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but believe that something of the
spirit with which Grant welcomed
victory, something of his eagerness to
return to peaceful ways, would have
speedcd the restoration and fastened
the return to prosperity and happi-
ness, without which there can be no
abiding peace"
Mr.. Harding paid uibutc to Grant
as THE military hero of the republic;
q commanding figure i'll the military
history of the world; the surprising
example of magnanimity of all times;
the most striking example of possibil-
tiles Of American life: the confident
and relentless commander in war, and
the modest and sympathetic petit
ltioner of peace after victory"
I'VE know his cheri shment of peace,
intensified by his intimate knowledge
of the horrors Of war;" the President
continued. Il can well believe he
would have approved of all that the
republic has so recently done in Join
ing other nations in lifting the bur-
dens of armament ami promoting I'M
derstardings which make war less
likely. | know he would have an
proved. because we surrendered no
independence, we gave up none OF
nationality for which we fought. but
we have furthered the assurances
or. peace. which was the supreme
yearning of his brave heart.
1T is fifty years since Grant
garlanded victory with magnanimity.
it IS thirty-seven years since he laid
down the wearied photographers
pen and made his one and only sur
render. His fame is secure. The re-
public has not forgotten and will not
forget
What Of the republic itself? II will
not be unseemly to say that Ameri-
can example and American concep-
ton Of justice and liberty since then
have Influenced the world little less
significantly than Grants service tn
the union shaped the course of our
land.
"A score Of new republics have un-
furled their flags and democracy has
opened new avenues of liberty and
made justice more secure. Civjliz,-
ton meanwhile has made such ad-
Vances that there has seemed a diyin-
ity pointing the way. And vet that
very civilization. more ADVANCING
than entrenched, was threatened nv
the World War, and in wars after
math established order has been as
sauited and revolution has threatened
throughout the world In our own
land the enemies within have been
more threatening than those without.
Greed and anarchy have mepuced
But a calm survey gives every reas-
surance. Twenty centuries OF modern
civilization could not have been
builded on foundations which are
false. century AMI I: half of graft
flying American achievement dotes
from the sacrifices OF the founding
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rectly across the car. After the car
had left the rails it slid along some
20 feet before coming to a stop. How
the ten or a dozen passengers escaped
serious injury seems n miracle. The
crew also were uniniuI ed. and the car
but very little damaged. 1t is thought
that the fender cut the pole in two
and saved the front end of the vcsti-
bulc from being smashed up to some
extent. Walter Eccncy was the mo-
torman.
The accident caused n tie-up of
transportation for only a short time as
the wrocking crow We're on tho scene
Immediately and cleared a passage by
noon time.
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ceued them In planning his cam
paIgns handling his men, etc.
lie also gave many Interesting
sfacts which proceeded and lead UP 10
the Civil War touching upon that
great President. Abraham Lincoln
and his love for and confidence In
General Grant. He also told or many
medicines OF the battles and victor
les. together with that of the surren-
der of General Lee. showing Generai
Grant to be great soldier. TINS
eulogy was delivered in very able
and pleasing manner and was thor
oughly enjoyed by all.
After taps was sounded by Dan'ei
q. Booth. the Home bugler. who was
supposed to have sounded the last
call AT headquarters on the Potomac
"The Star Spangled Banner was
sung by the entire assemblage. which
was a very fitting close for an eve
ming long to be remembered.
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District School Boards Meet

The school boards of Hallowell,
Manchester and Winthrop met in
annual session at City hall on Thurs
day morning at 10 o'clock. Regular
routine business was transacted and
Supt. of Schools w. F. Packard was
reelected for the fifth consecutive
year. Judge Fred Emery Beane was
elected chairman of the joint boards
and Hon. +. T. Clifford of Winthrop
was elected secretary.
The annual meeting of the Halo
well board of eduaction will be held
sometime the first of May and at
which time there will be the election
of the school teachers for the city
for the next year.
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Byron Verge Delights Listeners
At Universalist Church

Byron Verge, a son of Maine.
composer of patriotic music and
song, delighted a goodly gathering at
the Universalist church on Thursday
evening. who had gathered to hear
him in concert.
Mr.. Verge is the possessor of a
most fascinating voice and was at
his best He sang several of his we'll
known compositions which included
Caroldi, American Soldier, Waltz
Song, and My Uncle Sam. Mr..
Verge's rendition of Boom Our State,
appealed to everybody and was most
warmly applauded. Appearing with
him was Mr.. Frank Pierce in bass
selections and Miss Audrey Snare in
Pianoforte. Mr.. Verge also gave
some splendid Rotations. He is a
wonderful impersonator and very
amusing besides. The concert as
whole was exceedingly good and Mr..
Verge was the subject of much IA
yorable comment.
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Coolidge Praises
Grant at CAPITAL

Washington, April 27-The great
ness of General Grant in peace as
well as in war, was dwelt upon by
Vice President Coolidge today at the
unwilling Of the Grant Memorial here
on the occasion of the centennial an
niversary Of the birth of the former
President and Union general.
1T is in response 70 an increasing
sentiment of gratitude and patriot
ism" the Vice President said, that
national action has set apart this day
to observe the centennial anniversary
of the birth of q great American who
was sent into the world endowed with
q greatness easy TO understand, yet
difficult to describe, the highest type
Of intellectual power, simplicity and
directness; the highest type of char
acter, fidelity and honesty. He will
forever hold the admiration of peo-
pie, in whom these qualities abide.
"Our country and the world may
well consider the simplicity and di-,
rectness which marked the greatness
of General Grant. In war his object
was the destruction CT the opposing
army. He knew that task was diff
cult He knew that tie price would
be high, yet amid abuse and criti-
cism, amid misunderstanding and
jealousy he did not alter his course.
He paid the price. He accomplished
the result. He wasted no time in at
tempting to find some substitute for
victory.
"Hc held fast to the same principle
in time of peace. Around him was
the destruction which the war had
wrought. The economic condition of
the country was depressed by great
financial panic. HesIefused to seek
refuge in any fictions. He knew that
condition could not he created by law
alone, but only through the long and
toilsome application Gf human effort
put forth under wise law. He laid
the foundation of national welfare on
which the nation has stood mistaken
in every time of storm and stress.
His policy was simple and direct. and
ctcrnally true.
Here was a man who lived The
great realities of life. AS Lincoln
could put truth into words, so Grant
could put truth into action. How
truly he stands out rs the great cap
tain of a republic. Through and
through he was genuine. He repre-
scented power. The great issues of
the world must be met and met
squarcly.
"a grateful republic las raised this
monument not as s.mbol of war,
but as symbol of peace"
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bunch Of Rlcsome endmon with the
hand of master. The eight ends
were black faced in old time endmcn's
costumes and the entire circle was
equipped with tamborines and made
good use OF them. The ends were n
lively bunch, mirth growing simply to
look at and screaminely funny when
they got to work. They were William
L. Pierce, Maurice X. King, Fred J.
Anketell, c. Gil Brown, Martin J.
burns, stephen d. Monaghan, Edwin
+. killman and Harold Clary.
When we get down to the musical
part we feel lost. 1t was certainly a
musical feast All the boys did mag
nihcently and there were some
mighty good voices among the bal
lardists. The musical numbers were
as follows: Medley overture bv the
company: 200 Ernest by c. Gil
Brown; Hawaiian Melody" by Ben
u. Stuber; Read EN- and Weep"
Maurice King; when John ID. Bar
rows came on there was a hush and
everybody was anticipating a real
treat. They got it when John sang.
When the Bell in the Lighthouse
Rings" i've Got My Habits" was
sung by Eddie Killman: Jerry Des-
mond was in excellent voice and con-
tributed My Budding Rose" and was
assisted by Miss Alice Scott and
members of the company. Some
body Else, Not Me" was sung by
Steve Monaghan in his customary
manner; Gardeners popular tenor.
John =. Sullivan sang Iii Forget
You" in most delightful way: I'D
Love to BE in Ireland" by Ben
bowling. was one of the most catchy
airs OF the show and was much en-
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ming dress. The little chap went
after his kiss like one who knew a
good thing while the little lady be-
slowed it with charming coyness. 1t
was a great hit and brought the little
one bouquet over the foot lights.
Doc Pierce told US I'm Wild About
Moonshinc" and he. had plenty OF
company in his widness. Hello
PROSPERITY sung by jerry and
George Desmond" was a hit. The
two brothers sang in unison and 1t
sounded like Il single voice. The pro
gram closed with q grand finale,
fitting companion to the balance of
the show. The entire program is 10
be repeated this evening.
Much of the success of this the
Gardiner Elks first minstrel show
is due to the following committees
and also to the fact that every mem
Der was a booster: general commit
tee. Arlo NJ. Adams. Loring c. Bal
lard Ernest j.. GoodSpeed. Fred \.
Boston, Will c. Atkins; advertising
committee. Ernest a. Wagner. E3Nin
-.
Mosher, Oliver ID. Sprague; ticket
committee, Ralph \. Stone, Edwin
f. Kilman, Harold G. Clary, John W.
Burke; talent committee, David +.
Kelley, William T. Pierce, stephen
d. Monaghan, Maurice X. King.
One of the unusual and helpful
features of the show was the seating
of the orchestra (Kelley's. under the
leadership of l.. j. Nermette) and
the director on the stage.
The following was the Elks' beauty
chorus: Ernst A. Wagner, Thomas
Connors, John Ripley, Charles +.
Murray. George Kersey. George ],
Desmond, Oliver d. Sprague. Jerry
+. Desmond, H. Ralph Hayes, Earle
NJ. Hinkley. Harry }. Ward. John L.
McDonough, Harry l.. Hastings, Zen
j, Bowling. Ernest i. Goodspced,
John A. Curry, Ben L. Stuber. En-
nest L. Kenney, Earl Perry. John Z.
Sullivan, Alvah NJ. Neal, John A. Me
Donald, r. Frank Brann, Edward
Talbot, John w. Burke, Andrew j.
Byam. C. C. Lawrence, George T..
Marley. John J. Preney, Joseph p.
Label. James r. Anderson, John W.
Kelley. w. Tudor Gardiner, Charles
T.. Taylor, Martin II. Fleming, John
d. Barrows, William Brann, Fred
ring, Jerry Desmond, Sr.
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Who with Maurice King " ere Prln-
cipals in the Hit of the Evening,
THE rattle of Pleasant Pond"
a mighty catchy skit for act two, en-
titled And That's That" DOC" sur
prised everybody with his wonderful
wireless telephone. II WAS some in
strument, made out of brass lacks,
spoons, flour sievcs and other house
hold utensils. 1t worked too and at
long distance, The skit was filled with
clever hits that brought forth roars
Of laughter. Doc and Steve made
some team.
Act three was perhaps the hit of the
evening and featured Tudor Gardiner
and Maurice King. 1t was a military
trayesty entitled The Battle of
Pleasant Pond" Mr.. Gardiner was
oughly American and very general
with handing out the laughs. Maurice
King was the Colored Orderly. He
was colOred, yet bright and there was
nothing orderly about him, quite the
reverse. The act contained more
laughs to the minute than anything
previously staged in this city. 1t
was one continuous roar of laughter
from start to finish and they couldn't
have crowded in a couple more to
save their lives.
Part two was entitled TN Melody
Lane" and more admirable title
could not have been chosen. There
was melody everywhere. The setting
was n very pretty one, the costumes
attractive and the circle made an i'm
posing appearance. Judge Harold f.
Cook was interlocutor and if the
Judge didn't feel at home in the part
he had us all fooled. He handled the
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appeared in connection with the DO
kay reception AMI ball here a week
ago.
Preceding the ball Il ere viii be
concert for a half hour beginning
promptly at o'clock. The program
will feature some fine solo work by
Miss Kelley, the leader, and some eX-
cellent saxophone solos This outfit is
one of tho best musical organization
in the State.
At $50 the floor will be given over
to dancing and will be under the man.
agement of Timothy Cahoon and Jo-
seph Pelletier.
1t will be a time long to be remem-
bered and without doubt will attract
many real music lovers from the sur
rounding communities.
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Miss Dorothy Marston, now OF
MOntclair n. j., was one of those
privileged to hear Margot Asquith in
New York City. SO clever was her
impersonation of that lady and her
summary of Mrs. Asquith's remarks.
that presented before MontcIair
club it won high praise. Not only
that, but Miss Marstun has had re-
peated invitations to give her i'm
personation before other clubs. Miss
Marston vas valedictorian of Halo
wei High and Durant scholar at
Wellesley. She belongs to a brilliant
family. Her father, Walter +. Mars
ton, was for many years editor of a
Hallowell weekly that was unusual
in its character. Her brothers have
all made fine places for themselves,
three of them in New York City.
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THE ELKS' MINISTRIES GOES Big -EvENiNG
OF TUNEFUL MELODY AND HEARTY LAUGHS

naughty word" Clarence was taken
by Earle NJ. Hinkley, who was able to
leave his knitting long enough to
sing "Oh. Mother, Tn Wild and he
sang it we'll. Mart Burns was the por-
ter and some porter he was. Oliver
Sprague had to leave early, after a
conversation with his wife over the
telephone. which was interrupted now
and then by some of tis,fellow men,
bers. Everybody felt sorry for "Cl-
lie" when he had to go. John ]. Preney
was the janitor and very neatly got
roped into taking a part, Ernest was
so hard pressed for talent. George
Desmond sang "Swanee River Moon"
and as George was in fine voice he
sang it mighty Well Frank Coombs
sang an operate aria. the only CLASH
cal piece of the evening He made
decided hit with bis magnificent
voice. doc" Pierce and the mimi
tah Ia "Steve" NoDnvhoD appaared in
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Paper Workers to
Consider New
Offer Manufacturers

New York. Apr. 27-Paper manu-
facturers today offered to withdraw
their demands for wage reductions
Tor skilled workers OF the industry a.
the union would abrogate the scale
for unskilled labor.
The offer was made to officers Of
the international Brotherhood OF
Fapermakers and six allied crafts In
an effort TO avert a strike at the ex-
plration OF the present contract. Apr.
Union delegates Immediately went
irtc session to consider the offer and
announced that they might give their
decision this afternoon.
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Christ Church Session
for Bishop and Council

Christ church: The closing session
of the Woman's Auxiliary TO the
Presiding Bishop and Council was
held Thursday afternoon at the Par
ish house. Some 10 members and
guests were present. Tho speakers
for the afternoon were Miss Cole,
executive secretary and Miss kallock.
extension secretary OF the New Eng
land Home for Little Wanderers.
Both Spoke very interesting on the
work and at the close OF their talks
opportunity for questions was given
Canon Plant also spoke and gave
some interesting information regard
ing the Home. At the close a social
hour was enjoyed during which tea
and cake was served by the social
committee of the Auxiliary.
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Hallowell people will be interest
Cd to know that in accordance with
the request of the Board Of Educa-
ton the dresses of the Girl gradu-
ates of Hallowell high this year will
be simple in character and mater-
al. modest Of cut. The class them
selves voted not to wear cap and
gown, as has be n done for the past
seven years, and this paved the way
for further simplifcation Not only
will the dress for the afternoon
exercises be quiet. but the same dress
will be worn at the v-cn:ng reception.
thus doing away with elaborate eve
ming gowns.
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WEST GARDINER

The regular meeting Of the G. IT,.
& G. Cub OF West Gardiner was
held at the homo OF Miss Dorothy
Trucsdale. April 22nd After the US
ual exercises q program, consisting
of music, singing and reading was
given by the members. Refresh
monts of sandwiches, punch, and
cake were served. The guests took
their departure after thanking their
hostess. The next meeting will be
hold at the home of Miss Bertha
Libby, May 9Th.
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acts. The first was LAID in the Elks
tlCb room ana Director Coombs vas
lusy getting the men into shape, the
time being a rehearsal! for the show.
from the rise OF the curtain to it's
IAN there was something doing. Err
nest Goodspocd was chairman of the
committee and together with the di-
rector was having troubles of his own.
The opening number was Hail.
1iail, the Gangs All Here" and they
were. but they didn't "say the
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Augusta Bound Electric Car
Hits Transmission Pole
Occupants Escape Injury

An Augusta bound electric car
leaving Hallowell at 9.45 Thursday
morning left the rails at q point on
upper Water street about 200 feet
south of the overhead bridge Of the
NJ. G. r. r. and coll1ed with a pole
carrying high tension wires for the
Central Maine Power Co. The pole
was cut completely in two and fell di-
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Harding on Way
Back TO CAPITAL

Cincinnati, o., April 27.-President
Harding started on his return trip to
Washington at $40 O'Clock tonight
over the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
The president was scheduled to leave
CINCINNATI at O'Clock but his depart
ure was delayed owing to the late ar
rival OF the government boct Cayuga,
which brought him from Point Pleas
ant.
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Gerlie Kelley Singing Orchestra
Concert and Ball at City Hall

City hall tonight will be the scene
of great big time when the famous
Gerlie Kelley Singing Jazz orchestra
from Auburn will present a grand
concert and ball.
This should be a great drawing card
for this organization provoked a whole
lot OF favorable comment when they
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livened by live action on the part OF
the front row of the chorus. Here
Comes the Bride" was sung by III.
Ralph Hayes, and introduced Miss
Constance Currier and Master Lester
Perry as the bride and groom. The
little four-year- did wonderfully
well, the former appearing in bridal
costume and the latter in full eve
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We congratulate the antlered fra
fernity or Gardiner known as Gardi-
ner Lodge. u. +. o. T.. They GER
thinly put one over on Thursday eve
ming and put il over big. Every seat
on the floor sold and mighty little
standing room, everybody pleased
and even the most despectic crouch
present went away smiling and just
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Police Report %
Hurt in Boats Crash

Cincinnati. o.. April 27.-According
to the Cincinnati police tonight, %
persons were injured in tie collapse
OF the deck on the steamer Island
Queen while on the voyage to Point
Pleasant, Ohio. The most seriously
injured as reported by the police Is
Wilbur Morgan. Is years old. a student
or Manchester. Ohio. whose back is
probably broken.
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Hundreds in Crash

The eleventh division band was on
the deck Immediately above. This
deck did not extend all the way over
the deck which gave way. The milf
tary bandsmen heard the crash and
saw the deck drop. but they con-
tinued TO play. The director. to
avert a possible panic. ordered a
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Arthur Farrar of Boston is a guest
at tho home of Mrs. Nellie Prebble on
Second street, Mr.. Farrar is the son
Of the late Charles Farrar at one time
q foreman at the shoe factory of John
son Bros. Young Farrar passed a
number of years with his father in the
city some years ago and will he we'll
remembered by the Younger element
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Mrs. Gertrude +. V. Alexander
who is, although Hallowell resident,
the president of the Ball Bird Club
OF Augusta, and who is an author
ity on both the local birds and flow
ers. went Wednesday to Winthrop to
meet Mrs. Fred Fl. Pitman, naturalist
and writer.
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T.. Il. o. T..
n little sore in the midrib from hav-
ing gurhawcd so much. 1t was riot
or mirth and melody with no limit
but the sky. Tho EIks Ministries will
easily go down in history as the big
event OF the year. Genial Frank
coombs had his men drilled like tro-
ldns and each man knew just what
- DO ana when and how to do it.
1uo parade Mt noon was a little
tcklcr ard the chap that didn't have
a ticket f,lt sorry.
The program was divided into two
parts. Tie first part having three
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HALLOWELL

+. +. True and small daughter.
Barbara of Gardiner, are the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Niles.
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Miss Mary Allen has returned
from & visit Of some weeks to New
port. She is staying for the present
with Mrs. Ernest Currier. Chestnut
street
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The merchants along Water street
have agreed to close their stores on
Wednesday afternoons of each week
beginning May 3rd until the first week
in October.
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Miss Roberta Harvey has return
cd from visit to Granville, New
York, and Boston, Mass.
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Special meeting of Queen Esther
Chapter O. L. S. at Masonic hall to-
night. There will be initiation and
refreshments
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Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ludwig of
I,olaon Hill have returned from
Florida, where they have been spend
ing the winter months.
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The choir of the Methodist church
viii meet in weekly rehearsal at the
parsonage at 80 O'Clock sharp. A
fuIl attendance is desired.
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There will be a rehearsal of st.
Matthew's choir this Friday evening
at I O'Clock. A large attendance is
urged