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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25

Agricultural efficiency, i'm this ma
tional emergency, is in considerable
measure matter Of efficiency i'm the
use of farm machinery. Man labor
IS scarce. The lack must be made up
largely by better utilization of men,
horses, and tractors now on farms.
There are three important way in
which our more efficient farmers
Improve on. traditional methods of US
ing labor for field operations, name
CD They increase the horsepower
per man by increasing the size Of
beams.
CD They increase the area covered
per man and per team by substitut-
6ng large-sized implements for small
Hers ones.
90 They increased the area cover
ed in q given time by increasing the
/ size of fields.
To increase horsepower per man
1.-THE farmer merely drives threer
horse team where before he drove but
1.-TWO horses, or a four horse or Iive-
horse team instead of a three-horse
team. This is perhaps the simplest
|expedient for increasing labor effici-
ency on the farm, and one which is
already very generally practiced by
our farmers. Where horse labor is
abundant and man labor scarce
doubling up teams effects a material
saving of labor, even without any in
crease in the size of implements used,
since naturally the large team works
more easily and more rapidly than a
NNaller one.
~ When the doubling of teams is ac-
companied by the introduction of
larger implements, further saving
For example, one man with two
row cultivator will cultivate twice
the crop area per day covered by the
man with one-horse cultivator.
Thus, too, under favorable conditions,
an S-foot mower or binder will cover
much more ground in day than will
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
F A r M A N D
O II G III A r. d


a 6-foot machine. Similar economies
may be affected with other machines
such as harrows, sulky plows, hay
rakes, and the like, especially in level
fields. In general, the larger sized
machines cost but little more than
the smaller ones; indeed the differ
ence is usually so small that one
seasons saving in man labor through
the use Of big machine will often
pay the excess in its cost over that
of one of smaller size. The farm
er should always buy the largest i'm
plement that will be practical on his
land. 1t is false economy to buy a
smaller one.
Resort to the third expedient for
increasing labor efficiency in field
operations, namely, enlarging fields
depends in great measure on the. lay
of the land. Where the land is level
or rolling and two adjoining fields to
be plowed can be plowed as one if a
fence between is removed, it is often
worth while to tear away the fence
and throw the two fields into one,
Thus the straightaway reaches in
blowing and other operations are
heightened and much of the time
saved that otherwise would be lost in
turning. Incidentally, this procedure
brings under cultivation the waste
land in the fence row. ,
Farm management studies have
shown that the size of farm is a con-
trolling factor as regards efficiency in
the use of man labor, horse labor, and
machinery on farms. That is to say,
other things being equal, the larger
the farm the more crop acres worked
course, for the average farmer to in
crease the size of his farm at will to
meet an emergency, but many will
find it possible to gain at once q
measure of the advantage of a large
farm by making their fields as. large
and as few in number as is possible
under the conditions of topography
and rotation.
For the tractor owner there are
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25

certain special expedients that may
be resorted to in this crisis. If work
offers and proficient operators are
available for two shifts. he should
work his outfit "a hours a day. The
tractor that works all night as well
as all day is the equivalent of two
such tractors working IL hours. The
average tractor owner is in position
to render effective aid in the produc-
ton campaign by helping those of his
neighbors who may be behindhand
with their spring work, and in many
instances, no doubt, a week Of night
work by tractor will go far toward
solving the immediate labor problem
of neighborhood.. At any rate it is
the obvious duty of the tractor own
er to do all the custom work he can
do without neglecting his own work.
1t should be borne in mind in this
connection that experience has shown
that in working exceptionally long
hours with tractors it is generally the
best practice to have one man in full
charge of the outfit and responsible
for all adjustments and repairs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
Agricultural Department
Conducted by c. w. PeHen-Agricuiturai Teoch'
in Bedding High School

advisable on heavy soils if the season
is dry. 1t may also prove beneficial
even when blowing is done early, be-
cause loss of moisture from the soil
is prevented and better bed can be
prepared.
Farmers, in general, know that
increased yields are obtained by
ummer-fallowing land for wheat, but
there are two great disadvantages of
this method. One of these is loss of
use of the land for spring crop, and
the other is the unnecessary depletion
of soil fertility By early prepare
ton of the seed bed for wheat after
oats, partial summer-fallow is OBJ
tanned, while the disadvantages of a
longer summer-fallow are practically
overcome. Early preparation of the
seed bed also aids in controlling
weeds.
at will also be very desirable on
the heavier soils to fertilize wheat
with $50 to 800 pounds of acid phos-
plate per acre, applied at the time of
seeding. If the stand does not APP
pear good in the following spring, top
dressing with one hundred pounds of
nitrate of soda per acre should be
profitable, especially if the soil is
light in color, a. sign which often in
dicates a lack 6f nitrogen"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25

CONSUL TING DEPARTMENT
Preserve Eggs


April, May, June and July are the
months when the hens of the country
produce fifty per cent of the lay of
the whole year. These are the
months, also, when the thrifty house
wife who has her own hens or who
can draw upon the surplus supply of
a nearby neighbor puts away in wa
ter glass or limewater eggs for next
autumn and winter. To insure sue
cess, care must be exercised in this
operation. The following directions
are from the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture:
In the first place, the eggs must be
fresh, preferably not more than two
or three days old. This is the reason
why it is much more satisfactory to
put away eggs produced in ones own
chicken yard.
Infertile eggs are best if they can
be obtained; so, after the Matching,
exclude ROSTERS from the flock and
kill them for the table as needed.
The shells must be clean. Washing
an egg with a soiled shell lessons its
keeping qualities. The protective
gelantinous covering over the shell is
removed by water, and when this is
gone the egg spoils more rapidly.
The shells also must be free from
even the tiniest crack. One cracked
egg will spoif--a large number of
sound eggs when packed in water
glass.
Earthenware crooks are good con-
tanners. The crooks must be clean
and sound Scald them and let them
cool completely before use. A crock
holding six gallons will accommodate
18 dozens of eggs and about % pints
of solution. Too large crooks are not
desirable, since they increase the liza
bility Of breaking some of the eggs
and spelling the entire batch.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
For Readers of the Banner


What could be of more interest to
Bedding kidney sufferers than the
statement of Bedding resident, who
has suffered and has been cured?
Doan's Kidney Pills are publicly
endorsed by many Belding people.
Read what Mr.. Covert says about
them:
w. L. Covert, prop, grocery, 9O2
s. Bridge St, Beldlne, says: "a
few years ago / was bothered a lot
with my kidneys. MY back was
weak and lame and ached constantly.
l had heard about Doan's Kidney Pills
so got a box at Connell's Drug
Store: This box helped me and con-
tinued their use until cured"
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
cured Mr.. Covert. Foster Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
Limewater Method

preserving eggs and is slightly less
expensive than water glass. A solu-
tion is made by placing two or three
pounds of unsiaked lime in five gall
Ions of water, which has been boiled
and allowed to cool, and allowing the
mixture to stand until the lime set
ties and the liquid is clear. The eggs
should be placed in a clean earthen-
ware jar or other suitable vessel and
covered to a depth Of two inches with
the liquid. Remove the eggs as de-
sired, rinse in clean, cold water, and
use Immediately.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25

day we have patients tell US they
thought it impossible, but now
they know it can be done. We use
no drugs to produce unconscious
ness and without the bad after eff
fects-of the old method. For the
past five years, we have been max
ing full sets of teeth without COW
ering roof of mouth. We need none
Of the natural teeth for attach
ment. Call and see testimonials
of those who know. c. d. Owens,
Inc, Dentists. Drs. Jarvis & Jarvis,
106 Monroe, opposite Herpol-
sheimer's. Open on Tues. and
Sat. evenings only. Closed Sun
days. Both phones.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
METHODIST

Sunday, 1000, class meetingi 1890,
morning service; 11:45, Sunday
school; 800, Junior League; $3.50 Ep-
worth League; evening service at
1880 p. m. 4.
Prayer meeting for young women
in Philathea room and young men in
Baraca room Tuesday evening at 1880.
Thursday evening at 1880, general
prayer meeting followed by Bible
study. w. +. Doty, Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
BAPTIST CHURCH

Divine worship, 1880 a. M; Bible
school at noon; b. Y. p. Y. 5:30 to
600 p, M; evening service, 700 p.
M; prayer and praise meeting,
Thursday evening, 1880; covenant
meeting, Thursday evening before
the first Sunday; communion service,
first Sunday Of the month.
w. A. Bliss, Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
His Needs

my brother bought motor here
last week." said an angry man to the
salesman that stepped up to greet
him, "and he said If anything broke
you would supply him with new
parts"
Certainly" said the salesman,
what does he want?"
"He wants two deltoid muscles, a
couple of kneecaps, one elbow, and
about. half yard of cuticle," said the
man, "and he wants them at once
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
Water-Glass Method

water glass" is known to the
chemist as sodium silicate. 1t can be
purchased by the quart from drug
gists or poultry supply men. 1t is
pale yellow, odorless, sirupy liquid.
1t is diluted in the proportion of one
part of silicate to nine parts of dis
titled water, rain water, or other wa
ter. In any case,. the water should
be boiled and then allowed to cool.
Half fill the vessel with this solution
and place the eggs in it, being care
full not to crack them. The eggs can
be added few at time until the con-
tainer is filled. Be sure to keep
about two inches of water glass above
the eggs. Cover the crock and place
it in the coolest place available from
which the crock will not have to be
removed Inspect the crock from
time to time and replace any water
that has evaporated with cool boiled
water.
How to Use the Preserved Eggs
When the eggs are to. be used, re-
move them as desired, rinse in clean,
cold water, and use Immediately.
Eggs preserved in water glass can
be used for soft boiling or poaching
up to November. Before boiling
such eggs prick a tiny hole in the
large end of the shell with a needle to
keep them from cracking. They are
satisfactory for frying until about
December. From that time until the
end of the usual storage period-that
is until March-they can be used for
omelettes, scrambled eggs, custards,
cakes, and general cookery. As the
eggs age, the white becomes thinner
and is harder to beat. The yoke
membrane becomes more delicate and
it is correspondingly difficult to sep
arate the whites from the yolks.
Sometimes the white of the. egg is
tinged pink after very long keeping
in water glass. This is due, prob
ably, to a little iron which is in the
sodium silicate, but which apparently
does not injure the egg for food pur-
poses.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Christian Science society, log s.
Pleasant street.
Sunday morning service at 10:45.
Sunday school at 11:45.
Testimonial meeting every Wednes-
day evening at 1880.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
CHURCH OF CHRIST

Regular services on Sunday, 1890
a. m. Worship and communion.
1900 noon, Bible school; $3.50 p. m,
senior c. E.; 1880 p. m, evangelistic
service.
Mid-week prayer meeting and
training class Thursday at 7:30 p. m.
You are cordially invited to all SER
vices Of the church.
Chas. M. Pease, Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
LATTER DAY SAINTS

Sunday school, 1U:3U a. m.
Preaching service, 11:30 a. m.
Religious service, 1880 p. m.
Prayer meeting, 1880 p. m, We'd
nesday evening.
]. ID. Aelick. Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
TN YEARS TO COME

1t will be possible to
enjoy life in old age if.
you look after the well
fare of your teeth
while young. BY our
method of removing
old roots and badly de-
cayed teeth, you need
have no fear. Every
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25

"I'm just waiting for my husband
TO complain about my extravaganza
this month";
Ready to give him an argument,
Ell 2"
'You bet / am. By mistake his
golf club checks came to the house,
and I've got EN-"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
Free Methodist Church

Sunday school, 1000.
Morning worship, 11:00.
Glass meeting, 1900.
Evening worship, 700; sermon by
the pastor.
Holiness meeting Tuesday evening,
1880.
Prayer service Thursday evening,
1880. A cordial invitation is extend
ed to all, j. Fred Iulg, Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25

"Have you anything to say in your
defense before sentence is pronounce
ed against you?" asked the judge.
"Only one thing, said the convicted
burglar. "The only thing have OBJ
jected to in this trial was being iden-
titled by man that kept his head un-
der the bedclothes the whole time
was in the room. That is not right
at ALL"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
HOLY TRINITY MISSION
(EpiscOpaD

Corner of Congress and Alderman
streets.
Hours of service Sunday:
1920, morning service.
1900, Sunday school.
700, evening service.
Rev. Robt S. Nash,
Priest-in-C Charge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25

Morning service at 1880. Sunday
school at 11:45. Y. p. 8. C.. K. at
GAS and Junior C. e. at 800 p. M,
evening service and sermon at 7:30.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
A. j. Blair. Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25

1t must be remembered that the
eggs on the bottom crack first and
that those in the bottom of the
crooks are the last to be removed for
use. Eggs can be put up in smaller
crooks and the eggs put in the crocl;
first should be used first in the
household.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
Church of Christ

The Church of Christ will hold
Sunday school and communion SER
vice Sunday at 1915 o'clock.
Morning worship. HOO a. m.
Class meeting, 1900 o'clock.
Sunday school, 1000 q. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25

1t is the heartfelt welcome of the
dogs tail that counts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25

Pessimists are men who go around
looking for thorns to sit on.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
In The Churches
ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC

ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC
Mass every other Sunday at 8 a. m,
every alternate Sunday at 1880 a. m.
Mass every week day at 1880 .. m.
Rectory residence. 400 South Bridge
street.
Rev. John M. Zindler, Rector.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25

And many man who pays cash
sleeps on tick.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25

Yesterdays neglect causes two
thirds Of to-day's worry.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
LESSON FOR JULY 20
SECURED EXCLUSIVELY BY THE
BANNER FOR IT'S MANY
READERS
ACCORDING TO THE
INTERNATIONAL SERIES

Text of the Lesson, lisa. Nv, Lib
Memory Verses, /, 2-GOlden Text,
lisa. Iv, documentary Prepared
by Rev. ID. M. Stearns.
The Washington times., 1917-12-13

ADVERTISEMENT
THEY GAVE HER
VINOL FOR
BRONCHITIS
And it Cured Her-Read
Mrs. Thayers Letter

West Somerville, Mast suf-
fered from a severe attack of bron-
ehitis, with terrible cough, no APP
petite, no energy, no strength and
loss of sleep. The usual remedies
failed to help me, but they gave me
Vinol and it restored my appetite,
stopped the cough and built up my
strength so I am able to do my
housework again."-Mrs. P. B.
Thayer.
We guarantee Vinol for chronic
coughs, colds, bronchitis, because 1t
q a constitutional cod liver and iron
remedy. Formula on every bottle.
o'DonneITs Drug Store. eO4 F Stree;
NV, and at other Washington Drug
Stores that display the Vinol Sign and
1t the best drug store in every town
and city in the country.
The Washington times., 1917-12-13
Mrs. Wilson Has
Party of Friends
At the ReLaSco

Mrs. woodrow Wilson had q box
at the Belasco Theater yesterday af-
tsrnoon, and had as her guests Mrs.
William H. Boiling, Mrs. Alexander
Hunter Gait, Miss Bertha Boiling,
MrE. William Gibbs McAdoo, and Miss
Edith Benham-
Mrs. Wilson will occupy the Presi-
Dental box at the concert to be given
this afternoon at the National under
the auspices OF the League of the
Covenant for the benefit of their Wis
iting nurse. The artists will be
Nine. Frances Aida. Nine. Wynns
Pyle, and Frank LaForge.
Other boxholders are Mrs. Richard
Crane. Mrs. George Y. McLanahan.
Mrs. Denis Epson. Mrs. Thomas B.
Hutchinson, Mrs. W. s. Culbertson-
and the Rev. and Mrs. Charles Wood
Mrs. Baker Honor Guest.
Mrs. Newton d. Baker was the
guest in whose honor Mrs. George T.
Porter entertained at luncheon today.
Miss Katherine Lowe, OF Cleveland,
who is visiting Secretary and Mrs.
Baker, was among the guests.
-
The Swedish Minister and Mime.
Ekengren were hosts at dinner last
evening, entertaining for DR.. Nord-
vail, high commissioner of Sweden,
and Nine. Nordvall. who will leave
Washington within a few days for
London, to which post DR.. Nordvall
has been transferred.
Mrs. Irons wife Of Brig. Gen. James
A. Irons, q. S. A. who has been in
Washington for the fall and early
winter, will leave town next week
for Los Angeles, Cal, where she will
spend the holidays with her mother.
Mrs. 2. NJ. Huckins. Later Mrs. Irons
will go to American Lake, Wash, to
3oin General Irons, who is temporarily
in command OF. the Ninety-first divi-
sion at Camp Lewis.
General and Mrs. Irons have spent
much time in Japan and came to
Washington IN the train of the Japan
csc mission. headed by Viscount Ishii.
General Irons was military attache OF
the mission.
Captain and Mrs. Perry Belmont,
who have been at the RitzCarlton
Hotel in New York for a month, re-
turned to Washington last evening.
The President Pro Tempore OF the
Senate and Mrs. Salisbury were hosts
at q brilliant reception last evening
ct their home in r street. entertain
ing for the Senator's colleagues and
the ladies Of their families as Is their
annual custom. The house was sim
ply, but effectively decorated with
cut flowers.
Mrs. Salisbury was assisted in
welcoming the guests by her neice,
Mrs. Holiday Needs and Mr.. and Mrs.
Needs have come to Washington for
the winter, Mr.. Needs being one OF
the volunteer workers for the Red
Cross. While looking for a house
The Washington times., 1917-12-13

they are making their home on the
yacht belonging to Mrs. Needs father,
T. Coleman Dupont, which is at anchor
in the river here
Mr.. and Mrs George wickersham,
OF New York, will arrive in Washing
ton this evening for a few days.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry z. Davis had
guests lunching with them yesterday
at the Washington Club, where a
series OF luncheons are being given for
the benefit OF local charities. Among
their guests were Mrs. Willard War
ner, Mrs. Robinson, and Miss Josephine
Davis. Others lunching at the club
were Mrs. Myron N. Parker, jr., Mrs.
Barrett Browning, Mrs. Charles Laird,
and Miss Williamson.
Charles Henry Butler has cards out
for an informal reception tomorrow
evening at $50 o'clock at his resi-
dence, 1885 street, to meet the Rev.
DR.. James Ewing Walker, advance
DR.. Walker will explain the details OF
the January-February campaign.
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An interesting bridge club has been
organized by a number OF prominent
young women to meet weekly or bi-
weekly during the season. The mem
berB are Mrs. John Harrison Knapp,
Mrs. Harvey Delano, Mrs. Clarence n.
Hinkamp, Mrs. Edwin Hege, Mrs.
Howard Benson, Miss Hildegarde Hur-
ley. Mrs. Henry N. Jensen, and Mrs.
Francis B. wildly.
=
Mrs. II. NJ. Cottingham and her
daughter, Mrs. T. L. Patterson, left
yesterday for Baltimore to spend
Christmas with Mrs. Ellie Buck. Mrs.
Cottingham and Mrs. Patterson will
go to their former home in Marietta,
Ga, after January 1 to remain for
several months.
Albert ThornwelI, OF Atlanta, Ga,
who is with the Ordnance Depart
ment, has been ordered to Washington
for several months.
The Washington times., 1917-12-13
Mrs.. Koo Give. Dinner.

Mrs. Koo. wife OF the Chinese min
lister, was hostess at dinner last even
ing at the legation. when her guests
included Miss Chang. daughter of
Lieutenant General Chang. head Of
the Chinese military mission; his
nephew, Mr.. Chang; Major 7. J. Chin.
Mrs Lao and Miss Lao, wife and
daughtersof the Chinese charge DAFT
flares TO Cuba; Mrs. U. Y. Yen, WI
Chang, Mr.. Yih. and Y. C. Yang. The
minister was dining with Mr.. Breck-
inridge Long. who entertained in
honor Of the Chinese military mis-
sion.
The Washington times., 1917-12-13
THE CITY'S. SOCIAL SIDE
Miss Oracle
Honor Guest
At Luncheon

Mrs. Ralph Goldthwaithe was hostess
at luncheon at the Willard today, en-
tertaining for Miss Edith Temple
Oracle, whose marriage to Dunbar
Burchell Adams, OF New York., win
be one of the most interesting events
OF this week. The guests asked to
meet Miss Oracle were Miss Mary
Millett and Miss Adrienne IseIln, of
New York: Mrs. Henry d Flood and
Miss Helen Blodgett, all members OF
Miss Gracie's bridal psrty; Mrs. Har-
rison Brand, Mrs. LeRay Borden and
Miss Elena Calderon.
Last evening Commander and Mrs
E. H. Tillman gave a dinner for their
daughter, Miss Margheritta Tillman,
in compliment to Miss Oracle. The
other guests were Commander and
Mrs. Herman Edward Fischer, Miss
Blodgett, Miss Iselin, Miss Millett,
Lieut.. John Tunstall. Lieut.. H. Lewis
Slade, Hannis Taylor, jr., Kenneth
Stern and Mr.. Mitchell.
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Mr.. and Mrs John Dunbar Adams
and their son, Dunbar Burchell
Adams, will arrive in Washington to-
day and will be at the Shoreham until
after Mr.. Adams marriage to Miss
Edith Temple Oracle on Saturday.
Miss Mary MiIlett is stopping at the
Lafayette, and Miss Adrienne Iselin
is the guest OF Miss Oracle Miss
Katherine Clark Culver, granddAugh-
ter OF former Senator w. A. Clark OF
Montana: Miss Mary Louise Peck
ham, niece OF the late Justice Peck
ham, and Miss Frederick Peterson,
who will arrive today, will also stop
with Miss Oracle.
Mrs. Archibald Oracle will enter
tain at dinner on Friday evening in
compliment to her brother-in-law and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. William Dalliba
Dutton, of New York, who will come
to Washington for the wedding, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Adams On the same
evening Miss Oracle, Mr.. Adams. and
the members of their wedding party
will be guests at dinner OF Congress
man and Mrs. Henry d. Flood.
Mrs. Mason Campbell. OF Philadel-
phia, is visiting Mrs. Edmund Pendle-
ton at Stoneleigh Court.
The Washington times., 1917-12-13
Miss smyth to Wed.

Prof. and Mrs. Herbert Weir smyth,
II Cambridge. Mass, have sent out
invitations for the marriage OF their
daughter Evelyn to Lieat. T. J. Dun
can Fuller. tr.. on Thursday. Decem-