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The Chitina leader., 1913-12-09
PATROL NEEDED FOR GLACIER TRAIL

It certainly wise suggestion that provision should be made to patrol the trail from Mccarthy to the Chsan par ticuary over that part of leading the glaciers Strange as it may seem who enjoying the benefits of this short winter already committing various acts of vandalism Stakes being taken out and used Tor e wood the relief tents been muaed and their contents destroyed while again patrol would be the means o afford
 no valuable assistance of stoms to guide the wayfarer places of safety The Cordova Chamoer ol
 appreciates the keen necessity protection of this kind At meeting of the executive committee held on Thurs day was decided send wire to Colonel Richardson who is now in Washington requesting his assistance in the matter
 The wire was sent the suggestion made that he might
 induce department to detail some of the soldiers now stationed at Fort Lscum Valdez to perform ths important and necessary work Similar assistance given by the government during the early Klondke rush, when soldiers were stationed the trail leading from Lynn Canal They hardship and many lives It is believed that Colonel Richard son may be able impress upon the department the import
 ance of sending of the soldiers at Lscum to perform
 work that would greatly apprecatey by the hundreds and possibly thousands of propector and miners who will muh into the Cana dggngs during the present winter season.
The Chitina leader., 1913-12-09
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Last week a number of native Indians held a three weeks conven- tion at Juneau. They decided to form a new order to be known as the Alaska Native Brotherhood. There were delegates present from Juneau. Douglas, Sitka, Killisnoo, Wrangell Klawock and the Chilcat settle ments.
 BAKU, Russia, Dec. 9.-Princc Dadiani, an officer in the Czar's Guards, today commenced serving 8 sentence of 20 years Imprisonment, for murder. In order to obtain Princess Dadeschteliani, with whom he was madly infatuated, he had hel husband killed by hired murderers
The Chitina leader., 1913-12-09
OUR DELEGATE IS PERPLEXED

transpring rapidly at Washington in con necon with the passage of the Alaska railroad bill that Dele gate Wckersham hardly keep with developments lie aims to keep connection with the by wiring the commercial bodies and newspapers of Alaska of events they transpire half the time he really isn't informed to what doing at Washington concerning the territory he represents Several weeks ago he sent out wires that my bill was favoraby reported by the territories committee in the House. Nothing of the kind occurred and when the Alaska railroad bill finally reported in the House November 28 by Chairman Houston it very different bill the given Delegate Wickersham to introduce But the for the bill that our fighting delegate dare not oppose it, and he is just little nonpussed know how to claim the credit for its favor able consideration and the final that is assured it.
 -O-O-O-
 The from Washington with reference to the Alaska railroad bill indicates that there isn't much left to it but the shouting The present Democratic national administration is certainly making good far Alaska is concerned
 Rare eggs reported to have been discovered in a Nazareth Pa attic, worth $100OO Eggs of any kind rare these least that's what of the Cordovans say.
 Speaker in the United States who counts quorum is left the distance post by the Mexican Speaker who counts "no quorum'
 Mushing from the Arctic Ocean to the Tanana Valley during the winter feat that makes the mush from Mccarthy to the Chsana look like pleasure outing.
The Chitina leader., 1913-12-09
NELCHINA GROWS IN FAVOR

In all probability the Nechna diggings will catch consd erabe of the ampeders from the outside this winter Those dggngs certainly given enough good pay to indicate the possibility of future great camp And 1t IS pleasing to know the opinion is gaining strong foothod that the shortest reach the Nechna from Chna The distance little 14O miles, with 8 miles over the trail and the balance along the river streams of almost level grade The dggngs embraces large area and there still plenty of ground unlocated Many who have been there and returning with supplies and drawers believe that the winters work will develop rich pay.
The Chitina leader., 1913-12-09
PLAYING A LITTLE POLITICS

The Delegate from Alaska has wired the Cordova Chamber Commerce, and all other commercial bodies throughout the territory that President wilson Ill HIS messape srongy urged the passage of the bill authorizing government construction of railroads Alaska And the Wy James innocenty adds, 'MY' bill favoraby reported to House Presume he will be telling day that induced the President Secretary Lane Senator Chamberlain Senator Pttman Senator Jones' Representative Johnson ana all the other good friends Of Alaska to support My railroad hill Rt he won t mention how difficult it to get him in line and keep him there in support of measure providing for government constrr cton of railroads in Alaska.
The Chitina leader., 1913-12-09
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

To Alex. Nesbitt, his heirs, admins trator, assigns, successors or per-
 sonal representatives
 You are hereby notified that have expended in labor and im- provements for the year 1912, the sum of One Hundred Dollars on each of the following named claims, or in total the sum of Sixteen Hundred Dollars, the ''Pacer," 'Mayflower. :" ''Slocum,' Red Jacket Red Jacket No. g." and Independence. !" The Hercules" "Sandow," and Sampson. The "Rosey No. 1,' and "Rosey No. g." The Lucky Strike;" "Fairview," "Esperanza, "Webfoot," and Yankee" all situ- ated in the Chitina Mining and Recording District, Territory of Alaska, and which have been duly recorded in the office of the United States commissioner, in and for the Chitina Mining District, at Chitina, Alaska.
 The above amounts have been ex- pended in order to hold thc said claims under the provisions of the law concerning annual labor upon mining claims, being the amount re- quired to hold said above named mining claims. And you are fur ther notified that if, within ninety (90) days after the last publication of this notice you fail to contribute your proportion of said expenditure, which is one-sixth G-6) of the whole, your interest in said claims will become the property of the undersigned, your co-owner.
 JAMES MCCONNELL.
 First publication Sept. 2S, 1913.
 Last publication Dec. 23, 1913.
The Chitina leader., 1913-12-09
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J. E. Chilberg, of the Scandi- navian American bank, of Seattle, came north on the Northwestern to Ketchikan, in the interest of quartz mining. MT. Chilberg is interested in the Miners and Merchants bank of Ketchikan, and it is said expects to start bank at Cordova sometime in the future when business would justify such a move.
The Chitina leader., 1913-12-09
Judge R. w. Jennings decided

Judge R. w. Jennings decided last week that he would issue no additional licenses for the town of Juneau until after July 1, 1914. There are already 19 drink em- poriums in the capital city and the judge considers that should suffice for the present. Within the next few days Judge Jennings expects tc leave with his family to spend the holidays at Seattle, where a daugh. ter is attending school.
The Chitina leader., 1913-12-09
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

The annual stockholders meeting of the Bonanza Gold Mining Go. will be held at Blackburn, Alaska, at 12 m. December 18th, 1913.
 F. A. IvERSON, Pres.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Next week promises much in the
social line to the younger set in the
city, including the students and alum
nj of the High school. The dance to
be given Monday evening at the Au-
gusta House by the girls Of the Beta
Phi Sorority is sure to be big draw
ing card and Thursday evening the
girls of the Psi Omega Sorority will
entertain with a New Years dance
at the Parish house These dances, be-
sides numerous private parties which
are always in vogue during the Christ
mas holidays will give the younger
crowd plenty of diversion until the
schools and colleges open.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27
tHYoMEI sooTHEs,
PURIFlES, HEALS
cATARRH ILLS

When you have frequent sneezins
fits, ticking in the throat, crusts III 'iie
nose. spasms of coughing, raising "a
mucus, droppings in the throat anu Oh
fensive breath, you are af1ected win
catarrh. Immediate steps should be
taken to remedy this condition or the
ailmert will increase and spread
through the air passages, and
chronic and serious stage of the dis
ease may result.
At the first symptoms of catarrh'
use Hyomei as sold by druggists
everywhere. There is no other treat
ment like it, or just as good; none
that can take its place and relieve SO
surely, SO quickly and at so ilttle cost
II is a scientific medieated air treat
ment, that does not drug and oerahse
the stomach, but is breatheu III
through the Hyomei inhaler, Destroy
inr the disease germs that may TURK
in the nose, throat and lungs, anu
soothing and healing the irritated mu-
cous membrane.
Bvonei is offered by Bowditch d
Webster Co. to catarrhal sufferers
with the agreement to refund the pur-
chase price to any one who is not sat
isfied with results. Get 1t now, ana
be cured of catarrh. Complete outft
including inhaler and bottle of liquid,
800. Extra bottles of liquid, II
later needed, soc.
Sold and guaranteed in Gardiner by
Jackson Bros.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27
MANCHE EST

w. d. Farr and children went to
Litchfield to pass Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Croker enter
tanned at their home, "Maplewood,'
on the Pond road Christmas day, a
family gathering. Eighteen were pres
ent.
Miss Florence Libhey passed Christ
mas with her parents at Litchfield.
The Lakeside Social Club will be
entertained by Mrs. Geo. Croker at
p. NJ, Wednesday. Dec. 81.
Miss Greta Nickerson of Hallowell
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. B. S. Rollins,
at South Manchester.
C. H Davis is home from Mosquito
for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

it's Christmas tree with exercises by
the school. The program: Anthem, by
choir: PRAYER; THE Night Before
Christmas" Mona Fogg; recitation,
An ITnconfirmed Rumor." Gertrude
More; recitation, "A Christmas Baby"
Halle Austin; recitation. IF There
was no Santa CLAUSE" Gilbert Manwar-
ing; recitation, Pauline Gordon; hymn,
by choir; recitation Bertha Manwaring;
What Christmas Is Benton Doe, Eli
nor King. Gertrude More. Florence
Fogg: "A Christmas Hymn" Chester
King; THE Night After Christmas"
Ivan More; when Santa Claus
Comes" Fletcher Hartford; hymn, by
choir; recitation, Mildred Crowen. The
gifts were then distributed from the
tree.
Mrs. Hannie Umberhind of Augusta
passed Christmas with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Curtis.
James Graves of Amesbury, Mass.
is a guest of his mother. Mrs. Mary
Graves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

The following traverse jurors for the
January term of the superior court for
Kennebec county were drawn, Friday
morning, at the office of the city clerk
Frank D. Written of Ward 1, Henry
Lemieux of Ward 4, A. S. Cyr of Ward
4, Charles Morey of Ward 8 and Ed
ward B. Lyon of Ward Z. Court will
convene the second Tuesday of the
month, at the court house in Augusta
Judge Fred Emery Beane of Hallowell
presiding
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27
Funeral Of Horace n. Pierce.

The funeral of the late Horace II
Pierce was held at o'clock Friday
afternoon at his late home, corner Of
South Belfast avenue and the Church
Hill road. in the presence of relatives
and friends. Rev. G. G. Mosher of the
Penney Memorial Baptist church Off
ciated and interment was made in MI,
Pleasant cemetery. The bearers were
the five sons and three nephews of the
deceased, they being George, Horace,
Lee, Walter and Israel Pierce, and
Daniel, Scott and Frank Hewins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27
BOWDOINHAM.

Earle Blodgett and Walter Pratt of
Grade w and Thelma Chadwick and
Wallace Hunter of Grade III were
not absent one-half day for the entire
term of IA weeks and Thelma Shad-
wick and Earl Blodgett were not tardy
for the term. Each of these little peo-
pie live 1H miles from the school
building and have walked to school
the greater part of the time.
The Methodist Sunday school had a
Christmas tree and special program
Thursday evening. as follows: March
and song by school; Merry Christ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Did you notice that the shortest
days of the year have passed and that
the hours of daylight have commenced
the march toward spring. They in
creased one minute in length Friday.
when the length was hours and So
minutes. Sunday they will have
gained another minute, and Wednes-
day, Dec. 81 the last day of the
year, they will have gained another
minute. A minute a day is not much,
but one will be surprised to see how
quickly the increase in the length of
daylight will be noticed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

party of Augusta gentlemen went,
Thursday. to Spectacle pond OH a
fishing trip. Good catches have been
reported from surrounding ponds but
the one these gentlemen secured
seems to be the record breaker to
date. The string numbered SO pick
erel and they were all beauties. This
is considered an unusually large catch
for this pond. The largest pickerel
of the string tipped the scale at ~
pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27
L &C AL NOTICE S.
The Charity Tea,

Christmas day is past. The next
Holiday is New Years day, bringing
with 1t the Charity Tea for the bene-
fit of the Anti Tuberculosis League In
order that everyone may understand
the need of raising funds for the
league the management states that it
costs $1,000 year to keep the dis
pensary open, supply a doctor and
nurse to attend all cases of tubercu-
losis free of charge. This dispensary
is dependent on voluntary contribu-
lions and the effort of a few in So
Letting funds. Last year a house to-
house canvass was made with some
success. This year it is thought advis-
able to raise money in some different
manner-that's the Charity Tea. The
various committees have passed much
time and thought on this and are pre-
pared to care for large crowd Come.
Bring your friends and your pocket
book. Tea and sandwiches served
free. Cake and home made candy for
sale. dec27d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

The residence of Wallace Dipiock
on Prospect street has been quaran-
tined by the Augusta Board of Health
because of the presence therein of a
case of scarlet fever, the patient be-
ing Mr.. Diplock's 6-year-old son. The
case is reported to be a mild one and
is the only case of contagious disease
IN the CITY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Burleigh Marston, Colby, '16, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. ChSles E. Marston of
this city. has the honor of being a
member of the Colby Glee Club, which
will soon make tour throughout
Aroostook county. Mr. Marston holds
the position of first tenor. His many
friends congratulate him on his sue
cess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Among the births which have been
recorded at the office of the city clerk
during the week is that of a daughter
who was born Dec. "a, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter A. Locke. The little one has
been named Daisy Christine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to extend our thanks to
friends and neighbors who rendered us
so many kindnesses and sympathy
during the illness of and death of our
father, the late George G. Stevens.
MIR. AND MRS. e. H. TILLSON,
MIR. AND MRS. EUGENE E. STEW
EMS,
MIR. AND MRS. FRANK E. STEW
EMS,
MR.. AND MRS. WILDER COBB.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Miss Grace Lancaster, a daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lancaster of Rich
mond, died at about o'clock Friday
morning in Augusta, following a Sc
we're attack of appendicitis for which
Thursday afternoon she underwent
surgical treatment. The remains were
taken to Richmond Friday afternoon
for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. C. T. Barnes, who
had been the Christmas guests of
their son, Scott Barnes of Manchester,
We're in Augusta Friday for a short
time before leaving for their home in
Hartland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Because of the unusual amount Of
snow which has fallen this week the
combination wagon of Hose l and the
hose wagon of Hose 2 of the Augusta
fire department We're shifted Friday
from wheels to runners, and are now
ready for the winter travelling
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Orren F. Reynolds have
the sympathy of friends in the death
of their infant son, Frederick A, which
occurred, Thursday morning, at their
home on the Bangor road, aged three
months. Funeral services will be held,
at 100, this afternoon, at the home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

II. T. Mcguire of Hose No. l of the
Augusta fire department underwent a
minor surgical operation Friday morn
ing at the Augusta General hospital
for adenoids. After the treatment Mr.
Mcguire returned to his quarters and
expects to be able to return to duty in
about a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

The management of the Augusta
General hospital acknowledges the fol-
lowing Christmas donations: Plum
buildings, Miss Richards of the Nation
al Home; two baskets of fruit for the
male and female wards, Mrs. NJ. V. B..
Chase; case of oranges, Mrs. F. G.
KinSman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Mrs. odiorne left Friday for New
York, where she went for the purpose
of securing the very latest origina-
lions in the terpsichorian line. She
will return to Augusta Jan. 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

William Locke of Portland, travel
ling agent for the Maine Central Rail
road, was in Augusta Friday for a
few hours on business connected with
the work of his position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

The D. w. Adams Co. starts a pre-
inventory sale this morning at the OPP
ening of the store. Their ad will re-
veal the whole story of money saving
yalueS-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27
AUCTION.
The Middle Street School Property

1913 at p NJ The property
fronting on u
die and
located residence pur
and the s
will held misses under the direction Of the
name o the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27
ASYLUM LODGE, /. O. o. F,
Holds Meeting Friday Evening and
Elects Officers for Year.

Asylum Lodge, No. 70, I. o. o. F..
held it's regular meeting Friday eve
ming and elected the following Off
GERS for the year N. G., w. F. Cur
rier: V. c., c. E. Pratt; Rec. Sec,
e. F.. Weston; Fin. Sec, A. D. Weeks,
Treas. H. c. Griffith: trustees. George
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Manning S. Campbell of the firm of
Noyes & Campbell, contractors, left on
Train GA, at S.39 Friday morning. go
ing to Yarmouth on matters of bust
ness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Some of Augustus snowshoe enthu-
siasts improved the opportunities offer
ed on Christmas day to make the first
trip of the season and they found the
conditions very good. Fridays SNOW
fall, being damp and consequently
packing down harder, ought to make
everything first class for the enjoy
ment of this popular winter sport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Fogg of Hallowell
have announced the engagement of
their niece. Miss Sarah E. Moody, to
Emery o. Beane of Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

The district nurse fund of the Au
gusta General hospital provided a
Christmas treat for the children whom,
the nurse is treating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Hayward T. Parsons, Bowdoin Col
lege IT, is passing the Christmas hol-
idays with his mother. Mrs. John
Swazey, 80 Sewall street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Carl Hutchinson left on the Friday
afternoon train for Portland, where he
will pass a brief visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

County Treasurer Bert Stuart re-
turned, Friday, from his home at Bel
grade where he passed Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs c. c. Ballard enjoyed
Christmas at Sidney as the guest of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ephraim
Ballard,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

John Lathe returned Friday from
Sidney, where he passed the Christmas
recess as the guest of his parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Claude Roule, professor of French at
Cony High school. will leave Saturday
morning for short visit with relatives
and friends in Boston and New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

l.. S. Young makes record today on
sugar, SLIP for 25-pound bag. Smok-
ed shoulders, II cents a pound.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Arthur Elwood went. Friday, to
Skowhegan to enjoy brief visit as the
guest of relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

D. L. Hysom the real estate agent.
has had a telephone installed in his
residence, number 6IS-X.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Miss Leta Rodgers of Waterville,
who for the past few months had been
clerk in Choate's store, has returned
to her home u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Mrs. Ernest Hall, Sc Chapel street. will
return to the city Dec. 30 in time to take
orders for sandwiches and cakes for this
tea OF the Augusta Anti-Tuberculosis
League. dec26dSi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Alfred Avery of Jefferson was in the
city Friday on a combined business
and pleasure trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Millinery. Clara A. Libby is still
continuing her millinery sale. Fancy
feathers at and below cost. Velvet
and plush hats made to order at great
ly reduced prices. 243 Water ST., OPP
posite Granite National Bank, upstairs.
dec26d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

]. C. Flagg of Richmond was in the
city for a portion of the day, Friday,
on matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

City Clerk Dominique Matthew was
in Waterville Friday afternoon, called
there on business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

in town for a short time Friday on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

Auction of the Middle Street school
building and corner lot, on the prem
Uses, this Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27

John M. Turner, treasurer of the
town of Somerville, was in Augusta,
Friday, on matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-27
Augusta Locals.

Miss Susie Ackerson of the Soule
Emporium is enjoying week in Bos-
ton and vicinity.