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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28

Monday evening was one Of the quietest
that Main street has seen for a long
time. There was absolutely nothing do
ing. Very few people were on the treet
shows closed and the stores that were
open did hardly any business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28

Freight cars for shipping bananas in
winter are heated by half a dozen or
so large oil stoves ranged down the
center of the car. The temperature is
kept at an average Of IS degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
ONE AMERICAN
BELIEVED DEAD
ON ENCL|SHmAN

Washington. March E.-Advices TO the
state department today from Bristol,
Eng. said one American. p. Buckley,
horseman. apparently was lost in the
sinking of the British steamer English
man. and that the total loss of life was
seven horsemen and three members Of the
crew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28

Alderman Henry W. Butler and En-
nest J. Marshall returned from a fish
ing trip Monday afternoon with a good
catch OF pickerel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
EAST WINTHROP

Harry Winslow returned from f'o,
idence Saturday, after few days W"
with relatives in that place. :,
Miss Sylvia Young went 10 !"
Children's hospital in Portland wv
day for treatment. ;.
Will Hewett passed lev Gays
Boston the past week. =.
Mrs. Carrie Bisbee. who uHcei" =,
an operation for appendicitis d " y.
Augusta hospital few weeks aso'
turned to her home Monday -.
Miss Evelyn Waugh. who mas ~ -.
passing her vacation with. her paren''
has returned to Yves: Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
WINDSOR

WEST-Mrs. Abbie Downs left
Tuesday for Gardiner. where she is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Georgia Will
liams, for several days
Mrs. Charles Humphrey and daugh-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter E. Dillon OF
Milo are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles H. Butler at their home on
Boutelle avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
ELEVEN KILLED
ON MINNEAPOLIS:
MEDITERRANEAN

London. March FL, is announced tina.
II persons were killed when the British
steamship Minnea polls. formerly in the
New York-London service. was sunk las,
week in the Mediterranean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28

Edwin Clement. proprietor of the
North Pond Camps. was calling on
friends in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
Funeral Of Lila Pierce

Rev. NJ H. Wakefield conducted the fu-
neral service OF little Lila Pierce. the
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pierce
Of Deer Hill. Sunday morning. Mrs.
Wakefield in the absence of the pastor
supplied ar the North Windsor church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28

the guest of friends in the city for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
WATERv|LLE

Frank E. Haines Of Westbrook was
the guest OF his brother, Hon. William
T. Haines. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28

There are 100000 drug users in the
United States. Heretofore the figures
have been overestimated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28

The regular weekly rehearsal of the Ce
celia Club was held Monday evening a
the Congregational church vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28

Rev and Mrs. Wakefield entertaine
March /. as tea and evening guests the
four delegates who attended the boys
conference held in Bangor.
Bert True is in Augusta, where he has
employment.
Miss 5. E. Barton opened the spring
term Of school AT Weeks Mills Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
JEFFERSON
Harrison BtNbank

SUI Id-darrlSOn Burbank a life
long resident Of Jefferson. died March
p at his home in this place. after a
brief illness Of bronchil pneumonia.
His was about IS years. The funeral
services were held in the church of
which he had been janitor for a long
period Of years. at 10 A. NJ, Saturday.
conducted by Rev. A. A Bennett. Two
appropriate solos were rendered bv H.
\. Clark Interment was in the family
soi IN Trash Lawn cemetery.
Kew y. s. Burbank Of Revere. Mass.
was in the place Saturday to attend
the funeral OF his brother, Harrison
Burbank
Miss Nes-e McCurde is at home from
Naterv!'ie fc-' Two weeks vacation
Miss Ruby N. Boynton went to
Eroosheld. VT. Monday for an indefn-
lite stay.
There have been several new cases
OF the grip the past week.
Rev. A. Locke Of Tottenville, N. Y.
Will supply the pulpit next Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
Germany Stands Ready to Disavow

man as a coal trimmer. John Murray.
a native Of Scotland. shipped as a sailor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28

The right to elect one member ~.
Belgian chamber Of deputies is ANU"
to each 10000 Of the population.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28

New Zealand's 1916 government rev.
enue is estimated at $50 So, 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-28
CARRANZA DELAYS

Continued from Page Onel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05

included Mrs. B. F. McPherson, Mrs w. M. c. Dandridge of Gainesville.
 Mrs. J. J. Nickel delightfully."- enter tained the Eagles wives and friends at her home on Carline avenue Wednes- day afternoon. An interesting contest and a series game of five hundred were among the diversions. In the contest, the firse prize, a linen towel with en- broidered F. o. E. monogram, was won by Mrs. J. M. Ball. while the booby prize, a corsage bouquet of violets, was given Mrs R. A. Lathem. The prizes awarded in the game of five hundred were duplicates of those in the contest, the first prize being captured by Mrs. R. B. Johnson and the booby was given Mrs. John Vallely. A tempting salad course was served, the guests number ing about B.
 Mrs. A. J. Monfee was hostess to the Thursday Afternoon Crochet club at her home on Vine street. A delicious salad plate cause was passed, with the follow ing club members present: Mrs. J. E.. Wood, Mrs. c. w. Overstreet, Mrs. A. J. Monfee, Mrs. S. l.. Baty, Mrs. c. D. Com stock, Mrs William Jenkins and Mrs. B. F. Phillips Mrs. R. H. Franklin of Mulga was the guest of the afternoon. The Leap Year club was delightfully."- entertained Thursday evening with Miss Mary Lou Wood hostess at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs J. E. Wood. on Maple street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
EAST BIRMINGHAM

Mrs. F. 0. Dill was a pleasant hos tess at a reception given Thursday evening at her pretty cottage home in East Birmingham in honor of two charming visiting girls, Miss Maritime of White Springs, Ga, and Miss Mildred Smoot of Ragland. The guests were met in the reception hall by MT. and Mrs. H. T. Shoot and MT. and Mrs. Dill. In the music room, made attractive by vases of white and red carnations Miss Nell Pollard, Miss Bell Pollard and Miss Maritime rendered several vocal and in strumental selections. In the dining room delicious plate luncheon was with red and white carnations. centered with huge basket of all kinds of fruits At a later hour ices were served by Mrs. Shoot, Mrs. Dill and Mrs. Maritime to the 32 guests invited to meet the charming visitors
 Miss Amelia Wilks entertained at 6 o'clock dinner at her home Friday aft Margaret Macpherson and Miss Robena Gallacher. Seated at the table were Miss McPherson, Miss Gallacher, MT. J. c. Blackwell MT. and Mrs. l.. H. Wilks.
 Temperance day was fittingly observed at the Cunningham school Friday after noon. Mrs. w. H. Jeffries, president of the Womens Christian Temperance union, delivered a very interesting ad- dress at the close of the address Mrs. Jeffries, who is an eloquent speaker, then presented the school with hand some picture of Francis F.. Willard
 Miss Susie Whitmire will entertain the members of the Wednesday SIorp, IS Crochet club at her home. Miss Oliva Wilson will give the lesson. After the lesson hour, Miss Whitmire and the ci'ib members will pt luncheon guests of Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
A N N OU N c E ZEN TS

Pelham chapter of the U. D. C. will meet Wednesday afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. Joseph zinzer 1715 Tenth ave- rue. south.
 The Woman's Auxiliary society of the Handley Memorial Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow at 2:sO in the ladies' parlors of the new church.
 The West End W. c. T. U. will meet Thursday afternoon at S:3O o'clock at the public library.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Northside chapter of the Boys club will assemble Tuesday morning at 10:30 with Mrs. c. J. Shook. This Is an important meeting, and all members are urged to be present without fur ther invitation.
 The Wednesday morning Music club will meet at 10:30 at Clarke & Jones hall.
 Temple Emanu-E chapter will meet tomurrv~ es ( r'cloclS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
CENTRAL PARK

The Woman's Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church met at Mrs. E. l.. McCalPs home Monday afternoon The members carried their sewing, pre- paratory to the bazaar which is to be given by the society. Mrs. J. w. Akin led the devotional service, after which a business meeting was held for the pur- pose of hearing the reports of local com mittees. Mrs. Erhart was not present on account of the indictment weather During the social hour which followed the pro- gramme, plate luncheon was served. and the members were introduced to visitors
 The Ladies' Aid society met at the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, instead of the regular hour, in order that they might finish the new quilt, presented by one of the members.
 The open-air temperance programme, which was to be given by the pupils of Central Park school Friday, was aban- doned on account of the unfavorable weather. Children were benefited, how ever, by preparation.
 The illiteracy report from Central Park district showed no one over the age of 10 who could not read or write.
 Professor Bryan of the Tuxedo Baptist church will introduce his choir at the Central Park Baptist church Sunday aft ernoon at 2:30. The programme embraces several quartets, duets and chorus num- bers. Members of the local choir are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
PRATT CITY

Miss Lena Letcher entertained CO., terie of friends on Monday evening at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs Carl Letcher in West Pratt. The rooms were tastefully decorated in violets and ferns and vases of carnations. The ! hostess was assisted in receiving by her mother Mrs Carl Letcher, and Miss Louise Anderson. In the reception hall punch was dispensed from a bowl em- bedded in the chosen flowers, the bever- age being dipped by Miss Elizabeth Letcher In a series of progressive games, the girls grize a box of hand kerchiefs, was won by Miss Nellie New ton; the boys prize, linen handkerchiefs, was awarded to MT. Ebert Keller who also drew the consolidation prize, book At the close of the evening dainty re- treatments were served Those included in the courtesy were: Miss Irene Nelson, Miss Nellie Lambert, Miss Katie Smith, Miss Hattie Moore, Miss Evelyn May nard, Miss Annie Mae Skees, Miss Mar garet Moore Miss Maude Mae Willard, Miss Louise Anderson, Miss Nellie New ton, MT. James Ellis, MT. A. l.. Ander- son, MT. E. l.. Cole MT. James Ellis, MT C. l.. Earl MT. M. l.. Moreland, MT. Ernest Richards MT. Edwin Lewis MT. Gaston Bush, MT. Ebert Keller, Mr. R. L. Bishop, MT. T. J. Richards and MT. Ben Riley.
 Mrs. H. H. E,litt was a charming hostess to the Bon Ami club on Tuesday afternoon. The first prize, a hand em- broidered tea apron, was won by Mrs. Alfred Carraway, and the second prize, a dainty handkerchief, was awarded Mrs. M. c. Dandridge. The members of the club present were: Mrs. Will George, Mrs. w. F. varin, Mrs. John l.. Owens, Mrs. J. c. Almon, Mrs. H. G. Culver house, Mrs. H. H. Elliott, Mrs. A. J. McRimmon, Mrs. Alfred Carraway and Mrs James Howard. The invited guests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
MRS. CRUIKSHANk TO
 ENTERTAIN AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. George M. Cruikshank will be hos tess at luncheon on Tuesday. entertain ing a few of her intimate friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05

 asked to participate in the singing, and the public is invited to attend.
 The principal of the school has asked that the exhibit of prizes for the city beautiful contest be put on at the school building until the. time for making the awards in July. There will be some 40 of these prizes and the ladies expect to ar range an attractive exhibit.
 The regular meeting of the School Inn provement association was held at the school building Friday afternoon at 2:30.
 MT. Clifton Brassfield has accepted a prominent position in Dallas, Tex
 Miss Carrie Robbins, who has been vis- iting Miss Blanche Pike. has returned to her home on Highland avenue.
 Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Scrudder of West End were guests of Mir. and Mrs. J. L. Pike Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs Amos Blankenship of Bir- mingham, who Were recently married in Bessemer, visited Miss Blanche Pike Sun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
Alfreda Smith at her pretty home

Alfreda Smith at her pretty home in Shades valley.
 MT. and Mrs Edward Shelton were de- lightful hosts of the past week, when they entertained at o'clock dinner at their home near Vanderbilt. Those in vited to share the hospitality of MT. and Mrs Shelton were: MT and Mrs. Nose Whitten Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Craig. MT. and Mrs. O. T. White MT. Orange Shel- ton and Karl White. After the lunch con, the party enjoyed delightful au- tomobile ride over the city.
 Many friends of Mrs. Bettie Collins will be pleased to learn that she is improving after recent illness at her home, 231S Elder avenue. Ensley. Mrs. Collins has often visited in East Bir- mingham, being the guest of Mrs. Will liam c. Pennington.
 Mrs w. V. Glaze of Fairview and Mrs. A. J. Kennedy of West End were guests of Mrs. J w. Chambers at spend-the- day party at her home Friday.
 Mrs D. w. Harrison and children of Charlotte N. C.. are guests of relatives in East Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
Special Showing of Ribbons !!

Good taffeta ribbon. in every wanted Millinery shades of blue cerise red. purple They five inches wide and have good body to them, special 23c
 For 29c yard Ribbons worth 35c and S9c yard; Dandy quality of taffeta, six inches wde satin striped novelty moire dotted taffeta These especially suited for hair ribbons 29c yard.
 Stamped for tables 29c each New de- signs in these card table covers, all made up and ready for use, 29c each
 Shelf for medicine chest, china closet try Stamped fine Indian Head to be sca1loped and with suitable design to be embroidered, 15c Continental pillow cases, stamped for quick broiderng, designs for French eyelet embroid cry. 5Oc pair.
 We have beautiful line of new linen and huck towels. Royal Society other designs, stamped simple patterns finest material Priced 15c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05

entertained Friday evening at the home of Miss Florence Westbrook. During the evening an excellent musical programme was rendered by Miss Cora Westbrook and Miss Mabel Barton. At late hour an ice course was served to 40 guests which brought a pleasant evening to a close
 Mrs John Cosby was hostess to the Jefferson Study club at her home on Park row. An interesting programme was enjoyed. Mrs. J. B. Aird was pres ent and made an interesting talk. Plans for future work were made. Miss Rosser was received as new member. Tempting refreshments were passed to 15 mem bers.
 Mrs. c. E. Purdy. Mrs J. L. Ander- son. Mrs. J. H. Fender and Mrs. J.. Chantz were joint hostesses at the home of Mrs. Purdy, with a pretty monthly social. The rooms were made attractive with palms. ferns and cut flowers. A mu- scal programme was rendered bv Miss Maybelle Downey, violinist; Clyde Kin ney. cornet, accompanied by Mrs. Clar-
 (Continued on Page Flve)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05

The Association for the Aid and Recre ation of the Blind will meet today at 3 o'clock at the city nall to discuss the returns of the Helen Keller lecture. The Writers club will meet tomorrow at 1:30 o'clock at the Southern club. The Pettus-Roden chapter or the U. D. c. will meet Wednesday at 3 o'clock with Mrs. J. M. Dill 1916 Glen Iris avenue The Womans Missionary society of the Twenty first Avenue Methodist church
 will meet tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. s. l.. Creswell. The William l.. Yancey chapter of the
 U. D. C. will meet Wednesday at o'clock
 at the Southern club. The Qui vive club will meet Friday
 with Mrs. F. T. Slaton, 3115 First avenue,
 north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05


 day. Mrs Blankenship was Miss Majors before her marriage.
 Mrs. Almon of Columbia is visiting her daughter, Mrs. e. G. Watkins. Mrs w. c. McAfee is i'll at her home, Martin station.
 Mrs. l., Ayres of Wylam was visitor to Mrs. R. 1T. Campbell Wednesday,. Miss Blanche Pike is spending the weekend with Miss Flora Russell in Bes- semer.
 Miss Nagels of Ensley visited Mrs. G. N. Nagels on Pike Road during the week. Mrs J. R. Smith was hostess to Mrs. D. H. Hamilton Thursday. MT. Allison Mckee of Ensley returned to his home Thursday, after visiting MT. and Mrs Joseph Rogers.
 Mrs. Setson of Mccall is visiting Mrs. B. E. Lambert.
 Mr. IT. l.. West of Cottonton is visit ing his brother, MT. R. B. West. in Oak street.
 Mrs. Lee Nora Spratten of Tennessee has moved to Vinesville station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
Wash Fabric Specials

yards shirting 9Sc-Choce Monday hundreds in coors, full 32 inches wide worth 39c soc Mate
 of this quality found in 3 and S4 shirts Choose these pretty Shirtings yards for 9Sc 30nch COlOred Galateas 18c yardNew line of pretty light colors also solid shades of best quality Galatea wash suits, ladies' house skirts etc; worth 25c yard 19c Serpentine Crepes 1Sc yard-These pretty Serpen
 tine Crepes make beautiful kmonos, dressing
 all patterns, will wash we'll and worth 25c
 Special yard 1Sc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
Specials for Monday & Tuesday

LOngcloth $1.45 bOIt100 pieces of 36nch fine Regal Longcloth smooth close for ladies or children's undergarments Put in 12-yard bolts; usually $1.SO Very special at $145 Whitethorn Brdeye 05c dozenA cleanup of 22nch ana 24-inch and absorbent, ready hemmed Put up a package Regular $1.25 To close out few dozen at dozen .9oc S2. Princess $1S5 boIt-Again offer best Princess Nainsook No 50 full 40 inches wide, in 12-yard bolts ladies childrens fine undergarments; standard $250 quality. Very special. bolt .$Ioo Linen yard-Tomorrow you buy real inches wide, a beautiful smooth, fabric that washes we'll worth 49c Very
 
 each-Fifty dozen linen fin Sheets, beached with wide hems size S1x9O 79c Sheets will wash thin. Very special Mon each 69c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
ocontinued from Page Two)

dered by the white waxen tapers on the altar.
 Preceding the ceremony q pretty mus ical programme was rendered by Mrs. w. D. Tynes, who sang "Because,' and Mrs. John M. Stillwell of Anniston, who rendered the nuptial music.
 Miss Elizabeth Stillwell. who served as her sisters maid of honor, entered first. She wore becoming frock of green taffeta, with touches of silver lace and carried an arm bouquet of Killarney roses.
 The bride, charmingly gowned in a smart suit of blue, with hat to match, and a corsage of orchids and valley lilies entered with her mother, Mrs. J. w. Stillwell, who gave her in marriage. She was met at the altar by the groom and his best man, MT. H. A. Scott of St. Louis, Mo.
 After the ceremony the guests enjoyed an informal breakfast in the dining room, which was artistically adorned in roses and lilies tied with cloud-lilSe bows of tulle. The brides table was beautifully adorned in green and white, with a large wedding cake as the central design and surrounded with hooded candles of white.
 MT. and Mrs Logan left later for their home in St. Louis.
 Among the out-of-toWn guests for the wedding were: Mrs. John M Stillwell of Anniston, MT. H. A. Scott of St. Louis and Mrs. R. $. Hill of Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
These Bargains for Monday

Bungalow aprons, made of percale in gray red, light blue, black white stripe Some middy style others button down back all full long, priced Mon day Muslin gowns, styles, elaborate plain. made of fine materials. We also have few numbers of crepe Slightly soiled, will close them for JOc.
 Another lot of fine muslin goods On this table will gowns, skirts combinations, teddies All made of the very finest lingerie, value to $3.2 They soiled and will close them $1.0O Monday.
 New spring house dresses of light percales, with pique sailor collors embroidery trimmings Sepa- belts tailored, special 0Sc
 Children's rompers, middy suits and Oliver Twist suits white with coored belts others with stripe lar and also solid colors all sizes fast co ors. special
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
INGLENOOK

Complimenting the Blue team of Class No. g of the Inglerock Methodist Sun day school, the White team delightfully."-
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-11-30
HARMONY IN NATURE FIRST
Without It the World Would Be Un.
inhabitable and Happiness an
ImpossibiIity.

Have you ever thought that har-
mOny is the first law of the universe?
That until the music of the spheres
voiced the harmony of the planets,
there was no habitable world? Look
within yourself, and without, and
realize that happiness has never come
to you without harmony. To sow and
to reap is of no avail without the
harmony of growth. Machines mighty
and machines Observation-Disclosures
and man-made-must first have har-
mOnious adjustment before a wheel
will turn, a violet unfold, or a star
shine.
In the scroll of life we find that an
all-wise Providence has planned our
joys and sorrows, our hopes and fears,
In harmony with a destiny that
transcends human wisdom. 1t was the
herald of harmony that called tOgeth-
er the Minute Men of '76 and the cav
alters of the South to sacrifice every
thing for the harmony of liberty.
The one thing that creates nations
and has 'detied harmony in its high
est human purposes is patriotism; the
patriotism that cannot be defined al
together in deed and action, but is felt
in the very depths of the soul.-"The
Harmony of Life" the Editor, in Ma
tional Magazine.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-11-30
TREE OBJECT OF VENERATTON
Hindus Believe the Birth Of Vishnu
Took Place Beneath the Branches
Of the PeepuI.

Throughout the East the sacred fig
tree or peepul tree is held in great
veneration by the Buddhists and Hin
duS. The latter say that the birth of
Vishnu, one of their deities, took place
beneath its branches.
II is a very handsome tree, grow
ing often to a great height; an ever
green that flowers in April, and yields,
on the bark being cut, u sourish milk
containing india rubber. The leaves
are heart-shaped, long, pOinted, and
like those of some poplarS and as the
stalks are long and slende" the leaves
rustic like those of the asnen. This
vibration of the leaves, the Buddhist
fancies, is caused by the breath of
Gautama, the founder of his faith, for
it was under this tree Gautama slept
and dreameA that he was to become
the Buddha, and when the dream was
fulfilled he was again seated beneath
the same tree.
1t is one of this kind which is not
only the oldest tree, but the oldest still
worshiped in the world. 1t was plant
ed about the year 250 B. G. in the an
cient city of AmuradhapoOra, in Cey-
Ion, and became known as the BO
tree. It's native name is Jayasri-
mahabOdinwahawai, which means "The
Great, Famous and Triumphant Fig
Tree"
To Buddhists and Hindus alike the
most binding oath is to swear by "the
sacred and holy Bo tree"