF the
trouble.
You must kill the Dandrufr Germ.
Newbro's Herpfcide does this because It
, is specially made to do that very thing.
When the germ is removed the hair
has no choice but to resume healthy
growth and beauty.
Destroy the cause. you remove the
effect"
Sold by leading druggists Send 10c in
stamps FOR sample to The Herpicide Co,
Detroit Mich
TWO SlzES-50c, AND $1.oO
Quvvditch. Weba+e- 4 Co.. Ap.Ai,, A ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

James +. Bagley. who has resided
at the Branch for some two years. has
moved to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

~, tiiled nv such delegation. delegates In
nrder to participate in the Conysnttou
mast be elected subssauent t0 the date
Of Of the publication of the call for this Till,
Convention. The county committee will
he in session In the ante-room of the hall
on the morning OF the convention at 1879
O'clock for the purpose OF receiving. the
credentials of the delegates; o.-
Per order of the Republican county
Committee.
/ CHARLES S. HICHRORN.
Chairman.
FRANK J. HAM. 4.i
| Secretary. ..---------A-----
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

JOURNAL WANTS III ~ ?,
BRING RRsUITs Atsi I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
. REPUBLICAN COUNTY
CONVENTION
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, AUGUSTA
FRIDAY, JULY LIST, 1910
At 1890 O'clock 4. \.

For the purpose of nominating three
candidates for senators. one candidate
for Sheriff. one candidate for register Of
deeds, one candidate for County Attor-
ney, one candidate for county treasurer.
one candidate for county commissioner
ali for the county Of Kennebec and 70 be
voted for at tine next September election,
and transacting any business that may
properly come before 1t. The basis OF
Representation will be as follows: -,
entitled to one delegate: for each ff-
~ votes cast for the republican
Candidate for governor IN 1901. an
Hon nf % or more votes in excess of
50 votes, a further additional delegate,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
A REPUBLICAN STATE
CONVENTION
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, AUGUSTA
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 1910
At 1000 O'clock AN.

yates Tor Governor and State auditor to
De supported at tine September election.
ana transacting such other business as
may properly come before it,
me basis of representation Is as fol-
rows: Each city. town and plantation
eacn 70 votes east for the Republican
candidate for Governor in 1865 an addi-
tlonal delegate; and for a fraction Of 40
votes IN excess of Is votes, a further adj
oltional delegate. Vacancies in the dele
CATION or any city, town or plantation
can only De filled by residents Of the
county IN which the vacancy exists.
me state committee will be in session
IN the ante-room of the City Hall at nine
o CLOCK OF the day of the convention. for
5he purpose of receiving credentials of
DELEGATES In order to be eligible to par
hclpate In the convention, delegates must
De elected subsequent to date Of the call
for this convention.
Al electors Of Maine whatever their
poitical Affiliations may have been, who
believe In, tie general principles and
policy of the Republican party and desire
ITS success at the polls in the coming
eiechon In this State, are cordially in
vited to unite under this call in elec.ing
dsiegates to the convention
FER order. Republican State Committee,
BYRON BOYD, Is
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-12-31
QUAINT NEW YEAR CUSTOM.
Feast of Asses Of the Middle Ages Still
Celebrated.

Celebrated.
In certain parts of southern France
New Years eve is still celebrated by
the famous feast of asses of the mid
die ages. Before the congregation is
admitted to the church great glow
ing brazier is placed in the nave. upon
the stone floor. and broad path from
the entrance of, the church to the altar
IL roped of
The ceremony begins with process
sion of men made up to represent va
rious Biblical characters. at it's head
walk two priests singing ar old Pro-
vencal hymn. When the procession
reaches the center of the church six
Christ step forward on one side and
six gentiles on the other Two advo-
Gates stand between them.
1.-THE Lord is made man." the gen.
tiles exclaim.
To this the Jews reply. with scorn-
full demand for proofs. The advocates
then summon the prophets and legis-
lators Of the Old Testament. One by
one the great personages of the past
nlOcCo. Auioh. AnuAaht 6aniCi anu tiauy
more-siowly advance up the aisle and,
pausing for a moment in the glare Of
the brazier. bear witness to he divini-
ty of Jesus and then pass on into the
darkness.
But he principal figure o. the cere-
mony is Balaam's ass. fr, N which the
feast takes Its name. The ass. under
whose voluminous trappings a child
is concealed. bears Balaam up the aisle
arisF when beaten by his master re-
Dukes him I'm a piteous voice through
the medium OF the concealed child.
just as tho ass did the real BALKAN In
the Bible story.
The last parsonage of the procession
is usually Judas. who constitutes the
tragic feature of the quaint festival