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Evening journal., 1921-12-31
ICE CREAM PRICES
ARE REDUCED AGAIN

with the ringing in OF the New
Year will come the ringing down OF
the ice cream prices again. This will
he the fourth drop in price OF ice
cream within a short time The low
ering comes this time with the an
ticipation Of a reduction in the prices
Of cream and milk by dairymen.
This reduction, together with the
elimination OF the tax on the first
Of the year. will. no doubt. be a well
come New Year tiding TO lovers OF
ice cream.
The lead in the lowering OF ice
cream prices has been taken by the
Breyer Ice Cream Company. Phna-
delphia. This is in accordance with
the widely quoted promise by Henry
W. Breyer. president of the Breyer
Company. 10 effect every possible
saving in the purchase OF materials
that go into the making OF ice cream.
thereby maintaining the. lowest pos
sible margin OF profit consistent with
high quality other ice cream manu-
facturers are expected to lower whole
sale and private order prices OF ice
cream. too. In the case OF Breyers.
the company states that it prices its
product as low as possible for dcllv-
cry within a certain radius Of it's
plant for the Philadelphia and Cam
den territory. Outside OF this terri
tory the cost Of delivery is greater.
depending upon the mileage.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Miss Pernolia Elizabeth Kitchens.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John T.
Kitchens. 52S Nandever avenue. and
Robert Hughes. son OF Mr. and Mrs
Abel Hughes $50 Vandever avenue.
were married last Wednesday even
ing al the home OF the bride by the
Rev.,E. II. Collins pastor OF Trinity
NJ. +. Church. The couple were at
tended by AR. and Mrs. Edward
Mason
Following the ceremony an infor-
NAL reception was held. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hughes are on a wedding trip
north. after which they will live at
$50 Nandever avenue.
The guests at the wedding were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Abel Hughes. Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Hughes and daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hughes and
son. Misses Mary and Elizabeth
Hughes. Mrs. G.. Berlin. Mr.. and
Mrs. James McGonigle and daueh-
tor Mary. Mr. and Mrs James
Thompson and daughters Virginia
and Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Groenwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Mason and
Master Edward. 80; Mr.. and Mrs
John r. Kitchens. Miss Ida Hitch
ems. william Kitchens. Miss Alletia
Colgrave. Mrs. A. r. Wilson. Misses
Sarah Pardee. Ethel Gibason. Eliza
beth Venn. Lorraine Hinett. Edith
Thomas and Alice Satterheld: Clar.
cnce Davis. William Davis. William
Driscoil William Wilson. Jr.. and
William Buchanan.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
IS
ALL WROUGHTUP
Paul Warrent Guilty of AL
lowing His Goat to Run
AT Large
CITY COURT JUDGE
SUSPENDS SENTENCE

Ovorrunning yards. trackin g
porches and feeding on shrubbory.
Paul warrcnt's goat "got the goat"
OF neighbors with the result that
Paul. who lives at 25Oi West Third
street. was adiudged guilty by Dep
uty Judge Lynn. in Municipal Court
this morning. on a charge OF allow
ing the goat to run az large. Sem
tence was suspended by the court
however.
"Goatviiie" Is a name that has
often been applied TO that section OF
the city because OF the number OF
goats that roam about there. While
Mrs. Ida Lynch. 23l3 Pyle's lane,
was testifying against Paul this
morning. Philip L. Garrett. attorney
for Warrent. asked her. ITS ~ goat
neiEhborhood. isn't it?" causing an
outburst OF laughter. Yes" was
Mrs Lynch's reply.
Paul maintained that ne always
kept the goat chained in a lot, but
that Mrs. Lynch often set Il loose.
Mrs. Lynch admitted that she had
loosened It. but only when IL had
been chained TO her fence. she said.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
TANKER LEONARD
GOES OVERHEARD
Launch Boat for Atlantic
Refining Company at
Harlan Plant
CHRISTEN VESSEL
WITH CHAMPAGNE

Beautifully draped with a large va
r.cty OF flags Of the Allies. the Amer
lean ensign predominaune the oil
tanker "R. ID. Leonard" built at the
Harland plant OF the Bethlehem
shipbuiidng Corporation. for the At
iantic Refining Company. was launch
ed this afternoon. Exactly at
o'clock, Mrs. r. ID. Leonard. wife OF
the president OF the oil company.
christened the vessel the "R. d.
Leonard" by breaking a bottle of
champagne on her bow.
Bedecked In winter furs and over
coats, the christening party left the
Harlan diningroom for the decorated
platform, erected at the bow OF the
vessel. at 1880 o'clock. At the
luncheon. at which they had just
been entertained. Mrs. Leonard was
presented by the officials OF the Beth
lehem Corporation with a large plat
mum bar pin. set with diamonds
Among the officials who attended
the lauching were: G. W Weaver.
general manager OF the Harlan
plant. and Mrs. Weaver: $. X
Smith, assistant general manager.
and Mrs. Smith; william IT, Collins.
superintendent Of hull construction
and Mrs Collins; W. T. Thompson.
superintendent Of the car depart
ment; W. A. Quade, superintendent
Of machinery; +. 3. German. sales
manager for the Bethlehem Ship
building Corporation. New York; a.
W. Christian, assistant sales man
ager, OF New York; H. NJ Taylor.
assistant to the general manager OF
the Harlan plant. and Miss l.. II
Diverty, secretary TO the general
manager.
The construction Of the vessel
from the time of laying the keel in
August, to the launching hour. on
Saturday. will have been completed
IN less than FIVE months. The trial
trip win probably be made during
the second week OF January. after
which II satisfactory. the ship will
be turned over TO its owners about
January IS.
The Leonard has been built foi
coast wise trade and for carrying
the various kinds Of finished product
for the oil company.
The boat is 276 feet long with 9.
feet beam and a depth Of 20 feet
Her tonnage is 1861. The engines ar,
d oil burners Of tho De Laval turbine
type developing 900 horsepower. The
boilers are Of the Babcock and vii
+ cox type.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
ASK CAR RIDES
FOR CITY FIRENIEN

The Directors OF Public Safety at
meeting last night awarded con-
tracts for alterations TO engine house
No. 4. (PhoeniN) but declined to
make public the successful bidders
until the contract Is signed
The Department this morning
mailed the following letter TO IA,
Wilmington and Philadelphia Trac'
tion Company. relative 20 free trans
portation of hromcn In uniform.
Gontlemen-On behalf OF the
men composing the Fire Depart
mont OF the city of Whining
ton we would ask your company
TO carry free ON your cars, with
In the city limits. city hrcmen
when In fun Uniform and while
engaged In the performance OF
their public duties. as is now
your practice with the Police
Department,
If you can see your way clear
TO grant this free transportation
we believe IL would be Of ma
teria1 advantage TO the city In
promoting the efficiency OF our
Fire Department.
Very truly yours.
DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY,
S. *. Smith. President
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
ONE NEW CREW in
P. & r. LOCAL YARD

The conference OF officials OF the
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Company. held last Wednesday. al
Reading. Pa. has resulted IN the in
crcasing OF the local freight yard
force boy one crew OF six men, These
men will begin work next Tuesday,
according to an announcement made
by T.. B. Boylan. general yardmaster
at the local yards. last night.
The addition comes as a result OF
Mr.. Boylan's visit 20 Reading where
ne attended the conference. There
Is a considerable Improvement in the
movement OF freight. and this Is ex-
nected TO Increase much more after
the coming Of the new year.
In anticipation OF any further in
crease therefore. one additional
freight crew has been decided "a bon
and it Is expected others will be ap-
pointed In tho near future
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
STATE SUPERVISION
FOR LOAN ASS0.

George L. Mediil. State Bank Com
missioner. met yesterday afternoon
with the directors OF the new Build
ing and Loan Information Bureau,
formed for the promotion OF new
building and loan associations and
for the education OF the people of
Wilmington as to the benefit TO be
derived from such loan associations.
Mr.. Medill told the board that
every building and loan association
was subject TO the supervision and
examination by the state bank exam
iner in the same manner as any bank
doing business in this State. and that
he was required by law to examine
each loan association at lesat once
a year and oftener II he deems It nc
cessary.
Since Mr.. Medll will have under
his direct supervision. an the build
ing and loan associations doing
business in the State. 60 was deemed
wise by the directors TO go over in
detail with Mr.. Medill the forma-
ton OF a charter and form OF CON
sitution and bylaws which will
rtNNN 81 "a NA0NfA ANA al AuN1AN ANAAA
associations. Mr.. Medil welcomed
the opportunity and said by forming
such a model. much trouble and
many legal mistakes would in the
future be avoided. and both the
bank examiner and the officers OF
the new associations would have
their work materially lessened. AZ
ter much discussion a special COM
mittee. composed OF Lewis W. Bro
sius. Joseph S. Hamilton. John ID.
Thompson, Jr., and the bureaus sec
retary. George c. Herring, Jr.. was
appointed by Mr.. Warner 10 work
on a model charter and bylaws. to-
gether with Mr.. Medill and to re-
port back at the next meeting OF the
board OF directors.
It was announced by George c.
Herring Jr., executive secretary. that
the Central Building and Loan As
sociation has been Incorporated and
is ready to start business. Guy r.
Ford, who Is acting as secretary for
the new loan association. has already
Evening journal., 1921-12-31


122.S25 gallons and WIS in service
6 hours and S5 minutes; Engine
Company No. 2. pumped 1O0.O 600
and was in service 6 hours and So
minutes.
For the II months Of the year
under the volunteer system Chief
Lutz reports 1Si box alarms, 339
stin alarms. making a total OF 527.
The fire loss for that period Is esti-
mated at S2O5.5S5. making a total
for the whole year Of s555.5s5.
Captain Benson reports SIC ar
rests made by the Detective Bureau
during the past year. The highest
number OF arrests for any one s.onth
was in August, with a total OF 75.
For the six months beginning July
and ending at noon today si.946.
1927 was collected in city taxes.
Tax Collector Klund for the
Northern district reports a total or
S1.346.290.7S.
Tax Collector Dolan for tho South
ern district reports a total OF s599.-
S32.99.
Business at the local post office
showed a decided slump during the
first half Of the year the receipts
dropping 15 per cent. But for the
latter half business has shown an
upward trend. November and De
cember being exceptionally good.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
NEGROES TO OBSERVE
EMANCIPATION DAY

Negroes OF the city will observe
Emancipation Day again on Mon
day The celebration win be held
in Bethel A. NJ. T. Church in the
evening the principal speaker to be
the Rev. DR.. r. c.. Ransome. OF
New York City. editor OF the A. NJ.
=. Church Review.
Members OF Charles Summer Post.
G. A. r.. Col. r. G.. Shaw Camp. Sons
.of Veterans. and Ladies' Auxiilaries
will be present in a body.
Music viii be furnished by Bethel
Church choir OF forty voices under
The direction OF Prof NJ. T. Sterl-
ing. the Rev. Dr. ]. q. King. pastor
OF Ezion NJ. +. Church will be the
master OF ceremonies.
The meeting will be under the
auspices OF the Daniel =. Hamilton
Lend-A-Hand Society. How1rd NJ.
Naudain. president. The Rev. C.. W.
Stewart. pastor Of Bethel Church will
also be on the program.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
DANIEL BLUFF
SOON CALLED
Said no Officer Would Ar
rest Him, But They
Did
COURT IMPOSES
FINE OF $40

you can't find an officer in the
city thatll lock me up" boastfully
declared william Daniels, Negro, as
he proceeded TO disturb the tran
guilty OF the restaurant OF Remer
Armstrong. 9O5 Walnut street. last
night. according TO testimony heard
in Municipal Court this morning
when William was arraigned on a
charge OF disorderly conduct. Will
liams belief was shortly proven to
be false, however. when he was
landed in a police station cell
Armstrong told the court this
morning that William used inn
proper language in the restaurant.
causing a sudden exodus OF all other
patrons In front OF the place a
crowd OF about 100 persons gath
cred when Daniels dared him out. q"
Armstrong testified.
No defense was offered by Will
liam and a fine Of SO and costs was
imposed on him by Deputy Judge
Lynn.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
COUNTY LAWYERS
ELECT OFFICERS

At meetings IN the Court House
yesterday afternoon. the New CAS-
a County Bar Association and the
Law Library Association elected Of
iicers for the year.
The bar association elected John
Biggs. president: George. l.. Towns
end. Jr.. vice-prcsidont; IT, n. Ward
Jr., secretary and treasurer
The Law Library Association
elected Franklin w. Brockson prcsi
dent; David }. Roinhardt vice
president; Clifford r. Manncring
secretary and treasurer. and Johi
! Biggs. II. H. Ward. William S
Hilles. Robert H. Richards an,
/ Franklin deli. Janvier. executiv
I board.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
WATER BOARD ROUTINE

At the meeting Of the Board OF
Water Commissioners yesterday aft
ernoon. Samuel J. white city treas
urer, reported S32,19t.77 In the cur
rent expense fund and s4S5.46 In tho
special expense fund. The current
weekly payroll, s247s4i approved
and ordered paid.
The pumpage for the week ending
Thursday. December 20, was TO-
Evening journal., 1921-12-31

$4,000 gallons as compared with
S2.fe3,26O gallons for the corre-
spending week last year. The con-
sumption for the week ending last
Thursday was S4.1eO.000 gallons as
compared with S7.290. 600 gallons
for the corresponding week last
year.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31

received subscriptions for over FIVE
hundred shares. William G.. Taylor
is ono of the incorporators Of this
association and Mayor Harvey viii
be a stockholder. and, very likely. a
director In this. the first organiza-
ton to be formed under the auspices
Of the new bureau.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
FERGUSON -BOUzARTH.

Miss Helen Ferguson, 913 Monroe
,reet. and Craig o. Bouzarth. will
5 married at 6 o'clock this even
ig, at 913 Monroe street. by the
ov. u. Franklin Smiley. The couple
IN be attended by Miss Mabel Fer
ason and Norman Lemon. The
ouple will leave this evening on a
-ip TO Washington and upon their
sturn viii reside in this city.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
MCLAUGHLIN SORRY.
BUT Is FINED $40

'T'm sorry Is all Daniel McLaugh-
lin had to say respecting his mis-
conduct OF last night when nc was
arraiEned In Municipal Court this
morning on charge OF disorderly
conduct lie was fined $40 and
costs by Deputy Judge Lynn
officer Chambers said that Daniel
threw a milk bottle into the street
at Fourth and Church streets and
turned over a candy stand
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
DOGS TO HAVE a1n DAYS.

Ne dog need wear a'license tag in
his city from midnight until Janu-
~ 81, that period being allowed in
shich owners of the animals may
all at the police station and pay
he dog tax
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
100 LATE no CLASSIFY.

IOST-l4ady's Gold Watch. closed face.
on gentleman gold chain' pen KNIFE
Market streets. Liberal reward. Return
TO 1856 DUPONT Building. T. c. May.
dcc3f JANET.
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LYME.

Mr. Stillman Maid, an aged man
unable to work, was taken today to
the County Farm at Woodsville for
care by Overseer of the Poor, G A
Pushee.
A few days ago Mrs George Den
mis-, driving her horse from her
home near Orford-Lyme line to the
Plain, was thrown from her wagon;
the horse boiling suddenly, going in
to the field of Haynes E Johnson,
near Post Pond, where the horse
dropped dead. Mrs Dennis was not
injured.
The case of u S Johnson of West
Lebanon, householder VS.. Walter ID
Biathrow for payment for a horse
was tried at Lebanon. Mr. Biathrow
claimed the horse as unsound, it
dying suddenly a short time after
the sale to Mr. Biathrow. No decision
has been rendered publicly as yet.
Mr. A A Turner and daughter
Gladys went to Granite Lake Satur-
day to put the cottage in order as
it has been rented.
Children's Day was observed last
Sabbath at the Congregational church
both morning and evening by an adj
dress to the children by the pastor
in the morning, blu using the Call
of Samuel" as the foundation for
his talk. Bibles were given by the
church to three children, members of
the Sunday School, seven years of
age: Alberta May Uline, Amy Alice
Coates and Media Pauline Roberts.
The exercises in the evening were by
the children consisting of recitations,
songs and other music. All were
very enjoyable.
Mrs Willie Wise of Thetford was
thrown from her wagon in this viii
lage by an unframed horse sudden
" boiling. She received only super
fetal injuries and little child also
thrown out not injured.
Next Sabbath will be observed as
Fathers Day at the Congregational
Church.
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WEST FAIRLEE CENTER.

A church well filled with those
who came to the Children's Day ex-
ercises, last Sunday, were we'll paid.
The day was perfect, the church
Hastily decorated and the Band was
present to add to the pleasure of the
occasion. The children's faces were
wreathed with smiles and so were the
faces of the audience. Several chill
dren with their teacher from Kid
derhood were there, also a number
from Beaver Meadow. These swelled
the number of children and infants
present to over fifty, while the au-
dience was we'll over one hundred,
coming from five different towns.
Ice cream and cake were furnished
by one of the ladies for the children.
We are sure the children think their
Sunday School a fine place to at
tend, and we hope they are more
ready to receive the instruction they
are given by feeling happy.
The Annual Convention of the East
Orange County Sunday Schools is to
be held at North Thetford on Thurs
day, the Odd Every Sunday School
worker is a delegate without cleo
ton. Bring your lunch and enjoy
good meeting. A large delegation is
expected to be present from this
town, because we know North Thet-
ford is fine place to have a good
time.
Mr. c A Coleman went last week
Thursday to Portland, Maine to at
tend the meeting Of the Shrine and
visit friends.
Mrs I f Bond spent the last half
of last week with her mother Mrs
Coleman.
Carl Cook is at home for his vaca-
tion.
Mr. f Feffercorn and daughter
Pauline from New York are at the
Cooks until Mrs Feffercorn and Mrs
Colmer come. when they will go TO
hollywood" for the summer. We
are clad to have this interesting
family with us for the season.
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OXFORD.

Mr. and Mrs Charles Stetson of St
Johnsbury have been in town recent
ly.
Mrs Fred ] Sanborn has gone to
Mary Hitchcock Hospital for treat
ment.
The public schools will hold gradu-
ating exercises in the Oxford school
hall on Friday evening. Senior Mas
ter Harry B Preston of X. U. A. will
make the presentation address.
A canvass is being made this week
for the Mary Hitchcock Hospital
The special object is to raise money
for furnishing the new nurses home
The very large number from this
town using the hospital in recent
years makes the call one Of personal
interest. While other towns have
given in the past Oxford has never
contributed. A very generous and
general response would show but an
appreciation of the work. Mrs Harry
Marshall will receive subscriptions.
A large number of scholars are
returning from their schools for the
summer vacation.
The Misses Lufkin have been in
Meriden for a few days renewing
their school days association.
Rev. William l. Muttart of West
Concord, N. H. will occupy the pull
pit of the churches next Sunday.
He has been invited to come to look
over the field with a view of settling
here. The committee have carefully
investigated the candidate and find
him highly recommended.
Mr. and Mrs George w Carr came
to town last week, after spending
the winter with children in New
York and New Jersey. Mrs Carr re-
turned to Nashua after a few days
to spend some time with her daugh-
ter Mrs Clarence w Pierce.
Mrs Gaskell has been in Ashburn-
ham, Mass. attending the graduation
exercises of Cushing Academy.
Mr. Horace Wright has been up
from New Britain, Conn. for a few
DAYS visit with his brother.
Mr. and Mrs VIM. r Conant were
in Meriden through the Commence
ment season. Their son Louis. be-
sides being the valedirforian of the
class, received the third Henry Mann
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THETFORD CENTER.

Mr. and Mrs Simons of Bradford
were recent guests of his parents
Mr. and Mrs Selah Simons.
Mrs N H Porter is spending two
weeks with friends in Boston.
Mr. and Mrs Geo .Esden and son
Reginald of Peacham were recent
visitors at w + fuckers.
Mr. and Mrs VIM. Church and Mrs
Selah Simons motored to Plymouth,
Thursday.
The Ladies Aid Society and T. l. f.
Club were delightfully."- entertained
at Hotel de Cook last Thursday. A
large number were present and all
enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon.
Delicious refreshments were served.
Several from here attended the
Commencement exercises at the Hill
last week.
School closed at Rice's Mills June
10th. Pupils having perfect attend
ance during the spring term were:-
Edith, Eva, Vera, Dorothy and War
rem Barrett, Lois and Bert Brown,
Edith Cook, Charlie King, Marie
Slack. Those having no absent marks
for the year were: Eva, Vera and
Warren Barrett and Ernest Sawyer.
Twenty-Five pupils were enrolled with
an average attendance of $3.50 for
the spring term. Mary L Hayes,
Teacher.
The Town Graduation exercises
were held in the church last Friday
evening, and proved very interesting.
Seventeen boys and girls have com
pleted their work in the district
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WEST FAIRLFE.

C w Bliss and Mrs Chas. Wood
spent Sunday in Pike, the guests OF
Mr. and Mrs Udall.
Miss Edna George is spending q
two weeks vacation at her home
Thomas Brooks and family were
in Piermont, Sunday.
Miss Helen Chamberlin, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs Henry Chamberlin of
this place, was married to Mr. Mer-
ton Ellsworth at his home in Yer
shire on Thursday, June 9th at 2.30
p. m. by Rev. C N Krook of West
Fairlee.
Mr. Claude Guertin and Miss Flor
ence Perkins were married Saturday
at South Vershire by Rev. Jackson
of South Vershire.
George Davis was at home from
Barre, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs George Avery were in
Vershire and Corinth, Sunday.
A few from here attended the
Children's Day exercises at West
Fairlee Center, Sunday.
A good many from here attended
the Sparks circus at White River
Junction, Friday.
Will Paul visited at the home of
his mother last week.
Mrs Sproule has friends from Mass.
with her this week.
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:. 5. CONVENTION.

The East Orange County Sunday
School Convention will be held June
%, 1921 at North Thetford.
Morning session--1000 Opinion wor-
ship, Charles Wilcox, North Thet-
ford. 1920 Our Association, Mr. Mil
Ter. 1890 What are we doing in
religious education ?; County Secre-
tary, Miss Bailey; County Treasurer,
Mr. Hatch; Rural Work, Rev. Arthur
Sargent, West Fairlee. 11.30 "What
we might do" Rev. G f Robbins,
Executive Sec. Vermont Sunday
School Association.
Afternoon Session-1.0O Opinion
worship, Rev. o J Anderson, Brad
ford. 120 Fundamentals in Religious
Education; Evangelism, Rev. Donald
Fraser, Wells River; Instruction, Mr.
Smith, Wells River, Supt. Public
Schools. 200 Conference Period;
(How to do IT'D: Children's Division,
in charge Of Mrs l. r Upper, Post
Mills; Young Peoples Division, in
charge Of Margaret Fletcher, Thet-
ford; Adult Division. in charge of
Geo. S Worcester, Thetford: Ad-
ministrative Division, in charge of
Rev. ] A Lytle, Bradford. Address:
Our Unminded Resources in Reli-
gious Education; Our Boys and Girls
Club Work. Mrs Helen Dodd. South
Newbury; Summer Schools Of Reli-
gious Educ alton, Rev. II S Ives. New
bury; Weekday Schools Of Religion,
Rev. SnelIgrove, Thetford Center;
Our Inspiration, What Will We Do
with it,, Mrs Jennie L McNeill,
West Newbury; Business $50 Ad-
dress: Our Outward Look" DR..
Joseph Clark. General Secretary,
New York Sunday School Association.
400 Adjournment: The End Of the
Convention is the Beginning Of