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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-08-25
THE NEWPORT NEWS

Z. F. Humphrey. Local Manager
~ Main Street, Newport, Vermont
Issued every Friday and Entered at
Re Postofice fn Newport as Second
clsss Matter
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-08-25
Seventy-four Years Young

TT has been said that "The greatest of all
= teachers is Experience"
Picture 100000 people in a great city look
ing forward each morning to their daily
milk supply. Picture the suffering and sad
ness-the hungry babies-should it fail to
appear.
Consider the problem ofperfecting an organ
ization great enough to serve the needs of
such a community. Think ofthe task of pro-
curing such milk sunply-the great plants
the hundreds Of horses, teams and trucks
the Bookkeeping and collection Of ac-
counts-the superintendent, foremen, solici-
tors, reute-salesmen, order-clerks, clerical
force and Iaborers-the purchasing Of sup
phes-the constant check and re-check of
operations-the pasteurfzinr, bottiinr and
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-08-25
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-08-25

delivery of hundreds and thousands Of units
land you get faint idea of the problems
of H. p. Hood & Sons.
Such an organization can only be managed
in the light Of accumulated experience and
with the most careful business judgment.
The aim Of H. p. Hood & Sons-to give the
utmost in service to the public-requires an
army OF loyal men and women, inspired by
leadership of the highest ideaiism.
Seventy-four years have been spent in build
ing this organization for the distribution of
the products of the milk producer.
With these years of experience, H. p. Hood
& Sons is the oldest milk business in the
community - is one of the youngest and
strongest In ability to give service.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04
Miss Ethel Hardy Entertains.


One Of the charming little diver
sions Of the week was the meeting Of
the Left Over Club at the Womans
Club last Wednesday afternoon, when
Miss Ethel Hardy proved a most
gracious hostess at a very pretty
bridge party for six tables. Zenias
looked on in their prim old maidish
way while the guests contended with
fascinated interest for the souvenirs
offered. AT the conclusion Of the
games tempting refreshments were
served including, chicken salad, beat
en- biscuit, pickle, nut loaf and grape
ice. Those present were, Mrs. H. X.
Robertson, Mrs. Hunter Walker, Mrs.
Allison Hardy, Mrs. Talbert Thomas,
Mrs. Harris Hardy, Mrs. Addison
Hall, Of Jackson, Mrs. Willis Pope,
Mrs. Elzcy Pope, Mrs. Oscar Burrisi
Mrs. Homer Atkins, Miss Lucy Banks,
Miss Lucille Kaye, Miss Dixie Hardy
Miss Rcbecca Hardy, Miss Katherine
Cox. Miss Grace Lawrence, Miss Lucy
Trehore, Miss Suzella Champneys
Miss Marie Hopkins. Miss Anne Wat
son, Miss May Gunter, Miss Louise
Evans, Miss Ethel Prince, Miss Franc
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04
PROF. JACOB HERE.

Prof. Jack Jacob, formerly leader
Of the Princess orchestra here for
years, was visitor to Columbus last
Thursday and Friday and he was roy
ally greeted by his large circle OF
friends. Prof, Jacob had been to
Greenville and on the way back he
ran over to Columbus to see the
bunch.
Thursday night he was in the or
chestra pit with his new violin anc
he played a program with Mrs, SEES
sums as accompanyist which brought
back memories of the long ago ant
which brought forth round of APP
plause as his playing was recognized
Mr.. Jacob is now residing at jackson
where he is leading all the musea
occasions of that city.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04
BACK FROM THE COAST.

Mr. John Williams, Or. Chas Good
win and his mother and Mr Wallace
Neyman and wife are home from the
Pacific Coast where they went 70 at
tend the Shriners convention at Port
land.
The party was gone twenty-five
days and they went via III Paso and
Los Angeles and then through Calf
ornia to Portland, returning by the
Central Pacific route They report a
delightful trip and a wonderful
country west Of the Rockies.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04
HON 0. l. MKAY APPOINTED.

The friends Of Hon. o. L. Mckay,
who has been agent Of the NJ. and o.
Railroad at Meridian for the past
several years, viii rejoice to learn Of
his promotion to the important posi-
ton Of Executive General Agent with
headquarters at Meridian recently
made by Fairfax Harrison.
Mr.. Mckay is we'll qualified for his
new position. He has had a large
experience in executive railroad work
and no man is more popular with the
NJ. and 0's patrons. Mr., Mckay
new duties will bring him to Column
bus frequently, where he is well
known. we'll liked and where he will
be most cordially welcomed. Mr.
Harrison could not secure a stronger
or better or more loyal man.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04
ATTENTION, LADIES.

The ladies' of Columbus and Lown-
DIES county desiring to furnish the re-
ception room of the clinic to be open
ed here in July, will appreciate dona-
tions of chairs (both straight anc
rocking), large table, lounge, pictures
shades, or any sum of money to-
wards furnishing same. Donations
to be sent to First State Bank build
ing, top hor. 6-SO-2t
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04
Swimming Party.

Of the many pleasant diversions
that mark the passing vacation, none
has been more enjoyed than little
swimming party of last Tuesday
evening. With Mrs. w. E. Frazet
as chaperone, the young people motor
ed out to Lake Park for picnic sup
per on the lawn and later to indulge
in a cool plunge in the stream. Those
enjoying the summer sport were,
Miss Lucy McClanahan, Miss Mary
Lou Frazec, Miss Martha Frazee
Miss Margaret Mccain, and Messrs
John and Edward Lindamood and AL.
len Pickett.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04

Mr.. f. A. Trask is home from a
visit to the eastern States where he
has been on business for the past
month
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04

Mrs Roy Brewton. who has been ga
visit to hen brother. Hon. g. 81
.Recher, left the past week for her
home in Grapeland, Texas
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04
Crystal Anniversary of
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Kaufman.


A number of Mr.. and Mrs. Jake
Kaufman's friends treated them to a
charming little surprise party last
Monday evening, the occasion being
mr.. and Mrs. Kaufman's fifteenth
wedding anniversary. Upon their re-
turn from the picture show last Mon
day evening, the honorees were greet
ed by guests laden with refreshments
and gifts typifying their regard and
the nature of the occasion, all being
crystal. A delightful evening ensued
the guests remaining for pleasant
games at cards after congratulations
and good wishes had been said.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04

Mr.. Phil Krecker, a prominent cot
ton buyer of Galveston, Texas, has
been in the city the past week on a
visit to home folks.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04

Rev. and Mrs. Il. Lucien Malone
and children have returned from their
vacation.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04

Georgette 4o-ineh for si95 this
week at Schwabs 6-30-2t
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04
Moonlight Picnic for
Miss Elinor Clarke.

Miss EIinOr Clarke.
Last Thursday evening the younger
set gave a delightful moonlight pie
mic m honor Of Miss Elinor Clarke,
Of Memphis, Miss Fannie Harrison's
charming guest. With Mrs. Jas. 7.
Harrison and Mrs. f. S. Moore as
lchaperones about twenty-five young
people motored out to the Cross roads
we'll on the Tuscaloosa road and en-
loved d delicious basket luncheon.
The ride in the big truck, songs and
happy chat constituted full measure
of fun.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04

40-inch Georgette this week Sl95,
at Schwabs. 6-3O-2t
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04

$3.50 Gcorgette for S1.95 this week
at Schwabs 6-30-2t
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04

were laid, other guests enjoying the
courtesy were immediate members OF
the families. For the occasion, "High-
land Circle the lovely highland home
Of Mr., and Mrs Turner was festive
with an abundance of summer bios
SONS.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04

=
Mccullough, Miss Dorothy Wilkinson,
Miss Isabel Brown, Miss Willetta
Gardner, Mary Kaye, Of Meridian.
H. X X
The Jacobs Anniversary Picnic.
Mr.. land Mrs. Chas. Jacobs enter
tanned the entire Jacobs family last
Monday evening at their charming
suburban home, "Sweet Acres" The
courtesy was compliment to Mrs.
]. w Hale, aunt of Mr.. Jacobs, and
Mrs. L. L. Going, his sister, the day
concentrating a birthday anniver-
sary of Mrs. Hale's and the fifth we'd
ding anniversary of Mrs. Gcings. The
al fresco luncheon on the lovely
Jacobs court proved a most attractive
form of pleasure. Later in the even
ing the family gathered into the lib
rary where the talented younger men,
bers of the family entertained their
elders with songs and recitations, iit-
tile Virginia Jacobs, Mary Lucille
Bright and Louise Going already Civ
ling evidence Of the musical talent for
which the Jacobs family is noted.
X X X
Society Subdued BY the Heat.
~ One could not think of week as
monotonous that had embraced with
lin it's happenings Democratic Ma
tional Convention with all its excit-
ing and conflicting opinions as to
Enominees and platforms, opinions
Fshared alike by the sterner and the
Trailer sex, since the fruition of the
suffrage movement has become so
near an accomplished fact. From a
bpnrely social point of view, however,
che week was tonspicuously empty OF
formal social functions, the sultry
heat discouraging all elaborate indoor
Entertainments. The presence of sew
leral charming visitors in the city
Emade neighborhood gatherings attrac.
tive, and many of these informal lit.
tile affairs graced the social calender
X X
Miss Dixie Hardy Hostess
of New Bridge Club.
HI. Miss Dixie Hardy. entertained at
Eprettily appointed bridge party at tn
Woman's Club last Friday afternoon
the guest list being limited to mem
ibers Of the new bridge club. Radianc
sroses adorned the assembly room
where the fascinating games wer
aplayed. Success crowned Miss Louis
Evans efforts with a pair of Lowell
silk hose, while Miss Alice Wilkinso
was given an opportunity to hide ne
.chagrin with the talcum powde
awarded for the BOBBY. After tn
games, delicious Refreshments wer
served consisting Of jellied CHECKER
beaten biscuit and ginger ice an
candy.
X X X
Mrs. w. s. Turner's
Prenuptial Courtesy.
A few days preceding the Coz
Pilkington wedding, Mrs, W. S. Tu
&c ner entertained at an elegant ST
VS. course dinner, complimenting Mi
nv James E. Cox and Mr.. S. T. Pilkinj
N ton and Miss Pattie Moore and M
q ]. C. Mills, both intended brides b
% ing her. nieces.. Covers for fourte'
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04
Birthday Parties.

Summer days are happy days for
the little folks, with closed school
room doors, picnics, and birthda.
parties the order of the day. Of the
latter, quite number were enjoyed
last week, notably Mrs. Chambley's
party for her tiny daughter, and
Master Henry Gunter's fifth celebra-
ton. Both parties were occasions fol
gatherings of many little friends
happy games and delicious refresh
ments.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04
The Ladies' Reading Circle.

The Ladies' Reading Circle.
The Ladies' Reading Circle held
called meeting at the home of Mrs
It. c. Baird last Wednesday afternoo
for the purpose Of distributing tn
programs. A delightful social hou
was enjoyed, the new programs dis
cussed while the hostess serve
tempting refreshments.
X X X
Misses Eunice Lipscomb and MAJ
ion Maer, who joined Miss McGavey
European party at Lexington, Ky
sailed last Monday from New Yor
on the S. S. st. Paul for Cherbourl
France. The party included also Nil
Elizabeth Jackson, whom Columbian
remember as Miss Sara Louise Ia,
lor's guest when Miss Taylor's mothe
Mrs. Higginbottom was a resident
this county. Their itinerary include
week in Paris, a visit to Chates
Thiery. Belleau Wood and other ba
tlcfelds of France; trip throut
Switzerland, visits to famed ltali;
cities, the mention of whose nam
unfold mirage of Old World ror
ances, back through heroic Belgium
through England and Scotland to I
turn in September by way of Mo
treal.
After delightful fortnight as Mi
Katherine Lindamoods house CUES
Misses Martha Dennison, of Atlant
Henrietta Thompson, of New 0rleal
and Janet Newton, of Athens, G
have returned to their homes. I
young ladies we're school mates
Agnes Scott College, and the hot
party was in the nature of reuni'
X X
Miss Pauline Harris left last VIC
for New York City, going after f
weeks stay in the city for visit W
friends on the Hudson. Later in
season she will be joined by
mother and brother and together II
: will spend the remainder Of the su
mer in the North.
Mr.. Joe Myer, of Meridian, v
here the past week, combining br
mess and social trip. Mr.. Myer is
terested in the gravel industry h
and was here inspecting the work
fore taking a tour with his fan
through the West which he expects
do in the near future.
n \
DR.. and Mrs. ]. D. Mccullough
visiting in Hot Springs, Ark. Fl
there they go to Chicago for v
with DR.. J. D. Mccullough, Jr.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04

DR.. and Mrs. j. D. Mccullough are
visiting in Hot Springs, Ark. From
there they go to Chicago for visit
with DR.. J. D. Mccullough, Jr.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04
Mrs. w. s. Turner's
Prenuptial Courtesy.

A few days preceding the Cox
Pilkington wedding, Mrs. w. S. Tur-
ner entertained at an elegant six
course dinner, complimenting Miss
James f. Cox and Mr.. S. t. Pilking-
ton and Miss Pattie Moore and Mr.
j. C. Mills, both intended brides be-
ing her nieces. Covers for fourteen
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04

Mrs. Fannie Wal1er and her sister,
Mrs. Kenyon have returned from q
visit to the Delta. In a few weeks
Mrs. Walker will have completed ar
home at Port Gibson. In the many
years Of her residence in Columbus,
Mrs. Walker has endeared herself to
friends who regret very much her
change Of residence.
y
Mrs. A. G. Wing and little son, A
G. Jr., returned last week to Fort
Sam Houston to join Lieut. Wing
! Mrs. Wings charming personality
has endeared her to SO many friend:
I in this her old home, that her visiti
home are occasions of rare pleasure
to them.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-07-04

Mrs. H. L. Whitfield and little son,
Billie, returned last week from a de-
lightful visit with friends in Arkan-
sas. Later they contemplate trip
to the North Carolina Mountains for
the remainder of the summer.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-12-24
HARDING C0NSULTS TAFT
President-Eect to Discuss League
Plan With Former President.

Marion, O.-Presidentelect Harding
began the second week of his consulta-
lions with an air of growing confidence
that he will realize his hope OF an
acceptable and practicable solution Of
the peace league tangle.
Although not revealing what de-
tails his conferences have cleared up
in his mind he indicated that the plan
for an international association grad
ually is assuming definite outline. A
world court to decide disputes under
international law is understood to be
prominent in his consideration for a
foundation Of the new structure.
Although several notable men are
expected here during Christmas week,
the only engagement announced is
that for foruer President Taft
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-12-24
ELLISPORT

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hIISport Is usually looheo upon
''' u summer resort puN !, ~ q I..,'II
popular as u WINTER resort as W' ~
1e'era' ta'''',ieS a m"Ne l,"N ' r ~
ms SeaSo'" Mr' S'r" ILB anu n i",,'
ny are occupying 'nG ',, WV S
come 'olIage' WI DIV anu M a.,
ny are III ,hG l"r',leL NUM- VI w. ~ L
hienaru rui'er' '"us' anu W. D. D
IIo%Pool aye soon 10 occupy ''S
~ IVrlalla punsal'" ana WI ar"
Mrs J. D, " riS''er are e"JoS'"B
the l"''SIcy eo''"Bc'
Thc Fullcr saw mill is running
every dpv and turning ont con.
.;dorohlc mmbcr some Of if is
IbomU usod in thn erection Of a
Inrntfv now house for Miss Annie
| Rroyion II is located ON fine east
Inn between Mr. Phmb's new
IInmn and Mr. Barnes summer
cnttooo
Christmas is coming, and the
EIIsport post office has been dong
a rushing business lately. Scores
Of packages are coming and gong.
Many bundles OF beautiful red ma
drona berries nestled IN bnuches
OF huckle berry foliage have been
carried by Uncle Sam back east to
dear ones who see nothing from
and lrafloss trees Our nrctty
Greens and scarlet berries viii
| deck many Christmas dinner
table pconlr rs we'll as packages
Iaro coming and poinr this Christ
mas mi, trme' Mr.: ana Mrs. walker
CIlit Will spend 'he Mondays WIN
Twill eat Christmas dinner with her
brothers family in Seattle. Mr..
land Mrs. Christy will entertain
RnIlingbom Mr. and Wrs Gin,
mo oynectino relatives from Sc
| attlc. Harry leo will come nm
from Malone for tho dov Mrs
lSoIonko and son will n,t Christ
mas dinner with hor husband in
Malone. Mrs. Herman CIanssrn
Will leave during the holidays 1or
quincy. Ill., TO make an extended
Visit with her parents
Mr. and Mrs I ! Cornontor
and family also Nh, and Me- Roh+
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-12-24
BURTON

Mr. and Mrs. Turubull will
spend the Christmas season with
their son Lawrence in Seattle,
Mrs. j. II, Corliss from Shelton,
Washington, is spending the hoIi.
day season with the kIeoppcl fam
lily in Burton.
Tom Gcland is on the island
this week, being out on bail for
the balance Of this month.
Mr. ana Mrs. Meredith and lit.
tie son Coy will spend their Xmas
season with relative sin Tacoma.
Mrs. Gates and daughter Miss
Grace, are il Tacoma for the holi-
days,
The Burton Trading Company
displayed the first Christmas tree
Of the season.
Il. Irvine was taken very i'll at
the supper table Sunday evening
at the WE home. DR.. Reed was
called who revived him and Mon
day morning he was much improv-
ed.
Thursday morning Deputy Shcr-
iii Enochs was Informed over the
phone that "A stranger was walk
ing the highway at Newport and
from all appearances was the kind
who thinks the world owes him
Il living without working for it.
Mr.. Enochs brought the man to
Burton and after questioning him,
found this to be true, and gave
him time to reach the afternoon
ferry at Portage and told him to
board it and depart, which he did
promptly.
The Missionary meeting Thurs
day, December Both will be held
at the home of Mrs. Meredith.
All are asked to attend as this
meeting is to be Of special interest.
Mrs. Clara Coffin returned home
Friday after a five weeks visit
with friends in eastern Washing
ton and western Idaho.
The Grandys are over from
Bremcrton spending the holidays
at their Burton home. Mr.. Grandy
who is working at the navy yards
is enjoying the two weeks vaca-
ton allotted all tht employees.
a pretty little luncheon was Civ
en- last Thursday by Mrs. A, j.
Marsh in honor of Mrs. Schoft.
the Grand Secretary of the o. &.
S. Of Washington Covers We're
laid for ten guests. Those pres
cnt were Mrs. Schotf and Mrs.
Pike of Seattle, Mrs. Bender and
Mrs. Suffer Of Tacoma, MesdamcS
Morris, Wiman, Wise, Hunt, Whit
field and Schaeffer. The dccora-
tons were in green and white.
All rniOvp1 iDllv time and To-
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-12-24

Or, E, A. Rumely Is Found Guilty.
New York-Dr. Edward A. Rumely,
charged with concealing German own.
ership in the New York Evening Mail,
was found guilty on two counts in the
indictment Rumely was charged with
violating the trading with the enemy
act.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-12-24
Refuses Jurisdiction of Electric Lines.

Refuses JurIsdIctIon Of Electric Lines,
Chicago, I'll. - The United States
Railroad Labor board handed down a
decision interpreting the EschC Cum.
minis transportation act to mean that
the board does not have jurisdiction
over any intcrurbnn or electric lines.
Appeals from employees on various
electric lines, asking the board to
hear their grievances, we're denied
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-26

KIDNAPPED, IS
SAFE AT HOME
Was Kept Prisoner in Hotel
Room and Had Not
Been Harmed.

LEXINGTON, KY, March 26.-Panl
Little, 10 year old son of E. R. Little,
Lexington capitalist who had been
held for ransom by kidnappers was
found this morning locked in room
at local hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Little first learned OF
the whereabouts of their son when
he telephoned his home from the no
tel room. He said he had been kept
prisoner there since Wednesday.
Investigation disclosed that the
room had been reserved in advance
by man regist tered as j. c. Cox, OF
Cincinnati. The frantic parents over.
ioyed at Sews of his safety hurried tc
the hotel and took him home. IA sew
en- this morning the key for the room
in which the boy was found was turn
ed in at the htel desk. At 7:15 Mrs
Little called to the phone was over
ioyed to hear the voice Of her missing
son. Nothing had been cleaned of the
Mr.. Cox since he left the hotel.
Weak from his narrowing experience
though physically unhurt the boy was
put to bed by his parents s9on after
being brought home.
During his two days confine1;fnt
he says he had been given only Two
bananas, cake and an apple u eat,
and was constantly terrified by grue-
come stories related by his captors
who many times showed a pistol In
his face.
He spent the fiH;t night sitting on
the edge of the bath room afraid to
sleep. His captor the only person he
saw all the time, although the man
called another person called Jack on
the telephone and said well he is
here"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-26
Elk Horn Conpany's
Annual Meeting Held

Stockholders of the Elk Horn Coal
Company held their annual meeting
in New York cit. on Wednesday. A.
H. S. Post, president of the Mercan-
tile Deposit Company, baltimore, re-.
signed from the board of directors and
the board members were reduced from
II to 10. Aaron 8. Norman was elect
ed director to fill vacancy.
All the officers were reelected In
cluding c. w. Watson. Fairmont, as
chairman of the board OF directors,
and George w. Fleming, New York,
president. The annual report of the
Elk Horn Corporation, as submitted
to the meeting showed as follows:
Earnings from all sources, $685.
542; operating expenses 2,345,229; !;
leaving net from operations OF $4S4,31
Interest on the funded debt was $419,-
725, and the net surplus for the year
was $64,5S7. Dividenda on the COM
mon for 1919 was $539 1923 and on the
preferred were $395,499. 1t will be
recalled that no dividend was paid
on the common stock for, the last quar-
ter of the year. The profit and loss
account at the end of 1918 was ST.
54S,32S, to which was added the years
surplus of $64,5s7, making a total prof
1t and loss account on December 81,
1918, Of S1,612,916.