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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

dance was great success in spite of the
poor weather.. over 500 was taken in an!
over 100 people attended. One of the most
gratifying things to the committee was
that every single article and all the food
was sold before the doors closed The
affair reflects great credit on the COM
mittees and those who worked so hard
to make it success. The fair next year
will be held Dee. II.
Directly after Christmas the dressmak-
ing and dancing classes will begin. The
program is as follows:
Dec 1t-Miscellaneous program, reports
from the fair, games and dancing.
Dec. 21-Meeting postponed.
Dec 2S G.. 30-1C)-Guest night. each men,
Der to bring one guest for the Christmas
party.
Jan. 4 G.30-9)-Busness meeting; 9-10,
newspaper party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
Heath & Douglass coal crew con

Heath & Douglass coal crew COM
pleted the work of discharging the
cargo of 919 tons of coal from the
barge Tulpehocken, which arrived in
this port Tuesday afternoon, the last
bucket OF coal being hoisted out Of the
hold at $50 o'clock Wednesday after
noon. The crew made a record run as
the work was completed in II hours.
which is remarkable when it is taken
into consideration the difficulties un-
der which the labor was accomplished.
A bad snow storm continued through
Tuesday night and the stage was in a
slippery condition, making the work of
the wheelers extremely hard as we'll as
dangerous. Promptly at o'clock Tues
day afternoon, shortly after the barge's
arrival at the F. S. Wingate dock the
work of taking out the cargo began
and continued without a let-up during
the night and all day Wednesday until
$50 p. NJ, at which time it was fin
ished. The only stops were for lunch
at midnight Tuesday and for breakfast
at A. NJ. Wednesday and dinner at
noon. The tug Seguin which has been
laying by the barge since the latter'S
arrival will tow her to Bath this
morning on her way back to Philadel-
phia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
RED S0X and COMETS WIN THE i ]
BASKETBALL GAMES AT Y. N. c. A.

Timer, Henna. Time. two Ism. period.
Attendance. 40.
The second game, between the
Braves and the Comets resulted in ,
victory for the Comets by z5 to 16, and
was a rumpus well worth WITNESSING
the chief feature being the keen com.
petition between Captain Coady and
Smiley, Coady shooting 10 floor goals
and Smiley seven, both playing r..
narkably fine basketball. During the
first period the play was very fast and
numerous fouling was called on boN
teams, the men going into the game n
dead earnest. Grenier was injured in
this half, hurting previously frac-
tured knee so that time out was called
He was able to resume play the next
half, and both teams fought as if rem.
resenting rival colleges until the f1na,
whistle. McCourtney and E. Thyn,
both played fine games, and the Older
PLAYERS showed all of their old-time
form and then some. The summary:
COMETS BRAVES
Coady (Capt) RI ........ lib, Simpson
Colgan, If ........... RIB, McCourtney
f. Thyng, G ............ c. Boardman
Smiley, 70 ............ If, Twitchell
Dennis, I'D ............... RI, Grenier
Score: IS to Is. Goals from floor.
Coady 10, Smiley Z. McCourtney 3,
Dennis 1, f. Thyng 2, Colgan /, Board.
man :. Twitchell /, Simpson 2. Goals
from fouls, Simpson 1. Referee, r. G.
Goodman. Umpire.a Henna. Scorer.
Henna. Timer, Henna. Time, two IT,
minute halves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
OAKLAND

Word was received Wednesday morning
that owing to the sudden death In the
family of one of the members of the Dor
cas- Rebekah degree staff of Watervillc
the initiation and supper will be postpon-
ed until a future date. The regular meet
ing of Acme Rebekah Lodge will occu"
Thursday evening, Dec. IA.
Fifty friends OF Maurice Manson gave
him a farewell dance Tuesday evening at
Massachusetts hall. Refreshments were
served Mr.. Manson left Wednesday
morning for Dayton, Ohio, where he will
make an extended visit with his sister.
Mrs. j. w. Barlow.
splendid display of candy. vegeta-
bles, useful and fancy articles, was on
sale at the annual fair of the Free Bap-
fist church held at Memorial hall on
Wednesday afternoon. Japanese art cal
endars and novelties were especially beau
tiful. The hall was prettily decorated
with appropriate Christmas displays. A
bountiful supper was served in the post
rooms and the farce entitled Mr.. Bob
was presented in the evening.
The Tuesday Club met Dec. - with
..
Edwin NJ. Foster and the following
program was given. Roll call; paper
bv Mrs. Wing. Book Review on the
Ideal Home by Ida Tarbell;" reading
bv Mrs. Horace Greeley on Mother
and the Home" song. Mother Ma
chree," by Miss Nora Greeley. There
were 16 present.
Twenty-seven deer were shipped
down the Maine Central Dec Is from
Kineo Station to w. r. Grace. F. c.
Burquest, c. Shervone. ]. B. Bertigna,
e. Courier. all of Charlestown, Mass.
two deer: w. l.. Barnes, Lexington.
Mass. two deer: J. C. Ellis. Charles
town, Mass. two deer: D. Ford. Bos-
ton. one deer; J. M. Rowe, NJ. A. RAN
ney, Bangor. one each; N. A. Ranney
Mattawamkeag, one: c. w. Curtis,
Brewer. one: from Indian pond to F.
| A. Hatch, Knox Station, one; from
Bingham to r. Glidden. Gardiner, one;
F. E. Hyde. Boston. two: from For
sythe to r. G. p. Barnes. New Haven,
| Ct, one: c. H. Zoller, New York. w.
| d. Fitch, New Haven, Ct, each two.
At the meeting of the Daughters Of
Veterans Tuesday evening, the follow
ing Officers were elected for the ensu-
ling year: President, Miss Louise Rem
son: senior vice president, Mrs F.Iixal-
beth Hodsdon: junior vice president.
Miss Myra Wells; chaplain, Mrs Mvr.
tIo Pierce; patriotic Instructor NJ.
Iennie Leech: treasurer, M. X,,,.
souIe: council, Miss Bertha crn-,s,,
Mrs.. Emma Axteh, Mrs. Frances pike
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
ROME

Hd Farnham and Mayo Richardson
are packing apples in. town.
MRS. Susan Crowell and family, also
MISS Cecil Scripter. attended the
quarterly meeting at Ten Lots on
Sunday.
Miss Mary Yeaton, who has beef,
visiting her sister Mrs. Ed Crowell, for
several weeks. returned to her home
IN East Winthrop on Saturday.
f1ends OF Mrs. Stephen Foster are
s'ao TO know she is gaining slowly.
FARMERS in town were glad to see
the snow that came Tuesday.
MISS Daphne Charles. who has been
slsiuns ner brother In Augusta, re-
turned home on Sunday.
Ed Snow was in town Sunday.
Mrs. Susan and En91e Crvwell and
George crowell, also Ms. Mary Dud.
icy ana Miss Cecil Scriptor, pesse'
the day TuesdsS IN waterviile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

came in to Hose l at 1920 p. NJ. and the
motor truck responded, the fire being in
the chimney of a house at u Spring
street owned by DR.. George Brickett an
occupied by Mrs. Ben Rowe. AS the fire
was not a serious one no chemicals were
used, but the f:remen remained until ii
had burned entirely out as a precautions
airy measure. Four rims for a single day
is almost record for this branch of the
local fire department and would be quite
a strain on horses. Ut the new autJ true"
does not mind the IRA work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

The alarm Of fire which sounded on
Wednesday morning at about 4.3o
o'clock was the result of a case Of
spontaneous combustion in the rear Of
fec of the Gardiner Water District,
Water street. The cause was an oily
rag which lay on the top Of a can of
oil. The damage was very slight. few
of the wainscoating boards being
slightly chared. The fire was first no
ticed by Mrs. Nellie Belyea. who has
apartments above the Water Cos. Of
flee. Her rooms were Allied with smoke
and she Immediately gave the alarm.
The blaze was extinguished with
chemicals brought by Night Watch
Carleton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
Equity Hearing Completed

The hearing which was begun Tuesday
at the courthouse before NJ. 8. Holway
as master in the equity case of j. s. Clark
of Wayne vs. John h. Gordon of Wayne
was completed Wednesday, being ably ar
gued by Leroy l.. Hight for the defend
ant and Leroy T. Carleton of Winthrop
for the plaintiff. The master took the
matter under consideration and will rem
der q decision later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

At the meeting Of Augusta Camp,
NO. 740O, M. w. of A., held Wednes-
day evening at Grand Army hall Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year
and four new members were adopted.
refreshments were served. The officers
elected were as follows:
consul. F. S. H. Callaghan; adviser.
.. Z. Niles; clerk, B. l.. Nicholas.
banker. G. e. Stewart; escort, ]. r.
SHIRLEY: Waterman, M. A. Haskell.
sentinel A. G. Patterson; trustee II.
a. fierce; physicians, DR.. Washburn
and DR.. Mckay "' 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

The breaking of the trolley wire of the
Lewiston, Augusta & Waterville Street
Railway at the foot Of Rines hill inter-
rupted traffic for a while Wednesday eve-
ming until repairs could be made. The
break came shortly after the O'Clock
cars had passed and it is thought that the
wire must have come down behind them.
A crew was secured as quickly as pos
sibe and temporary repairs were made
by putting on what Is known as Jump
err" so that by 9 o'clock the cars were
once more in operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Wymodossett Temple, No 80. Pyth-
ian Sisters, are to hold their regular
meeting Thursday evening. AS the
nomination of officers is to be made at
this meeting all members are request
ed to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

The Ladies' Circle of the First Bap-
fist church will hold its Christmas sale
in the chapel this Thursday afternoon.
Aprons, handkerchiefs. Scripture call
endars, fancy articles. home made
dandy. cooked food, ice cream, ETC.. will
be on sale. Lunches will be served dur
ing the afternoon until $50 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
Wiley. Egg

Arthur w. Wiley of Foster, p. O., and
Miss Gertrude F. Egg of Augusta were
united In marriage at 7.30 Wednesday
evening at the Methodist parsonage, Rev
w. j. Layton officiating. Mr. and Mrs
Wiley will leave today for Foster, where
they will make their home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

The lecture which was to have been
given last Saturday afternoon by Mrs.
Morrill, Hamlen and which was post
poned, will be given next Saturday art
ernoon at AIS o'clock at the high school
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

The fall OF snow on Tuesday ana
Tuesday night was just what was
needed to bring the customers from
the outlying districts into the city.
They should obey the injunction to
shop early. while the good going re-
mains good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

At s.35 last evening the auto. fire truck
made a flying trip over on the East Side
Of the river on account of a chimney fire
at the house owned and occupied by A.
fred G.. Turner at IS Bangor street. but
the services of the boys were not needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Major ]. w. Berry. Hon. E. W. Ellis.
J. Walter Robinson and Frank Gray
went Wednesday to Portland to attend
the meeting OF the Maine Automobile
Association. Messrs. Robinson and Ellis
will visit Boston before returning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
Cars for AUGUSTA Tonight.

In addition to the regular car SER
vice extra cars will leave Hallowell at
Gas, 715, 100 and 7.45, running direct
ly to City hall, Augusta, and returning
Immediately after DR.. Otis lecture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Many of the stores Of merchants on
Water street have assumed holiday at
tire and window displays of Christmas
goods are In evidence. Although the
Christmas trade has not yet commence
ed in earnest holiday shoppers are seen
In the stores in the afternoons looking
around" and getting a line on the
stock of Christmas goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Hallowell Commandery, U. o. G. c..
will hold Its regular meeting at the usual
hour this evening. All members are re-
quested to attend as business of import
ance is to come up for consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

The auto fire truck went out at go
Wednesday evening in response to a
still alarm from the house at Is Co
lumbia street owned and occupied by
Harry johnson. The trouble was
chimney fire and two chemicals were
used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Richard Hewitt of Winthrop. aged
five years, underwent surgical treat
ment wednesday afternoon at the Au-
gusta General hospital following an at
tack of appendicitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Regular meeting at 7.3O o'clock this
evening of sanbcrn Lodge No. 50. l. o.
0 F. All members are urged to be pres
ent as there will be nomination of OFF,
GERS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Word was received in Gardiner on
Wednesday that Percy B. Jordan OF
this city sailed on that date from Hal
flax on the olympic for England as a
member Of the R. H. C. Of the British
army. r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Mrs. M. A. Pratt, who has been VS.
iting at the home of Mrs. Mary r.
Peacock, returned Wednesday to her
home in Bowdoinham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Joseph Russell of Attleboro. Mass, VIII
has been the guest OF Miss Ida Carey of
this city the past few days, returned
home Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Buyers planning for Grafanola talk
ing machines for Christmas should
arrange ahead Immediately at
O'Brien's music store.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

DIR. H. A. Milliken has purchased a
1917 model Chevrolet roadster of the
Bradstreet Motor Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

The Gardiner Rest room on Wednes-
day completed it's second year OF ex-
istence During the past year there
have been 5000 visitors. f. t4,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Elmer Newell Of Belgrade is a pa
tient at the Augusta General hospital
where Wednesday afternoon he UNDER
went surgical treatment for appended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Miss Christine Carey OF Hallowell
has accepted a position as clerk at
Quimby's art store for the Christmas
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
FROM HALLOWELL
TELEPHONE 24s.R

Several Fraterna Societies Meet This Steve
Make Record gng Cargo of 919 Tons La
dies First Baptist Church to Hold Christmas Sale
This Evening-Local Display Christmas Wares
Late Local News Tips and Personal Mention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Hon. Charles Newell of Richmond
formerly county attorney OF Sagada-
hoe, was a visitor In the city Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Archie Lee Talbot of Lewiston was
visitor Tuesday and Wednesday In
the city, having come over on business
matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

r. w. Shaw Of Houkon was GALLEY
Wednesday at the court house ON le-
gal business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

william r. Henderson left Wednes-
day for the Dead River region to look
after his lumber interests in that Sec
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Mrs. ]. Henry Sturgls and Mrs. w.
D. Stinson left Wednesday morning
for Boston for visit OF a Few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

A veteran from the National Home
was the only offender before Judge
Atkins Wednesday morning. He paid
a small fine and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
Aoothbv and Overlook Win

In. the City League bowling contest
Wednesday night Boothby and overlook
defeated Blair and Lerette when they
captured five of the six points. large
audience witnessed the match.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Miss Emma Dalton has returned to her
home in this city after a resiuence OF ~
wears in Connecticut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Archie Annis went to Portland on
Wednesday to attend the quarterly
meeting Of the Maine Fraternal Asso-
citation of the Elind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
LOCAL NOTICE

Christmas sale of embroidered gifts at
the home Of Mrs. Mary Murphy Ledew,
beginning Dec Is. dec14d4t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Rev. and Mrs. Herbert S. Dow OF
Highland averiue, left Wednesday Tor
a few days visit with relatives in Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

William Buck Of West Gardiner was a
visitor Wednesday in the city, called here
or business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

If he smokes he will fully appreciate
a box of The Oakland" for a holiday
gift.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Hon. Peter {. Keegan OF van bu-
len was a visitor Wednesday III the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
William Donovan, Dresden avenue
is confined to his home by illness.
Thomas J. I.amson Of Portland was
a visitor in Gardiner Wednesday.

Harry Goldberg left Wednesday for
Boston, where he Is to pass the re-
mainder Of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Alfred Hawkes. of the Pond road, Man.
chester, was a visitor in the city Wednes-
day on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

q. F. Amadon of Boston was among
the out of town visitors in the city
Wednesday. w..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Dr. and Mrs. F. W.. Rafter and
daughter Miss Constance left Wednes-
day for Boston for few days visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. DeFratus of West
Gardiner were calling on Hallowell
friends Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Additional Gardner locals and ad-
vertisemsnts will be found on Pages
2 and 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

S. S. Aldrich was business visitor at
Granite Hill on Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Mrs. Silas Hamilton went to Bow
doinham Wednesday to become the
guest OF her daughter, Mrs. Viola
Leayitt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The Retail Clerks Union will meet at
7.3O this evening in Carpenters hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

James Wiley Of Lewiston was a WIS.,
itor in Gardiner Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

On Wednesday evening two whirlwind
games of basketball took place in the
gymnasium at the Y. NJ. c. A, the teams
involved being the Red Sox VS.. Giants
and Braves VS.. Comets. The first game
between the Red Sox and the Giants, re-
suited in win for the Red Sox,, the score
being II and 10. This game was fas.
from start to finish and Captain Brown,
one of the veterans of last years "Y
five, was the pet of the constellation,
making four goals from the floor and d
foul goal. Sprague. a former Cony play
er, contributed a couple of floor goals,
and Morton and H. Thyng each got one
Anyone who thinks that these games will
be slow because only the home players
are in them should have witnessed the
games of Wednesday evening, the compe-
tition being keener than has been seen
on the floor in games with outside teams.
A feature of the game was the long range
gunnery, shots made from way across
the hall, and Hill of the Giants made a
fine showing. getting three baskets from
the floor. The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
RESIGNS POSITION
w. r. HanIin to Leave Local Y. M. C,
A. to Go to Midtown, Mass.

w. r. Hanlin has resigned his position
as boys work director at the Augusta Y.
M. c. A. to accept a position as physical
director at the Y. NJ. c. A. at Midtown,
Mass. and his resignation will go into
effect Dec. Is. Mr.. Hanlin came to this
city Sept Is to fill the position of phys
icai director while Chester B. Henna was
at the border and upon Mr.. Henna's re-
turn Mr.. Hanlin became boys work d.
rector. Although he has been in the city
comparatively short time. Mr.. Hanlin
mas made many friends, all Of whom will
regret to learn that he is to leave. He
plans to go to his home at Chelsea, Mass.
Tor short vacation before assuming the
duties Of his new position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

Tss annual fair With sale. play and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

The fourth still alarm for Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
FRIENDLY LEAGUE

program for Balance Of Month Of
December f+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
Tost-Pocketbook

Tost--Pocketbook.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-02-04

she had a remarkable talent for fig
ureS, and, without counting, kept
track of the change she saw me re-
ceive from the waiter Perhaps she
did not know that the larger part of
the change was due to my landlord.
Anyway, we were presently joined
by an agreeable, blond young man
whom she introduced as her brother,
Green, from which inferred that she
was a Green and hoping for closer
acquaintance. Ipassed myself off as
Green, though only about So of
greenbacks could then have support
ed my claim. Brother and Sister
Green developed an extraordinary
thirst for beer (also few rock and
ryes).
l had to live up to my assumed
name of Green" l was accorded
the privilege to be the cashier and
satisfied the waiter by handing the
waiter so cents for 40 cents worth of
beer.
But my ire was aroused when Sis
ter Green wanted to pay for the
Often-repeated order for 40 cents
worth of beer, with Is cents out of
my cash. l insisted on making the
payment with so cents.
Another privilege that Sister
Green claimed was that some old
maidenish looking singer, who was
trained in the goo-goo eye act, should
receive some charity from my peck
et-book, which she knew still was in
the neighborhood of 81 (she guessed
about 81 too high. At the first re-
quest 1 Clipped in 25 cents, at the
second one-haIf dozen perfectly good
tin tops from beer bottles. After
that the goo-goo eyes peach-blonde
never returned.
The two Green's thirst grew fast
and furious. 1t was 4 a. m. The
proprietor, who liked me for my good
ear for music, noticed that l was
looking tired or bored and advised