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The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13
PECULIAR MARK OF REGRET.

and the Tokyo branch of the Red
Cross society Joined together In the
ceremony of freeing three large tor
toises as mark of regret at the death
of Emperor Meiji. The shell of the
largest specimen was three feet five
inches long, and upon the shell were
engraved the characters: We humbly
beg leave to show our deepest regret
at the death of our Meiji Tenno. Let
free in the sea off Ogasawara island
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13

inspection shows the shadows to be
deeply hronzed; the prirN is then re-
moved and washed in several changes
of fresh water. when the exact image
OF the leaf, with all It's delicate tracery
of veins, will be found shown in white
upon blue ground.-Home Progress
Magazine
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13

drifts apart But the mother can have
no holiday She must always be on
tap. The only difference is that as the
children grow older, she must pretend
that it is they and not she who ore
managing affairs.-Home Progress
Magazine
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13
Te><A1 Ez~<s.eN-.
EoroetfuIncss.

What party are you Interested in?"
asked the man who thinks of nothing
but politics. That's what I have been
telephoning my wife to find out" re-
piled Mr.. Meekton. THE only thing
l can remember about it is that it's
bridge party"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13

YRlAD are the myths and
legends that cluster around
the Christmas tree. Its origin
takes us far back into pre-
historic times when our skin
clad savage ancestors were
tree worshippers and believ-
ed that n god or goddess
dwelt In the evergreen. Long
prior to the Christian era. the
fir tree was used in Rome in
the December holiday festivi-
ties of the Saturnalia and It's
branches were decked with
little yellow jeweled images
of pagan divinities. especially
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13

Mr.. Rastus-I'ze muzzled de dog.
An now I'ze waitin'.
Mr.. Acker-For what?
Mr.. Rastus-To see II dey's gwinter
go de res O. de way an see to de
puhtection O. US human bein's. Eff
dey'll fix up some way O. muzzlin' er
him feet O. err mule, dell sholy stop
er heap O. damage.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13

That man deceived me. He told
me he was an underwater"
So he is He gets work as a sub
stitute newspaper hack"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13

Birth and ancestry, and that which
we have not ourselves achieved. we
can scarcely call our own.-Ovid
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13

HE inner side of every cloud
- Is ever bright and shining;
i therefore turn my clouds about,
And always wear them inside out.
To show the silver lining
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13

Proclamation.
And have you nice nurse?"
Yes; but she's awful wicked"
Howl"
She tells us Bible stories on week
days!"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13
Mh@IMHe:l]RE[iQEN
-QEzkz1BL[YIT1r

wealth:
DO right. that is more than place;
Then In the spirit there is health.
And gladness In the face.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13

OW little It costs. II we give Il q
thought.
To make happy some heart each day.
Just kind word. or tender SMILE
AS we go on our daily way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
East Piseataouis Pomona.

East Piscataquis Pomona will meet
with Atkinson Grange Nov. II with
the following program: Opening exer-
cises; business. comforting degree
dinner. Afternoon. Song, choir; adj
dress of welcome, Mrs. Jennie Dow.
response Mrs. Cora Randall. Enter
tainment by host grange. Topic,
Breeds of Dairy Cattle. +. b. Golf
reading, Mrs. Minnie Snow: topic,
How to Have Home Comforts in Old
Houses. Mrs. II. G. Fern; paper, The
Thanksgiving Dinner, Mrs, Marilla
Barney: recitation, Mrs. f. b. Smith;
closing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Price the lowest. Saturdays special
sales on goods OF quality. 100 bin folds
and coin purses only lie. each. reg.
price PC. $50 Rock Island sheep wool
sponges only 25c. each, reg. price 4oc.
and 5oc Ace. assorted chocolates in
plain boxes only 29c. pound. Epieure-
an Asst chocolates in fancy packages,
remember the price is 29c. There
never was better chocolates sold for
the money. These reg. 40c. chocolates
put up in fancy box A good as
sortment of chocolates put up in fan
cy box only 25c pound, zoe. pound as
sorted chocolates Sin bulk, cannot be
.exeelled in New England Ia lb.
boxes Apollo Butter Chocolate almonds
15c. box. Apollo Chocolates in beauti-
bull packages sealed only soc. pound.
Page and Shaws assorted chocolates
in Id. boxes $l.00 ut Beane's Preserip-
ton Drug Store, Electric Car Tickets
for sale here il for soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
ONMOUTH.

Mrs. Martha Storm Pierce, wife of
the late Dea. II. @. Pierce of Mon
mouth, died, Friday morning, at the
home of her daughter, Mrs f. G.
Andrews, after short Illness with
pneumonia. Mrs. Pierce was a native
of Wisconsin. She married Mr. Pierce
of this town, who was teacher in
the West, for some years. After living
there for few years. they came to
Monmouth, where they have since re-
sided. Mrs. Pierce was an estimable
woman, highly respected by ALL a de-
voted wife and mother She was a
member of the Congregational church
and Woman's Relief Corps. Three
Mrs. Harriet Andrews and
Miss Caroline Pierce of Monmouth,
Mrs f. Wade Halliday of Newport,
two sons John O. Pierce of Lewiston
and Prof. Harry Raymond Pierce of
Athens, Ohio. survive; also nine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
MADISON.

In spite of the inclemency of the
weather, the Jewel bazaar, Thursday
afternoon and evening, in the parlors
of the Congregational church under
the auspices of the Woman's Associa-
ton, proved to be an unqualified sue
cess from start. TO finish. There were
eight very prettily constructed booths,
at which candies. fancy and useful ar
ticles We're on sale. Five Of these
booths were named after jewels, Amy
thest. SAPPHIRE. Emerald. opal and
Ruby. These booHls were trimmed in
The GMne& II Ah& Jewels represented
and tne @Rred lights in the evening
gave 4 very pleasing effect. A Baked
Bean supper was served and over 100
persons were fed. The net proceeds
VIII amount to over 500.
j. A. Letorneau of Pawtucket, r.
J., has purchased the grocery bust
ness of Napoleon Belanger. Mr.. Be-
LANCER came here from Waterville,
about two years ago, and while he has
retired from business will still make
his home in Madison.
Mrs Marcellus Ward, who has been
the guest of relatives in Boston and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Lewiston, for the past month, return
ed home. Thursday night
Irving Foss returned, Thursday,
from hunting trip to Bakers Sid
ing with a large buck deer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Curtis, who left
Madison. year ago, for Southern
California, returned, Friday, and will
make their home here. for the pres
ent
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Sampson. and
family, who have been passing two
weeks vacation with friends in Canton,
returned. Friday, to their home in An
son.
Postmaster Geo Hoyey of North An
son was calling on friends in Madi-
son, Friday.
(. Charles f. Blackwell left, Friday,
to join his family in Winchester,
Mass. After a brief stay in that place
he will go to Pasadena, Cal, where
he viii reside.
Mr.. end Mrs. Eli Worster of An
son are visiting their son in Fairfield.
SoUTH-Frank Morse had been
hunting at Bakers for the past week.
Floyd and Mrs. Blackwell of Fair
field visited e. e. Withee and family,
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. A M SWEET is conveying
scholars To the Ward Hill school in
place of Jos. Holden, who has found
it very troublesome job.
Mr. and Mrs. E. f. Sprague have
gone to Bald Mountain where Mr..
Sprague will use his team at lumber
ing this winter.
The attendance at the social at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
H. H. s. VS.. Morse High, Saturday.

The refereesi whistle will be blown
promptly at O'Clock, Saturday after
noon, and two teams representing
Morse High of Bath and the Hallowell
High will clash on the local Muster
field. Hallowell's probable lineup: Cot
tie. lie; Erbb It, Turner or Grey, lg:
Leonard, G: Lord or Skillin, re-; Hobbs.
TT; Rollins. re; Harvey, qb; Niles. lib;
Carey, RIB; and Bachelor, fb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
THE G. 3. M. CIGAR

At 10c. and 1.-THE Oakland Cigar" at sc.
are a strong combination that smokers
all over this vicinity are app-eciating
more each day as time rolls on. G. r.
Morse & Co. of Gardiner. the manu-
facturers of the above mentioned
cigars buy the best tobacco stock in
the market for the manufacture of the
&c b. MS" and THE Qaklands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
THE AIM

At Cusick & Lincoln's shoe Store is to
get a man to wear his first pair of
"All America Shoes" If he does not
come back and demand "All America
Shoes" thereafter he Will be an ex-
ception to the rule whom this store
has yet to meet With the right size
and width, and a quality of genuine
ness these shoes are here in fall and
winter STYLES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Andrews Bros. we'll deserve the sue
cess they have achieved in the cloth
ing business. The business was
started by one who knew it fully,
hence the good judgment in selecting
correct styes and real values so their
customers have profi.ed by the wise
buying of this firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
1.-THE POPULAR MARKET

The above is an expression often
used when reference is made to d. C.
Skillin's Store. This store handles
groceries. meats and provisions, sell
ing the same at very reasonable
prices. Courtesy to trade, prompt
ness in delivery and dependable
quality of goods pleases the customers
here. Phone 751-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
Sedowick Grange.

Twenty-eight members and visitors
from Rainbow and East Bluehill
Oranges were present at regular
meeting of Sedgwick Grange. Nov. g.
First and Second degrees were
worked on two candidates. 1t was
voted not to entertain the Pomona
Grange in 1913. Owing To the late
ness of the hour, no program was pre-
sented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
BLANKETS. BLANKETS.

Don't this weather make YOU think
of that pair of blankets you were
speaking about. Don't neglect max
ing the purchase. Visit Bell Bros
store and inspect the beautiful line OF
wooden and cotton blankets they have
this season. You'll be impressed
with the variety and reasonable prices
for same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
KEEPING WARM

And comfortable with an oil heater Is
a pleasing and inexpensive venture.
The Perfection" Oil Heaters at
Amesbury & Wakefield's Store are at
tracing considerable attention and
many are being sold. Large stock on
hand. Prices $3.50. $500. $3.50 and
$500. You'll Ike them-after you
have used one the first time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
IS YOUR WATCH ALL RIGHT

If it isn't it will be made to go right.
Made to keep time accurately--thats
what YOU want A watch that You can
depend on when you refer to it for tho
only information it can impart-the
time of day. 1t doesn't cost much 20
have it speak correctiy-m IL doesn't
do so now Take your watch to f.
III. Woodburys for expert repairing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
THE PRESCRIPTION

Care in the compromising of pre-
scriptions and the best drugs in the
market used in compromising same are
Interesting points that the public
should know of when reference is
made to Whites City Drug Store. An
other feature of the prescription de-
partment of this store is their
promptness. G. *. White, the pro-
prietor is a registered pharmacist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
STOP THAT COUGH.

This is the time of year when you
should fight off the cough. Cherry
Bark Cough Syrup" will assist nature
in speedy and yet unharmful man
ner. Adults or children can use it
and it sells for Use. a bottle at jack
sons Pharmacy. 1t will stop the
cough
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
Somerset Pomona.

Pomona Grange held an interesting
meeting with Camridge Grange on
Wednesday,, Nov. 10. Mr.. Gardner
addressed the meeting in the forenoon
on orcharding. The host grange
furnished dinner and the Fifth degree
was worked ON large class in the
afternoon. A good time was reported
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
Church Notices.

st. Mathews church, Rev. w. L. Liv-
ingston rector t24th Sunday after Trim
ity); Morning service and sermon at
1870 o'clock; Sunday school at l1.45 A. M.
Old South Congregational. Rev Fred
Weston Stanley pastor: Preaching at
10 50 ~ NJ: subject. ..How 10 Make Our
Lives Count; y. IA, subject, ''ihA
school at Has A. VI,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Elmer Clark's Saturday evening was
small.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Ward went to
Madison, Wednesday. on business.
Miss Velma Perkins of Sidney is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Inez Ward for
few days.
Harry Reynolds is having a husking
bee every night now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
Rainbow Grange.

Rainbow Grange met Thursday
evening. Nov. s. Not fearing the rain
40 members gathered at the hall. De-
gree work was performed on one
candidate and a fine program was
enioNed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

The celebration to be held in Water
vile, Thursday, on account of the
weather was postponed until tonight.
A special train will leave here a. i.06
T. NJ. Excursion rates. The Hallowell
Fife and Drum Corps has been en-
gagged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
John Dority Grange.

At the regular meeting of John
Dority Grange at Sullivan, Nov. 5, a
vote was passed to change the night
of meeting TO Saturday. Hereafter
the regular meetings will he held on
Saturday evenings, beginning with
Nov I6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
novf5d5t

DIR. A. B. Libby will open the offices
of the late DR.. Giddings, Nov. 8. Office
hours, to p. NJ, daily; Tuesday.
Thursday and Saturday evenings.
to p. NJ. Office telephone, 317. resi-
dence. 129-M. noy11d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
,,,,,A,,ns, AND SICK ROOM

Supplies. Beane's Drug Store takes
pride in furnishing the highest grade OF
goods in the line of sick room needs and
inyalids' helps that can be found any
where in this locality. This fact
combined with their well known fair
price prestige easily makes this store
a popular trading place for goods in
this line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Mrs. l.. f. Ware of Worcester,
Mass. one Of the expert instructors
of the Sunday School Workers Insti-
tute. now in session at Gardiner will
speak, Sunday morning. at the regu-
lar service at the Methodist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
HALLOWELL.
Mrs. Abbie Day CeIe-
brates Her Birthday.
HaIIoWeII High and Morse TO
Meet on GTidiron, Today.
Social Club Meeiings.-Local and
Personal lettings.

\ large number of friends gathered
at the pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs
M. b. Clement, Halloweli. Thursday
evening, in honor of the birthday of
Mrs. Abbie Day OF Augusta. Whist was
enjoyed. the first prizes being Won by
William Mack IN Mrs. Marietta
Mooney and consolation prizes by Mrs.
Clement and Henry Wing. Those pres
ert were also favored with music by
William Mack and Mrs. Edith Damon.
Songs and readings We're rendered by
Mrs. Marietta Mooney. Ice cream and
cake We're enjoyed. Mrs. Day was pre-
sented with beautiful gold watch
and chatelaine pin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
LOCAL NOTICE.

Mrs Rosanna B. odiorne will open
her GLASSES in dancing and department
Wednesday. Nov goth. in Forrester's
hall. Children's class, 400 to 600 p. NJ.
Evening class, 80 to $50 P. NJ.
nov15d5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
STABLE BLANKETS

Just arrived selling for sl25. $1.4o.
s1.50, $1.75 and $780, Square blankets.
large size, excellent material at $500.
$3.50 and $500. w. S. Walkers
Harness Store. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Miss Ella Toman of Randolph, men,
Der of the Junior class of the Gardiner
High school. who has been seriously ill.,
is reported as improving slowly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

At Webber & Hewett's branch today,
low prices for sugar, 1912 pack toma-
toes, onions, candy and grape fruit.
The fancy bakery products are win
ming customers, they should.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Miss Maria Plympton left sriday, for
Portland After brief visit she will go
to Massachusetts, and remain with reIa-
tives during the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Miss Eliza Gilman. one of the teach
ers in the Maria Clarke Grammar
school, Went to Oakland, Friday, to
pass the week END with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Rally day exercises will be held. Sum
day by the Sunday school of the High
land Avenue NJ. r. church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

One drunk responded to the roll call
at the municipal court, Friday morning.
Recorder Clason imposed the usual first
offense fine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Miss Madeline Nevine of Louisville,
KY, is here to pass part of the winter
in Maine and is stopping at the Hal
lowell House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Mrs William Leith and her little
son james of South birmingham,
Macs, are yisitingiMrs. Beatrice Page,
Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Colds Cause Headache and Grip.
LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine remove
the cause. There Is only One "BROM
QUINlNE.'' Look for signature of E. v
GROVE. 25c.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Mrs. Fred chilcott of Oakland ar
rived, Friday, for a short visit with
friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Special meeting of Jerusalem Chap
ter, No. 4, r. A. NJ, Monday evening
for rehearsal in preparation for inspec-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Henry T. Glover of Cohoes. ". Y, is
stopping at the Hallowell House. He
is business visitor in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Miss Virginia Leigh of South Farm
ingham, Mass, is the guest of her
cousin, Miss Pauline Page, 172 Second
Stl Get
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
GARDINER.
Telephone 37--W.

T, Mrs Walter Watts of Boothbay visit
ed friends in this city, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

The Old South League win meet at
go p NJ. Monday. with Mrs Frank
S. Wngate Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Miss Genie and Irene Robinson were
visitors, Friday. in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Miss Elizabeth Otis has> returned
from Portland. where she was the
| guest of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Ned Freeman, who was housed from
illness for couple of days. was able
to be on the street, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Mrs. Bertha M Overlook is in Lynn.
Mass, called by the illness of her sis
ter, Mrs. Mabel Murphy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

Guy K. White returned. Friday eve
ming, from q business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

| Mrs. H. Noel Sleeves returned, Fri
| day. from an extended trip through
| Nes~ Brunswick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16

LIewellyn Burbank is recovering
from illness and is able TO be out OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-16
Nov15d2t

First BAPTIST church, Rev. Wylie II.
Smith pastor. Preaching at 1870 A. M.
subject. "Ferpetuating Essentials +.
NJ. subject To be announced Sunday
school at l1.45 A. M.
First Baptist church, Rev. j. w Steele
pastor. Preaching at 1850 A. NJ; subject.
The Heather for Our Inheritance" The
morning service will be devoted to the
missionary enterprises of Japan and
known as Japan day. Sunday school at
IL. As A. NJ.
Methodist Episcopal church., Rev. IL. l..
Nichols pastor: 1890, public worship
with sermon by the pastor; 1l.i5 Sunday
school; 8, Junior League; z, evening wor-
ship: prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at 7,3o; class meeting Friday evening al
1850.
Only One "Bromo Quinine"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE.
Look for the signature of Il. w. GROVE.
Cures. a Cold in One Day, Cures Grip In
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-23

backs of the boys who had come
to learn the truth on "spooks.
1t was Halloween. The wind
how1ed; the uncarpeted stairs
creaked as if stealthy steps were
falling on them. The shutters
shook and the Pickering fire made
queer shadows on the bare walls.
ct floats" whispered the old
man apprehensively. It's coming
toward US. It's as light as a
queen. 1t makes no noise. It's
going up and up and-it's coming
back" It's coming fast, gurgled
the strange old man again. The
bully crept up closer to the old
fellows chair and tried to find
his hand in the dim light. The
other boys huddled together and
stared fearfully into the shadows.
ct darts with the wind. See it
scurry into the shadows when the
shutters shake. 1t has no body
and no face, and yet It floats"
The chattering teeth of the
bully made thenext boy give a lit
tie start which travelled all around
the circle. The embers died lower.
A queer whistling, wheeling
sound in the rafters sounded
grewsome in the darkness-and
not soul moved or raised his
head for fear the spectre should
approach too near.
And still it floats, it floats,
it f-l-O-a-t-s," walled the
strange caretaker.
Look! Look yonder, now it
comes. Closer and closer. It's
disappeared. No. Is that it over