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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
New Club House Partr.

The women of the congressional
circles gave their first formal party
IN the new club house Of the Con-
gressional Club In. Washington, d.
U, Thursday evening, with several
hundred guests to assist in the house
warming. 1t was brilliant function
with representatives OF the cabinet,
Inc supreme court and both houses
o. congress to add to the historic
Flowers filed every corner Of the
handsome building, American beauty
roses adorning the stately entrance
hall and rooms opening from It, and
great clusters Of chrysanthemums en-
hanced the beauty or the auditorium.
where the guests were received, and
the dining room where buffet sup
per was served. Mrs. Duncan q.
Fletcher, president OF the club. the
members OF the building committee
and Mrs. John B. Henderson. who
was the guest of honor, formed the
receiving line.
To the sympathy of Mrs. Hender-
son, In the desire of the members of
the club to have a permanent home,
is due the lovely building which was
opened to the public for the flrst
time Thursday night. Mrs. Hender-
son. wife Of the late Speaker Hen
derson. has always taken an active
interest in the plans of the organiza-
tion, and last year she donated the
ground for the building and made
the generous offer to the members OF
the society, that she would finance
the building proposition, the sum
advanced to be repaid to her as rent
for the building. That it was a gift
we'll made. must have been the opin-
lon of Mrs. Henderson. as she stood
In the line Of women Thursday night.
all Of whom were warmly congratu-
lated @on the success which had
crowned their labors. The reception.
which brought together representa-
tives of every section of the country,
was one of the most delightful in
the history of the capital.
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Lanr.Mhite.

tie A. Lang to John n.
White was quietly solemnized
in the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Shuttleworth at $3.50 o'clock
Wednesday evening. the Rev. G, d.
Smith, pastor of the First Methodist
Episcopal church, officiating, in the
presence Of few friends. Mr.. and
Mrs. White will reside at the new
fair grounds addition.
The bride is.a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. A. Lang. of Brushy Fork.
while the bridegroom is identified
with the White Brothers meat mar
with the Third street meat market.
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Yonke.RantloIph.

William F. Yonke, merchant tailor.
and Miss Lexie Randolph, formerly
of Salem, but residing here the last
year. were married at 8 o'clock
Wednesday, evening in the Lutheran
parsonage. The Rev. w. L. Heuser
performed the ceremony. The bride
was becomingly dressed in green
travelling suit. The happy young
couple left on No. So the same even
ing for Cincinnati and Chicago on
a honeymoon trip of ten days or two
weeks, and upon their return they
will reside here.
Mr.. Yonke is a success in his line of
business and is among the leading
merchant tailors Of the city. He is
associated with Earl M. Coffman in
business on Fourth street next to
the Empire building. His bride is
a charming and popular lady.
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Miss wilson Entertains.

Complimentary to her guest. Mrs.
R. e. L. Bonie, Of Cumberland, Md,
and Mrs. Mansfield M. Nicely, of Fair
mont, Miss Jennie Wilson entertained
a number of friends from 3 to 5
o'clock Friday afternoon at cards.
Christmas decorations we're used
through the rooms and eleven tables
were in play for progressive euchre.
At the completion of the games sow
enirs were presented by the hostess
to Miss Cora NJ. Atchison and Mrs.
Charles G. Coffman for having made
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
interesting Proeran.

A very interesting program was
rendered Tuesday afternoon at a
meeting Of the Home Missionary So
ciety of the First Methodist Episcopal
church in the church parlors. Mrs.
Charles Ridenour presided. The
subject discussed was Looking For
ward" Later social session follow
ed with Mrs. Hannah Lowe, Mrs. H.
9. Biddle. Mrs. S. Austin Smith and
Mrs. Sallie Rector hostesses.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
Sale is Great Success.

The Christmas sale which was held
Thursday by the women OF the church
of the Immaculate Conception in St.
Mary's high school, and which met
with great success, continued Friday
with beautiful and attractive Christ
mas suggestions in fancy articles, also
varied assortment OF dolls and
games for the children. Refreshments
We're served during the afternoon
and evening and a great variety of
home made candy met with ready
sale.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
Mrs. Avis a Hostess

AT the usual Friday afternoon at
home of the Congressional Club in
Washington, D. c.. this week Mrs.
s. B. Avis, wife Of Representative
Avis, was one OF the hostesses. In
spite of the fact that illness prevented
Mrs. Avis from taking an active part
in the social duties in congressional
circles last season. she has made
many warm friends in the capital,
and has, in the short time that her
health has permitted her to take an
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
Entertains Sewing Clnh.

Mrs. George Schultz. OF Adamston.
most pleasantly entertained the La
dies Sewing Circle OF that place
from s to IL o'clock Thursday even
ing Fancy needle work was di-
version of the evning and many fine
designs were exhibited. A eshoot-
ing" contest added merrimenttt to the
affair. handsome prize being pre-
scented the winner OF the contest.
At a seasonable hour delicious re-
freshments were served.
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Omcer.s Elected.

The following members were elect
ed Wednesday evening in Odd Fell
lows hallsto serve for the ensuing
year as officers of the Eumenia En-
campment. No. AZ
Chief Patriarch. D. darlington.
High Priest Claude Day.
Senior Warden-J. A. Arters.
Junior Warden. Ransel Ro-
mine.
Treasurer. NJ. swartz.
Scribe e. NJ. Nuzum.
Trustee-W. L. Rector.
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All the executive and department
heads of the Hutchinson Fuel Com.
pany. which operates hair a dozen
mining plants In this section, will be
entertained at a banquet Sunday af-
ternoon at the Hotel Gore bye. j.
Ryan, Of Erie. the general superin-
tendent OF the company.
Some time ago a. like event was
held at the Hotel Gore by the en-
ployes Of the company. on which oc-
casion they gave Mr.. Ryan beauti-
full diamond ring as a token OF their
estesrm and appreciation of his SER
vices. The banquet Sunday is to be
given by Mr., Ryan as a sort OF ac-
acknowledgement Of the other enjoy
able affair. ~ {
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Inieresiing Meeting.

At recent Interesting meeting OF
the Stealey Heights Mothers Clubiin
the home OF Mrs. U. E. Waters, of
Stealey street, an instructive talk was
delivered by the Rev, U. W. Nor
rison. his subject being "Conserya-
ton. Interesting papers were read.
by Mesdames Ruck, Hewitt and
Johnson.
AT seasonable hour delicious re-
freshments were served by the
hostess.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
and Miss Mary Ruhl.

Maxwell, and Miss Mary Ruhl.
Among the members and the guests
present were Mrs. Robert R,sWIlsOn.
Miss Garrard. Mrs. Charles o. Find
lay. Mrs. Lynn Honor. Mrs. osman
S@artz. Mrs Mord Lewis, Miss Ewing.
Mrs. Harvey Smith, Mrs. w. Brent
Maxwell. Mrs. John Ruhl. Mrs.
Charles Furbee. Mrs. Harold Dame.
Mrs. Virgil Highland. Mrs. Charles
Abel, Miss Mary Ruhl. Mrs. Robert
Sellers. Mrs. Samuel Harrison, and
Mrs. David B. carper.
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Mrs. MaxMen is Hostess.

a very Interesting meeting Of the
Mothers Club of Northview was held
at the home Of Mrs. William Maxwell
Wednesday afternoon. The Gilbject
for discussion was Suitable School
Dress" and interesting talks were
made by many Of the members in at
tendance. Following the discussion
of the subject social hour was held
and dainty refreshments were served
by the hostess.
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Christmas Tree,

Plans were perfected for Christ
mas tree and treat to be given We'd
nesday evening by the Woman's So
ciety. of the Central Presbyterian
church at a meeting in the home OF
Mrs. Mortimer W. Smith Thursday
evening. The program will be in
charge of Miss Lulu Graham and the
Misses Pearl and Madge Long.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20

show their appreciation at once re-
turned the compliment by presenting
the president with q piece Of cut
glass. A delicious lunch was served
BY the hostess. Those present were:
Mesdames. Durham. Williamson.
Musgrove. Rusk, Durham. McCune.
Bell Sybert, Nora Miller. Minnie Mil
Ter. Means, Muzzy. and Gibson.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
Entertains Sewinp Ctnb.

Mrs Joseph Mallory delightfully."-
entertained the Priscilla Sewing Club
Tuesday evening at her home at
Stealey Heights. Fancy work and
other amusements were engaged in,
beautiful prizes being awarded the
most successful At a seasonable
hour, delectable refreshments were
served after which Mr.. Mallory en-
tertained the assemblage with vocal
solos.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
Class Social.

Refreshments were served and
music was the pleasant diversion at
a social held by the Omega class in
the parlors OF the First Baptist
church Thursday evening. The con-
test for THE Win One" was success
fully started at the meeting with Mrs.
Lewis Milan and Mrs Orpha st. Clair
captains.
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Well Written Papers Read.

Tuesday afternoon at a very inter-
esting meeting of the Tuesday Liter
airy Club held in the home OF Mrs.
John J. Davis. Argentina was the
country studied and well written pa
pers were read by Miss Mary McClel-
land on Natural Resources and Ag-
riculture." Railway Systems !.
Mines and Other Industries" by Mrs.
Harry T. Wilson. The federation
topic. The Problem of Unemploy-
ment." was presented by Mrs. John
Ruhl followed by general discus
sion.
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Social Session.

A social session with refreshments
served by the hostess, Miss Bertha
Bland, was much enjoyed last even
ing by the members Of the Pinnickin-
nick Camp Fire Girls at ceremonial
meeting held in the home Of Miss
Bland on West Main street and quite
q number were in attendance.
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Entertains Circle.

A very pleasant meeting Of the
Sewing Circle was, held Friday. even
ing in the home Of Mrs. John Al. Far,
relI on Mechanic! street. Fancy work
and music were the diversions OF the
evening. At 10 o'clock refreshments
were served.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
Cainn Fire Girls Meet.

The first council meeting of the
Allegheny Camp Fire Girls was held
at the home Of Miss .Lolo Freeman.
Those present were Misses Ruth
Matthews, Verne Matthews, Grace
Maxwell. Rosa Maxwell, Lydia Coul-
SON. Hazel Barnett. Jermaime De
Mister and Rosie Foloa, and Mrs.
Edward Pendleton. guardian.
A most enjoyable and interesting
evening was spent.
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Club is Entertained.

!, The Needle Craft Club met at the
home of Mrs. H. NJ. Means, Wednes-
day afternoon at Wallace. The
hours were pleasantly spent in
various kinds Of fancy work. The
president. Mrs. w. o. Durham, pre-
scented each member of the club with
a piece of crochet work as a Christ
mas remembrance. The members
being pleasantly surprised and to
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
Speelal Church Mnsie.

Special music will be rendered at
the First Baptist church this morn
ing with Miss Helen Boardman organ
list and Miss Cora Smith director.
The morning service program will
be as follows:
Professional hymn-.Joy to the
World.
Invocation.
Gloria.
Hymn 10S.
Scripture lesson.
Anthem-There We're Shepherds"
Prayer.
Anthem-"Brightest and Best"
ouartet.asweet the Moments, |"
from Lucia da Lammermoor).
Hymn 10.
Sermon.
I Closing hymn, 107.
The evening service program will
be as follows: +
Professional hymn-"silen Night"
[ Invocation.
Hymn 105.
Scripture lesson. fr.
/ Prayer.
/. tSnFlstmaS canLata rendered Dy SIX
teen voices. $50
"The Lords Annointed1.. ~. l.orenz
Introduction for organ.
Chorus-"oh That Salvation Were
Come
Tenor solo-"co Comfort Ye Ny Peo-
pie"
! chorus-"T Desire of All Ma
|tions.'
Duet--come Thou Long Expected
Jesus"
Chorus Thou Shalt Call His
Name Jesus"
Sculpture lesson.
Soprano solo-.Fin the World with
Light"
Mems chorus and women's trio
Where is the King of the Jews"
Bass solo and chorus-"And There
were Shepherds"
Male quartet-"Joy to the World"
Ofertory.
Final chorus-"H Hail to the Lords
Amounted"
Closing hymn $50.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
ME-. Elkins To Entertain,

Mrs. Stephen B. Elkins will enter
tain in Washington with a dance on
the evening of December %, which
will be given in honor of members Of
the Yale University Dramatic Associa-
ton, who will produce four one-act
plays at the Columbia on the after
noon of the %.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
Fancy Work Diversion.

At the close of the business session
of the meeting of the Monongahela
Camp Fire Girls held in the home Of
Miss Anna Garrett Monday afternoon,
fancy work for Christmas was the
pleasant diversion. Later refresh
ments were served.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
Parish Aid Meets. |.

An interesting meeting of the Par
ish Aid Society Of Christ Episcopal
church was held Friday, afternoon in
the parish house and a pleasing re-
port with neat sum, was handed in
by the treasurer from the Christmas
sale.
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Methodist Church Maslc.

The following Christmas program
of music will be rendered at the
First Methodist Episcopal church TO-
day:
Organ prelude Sextet from Lucia
................ Galtano Doni$etti
Hymn-'sJoy to the WORLD .,..,..
Anthem Festival TIE Deum, No. z
in E nat. Dudley Buck
offertory- Barcarolle ..... Offerbach
When Heaven Sang TO
Sartn Observation-Disclosures. Parker
j. R. Romine.
Hymn" Hark. the Herald Angels
& Sing OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .f.......
Postlude -Recessional march ......
.........i... Henry Parker
The following Is the program FOR
the evening SERVICE: e
Prelude Andantino .,.,,..,.l.,....
I. ~. (. y !: /. Edwin II. Lemarc
aymnsIt eaRc Upon 4 Midnight
Anthem Glory Be TO God on High's
I. y ~, :, s.k ~. He ser
offertory SOLO Silent Night" ....,,. s.
]. R. Romiiie
-. ~ tfthy zen
Hymn-.O Little Town Of Bethle-
hem ...'..,s..... ......,.......
Postlnde Medley Of March Master
pieces Arranged by =. W, Iemeve
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To Give Reception.

In honor of their guest, Miss Mel
son, invitations have been issued by
the Misses Alice and Nina Allen for a
reception they will give from 8 to S
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon In their
home at Point Comfort.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
Home for HnIidaxs

Among the school girls who have
returned home for the holidays are
Miss Grace Flowers and Miss Virgin
la Wood, who we're attending the
University of Delaware. gs
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For MES. Foo,s.

Complimentary to Mrs. Milton Zoos,
Of Chicago, who is spending some
time in the city guest OF relatives,
Mrs. Manuel A. Nusbaum entertained
q small company Tuesday afternoon
with auction bridge.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
Homo from wedding Trln.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward q. Leather
bury have arrived home from a we'd
ding trip In the East and are at
home to their friends at 442 West
Pike street.
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ThirtY club Dance.

AT meeting of the Thirty Club
last Tuesday evening arrangements
were completed for the second OF the
series of dances to be held in the
Masonic temple New Years eve. Com
mittees were appointed and this will
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
Circle Meets.

AT $3.50 o'clock Tuesday afternoon
there was very interesting meeting
Of the members Of the Queen Esther
Missionary Circle held in the parlors
of the First Methodist Episcopal
church. e
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Given peera,.e.

QulteEa number OF members at
tended the meeting Tuesday evening
of the Adelphi Lodge in Odd Fellows
Hall at which two candidates were
given the inItiatory degree.
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Mrs. CA ann. ala Entertains.

Mrs. H. u. Crummit entertained
the members Of the Ladies Aid Soci-
ETY. OF the Industrial Methodist Epis-
copal church Wednesday evening in
her home at Industrial.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
Rnsine.ss Meeting

A business meeting Of the Aid So
ciety of the First Presbyterian church
was held Tuesday afternoon in the
parlor Of the church.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
.OCIAL REVIEW w

active part, won a place for herself
which will bring a sense Of distinct
loss when she returns to West Vir-
ginta in March. W. J.
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Music at the OGRE.

The Cadenza orchestra will rem
der the following program in the lob
by OF the Hotel Gore from to s
o'clock Friday night:
March Iron King. Losey
Selection-"Christmas Things.
.......... Gus Smith
Waltz-"Quaker Girl". =. Ghappelle
Vocal solo-Selected. .......
Gus Smith.
Selection-"High Jinks". Friml
Vocal sol-selected. ...........
Gus Smith.
March-"West Virginia.
James Jelly
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20

Mrs. William A. Vance was
hostess from 3 to o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon Of the Wednesday
Two Table Bridge Club.
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81. IPanli,s C,l,rlst.iinas.

~ ST. f1ukS; (nflSIluAS,
After Sphdaysschopl at :45 o'clock
this morning the services at tho
st. Paul's Methodist Episcopal
church, South. especially for the
Christmas sseAsor will begin at: q /.
o'clock The programs for the day
will be as follows. aRfif
Prelude Silent. Night.
Hymn-"Hark the Herald Angels
Sing
The Apostles Creed.
Prayer.
Lesson from the Old Testament.
The Gloria Patri.
Lesson from the New Testament.
Notices. followed by collection.
Anthem, Let us go to Bethlehem"
Kirkpatrick.
Sermon by the pastor on LET Us
Now Go Even unto Bethlehem, and
See" -,
Anthem, Joy to the world"
Holton. l' 81
$3.50. Epworth League.
1880. public worship.
Program:
Voluntary.
Hymn. Joy. to the World"
Prayer.
Solo. 20 Little Town of Bethle-
her" Miss Nutter.
Notices. collection. offertory.
Sermon by the pastor on 1.-THE
First Christmas Service.
Prayer. m
Doxology.
Benediction.
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Mothers, Club Nee

Mothers Club Meets.
4. The Mothers' Club of the u New
Fair Grounds met at the home Of
Continued on page I, second section1
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Augusta Gertrude

Mr.. Frederick Aaron Ridgely
on Saturday, December the twelfth
Nineteen hundred and fourteen
Cumberland, Maryland.
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the highest scores.
At s o,clVck 4 salad course was
served at small tables. Covers were
laid for, forty-four guests. Among
the out Of. town visitors were Miss
Caicuttt of Dyersburg. Tenn, Mrs.
Nicely. OF Fairmont, and Mrs. X. E. L.
Bonie. Of Cumberland. &.
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BANQUET by Mr.. RYAN.

be the banner event of the holida,
dances to be held in this city.
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Marriage Announced.

Announcements as follows have beer
mailed:
Mr.. and Ms. Walter H. Gallien
announce the marriage of their
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Special music will be rendered at
the First Baptist church this morn
ing with Miss Helen Boardman organ
list and Miss Cora Smith director
The morning service program will
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-27
WAR NEWS SUMMARY
Condensed News from Dispatches In
Morning Papers

"Sif iHS fofS'S
Paris. London and Berlin reports
yesterday agree that the German
army which has crossed to the west
bank of the User rive in Belgium has
continued with great severity its at
tacks on the Allies position Appar-
entity the invading forces have made
no further progress at that point. The
Berlin report says that the co-operai'
ing British feet was driven back by
the German shell FIRE and that three
ships were hit An unofficial Paris
dispatch states that the crossing Of
the User apparently had only a moral
effect. the Germans being confronted
by solid lines of allied troops and Be
ing prevented from advancing. The
official Paris dispatches report re
pulse of German attacks all along the
allies left wing as far as to the east
of La Bassee and Arras.
Petrograd reports a great battle in
progress along a front of some 65
miles from Rawa, Poland. (shown on
the map through Nowemiasto GO
miles south of PrzemysD and Blalob-
rzegi, as fa- as the mouth of the river
Iljanka. Russian progress at various
points in this region is reported and
the stubborn resistance of the Austri-
ans in Galicia is said to be weakening
German attempts to resume a partial
offensive, on the East Prussian front
are declared to have been repealed.
The Germans report that the offens.
i've on Augustowo tRussian Poland.
east Of East Prussial is progressing
and that the battle near Ivangorod is
favorable" The French War Office
reports the Germans forced back on
Lowicz Skieniewice and Rawa. shown
on map. at the point of the bayonet
and that south of Soloc (35 miles
west Of Lublin) the Austro-Germans
have lost prisoners and cannon in
lively engagement with Russians.
1t is officially announced at Cape
Town that the rebel Lieut-Col Maritz
and his forces have been completely
defeated at Kakamas. in the Gordonia
district of Bechuanaland. by Union of
South Africa troops. Lieut-Col Ma
itz was wounded in the engagement
and lied to German territory. accord
ing to the statement.
4 French steamer was sunk yester-
say by a mine near Boulogne and 20
or 80 passengers were drowned.
The inhabitants of Belgian cities
are said to be supplied with food for
only a few days. The first cargo OF
supplies from England under the di-
rection Of the American commission
is expected to be sent tomorrow.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-27
swANToN's CORN SHOW
Industrial Agricultural and eueation-
al Exhibits Distinctive Features

The second annual corn show open
ed Thursday under the auspices OF
the Swanton board Of trade. Bigger
and more varied than last year the ex
hibits attractiveiy arranged in the
new town hall drew large and inter
ested crowds until late in the evening.
Competitive interest was keen and
from the fact that the produce shown
was OF far better quality and in great
er abundance than last year it is as
sured that the board of trade has in
ovated an institution that is bound
to be permanent.
The show OF foodstuffs made from
corn products was especially good.
but the display OF work by pupils in
the Swanton and Hiehgate schools
deserves special mention.
The school exhibits which include
work such as penmanship. drawing,
and bookkeeping show with what en-
terprise the work is being pursued in
the schools.
The Vermont state agricultural eX-
hibit. much more extensive and com.
plete than last year. is in charge Of
Thomas Bradlee