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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18
To Make business Efficient.

1.-THE recent meeting of the cham
Der OF commerce of the United
States, A. w. Shaw. the chairman of
the committee on the department OF
commerce. had something pertinent
TO say concerning foreign trade. After
referring to the many things being
done in the propaganda for increas-
ing business between the people Of
this country and those OF other lands.
he said that all these measures in
progress or proposed would give no
lasting security unless backed up by
a business fundamentally as eficient
as that Of our competitors" While
this Ia elementary and good, sound
common sense. 1t is surprising how
much il Is ignored by many who are
suggesting methods Of capturing
foreign trade. Other things being
equal, foreigners will do their buying
just as people in this country do
that Is they will buy from those who
sell cheapest There Is no other coun-
try which makes as much use OF auto
matte and labor-saving machinery as
does this. 1t ought, under ordinary
conditions, to be able IN consequence
to turn out goods cheaper AS mat
ter Of fact II does not always do so,
and the reason in many instances is
because Of financial Or other ineffi-
cheney having nothing to do with labor
cost. To set manufacturers on the
right track Mr.. Shaw would have
the department Of commerce do to
business what the department of agri-
culture is doing for the farmers. in
vestigate and suggest reasonably at
tainable standards for various items
OF expense in various lines OF bust
ness, which would serve as clues to
points Of inefficiency for concerns In
these particular lines. Then the rem
edies could be applied.
Britain's Labor Problem.
Just now there lie a lot az discus
sion In English newspapers as TO what
labor after the war ends. The sub
ject Is one OF considerable interest
here, since British competition in
manufactured goods 10 apt to affect the
export trade OF this country much
quicker than - that from Germany.
What work Ii now done In British
factories IL under an agreement with
the trade unions. which. As q matter
OF patriotism. agreed to drop their
regulations while the war lasted. Tho
government. on the other hand. prom
ised that after the war the former
conditions and arrangements should
be restored. Now. these conditions
were matters of great detail. covering
not only hours OF labor and rates OF
weekly wage but also fixing a maxi
mum of individual. production. aoppoS-
ing the use of automatic machinery
and determining the respective kinds
OF work that a journeyman and an
apprentice could each engage In.
Under the stress OF war conditions tho
latest automatic and other labor-sav-
ing machines and tools have been In
stalled IN factories. ptece work my
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

j. H. Burcher Is anxiously await
ing his spring samples. SO he can
''go out after en-" Incidentally.
Henry has been bitten by the auto
bug"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

and bonuses have taken the place OF
fxed weekly wages, and there has
been what is called "dilutton of
labor" by means of which unskilled
Notwithstanding women and boys
are doing in team work what skilled
mechanics used to do individually.
The problem that must be handled Ii
as to how the government will be able
to solve the labor puzzle which its own
promise has created
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

c. P. Blanton, who represents e. A.
Saunders Sons Co. in the city, re-
ports that notwithstanding the war
scare, people are still eating, and that
he Is still getting a bunch Of orders
every day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

Mr. L. J. Martin. Washington, y. c..
representative for Cheek Neal Coffee
Co. has completed arrangements for
a two weeks demonstration Of Max
well House coffee In that city. Mr..
T. l. Lackey will have the demon
stration in charge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

Uncle Billy Gay. with Anderson.
Lewis and Gray. says the younger set
may he able to hand out more hot
air" than he. but when Il comes to
getting 1.-THE name on the dotted line"
he doesn't propose to take a back
seat for. any Of them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18
fIaden.

Hampton Haden. representing
stokes-Gryn.s Groanry Gos, rsports q
most satisfactory b nh sNS'
past week. gs4i~s~1sS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

We are glad to hear that Doc Blan-
ton Is rapidly recovering from his re-
cent auto accident, at which time his
arm was broken.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18
Fitting In And
Out of Richmond

| Out OF Rlchmond
c. P. Blanton, who represents e. A.
Saunders Sons Co. in the city, re-
ports that notwithstanding the war
scare. people are still eating. and that
he is still getting bunch Of orders
every day.
Hampton Haden. representing
Lstokes-Gryrn.s Groenry Ca. rsports =
most satisfactory bs {3x NM
past week. sssirssss
We are glad to hear that Doc Blan-
ton Is rapidly recovering from his re-
cent auto accident, at which time his
arm was broken.
Mr.. L. J. Martin. Washington, u. c..
representative for CheekNe Coffee
Co. has completed arrangements for
a two weeks demonstration Of Max
well House coffee In that city. Mr..
n. l. Lackey will have the demon
strauon in charge.
j. II. Burcher Is anxiously await
ing his spring samples. SO he can
Ego out after EN-" Incidentally.
Henry has been bitten BY the auto
bug"
E E. Meyer is still taking in tho
sights" on Broad street. But Earl
expects to hit the trail soon.
E. C. Saunders. with wilkinson.
williams and Reed. returned to the
CITY last night with a full order book.
w. 3. ('Uncle Billy'') Sutton. who
runs the uptown salesroom OF the
Stephen Putney Co.. says that more
people are wearing Battle Axes" ev-
cry day.
Ben Bloomberg. of the BioomberE
Millinery Co. is getting ready for his
spring trip with his big line of mil
linery.
Mrs. A. L. Lingan and T. l. Lackey
have just closed a most successful
demonstration Of Maxwell House cof-
spent last week in Salisbury, n. c..
where he demonstrated the entire
week and reports nne success.
w. D. Simmons, with T, d. Stokes
& Co.. a familiar figure among the
wholesale hat trade. Is usually In evil
dence around Fourteenth street, ready
to extend a cordial welcome to visit
ing merchants.
Uncle Billy Gay. with Anderson,
Lewis and Gray. says the younger set
may he able TO hand out more hot
air" than he, but when II comes "a
getting 1.-THE name on the dotted line"
he doesn't propose to take a back
seat for, any Of them.
Raleigh Carrier. the mule Min
ner and horse ciothier." arrived in
the city yesterday suffering with Thy
drophobia Of the mouth" brought on
by shooting the bull" about Cottref1
Saddlery Co. and their ''hamestrings."
Robert Williams, the live-wfre
salesman Of the Stephen Putn<y eaos
Co. has Just returned 70 the city
from a flying trip through the 0outh.
where he has been 'gingsrfng up
his sales force for a strenuous cam
paign such AZ the Battle Axs~, boys
are noted for Take II from ,us---
when Sir Robert gets HIS boyU goine
1.-The whole WORTH knows ana wears
Battle Axe shoes.
Bull" Davidson. that handsome
chap who represents p. A. saundsrf
gets 1t with a little buIl'' and line
of goods that can't Be beat,
John Goode says there'll be soma
big doin's at the U. c. r. meeting next
Saturday night. which Will b held
at Murphys hotel. A large bunch
Of candidates to start.
Our good friend Dorsey r1smine
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

Our good friend Dorsey Fismina
has been beating around Hanover
during the past week. putting out iota
of those good things IA aalls for n. A.
Saunders Sons Co.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

Bud Netherland was seen In town
last week. We are Glad TO haAr that
bud" Is expecting to b with the
boys at the next meeting ~ ''thq
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

John Goode says there'll be soma
big doin's at the U. c. r. meeting next
Saturday night which viii b held
at Murphys hotel. A large bunch
Of candidates to start.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

Raleigh Carrier. the mule mllh-
ner and horse clothier," arrived in
the city yesterday suffering with Thy
drophobia of the mouth" brought on
by shooting the bull" about Ccttreil
Saddlery Co. and their ''hamestrings.s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
REVIVE EFFORT TO
SECURE NEW BRIDGE
Men Who Opposed Structure mt Fav-
OrabIe Time Now
For IL.

ELKHART. Ind. April Head
ed by Mayor T. +. Smith and mem
bers Of the board OF public works.
a committee Of Elkhart citizens
went To Goshen Monday morning
10 present a petition 10 the county
commissioners in an effort 20 secure
a new bridge across the St Joseph
river on Elkhart av. Just below the
Indiana and Michigan Electric Cos
new dam and power house.
For four years or more efforts
have been made To secure a new
bridge 20 replace the old structure
which was built i'm 1871 Some
weeks ago the bridge was closed to
traffic ON the order of the board Of
public works having been condemn
ed as unsafe. Every effort in that
direction has been blocked by the
refusal of the county commissioners
and county council 20 assume the
expense 10 the county. IL is said
the bridge. under plans which have
been prepared for a steel and con-
crete structure will cost from S75.-
600 20 S1O0. goo.
The county officials have based
their refusal 20 grant the new bridge
on the contention that the old one
is adequate for present traffic condi-
tiOns
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
MONTHLY POLICE REPORT
SHOWS TOTAL OF 88 CASES
Humane officer Pearce, Who Has
Added Charity Work to Duties,
Investigates 1913 Cases.

News-Times Special Service:
ELKHART, Ind, April 2.-The
monthly police report for March was
filed Monday and shows a varied
amount of work done by the police
force during the month. Among the
interesting items included in the re-
port is one showing that 1913 hu-
name cases were Investigated by HUI
name officer Pearce. The police
gave shelter to 457 tramps during
the month and found II business
houses unlocked. The greatest num-
Der of arrests was made for intoxica-
ton, there being ~ arrests on this
charge.
The complete report of the police
work done during the month of
March is as follows:
For intoxicatiOn, AZ; no lights on
cars. S; burglary, 2; violation of city
ordinance, /; surety of the peace, 2;
INDECENT. 1; assault and battery. Z;
larceny, 3 intent TO rape, l; insane,
,; vagrancy, ,; suspicion, 2; beating
board bill, 1; for Ohio officers, 1 af-
fray. 2; child desertion, /: runaway
boy /; commitment. ?; fornication,
!; adultery, 1.
The report thus shows Sc arrests
made for the month during which
13 patrols calls were made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
MAJOR GROLL WILL
TENDER RESIGNATION
Demand of Adit. Gen. Smith
Will be Complied With
by EIkhartan.
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NeWs-Ttmes Special Service:
ELKHART. April Mai Gus
tav c. Groll. who is commander of
the third battalion of the third in
fantry Of Indiana national guards.
will send in his resignation as re-
quested by Harry r. Smith, adju-
tant general Of the Indiana national
guards Mr.. Groll will request that
he be put on the retired list OF off,
GERS.
Major GrolI was in command of
the third infantry on the Mexican
border during the recent trouble.
He had served in the Spanish
American war and also in numer-
Gus minor campaigns.
The order which effected Major
GrOll also included several other i'm
pOTtant offices in the national
guard and was made by Mr.. Smith,
who plans 10 make several changes
in the personnel Of the guards. Mr..
Smith stated that he was making
the changes after having consid-
cred the reports of an efficiency
board
All officers effected by this order
were given a chance to resign or
take an examination before an eff
cheney board. However. Major Groll
stated that under the circum-
stances he would send in his res
ignatiOn." He would make no fur
theT statement at this time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
CURFEW HOUR ADVANCED
STARTING SUNDAY NIGHT
News-Times Special Service:

News-Times Special Service:
ELKHART, April ,. - Starting
from Sunday evening curfew will
begin at 9 o'clock instead Of S o'clock
as il has been during the past five
months. This change is made be-
cause of the longer days. The fire
bell at the Central station will CON-
tinue 20 ring for curfew as il has in
the past, the change of hour being
made 10 conform TO previous ar
rangmenets. This change will be in
effect until Nov. l.
The curfew law in effect in Elk
hart provides that no child under
the age Of 16 years shall be on any
street, alley, park, or other public
place after the above mentioned
hours without "A written statement,
which must be signed by the parent,
guardian, or adult person having
the care of the child and which
must state the child's name, address
date, and the reason of the child be-
ing on the street.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
ALBERT COILS
HnH
NOTICE OF ENECUTOR's SALE OIL
REAL ESTATE.

The undersigned. Executor OF the mst
Will OF August COddens, deceased, here
by gives notice that by virtue Of an
order of rhe st. Joseph Circuit Court,
and Of the power by said Will conferred.
he will at the hour of 10 100 a. IN. on the
9th day OF April. 1917, at room No. 4OI
Union Trust Building. corner Of South
Michigan Street and East Jefferson
Boulevard ia the city OF South Bend.
Indiana, and from day 10 DAY thereafter
until sold offer for sale at private sale
all the interest OF said decedent in and
to the following described real estate:
Lot No. II as shown on the Recorded
Plat Of Susan NJ. Stokes Subdivision of
Bank out Lot No. 90 Of the 2nd plat of
out Lots OF the Town, now city Of
South Bend. plated by the State Bank
Of Indiana
Lot No. 1913 as shown on the recorded
plat OF Realty 4 Construction Com
pany's Second Addition to the City of
South Bend.
Lofts Numbered Sol and 352 as shown
ON Clement Studebakers Second Plat
Summit Place Addition to the city Of
South Bend.
Said sale will be made subject 10 the
approval Of said Court and for not less
than the full appraised value Of said
real estate, free from taxes, and for
cash in hand
EDMUND A. WILLS, Executor.
30-31-2
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02

Adam Reed The unknown heirs. lega-
tees and devisees Of Adam Reed, de-
ceased The unknown heirs. legatees
devisees Of Susanna Reed. deceased, wife
Of Adam Reed.
That said suit is being prosecuted 10
quiet the title 10 the lands described in
said complaint. as against all demands,
claims and claimants whatsoever, which
said lands are described as follows;
The south One-fourth ~ OF the
North One-half lial lying East Of the
Michigan Road OF Section Three 90
Michigan Road Lands. in Township
Thirty-hve t3jl North Range Two 90
East. excepting therefrOm the right-0f-
way Of the Ncndalia Railway Company
and also excepting therefrom the right
Of-way OF the South Bend & LOgaLs-
port Railway Company.
That plaintif claims title 20 said
Real Estate as against any and every
person and as against the World
said defendants are hereby nOtined
that said cause viii stand for trial on
the 18th day OF May. 1917 the same be
Ing the 18th day Of the next term q
said Court 70 commence NJ the City OF
South Bend. on the 1st Monday in May.
1917. on which day said defendants are
required 90 appear 20 said acton.
GEORGE NJ. RAAB. Clerk
BY CHARLES +. RAAB. Deputy
WcINERNYS, NEAGLEA 4 McNicker.
Attys. for Plaintiff. gb-2-S
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02

legatees and devisees Of said decedent
and all other persons interested IN said
estate. that said administrator mas Med
in this Court its aCcOuLt and vouchers
for the final settlement Of said estate.
and they are therefore hereby required
10 be and appear an said Court on ths
18th day Of April. 1917, when the same
viii be heard. aud make proof 81 their
heirship. or claim TO any part OF said
estate. and show cause II any there De.
why said account and vouchers should
not be approved
WitLtess. the Clerk ana the Seal ~
the st Joseph Circuit Court at south
Bend Indiana. Path day % March, 1917.
GEORGE NJ RAAB. Clerk.
By CHARLES +. RAAB. Deputy.
HIBBERD * MARTIN.
Attys. for Estate. 26--
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
POLICE FIND YOUTHS WHO
DISAPPEARED FROM HOME
Nevs-Times Special service

News-Times Special service:
ELKHART Ind. April Ely
erett This 1927 North St. failed TO
appear at work or 20 come home
Sunday and his parents. becoming
alarmed. notified the police. The
police investigated and found that
young Uhls. who is L years old. and
who is employed at the Subway fac
tory. had left the city with Charles
Reese. About $50 o'clock Monday
morning the police found both boys.
who had taken a trip, via freight
cars. 10 Nina o. The parents Of
both boys We're notified and the boys
were held until they were taken
home
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
JAMES A. BIGELOW IS
VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA
Death Claims Civil War Vet
eran, An Old Resident
of This Vicinity.

ELKHART, Ind, April 2.-James
Agustus Bigelow, 4C1 y. Main ST.,
died at o'clock Sunday evening
following an attack of pneumonia.
Mr.. Bigelow had been a citizen of
Elkhart for a number Of years and
had been identified with the growth
OF the city since the Civil war He
had held the office Of probation Of
fcer for II years until. about six
months ago when failing health
made it necessary for him 10 give
up me work.
The deceased is survived by his
wife. Mrs. Mary Bigelow. and two
daughters. Mrs. Anne b. Reed and
Or. Francis Bigelow. both of this
city He was born Sept Is. 1887.
at Ashtabula. o.
Funeral services will be held
Wednesday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
at the late home, Rev. G. NJ. Her
rick Of the Presbyterian church Of
floating. Interment will be in Grace
Lawn cemetery.
Was Yale. Graduate.
Mr. Bigelow was graduated from
the public schools of Hartford.
Conn, and then went TO Yale. where
he entered the school 10 study for
the MINISTRY. However the work
was not TO his liking so after about
six months in the school. he ran
away and travelled through the
west. Finally arriving at the West
Indian islands. Later he returned to
thi. country and again entered
Yale, from which school he was
graduated with a degree of physician
and surgeon.
After leaving school he began
practice at New Haven. Conn, but
the Civil war soon began and he en-
listed as an assistant surgeon in the
Connecticut volunteers. He was
soon promoted and after the war he
left the army with the rank of ma
jcT
He then came to Elkhart, where
he had lived since 1868, with the
exception Of a few years when he
was in South Dakota.
The deceased served in the Sth
and 18th regiments from Connect
cut and was a past commander of
the Shiloh field post of G. A. r. He
was a second cousin Of Generals
Rosencrans and Sedgwich, both of
Civil war fame. and traced his fam
lily on his mothers side 10 Baron
Sedgwich of England and on his
fathers side to King Edward L. of
England.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
NATION whose civ.
" - a. a AfsNs W
unknown. ct al.

- WALTON. whose given name is
unknown. ct al
Cause No. 1861
BE it known. that the above-named
plaintiff has filed in the Office Of the
Clerk OF said Court his complaint
against said defendants in the above
cause together with a proper affidavit
that the legal residence Of said defend
ants is unknown and they are believed
10 be hon-reSidents OF this state
- Walton. whose given name Is
unknown, wife OF Edward Walton. The
unknown heirs. legatees and devisees OF
- Walton. wife Of Edward Walton:
Francis X. Tut, - Tut wife OF
Francis Il. Tut. whose given name IS
unknown. The unknown heirs, legatees
and devisees of --- Tut. whose given
name is unknown, wife Of Francis X.
Tut.
given name is unknown. husband OF
EOsanna Ritter The unknown heirs,
legatees and devisees Of Rosanha Rit-
ter, deceased. The unknown heirs,
legatees and devisees Of Francis K,
Tut deceased. The unknown heirs,
legatees and devisees Of -- Ritter
whose given name is unknown, husband
OF Rosanna Ritter.
COlfaX Shidler. - Shidler. whose
given name is unknown, wife OF COlfaX
Shidler. The unknown heirs, legatees
and devisees Of Colfax Shidler deceased.
The unknown heirs. legatees and de-
NlSees OF - >htdler. whose given
name is unknown. wife Of Colfax Shid-
Ter.
Unison. whose given name is
unknown. wife Of George Unison. The
unknown heirs. legErees and devisees Of
- Unison. whose given name is
unknown, wife Of George Unison.
ROsanna Pom. - Pom. whose Civ
on name is unknown, husband Of ROs-
anna POf The unknown neirs. legatees
and devisees OF RoSanna Poh, deceased.
The unknown heirs. leCatees and de
visees Of -- Pon. whose given name
is unknown. husband Of ROsanna Pod.
deceased
Savila Shidler. Shidler. hus-
hand Of Savila Shidler. whose giveL
name is unknown. The unknown heirs
lcgatees and devisees OF Savila Shidler.
deceased. The unknown heirs. iegatees
nnd devisees OF Shidler. whose
given name is unknown. husband Of
Savila Shidler. deceased.
Victoria Riddle. wife Of John NJ. Rid
die The unknown heirs. legatees and
devisees Of Victoria Riddle. deceased.
Adam Reed. Susanna Reed, wife Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
SERVICES CONDUCTED BY
B. P. o. E. AND ENGINEERS
News-Times Special Service

NewS-T Times Special Service.
ELkHART. April 2. - I'm charSe
OF the Elks and the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers. funeral
services were held at . O'Clock sun
dav afternoon for Engineer George
Hunter employe Ct the y. Y. c.
who died i'm Toledo followins an at
tack OF acute indigestion.
The Elks lodge had charge OF the
services. conducted by Exalted
Ruler Joseph A. Bell and the lodge
officers at the temple. the engineers
conducting the last rites AT the
srave. Prayer was offered by the
Rev. +. W. Praetorious of the First
EVANGELICAL church. An unusually
large number Of friends turned out
to pay their respects. Burial was
made at Grace Lawn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
TO ELKHART READERS OF
THE NF,WS-TINEsS.

Every effort is being made 10
give prompt and regular deliv-
cry 20 the large list Of readers IN
Elkhart
With a rapidly growing list,
errors occasionally will be made.
If your paper is not delivered
promptly. telephone go.
Should the carrier boy miss
delivery. telephone $50 or the
Independent Messenger Service,
phone 1919, and a paper will be
delivered 20 you Immediately by
messenger
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
PLAN ORGANIZATION OF
LOCAL CHORAL SOCIETY
Prof. III. W. Owens to Direct Pre-
sentatiOn of OratOriO, Judas
Maccabeub."
News Times Special Service !:

NewS-Times Special Service:
ELKHART, April "A meeting
will be held at the home of Z. Hill
TurnOck, Az Prospect St. Wednes-
day evening 10 form a choral soci-
ETY.. All singers of the city are in
vited 10 attend. The organization
Will present the. oratoria, Judas
Maccabeus." and VIII be directed by
Prof. n. w. Owens OF the Western
Conservatory Of Music Of Chicago.
1t is planned to give the oratorio
sometime in May and the only ex-
penses to those taking part will be
the purchase price of a music book
and such minor assessments as the
work OF the club will necessitate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
CHURCH OF CHRIST TO
GIVE CANTATA SUNDAY
News-Times Speeial CIVIC

News Times Special Service:
ELKHART. April 2-The chorus
choir Of the Church of Christ obs
ciples) will present the cantata,
The Light Everlasting" at the
church next sunday. The text of
this popular cantata was written by
BrOnner and the music by Petrie.
There will be duets, trios and quar-
tets. besides special solos by Miss
Matilda Turnock. soprano, and Mr..
Arthur III. Lord. basso.