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The Delta independent., 1910-11-04
olathe Wipes Out Church Debt.

At the dedication of the new
Methodist church at Olathe week
ago, the entire church debt of 49,
600 was wiped out when a call for
subscriptions for that purpose was
announced, and surplus OF $50
In the treasury as result of the
debt fund being oversubscribed.
The Delta independent., 1910-11-04
CoNrer-HOldeu.

On Wednesday, Nov. End, 1910 at
the Presbyterian Manse, Mr.. w. r.
Cowger and Miss Matte Holden
were united in marriage. the Rev.
DIR. George NJ. barley officiating,
The Delta independent., 1910-11-04

surance that he can be depended
as a member of the state senate.
lie will act for your interests-not
against them.
The Delta independent., 1910-11-04

Miss Violet Gebaur was a Delta
visitor this week from Montrose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-13
FREAKS OF OUR NATIVE TONGUE
By Harold NJ. Haskell

NJ Haskell ve-. ae-e-l vague" or
Hague" or twice beheaG
plague. and we have 'ague.
Inch admits u only lI--.-..- pronunciation
Likewise shrugged" twice teheaded leave
different word rugged
There are Yer thirteen a-- bred words IN our
language ~ ding with III, long T sound. such as
---- .5- even this remarkable showing
Is =-lrse- .E words ending IN ess," as there
are ---a-- hundred II these
From the citation Of these TWO case, II
might ire inferred that The poet has q slnelure
Fl. =....- a --1l t.- any word he chooses To- en-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-13
Friction

WHIT IS friction really caused by Why
"I-l two things ID contact not ship over
each other easily II is because every sub
stance known 70 science has teeth microscope.
II IS true bat still teeth The result then is OBJ
vlous L we shove q book across a table, the
teeth of the book interlock with the teeth o.
the table Just IS cygWheels do and the push
has ~ be stronP enough either 10 bend them
continue
i has actually been observed in q micro
scope though only recently. that II the push is
only slight one and moves the book only
hort -t17ee On the pressure Of the h4nd be
ing rerr.rel the book actually Jumps back ~
rs former position This action is q Slight
lending at the TWO sets Of teeth. only not far
enough for them - lose their relative positions,
and fLelr el4stI.lt" IN being released makes the
book II back
II has been -howu that this friction is not so
much between different bodies as between
bodies ri the same material. one industrial
application # this is the bearings for 7tec.
aEiee They are made ri brass instead Of Stro.
IN aomc things We want as much irct1ou a.
possible and ~ others As llttIc. The former D.
Illustrated IN the friction between an engine
wheel and the track sand sometimes Dong
poured Oh the track 10 increase the iTl'ti'i.
Tic latter case Is illustrated IN all hearT'l"
where rotating metal Is N contact with r'"N'H
ars metal s.mcumes ball bearing beng sah.
e-rr-tea. thus eseninF the friction
Many peculiar things would happen j lher'
was 10 friction. All screws IN wood "'4l'- iii
mstl4re.E twist backward rapidly ana -h""i
.lr INTO the air trains could not run save on
,agqed rail. which would probably Be nece@-
carry above as well as below thus having tour
ral inst 4d ri TWO buildings would tumble
d.H- and new ones could not BE- bnIt urless
nodded IN place like Edisons or else nFeted
together people would have 70 wear shoe
with long eglEe. in them and then have T" he
careful 6.r dirt grains would slip oyer one an
other ea.-. and would act like deep -ana. y
one great thing would happen machines ""ui i
r.n 4r One hundred per cent etticiency. %"uId
give ..t H.. much energy as was put M" ,il'l'I'
Laurence Hafges
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-13

We know that Its rotation is the cause Of It's
keeping the pole pointing year after year
nearly ~ the North Star but we also know as
q deduction from these same laws that because
Of the solar and lunar attractions on the earth
q body not truly spherical. It VIII not continue
~ point 70 this star indefinitely but VIII sweep
slowly round the heavens. coming back 70 this
position IN about rWentv-sIx thousand years
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
Lows Letter.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Robinson apd
daughter Elnor of Rocky Ridge visited
Mr.. Michael Robinson and family and
Mrs. Maurice Smith on Sunday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Eyler and children
of near Emmitsburg were guests on Sat
urday and Sunday of Mr.. Walter Dorsey
and Mrs. Harry Boiler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Graham of near
Woodsboro visited her sister Mrs. c. W.
10y recently.
Mr.. Ira OFT was visitor in Baltimore
on Friday last.
Miss Elsie and Belva Robinson visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Wachter on Saturday.
Mrs. C. W. 10y gave quilting party
on Wednesday, those present were Mrs.
Jennie Martin, Miss Bessie Martin and
Mrs. Clarence Creeger of Thurmont anG
Mrs. Jere Martin of Logs.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Miller and son vis
tied his brother Mr.. C. W. Miller neal
Lewistown on Sunday.
Mrs. G. w. Miller, Mrs. P. N. Ham
maker and Mrs. J. Harbaugh visited Mr.
w. l.. Miller and family on Tuesday.
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
Gracellam Letter.

Mrs. Jennie Martin and daughter Bessie
of Thurmont spent Thursday with Mrs.
John Keilholtz and family.
Mrs. Freshour and Mrs. Barter and
child spent Thursday with Mrs. Jacob
Martin and family.
Mrs. Herbert Colliflower and daughter
Jessie was the guest of Mrs. John Bentz-
ell and family near Hoover's mill last
Thursday.
Mrs. Edward Angel of near Loys spent
Thursday with her cousin Mrs. Frank
Colliflower and family.
Mr.. Newton Six and family spent Sun
day with Mrs. Jago Colliflower.
Mrs. Harry Barrick and Miss Beulah
Seiss of Rocky Ridge spent Sunday with
Mrs. F. A. Collifower and family.
Mrs. Jago Colliflower, Mrs. Newton
Six and Mrs. Sallie Martin spent Sunday
afternoon with Mrs. VIM. Six.
Misses Florence, Mabel and Maud Fry
of near Roddy spent Sunday with Mrs.
Herbert Collifower.
Mrs. Carrie Souvercool and son spent
Sunday with Mrs. Samuel Boiler.
Mr.. Charles Eyler of Roddy paid brief
visit to his sister Mrs. Emma Firor on
Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Fannie Weller and sister Mrs.
Hattie Weber of Baltimore are visiting
their sister Mrs. Joseph GerI,and who is
quite i'll.
Mrs. Delashmut spent Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. Mollie Morrison.
Mr.. Harry Groshon and family spent
Sunday with Mrs. Fred Crawford.
Rev. Huebener left on Monday to visit
his mother at Lititz.
Miss Bessie Martin of Thurmont spent
several days with Miss Mary Oerter.
Miss Belle Seiss spent from Sunday
until Tuesday with Mrs. Lemuel Dotterer.
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
A NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS SUN.
DAY ON APRIL gath.

Announcement Of a national tu-
berculosis Sunday to be held on April
oath in 215, 900 churches of the United
States was made by the National AS
sociation for the Study and Preven-
ton of Tuberculosis.
Following campaigns against con-
sumption that have been carried on
in the churches of hundreds OF cltles'
and sermons on tuberculosis that have
been preached before thousands OF
congregations during the past year, a
movement has been started to estab-
lish a permanent tuberculosis Sun
day, on which it is hoped that every
one of the 33, 900, 600 churchgoers in
the United States will hear the gospel
of health. It is planned to enlist the
active cooperation Of antitubercu-
losis organizations, labor unions, fra
ternal organizations, and bodies to-
gether with the churches in the move
ment. The aid of leading church
men in many Of the principal denom-
nations has already been offered. All
of the large interdenominational bod
les, such as the Young Mems Christ
ian Association, the Young Women's
Christian Association, the Kings
Daughters and Sons, and the various
young peoples societies are also in
sympathy with the anti-tuberculosis
campaign.
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
Acacia Lodge, A. +. l. A. NJ. Entertains.

Acacia ILMge, a. r. q A. N. EnteFtaihs'
On Monday evening last number of
brother Masons from Rocky Ridge. Walk
ersville and Smithsburg, visited Thur
mont and exchanged fraternal and social
greetings with the members here. The
occasion, was the regular bi-monthly
meeting of Acacia Lodge, when degree
work was conferred upon several candi-
dates. After the close of the Lodge light
refreshments were served, speeches made
and "reminiscences exchanged.
Among those present were Rev. Guy
P. Bready, of Walkerssille, formerly pas
tor of the Reformed church at this place;
Messrs White and Fuss of Rocky Ridge;
Messrs Arnica, Brandenburg, Ridenour,
Marston, Wisotzki, Reecher, Geiser,
Crowther, Clarke, Birely and Uhler of
Smithsburg. The last two Birely and
Uhler--are former residents of Thurmont
and former members of Acacia lodge.
Mr.. Marion Uhler has the distinction of
having been the first member initiated
into Acacia Lodge after its institution
some forty years ago.
The visiting brothers were all duly i'm
pressed with the high character of the
Lodge here, as also the prosperous and
thrifty condition of our. little city, and
left next morning much pleased with
their visit.
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03

BALTZEI.L.
Mrs. Mary Ann Baltzell, widow of the
late James Baltzell of this place, died at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Lidie
with whom she had her home, on Friday,
Feb'y rs, 1910, aged 70 years. During
the early part of January last, she fell
on the ice and broke hip bone, this with
other ailments causing her death. The
deceased is survived by three sons. viz,
Mcclellan and Charles of Baltimore, and
William of Thurmont; two daughters,
Mrs. Sarah Moser, York, Pa, and Mrs.
Emma Thomas, Libertytown, Md. Fu-
neral services were held Sunday after
noon at the U. B. church, her pastor,
Rev. Sparrow, assisted by Rev. Martin,
officiating. The pallbearers were grand
sons of the deceased.
BROWN.
Mr.. Joseph B. Brown, an aged and re-
spected citizen of Deerfeld, this county,
died on Monday, Feb'y 28, 1910, aged 79
years, 6 months, and q days. The de-
ceased for many years conducted the
warehouse business at Deerfield now in
charge of his son Mr.. Chas. H. Brown.
Funeral services were held Wednesday
at Mt. Moriah church. Foxville. He is
survived by his widow, and the following
children: Mrs. John Harbaugh, of Chews-
vile, Mrs. F. w. Ridenour and Mr.. C.
H. Brown, of Lantz, Md; Mrs. j. M.
Lantz, Waynesboro, Pa, and Wilford B..
Brown, of Kessler, Ohio.
CURRENS.
Dorothy E., infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Ed. Currens of this place, died
after days illness, Tuesday morning of
this week, aged about six months. Fu-
neral today at 1.3O o'clock at the home;
interment in U. B. cemetery. E. E.
Black funeral director.
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
TrOutville Items.

Mr.. David Young of this place me-
with very painful accident Thursday
evening by falling down flight of stairs
breaking his arm between the wrist ant
elbow and cutting his face. He is doing
as well as can be expected considering
his age, he being the Oldest person ii
this community.
MIR. John Kolb of Mt. Pleasant spent
Thursday with his sister Mrs. j. H. Del
aplane.
Miss Dora Strine of Emmitsburg spent
Saturday and Sunday with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Millard Hoffman ano
daughter Glenna and Mrs. David Hoff.
man of Creagerstown spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. ]. H. Deiaplane.
Mr.. Frank Lescaleet is quite i'll at this
writing.
Mrs. George Hoff visited her daughter
Mrs. George Null of Frederick Friday
last.
Mr.. Jos. Fox and daughter Ada spent
Saturday evening with Mr.. and Mrs. j.
M. Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Welty and daugh-
ter Pauline visited Mr.. and Mrs. jacob
Feezer Sunday.
Those who visited ]. M. Young's home
Sunday were Mr.. and Mrs. George Hoff
and son, Mr. and Mrs. Vanfossen,, Miss
Sallie and Mr.. J. H. Delaplane, MIR. John
Young, Mr.. C. C. Saylor and daughter
Zelma, and Mr.. H. B. Pittinger and
daughters Reta and Nellie.
Mrs, H. B. Pittinger is spending some
time with her aunt Mrs. Sarah Long who
is quite i'll.
The Baltimore Pigeon Club gave five
pigeon contest on Wednesday Of last
week. The pigeons were set at liberty
at the blacksmith shop of Delaplane &
Fox at this place by Mrs. Annie Hoff,
Mrs. Edith Havner, Misses Edna Smith,
Ada Fox and Margaret Weddle. . The
birds were to return to Baltimore, and
the owner of the bird arriving first to re-
ceive $l25. The owners of the birds were
Messrs. Rolf, Thomas and Oscar Wine
brenner, Seifort and Taylor. "A number
of persons including Mr.. Dewitt Free
and pupils of the public school witnessed
the contest.
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
TeacherS' Institute.

On Saturday, March 18th local teach
ers' institute will be held in Thurmont
High School building at this place. There
will be morning and afternoon sessions.
On Saturday evening DR.. Chas. H Cor
dinier, whose lecture at Teachers lnsti-
tute at Frederick was so thoroughly en-
joyed, will lecture in Town Hall, his sub
ject being "Nozzles.
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
Teams Collide.

On Tuesday morning DR.. E. B. Seton,
while on his way to Emmitsburg in his
runabout, met Mr.. John Forney in a
heavy Dayton wagon coming to town.
Whether the pike was not wide enough
or whatsoever the vehicles collided, re-
sulting In broken front wheel on the
Doctors buggy.
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
DAIRY FARM FOR SALE!

One Hundred and Eighty-Three Acre
Dairy Farm, with or without 20 Cows
and Dairy outfit, u miles from Sykes
vile, Md, B. & o. railroad. New State
road complete to farm; running water
at barn and in every field; permanent
pasture; 20 acres in timber. Buildings
complete. Weekly pay for milk at lf
and l8 cents per gallon. Terms easy
Address
JEREMIAH FLOHR,
dec % ct Sykesvlle, Md
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
-..% PROGRAMME y.
Curtain Raiser.

Curtain Raiser.
l. NEGRO SKETCH 'Dr Snowbap
Messrs Wsotzkey Leslie Troxel Robt Leatherman
g. RULER DRILL
g. SELECTIoNFAUsT Gounod
BY the String Club
a. BARITONE Solo, "Three Lucky Lovers Sadds
Rev. Robert Huebener
s. SOPRANO PAETOMIME "Hark, Hark MY Sour
Soloist Mrs. S. Leroy Shaffer
G. BARITONE Solo, 1T Was Not So To BE, Nessler
Rev. Thomas Getz Hill
7. SITTER DRILL.
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
Firemen's Meeting.

On Monday evening Of next week the
regular monthly meeting of Guardian
Hose Co. will be held in the company's
room. At this meeting the question Of
purchasing new hose will come up for
consideration. We are informed that a
portion of the hose now on hand is unfit
for use. Everybody is requested to at
tend this meeting.
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
SALE REGISTER.

Under this head will appear, free of
charge, the date and character of public
sale for which bills have been printed at
this office. Space herein may be secured
when bills are printed elsewhere at the
rate of 81. 90 for the season.
On Friday, March a, 1910, Charles J.
Powell will sell horses, cattle and farm
implements on the Michael farm near
Jimtown.
On Saturday, March S, 1910, at o'clock
the property Of Mrs. H. K. Croft on
Church street, Thurmont, will be sold at
public sale.
On Monday, March Z, 1910, I. j. Ohler
will sell horses, cattle and farm imple-
! ments, two miles north of Thurmont.
On Tuesday, March 8, 1910, Calvin w.
10y will sell personal property at his
residence at Logs station.
On Tuesday, March 8, 1910, W. L. Pry-
or will sell stock and farm implements
/, at his residence at Foxville.
On Wednesday, March 9, 1910, James
E. Brown will sell horses, cattle and
farm implements at his home near Mt.
Zion.
On Wednesday, March 9, 1910, D. l..
Hull will sell stock, armimplements and
household effects at his residence near
Creagerstown.
On March 10, 1910, Albert Rife will
sell horses. cattle and farm implements
on the Roddy farm northeast Of Thur
mont.
Sale Recalled.
Mr.. William Foreman of near town
who has had his personal property adver-
tised to be sold at public sale on March
IL, 1910, succeeded, on last Monday, in
renting the farm owned by Mr.. James
Crum at Ladiesburg. He therefore will
not make public sale.
On Saturday, March IL, 1910, Mrs.
Dan'l Eigenbrode will sell personal pro-
perty.
On Monday. March Ia, 1910, Harry
Brendlr and Chas. C. Waters, trustees,
will sell real andpersonalproperty of the
late Frank Hesson.
On March Is, 1910, John T. Joy will
sell horses, cattle and farm implements
at his residence near Graceham.
On Wednesday, March IL, 1910, Sam'l
Seiss will sell horses, cattle and farm
implements near Motters.
On Thursday, March II, 1910, John S.
Long will sell live stock, farm implements
etc., near Rocky Ridge.
On Friday, March Is, 1910, Henry A,
Sipes will sell horses, cattle and farm
implements near Thurmont.
On Saturday, March 10, 1910, Geyer
Black will sell lot of personal effects
for Mrs. Carmack on Water street, this
place.
On Saturday, March 10, 1910, James
Havner will sell horses, cattle, farm i'm
plements at his residence at Creagers-
town.
On Saturday, March 10, 1910, Harvey
r. Frock will sell horses, cattle and farm
implements near Detour.
On Monday, March 81, 1910, Ed. Joy
residing on the Frank Stevens farm neal
Creagerstown, will sell live stock, farm
implements, etc.
On Tuesday, March %, 1910, Jas. A
Keilholtz will sell personal property a
his residence at Zentz's Mill
On Tuesday, March 22, 1910, Chas. W
Main will sell herses, cattle and farming
implements at his residence about one
half mile from Miller's Bridge on New
Midway road.
On Wednesday, March %, 1910, Carl
ton v. Jackson will sell stock, farm i'm
plements, etc., on the Geo. E. Willhid'
farm near Thurmont.
On Friday, March 25. 1910, at lOo'clocl
Grant Ridge will sell stock, farm imple
ments and household goods near Catocti
Furnace.
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03

On Sunday morning last while feeding
Mr.. Geo. w. Miller was struck on the
nose by horn of one of the cows. The
bone in his nose was broken and the flesh
badly cut. He came to town and DR.. j.
X. Waters removed portion of the
broken bone and dressed the wound.
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
DIR. RuSheY HOnOred.

DR.. F. A. Bushey, of Greencastle, Pa,
for the past five years commander of
Corporal Rihi Post, G. A. R., has receiv-
ed an appointment as aide-de-camp with
the rank of colonel, on the staff of Com
mander-in- Chief Van SAINT, of the G. A.
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
Entertainment DELIGHTS MANY.

Daughters Society entertainment in
the gratifying,
other nearby being The
first sketch which oenof
Irish Linen Pder made good lshman and acted
The orchestra composed of Mes Edgar Daniels lst
violin Rev. ceo
piano. Mr. Tho Lyt rendered several beautiful
drills the girls antomme the solsts
received liberal applause Following the
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
He Prays On.

Mr.. John G. Neibertis better and prays
good deal. His nerves are still shaky.
He is annoyed over reports that he was
in similar circumstances on former occa-
sions and also over the yarn that he had
trouble at home the day before this as
sault He says many lies are being float
ed. Some of the yarns are funny. Mail
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03

Are you frequently hoarse? Do you have
that annoying tickling in your throat?
Does your cough annoy you at night, and
do you raise mucus in the morning? Do
you want relief? If so, take Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and you will be
pleased. Sold by All Dealers.
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03

ChsmberIain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's invariably bring relief to women suf-
fering from chronic constipa tion, head
ache, bliousness, dizziness, sallowness of
the skin and dyspepsia. Sold by All
Dealers.
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
BREAD! BREAD!

There are others, hut if You are
looking for a Better. Higher. Rich
er FIayOred Loaf Of Bread. than
you can ct elsewhere, try Mrckl,y's
Bread
The Leading Baker.
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
Personal.

After an absence of 10 years, Mr..
Frank w. N. Gilds of Brooklyn, visited
his invalid sister Mrs. C. l. Creager on
Carroll street. The meeting was JOY
GUS one.
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
PENNIMAN & FARLEY
Consulting Engineers.

Fine Plans and Specifications for Elec-
trical Plants, Water Works Systems and
General Construction Work.
Engineers for Citizens Electric Light
& Power Co., Thurmont, Md; Cities of
Oakland, Md, and Parsons, w. Va.
BALTIMORE. MD.
dec 16 8 mos
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
DIED..

Obituaries, poetry and resolutions.
charged for at the rate of five cents per
line. The regular death notices publish
ed free.
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
THE THOMAS BRANDS
Commercial Fertili Zers.

Commercial Fertili Zers.
Purity of Materials,
Uniformity Of Composition,
sup rinr Drilling Condition,
The Best for All Crops.
See that your fertilizers are brand
ed ID. A. Thomas n Co.," This is
the guarantee Of quality.
For Sale BY
john :. NE\ BRIGHT,
Thurmant, Maryland.
Send your name today on a postal so as
to receive free of charge our various
publications..
D. a. THOMAS & CO..
General Offices and Works
Haeerstown, Maryland.
dec l6 yr
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
THUR WoIr, MARYLAND,
TRESPASS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons
not to trespass with dogs, guns, fishing
or cutting down of any timber upon my
mountain land, home place or the Will
hide place, or on any land belonging to
me wherever situated, as the Law Will
be strictly enforced against such person
or persons.
MRS. CHARLES SHIPLEY.
july 6tf
Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
PART III.

in behalf the Kings Daughters wish to
capacity contributed the
of theiren
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-30
CHICAGO GRAIN

sneo,al service to The Herald by ]. c. Will
son, member of the Chicago board OF trade'
New York stock exchange and san francisco
bond and stock exchange. 212 West Fifth street.
I.c- Angeles.
CHICAGO, Sept. 29.-Wheat has broken new
ground today, stop loss and short selling MAX
ing a price nc lower than yesterdays lowest
Much long wheat was liquidated and at
time when the buying to cover shorts had
been pretty we'll satisfied. The market was a
fairly well supported one at the lower level
but made only the fantest sort OF rally from
any given point Chief factors of weakness
were lower northwestern markets and develop
ing weakness there, and the slumps in corn
and oats here There was higher start, an
overnight advance in Liverpool The bulge,
however, was the signal for important selling
and the market was soon overloaded. Large
shorts who have been the chief support or the
market for several days past were easily filled
up today which left the market poorly sup
ported There was other scaled buying at low
er levels however, apparently from other
shorts and belated resting orders. Northwest
weakness due to selling by tired longs VINO
overloaded on the early crop scare there Ihose I5
have sold ou wheat futures at Minneapolis
and stored wheat at various points. Mlnneap-
oils reported a constant dribbling in of coun-
try orders to sell futures.
Corn suffered a severe slump. Fine weather
nrevails and is forecasted, bringing assurance
that the crop is now practically safe Country
sales of cash corn have been limited ana snip
ping demand slim There seems nothing 10
prevent corn working lower, except pad
weather. -,
gave way under moderate selling by miscel-
laneous longs and a few larger shorts sup
port was poor and pressure from scattered
longs considerable
Provisions ruled a little better, feature be-
ing the week s packing figures, being less than