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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Glover Titus Of Union is cutting q
wide swath these days. or rather he ie
directing the crew which is doing it,
FOR the Central Maine Power Co, says
Inc Rockland Courier Gazette. The
swath is about Is feet wide and fol-
lows the line which the Central Maine
rover Co. stretched across Knox
county to furnish power for the Rock
iano' Thomaston & Camden Street
railway. 1t is highly important that
tnere should BE- no Instructions near Z
pish-powersd nae upon which q mach
constantly depends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Ernest w. wjnu

Ernest w. Wing died early Tuesday
morning at his home. 1872 Main avenue,
aged 80 years. 9 months. after an illness
OF two weeks Of Bronchial pneumonia.
Beside his wife. herfs survived by 1--WE
children. Waldo, Shirley, Gray, Garlic
ton and Beatrice; father. Samuel F.
Wing: three brothers. Linwood Of Win
throp. Charles Of Waterville. Fred OF
Rchford. VT. and a sister. Mrs. Le-
onA Eastman Of Paris. Funeral ser.
vicss win b held Thursday at 2 O'Clock
from his late home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Boy Scout Notes

the committee in charge of the Com
munity Christmas tree has requested the
services of the Boy Scouts for three
quarters Of an hour Christmas night on
the Common. All Boy Scouts will report
at the High school building Christmas
night at a quarter before six O'Clock
Troop 2, Boy Scouts. will gather for its
regular weekly meeting Thursday night
instead Of Friday, at Z o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
BUILDING A BOOK.
Cases Where the Ending Was Written
Before the Beginning.

oVsStO suO SO8'susss0s
There has been more than one In.
stance in the history Of literature Of q
book being written upside downfall
Is, its end becoming its beginning or
its beginning becoming its end.
Probably the most outstanding In.
stance Of the topsy turvydom IS The
Idyls Of the King" Tennyson's great
masterpiece. As every poetry lover
knows, this great series Of poems ends
with "The Passing of Arthur" and
there can be no doubt that this is the
proper and inevitable close Of the won
derful pageant of the kings life. But
Tennyson wrote that closing passage
when he was a youth OF twenty, and
It was not until, forty years later, The
whole series was finished and pub.
lished in one book that the old poer
of his boyhood was found to f1t into n
place as naturally as the broken arr
or foot of a classical statue fits TN
place from which 1t has been removeQ.
Thus the first became last. $50
A case Of double change is presented
by the novel David Harum." III
first part Of that book to be written ~
the author constitutes now chapters Il
to 24--that is. almost the last ichaptes1
In the book. Then, when the aNth8
had practically finished his bod
found that two Of his main charde
were not introduced to the reSd
all until he was halfway through 81
work. He therefore wrote last Of q
the two opening chapters for the
press purpose - introducing these
essential personages to the reader
Is probably record case Of topsy
acknowledgements Weekly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
MAINE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle IT'S, sheep 19. calves 29. hogs l61.
TONE OF THE MARKET.

On account Of Christmas week which
reduces the demand for other meats
than poultry. the receipts of stock were
lighter at the yards Prices held steady
on all grades Of cattle. There were no
such fancy cattle as were brought in
last week. but some choice steers were
offered. Prices on the choice steers
ranged from s1s@shc with best cat
tie and oxen 7h@s1ac and poor and
thin cattle 6hG712c. The best heavy
cows and heifers sold at 6A@7zc, with
fair to good cows 5A@6kc. poor to or
binary 4AQ5Ac. bolognas and Gamers
13@4Ac. Bulls sold at 5@7c, according
to weight and quality.
Veal calves were in moderate sup
ply at the yards, with no change in
price from a week ago. Good average
calves bring 7A@sxc. with choice
heavy veals and drinkers 5@7c. Small
calves sold from $3@$4.50 each.
Hogs were higher. Receipts at the
packing houses were quite heavy, but
only few were received at the yard.
Live hogs were quoted at 10h@103sc,
and dressed hogs at 12X@1Shc
Few sheep and lambs were offered at
the yards and the market was duh,
WITH prices nominal and unchanged.
Tne market on sheep IL from 5@7c and
on iambs from S@l0c a pound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

II want a slogan" said the manu-
facturer Of photograph records. some.
thing that will convey the idea that
our records never wear out"
The advertising man lit fresh ciga.
rette and thought for eight seconds by
the clock.
How will this do?" he asked. Zone
OF our dance records will Outlast the
best hardwood dancing floors ever
built. New York World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
DIR. BAILEY DEAD
AT BATTLE CREEK

New York. Dec. 19.-The Worlds
Sunday School Association received
word today Of the death Of Dr. George
w. Bailey, vice moderator of the gen.
eral assembly of the Presbyterian
church in sanitorium at Battle Creek,
Mich.
DR.. Bailey. one of the best known
Presbyterians in the world, lived in
Philadelphia. He was rs years of age.
Death came after several operations in
recent months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Foreigners
Reported Dead
Are Safe in j. s,

Ell Paso. Dec. 19.-Several foreigners,
all of whom at various times had been
reported killed by bandits in Mexico.
arrived at Eagle Pass. Texas. today,
according to a telegram received by
officials of a railroad company here.
The foreigners were DR.. Flanagan, w.
A. Acott, Jacob Myer, w. c. Palmer,
all Americans; Edgar Kock, acting
German vice consul; Julius NJ. Senner,
Swiss citizen, and a man named
Schefer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
LIBERTY

At the annual meeting of ArDutus
Chapter, o. T.. s.. the following officers
were elected for the coming year: Mrs
Jessie Norton Luce, matron; w. J.
Greeley, patron; Mrs. Media Leeman,
associate matron; Mrs. Eva ~ Ripley,
secretary: Miss Susan A. Copp. treas
urcr; Mrs. Minnie Sprague, conduc-
tress; Mrs. Ethel Sherman. associate
conductress. The installation will take
place in January.
w. D. Sanford passed last week in
Boston looking after Christmas good.
The entertainment given by the high
scnool pupils at Sanford's hall Friday
evening. Dec. Is, was we'll patronized
and the sum of $3.50 was realized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
GIFT OF $4,000 TO
BATES COLLEGE

his family in Lewiston, President George
c. Chase. who is in New York. wrote that
they would be glad to know that he has
recently received gift Of $4,000 for Bates
College.
He did not give the name of the donor.
nor did he say whether the money had
been given for any specific purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Raw Food Must Be- Washed.

"Gritting of sand between the teeth
while eating vegeta bles raw Is GER
tain Sign that they have been cleaned
Improperly. if at ALL" says the New
York Medical Journal and adds that
because of improper washing it is Of
ten not safe to eat raw vegetables. sal.
ads or fruits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Miss Beatrice Davenport and Miss
Helen Small students at Smith college,
Northampton, Mass, will arrive on
Wednesday to pass the Christmas re-
cess In Gardiner. Miss Davenport with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Da-
venport. Brunswick avenue, and Miss
Small with her grandparents, Judge
and Mrs. A. NJ. Spear, Dresden avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

The county commissioners held their
regular meeting Tuesday forenoon at
the court house and transacted the us
ual amount of routine business, in
Guiding the approval of the bills of
costs of the Gardiner and Waterville
municipal court sand other bills. At
the close of the meeting the commits
sioners made an inspection Of the
county jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Harriet T. Humphrey Of Roslindale
Is defendant in the suit brought by
MRS. Edith r. Smith Of Portland for
damages. Mrs. Smiths 5-year-old
daughter was bitten by the defendants
COG At Peaks Island in July. 1915.
Judge Connolly reserved his decision
a1ter Mondays hearing at Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
HOUSE PASSES
KITCHIN RECESS

Washington, Dec. 19.-Democratic Lead
err Kitchins resolution to provide for a
congressional recess over the Christmas
holidays from Dec. @ to Jan. 2 was adopt
ed by the House today by vote of al to
"A. A similar resolution will be passed by
the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Never AGAIN.

Does your wife ever make you ex.
change goods she buys and doesn't
nke?"
She tried that once. and only once
exchanged silk dress for a meer-
scnaum pipe" - Louisville Courier
Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
EXCLUDE PAPERS
WITH LIQUOR ADS.

Washington, Dec. 19.-Representative
Good of Iowa introduced bill today to
exclude from the mails to states in which
liquor sales are prohibited all newspapers
and magazines containing liquor adver-
tisements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
Eft-
Bankruptcy Proceedinu..

Bankruptcy Proceedjno.. E
Aloertes M. LaGacy. a teacher 81
voi,,n.a mas MED a petition as q
~ =, bankrupt. with the clerk of
arc 5000 .. o'strict court His liabilities
ssss ., and his assets are listed at
Ca,a;. attorney, r. V. Jewett nj
ons are also filed by
Arthur w. Decker, Auru.,. ,...
tornev rna $2sSA. Assets, $40. At
Rens:r, nurieieh Martin of Augusta.
*. h,r..a L: Williamson OF Kinefiela
A..s' V4s. Assets. none listed.
sey' II. 8. Wing Of Kinrneld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
poueette and Walsh Winners

Doucette and Walsh defeated Win
gate and Bachelor in the City League
bowling match rolled Tuesday night
Doucette and Walsh swept the all six
points. Wingate and Bachelor are the
highest team in the league. Walsh roll
ed highest. Wednesday night Blair and
Lerette VS.. Hedrick and Condan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

A meeting of the w. c. T. U. will be
held wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock
at the home of Mrs. w. I. Guild, Kings
bury street. AS important business is
to be transacted it is hoped that there
will be a large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Charles r. Allen. former principal of
the Highland avenue Grammar school,
now principal of the Hannibal Hamlin
Grammar school in Bangor, has ar
rived in Gardiner to pass the Christ
mas holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Regular meeting of Hallowell Camp.
No. 10, 76G, Modern Woodmen of
America. at 100 o'clock this Wednes-
day evening at A. O. u. w. hail. All
members are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
WILL NOT PUT CAPT.
Blake TO DEATH

London, Dec. 19.-In the House of
Commons today, A. Bonar Law said
the German foreign Office had given as
surance that Captain James Blaikie,
taken prisoner by the Germans at the
time the German steamship Caledonia
was sunk. would not share the fate of
Capt. Charles Fryatt of the British
steamship Brussels, who was put to
death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
MAN KILLED BY
TRAIN AT OLD TOWN

Bangor, Me-, Dec. 19.->Charles Full
Ter, SO, married. a master carpenter,
was struck and killed by train at
Great Works, Old Town, while on his
way home from work today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Lawrence Dyer has returned to this
city from Bethel, where he has been
superintendending the State road con-
struction On account of the snow the
work has been suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

John Sherburne. a sophomore at Bates
College, arrived home Tuesday to pass
the Christmas holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

At a special meeting of the city gov
eminent held Monday evening the con-
tract for the removal of brown-tail
moth nests from the trees in this city
was awarded to Charles II. Coombs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Olsen & Goodrich, GO Second street,
are installing at their granite shop a
modern and up to date air equipment
and machinery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Mrs. Hannah Churchill has return
ed to her home in Auburn after pass
ing a weeks visit with her sister, Mrs.
Mrs. Lincoln Park of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

E. c. Calfayan. who has been employed
at one of the local shoe factories for some
tine past and who during his stay has
made his home at the Hallowell House.
has gone to New York City, where he
has employment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

In spite of the cold and stormy
weather which now prevails the police
station has been remarkably free from
dodgers the past week. One or two
stragglers accepted the city's hospi-
tality on different evenings of last
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

There will be no meeting of the
Good Comrades Club this week. Next
week after the gymnasium class an
oyster stew will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Frank Esmond of Claremont, N. H..
arrived In Gardiner Tuesday and will
! pass Christmas with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. T. Esmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Young Widow-Did you have any
trouble getting Jack to propose? Girl
Fr1end-No. dear;I told him you were
after him.-Boston Transcript. :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Mrs. George Dale and son Robert
have gone to Camden where they Will
visit relatives until after Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Boston Livestock Market

Specially Reported for the Kennebec
Journal.
Stock Yards, Dec 49,
MAINE.
At Brighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Parker left
this Qiky Monday for Bangor, where
they will attend the session of the
State Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Mrs. B. H. Crossman and Master
Edward McPhee left Tuesday for a
visit with friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
FROM iHALLOWELL
TELEPHONE 24s.R

City Awards Contract of Brownta Moths Nests
Old Frame Sled CuriosityComedy to Be Stag
ed at Unversas Vesy Friday Evening with Fine Local
Cas-Late Interesting News Notes and Personal Gossip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Thurston S. Burns of Westbrook was
a Hallowell visitor Tuesday, called here
on matters Of business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

II. N. Hatch Of Boston was in the city
Tuesday for a few hours and called on
friends here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

George e. Barker Of Berlin. N. H..
is passing few days in this city the
guest of Hallowell friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

r. A. Adams of Worcester, Mass, was
a visitor in the city Tuesday calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Mrs. B. F. Mullaney arrived Mon
day and will pass the holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Philbrick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Harry Childs of Lewiston Is a bus
mess visitor in this city for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Harry Crockett Of Winthrop was Wis
itor of Hallowell friends Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The meeting Of the Augusta Rotary
Club for Dec. % has been postponed
until Friday. Dec. 2s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Supt. of Schools Herbert J. Chase
left Tuesday for a visit in several
Massachusetts towns and cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Mrs. Lawrence Dyer and daughter are
visiting friends in Mercer for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

rheumatism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
A Long Siege.

After siege Of twenty -four years
Turkey took Gambia from Venice In
1000. - =,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

j. J. Edwards Of the Kineo House has
accepted position as night clerk at the
Johnson House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Mrs. A. C. Clark Of Randolph has re-
turned from a visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Charles Annis Of Pittston is reported as
confined to his home with an attack OF
pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Charles Stevens will leave Wednesday
for Boston, where he Is to pass the win
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Ready for Final Vote
on y. Of C.. Prohibition

payments, and extending it to residents
OF other states domiciled in the district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Mrs. Kate S. Neal

The sad news of the death of Mrs.
Kate Shibles Neal which occurred at
the Tome of cousin in Morrill,, was a
shock to her many friends here. Mrs.
Neal had been a resident Of tho viii
rage lor about so years and was re-
spected and beloved by friends here.
her husband, Frank Neal, died several
years ago. Since then she had made her
nome with her only daughter Mrs. A.
.. oklomore. She is survived by one
sister Mrs. Alfred Pulsifer of New
haven c. and one brother, Walter
shibies OF Morrill,. The funeral was
neid at the church in Morrill,, Rev. II
w. Abbott officiating. Interment was
beside the husband in Morrill, cemetery
mere was wealth of beautiful flow
ers from relatives and friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

capt. J. A. Johnson. who was re-
ported seriously ill at our last writing
IS very much improved and is able to
De up and about the house and read bis
papers, which will be gratifying neux,
TO his many friends.
wafer Ludwick. who has been mas
Ter OF Georges River Grange for sever-
q, years. left Monday morninv a..
Bangor to attend the State Crane
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
LOCAL NOTICE.

LOCAL NOTICE.
A gift of Journal subscription
makes an acceptable gift: Advance
city rates-s5 year; $3.50 Tor mo-:
s1.25 for 8 mo. On X. F. u. routes: "a
n wear; 81 for mo-; 81 for mo.
dec20-21
g foot wood for sale at Hamilton &
Co.'S dec19d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Tho aggregate Of livestock at Brighton.
WATERFOWL and the local slaughter
houses:
This week: Cattle 431, sheep 21T,
calves 1881, hogs 37,6SS.
Last week: Cattle 1859, sheep 1868,
calves $3.50, hogs 80, 252.
One year ago: Cattle 1888, sheep 2s2o,
calves 1923. hogs &.052.
MAINE STOCK AT MARKET
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

w. c. Lord of Yarmouth was calling OF
Gardiner friends Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
GARDINER

Miss Eleanor Baron left Tuesday for
Boston.
From four to six inches of ice are re-
ported on the Talbot ice fields.
Mrs. James Z. Bent was q passenger
Tuesday for Portland.
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-14

through the earth Ana when he hal
had time to fetch his breath he found
himself in what appeared to he a large
cavern. surrounded on all sides bv COB.
lins ugly and grim.
And now" said the king of the COB
lins, seated in the center of the room
on an elevated Seat--hiS friend Of the
churchyard-"sho the man OF misery
and gloom few of the pictures from
our great storehouses"
As the goblin said this n cloud rolled
gradually away and disclosed a small
and scantily furnished but neat apart
ment. Little children were gathered
round n bright fire. clinging to their
mothers gown or gamboling round her
chair. A frugal meal was spread upon
the table, and nm elbow chair was
placed near the dre. Soon the father
entered, and the children ran TO meet
him. AS he sat down to his meal the
mother sat by his side, and all seemed
happiness and comfort.
"What do you think of thatT' said
the goblin.
Gabriel murmured something about
its being very pretty.
"Sbow him some more" said the
goblin.
Many time the cloud went and
came. and many a lesson 1t taught 10
Gabriel Grubb. He saw that men who
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-14

screamed o wild chorus OF voices that
seemed to ill the churchyard.
"What have you got in that bottlef"
said the goblin.
Hollands, sir" replied the sexton
trembling more than ever. for he had
bought it Of the smugglerS. and he
thought his duestioner might ne in the
excise department Of the gobins.
"Who drinks Hollands alone and in
churchyard on such a night as thisf
Gabriel Grubb. Gabriel Grubb" eX
claimed the wild voices again.
"And who then, is our lawful prizeY''
exclaimed the goblin.
The invisible chorus replied. Gabriel
Grubb Gabriel Grubb!"
The sexton gasped for breath
"What do you think of this, Ga
briel?" said the goblin.
"It's-it's very curious. sir; very Gu
rious, sir. and very pretty" replied the
sexton, half dead with fright But I
think I'll go back and finish my work.
sir, If YOU please"
Work." said the goblin. what
work."
"The grave, sir"
"Oh, the grave, ehf Who makes
graves at time when other men are
merry and takes pleasure in it,"
Again the voices replied Gabriel
Grubb, Gabriel Grubbr
I'm afraid my friends want you.
Gabriel" said the goblin.
! "Under favor, sir" replied the hor-
ror stricken sexton. II don't think
they can. They don't know me, sir
don't think the gentlemen have ever
seen me-
"Ob. yes, they have! We know the
man who struck the boy in the envious
malice OF his heart because the boy
could be merry and he could not"
Here the goblin gave a loud, shril
laugh which the echoes returned twen-
tyfold.
T-I am afraid | must leave you,
sir" said the sexton, making an effort
to move.
Leave usr' said the goblin. "Ho. no.
hoP'
AS the goblin laughed he suddenly
darted toward Gabriel laid his hand
on his collar aud sank with him
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-14

worked hard and earned their scanty
bread were cheerful and happy. And
he came to the conclusion 1t was 8
very respectable sort Of world after
all. One by one the goblins faded from
his sight. and as the last one diSap
peared he sank to sleep
The day had broken when he awok
and found himself lying on the G"r
gravestone. with the wicker bottle emp
ty by his side. He GOT On his feet as
we'll as he could and. brushing the
frost off his coat. turned his face tO
ward the town.
But be was an altered man. He h06
learned lessons Of gPntleness and gCAa
nature 10y his strange adventures in n"
goblin's cavern -ChnrlpS Dickens