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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-01-06
From the Griffin Section

A Christmas tree at Griffin
church on Saturday evening,
Dec. 20. was greatly enjoyed by
a number of people. The tree
was beautifully decorated and
loaded with presents. John
Hays as Santa Claus and Clar-
ence Dav as Mrs. Santa created
much merriment amongst the
children.
The Woman's Missionary So.
ciety and the Sunbeam Band of
Griffin church held their regular
meeting Sunday afternoon. The
following officers for the w. MS.
for the coming year were elect
ed: Mrs. Ed Hendricks, presi-
dent; Mrs. Grover ChiIds, vice
president, and Miss Roma Nav
anthony, secretary treasurer.
t,fhe Sunbeam Band has been
lately ofganized and is prQgress-
ing nicely under the Leadership
OF Mrs. w. II. Day and Mrs. San,
Dorr.
Miss yErnestine Hendricks en-
tertained about 30 Of her young
friends at a delightful pound
party Dec. 81. Christmas bells.
with ferns and wreaths of holly
and ivy vines, decorated the par
lor, hall and dining-room. While
the Young folks were at supper
a cake with a ring in it was
passed around through the crowd
to see who would get married
first--the one getting the piece
OF cake with the ring in it being
the one, Charlie Freeman cot
>nri"", After supper the guests
in the no~'1" ~
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-01-06
Mrs. John Davis Dead

Mrs. John N. Davis died at
her home in the Mt. Pisgah com
munity of Anderson county, the
first day of the new year, in the
62nd year of her life. Funeral,
services were held at Mt. Pisgah
church by her pastor, Rev. u.
w. Hiott, the day following
her death and interment tfse'ss--
place in the cemetery nd !. .S.iss,SS &. Us
Mrs. Davis was a good Woman
and had1been a faithful member
OF Mt. ,Pisgah church moretlan
40 years. She was an aunt of
Messrs. j. Luther and Lewis
Bagwell, OF Easley, and James
[. Callahan, formerly of Pick
ems but now Of Greenville. She
leaves husband, five children
land numerous friends and rela-
tiyes to mourn her death. &
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In Memory of Mrs. White

Mrs. Minerva White, who
has been in feeble health foY
some time. died at the homeyBf
her SON. Rev. j. A. White fear
Pickens on the morning of De-
'cemb9r %, 1916. She was born
in Anderson county, March 20,
l830k At the age of sixteen
years sho was converted and
joined the Baptist church, and
lived a consistent christian until
her death. Truly a good woman
has gone to her reward. She
,;@cS q devoted mother, a faith,
:. 80. q and true friend. Her chill
dren no doubt rise up and call
hen blessed. Her christian
example will not be forgotten
Her body was laid to rest az
Pickens View church on Chr
mas eve. The funeral sc"
Were conducted by BE. NJ
Rigdon in the pres&E &ErsmF eo%Ft con
large concourse Of agan at Alta
friends and relativesal;s.eveit given
D Farewell, dear sjsoovesrrnor slaton
is doEe, thy croNFLeo Franks acnte
hard to give ana soyeppora speaa Ia, he
hope to meet I'm.
ling is no mora Bomb explosion y =
zones followashaingteoGn. tom - '' '''' :
land meetts
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Notes From Amber

changes in this community dur-
ing Christmas week. A. G..
Smith has contracted for and
moved to the Hendrix place,
formerly owned by j. B. Jones;
w. IL Day has bought and
moved to A. @. Smiths place:
Will Freeman has bought and
moved to w. T. Days place; j.
E. Day has moved to the Will
freeman place; Smiley Atkins
has moved to the j. e. Day
place; liar McJ unkin has moved
to his fathers place near Mt.
Tabor, and Leonard Jones has
moved in his house; Sam Chap.
man has moved to Mr.. Brazeale's.
near Twelve Mile calnpground;
and Will Byars moved in his
house. All these moves were
made Christmas week and six
or seven Of them were on New
Years day. A few days before
Christmas } Ohm Anthony moved
out of this district and Eryin
HAYES moved in. So you see
the people in Amber section
have been moving some.
The school opened here Jan.3.
The Sunday school at this
place was reorganized the first
Sunday in January, 1916, and
officers elected for the coming
year. Sixty joined the classes.
The secretary said there were
about 100 present. Are there
not many churches that did not
have more than this on the same
Sunday? This school has bought
an organ for $40 SO and have it
nearly paid for. Please give me
space to say that we had a box
supper here which raised $l9. .55
for the organ. The following
Young ladies brought boxes:
Misses Eva Cantrell, Nita Jones,
Annie May Smith, Susan Con
nelly, Lilly and Mary Keith,
EuniceDorr, Roma May Anthony,
Ernestine Hendricks, Ollie and
Beatrice Leslie, Effie Dodgens,
Jennie Pace. Euhice Atkins.
These boxes We're bought by
Messrs. Henry Keith, Ernest and
Marvin Dorr, Roy Chapman,
Ernest Anthony, Beeman Les
lie, John Hayes, Furman Dodg-
ems, Lawrence Simmons, ivy
Hendricks, John Roper, Charley
freeman, Julius McJunkin and
Mr.. Crenshaw.
Miss Nita Jones returned home
Sunday after spending several
days with her sister, Mrs. Henry
Jones, of the Oolenoy section.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Jones gave
the young people musicale
Saturday night, but the musi-
clans didn't come. The meeting
was turned into a pleasant social
gathering.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Hendricks
Of CLASSY Mountain gave the
yonug folks a pound party Fri
day night, which was largely
attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tommy TIotter
visited the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A.C. Smith, last week.
Mr.and Mrs. Elbert McJ unlxin
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Nc
Junl1in visited their father. Mr..
Nat McJunkin, during the holi-
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Chapman
visited their uncle, G. E. Chap
man, last week. X.Y.Z.
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Number as
Mt. Carmel Notes

| d e. y g q
The holidays passed off very
quietly on this side of the coun-$
ty. Several social gatherings
We're held at the homes andWelsl
greatly enjoyed by the young
people. The sum of $62 was res
allied from the box supper held,
at the. school building which
will be used for the improve
ment Of the school building.
The members Of the embroid.5 I
cry club presented their presi-
dent, Miss Eva Holcombe with
q beautiful rug as an apprecia-
tion Of her faithful services as
president. ,
Quite o number of the boys
and girls who have been Off In
school spent the holidays at
home.
The friends Of Mason Looper
and family are glad to welcome
them back to this side Of the
county. They have purchased
the John Roper place, ,nearCapp
store. lN
The many friends of w. j.
Ponder will be GLAD to know
that he IS doing fairly we'll, all
though his condition is critical.
His leg was amputated several
days ago. Is
A large congregation greeted
their new pastor, Mr.. Cocker,
who preached an excellent SER
mon Sunday morning.
A splendid session Of the Da-a
cusville singing convention was
held last Sunday afternoon at,
Nine Forks church. A large
crowd was present and some ex-
cellent singing was had in the
new books. The next session
will be held at Peters Creek the
first Sunday afternoon in Feb,
ruarY.
School opened again on Mon,
day morning. E"
| A gQodly rtso,ber Of young
! peOkbCp pHn llG ~ l&4s!s4s ~ SOclaDl0 at III y
home Of Mr.. John Ferguson last
Thursday night.
Mr.. John Hit attended the
| funeral of his uncle, Mr.. Perry
Brezeale, who was buried last
Saturday.
| Mr.. and Mrs. B. D. Lathem
had as their guests Sunday Mr..
and Mrs. B. ID. Hendricks and
little daughter Margaret. Jim
Lathem and Hal Hiott.
Alfred Tanner and family
from Greer have moved to the;
Will Farmer place, near the.
church. .
Miss Nan Holcombe apG@ 4 4
Looper returned. At I
Tuesday. \
Tf ',ox ST..
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-15

THE SANITARY District
President THOMAS A. smyth.
Clerk, John Mo0illen.
Comptroller, Francis d. Conery.
Treasurer, John A. Mccormick.
| Trustees:
Thomas A. emyth.
James N. Daley.
Charles q. Reading,
Joseph Ruszkiewcz.
Patrick ]. Carr,
Fred D. Brett,
Thomas n. oullivaa.
George W. Paullia.
wallace q. Clara
Facts about the Sanitary District
and drainage canal:
The main and water power char.
mel 10 10 miles long.
Length Of river. lake to Robsy
street, 8 miles.
Length river diversion channel. ~
miles.
Width main channel. Robsy street
to Summit:
Bottom. 40 feet; top. 100.
Width main channel. Summit 70
willow Springs:
Bottom, 2o2 feet: top. 100.
Width main channel. willow Syringe
to Lockport (rock section): Bottom,
100 feet: top. 162.
Width river diversion channel: Bot
tom, 200 feet.
Minimum depth Of water in main
channel. ~ feet.
Current In earth sections. I IA miles
per hour.
Current In rock sections. 10 miles
per hour.
Present capacity Of canal. 100000
cubic feet per minute.
Total amount Of excavation, 1885,.
e3s cubic yards.
The north shore channel. extending
from Lawrence avenue to Lake Michi.
gan. In the village Of wilmette. 10
about 3 miles long with . wafer depth
OF 1876 feet.
Construction Of the Sag canal TO
drain the Calumet region was begun
IN the summer Of 1911.
Sag channel will be - miles long
when work 10 finished.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-15
COUNTY OFFICES, COURT HOUSE.

shsrIfs's once.
Fourth floor, room 42S.
County Treasurer.
Second floor. room 2l2.
Recorder o. Deeds.
First door. room 100.
Registrar o. Titlsa
First door. room 100.
County Clerk.
3econd door. room 233.
County Comptroller
Fifth door. room 611.
Coroner
Fifth door. room 500.
County oUrvsys.
Firth door. room 426.
Custodian.
Third Aopr. room I'll.
County Court
Sixth door. room COZ.
Clerk County cevrl
Sixth door. room 600.
Circuit Court
Seventh door.
Clerk Circuit csurG
Fourth door. room AZ.
Prebats Court
Sixth floor, room 60.
Clerk Probate ceuel
Sixth door. room 623.
Oeard % Review.
Third floor, room 3S7.
Oeard ~ AssssseeA
Third floor. room S12.
President County Oeara.
Fifth door. room So.
Clerk Superior csVel
Fourth door. room 437.
County Commissioners.
Fifth floor, room 637.
County Attorney.
Fifth floor. room 507.
Law Library.
Tenth floor.
Supsrlntsndsnt Public Ssrviss.
Fifth floor. room SIC.
Civil Service Commission.
FIFTH door. room $40.
Jury Commission.
Eighth floor. room ~.
James 9. Hopkins, the able lawyer.
would make good Judge Of the Supe.
rior court.
>e~
Assistant Superintendent OF Streets
Mitchell gives general satisfaction BY
the way he performs his duties.
Wheeler 4 Co.. the popular cloth.
isrs 1t 1856 South State street. over
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-15

Peacock's, are doing an immense bust.
ness. Their credit system makes many
friends and patrons for them.
~6A
Judge Harry 7. Doian has made q
grand record AZ Municipal Judge.
The broad ax., 1916-12-23
Heat at the Persian Gulf,

The Persian gulf and its coasts d
in summer about the hottest place
earth's surface, a Temperature of
degrees In the shade being not y
common, while black bulb solar be
mometer has registered ISL degrees !
the sun.
When one remembers that the bit
test room in a Turkish bath Is uSuill
kept at about 16O degrees the appalling
nature of this Persian heat viii b
better realized.
The greatest heat ever known .
England was on Aug. IS, 1893, whai
shade temperature of 90 degrees w
registered. But on this day the SUD
temperature did not quite equal thS
Of July %, 1885, when 162 degsa
F. was registered in the sun.
When you consider facts like tns
II is difficult to believe that our plans
receives only one twO-thOusand-m'
lionth part of the rays flung out by p'
sun.-LondOn Telegraph.
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Leaves of the Poison wv

No doubt just a picture Of pO.,
ivy Is enough to cause some foIks \
shudder and remember the time tb.t
face and body became scarlet AM
swollen from contact with the lsays
How it itched and burnedl Yet TO mi
It was only to make matters worse
A curious fact Is that some person
are immune from this poison, vhA
others must not even breathe the N
len Of the plant. 1t is often confOut
ed with the Virginia creeper, althOun
the difference between this is disthc
The leaves of the latter are diYna
into five leaflets, while those Of ts
former have but three, fact vel
worth remembering.
Strange enough, the witch hazel psH
Is sometimes found growing close b
the poison ivy. As witch hazel eztnc
Is one Of the best remedies for ~
poisoning it would seem nature vs
holding out disease in one hand and .
remedy in another.
The broad ax., 1916-12-23
Odd Titles of Newspapers

In Columbus, says the Dispatch tnen
is a man whose chief joy is in cON''
ton of newspaper titles.
There are Headlights. FlashlsnN
Bees, Eagles, Owls. Mirrors and New
Letters, but when it comes to Derrick
Meddlers, Telescopes, Flags and :.
beams the class is limited Id o"
Springs there is published the AM.
sas Thomas Cat, and other titles !.A
as unusual are the Sledge Ham@a
the Irrepressible, the Silent "O''
and Gall.
Frequently it Is possible to tel ~
the title of a newspaper the sta's :
which 1t is published. For inS'I ~.
the Chieftain Is in Oklahoma. tne o. :.
tier and the Lariat are in Texas :.
Hole Breezes In Montana anu
Roundup in Wyoming.
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YOUNG, but Wise,

"But mamma thinks am too young
to marry"
"Why should she think that? You're
much older than she was when she got
married, aren't your"
"Yes. but father was drawing a much
larger salary at the time than you're
getting."-Chicago Herald.
The broad ax., 1916-12-23
A Friendly Tip.

Sapleigh-Would you-er-advise me
to-er-marry beautiful girl or a SEN
sible girl? Hammersley-Tm afraid
you'll never be able to marry either,
old man. Sapleigh-Why not? Ham.
mersley-WeI, a beautiful girl could
do better and a sensible girl would
know better.-Exchange.
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION

Annual statement of the German Amer
lean Insurance Company of New York, in
the State of New York, on the 31st day of
December. 1915, made to the Insurance Su-
perintendent of the State of Illinois, pur-
suant to law.
CAPITAL.
Amount of capital stock paid
up in cash. ..............S 100000 90
INCOME.
Premiums received during the
year ................. 9,O37, sol 90
interests, rents and dividends 1,122, 1O3.S9
Profit on sale or maturity of
ledger assets .......... 4,137.72
From all other sources. .. 1885 90
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Attractive Automobiles.

so you are in the market w.
automobiley a.
YES" answered the man WV
to attract attention.
ANY particular make? a
mo; / merely want one tna' n
make people turn round anu s'
me when | pass" ,,rsI
"Oh, you don't need a speciI n
for that. Get the ordinary -
exceed the speed limit '-blr
Age-Herald.
The broad ax., 1916-12-23

Two men were once talking over
their respective sons careers at col
lege, and one remarked:
"Well. 1 sometimes feel like saying,
as did Aaron in the wilderness, Be
hold, 1 poured in the gold and there
came out this calf New York Amer
lean.
The broad ax., 1916-12-23
And No Wonder.

$50 the Jibways separately"
"Last week"
"What was the troubled"
"Mr. Jibway's first wife wrote him q
long birthday letter every year, and ]
think It finally got on the second Mrs
always nerves."-Savannah Press.
The broad ax., 1916-12-23
Optimism.

Wife-John, you'll have to take that
ball away from baby. he hit sister
on the head with It John-Yes, dear,
but you should have seen the curve the
little cuss had on it-Puck.
The broad ax., 1916-12-23
Prudent Man.

"Had any luck in the stock market
lately?"
'HThe best ever"
"How much did you cleanup"
"Not a cent 1 listened to q still
small voice and stayed ut."-Birming-
ham Age Herald.
The broad ax., 1916-12-23
HiailluainnAd.

did your husband used to write you
poetry before you were marriedr
"No. but he used to write me what
We both thought was poetry."-Hcus-
ton Post.
The broad ax., 1916-12-23
CAREFUL Hubby.

docs your husband suDscr' ~
theory that kissing transmits 81
mo; he thinks that germs wc
" transmitted by money anu r,us
careful not to hand me any
City Journal.
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Distance Lends enehantment.

She-Do you think 1t will be all right
for US after we are married to settle a
couple Of squares away from my fami-
ly? Hell was going to say a couple
Of states.-New York Times.
The broad ax., 1916-12-23

True glory consists In so living as to
make the world happier and better for
our hving.-Pliny.
The broad ax., 1916-12-23
w..a-.. e-o,. obssIstA

Woodmen Grow oosS" -
A steam operated saWns s,ur N
fells more trees In an eisnI :. -
than thirty woodmen. IL go
to the ground and Leaves ,s,s,st
standing.-Popular Scienes
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Ina La Time

Just IN TinA A, -
Plaintiffs lawyer u
Defendants Ditto-You oe.dss
pretty weak.-New YORK
The broad ax., 1916-12-23

Total unearned premiums. 80. 9,O36, 1872 %
etc. ..'............' 157,1179S
Commissions and brokerage. 4,461 AS
Other liabilities ......... 10,144.57
Total Liabilities. $40 ,146,9 41.3s
BUSINESS IN ILLINOIS.
Total risks taken during the
year .SOCB-aO,-oo.OV
Total premiums during the
year o<O, t1s.4o
Total losses incurred during
the year ................ 343,552.4s
WILLIAM n. KREMER,
President.
EDWIN NJ. CRAGIN,
Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
25th day of January, 1916
]. HOMER REED,
(SEALl Notary Public.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-13
WEDNESDAY CLUB PRE-
SCENTS HOLLY SCHOOL
WITH DICTIONARY

Each year the Wednesday Club
presents dictionary to one Of the
rural schools around Corinth.
This year, it was the fortune of
the Holly School to receive the
presentation. Holly school clos
ed last week, and as a fitting eli
max of the interesting years work
this presentation was made by one
Of the club s most charming mem
hers, Mrs. L. F. Garrett, who in a
very concise, though appreciated
talk, the book and stand was de-
hverH2' to Prof. G. c. Moreland
VI . 4.uvc,Val Of the school to he ?,sea
III the work Of the Holly school.
The dictionary was a Webster s
nna brid ged, and one Of the latest
editions. It was bound in antique
bronze leather. and is a volume
to be appreciated bv any ednca.
tional institution. which would be
lucky in securing it.
The Holly school IS very glad
to install this valuable asset, and
in behalf Of the community in
which Holly is located. Prof.
Moreland expressed appreciation
for same.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-13
J. PLUVIUS CLOGS PROG
RESS IN COURT SQUARE

Rain interfered today with the
progress of the work in beautify-
ing court square. One walk on
the east side, however, was al
most completed yesterday, and
tends to give an idea of how the
improvements will appear when
finished.
Alderman Mitchell was so fav-
orably impressed with the improv-
ed appearance, he donated dol
lar to the fund.
There is no question but that the
improvements will go long way
in making court square one of the
prettiest spots in Corinth, and
every person in Corinth should
feel a personal pride in the mat,
ter BY lending his or her co-opera
ton in the work.
> G. NJ. Jones Of Tupelo, is IN the
city Oh business.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-13
MEETS DEATH IN
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

Fridays Daily.
Hill Aldr;rh, taii0. OF !'aIey-
vile, Ala, met Il tragic death on
Wednesday night in Haleyville.
Aldrich was driving a Ford car
and was on a back street about
7 o clock, and is said to have been
without a light. 1t is alleged that
he was intoxicated and in driving
up a hill, his foet slipped off some
controlling device when he lost
control of the machine, running
against a building, throwing him
out against the structure, break
ing his neck and killing him in
stantly.
Aldrich was young man and
has resided in Haleyville for some
time. He was about 30 years old
md married, though he was not
living with his wife at the time
Of his death.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-13
INTEREST CENTERS ON
ANNUAL FIELD MEET

The city schools are taking a
great interest in the preparations
for the annual Northeast Missis-
sippi Field-Day exercises to be
given on Friday, April 21st, at
the A. & M. College, Starkville,
and it is expected that Corlnth
and Alcorn county will have some
several representatives, either in
the literary or athletic contests,
and possibly both, though the lat
ter has not been determined yet.
Miss Martha Gambler, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Cand-
Ter, will represent the Corinth
High School in music, her rendi-
ton to be with Song and
Chime. - ~ 7~s- "a r
Miss Tennie Wallace will en-
ter in the expression contest.
The athletic contests through
out the district have not been
completed yet, there being sever
al elimination games to be played
yet. and as soon as it is determined
who will represent the district at
the annual meet, complete pro
gram will be announced.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-13
COUNTY MEDICOS TO CON-
VENE TUESDAY NIGHT

The Alcorn County Medical So
ciety will meet next Tuesday
night at Z 80 o'clock in the of
fee of Drs. Voyles & Lanning,
with the officers, DR.. G.. M. Tay-
lor, president, and DR.. w. A.
Johns, secretary, in charge.
A regular program, with many
matters pertaining to the health
Of the community, will be taken
up. The meeting will prove inter
esting to all present.
All physicians in Alcorn county
who are members, as well as those
of adjoining counties, are expect
ed to attend. A good attendance
is contemplated.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-13
LITTLE CHILD CROSSING
STREET HIT BY WAGON

fridays Daily.
Little Inez McRae, 3-year old
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. K. F.
McRae. sustained slight injury
yesterday afternoon, when she
was struck by a delivery wagon.
The child was running across
Douglas street, near the family
residence, and before she could
cross the wagon being too near
her to stop, struck her, causing
considerable suffering. Though
no fractures were sustained. she
was severely bruised and suffered
intensely for some time.
She was attended by DR.. w. w.
McRae. She is very much i'm
proved today, which is very graf
flying to the many friends of the
family.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-13
NO LOVE LIKE THAT OF
THE MOTHER HEART

Though there is none but who
realizes the fact that it is best, the
children Of the county poor farm
that were apprentices to the Child,
ren's Home Society at Jackson
with all legal papers for theil
adoption, to clothe, educate and
care for until the reach the age
Of majority, it is none the less
pitiful to hear the moanful sobs
Of the broken-hearted parents a.
they are taken away, as was the
case Yesterday.
It proved plainly enough that
luxury has nothing whatever to
do with the true love Of mother,
but even the most humble AMI
poverty-stricken perents dread to
give up their children.
Just as soon, however, as these
little waits were taken into pos
session by Miss Purser, Of the
state Home. they were plunged
into comfortable warm bath and
brought out spick and span.
The change means a great deal
to them. for the state institution
pledges to give them every advan-
tage of a public school education,
good, comfortable clothes. teach
them the Bible and good man
ners-in fact the Home means a
christian environment for them,
with many advantages. and this is
the reason these poor children
are taken by the institution.
Miss PurSer eXnects to return
soon -for other nnfortunates who
will be looked after in the Home.