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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30
RICHARD WEBB,
PORTLAND, DEAD

Portland, Me-, Oct 23-RIcharu
Webb. Z leading lawyer Of this city.
died very suddenly Tuesday noon in
a streebcar while on his way home to
lunch. He was about 5s years old and
a native of Portland. son Of the late
Mas G. and Elizabeth N. Bates
Webb. He graduated from Portland
high and Dartmouth college 30,
studied law and was admitted to the
bar. He was always Republican. he
served as assistant county attorney
from 1893 to. 1897. He was MEMBER
OF the House of Representatives In
1899 and 1901. He in 1904 went as
Republican delegate-at-large to the
Republican National convention ana
in 1903 as a delegate from the ISL
District. He had served two terms on
the school board. He was men,
Der Of the First Parish Unitarian
church. He married in 1893 Miss Eya
Brinkerhoff, who survives, also
brother, Edward c. Webb OF BOSTON,
and a sister, Mrs. Benz. H. Barns
worth
Mr.. Webb was candidate for
Congress ir 1914. but withdrew When
CONGRESSMAN Kinds announced that
he would be n candidate for renomi-
nation. He was a member Of the
Cumberland Bar Association, Ameri-
can Ear Association, Maine >Com-
mander-, Loyal Legion, Cumberland
Club, Economic Club and Maine
Dartmouth Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30
TryMaking Your Our,
Cough Remedy
You can save about 81, and have
. bettF remedy than the ready.
made kind. Easaly dona
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

If YOU combined the curative proper:
ties of every known ready made
cough remedy, you probably could not
get as much real curative power %
there is in this simple homemade
cough syrup, which IS easily prepared
in a few minutes.
Get from any druggist 2A ounces OF
Pinex, pour it into a pint bottle and
fill the bottle with syrup, using either
plain granulated sugar syrup. clarified
molasses, honey, or corn syrup, as de.
sired. The result is full pint OF
really better cough syrup than you
could buy ready-ma for three. times
the money. Tastes pleasant and never
This Pinex and Syrup preparation
gets right at the cause of a cough and
gives almost immediate relief. 1t loos.
ems the phlegm, stops the nasty throat
tickle and heals the sore, irritated
membranes SO gently and easily that
it is really astonishing.
A DAVIS use will usually overcome
the ordinary cough and for bronchitis,
Group, hoarseness and bronchial asthma,
there is nothing better.
Pinex is a most valuable concen.
trated compound of genuine Norway
pine extract. and has been used for
generations to break UP severe coughs.
To avoid Disappointment, ask your
druggist for "21. ounces Of Pinex'
with full directions, and don't accept
ANYTHING else Guaranteed to give alb
solute satisfaction or money promptly
refunded. The Pinex Co., Fl. Wayne
Ind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30
Allied Soldiers Make
Toys for Russian Riddles

Convalescent American and other
allied soldiers are thrusting aside
their troubles to make toys for Rus
sian Riddles, according to G. F.
Robinson of Bradford, Pa, Y. NJ. c.
A. worker. who has just returned
from service with the allies in
Murmansk, North Russia. With sol =
der Judges to decide which toy was
the best, and with prizes consisting
of cigarettes and tobacco-both be-
ing mighty scarce-they went to
work with a will. using old barrel
hoops. empty medicine cans, bits of
wood. shells and cartridges.
The grand prize consisted of a
Happy Hooligan." mounted on a
bicycle, the wheels Of which would
really spin around. This was the
work of two Italian soldiers, who had
colored the "Hooligans" with paint
A British Tommy, in a hospital,
made wooden aeroplane which took
second prize. while Italy scored
again, metal aeroplane made by a
soldier taking third prize. These
were placed by the authorities in the
three biggest schools, as an example
to the pupils.
Mr.. Robinson also served with the
allied forces on the Dvina in the
Achangel front, and spent nine
months with the American naval
mine-layers at the base in Scotland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30

A party of boys living In Millino:-
ket recently enjoyed hike to Kline ,,
where they spent a week camping.
They made nearly all of the trip
afoot. each boy carrying his own
supplies and blankets. the party
spending the night where approach
ing dusk found them. They had
stormy weather part of the week. but
this did not dampen the ardor of the
lads. Their first night was spent at
the camp of Leo Griffith, one of the
party. The next day they journeye,.
to Sewalls camp. while the next day
took them to Ripogenus dam, Which
was built for the Great Northern Pa
per company. and which is consid-
cred one of the big constructions in
the State. Lily Bay and Kineo sta
ton were the next two night stop
ping places. the trip between these
being by boat. A fine view Of Mt.
Kineo was enjoyed from the boat
The return trip was by automobile to
Greenville Junction, and from that
point home by rail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30

Monday afternoon. Justice Cakes d.
rected the jury to return verdict
Of not guilty. The respondent was
discharged.
Previous to the opening OF the de-
tense on Tuesday afternoon. Attor-
ney Berman, one of the counsel for
the defense, requested directed
verdict on the ground that the tes-
timony offered by witnesses for the
state failed to establish case. The
motion was denied, and the test'-
mony for the defense was intro
duced. In presenting this side OF the
case, it was claimed that there was
not the slightest motive for the
crime and that the company, in
which young Kaplan was one of the
heaviest stockholders, would actual
" lose rather than profit by the fira.
At the completion of the evidence,
late Wednesday forenoon. Attorney
'Berman again asked that the jury
be directed to return verdict Of
not guilty on the grounds that the
State had still failed to establish :.
motive for the crime. This time it
was granted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30
Fine Memorial to Edith cavel,

In a quarry, midway between Bod
win and Camelford, on the moors Of
North Cornwall. England, a memo
rial is being fashioned out of granite
in memory of Nurse Cavell. One of
the huge pieces is nearing completion
under the guidance of Sir George
Frampon. who is giving his services
free. This figure represents a wom-
an with arms half appraised. holding
little child on her lap. while under
meath, on the base of the monument.
is carved cross. The group is SYM
bolical of the stronger nations pro-
tecting the smaller and weaker ones,
while the cross is the emblem Of mer-
cy. The whole group is carved in
the form Of a cross. giving special
significance to the order to which
Nurse Cavell belonged. Another
huge block of granite near by has a.
big lion carved on it, with head
erect and name bristling. Tram
pied beneath it's feet is a serpent
writhing, but defeated. The total
weight of the memorial, when fin
ished. will be about ITO tons. with a
height of about 40 feet. The group
probably will be erected near the
British National gallery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30
MADISON ~

The third annual three days chan
tauqua under the direction of the
Pennsylvania Chautauqua Associa-
ton closed Tuesday night with a
lecture on the Holy Land by F. A.
Haboush and concert by DADDY
Grobecker's Swiss Yodlers. both of
which were much enjoyed by the au-
diencc. Plans were perfected for
seven days summer Chautauqua to
be held in tent sometime in Au'
gust, 1890, the necessary number Of
guarantors.
All grades of the town schools
closed Wednesday noon for the re-
mainder of the week to give the
teachers a chance to attend the State
convention in Portland.
In a recent account of the arres,
of Jude Venziana. through an error
it was stated that he was the son Of
Mike Venziana. Such is not the case
as the man above named was an
uncle to the accused boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Morse. who
have been visiting their son in Bos'
ton for a few days, returned home
Tuesday night.
The regular meeting Of Margaret
COTE Moore Chapter of D. A. Il. VII
be held Thursday afternoon At the
residence of Mrs. Clara E. Powers on
Maple street.
The teachers in the village schools
were the guests Saturday evening I"
the teachers in the Weston avenHs
building at a Halloween party al
the Weston avenue sChooih9use'
There were special decorations, fa!'
lowe'en contests and refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30
Unity Chapters
5Oth Anniversary

South Berwick. Me, Oct. 29-The
50th anniversary Of Unity Chapter,
No. 80, Royal Arch Masons, was
celebrated on Tuesday, a large num-
Der Of members and visitors being
present. The chapter has jurisdiction
over Berwick, North Berwick, Eliot,
kittcry and York. The exercises
opened at $50 y. NJ. in the Town hall,
Past Grand Scribe Charles NJ.
Sleeper, collector of the port of
Portland, presiding. A historical adj
dress was given by Dr. Edwin d.
Jacques of South Berwick, the oldest
living past high priest. A. Grafton
Neatly Of South Berwick is tine Oldest
living member, admitted in 1870.
nedicatory exercises were held at
6 +. NJ in Masonic hall. A casket
was sealed by District Deputy Grand
High Priest David S. Wilson. con-
tanning an cmbIematical Keystone,
newspapers, pieces Of money and Il
message to those who will open it on
the Tooth anniversary.
A banquet was held at I p. NJ. after
which the Royal Arch degree was
conferred on class Of candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30

May Bradford. The Primary gram
mar schools joined in the songs AMI
in giving quotations.
Word has been received of the
death of Charles A. Ridley of Oas-
land. The remains will be brought
here Wednesday. A short service
will be held at the home of Allen
Stinchfield.
John Mackinnon is passing a few
days in town with his family.
Harry E. White. who has been sick
for the past six weeks, with neuritis,
is able to sit up part of the time.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Black witt,
their three sons were auto guests Of
their brother. A. f. White, SUNDAY
returning to their home in the after
noon.
Mrs. eParl Manter has returned t.
her home in Cleveland, Ohio, after
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles W. Norris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30
WINSLOW

A pleasing social event Tuesday eve
ming was the reception at the Congrega-
tional church parlors rendered TO mr..
and Mrs Philip Dunbar. who were re-
ccntIc married. The parlors were at
tractively decorated with large nag,
pine boughs. cedar. evergreen red per-
ries. bouquet Of carnations. and were
made cosy by couches. rugs and sofa
pillows. In the receiving line were MI.
and Mrs. Dunbar. Mr.. and Mrs Joseph
Eaton. Miss Sybil f. Dunbar and Philip
Williams The ushers were George
Wolstenhclme, Raymond Smiley, Walter
Austin and Dewey Harding A pro-
gram was rendered during the evening
consisting of "a vocal solo by RosWeil
Sadd. accompanist Miss Velma Boivin
tencore): instrumental solo. Miss VIENNA
Roiyjn (encorej; vocal solo, Mss Mar
g,Ieri,e Cushman, accompanies Mrs,
Sam Clark: instrumental solo. Miss
Dori. Garland (encore); vocal solo. Miss
Marion stanle". accom- anist Miss Eaton
tencore); instrumental! dret. Mrs. Joseph
Eaton AMI Mrs. Sam Clerk. Ice cream
was serveI BY Mrs a. j.. Leonard,
Mis.es leila Reynolds. Mildred Paine
and Mary Hogan. They were assisted
in the serving Of ices. cake and crack
ers by a number of young ladies. Mr.
and Mrs Dunbar. who are 10 leave n
November for Shanghai, China, were
presented sum OF money Among
these present from out Of town were
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Jewell. Mr.. and
Mrs. G. @. Pirer Mr.. and Mrs. stephen
Wing. Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Jewett and
Mr.. and Mrs Colby Lawrence Of Fair
field.
Mrs william G.. Miller underwent an
operation at Gray's hospital on Mon
day and Is reported as resting comfort
ahlY.
a Halloween party and dance will be
htll Friday evening at the Grange hall.
Viola. daughter Of MIR. and Mrs. Fred
S.mmonds is i'll with scarletina.
Mos, Of the teachers in town left
Wednesday afternoon for Portland to
attend the teachers convention.
The Winslcw Grange has received an
in vitation from Victor Grange Of Fair
field to an all-day meeting Saturday.
Nov. it being the anniversary of Vic
Tor Grange.
The Ladies Aid held its first meet
Irg cf the season Wcdnesda" at the
vongreGa lanai church parlors. A
TAXED bean and pastry dinner was serv-
ed at noon. The dinner committee COM
hriscd Mrs. George w. Patterson and
Mrs. -. G. Day. 4. the business meet
ing in the afternoon plans were dis
Gus el for n Christmas sale and sup
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30
BOWDOIN HARRIERS
IN GOOD FORM FOR
MEET AT WATERYILLE

Brunswick, Oct. 2S-With the cross
country run of the NJ. I. A. A. on
Friday at Waterville, when for the
first time in last couple Of years each
Of the four colleges will be represent
ed by barriers, thoughts of the Bow
doin student body are turning TO
their squad.
Working under the tutelage of Jack
Magee, a large squad is working out
daily. No results of time have been
given out and as yet the team has
not yet been announced. However
the men seem to be in excellent shape
and their condition is something 70
be proud Of Drawn out perhaps by
the compulsory freshmen athleti IS
rule. Captain Cleaves' squad has
many first-year men on it, although
experienced runners a plenty are to
be seen in uniform
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30
PALMYRA

Miss Ellen Millett. who has en-
ployment in Auburn, was at home for
the week end.
Mrs. H. n. Longley of Pittsf1eld is
Il guest at w. a. BlaisdelPs.
Percy Cram and family and Ha, :
vey Burrill and family of Waterville
were callers Sunday evening at the
home of f. w. Seekins.
Mrs. Fannie Todd is visiting at the
home of Charles Cookson.
Mrs. v. f. Thompson went Sun
day to Winslow. where she has en-
ployment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Sanford of
Pittsfield were in town recently.
George Wheeler Of Hartland has
purchased a farm on Webb Ridge of
Mr.. Labree.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Ward of Hart
land We're guests Sunday at d. S.
Emerson's.
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FAIRFIELD

Mrs. Emily Spaulding of Skowhe-
gan is passing few days at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Craw-
ford
Charles Littlefeld Of Portland was
one of the business callers in town
yesterday.
Miss Ethel Friend is the guest Of
friends in Exeter.
Miss Catherine Browne has gone
to Portland, where she will attend
the teachers convention. While away
she will visit at her home in Wood
fords.
Friends of Miss Elsie Perry. for
merly of this town, now of Halo
we'll will be pleased to learn that she
was one of the five in the entering
class at University of Maine to be
chosen to he chosen to sing in the
university Girls Glee Club.
Mrs. Lester Nye is confined to her
home on Bunker avenue by illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Gibbs have
moved their household goods from
the Norton house on High street to
the Drew house at the corner of
Main and Burrill streets.
Lester Nye, Samuel Lombard and
A. Q. Lombard have returned from
a hunting trip to Machias.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benson and son
Phillip Of Frankfort have arrived
in town and will pass the winter at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Cur
tbs.
The Clionea Club was entertained
at nf
Mrs Stephen Wing. Mrs. Charles
Lawry had the paper for the after
room and had for her subject Edith
Cavell." Light refreshments were
served.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Lawry are the
proud parents Of son, born yester-
day at the home Of Mrs. Lawry's pa
rents. where they are making their
home.
The pupils of Miss Nina Berry held
a musical recital last evening at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Nc
Clintock. The house was very taste
fully decorated in Halloween deco
rations and many friends and the
parents of the pupils We're present.
Rhe Indowindoin Club was entertained
tine Hunter. The house was prettily
decorated with Halloween favors AMI
the evening was passed in enjoying old
time stunts. Refreshments were served
by the hostess.
Rev. E. NJ. Holman of Bath is the
guest of friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lamont Mutt are the
parents of an eight and one-half pound
son, born Sunday.
Frin. c. r. Seward has gone to New
York for few days.
The following students Of Lawrence
High school are among those to go to
Portland as members of the chorus and
orchestra will furnishes music at the
annual teachers convention: Annie and
Mollic Settler, Margaret Mcclellan. Eel
la Chapman, Madeline Park. Doris Cor
son, George Dutell. Lawrence Putnam,
Alfred Putnam and John Lawry.
The Kinniheibei Camp Fire Girls will
be entertained this evening at the home
Of Miss Loucille Mclaughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30
Something to It-After All


The hostess had talked about her
wonderful ancestry until her guests
were bored to distraction. NO one
made any comments, but still she was
determined to win some. So she
turned to the young woman next to
her and said: Isn't it splendid to
have an ancestry Of which one can
be proud?" '..-.
The young woman who was very
successful indeed. smiled and calmly
rejoined: Il really don't know. You
see I've been so busy all my life try
ing to do something worth while so
that my ancestors. should they sud-
denly come to life. would not feel
ashamed of me. that I've had very
little time to hunt information about
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30

per, A boiled dinner will be served at
the next meeting. Tho dinner commit
tee comprises Mre. Benz. D. Patterson,
Nrs Horace s. Howard and Mrs. J. ].
Kainey.
Mrs. 3. D. Patterson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett Shores and daughter Louise.
and Miss Fern Mckinney were visit
ors Wednesday at China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30

II the flood of letters whic', is oa''
reaching the trustees at Paris OF the
5000 oc0 franc fund given by NJ coz
nae. to be distributed in lots OF 81"
francs to families consisting of mor'
than nine children, is to be taken as "
criterion. then, depopulation in France
is not as bad as it has been reported
Among the candidates to the fund Is i
mother who boasts of q children, Dor"
of the same wedlock. More than 9"'
letters from parents claiming progen!
of more than nine children have oeeh
received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30

just like a banana peel. You can try to;
or slice them with a bloody razor, or
use bandages and tape and wrap up
your toe into a package, but that's the
''treat-'em-rough," painful. foolish way.
the peaceful. sure. common-sense way
that never fails. You reach the corn
easily with the little glass rod in tho
cork Of every ''Gets-It" bottle. 1t does
smile! It's q blessing: never fails.
''Gets-It," the only sure, guaranteed.
money-back corn-remover. costs but p
Lawrence & Co. Chicago, Ill.
Sold in Augusta and recommended as
the worlds best corn remedy by John
Coughlin, Bowditch- Webster Co., B. E.
Bither ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30
Celery King

the simple, old-fashioned, inexpensive
vegetable tea that your grandmother
used to make.
1t purifles the blood, regulates tn.
bowels, keeps the stomach clean and
sweet and is the best tonic laxative
you can take.
The Riddles like it, too, for it is
gentle and mild. Give it 10 them
when they are fretful and feverish.--
ADV.
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WAYNE

A very interesting entertainment
was given by the Willard school Fri
day afternoon in observance of Apple
day. Some % varieties of the fruit
were shown and the children gave a
fine program.
Shirley Mann is moving back 20
Lewiston for the winter.
The High school observed Roose-
welt day Two very interesting
original essays were read by Thelma
Coolidge and Alexander Hylan. 4
speech on citizenship" was given ty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30

If taken young the grizzly is easy
enough to handle. for at birth he
weighs only from 10 to 20 ounces and
Is about the size of full-grown chip
munk. Later the bears run between
$50 and GOO pounds in weight, all
though they have been known to
reach 1.500 pounds. This, of course.
makes the domestication of grizzlies
by apartment house jewellers difficult.
French scientists believe that car
rier pigeons are influenced by mag
netism, and that with the spread Of
wireless biography much less dc.
pendence can be placed on them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30
RIPLEY

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Gould went to
Bangor Friday.
Mrs. John Jewett is sick in bed
with bronchitis.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Albra Rum
cry Thursday, Oct. 23. son.
NJ A. Randall and son Alvin passed
the week lend in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30

Indian corn, or maize, is grown e1'
tensively throughout the entire sec
ton of China. 1t is generally plan'ei
after the wheat Is harvested and IN
fields with beans, the beans ripeninS
after the corn is harvested. The 'acN
of scientific seed selection prevents
the production Of as large {. Yield as
would otherwise be obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30
LITCHFIELD

Because of the death of Past Mas
ter Everett N. Pinkham, Litchfield
Grange has cancelled the Halloween
dance and harvest supper which was
to have been given at Union hall,
Purgatory Mills. Friday evening, Oct.
a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30

Superintendent of Schools Z. E.
Roderick with the following Belfast
teachers left Wednesday noon for the
Teachers convention in Portland:
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Foster, Harold
Webb, Misses Edith and Muriel De-
Beck, Miss Eva Wentworth, Miss
Catherine Quimby. Mrs. S. A. Parker.
Mrs. Charles Townsend. Mrs. Samuel
Adams. Miss Frances Sargent, Miss
Florence keene, Mrs. Annie Black.
Miss Mary Houston, Miss Grace
Walton, Miss Julia Leary, Miss Lila
Spraguc. Miss Frances Abbott. Miss
Strout, Miss Mary Woodbury., Miss
Grace Lord, Mrs. knight, ZenaS
Hartshorn, Miss Esther Evans, Mrs.
Hamilton, Miss Johnson
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Lewiston Business Man
Cleared of Arson Charge

Lewiston, Oct. 27--At the close Of
tho evidence in the case of Samuel
NJ kaplan of Lewiston. charged with
setting fire to the Women's Apparel
shop in Lisbon street on the night of
oct 6, and whose trial opened in the
Androscoggin county superior court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-30

The Ark Of the Covenant was the
sacred chest which the Lord directed
Moses to make to contain the tables
Of the law which he had received on
Mt. Sinai. 1t was four and one-half
feet long, two and one-fourth feet
wide and two and one-fourth feet
high. 1t was covered within and
without with gold and was carried
by slaves inserted in rings on the
corners. This Ark Of the Covenant
was the most sacred possession OF
the Israelites. 1t was placed in the
holy Of holies in the tabernacle and
later in a similar position in Solo
mons temple.
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Young Wife's First Lesson

The newly married man came home
from his Office happy. He was greet
ed as newly married men are greeted
with a kiss, and this, In fashion of
his kind, he returned with interest.
"Of course we shall go out to din
ner. darling" he remarked.
Yes, dearest" replied the happy
young woman.
But one of these days we shall
have a dinner here. darling. shall we
not, of your own cooking?"
"Of course, dearest" she replied, II
am getting along famously with my
cooking lessons"
And it will be such change" he
continued, from the monotonous
fare of the restaurants"
There were more kisses.
Did you take cooking lessons to-
day. darling" he asked.
Yes. dearest"
And what did you learn?"
There was pride in her tone as she
replied, To-day, dearest. / learned
how to boil water."-Ohio Observer.