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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23

Trc -o,lry for r!!cctrrll Dcyclopn4cnt
pnuo,n"S the Invention OF an Instrument
hy which uaharpy marriages ray bc aycrted +.
II word - love cDuSc, tie !ndlcutor to
Nottcr violently thn lady loves you; II nor,
yrwarr. Nc withhold Il vote Of confidence,
however. until the machine Indicates whether
,,r not the loved one is Il good cook.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
SHORT CUTS

Santa C.aus has no use Ecr opcnworii
stockings.
What tho country wants is 4 treaty that
means exactly what It says.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
NOW MY IDEA IS THIS!
Daily Taks nh Thinking Phiadelphians Subjects They
Best
knOlC Best

CARDS tho deep water trade. although they
a,iII cNst TO some extent in the coastwiSe
boats.
1T is not generally known that the United
States ba% ono Of the largest sailing feet
il the world. employed, of course, Amos
exclusively IN the coustwiSc trade.
'''rhG future of the sailing vessel is one OF
the most interesting problems OF naval COM
mcrcc.. and it is an open question "hethHt
the old wind jnmmcrs' will not come bHcl;
operating II very large fleet Of sailing yes
S"le TO South Amcrra aud after noNtilitir'
wcr" begun many SOuth Amcri"an lnrh"rF
such as Valparaiso were literally flied
with internCd German sailing vessels.
"tt present there il much discussion III
maritime circles az to tho Likelihood Of u"
return Of the sailing yhip. II has merits
which u6o' substantial Offset {" it's o.
defect ~ carrier.
Economy Of Saiiing Slip,
"1hr greatest asset Of the sailing N"ssHi is
its economy il operation; its ono drawhac';
Is it, lack Of speed. In The operation OF
steam vcStrIs the coal bill aud t'ip wugr
Of the engineering department. which, being
highly skilled labor. comes hign, ar" the big
gret itcm Of cXucu>r. This i entirely
eliminated in the sailing rrafi. Eat with
cjirg" of periShablc freight, or for paSscn .
ger trade. where speed is II primary con-
sidcration. the sailing yc&sc.s cauIn,t compete
..\,.o,.,,, ,
Nt''f' :''''''' &" ''tHh runs, H'
economy "i H-rra''"h y more thah SdnL,.rnt
90 '"uH'''oal"h'" me I'|S III Nirc". WIN
VI" prH" p!r; .. Coz. %n'l@ II HHW M +; ana tee
PIN"""s low H"Ght rNt''' INC N"'lInG N""'
SCI i, HaS " rarr .opl'"riuhllE !" compete sue
"NatuTally. in timc oi war, whore speed
Of movement i" the iirsl runsidcrntion toe
sailing vessel Is useless. VITA! V" need in
this country i7Ia lars" fleet Of fast freight
and passenger ,lin"r>. easily r"nvcr,iUlc mo
uu%ili%rI naval NcSH2!a II needed. We bay"
notlIpg here I" compare with thc British
"''i ~ p''''' -" y VI '"" - oii'"'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23

Goa. costs Ear roo luJci IN The retail mar
l;rts. But because If tic manner fl which
the producing and distributing interests, are
interlociiod With thc Hhtvp:ng anu selling IT,
forests Il i, Utmost impossible legally 70
place the 5I&!n" for abuses from which ir-
duStr!cS and the private consumer suffer
alike.
The railroads !G'c no moral r:s'. 70 Il
financial o. corporate interest tn tao coal
Industry. G'von 'Io opportunities which
hat sort o. association offers. Il is difficult
for most mon 20 resist lie temptation to
make unfair uses Of them.
Doubtless the gentlemen Woo are attempt
ing T. create now body about the old
familiar sou! OF the Lehigh and WiIkes.
Barre Coal Company consider themselves
enormously ".c"cr. They are enormously
clever.
But w.sdol. ".,I c,cl crness are different
qualities Of ;aird.
Really ',iSc mcn who live comfortably
and take lat profits from pubic Utilities are
doing their utmost so to conduct their buSi-
ncsses ~ to stem the tide Of public feeling
which is moving steadily without any great
noise 20 make the naturalization Of the
more important basic utilities Necessary.
IT, country doesn't really Ike the
thought OF naturalization. Neither does
& HE 70 shiyer in winter or % be deprived
Of some oi tho rc"c,a;,!os Of Iifo - satisfy
inordinate demands OF dividend hunters.
The t.n.c las come when people wLo used
70 be frightened at tic thought OF political
control of mines and railways" are wonder.
ing Why the DcpGrtluent os Agriculture and
the Postofire Department manage to do good
service gear in and year out
Zig business viii have 70 be wise 10 well
Us clever If it waits to 80 along in It.
present forms. And wise man will tn
eyltably react to Il sense Of moral Obligation
Under puy circumstances.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-12-29
KILBOURNYOUNC
LADY MARRIES

Miss Esther Catherine Coapman
and Mr.. Richard Hines Lansburgh
were married few days ago at the
home of the brides sister, Mrs. Lii
liam Coapman Williams, in Swarth-
more, Penn.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. N. Coapman of KilbOurp,
where she had spent most of her life.
She is the youngest of four daugh-
tiers, charming young ladies, three of
whom have married members OF col
lege faculties.
Mrs. Lansburgh graduated from
the Kilbourn High and attended the
University of Wisconsin. When the
war broke out she went to Washing
ton and later to Milwaukee, where
she held a position with large firm.
some time ago she went to Swathmore
to complete her university educaa
ton.
The groom was a major in the war
and is now member of the faculty
at Swathmore. Their honeymoon will
be spent in Florida and Kilbourn. The
father of the bride is banker.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-12-29
MAPLE HILL

Mrs. May Hine of Peshigo, Albert
IRithzenthaIer and Rodney Getchnan
Iof Elgin, Mimi, John Hoffman OF
Madison, Willie Hoffman and Dan
Picker of Baraboo are spending the
holidays at their homes here.
There was a short program at the
school house Friday afternoon as Miss
IByser left for her home in
Bear Valley that afternoon to spend
her vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Albers returned
from Milwaukee Wednesday and
Sans mother moved to North Free
dom Thursday.
Harold Walsh is spending few
days at the McGuan home in Baraboo.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Hintz and
two children ate Christmas dinner at
the Brilliott home with the rest of
the sisters and brothers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Wood and family
were at the J. Cook home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Stabman and
two sons spent Christmas at the Her
man Pagle home in North Freedom
and the Emil Mielkie family at the
Dick Mielke home in in Leland.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-12-29
CASSELL SCHOOL HAS
HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT

Miss Thompson and her pupils gave
very pleasing Christmas. entertain.
nent at the school house. Friday
avening. The school house was crowd
ID in spite of the stormy weather.
Rev. H J. Beck preached q very
excellent Christmas sermon to a
small audience Sunday afternoon
His theme was the visit of the wise
men and the gifts they brought.
The Cooper young people were all
home for Christmas. George and Miss
Muriel from Baraboo and Miss Doris
rom Prairie du Sac. >' '','i...
The r. S. OFT family spent Christ
mas in Sank City, guests of Mrs.
Otto's sister, Mrs. Frank Schroeder
and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rindle and son,
VerIeen, of Witwen were Christmas
guests at the Farris home
Thermometers registered differently
Sunday morning varying from 10 to 20
degrees below zero 1t was swapping
c0ld'' and a beautiful sunshiny
Christmas.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-12-29
MANY HOLIDAY VISITORS;
VILLAGE OF ABLEMAN

The funeal of Mrs. August Meyer
was held at the Church OF God Satur-
day at II o'clock. Rev. Brooks of Chi
cago conducted the services. Burial
at North Freedom.
Miss Marie Bartenbach is spending
her holiday vacation at her home
here. ,xs 4 fTs ~
The schools closed Friday, Decem-
Der End, for two weeks vacation.
Mr., and. Mrs. e. J. B. Schuebring
Of Madison came Sunday to spend the
day with the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Langenhan, before going to Flor
ida, where they will spend the win
ter. The will leave the first of Jan
uary.
Mr.. and Mrs. McGlinn are spending
a couple of weeks with Mrs. Anna
Smyth. Mrs. McGlinn is a daughter
of Mrs. Smyth.
Mrs. Herman Rindfirch of Reeds
burg visited with her mother, Mrs.
Paff, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Holder of Chi
Cd&U dI0 SUSSC6 az August AA0AE
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Ochsner Of
Prairie du Sac spent a few hours at
the Schnanke home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hines entertain
ed their daughter and son-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Kane and Mrs.
Ida Flickner of Baraboo, sister Of Mrs.
Hindes.
Mrs. John Smith and son Edward
came Thursday to attend the funeral
Of Mrs Smith.
Tan Edwards of Adams is guest
at the Wiseman home.
Mrs w. J. Harmed, son and daugh-
ter, are visiting friends in Milwau-
kee.
Mrs August HIM visited relatives
in Baraboo. Monday.
Miss Erma Bender and Lucy LANCE
are home for their vacation.
Mrs. Nellie Pierce and daughter
Lucille of La Crosse are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. R. NJ. Refco.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-12-29
Obituary
Mrs. Caroline Johnson


Mrs. Caroline Johnson passed away
on Monday morning at eleven o'clock
at the home of her daughter. Mrs.
jeanette D. Lewis, 518 Second
street. Mrs. Johnson had been i'll for
a month or more.
Deceased was born in New York
state of February 18th, being 70 years
of age at the time of her demise Her
husband, Christian, was miller and
operated a mill in Baraboo for num-
Der of years. He preceded her IN
death by several years, during which
time Mrs. Johnson has made her
home with Mrs. Lewis.
She leaves to mourn her loss three
daughters and a son, Lucius, who re-
sides in New York state; Mrs. Lewis
and Mrs. Daniel Oates, of this city;
and Mrs. Thomas Morrow Of Fond du
Lac. Another son, Enos, died in Mon
tana few years ago and was brought
here for burial.
Funeral services at st. Joseph's
church on Wednesday morning at
9:3O and interment in st. Joseph's
cemetery.
:. Funeral services were held this
morning from st. Joseph's church and
interment in st. Joseph's cemetery.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-12-29

SteIter


Miss Gertrude Stelter, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Stelter of Madi-
son. and Lee Pobjoy, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Grant Pobjoy of this city, were
married at the First M. E. parsonage
on Saturday morning at eight-thirty
the Rev. w. w. Moore officiating. The
couple was attended by Miss Elva
Pobjoy, cousin of the groom, and
Elmer Sloniker.
After the ceremony, wedding
breakfast was served to few rela-
tives and friends at the home of the
groom's parents on Second avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pobjoy left on the
morning train for short wedding trip
to Chicago after which they will make
their home at the Skill fruit farm
where Mr. Popjoy is employed.
The bride has been employed in
Madison for some time and spent the
past summer here with Mrs Howard
Mather. The groom also has been en-
ployed in Madison.
Mrs. Popjoy was charmingly attir-
ed in brown tricotine and her attend
ant wore black canton crepe.
The best wishes of many friends
are extended to them.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-12-29
FOUR YEARS FOR MAN Y.i
WHO ATTEMPTS TO- KILL
NEIGHRoR NEAR PORTAGE

George Devine, who resides near
Portage, has been sentenced to Wau-
pun for four years on the charge Of
attempting to kill his neighbor, Frank
Stone. Stone heard noise in his
barn at night and when ne struck a
match in the building was confront
ed by man and gun, Stone was
wounded in the shoulded and the ar
rest of Devine followed. A = blood
hound was used. Stone testified De-
vine was the man but Devine held he
was innocent.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-12-29
iOltlEk! OPEN
CHILD'S BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Your little one will love the "fruity''
aste of California Fig Syrup" even
{ constipated, bilious, irritables few
IRISH, or full of cold A teaspeonful
ever fails to cleanse the liver and
owels. In a few hours you can see for
ourself how thoroughly it works all
ne sour bile, and undigested food
ut of the bowels and you have well,
lawful child again.
Millions of mothers keep "Califor-
ia Fig Syrup handy. They know a
easpoonful today saves sick child
omorrow Ask your druggist for gen
inc california Fig Syrup which has
irections for babies and children OF
II ages printed on bottle Mother
you must say "CaIifornia" or you
nay get an imitation fig syrup.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-12-29
/ SPRING BROOK SCHOOL
| HOLD XMAS ENTERTAINMENT

Mrs. James Mortimer and son Gil
bert were in Cazenovia Tuesday.
James Mortimer was in Hillsboro
Wednesday.
Henry Holderman is hauling logs
to John Klanz's saw mill near Cazen-
ovia.
Nate and Hollis Mortimer were in
Cazenovia Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis Mortimer and
son Leland. Mr.. and Mrs. Nate Nor
timer and daughter Doris, spent
Christmas with the James Mortimer
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Good and twins
Arlene and Darlene spent Christmas
day with the John Hockenstad fam
lily.
Arland Jackson was visitor at the
James Mortimer home Christmas day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry O'Neill are NOV
ing into the Matt Hockenstad house.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-12-29

"Pape's Cold Compound
Breaks any Cold
in F eW Hours

Instant Relief! Don't stay stuffed.
up Quit blowing and snuffling! A
dose of "Pape's Cold Compound" TAX,
en- every two hours until three doses
are taken usually breaks up any cold
The very first dose opens clogged
nostrils and the air passages Of the
head; stops nose running; relieves the
headache, dullness, feverishness.
"Pape's Cold Compound" acts quick
sure. and costs only few cents at
drug stores. It acts without assistance,
tastes nice, contains no Quinine-In-
sist upon Pape's!
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-12-29

you see new hair-fine and downy at
fEst-yes-but really new hair grow
ing all over the scalp. "Danderine" is
to the hair what fresh showers OF
rain and sunshine are to vegetation.
1t goes right to the roots, invigorates
and strengthens them. This delightful
stimulating tonic helps thin, lifeless,
faded hair to grow long, thick, heavy
and luxuriant.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-12-29
THIN, FLAT HAIR
GROWS LONG, THICK
AND ABUNDANT

"Danderine" costs
only 35 cents a bottle.
One application ends
all dandruff, stops
itching and falling hair
and in a few moments,
you have doubled the
beauty Of your hair. 1t
will appear a mass, SO
soft, lustrous, an d
easy to do up. But
what will please you
most will be after a
few weeks use. when
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-12-29
Hunhes-Quale

Miss Margaret Hughes of Rio, Wis
consin, and Attorney Norman H.
Quale of this city were united in mar.
riage at noon Thursday, at the home
of the brides parents in Rio. After
short wedding trip, they will come
to this city to make their home. Mr..
Quale is associated with a Baraboo
law firm
Mrs. Quale is quite well-known here,
having visited the city at various
times and the couple have the best
wishes of many friends for happy
and prosperous married life.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-12-29

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CUSTOMERS AND TO PLEASE OUR OLD ONES
WHEN YOU NEED HARDWARE COME TO US FOR
SELL ALL THE FINEST uPToDATE STYLES KNOW
YOU WILL BE PLEASED WITH OUR PRICES
OUR HARDWARE
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-12-29

Elks by the Women's Relief Corps. So
this Christmas was very happy one'
making others glad first.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-12-29

Clifford ]. Kaufmaa Prairie dai
Sac
Miss Clara Bongard, Sank City.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-12-29
CONSClXAc 1NS~~
FREE TO
The SICN

! DR.. HUAC, the Chicago Specialist
treats all Nervous and Chronic Disease
of Men, Women and children, and Offer
to ali that will call on that day, dat
and during the hours given below, con-
sultation and advice FREE OF CHARGg
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-12-29

APPLICATIONS TO MARRY
George w. Alvin, Prairie du Sac.
Martha Kuhl, Honey Creek.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-22
In Emergency Hospital
Is Being Maintained at
This Western Film Studio
A COMPLETE emergency hospital Is

A COMPLETE emergency hospital Is
~ maintained Mt Universal City to
caro- for those injured in the produc-
tion Of motion pictures.
The hospital is white stone struc-
tUro located on the Lankcrshim high e
way. While it IS n part Of the 500
acres comprising the studio property, it
is little apart from the busy center
Of activities, assuring greater quiet for
patients.
The function Of the Universal City
Hospital IS purely for emergency cases.
An injury to a Universal cmplOyc is
cared for by surgeons there NS first aid.
Then the patient is moved In Uni
vCrsal ambulance to one Of the big
downtown hospitals where the Uniycrsul
surgeons consult with the hospital in
tcrncs, and nurse is supplied for CON
stant attendance.
InjurieSspre frequent in tie produce
ton Of pictures The strenuous scene.
Of the modern photodramu often result
in participants being injured, and ii
working with wild animals which ar,
kept at the Universal City arena, train
vra are sometimes badly clUwcd all,
bitten.
The Industrial Accident Commission
has recently expressed approval OF Tia,
hospital at the worlds film capital an,
held it up rs model for other similar
institutions,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-22

his assistant and started for "the
floor that's the part Of the studio
where they actually take the pictures
so make the most of this chance.
promised him that ! would. md
hurried away, eager for this first step
into my new world.
w" went into a perfectly enormous
placc--higgcr than most anything Ia
ever seen. Four different companies
were working there; two floors of a
A0uee-wthout any front, Of course
had been built for one of them. and
there was big restaurant scene for
another. None of them paid any at
tention to the rest, though and there
was room enough for several NOR"
companies, 1t seemed to me, y band
was playing in the restaurant, and peo-
pie were dancing and eating, just as
If they were in real place of that
kind. They were all mad" up. And
thc mon ia seen arrive at tn" studio in
artomuhi'ca Il little while before were
nil standing around watching th"u--
thcr7, were about twenty in taat group,
but rhr llucc was so big that they were
quite lost,
was to be in the picture that wa"
being made in the set TINT was house
I was one Of mob Of about hity peo-
pIp that broke in and demanded thief
who was hiding there, protected by the
heroine. who was in love with han. II
was 81 exciting to see her oriyiug
rvrryhudy, and when We all ran up tho
steps and broke windows and tore down
doors, screaming and shouting, "lNncl
/ him, Ianch him 80 while lh" 'Niet
covered behind the girl it m0d'
me just thrill all over
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-22
THEY BUILT BACDAD
ON WILHELM'S
RETIEWINC GROUND

CUPPOSE that by some great political
~ upheaval. Marshall Neilan, the
American producer, was enabled to rent
the White House and turn 1t into II
motion picture studio. -
Suppose that as n result OF a slmllnt
governmental disturbance in Great
Britain, Cecil lIepworth. the EnghSh
director, hired Buckingham Palace ior
the same purpose.
II either or both of these suppositions
became fact, they would hardly be any
thing more sensational than the thlhgs
which are actually happening on the
European continent today.
What has become of the mngnlhccnI
estates of the monarchs of falIeh EN-
pircs now that virtually NIL Europe Is
republican in form of government -,
The old palace Of Sans Souci a.
Potsdam. built by Frederick the Great
in imitation OF the Palace oil LOUIS
NV nt Versailles was. used as the
Palace OF the French King in PAS
sion"
Almost all of the imperial buildings
used by OK. Kniser Wilhelm in the old
regime have since the war figured prom
incntlv i'm German productions ana the
famous Palace of SChonbrunn in Wen
ma. which was the palace of the OLD
Emperor Franz Josef and the home oil
the Hapsburgs for generations, is now
regularly rented as motion picture
studio. st
MOST striking Of all, however, is the
Nl fact that the great military review
ing grounds just outside of Berlin
where Wilhelm used to watch his troops
pass IN review during and before the
war, IS now q vast studio lot
Instead of being the stronghold OF
rifles and machine guns, the vast sandy
plain now boasts Of scores OF motion
picture cameras. dozens of directors
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-22
To he continued Monday
BmM Southern T0lrn
for NcW Russell Filnl

NIyILLIAM RUSSELL appears u> Il
w scion Of an old Southern family,
Jealous of rs traditions and involved liz
=, fcud In a picture now under way a
,lr Fox West Coast studios. The story
is nn adnrtqticn Of "Tho Roof Tree, -
noyrI by Charles Neville Ru"k.
On I'll. Fox lot at Hollywood nnIou-
rc Syutlrrn mansions md AunDlrr
dwellings Of the region below Mason and
plxon's line are being reared. wli.r
many parts Of California provide iicNI
locations for typical Southern exterior
In his new picture Russell is sup-
porteI by Sylvin Brclm"r, fcminin"
lead; Florence Deshon, Bob Daily, Ar.
thur Morrison and Al Fremont.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-22

hundreds of players and thousands Of
actors. 1t is indeed an army but Of n
different kind.
Ready! Aim! Fire.
That was yesterdays command to the
firing squad.
Action! Camera Shoot"
That is today's command of the d.
rector.
Ernst Lubitsch, master film director
of the European continent, was the
commanded in -chcf on this enormous
production lot when lie staged Zone
Arabian Night"
The old reviewing grounds underwent
remarkable transformation with the
production of "One Arabian Night. "
| Prevented from filming the tale in its
locale, the old Persian city Of Bagdad.
owing to the prohibitivc expense and
! distance, Director IuhitsCh was com :
PEELED to construct practically an entire
, city.
pEFORE actual construction was be
Dgun It was necessary for the tech
! nical director to make n trip to th,
Orient and to spend several weeks ir
studying the buildings and genera
landscape. Then he WAS compelled tt
study many books bearing on the sub
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-22
He's 92 and She's 70,
but They Are Making
Their Screen Debut,

T B. LESTOCQ, who casts for Laskv
h' British pictures, was commissioned
to find dozen very old men and women
for good Scotch types in Besides IN,
Bonnie Brier Bush" Mr.. Lcstoco In.
over 1000 names on his books and the
agencies stood ready to assist him.
But he was unable to find satisfac.
tory type sunu lhe remembered the Biz
London poorhouscs.
Luckily, he found the "guardian"
agreeable to his suggestion that he
should lend out some Of his charges
for n couple of days.
Il have a fine selection in ripe old
ages" he said. with n twinkle in his
eye. Anything. in fact, from scven,y
TO hundred. Go and have Il look at
them, and If the old folks are agreeable
you are ut liberty to take your choice"
Thus it has come to pass that anon,
ether veterans, an old lady of seventy.
six and great grandfather Of ninety.
two will shortly be making their "frst
appearance on any stage w