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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
b Market Co. 1naugurates Plan to
s2 Gut High Cost Of Living.

ne announcements of the Cash Market
Co this morning feads: ''Frices cut 10 to
per cent for cash, and the advertise
iment makes clear the plan by which this
company will operate .'a real cash store
tn Gardiner" The new system Includes
the plan of free delivefy, on orders OF 5,
and over, charge, Of 10 cents for 90
livery Of an order of less than 81 and
books of IS, SO and $40 for the conven-
fence of customers who do not care to
make change at the house.
The ad this morning merits careful
reading. Special attention is directed to
the newest modern methods of sanitary
Refrigeration, etc.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Among those from Gardiner who at
tended the anti-suffrage meeting Fri
day afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
John F. Hill and heard Mrs. Edwin
Ford of Boston speak on the outlook
for the cause for the coming year were
the following ladies': Mrs. F. T. Brad
street, Mrs. F. E. Boston, Mrs. F. N.
Boston, Miss Alice D. w. White, Mrs.
C. H. Gray, Mrs. j. w. Robinson, Mrs.
n. G. Rice, Mrs. John Newell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

The week of prayer will be observed
by the Hallowell churches, commencing
Sunday evening. Dec. 81. Following Is
the program: New Years service at
Old South church Sunday evening with
sermon by Rev. E. w. Weber. Tues
day evening at the Baptist church with
Rev. w. H. Brokenshire, preacher.
Wednesday evening at Methodist
church, sermon by Rev. Miss Gwynne.
Thursday at the Universalist church,
with Rev. A. G. Townsend as the
preacher. Friday evening. Old South
church. Sunday evening. Jan. Z, at the
Baptist church with Rev. A. c. Town
send, preacher. The pastors of the diff
ferent churches will all take part in
these union services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

The Marston & Brooks shoe company
received short time ago large or
der for shoes to be shipped to the Bel
gians. The work of loading one freight
car was finished Friday and the load
ing of the second was at once COM
This is the second large Or
der that this company has received to
be sent to Europe during the past year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Miss Beatrice Tyler entertained
eight Of her friends Friady evening at
dinner. Later in the evening the young
ladies attended the middle dance at
Library hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

The meeting of the lawyers Of the city
called Friday evening to consider the
question Of the new courthouse for Wa
terville, was a short one and it was vot-
ed to have the committee look over the
second floor of the Sentinel building on
Silver street and report at later meet
ing regarding it's use for courtrooms. The
meeting then adjourned to the call of
the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
Name Of Owner

Allen Eugene House No Nuaa St - ch1 ssi;
anderson Emma $500.
Edgmont
Davis Mrs Mary A. Peter Dusty Place
Sophia
Heaey
Hsey annie c. Lots no lS3l6%lSo66 Edgmont
Hight H. g. F. corner nver Bean Fsr College Ave.
Hodsdon b. No. 13lB Edgsmont
Rouse
Whhemina Lot Dunn Silver
ssns Gse s y! s. IN fs ess p Edsen Park rs
Odln vinal s.. House No u College
7ouse rs
Phnbcl
REYNOLDS a. STANLEY house no q Winter st.
loE
snaundns w. b. House No. Please 15o
Spear WEBB F. Trustee House Nc West Court
oourQue
os names 81 s
m0nsn Fsans Ho"e No Knpe
s1NaER y ANNs Collector Of Taxes Of the watsyi ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

The committee for the Community
Christmas tree wish to thank the per-
sons who helped so generously to make
the tree o success. Especially to thank
Mr.. Russ for the tree. the Central
Maine Power Co. for the lighting and
Mr.. Clarke for. the folders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Holiday hours at the Hallowell post
Office for New Years day. Jan. 1, will
be observed as follows: The Office will
be open from Z to 1890 A. NJ, and from
$50 to 7.S0 P. NJ. The money order de-
partment will be closed all day. The
city carriers will make the usual morn
ing delivery and the P. M. collection.
There will be no r. F. D. delivery on
New Years day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

A great deal of interest is being taken
in the meeting Of the Chamber Of Com
merce which will be held Monday eve
ming in the city government rooms. At
this time a number Of matters of gem
eral interest not only to the merchants
but to all the people Of the city win be
taken MP and disclsed and members Of
the chamber are hoping there w1n be N
exceptionally large attendance. q 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Always a goodly assortment of fresh
baked bakery products at the Weber &,
Hewett Branch store. A loaf of the ia
nous w. & H. bran bread is a whole
some treat, and deliciously appetizng
too.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

As Monday is New Years, the domes-
tic science committee of the Waterville
Woman's Club will hold it's regular meet
ing Tuesday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon
with Mrs. ]. J. Pray at her home on
Silver street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
SCOTS IS PURE AND RICH
AND FREE FROM ALCOHOL.
Scott Bovine. Bloomfield. N. ].

in i'll health for the past few years. He
is survived by his wife, three sons.
Elmer. William and Walter. and by
one daughter, Miss Eta, all Of Bel
fast. The funeral will be held at his
late home on Sunday at P. NJ. Rev.
Walter T. Hawthorne 'of the North
Congregational, fellow countryman.
to otficiate. yf<
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

The little folks Of Christ church en-
joyed their Christmas tree Thursday
Fafternoon at the parish house. A
charming little cantata was presented
by the little ones under the supervision
.0fgJ.k v. Baron. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Deputy Sheriffs Nash and Bullock Of
Augusta We're in the city Friday aft
ernoon and visited several places which
are alleged to be selling liquor, but
nothing of a contraband nature was
found in any Of the houses visited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Il Fifty per cent. saved on most holi-
eHaR&f&&s displayed in our corner win
Flain ne-pound boxes of our
Sohs assorted chocolates only 33c
IL full one pound box Epicurean in
on peNnd box only 33c. Davis Daint-
iess put up In an attractive box only
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

City Marshal Tozier has given notice
that the State law regarding the use OF
bells on all horse-drawn sleighs or
sleds is to be rigidly enforced in Gar
diner. Several cases Of a violations of
this law have recently been brought to
his attention. Those breaking this
statute IN the future are taking a long
chance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to. thank our many friends
and neighbors for their kindness and
sympathy during our recent bereave-
ment. Especially do we thank the en-
ployes of the r. p. Hazard Co.
MRS. ELIZABETH NEWTON,
MISS ADA NEWTON,
MISS NELLIE NEWTON,
JOSEPH H. NEWTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
II. G. Turner Going Out Of the Hard
ware Business-Saie Now On.

The sale of the hardware stock by H.
G. Turner he gan yesterday and continues
today and for 10 days in all At &C p;
cents on the dollar. this going out of
business sale presents time to buy.
Everything included in this sale except
ing paints, oils and varnishes.
Hardware has advanced from 10 to 1o)
rer cent. in past months. and much Of
this stock is on sale at less price than
can be bought in the market today.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

The youngsters of the city will do
well to pay attention to the mo slid
ing" notices that the city marshal has
posted about the city for the order re-
garding the same Is to be impartially
enforced. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
WATERvILLE

A meeting for men was held at the
First Baptist church Friday evening
which was addressed by Judge F. Wade
Halliday of Newport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

h The Helping Hand Society OF the
Gree Baptist church met Thursday
aSening with their teacher. Mrs. Nor
gag Baker at her home IN F61saing-
dRIs. Refreshments were served and
a general good time enjoyed by all. !,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Monday. Jan. 1, being a legal holt
day, the Hallowell Trust & Banking
Cos. institution will not be open for
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
Dr.. William II. Young

A report was received in Gardiner
Friday of the death of DR.. William H.
Young of Camden, formerly of this
city. DIR. Young died in Boston hospi-
tai from the effects of an operation. He
preached in South Gardiner from 1889
to 1904
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Freeman I. Clarke, who for many
years has conducted a grocery BUSH
ny IN Gardiner. left Friday for
"a pstook county, wherekhes lis to rep
xSsnt one of the leading New York
ns. He has many friends here who
h him q full measure Of success in
new venture. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Miss Helen Ham who has been a
guest at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
A. Drawn, left Friday for Cambridge,
Mass, to resume her studies at DR..
Sargent's school Of physical culture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

The executive committee Of the
Grand Lodge of Maine. A. o. U. W.,
met at the Grand Lodge rooms Friday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

4 Miss Ruth Bachelor, who has been
paAaing the Christmas recess with her
parents in this city, returned Friday
to- SAhcord, Mass, where she Is en-
sptoySd as a teacher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Rev. Edward w. Weber of the Hal
lowell Universalist church will be the
preacher at the Gardiner Universalist
church Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Mrs. John T. Briggs left on Friday
for Cambridge, Mass, where she. is to
join her husband. who has employment
in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

The revenue officers were very quiet on
Friday and little was heard of them, and
it Is now thought they have practically
completed their work in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Mrs. A. T. Milliken and daughter
Helen of West Gardiner passed Friday
with friends in South Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Ralph Carey has accepted position
in the packing room at johnson Bros.
shoe factory, taking up his duties there
the first of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Thomas c. Chaffee, principal Of the
Gardiner high school, has returned
from visit with friends in Provi-
dence, r. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
LOCAL NOTICE.

The dictionaries the Journal sells at
Sc fs1.C5 by maiD are we'll gotten up.
accurate and a convenient size--Just
right for scholars USE dec.30-j an1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

H. c. Cam of Auburn was a Halo
well visitor in the city Friday, called
here on business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

c. A. Nickerson of Manchester was
a visitor in the city Friday, called here
on matters of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Mrs. D. Cornish, who has been vis-
iting her daughter, Mrs. Justine Ell
bridge, has returned to her home in
Bath. II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Rev. A. Nash will speak at the Cos
pei Mission on Sunday morning and
afternoon. Rev. A. N. Smith will speak
in the evening. All are welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

o. o. Cross of Waterville was among
the out of town business callers in the
city Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Williams who
have been visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. Davis, River avenue,
have returned to their home in Free
port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

All schools in the city will oper
Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, after the hol.
iday recess of two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Start the New Year right, Mr.. Smoker:
The Oakland" is grand good smoke for
a nickel-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

o. w. Brown of Portland was a Wis
itor in the city Friday calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Miss Villa Spear Of Limestone is a
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J..
F. Hodgkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

NJ. r. Allen Of Auburn was a bust
ness visitor in Gardiner Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Mrs. Weber of Massachusetts is
visiting her sister, Mrs. D. H. Sherman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

c. E. Conner of Auburn was a visi
tor in the city Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance at Perry's hall, Randolph,
Tuesday evening, Jan. 2. Goldberg's
orchestra. dec30d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

A. E. Pennell of Portland was WISH
tor in the city Friday, called here on
business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

), Rev. H. G. Mann, the pastor, will
preach Sunday morning at the Nation
al Soldiers Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

A. G. Robinson leaves today for Au-
burn with large consignment of pelts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
FROM LOWELL |:
rgL.PH ONE 24s.R.

Marson Brooks Shoe Factory Sends Second Consignment of
Their Product to Europe-Deputy Shers Visit Suspected
Liquor Dispensers with No Result of Evidence Of Contraband
in Places Holiday Hours Postoce-Rev Broken
shire to Preach Billy Sun days Methods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Mrs. G. c. Baldwin of Auburn wa
the guest Of Hallowell friends Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Page ND ApoIIo
hdfui seal6
iof pure hard candies only, 40 polnd.
Ice cream. college Ices. hot chocolate.
matted milk. Poland Spring water at
IBeane's prescription corner drug store.
fOpen evenings.-Aiy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Allen Niles was passenger on
Train A Friday morning for Portland,
where he went on business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

A.P. Norm of Portland was a visi
tor in the city Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

S. A. Sterling of Portland was a
Hallowell business visitor Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Mrs. M. B. Smith of Randolph left
Friday for visit with friends in Ban
gor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Vaughn Grant of West Gardiner was
in the city Friday on business matters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
GARDINER LOCAL ITEMS I
o5s.cE DEPOT SQUARE TELEPHONE szw

F. w. Milliken Of Auburn was call.
ing on Gardiner friends Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

r. w. Hanson of Waterville was 6
visitor in the city Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

DR.. H. A. Milliken was visitor in
Richmond Thursday on matters of
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

~ Mrs. e. r. Hunnewell and daughter
Auburn are guests at the home Of
$Afs. ~. G. RobinSon, Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
ADJUSTMENTS
A Great Feature Picture Program ano
Doo Circus at Coliseum Today

Gangler's Dogs of all descriptions,
and a swell photoplay bill, is the Coli
scum attraction today at 1901 and
$50. Prices 10 and 20 cents. Children
all 10 cents to any part of the theatre.
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
COLLECTORS NOTICE OF SALE OF LANDS OF NONRESIDENT
OWNERS.
STATE OF MAINE.

Unpaid in
of
nineteenth given
sufficient
OF owner mount o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Willard Lehr was calling on friends
In Manchester Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
I mere FACT That
SCOTS Emulsion

Is generously used IN
tuberculosis camps IS
proof positive that it is
the most energizing prepa-
ration in the world. It
has power to createpower.
Il warns and nourishess
it enriches the blood,
stops loss of flesh and
builds you up.
ernrye le Ollpe ANN DIZZY
The Holt County sentinel., 1916-12-22
"Christmas Carol"


WoNerhamptoii. England. was the
'nrst town In which Charles Dickens
gave his celebrated reading OF the
christmas Caro' AFTER the conclusion
OF bis hrst London season. lie read u
In tho Corn Exchange on the evening
OF wednesday. Aug. III. iSoS. before u
crowded ana apprcciativc audience. lie
was accompanied on that occasion by
Arthur Smith. brother OF Albert Smith.
who managed all the business details
The Holt County sentinel., 1916-12-22
THE MUNICIPAL CHRISTMAS.
Had tie Origin In Germany and 10
0prs sdina Hare RAPIDLY.

Tho celebration Of the Community
Christmas" In this country originated
In a dinner table conversation OF n
group Of artists IN New York IN 1912
One Of tho group. a young man who
had Just returned from study IN Ger.
many. was enthusiastic over the com.
munity festivals there. and the trans
planting OF the celebration to the
United States had its birth at that
time. The first community Christmas
tree IN this country was the Madison
square "rree OF Light" In 1912. vari.
GUS factors In the life Of New York ~
q community contributed to the ar.
rangcment and financing OF the tree,
Since then the custom has spread 10
hundreds OF cities, towns and villages.
which have adapted the idea TO their
particular needs and circumstances
and plan to make It a permanent es.
adjustment. Tho custom has existed
In Germany for many years. Is In fact
an old German tradition and fest"
Specific Information as to "whAt TO do
and how to do IT. In planning and or.
ganizing a community festival may be
obtained by addressing "The Tree OF
Light" Postofiice station @. New York
city.
The Holt County sentinel., 1916-12-22
Electrical Gifts

Thc many devices seen on '"e Wcu
appointed table are now Operated oy
electricity rather thnn ny a'eoho'
Win tho chcnpcn'ne or the current or
special ratio Tor hoiseh"'d use u P"
moro economical to operate chnnns
dishes, etc. with current thnn IN any
other way One OF tue ATTRACTIVE sets
seen In the stores IL three piece AZ
fn'r. consisting OF stove. chnnnx dish
anu toastcr. The pieces arc al s'mi'ar
In design, anu tho stove u large enough
The Holt County sentinel., 1916-12-22
Early Christmas Plays.

Two OF the earliest Christmas plays
that have come down'to us are TO be
found Ia the few fragmcntary works
OF Hilarius. u monk OF the twelfth cen
tury.- who IL said to have been an
Englisbman and who Il known to have
been n pupil Of the monk Abelard. OF
the three mystery plays which he II
thought 10 have written In collab0ra'
ton with Jordanus and Simon. prob
ably brother monks. two were evident.
ly played during the Christmas season
namely. "The Image OF st. Nicho'
las" most likely produced on that
saints day. Dec. q. and "'rhe History
Of Daniel" which seems TO have been
Intended for Christmas presentation.
The Holt County sentinel., 1916-12-22
@lpM
@yMAKlNo
AMHe3
NAVY

A T home ports or at sea extra good
~ rntions during the Christmas hol.
H days are now special feature
on the United States warships.
The supplies now served nre In marked
contrast with those obtainable Oh the
vessels Of the old navy far from home.
Whenever possible the ships are or.
dcrcd TO home ports for Christ mas.
Shortly after arrival the men nre put
to work. Inside and out-in cabins. In
wartlroom and about the dcsk-thcrc Il
q swarm Of seamcn ut work. Some
Will be painting, and others win lie
polishing metal work. Rulings. the
monster guns aud brass instruments on
the bridge.
Shortly before Christmas all the work
Will have been completed, The ships
will he spIck and span. al Pie scamen
will begin to prepare for land. Those
who are TO go 20 their homes In tho
south. middle west. New England md
elsewhere probably will leave IN time
TO reach home on Christmas. Others
will save expenses by remaining aboard
chip. Hundreds OF the good conduct
men will have whole weeks fur.
Tough. aud when these return others
will go away.
Some Of the men on furlough will not
20 home at nll. This may he because
their money will be too low 10 warrant
the expense of a long journey or Il
may be that they will hear the call Of
the big cities. AZ any rate they will
arrnngc II nicely. They will spend the
days ashore and regard their ships ~
hotels. whittier they hny repair ct
night.
They need not bother about the time
OF leaving or Of reporting. and they
may sleep long after the b~snn's wills.
tie hns shrillcd on the gun deck.
Aside from the big dinner on Christ.
mas. there probably will DO no ret
functions. no minstrel shows. boxing
contests or thcntricnls. The trouble
with any such programs will I've the
absence on furiough Of the indispcn.
sablc end man or tho popular tenor.
The night before Christmas the popu.
lar streets will 10 nllcd with sailors IN
their wide trousers snd their high col.
inred pea Jackets.
When they get enough Of fcasting or
acting or singing inside the steel GOV.
cred hull there n the opcn sea on
which they row or sail for prizes. some.
times competing among themselves.
sometimes racing against tho men OF
another vessel from home or against
tho crew Of q vessel from another coun.
try. Added 10 nll there possibilities Of
diversion thcro Il often the trip ashore.
II tho anchor happens TO bc lying near