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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-12-09
BRIDPORT

II. W. Washburn is confined to the
house by illness. G.. A. Woodbury. is
helping at Fletcher's store during his
absence.
Lawrence Coursey, while chopping in
the woods last Thursday, cut a deep
cash in his foot. DR.. e. G. Blaisdell
was called and had to take several
stitches
Miss Irene Woodbury., who has been
i'll for several days, was taken Tuesday
to Burlington where she underwent an
operation for appendicitis Wednesday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs Roy Benson and chill
dren came Wednesday from Detroit,
Mich. where they have been living
and in the future will live on their
farm here.
The Misses Grace Russell and Mar
guerite Roscorla returned Monday
from Burlington where they have been
during the fall They will leave soon
for Florida.
Church services next Sunday morn
ing at II o'clock. The sermon theme
will be "Story of the Bible. In the
evening at 7:3O Mr. Bachelor will speak
on "Ten Unregrettables."
The Sunshine Circle will hold their
Christmas sale Friday evening, De
cember &c. instead of December IS as
previously stated Supper will be serv-
ed and at $3.50 program will be given
The regular Grange meeting will be
held next Tuesday evening. The pro-
gram is as follows; Vical solo, Miss
Helen Bennett; character song, by one
of the members; farce, "a Man from
Texas" Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Petty and
Mr.. and Mrs. E c. Dukett; piano
duet, Mrs. A. A. PEBBLE and Miss Mary
Bennett.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-12-09
WEYRRIDGE HILL

Claud Mumblo cut his right foot
quite severely Monday while chopping
wood.
Rev. and Mrs S. H. Barnum spent
Monday and Tuesday in Burlington,
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas w. Jewett spent
Wednesday with their sister, Mrs
Martha Payne in Bridport.
Mrs. Orpha James and Mrs. Lucy
Crane went Wednesday to Bridport
and will spend several days with rela-
tives.
Smith Sturtevant went last Friday to
Auburn, Me, and will spend some time
at the home Of his sister, Mrs. d. AL
bert James
Mrs. Alden Elliott, who underwent a
serius operation at the Mary Fletcher
hospital in Burlington three weeks ago,
expects to return to her home Thurs
day.
The body of Mrs. Bill Roberts, who
died at her home in Hancock, was
brought here for burial last Thursday.
Mrs. Roberts was the Oldest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lent Perkins
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-12-09
Gard of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere thanks
to all the friends and neighbors who
manifested so much love and sympathy
to us through the illness and death OF
our dear one, also for the beautiful
floral offerings.
Mrs. c, ]. Kingsley
Mrs. E. E. Kingsley
Mrs. Frances Kingsley
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Stoddard
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Smead
The Germans frequently flavor their
tea with cinnamon and rum.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-12-09

lContinued from page twol
considered. Ninety per cent Of the
100000 disabled men now being trained
receive 500 a month.
Ex-service men of the World war
who want to be first, second or third
class U. s, postmasters are to he given
a five per cent advance on their civil
service ratings and credit for time spent
in service. Pres. dent Hardings order
putting the provision into effect was
recently promulgated at the instance
OF the American Legion.
Receipts from the entertainments
given by posts of the American Lee
g.on or its auxiliary are not taxable
under the new revenue law passed by
the extra SESSION of the 9th Congress
Such receipts. even when the proceeds
Of the entertainments were given for
charitable purposes, were taxable I'M
der the entertainment tax of the old
revenue law.
Following a series Of shooting scrapes
in and near Wichita, Kan, in which
,wo men were shot to death and four
Others dangerously wounded, 500 mem
bers of the American Legion volunteer
ed to aid in preserving order in case
Of emergency. The Legionnaires will
De available for police duty immediate
ly if the trouble with the gangsters be-
comes acute.
"If pardon is granted to Debs or
others fairly convicted of treason or
sedition during a time when the ma
TONS very life was at stake, the lives
of those boys who lie on the fields of
France and those who lie broken in
hospitals have indeed been sacrificed in
vain" Hanford MacNider, commander
of the American Legion, has telegraph
ed President Harding, requesting that
mo leniency be shown those traitors
who stabbed US in the back while we
were giving our all to this country"
State Headquarters Changed
The state headquarters of the Amer
lean Legion, which are now in the
State House at Montpelier, are to be |
located III Burning TON Ill lHe near III |
ture in accordance with action taken
Friday afternoon at a meeting in Bur
ington of the state department Lee
gion executive comm ttee The head |
quarters will be at 1917 St Paul street
with the office OF the United States
Veterans bureau The sess on was pre-
sided over by State Commander B. S.
Hyland of Rutland A committee of
seven, to consist Of four physicians
and three lawyers, will have general
supervision for the Legion Of all dis
abled mems cases which have received
attention from the government and are
II need of further aid 1t will function
largely in rendering assistance in men
tai cases Edward s. Smi h of St.
Adams was elected alternate national
for Vermont in place Of
Major H. Nelson Jackson whose cleo
ton as national commander ere
ated vacancy Major Amory, u S.
A., spoke to the committee on the sub
ject of organization of reserve officers
Of Vermont
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-12-09

CONTINUED from page two)
considered. Ninety per cent Of the
100000 disabled men now being trained
receive 500 a month.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-08-25
THE INDIANS KNEW.

A famous physician stated that more
women might find relief from suffering
through taking course like lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound than
through undergoing surgical opera
tons. fthey would only take it ir
time. Al the first sign Of female
weakness, as indicated by b2ekache.
dullness. bearing down pains, and ner.
vous exhaustion. take this famous
remedy of roots and herbs. aud avoid
the serious consequences.
The Indians and early settlers knew
and benefited by Natures Allies, the
roots and herbs of the field. Because
Lydia e. Pinkham knew their medici-
nal value, thousands OF women all over
the world have been saved from oper.
ations. but only such az have taken Il
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-08-25
WHY THEY PARTED.

Il was down with pain in my right
side which at times. almost crazed
me. Most all of the doctors said OPP
Grafton. But what l want to tell you
8 the pain disappeared with the first
dose of your medicine and 1 never
see any since. Mayr's Wonderful
Remedy has the right manages
sour stomach and dyspepsia have left
too" 1t is simple, harmless prepar
ati5n that removes the catarrhal mu
cas- from the intestinal tract and al
lays the Inflammation which c1uses
practically all stomach, liver and in
test:nal ailments. including append
,itis. One dose will convince or mon
~ refunded.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-08-25
DOWN IN BED. McNEIL'S
MAGIC REMEDY PUT
HIM ON HIS FEET

When sent you my first order |
was down in he'd with rheumatism Of
the kidneys. called in three doc
tors but they didn't do me any good
whatever. My wife had used McNeips
Magic Remedy and she urged me to
give It trial and found 1t to be the
best medicine on the market. | can
highly recommend 1t to everybody.
and do. Signed: James Davis. Whit.
ford. Pa. Be sure 1t is McNeiPs.
Sold at Gates Drug Store AMI by
druggists everywhere.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-08-25
PAYING FOR THE HOME.


up to two years ago my money all
went to,doctorB and medicine for my
stomach trouble. | WIS constantly
filed with gas and no medicine help
ed me permanently until tried DOT
tie of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy at
that time with excellent results. Now
am using my money in paying for a
home" II is simple. harmless prep
aration that removes the catarrhal
mucus from the intestinal tract and
allays the inflammation which causes
practically all stomagh. liver and in.
testinal ailments. including appendi-
citis one dose will convince or mon
ey refunded.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-08-25

Miss Billie Aiken. of Atlanta.
Whiting relas yes in the city
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-08-25

Miss Catherine stiles. who nas been
spending some time in Savannah a.
the guest OF DR.. and Mrs Lee Howard,
is expected home next week.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-08-25

of September where she will teach
school
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-08-25
GRADUAL INCREASE IN
TOURIST TRAFFIC.

a
Local hotels, gas filling stations and
auto supply houses report that there
is a gradual increase in the volume of
tourist travel passing through Bruins
wick with all indications pointing to
the fact that there will be hundreds of
cars daily during the fall and winter
months. gTeurists from the East say
that the opening of the coast route is
now generally known, and thta prac-
.tioally Il tourists from Eastern states
will come by this route on their jour
Iney5t to Florida
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-08-25

of September where she will teach
school.
Miss Billie Aiken. of Atlanta. is
Whiting relatives III the city.
Miss Virginia Bee CHI returns TO-DAY
from Fancy bluff where she has been
spending a few days as the guest oi
her grandmother, Mrs. G. S. Scarlet.
After pleasant visit to Mss Sadie
Cart, in Urbana, Mr.. and Mrs w. W.
Sharpe, Jr., have returned to their
home in iWaycross.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. D. Lifsey. of Barnes
vile, are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
T. A. Perdue.
Mrs. w. F. Guyer has returned from
Savannah where she has been visit
ing friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. NJ. Bell and Ken
meth Bell have moved into the Levy
home on Union street.
Miss Marian Carlisle, of Atlanta, is
the guest of friends in the city.
-
Mrs. J. E. Register has as her guest
her sister, Mrs. E. A. Edwards, of Sa
vannah. 81 tsJ
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-08-25
MRS. T. A. PERDUE GIVES
PRETTY BRIDGE PARTY.


Mrs. T. A. Perdue was hostess at
bridge Tuesday afternoon, in compli-
ment to her guest, Miss Irene Lip
sey, of Macon, The rooms were dec
Grated with an artistic display of yell
low blossoms in vases and bowls.
During the afternoon an iced course
carrying out the color scheme of vel
lew and white was served.
The invited guests who included
the members of Mrs. Perdue's bridge
club were Mrs. Arthur Wood, Miss
Cleo Green, eoi Macon, Mrs. Robert
l.. Little, Mrs. Victor Jones, Mrs. w
NJ. Odum, and Mrs. Mark Wilcox.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-08-25
DANCE AT LANIER's.

The dance given at Lanier's Tues
day night was a delightful event of
the week and was enjoyed by all
those who attended A special pro-
gram OF dance music was arranged
which added tc the enjoyment of the
guests.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-08-25

WHEN l SHALL FALL ASLEEP
When / shall fiji asleep end leave you
sitting
Quiet and saddened by the little
stone
That marks my place ana time 81
earthly quitting,
would not wish TO think you were
alone
In the familiar commonplace Of living
Let me be with you as in days of
yore,
Solace and strength and comr3deship
be giving
Out of the richness Of l2ves price
less store.
And in these works which daily serv-
ed to bind you
Sc closely to me with the passins
years
May your high heart keep brave. that
night may find you
Not overcome with lontIiness OF
fears!
-F. L. Montgomery
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-08-25
DINNER PARTY AT
ST. SIMON.


Miss Betty Postell entertained last
evening at her home the "Imps Nest"
on st. Simon, with q dinner party, IN
honor of Miss Mary Allen, of Buford.
Ca. the guest of Miss Margaret Mas
sengale, of Atlanta. The rooms were
attractively decorated with cut flow.
ers and patted plants. During the
evening dancing was enjoyed. Those
enjoying Miss Postell's hospitality
we're Miss Mary Allen, of Buford
Miss Margaret Massengale, of Allan
IA; Miss Janice Amarous, of Mariet.
ia: and Messrs. John Smith, OF At,
lanta. and Ebert Pc body. 4 Way
cross.
Miss Catherine Stiles. who nas been
spending some time in Savannah as.
the guest OF Or, and Mrs Lee Howard,
is expected home next week.
Miss Mary Houston, of Wilmington.
Is the guest OF her uncle. r. ). PyIes.
. Mr.. and Mrs. Ashley Goldwire are
spending some time in the city, the
guests of relatives.
Mrs. Albert Smith aud Miss May
Smith have returned from several
weeks stay in Clayton. ga
Miss Blanche TAFT has as her guest
for week. Miss Frances | we OF
Gray, Ga, and Miss Ruby cox. Of
Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel l.. Manarl ard
Mrs J. f. Royal. Jr.. and LITTLE daugh
ter. Betty. have returned from mo-
tor trip TO Savannah.
Miss Edith Morris has as her gues,
for the week on st. Simon. Miss Mary
Booth. Of Atlanta sa
Mr. and Mrs. r. d. Aiken and fam.
ily who have been spending the sum
mer on ST simon. return to the city |
next week. eTt N's
aifosfo1e
Mr.. and Mrs. L. +. Daw. OF Fort |
valley. are the guests Of Mr. and Mrs. |
W. A. Ragney.
Mrs. John Holmes Is the guest os
relatives in Summerville. Ca.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. C. Young and chill /
dren and Mrs. ]. A. Cahnl anl BttleI
son left tuesday Tor Blrair CHAM,
making the trip by motor,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Taylor. Miss
Elizabeth Taylor. clyde Taylo.. Jr..
aud Misses olive Rainwater ard Mar
jorie Eeholis. Of Arkansas. have re
turned from a trip To Sevannsh.
Miss Nadine Berrie leaves The arst
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-08-25
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

One sizesmaller and shoes hast longcrafter using
AEen's Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder for
the feet. Shaken into the shoes and spFiAkled
IN the football, Aliens Foot Ease makes tight
or new shoes feel easy; gives instant reliefto
corns and bunions, prevents Blisters, Gallons
aud Sore Spots. It's the greatest comfort
discovery OF the age. Try Il to-day. Sold
everywhere,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-06-10

Robert William Kienker; song. 1.-THE
Children's Friend" Emily Wiechman,
Helen Moelk, Rosemary Lichtenfels,
Gertrude Nieman and Nathalie Lohse.
Reeitations Planned
Recitation, The Sunshine Shop
Gladys Kettelfoerder; song, eff We're
Sunbeam" second year junior girls;
recitation, What Little Things Can
Do" "A Raindrop," Katherine Har-
meyer; "A Sunbeam" Evelyn Sweet;
"A Grass Blade" Dolores Thatcher;
"A Robin" Dorothy Stoddard; Chill
dren," Helen Thomas and Dorothy
Miller; song, With Happy Voices
Singing" junior boys and girls; reel.
tation, THE Voices Of Nature" How
ard Sweet. Wilfred Nungesser, Ma r.
t ha Titus, Charles Davis, Elizabeth
Kreimeier and Leora Johanning
song, Brightly the Sunlight is Clean
ing Today" junior girls and boys; ad
dress by DR.. J. P. Miller; offering
for Oesterlen orphans home; hymn
congregations; benediction. the rev
Miller.
Grace Methodist church announces
the following program as its order OF
services for Children's Day:
Organ prelude, hymn 1923; invoca
ton; professional of the branches; in
voca ton; professional of the flowers
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-06-10
Sunday Schools Will Present
II Children,s Programs Sunday
Obsevances To Give Opportunity for Songs and Exercises
ofPupls in Primary and Junior Departments
Special Collections for Mission Work

June Mathews, Miriam Hubbard; ad-
dress, the Rev. w. MCLEAN Work;
song, congregation; benediction, the
Rev Work.
West Richmond Friends.
Exercises for "Children's Day" will
be held at the regular church hour,
1890 o'clock Sunday morning. at the
West Richmond Friends church.
Everyone is invited to attend. The
program is as follows:
Exercise, bringing In the Flowers"
beginners department; exercise,
Bringing in the Children" primary
department.; prayer; recitation, Tooth
Psalm, second year primary class;
song, Opening the Temple Gates"
Mary Elizabeth Hubbard; exercise, be-
ginners' department.: recitation, "A
Children's Day Message" Phyllis Cos
and; recitation, FLOWERS of Children's
Day" Myra Lott; exercise. "A Rose
for Every Baby Dear" cradle roll de-
partment; song, welcome to the
Cradle Roll Babies" first year junior
class: exercise, "A Voice From the
Flower World group of junior girls;
recitation, "Buttercup," Roma Mabey;
Message for the Children" by the
pastor, the Rev. c. NJ Woodman; pre-
sentation of pins to the golden church
band; Sons" junior girls.
Services at ST. PauIs Lutheran
church in observance of Children 8
Day will be held in the morning. Fol-
lowing is the program:
Organ prelude, Miss Marjoie Beck;
professional; opening service; hymn,
30, Worship the Lord" scripture les
son, Psalm 100; hymn. praise Ye the
Lord" prayer by pastor.
Hymn, congregation; recitation,
Welcome" Robert Backemeyer, Roy
Rutherford and Earl Miller: recita-
ton, Our Children's Day Text by
10 boys, Fred Nieman, George Johan-
ming, David Backmeyer. Dale Horn,
Clarence Mckinley, Ralph Steinbrink,
Paul Runge, Robert Thayer, John
Smith and August Hartman; song,
"Life's Summer of Childhood junior
and primary departments; recitation,
For Jesus" Charles Bartel, Robert
Loehr, Fairfax Davis and Harold Har-
meier; songs, Jesus Love Me" and
Can a Little Child Like Me-" primary
and beginners departments; recita'
ton, Praise" Dalton Stevenson. Har-
old klute, James Wiechman and Floyd
Williams: recitation. "Singing for Joy
Today" Loretta Clapp, Paul Stein.
brink Mary Jannette kienker and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-06-10

Sunday is "Children's Day" in many
Sunday schools Of the city.
True to custom, the programs ar
ranged present ample opportunity for
the songs and exercises of the chill
ments. especially.
Several Sunday schools presented
programs appropriate to the occasion
last Sunday. One or two other Sun
day schools will not offer the usual
features of the day until a week or
two. 1t seems, however, that the sec
ond Sunday in June is the day most
generally observed.
1t is the practice, according to re-
ports, to take up special collections
for mission work of the respective
denominations. Often the totals are
very large.
Reid Memorial.
Observance of "Children's Day" will
be held in the Reid Memorial Sunday
school at 1870 o'clock Sunday morn
ing. The following program will be
offered:
Song. congregation; prayer. recita-
ton, The Welcome Children's Day" >;
recitation, "a Snappy Salute" Roland
Ball; song, Happy Days of Cheer
and Blessing" Mary Elizabeth Rees
and Marcia Weisgerber; recitation,
I'm a Little Beginner" Maynard
Spaulding; recitation. "A Rose and a
Robin" Barbara and Richard Ramsey,
recitation, 81 Won't Forget" Amos
Brehm; song, beginners class; reci-
tation, William King; recitation, Mary
Elizabeth Clevenger; recitation, Helen
Moss: recitation, Dickey Daffler; reel
tation, Jane Work; recitation, Geor-
gianna Gault; recitation, Billy Work !;
recitation, Robert Ball; recitation
Josephine Griffis; recitation, Daniel
Foster; song, class of girls.
Recitation. Warren Niles; recitation.
Ralph Roberts; recitation, Francis
Wissler: solo. Ellen King; recitation
Bobby Daffler; recitation, Sarah Poin
Ter; song, congregation; recitation
Herschel Clevenger; recitation, Wal
ter King; solo. Gracia Dickson; recita.
ton, Frances Moss; recitation, Harold
Moss; solo, Mary Elizabeth Rees
What Children Can Do" by FIVE girls
recitation. Ralph Cunningham; offer.
ing; solo, Mr.. Hugh Foss; johnny
Jump-Ups," Frances Moss, Grada
Dickson, Ellen King, Mary Louise
Moss, Mildred Moss and Margaret Ma
CAV; recitation. Charlotte Spaulding
The Bfhle-The lChildrens Book. "
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-06-10

invocation Sunshine" poem; solo,
20, Lovely Flowers" (Maunder), Miss
McAlpin; short address, the Rev. A
H. Backus; offertory; chorus, Holy
Art Thou" (HandeD; The sacrament
Of baptism; hymn 6S2
A pageant, The Light of the
World" will be presented. Characters
are: Pilgrim, Orville Clark; youth,
Donald Essenmaker; discoura cement,
Fred Stuart; folly, Ralph Tschaen;
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-06-10

faith, Irma Weaver; hope, Glenna Ho-
man. charity, Dorothy Henning;
shame. Fred Stuart; wisdom, Esther
Hamilton.
A hymn. IA, will follow. after which
will come the benediction by the pas
tor. and the postlude.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-06-10

An elephants baby teeth" fall out
when the animal is about fourteen
years old and new set grows.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-20

concerned ehieny the two public
questions which are expected o loom
largest on the FIRST horizon of the
new Observation-Disclosures and
foreign relations.
1mportab. decisions on both Of
these questions DIRE to. be made 500
after the change of government a,
"ashington' and toduy's conferences
may haVefmnch TO do with tho exact
FORM of@somo OF Mr.. H%arding's FIRST
Official acts n chief executive.
Mr.. Harding also continued his con-
terences with Harry NJ. DauEherty.
OF OHIO. his Intimate adviser on uues-
lions OF administration personnel as
Wei MS on administration policies.
Air. Daugherty is understood TO be
IN line for h MISUNDERSTANDING.
and Is spending several days here In
Close touch with all the problems that
now are moving towards solution.
Others on today's calling list in
Guided Fred Upham. of Chicago.
treasurer of the Republican National
Committee. and II. V. O'Connor. Of
New York. who is understood to be
prominently under consideration for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-20

mastership was made In formal fash-
lon by Louis s~herfeeseo, who de-
clared himself as self-appointcd man.
ager for the postmaster. Thomas A.
Pope. n Wilson appointee.
Writing to Mrs. sherfeesec. tho
President-elect said to Mr.. Pope
that he felt 1t would be safer To
recommtssion him on the advice of
his, friends than to risk tho appoint
ment on TIE fortunes of the links.
"As a matter OF fact" Mr.. Hard
ing's letter added, Il am giving no
consideration ut this time to any OF
the district appointments and I take
II that MIR. Pope can sit easy for the
present and have no worry about his
situation. The ultimate course of the
administration is quite another mat
ter. though L am sure there has not
been II definite policy decided upon.'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-20
HARDING ASSURES POPE HIS
JOD Is GOOD FOR AWHILE

ST. AUGUSTINE. FLA. Feb. 49,
Another projected classic of the
world of sport went by the boards
today when President-EIcct Harding
declined a challenge from the post
master at Greenville. S. c., TO match
his skill with him on the golf links
with n reappointment to the post
mastership as Il stake.
To the challenger's manager Mr.
Harding wrote that he regarded him
self as only n miserable player and
was unwilling to have the admin
istrstion weakened by basing It's at
titude on my i~ncapacity at golf"
But, he added that he liked the
postmaster's sporty inclination" and
If the conditions OF the challenge
were removed. he was willing to ac-
cept Il match Whenever opportunity
The proposal to play for the post