The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-21
TO-DAY IS LAST DAY OF THE SIN GLE COUPON BALLOT AND
 MUST BE TURNED IN.
NEW STARTERS UNDER WAY
Some Have Materially Increased Their Standing by Earnest Work the Past Day or Two-Week
 More of Second Period.

Today is the last day of the single coupon ballots which have been pub lished on page one, and have been clipped by candidates and those who have been nominated during the past week. These coupons expire at four o'clock today and all contestants who nave been saving them are asked to bring them in at that time in order that they may be counted in the standing of the vote.
 glance at the table of the vote on another page will show that some Lew and active candidates are Tn the held and that they are dolng splenald work Others have mapped out ac- tive campaigns and the next few days will no doubt show material change in the standing
 At present the ladies entered ill the Sentinel-Record contest have their interest centered on two days One is December 2S, the close of the second period, and the other Is Jan uary 15, the date on which the con test closes. That some candidates do not regard the present state ot the contest as a handicap is evdenc- ed by the activity of several new candidates, and the fact that others have bettered their position and
 fought a new place in the contest.
 Although a candidate may not have entered the race until yesterday or possible may not entei. until next Monday, or even later, there is no particular handicap in the race. The liberal offer of votes is such that any lady with energy and ability to call on her friends and enlist their united support. in days time, secure enough votes from subscriptions to placs her vote standing in the paper up with the highest.
 But the greatest feature of the con test is the opportunity anorded can didates to earn money and the as surance that everyone will win. It IS the most novel and unique contest ever conducted, and the most liberal. Those who fail to win the piano Will be certain to be well compensated Tn cash winnings for the time and snort they have given the contest.
 Some of the newer candidates have been inspired to enter the contest wholly through the cash premiums of- tered and the fact that they are sure to win something while endeavorng to win the piano.
 The SentineLRecord wishes to urge upon all working contestants the tact that the moro earnest theiT work and more successful their efforts, the more liberal will be their reward The earnings of the candidates tor the first period of the contest have been checked up and some of the ladies have earned handsome sum in cash This same opportunity is open to oth. CTS The field for subscriptions has yet barely been touched The holiday season has interferred somewhat with the canvass or the conts stants, but with Christmas a thing of the past their work win be easier and more profitable.
 Subscribers have shown such an interest in the race that a number ot them have either called personally and paid subscription to secure votes for their favorites. or have Ehoned to have the contestants call on them to secure their subscriptions.
 Such assistance as this is doubly welcome to the contestants You may have friends who have been waiting for you to enter the race One late entrant who starts out with excel lent prospects, did so entirely at the solicitation of her friends who assured her that they would rally to her support. How about your own candidacy? If you are not sure that you could receive this class ot sup port. you might try it for a week to satisfy yourself whether or not you could develop into strong candidate. A trial would soon convince you that your chances are as good as any can didate now in the race.
 The magnificent Leyhe piano, the grand prize in the contest, is expect ed every day Rush oi Christmas transportation may have delayed Ii day or two but it will se here soon and will be placed on exhibition in tue SHOW WlHuUW Ot A. 1' RHOuVo anu Son, furniture dealers, near the cor ner of Central and Bridge street.
 Remember the list is stIll open tc anyone who cares to enter. Any wo man or girl could enter at this time and by an active and energetic cam paign win the grand prize or one ol the largest of the cash prizes. = < well worth the effors-