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The evening world., 1921-02-28
FooLtsHMENT.

A man by the name Of Malone,
Was kicked on a hoTSe--d iDild roam
Hes had, since that ddB
No cGrfdTe TO pay,
He's kept a horse scar of his oDn.
The evening world., 1921-02-28
HON ne CHESTNUT rREE.

Il hear you fell into some property
last summer"
Eyes, a cellar. sued the city for
damages"
what did You get?"
II got thirty days on a charge OF
stealing coal"
The evening world., 1921-02-28
About Plays and Players
By BIDE DUDLEY

as SIX" in record time, gained his
hrst knowledge Of crooks while a
police reporter for tho Chicago Trib-
une, Since then he has written sew
enteen plays Of the underworld.
The evening world., 1921-02-28
A THOUGHT FOR TO. DAY.

There's a furrier on Sixth Avenue
named Furnan and a glazler on Park
Avenue named Glassman.
The evening world., 1921-02-28
8 JEW plays arc springlng up

REV plays are sprnging up
IN everywhere. Carlo Carlton,
who recently staged 'Tanger-
Inc" now announces he has accepted
FOR immediate production a comedy
called Husband and wife, Inc BY
Guy Bolton. Then there's George
Abbott OF "The Broken Wing!- lie
has written a play and Lee Kugel
says II will be produced on Broadway
next scason. Likewise, there's sammy
White Of the Winter Gardeni He has
coucocted a musical comedy and has
deposited It with the Messers. Shu-
bert what will happen 70 1t Samuel
cannot say at this writing. But he
should worry He has a nice large
trunk at home.
The evening world., 1921-02-28

SSIE19 a OoHT 70 AITTLE NiART
"'XoP ARD
SIGN YOUR EuLL NAHE-
The evening world., 1921-02-28

NOM DON'T BE so SLOW -
a.. Gl5eT HALL
Ssa' CoLLEGE NYE -eURHEiET eAHF
The evening world., 1921-02-28

Don't RsEAK TAoss EGGS TRcT Re
'Ss HNpENs'YE THESE DAYS 49,
SuuI> SCAELS- n. El-guLl e
The evening world., 1921-02-28

DON'T EoecEr 70 TAKE a cLEAN
IVAN oEae sf'EE - 1uD GoaayxS
loLIE1- -
The evening world., 1921-02-28

now DOM WALe Op raU2 kAHEe
-eoArer 8. rr'HF- Te4RgeS
The evening world., 1921-02-28

HoW OoHI Nike FACES 100 &c
900 ENOUGH \~tLLIAn LEyy. NJ
The evening world., 1921-02-28

Don't FosesI Tean +oues PRACTICE
''''' T''N'C- - l3ls p4ssa .CM.tS -
- Ns9sB sAEC A. reAY4
The evening world., 1921-02-28

9eHT sLEle4etDE m THG MIDDLE. a.
'HE- STREET - NtiLToH NiAgE
The evening world., 1921-02-28
They Wouldn't Know the Risk i!

9QNfS -
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
GERALDINE FAIRFAX SUES
 LOU TELLEGEN FOR DIVORCE

New York, Nov. 10.-The divorce &C., tio nthreatened last September by Ger aldine Farrar, grand opera singer, against Lou Tellegen. her actor-husband, actually has been instituted, it was learned today through proceedings before Supreme Court Justice Guy.
 Counsel for Miss Farrar and her hus- band appeared before Justice Guy to ar que Miss Farrars claim that certain al- legations in the, nature of counter claim for seperation by stricken from MT. Tellegen's answer to her action These allegations, referring to cruelty or the part of Miss Farrar. were ordered stricken from the document.
 Miss Farrar and her husband already are parties to a suit for separation be- gun last August in Westchester county by Tellegen. He asserted his wife had deserted him and that her conduct fol several month spreceding her alleged de. sertion amounted to cruelty within tht l legal meaning of the term.
 The divorce action, 1t was said. wa; begun in this city two weeks ago. IT his' answer MT. Tellegen named the sam. 1 state of facts as obtained in his suit fol separation and asked that the divorce b, refused and separation granted instead 1 In his suit for separation MT. TellegeI | alleged that his wife treated him witt | cruelty and refused to live with him 1 Nature of the charges made by Mis- | Farrar in the divorce suit was not mad ] public
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
Davis Theatre

In ''The Conquest of Canaan" Para mounts perturbation of Booth Parking tons celebrated novel of that name, which will be shown at the Davis theatre today and tomorrow, Thomas Neighan, the star. has an opportunity for some oi the best work of this motion picture ca- reer. As "Joe Louden' MT Meighan plays the part of the ostrscized youth 3 member of the so-cailed -'OJher hzlf' in Canaan. a typical middle wes-ern town with it's provincial likes and dislikes and it's society" He loves Ariel Tabor, who also belongs to the same strata of unre- spectaoles, but lie for them is a burden. ATiel's uncle dies and she goes to Paria and Joel goes away to study law. He re- turns to conquer Canaan" and his prob lens give MT. Meighan a splendid op- portunity to display his talents. Doris Kenyon is leading woman in the picture. 8issquerading as one of the servant1 when poverty forced her to lease her an- cestral estate to wealthy American. Lady Noreen of Kildoran had many amusing adventures and a few rather hu- initiating ones. Lazy Noreen is the her oine Of Room and Board" which is ths second feature and the role Of the high spirited, fun-loving, courageous, proud lit- tie Irish noblewoman fits Constance Bin ney. the star. admirably. A news weekly and very funny comedy entitled ''Uu- easy Money" will also be shown
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
PROTESTS FROM LIVESTOCK
 AND POULTRY GROWERS

Washington, Nov. 0.-Ccngressional action was completed today or the bill to extend the life Of the emergency tar if until permanent tariff legisfation is enacted while the senate finance com mittee was hearing appeals for protection from livestock and poultry growers.
 The final legislative action on the bill to extend the emergency act which oth- erwise would expire by limitation No- vember 27 was concurrence of the house in amendments added by the senate. The senate amendments were accepted 25; to 9S, most Of the opposition votes being cast by democrats
 The poultry growers through the American Poultry Association told the senate committee that the American hen could not compete with her foreign sis ter under rates on eggs as contained in
 the Fordney bill passed by the house
 They asked duty of eight cents a dog ! en on eggs instead of the six cent rate of the Fordney bill.
 1 The requirements of the cattle men, a.
 submitted by Judge Samuel 1T. Cowar
 of Fort Worth, representing the Ameri-
 can National Livestock Association, are for twenty per cent. ad valo-em duty on hides an an equal rate on fresh and ! prepared meats but with the provision
 that the 20 per cent. rate on meats should not mean less than four cents S pound,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
Breed Theatre

Mary Ryan, a sweet, noble girl inher- ently, whose finer qualities are for a time overshadowed by false standards i; Judge A5ner Loomis, a man whose lie has narrowly been devoted to regulating the lives of others; Donald Loomls. his son, in his fathers eyes a paragon. but in reality a wealiing; Jane Loonis the little crippled daughter; a child uo whom the world is beautiful falryland and people all good; Dr. Randall a splendid type of American manhood. earnestly striving 10 cleave the shackles Of narrow conventions which bind the lives of thosa about him; Mrs. Roland. stern expon- ent of the doctrine that happiness is cre- ated only by making others miserable {: Lillion Roland, her daughter, tinid, covering girl, helpless victim of circum- stance
 These are the characters in wiHiau Christy Csbanne's greatest Robertson Coie production Live and Let Live '' which will be the feature attraction at the Breed theatre today and Saturday. Charles Hutchinson in the fourth chap ter of Hurricane Hurch-a Sunshine comedy and the Pathe news make up tha remainder Of the bill. Continuous show today starting at l.3e.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
strand Theatrs

The B. F. Keith vaudeville program al the Strand for the last half Co ftnis 1vesls turned out to be as good as expected The Texas Duo opened the bill with soma eAceptIonall ll2e steel guitar playing. The yodle playing was exceptionally good as was their singing. Cook & Bernard, the Cops and WOP. are two interestina conecy actors who do their snare in causing laughter which they do to a great extent. Grace Leonard & Co. gu Ths American Boy entertain with a nice lit- cie sketch and some beautiful scenery, She, Miss Leonard, is some boy when N comes 10 dressing and acting as a man
 A comedy duo vii entertain for the remainder of the biu with some good comedy.
 Mrs. Chazy Bunker was the grand mother of grown girl, but this fact did not, in her own esemation, put her be- yond the pale of romance. Her poudoir | resembled a thoroughly equipped and well patronized beauty paT4or, and the appearance she presented when prepared to meet company clearly advertised the fact that she was still actively feminine in her outlook upon lie. especially upon men, and most especially upon Lord Nelson Stafford.
 | Mrs Bunker is the gTandmothe- of In- | diana Saltwater, a character who on the l spoken stage won the hearts Of mzititudzs of thestregoers. These mulEtuaes will be multiplied now that the fascanaains and beautiful young Western girl is to bs presented on the screen in the person ol
 Mice Joyce.
 Indiana Saltwater is the heroine O, Her Lord and Master" and Alice Joycs l Nit2graph production. which wdu b, shown al the Strand theatre 0n today ans Saturday. It was directed by AdwzrC Jose, world famous for his work n con nection with the spoken stage and thu screen.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
BRIAND LEFT CARD FOR
 FORMER PRESIDENT WILSON

Washington, Nov 1O.-CBy The A. p Premier Rriand called upon former President Wilson today but was informed that AIr. and Mrs. Wilson were out. M Briand left his card.
 T. Briand. Ii. Sarraut, VI. Berthelot and Dr. Chatin of the French delegation drove to Mount Vernon later where M. Briand laid palm and flowers at the tomb Of Washington. Earlier in the day the French premier had eone to the cap- itol and laid a wreath of flowers at the bier of the Unknown Soldier.
 Tonight NJ Briand dined with Henry White, former American ambassador to France, and Mrs. White.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
NUMEROUS DISTURBANCES.
 IN VARIOUS PARTS OF ROME

Rome. Nov. 10 CBy the A. P.).-The feeling between the railway workers and the Fascist, which yesterday eliminated in the calling of a general strike, in creased today. There were numerous disturbances in various parts of the city in which many persons were beaten with clubs. Members of the Fascist who are here to attend the congress of their or- ganization again paraded the streets many of them wearing tin helmets.
 The railroad employees wounded yes terday in the fighting with the Fascist died this morning. One of the Fascist was killed on his arrival in Rome by railroad men in the station
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
A Bulletin Want
 Advertisement Will Get It
wANrED-aEisesllaneeus

WANTED-To buy Ford -runabout;
 must be cheap for cash. Apply Robert
 Goldstein, 123 Maple St. Tel. 3S1-4, hovT1d
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
Champion Soap Box Orator Her.

William R. snow Of Chicago has been secured by local Norlgich socialist party Tor the nrst lecture Of a series to be held durtng the Tan and winter raonthk Nr. snow VIII speak on the subject. Why the Onemployed- For the past IS years Mir. snow mas been engaged in lecture and or ganlzation work for the party. Since Sep temoer' lszo, he has traveled over 2.50a niies. MT snow wno is known as the champion soap-boXer will speak h T number Of Connecticut cities curing No veHs0er.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
NoN-PARTIshN DEMONSTRATION
 FOR EX-PRESIDENT WILSON

Washington, Nov 10-Plans for a non-partisan demonstration tomorrow at the residence of former President Wilson were announced tonight by a committee of seven women. Democrats, republicans and independents desiring to honor the former chief executive were invited to meet on Connecticut avenue near MT. Wilson's home immediately after the Ar lington exercises. The demonstration, which will be entirely informal, was de- clared to be intended by iN sponsors as a method of "congratulating MT. Wilson, a wounded soldier. upon his return to health"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
BELLS ARE TO STOP
 ONE MINUTE BEFoRE NOON

Fire Chief Howard L. Stanton is td give the signal at F o'clock with the fire alarm bells today (Friday) for tha commencing of the two minutes of pray CT in accordance with the 1roclamationz of President Harding and Gov. Everett J. Lake. Chief Stanton will again srika the fire alarm bells at 1902 to denote the closing of the silent prayer. This will give the public of Norwich the correct time for the beginning of the silent prayer as well as the closing of the prayer
 In order to do away with any coafusion with the ringing of the bells for tie silent prayer all other bells of the city which are to be run from 11.45 o'clock are re- quested to stop ringing at one minute be- fore F. This will give one minute be- tween the time Of the ringing of the sig nal for the silent prayer and the etop- ping of the bells.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
FREIGHT CARS OFF TRACK
 BLOCKED LIN THREE HOURS

The main line of the Norwich and Worcester division of the New Haven road was blocked for about three hours Thursday because of two freight cars off the track about noon at the tunnel near the Preston bridge. One car jumped the switch and ran along the ties for about 100 feet before the train was brought to a stop. The next car to this one also left the rails.
 A wrecker from New London was calf- ed for to get the cars back on the rails.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Red Gross Annual Meeting

The annual meeting Of the Norwich chapter or the Red Cross win be held in tne pariors or the Wauregan hotel on Saturday afternoon of this week. Noxern- Der l2. at 3.30.
 me notAole work accomplished by the chapter curing the past year will be re- called, and the pans Of the chapter for the ensuing year vii be announced. Ina eAecoNise eolnmittee VIII be elected An auoress Nai De given by Dr. Charles D. Barr neld representative or the Atlzntic Division.
 All interested in the work oh the Rcd Cross are cordially invited to be present.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
LIGGETT TRANSFERS ASSETS
 FOR BENEFIT OF CREDITORS

Boston, Nov. 10-Louis K. Liggett. president or the United Drug Company, who last July transferred his assets to trustees for the benefit of his creditors. announced today that he was prepared to pay all his obligations in full with six per cent. interest. Payment. he said, would be made November 15. at which time he would ask for the discharge of the trustees.
 Arrangements to meet his obligations were made possible, statement author ized by Mir. Ligsett said. through the CO., operation of druggists associated with him who subscribed a trust fund for the purpose.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
PRESIDENT OF POLAND HAS
 TENDERED HIS RESIGNATION

Warsaw, Poland. Nov. 10 (By the A. P.).-General Joseph Pilsudski, president of Poland, rendered his resignation to the government today. His action was based on the rejection by the ministers of the plan for the creation of a middle Lithu- anian state; they insisted upon the in corporation of Wilma in the Polish state.
 The presidents resignation was not &C., cepted, and the ministers are seeking for a compromise.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
EOr1cE OF PUBLIC SALE.

In tAs District Court of the United alAtes for the District of Connecticut In the matter of John Donovan, Bankrupt, 1n Bankruptcy.
 wln sell al public anction on Nov. fT. 1881 at one l1) o'clock in the altar noon. on the premises. the property of said bankFuDt. known as 64 Roath street ts Roath street and iS North Cliff street, NnrwloA. Conn. comprising three (3) seuarzte tracts of land. with a tenement house upon each tract
 nated the sth day of November, 1921.
 WILLIAM H WAKELEE,
 Official Auctionesr.
 LESLIE l. BREWER, - Trustee ss ProSdvay. Norwich, Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE

under and pursuant to an order of the Honorable SuDerIOr Court for the State Fl Conn necticut, passed at Norwich in laid Stste on the 4th day of November, 1921, all Of tho creditors of Herbert E. Ring Incorporated, a corporation organ he'd under the laws Of the State of Con nectlcut and located and doing business in the Town Of Norwich, in said State, are bsreby notified to present their claims against said corporation to the undersigned st 20 Sehtucket St, Nor Eich. Conn, within four months from and after the Ath day of November 1921. All claims not presented within said time yin be thereafter barred
 Dated at Norwich, Conn. this 10th day cf November, isi1.
 GILBERT s. RAYMOND,
 nov11d Receiver,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11

In England little mora than cen tury ago there were more than 160> of lenses punishable by death. Now there are only four crimes that carry the death penalty, namely, setting fire to the royal dockyards or arsenal, piracy with VI olenee. sGssson and murder.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
Bishop win visI. Yant,s

The Right Reverend Bishop Aeheson, snarasan Sishop of Connectiut. win vlslt Grace Episcopal church, Yantic on Sun day afternoon, November 18th. Service will begin at 3 ?. IT.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
Say 1t With Their Hair.

Japanese widows designate themselves by the arrangement of their hair, and also signify whether they desire to mar ry again.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11

Probably nothing bores a man more than to have another man begin to explain something that he was just going to explain.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
Pony Airplanes, New Use.

Pony airplanes for escaping from burning buildings should be the next de- mand.-St. Louis Globe-Democras-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11

Some men wear good clothes becszw they can't afford not to.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
A Bulletie Want
 Advertisement Will Get IT
What Is Going On Tonight

Vaudeville and Motion Pictures al Strand Theatre.
 Motion Pictures al Breed Theatre. Motion Pictures al Davis Theatre.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
NOTICE
 H. BLACKLEDGE & CO, CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS.

PAINTERS AND PAPERHANGERS,
 at 25-27 Seventh Street. are now offering for sale at bargain prices all their stock of Lumber. shin. gles. Hardware, Tools, Paints. Varnish. es, Glass and other materials carried by them in their retaH and contracting busi. ness.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11

WHEN YOU WANT to put your busi- ness before the public, there is no medi- um better than through the advertising columns of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11
DANCING

THERE is no advertising medium in Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bulle- tin fen b1siasss ress2tg
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-11

WHEN YOU WANT to put your busi- ness before the public, there is no .nedi- um better than through the advertising columns of The Bulletin
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-07-22

| conference will address the Mis-
sionary Societies at the church Mon
day night Mrs. Roberts comes hers
from Memphis and is en- route to
New York to make her home.
Circle Meetings Well Attended.
In spite of the depressing extreme
heat of Monday afternoon. the va
rious circle meetings of the B.r-W M.
S. were well attended, there being
thirty at the three circles, and circle
one leading with an attendance OF
thirteen.
The three subjects discussed, Hos
pitfalls, Orphanages, and Ministerial.
Relief were instructive.
The regular monthly business meet
irg OF the society will be held at
The church next Monday afternoon,
|anI full attendance is urged
Evening Reception.
The delightful evening reception
given by Mrs. Travis Morris at her
home, Dunlap street, Friday evening,
was compliment to her sister, Mrs
Robt r. Phillips of Jackson, and
Mrs Fred Dinwiddie, a recent bride
The hospitality was enjoyed by
one hundred and fifty.
The house was prettily decorated
throughout with cut flowers and pot
ted plants. Shasta daisies inter
mingled with a huge mass of
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-07-22

Nashville this week.
Mrs. Ed Patterson and son Were
the guests of Mrs. Patterson's sister
Miss Ida Hill in Nashville las
week.
Mrs. Jack Aclin, Mrs. Sarah Glover
and son, Robert, left Monday for q
two weeks visit to Dawson Springs.
Mrs. John Nolan, who has beer
visiting her parents, Gov. and Mrs
T. c.. Rye, returned to her home in
Nashville Monday.
Mrs. C. E. Speight and son, who
have been on an extended visit to
relatives here, returned to Denver
Colo, Saturday.
Mrs. c. II. White and daughter,
Pattie, have returned from a three
weeks stay in Chicago.
Miss Grace Key of Mayfield, KY.
is the guest of Miss Elizabeth Du-
mas. Blythe street.
Mrs. c. III. Johnson and daughters,
Misses Jane and Thelma, attended
the funeral of Miss Ruth Harding at
Murray Thursday.
Mrs. Franklin Eaker spent the
weekend at Hazel.
Miss Ruby Humphreys, Thompson
Mrs. Hale at Murray the week end.
Mrs. r. L. Neblitt shopped in Pa
ducah Friday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. William
Means at the Hoyland Wednesday,
July 6, son, who was christened
Allen Lawrence.
Mrs Aubrey Williams of Revina,
KY, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. N. Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Jackson and
children, College street, are visiting
at Waverly, Tenn.
Mr.. and Mrs Claude Sizemore and
Mr.. Putnam Wilcox and sister, Miss
Alice Wilcox, formerly of Erin, Tenn.
but now OF st. Louis, were guests
of DR.. and Mrs. C. A. Love this
week.
Mrs. Emma Diggs visited in Me-
Kenzie this week.
Miss Ethel Freeman of Browns
vile is the guest of/Miss Eta B.
Dumas, Washington street.
Carload of 1927 Bucks just re-
ceived. Paris MOTORS Co.
Rev. H. B. Johnston of Hickman,
KY, was visitor here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Hudson Of
Nashville returned home Thursday,
accompanied by little Miss Lille
Mai Hill, of S. Dunlap street
Mr.. Clark L.ooney, who has been
i'll at his home, College street, is re-
ported better.
Miss Margaret Foreman arrived
Tuesday evening from Covington to
be the guest of Miss Charlotte Fair
leigh and relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Philburn of
Depot street are visiting in Nash
vile this week.
Mrs. A. A. Oliver and Miss Diana
Matthews left this week for Ovoca,
Tenn, where they will take a course
in Sunday school work.
Miss Lucille Brizendine who has
been visiting relatives here this week,
returned to Jackson Tuesday.
Misses Ruby and Eula Love re-
turned Tuesday night from Brook
haven, Miss.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Hudson, White Hall. Thursday,
son.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-07-22
MARRIAGE LICENSE

Alex Poe to-~Aiss Minnie Bradley
Deus Jackson to Mrs. Shellie Whit.
worth
Charlie III. Roberts to Miss Erma
Saulsberry.
Alvin Davis to Miss Erie Bailey
Ed Smith to Miss Susie Lyles
Henry West to Miss Robbie Orr.
Marvin Jones to Miss Dimple Orr.
Coy Copeland to Miss Lola Tyree.
Hartie Smith to Miss Alma Treas
E. W. Tompkins to Miss Loyce
Roberts.
John Droffin to Miss Josephine
Wallace. -
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-07-22

greenery banked the center table in
the dining room, where a delectable
salad course was served. The front
veranda, where frappe was dispensed
on the guests arrival, was attractive
with potted plants and hanging
baskets.
The hostess was assisted by Mrs.
A. f. Rison, Miss Grace Lewis, Miss
Lucille Dumas, Miss Novella Crutch-
field, and Miss Eta B. Dumas.
Morning Bridge.
In honor of Mrs. Wells Mathis OF
Little Rock, Ark, Mrs. Sidney Mandle
entertained with an informal morn
ing bridge at her home, Jackson
street, Friday.
The high score award, a set of
beautifully embroidered luncheon
napkins was presented Mrs. Phillip
Erwin. The guest prize was pretty
art craft fan.
A salad refreshment course was
served. Mrs Mandle was assisted by
Mrs. Enloe Mathis.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-07-22
Devotional Service.

Devotional Service.
An interesting devotional service
on our Church Work in. Shanghai"
was discussed at the meeting of the
Methodist Missionary Society Mon
day afternoon at the church, Mrs
]. H. Bayer, leader. Papers were
read by Mrs. II. b. Lewis, Mrs. Robt
McGowan, and Mrs. ]. p. Crutch-
field on the lives of the first mis-
sionary workers
The Bible study will be held next
Monday afternoon at the church by
Mrs. Geo. jackson.
Mrs. j. II. Roberts, former superin-