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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
CHRISTMAS TREE EXERCISES
Program Is Carried Out at
Hewins School

The Christmas tree exercises at the
Hewins school were certainly OF a hign
order. The house was crowded and eV-
eryone seemed to enjoy the entertain
ment The orchestra composed of David
Hewins. Thelma Mason and Ethel Ed
wards was assisted by Beryl Stanchfield.
Oliver Young, Milton Merrill. Daniel Ma
son and their director. Norman Pierce.
heartily enjoyed. While this school has
only % pupils at present. they have four
violin players, two piano players and
next term will have a drummer. The So
los were all good. Miss Beryl Stanch-
field and Norman Pierce have very pleas
ing voices and delighted the audience.
The soloist Of the Hewins school deserv-
ed the praise which they received, for
they certainly did well. The program
follows:
Music Hewins School Orchestra
Greetings. School
The Growing of the Christ Child
Ethel Edwards
December, Stansley Burdzell
a Violin Solo, Daniel Hewins
THE Tip-toe Man" Maurice Ware
Santa Claus Pictures, Leonard Bean
Good Enough RAYMOND Ellis
A Piano Solo. Edith Mason
Il Wish You Merry &mas.''
Albert Routh
"A Christmas Carol" Susie Bean
Solo. Beryl Stanchfield
bill Jones Neighbors, Daniel Hewins
Violin solo. Thelma Mason
"A Little Town in Bethlehem
Helen Merrick
"The Secret" Pauline Church
The Happiest Day In the Year" Sehoo'
Thanks to God Florence Leighton
The Holly Night Caroline Ellis
while Shepherds Watched"
Gladys Yeaton
Piano solo. Ethel Edwards
Mildred Mason
The Wise Men" Violet Mason
THE Mystic Three Herbert MerricE
"A Christmas Tree Thought"
Violet Cooley
"A Hymn Of Peace I.eora Ellis
The Holly and the Evergreen.
Thelma Mason
Song, School
Music Orchestra
Solo: Berry, Stanchfiela
Violin solo. Oliver Young
Duet Norman Pierce, Beryl Stanchneli
Music, Orchestra
Ellis Walker, Cony Is acted as Santa
Claus. So we'll did he act the part that
every child was delighted. He remem-
bered not all the pupils but every child
in the neighborhood. The school exhibi-
ton at this time although small was
good. 1t consisted of penholders and
knife boxes by Daniel Hewins, Stansely
Burdzell and Stanley Ware; crochetted
face clothes. slippers, by Edith Mason,
Theln2a Mason, Ethel Edwards. Florence
Leighton and Helen Merrill: cOrnucopias.
letter racks, lanterns. neckte holders AMI
boxes by the whole school We're VERY
good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
GOVERNMENT CLOSES
CASE AGAINST new
HAvEN'S DIRECTORS
Final Testimony Introduced Friday to Show
that Edward D. Robbins Caused Books and
Assets Of Billiard Co. to Be Spirited to Canada
to Keep Them from the Interstate Commerce
Commission

NV York. Dec, 17.-Testimony in
tended 10 show that Edward d. Rob-
bins. former general counsel of the
New York New Haven & Hartford
railroad caused to be spirited to Can
ada the books and assets OF the Bill
lard Co and tried to prevent them from
being produced before the Interstate
Commerce commission and the grand
jury was presented by the government
today which closed its case against
Robbins and ten other former directors
of the road on trial for alleged Grim
inal violation of the Sherman law.
The trial now has been in progress
for two months and five days. On Mon
day. counsel for the defense will make
a motion to dismiss the indictment. If
it is not sustained it probably will
take the defense at least three weeks
to present it's side OF the case.
The governments parting shot at
Robbins was delivered through testi-
mony reluctantly given by Samuel c.
Morehouse a New Haven attorney, who
took to Canada the books and assets
of the Billiard Go. This is the COM
pany which for a period held for the
New Haven the stock of the Boston &
Maine railroad, financed the Metropoli-
is alleged t. have had the steamships
Harvard and Yale transferred TO the
Pacific coast and which had numerous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
REPORT THAT ABLY SS|NIA Wants
T0J0|N ENTENTE ALLIES W|THA
BIG ARMY AT THEIR DISPOSAL

Paris. Dec. 17.-Lidj Jeassu. the
young Emperor of Abyssinia, is SO ia
vorably disposed towards the Entente
allies that he not only resisted efforts
of Germant agents to induce him to
abrogate treaties with Great Britain,
Italy and France last year, but offered
200 900 soldiers to be used by the al
lies as their military necessities de-
manded, according to Pierre Alype, a
member of the colonial committee Of
the Chamber of Deputies.
NJ. Alype made this assertion in con-
nection with the resolution offered by
Gratien Candace, a Negro deputy from
Guadalupe, that the French govern
ment, in accord with the allies of
Of France, seek Immediately the means
of securing the cooperation Of Abys-
sinian troops under a guarantee of
the independence of that country. With
regard to this proposition, it is re-
called that the late King Menelik con-
cluded treaty of alliance with France
in 1907.
NJ. Alype points out that the French
railroad connecting the French port
of Jubitil with Adds Abeba in Abyss
STA would make possible the rapid
transportation Of troops to the coast.
whence. in four days they could reach
Suez or in five days Bassora, in Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
MADISON

The three-act drama. The Hoodoo,"
was presented in Union hall Thursday
evening by the pupils of the Madison
High school before a large and anpre-
ciative audience. All of the parts We're
taken in manner that brought forth
much applause. The cast included -
pupils, who We're Fred Mccarthy. Will
liam Dixon, Lester Adams, Ruby Pei
key, Lillian Marshall, Bertha Norton,
Ida Witham. Agnes Tate, Mamie Har-
vey, Evan Tinkham, all of class 16;
Clarence Walton. Is: Ralph kenni-
son. Alice Handley. Annie Berry, Hell
en- Johnson. Clifford Moore and Lionel
Lister of class II; Helen Prince, Ar
line BARLEY and Alice Strang of class
Is: Lawrence Baxter of class 10
Manager Howard Smiley of the Pas
time Moving Picture theater and
daughter Lillian returned Thursday
from a brief visit with friends in Ban
gor.
Miss Marion Briggs was given a de-
lightful surprise Tuesday evening at
her home on HealG street by a COM
pany Of young people in honor of the
approaching marriage on Dec IS of
Miss Briggs to Emery c. Duckworth.
The evening was passed in an informal
social manner and Miss Briggs was
presented with a chocolate set.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orrin Blackwell of
Readfield arrived Wednesday night
and are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. H.
Steward.
The many friends of S. E. Remick,
who has been seriously ill for the past
few weeks, will be pleased to learn
that he is considerably improved in
health.
BY direction of the Public Utilities
Commission the Madison Water Co. is
furnishing pure drinking water to the
citizens of this village. About 500 GAL
Ions are delivered by teams each day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

other financial transactions with the
New Haven or Charles S. Mellen, the
New Ravens former president.
What Morehouse. according to his
testimony, was to organize in Montreal
Canada the st. Lawrence Securities Co.,
Ltd, which bought the stock of the
Billiard Co. once capitalized at $4,000
600 for 10000 the money for the
transaction apparently having been fur
nished by Robbins. The reason thu
former general counsel Of the New
Haven wanted the company's approx
imately s14.0O0,000 worth of assets
transferred. according to Morehouse,
was to escape the heavy taxes imposed
upon the securities by the flaws of
from the testimony. however, that the
Billiard Co. although accessible for
the securities at the rate of $4,000 a
year, had for four years never paid .
cent of taxes to the state, and that
through a transaction negotiated prior
to their transfer, s10.000,O00 worth Of
them were eXtinguished.
Morehouse. who temporarily had act
ed as president of the Billiard Co., said
he was called upon to produce the Bill
lard books for the Interstate Commerce
commission inquiry into New Haven af-
fairs in February, 1914. This, he said
he refused to do after conference
with Robbins and Homer 5. Cummings,
counsel for John L. Billiard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

All the churches of the city will
have special services for Sunday. and
some fine musical programs are being
prepared The day is one Of peculiar
significance in this country this year
and the people realize it and feel es-
pecially thankful that this country is
not involved in the war which is
sweeping over the old world. Many OF
the sermons will touch on this matter
and its special significance at Christ
mas time. The Christmas music this
year is said by musicians to be more
beautiful even than usual and with
the many fine singers in the churches
of the city the people in attendance
should enjoy a musical treat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
FOR AFF|LIAT|ON
OF SUFFRAGE ORGANIZATIONS IS
Defeated AT WASHINGTON FRIDAY

Washington. Dec. IA proposal
that the Congressional Union Tor
" oman Suffrage he permitted to re-
new its utilization with the National
American Woman Suffrage Association
was defeated after a spirited debate
at today's session of the associations
annual convention. Authority was
voted, however. for frequent confer
ences between the Legislative commit
tees of the two bodies in the fight be-
before Congress for federal suffrage
amendment.
Consideration of the reunion pro-
posal followed d report from com
mittee Of five on a conference with
similar committee from the Union
which has suggested that the two or
CARNATIONS affiliate or that at least
the Legislative committees Cooperate
The committee report was adopted
rejecting the first suggestion and ac-
cepting the second.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
RICHMOND

The Senior class Of the Richmond
High school will present the play en-
titled Professor Pepp." at the Rich
mond Opera house next "Wednesday
evening. Dec. 90. The play will be fol-
lowed by social dance, music being
fHrnisheG by Pomeroy's orchestra.
Mrs. Frank z. Preble and daughter
Frances and Mrs. George Kimball were
visitors in Augusta one day this week
At The annual meeting of Mt Car
mel Chapter, the following officers
were elected: Gertrude. W. NJ, Reed
Jack, w p: Pauline Reed A. NJ
Nellie Thomas. Sec: Annie Reed
Treas; Ethel Ball. Con; Mabel, A.
Con; Cora Howes. Nellie Merrman
and Joseph Randlette, committee on
finance
Mrs. Robert Stuart and Mrs Ernest
stuart were visitors in Augusta this
week
Miss Julia Richards has returned
from a two-months business trip I"
the northern part OF the State.
The schoo. in the town of Perkins
cioseo TINS week after a very success
Iul term Of 10 weeks. Miss Francs
buker. the teacher, has returned 10
her home in Richmond.
The Foster house on Main street.
owned by Mrs. Ida Tibbetts. was sold
at a public auction Wednesday after
noon 10 Oscar Smith.
About % couples attended the dance
which was held after the basketball
game, Thursday evening between Lew
iston and Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
ASYLUM LODGE NO, n.
|. Q. Q. F., OBSERVES
PAST GRANDS' MIGHT
Past Grands Fill Chairs An,
Work Initiatory Degree-Re
gala Is Presented to Hiram
lockwood, One of Oldest Pa,
Grands in the Lodge-Grana
Master Bunker Among Tins,
Present

Asylum Lodge, No. 20, |. O. a,
observed Past Grands' night =, !.
meeting Friday evening and with
good attendance, and the Initia,o,'
degree was worked by team of no.,
grands. A feature of the evening ms
the presentation of p. G.. & Prn
regalia to =. G.. Hiram lockwood -.
of the oldest past grands of the loao.
by 2. G. r. J. r. Townsend Ano',
the guests present was Grand Mas
ter Bunker. At the conclusion OF N,
exercises refreshments We're served -
the banquet hall. The following Off.
GERS filled the chairs:
y. c., 0. E. Farnham: R. S. N q
l.. Nj. Poor; L. S. y. CT, F. G. Farrin0.
ton: V. c.. L. r. Weston; L. S.vC
G.. +. Andrews: r. S. V. G.. w. +. Cur.
rier: p. g., w. c. Miller: Chap, J, p
Townsend: Inside Con-, L. W. Mason.
l.. S. s. A. I'D. Weesk; r. S. S, H "
Reid: Outside Con. John G.. Howes.
S. B., G. w. Merrill. Eugene Randall
George Kilgore, V. r. Luce; T. R
w. S. Baldwin and H. l.. Head; |
G., d. W. Lovejoy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
POLICE ON TRAIL
OF THE LOWELL
PEDLER OF SONGS

North Adams. Mass, Dec. 1.-THE
police announced today that a man
answering the description of David d.
ellison. a Civil War veteran and song
pedler of Lowell. who is wanted in
that city on a charge of kidnapping
Eftie and Vivian James. passed Friday
night at local hotel with two little
girls who occupied an adjoining room.
He left Saturday morning, stating that
he was going to Troy. The men ar
rived with the girls on a train from
the east and said that he was too cold
to register. So far as the police could
learn, no one saw him board a train
for Troy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

Mrs. Nedill Mccormick of Chicago
and Dr., Shaw vigorously opposed re-
union. Miss Anne Martin of Nevada :;
Mrs. Glendower Evans of Massachu-
sets; Mrs. Barton +. jerks of Rhode
Island and Mrs. Helen Hill Weed of
Connecticut urged that affliation be
admitted. In addition to the President
the association elected the following
officers:
First vice president. Mrs. Frank NJ.
Roessing. Pennsylvania: second vice
president, Mrs. Stanley Mccormick.
New York: third vice president, Miss
Esther Ogden; treasurer. Mrs. Henry
Wade Rogers, Connecticut; CORE
spending secretary, Miss Hannah Pat
terson. Penna.; recording secretary,
Mrs. James Morrison. Illinois: first
auditor, Mrs. Walter McNahb Miller,
Missouri: second auditor. Mrs. Patty
Ruffner Jacobs, Alabama.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
WIFE OF premier AsQU|TR AS
PLAINTIFF IN ALLEGED LIBEL
CASE AGAINST LONDON GLOBE

LONDON. Dec. 17.-Nrs. Herbert II.
Asquth. wife of the premier, appear
ed as a plaintiff in chancery court to-
day, demanding an order to restrain
the Globe from the publication Of al
legged libels. Mrs. Asquith's attorney
said
For whole fortnight before the
issue Of It's writ Mrs. Asquith has been
deliberately pursued in the defend
ants newspaper with accusation of
disloyalty and of association with
German prisoners at bennington hall.
She has been described as a traitor
and a disgrace to her sex. and attack
ed in most opprobious terms. These
attacks were Systematically and ma
Violently maintained and were only
suspended after the writ had been is
sued"
The attorney opposed the Globes re-
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.........449 i24 4a4 129
GARDINER JRS.
MANCHESTER

Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Nickerson Of
South Manchester and Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Croker of the Pond road were
guests recently of Mr. and Mrs. f. C.
Nickerson of Hallowell
Miss Lucille Hawkes.. who is teach
ing at Turner Institute. is nome for
the Christmas vacation.
The Mckinley school opened Tues
day morning under the direction of
Mrs. Brann of jefferson. Me.
Elliott Hawkes.. who is in attend
ance at the Moses Brown school at
Providence, r. l.. is at his home on
the Pond road for two weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. Brann of Jefferson are
boarding with Mrs. Gertrude Farr.
Mr.. Brann will teach the Lincoln
school at North Manchester this win
ter, the term opening Dec. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

quest Tor postponement, urging the
court not to deprive the plaintiff Of
this opportunity to clear herself pub
ucly
The persecution of Mrs. Asquith
has been going on nearly whole
year" he said. 1T began last spring
in another newspaper, which the de-
PENDANT doubtless would say was OF a
lower class than the Globe. That pa
per had to apologize publicly and. at
Mrs. Asquith's request pay sl00 OF
the Red Cross fund. The same people
VII" disseminated these Hbels through
the Globe sent sheaveS of anonymous
letters to the plaintiff and inputations
against her were made in social cir
Giles. The matter has now come TO a
head IN a form where the defendants
can be brought to account and made
TO give their reasons for such actions, d"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
THE REV. Geo, C. RICHMOND IS
TO BE SUSPENDED FROM MS
CHURCH DUTIES FOR One YEAR

Philadelphia. Dec. 1.-THE eccie-
siastical court which tried the Rev.
George Chalmers Richmond, rector of
st. Johns Protestant Episcopal church
in his city on charges of conduct un-
becoming a clergyman and violation
of his ordination VOWS today rendered
a verdict recommending that he be
suspended from the performance Of his
church duties for one year. The trial
was the result Of controversy and fric-
ton between Mr.. Richmond and Bish-
op Rhinelander over the conduct of
affairs in ST Johns church. Mr.. Rich
mond was accused of sharply CRITICIZE
ing the bishop in their correspondence
and in their conferences regarding
church affairs.
Early this year Bishop Rhinelander
assigned another clergyman to ST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

Johns church. but Mr.. Richmond and
his supporters refused him admission
Members of the church opposed to Mr.
Richmond held meeting on the side
walk of the church and elected a
'curbstone" vestry. The trouble reach
ed the county civil court, which or
dered Mr.. Richmond to turn over the
church property to the "curbstone YES
try. An appeal from this decision is
pending.
Mr.. Richmond was found guilty by
the church trers on four counts and
acquitted on 10 counts. He has a right
to appeal today's verdict to the pro-
vincial court of the church. The triers
were the Revs. A. r. Van Meter, Erie
Pa. John Kennedy Moorhouse Con-
shohockin, Pa. and S. Holden, Bristol
Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
LOCAL NOTICE.

c. p. Hannaford 4 Go. are reaty
with their usual large line Of christ
mas goods. We cordially invite you TO
como TO our store, where We are show.
ing a line Of attractive toilet articles
delightful candies and distinctive sta
tionery, fountain pens. toys and games.
Don't forget We are agents for Victro'
las and records and one Thousand and
one other things too numerous To me0'
ton. ,i4clsd5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
FRANCE IS SURPRI SED At The
APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL HA|C
But SATISFACTION IS EXPRESSED

Paris, Dec. 1.-THE appointment Of
General Sir Douglas Taig as British
commander-in-chief in place of Field
Marshal Sir John French was entirely
unexpected in France, where it has made
great impression. The press is unani-
nous in expressions of regret at the de-
parture of Field Marshal French and
lays particular emphasis on his services
during the trying times of the opening
period of the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
MEMBERS OF THE
SERBIAN GOVT
ARE AT ATHENS

Paris. Dec 1.-THE arrival at Athens
yesterday OF NJ. Nikolitch. president of
the Serbian National Assembly; N. Trif-
omovitch. former premier: several former
cabinet ministers and number of mem
bers of the Serbian Assembly, is report
ed by the Havas correspondent at the
Greek capital The Serbrans report that
the suffering of their people during the
retreat of the army before the invaders
was indescribable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
MONARCHY SUPPO RTER OBJECT
OF BOMB PL0TTERS IN SHANGHAI
DAMAGE SLIGHT; NO CASUAL TIES

Shanghai, China, Dec. IA bomb was
thrown tonight at the building of the
Asiatic Daily News, a newspaper publish
ed In the Chinese language, which was
launched last September for the purpose
OF pushing the propaganda for restora-
ton of the monarchy. The bomb, whic:l
apparently was thrown from the roof of
house across the street, exploded on the
balcony of the building. The damage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

A number Of the members OF Water
vile Lodge of Good Templars went 70
Hinckley Friday evening to attend the
meeting of Ferry Lodge of that place
The trip was in the form of straw ride
and very pleasant time was enjoyed in
spite of the cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

The newspapers express satisfaction
that Field Marshal French is succeeded
by one of his most apt pupils. whose
proverbial good luck is mentioned, with
the hope that it may prove to be favor
able omen.
General Haig has been in close and
constant relations throughout the war
with the French general headquarters,
where his appointment is received with
immense satisfaction" says the Matin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

The funeral of w H. Sturtevant, who
was burned to death in the destruction
of his home early in the week, will be
held at l o'clock Saturday afternoon from
the chapel at Pine Grove and the inter-
ment will be at Pine Grove. The OIL
ciating clergyman will be Rev. II. r..
Mitchell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

was small and there were no casualties.
The Daily News was the only Snang-
hal newspaper to publish the official Or
ders in regard to the celebration of the
enforcement of Yuan Shi-kai.
The front of the building was blown In
by bomb explosion in September in
which three persons We're killed. Since
that time the ground floor frontage has
been rebuilt, having been made bomb
proof.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

F. A. Hackett of Pittsfeld has pur-
chased the house at the corner OF Pleas
ant and Winter streets, owned and occu-
pied by Miss L. B. and Miss A. NJ. Pike,
and will soon occupy it. The Misses
Pike have purchased the lot on Winter
street from the Ware property and will
at later date construct home there,
although their plans for the present are
unsettled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

Miss Nellie NJ. Jackson very pleasantly
entertained the members of Jolly Eight
Club Thursday evening. The evening was
passed in sewing and playing whist. De-
licious refreshments were served later
in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

sopotamia. The Abyssinian troops, he
also noted. already are we'll armed.
having from 100000 to 1000, 900 modern
rifles. The cooperation of the JAPAN
csc fleet is suggested for the transpor-
tation of Abyssinian troops to Egypt
or Mesopotamia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

The morning and evening services at
the Oakland Methodist church on Sunday
will be conducted by f. l.. Craig. also
the afternoon service at the Sidney
Methodist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

Perley Grant, who has been visiting
at his home in the city for several
weeks. has returned TO Chapcllo. Can,
where he is employed as an engineer
On tue Canadian Pacific
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
STATE HOUSE wins
over BUSINESS men

The State House bowling team won
three points out OF four from the BUS
mess Men in the contest Friday night
on the Y. y. C. A. alleys.
The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

All of the schools OF the city closed
Friday. The public schools made no
special notice of the dag, except that
i'll some of the smaller grades there
were exercises for the children which
We're in the nature of play for the
little ones instead Of the usual days
studies. The teachers in tho lower
grades almost without exception wend-
ed their way home at night laden
with bundles which had been present
ed to them by the students of their
classes, The schools will reopen on
IAN. g. giving them a two weeks va
cation.
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Webb Law Seizure

Deputy Sheriff Roderick visited the
Maine Central freight station Friday
morning and came away with three gall
Ions of whiskey which he had seized I'M
der the Webb law. The stuff was con-
signed to local people.