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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30
BRIGHTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Philander Baker of
Carratunk are in town visiting their
daughter, Mrs. Harry Williams.
Mrs. Edna Boynton and children,
who have been passing the summer
with relatives in New Portland, have
returned home.
Charles Huntington Of Gulford was
business caller in town the last of
the week
The Brazier reunion was held Sun
day at the home of Benjamin Brazil
or.
Miss Dorothy Ward Of Scion is the
guest Of her aunt. Mrs. Loren Smith.
Mrs. T. J. Haskell went to .Etna
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30
pISHON'S FERRY

Clifton Wheeler of Washington, d:
G.. is a guest of his parents, Mr., and
Mrs. Wade c. Wheeler.
Mrs. Ernest Alley and little daugh-
ter. Nenci, have gone to Newport. r.
L., where she will visit for month
at the home Of her brother, Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Kelley.
Mrs Il. J. Mitchell attended the
Ames- F.ames reunion at East Nassal-
boro, Friday.
Mrs. Ethel Osborn, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Selden Manson. for the past week
has returned to her home in Boston.
Francis and Raymond Adams left
Monday morning on the train for
Gardiner where they will pass few
days with relatives
Miss Ida Kelley was In Watcrville
Monday on business.
Mrs. Arthur Drummond. who has
been visiting friends in this place for
the past week. has returned to her
home in Sidney.
Mrs. Annie L. Holt passed the day
Sunday in Skowhegan at the home OF
her son. c. NJ, Holt. and family.
Mrs. ". V. Totman OF this place
and her guests. Mrs John 1otman,
and son Carleton. Of Winthrop. Mass.
were in Skowhegan. Sunday. the
guests Of Mrs. Sarah Eaton.
W. r.. Pendexter of Fairfield was
IN town. Sunday. calling on friends.
Ernest Alley Of WatervilIe was
business caller in town Sunday.
Martin McCauslin Of Winslow was
business caller in town Monday.
John Totman OF Winthrop. Mass,
arrived Monday and will pass a few
DAYS at the home of his parents. Mr..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30
New York Produce Market

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30

Mrs w NJ. Bigelow left Tuesday
visit with friends.
c. E. Wright of Portland. who has
been visiting relatives in Hartland
the past week, has returned to his
home.
Mrs F.. c. Hunter and Mrs. Cert
rude Bickford left Monday for Bos-
ton, where Mrs Hunter will attend
the millinery openings
MI and Mrs. George Allen of Lynn,
Mass. are in town for IA visit with Mr..
Aliens sisters. Mrs. L. u. Carr and
Mrs. W. Z. Priest.
Y Mrs. A. ID. kinstcad OF Groveton,
y. H., who has been visiting her par
cnts, Mr. and Mrs 9. w. Willis in
Harmony WAS in town Monday leav-
ing later for her home
Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Written and
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Palmer were re-
cent guests of Or. and Mrs. c. J.
Strong at their cottage at Great
Moose Pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Smith and Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Annis left Saturday
on an automobile trip to Canterbury,
y, b, for a few weeks visit with rel
atives.
The many people who heard the
Hon. Carter y. kcene of Washing
ton, ID. c., speak in Union Hall last
winter during the primary campaign
will be pleased to know that he is
coming to Pittsfield to speak in the
present campaign talking on the i'm
pOrtant subjects confronting the gov
eminent at the present time. Mr..
keene VIII speak in Union Hall,
Thursday evening. Sept Z.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Parks Of Bos-
ton are among the guests at the Lam
cy House. Mr.. Parks was a former
Pittsfield boy the son of the late
Richard and Elizabeth Parks
Worihington Turner left Monday
for Portland on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30

Thursday for ten days to attend the
campmeeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. Robinson and
daughter, Miss Ella Robinson OF
Skowheean, were recent guests Of
their daughter and sister, Mrs. Ray
mOnd Haskell.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. l.. Walker motored
to Fairfield Sunday bringing home
with them Miss Esther Eaton, who
will visit with them for few days.
l.. j. Haskell has resumed his du-
ties as patrOlman on the roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30
Boston Produce Market

Boston. Aug. "a
BEEF-Choico whole cattle Ia5I1e.
bitTTER-Extras 37A@3s; firsts 33A
CHEESE-Fresh choice 21s1 -:
frsts 20I21.
CORN No. . yellow S26S9.
EGGS-Nearhy hennnry brown ex-
II[AS ~ q -; whit" and mixed extras
aoW ~: western extras 39m41.
fi-Ot R-Sprlng patents. 1or-lh.
150725.
IIAY-No. timothy 235OTo5.
IAMH-Spring 20027
oATS-Fancy 40 pounds 51G52.
IpRk-Modium backs o715G3o.
PoTATOES-Nc Maine l5nG 1sn.
Jersey lf5: sweets 275l@775.
Sue AR--American Sugar Refinery
quotes seven cents in 1G0-barrel lots
less > per cont. for cash
NI<AL--l0W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30
CLINTON
-

Attorney Thomas n. Weeks was
business visitor in town Tuesday.
Dr. and Mrs. Charles r. Brock Of
Waltham. Mass. are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Richardson and relatives
and friends in Canaan
Mrs. W. c. Spearin went to Fairfield
Tuesday to visit her parents. Mr.. AMI
Mrs. Charles Wheeler
Mrs. Della Pratt made a trip &c
Portland Tuesday to attend to business
matters.
Mr. and Mrs Dwight Dixon were re-
cent visitors in Troy.
Miss Jennie Flye is in Benton. a
guest at the home Of Charles Bunker.
Miss Minnie stinson has returned
10 Chester, VT. where she is a mem
Der Of the high school faculty.
Mrs. Alice Stinson has returned TO
Hallowell, where she has position in
the state Schoo. for Girls. after a
short vacation at her home in town.
Mrs. LILLIAN Clements and daughter.
Miss Lucy, Of Berwick. who have been
guests OF Miss Fannie c. Kendall,
have returned home
Miss Gertrude Hubbard is the guest
Of friends in Waterville.
Among the business visitors in Wa
terville Tuesday were Charlese Gree
ley. George Wakely Leon Gerald. Ray
Pierce, George Hodgedon and Carroll
Adams.
Considerable excitement was created
on Main street Monday evening at the
filing station OF L. Decker. A tourist
driving Maxwell stopped for gas and.
not knowing how much he already car
ried in the tank. lighted match TO
find out. The burst of fame was ex-
tnguished by Mr.. Decker with the
chemical extinguisher he keeps in the
store, without much damage to the car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30
TONE OF THE MARKET

TONE OF THE MARKET
Receipts were light in all kinds of
livestock at the yards Shippers of
beef cattle We're not encouraged by
the poor demand for beef cattle last
week and shipped in light amounts.
There We're 10 strictly fancy cattle on
sale, but some good steers and oxen
changed hands at GG7c, with coarse
and thin oxen at sc. The market
for beef cows. which was more lib
orally supplied, was weak and prices
We're off anywhere from 1-eM1 cent
pound. Few choice COWS were of
fered. but on these sales ran from
sold at 3 1-24 + lac, poor cows at
: l~40 Lie. Bologna and Gamer
cows were hit the hardest by the
poor demand and sold slowly at
! 1-202 Lie. Bulls sold at LA
sc. but few We're taken above lac.
The veal calf market was firm
with receipts light, Buyers We're
fussy in wedding out small calves
from mixed lots which sold at sG
l2c. Fancy lots sold at 1-o6
IL 1-2c, with drinkers and grassers
at 1-2@7 1-2c.
Hogs were in very light supply at
the yards and the market was off Ia
cent. Live hogs at 9G9 1-2c and
dressed hogs at 1lM12c.
The weeks receipts of sheep and
lambs were moderately heavy. and
for the first time in many months in
cluded about 1000 head of Canadian
sheep and lambs. Sheep sold at go
&c. and lambs 9M13c.
Receipts of mich cows were heavy,
but the demand is dull. Fancy cows
sold at Sl10 to 165. with few cows
of extra quality selling up SIS.
Good to choice cows sold at $65g ITO,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30

On the wedding day the Chinese
bride is clad in red and carried In
sedan chair covered with red. Any
person who wishes may turn back
the chair curtain and have look at
the bride.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30

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CEETER-George Dodge of Burn
ham has bought the Francis Hillman
place.
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Halves and
guests. Fred HAYES and family of
Bridgeport, Conn. took an auto trip to
Weld last week. a distance of nearly
100 miles.
Mrs. W. \ TAYLOR of Pittsfield and
daughter, Miss Whiting, with their
guests. Mr., and Mrs. George Whiting.
of Baltimore. were at the home of John
Smith one day last week.
Clarence Whiting has sold out to
George Woods.
Miss Gladys Hathaway has been
passing week with her grandmother
Mrs. Morton, in plymouth.
Mrs. Otis Danforth returned from
Monticello last week, accompanied By
her daughter and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30
Celebrates 8oth Birthday

Newell Smith celebrated his S0th
birthday Friday by entertaining a
large number Of friends. including the
Sons of Veterans. Eighty-two partook
of the bounteous dinner. Many more
came in the afternoon and enjoyed the
music. Mr.. Smiths daughter. Mrs.
Littlef1e Id, of Newport, made the birth
day cake which had so candles. Be-
ing told to wish he wished them all
much JOY, and accomplished the prodi-
gious feat of blowing out the so
candles with one breath,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30
Edward D. Brown

The death OF Eiward D. Brown oc-
Cured Monday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
at his home near the Eelweir bridge.
His age was 90 years and II months,
He ISIS urvived by his father, Dexter
Brown: one sister and a step-mothrr.
The funeral services will be held
from the home Thursday morning at
9 o'clock Rev. s. T. Willis viii Off
ciate The interment will be in the
family lot at Hampden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30
PITTSFIELD
Republican Ra.iv in Pittsfeld

There will be a Republican rally at
Union hall. Friday evening, Sept. I.
The following speakers will he pres
ent: Congressman F. G. Hicks OF New
York. Miss Betsy A Edwards Of In
diana, Henry f. Dunnack of Augusta.
Music will be furnished by the Pitts
field Band
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30
Star Class Lawn Party

The little people of the Star class Of
Brown Memorial Sunday school were
very delightfully."- entertained at a
lawn party by the class teacher. Mrs.
Jennie f. Wheeler. Tuesday afternoon.
The party was held on the church lawn
and with games and contests the time
was passed most merrily. Ice cream,
saltines and cookies were served by
Mrs. Wheeler, who was assisted in
serving by Misses Gretta True and
Virginia Gadd. The members present
were Barbara Gerald. Robert Greedy,
Harriet and Dorothy Mckenny. Geo.
\. Wakely Jr., Gorham Robinson, Ivan
ana Esther Stuart. Eta and Floyd
Doucntts. Several guests also enjoyed
the happy time-Nirginia and Roberta
Priest Of Portland, Howard w. Dodge
Of Everett. Mass, Otolee and Olive
Greedy Of Middletown. Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30
Boston Live Stock Market Re.
port

Especially Reported for the Kenneheo
J0urnalD
stock Yards, Aug. 2e.
MAINE
AT Brighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30

- lower: top western lambs 1870; top
nativ" lambs 1900 to shippers packer
top 1873; bulk natives 1225u 1850;
sorting light; culls mostly 900: fat
ewes mostly 40oM 700; feeder lambs
slow; good G5-pound feeders 1850
lighter weights bid 1o15
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30
At BriahfOn
The aggregate OF livestock at
Brlrhton, Watertown and the loca

This week Cattle 1860. sheen and
lambs 1904. calves 2999, hogs 1J.216
Last week. Cattle 1910. sheen and
lambs 5000. calves 2797. hogs 1901
one year ago: Cattle 1917. sheep
1l0Jn '
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30
Miss Annie Piummsr

The death of Miss Annie Plummer
occurred Monday at the home of An
gle Gleason in Unity. Her age was
20 years. The funeral services will
be held Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30

from Skowhegan where he has been
stopping since last fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30

chusetts and daughter Laura are
guests OF Clarence Coffin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30

MAINE STOCK AT MARKET
Cattle 119. sheep and lambs 79l
calves 439, hogs 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30
New York Stock Market

Corrected Daily by
KINNEY G. GREENWOOD
STOCK BROKERS
2S7 Water St. AUGUSTA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30

ut \. z. D. NJ & ". Co.
c. J. Hanson ... 251 AZ
j. j.. DC Merritt = $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-30

Mrs. William Cross Of Augusta was
q Weekend guest Of Mrs. Ethel Ber-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-02-15
Mr.. AND MRS. e. B. SMITH
FIFTY YEARS MARRIED
Celebrate Golden Wedding Ami
versary, Surrounded by Friends
Recipients of Fluctuations.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin b. Smith cele-
brated their golden wedding anniversary
last evening at the home OF their
daughter, Mrs. Edward T. Perkins, 4of
Rock Creek Church road. There. Sur
rounded by their relatives and intinlate
friends they were the recipients OF many
felicita ions, some Of which were IN the
form of poetry. ,,
byterian Church. of which poth nave
been active members during tneir RESI-
dence of more than twenty-five years ~
this city, presented the couple with a
nurse of gold as a token of esteem.
Musical selections formed a part OF the
entertainment, which was completed ny
songs and impromptu speeches. among
taose present were two members OF tne
original wedding party, which was neio
fifty years ago yesterday in Phiiadel-
phia, These were the maid OF honor,
Mrs George Rowe, and sister OF the
groom. Mrs. Frank Pennington. Also
were present two daughters. Mrs: FER
kins and Mrs. H F. Pierce OF Phiiade.-
phia four grandchildren and one great
grandchild. The rooms were decorated
in gray ribbons and silver-colored we'd
ding bells.
street northeast. Mr.. Smith is seventy
four years old, and his wife seventy
two. Mr. Smith was employed for
number of years in the old government
building. now owned by Charles 'Semmes
Motor Company. where Mr.. Smith Is
still employed as engineer. His wi1e
has been active in charitable affairs and
has maintained a keen interest in the
work Of the Eastern Presbyterian
Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-02-15
ASSISTANT POLICE HEAD
TAKES OATH OF OFFICE
Henry G. Pratt Gets Floral Tribute
and Congratulations From
Detective Associates.

Henry Gilbert Pratt, one of the sew
eral members of the police force re-
Gently promoted. this morning was
sworn in as assistant superintendent
OF police. Shortly after taking the
oath of Office. he was summoned to
the detective Office. where he per-
formed duty number Of years. and
received hearty congratulations.
inspector Clifford L. Grant, chief of
detectives. first extended his personal
congratulations, afterward selecting
Detective Charles Bradley to extend
the congratulations of inspector
Pratts former co-workers and pre-
sent beautiful floral tribute.
Detective Bradley told the assistant
superintendent of police of the esteem
In which he was held by members of
the detective force and concluded
with the statement that they wanted
to express such esteem with flowers
Addressing members of the detective
corps. the assistant superinte ndent
brance and spoke Of remarks made
two days ago by Chief Sullivan. He
said he was glad to know the force
was loyal to the superintendent and
the department.
He assured his hearers that he al
ways would give his hearti.st CO.
operation to the work of the detec-
tive force. and felt satisfied he had
their cooperation.
There can be no standing STILL
he said. We must go ahead, and if we
all work with ono aim in visw, the
administration of the departments
work is sure to be a SUCCESS"
Capt Martin Reilly this morning
took the oath Of mis- new Office and
took charge of the eleventh precinct.
detective Joseph Nal,lron went on
duty at headquarters. Precinct Detec-
tive c. A: Berry took up work In the
fourth precinct and Detective ) W.
Mansfield, transferred from No. 4, to
No. 2, became member CT Capt
Peck'S command.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-02-15
THOMSON SCHOOL PUPILS
IN ESSAY CONTEST TO MEET
Councillors for Star Prizes Will Assemble
Monday to Write Compositions on
Arms Conference.

Contestants in The Stars $1,000
prize essay contest on the topic. THE
Arms Conference and Its Significance
attending the Thomson School. at l2th
and l. streets, win be assembled IN q
room in the school next Monday, and
under the supervision Of teacher
will write their compositions. This
plan was decided on today by Charles
X. Finckel. principal of the Franklin
and Thomson schools. in order that
the writing Of the compositions would
not Interfere with the regular school
work Of the pupils.
Pupils Show Interest.
Pupils at the Thomson , Sch School oam Mao
tition have manifested much interest,"
i The contest nave seeo seHoted to many M,
ha,,rn r. an intensive study of the
historical hnaes al arms conference develop Op
ments. Mr.. Finckel believes 81! ,n hs
some of the Thomson pupils VIII De
among those who are to receive 'he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-02-15
SERIES OF SHOOTINGS
DUE TO WIFE'S DELAY
IN PREPARING DINNER

WEIGH. W. W.. February To-
Deputy sheriffs who Investigated a
series Of shootings at Lick Branch,
near here, last Sunday. have reported
that the trouble was caused by the
failure of a woman to prepare meal
on time. Three men and a woman are
in hospitals as a result Of the shoot
ing.
According to the deputies. George
White, finding that his dinner was not
ready when he returned home. biz Ills
wife's arm and shot Gordon sum
mers, her brother, who had interior
ed. Charles Whitlow, a neighbo:, tried
to pacify White. the deputies said,
and White shot him and his WIG.
Whitlow then secured gun ana SHOT
White.
Attening physicians said that White
was in a serious condition. A war
rant for his arrest has been issued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-02-15

! possible in order to relieve those who
have been recently thrown out of en-
p!oyment. The resolution was unani-
; mously adopted.
,d In seeondinE the melton for the
Clayton said: Corporations have
often been accused Of having no
souls. but don't let US have this &C
cusation be hurled at our great gov
eminent. If the employees of any pri-
vate corporation had been treated as
those at the navy yard the whole
, community would rise in it's wrath
| against those responsible for the con-
dition."
Report on Theater Tragedy.
AS chairman of a special committee
appointed by the Chamber of Com
merce to investigate the Knicker-
Lloyd presented the following report:
''Since Saturday, January IS. the
grim shadow of death has hung over
! the National Capital. The awful
tragedy at the Knickerbocker Theater
has not only brought city-wide sor-
row. but nationwide sympathy. Our
beautiful city has realized the great
est disaster in its history. From
nearly 100 bones loved ones have
gone s!sa forever eve Nearly $50 others are
,, The Washington Chamber of Com
merce extends its deepest sympathy
to the injured and the sorrowing. We
mourn with those who mourn. and
weep with those who weep.
I'VE desire to express our deep ap-
probation of the splendid service
rendered by many and varied agencies
in rescuing the victims in the Knick-
erbocker Theater. We, extend I'M
stinted praise and heartfelt thanks to
the police and firemen. the soldiers
and marines. who labored without rest
in clearing up the wreck; to the ply
sicians and surgeons. the Red Cross
and Individual nurses, who cared for
the clergymen who. throughout the
long night hours brought the solace
Of religion to the wounded and dying;
to the Christian Science Church. VOL
UNFAIRLY offered as a resting place
for the dying and the dead: to the
without charge: to the Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Company.
whose officials and employees labored
for long hours without rest; to the
hotels. restaurants and bakeries which
furnished food and supplies to the
hundreds of workers: to the individ-
ual volunteers who assisted In every
possible way in relief work; to the
Salvation Army. Boy Scouts and every
other agency which had even the
slightest part in relieving the suf-
fering and sorrow. The work of all
these various agencies was truly in
dicative Of the unselfish sympathy of
the people of the National Capital"
Plea for Auditorium.
Robert N. Harper reported on, the
progress of the proposed auditorium
for the District and made an appeal
for subscribers to the movement.
Mr.. Harper said that the structure
was an assured fact in so far as bust
ness Washington was concerned; that
sc \
100000 had already been secured,
but that it was the desire of the pro-
motors. to have all of the city rep
resented in the movement.
Much interest was displayed in the
working of a telegraphone installed in
the hall to register DIR. Eaton's
speech. Later in the evening a buffet
supper was served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-02-15
MISS BOOTH TO TELL
WHITEL IN WORK
on SLEUTHlNG TOUR

NEW YORK. February Is
Miss Evangeline Booth, command
err Of the Salvation Army, Is not
averse to telling a white lie" IL
it's done for the good Of the SER
She is preparing to tell plenty Of
them. On May / she will lay aside
her uniform, don the attire OF q
middle-class New Yorker. and sally
to learn how Mr.. New York rich
man and his wife feel toward their
poorer brothers. At the same
time the army will conduct a drive
Tor 100000 for its home service
fund.
From a western city. where she
IS on tour in behalf Of the unem-
ployed of the nation. Miss Booth
has wired the New York headQuar-
ters plans for her drive Of May l
to 10.
Dressed in "civvies." she will
approach the man with money
thus:
Good morning. I am Mrs Sarah
Jones, representing the Brooklyn
Service Fund League. Last year.
when thousands of men were out
of work. we spent 100000 to house
and feed those in New York. What
part Of that 100000 do you want
to pay?"
Miss Both announces she will be
willing to tell this strategic lie"
to conceal her identity. and per-
haps hear an occasional choleric
victim explode" with an express
sion of his attitude toward the I'M
employment situation. crime,
homelessness, etc. That is the in
formation Miss Booth will seek.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-02-15

lightweight cash prizes to be award
ed the winners of the contest.
Essays continue to reach the con-
test editor, many of them coming
from the private and parochial
schools. The public schools also are
we'll represented in the carly returns.
Contest to Close Wednesday.
1t Is emphasized that the contest
will close next Wednesday. Washing
tons birthday anniversary. giving the
contestants exactly one week in
which to submit their compositions to
the essay contest editor. BY midnight
of February %. all essays to be en-
tered in the competition must either
be- in the hands of the contest editor
or in the mails. The essays sent
through the mails must be postmark-
ed before midnight of the closing
date.
Essayists wishing extra copies Of
the rules for the contest may obtain
them from the information bureau of
The Star on the seventh floor Of the
new Star building. 1t is not likely
that the rules will again be published
in this paper.