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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
X ESOURCltS

RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts. Ssh POO 10
OVerdrafts, secured and unsecured, 1914
U $. Bonds to secure Circulation 10000 20
Bonds, Securities, etc, l6l, 90
Stocks other than Federal Reserve
Bank stock l,1lS0C
Stock OF Federal Reserve Bank 100000
Banking house, furniture and
fixtures, 100000
Due from approved Reserve Agents, ll0,6g3.69
Due from Banks and Bankers l590.06
Checks on banks In the same city
or town as reporting bank l+I3.44
Outside Checks and other Cash Items,
Fractional Currency, Nickels and
Cents, 3,760.05
Notes of other National Banks, $4,000
Law full reserve in vault and with
Federal Reserve Bank 68,408.l2
Due from U. s. Treasurer 7,500.00
o her Assets, If any l06.66
Total, 81 1894, 1875
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in sl50,000.00
Surplus fund 50,00O.00
Undivided profits less expenses and
Taxes paid l5l,724.t0
Circulating Notes i4S, 800
Due to Banks and Bankers 67,057.92
Dividends unpaid l,87.00
Demand deposits $4,000 81
Certified Checks l3ll.42
Postal Savings Deposits 4,4SS.77
Other Time Deposits 20i,S66S2
Total Sl,}gi, i40.S5
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
Charter No. 239 Reserve District No.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF SKnMuEGAN

OF SkOWH EGAN
At Skowhegan, In the State of Maine, at the
close of business March 9Th, 1917
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10
FOOD COMMITTEES.
Men Named. But Will Not Be Publish ed Until Women Are Appointed.

Mayor Simon Bloom, Sheriff R. H. Williams and County Clerk Currin M. Nichol, who were appointed a com mittae to name ward and township committeeman to cooperate in the food conservation campaign, have completed their lists of appointees for the work. The lists will not be pub lished until the women to be appoint ed by Mrs A. w. Troupe and Mrs. Jack Bernhardt, have been named and the lists turned in to Hubert B. Strange, secretary of the Jefferson county council of national defense.
 The lists of men appointed, hay. been placed in the hands of the secre tary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10
New York { otton.

Kew York, October 9.-Ftost news caused an opening advance of .,3 to 70 points in the cotton market today after yesterdays advance of nearly a cent per pound on the frost predic- tions. Trading was extremely active and the opening tone was strong with December selling at 27.10c and Janu- ary at 26.9oc with active months gen crafty 60 to l4 points above last nicht's closing figures after the call There was very heavy realizing around the 27c level for December, how ever, and the market lost about half it's gain during the early trading with the disposition to take profits increased by prospe cts for warmer weather in the southwest and uncer- tainty as to whether detailcd reports when available would show temper atures low enough to actually kill the plant over anyl widespread area. Some of the carly reports indicated damage in Oklahoma. Arkansas and Mississippi and thin ice reported at Grcenille. Miss.
 There were reactions of about fa to 90 points before midday. Decenl- Der selling off to 26.63c and January to 26.f9c. The detailed weather re- ports showed very unfavorable condi- tons in western sections however, and were followed by rallies of 20 to o5 points late in the morning.
 Trading was less active during the afternoon. with prices holding steady around 2GSlc for December and 26.6 fer January, or 35 to II points above last nights closing figures.
 Cotton closed steady The range:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10
TO SET UP A STOVE.
How Father Should Proceed in Order
 to Save Temper and Property.

Listen to me father Harken unto my inquiry, o head of the family! Are you wise to the ways of the pro- fessional stove-setter? Can you stick two joints of pipe together without cutting off finger? The cold sanps of autumn bring the old family heat CT into favor. Don't dread the job, but tackle it like professional. fo the words of fire-prevention sharks here's how:
 "See that thestove-pipes are free from rust holes and parted seams. Make sure that the lengths of pipc are well fitted together, wired firm lv and securely placed in the chimney hole. For appearances, put the seam oi the pipe toward the rear.
 ''Place metal stove board on the floor under the stove and see that it extends at least 12 inches in front of tn, ash pit door, Protect all walls or partitions that are within two feet of the stove with metal shields. leaving an air space between the shield and the wall.
 Remember that stovepopes passing thru partitions and attics are danger ous at best You cannot observe them and in tima they rust and cause fires. When you pass stove pipe thru a wall partition or floor use a large, ventilated, double thimble. Never stuff a flue hola with rags or paper, or cover them with anything buS a metal stop
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10
250O CARS OF FOOD
 DAILY FOR SOLDIERS

Washington, Oct. 9.-Approximately 2.5OO carloads of food and other ne cessities are being delivered daily 1y the railroads at the cantonments where the new National army and the National guard are being trained for service abroad. according to reports just received by the railroads war board.
 Accurate figures as to the extent 10 which the supplying of food and ne cessitjes for the soldiers at the train inp camps will intensity the transporl- tation problem will not be available until all of the camps have recelved their full quota of men.
 The task which the railroads nave been asked to perform, however, IS {: difficult one. It involves the supply ing of all the necessities ot lie TOT 1G reproductive cities of popu1lla- lion of 4O,0OO each and 56 smaller cities ranging in population from 3oo to 5000. ..,,:o,, ,o,
 Altogether more than @ million men o.thered at the various cantonmentS must have their daily necessities hroupht to them bv the railroads. AS f. fakes at least five pounds of food nor day for each soldier in addition to the clothing, fuel and other sup lilies ,I that are constantly needed, the railroads have their work cut out TOT them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10
MEN WAIVED

As result of the war there Is an enormous demand in all lines of busi- ness, both public and private, for trained men and women. Leading men Of the nation are unanimous in the opinion that it is a patriotic duty for men who are not eligible for army service to pursue buseaess or techni- cal training and fit themselves for ser vice elsewhere.
 Young men who are not in the se- lective draft, are wanted in business positions provided they have the right training. Little Rock and Arkansas business men are begging now for trained help; they need men-great numbers of them-and must have them. It Is a splendid opportunity for those who will train themselves in bookkeeping, shorthand. and other branches of clerical work
 MT. George A. Mclean, President of Draughon's Business College of Little Rock, Ark, advises that the demand for office help has trebled in volume during the last three or four months, and that in August alone, nearly 200 positions were offered the students of his school A very large majority could not be filled as there was not sufficient number of trained students available. MT. Mclean strong ly urges business training and says that wonderful opportunities are now open to the young men and women of Arkansas.
 Those who are looking for an op- portunity and believe in the Do it now' spirit. should, by all means, communicate with MT. Mclean and learn his plan for assisting yonng peo- pie to prepare for business life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10
Chicago Grain.

Chicago. Oct. 9.-Downturns i'll the price of corn resulted today from the government cron report which show ed yield largely in excess of what the trade had expected. Bear'sh %os- sin was also current of likelihood of federal efforts to bring about a lower ratio il the value of both or hogs and corn. Enlar@ed offerings of old corn from rural holders tended further 10 weaken the market. Open ing quotations. which ranged from lie to lc off at $1l9 1-+ to $1.19 o-S December, and $l.t5 to $1.15 1'4 May, were followed by moderate addl' tioual decline.
 Possibilities of government mo as ures to reduce prices togetner with q renewal of assertions that consider anle corn from tEc south would be moved north, l,d to increased heavl mess Predictions Of d new peace or ter from Germany acted, too, as a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10
Cotton closed steady. The range
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, Oct 9.-Frost ant freezing in the belt resulted in buy ing wave on the opening of the cotton market here today. A large volume of buying orders apparently came from the interior. At the end of the first half hour active months were 70 to 52 points up.
 Heavy realizing by longs met the advance and caused d reaction. At noontrading months were 13 to Fl points over yesterdays close.
 The reaction was carried further in the afternoon over the last quo tation.
 Cotton closed steady at an advance of ,1oi,atc The ranQp.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10
COttOn CIO5tu SIUdUy at dIT stetV ofrO' of , to 12 points. The range:
Liverpool Cotton.

Liverpool Oct 9.-Cotton spot firm; prices 50 points higher. Good m.ddling 2o.7Od; middling 19.97d; low middling 1947d; good ordinary lS.92 :; ordinary 1S.22d; sales 5000 lnclud- ing 2.O0O American Receipts 1000, no American. Futures closed irregular. New contracts closed irregular: Jan. 19.36d; March 19.o6d; May lS.|ou.
 Old contracts NiXed prices): Oct. 1917d: Oct. Nov. 1S.73d; Dec.-Jan. 1S.2Od; ,Jan Feb. 1S.1Od; Mar-Aprll 1792d; May-Junc 17.76d.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10

MULES ESTRAY-REWARD STRAY. cd from our plantation at Lake Dick, Ark, on October |, one black mare mule, about years old, about 1o1a hands high, and one black horse mule, years old, 131a hands high. Both freshly sheared; both in good working order. Information leading to their recovery will be re warded. Notify Richardson & May Land and Planting company,
 Lake Dick. Ark. lo-4-6t
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WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD

No man can do his best when sui fering from backache, rheumatic pains, swollen joints or sore muscles. B. H. Stone, $40 2d. St., Reading, Pa, writes: "For months I was unable to attend to business. l used Foley Kid ney Pills and soon the pains and aches were gone. They are worth their weight in gold to me-" For sale by Mann's Pharmacy.-Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10
WARNING ORDER. Case No. 5S03.

In the chancery court of Jefferson county, Arkansas.
 Anderson Ward, plaintiff, vs. Hattie Ward, defendant.
 The defendant, Hattie Ward, Is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the com plaint of the plaintiff, Anderson Ward.
 Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 18th day of Sep tember, 1917.
 F. NJ. REEVES, Clerk.
 o. E. REEVES, D. C. 9-13-20-27, 10-3-10.
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RECONERS FROM INJURIES.

Mrs. Hattie Simmons, wife of Jere. miah B. Simmons, both well aGvane cd in years, has recovered from the in- iuries sustained when she stepped in front of a street car in West Sixth avenue on the evening of Tuesday Sept IS. She was at Clarkc's Sani- tal'um for some time and has been removed to her rcsidencc 909 South Linden street
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10
WARNING ORDER.
Case N'O. 5S35.

dNV .NVe Dt5eSOe In the chancery court of Jefferson county, Arkansas.
 Maggie Coleman. plaintiff, vs. Jim Coleman, defendant.
 The defendant, Jim Coleman. is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the com plaint of the plaintiff Maggie Cole man. :, Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 9th day of October, 1917.
 (sean r. NJ. REEVES. Clerk.
 :. T. YALLA, J. C. 1Nl0-1l2i511 11-i.
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JACK DISTURBED THE PEACE.

Jack Robinson, negro, charged with disturbing the peace in the neiShbor- hood of Ladd, several days ago, was haled before Justice of the Peace C. C. Brewster yesterday morning, and fined $5 and costs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10
Legal Notices
COUSART BAYOU DRAINA AGE
 DISTRICT.
TAX NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the Cou- sart Bayou Drainage District tax fol the year 1917, will be due November 3rd, 1917, and unless paid within sixty days thereafter, a penalty of twenty five (25) per cent will attach.
 Under the law the collector has no authority to remit any penalty:
 R. H. WILLIAMS,
 Collector Pine Bluff, Ark, Oct. 1st. 1917.
 9-30-1n
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The Rice Market.

New Orleans, Oct. 9.-Rough rice was easier and declining yesterday. Clean rice was weaker. Receipts. rough, l3,6S7 sacks; mllers 5,67l sacks; clean 13,0i7 pockets. Sales, rough Japan 74S sacks; Blue Rose 9.2; clean Honduras 5,l09 pockets; Japan 300; Blue Rose 2,5i0. Quota tions, rough Honduras $615 to 7.50; Japan $40 to 7.60; Blue Rose $7.25 to TO; clean Honduras 7R to Shc: Japan 3-4 to Bic: Blue Rose [ to ! 7-Sc; polish $4S.00 to 5000 per ton; bran $34.00 to 3600 pel ton.
 st. Louis Produce.
 St. Louis, Oct 9.-Poultry unchan2- ed except hens, 22c; springs PC.
 Butter unchanged.
 Eggs 35 l3 to 36c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10

Mexico's secretary of communities t;ons has commissioned Augustm AT tlo..S tn".s ' a civil engineer to visit the 1In;tcd States and make a specla' s,'11,rr % ot the workings of tha inter state commerce commission.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10
REPORTS OF M "A E~2 2k.. E-s '' S<,s < COTTON--GRAIN-LIVESTOEK
REPORT II OF

bearish factor.
 The close was unsettled 1-4 to Bic net lower at 1.1SR to $11S 5-S December and $l1i IT May
 Bullish construction placed on the government report as to oats baVc relative firmness to that cereal. There was persistent heavy buying of the December delivery
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10

FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY home. four miles from Pine Bluff. S-o mile from pike, 300 fruit trees, room bungalow house, good ten ant house and out-buildings. Will take first.class automobile as part Payment. For further particulars see L. K. Duncan, at s. R. Thomas Auto company; telephone 1899.
 S-23-tf
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ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRMT NO. 4.
 Tax Notice.

Notice is hereby given that Read Improvement Nistrict No. Dollar way Road) tax will be due October 10, 1917, and unless paid within sixty (60) days thereafter, penalty of twenty-five (25) per cent will attach. Under the law the collector has no authority to remit any penalty.
 R. H. WILLIAMS,
 Collector. Pine Bluff, Ark, Sept, 10, 1917.
 9-1l-1m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10

sALESMEN WANTED-OWING TO draft and enlistment we have a few we'll worked territories open and will be pleased to hear from inter- csted persons. Applicant must be exempt from draft McConnCn x company, Dept 65, Winona. Minn.
 10-S-6t
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FRENCHTOWN LEVEE DISTRICT TAX NITOCE.

Notice is hereby given that the Frenchtown L,vee District tax for the year 1917, will be due November 3rd 1917, and unless paid within sixty days thereafter, penalty of twenty five (25) per cent will attach. Under the law the collector has no authority to remit any penalty.
 R. H. WILLIAMS,
 Collector. Pine Bluff, Ark, Oct. 1st, 1917.
 9-30-1n1
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10

FOR E-HOuSEHOLD FURNI' ture, rugs, art squares, refrigerator, four gas heating stoves, one quick meal range, player piano and Ga rolls, 1917 Ford, first class condl' tlon( shock absorbers. Call tele- phone 2019.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10

FOR SALE CHEAP-16O ACRES BUT. tom land four miles noith e. Humphrey, G. cultivated, all lnde, good wire fence, three houses, easy terms. J. P. Cady, 1271a Man
 street. Pine Bluff, Ark. Ii
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FOR E E N Y c. $. M c N F w
REAL ESTATE AGENCY lO6 PINE STREET PHONE 97l


 lO6 PINE STREET PHONE 97l 10 rooms, four apartments. strictly modern, close to business section, suit able for family or apartments. Will rent furnished or unfurnished. 1901 West Seventh, 8 rooms, modern. furnished or unfurnished ...$20 or 1925 West Seventeenth-One acre land and 4 room and hall, fine garden spot, and good house 5000 GO1 West Barraque, room modern, close to business section. 1901 West Ffth--4 rooms, hall $12.3O 1416 Cherry--5 rooms, strictly mod 1877 Olive, eight rooms, modern, out buildings and large lot-------S2O.00
 FOR SA l. E G6 acres fine bottom land near good pike 15 acres cleared. will raise 1 bale cotton to acre. Bargain for cash
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, Oct 9.-Spot cotton steady. E points up. Sales on the Spot 9O6; to arrive 1,54S Low mld, ''dling 2G00c; middiing 2e.63c; good ,middling 21.13c; receipts 11,734; stock g., 5,451.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10

TOR SALE - MODERN COTTAGE, four rooms and bath; new, near car me and paved street. See or phone Hollos Real Estate company, 123h
 West Second avenue; phones 2 and TIP. 6-13-tf
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FURN1HED ROOMS
 for housekeeping within walking list nee of courthouse. NJ. care
 Graphic. lo-1O-3t
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NANTED-ONE FIRST-CLASS STAIR builder. one first-class benchman, one first-class combination band
 saw shaper and wood turner. Pay fifty cents per hour eight hours, un- ion mill. Would also like to core
 spond with other classes of mill
 men. Gulf Mfg. & Lumber Com
 pany. Beaumont, Texas. 10-9-3t
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F o R R .E N T

FOR RENT-TWO LARGE DOWN.
 stairs front rooms, southeast ex- posture, strictly modern, furnished
 completely for light housekeeping Cannot take children. Phone 214S. 113 Main street. 10-10-3t
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TOR SALE-UPRIGHT PIANO, GOOD
 condition, will sell at bargain, leaving city. Apply 903 West Fifth
 avenue. 10-7-6t
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Moving by Motor
 Trucks

If you are contemplating moving to or from q nearby town, the Red Line Delivery Service can move il in the time it takes you to crate it for shipment and much cheaper. Phone 22SS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10
w A N T E D

NAXTED - EXPERIENCED SALES lady. for the millinery department.
 Apply Froug store. It
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LOST AND FOUND

LOST - HUB CAP TO WILLYS- Knight car. Finder Call C. V. Will Hanson. phone 214 or 2199 and re ceived reward. 10-10-6t
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FOR SALE--ONE 1917 FIVE PAS senger Ford in first-class shape. Apply Tom King, 911 Main street.
 9-27-Gt
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OR SALE.-ONE BLOCK OF LAND
 and an eight-room house. plastered, -wn years old and in good condition;
 near school aud church; can be
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10

FOR RENT-TWO NICELY FUR nished rooms with all modern con veniences for light housekeeping Apply l0OS West Sixth avonut.
 10S-Gt
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F o R $ A l. K

FOR SALE-HOUSEHOLD FURNI- ture, dining room and bed room suite book cases, desks and chairs, brand new set of Redpaths History of the
 World. Gas heaters and gas stoves, carpets and rugs. Will sell in lump
 or separate. Telephone 994. 1O-7-6t
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roadster, only used five months. S900 on payments. Will take Ford car as first payment. Phone 1729.
 10-5-6t
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kANTED--AN EXPERIENCED CASH l fer and bundle wrapper. A steady l position for the right party. Alp ply at Prong store. 10-Tot
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FOR RENT-NICELY FURNISHED
 rooms, some with private bath. All modern cOnveniences. o19 West Barraque. Phone 1612. 9-29-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10

.OG TEAMS AND MEN FOR NEW mill. We guarantee good teams to make $6 per day. also need men in woods. at mill. edgermen, slip-grad- cr and lumber stackers. New hard wood mill just starting. Apply to C. K. Elliott & Co.,, Rison, Ark.
 1O-3'St
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BOY WITH PONY TO carry papers. Good pay. See Jos. McMahon at Graphic office.
 10-9-3t
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A census of all animals whose flesh can be used as food, is to be taken shortly thruout the German empire. Horses, goats. pigeons and rabbits are included in the list.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10

iFOR RENT-FlVE ROOM HOUSE,
 1704 West Twelfth. $12.O0 per month. Apply to w. H. McGehee, phone 1887. 10-96t
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CL A s SIF HE D
 W A N ] c; z; Bring Results-Try One

had at bargain. Why pay rent :?
 See or phone, Hollis Real Estate company, 123h West Second ave- nue; phones 2 and 112. 6-13-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10
Nnw York SMOtS.

New York. Oct. 9.-Cotton spot steady; middlins 27.9oc.
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MASONIC MEETINGS.

Jacob Brump lodge No. 160, F. x A.. M., met last night in stated communi- ,cation and transacted routine busi- ness. Pine Bluff lodge No. 69, F. & A. M., met Monday night, elected two applicants and examined two Fellow Craft Masters as to their pl efficiency in that degree.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10

FOR RENT-TWO LARGE FURNISH ed rooms for light housekeeping Apply 1219 Main. Mrs. M. V. Green.
 10-3-8t
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FOR RENT-NICE ROOM BUNGA- low, TOT West Sixth Apply SIS
 Beech or phone 531. 10-9-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-10

FOR RENT-2 NICELY FURNISHED
 rooms for light housekeeping. Ap- ply 10OS West Sixth venue. 10-S-6t
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-12
DOUGLAS NOTES

With their duties ended until the opening of the Fall term the teach CTS of the Douglas Public and High School are leaving this week and next for their respective homes in the States.
 Miss Isobel Wilson, high school teacher. left on the Farragut last night for her home in Seattle, where she expects to spend the summer.
 Miss Elsie DeClark and Miss Elean or Dickman, teachers in the grade school, are leaving on the Al-Ki for a few days visit in Sitka before returning to the States.
 Miss Floy Tracey, principal, and Miss Marion McKinnion. high schQol teacher, expect to leave for theil homes in Seattle tomorrow.
 Miss Moss and Miss Boyle will leave for their respective homes during the next week