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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12

as a remembrance of the happy oc-
casion. Bert Braun won first prize
for gentlemen. II
Arian Jones was home over Sun
day from Auburn. Has for years
been maintainer OH M. c. r. r., here,
now transferred to Auburn.
Leonard Baker, who has been here
for some time, has also been trans
ferred from his place on the M. C..
r. r. here, to Auburn.
E. NJ. Hutchinson has just made a
business trip to Boston, returning
Wednesday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Z. S. Bonds Closing

New York. Dec 1--[AP9-u. S
Liberty 3ls. s9.eS.
First 4as. 1925.
Second AIS, 100.23.
Third 41s, 101.
Fourth AS. 101.31.
u. S. Treasury As, 1920.
U. s. Treasury AIS, 106.15.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
sK0WHEGAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters FARMERS

Hrs. F. A. Russell is i'll at her
home on Madison avenue.
The Eastern Star chapter of Can
naan is soon to stage the three act
drama, Bar Haven" rehearsals hav-
ing already commenced under direc-
ton of Mrs. Ola MaXfeld. The COM
mittee in charge is composed of Mrs.
Ada. Dow, Mrs. Bertha Furber. Mrs.
Gertrude Mason. Members of the cast
are Edison Hunt, Sewell Salisbury,
Milton Gleason, Elizabeth Dow. Leta
Lewis, Roland Drawn. Harry Harris,
Ivory Burrill, Stella Burrill, Harriet
Salisbury and Mildred Harris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12

Elliot Spear son Of Edward spear
Of this town, a world war veteran. is
a pat1ent at the United States marine
hospital at Portland. He is soon to
be removed to the Central Maine
Sanitarium at Fairfield.
Roy Keene, who has been connect
ed with the Clough Motor Co. for
several years, has gone to Auburn
where he has a position in a machine
shop.
The fancy articles and other goods
left from the Methodist fair will be
on sale until after Christmas with
Mrs. Carrie Mcpherson at her home
on Elm street.
This afternoon at 2 o'clock the
ladies' auxiliary of the American Le'
zion will hold its fair at the rooms
Of simon Peters post Fancywork
APRONS, food and candies will be sold
This is the first fair that the auxih-
ary has ever held and it ishoped thai
there will be large attendance ano
liberal patronage.
The many friends of Miss Faltf
Remission of Exeter, N. H.. who has
made, many visits with reiatlVes II
Skowhegan, will be pleased to iearl
that she is one Of the promoters ase
also the manager Of the new literary
magazine at Radcliffe college, which
is called 1.-THE Bay Tree" 1t is un-
derstood that the magazine is re-
ceiving much popularity among the
undergraduates.
The S. G. G. girls met at the home
of e. l.. Savage on Water street or
Thursday evening. The business Of
the meeting consisted of the election
of officers as follows: President
Frances Lancaster; vice president
Betty Sedgeley: secretary. Charlotte
Gates; and treasurer, Myra Folsom
The club is now dressing dolls ant
making other articles for the chill
dren'S home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Santa Claus Arrives

From seven to ten million kiddies,
or so it seemed to the fellow on the
sidelines, met Santa Claus at the sta
ton Friday noon and, accompanied
him on his visit to Emery & Brown,
which he makes each year. This is
an event to which the children of
Skowhegan look forward each year
wit ha great deal of pleasure.
William H. Porter of the firm of
Porter, Erswell and Co. of Portland,
was in town on business. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12

Mrs. Berards parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Godfrey Dostie, on Lower Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
School Savings System Report

SchooT SdVIhSs oysten NepuTe
system gives the following weekly
report: Academy, 10000; Park, 10000;
Our Lady of Lourdes, 1850; junior
high, S4cd, Jewett Street, 1890;
Lincoln, $500; GARFIELD, $500; kin
dergarten, 1910; high school, 1890;
Parker, 1870. 1t should be of interest
TO parents and citizens that nearly
1000 children have started savings
accounts, amounting in all to about
800. All this has been accomplished
since introducing this educational
thrift about four weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Regular Meeting
Improvement Society

The regular meeting of the Town
Improvement Society was held In
library parlors Friday afternoon
with Mrs. Viola Smith, the presi-
dent, in the chair. The records were
read by the secretary. The rooms
were prettily decorated with Christ
mas wreaths and bells, candles and
two Christmas trees. The presidents
table was beautified by carnations
+, business the following program was
enjoyed: Solo, Little Town of Beth
lehem," Mrs. Rose Burrill, accom-
| panied by Mrs. Lila Friend; a pa
per, christmas Customs and OBJ
servances," written by Mrs. Irene
Turner and read by Mrs. Elva
Green; poems by Mrs. Annie Mich
OILS, Goods Baby" by Mary Gums;
and Thoughts of Monk" by Theo-
dosia Garrison. The remainder of
tho program was under the direction
of Miss Marguerite Craig, superin-
tendant of music in the public
schools, and was as follows: Song
by the children of the fifth grade
an encore; Christmas Evening"" by
children of the sixth grade, Garfield
school. who responded to an encore.
Refreshments consisted of Christmas
| candy and corn balls. The hostesses
were Alice Z. Danforth, Elizabeth
Webb, Mabel Gregg and Viola Bur-
nor. The next meeting will be held
January 8.
| Smith DiOnne
A quiet wedding was solemnized
at the Methodist parsonage Friday
| afternoon at o'clock when Miss
Loza Dionne of Skowhegan became
the bride of Alfred H. Smith Of Nor
ridgewock. Mrs. Smith is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Alphonse Dr.
onne and Mr.. Smith the son of Har-
old w. Smith of Norridgewock. The
single ring service was used and the
couple were attended by the brides
mother, Mrs. Dionne. After short
wedding trip they expect to make
their home in Connecticut.
Mrs. Frank Longfellow of Water
vile is visiting her mother, Mrs. Eli
more Withee, who has been i'll.
Mrs. George Galway of Hallowell
will pass Christmas with her brother
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. James Col
| way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
New York Money Market

New York, Dec. Il.
Foreign exchanges irregular.
Great Britain, demand 4.S4s, cable
i.S5, 60-day bills on banks 4.S0 3-S.
France, demand 1914, cables 3.6S.
Italy, demand 4.03, cables 4.e3a.
Belgium, demand 4.533.
Germany, demand $3.50.
Holland, demand 40.14.
Norway, demand 20.37.
Sweden, demand 26.74a.
Denmark, demand 24.92 .,-
Switzerland, demand 1928.
Spain. demand 1928.
Portugal. demand 5.lo.
Greece, demand 1.a9.
Poland. demand 1900.
Czecho-S lovakia, demand e.96.
o-Slavia, demand La.
Austria. demand IA Is.
Rumania, demand .4G.
Argentina, demand 4I3O.
Brazil, demand 14.1S.
Toxic, demand AS is.
shanghai demand 11s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
THE LOCAL MILK DEALERS

Wish to announce that beginning
Dec. IS. 1925, the wholesale price OF
milk will be 10 cts. and the retail
price II cts.
dec11d3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05
PITTSFIELD

Nathaniel Gray, John McLasgan
and l.. A. Cowan went to Fkowne-
gan, Tuesday where they are sery.
ing on the jury at this term o.
court.
Mrs. l.. E. Getchell went to Skov'
hesan Tuesday where she Is INC
guest of Mrs. Margaret Burriu.
Mrs. Arth- Moreau is In town
from Boston where she has been 10,
several days, following the death ..
Mr.. Moreau. Mrs. Moreau's nans
friends will regret to learn that sag
is Preparing or household goods 81
,shinment to Massachusetts, wnes
she is to locate, her daughter, Miss
Evelyn Moreau having ;.ccepted
position in one OF the banking "
stitutions in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Bickford, ~.
and Mrs. Frank Hunter and MT. am
Mrs. Fred Wiley have returns
from Winnecook where they accv'n'
panied the remains of their m0tns,,,
Mrs. Hattie T.. Young. Mrs. fount !
death occurring Friday evening =
the home of her daughter, M NE
Bickford on Somerset avenue. ny
funeral services and burial 'OA
place in Winnecook. An
The Senior class at M. =, l- 81 III
give food sale at Craig's store IA
day afternoon, Feb. u, at
Candy and cakes will be on sac
Mrs. Josie f.. Mathews ana m. M.I
Abbie Russell were in Corinna w.
nesday evening to install the o"
of Corinne Chapter, .. T.. ;.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05
C. M. P. Co. Man Speaks
AtG. II. S. Assembly

H. T. Spaulding OF the Central
Maine Power Co. was the speaker at
the regular weekly assembly held on
Wednesday morning at Gardiner
High and gave most interesting
and instructive address on artificial
light. Mr.. Spaulding told Of the evo-
luton of artificial light from the
primitive brand or torch used to
light the rude dwellings at the first
dawn of civilization to the most
modern tungsten electric light bulb.
Candles were used in the middle
ages. and in the earlier part Of the
18th century lamps were used. burn
ing oil and Kerosene. Following this
gas was introduced and was used for
heating and cooking as well as for
lighting purposes.
? Fifty years ago, Thomas +. Edison
invented the carbon filament bulb
and although this was a great i'm
provement over gas it was inefficient
in some respects, used a lot of power
and the light given, was not of the
best. The speaker explained the
various kinds of bulbs. showing the
effect of the So-called daylight lamp
as contrasted with the ordinary kind.
This ahsorbs the yellow and red rays
given out by the ordinary white
light. There are also the frosted
lamps to shield the eyes from glare.
In studying lamps there are three
points to be considered. the quantity
OF light. the glare and the shadow.
People working in factories often suf-
fer eye injury from the glare Of light.
and for this reason the daylight lamp
or a shade is preferred.
Mr.. Spaulding illustrated his point
by showing what difference it made
in the appearance Of objects by the
quantity of light thrown upon them.
1t is possible as proven by tests to
read two lines further down on an
eye testing chart when the right kind
Of light is used. Insurance statistics
show that IS percent of all factory
accidents are due to improper light
ing. In explaining shadows he show
ed how deceiving the effects could be-
la miniature show window showing
what different effects could be pro-
duced with the various lighting
schemes. In showing landsca pc
scenes he showed how much clearer
and realistic they appeared under the
daylight lamp.
In closing he asked the students in
the interest of their own eyesight to
look about their homes and investi-
gate the lighting system and to use
shades where needed, adding that
many times when people thought
something to be wrong with their
lights it was merely a case Of ac-
cumulated dust on the bulb or shade
and If washed it would be all right.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05
Second Meeting
Parent-Teacher Assn

Last evening in City hall the Sec
ond meeting of the Hallowell Parent
Teacher association was held. The
president. Mrs. Frank S. Wingate.
president. The meeting was opened
by piano solo by Mrs. John NJ.
Robinson. This was much appreci-
ated and heartily encored. Mrs.
Wingate then introduced the speak
e: of the evening. Mrs. Augustus o.
Thomas. She spoke of her as par
ticularly fitted to speak on this oc-
casiOn. since she was parent, teacher.
and officer of the State Parent
Teacher association.
Mr.. Thomas defined the object OF
the association to bring into closer
relation the home and the school.
Her theme was Opportunities for
Service She cautioned the men,
bers of the association not to become
discouraged easily and use the meta
phor of the growth of the child. En-
vironment. she said. was important.
She made in all IL points.
The first thing was to create an at
mosphere. Constructive criticism
only must rule. Parents should be
not critics but helpers. Teachers,
resent missionary work. but welcome
co-workers. Mrs. Thomas gave an
excellent quotation which embodied
her ideas Of what the association
should stand for. AS a test of wheth-
e. or not the correct atmosphere had
been created the association might
try a reception to the teachers.
When the proper sentiment was
created, the association would be in
position to attempt some construc-
tive work. So her second point was
to choose some definite work. practi-
cal and not too big. Her third sug-
gsstion was practical. intensive
study of local schools. Then came
suggestion for the associations pro-
grams. Sometimes they should be
everyday" programs. and might m
clude the work of the pupils.
Another point was adequate chap
crouage of young people: another.
art exhibits or similar work. Health,
work, encouragement of athleticsS
wor k for a playground thrift, {. study
of modern educational movements.
and finally the making Of the high
school building social center We're
her points. She closed by reading the
Federation Collect. She was inter-
esting. definite and practical, and her
address was really helpful.
Two delightful vocal solos by Mrs.
Edith Horne followed. Then Miss
Fitzpatrick spoke briefly OF the pos
sib,lity Of n health talk by DR..
Church. The association voted to
have such a talk If possible. A So
cial hour followed, in which acquaint-
anceships were renewed and men,
berships taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05
Neat Advertising Scheme

Gardiner citizens were somewhat
startled Wednesday morning on be-
holding the popular manager of the
johnson Opera house, J. J. McDer-
mott, placidly leading a huge, I'M
calmly apparition through the streets.
which he informed the inquisitive
public was an ostrich. We are. Of
course, obliged to take the man
ayers word for this and it is true
that the bird could be called that as
we'll as anything else. He seemed
to have some little difficulty In pre-
serving his equilibrium and Mr.. Nc
Dermott laid this to the fact that the
bird was more used to the tender
sands Of its native haunts than to
the packed down snow on the streets
of Gardiner. Several dogs became
rather excited and voiced their dis
approval loudly but despite the
strangeness Of the bird the sign 1t
Ore explained matters, It being an
advertising scheme for the picture
1.-THE Bird" with Johnny Hines, this
to be shown Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05
BIackheads Go Quick
Bv This SimDle Method

soft ones or hard ones-on any
part of the body, go quick by simple
method that just dissolves them To
do this get about two ounces of Gallo
mite powder from your druggist
rub over the blackheads briskly for a
few seconds-and wash off. You'll
wonder where the blackheads have
gone. Pinchins and squeezing black
heads only open the pores of the skin
while the simple application of Gallo
mite powder and the water dissolve
them right out, leaving the skin soft
and the pores in their natural condi-
tiOn.-AdV,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05
Comment on Efficient
Street Department

The fame of Street Commissioner
Jose and his excellent work along
the lines of blowing out the streets
has reached other cities. A Gardi-
ner man in Brunswick was standing
near two men. one of whom eN-
claimed to the other that he had
heard that the streets of Gardiner
were plowed out at o'clock Tues
day morning and he questioned
whether that 1t was so, as he had
come from Gardiner that morning.
The tractor and its crew must have
done wonderful work that night to
have cleared off SO much snow. The
good work did not cease with that,
for after q brief rest for the men
it has been busy practically ever
since. Horse drawn plows were at
work all day yesterday clearing Wa
ter street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05
NOTICE TO HANDLERS OF
FOOD IN THE CITY
OF HALLOWELL

All persons engaged in the handing
of food are required by law to have
in their possession not later than the
first day Of January, 1925, a proper
health certificate certifying that they
and others employed by. them an
free from infectious diseases o. any
kind. This includes restaurant keep.
ers, hotel managers whore meals an
served, lunch counters, lunch ven.
doris, persons operating soda foun.
tains and serving ice cream, vendor
Of soft drinks by the glass, baksrs
managers Of grocery storss, waissn
and clerks of any kind in The abow
named Establishments. All persons
found in the City Of !1allowsll with.
out such a certificate after the 10Th
day of February will be subject 10
prosecution in the Municipal court
This law 10 to be enforced and must
be strictly adhered to.
(Sisned)
HAROLD c. FULLER
a.. Health Officer
8 ~ feb5dit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05
Program of Woman's
Auxiliary Opens

The program for the quarterly
meeting of the Maine Branch of the
Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal
church was opened Wednesday by
corporate communion at $40 by
Bishop Brewster, followed by quiet
hour conducted by the bishop. At
1O.45 the business meeting was held
in the parlor of the parish house.
Sixty plates were laid for the lunch.
con, a most delicious meal being
served. Delegates were present
from Portland, Brunswick, Augusta,
Waterville, Bangor and
Fort Fairfield. The business sessions
were presided over by Mrs. Herbert
Payson of Portland. In the after
noon Miss Mamie Hite Winston of
Kentucky gave a very interesting adj
dress on "Woman's Work in the
Church."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05
Heath Relief Corps Meets

The regular meeting Of Heath Re-
lief Corps was held Tuesday evening
and after the business session a
pleasing entertainment was present
ed at which the Relief Corps quartet
made its initial appearance with
Nancy Moore as soloist. and Blanche
Smith, Mabel Libby, Theresa Young.
and Minnie Wakefield comprising
the chorus. The solOist was present
ed with q very handsome bouquet,
and the members Of the chorus with
smaller ones. The pianist. Mrs.
Blanche Greenlaw. was not forgotten.
presentation of a bouquet also being
made to her. After the entertain
ment the party adjourned to the din
ing room, where refreshments were
served and a social hour enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Aston w. Niles. OF
Nashville, Tenn, are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Niles, Mr..
Niles has been in Nashville since the
first of last October. He installed
there the first automatic .itchboard
for the Cumberland Telephone Co.
Ills last visit home was in the sum-
mer of 1923. when he car from
doing somewhat similar work in
Oklahoma City, oklahoma. Since
:hat time he has lecn in Tulso. Ok
lahoma. Dallas and Wichita Falls,
Texas and finally in Nashville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05

"Wages Of Virtue is screen YER
sion adapted from the novel by Per-
cival Wren, directed by the master
Allan Dwan who held the megaphone
in "Manhandled" and produced in
the usual style demanded by this
great star.
Here is superb story Of the
French Foreign Legion, with Gloria
in the role of a young Italian girl.
the favorite of the Legion. 1t is
easily the best picture Of her career,
not even excepting THE Humming
Bird" Two complete shows tonight,
$3.50 and $3.50, the feature shown at
Gas and S:30.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05

At the last meeting Of Fran f..
Goodrich Post. American Legion. in
accordance with a request received
from James Fitzgerald Cost. Au-
gusta. Commander Harold Stevens
appointed a committee to send to
Augusta Friday evening, Feb. q. to
a meeting he'd by the Augusta Post
to discuss plans for work and for
extending membership in the various
posts of Ikennebec county. These
include Winthrop, Gardiner and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05

ANY girl over 16 years of age is
invited to the new rooms Of the
Gardiner Girls club in the Bailey
building in Depot Square Friday eve
ming of this week at 7.30 o'clock.
This is not a club meeting but is for
girls who want to know what a girls
club can be. Miss Gaylord who visits
girls clubs in Maine and Massachu-
sets, will tell what other clubs are
doing and how the girls plan their
good times and visit one another In
the club rooms. There will be games
and refreshments,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05

A birthday partv was held at the
home of Mrs. George Cole TuesCaN
afternoon. The guest OF honor was
Miss Dorothy Flasg. Those present
were Dorothy Alice, Dorothy
George. Mary Cutler Hazel Dawbin,
Sarah Hughes, Elsie Melcolm and
Marjorie Flagg. Games were en-
joyed by all, after which refresh
ments were served in the dining
room. There was bountiful birth
day cake, sandwiches ard ice cream.
Miss Flagg received many pretty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05
Mrs. Sarah X. Robbins

Mrs. Sarah X. Robbins. wife OF
Joshua 6. Robbins passed away
Wednesday evening at s:A6 at her
home, % Water street, at the age Of
81 years. IL months and 16 days. Be-
sides her husband she leaves one
daughter. Mrs. Lemont Leach of
Monmouth: one son. David Robbins
OF this city. two granddaughters and
fl e grandsons. Funeral arrange
mants will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05

At the annual meeting Of the Oak
Grove Cemetery association held
Tuesday afternoon at the office Of
Charles A. Knight, the following Of
ficers were elected for the year 1925:
President. DR.. Charles J. Bragdon:
secretary. E. c. II. Smith; treasurer.
Charles o. Davenport; auditor, N. c.
Barstow; directors for three years.
H. M. Lawton and William e. Brown:
director for two years. r. p. Haz-
zard; superintendent. Z. c. H. Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05

At Hallowell High yesterday the
various class presidents gave out the
tickets for the coming Colby Musical
clubs concert to the various members
of the class. The Colby Musical Clubs
will come to Hallowell Saturday, Feb.
II. A dance will follow the concert.
Manning Arata. president of the II. ".
:. Athletic Association, is in general
charge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05

There will be meeting Of the
Gardiner Fish and Game association
at the johnson House at o'clock
this evening. The purpose of this
meeting is to procure action OF the
introducing of resolve in the pres
ent legislature that fishing for pick
erel may be allowed for three months
in the waters of Pleasant pond In
Gardiner. West Gardiner and Rich
mOnd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05

At the recent installation of the
newly elected officers of Queen. Es-
Their Chaptef, o. T.. S.. the installing
officer was past matron Annie Jones.
he appointed for the evening az er
aides past matron Tony Gatchell as
chaplain aud as marshal past ma
iron Louise Gray. Forest SIM his
orchestra furnished music. fresh
mentS were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05

Togus among others. The commit
tee appointed FOR this conference Is
made up of Fast Commander Har-
old Tibbetts. Past Commander Leigh
Webber, first vice, Frank Babbitt,
second vice, John Clary. and past
commander Arthur Leonard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-05

A very interesting and attractive
program is planned i'll connection with
the mems supper to be given on Lin
coins birthday at the Old South
church. Hallowell people will remem-
Der the supper given by the men of
the church last year. 1t broke into
small pieces all records for attendance
at public suppers in town. 1t is eX-
pccted that this time the men Will
better their own record both in quality
of the supper served and in attend