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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-09-27

of the SWEETEST novelty fab
RIGS. brocaded pushes, etc.
wonderful assortment, values
up to $500.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-04-08

Be who Is feared by many faau maRT.-Germ1n Pr0verb.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-04-08

T1 Rissnog "How old s Bobby Van LusaT aB0GHy's about thirty dge.' apegeed well preserved. Bobby E He Gogsa.t look a day over dftyT- pueE.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-04-08
EDITORIAL PAGE

Today ae Daily Alaskan is pub fishing Che latest news regarding Che now Silver creek gold discovery
 Tho Uras man Go return from che ,aar ls iu saaewag and has told Che story That story s practically Che s.me as ars heretofore been esumat- ed by ra.s newspaper. There is ev- ar. nroms. of splendid gold out ra.-5a. eg Co gHls ,.me it has not been proven. Gold Is there. Gold gra be found oa every creek. But bedrock has not been reached for che simple rsasou chat the strike u made late lu che fall since w..e. Ume .neea has been no oppor- tn..g Co sink Co bedrock. 10 is the m.s. promising strike chat chance has ever held out Co anyone. and mining Is aur a chance at the best o- ll For .nr treason lJ Is one og Che most fascinating Of occupations.
 Tho man who takes a pick and gold pan and goes Into the wild places is buoyed up wjgh expect wag O. finding something just be- g1nI his present surroundings. Like Ha hunter of game, his faculties are alive m che pursuit of something Accomplishment may always remain In Che b .Egume shadows just out O. hts reach. but Che impulse 70 pursue carries with lt au exciting satisfaction. physical and mental gnaw cha. . supreme joy In itself.
 snor.sman are beginning To learn aaal r Is Che hunt, not the mur- der O. .a animal. chat affords Che k.euss- pleasure. and now they are hunting witch cameras. and wing with each other u securing the
 b.s. photographic trophies, instead o- n.r.s and skulls and horns of % aram beast Perhaps che greatest anor-smau m Che world are the rrrsnaerar who hunt with gold-pau and pick They get au the pleas uras chat Che game hunter does, wit
The daily Alaskan., 1913-04-08

ous contributing to tbo slaughter Of Gods creatures, except In ease Of food necessities.
 Here Is @ land that holds out ey. cry promise for the prospeCtor It is the most accessible gold district that has ever been uncovered In the north. It lg sure Co be thoroughly urospected. and when lt is, there win be riches In abundance for thos who make the discoveries and for those who take advantage Of the many opportunities resulting from Che strikes. The sentiment of chance Is strong within mankind an Silver Creek affords @ promising field for il Co take lts fuI measure of play.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-04-08

Owing sometimes Co tho inability Of district judges to always meet their appointments at the various terms of court. and In che event Of their failure to do SO. a long delay is accustomed, Senator Sutherland has introduced an act Go amend Che code by permitting tho clerk Go ad- journ the session from day to day, muI che arrival of the judge. The amendments read as follows:
 If no judge attend on Che day ap- pointed for holding court before four o'clock Iu the afternoon, the clerk oG the court, or any deputy clerk. may adjourn Che court from day to day until the arrival of Che judge for period not to eczced two weeks. and any district judge og tbe Territory Of Alaska may ad- jouru any term of court. whether called by him or any other district judge oC Che territory, for any Iengt og time without being personally present at Che place of holding such term Of court at the time or adjourn mcut. provided such judge Is within Che Territory og Alaska at the time og issuing such order of adiourumen
The daily Alaskan., 1913-04-08
4
 Complete Stock

Our stock of Drugs, Patent Medi- cinys, Rubber Goods, Toilet Articles, Perfumes, Stationery, Candles, etc., i8 complete and VIC arc able to sup ply our customers wl,h everything usually found lu Q first class and well stocked prescription pharmacy. Our prescription work Is subject to tho utmost accuracy Mall orders have our special attention and no pain ls spared to till them to satls- faction,
The daily Alaskan., 1913-04-08
Vhih7

'I1 you feel chilly" said he as they str0ned. remember ] have your shawl here on my arm." "YoU might put it around me." she said demurely.-PhiE ade,D1Ig Press
The daily Alaskan., 1913-04-08
Modern clsvernsaa.

There goes one Of our clevcrest men,
 "Wby cIeverT
 "Wen, he's done an hls stealing l5- eaIIy. Detroit Free Press
The daily Alaskan., 1913-04-08

For 85c. you can set O wholesome, home cooked meal at tbo New Homo Restaurant, 5th ayeuue, just off of Broadway.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-04-08

FRESH EASTERN OYSTERS
 In any quantity, on the half shell, first of the 8oason, at tho Pack Train Restaurant
The daily Alaskan., 1913-04-08

V HE7E IS CRYING NEED OF GENERAL LEGISLATION RE- CURING CARELESS EMPLOYERS TO INSTALL SAFETY A DEVICES AND MACHINERY TO CARRY OFF DANGEROUS
 DUST AND FUMES IN THEIR FACTORIES
 Illinois che only in the Union that has proper labor leg aoa present. The logical thing would be to have wormen compensation and insurance against INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS IND OCCUPATTONAL DISEASES as we'll There are, how, ..r. many obstacles in the way of that
 In te frs. place. there is general APATHY OF THE PUB lC which be and being by educational propaganda Then there the interested opposition such legislation by some PHYSICIANS who, thriving large practice among workers in such dangerous occupations far forget their social obligations oppose che enactment of preventive remedial legislation to shield tha workers.
 In ,h. third place, there is the OPPOSITION OF MANU- LECTURERS who fear that if they go to me expense of providing defensive machinery and methods in their factories competitors less
 an they will be able undercu them the price of their rn.and thus uujerscI them.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-04-08
SIX Pr5dus'n1 Ir8eot1.

There are moro than 200 species Of sIIE producing Insects, though very few or these are Of any practical value to mankind.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-04-08

UU not confer with sorrow du to- morrow. hut Joy shall have her wGy thIs very tay.-T. B. Aldrich
The daily Alaskan., 1913-04-08
rHE OLD VIOLIN

Though uue.oss. stringIess, lt Uas there .u dust Like some grH". thought on a forgotten naEe The soul of music cannot fade ur ruar
 The voice within It stronger grows w..H age. Its strings and bow age only E.Eu- things "A muster touch, Irs sweet soul wakes and sings
 Maurice Francis EgGG.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07
\ Page Devoted to the Automobile industry
ORGANIZE STATE
ASSOCIATION

New York. December Ga meeting
OF tie delegates from the Automobile
Dealers Association OF New York
Stato mot IL Albany on Tuesday fCt
the purpose of completing tho plans
Of crSIn' %at,Ou q. a state association
CT dealers. These delegates represent
Cd over roo dealers from different parts
q The state Arthur 81. Day. % The
AUTOMOBILES Dealers Association WIZ
chosen rs temporary chairman AND
Charles y stewart of New York g
temporary secretary. Articles al In
CCru"ratcr We're presented by Charles
Th1ddcu- Ter! showing the aSsociA-
ton h,,d toen duly incorporated ana
tic c",illCatc nlci, with the Secreta,.,
o. state The committee constitution
ana hy-!avs were adopted. The fol-
loWiae associations We're elected II
ni"mbcrship.
Alp22y Auiomol lc Dealers >sSocia-
uou Bufiaio Automobile Dealers rs
$50 ation Rochester Automobile Deal
ems Association. syracuse Automobile
fcalers Association. Automobile Deal
tr- Association oil New York City.
HrccklNH Motor Nohicle Nealers' AS
SoGauou ana To-. Autonobile Import
cts Alliance The following DELEGATES
Wen, elected 30 TIA, board of directors.
Arthur Nj pa Automobile Dealers
Association o. ,-W lork II; r. Brown.
'e"' NS9p. ="
-" -''"a. ny "'oIu"hiie
SS'N'"'' U.'' -. - N"rIlS'
~ '''Ou use -tu'"houl!e bealeIs Nssoctt
u"n ihom"s NoithWaY I;ochcstcr
Automobile Dealers association. L.
-ascaris Automobile Importers NJ
lance. ANA II. L. Carpenter Brooklyn
Motor Nenicle Dealers Association
The board OF directors Hold meet
ins for the purpose OF elcctihe oRi5crs.
Arthur NJ. Day, Of the Automobile,
elected president. G D. ifakcs of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07

Citations 20 out South Broad street to
White Horse Here take turn right
and ram into Bordentown on Park
nu" and again turn left into Cross
wiCks street. which leads TO Chester
hcid straight on through this town
aud Jacobstown TO New Egypt Will
form Il connection with the Philadcl-
phia- Lakewood road. Then going bv
way of Cassville and Van HiSevillc the
road leads into Central Avenue in
Lakewood. The popular resort is IA
Norably known for It's standard Of
patronage. and in this place interest is
particularly centred at this time when
fall and winter conditions are to be
Il dry. porous soil the location in
The midst Of Il great pine belt which
stretches toward the ocean for Il dis
tancc OF ten miles is most fortunate
Lake Carasaljo and Lake Manctte af-
ford a great natural charm, and the
boulevard around the lake is now opcu
TO automobilists, alfording pretty
drive around this small body Of water
Approximately ninety-fivc miles will
have been travcrsed on reaching Lake
wood. Running north from this place
are good gravel roads through Abel
phia 10 Freehold. and Il State road will
also he found from this point Ia Eng
lishtown After reaching this place "a
new road will he found running di :
rcctly over to SpotSWoOd, which cuts
off about five or six miles. and is in
better condition than the TRIANGULAR
road by way Of .JcmcsburG to Spots
wood. Then through old lridsc. New
. brunswick is again encountered.
Cross the Raritan River turn left.
| Following along this .placid stream
amid pretty scenes, good road will
/ he found TO Bound Brook. Somcrvillc
| is the next town, and many beautiful
sights will lie encountered through this
! section. At Somcrville the road leads,
northward. and many Inspiring view.
Of slipping hills IN the middle distance
open up. Here the motorist turns into
Mountain Avenue and passes willow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07

mere Farm. winding down Ia the foot :,
hills ON road or unvarying excel
lcncr toward hill after hill extending
Tar INTO the horizon, forming pictures
of SURPRISING beauty.
Through pluckamim. where grand
views again spread ont in a Scmicircle
far aud away. extending and continu-
Ing as the machine rolls along over a
road as smooth as billiard table
Seven and one halr miles from Somer
Vile the road crosses tho north branch
Of the Raritan River and leads one
and one-half miles beyond to Bcdmin-
Stcr. and less than "a mile 10 Far Hills.
Down again the motorist speeds with
no interference. under most favorable
conditions OF road ana scenery to
Rernardsvillc. past the artistic stone
station with its covering OF green
leaves. over Il beautiful shaded road
past many imposing residences, with
no cessation OF beautiful surroundings,
entering Morristown on Mount KEN
bic Avenue.
This town affords the gateway for
the return to New York. Go cast on
South street and then good roads VIII
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07

ioit onto Inc boulevard ana at once
ught into rhird Street. wy.c, leads to
the Hudson county boulevard !sun-
Mu@ south over TINS magnificent thor
oughfare, Newark Avenue is crossed
nd continue on to the West SIDE Park
here turn lighI ANA follow the park
way bcaring rght and then left around
the fountain ana come out on Com
nunipaw Avenue. Straight on along
iii" Jersey 'ilS Newark Boulevard.
formerly called the Newark PLANK
TOAD, which follow across the mead
rNs water trough indicates where
left fork should be taken into Ferry
street Another LEFT FORK at II second
water trOuGh viii continue one on
Forry street. which follow through
iiamburg Place, turr left into POLK
street ana take the next turn right
into Lafayette street. which follow
Under The railroad and straight on to
Broad street, In Newark Turn left
AND follow this thorou.hfarc TO u small
p"ik where right fork y ,akcn into
clinton Avenue.
pniculucs or directions arc now
prhcucally over 81 is possible - turn
ioit into Aston street just after pass
Ing tho Mcthodist 'hurch. and At a
sire station Two blocks further on bear
right into Frclnphuyscn Avenue, q
broad thnroughfarc leading directly
into Elizabeth
/ II IS also possible TO continue on past
Aston street, ;tud at Is church. turn lcft
I into Elizabeth Avenue, q winding broad
, tiuroughfarc which rs also in good
/ condition Running into North Broad
I street in Elizabeth. good road will
] then be found continuing south on
( Railway Avenue through halfway. then
/ passing Colonial Is"lin and Mcniu
/ rark. run through Mctwchcn oi Mid
\ dicscN AvcuU" and follow straight ON
into Sow HrunswicN hustliur lii
~
Good roads extend in various directions
from this place nnd hN NAY OF Albany
street aud Somerset street thcr turn
lng right at a cemetery hc road lead:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07

lsraKc ava cluicN tosts On dc cNrs
v-ill bc held This morning on pyck-
man Street and The hmal results viii
30 announced this atteInouu
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07
MOTOR
EQUIPMENT

Studebakcr Wagner electric starting and Lighting system Gray
and DAVIS lamps Stewart arncr magnetic pecdoncr
'ltnc. clear and windshield
top boot and Sudcbakcr ify with
Extra quick detachable dcmounulc mounted
tire carrier oi body Complete tools.
and batteries conveniently placed Running clean
with IcSion OF aluminium treads.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07
BODY
MOTOR

he highly efficient Stutebaker unit is 81
inch bore BY nch stroke Both OF valves the Lett
SIDE OF the motor in incoscd dstpooi chamber The intake
manifold leads through the jackct OF the
providing perfect aporizaton Tor the fuel he Studcbakcr
bearings new special de IGN
irocrng pon gh and perfect! balanced the
hroze pin bearings through the u Width M
these all distinctive Ntulcbakcr features
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07

be found by way Of Madison Avcnu"
through Madison. and straight on along
Main street through Chatham, becou-
ing tho Morristown Turnpike. which
runs past the Brentwood club 10
Springfield Here u turn left into the
Seven Bridges Road leads into Spring
field Avenue, which is Followed to In
vinston. Then bear right into Gin
Broad street returning to the IIudSuu
County Boulevard hy way Of tn" rlaull
Road.
Following out this tour Of 200 miles
into New Jersey, q figure eight viii
have been described on the man eyer
roads and through scenes which viii
have furnished a delightful excursion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07

through Franklin Park, Kingston.
Princeton and i.awreucevillc to Trcn-
ton. on this strip OF the journey the
roads Viii he found to he in boulevard
condition This distance to Trenton is
approximately SiXtN-tve miles from the
clubhouse.
For the run down 10 Lakewood from
this old town Of inamy historic asso-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07

Selma. - g.. December L. The Ethel Cot
ton Mills OF this place has contracted Tor
additional new machinery. which Is uow
arriving aud being installed. This company
pre viouSly announced its intention 10 add
3 COO spirdlcs. and its rev machinery i'm
rludcs those spindlcs with four nv frames.
two 100 spindle wnjcrs. drawing and I'M
term ediatc ny frames, etc, costing about
z L nnn
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-27
Galvanized Ware

5 gallon Oil Can. with faucet, 75e value, for 5ec.
 1 gallon Oil Can, value 25c, for 19c
 No. 1 Galvanized Foot Baths. 45- value, for 33e.
 No. Galvanized Foot Baths. soc value. for 37c.
 10 quart Galvanized Water Fails, 20c value, for f5c.
 14 quart Galvanized Water Fails, soc value, for 19c.
 12 quart Covered Chamber Fails, soc value for 37c.
 12 quart extra heavy Chamber Fails, 75c value, for 55e.
 Is size Galvanized Open Coal Hods. 35c value, for 25c.
 r size Galvanized Open Coal Hods. 40c value, for 29c.
 II size Galvanized Wash57 Tubs. wringer attachment, 75c value, for 55c.
 22 size Galvanized Wash Tubs, wringer attachment, s5c Salue,, for 65c.
 B size Galvanized Wash Tubs, wringer attachment, ssc value. for 75c. ss
 co size Galvanized Garbage Can with cover soc value, for o7c.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-27
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Karl c. Adams, 34, instantly Killed While Turning on an Electric Light Theory That Wires Had Become Crossed

Karl c. Adams, aged 34. son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Adams, was in- stantly killed by an electric shock a1 his home, on Westford avenue. We'd nesday about F o'clock He went into the cellarway and it is thought that in attempting to turn on the light re- ceiVed shock which threw him to tha bottom of the stairs. Three local phy- sicians were imm ediateIy called in and worked over the body for q long time, bct were unable to resuscitate it They pronounced death due to the electric shock and not to the fall.
 The electric Ights in that section have not been working just right for a day. or two, and there are reports of others having received shocks though not serious, yesterday morning. As there were only 104 volts in the cleo tric light wire, it is thought possible that it may have become crossed witk some other wire which gave it suff1. cient voltage to be fatal Besides his parsents the deceased is survived by a sister. Wifhelmina Adams, who re- sides at home. Mir. Adams was one of the most popular young men in town. Possessed of an aniable dispo- sition. he had many friends who were grieved to hear of his sudden demise. For a number of years he had been associated with his father in the plumbing business
 Officers of Baseball Association.
 The Stafford Baseball association has elected the following officers: President. Anders Jacobsen; secretary and treasurer. Walter Parkkurst: di- rectors, Philip Provost, E. A. Jacob sen, E. A Clark, T. P Jenkins and R. W. Ellis. Some improvement will be made on the grounds this season.
 Borough Briefs.
 Mrs. Amos Bolieau of Monson has been spending a few days in town.
 Mrs. J. M. Harniss of Narra gansett Pier is visiting at A. L. Towards
 Benjamin Campo has returned from several weeks stay in Italy, and brought his bride home with him
 John H. Larneda of Lafayette college is spending his vacation in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-27
Miscellaneous Articles At Sale Prices

50 foot Water Proof Clothes Line, value 25c, now 2oc.
 10 inch Ostrich Feather Bell Duster value 59c, now 42c.
 F inch Ostrich Feather Bell Duster, value 75c, now 55c.
 Old Dutch Cleanser - Special 3 cans for 25c.
 Household Wringers, Horseshoe Brand" guaranteed for one year, value $3.50 now $2.79.
 No. 1 or Medium Universal Food Choppers, value SIPS, now $11o
 No. 125 Standard Oil Heater. Japanned, value $S.5o. now $2.5e.
 No. 13O Standard Oil Heater. nickel, value $3.9S. now $2.e8.
 No. 16O Standard Oil Heater, nickel, value $500, now $3.9S.
 Combination Bath Room Set, con- sisting of Is inch Towel Bar, Soa Q Dish, Tumbler and Brush Holder on enamel back. value 75c. now 49c.
 Mrs. Potts one-piece Nickel Plated Irons, three irons. handle and holder value SIPS, now 95c set
 Mrs. Potts Sad Iron Handle. value 10c, now 7c.
 Rayo Lanterns, A burner, value soc. now 35e.
 B size Queen Ann Lamp Burners. value 10c. now 7c.
 A and B inch Lamp Wicks, special Sc q dozen.
 Rayo Lamps. complete value s1.56. now $1.33.
 Alaska Cold Handle Stove Litter, value 10c now Sc.
 Alaska Cold Handle Stove Poke, value 10c, now Sc.
 and 1 Shoe Polish. value 1oc, now 7c.
 Dust Absorbing Dry or Catch Mops, value 59c, now 3ec.
 Dust Absorbing Dust Cloths, value 25c, now 14c.
 Dust Absorbing Cloths. value 15c. now Sc.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-27
Wooden Ware

1 Medium, round Willow Hampers | regular s1.5o value. for $f.1s. = Large round Willow Hampers. reg uIar s1.75 value for SIPS. l Extra large. round Willow Hamp- i CTS. regular s1.9s value. for $f3e. 1 Medium size Willow Clothes Bask- 1 cts, regular 75c value. for 63o. | Large size Willow Clothes Baskets | re ular 55c value, for 7oc. ] Extra large Willow Clothes Bask- cts, regular 9Se value, for 79c. 1 Folding Ironing Table qn stand, l value s1.25, for S5c. ,e 1 White Hen Glass Wash Board, reg ular soc value, for 37c. Jz4 Double Zine extra large Wash Board. regular 45c value. for 35e. Double Zine Wash Board. large size. regular 3Sc value, for 25c. Round Chopping Bowls, regular 25c value, for 20c. Poplar Knife Box-Sale price Sc. Square Salt Boxes-Sale price Sc 1Oinch Round Bread Plate Sale price oc.
 Revolving Handle Rolling Pins = Sale price Sc.
 Trojan Mop Handles with spring regular 15c value, for Sc.
 Rattan Carpet Beaters. regular 10e value, for ac.
 SO pin Carton Clothes Pins, regu- lar 10c value, for Sc.
 No. 6 Little Jewel Floor .Brooms regular 2sc value, for 27c.
 No. Little Jewel Floor Breoms. regular 45c value, for Bic.
 Is 22 White Wood kneading Boards, regular 45c value. for 33c.
 IS A White Wood Knead ding Boards, regular soc value. for 39e.
 12 inch Round Willow Office Bask- cts, regular 49c value, for 35c.
 14 inch Round Willow Office Bask- cts, regular 55c value, for 42c.
 Is inch Round Willow Office Bask- cts, regular 65c value, for 4se.
 10 Hook Clothes Racks, regular zoe value, for 1oc.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-27

minutes walk from the railway sta tion. Bethel. March 29, %from 1 to 5 p. m., orchard at the home of Robert c. keeler. Hadlyme Station. March 31, from 1 to , D. m, orchard owned April 2, from 1 to 5 D. m.. orcard on the farm of S. S.. Green Meriden April from 1 to p. m, orchard is on the farm of k. NJ Ives. Warehouse Point April ', from 1 to D. m.. or chard is on the farm of T,enuaI Stoughton. Woodstock. April 7S from 1 to D. m., orchard on the Woodstock fair ground.
 The demonstration will be s charge of Dr. c. D. Jarvis, represent ing the Connecticut Agricultural col lege, the U. s. Department of AgricuI- ture and the Connecticut PomoIogf- cal society.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-27
PRESTON GRANGE
Hears State OrnithoIoeist Fl. X. Job Finely Illustrated Lecture on Bird Life.

The Preston City grange, No. 110 held an open meeting Tuesday evening that those other than grangers might be priyilegeed to listen to the state speaker of the evening. In spite of the threatening weather there were about 90 present.
 Worthy Master Allen B. Burdick state ornithologist, who took for his topic Bird Life. He spoke of various species of birds, showing wherein they were of benefit to the people in de- stroying insects, bugs and worms on trees and garden products. Consider able time was given to the varieties of game birds. Some of these birds are becoming so scarce that many of the agricultural colleges and institutions throughout the state have taken up the work of raising them and are meeting with great success
 Hunts With Camera.
 MT. Job, when but 9 boy. took up the study of birds as his life work. and he hunts these beautiful little creatures with a camera instead of a gun he was enabled to illustrate his lecture (by aid of lantern slides) with splendid photographs which he has taken and colored.
 The lecture was an exceedingly ir- teresting one and was greatly appre- ciated. as was proved by the burst of applause that was given at the end of the talk.
 Anonymous Benefactor.
 A piano solo by Miss Sarah Becker completed the programme.
 It is through the aid of bird en- thusiast who is very wealthy that the granges and institutions througho It the state are favored with these lee lures. He will not ~nrmit his name to be used in connection with the work
 On motion of Everett P. Barnes , vote of thanks was extended the speaker and a written vote of thanks is to be sent through the speaker to the unknown bencfactor.
 Through the courtesy of the mem bers of the gran"e ice cream and cake were served at the close of the pro 9ramme