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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
William r. LitchfisId

The death of William F. Litchfeld &C.
Cured in the hospital here Thursday
night after a short membership in the
Branch. He was born in Boston Is years
ago. He enlisted in Co. c, 18th Mass
Inf, at Cambridge July 2, 1861, and was
discharged at Boston July 7, 1854. He
went West after the close of war and on
account of failing health was, Oct. 5, 1894
ADMITTED to the Pacific Branch at Santa
Monica, Cal. He was readmitted here
April 16, 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
CONDENSED DISPATCHES

The White Star Line, in view of the
approaching advent of the 500, 000-ton
Brittanic into the service Friday sold
the Majestic to be broken up. The
price said to have been paid for the
old liner is s125,O00.
The collier Leonidas, which it was
thought would not be ready for service
until the first of the week, was prepared
notice at Portsmouth, n. H. The col
lier has been thoroughly overhauled.
The body of Mrs. H. G. Hardy, wife
of the captain of the schooner Charles
x. Buckley. which stranded and went
to pieces on the beach near Monmouth
Beach, N. j., Wednesday night, float
ed ashore Friday, as did the bodies Of
three members of the crew. Ten per-
sons in all persisted in the wreck and
but one was saved.
More than 100 families We're driven from
their homes at Chicago Friday by an
early morning fire which damaged the
stables of the United States Express Co.
and fiat buildings in the vicinity to the
extent of more than 100000. The fire
broke out in the express company's sta
bles and 100 horses were burned to death
before firemen reached the building
The derelict schooner S. G. Haskell, for
which the revenue cutter service has been
searching several weeks, has been found
bottom up 15O miles southwest of Bermu-
da by the cutter Algonquin, according
to wireless messages Friday to the reve-
nue. cutter headquarters. The Algonquin
will tow her into Bermuda. The Haskell
halls from Boston. Her crew was res
cued six weeks ago. The Haskell was
abandoned Feb. u.
Following a slashing ARRAY Frank
Barrelle at Brockton, Mass, was ar
rested Friday while being etherized at
the hospital to which he had been fol-
lowed by trail of blood. His adver-
sary was employed in a barber shop,
where the ARRAY took place. When
attacked, while shaving a customer,
he defended himself with his razor so
effectively that he inflicted wound
five inches long over Barrelle's right
temple.
A man who is alleged to have held
up William r. Foster of Danville, Va,
at the point of a revolver and robbed
him of a suitcase, was caught by the
police Friday in Providence, r. l.,
after sensational chase during which
three shots were fired by Patrolman
Cute. The man gave his name as
Stephen Karman and said he came to
Providence recently from Butte, Mont.
Frank A. Murray, 20 Howell street,
Boston. had his hand and arm badly
cut by showing 1t through a window
while assisting the police officer in the
chase.
A fire which started in shavings
chute caused loss of $4,000 to the
plant of the Pawtucket Sash and
Blind Co.. Pawtucket, r. l., Friday
1t is believed that the chute, which
carried shavings to the boiler. became
filed and the fire ate it's way up from
the firebox. The loss to the building
was only $4,000 but the machinery and
wood stock was valued at $4,000. The
loss is covered by insurance.
The New Hampshire fire wardens
held their annual meeting in Ports
mouth, N. H., Friday with 40 members
in attendance State Forester f. G.
Hirst delivered the annual address and
suggested plans for the suppression of
wood apd brush fires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Articles for the preliminary Halo
we'll prize speaking contest, open to
members of the class in public speak
ing are due Saturday. The compost
tions, 1900 words in length, are origi-
nal. From these two-minute ex-
tract is delivered before board OF
judges, and the IL men securing the
highest rating out of the class OF
about SO will be picked to compete in
a final contest for 500 in prizes. the
same to be held in the First Baptist
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

The Eastern Maine Conference Sem
mary will be held in. Pressure Isle,
April 81, and the Central Maine Pyth-
ian Jubilee will attract K. of P's. from
Central Maine to Lewiston. April Is
to 20. The 10th annual conference OF
the Maine State Association. of Ma
tional Letter Carriers and Postal
Clerks will be held in Portland April
is tn %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
CONDENSED DISPATCHES

Twelve turn workmen at the Criterion
Shoe Co. at Beverly, Mass, went out on
strike Friday in an effort to unionize
that branch of the factory. Agents Of the
Shoe Workers Protective Union came
from Haverhill Friday and held con-
ference with representatives of the COM
pany In the hope of obtaining concessions
for the men. The strikers claim that the
wages were unsatisfactory. u.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
NORTH FAIRFIELD

]. Madison Clifford has secured
position as farm manager at Mount
Vernon, N. H, and moved his family
there.
From six to eight inches of snow
fell Thursday. Teams were hauling
logs and the mail man came from
Waterville with runners.
Herbert Murray was in Waterville
Thursday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Captain Peter G. Gilmartin of the
Central station at Providence, r. l.,
was Friday appointed deputy super
intendent of police and chief inspector
by the Board of Police Commission
ers. He succeeds Constant s. Horton.
who died few days ago. Lieutenant
John T, Mcguire, also of the first pre-
cinct. was named to succeed Captain
Gilmartin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
TEXT Of COLOMBIAN TREATY
IS MADE PUBLIC IN PARIS
REFUSED U. S. NEWSPAPERS

Colombia recognizes Panama as an
indepeudent nation which shall termi-
nate on the Pacific ocean at points
equidistant between Cocalito and Ar
dita," says the last article, which con-
tinueS:
"The United States undertakes to
secure the sending by the government
of Panama of an agent to negotiate
with Colombia a treaty of peace and
friendship which rshall include an
agreement regarding the peeuniary IL
ability of the two countries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
RICHIE WINS

San Francisco. April 17.--Willie Richie
lightweight champion of the world. won
decision over Harlem Tommy Murphy
In a 20-round fight here tonight. Nearly
every round was easily Ritchie's, but
Murphy's ability to stand punishment
astounded the crowd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
Hobbs WendeiI

lothian LinsleyA Hobbs of shawmut
and Miss Rachel Wendell. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Fl. Wendell of
Rochester, N. Y, were united in mar
riage Wednesday, April Is, at West
Newton. Mass, at the home OF the
brides sister. Mr.. Hobbs is a we'll
known resident of Shawmut and a
farmer by trade. They will be at home
at shawmut after May Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
Arbutus Grange,

April 10 the Third and Fourth de-
grees We're conferred on four candi-
dates. The death of Sister Cassie
Grindle was reported, and a commit
tee on resolutions appointed. A har-
vest feast or refreshments will be
served next Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

At a union meeting of all the Pro-
testant churches in the city to be held
in the Congregational church Sunday
evening, Miss Norah K. Livingston OF
Bangor will be the speaker. The SER
vices will be in memory of the late
Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
FAIRFIELD CENTER

= The roof of the church is being
shingled.
Mrs. Bert Courier went to Portland
Tuesday for visit with her sister
Mrs. Fred Tobey has gone to Exc
ter to see her sister, Mrs. Ed Melvin
who is quite ILL.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
SATURDAY. and Sunday Concerts

"Our Favorite Regiment Ertl
and Peasant" Suppe
Song-"In the Cleaning" Harrison
(Cornet and trombone duet by Messrs
Varney and Schworer.)
Selection Lucia de Lammermoor,
Boettger
Waltzes-'"You and YOU" Strauss
Grand Fantasia--"Home Sweet Home,
the World Over" Lampe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Colby Sophomores met Friday
morning and Herman Goffing of Port
land, who has been serving. in the
capacity of manager of the baseball
team. was elected to fill the position
permanently A committee of three
was appointed to make arrangements
for class hop, TO be held sometime in
Nav ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Principal w. G. Mallett of the Farm :
ington Normal school, who ofticiated
as one of the judges in the temper
ance prize speaking contest Friday
evening, reached Waterville early in
the day and visited the schools,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Miss Frances Z. Trefethen, Sopho-
more in Colby, and daughter of Prof.
Henry Trefethen, was taken to the
Sisters hospital Friday afternoon and
operated upon for appendicitis. She is
resting comfortably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Rev. H. X Mitchell will occupy the
pulpit of the First Baptist church
Sunday morning. In the evening
memorial service for Mrs. l.. M. N.
Stevens, former president of the w. c.
It. T., will be held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Commissioner of Agriculture John
A. Roberts of Augusta passed few
hours in Waterville Friday, While en-
route from a farmers meeting at
Skowhegan to his office at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Earle Davis, former Colby student
who has been visiting at the Phi Delta
Theta house. left Friday for Freedom,
where he will coach the Freedom
Academy baseball team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Mrs. Edward Hall. Ash street, re-
Gently tripped and fell down flight or
stairs She sustained such serious in
juries that she has since been confined
to her bed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Miss Dorothy Davis, who has been
attending St. Mary's school at Con-
cord, N. H., is passing her vacation
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Superintendent of Schools Thomas
S. Grindle of the Blue Hill district
visited several of the school buildings
Friday forenoon and afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
WATERvILLE.

Mrs. Sanger Annis and daughter
Kathryn left Friday for brief stay
in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Colby's Musical Clubs are holding
daily rehearsals for their Waterville
concert, which is to be given Monday
evening in the City opera house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Outside of few minor civil suits
brought before Judge Matthew in the
municipal court Friday, the docket
was clear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Letters for the following are advertised
Friday. April II, at the Fairfield post Of
flee: Mr.. Lloyd Chapman, Miss Melissa
Crosby. Mr.. Edgar Briery, care High
school, Mr.. II. W. Brown. care G. l..
Brown, Mr.. A. ]. Butterworth. Mr.. and
Mrs Robert Gray, Mrs. Almeda Pooler
MIR. Walter L. Smith, Mr.. Frank II.
Weber
The Dial Club will meet Monday. April
90 with Mrs. X. E. G. Kelley. High
street.
No school will be held Monday. April
90 in the Fairfield public schools. in OBJ
servanee of Patriots day.
The Embroidery Club will meet wednes-
day evening with Mrs. Fred Mclaughlin,
Kelley street.
A new telephone has been installed in
the home of Walter Price, the call for
which is 1898.
Thomas Harper, superintendent of the
United Paper Board Co., returned Friday
from a trip to Thompson, n. V, in the
interests of his business.
Miss Wilhelmina Butterfeld left FRI
day for Orono, where she attended The
Military Hop Friday evening at U. of NJ.
Mrs. Albert Hatch has gone to Port
land, where she is attending the Maine
Methodist Conference.
Harry Barney has completed his duties
as accountant at the Fairfield Savings
Bank.
Two new mail bags have been added to
the mail department of the sanatorium
to carry the mail to and from the post
office.
The Past and Present Club will meet
Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Katharine Kidder, High street.
Mrs John Lutz of Hinckley Friday
called on friends In town.
Mrs. E. e. Hobbs of Shawmut is pass,
ing a few days at Boston with friends
and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
fairfield.
Wilson A. FoSs Dies After
Ssvera! Months Illness
Board Of Education Fed by the
Domestic Science Glass
Hobbs. WsdeII Wedding.-0ther Lo.
Gals Of Interest

After an illness extending over several
months, Wilson a. Foss died at $50
o'clock Friday morning, April II, of tu-
bereulosis. He was born at Benton, the
son of Susan Wilson and Albert Foss OF
Benton, and was aged SO years last De-
cember. He had lived at Benton his
whole life and was butcher by trade
running meat wagon. He is survived
by his mother. one brother. Fay Foss of
Hartford, CT, two sisters, Mrs. Alice
Pendexter of Wateryille, Miss Alberta
Foss, student at Pennington Normal
school. He was a member of the Modern
Woodman Lodge of America and of the
Royal Neighbors OF America. The fu-
neral will be held Sunday afternoon,
April 10, at 2 o'clock from his late home
at West Benton. Rev. Royal A. Rich,
pastor of the Madison Methodist church,
formerly of Fairfield, will conduct the
services.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1914-08-20

Merritt and Mrs. Bertrand Doughty,
fancy articles; Mrs. Aaron Cleaves and
Mrs. Geo. Cleaves, domestic articles; !;
Mrs. Winfield Hamilton and Mrs.
Martin Hamilton, candy table: Miss
Elizabeth Ash and Miss Esther Cooke,
Dutch table: Miss Clara Webster
and Miss Marie Robbins, grocery ta-
BILE; Miss Matte Littlefield, punch
table; Mrs. Eva Kicker, Miss Mabel
Hamilton, Mr.. John Rose and Mr.. B.
). thompson, ice cream table: Mrs.
b. j. Thompson and Miss Helena
thompson, orange tree; Mrs. John
Rose, food table; Miss Adelaide Mott,
Miss Margaret Arnold and Miss Mar
Saret Albion, flower table. The COM
mittee in charge of the affair was
composed Of those in charge of the
different tables and Mrs. Howard
Hamilton, chairman.
The net proceeds of the fair amount
to about 5000, after deducting $25 ex-
penses. Those in charge tender their
thanks to all the summer girls who
helped make the production a success,
to Mr.. Fl. c. Hamilton for the flowers
from the Pelham gardens, and also to
all those who aided by donating cakes,
candies. fancy articles and cash. The
falr was the best ever as will be seen
from the following announcement of
the receipts: Tickets, S2440; domestic
table, S30.45; fancy article table,
S29.S5; cake table, $10.50; ice cream,
$500; orange tree, S13.40; candy,
S15.62; sausage table, 1898: grocery
table, $4,000; punch, $6.25: flowers,
S10.11; cash contributed, $22.50; max
ing total of $226.41.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1914-08-20
South HarpsWeII
SEASONABLE WEATHER GIVES
NEW IMPETUS.
ccttagers Enjoying Warm and Fine
Weather.

ccttagers Enjoying Warm and Fine
Weather.
Mr.. George Harmon, who has been
staying at the home of Mrs. Frank A.
Radaoux here for short time, return.
ed recently to his home In Massachu-
sets. The many friends at Harps-
well Of Mrs. Radaoux will be glad to
hear that she is considered to be
rapidly on the road to recovery from
the serious illness which she recent
ly suffered. While still at the hos
pital in Portland, she is doing very
we'll snd expects to be able to return
soon to her home here.
Mr.. Edgar Hatch Of Portland was
visitor here for a few days last
week, enjoying very delightful
short stay at the point.
Recent visitors to Harpswell were
Mr.. w. p. Cotter of Boston, Mass,
and John Carr of Marshfeld. Mass,
who have returned to their homes,
after spending few days here.
Everything you need for your
home or cottage furnishings is al
ways to be found in the best lines at
the store of r. s. Davis Co., Port
land. Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Strout OF
Livermore Falls are spending a shori
time at their cottage on Hurricane
Ridge. Mr.. Strout Isl employed iI
the paper mills at RuIhford Falls.
DIR. and Mrs. #. Stanton Holmes o
Brooklyn, N. Y, arrived here a few
! Continued on Page ~
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1914-08-20

which has been evidently magnificent.
ly trained
, Inc most artistic and finished sing
ing or the evening was the rendition
OF 18TH century French songs, which
MISS Sumner sang in appropriate cos
tulne. These she sang in delightful
manner and with lovely quality of tone
ana made most charming picture
,Ihe program follows:
The Nightingale Has Tyre of Gold.
To You 0Ie,, EGT'p,GIy GndnI:y
Ny J. ileart is Lutte Huntington WooJnIa,,
The Years at the Spring,
r, Mrs. H. II. A. Beach
llerdgluck, Roland Hoc,,,n, Tm
22SiIoi Nretieh. Mex. Won Fcltz
Selections from fIansel und Grctcl.
llumpcrdnck
lntcrmission.
y 'Er9Hp OF Old French Songs Of the
The Mandolin. Dchmssw
-Nr from Zicrpuppcn. Comic Opera
NIT, Ansclm Gotzl
y nrtnIay, Huntington Woodman
~ "Irtnday' Arthur Whiting
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1914-08-20
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

mere and Prop. Ralph E. Rowe is well
pieased with the season on the whole.
never IN the history of the house has
theTe been jollier, more congenial
set OF visitors, and the result is a
continued good time for all those reg
lstered here. The prospects Indicate
that the hotel will be we'll filled up to
and possibly after Labor Day.
Ihe auction held in the hotel par
iors, last week, for the benefit of the
niue Island church proved great sue
cess, about $4,000 being netted. DR.
u. NJ. lllman, of Philadelphia, acted as
auctloneer and filled the role to Der
lectlon and in fact the guests all did
their share towards making a success
or the affair."
One of the most enjoyable and spec-
tacuar entertainments held here for a
long time was the mask ball, last Fri
day evening. Some of the costumes
We're most ingenious and displayed
much inventive talent. The Ladies'
PrlZe for the best costume was won
by Mrs. h. w. Rockafellow of New
York, as Turkish lady, while Mrs.
CHARLES Bardell won second honors-
Mr.. Albert Dunham took the prize
among the men, being dressed in a
colonial costume and was hard pressed
by Mr.. Colin Campbell, garbed as a
Scotch Highlander.
The Sunday concert this week was
Eeard by most appreciative audi
ence who applauded the efforts of the
musicians heartily. The following ar
ustic program was offered:
'-S"TIs from the Metropolitan Opera
g., Ep:! Toban
IL. iiI .iXtIt' TL', Gounod
'iN''S VII hdnSSH' German
66N'Hec,. <r Came
nLIN,dn lhaiIe ana Sylv1a), Delibes
ioisn lance, Sharwenka
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1914-08-20
PORTLAND MAINE THuRsDA VI AIrcnsr - 7o71
Song Recital
MISS MARGARET SUMNER DE.
LIGHTS LARGE AUDIENCE.
Hill Crest Hall Scene of Brilliant
Recital.

Hill Crest Hall Scene of Brilliant
Recital.
One ofsthe finest musical treats
that the residents of Chebeague have
hsd.the fortune to hear for many a
year took place on Tuesday of this
week at Hill Crest hall. This was a
sohgrrecital by Miss Margaret Sumner
OF Ne& York, who is spending the
sumnlsf at Orr's Island, assisted by
Mrs, George S. Sumner at the piano.
A brilliant program was offered and
splendidly rendered. Miss Sumner
has heen studying in Berlin under
the direction nf Herr Kappelmeister
Malata of thl Royal Dresden Opera
House, and Will give a course in
voice placing and operatic work
next winter in New York, hav-
ing allied herself with the Alberti
School of Expression. She is the
possessor Of voice of much sweet
ness and perfectly controlled, and
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1914-08-20
Church Fair Success
ANNUAL AFFAIR OF LADIES' AID
OF CHEBEAGUE CHURCH
Held at Hill Crest Hall and Well
Attended.

Attended.
The annual tair given by the La
dies Aid of the Chebeague church
was held on Thursday of last week
from 3 to in the afternoon and
from to 10 in the evening. Hill
Crest hall was prettily decorated for
the occasion with flowers from the
gardens of Pelham" Mr.. H. C. Ham
llton's summer residence, and was a
veritable fairyland of perfumed
sweetness. The fair was attended by
large numbers from the summer col
ony and the residents of the island,
and good sum was netted for the
benefit of the church. The committee
was very grateful for the many kind
donations made and wishes to tender
its heartfelt thanks for all those who
assisted in making the affair the suc-
cess that it was. The ladies iii
charge of the tables were: Mrs. w. L.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1914-08-20
Field Day
FIRST ANNUAL ONE TO BE HELD
AT BIRCH ISLAND.
Scheduled to Take Place SATURDAY..
AUGUST 22d

Scheduled to Take Place Saturday.
August 22d.
The first annual field day to be held
at Birch Island will take place this
Saturday, August %, and the residents
there have been making great prepara-
tlons for the event. There will be
neld and water sports. baseball games
and band concerts both in the after
noon and evening, the st. Johns Band
OF Brunswick having been hired for the
occasion, while at night there will be
a dance in the casino. The field and
water sports will start at 10 A. NJ. and
the motor-Doat races at z. NJ. The
latter are divided into two races, for
boats under 20 feet and for those over
20 feet, the prizes for both being $40.
for first and $500 for second places.
The events are open to all who wish to
compete.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1914-08-20
Chebeague Wins
DOWNS NAVAL RESERVES IN
INTERESTING GAME.
Mooney Pitches Great Game for Win
nerS-

Taking sweet revenge for the de-
feat handed them earlier in the seas
on, Chebeague defeated the Naval
Reserves Of Portland on Saturday 4
ot1. The game was pitchers battle
between Mooney and Pickett. The
former pitched great ball, only allow
ing two hits and not passing a man.
While Pickett was not hit hard. he
was very wild and was in continual
hot water. The features of the game
were two circus catches by Lee, one
of which off Cookies bat saved sever
al runs as the bases were filled at
the time. The score:
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1914-08-20
Peaks Island House
GAIETlES OF PAST WEEK FORM
CONTINUED ROUND.

House Doing Fine Business Durinq
This Month.
AT the present time the house is as
well filled as usual at this time of
year. While not up to the high
water mark in attendance set during
some banner years, the register shows
a very average number registered