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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-12-24
By MARY .. ARNoTT

aside and arose to answer an unex-
pected summons from the knocker.
She looked her surprise at the great
man who stood on her tiny porch.
IL have come in search Of one LIN
den Lane" the stranger said with q
smile to which the girl responded.
1.-THE name 10 unusual" admitted
Lindenette, and my own 10 even more
impossible--bslng Lindenette Lane
May Gtk you In from the cold? she
opened the door and Marvin Goodwin
entered the pitifully barren room into
which she led him. His eyes followed
the girl rather than the contents OF
the room.
Two small, pale faces peered at him
from the kitchen door, and Goodwin
smiled at them.
DO l look like Santa Claus" he
asked them by way of breaking the
ice.
mo. you DON'T" returned the boy
bluntly. Besides, Linda says 1t may
be too cold for Santa Claus to come
out this year." There was wall from
the little sister, and the boy strove
vainly to conceal his disappointment
at this announcement.
Linda gave them each a hug and
told them to run along. When they
had gone she turned to Goodwin with
inquiry in her eyes.
my errand Is q pleasant one, ne
said quickly. for his own voice was
none too controlled. 1T will add to
your happiness, l know" He drew
a memorandum from his pocket, and
after consulting 1t, asked: Your ia
cher, Linden Lane? Did he live in
saltwater, Mimi, % years ago?"
YES" replied Linda, with a flush OF
excitement lending roses to her
cheeks. II was born there"
Then, to come directly to the point"
Goodwin told her, I'VE find two depos-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-12-24
CURING THE CEMENT ROADS
sprInkIInq While Under Construction
Should Be Practically Continuous
on Hot Days.

Sprinkllng the wearing surface Of
concrete roads during the construc-
ton period must be practically con-
tinuous on hot days unless there Is
some Lco.cture reta'a.og C.edium pres
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-12-24

or curing concrete rpuer wHrgr, narv
made earth dams along the edges OF
concrete roads and divided the road
longitudinallyr into a series Of pools.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-12-24
MORE SLIPPERS COMING.

"The time is at hand" said the preacher
With wrath showing plain on each feach-
er,
when slippers will be
Showered down upon me
Bv every feminine creacher."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-12-24
Except ye become as q
little child We shall IN no
GViSe enter into the JOY
of Christmas tin1e.
The Christmas Robin.

In many parts Of England the robin
is associated with Christmas-tide
There is belief that on Christmas
eve these birds will sing near house
where person is dying. to cheer him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Cast your optics towards the
southeast about 10 o'clock some
clear night and you will behold Jup-
tier in all his beauty. We are now
about as near this great planet as
we ever come. Jupiter has five
moons and is as large as all the
other planets put together He is
fourteen hundred times as large as
the earth, his diameter being $4,000
miles. The days and nights of Jup-
tier are always equal, being about
five hours long, and it takes him
about twelve years to make the cir
cult around the sun, going at the
rate of $4,000 miles an hour. His
nearest approach to us is not far
from 30O,0V0,0 900 miles. These are
staggering figures, but they are cor
rect and prove beyond doubt the
immensely of creation and the
strength and wisdom of the creative
power as we'll as the infinitesmal
place man holds in the work and
workings of the universe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

A young girl mot far from ColnIs-
bus Junction. had a heart that
ached; her honey boy had taken his
affections elsewhere and her father
shut himself up with her 20 reason
with her. That honey boy averaged
spending fifty cents a week Cd you,"
ne said. Here is dollar a week
to take it's place. Every time s~s
called he cleaned out the refrigera-
tor. Your mother will see that your
brothers do this in the future, He
kept you up late nights. Your baby
sister is cross and hereafter we Win
let the baby do this for you. He
took possession of the most com-
Portable rocker on the porch. When
you look at that rocker in the future
it will not be empty, bringing the
pang to your heart that your SHY
novel tells about. 1t will be occu-
pied by the old man who paid for it,
that's me. Your mother and I staid
by you through collie and teethlng
and we arc going to get you through
this if we have to take turns spank
ing you. T. Take your eyes or the
moon and look at the dust around
you. Columbus Salesman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

when times are dull and the
people are not advertising, says
John Wanamaker, "is the very time
that advertising should be the heav-
lest" Such is thel advice given by
Americas merchant prince. Some
traders say it does not pay to ad-
vertse They think they know more
than Wanamaker. That's when they
make great mistake. Wanna
makers advertising has made him
rich and famous. Wanamaker' S
methods on a smaller scale would be
as good here as in New York or Phil
adelphia. Turn over new leaf and
advertise Wintersct Reporter
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

On Monday of this week John A.
Cornett sold his Watkins Medicine
equipment to John Powers of Decatur
City, Iowa. Mr.. Powers will move to
Bethany and occupy the house where
Mr.. Cornett now lives. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cornett and children, accompanied
by Mr.. Cornett's eyed father, Nat
Cornett, left Monday evening for Da-
Wis City, Iowa. They will return the
first of the week and pack their
household goods. They have not yet
decided upon a location.-Bethany
Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed K. Pitman and
their little son and Mr.. and Mrs. G.
A. Wood and two sons, who have
been visiting with relatives and
friends in Leon, drove over to Mt. Ayr
in Mr.. Pitman's car Saturday morn
ing and spent few hours visiting
with old friends. Mr.. Pitman is now
located at Northwood, in Worth coun-
ty, where he is publisher Of the
Northwood Anchor, one Of the good
county seat papers of the state of
Iowa, and Mr. Wood is employed as
stenographer in Washington, D. c.
Mr. Pitman was employed on the
Ringgold Record about twenty years
ago and Mr.. Wood was at the same
time employed as stenographer in the
office of Bevis Brothers.-Mt. Ayr
RecOrd-News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

T. A. Sutherlin and son Luther, of
near Dec.tur City, started Saturday
for Pontiac, Michigan, where they
will secure the big Cartercar owned
by Mr.. Sutherlin and drive it back
home. This is the car which turned
turtle with Mr.. Sutherlin some
months ago short distance west of
Palestine church, in which he was
quite badly injured and came near
being killed. The car was badly
damaged and it was necessary to
ship it back to the factory for com-
plete overhauling, and now it is as
good - new. Mr.. Sutherlin and
Luther wt1I also visit i few Of the
|snmmS resorts "a. Michigan, and viii
Iatop ~ l9k1 OkoS Tor y few d4ys
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

The visit of an aged co1ored man
named John Hayes, Of Abba, to Of
tumwa a few days ago brought to
light the fact that the city numbers
among its residents a colored woman
in her one hundred and fifteenth
year. She is Mrs. Mary Allen Tai
bert, a native of Garrett county, Ken
lucky, who was born Christmas day,
1893, of slave parents. The Blue
Grass state, Missouri and Iowa have
supplied her a home for 115 years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Miss Pauline Woodmansee cele-
brated her tenth birthday Tuesday
afternoon at a birthday party given
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs J. o. Woodmansee. A large
number of her little friends were in
attendance and they enjoyed a de-
lightful afternoon with games and
other amusements. Delicious re
freshments were served, and Miss
Pauline received many gifts from
her young friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Newcomb and
children of Lamont, came Saturday
to visit their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph NeWcomb and Mr.. and Mrs.
". S. Lyons, also other relatives.
Mr. Newcomb returned home Monday
but his wife and children remained
to attend chautauqua.-Cor Free
Press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Pease & Pcase have removed their
insurance Office from the rooms in
the rear of the Exchange National
Bank to rooms in the Biggs block,
over Hansell's store, where they will
be found ready to serve their patrons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Among the many political speak
ers who are supporting the cause OF
the progressive party, there are none
more prominent than Senator Miles
Poindexter, the senator from the
state of Washington.
The senator will devote the Chau-
tauuua season to the discussion OF
some of the great questions now be.
fore the American people. His lee.
ture will not be partisan, but will
discuss national and economic it,
sues and his utterances will have the
authority of leader.
AS public speaker Senator Pola-
dexter is known throughout the en-
TIC country.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

There is nothing the matter with
Leon. She expended almost $780,
900 for new pavement this year and
now she proposes to extend her
sewer system, in order that practi-
cally everybody in the town may
enjoy the benefits and the conven-
fence of a twentieth century system
OF sewerage. There are much lar
ger towns that have done less along
the lines of public improvement this
summer than has the enterprising
and progressive city of Leon.-Bur-
lington HaWkeye.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Ozarks acres, handsomely im-
proved, good orchard, good water,
close to town, 20 acres timber, fine
dairy, poultry, truck, fruit, grain or
grass farm. 1875 miles south of Kan
sas City on Kansas City Southern
railway. Price $350O.00; terms. r.
H. Bates, Anderson, Mo- 4S-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Alexander, of
Leon and DR.. and Mrs. G. M. Mcclure
of Humeston left today for Duluth,
MINI. The change in climate is made
with the hope that it will benefit the
health of Mr.. Alexander who is quite
ill-HumestOn New Era
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

L. P. Landphair, Of Pleasanton,
was in Leon last Friday, being on his
way to Davis City to visit few
days. On Monday of last week he
was knocked down by runaway
team at Pleasanton and his right
arm injured so that he cannot work
for a few DAYS. fJt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

There will be an ice cream social
at f'airview church on Friday even
ing of this week. A cordial invita-
ton to everyone to attend and nave
a good time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

A daughter was born to Mrs. r. T
Strunk at the home of her father
Harrison Bowman, in this city Tues
day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Order cut flowers and Aoral de-
signs from @. E. Hull, local agent OF
Lozier, OF Des Moines. at The Re
porter Office. Orders sent by phene
or mail, but order as early - possi-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Will Ketcham, of Des Moines, came
in Saturday evening to visit a few
days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. M. Ketcham, in this city. He had
been at Clarinda for several weeks
working on a big job of electrical
wiring for which a Des Moines firm
had the contract.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

F. A. Wagner, accompanied by
Mrs. Wagner and son Edwin, de-
parted Saturday for a months visit
with his parents at Creston. Mr..
Wagner is the expert linotype OPP
orator in The Reporter Office, and for
the past year has been having lot
of trouble with his face, which
started with an liberated tooth, and
it became necessary for him to take
a lay-off in order to have it properly
treated. We hope he will find per-
manent relief and soon be back at his
work in this Office. During his alb
sence Mr.. Irving Green, of Lamont,
is in charge of The Reporters lino-
type machine.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Paying 100000 in license per
year, the automobilist has license to
complain about poor roads," says the
Waterloo Times-Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Mrs. e. E. Bell has issued invita-
lions for pre-nuptial china shower
this afternoon in honor OF Miss
Freda Teale, whose engagement to
Mr.. G. e. Stuber has been announ-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Sand.-I can furnish good sand on
the car at Blockley at SIS cents per
yard. Write or phone Fred Jones,
r, F, D. 9, Leon, Iowa. 51-4t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

The w. C. T. U. will meet at the
home of Mrs Alice Bright Friday
afternoon at $50. A cordial invita-,
ton is extended to all. The election
of officers will be held.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Ed Biggs is remodeling and en-
lareing his residence property in
east Leon, and will make it all two
stories high.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Read Eyes of the World" Har-
old Bell Wright new book. $1.35,
at CherringtOn'S.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

James Hardin Smith, the chau-
tauqua lecturer on next WEDNESDAY
afternoon, ID q classmate OF Rev.
B. r.. Jacobs, pastor of the Prespy-
terrain church of this city, and Kew.
Jacobs is looking forward to his visit
to Leon with a great deal OF pleasure.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Miss Addie Crawford, who was
recently operated upon for appendl-
citis at the Leon hospital, is making
fine recovery, and will soon be able
to be up and around again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Ellis of west Of
Leon, are rejoicing over the arrival
of a bouncing son at their home Sat
iday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Charles Coffin and Tin" Alexan-
der did the highest job of painting
in their experience last week when
they painted the new water tower.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

w. IA. Alexander is erecting new
cottage on his lot just north OF the
new Brethren church on north
Church street.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

G. e. Butler, the new 1eweler, has
Just received q new and up-to-date
lire of jewellery. In with Van Werd-
en- & Kopp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

DR.. and Mrs. =. H. Mitchell
autoed to Humeston Tuesday to at
tend the Humest0n Chautauqua.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

All kinds vi cement and brick
work contracted by the Leon Cement
and Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

For Sale-Three floor show cases
CHARTERED oak finish, plate glass tops
good as new, bargain. CHEERING.
tons,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

The many friends of Mr.. J. F..
Penniwell, who was seriously injured
by being dragged by calf three
weeks ago yesterday, it being neces-
sary to amputate all the fingers on
his left hand, will be more than
pleased to learn that he is getting
along as we'll as could be expected
for one of his years. 1t was feared
for a time that a second amputatiOn
of his arm above the wrist would
be necessary, but the danger of this
is about passed, and it will not be
necessary unless complications I'M
looked for arise.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Mrs. Rachel Cocoran, who has
has made her home at the county
farm for a number of years, met with
q painful accident Sunday. An ad-
dition is being built at the county
home and she made a mistake in
going up pair of skeleton stairs
which were not yet finished instead
of using the regular stairs, and in
some manner fell through them,
fracturing her collar bone.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

All kinds of team work done, light
or heavy. Guarantee satisfactory
work. Phone Cessler's barn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Pease & Pease, the "Old Reliable
insurance agents, handle the best in
fire. lightning and tornado insurance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

For Rent-Six-room house, fur
nished or unfinished. Inquire OF
Mrs. Emma Clark.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Tobacco Salesman Wanted-Earn
500 monthly. Expenses. Expert
ence unnecessary. Advertise and
take orders from merchants for
smoking and chewing tobacco, cigar
cites, cigars, etc. Send &c stamp
for full particulars. Hemet Tobacco
Co., New York, N. Y. 46-1Ot
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

A dandy little daughter was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Jones, of west
of Decatur City Monday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Come in and look over our new
line of jewellery. G. E. Butler, the
new ieWeler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

A big load Of cinders" delivered any
place in town for IS cents. Phone
Leon Electric Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

For Rent.-Two front Office rooms
over the Stoner grocery Inquire OF
Mrs. Emma Clark.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06
Special Saturday.

One pound Chocolate Molasses
chips, A chip off the OLD block. 29e
the pound. Bell & Robinson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Yoeman members paying dues will
find receipts for such payments at
Louis Elwell's blacksmith and wagon
shon It..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

j. H. Tepfer of near Van Vert,
was a business visitor in this city
Yesterday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

For Sale:-Two practically as goot
as new 33x4 inner tubes. See Car
Monroe at Exchange bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

E. j., Sankey, the veteran. real
real estate and loan agent of Leon,
informs us he has just received word
which will enable him to make farm
loans at per cent net to the lender,
which is a reduction in interest rate,
as recently it has been impossible to
place farm loans at less than 10
to s per cent, especially 50 in view
Of the stringency in the money
market caused by enormous exports
Of gold on account Of the war in
Europe.
y State Highway Commissioner II.
C. Beard, of Mt. Ayr. was in Leon
Monday, in conference with the De
catur county board of supervisors in
regard to railroad crossing, on the
township line between Richland and
Grand River townships, which is re-
ported to be very dangerous eros
sing and an effort is being made to
have the railroad company put in an
underground crossing Commits
ssstoner Beard drove from here g
Gordon and Allerton In an auto to
look after s6Ma road d etters u i,1
WAYNE c6untE, t1n ~ 1nll( tn seo6
Gin tine fo take ~ evenihl ts1 sfcf
n I y u !! . y I u Id B sii.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

For Sale-My Chickering grand
piano, cheap. Russell Manley.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

For Sale.-A few extra good, large
boned brood sows. Ed. c.. Smith.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Next regular meeting Of the Order
Eastern Star will be Monday night,
August 10, at 8 O'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Spectacles cheap at Buffers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Try a Picadura Import, sc cigar.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Leon Chautauqua Angus ll-l6,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

We have several good secondhand
autos on hand which we will sell at
a bargain or will trade them for live
stock. ...
Axes e Pullen
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

inject me at Clearinghouse"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06
meet me at Cherrington's."
Smoke a Picadura Import SC cigar.

Daylight Flour.
Cannon Bros. Mill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06
Meet me at Clearinghouse"
Leon Chautauqua August 11-16.

Picadura Import, sc cigar.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-08-06

Axes e PuIIen,
The Big New Garage.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-21
CARATI Nh

Will Whorff, our genial stage driver
is running his truck auto, so we get
our mail several hours earlier now
Mrs Della Brown and sister limo
gene Merrill are taking trip to wa
teryille. Scion and Bangor, where they
went as delegates to the Stale Coh-
vention of Spiritualists.
philander Baker went to Norrldge-
wock Saturday with load OF house
hold goods for II. f. Williams.
Or Williams of Bingham was cali
cd to Pleasant Pond Monday PROBES
sionally. ~
Automobiles are getting plenty on
our streets. The roads are very good
at the present time
q A Spaulding has opened up his
camn at pierce Pond and is ready to
receive company. He IS eHpectine
large partv this week for the early
fishing as they set remarkably me
tahle It is a desirable place to stop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Clark are Wis
ting Mr.. and Mrs. Orris Vose OF Mad
George Spaulding and Carl Bean are
guiding at Pierce Pond.
A game of ball between The Forks
school nine and the Caratunks was
nlayed here Saturday. 1t was
snappv game and the visitors were
defeated. A dance was held in the
evening. We are glad that these
two towns can have a ball team and
they should be encouraged by the
citizens.
The last meeting of the Woman S
Club occurred May with large at
tendance. The program was carried
out as advertised. Afterwards came
the election of officers as follows;
President. Imogene Merrill; vice pres
ident. Sarah Baker; secretary, Blanch
Spaulding; treasurer, Maud clark;
chaplain, Addie Baker; assistant
chaplain. Sophia Williams; directors
Florence Clark, Alice Clark, George
Wtham Lydia Hunneweil, Nettle
Mitchell and Eta Martin; historian TO
be supplied. First meeting OF the
wear will be the first Thursday IN
October Mrs. Nettie Mitchell, hostess
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-21
WEST MADISON

Mrs. George Jones was recent
guest at the home Of George Rowell
below Lakewood.
The annual meeting and election of
officers of Golden Glow Branch was
held at the home of their President,
Mrs. Cora Welch last Thursday. About
forty members were present. A very
pleasant day was spent
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Graham Of No.
Arson were. callers at his fathers
A. Graham's Sunday.
Miss Alice Carl of Madison spent
Saturday and Sunday with her sister
Mrs. W. l.. Mantor.
Rev. f. H. Means of Madison was
calling in this vicinity last Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Adams and child
rem of Norridgewock spent Saturday
and Sunday at the home of his father
Frank Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner Mason were
business callers in Madison Saturday.
Alec Richards was in Skowhegan
Friday.
Mrs. M. M. Moore was in North An
son last Friday and Saturday with
relatives.
Little Stanley Bird celebrated his
sixth birthday last Saturday by en-
tertaining eight of his little friends
and schoolmates. Games were play
ed and happy time spent. Ice
cream and assorted cakes were served
by his mother.