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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-07
Hearing at Wateryllle

notice elsewhere speaks of hear
ing before the Public Utilities Com
mission at Waterville next Tuesday.
This is with regard to abolishing
grade crossings or otherwise lessen
ing the danger arising from them.
Boards of Trade thruout the State
have been specially notified to send
delegates and Pres. f. W Briggs of
the Skowhegan Board, has appointed
X. T. Patten, Fred F. Lawrence and
Bin W. Page to represent this organi-
zation.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-07
Odd Fellows Hold Impressive Service

Throughout the country, the indie
pendent Order of Odd Fellows, togeth-
er With the Rebekahs conducted
the usual Memorial Services and a
part of this lodge of two million
strong listened to a most able address
at the Opera House last Sunday after
noon. 1t was delivered by the Rev
Grand Charles S. Cummings of Au-
burn, grand chaplain Of the Grand
Lodge of Maine.
At about 2.30, the different bodies of
the order had assembled at the Odd
Fellows Hall, proceeded to march to
the City Building where several
townspeople had gathered to listen to
the anniversary ceremonies.
After a professional, with Carl W.
Malley at the piano, the audience join
ed in the singing of How Firm the
Foudation" led by Mr.. Charles Tur-
ner who presided. This was follow
ed by an Invocation by Rev. Henry
Clay Turner. In the absence of Mrs.
Efiie Malley, two lovely solos were
sung by Mrs. Eta s. Bradley and
Charles Turner sang, There's a
Green Hill Far Away.
The Noble Grand, Willis c. Hobart,
introduced the speaker who held a
very attentive audience for about an
hour after which the we'll known
hymn, My Country 'Tis OF Thee was
sung Rev. Turner then gave the bene-
diction and thereupon the sacred
duty of decorating the graves of de-
parted members was carried out.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-07
1918 Class Party

The class of 1918, S. Fl. S., not con-
tent with their dramatic triumphs at
the Opera House last Friday evening,
planned a class party which was held
Miss Lyle Stinchfeld, Immediately
after the exhibition and was a most
artistic and delightful affair.
Upon their arrival at the Stinch-
field resident, the young people repair
ed to tn ebillard room where they en-
loyed games and contests until bid
den to the dining room to partake of
a lunch. which was delight to the
eye as we'll as the palate. Green and
white being the class colors, the floral
decorations were asparagus fern and
white carnations. Green and white
lruit salad, olives, sandwiches and
green punch were followed by green
and white ice cream, cakes, green and
white salted mints and salted nuts.
Alter the guests were seated, little
envelopes were passed to them which
contained bright jests and anecdotes,
@ho each recipient was requested to
read his own aloud, causing much
merriment.
After full justice had been done to
tue dainty viands, the young people
again wended their way up stairs to
ed 10 the billiard room where they en-
uahce to the strains of Victrola, un-
vi The wee sma' hours, a fitting
eese to a perfect evening.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-07
Lose by One Score

In game where umpiring seemed
to be the feature Skowhegan High
lost a ball game at Hallowell last
Saturday Captain Thomson pitch
ed good ball but the ninth inning
rally of the down river team proved
to be enough to give them a 9S vic
tory and our boys had 10 be content
@ith breaking zen with Hal.owell
gh this seaso1. The team & a to
Pennington Ga; lrday where they VIII
cross ,ats with the Abbott hin
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-07

The chemical engine promptly re-
sponded to a blaze in the rear of the
William Fowler paint shop on Russell
street at about 1.3O Wednesday after
noon. It's services was hardly re-
quired, however, for extinguishers
brought from the Skowhegan Garage
had the flames practically subdued
at the arrival of the firemen. An
overturned oil stove, which was being
used to heat water. was the cause of
the fire. The damage was slight.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-07
Real Estate Transfers

Fairfield James Corson to Jennie
l.. Wardwell; Hume & NeWhall Co
to North Arson Mfg. Co; Lynn c
Stevens to Ambrose b. Gerry; George
p. Boynton to Frank +. Hammond !;
Frank Grevoy to Henry Burgess
Charles l.. Tobey to Helen S. Tobey;
George T. Tibbetts to Ernest c. JOY;
George r Tibbetts to Hinckley Farm
ers' Union; Beulah Bugbee to f. Cert
rude Higgins; +. Gertrude Higgins to
Clayton L. Pillsbury; Emery f. Aus
tin to Frazer S. Gee.
Skowhegan-J. Thomas Thibodeau
to Omer Turcotte; Van w. Nelson ct
al to Alfred p. Screen; Richard Les
sard to Albert j. PoQler; Evelyn l.
Boothby to May r. Smith Greene.
Anson Walter l. Berry to Zylphia
Eta Briggs Eunice b. Fletcher to
Edwin L. Wescott
Madison George II. Rogers to
Duncas Douglass Cameron George B
Grover ct al to Mary + Beale; Lille
b. Dean to Leo w Dean; Charles w.
Smell ct al to Clara NJ, Tupper; Chas.
o. Small ct al to John Hamilton.
Norridgewock- William II. Clark ct
ais to Shepherd O. Dickinson.
St Adams Wilbur J. Tracy ct al
to Charles A. Batchelder; G. W, En-
cry to Charles Brown.
Bingham-Si Sidney T. Goodrich to
George Nottage; Sidney T. Goodrich
to Maria Fitzmorris; Edith B. Firth to
Ray c. Brown Maria T. Cahill ct ais
to James Cahill.
Cornville-Nellie D. Straw to John
Butler; John d. Redmond to Mamie NJ.
Redmond; James f. Chapman to Min
ME Corson.
Moscow-Ray c. Brown to Edith B.
Firth.
Moose Riyer-L. A Holden to Hat
tie E Ray
Harmony-Dana H Danforth ct al
to Frank NJ. Bangs.
Embden-Ezra w. Bowen to Eftie f.
Dunton; Mahlon Boyington to Rolon
Boyington.
Starks-Edward s Robinson to
Michael ]. Albert; Levi S. Tupper to
Helen B. Smell; Clara NJ. Tupper to
Helen b. Smell; Helen B. Smell tc
Ralph f. Crouch
Mercer-Wallace L. Gray ct al tc
George T. Johnston; Carroll w
Briggs to Kelsey Allen.
st. Albans-Stephen H. Bragg ct a
to Velney H. Bragg
Pittsfeld-Frank NJ. Newhouse tc
Harrison w. Gardner.
Anson-William A. Rand ct al tc
John H. Ford; Alphonse Nedeau tc
Ralph NJ. Tozier.
Madison-Annie ". Hutchinson tc
Ernest H Ward; Ernest II. Ward to
Charles j. Haynes.
NorridgeWock-lnh OF Nor
ridgewock to Ray Longley.
Ripley-David d. Stewart to John
s. Laughton; Ellsworth Z. Lowell to
John S. Laughton.
Fairfeld-Joseph Dyer to Wateryille
Savings Bank
Ellsworth a. Piper to
Edmund A. Henderson,
Skowhegan-F =. Pennell to Harold
J. Phillips; James NJ. Dysart to Amos
X Butler
Madison-Joseph Willet 10 Orlando
Walker ct ais.
North Anson-Augustine Simmons
to Wallace Emery.
Skowhegan-Ernes ]. Russell to
Wardell j. Laney.
Norridgewock-Alm NJ. PercivaI
to Skowhegan Savings Bank.
Canaan William II. Call to Charles
F. Mitchell; Melvina E. Woodruff tc
Erwin f., Davis.
st. Albans-Mary r. Mitchell to
Angie NJ Lewis.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-07
Annual County Meeting Sunshine So
ciety

The Annual County meeting of the
International Sunshine branches will
be held on Friday, June 2Sth in G. A.
r Hall Mrs Pulsifer State secre-
tary and treasurer and other officers
are expected 10 be present II will
be an all day session with dinner at
the noon hour
Every sunshine member in the
County is urged u be present The
afternoon session will be public
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-07
Spaulding y Steward

Miss Eva Steward of Skowhegan.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Stew
ard and John Spaulding also OF this
town. were united in marriage al the
Bethany Baptist parsonage at ten
O'Clock Saturday morning by Rev Geo.
Merriam The single ring service
was used and the couple were uuat-
tended The groom is employed By
Edward Tague
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-07
Gard of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our neighbors and friends
who so kindly assisted us in our re-
cent bereavement and sorrow To
the Grange and all others who con-
tributed the many beautiful flowers.
Also to the Rev. c. II. Mckinney for
his comforting words.
Mrs. Sarah A. Loomis
Fred W. Loomis
Mrs. Flora L. Whittemore
Mrs Lura L. Arnold
Skowhegan, Me, June Z, 1917.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-07
Forest Inspectors appointed

One of the Two men appointed by
Forrest II. Colby of Bingham. forest
commissioner as inspectors in the
Maine Forestry District, is Frost H.
Williams OF Jackman 1t is the work
of these men to inspect the work in
general of the lookout watehmen in
the mountains.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-07

The Encampment of the local l. o.
o. F. went to North Anson Wednes-
day evening, where an Encampment
was instituted. There were Sc char
ter members and the three degrees
were conferred by the Skowhegan
people. The Grand Encampment Of
ficers from all parts of the state were
present.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-07
Merchants Day

Two weeks from this date, Thurs
day, June 81, is Skowhegan's annual
Merchants Day. The event Will be
carried out much as in previous years
Present indications are. however that
the decorations, along the business
streets. will be much more elaborate
than usual
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-07
Local subscriptions to Liberty Loan

The Liberty Loan subscriptions,
made thru the three Skowhegan
Banks, up to the close of business
yesterday, had been approximately
$125 900.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-07

rounding ont one Of the finest High
School entertainments ever given in
SkoWhegan
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-07

D your patriotic duty-Buy a Liberty
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-13
HUGH osGooD LODGE
 BUYS $500 BOND
Voted to Subscribe to Liberty Loan on
 Friday Evening.

Loyal Hugh Osgood Lodge, No. es2o, I. O. o. F., M U.. at it's regular meet ing on Friday evening voted to invest $500 in Liberty Loan bonds. The ac- ton taken was unanimous and a num- Der of the members also signified their intention of subscribing personally. N. G. Fred Bentley presided at the meet ing which was largely attended :n spite of the stormy weather. The Purple Lecture was conferred upon enc of the past grands, the district deputy acting as degree master.
 The banks were closed on Friday Columbus Day, and so no Liberty loan figures were available Friday evening
 The Boston Store has very attrac- tive Liberty Loan window on the Main street side. In the window is an off cially certified fac -simile of the Dec laration of. Independence
 The opening gun of statewide pat riotfc campaign in behalf of the Lib erty Loan. the federal food admins tration pledge card drive and a move ment for an increased resolution in Connecticut to win the war. whatever may be the sacrifice, will be fired in Hartford next Wednesday afternoon, when a statewide war rally will be held under the joint auspices of the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-13

! postponed. | Rose vs Finlay, exx., permission to | file reply, was denied Collins vs. Loyal Protective Insur- | ance Co.,, default for failure to plead, | went off the list Denison, ct al, vs. Heating, default for failure to plead, went off the list. General Supply Co. vs. F'ournier, default for failure to plead. went of the list.
 Meran vs. Longo, default for failure to plead, was granted. Newman vs. Shore Line Electric Railway Co, defaults for failure to plead, went off the list. Lucas. ct al. vs. city of Norwich, permission to file answer, was post poned.
 Bemis vs. Plant argument of motion and demurrer, overruled and motion granted
 Uncontested divorces: Sisson vs. Sisson was partly heard and continued. Ward vs. Ward, Fitzgerald vs. Fitz- gerald, Budnick vs. Budnfck, Hanks vs.
 Hanks were all postponed.
 Cases assigned for trial were as
 follows:'
 E Tuesday, Oct. 16-Marshall vs. Mi
 ner, .ex. Con, triaD, Airlie Mills. Inc,
 vs. town of Sprague; Baltic Mills Co.
 vs. town of Sprague: Burdick vs. Ladd.
 Wednesday, Oct. IT - Sisk vs. Bo-
 denwein; Morgan vs. Savings bank of
 New London.s
 Tuesday, Oct. g - Chelsea Savings bank vs. Babcock, ct. al
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-13
MANY CASES POSTPONED FRIDAY
Short Calendar Motions Quickly Disposed of in Superior Cowt-Assisnments Include Two Cases Against Town of Spraeue-One Divorce Action Partly Heard

The majority or rne cases on tht short calendar list at the superior court session in New London on Fri day. Judee Gardiner Greene on the bench, were either postponed or wen' of for reassignment.
 The cases were disposed of as fol- lows:
 Massey guardian, vs. F'oote, appeal from probate, judgment in accordance with opinion of supreme court was postponed.
 Rodman vs. Rodman, alimony pen dente lite and argument of motion for more specific statement, was post poned.
 Brown vs. Alexander, admx ct al, disclosure of defense, and, if no de- fense judgment of foreclosure and Him. itation, were both postponed.
 HopedaIe Manufacturing Co. ,vs Uncasvi1le Manufacturing Co.,, pleading or default, was postponed.
 Prince vs. C. E. Burgess Co.,, that semi-annual account of receiver be accepted, application for order allow ing claims, and order to sell outStand- ing accounts at public or private sale, were postponed.
 Ebling Brewing Go. vs. Squadrito. argument of plaintiffs demurrer and motion to expunge, was postponed.
 Strange vs. Faubt, ct a1., answer or nther pleadings, went off the list.
 DAri, admr., vs. American Straw board Co, answer or other pleading, went off the list.
 Rose vs. Ffnlay, exx., judgment, was
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-13

Connecticut Cha nber of Commerce and the Connecticut State Council of Defense: This meeting will inaugurate apart by the state chamber of com
 nerce and the state council of defense for a vigorous campaign of war ed ucation in Connecticut, during which the message of Americas part in the war will be carried by speakers of prominence to nearly every town and city.
 The statewide war rally which will be held in Foot Guard Hall. Hartford. are sure to attract a capacity audi ence-speakers of unusual prominence and an elaborate program of patri- otto music sung by chorus of 400 snne sv sberty ne borns w es under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, the Hartford Public High School( Unit, No. 1, Lib erty Choruses of Connecticut. It will be the first public appearance of a Liberety chorus. Various patriotic se- lection, including songs Of Americas allies, will be sung. The rally will open with fifteen minutes of sing ing and there will be singing between each address and at the close of the rally.
 Among the three chief speakers en- gagged for the rally is Countess De Tuczynowicz of Poland, who has atrocities committed by the Germans in her war-torn land. Most of her stories are based on her own experi- ences and those of close friends and acQuaintances.
 Another address which will con tain thrilling stories of experiences in the war zone will be given by Fred erick c. Wa1cott, who as an associate of Herbert c. Hoover in the admins tration of American relief funds in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-13

the past to further her avaricious schemes, the kaiser's intrigue for peace and his dreams of hewjng out of Europe a vast pan Germanic ern pire.
 Practically every town and city in the state has been asked to arrange for rallies during Rally Week. Plans for the celebration of the week have just been completed by joint committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense and the COnnec tiCut Chamber of. Commerce. The committee has established headquart- CTS with the publicity committee of the defense council It has also es tablished a speakers bureau which has an office at the State Capitol in charge of Arthur E.. Bowers for the state chamber of commerce and Austin Durham for the council of defense.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-13
DELEGATES TO UNIvERsALIsT
 GENERAL CONVENTION
Several From Church of The Good Shepherd Will Attend Sessions in Worcester.

Among those who will attend the UniversaIist general convention (na- tionaD at the First Universalist church of Worcester, October 17-21 are several delegates from the Church of the Good Shepherd (Universalist) this city.
 Rev. Joseph F. Cobb, pastor of the church will be present at the Minis ters' Institute, Wednesday, October IT worth are the delegates to the ses- sions of the Women's National Mis- sionary Association to be held the same day.
 Rev. Joseph F. Cobb and Sumner w. Armstrong are the delegates to the general convention which will open Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 Mrs. S. W. Armstrong. Mrs. Joseph F. Cobb and Mrs. s. Howard Mead are the general Sunday school association cedine. the general convention.
 At o'clock on Sunday afternoon October 21, there will be service in the historic church at Oxford, Mass, (twilve miles from Worcester). where Hosea Ballou was ordained and John preached. where Clara Barton wor- shipped in her early life, being born in Oxford, and where the general con vention was organized in 1zS5.s .-.e
 The Iervice will be conducted by Rev. Isaac M. Atwood, D. D.. Canton, Our Debt to the Fathers of Our Church" Rev John Coleman Adams, D. D., Hartford: and also an address, "Building on the Foundation the Fath- CTS Laid" by Rev. Walter H. Mac pherson, Joliet, III.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-13
cigars; third, Walter Donovan, foun-

cigars; third, Walter Donovan, foun tain pen.
 Bridge whist: Mrs. D. J. Connors linen travelling case.
 The following named ladies contrib uted the prizes for the evening: Mrs J. M. Lee. Mrs. F. H. Hartman, Mrs J. F. Cummings. Mrs. T. A. Crowley Mrs. J. J. Desmond and 5a3friend.
 After play, dancing was enjoyed un- til midnight. The orchestra, who gen : erOusly contributed their services for the evening, comprised James Drew John M. Swahn, William Malone and Joseph Farrell
 The proceeds will be donated to the K. of c. war fund
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-13
saOO REWARD s1Oo

pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages. and that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly influenced by constitutional conditions. Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken inter nally and acts through the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system. there by destroying the foundation of the disease. giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and as sisting nature in doing it's work. The proprietors have so much faith in the curative powers of Halls Catarrh Medicine that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it falls to cure. Send for list of testimonials
 Address r. !. CHENEY 6a CO, Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists 75c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-13

Belgium lived for months before the entry of the United States into the war behind the German lines in Bel gium. He was able to see things that ness and will describe some of them at the Hartford rally. Mr. Walcott is still associated with Herbert Hoover, being. at present first assist to MT. Hoover in the federal food admins tration, and be will devote part of his address to advice on food conserva- ton.
 James M. Beck, q New York city lawyer, whoM is a recognized authority on the causes of the great war, will also make an address He is widely known as an orator and has made addresses on many notable occasions. He was formerly assistant attorney general of the United States.
 The rally will be a statewide meet ing and it Is expected that it will be attended by people from all p arts of Connecticut who are interested in war work of all kinds.
 Rallies similar to this will be held in every part of Connecticut during Rally Week." from October IS to 24 As at the statewide Hartford rally the emphasis at each of the meetings will be placed on the Liberty Loan Gnd the Food Administra tion's conser- vation program, but there will be a special effort during the week to ral- ly the people of the state to deep realization of what the war means in the future. In addition to point ing out means whereby every one who has q loyal impulse may do an inn portant part in helping to win the war. the various speakers will ex- pl:jn to those whose understanding of war problems may not be thorough, Germanys aims and the treacherous methods she is using and has used in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-13
RECEPTION COMMITTEE &
 FOR OCTOBER LUNCHEON
President Charles C. James Announces
 tMHis ssAppointnnents.

President Charles " James of the Norwich, Chamber, of Commerce has anDOuneed, hissappointmentst to the re : ception .comnittee for the Iupcheo to House. in-conHection with, the October. meetings of the Connecticut Associa- : tion of CommerciaI and Civic Execu- tives and the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerc to be held here. The committee comprises Rev Jossph Ii. Selden. Henry A. sTirrell, O. BE, Chandler. l.. O.. smith, J. J. Boyd, Hon. T. C.. Murphy. William H. Allen. Robert W. Perkins. H. F. Dawley, Ed ward J. Graham, Richard R. Gernon, J. P. Huntington. William H. Shields and Dr. e. c. Gildersleeve. '> -' The reception committee has been requested to meet at the Wauregan House not later than 11.30 o'clock. As previously announced the tickets for the luncheon are now ready for dis tribution!
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-13
LODGE NOTES
Delegates WiIr Attend Grand En- component Next Week-Fraternai Activities of the Week.

The regular meeting of Uncas lodge Co. II, I. O. O. F., was held Monday rvening with a large number fin at- tendance. The regular routine of business was transacted.
 Routine business was transacted at he meeting of Shetucket lodge, No. s7. I. O. o. F., in Odd Fellows hall Tuesday evening. There was large number in attendance.
 Palmyra Encampment No B. I. O. o- F., transacted routine business at ts regular meeting Thursday eve ling. Delegates from the encamp- nent will attend the grand encamp- nent at New Haven the first of next week
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-13
BENEFIT WHIST AT
 THE K. OF C. ROOMS.
Proceeds to Be Donated to Knights of
 Columbus War Fund

The lady friends of the Knights of Columbus held a successful whist and dance in the K. of c. rooms on Friday V evening. Mrs. NJ. c. Higgins was hartman of the ladies' committee, which consisted of Mrs. J. J. Corkery, Mrs. William Browne. Mrs. NJ. V. Murphy, Mrs. D. T. Shea, Mrs. James Sheridan, Mrs. F. Diggins, Miss J. Kinberger. Mrs T. A. Beckley Mrs. William Mcknight
 The prizes were awarded as follows:
 Ladies: First, Miss Isabella Hol- land, pair of hand knit slippers: sec end. Mrs. A. Fl. Disco. pair of silk hosiery; third, Miss Fidelis Donahue, boudoir cap
 Men's: First, P Coughlin, cigar holder; second, J. Parkinson, box of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-13
UNITY CLASS
chowder Served During Soeia9 Hour at UniversaIst Church Buiding.

The Unity class of the Universalist church held social ip the 4church parlors Friday, aeVening. During the evening an oyster chowder was served under the direction of Miss Mary Rogers. teacher of, the class. awhO was a ssiste ted-by5: Several ladies' Spf the .c11urchy fiIicIndtns 5sMrs. Walt ters sBussy and Mrs. Fred Young f
 v The. foIloMingh officers were chosen: Ashley T..'AfBoon, president; George Fillmore; secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-13
INVITED TO ATTEND
 AUDITORIUM THEATRE
Management Invites City Fathers, Home Guards and Columbus Band to Witness "The Spy."

The management of the Auditorium theatre have extended an invita- ton to officials the two local companies of home guards, and the Christopher Co., lumbus band (new1y organized Italian band), to attend the theatre perform ance on Monday evening when the fea- ture moving picture, "The Spy" will be presented.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-13
ROYAL ARCANUM,

The regular meeting of Thames council, No. 1851, R. A., was held Wednesday evening in Foresters' hall with a large number in attendance. The regular routine of business was transacted and reports read and ac- cepted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-13
OWLS.

Norwich Nest of Owls, No 1896. held regular meeting Tuesday evening Tn Owls hall with large number present. The reports of the officers were read and accepted. Herma n Bruckner presided.