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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20

The 1923 pussy willows are out
looking as sleek as though caressed
by the softcst April zephyr. The pos
sibility of having rain in place of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20

"Your Glands Wear Out" shrieks
the advertisement. The still. small
voice whispers: 1.-THE advertisers
must think our brains are also worn
ont
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20
Maine Gossip
When I Go Home

When / go home. The hills will be
White. like the foam-flowers of the sea,
The silvery fingers of the snow
Will beckon from the vale below
And heap their gifts on every tree.
Do they who bide where winds are free
Glimpse half the wondrous pageantry
l see at dawn and even glow
When l go home?
The old unfathomcd mystery!
The jewellers of the hill and lea
fearn but to wander; / wlo know
Long months of exile, grim and slow,
Await that one day joyfully-
When | go home.
LII IIos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20
Funeral of Harry S, Dyer

The funeral services OF Harry s.
Dyer, who was found dead at his
store Friday morning. were conduct
ed by Rev. Charles H. mckinney at
Mr.. Dyer's late home on Old Point
avenue Sunday afternoon. The body
was taken on the morning train
Monday to Dover Foxcroft for inter-
ment in the family lot. Mr.. Dyer
was the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner
Dyer and was native of Dover. He
was As years and eight months old,
Besides a widow, he leaves his father
and mother one sister and two
brothers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20

Rev. John r. Browne, who has
been critically Ill with an attack of
the FLU" for the past few days. Is now
rapidly improving in health. Mr.
browne was unable to attend to his
duties at the Methodist Episcopal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20
Hold Annual MASQUERADE

The annual masquerade was held
in the Moody building Friday eve
ming. There We're many lovely and
original costumes. 1t was hard for
the judges to select the prize WIN
ners. Prizes We're awarded on the
basis of 100 points. 40 for beauty, %
originality Is representation and 20
Workmanship. The first prize for
girls went to Emma Rivoice who rep
resented the spirit of Good WILL"
being dressed in orange and black
crepe paper costume with Good Will
Ronduels suspended from the waist;
she wore hat to match. The sec
ond prize went to Beulah Wheaton
who represented a card game This
costume showed much thought and
work. The boys prizes were won by
Wellington Pratt who cleverly repre-
scented king Tut" and to Walter
Morrill, as Charlie Chaplin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20

ANCly 90 CNCI.
Il am going to save the young
people" is the challenge that Names
youngest pastor. the 1s-year- old
Frank Hamilton of Bangor has flung
at the bobbei-hair f1appers and the
pocket flash equipped flippers of his
own age. Friends of his in his home
town Of Winchendon, Mass, claim
for him the distinction of being the
youngest pastor in New England.
Although the date for the summer
e; mp of the Bangor Y. NJ. c. A. at
Cold Stream pond is far in the flu
turc. some 60 boys have already en-
rolled and it is expected that the
100 sought will be registered Ions be-
fore the date for the opening of the
camp which is an annual feature of
the local Y. M. c. A. work The
camp expenses this year will figure
at 81 per week.
Walking 4s miles in two days
through snow-drifted roads of Steu-
ben to secure a long wanted dog to
play with was a recent jaunt taken
by little William Pinkham, L.
year-old lad of this town. A friend
in North Hancock wrote young
William that he had a dog that the
lad might have if he would come
after the animal. The Pinkham boy
was so delighted over it that he
started right off and walked the "a
miles through the snow to North
Hancock after the dog. The next
morning, he commenced the return
journey, arriving at home that night,
stating that the road seemed shorter
going back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20

Mrs. Rose Strickland. who is hav-
ing a weeks vacation from her work,
accompanied by her son. Lewis, who
also has a recess of one week from
school, went to Skowhegan. Saturday.
to he guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Gilfilhan.
Mrs. Harlan Benner and daughter
of Dover FoXcroft was in town, Fri
day. the guest of Mr. Benner at L.
NJ. Barnes.
DR.. W. II. Walters was called to
this village, Sunday morning to see
w. A. Hoxie. who is quite i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. T.. Decker of CIin-
ton We're Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. c.. Joy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20
Grocery Business Changes Hands

Groeery 6usiness Changes Hands
The grocery business which has
been conducted by C. W. Greene on
Main street for many years has been
sold to the Bragg Brothers of Lake
side. who took possession Monday.
Since the death of Mr.. Greene three
weeks ago the business has been
conducted by Messrs. Earl and Carl
Greene.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20
Odd Fellows Hall

ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 70. I. o. O. r.
Regular meeting Friday evening al
100 O'Clock. First degree March 70.
IRVING b. PACKARD. n. q.
ELLIS z. WALKER. Sec'y,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20

While cutting a piece of ice on
Ward Pond in Morrisville, George
Ward found a large frog encased in
the ice. He took the frog into his
house where it revived and was as
lively as ever"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20

CANTON AUGUSTA. NO. 9, p. N.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at s O'Clock. Work in 7. NJ. degree
March 20.
JOHN DAY. Capt.
A. Nj. DRUMMOND. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20

COURT PINE TREE NO. 20. FOR.
esters of America. meets in Golden
Cross hall. the first and third Thurs
DAYS of each month at O'Clock.
WALTER T. COTTINGHAM.
Chief Ranger.
JOHN J. WHITE. Fin. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20
Augusta Lodge Directory

1UGUsTA LODGE, No. 741, F. Z a.
M. Special communication Tuesday
work in =. A. degree. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to all sojourning
brethren to be present.
LESTER NJ. HART, w. NJ.
BERT p. STUART. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20

CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 248. p. OF
Fl. Meetings I'd and 4th Saturday eve
nings Of each month at G. A. r. hall.
A. b. RIPLEY. w. NJ.
MRS. EMMA F. HOWE, Sec.
tu-th-Sattf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20

q. A. r, THE REGULAR MEETING
OF Seth Williams Post No. Is. first
Thursday OF each month
GEO E. GAY, Commander.
WI LIAM MeDANID. Adiutant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-04-08

Pat Murphy, oldest member
of the Knights of Columbus.
He celebrated his 102d birth
day few days ago, when mem
bers of the Colorado Springs,
Colo, lodge presented him with
a lO0-pound cake with lO2
candles on it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-04-08

"Do you knop thar the cause
of blemishes is-dust ?"
The Washington times., 1923-03-25

of friends had gathered, who joined their
voices in the chants raised when the widow
walked slowly around the funeral pyre,
throwing grains of rice for blessings to
those who were assisting in the ceremony.
Three times around the pyre she walked,
listening to the priests reciting religious
texts and calling to mind the high place
she was to hold among the blessed in
Paradise.
The last moments had come! Men with
gongs and sacred pipes and drums let
forth furious noise, while women bowed
their heads in lamentation and murmured:
"Sati A good wife. Blessed is Ganga
Din Ahir."
With easy composure the Brahmin
priests led he young widow to the edge
of the pyre. All was in readiness. The
men blew louder on the sacred pipes,
the cymbals clashed and the bodies of
the mourners swayed to their rhythmic
beat.
Scarcely audible above the din,
Musammat Rukka repeated three times
the sacred word "Satiah" and fell on the
pyre. It was the signal to apply the fire
from burning wheat stocks. First the
flame was applied to the mouth of the
corpse, and this failing to ignite the pyre
as was to be expected, the flames were
fc1 1gas NV American Weakly II
The Washington times., 1923-03-25

an ecstasy She must never eat until her
husband is satisfied. If he abstains, she
must also fast; and she must abstain from
whatever food her husband dislikes."
A religious impulse has also been given
to her sacrifice by the priests. A
Hindu woman who will not consent to be
burned with her husbands body must suf-
fer the penalty prescribed by the Vedic
law, becoming slave in her own house,
hold or leading life of public shame.
The wife who win neither immediate her
self nor follow the prescribed penalty is
, frequently forced to lead life Of solitude
in the woods. Her food she must obtain
in the wild state or from those who COM
passionately place it ready for her to eat.
Her drink must be water only, and that
sucked from human skull. If she breaks
this rule the holy writings assert she may
never hope to enter the abode of the
blessed in Paradise when she dies.
The laws of the Hindus affecting their
priesthood are so stringent that even
prince dare not execute them, no matter
how serious their crime, and their wishes
are seldom crossed by anybody.
Naturally, the women are even more
influenced by the priesthood than are the
men, and are in most cases quite willing
. to follow whatever course the priests lay
The Washington times., 1923-03-25

touched to the oil soaked leaves at the
bottom Of the pyre so that the under
draught would furiously drive them
through. AS the flames mounted upward,
incense was sprinkled on the pyre and the
priests took strips of wood dipped in ghee
and scattered them over the corpse.
In few moments the two bodies-the
dead mans and the living body of the
young woman-were reduced to ashes.
The sati had paid her last great token of
respect to her dead husbands memory.
Not cry or murmur came from the burn
ing widow on the funeral pyre.
When news of this woman's tragic death
came to the British officials at Delhi an
order for the arrest of all those who had
participated in the ceremony was sent out,
and within short time the local constabu-
lary at Etawah had arrested six of the
principal men of the village, charged with
the crime of abetting suicide, AS re-
suit of the trial that followed three of
these men were sentenced to four years in
prison.
The Hindus believe that any woman to
become a sati must have experienced the
perfect flower of love that laughs at death
The ceremony of cremating the living
widow along with her husbands remains
is founded on the belief that the man after
nrtfat Hf-ht Reese ~
The Washington times., 1923-03-25

had ground gunpowder and sulphur, so
that her features might burn all the
quicker. In the meantime the body Of
her husband had been carried to the spot
where it was to be cremated, and relatives
had built funeral pyre and announced
that all was ready.
Amid the mournful wall of pipes the
journey to the funeral pyre was begun.
Arrived at the scene of holocaust, the
tire.bride looked with firm gaze upon her
husbands corpse arrayed in a burial
garment, and spread on bed of dry
leaves and wood that had ~cen raised on
stills from the ground, so as to get the
benefit of good underdraught She saw
to: it that plenty of melted butter and
oil was poured on the wood until every
stick was saturated
Then the priests approached and into
her hand pressed an evergreen herb,
called Cusa, and in the other hand
bowl Of water, all the while chanting the
prayers for the dead. The sati dis
tributed ocher among her relatives and
gave her jewels to the clergy. Her ever
green wand was to signify eternal life,
and the water was symbol that her spirit
had been purified and made ready for
Paradise.
While this was going on, multitude
The Washington times., 1923-03-25

death undergoes many Of the same exue-
riences he does in ordinary life, and
needs the services and care Of q faithful
wife as much as ever in Paradise.
To the East Indian wife her husband is
god to be worshipped and revefenced a.
divinity. She kisses his feet. She makes
herself half slave, half plaything for his.
benefit, and attempts in every way possible
to sprinkle his path with the prinroses Of
pleasure and comfort. With such an ideal
Of love and wifely devotion It is not diff
cult for the Occidental mind to understand
a sati.
Her own inferiority is the very first
idea instilled into the little mind Of =
female Hindu child. Nothing has greater
anfnance III forming
The Washington times., 1923-03-25

her character. Nothing
operates 50 effect lively
to give her ! well de.
fined place in her rela
lions with her husband.
To . Hindu the birth
Of q daughter Is On ec-
casion Of sorrow. At
the early age Of twelve
or thirteen years she is
required to leave the
paternal roof and to
become the wife of q
man whom she has had
no voice in choosing as
her companion. Her
duties to him are thus
prescrib e d in the
"Sutras," as the Him
du religious laws are
called!@
"When in the pres
ence of her husband, a
woman must keep her
eyes upon her master,
and be ready to receive
his commands. When
he speaks, she must be
quiet and listen to
nothing beside. When
he calls, she must leave
everything else and at
tend upon him alone.
A woman has no other
god on earth than her
husband. The most ex-
cellent of all good
works she can perform
is to crafty him with
the strictest obedience.
This should be her only
devotion. Though he
be aged, inirm, dissi-
pated, a drunkard, or
a debauche, she must
still regard him as her
god. She must serve
him with all her might,
obeying hill in all
things, spying no de-
fects in his character,
and giving him no
cause for disquiet. If
he laughs, she must
also laugh ; II he weeps,
she must also weep; if
he sinrs she Y1aIIat he in
The Washington times., 1923-03-25

Funeral Pyre of
q Poor Native
at the Burning
Chat in Calcutta.
be separated from
my beloved for the
short m o. ths or
long years / might
otherwise survive
him. I"
Religious rites at.
ter the death of a
person always move
quickly in India.
w h e n tn e n e w
widow had made
her vow of burning,
she Immediately be-
gan the religious OBJ
servance of the rite
b y bathing Wi t h
water from the holy
Ganges. Then she
went to her room
and put on a COM
plete set of new
wearing apparel, ex-
cept for certain
parts Of her bridal
costume, which she
had laid away and
which she put on
again for the first
time since her we'd
ding day. AS she
had been the dead
mans bride in life,
so she declared her
desire to be his
bride when he went
to Paradise.
When the cere-
mony of dressing
was C o m p ! e t e d,
priests came to her
and aint e d her
face with red ocher,
into w hich thew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-10
SPORT NOTES

Because of rain the Princeton
Pennsylvania polo game was post
poned yesterday until today. The
Yale Norwich game, billed for today,
will be played tomorrow.
Boston College, Connecticut Agri-
cultural College, Holy Cross. Massa-
chusetts Agricultural College. Spring
field, Trinity. Northwestern Univer-
sity, N61wich University. University
of Vermont. Rochester and st. Law
renee, are the II colleges to be rep
resented at the fifth annual eastern
intercollegiate track meet to be held
Saturday at the Pratt field at Spring
field.
The Winslow High batsmen show
ed their mettle in their battle with
Goodwill when they copied the VIC
tory 81. They now stand at the head
of the Sentinel League.
The Bates Rife Club plans to take
a trip to the Auburn range next
Wednesday when they can practice
under ideal conditions. They have
been practicing behind Parker Hall
for the past few days and are show
ing Improvement under the able tute-
laSe Of Coach Woodward, who is for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-10
Wednesday Brighton Market

Stock Yards, May 9-The demand !.
for beef cattle was fully as active az
on Tuesday with prices a. about the
same level. A few good steers and
oxen were offered selling up to z Sac. y
but there were none strickly high,
grade sold. A number Of fancy cows
and heifers sold at sos 3-4c and in
other grades Of cow beef prices were
easy at last weeks range. The calf r
ter houses are over stocked with
dressed veal. In some cases prices
bid for live calves were SO low. that
sellers turned their calves in to be.
dressed, expecting better returns. A
few fancy small lots sold at good
prices, but 1O@10 1-2c. was about the
top on average choice lots. while
mixed lots sold mostly at sos 1-2c.
The hog market was without feature,
the best lots selling at &c. Mich
cows were in moderate supply but
the demand was backward and aver
age prices lower, although holding
within the previous range. During
the morning prices ran firm $35 to
1855.
saIes-J. W. Brooks sold steers
2 S-4@4 3-4c, As calves at Sc: 80
mich cows at 960@110. c. F. Gage
sold 8 cows at 2@4 1-2c; 70 calves at
5c-8c; 4 hogs at Sc; IA mich cows at
$60@100. A. M. Baggs sold 40 calves
at &c; 10 mich cows at s"5@125. A.
F. Chickering sold calves at Sis
each, 8 cows at $50 each, and II cows
at $50@75. Robert Connors sold so
COWS at S100@135. G. S. Lowell 1
thoroushbred Hereford bull, 1900 lbs
at &C, 3 cows, av $50 TBS at &c, 70
calves av 40 TBS at &c. rs drinker
calves av $50 lbs at lie: rs he's
av 260 TBS at $685., Is mich cows
at $50@120. Putnam Bros. sold s
cows at 2 1904 1-2c; $50 calves at
4,1-2@9o; $50 calves at 4s1-:@9c; Al
hogs at 8 3-4c; Is mich cows at $50
@l00. Howard Gorges sold a fancy
at &c, 60 calves at Sc; rs choice hogs
at &C. A. C. Warner sold II milch
cows at $50@140. T. d. keenan, sold
1886 mich cows at $35@1S5. Fuller
Bros. sold 10 cows at $40@125. r. E..
Hobbs sold I cow $50 TBS ats sac:
Is calves 1880 TBS at Sc; 10 small
calves at $3.50 each; 2 hogs $40 lbs
at 1-2c, hog 800 fbs at Sc. Otis
H. Forbush sold heifer at sc and 81
off, / bull at &c, bull at Sac and
81 on, 1 heifer at 1-2c and 81 on,
cows at SAC, COW at 3 1-4c; 1
calf at SC, 3 calves at 1-2c; Berk-
shire pigs at 8 3-4c. E. E. Cum.
mings sold So calves at 7c-Sc; 1Ss
mich cows at $50@110. Robert Con-'
nors sold so cows at $100@135. E. r. {;
Foye sold 25 calves av ITO TBS at Sc:s
6 hogs av $50 at Sc; 2 mich cows at
SIPS each, Is cows at $4,000. Robert
Wormell sold 25 mich COWS at $3.50
10. E. q. Piper sold, IL COWS at SIS
to 40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-10
Chicago Cattle Market

SulCdsOs may ..
CATTLE-Receipts 5000; active;
beef steers. yearlings. butcher she
stock unevenly higher; mostly 10 to Is
higher: numerous spots IS higher on
beef heifers: top matured steers 1910:
several loads 1915 q 1895; best yearlings
1915; mixed steers and heifers upward
to 9s5; killing quality she stock plain:
steady to rs higher: other classes
steady: stockers and feeders SLOW; bulk
desirable bologna bulls 525 a 535; bulk
Gamers 350@375: bulk cutters 1850
ATS: bulk veal calves S00@900 to pack
ers.
HOGS-Receipts $4,000: steady to 10
lower; closing strong at decline; top
S75 late; bulk 100 to 240-pound average
700@780; ESQ to 325-pound butchers
735 @7e5; packing .sows mostly 615@
GAO; pigs uneven; bulk ITO to 130-
pound average 625@650: estimated
holdover $4,000.
SHEEP-Receipts 10000: active fat
lambs strong to 25 higher: bulk wooded
lambs 1550@1560: bulk clipped 1860
1875. few decks medium to good clip
ped lambs 1875 @ 1880; good and choice
12S-pound ewes 700.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-10
200 REBEKAHS At
DISTRICT MEETING
WITH LOCAL LODGE

The annual district meeting of Re-
bekah Lodges Of District No. II, com
prising Augusta. Hallowell. Gardiner.
Winthrop and Coopers' Mills was held
Wednesday afternoon and evening
with r. B. Capen Rebekah Lodge of
this city, at /. .. o. +. hall. v
The afternoon session was opened
by Past Noble Grand Sadie E. Met
calf, who then turned the meeting
over to District Deputy President
Jennie Slack of HallOwell. The as
sembly officers present at this meet
ing were Alice Palmer. president Of
the assembly and Margaret Peabody,
vice president.
The address Of welcome was deliv-
cred by Past Noble Grand Cora
Peaslee Of r. B. Capen Rebekah
Lodge, and the response by Past
Noble Grand Lottie Hamilton Of
Granite City Rebekah Lodge Of Hal
lowell. The reports of the various
lodges We're presented after which a
school Of instruction was held. At
this school Of instruction a demon
stration Of the proper method Of ex-
aiming visitors was given. Vice
PRESIDENT Peabody also explained the
collective ballot.
Remarks were then made by Presi-
dent Alice Palmer, Vice President
Margaret Peabody and Past Presi-
dent Kicker. Past District Deputy
resident Yeaton Of Lewiston. Dis
trct No. 8: Past District Deputy
PRESIDENT Macomber Of Winthrop
District No. IL and Past District Dep
9ty Presidents Moody. Rackliff and
Weeks Of Augusta District No. IL.
Gifts were presented to the presi-
dent of the assembly, Alice. Palmer.
inc vice president. Margaret Peabody.
District Deputy President Jennie
slack and Deputy Grand Marshall
Hattie Cutler.
A banquet was served in the hall
and in the vestry of the Methodist
church at $50. In the evening the
Noble Grand Sadie Jordan presided.
All unnecessary business of the lodge
was suspended until the next meet
ing and the meeting was turned over
10 the District Deputy President Jen-
ME Slack. A memorial service in
charge of Edith Barber Past Noble
nfand of Eureka Rebekah Lodge, No.
." was held which was followed by
paper What are the Duties of a
Fast Noble Grand" by Past District
deputy President Sarah Weeks.
After the comforting of the degree
ny the degree staff of r. B. Capen
Lodge of this city remarks were
made by the vice PRESIDENT the
assembly. Margaret Peabody and by
'he President Alice Palmer.
Ihs was very successful meet
ing there being about 200 present. in
GUIDING about 40 Past Noble GrandS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-10

mittee. OF three was appointed to take
care OF the evangelistic work and
especially to help the rural churches
Itne association. The committee
consists of Rev. H. H. Brown, Rev.
y. -. Young and Rev. H. A. Clark,
spienold address on Missionary
work IN Burma was given at this
time by Rev. A. c. Darrow of Burma
He said that as an outcome Of the
missionary work there in the past
IVO years. there were now 100000
CHRISTIAN converts in the country. The
work there is varied. there being
much done along the lines of medical
work and education.
:. Inc woman's hour proved of much
interest. Mrs. Ralph Herrick report
ing That quite a sum had been raised
by the women toward the continual
tlon campaign Ga mission fund.- Miss
Ida Cheeseboro of New York City,
VINO has charge of the missionary
work for the Baptist church, among
the immigrants that enter New York,
told many of the interesting things
of her work at times.
A very helpful conference OF
evangelism was led by Rev. York A.
King, at which the pastors got to-
gether for a discussion of this i'm
portant work. All phases of the
work. whereby the various pastors
and churches would mutually help in
the work were discussed at this con-
ference.
EVENING SESSION
After the supper. which was served
by the ladies of the parish, the eve
ming session was opened with
praise service led by Brother r. A. L.
Colby and the Gardiner Praying
Band. An address on tithing by Rev.
H. II. Brown followed by discussion
of this method of supporting the
church was heard at this time.
Rev. York A. King of Boston de-
livered an inspiring address on
Church Evangelism just before the
close of the program in which he
took for his topic Soul Winning"
from Proverbs, 1880. He covered this
subject under four heads, the mean
ing. the means, the methods and the
motives.
This conference was one of the
most productive ones that have been
held by the association. There was
an exceptionally fine attendance and
those present were interested in the
work at all, time so that much was
accomplished in comparatively
short time.