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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
CHURCH SERVICES SUNDAY.

{ tRIST CurGCH--Rcv. VIM. j. Morton
re- Or. Sunlay school ut $50 T. IN. Ser
vic at II Il. IN. and $50 p. m. by the
rec Or.
8. PAII'S, IaURCH--Rcv. p. =. Phil
lie.. rector. Services at IL 4. III. and ~
p. by the rector.
GRACE CuVRcH-Rcv. Edgar Carpen-
ter rector. Holy communion 1t $50 Il.
m. sunday school ut go H. IN. Services
att. 4. N. and 80 y. III. by the rector.
= I,;MASUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH-Sun-
day School-9lt $50 q. III. Services ut IL
n IL. by Rev. Mr. SWe,on.
81. NAEg,S CHUEctI-Services at 6,
and 1879 4. M. and 1902. m.
StCoNp PRESBYTERIAN CEU@CH--Rev.
!. j. Sewer, pastor. Sunday school 9oV
n. n. Services II u q. n. and 100 p. III.
by Rev r. l.. rclfori. of LewisburG.
FsiSr BAPTIST CHuRCn-Rey. W. +.
Wa. >on. Sunday School at $50. Preach
Ing at II a. N. and~aa;0 p. m. by the
pastor.
SECOND BAPTIST CuCRcH-Rcv. W. Z.
I.ankGord. Sunday School at $50 81. IN.
and preaching 1T $50 p. m.
TRISrfY METH. Ep!S. CHURcH-Rev
A. ". R!,diaill y. p. Sabbath school at
go a. IN. preaching 1t II 4. IN. ana
80 p. II. ny the pastor. Epworth
League 100 p. n.
BETHANY INDEPENDENT N. +. CHURCH
south Fairfax Strect-Rcv.W.M VI. PoiSll
Sunday school Il: $50 Il. III. Services at
!, =. III. and 10 %. III.
METH EpIS. CHURCH SorTu--Services
al Ii Il. N. and 30 p. IN. by Rev. II. NJ.
Canter.
METH. Prot GurEcII-Rcv. J. NJ.
Holmes, u. y. Sunday school at9.3O a.
IN. Services ~ II 4. III. and .: 80 y. m. by
Rev j. VI. Holmes.
FSEE METHODIST CHCECH-Lec street
neat Wilkes-Rcv.Joh Cavanaugh. Ser
vices ri II q. M. go and $50 p. III.
VILLAGE CHAPEL NJ. L. CHURCH SOUTH
-Gibbon street. near Alfred-Stmday
school AT :. - p. M.
D.a. RAY CHAPEL NJ. T.. Church South
Sunday school at Preaching ut III a.
M Epworth League ut $ .. IN.
D.,I. RAY BAPTIST CHuEcH-Preaching
ut !. - u m.
BEAnpoCR CHArEL-Services 1T p. m.
NV Rev. W. J. Morton.
AIMS uuuSI:-SicrviccS ut 3p. III.
MISSloN-Corncr Fairfax and Franklin
streets. Services II p. IN.
ROBERTS CHAPEL, NJ. f. CHURCH (col-
red)-Sunday Schoolat 9.30a. m. Preach
ing at II 4. III. and 500 p. N. Epworth
League III 4.30 y. III.
MEADE CHhrEI.-Sunday school at $50
y. ~. Evening services 1T ) p. M.
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH (colored)-
north Alfred strect-Rev. w. Fl. john
son. pastor Sabbath school go a. IN.
Services ut IL y. III. and 5 p. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
WEEK OF PRAYER SERVICE.

The Ministerial Association has de-
tc. mined to observe the week OF prayer
beginning on Monday night, January
the second. The various ministers are
especially anxious that the public take
an active interest in these helpful and
uplifting services. The following is
the order of services with place, theme
and speaker:
Monday, Jan. >, Trinity, Rev. J. NJ
Holmes.
Tuesday, Srd, Methodist Protestant,
Rev. ". L. Watson.
Wednesday, 9Th, First Baptist, Rev.
Edgar Carpenter.
Thursday, 9th, Bethany, Rev, A. W.
Ru6isii.
Friday, 9th, Second Presbyterian, Key.
". NJ. Tosai.
There will be an offering each even
ing, except Wednesday, for the incl
q ntal expenses. On Wednesday the
Offering will be for the Children
Home.
You are cordially invited to attend
these services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Arthur B. Penn and family have
returned from the Panama canal zone
where they have been living for some
time.
Mrs. Howard Fl. Moncrief and Mr..
Theodore Moncriof, OF Bridgeton, N. j.,
are visiting the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. G. Wells, south st.
Asaph street.
Miss Celeste Milburn, OF Alexandria,
is visiting her uncle, Mr.. Marstellar.
Mrs. Florence Jacobs and children, oil
Alexandria, are enjoying Christmas with
her mother, Mrs. Kate Connolly
[Warrenton Virginian.
Mr.. James H. Smith, who has been
confined TO his home for some time, is
able to be out again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
BASKETBALL.

The game between the girl basket
ball teams Of Central Washington
and Alexandria this morning at the
A. J.. 1. Armory in this city proved
highly exciting. Although Central
put up fire game. it was won by the
Alexandria team, the score being IA
to 8.
The first and second basketball teams
OF the y. NJ. s. L. will 60 to Balti'
more on Monday and tackle the two
teams of Central. Y. M. C, A., OF that
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
LOCAL BREVITIES.
The old year dies tonight.

The old year dies tonight.
The Circuit Court for the city, Judge
Thornton, will convene on Tuesday
next.
Fireman Latin, OF the Southern
Railway, was painfully scalded yester-
day by the bursting Of steam pipe OF
q locomotive.
The barge Brandywine, loaded with
coal for Georgetown, collided with q
pier OF the railroad bridge across the
Potomac Yesterday and sank.
Mrs. Martha L. Ashby, widow of
]. A. Ashby died at her home in Wash
ington yesterday, aged seventy-six
years.
Beginning January the Rev. F. T.
Benson, formerly OF this city, will be-
gin series OF revival services at the
NJ. P. Church.
]. X. M. Norton ct al. trustees, have
sold to Thomas E. Arlington a house
and lot on the west side Of Henry street
north OF Wythc.
During the month the clerk of the
Corporation Court recorded % deeds
and issued 50 marriage licenses-22 to
white and IS to colorel persons.
At the 6 o'clock mass at St. Mary's
Church tomorrow morning the Holy
Name Society will attend in body and
receive the Holy Communion. At
1890 a member of the Holy Cross So
ciety OF Washington will read mass.
Cut Flowers for New Years at Kramer
Floral Company, 80 King street and ia
north Fayettc.
J. NJ. Petit, jr., 725 King street, is OF;
fcring twenty-five fancy dry-picked
Turkeys for New Year trade. Bell phone
200 dec2S st
300 pounds Loudoun county rint But
ter. sc ID; guaranteed; Eggs, SOC doz
best MIXED Nuts, Toe b.. good Cooking Ing
Butter, 26c h.; 4 cans best Tomatoes, 2oc
only one dozen to q customer; cans
Sugar Corn, 25c; 8 cans Early June Peas
&c: cans String Beans, 25c; Lemon
Cling Peaches, large cans, 15c; S inSapore
Sliced Pineapple, Toe can: .o,-
We want to extend everyone q wish
for happy and prosperous New Year
While it is only within our power K
wish you happiness and prosperity, We
are in a position TO make such an end thu
more easily attainable by Offering those
! irresistibly delicious Auth Sausages ant
Puddngs as steady diet for every da!
of l0ll. You know they arc the onli
: kind worth eating! They're the bes
"health and happiness insurance oh
tainablc. Blondheim's Auth Stand ant
, Auth Market, home of good things TO eat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
WEDDINGS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace E. Ramcy,
last evening announced the marriage
of their daughter, Miss Marjorie
Ra.ucy, to SIR. Laurence Washburn
De Mott, headmastcr Of the Army and
Navy Preparatory School, Washington.
The wedding took place at 3 O'Clock
Yesterday afternoon. At the apartments
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Curric Sims,
ut the Wyoming, in Washington. Only
the Immediate relatives and few
friends OF the two families represented
we're in attendance. The ceremony was
performed hy Rev. Hugh T. Smith,
pastor Of Bethany Baptist Church. Fol
lowing the wedding. Mr.. and Mrs. DE
Mott LETT for 4 northern bridal trip.
Upon their return, January 10, they
will reside at their apartments on Con.
necticut avenue, Washington.
The marriage Of Miss Margaret II.
Ncatou. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Southgatc Ycaton. and Mr.. William
Dana Hoyt, Of Rome, Ga, took place
in Memorial Church, Baltimore, at
noon on Tuesday, The ceremony was
performed by Rev William NJ: Dame.
The wedding was very quiet, only the
two immediate families being present
The bride was given i'll marriage by hei
father, ard had no attendants. Mr.
Lewis. of Richmond, was the groom ::
best man. The ushcrs were Mr.. DAVE
Stewart Ridgcly, Mr.. Julian w. Ridge
". Mr.. John Bedingcr and Mr.. Harry
H1rdcastlc The ceremony was fol
lowed By small breakfast at the home
OF the bride, 20l9 Maryland avenue
NJ. and Mrs. Hoyt left later for we'd
ding trip and will make their home il
Rome, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
"KRIss KR1NGLE AND HIS CREW

The cantata. kriss Kringle and
his Crew" was well rendered by the
Bethany Independent NJ. P. Church
Sunday School last night. The pastor,
superintendent and other officers were
substantially remembered. A gold
metal was presented to Miss Nellie
Archer, she not having missed ses
sion Of the school since its organization
and has attended Sunday school with
out single exception for the past ter
wears. There was large attendance
and the entertainment was greatly en-
joyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
HOLIDAY.

New Years Day falling this year on
Sunday, Monday will be observed as
the holiday. AS usual, the federal,
state and city Offices and the banks
will be closed. The postofficc will OBJ
serve Sunday hours and many places
OF business will close after the morning
hours. The custom of New Years
calling will be observed, but not as gen
orally on some similar occasions and the
day, in the main will be given to socla
endowment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
STRUCK WITH A. BOTTLE.

A row took place between some ne
groes last night in q house in the court
bounded by Cameron, Queen, Fayette
and Payne streets, during which
Charles Easter was struck on the fore
head with bottle and seriously cut.
James Jordan and Garfield Brown
were later arrested and were arraigned
in the Police Court this morning. They
we're fined SO each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
Eight Men Killed.

Matewan, w. Va. Dec. 31.-Eight
man, two Americans and six Italians,
we're killed this morning by fall Of
slate in Lickfork mine OF the Red
Jacket Coal Company.
The accident was caused when q
loaded mine car was derailed, knocking
down several props and starting a heavy
fall OF slate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31

THE annual meeting of the stockhold-
L ers Of the COLUMBIA GRANITE
DREDGING CORPORATION will be
held at the offices OF the Corporation,
Room / and2, Alexandria National Bank
Building, Alexandria, Virginia, OH
THURSDAY, January 10, 1911, at IL
o'clock noon, for the purpose of clecting
directors for tho ensuing yearan for the
transaction OF such other business as may
legally come before said meeting.
j. II. BRADLEY, President.
G.. a. BONNET, Secretary.
dec3O 1aw-4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
RECEPTION.

DR.. and Mrs. Rudisill gave an in'
forms seption to the members oil
Trinity5~d. +. Church last evening.
The parsonage was prettily decorated
with lanterns and evergreens, while
the display OF many beautiful articles
made in India added to the occasion.
Refreshments we're served, music en-
loved, and all present expressed great
pleasure at the kind hospitality shown
by DR.. Rudisill and his wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
POLICE COURT.

[Justice Fl. B. Cation presiding
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning:
Watsey Williams, Sambo Berry,
Topsey Robinson and Lorcnzo Chase,
all colored, charged with disordorly
conduct, had their case continued
James Jordan and Garfield Brown.
both colored, charged with assaulting
Charles Easter, colored, we're fined $40
each.
Laura Cash, charged with assaulting
Kitty Leonard, was dismissed, the COM
plairaut failing to appear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
RING OUT THE OLD, RING IN THE
NEW

Ring out the grief that saps tho mind
For those that here we see no more;
Rim. out the feud OF rich and poor;
Ring in redress to all mankind.
Ring cut slowly dying cause
And ancient forms Of party strife;
Ring IL the nOnlcr modes OF life,
With Swoetcr manners, purer laws.
Ring ont the want. tho care, the sin,
The fath'cSs GOODNESS Of the times;
Ring out. ring out, my mournlul
rhymes,
But ring the fuller minstrel in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
child Dies of Grief,

Chatham, n. j., Dec. S1.-Died OF
grief is the unofficial verdict on the
death today OF nine-year-old Inez
O'Hara. The death return will read
heart disease, but the doctors that at
tended her say that grief over the death
of her father, vino was buried Sunday,
weakened her heart and caused death.
The girl collapsed during the burial OF
her father.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
NEW YEARS RECEPTION.

The Allison w. G. T. U. will be al
homo" to their friends and sy1npa-
thizers Sunday afternoon from 2 O'Clock
to 9 p. M, in the parlors OF the Chill,
dren's Home. A very cordial invita-.
ton is hereby extended to all our
friends. The ministers Of all denoml
nations are especially invited to cal
during the afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

Fitzgerald Council, Knights of Column
bus, will meet at two O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon, when the 1st and End de-
grees will be conferred. Preparations
are being made for the 4th degree
which will be conferred either in this
city or in Martinsburg, W. Va, on
February %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
FIRE coMPANY'S REPORT.

The following is the report OF the
Steam Fire Engine Companies OF their
services-the Columbia for the fiscal
wear from August l, 1909 to August l,
1910 and OF the Reliance from January
l to December 81, 1910.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31

At the First Baptist Church tomor.
row morning the subject Of Rev. W. +.
Watsou's sermon will be The untried
Way" and at night "Border-Land
Christians"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
Store Will Be Closed All Day Monday
New Years Day.
TO OUR PATRONS:

Not because it is an honored custom,
but because of the sincerity Of our APP
probation we want TO take this year
end opportunity to thank you for any
part you have played in our business
prosperity during the year.
Nineteen ten has been prosperous
wear for rs. Our sales show sub
stantial increase. necessitating extern
sions in our equipment and facilities,
which are worthy OF notice, but the
most satisfactory feature Of the years
business is the uniformly satisfactory
relations that have existed with our
customers.
We have cndeavored to serve our
patrons without discrimination to the
best OF our liability, and where differ
ences have arisen, which are certain to
come up in business like ours, our
patrons have been generous to q high
degree.
we feel that with the opening OF the
New Year we shall be in 4 still better
position to serve you than we ever have
been in the past, and We bespeak for
nineteen eleven the same consideration:
good will and support that you have
shown us in the year just closing.
Wishing every one a Happy and
Prosperous New Year.
Respectfully,
SWAN BROS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31

A pair of stay at home comfortable
SLIPPERS is what he wants." Large
fine, beautiful designs. Comfortable
styles. "Cut Prices" ]. A, Marshall,
,& BEe,, 42s King ssEsat,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
THE MARKET.

There was small display OF country
produce in market this morning, and
prices showed no material variation
from those OF last Saturday. Eggs
were selling at IS cents dozen and
butter at 25 cents a pound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
LOCAL MATTERS.
Weather Probabilities.

For this fair aud coidcrtonight., Sun
day Increasing cloudness, probably fol-
1oI.ed by rain or snow late Sunday after
neon or night: lowest tcmperature about
- degrees: moderate to brisk east to
south winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31

WE wish to thank our GUS
w toners OF Alexandria city
and adjoining counties for their
patronage during the past year
and hope that our business rela-
ton will continue in years to
come. Wishing you and every
ono a prosperous and happy New
Year.
S. f. DYSON & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31

TOR SALE-All or any part of 40 shares
II of stock of tho Bell Pre- Bottle Co.,
of Alexandria, Va. Address with ofler
Postoffice Box No. 81, Richmond, Va.
dec2S St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31

latest danger from influenza
lifting i'll pneumonia. This
tied by using Chamberla!u's
ledy, as it not only cures in
counterscss any tendency
sease towards pneumonia.
F, Creighton and Richard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
For Sale or Rent.

The desirable residence with iarse
side lawn, BOT south st. Asaph street,
located In theibest residential section OF
tae city. Forllftlll particulars aPPly at
41s Duke street, -.
neYS Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31

During the year of 1910, the
death roll iEam asrpplsna accidents
nsRd up sd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31

n OST.-BELT BUCKLE with amethyst
IL setting. Reward If returned TO l27
south Royal street.
dec3I ltr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
Shriners' Notice.

HxTANTED-YOUNG LADIES by Paf
w Shoe Company. Light work, good
wages and permanent, employment APP.
ply at once Mt Paff Factory, corner Of
Washington and Glbbon Streots.
tleoC9 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31

THEsnnual meeting Of the stockhoid
L crs OF the DISTRICT OF CoLUMI.
BIA PAPER MANUFACTURING
COMPANY will be held at the principa!
office Of the company, No. III south
Fairfax street, Alexandria, Virginia, on
MONDAY. Janrafy IL, 1911. at o'clock
D. M. to elect directors for the ensuing
year, and for such other business as may
properly be before the meeting.
ROBERT d. MARSHALL,
Secretary ard Treasurer.
I.,n21 ri
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31
NJ. Schiller Beef Co.,
1OO4-Oo-O6 King St.
Ali Goods Delivered Free.
FOR SALE.

A GROCERY STORE during a fine
business. Cause of selling ill health. APP
NV "M." Gazette office. deer 3tH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31

T OST.-BLACk MUF'F between mar
IL ket and Wolfe street, on Royal. Re
ward If returned to 1T south Royal
street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-31

RUBBER SHOES FOR EVERYBODY
Lowest prices. ], a, Marshall 4 Bro.
4aa King etgssa
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05

is active, going forth to seek reader LOT eve
book on its shelves, endeavoring to multiply the
number Of that books readers and, whenever
possible TO give guidance and infornlatoh-lo
educate Says Mr.. Bostwick:
This &c tho meaning of the great MULTIPLICATION
OF facilities in the modern hbraTy-tne IeLuliiS "
books for free access 10 shelEes. Co.
cE,ildren co-operation with schools, nteT-ADIdI9
hours Of opening. more uStl
gTre-ernS and cf travelling and home ApraTleS 20 60
sr9iI7ation Of work through lectures and eXhIplts
the thousand and one activities udt u49t-7
the modern library from It's preoece9S'1'
Ornosition to this new conception OF tne
Ii,7ra-,-'s functions has been weak in TINS coun-
49, with its lack of respect for traditions and
aage-ness for new experiments. 1t fingers
strongest in England, many of whose librarians
e.;11 maintain that libraries for the service
of educated readers but have no mission 10
create them by educating them first The eX-
tension Of the usefulness of libraries to children
&c tho erecial point Oh which doubts are raised
over there.
Mr. FostIick gives us a brief survey Of the
l,;e+orz, of libraries in the United States, and
+t,aD r-oceeds to consider the relation OF the
commonwealth to the library, taking up success
ri,,el,y the civ the state and the federal gov
eminent In contradistinctiOn to the general
certra lization of power the author points out
that in the case of libraries save alone for the
activities of the Library Of Congress. those OF
the federal government have been almost
vanishingly small" The national library rem
.dere u,anv services however; and books for
the blind are carried free by the Postoft1ce
Department from one library to another. The
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05

forgetting the library building ltse1 ana lis
equipment or official support and private
philanthropy must be passed over mere 1or Ile
sake of few of the authors more general OBJ
servations.
Mr. Bostwick disposes Of the supposed dan
ger Of library books as carriers of disease with
this statement:
The facts that the origin of case of conta-
s-ioIIs disease has rarely, if been traced 10
library book, and that the percentage OF such
library assistants Is leSs Iilsiil -
the population in general, indicate that there Is
little ground fer alarm on this score
A detail Of collaboration between libraries IN
the same place. aimed at the prevention OF dup
lication of books, is worth quoting. The m0duS
0perandi is simply that of agreement TO
specialize:
For example in Chicago such an agreement has
been made by the Public Library, the John Crerar
Library and the Newberry Library. The Public
Crerar in science and the Newberry in history,
economies, and IN pursuance OF TINS poilcy
the Newberry Library has even transferred 10
the John Crerar its medical collection, Which had
reached considerable size
For the benefit of grumblers at conditions in
the New York Public Library in its long and
slow transition to it's new abode--ther numbers
are creat-the following is quoted The prin-
ciple is simple, logically systematic, and needs
but to be known TO save the grumblers many
a vain journey:
All the books on geneaIoiy and on music
now in the Lenox Library, while the Astor has
been made general reference collection for schol-
ars and for the ordinary man. Where valuable
jects exist elsewhere in the city the Public Ii
brary does not purchase additions IN these sub
iects II thus leaves law TO the Bar Association
medicine to that of the Academy OF Medl-
cine, engineering to the Library OF the un-S"d
New-York tribune., 1910-06-05


York: Brentanos.
LA BARRIERE Par Rene Bazin. Emo, pp. 327
Paris: CaImann-Levy; New York: Brentano's.
Woman's emotional need of mysticism, which
in an age of unbelief may turn her back upon
superstition; her need of sef-sacrifce. her in
ability. as the potential mother of beings 10 be
cared for and watched over and loved, to live
by the cold light of reason and science alone,
furnishes the deeper motive of Marcelle Tinayres
"Ombre de TAmour' y French country doctor,
a positive materialist rather than a tolerant
agnostc, has killed in his daughter the simple
faith which she has brought home with her from
the convent school, Instead he teaches her the
creed of science, the sacredness of the body, the
beauty of motherhood, but also its great modern
duty of eugenics. There enters their CAet.
secluded life in the mountainous region - the
I1rnousin q youth. ravaged by an incurable dis
ease condemned to early death The daughter
becomes his nurse, then his sympathetic com
panion. She mothers him ndulgentIy. she pities
him. and pity suddenly changes TO love She
has waited for it long, in her lonely nook
of the world, among peasants; and nature, who
knows nothing of eugenics, impels her by all
that is best and tenderest in her toward this
with whom the physical curse must die.
The book is admirably we'll written The
tragedy is set in glorious1y painted landscapes
in this little known part of France, where the
peasants still retain the speech and manners
and customs of their ancestors. and, along with
unquestiOning faith in the Church rather
than in religion, many of the superstitions OF
paganism. 1t is to of these that the ply
sican's daughter turns in her despair when
science tells her that it cannot save the man
she loves.
Thoughtful and obscrvant always. frankly
facing and seriously studying the phenomena
and problems of national life, Rene Bazn a,-
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