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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17
Notice TO Contractors.
WaterYille. Ne.

Waterville, Me-, June Is, 1911.
Sealed proposals for the work herein
specified will be received by the Commit
tee on High School Construction at the
Mayors Office, at the City Hall. at or
before 80 +. NJ on Monday, June 26
1911, where and when they Will be opened
in the presence of bidders
First Proposals for heating and venti-
lating the High School building
Second Proposals for electric wiring of
same for lighting.
Third. Proposals for plumbing work on
same.
Fourth Proposals for construction
necessary TO finish basement and first
floor of same.
Proposals for plumbing must be suo-
divided so that the cost of labor and ma
terial may be separated.
Plans and specifications of this work
may be seen at the Mayors Office.
The Committee reserves the right to re-
ect any and all bids. Satisfactory bond
will be required of contractors to whom
work is awarded
w. r. PATTANGALL,
DANA +. FOSTER,
TIMOTHY A. O'DONNELL,
ERNEST +. FINNEMORE,
EDWARD w HEATH,
DANA n. CLEMENT,
WILLIAM III. DIGNAM.
Committee on High School Construction.
june17d5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

Notice special sale at Jackson's
Drug store. A rubber lined sponge
bag and sleeps wool bath sponge, re-
tail price 50c.. sale price 25c. Sup
ply is limited so purchase early. New
consignment of Erwins trailing Ar
butus talcum powder. 15c. and csc.
packages. French Violet perfumed
talcum powder, Csc. pound. John
stons Milwaukee chocolates, the fin
est. goods manufactured. all prices.
Saturday special chocolates. 29c. a
pound. Ice cream soda and Marden's
famous ice cream. Don't forget the
Sunday eigars-Gedulas are for sale
only at Jackson's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17
MAINE.

church chorister for many years one
son, DR.. O. Edwards of Lewiston, one
daughter, Mrs. T. F. F'laherty. and two
grandchildren survive. The remains
will be brought to Monmouth Friday
afternoon for burial.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Burnham of
New Jersey are at their summer cot
tage on the lake.
Dr. and Mrs. L. S. Metcalf are at
their summer home on Main street.
Mrs. +. c. Andrews and Mrs. Mabel
Blake are in Augusta attending the
W. r. c. convention.
Mr., and Mrs. c. W. Gilman Of New
York are guests at A. G. Smiths.
Mrs. William Edwards OF August
was the guest over Sunday of htc
mother, Mrs. j. G. Colt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

Peter g. McIver, a former old res
idont of Gardiner but who left here
some % years ago for Redlands, Cal,
has recently been appointed judge of
the municipal court of Rediands. He
commenced the study of law very
soon after arriving at Redlands and
was admitted to the bar. His many
friends here will be glad to learn
of his success While living in Gar
diner, he made his home with
George w. Dana, Harrison avenue,
and went West with Mr.. Dana and
his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17
Church Notices.

Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev II.
l.. Nichols. pastor: 1890, Chidren's
day exercises by members of sunday
School and children's sermon by pastor.
Il NJ, Sunday School; F. NJ, Junior
League. els p. M. Epworth League
devotional meeting; ! +. M, General
service, prayer and testimony.
First UnveTsaist Church. Rev, J. w.
Steele, pastor: Preaching 1890 10y Rev.
Hervey II. Hoyt Supt. of the Universal
list Churches of Maine; Sunday School
at 11.I5 A. M.
Rev Clarence NJ Fogg of Waterville
win occupy the Baptist pulpit Sunday,
June is
st. Matthew's Church, Rev w. +. Liv-
sermon at 1890: Sunday School at 1l45.
Old South Church, Rev Malcom Dana,
pastor: sermon at 1890; sunday School
at Il; evening service at Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17
1OguSDefeatS the Edwards
Of Augusta 5 TO |.
Increases in Pensions
Sunday Religious Services.
Officer of the Day, Capt. Brown.
Admissions..Notes.

Togus defeated the Edwards here Fri
day in fast game of baseball ) to /,
the pitching of Lizotte and the fast work
of the local team doing the trick. Both
teams played good ball and the errors
were due to the wet grounds and slippery
ball. The visitors were two men short
and started in little weak, but Groves
came on the 8 o'clock car and pitched
the last four innings in fine style, strik-
ing out six men allowing but three hits,
one base an balls and two scores
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

The rnid-winter meeting of the Wo
mans Phianthropic Union will be held
at go p. NJ. Thursday, June %, in
Grand Army hall. The midsummer
meeting is always of special interest.
as The reports of the years work are
presented from the several societies
composing the Union. In this way all
are, able to compare notes and keep
in touch with one another. Any new
societies desiring to join the Union are
requested to send their names to Miss
sselle Collins before the day of the
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17
WATERv|LLE.
Colby 1911 Football Schedule.

Colby 1911 Football Schedule.
Manager Knight of the Colby foot
ball team announces the following
schedules
Sept 23-Hebron at Waterville.
Sept. 3O-Kent's Hill at Waterville.
Oct. dartmouth at Hanover.
Oct. 14-Boston College at Watervillc.
oct. PIT. of Maine at Orono.
oct 2S-Bowdoin at Waterville.
Nov. 4-Bates at Lewiston.
Nov. 11-Holy Cross at Worcester
The outlook for winning team was
never better. Many fine players are ex-
pected in next years entering class:
and these, together with those left
from last years team. ought to make
up a championship squad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

One of the most pleasing social af-
fairs of the season was the reception
given Thursday by Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles +. Arthur at their home on
North street, Farmingdale. AS both
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur have large
number of friends in the Grange and
from the Methodist church, nearly 100
of them took advantage of the occa-
sion to call upon them and extend best
wishes for a happy life. The Young
Peoples Orchestra from the church
attended and added much to the pleas
ure Of the evening with. their selec-
lions. The guesfs fhadei merry on the
lawn and one and all report a Yer,
pleasant evening. The wedding gifts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17
Sunday win be observed AT the Meth

Sunday will be observed at the Meth
ofist church as Children's day. The
morning service will be devoted to
the ehildren's Rotations and songs
by members of the Sunday school, bap-
tism Of infants and sermon by the
pastor on Little Foxes" A collection
will be taken up for the Children s.
Fund of the church, the object being
the assisting of students working their
way through the higher Institutions
of learning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17
MON M OETH.

DIVA 5. Edwards died Tuesday at
the home of his daughter. Mrs. T. f..
tlaherty in Deering at the advanced
age of 80 years. He was born in
West Gardiner, was for many years a
resident of Monmouth. Mr.. Edwards
was very musical, being one of the
old time singing school teachers and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17


officer of the day, Cant. Brown
The remains of the late Carlos =.
Lane were sent Friday to West Peru
for burial in the family lot.
The funeral IF the late James
Hughes will be held from the Home
chapel at p M Saturday. Rev. Fr.
Michigan, officiating. Capt. Hickey will
command the escort
Religious services al the Home
chapel Sunday morning will be held
as follows: Mass and sermon by
Rev. FIR. Michigan at s; Protestant
services by Rev II, S. Burrage at
1880 O'Clock. Singing by the choir
in the hospital II the evening.
Increase in pensions have been re-
ceiyed for: Burton Cochrane, late
Co. f, 35th Mass. Inf, to $50; VII
liam Jackson. late Co. ID. End Mass.
Inf, to 500; James NJ. Lowell late
Co. G, 2Srd Me. Inf, to $12; Alfred
| McNear, late Co. f. list Me. Cav. to
SIS; Arson Turner, late Co. F, 18th
Me inf, to SIS; William II. TUFTS,
late Co c, LIST Mass. Cav. to $l5.
An electric blowing apparatus has
| been installed in the chapel to blow
the church organ. decided inn
provement over the old method.
George f. Moves, of Hyde Park,
late Co b. end Me. Inf. has been ad-
mitted to the Home
Charles II. McKenney. late Co. f,
| 18th Me. Inf, James Mcclements late
quarter gunner. L. S. S. Macadoni-
an, Portsmouth ana Colorado James
Hafey. late Co. X, 18th L. S. Inf
and Michael Riley. late Co A. 34th
and Gath Mass. Inf, formerly members
of this Home. We're re-admitted Fri
duV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

The HalowelI High school will close
its baseball season Saturday afternoon
on the Muster field, when they viii
cross bats with Oakland High. \
good game is expected and the Hal
lowell boys hope to win out. The Hal
lowell battery will consist OF Fame
in the box. Doc" Niles behind the bat.
The game will he called at p. Nj
Everybody turn out and help the boys
along.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17
WINDSOR.

WEST-The Ladies Union will
meet Wednesday, June u, with Mrs.
c. f. Taylor. 1t is requested that
all members be present. as business
matters are to be settled. Those
members who have taken home
squares to finish will please bring
them, as the Union wishes to finish
this quilt soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

The following is the list of pupils of
Grade VII Of the Grammar school not
absent one-half day for the term:
Raymond Baker. Jesse Fish Mickele
Falconi, Harry Narney; absent only
one-half day, Earl Grimes, Herbert
Johnson Percy Lathrop. Frank Nolan:
not absent for the year. Raymond
Baker Jesse Fish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17
y. GARDINER. a. |
ERR g.
Alumni Reception 10 High
School Graduates.
Nj. and Mrs. Q. {. Arthur Of
FaaiflmlIingdaIe Receive Friends.
Municipal couri-SohooI Rides and
picnics--hotes.

The annual reception given By the
.Aluinni Association of the Gardiner
High school to the members of the
graduating class took on the aspect
Friday evening of reunion of many
of the classes as nearly every class
that has been graduated for quite a
number of years was represented.
Many others were also present, friends
of the school and relatives of the
graduates, so that the affair was
largely attended. From to 8 O'clock
the reception was held. Those in the
receiving line were Thomas Blanchard,
class president, David r. Kelley. vice
president. Evelyn G. Dill, secretary
and treasurer, and Louise l.. Allen, the
vaiedictorian. During the reception
Lees Orchestra rendered an excellent
program. Shortly after 3 o'clock the
grand march was formed and follow
ing that the order of dances was taxi
en- up. Ralph l.. Booker. representing
the alumni, was floor manager. He
was assisted by George G. Moore and
Harrison NJ. Berry from the alumni
and Frank Wise and Howard East
man from the class.
The following officers of the Alumni
Association were also the committee
in charge of the reception: Pres. J.
NJ. l.. Bates; Vice Pres. Miss Daisy
Waterhouse; Secretary Miss Marion
Soule; Treasurer Fred y. Hamlin:
executive committee. +. A. Danforth
Mrs. Nellie Palmer Miss Mary Cum
mings, Walter \. Wood, Miss Emma
Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

were shown and more We're added to
them Thursday evening. Ice cream and
cake We're served and t3the Wedding
cake was alsoscut. Miss Ida Searles
OF Chelsea getting the ring. Before the
party adjourned all Joined in singing
the familiar songs and it was Well
along in the evening before the party
broke up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

The members of the Highland Ave-
nue. A.. +. church and Sunday school
viii go on picnic Wednesday, June
IS. to Boothbay Harbor and the is
lands. The steamer Nahanada has
been chartered for the day and a fine
time with music and all sorts of sports
is being arranged for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

Miss Mary f. Andrews of Portland
and Miss Hattie f. Andrews of Lew
iston returned to their homes Friday.
after visit in this city with their
brother. O. G.. Andrews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

Charles Lashus and John Carrigan,
both belonging out of the city, were
before court Friday for intoxication.
Lashns was arrested in Gardiner and
Carrigan in Randolph. although both
say that they got their liquor in Ran
dolph AS neither had any money
they went to Jail for 80 days each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17
COLBY COLLEGE.
Sophomore Prize Debate-Recitation
Close Friday-Exams. Next Week.

The annual Sophomore prize debate was
held Friday evening in Memorial hall
The program included u speakers, chosen
for their excellence in English. The
judges were Rev, J. NJ Frost Mrs r w
Dunn. Prof B. L. Carter The speakers
and their selections:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17
SOUTH GARDINER.

The Grammar school room was
crowded to the doors Friday evening
by citizens Interested in the govern
n,ent by commission movement d. H.
Darling read the proposed new city
charter and carefully and comprehen-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17
Saturday and Sunday Concerts.

March-"His Exeellency" Fillmore
overture-"Summer Nights Dream.
Suppe
Reeves
Cornet solo, Ralph Green.
Selection-"Carmen. BiZet
Waltzes-'The Girl on the Train, Fall
Selection-"Alma. Where Do You Live"
BriaIet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

The second union temperance meeting
will be held at r. NJ Sunday evening
in the Uniyersalist church. The speaker
will be Rev. II. e. Dunnack of Angus
Ia. Singing by large chorus composed
Of the leading singers from each church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Field Of Liver
more Falls are in town to attend the
reunion of the class of 1901 and the
exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17
Sa$ebau games viii be +

2z i q; {}g3$ebaU games VIII be played
afternoon on Quimby field.
Tire Hazard Shoe factory will meet
the Hallowell Athletics At 40 and
Highland Avenue Grammar school
team viii play q return game with the
Frye Grammar school team of Lewis
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

Samuel Stoddard. who has been
working in Boxbury. Mass, is visiting
his parents on Water street FOR two
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

The Merrymeeting Club met Thurs
day evening with Mrs. +. C. Jones.
Central street. All present report Il
very pleasant evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

The members of Grade VI of the
Highland Avenue Grammar school,
Miss Smith teacher, went to Island
park Friday for class picnic and in
spite of the rain enjoyed pleasant
forenpon ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

Harold Smith of Providence. r. T.,
is visiting his parents on GreenviIle
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

John Grant. the Randolph mail car
ifer. returned 10 work Friday. after
his annual vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

The annual Children's,. Sunday ex-
ereises will be given at p. NJ. Sun
day at the Highland Avenue Metho-
dist church Ae program Will con-
sist of transformations, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

Miss Ada Dorr arrived Friday from
Portland to pass a few days with
friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

Miss Beatrice Tyler of Farmingdalo
left Friday for an extended visit with
friends in Vinalhaven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

Herbert Lilly. James Cummings and
w. Is. johnson went to Boston Friday
on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

A fluid which the insect injects Z,
make the blood thin enough to swa low
IS what roakes the bite of q mosquito
painful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Il. II. Gardiner ar
rived Friday from Boston for a few
days stay at The Oaklands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

Miss Emma F. Jones of Manchester.
N H, formerly of this city. is the
guest C friends in IIallowelf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17
BodWeIl School. Grade VIII

The pupils of Grade III of the Bod.
well school presented the following pro.
gram Wednesday afternoon in very
plea sing manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17
GhRDTN & r,
tu-th-sat. II

The regular rectations of the college
ended Friday. The final examinations of
the year will begin Monday, ending on
the following Friday. The Seniors will
hold their last chapel Saturday.
Nathan IL. Garrick, 06. sub-master at
Higgins Classical Institute, was visiting
Friday on the campus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

Harold Ballard is at home from Bos-
ton for a few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

r. p. Hazard returned Friday eve
ming from a business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

The schools closed Friday for tic
summer vacation of 10 weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

Il. l.. Russell returned Friday from
"a few days business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

Earned run-LongfelIow. Two-base hits
Elbow, Gould, reynolds. stolen bases
KIRK, StapIes. Longfellow Dorr ?, Ii
zotte. Elbow Struck ont-By l.izotte q
by Howe 8, by Groves 6. Double play
Lizotte Staples and Reynolds h!l nS
pitched BALM. Elbow. Wild pitch
Groves. Passed ball-tIapgood. Base on
balls-Lizotte. Dorr. Howe. Sacrifice MT
Hopkins Umpire. Peaslee. Time, ll7'
Attendance. 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17
ne ,s1,apils Of Miss Pawn

TllRsfnpils of Miss Paynes class
e pf the Highland avenue
school. went on az class
2ay TO Tacoma lakes Miss
lass of the same school went
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

June Days, Hester Dawbfn
Grandma Angel Carolyn Whittier
The Land of Story Books, Lyman Mason
Bob White. Charlie Niles
Bed in summer, Hancy Wnslow
The Cow, Philip O'BHen
Catching the Colt, Madeline Quinn
At Home and at School, Mabellc Quinn
The Red Rose.
Josie Galizia and Olga Olsen
Jack in the Pulpit, Marion Treg mbo
The Lost Doll, Naomi MosIey
Discomfort, Dorothy CurrieF
Closing Days, Eva stevens
Song. School
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

Music.
Prayer.
Music.
Against Capitalization: Grady
Clarence NJ. Fogg.
That Queer Little Thing Brainerd
Sarah +. Pencil.
Patriotism. Curtis
Melvin =. Roberts
His Mothers Ser,aon. MacClaren
Alice NJ. Beckett.
Dedication of the Washington Memorial
Arch. Curtis
Donald TT. White
Music
Tale of Two Cities, Dickens
Mary p, st. Clair
Reciprocity with Canada, Kinds
John Wells.
Chronicles Of Eli, Sykes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-17

sN. Elbow out. hit by DATED ball
Togus ...........0 ! o X--5
| Edwards .........1 o 0 OIL
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-03-31
Cows and Corn.
A PARALLELISM.

Many of US can remember when an
annual yield of 300 lbs. of butter-fat
per COW was a remarkable feat. 1t
was record to be proud of. A yield
two or three times that does not now
surprise us over much.
One hundred bushels of dry shelled
corn per acre, is also a remarkable Weld
and is likewise a record to be proud of.
May we hope in our future contrasting
to emulate our past butter-records?
In part certainly. If COW has been
made to produce thousand pounds of
butter in one year, we should "have
faith" to believe that two hundred
bushels of shelled corn may vet be pro-
duced from one acre of ground. Thirty
years ago, the record in the one case
would be no less startling than in the
other. The first two letters in the
words COW and corn, or co, imply more
than an imaginary co-partnership.
There is indeed remarkable parallelism
between cows and corn.
Thoroughbred stock and rigid selec-
ton must antedate heavy yields in the
dairy. This is equally true in corn
raising Selection alone is insufficient.
the seed must be thoroughbred Scrub
corn and scrub cows produce alike
scrub results. Nor can we Judge cor
rectly in either case simply from APP
pearances. Imagine ten model heifers.
No person can select the one of these
that will certainly give the greatest
dairy product. Imagine ten model ears
of corn. No person can select of these
the ear, which used for seed will pro-
duce the most corn. The difference in
yield in the one case has been found to
be as great as in the other. This is a
new discovery. Why the one heifer
and the one ear surpass their fellows,
both being well bred, no one can tell.
Nature loves to keep some secrets to
herself; this is one of them. The rem
nant system in corn-growing gives
promise of heavier and heavier yields.
The limit is not yet. But plainly for
best results in growing and butter
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-03-31
N1tooleburY Register

Every dog owner possessed of any
humanitarian sentiments ought at this
season of the year to keep his dog tied
up, or otherwise cared for so as to
prevent the dog chasing deer which are
heavy with young and unable to escape.
While the snow is deep and more or
less crusted, deer are helpless when
pursued by dogs. To Illustrate how
helpless they are it may be truthfully
stated that man on snowshoes can,
by rapidly walking, easily tire out and
capture a deer or kill it with club,
and in some sections this brutal method
of obtaining venison is still in vogue.
Other of the wild game of the state is
at this time unable to protect itself
from similar attacks for similar rea-
sons.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-03-31
Another Home flor State Orphans.

Older boys of the Association at Troy
for years conducted gymnastic work
and directed the boys of the State Or
phan Asylum in their games. They had
conducted Life Problem Glasses, gave
them lectures and talks on what they
were going to meet when they went out
into the world and We're thrown upon
their own resources. But they found
that when the boys came of the age of
leaving the asylum, and were let loose
to strike out for themselves, they found
it difficult to get along and did not know
how to spend their wages they earned.
They needed to be safeguarded and
guided until they We're fairly on their
feet. An unused room in the Associa-
ton building was fitted up with cots for
two boys who were starting to work and
self support on 81 week. More boys
appealed to them and then house was
rented and furnished with house-mother
put in charge. Now that is full and
each boy has individual study and care
and teaching. The amount he pays is
gagged on his wages. If he earns SO. so
a week he pays 50. rs for expenses; if $4
a week, 1925; if S. week, $4. He is
allowed 25 cents for spending money
and the balance is deposited to be used
for clothing when needed. Very few
rules are necessary. The boy is put on
his honor and seldom breaks over. This
is the beginning of a movement which
seems likely to become general among
Young Mems Christian Associations in
the larger cities.