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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

one of those cratonne-cover ID boxes al
EmersoH's for her room. The coverings
are such that different color schemes can
be matched They make very conven-
lent piece of bedroh m furniture and are
not at all expensive4
To remove candle WINK from fabric.
place a piece of Ordinary white blotting
paper underneath and on toy. and apply
a warm IRON Move the paper occa-
sionally. If the staint is from white
candle. the material need only be
washed. If colored, st kk il oenatured
alcohol.
A lot of Brattleborof people think the
iMatehless canned gookls sold at the
Abbott grocery the best that money can
procure. Matchless gobds are put up
from the very best the land produces and
she housekeeper who BUYS this brand
hlay be sure she is getting nothing but
the choicest of fruits and vegetables.
Neat little reStry cases for tarts can
be made by rollShg PIE crust thin. cutting
i1 circles. and Sitting on the outside Of
&lffin pans. Bake these until crisp
Fl He'd with jam ,or lemon filling, they
make an inexpen siyc and good-looking
dessert.
Those who sendi work to the Custom
Laundry can have the comfortable feel
ingi that it is beirtg skilfully done in Il
cle.tn and sunny pllc The many win
dovts and southert exposure make dark
corI&ars impossible there.
A simple remedy for common cold
and oIie that is prescribed by many ply
siciaus is a half teastoonful of bicarbon-
ate OF soda in half cup of water every
two hoklrs until relicfed.
After Christmas you'll have time to
think of, those shoes you need. Why not
S,ok at the attractive line &. III. Niles, can
show you in your nome7 The assert
ment includes shoes Of many styles for
men, women and children and is well
worth looking at Ordis are filled in :;
surprisingly short time.
F., -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19
ADVERTISEMENTS
FEMININE TOPICS

Olive Squares: Butter thin squares
of brown bread and sprinkle very lightly
with salt and pepper. Stone light olives
and chop them with two stalks of cell
cry. one small cucumber pickle, a tea
spoonful of catsup. a small spoonful of
salt, and very little mustard. Mix
well and spread between slices of but
tered bread.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

A New Pie: Put through the meat
grinder a large cup of cooked and sweet
ened prunes. one-half cup of seedless raj
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

Big 2-pound boxes of Kibbe's pure
sugar ribbon candy that every one
likes so much and which make
such wonderful decorations for
Christmas trees. Also sticks and
other pure sugar candies that the
children ]
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

Miss Griffin would be pleased to have
YOU make your hair dressing and mani
cure appointments early as this is a
rushing week
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

Out-of-town shoppers just naturally
gravitate toward Hall < Farwell's al
lunch time. 1t is so comfortable and
convenient that they find it an ideal
place for rest and refreshment
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

Many people like rice with raisins
Boil one cup Of rice until tender, drain
and add one cup Of seeded raisins which
have been steamed until plump; pack in
buttered mold, place in hot oven for FIVE
minutes, turn out and serve with butter
and maple syrup.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

Tt is seldom that such world famous
musical organization us the Welsh Male
Glce Singers visits such a small town as
BrattleboTo. therefore we should avail
ourselves Of the opportunity to hear them
next Tuesday evening at the Auditorium.
This group Of singers are from the cele-
brated chorus which won the first prize
and $1,000 in cash at the great nterna-
tional musical festival at Pittsburgh, Pa.
Remember the date-Tuesday the 26th.
Never poke a fire from above If the
clinker refuses 10 pass through the CRATE,
use the poker from below the CRATE.
POking from above tends TO mass the
Goals and thus prevent free passage of
air.
Get a Bethelite at Simons Shop Unique
and have something new III Christmas
decoration. \ Bethelitr i n hand-dcco-
rated parchment lantern for your window
mantel or table and when lighted tells
the story of Christmas. Either candle
or electric light may be used, and one
viii last season after season.
Some Of your faded summer sweaters
may be dyed effectively into attractive
browns, blues, etc. for present wear.
If she or he has a car. the Brattieboro
Garage AT the corner of Main and High
streets i making Il specially of auto
mobile accessories for Christmas gifts. /
am sure YOU will find the display ia their
window interesting and full OF susges-
tions.
To cool iellics quickly. put a handful
of salt and one Of soda in Il bowl of cold
water. then set the Jelly mould into il.
Those double correspondence cards
with gilt edges which the News Store i
selling for - cents box, make a fine
gift Of moderate price. They have Il
wonderful line of stationery and one
could not fail 10 find "A pleasing style,
color and price. All the newest ideas are
there.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

4 postal card addressed simply to
where You Buy the Best Hosiery
Brattleboro. VT" was delivered at once
TO the J L. Austin store. To keep up
this reputation. he has finer line than
ever this season. Some of the beautiful
silk hosiery will make the gift de luxe.
New styles in silk and wool came in Sat
urday to add to the assortment.
When you happen to cut or slash, your
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

\ little leftover cream soup may be
uscd in this way: Butter ramekinS. put
in a tablespoonful of the soup. drop in
an egg, add salt and pepper and a little
grated cheese. put in more soup. and
cover the top with buttered crumbs.
Cook until the egg is set
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

Coffee Snaps are bit different from
the usual molasses cookie Take one
half cup of molasses. one-half cup of
sugar, one-half a cup of fat. a little salt.
and one-half a teaspoon of soda in one
quarter of a cup of strong coffee. Beat
well. Add -four enough TO roll bake in
Il quick oven.
Especially will the Young woman Like
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

Especially will the young woman like
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

To make tough steak tender. pan
broil it, then set the dish containing il
liz steamer over boiling water. Let
stand over a slow fire for an hour or so.
The toughest meat will be tender. vet
have the rich favor of the broiled meat
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

Does he or she need anything in lug
gage-a travelling bag, suitcase, week
end case or overnight bag? Better look
over the line of Warren luggage at Fen
tons. 1t Is a fine assortment.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

a delicious sauce for vanilla iee-cream
is made with two cups of brown sugar
a lump of butter and cream enough 10
moisten Allow to simmer gently until
melted
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

1t is easy to find what boys like al
Robbins & Cowles's. just watch a boy
and name over these things to be found
there: Skis, skates, snow shoes, Boy
Scout axes, pocket knives, footballs,
roller skates, baseball gloves, boxing
gloves tools etc
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

An excellent cement for china may be
made by mixing rice flour with cold
water and cooking slowly until it be-
comes thick
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

Some of your faded summer sweaters
may be dyed effectively into attractive
browns, blues, etc. for present wear.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

table oilcloth. ofsaye it place strip of
adhesive tape underneath and press hat
Shirts always J make acceptable gifts
for men. especially if they are the fade
less Metric shirts which you can ind at
FentA Ms. They are absolutely suaran-
feed Il hold their colors.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

A bowl of partridge berries would
make lovely gift. especially To a Shut
in Everybody likes their fresh green
cry and bright red berries. Hopkins has
marked all in stock TO half price and
has all sized bowls. You'll surely want
a bunch of holly or Christmas wreath
from there
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

The under-nourished child does not get
fuel enough 10 keep his little body warm.
Plenty of good milk is one of the things
every child should have and one cannot
be too careful about the source of sup
ply. Milk Plant milk must be pure and
pass Il standard test for butter fat.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

and from the well-chosen stock at the
Thompson store one has a wide variety
to select from. In jewelry for women
the very latest ideas are shown. Jewelry
for men is about the same from year to
year. but there are always new designs
in staple articles
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

When burning refuse such as leaves,
potato skins. and 50 forth, in the kitchen
stove. put n handful of salt on the fire
to help destroy the bad OdOrs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

Delicious coffee ice-cream is made by
using two cans of condensed milk, one
half a pint of cream, one pint OF strong,
cold coffee, and two quarts Of milk Very
little sugar win be required. as the con-
densed milk is, very sweet
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

II was very icy walking and a woman
who had no ice creepers stuck adhesive
tape in the form of cross on the heels
and toes of her rubbers aud had nc
trouble in getting over the slippericst OF
places.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

Isn't it a fine idea to make slippers to
match a mans bathrobe? The +. J..
Fenton store has this robe and slipper
combination in several patterns in their
fine line of mems bath and lounging
robes
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

When putting away sAgerware to hc
eft for great length Of time. sprinkle
iour thickly over il. wrap each piece IN
PAPER, and tie UP firmly. am assured
~ those who have used this method that
he silver will be as bright Shen taken
,ut of storage as when put in.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

DR.. II. P. GREENE, Physician ard Surgeon.
Once, Bank block. Hours: l.S0 to 2, and to
p. 70. Residence, So Green St. Telephone
connection. Mornings and SUNDAYS by ap-
pninfmenf nnIv
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

As temporar help for Il leaky
kitchen rNensil. tai n the small part of Il
dress snap and ha miner lightly into the
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

The prevalent idea that ferns must
have no sun is false. Ferns will live in
the shade. and there are few sorts that
are scorched by sun. but most ferns that
are grown in the house like light and
some sunlight, and never do their best
without it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

For the person who has car. there
practical little gift at Horton II
Walkers. costing less than 81 which an,
driver would appreciate 1t Is put up i
neat Christmas box and-no. I'm no
going to tell you what it is. Go in ant
see for yourself.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

There's no need of cold corner or
cold bathroom with one of those S. cleo
trio heaters from H. NJ. Woods in the
house The amount of heat radiated by
one of these inexpensive appliances Is
really surprising \ pretty good sort of
Christmas gift.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

4 Christmas without candy would be
like a Christmas without Christmas
trees Candy to eat, candy to give away,
handsome boxes of apollo, Ligget's.
Whitman's and MayiS chocolates and the
famous CYNTHIA Sweets, are grouped in a
very compelling way at the Brooks House
pharmacy The children will love those
tvo-pound boxes of hard candies.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-19

Be careful to air the house thoroughly
every day, downstairs as well as up
stairs. II is a good idea TO open doors
and windows for few minutes imme-
1iateIy after breakfast Fresh air heats
more readily than air which is not fresh.
so this airing is really economy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-20

School there is only about IS hours OF
religious education to the average pu-
pill given a year. and he contraste
this with the much higher number in
some Of the other denominations. He
pointed out the Importance Of giving
the children some religious instruction
and Of making the fathers religion a
primer education FOR the children.
Rev. Langdon Quimby, Ph.D.. LID.
of Gardiner was unable to be present
and the discussion of the question.
How Does the Eastern Question Affect
our Churches4" which was to have
been led by him. was postponed
Reports were presented during the
afternoon and all were very satisfac-
tory.
Rev. c. A. Watkins of Litch1eld was
elected scribe ard treasurer of the as
ISOLATION to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Rev. f. c. Hunt of
South Gardiner, who has gone TO a
New hampshire field
The committee on resolutions re
ported on the death of DR.. James II.
Ecob. formerly pastor of the South
Parish Church of Augusta.
| The evening Session Of the confer
ence consisted of the following pro
gram: Song service: address. Rev. W.
w. Leets of Boston; hymn, prayer and
benedction, Rev. c. A. Watkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-20

the country, in the winter telling of
his travels. He has directed many
pageants. not community affairs, but
the big ones such as the Canadian
Government Indian Pageant at the
Tercontenary Of the founding of the
city of Quebec. and the pageant cele-
brating the discovery of Lake Cham
plain. which re-cnacted the first battle
of Lake Champiain.
Another fine feature of the meeting
was the quartet OF boys from Oppor-
tunity Farm in New Gloucester which
rendered two line songs at the opening
Of the meeting. This feature of the
evening was extremely entertaining
and the boys will be. present again in
two weeks at which time William 3.
Jack. principal Of Portland high school
will speak of the Farm and its work.
There vii be no regular meeting of the
kiwanis club next week, instead there
is to be meeting of the executive
committee
Thursday night was Ladies' night at
the club and many of the ladies were
present and saw what good times the
members Of the club have. There was
goodly attendance and the fine sup
per which was served by the manage
ment of the Augusta was fitting be-
ginning for pleasant evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-20
GIRLS CLUB NOTES
Revue Committee Supper

The committee in charge of the ar
engagements Of presenting The Au-
gusta Revue OF 1922" the second an
nual production of the Augusta Girls
Community club, met at the club
house, Thursday evening for supper
and arrangements were talked over
with Mr.. Ward, the director.
They arious charmen of the com
mittees gave reports. The tickets
are ready for distribution.
Advisory Board Meets
Tie advisory board of the Girls
club met Thursday afternoon at the
club house and several interesting
matters were brought Zip for discus
sion. The members of the board
who always do so much in the aid
Of the clubs big show. have taken
300 tickets for the Revue.
Revue Program Contest
4 competition for the best cover
for the kevne program has been
started and each and every member
OF the club with any talent. is invited
10 enter Tho best cover design will
be used for the program Of the big
show. All entrants have to be into
the club house by Tuesday evening
Further particulars in regard to the
competition may be obtained at the
r1,lh hpuSe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-20

The decision Of the Carleton club
meeting as unwise and ungrateful to
Mr.. Lloyd George. They declare they
w,ll refuse TO carry such a message
to the prime minister.
All the election machinery is ready
lie moment the signal is given for
an appeal TO the country. The new
House OF Commons will be the small
est since the act of union between
Great Britain and ireland. as the set
ing up of the two parliaments in
Ireland withdraws Irish representa-
ton from Westminster. The present
House Of Commons consists of I0z
members. but the new parliament
will have only 6-5 members.
Very noticeable at the Carlton
club meeting was the divergence OF
views among the Conservative with
regard to the policy To he pursued
towards Labor. Mr.. Bonar Law be-
ing imhued with none of the fears
expressed by Mr.. Chamberlain con-
corning the possible advent of So
cialist labor government.
John Robert CIynes. labor leader,
IN an interview tonight, said that all
the plans and preparations OF his
party were complete and ready for a
added that the resignation OF the
government was the only proper
thing it has done in the last three
Years and now. as always. the gov
eminent had acted on compulslon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-20

! not made public. When the ride
started this morning, the tempera-
ture was 80 above zero. and cutting
wind was blowing. The route lay
through the foothills of the Green
Mountains.
Only one horse completed todays
run in the minimum time of nine
hours. This was the thoroughbred
Mare Vendetta. owned by J. Watson
webb, of Shelburne. Vt. and ridden
by Ma ior Louis Beard, of Washing
ton. y. G. Yesterday Vendetta con-
su,ned II minutes more than the
minimum time, so her time score Is
rot perfect, The only perfect scorer
vas Gold Review, taken out this
morning on account Of lameness.
Next in order came Cragmorc. thor
plghbred trottcr cross. and Clonmell,
, irish hunter. with SO hours. 20 min
utes. Grant. American saddle horse,
and Pathfinder 4 thoroughbred. have
records If 81 hours, - minutes.
1oute Belle Anglo Arab, has SO
hours, 81 minutes and Gladstone,
Morgan, one minute more All 9TH
e.. survivors have taken 81 hours or
more.
The last days ran is from Bur
t;ngton to Waterbury and return.
The winners Will he announced at
. clock Saturday morning on the POLO
field AZ Fort Ethan Allen. Governor
rartneSs Of Vermont will award The
j.unhies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-20
Cong'l. Ministers
Gather at Litchfield in
County Conference

Topics Of general interest were
taken UP in addresses and were dis
cusscd at the acmi-aNnual session of
the konnchec Association Of Congrc
cational Churches and Ministers which
was held Thursday at Ike Congrcga-
tioM5N Church at I.itchticld Corner
Therc was q good average attendance
at the meeting which was presided
over by Charles Smith of Augusta, the
moderator.
Our County Benevolenccs." was the
subject of the address given in the
forenoon by Rev. ". A. Smith Of Wa
ierviilc. who showed that the benevol-
! cnces OF the congregational church
amounted to over $1,000 for the county
and about $125,o0c for the State. He
pointed out The necessity Of having
system in the collecting.
Following Il sumptUous dinner
served at noon by the ladies OF the
church the afternoon session was
called to order. Rev. c. A. Sargent of
Winthrop took for his topic, The
Minister and His Message" emphasize
ing the importance of the ministers
duties aud the minister's need for
thorough equipment in his work. The
reason for this is that the minister
deals with ali classes Of people at.the
same time which does not hold in any
other profession.
REV. Mr. Sargent spoke also regard
ing the old church at Litchfield which
had been established Ill years Rev.
Mr.. Thurston who preached there the
last nine years of his life. was the
organizer Of the first Sunday School
in Maine. and while pastor at Win
throp Ne. organized the first Anti
Slavery Associttion in Maine, if not in
New England.
An>address upon the subject, "Liv-
ing up to Our Obligations. was given
by Rev j. c. Gregory of Portland, who
told of the general finances of the Con-
grcgationai Association in the State.
The Campaign of Religious Educa-
ton was tho subject discussed by
Rev. a. Pruitt Of Portland. He showed
that in the Congregational Church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-20

Prince of Wales, but he is expected
TO reserve his real political mani
festo for Saturdays meeting at
Leeds
TOday'S events may be regarded
as constituting Il fireat victory for
Sir George Younger. who upset Lloyd
Georges plans for a February cleo
ton and has now been the cause of
his resignation. Mr.. Lloyd George
will continue to hold his seat of office
to carry on current business Until
the new government Is formed.
The part played by the right Hon
orable Stanley Baldwin at the Carl
ton Club meeting has brought his
name into great prominence. and it
is thought he may be chancellor { +
the eXchequer in the new conserve +
tive ministry. He has been presi-
dent Of the board Of trade and parlia-
mentary private secretary ia Mr..
Bonar Law.
4 point of considerable interest in
the new situation is the fate of the
IRISH constitution in the British par
Mr. Bonar Low. in the event Of sue
ceeding in the formation Of a Conscr-
vative ministry. will decide upon an
immediate appeal to the country. or
whether he VII attempt TO carry on
the government anad pass necdiEl
Irish legislation II he adopts the
latter plan there will be no difficulty
in getting the irish cOnst tuition rati-
fed for. although the die hardS' who
are mainly responsible for today's de-
velopments. arc strongly against the
coalitions Irish policy IL is SAID that
they will net attempt to disturb the
settlement already made under the
treaty
Mrs Lloyd George addro ssing q
political meeting in London tonight,
spirits both improve WHEN he is on
gagged in fgnt---it is like a tonic 70
him.
II am always pleased when there is
a fight going on she declared. he
>cause he gives me far less trouble.
Thirteen Tnionist members of the
'l"te government. including Mr.. Cham
lrrlain. Lord Birlienhead. the Earl
cf BaIfour Sir Robert Horne, Sir
l.aming WorthinSton- Evans and
Lord Lee. sent q manifesto to the
press tonight. paying tribute "a
lloyd Georges Invaluable services to
the country. and protesting against
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-20
Monthly Supt. Report
Me. Children'S Home Society

The monthly report of W. c. Halves,
superintendent of the Maine Children's
Home Society. which has just been
issued, shows that the number Of chill
dren in boarding homes Sept. l, 1922,
was l09| There were admitted during
the month six; returned from trial OF
free homes, 20; placed in trial or free
homes, %; returned to relatives. six;
adoptions reported. one; otherwise dis
charged. one. The number Of children
in boarding homes Sept. so. 1922, was
109; i'll the care of the society outside
(heing supervised). Sept. !, 1922, there
were pa; in the care Of the society
outside tbcing supervised, Sept. 30,
1922. there wnrc 245. Total number in
the care of the society. 354.