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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-14
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Postoffice Receipts Double.

Postoffice Receipts Double.
The amount of business which Tn
Gle Sam does in any community al
ways has been regarded as q safe rule
by which to measure development.
In Bismarck, postoffice receipts dur
ing the past five years have more
than doubled. In 1910 the total re-
ceipts were $32, 100000. For the year
ending March 81, 1915, the receipts
were $64, 706,97.
The Office, in addition to Postmas.
ter Frank Reed and Assistant Post
master Oliver LundQuist, employs
eight clerks, four city carriers and
n rural carrier. Its payroll is $685.
100000 per annum, and it is one of the
most economically managed Offices in
the United States. During the past
quarter the Bismarck postofice earn
ed above all expenses $14; 1000. 90.
The quarterly count conducted dur
ing the first fifteen days of October,
1915, showed that a total of 1929
pieces of mail matter had been
handled, as compared with 1852 Tor
the same period in 1914; tae total re-
ceipts for postage were $1,472.65, as
compared with s791.21 in 1914, and
the total weight of all mail-matte-,
47,556 pounds, as compared with a.
800 pounds in 1914.
This surprising increase in postal
receipts can be accounted for by but
two things-more people and more
business.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-14
Many Federal OFFICES.
The federal building houses sew.

al important governmental depart
ments in addit::c: 70 the postofice
which occupies the entire first floor,
On the second floor IS the United
States district court Of the depart,
ment of Justice; the special agent OF
the United States land office, and the
district postoffice inspector. On the
third floor is the United States land
office and the bureau Of animal indus
try. DR.. r. III. Tracy, inspector in
charge of the latter department, has
on his staff sixteen inspectors, cover.
ing all North and South Dakota anG
Montana.
1t is estimated that there is distri.
buted through the various federal de.
partments quartered here, more than
S75, 100000 per annum in salaries and
wages.
Industrial Future.
Bismarck has grown in the past
chiefly through its importance as a
commercial and agricultural center.
Hundreds Of thousands of dollars
worth of agricultural implements are
distributed from this point every year.
All of the better known m%anufactur.
ers of agricultural machinery have
large warehouses and general agen.
cies here. Bismarck wholesale gro.
%ceries, fruit houses and other jobbing
establishments serve the whole of
central and western North Dakota
Continued on Page ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-14
Of DESTINY
FORCING AHEAD
Bismarck Has Shown Wonderful
Growth in the Last
Five Years
HOTELS SECOND TO
NONE IN THE STATE
Has Every Facility Of Metropoli-
tan City; Serves State
Well As Capital

Bismarck today Is a city OF 1000
whose population is fast forging to
ward the 10000 mark. 1t is a city Of
fine homes, Of splendid public institu'
lions. Its progress in thap past quar-
ter of a century has been without par
allel in the lee northwest, and il
stands today upon the threshold of an
era of even greater development.
Situated at the edge of North Da'
kota's great coal fields, whose 00,0O0,'
000, 900 tons of Ignite are sufficient to
supply the entire nation with fuel fol-
500 years; with the Northern Pacific
railroad and its several branches; the
500 Line, and the Benton Packet Co.,
operating the Missouri river; serving
as a distributing center a vast terri.
tory whose rate Of growth during the
past five years has been greater than
that of any other section of the Unit
ed States, Bismarck. the capital OF
the great state Of North Dakota, is
indeed a city of destiny.
eismarck's Hotels.
OF Bismarck's half-dozen fine hotels,
two-the Mckenzie, seven stories
high and fireproof throughout, and the
Grand Pacific, four stories high and
occupying more than half a block
are without q peer west of the Twin
Cities. It is Bismarck's splendid
hotel facilities that have done SO much
to make it the favored home Of trav.
cling statesmen covering the western
and central portions Of the state; 1t
is knowledge of Bismarck's ability to
abundantly provide for hundreds OF
guests that has made it the conven-
ton city of North Dakota. In appoint.
ments, service, cuisine-in all that
goes to make the modern hostelry-
Bismarck's great hotels leave nothing
to be desired, and they have maintain
ed, under their able management, the
city's reputation for generous hospi-
tality; just dealing and good fellow
ship.
Bismarck Social Life.
Bismarck enjoys a delightful club
life the year through. In the summer
practically everyone resorts to the
Country club, with its golf course,
ranked among the best in the north
west; its fine tennis courts. and its
spacious rooms and verandas. The
view from the club house is an in
spring one, embracing mile upon mile
Of hill and valley, with the broad ex.
panse of the Missouri, winding in and
out like a silver ribbon. Golfers en-.
Joy their sport until late in the midst
Of winter. The snowfall is not heavy;
the winter weather of the past few
years mild, but exhilarating, and with
the use of colored balls, play was con-
tinued during the past two seasons
practically the year round.
In winter months social diversions
a-plenty are provided by the Elks'
club, the Commercial club, the Py-
thians, the Knights of Columbus, and
Bismarck's beautiful Masonic temple
CONTINUED on Page ID
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-14
Commercial Club Offers Appreciation
George Logan Price, Secretary.

The Bismarck Commercial club in compiling the material found in this edition has consulted
the best mthontesa available and has made an am@ fort to present facts rather than fnes
been oberwd and if the club has erred, it has been on the side of certainty.
It is difficult to write of Bismarck, Of unGgh county and of North Dakota without becoming
The Commercials club has enalvneao avoid owrenhuaaan or an excessive use #
supenatyes If in this fort it has not succeeded it is because ordinary English cannot do Justice
the fame Of our great state its people and its institutions
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-10-01
An Army and Navy Union Organized

Garrison No. 106, Penns Grove, N. j.,
was organized September Is, 1915, and
mustered into the national OF ganizatlon OF
the Army and Navy Union by Col. Breen,
Jr., V. Commander of Pa, department,
and Capt. E. P. Dunlay, department ad-
%juuant.
The organization consists of men who
have served in the U. s. Army, Navy and
Marines, any time in any position and re-
ceived an honorable discharge. The Off
GERS elected were as follows:
Commander George w. Dickel, Second
Pennsy lvania Volunteer Infantry.
Senior Vice Commander, Harry r.
Evans, hospital corps cavalry and
infantry
Jr. Vice Commander, Herbert w. Fox,
22d Company coast artillery.
Adjuntant, Edmund J. Phillips, troop
A 9th u. 5. cavalry.
Chaplain, VIM. II. Houser, 1lth cavalry
U. 5. Army.
Officer of Day, Sylvester E. Yonkers,
hospital corps.
Officer OF Guard, Walter lIauck, 42d
Co. coast artillery.
Oftlcer oil watch, Louis "A. belZ, troop
H.. l4th cavalry U 5. A.
The members on roll have a 100 pei
cent character service excellence" Many
namrs are hoped tor in the near future.
The first eff rt OF this organization vii
be to give to l'enns Grove High School Il
pole aud flag and to master the raising
and exercises.
Commander Dickel is chairman of the
com and the entire membership is
authorized no receive subscriptions.
A benefit show is expected 0 at one
of the moving picture houses when mill
tary and naval picture reels will be shown.
Harry r. Evans was a delegate to the
recent national convention at Atlantic
City. MessIs Evans, Dickel aud Phillips
have been chosen delegates to the depart
ment convention to be held in October.
A hearty invitation is extended to all
former soldiers, sailors and marines to
join the ranks.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-10-01

A Minute From Market
Street Means A Couple Of
Dollars In Your Pocket.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-10-01
PEDRICKTOWN PENC|LINGS
Interesting Items From OldmanS
Township

Mr.. and Mrs. John Whitaker OBJ
served their seventeenth wedding an
~niversary last Saturday evening.
Fred Rigler has been badly crippled
by a fall at the powder works where
he is employed.
Walter Riggs has returned from a
lengthy stay in Camden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Sailor are en-
PERTAINING Mrs. H. ]. Gravatt and
Mrs. Frank Wells, of Camden.
Miss Emma Walker, of Ph1ladel-
phia, is visiting Mrs. Albert Risner.
A son was born on Saturday, Sep
TENDER 25th, to Mr.. and Mrs. Orville
Parker.
Sedgewick R. Justices d~oublehouse
In town, also N. NJ. Green's garage
are being improved by a fresh coat
of paint by T. 1. Holton's force OF men.
Miss Ruth Hewitt has returned to
her place of employment in Baltimore
after two weeks visit with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hewitt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Holton spent
over Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. AL
fred Wagg at Collingswood.
The Junior League held the first
meeting last Friday after being dis
continued during the summer. A
treat of ice cream and cake was given
the children.
Mrs. Harry Walton entertained the
Thursday Club last Thursday after
noon. Those present were: Mrs. Har-
ry Green, Mrs. Carl Green, Mrs. E.
H. Cloud, Mrs. Thomas Holton, Mrs.
Florence Springer, Mrs. Wm. Burk,
Mrs. Walter Riggs, Mrs. Richard JUS
tice, Mrs. F. G. Sparks and Mrs. Ar
thur Hewitt.
Mrs. John Hewitt spent last week
with her daughter, Mrs. Jas. Sparks,
of Salem.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. Church
will hold an oyster supper in Red
Mems hall on Saturday evening, Oct
ober End. Oysters in every style will
be served.
Miss Jennie Keebles, of the State
Normal School in Trenton, spent over
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jessie Keebles.
John Hewitt is nursing a very pain
full abscess in the palm of his hand.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Williamson
spent owe Sunday with relatives in
Camden.
NOMINATIONS
In Oldmans the following received
nominations on the Democratic ticket:
Collector, Thomas |. HOlton, s votes!
Assessor, George s.. Justice, 8; Clerk,
Albert Fl. Williamson, s; Committee,
WIN. H. Avis, 5.
Republican ticket, Assessor, David
Henderson 10: Collector Carl Green 10:
Clerk Oliver Citizens 10; Committee,
Jesse Doughten IS.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-10-01
VOTES FOR WOMEN
AUTO TOUR

The services OF Mrs. Rachael Foster
Avery, former Secretary OF the National
| Woman Suffrage Association, have been
secured for a weeks auto o II OF the First
District beginning Monday, October attn.
When Mrs. Avery was a girl OF nine
teen she heard Susan b. Anthony, aud
WAS so impressed by tile great woman
that she offered herself to the cause, and
through those stormy days when tire
workers were ridiculed and prosecuted,
stood Loyalty by her chief, bringing he
Charming personality, her time and heT
wealth to the service of the cause.
She was elected Secretary of the Nation
al Suffrage Association, and held the posi-
ton until after Miss Anthony's death.
Yet her active public service never ir-
terfered with her home life in which she
has reared two charming daughters, one
of which, Miss Julia, will make the tour
with her mother.
The dates for Salem County are October
4th and 9th. Mrs. Avery and daughter
will be accompanied by Mrs. Laura q.
Cannon. of the Woman Voters Alliance,
Aldona L Dickson, President OF the Sa.
lem County Women Suffrage Association.
The Salem County schedule follows
October 4th Leave Woodstewn at s
A. NJ. arriving as follows, Eldridge's Hill
SIS A. M, Wing Lane, $40 A, M, Pole
Tavern, 8 10 A. NJ, D%aretOwn, 9 80 A. N.
Aldine, 10 a. NJ, Friesburg, 10 30 A. M,
Shirley, IL 80 A. M, Almer, II NJ, Mo! :
r~oeville, | 80 P. NJ; Centerton, 2.3O p. NJ.
Alliance, 8 P. M; Norma, 3 80 P. M;
YORKTOWN, 5 P. M; R~ichmantown, $50
P. NJ; Woodstown, 6 p. M.
October 5th: Leave Woodstown, s AN.
arriving as follows: Sharptown, s 10
A. NJ; Halltown, 8.45 A. M; Marshall
town, 9.l5 A. NJ ; Courses Landing, IL
AM; Auburn, 1890 AM; Pedricktown,
II A. NJ; Penns Grove, IL M; Church
Landing, LIS P. NJ; Pennsville, l.3O
P. M; Salem, 2 PM; Quinton, $50 Pm.
Hancocks Bridge, 8 p. NJ; Harmersville,
$50 P. M; Canton, 4 P M; Salem, P. M;
Alloway, 8 P. M; Fenwick, $50 2. M;
WOcdstown, Z 2. Nj.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-10-01
WOODSTOWN WnISPERINGS

mong + ose who attended the 2OOth
anniversary of the Friends Meeting at
Woodbury. on Saturday last were:
Mr.. and Mrs. William Edwards, Mr..
and Mrs. French Moore, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Borton, Mrs. Samuel Ridgway,
Mrs. Emily Borton, Mrs. Anna Borton,
Mrs. Maggie Allen, Mrs. Walter Syl-
%vester, Mrs. Hannah Peterson, Mrs.
John Borton, Mrs. Grace Wilson, Miss
Elizabeth Allen, Miss Mildred Syl-
vester, Shipley Flitcraft and Charles
Horner.
Mrs. William Reeves has returned
from a visit at Bridgeton.
Miss Bell Crothers and Miss Annie
Broadway left on Tuesday for Mont
clair to attend the 41st annual con-
vention of the New Jersey Woman's
Christian Temperance Union.
Members of the Woodstown Grange
attended the Sunday evening service
at the Methodist Church. The topic
for the service was Seed Time and
Harvest"
Miss Laura Jones, of Collingswood,
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Horton
Jones.
Clifford Richman, Samuel Wealth
OAOJS dAA Gd WdIo L ulLoAl dLIcuuGu Iu6
Firemen's Convention held at Atlantic
City last week.
Wednesday, October 6, is "Tag Day"
Proceeds for a Victrola for the primary
department of the public schools.
Elsie Pierson and Blanch Davis
have planned a parcel post kitchen or
variety shower to be given Miss Re-
becca Johnson at Powell, Wyoming.
A nauy hAo&au 4, los-- s-z4zIJ-l =.
the Baptist Church.
The ladies of the NJ. E. Church took
IN $25 at their rummage sale.
Miss Cora Weatherby and Master
John Weatherby have been spending a
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. Alvah
Bushnell at ~Jenkintown, Pa.
Mr.. Charles Drives has moved into
the house he recently purchased of
Mr.. Levi Prickett on Bowen avenue.
Rev. Eric Oesterle has returned to
Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa.
Miss Frances McGeorge, a student
of the State Normal School, at Tren-
ton, recently visited her mother, Mrs.
Mary McGeorge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Refs and Mr..
Levi Pickett moved to Haddon
Heights into a house recently pur-
chased by Mr.. Prickett.
iDora Green, Frances McGeorge, Ed
ma Crispin, three graduates of the
Glass of rs of Woodstown H. s., have
entered the State Normal School at
Trenton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Turner, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Hillman, Mrs. Vim. Hates
and son, of Elsinboro, recently visit
ed at Fortescue.
Mrs. J. M. C. Richman visited her
sister, Mrs. Wilbert Richman, in
Bridgeton.
Miss Edna Sparks has been elect
ed president of the W.. C. T. u. to
fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Mrs. Sarah Peterson.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-10-01

Penns Grove Chautauqua Wednesday
Thursday and Friday, Oct. Ii. IA, 10.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-10-01

Wanted
Boarders or dodgers at sO4 Penn st. 10 l 2t*
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-10-01
AUBURN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Dilks, Of Pllila-
delphia, baye been visiting at the home
of Elijah Turner.
Samuel Kregler was given n party by
lis parents, on his sixteenth birthday.
About twenty-five young people were
present.
Mrs. Chas. England is entertaining Mrs.
Sarah OstelIa OF Muncie, Pa.
James lIarker was unfortunate in losing
a valuable horse recently.
Rev. and Mrs. N. U. Wick ward, O
Cross Keys have been visiting here.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-10-01
Coughs That Are Stopped

Careful people see that they are stopped,
DIR Kings New Discovery is a remedy Of
tried merit 1t has held Its OWE on the
market for 46 years. Youth aud old age
testify to it's soothing and healing quail
tiles. Pneumonia and lung troubles are
often caused by delay of treatment. DIR.
Kings New Discovery stops those hacking
coughs and relieves la grippe tendencies
Money back if it fails. soc. aud ST. 90
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-10-01
Married.

j. William Stillwell and ElmIra May
Carey, of Salem, were married Saturday
evening, September 25, 1915, by Rev. W.
A. Boyd.
Harry H. Fullerton and Ethel Pedrick,
of Mullica Hill, were also married Satul-
day evening, September 25, by Rev. W.
A.. Boyd.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-10-01

DON'T MISS THIS Cnt out this slip,
enclose with five ceuts to Foley & Co.,
Chicago, ILL.,, writing your nam and
address clearly. You will receive in re-
turn a trial package containing FOley's
Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs,
colds and Group, Foley Kidney Pills, and
Foleys Cathsrtic Tablets. Sold every
where. adv.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-10-01
Get Right OF ThOs. Poi.Ons In Your System

You will find DR.. Kings New Life Pills
a most satisfactory laxative il releasing
the poisons from your system. Accumu-
lated waste and p%oisons cause manifold
ailments unless released. Dizziness, spots
befor the eyes, blackness and a miserable
feeling generally are indications that you
need DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Take
a dose tonight and you will experience
grateful relief by morning. 25c. adv
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-10-01

Fer Sale
A 5-passenger Buick in good running order
no room for It. j. h. Dufy. III l u
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-10-01
Cent a. Word Column

Advertisements inserted under this head
for one cent a cOrd, first insertion; and
one-haJ cent per ,0ord each subsequent
insertion. No advertisement accepted for
less thai zoe for first insertion, and Zoe
for each subsequent insirtiOn.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-10-01

Seed Rye
for sale. Frank Summerill 10 l 2*
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-10-01
For Sale

For BaIO
Three box ball alleys in first class condition.
used at seashOre past season. Will sell very
cheap. Address w. j, Powell, Ocean City, N.
q 10 At
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-22
SPECIAL

Tonight and tomorrow.
boys and girls sc hosiery
At orr
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-23
Electricity
In Toyland

II is only recently that electricity be-
gan to play n conspicuous part In the
Christmas holiday. or all the electric
TOYS the little trolley car Is one OF the
best II gets its power from the light
ing circuit and will run on its circular
track quite well, as well as Its big
cousin runs I'm the city streets. Toy
motors and generators to run toy ma
chinery are especially interesting to
boys. For girls modern doll houses are
Illuminated with tiny electric lamps.
This year Santa Claus will have In
his pack a new toy for little girls. a
miniature electric range. II is COM
plete practical range that cooks and
bakes perfectly. the very thing for
which little girls have longed with all
their hearts. 1t Is safe plaything for
children. and when using It they not
only occupy themselves happily. but
they actually learn to cook. There Is
a complete set OF utensils furnished
free. with cookbook for children writ
ten so simply that they can understand
II without difficulty. This small range
Is fifteen inches high. with six burners
and a practical little oven.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-23

G. F. N. Lumber and Coal Com
panies; present salary $iiO0 q year;
studied in Berea only one term.
J. B. Railroad Contractors, Lum-
Der and Coal Companies, and rail-
road work.
C. v. B. Lumber Companies and
Coal Companies; present salary
$500 a year; studied in Be-
rea less than term :, another student
is working in the same office and we
recently had a request for another
like them: we had nobody to send at
the time. This employer, one OF the
leading business men of the south
eastern United States, wants Berea
students in his Offices because they
are not tobacco-users, BOXERS. nor
loafers.
We shall have room next term in
our Business Course for few young
men and women Of good character
who mean business and intend to
amount to something. II you are
interested and wish to know more
about this opportunity write to
Frank M. Livengood, in care OF Be-
rea College, Berea, Ky, or to Mar
shall E. Vaughn, Secretary Berea
College, Berea, Ky.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-23
ae"se
q In the y
BCRf'istmosh
y Shcp 4
%sress@

CHE was six II she was day. She
had little fat back In a little
~ black coat. and her wisps OF red
hair matched her red tam-o'-
shanter. In her firm hand she held a
struggling boy about a year younger.
and they were getting into the elevator
at a big department store and making
for the toys.
The Woman Who Saw had like des-
tination, and when the floor was reach
ed they got out together. Children are
not allowed unaccompanied by guard
ians in most large shops, but such was
her air OF responsibility, Of decorum.
that It would have been a bold floor
walker who dared TO question her.
Nor evidently was It her first visit.
The boy, still held in leash, ran In front
and made straight for the space de-
voted to Santa Claus. his reindeer and
his sleigh piled with toys.
There was a background Of Or and
cedar and a huge Christmas tree, but
the pair sat down before the fascinat-
ing old fellow in his red robe, his long
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-23
mo Santa CIauS!"

If Il be true, AZ sors do s.y,
That there's no Santa Claus,
What 10 this spirit on the way
That never seems TO pause
When Christmas chimes are sounding
clear
Upon the frosty night
In spreading splendid gifts Of cheer
In every rrortsI's niohtf
What 10 this sense Of glow divine
That comes TO you and me
When watching all that happy line
OF ehildsen round the trse1
Whence comes this uantIins stn,os.
phers,
so full Of sweet release
That falls upon us once year
And covers Ne with pssesf
No Santa Claus7 oh, men Of doubt.
Whence comes this sorry clsim7
Would you 90 fair q spirit Aout
For reasons Of q nau,sf
Dear Santa Claus 10 everywhere
Where hearts are true and kind.
And whore there's love OF man 'tis there
His prsseoes rare we find.
John ksndriek Bangs IN HsrPsr's
Weekly.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-23

INo oLD rELboWs
white beard, holding his big whip. and
from his face the small boy did not
turn.
Across the room was a creche; also
q wonderful and beautiful thing-the
infant Jesus I'm the manger. the mother
In her blue robes, st. Joseph with his
staff, the three kings respondent.
The children had been perfectly still
for fifteen minutes looking at Santa
Claus when the little girl whispered to
the boy. He squirmed. struggled, but
she was too much for him. She dis
lodged him from his seat. dragged him
to the -creche and with motherly Irish
piety pressed him on his knees.
Reverently she described the holy
group. then would incite devotion from
more human motive. "See the COW,
Denny. You mind the COW We used to
see last summer at the farm when We
went on the fresh airi See the goat,
Denny. You mind the goat In our al
ley? It's his pitcher" But Denny
whined and pulled and pulled to be
back again to his idol.
The little girl looked up and met the
eyes of the Woman Who Saw. Her sigh
was that given by every woman since
the beginning. for every man for whose
soul she holds herself responsible.
I'm afraid" she said, Denny likes
Santa Claus better than he likes God. +"
New York Evening Sun.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-23
Healing Virtue In Christmas Coins.

Healing Virtue In Christmas Coins.
In certain parts Of Worcestershire
and Staffordshire the idea prevails that
a silver coin from the Christmas morn
ing offertory is a sovereign remedy for
any III that human flesh Is heir to. Ac-
cordingly any householder who hap
pens to have an ailing child or other
person In his house HES him to the
clergyman of the parish on Christmas
morning and asks as a favor a sacra-
ment shilling. as the coin Is called.
The coin given In exchange has to be
obtained by collecting a dozen pennies
from as many different maidens and
then changing the coppers for a silver
shilling. For this coin the applicant
receives the coveted sacrament shill-
ing. which on being taken home Is
hung round the ailing ones neck and
Is popularity supposed to effect rapid
and complete cure Of the complaint. no
matter what It may be.