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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Rev. DR.. f. c. Whittemore of Water
Vile will occupy the pulpit at the Bap-
fist church next Sunday. morning an"
evening. rare treat is promised to
those who are fortunate. enough TO
hear him. as he is one Of the best
sneakers in the denomination in the
tot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

The Epworth League of the Methodist
church plans to hold Valentine social
Tuesday evening. Feb. 10. in the vestry.
This will be a dollar social and hne
program will be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

The usual Gospel sing will be held
at 615 o'clock Sunday evening at the
Raptist church. lead by Mrs. Flora
Cross Clark. assisted by the Halloween
High school Mandolin Club and by Other
talent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Miss Cordclia Brady entertained the
choir Of the Highland Avenue Memo
dist church Thursday evening at her
home on Highland avenue. Inc eve
ming was pleasantly passed IN music
games and an old fashioned candy
null.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

sing will be held at the First Bap-
fist church at els Sunday evening IN
der direction of Mrs. L. H. Clarke. Miss
Myra Gowan Of Gardiner will be So
II;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Misses Dorothy Harvey, Irene Robinson
and Annie Mclaughlin, students Of Col
by College. are passing the weekend at
their respective homes in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Mrs. James f. Curtis left Friday for
North Yarmouth, accompanying her
daughter law, Mrs. James r. cur
It's, Jr., who has been visiting her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
Gard of Thanks

We wish TO thank friends and Cob
hosseecontee Grange 1or moral 'iio
utes and kindness in our late bereaNe-
ment.
MARY C. FULLER and FAMll-h.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
ADJUSTMENTS
johnson Opera House Today

Blanche Sweet il "The EVIL Eye"
Photograph ana Burton Holmes views
is the bill at this theatre today-10c
to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jordan, who are
passing the winter with Mrs. Jordan 5
brother, Rev. E. w. Weber. left Friday
for New Gloucester to pass the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
LOCAL NOTICE

A. r. Hayes & Co. Coal. Old Com
pany Lehigh ard Reading. Stove, Nut
and Egg, 50; Pea. $50; soft, s775.
Good clean coal and good service.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Herr Unthan, . arman. who was
born without arms has been engaged
by the German government 10 give in
struction to soldiers who have lost both
arms in the war Herr Unihan " 90
years old. He can play q violin. write
letters, eat and wash himself with the
use of his feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Regular meeting of Evergreen En-
campment No. As. Monday evening.
There will be work in the Patnarchial
degree. A full attendance Is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

F. p. Clark of Lewiston was a Halo
well visitor Friday on matters of bust
ness for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Gardiner Lodge, knights of Pythlas'
will hold its annual installation OF o.
fcers Monday evening. There Will De
work in the Rank Of Page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Mrs. T. d. Ham of Foxcroft is visiting
at the home of her grandson, c. II. Alb
bolt, for few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Mrs. 7. J. Trasl5 and granddaughter,
Miss r. Morgan Of Chelsea. left Friday
for Portland to visit Mrs. Trasks son
Edwin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Albert Skillin. a student at Bowdoin
College, arrived in the city Thursday 70
pass the weekend with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs Dana C. Skilln, Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Mrs J. A. Richards and daughter Ar
line, who have been visiting Mrs. Rich
ards mother, Mrs. Frank Messenger. re
turned Friday to their home in Water
Vile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Chas A. Nickerson of the Benson road
Manchester. was a visitor in the city Fri
day on matters Of business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Miss Charlotte Millett who has
been the guest Of Miss Julia 4. Clason.
Washington avenue, left Friday FOR
her home in Gorham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

The Old South Sunday school will
send four boys to the Boys conference
in Lewiston next Friday and Saturday.
They are Carroll Stevens, WIZARD
Lehr, Curtis Hughes and Alton Traf-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Now is the time to buy hair goods. as
the sale of switches at The Fashion Hat
Shop offers lowest prices. Note ad this
morning-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Mrs. Annie Spear and daughters Mar
earet and Marion left Friday for visit
with delatives in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Vaughan Grant 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, 1917-02-03

The funeral of the late Mrs. Agnes
D.. Weatherley will he held at 'hrlsI
church Saturday afternoon at
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Fresh home-cooked bakery products
at the Weber & Hewett Branch store.
Tel. ISL M.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

A. A. Albert of Westmanland Planla
ton was the guest of friends IN inns
city Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Ernest Arthur. the 11-months-old son
of Ernest Rich, Second street. is report
ed as being i'll with double pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Arthur Lehr of the University of Maine
is passing a few days at his home in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Dance IN Grange hall every wednes-
day and Saturday evenings. Three
piece orchestra.
ian 10fri&sat. tue&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Mrs. George Yeaton OF Chelsea was q
visitor in the city FRIDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

f.. b. Colman of Binghampton' n =,
is passing a few days as the guest OIL
Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Fred p Kicker of Turner was calling
on Gardiner friends Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
FROM HALLOWELL
TELEPHONE 24s.R
Miss Clara SnsOn Enterains Officers and Teachers Old
South Sunday Schoo-Peasan Surprise rendered
ma Lever 10Th Brthday-H aowel Commandery, ". ID.
G. c., Instas Oficers-SlInday Notices

Teri Parker of Farmingdale was bust
ness visitor in the city Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
TELEPHONE 37-W

Miss Anna Cummings of Randolph Is
confined to her home by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Earl Perry has returned from visit
with relatives in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Harry Mitchell of West Gardiner was
a visitor in Gardiner Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

William Randall of Portland was call
ing on Gardiner friends Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Stanley Hartman. student at the
University of Maine, is passing the
week END at his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Alvah j. Cressey of Boston. former
lY Of South Gardiner, is passing the
week end with friends here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Henry o. Powers of West Gardiner
was a caller in town Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Miss Laura Lewis of Richmond was
calling on friends in this city Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
Church Notices

Rev. Francis H. Bate of WAYNE will
conduct the morning service at the Free
Baptist church on Sunday, Feb A. at 1890.
taking for his subject THE School Of
Affection" Sunday school at 11.45. There
VIII be union meeting of all the church
es at ! p. NJ. at the First Baptist church
and this meeting will be addressed by
Mr.. Bate, who will discuss "Chrsts Idea
of Christianity"
Cniversalist church, Rev Thomas
Cross minister: Morning service at 1O. 30
with the subject The Increase of Faith;'
Sunday school at 1l45; evening lecture at
4; subject, THE Conquerng and Cncon-
querable Jew"
Methodist Episcopal church: Morning
worship at go with short address by
the pastor, Rev. II. S. Truman. followed
by the ordinance of baptism and recep-
ton into church fellowship; Sunday
school at 1145. Union service at the
First Baptist church at NJ, Rev
Francis Bate preacher
Rev. r.. A. a. Killam. pastor of the
First Baptist church, will take for his
subject at the Sunday morning service at
1890 New Wine in Old Bottles" sun
day school at 1t.45; Y. y. s &. f. at p.
NJ subject visions and Tasks" Rev.
7 A. A. Killam leader Special music
viii be furnished by the chorus choir for
the evening service.
The Epworth League of the NJ f.
church will hold a cottage meeting Mon
day night at 80 at the home Of Mrs.
Copp.
The Ladies' Circle OF the First Baptist
church was held at the home of Mrs. =.
A. 4. Killam on Friday afternoon in
stead of Thursday afternoon. on account
of the inclemency of the weather.
The music for the festival chorus has
arrived and the next meeting will be held
| Tuesday night. Feb. s, at the lecture
room of the public library
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

A. n Kitchen of Portland was a bus
mess visitor in Gardiner Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

X. \. Everett of Brewer is passing
the extend with West Gardiner
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Mrs. Nellie Ware of Fairfield is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. Henry King,
Robinson street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

II. G.. Dover of Auburn was calling
on Gardiner friends Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Edward Gallant is confined to his
home by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Miss Bertha Purdy is visiting her
cousin, Mrs Leslie Boynton, at Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
GARDINER LOCAL ITEMS
OFFICE DEPOT SQUARE

Henry Q. Powers of West Gardiner
was caller in town Friday.
Harry Mitchell of West Gardiner was
a visitor in Gardiner Friday.
Earl Perry has returned from visit
with relatives in Bath.
William Randall of Portland was call
ing on Gardiner friends Friday.
Miss Laura Lewis of Richmond was
calling on friends in this city Friday.
A. n. Kitchen of Portland was bus
mess visitor in Gardiner Friday.
Edward Gallant is confined to his
home by illness.
II. G. Dover of Auburn was calling
on Gardiner friends Friday.
Miss Bertha Purdy is visiting her
cousin, Mrs Leslie Boynton, at Au-
gusta.
Mrs. Nellie Ware of Fairfield is Wis
ting her sister, Mrs. Henry King,
Robinson street.
X. \. Everett of Brewer is passing
the weekend with West Gardiner
friends.
Alvah j. Cressey of Boston former
~ Of South Gardiner. is passing the
week end with friends here.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21

1t now appears that Hans Wag-
ner's retirement was not dae at all
to a cut in salary by the Pittsburgh
Club. Some time ago, in digging
up his property at Carnegie for
building purposes, a vein of coal
was unearthed and investigation
showed it to be very valuable. As
coal is getting scarcer than ever in
that district and the demand great
er all the time, he decided to stop
building at that particular spot
and continue to dig, with the re-
suit that he has been assured by
coal experts that there is enough
black diamonds on his property to
make him very rich man.
Sporting Life.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21

had been prowling about among
the cypress knees. They came
from all directions, running like
frightened chicks for the protect
ing water.
On another day we saw an alli-
gator dive into a water hole that
was not more than six feet in di-
ameter. When we sounded this
hole we found it to be five feet
deep. with an underground tunnel
that ran off at a sharp vertical
slope to a distance of twelve feet.
Our collecting wagon was only a
mile away, and we returned there
for steel alligator hook. an axe
and a coil of rope.
when we returned we cnt a
slender young cypress and attached
the hook to it. A half hours
maneuvring enabled US to hook
the reptile in his underground re-
treat. 1t remained motionless un-
til the hook was firmly caught,
then it began to struggle furiously.
To drag it out was herculean
task. but we finally brought it to
the surface and threw moose over
its jaws. Then we got the moose
round and behind its forefeet and
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21

thence over the jaws again and
tied to cypress tree. The strug-
giles of the alligator were vigorous.
We worked on a platform of bark
hastily torn from a decaying tree,
which prevented us from sinking
to our knees in the swamp. Be-
tween showers of mud thrown by
the alligator's tail we looped the
creatures jaws in a way to form a
rope muzzle, with about ten feet
attached for pulling.
After hauling our captive a
full quarter mile out of the thicker
part of the swamp, we brought in
the wagon. Lifting the animal,
we bound him to the floor upon
paddings of Spanish moss, and
then drove ten miles over corduroy
roads to the pine lands where our
collecting base was.
I'VE had rented house as our
camp and, having no cage for the
alligator, were in doubt what to do
with him until morning, when we
could build a shipping crate. Our
troublesome specimen was eight
feet long and about two hundred
pounds in weight. He was threat
ening to destroy the wagon and
causing us no little anxiety when
we conceived the idea of locking
him in our best bedroom.
with much prudence we moved
out furniture and baggage before
the alligator went in. His initial
struggle with his new surround
ings shook the house, and a blow
from his head loosened the door
fastenings. But the room held him,
and the next morning we built a
crate in which to ship him north
to the Bronx Geological Garden" !"
Youths Companion.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21
M. S. P. Batting Averages
Notes of the Game

Among the out.of-town visitors
who saw the game were Messrs.
Shields and Mcmahon of St. Paul.
The former was for long time
foreman of the Western Shoe Co.,
at the old prison, and will be re-
membered by some of the old time
fans. Same old happy and pros
porous Matt.
Supt. E. G. Williams of the
twine plant, was an interested
spectator and rooted hard for the
locals.
Wag was nearly knocked grog-
gy when he was bit in the floating
ribs by fast one. This was
painful blow but Wag recovered
quickly and continued on the job.
Wells pitched another nice game,
allowing but three hits. Errors
allowed the visitors to score.
Brow pitched the last two in
nings and did smooth work. A
muffed fly let one score dribble
in.
Mr.. Sam Witt has handled the
indicator in the last two games and
we have had some very satisfactory
umpiring as a result.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21
Capturing an Alligator

In spite of the fact that reptiles
have small and dull brains, the al
ligator appears to have acquired a
craftiness in eluding hunters that
is comparable to the same quality
in the bear. The big reptile has
gradually retreated from the riv-
ers where it was exposed to hostile
observation, and has taken up its
abode in swamps that are remote
and not often disturbed.
To capture an alligator alive
requires skill in approaching the
reptiles haunts. The climax of
the hunt is often desperate and
an exciting struggle; that was cer-
tainly the case when DR.. Raymond
L. Ditmars caught big alligator
in the cypress swamps of the Sa-
vannah River. He tells the story
in the New York Times:
The alligators were very shy.
In making our way toward the
pools we had to move with the ut
most care, in order to avoid brittle
twigs or rustling leaves. One day,
when we had stealthily approached
a bayou, we observed an alligator
about eleven feet long sprawling
on the bank, with a dozen smaller
specimens, ranging in length from
two to four feet.
''As we crouched behind an
enormous cypress trunk smothered
in vines, one of the party, sinking
in ooze, threw out an arm to save
himself. On the instant it seemed
that every alligator in the bayou
had received an electric shock. The
big alligator went into the water
with crash. sending up a geyser
of muddy spray. The rush of the
smaller reptiles was simultaneous,
and it was followed by the appear
ance of many infant alligators that
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21

for the air was thick with them,
and if the strings were not so that
they got cut when in contact with
another, flying would have been
impossible for anyone. But every
body had come with a good sup.
ply of string and kites-sometimes
a dozen or more, for the most COM
mon kind cost only a cent each and
the larger and more fancy only
four to eight cents. So the loss of
a single one did not matter much,
for another was quickly tied to the
end of the string and in a few min
utes the battle would start again.
But even a holiday must come to
an end. So as the shadows grew
longer and the wind began to die
down, they started to think of
their evening meal and the crowds
began to melt away. Some re-
turned by tonga or cart, but the
greater portion walked. And in
the evening haze, seeing the little
groups vending their way in the
bright lines along the narrow paths
between the green fields, it did not
require much imagination to be liv-
ing again back in the days of the
Arabian Nights.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21
Do Not Mistake
BY Mr.. j. B.

u .
II Mistake not love with lust and wantonness
I'll Those haegard hosts blear-eyed and sickly mein
ssSS They are but seeming joys, and each
vi The body droops. more hasgard grown with pain.
\ There is spark lies dormant in the soul,
Part smothered by the gres1s of frail mankind,
81 Unquenched it's CLEAN still tells of a goal
XII Where regns that love which ne'er yet defined.
h Erroneous thots but ust's feeble will
Cropping along to find the SIRENS stream,
al Where passing pleasures from its depths instl
III Mans mind with falsehood-hinking life's dream.
III Naught compare with love in perfectness,-
U Immaculate in truce-robe pure and white
R1 Constant stars that high above profess
I'll Their faithfulness by cleaning thru the night.
Ri On downy wings pnioned strong steel
XII Love wings hgh and from her hallowd breath
Pours forth that essence which senses feel,
e Soaring eternal DER the tomb of death.
%&$Sss sssSEEss@ 2s$QCNOSA8
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21

SUMMARY:-Left on bases-Starkels 5, M.
S. P.s 7. First on errors-Starkels 5, Nd. S.
P.s 4. Stolen bases-Zorn, Anderson, Bran,
Brad, Fan 2. Sacrifice fy-Dela. Two
base hits-Anderson, Lew. Three base hits
l.. Huelsman. Double pIay-Anderson,
Rowland. Zorn. Hits-off L. Huelsman
in innings; off Anderson in 1 inning: off
Zorn in innings; off Wells in innings.
Struck out--by L. HuelsmAn Z, by Ander-
son l, by Rice 2, by Wells 8, by Brow 2.
Bases on balls-off L. Huelsman 4, off Zorn
2, off Wells 3, off Brow l. Passed balls
Zorn /, Anderson 1. Time of game-1:4 AS.
Umpire-Mr. Sam Witt.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21
MS DEFEAT STARKELS 13 tod
Locals Easily Outhit and Outplay Opponents in
Every Inning of the Game
Every Inning of the Ga
"BObbLes''

the wind was a help to the pitch
ing staff of both teams, as it accel-
Grated the speed Of the ball across
the plate.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21


About noon the crowds began to
arrive, hundreds in tum tums,
tongas and carts of all kinds, and
thousands walking. Ali were
dressed in their very best, in all
colors of the rainbow, for the In
dian loves bright colors even more
than the negro. With gold en-
broidered native shoes, their long
points being turned up and back
like rats tails, baggy white trou-
sers, shirts always with the tails
outside, beautiful silk or velvet
vests and coats, often embroidered
with gold, and the yellow pugrees,
they made a riot of color, yet nev-
er jarring. As usual there we're
very few women. These few did
not mix with the crowd but sat on
the fiat topped roofs of the houses
nearby or in inconspicuous groups
here and there. The Indian wo-
man is not emancipated yet by any
means.
There was plenty of amusement
for everybody. At one side was a
crude native merry-go-r0und and
two even cruder ancestors of the
Ferris wheel, all turned by man
power. One could sit cross-legged
inside one of the four baskets or
cradles" of the latter and be
whirled dizzily through the air
for some minutes at cost of only
half cent. My dictionary says
that the first Ferris wheel was
made by an engineer of that name
for the Columbian Exposition in
Chicago in 1898. but that is not
quite true. He may have gotten
his idea from India. There was an
abundance of peep shows, where
one could squat on his heels and
gaze at the wonders within for
another half. cent, To one side
was a travelling troupe of jugglers
and acrobats, who constantly had
circle of spectators about them,
watching their feats of balancing
on the tops of poles and walking
on a slack rope. For those who
were hungry-and who is not hun
CRY at such a time?-there were
sweet-meat shops, venders of gun
ma or sugar cane, oranges, and
such like galore.
But the greatest occupation of
the crowds was kite flying. It
seemed that one-half of the people
we're flying the common tailless
kites and the other half we're try
ing to get them and their string
when they we're cut. For Basant
is the climax of the kite flying sea-
son in the Punjab. At this time
of the year, the steady prevailing
winds from the west can be count
ed on from dawn till dark. Men
fly kites as we'll as boys, in fact
some of them become so expert
and spend so much time that they
are almost professionals. The
great object is to see how many
strings of other kites one can cut
without losing ones own. The
strings are covered with a thin
paste of finely ground glass and
rice, so as to give them a good cut
ing edge. Men even gamble on
the result of contest between two
we'll known flyers. And it is won
derful the expert way in which
they can maneuver their kites in
the air, up and down, back and
forth, each trying to get a favor.
able opportunity to drive his kite
string across the other, and so
hrino IL down. Then there ia a
scramble of the boys in the dis
tance, some armed with long poles
tipped with a piece of brush to see
who can get the kite and the string
as it comes to the ground. Often
in the struggle the kite is torn, so
that it becomes nobody's prize.
And kites were constantly falling,