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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-01-17
AUTOS. Y TRUCKS BARATos

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diferenciales completes; radiadores; ta-
palodos; zopandas: roller bearings; pie
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Panzardi Repair Shop.
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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-01-17
LA OCUPACION DE DORT
MUND, TERMINADA

BERLIN, enero 16. La ocupacion
de Dortmund Sc lIev6 cabo esta ma
mama; ell reginiento 100 de infanteria
francesa ocup6 la plaza.
Ell alcalde de la ciudad public6 un
bando en- Ell cual solicita de los habi-
tantes que permanezcan en- calma.
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sE REUNE Ell GABINETE

PARIS, enero 16.- Despu6s de CO.
1ocerse Ell acuerdo del Comite de In
demnizaeiones, Ell Gabinete frances Sc
ha reunido en- session, bajo la presiden-
ciae de M. Millerand, para tomar las
garantfas a prop6sito de la nueva vio-
lacion del tratado de Versailles.
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LaOCupaCii6n de Fran
Cia ||egard haSta el
OtrO IadO del rio Lippe
Omitted Press, via All America Cables,

PARIS, enero 49, En- los circulos
politicos Sc asegura que 81 Ell Comite
Ge Indemnizaciones Sc apresura a de-
clarar hoy la insolvencia de Alemania,
ell Gabinete frances Sc reunira en- Sc
guida para adelantar la linea de ocu-
paci6n hasta ell otro lado del rio Lippe,
despues de Hamm.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-01-17
Ell PRINCIPE ANDRES EN-
NUEVA YORK

NUEvA YORK, enero 49, A bor-
do del vapor Majestic ha uegado
esta maflana aqui, ell principe Andres
de Grecia, hermano del ex rey Constan-
tino, La esposa de aquel y la princesa
Alicia.
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Fl COnlitG de Indenl-
nizaCiOneS deCIara eI
inCumplimientO vOIull-
tariO de AIemania
(United Press. via All America cables)

Omitted Press, via All America Cables)
PARIS, enero 10 Contra 10 que Sc
creia, Ell Comit6 de Indemnizacionea
celebr6 una breve reunion para tratar
el asunto de la resistencia de Alema-
MIA para hacer las entregas de ganado
y mercaderia.
El Comite, acord6 por mayoria, Ell
incumplimiento de Alemania autorizan
do los gobiernos de Francia Bel
gica que tomen las debidas medidas,
para hacer cumplir con ell tratado de
Versailles.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-01-17
sIGUE LA BAJA DEL MARCO

LoNDRES, enero 16.- Durante las
tltimas horas ell valor del marco sigue
6isminuyendo; las tres de la tarde
de hoy Sc cotizaban setenta y seis
mil por cada libra estsrlina.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-01-17
Ell GENERAL DEGOUTTR CON
FERENCIARA HOY CON Los
TRABAJAD0RES ALEMANES

BERLIN, enero 16.-- FL general De
goutte celebrara ma1ana una confe-
rencia con los trabafadores y mineros
alemanes.
La cOnferencia Sc llevara cabo en-
Dusseldorf.
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LA ACTUAL LINEA
...... DE OCUPACION

BERLIN, enero 16.- La linea de
ocupacion alcanzaba hoy hasta detras
de Dormund y cerca del rio Lippe.
Sc cree aqui que la invasion segui-
ra hacia Hamm, ocupando las altruas
de Silleh.
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04

guest of Mrs Merle foster the past
week. returned to her home in Cum
beriand Center. Sunday.
Airs. Walter Shores who has been
very i'll the past week, remains about
the same.
Ancil Goodridge arrived home We'd
aesday from Fairfield. where he had
been passing few days with his
daughter Mrs Daniel Bowman.
Edna Davis was a guest of friends
in Waterviile the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hartwell Peavey came
home. Wednesday from Dexter. where
they had been TO attend the wedding
OF their son Elton Peavey to Miss
Ahhie Clukey OF Dexter on Christmas
Day.
Mrs. Lillian Mason has returned to
her home in Waterville after passing
several days with her son Jesse Holt
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carleton Tuttle have
gone to Clinton where they are guests
of Mr.. Tuttle's sister Mrs. Virgil
Lewis.
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04
BrNkER HILI,-ATHENS

Frank Boynton went 10 Skowhegan
Friday
Elmer Campbell is working for
Leslie Perkins in West Athens.
Mrs. Opal Forbus of Brighton has
visiting her parents Mr.. ami Mrs.
Mrs. r. l.. Boston.
The friends In town of Mrs. iklien
Corson of brighton are sorry to hear
OF her serious illness.
Mrs. Iona McCauslin OF Pittaiiold h
been visiting her parents, xMr. and
VIII Smart.
Miss Lurline Small, who has tTen
at work In Madison has returned
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Whitman OF
Brighton We're visitors at the home OF
f. L. Bunker Thursday evening.
Miss Harriet atterson 81 Auburn
has been visiting her efandinothef
Mrs. Flora Judkins.
f. h. Bunker wisheY II thank the
Athens Oranges who 50 kindly sent
him a nice box OF food an Christmas
Day and he also wishes TO thank
Horace Elliott who came ana brought
it to him.
Herbert Corson of Brighton was in
town Wednesday.
The storm of lasl week was the
worse of he season and left the roads
in a bad condition
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04
BANKRUPT'S PETITION FOR Ds.
CHARGE

In the matter of Linwood r. Eanes
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.
To the Honorable John A. Heters
Judge of the District Court of the
United States for the District of Maine
I.inwood l.. Eames of Scion. In
the County of Somerset, and State OF
Maine. in said District, respectfully
represents that on the eend day OF
MAY. last past. he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the acts Of
Congress relating to bankruptcy; thar
he has duly surrendered all his proper
ty and rights of property. and has fully
complied with all the requirements Of
said acts and of the orders of the conrl
touching his bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE. He prays that he may
be decreed by tho conrt TO have q fnll
discharge from all debts provable
against his estate under said bank
rupt acta, except such debts az arc
excepted by law from such discharge
Dated this 9TH day at December \.
n lg22.
LIEWOOD X. E-AMES.
BANKRUPT
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04
BAKERS SIDING

Miss Isabelle Gallant who was
spending her Christmas vacation at
Hil Crest cottage, has returned to
Castine TO resume her school work
there.
Foster Philbrook of Solon was a
guest last week at the home OF Rex
Oliver.
James Brown Of New Brunswick
has taken charge of the Johole Camp
and the loading Of puln wood Will
begin within few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carney Hendsbee OF
East Mill'nocket were visiting their
sisters Billie and Bobbie at Hill Crest
cottage last week.
The Adams cottage will be occu-
pied for the remainder of the winter
BY Xayier Talhqrt and Emile Sears
l. MldieCfi,
The children of Mr.. and Mrs. Tai
bot, Wlo have been spending their
vacation with their parents, returned
to the convent at Jackman on Tues
day
lack Hendsbee is visiting his
daughters OF this place.
Mrs. ]. j. Mcfarland and little
daughter. jeanette spent 4 few days
In Madison last week.
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04

evening. January 6, Goldwyn presents
a special production with all star
cast THE Invisible Power
There will be basket ball game
in Caratnnk Hall, Friday evening,
Jan. s., between the Solon boys and
girls teams and the Academy teams
of North Anson.
Mrs. Walter Cross is suffering from
an infection in her hand caused from
a small cut.
The Woman's Club meets this week
Wednesday with Mrs. Fallon. Mrs.
Coolidge and Mrs. Fallon hostesses.
The Philathea Class OF the NJ. f.
Church met with their teacher, Angie
+. Livingston, Jan. 1st. 1t the reg
ular business meeting officers were
chosen for the ensuing year as fol-
lows: President, Janet Irwin; vice
president. Louise Cross: treasurer,
Ella Paul: recording secretary, Ruth
Head; entertainment. Grace Phil
brook, Marta Paul, Helen Ray; visit
ing. Alfredo Saulters. Cora Knowles
Cora Heald. The next monthly meet
ing VIII be witis~plr president, Feb 3.
EAST SOLON
Tom Fox has u number of leans
hauling bark To Soon loading cars.
Mrs. Maurice Jordan has felon on
her finger. Dir. Piper was called TO
lance It.
Mrs. Mary Albee WAS caller in
Skowhegan one dag last week.
Ruth Albee and villa French have
gone back To Athens 10 school after
spending their, vacation at home.
Mrs. Harry French has been staying
with her sister Mrs. Aston Coston
who is sick. Master Ralph French
has been spending few days with
his grandfather In Athens.
Maurice Jordan and wife are going
TO Boston TO work.
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04
WEST PALMYRA

ordway Rice is quite III with bad
attack OF the grippe.
Everyone in this community extend
their deepest sympathy to Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Dyer over the death of their
Infant son Ernest Leroy.
Gladys Mingo has been visiting at
the home of her mother Mrs. G. II.
Cove.
Miss Audrey Raymond will leave
Monday for Castine to resume her
studies at the Normal School.
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04
Gas on Stomach
Won't Let You Sleep

Gas often presses on heart and 9TH
er organs, causing O restless. nervous
feeling which prevents sleep. Simple
buckthorn bark, glycerlne. etc, as
mixed In Adlerika, expels gas and re-
lieves pressure almost INSTANTLY,
inducing restful sleep. Adlertka Of
ten removes surprising old matter
from BOTH upper and lower bowel
which poisoned stomach and caused
gas. ExCElH1ENT TO guard agHinsf
appendicitis. Frank W. Bucknanl,
druggist Sold in Jackman Station
by W. L. Barney Co.. druggists.
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine, Northern Division,

DlsJliAit tif -Noll'I. ifltsieI4osN
District of Maine, Northern Division
on this 30th day Of December. \. II.
1922, on reading the foregoing petition
II is
Ordered ny the Court. that hearing
be had upon the same on the 18TH day
oil February A. -. 1929, before the said
court Mt Bangor, in said distrier. North
ern Division. M ten O'Clock in the fore
noon: and that notice thereof be pub
ishad in The dependent Reporter. i
neWspaper printed in said district
Northern Division. and that all known
crcdfto ors and other persons in interest
may appear 1T the said time and place
and show cause. ii any they have. why
the prayer Of the said petitioner should
not he granted,
And II is further ordered by the
court that the clerk shall send by mail
to ali known creditors copies of said
petition ana this order. addressed 10
them Mt their places of residence as
stated.
Witness The Honorable John A. Pc
ters. Judge of the said court. and the
seal thereof. ut Bangor, in the North
ern Division of said district, on the
2olh day Of December, \. d. 1922.
Isabel. SHEEHAS,
Deputy Clerk.
GL. s.
\ true copy of petition and order
thereon
Attest:
ISABEL. SEEEHAN.
Deputy Clerk.
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04
WELL THOUGHT OF

The Editorial Page Of the
Boston Globe is Of such high
standard that it 10 quoted by
people of all classes college.
professors, business men and
all the great hosts Of follow
ers Of Uncle Dudley, and his
daily editorial.
Have you read the Boston
Globe today?
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04

cepting church going opportunity.
North Arson names In the Maine
Hall of Fame printed in the ami
versary edition of the Lewiston Jour
nal Saturday, included Edward Bruce
Moore, L. S. Assistant Commissioner
of Patent, born December %, 1851 ::
James Franklin Collins, Botanist,
December 29, 1883; Nathan Weston
Spauding, inventor. September a.
1S49 Ben Foster, artist, July 81, 1862.
F.mbden names are Ernest George
Walker, journalist. September ]. 1869; /;
Perley + Walker, mechanical engin-
eer, April 2S, 1876.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. II. Holley went Ia
Augusta Monday to get ready for the
opening of the Legislative session.
Mrs. J. b. Crymble underwent Il
surgical operation Monday.
Mr.. Livingston is at his quarters in
the former Weinberg store, after an
absence of several weeks.
NJ. +. CHURCH NOTES
"I can do all things through Christ.
which strengtheneth me" was the text
,of the sermon Sunday morning which
was charged with helpful thoughts
for the new year. The pastor urged
his congregation not to wait till the
dawn OF q new year before making
new resolutions but TO let each day be
the beginning of new ones anu OF
mending broken ones. To keep the
morning watch to refrain from the
sharp word and unkind speech, to be
strong In our opinions and TO combat
the many forces of evil which con-
stantly enter our life, and TO be in
constant attitude OF prayer should be
among our resolutions for the year.
was the morning message.
In the evening, Mr.. Robinson de-
Iivered fine dramatic sermon which
he had written and which held the
close attention of his audience. "rhe
Call of the STAR" or DIR. Halstead S
Testing" was the subject OF the ser
mon. DR.. Halstead vas represented
as a man in the prime Of life. Con
fronted with the great temptation OF
becoming rich In dishonest way. At
this critical time, missionary from
India, who ~ an old college friend
of DR.. Halstead comes 10 see him and
brings visions Of a grand life Of ser
vice In the foreign field. The call
of service 10 greater. than the call
of riches, and DR.. Halstead goes to
India to serve the needy there.
Next Sunday, the usual services viii
be held. In the morning at 1920,
Points OF View" viii be the subject
Sunday school at noon, evening wor-
ship at o'clock.
The Womans Home Missionary So
ciety viii meet this Thursday after
noon with Mrs. Irwin Ellis. Ladies
please come prepared TO eew.
A New Years lunch was served to
the young ladies in the vested choir.
on Monday evening, by the Ladies Aid
Society, as q recognition OF their
faithful service the past six months.
Covers were laid for twelve and gem
eral good time enioyed.
Mr.. and Mrs G. w. Witham, School
street, entertained Mrs. Wltham 8
daughter, Mrs. Oliver Rollins and
family and Miss Helen Lacky from
Gardiner, Christmas week; and also
Mrs. Williams son Adelbert Badger.
who is working in Shawinut for, his
unclo, II. G. Phillips, for tho winter.
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04

day vacation with. her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. S. Hilton.
Mrs. Frank Holden, who has been
passing the week In the Hilton home
returned to her home in Portland,
Sunday.
Miss Edna Ellis returned to her
position as teacher in the Fryeburg
schools on Saturday.
Friends and former neighbors here
Of Arthur Cain, will be sorry to learn
of his feeble condition from the ef-
fects of la grippe at his far distant
home In North Yakima, Washington,
and extend best wishes for his ulti-
mate recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. s. Hilton enter
tanned the following guests at din
ner on Christmas day. Mrs. Frank
Holden of Portland, Raymond Crock
er of Boston. +. j. Mitchell and wife,
RAYMOND Kicker and wife and little
son william and Mrs. Clara Woods.
Mrs. 8. A. Packard, who is being
cared for at the home OF Ernest
Moody. remains abont the same.
Harry Ellis and son Roy. and Henry
Boynton are cutting wood for NJ. l..
Chase OF Hinckley on the place he
purchased recently from Ira Elliott.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. F. Parker passed
several days around Christmas with
their son and wife, Dr. and Mrs. Ed
ward A. Parker at the village.
Mrs. Lydia pooler who has been
passing several months with her sis
Ter. Mrs. Fannie Cannon of Wash
ington, ID. c., is expected home soon.
Last week she was visiting relatives
In Dover. y. n.
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04
EAST sKOwHEGAN

Our mail carrier, A. f. Sanford.
was unable to make his trips on Fri
day and Saturday of last week, on
account of the severe storm. So
visited us on Sunday for the first time
in the twenty years or more he has
been on the route.
llba Danforth has been drawn to
serve on the traverse jury AT the
January term of the Somerset Su-
preme Court.
Miss Della Hilton returned to Old
Town Sunday after passing the holi-
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04
BEANS c0RxER-P PITTsFIELD

Oren Kimball held "A meeting al
Beans Corner schoolhouse, Sunday,
the 24th. We had II very nice meet-
ing and 1t was enjoyed by all.
Nilce Perkins of Beans Corner
killed a nice hog last week weighing
over 300 pounds
Mr.. and Mrs. Dore Cameron of
Bears Corner left for the South last
week.
Wilce Perkins WAS in town With a
nice load Of wood ona day Of last
week.
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04

We have received at this Office finn
Madison an amount of money which
we think must be meant for subscfin-
ton. There was no name sigred
Will sender please write US abou If
that credit may be given?
INDEPENDENT T-REPORTER 70
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04
SOUTHWEST CANAAN

Miss Doris Foster attended the
State Convention of County Cham
pions OF boys and girls clubs at
Orono, Thursday and Friday, return
ing home SATURDAY. Miss Foster at
tended as delegato for Somerset
County holding the championship for
cooking and housekeeping.
Miss Adelaide Dalnton who was q
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04

Charles McKenney on New Porlano
Hill
Herman Lane is working for Clest
er Atwood hauling birch.
AIr Johnson from the village ras
on the Hill Sunday looking after foxos
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04
SOUTH SOION

School began last Monday. Mrs.
Friend Page. teacher.
Mrs. Benjamin Williams is reeoV-
cred from her recent Illness.
Adams Bros. are pressing hay for
Frank Adams in the John JeWett
barn.
There has been no outgoing mail
from here since last Friday.
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04
WEST FORKS

The Maccabeos are giving chick
en- supper and dance Thursday night
bv Billie Gorder's orchestra from
Skowhegan
The people were surprised to see
that after the heavy storm that Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Barry and daughter
Hazel and Milton Morris were at the
village with Mr.. Barrys Nash-4 and
not any great effort either in going
down or coming back home.
There Is about ID inches OF snow
on the level.
"A very jolly birthday surprise par
ty was given to ]. w. Bower by Mrs.
Minnie Durgin last Friday night.
Games and Jokes both were amusing
for the evening A very handsome
decorated birthday cake added to the
decorations on the refreshment ta-
Bile. The party lasted until after
twelve O'clock Everybody enjoyed
themselves immensely.
The schools at The Forks are closed
after an eighteen week term.
A very handsomely decorated COM
munity Christmas tree was held mt
the hall Friday night.
SOI0N
Miss Niavourite Rowland left Mon
day morning 10 enter the Maine
School of Commerce In Auburn.
Mrs. Dexter of Bangor was the
guest OF Mrs Howard Bryant for a
few days last week.
The Ladies' Aid will meet with
Fannie Holway, Tuesday January 8.
The d. A. r. Chapter meets Friday
of this week with Flora Adams. Roll
CALL the most interesting person 1
know and why? Subject, Radio.
Miss Helen McDonough Is working
at Gray's Inn and attending high
school.
North Somerset Grange will hold
an all day meeting next Saturday
with dinner at noon. The officers
for the coming year will be installed
Mrs. +. A. Coolidge spent Wednes-
dav and Thursday in Skowhegan.
Williams Bros. Motor Co., AuthOriz.
cd Ford Sales and Service, Cars,
Trucks and Tractors. North AnsOn
Maine. tf37
Schools opened Monday after two
| weeks vacation.
Lionel Lombard returned to Port.
land after spending his Christmas va
cation with his aunt and uncle IN
town.
Miss vira Drury of Portland has ar
rived at her brothers Fred Drury's
for two months stay.
Ralph A. Tibbstts of Augusta ant
son Ralph spent their Christmas va
cation with their aunt, Julia Vittum
At Caratunk Theatre .Saturda,
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04
NORTH NEW PORTLAND

Orrin Hall of Tacoma, y. H., is
visiting his sister. Mrs. Raymond
Tripp.
Dr. +. l.. HutcAns who has been
sick with the grippe for the past week
is much improved at this writing.
DR.. and Mrs. Jenny and son Will
lard OF Belfast have returned home
after spending Christmas with their
daughter. Mrs. Charles Clark and
family
Several from hCre attended the Sto-
we'll banquet at West New Portland,
Thursday evening and all reported a
line time
Mrs Flora Crosby and Mabel Abb
bott left Saturday for Worcester,
Mass. to visit relatives.
williams Bros. Motor CO., Authorlz.
ed Ford Sales and Service. Cars,
Tracks and Tractors, North Anson,
Maine. f37
Charles Luce who is working al
Cupsuptic was in town for Il few
days last week returning Friday. j..
l.. Quint went with him to work for
while.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Marshall OF
Walpole, N. II. have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs Albert Millay and family
for the past two weeks. As.
Miss Ardis Dolliff returned To her
school at Augusta Monday. Bernard
Knowles and Audrey Fenalson to Oro-
no after spending Christmas vacation
with their parents.
The Central High school played
their. drama Adventures Of Grand
pa" at Kingfield Saturday night.
Raymond Wendall spent Christmas
with his father at Livermore Falls
John Hicks is at home after an alb
senee Of two weeks at DiXefield where
he was at work.
Some very nice concerts have been
heard over w. b. Clark's radio from
several broadcasting stations.
DR.. II. +. Msrston OF North Anson
was business caller in town Thurs
day.
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04
MlLLAY HILL NEW PORTLAND

A heavy storm set in Thursday
evening and Friday was Il regular
blizzard about fifteen inches fell
Fred Crocker and wife are rejoicing
over the birth of son.
The infant daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs Herbert Lovejoy has been quite
sick with cold.
Laura Williamson will return to
her school at Shirley, the last of the
week She VIII teach the WINTER
term.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ G. Atwood receiv-
ed word of the death of their little
grandson. Norris Blaine, son of Mr.
and Mrs. ID. d. Pinkham,. Monday
He passed away Sunday evening
about ten o'clock. The family Aave
the sympathy of Il large circle of
friends. Little Norris was only two
weeks old. but had brought love and
sunshine to their hearts. Funeral
was at | o'clock pt the house. Fred
Jackson of North New Portland Of
fered prayer. Burial was at the Flat
cemetery.
Mildred and Nellie Williamson left
home Friday for Auburn, where Miss
Mildred will finish her term of school
and Miss Nellie will visit few days
with her.
Laura, little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Ralph Nichols has been quite
sick, We are sorry TO hear.
Mrs. Amelia Jackson Is working for
The independent-reporter., 1923-01-04
News Of Somersefs Busy Towns

5lh at 43o evening, instead of after
noon.
DR.. A. II. Clark will he at A. S.
Bnrke's residence on Tuesday, Jan
uary 9th for four days for the prac-
tee of dentistry.
Miss Anna Savage has made very
handsome bedspread which is now in
one of the windows of her fathers 3
store. 1t is of unbleached cotton en-
broidered in a pretty shade of light
blue and finished with a fringe. Anna
makes good use NJ 'npr rirIfe, a6iifiSl
from her school work and music les
sons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Berry have a
baby daughter born January End,
weight eight and one-quarter pounds.
Mrs. Eyie Redmond is caring for Mrs
Berry
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06

further revelations could, however, be made
at the moment, for the pledge was hardly
administered before the servants opened the
doors of the inner room and announced that
the lunch was served.
The ceremonious banquet was somewhat
of a strain upon the patience both of Varley
and the other guest but the old h>ron was
so full of joy and pride in the Importance
of the occasion that it would have been
cruel to cut short the imposing menu or ask
to have the elaborate service curtailed.
Every goblet, every dish, every knife and
fork upon the table would have been the
joy of the collectors heart and the Swash-
buckler, in his genial way, took occasion
to admire everything, since no conversation
of Importance was possible during the at
tendance of the picturesque vassals.
But when the meal drew to an end he
turned to his old friend and begged that
coffee might be served in the little smoking
room without ceremony, as his time was
short.
For the first time for many days Varley
had succeeded in forgetting Beruna. His
mind was full of mounting pleasure. He