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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Al the last meeting of Canabas CCtln-
ell, Knights OF Columbus. plans fer the
great K Of e. war fund alive, wlich
is TO be started on January :, were dis
cussed The entire membership is fired
with enthusiasm with the project and
the workers are getting into line. The
following executive committee has
been appointed: Rev. +. II. Reardon,
Hon John +. t'unningham. DR.. George
W. Alexander. Joseph Nerdor. Stephen
d. Monaghan. John c. Bowling, J. ".
Rafter John Mcdonald. Melvin Gal
lant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
PITfSF|ELD

The fire department was called out
about $50 Wednesday night for q blaze
On the roof of a two and one half
story wooden building on Middle street
owned by Mrs. Nellie Hunnewell and
occupied by the Pittsfeld Bottling Co.
on the ground floor and by the fam
lily of A. b. Mavon in the rent above.
The fire was extinguished before the
names entered the inside. A portion
OF the roof was burned and about $50
damage was caused by water in the
tenement. 1t is thought that the fire
caught from a spark from some chin
ney as it started about 10 feet from
the chimney. The loss is covered by
insurance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Harvey are Wis
iting Mr.. Harvey's relatives in Car
mel.
The annual meeting of the Woman's
keilet Corps, G. A. r., was held on
wednesday afternoon. The following
officers were elected for the coming
year: President, Lottie Files; senior
vice president, Ellen Patten: Junior
vice president, Jennie Chase; hapclain.
Alga Gould; treasurer, Kate Givens:
O., Ia
liam Withee; delegate to Department
Convention. Emma Fitzgerald; alter
nate. Addie Phillips. The officers
elect of the w. f. c. and Stephen Davis
Post will hold a joint installation on
January .
A meeting Of the New Era AuxiIi-
airy Of the Baptist church was held
Thursday afternoon at the home or
Mrs. Q. f. Harvey. The hostesses were
Mrs. A. H. McAllister and Mrs. Allie
Atweli. A program was given on
Christmas as follows: Roll call. NV
Opinion as to the Proper Observance
or Christmas: paper, christmas Gus
toms of Different Lands" Mrs. Maud
Hurd; song, Elizabeth Coffin, Winnie
fred Atwen; recitation, Jewish Leg
end Beatrice Palmer: "The Little
Friend" Lola Hurd: musical reading.
Little Gray Lamb" Mrs. Dow.
Mrs. Charles Russell returned We'd
resday from visit with friends in
North Arson.
Mrs. Ada Currier returned Thursday
from two-days visit in Waterville,
where she attended meeting Of Dor
othea Dix Tent, Daughters of Veterans.
at which time she was elected Junior
vice president for the coming year.
Herbert Raymond Of Lynn, Mass.
who accompanied the remains Of his
father. the late David l.. Raymond
here, has returned home.
Scott c. White left Thursday for
Fort Slocum, where he has enlisted.
Mrs. Henrietta Sussi left Wednesday
for a visit with friends in Augusta.
Mrs. F. f. Mansur of Augusta i.
passing a few days with Mrs. J. M,
Chalmers.
Junior Bodfish. son of Mr.. and Mr..
Clarence Bodfsh, on Thursday OBJ
served his ninth birthday in a quiet
but happy manner by entertaining a
few little friends at the pictures.
a game OF basketball will be played
here Saturday, Dec. Is, between the
teams Of NJ. c. I. and Rovers Of Lew
iston.
Floriman Kenney. who resides on the
Eurnham road, has enlisted in the U.
s. navy and will leave soon for New
port, r. /.
Next week the four minute men will
speak at the two local theatres on the
Red Cross drive for membership.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
Card of Thanks

We extend our heartfelt thanks u
our friends and leighbors for their Low
ing kindness TO US in our sorrow. anc
for the beautiful flowers. Also t.lC
Ladies Social club for the harp of rose.
W hich they gave.
ALBERT ". CASTOR.
MASTER LLOYD CASTOR.
MRS. LILLIAN +. HEATH,
MRS. HERBERT CROCKER,
MRS o. w. NASH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
LOCAL NOTICE

The Hallowell Trust and Banking
Co. are today issuing checks in settle
ment Of the 1917 Christmas club
amounting to over $4,000. This
splendid method of systematic saw
ing is proving very popular with our
citizens, many having already signi-
fled their intention of joining the 1918
club which starts Dec. II. dec14d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

DR. Freeman +. ClaSon. a lieutena lit
in the Medical corps. who has been
y isiting his parents, Hon. and Mrs g.
Il. Clas left Thursday for Fort Ogle
thorp. Ga, where lie expects to bt sta =
toned for three months before going
to he iron!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Gardiner friends Of Major 4-Arold q.
Giddings viii be pleased TO learn that he
had command Of the first relief unit that
left Boston for Halifax. Major Giddings
was a former Gardiner boy, being the
son of the late Dr.. W. 2. Gidougs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Several parents as well as students Of
the Gardiner high are planning TO at
tend the exhibition Of the boys and
girls Agricultural clubs which is 10 be
held in Watcrville on Friday and Sat
urdaN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
Interelass Baseball at Pittsb ursh

Pittsburgh, Dec. 13.-The University
Of Pittsburg will not engage in inter-
collegiate baseball next spring be-
cause Of the war. it was announced to-
day. IntercIass baseball will he sub
stituted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

The Christmas sale conducted by the
ladies Of ST. Matthews church will be
held Saturday in the lecture room of
the church instead of at the Sleeves
store. as was previously announced
The sale will commence at II O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

George Z. Marley and 6. w. RraWn
returned Thursday from hunting; TRIP
to WytopitlOck. the former bringing
Lack buck and d doe and the later
a doe. They report A below as the tenn
perature at the camp Thursday morn
iry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

The Red Cross headquarters are now
in the room formerly occupied by the
Pukwana Club. over the store recently
facated b Preble and keene. y tele-
phone has been installed. Call the
Red Cross
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

.1.t.t'. hri-tmas rush do not for
, t.. f.D Gross stamps. PatrCnize
ltI 'ir-s booth 1T In, stor" Of F.
-r.,. ard ga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Lee Longfellow, who is employed in
the cutting room at the American
Glue Co.'S plant in this city, suffered
d painful accident Thursday afternoon
When one of his fingers got caught be-
tween the rolls of machine and was
badly lacerated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

;.,le j. a bad slant in the street
J.. Eelur's corner and several sleighs
.I -l-ds nave come to grief here re-
.f,l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

The remains Of the late Mary Az
cry Of Everett, Mass, were brought
to this city on the 7,l5 O'Clock train
Thursday evening and placed in the
receiving tomb at the cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Did you read Warmers ad in yester-
days Journal of special bargains ana
suggestions for Christmas? Their
store will be open every evening OF
next week till ChristmaS.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

The +. 3. Wood Estate in their ad
this morning offer many useful Christ
mas gifts to select from. They say
everything in toys that your child can
wish for is at their store.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

The Star Club will meet Friday eve
ming at Masonic hall Members are re-
quested to come prepared 10 do patch
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

I.- N1de Morane, Spring street.
.- -.ur 80 Lewiston. where she IS
rr ..r .rs band. who is employ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

The social which was to have been
held this evening by the Cniversalist
League is postponed to a future date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Regular meeting at $50 o'clock this
evening of Crescent Lodge, No. 3. A.
o. T.. W. A large attendance is de
sired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

uaurv b. Jafferson of South Boston,
IN, has been visiting friends here, left
r.grsday Tor Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

a. and Mrs Ambrose Desmond OF Ha-
srh!il, Mass arrived TUESDAY TO visit
.-erds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

WI. Theresa Ballard of Farmin2dalo,
t,T. -..lE i"r Ali~tnu. Mass. where
rN- rt" winter with her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

:. K. Payson OF Boston passed
Thursday in this city. called here on
matters of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

II. 8. Reed of Whitman, Mass, was
a business visitor in Gardiner Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

There will be sociable in Society
hall this evening. given by the Uni
Versalist League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Thomas kearns of Worcester. Mass
was a visitor Thursday in this city
called on matters of a business ma
ture
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
BIG ATTRACTION
At the Coliseum Theatre, Gardiner. All
Next Week

Mgr. Burns of the above theatre mas Sc
cured Taylor's Musical Comedy Co. and
Revue as the big attraction for next week.
headed by the king of comedians. Ben
Lorng. and gives the assurance that
none win be disappointed In the proluc-
ton offered. Mr. Taylor is we'll known In
this city. having been here several times
with his stock company in repertoire D.
hlsn-class play and has always gwen
the best Of satisfaction. There are bret
" girls galore, including E.tiie Warburton
Essle Calsert. Cha rlotte Drew, Eva Law
renee. Ruby La Roy. Dot Whitaker.
Blanch Russell. Lillian Spencer. Fav
Boyd. Cherry Arnold and Mae Connors,
while the men OF the company include
some of the clevercst Of stage favor!tes.
such AZ Jack Mckenna, Charles kennev
Ted Farnun, Willard Dyer, HAIRY Moore.
Billy West and that prince OF funmakers,
Ben iortns. The opening bill will be the
great laughing riot "A Trip 10 Happy
Land with dazzling costumes. bawilcl-
ing girls, Jolly come dams and I'D ,-da:e
songs ana dances
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

.,a.-,e Marden Of Portland was d
.irrs- visitor in Gardiner Thurs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Frank b. Miller of Rockland was a
business visitor Thursday in Hal
lowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Irving Z. Fossett. bookkeeper for the
kennebec Box Go. and the Hubbard I.um-
Der 60. Randolph, has received a tell
gram from Washington, D. c., notifying
him of the confirmation by the Civil Ser
vice Commission of his appointment as
r,eril in the office Of the chief signal Of
Zee" IN the United States was depart
mout. Mr. FosSett expects 10 leave Car
diner Nee % for Washington
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

i,bn Mcdonald. Winter street, has
10 Bath where he is to be en-
poyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

William Kelly Of White1ield was cali
ing on friends in this city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Hon. ]. S. Maxcy went Thursday tc
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Lester LongfelloW of Farmingdale (
was q visitor in this city Thursday. !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Mrs George Rollins of Pittston was
ling On Gardiner friends Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

IT, f. Ellis of Lynn, Mass. was a
business caller Thursday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Mrs Leonard Skillin Of East Win
throp was.a visitor in this city Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

{. &. Day of Richmond was a Hal
lowell visitor Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

William Shepherd OF Litchfield
Neck was a business caller in this
city Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

F l.. iIescock of West Gardiner was
a business caller Thursday in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. William Welch of Man
chester were Hallowell visitors Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
To Lighthouses. Etc.

HOUSE. 7 ROOMS, FLUSH CLOSET,
| electric lights. city water. 81 Middle
street. Hallowell Howard Crockett. Tel.
STR. dec14d1H-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

I4ost-Fra ternity pin.
TO dollhouse of seven rooms.
For sa!e-Second- hand coal stoves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
For observation-disclosures

TWO S { c O NJ D. n A NJ D COAL
stoves. suitable Tor store. Office or home
use. DR.. G. j. Bragdon. Gardiner Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
Lost.

IA FRATERNITY PIN. BETWEEN
! the Elmwood hotel and the Armory,
Thursday forenoon. Name of owner on
back Of pin. Finder please return to Elm
wood. decl4d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
FROM HALLOWELL
TELEPHONE 249- r

{. L. Day of Richmond was a Hal
lowell visitor Thursday.
IT, f. Ellis of Lynn. Mass. was a
business caller Thursday in this city.
Lester Longfellow of Farmingdale
was q visitor in this city Thursday
William Shepherd OF Litchfield
Neck was a business caller in this
city Thursday.
F. /. Nescock of West Gardiner was
a business caller Thursday in this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Welch Of Man
chester were Hallowell visitors Thurs
day.
Y. W. Carleton, Jr., Of Boston. was
among this city's business visitors
Thursday.
Mrs. Leonard Skillin Of East Win
throp wasa visitor in this city Thurs
day.
Frank b. Miller of Rockland was
business visitor Thursday in Hal
lowell.
There will be sociable in Society
hall this evening, given by the Uni
versalist League.
The social which was to have been
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-16
SECOND WIFE OF NAPOLEON
Austrian Archduchess NeV>7 Felt
Much Affection for the Great Man
Who Married Her.

ArcEduchess Maria Louisa. the Haps-
burg princess who was the second
wife of Napoleon, was born 125 years
ago. 1t was in 1909 that the great
warrior. then at the zenith of his
glory, determined TO put aside jose
phine and to take a lew wife. He
loved Josephine though often unfaith-
ful to her. but she had given him NO
son to inherit the imperial throne.
Having arrived at that decision Ma
poIeon proceeded with his customary
ruthlessness. The civil marriage was
speedily dissolved and obsequious
bishops found sufficient reasons for
abrogating the religious marriage.
The young princess" says Theirs,
was eighteen years of age, Of a good
figure. fair German complexion. and
in the enjoyment Of excellent health.
She had been carefully educated. had
some talent and was of placid els
position; in short, she possessed the
qualities desirable in mother. She
was surprised and pleased but far
from being dismayed at going into
tAAdL Il AdkiNE " AEiNy Jul A0tEAAr AAAC
monster of the revolution had de-
voured kings; and where co2Gueror,
mastering the revolutionary monster,
made kings tremble in hissturG. She
accepted with becoming reserve. but
with much delight, the brilliant lot Of
fered her. She consented to become
the eonsort of Napoleon, and mother
To the heir of the greatest empire in
the world"
Napoleon had little affection for
Maria Louisa except as the mother OF
his son. the Inflated duke de Reich
stadt. When he fell she refused to
accompany him to Elba, but retired to
Parma with her son. having obtained,
by treaty with the allied powers, the
duchies Of Parma and Placentia, in
Italy. She died at Parma in Decem-
Der, 1S47.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-16

self in the ehapel?" said Emmanuel
suddenly.
The boy was taken BY surprise; he
looked at the other quickly. Yes,
sir" he murmured
You see, gentlemen, the dreams
are the immediate cause OF his i'll
ness" said the Greek. Two hundred
years ago we should have said that he
was possessed. A hundred years ago
we should have tried to beat the devil
out of him. Fifty years ago we should
have sent him to sea. But today for
the first time in human history We can
treat such cases intelligently. We can
recall these unknown dreams to him.
Under hypnotism?"
Eyes, and can cure the cause.
Freud has shown the intimate connec-
tiGn between dream life ami waking
life. / have shown that there is often
another connection; that in dreams
we live again in dead, past lives, other
wise totally forgotten. That is the
only difference. and it is one of theory.
not of procedure You can safely in
tr,lst your sons cure to me-
Il do so with all my heart, Imman-
uel." exclaimed Sir John, who had
been completely captiyated by the lit
tie doctors graciousness OF personal
ity and manner.
Then. my son. we'll hypnotise YOU
this evening and find out what you
have been dreaming about, said the
doctor to the boy. Now YOU had bet
ter go out into the fresh air for a
while What do you say TO taking US
over to the chapel?"
An excellent suggestion" said Sir
John Get your hat, Arthur; it is
cool today When the boy had gone
he turned 70 the doctor. DO you tell
your patients what you are going 20
do" he asked.
''Generally-yes. Confidence begets
confidence. Besides, it is difficult to
hypnotise anyone against his will ex-
eept in certain abnormal conditions.
And your son is as normal and healthy
as you could wish. Ii is his dreams
that are killing him, he continued.
+ There is the key that shall unlock
J the secret. He has been a sleep
/ walker since childhood"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-16

below. Our host waited outside while
we washed of the CRIME of the jour
ney.
"Ah. my dear Sir John, | know you
will not rest until / have looked at
the boy" said Emmanuel cheerfurly
intercepting him as he restlessly
paced the long corridor Come, then.
Where shall it be?" He was dangling
his stethoscope from his finger and
thumb.
Wed better go into the library"
answered our host, and led us to a
comfortable room, furnished in red
morocco. on the main floor. The furni-
ture was Of old oak. blackened with
age and worm-eaten. Outside the slop-
ing lawn ran up to the Uncovered
base of the chapel.
The boy came in presently and Sir
John rose to go. ! had hoped that
should be asked to remain and assist
at the examination. but Emmanuel did
not offer to detain me. lie was alone
with him for half an hour and came
out looking quite cheerful, one hand
resting upon Arthur's shoulder.
"A very intelligent lad" he said, pat
ting him upon the arm affectionately
We've talked over lots of matters
But first let me tell you that he is as
sound as bell. Nothing wrong at all,
and his blood has as many red cor
puscles as yours or mine. Now. Ar
thur, you've heard my diagnosis. Do
you think you can get well?"
Il think l could if could stop
dreaming" the lad answered. saw
his father shoot a swift glance at
him.
You haven't told anybody else
about your dreams?" asked Emmanuel.
NO, doctor, They wouldn't take any
notice"
What do you dream"
Il don't remember, except that they
leave me dreadfully unhappy and de-
pressed and weak, and | always seem
to be worse when | have dreamed"
And then you wake and find your
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-16

"Since he was baby. But never so
badly as during the last year"
And you trace his illness from the
time this trouble began to Develop"
Yes
He always goes to the chapel?"
Invariably"
Then" began the doctor, but
checked himself He fell into brown
study; he seemed to have made an i'm
portant deduction. He was iii pom
dering when Arthur returned Sith his
hat and the chapel key, and we left
the house together.
The old ruin rose like some disman-
tied hulk out of the long. daisy-stud-
ded grass. Sir John Carfax turned the
huge iron key in the old rusted lock
of the oaken door and admitted us in
to a chilly stone chamber, bare of
seats-tEough the grooves worn by
their iron feet in the stone floor dur
ing centuries still remained. One part
of the roof had fallen, letting in the
light and affording a pleasing canopy
OF sky. Moisture dripped from the
moss-grown walls upon the flags, be-
tween which clusters of weak grass
sprouted. The ground before the
wooden altar, the only part of the ORR
ginal furnishings which remained. was
followed by the feet of bygone priors.
Behind it was the remnant of stone
recess in which the sacred vessels and
garments had been kept; but the
doors had long since gone and only
the blackened bronze hinges re-
NAMED. a tribute to the death-defying
skill of the old artist who had fash
toned them.
Here Is Arthur's favorite seat
when he comes to it in his sleep"
whispered Sir John. pointing to a
stone seat in the rear of the chapel
Immediately beneath the vacant win
dow frame. There he sits. or else
PAGES the floor following the tracks OF
the priors along this groove. / have
watched him and seen him." he con-
tinued. One might almost think he
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-16

was one OF the old priors reborn on
earth
All! You believe in rebirth. them"
asked Doctor Emmanuel.
The other looked confused. 1T was
just a simile," he said.
Say rather an instructive recogni-
ton OF what your memory tells you,
Emmanuel answered. We'll, we have
seen it. Let US return"
Il thought suggested Sir John.
that you might want to hypnotise him
here"
That" answered Emmanuel. would
be fatal, for it would begin the pro
cedure by placing a suggestion in his
mind and so inhibit the developments
which. if they are to occur. must oc-
eur OF their own volition. No; in the
library this evening"
Tumble-down though the priory was.
the part in use was admirably fur
nished and adequately maintained
We four sat down to a semi-feudal
dinner in state. while the butler
poured the wine and the footmen car
LtSu III the uSaES QiSAeS Win luOAI SiL-
yer covers and set them before Sir
John for the carving. And a more ex-
cellent meal never ate. When it was
over we adjourned 10 the library and
smoked some of our hosts choice
cigars.
Now. Arthur" said Emmanuel,
throwing away the fragrant stuL'p Of
his perfecto. If you are ready we will
begin. You have never been hypno-
tised befoTe?"
No. sir; but l have read about it
and l believe in ii"
1t is not necessary TO believe in II.
my boy" answered the doctor. There
is nothing empirical about the pro
cess; il is in daily use in all the large
hospitals of the world. 1t simply con-
sists in putting the upper strata of the
personality to sleep by some me
chanical method. l use little instru-
ment Of my own devising, which an
swers every purpose. Now compose
yourself comfortably in your chair and
make your mind a blank, so far as
possible"
He drew from his pocket q little in.
strument of siIver-a sort Of egg
| timer with 9 revolving center, and az