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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Kings Daughters
Of Joice and Pittston
Hold Meeting

The Helping Hand circle, Kings
Daughters of Joice and Pittston,
were delightfully."- entertained Thurs
day at the home of Mrs. Mabel Spar
row. at an all-day meeting. This
meeting was well attended, and in
every way proved most interesting
and enjoyable one.
At noon, the hostess. Mrs. Spar
row, and assistants, served bounti-
full and appetizing dinner. This was
followed by a pleasant social time,
during which Victrola music was en-
joyed At 2 o'clock, the meeting was
called to order by Mrs. En)na Hunt
ington. presiding officer and all join
ed in the usual devotional service of
the order. During the business ses-
sion, a number of matters were dis
cussed, among them being sale
which the circle plans to hold in the
near future.
A rising vote of thanks was given
to Mrs. Edgar Fowles, chairman of
the work committee, for her kindness
to the. circle in various ways, espe-
cially in giving so generously of her
work and time to the cause of the
circle.
At this meeting, at her own re-
quest, Miss Erna Peterson, who has
served since 1924 as chairman OF the
entertainment committee, rendered
her resignation. This was reluctant
ly accepted by the circle, and she
was given rising vote of thanks for
her past services as chairman. 1t
is expected that at the next meeting
of the circle, another chairman will be
chosen to fill the vacancy caused by
Miss Petersons resignation.
The Bible study class was interest
ingly conducted by Mrs. Selena Hill
dreth. The Scripture word for next
time will be remember
An enjoyable program was carried
out, which consisted of vocal and pi-
ano solos. readings. and humorous
stories. Mrs. Lottie Mears pleasing
ly recited the poem. Maine" written
by Mrs. Emma Foye of Pittston. The
program was followed by the closing
hymn of the order, and benediction
The next meeting will be held in two
weeks. April s. at the home of Mrs.
Mae MCGEE. The program will be in
keeping with Easter AS preparations
are to be made for the coming sale,
it is especially hoped that all mem
bers may find it possible to be pres
ient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
City of Gardiner
ASSESSORS, NOTICE

The inhabitants of the city Of Gardi-
ner and others having Taxable Prop
erdty within said city are hereby noti-
fed and requested to bring in to the
true and perfect lists Of their polls and
all their estates, real and personal, in
Guiding money on hand, all money
loaned on property, hypethecated upon
mortgages, bonds, deeds, notes, due
bills ana memorandums, or In any
manner SO invested that interest or
other consideration shall be paid or be-
come due thereon, debts due more than
owing, and all property held in trust
as Guardian, Executor, Administ
or otherwise Except such as 10 BY law
exempt from taxationC when aon s IN sn are
Inst, and be prepared to substs> tiate
the same by oath.
All persons owning real estate, whose
property was assessed IN the WIons
inventory OF 1925, or who have pur-
chased or sold real estate within the
past year, will call at the AssessorS
ONCE during the time specihed below,
and have the proper corrections ana
transfers made for 1926.
And for the purpose or receiving
said lists and making transfers Of real
estate, the undersigned will be IN ses-
sion at the
Assessors Room. City Hall. Gardner,
Thursday, April l, from to IL A. M,
to 4 p. M, and each Thursday our
ing the month Of April, 1926, from to
r. NJ,
and any personal examination or con.
versation about the valuation thereol
bv the Assessors will not be conslo-
cred as a waiver for neglect of any per.
son in bringing in true and perfect
lists as required by law.
Those persons who will neglect 70
comply with this notice will be barred
by law from appealing from the de-
cision of the Assessors, on their appl-
cation for abatement for any errors In
the property taxed to them.
valuation blanks may be had by
applying at the Assessors once.
E. G. MOORE,
B. r. AUSTIN,
J. E. CUNNINGHAM,
Assessors.
mch2S-25-27
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
OLD SOUTH CONGREGATIONAL
NATIONAL HOME

officer of the day. Capt. George A.
Derby.
Peter e. Copy of Pawtucket. late
Co. A. 102nd U. S. Field Art. has been
admitted.
The returns FROM passes Friday
were Eugene S. Spaulding from
Nashua and William Coote from Bos-
ton.
Mrs. H. NJ Gould wishes those who
intend to take part in the Easter pro-
Nram to attend the rehearsal in G. A.
Il. hall at $50. Saturday.
Roland Bush, late Co. F. 1O2nd U.
s. Inf: Dennis P. Cronin. late Co. c,
9Th Mass. Inf, and John Clear, late
Co. A..e3rd Me- Inf. have been grant
ed discharges.
Religious services at the Home
chapel Sunday morning will be held
as follows: Mass and sermon by Rev.
FIR, Mclaughlin at $50; Protestant
services by Rev. A. j. Hayes at 1915;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Honor Parts at Hall well High


Honor parts at Ha.lowell High
school have been assigned as fol-
lows: Valedictory, Harry Mayors;
salutatory, Kathleen Andrews; hon
or essays: Phyllis Cleveland, Munro
Getchell, Priscilla Hamilton, Leona
Hersum, John MacHardy, and James
O'Brien. The latter six are arranged
alphabetically and not in order of ex-
cellence. Harry Mayors, is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mayors of
this city. He has held various posi-
tions of responsibility in school, and
is at present business manager of the
II. H. S. Venture and president of
the athletic association. He was a
member of the successful debating
team. Miss Andrews is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. w Andrews. She
has been class editor of the school
paper and has held other positions.
Both young people are taking the
college preparatory course, and both
expect to GO to the University of
Maine Miss Cleveland is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur B. Cleve-
land, Winthrop street. She has won
honors in the commercial course.
Miss Hersum is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew Hersum. She is
taking the college course, and is one
of the class editors of the school pa
per. Both Miss Cleveland and Miss
Hersum this year have substituted in
the grade schools at various times,
and plan to take up teaching. John
MacHardy, son of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
MacHardy, is an athlete as we'll as
good student, was on the basketball
team, and has held many positions
in school activities. Munro Getchell
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
r. Gatchell. He is editor in chief of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

The Venture" and was one of the
debating team that defeated Lisbon
Falls. In that debate he was con-
sidered the best individual speaker.
He is taking the college preparatory
course and plans for Maine. Miss
Hamilton is the daughter of Mrs.
Lottie Hamilton of this city. She is
a commercial student, and is captain
of the girls basketball team. James
OBrien is also a student in the COL
lege preparatory department. He is
the son of Mrs. Madge O'Brien. He
was business manager last Year of
the Venture" and has held other
school positions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

State Treasurer William L. Bonney
gave the Gardiner high student body
a comprehensive talk on state I'm
ances at the assembly period Friday
morning. Mr.. Bonney declared that
credit is the life of business, and that
1t proved that business men believed
in their fellow men. He explained
ABOUT the bonding system, how the
state could raise money, and the legal
procedure necessary before a bond
issue could be floated. His talk was
extremely valuable and interesting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

The death of James A. Cavnaugh
occurred in the hospital here Friday
morning. He was born in Lawrence
al years ago. He enlisted in Co. H.
lst n. III. Inf, at Concord, n. H, May
II, 1898. and was discharged there
oct. 81, 1898. He was admitted to the
Home from North Vassalboro May s,
1872. A sister, Mrs. Katie Canham of
North Vassalboro, and a son. Alton.
of Rockport, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
CHURCH NOTICES
FREE BAPTIST II

FREE BAPTIST, H. A. Clark: $50,
prayer; 1880, Palm Sunday sermon:
THE Seven Sayings from the Cross"
IL, Bible school; 5, Junior Union: s.
B. Y. p. u; Z. sermon. 1.-The Burial of
Jesus" Co. A of Defenders of the
Faith will lead the praise service with
new songs. Wednesday evening. pray
err meeting. Monday. rehearsal for
pageant. Tuesday. rehearsal for pa
geant. Thursday, Father and Son BAN
Duet. Friday. rehearsal for pageant.
Saturday. rehearsal of choir and pa
geant. Easter Sunday evening a pa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
LIST PUNCTUAL
GARDINER PUPILS

The following is list of the
names of pupils who have not missed
more than one day during the winter
term.
Junior High, Grade 2 Mrs. Cor
nell; Linwood Andrews, Hilda Foote.
Leona Blaisdell, John Hunt, Cora
Carleton, Emily Jones, Walter Clark.
Lucy Marley. Earl Donahue, Ella
Sherman, Madeline Douglass, Leo
Smith, Airline Durrell, Donald Stone.
Elizabeth Fiske, Eric Tatlock, Ken
meth White.
Absent 1-2 day. Clifford Erickson.
Absent day, Phyllis Stuber.
Those having an average of 80 per
cent or more during the last ranking
period: John Hunt, So is per cent;
Emiy Jones, 95 3-5; Clifton Erickson,
90 rs; Leona Blaisdell, 81 1-5 Elsie
Lynds, 90; Donald Stone, 81 As; Hill
da Foote, 81; Eliz. Fiske, 30 AS; Lin
wood Andrews, 80 S-5.
Children in Central Street SAool
not absent during the winter term of
twelve weeks are:
Grade 4-Bernice Colby, John Dow
ling, Christine Donovan. Billy Ellis.
Margaret Jamison, Ray Ware, Rohs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

ert Andrews. Carlton Blair, Olga
Booker, Constance Fiske, Irene Fitch,
Betty Gingrow, Constance Lucas,
James Myshrall.
Grade 5--John Blair, Winston
Clark, Alice Davis, Isabel Gallant,
William Gingrow, Esther McCormic.
Zelda Jefferson. Leola Sproul, Donald
Walpont, Catherine Weeks.
Grade 6-Janet Fiske, Christina
Colby, Mary Donovan, Beatrice Fall
conf, Glenwood Falconi, Atwood Law
renee. Frederick Walport, Rena
Weeks, Shirley Hicks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
sundays Concert

March. "Ths Royal Trumpeters,"
Settler
overture, "1f ] Were King" Adam
tantaria, "Brillante on the Palms."
Selection from THE Pied Piper"
Klein
OK Irot, Carmella," Santo
Meuiey OF southern Plantation Songs,
Lampe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Prompt Pupil. at New Mills School

The following pupils sof the New
Mills school have not been absent
during the winter term: Grade 4,
Scott Blaisdell, GRACE Linton. Thelma
Linton, George Marshall, Ruth Mar
shall Judith Pratt Georgeme Drisko,
Rudolph Pushard, Clifford Mooers;
grade 3, Richard Fuller. Beatrice
Linton, Christine Carey, Mary Tat
lock; grades 1 and 2. Ida Davis, Ar
thur Tatlock, Norman Fossett, Don
aid Sprague.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

The following pupils of the Junior
nigh school, grade s. Miss Peacock's
room. have not been absent during
the term closing March 81: Madelyn
Burch. Martin Burns. Kenneth
Graves, Anna Hamlin, Guilford
Hickey, William Maloney, Elizabeth
Matthews, Earle Mccormick, Lewis
Mailman, Dorothy Rines, Louise
Rines Charlena sleeper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

In connection with the opening of
their new sales room at 1864 Water
street the Hudson Essex Sales Com
pany will give a free moving picture
snow of how automobiles are made
TINS afternoon and evening.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

tina many friends of Miss Rachel
r,rieton are pleased to see her out
once more after having been confined
10 her home on Water street, Ran
Solph, by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

p,,pils Of the Grant street school
,atshsent during the winter term
Nv. Grade /, Azalia Thulen. Bessie
SNAIL: grade 2, Vaughan Edmunds;
srade 4. Margaret PARTRIDGE; grade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Stray cat forced Fall River mills
TO shut down by causing short cir
cult III huge electrical transformer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Names oldest woman, Mrs. Julia
Maria Norton Delari of Portland,
observes her 105th birthday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Bellows Falls. Vt. Mar. 26-(AP)
The Fall Mountain mills of the In
ternational Paper Company here. en-
ploying 200 men, will be RACED soon
after May to to- make way for a
$4,000 horsepower electric plant of
the New England Power Company
The New England company recently
purchased the paper company prop
erty. One building housing a paper
making machine and the core plant
will remain in operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Five men convicted in Rome for
participating in the $4,000 art rob-
berry of the Vatican treasury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

r..re will be no service at the
winter street Advent chapel Sunday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Boston police heads ordered round
up OF all known criminals to capture
the slayers of Patrolman Comeau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
NEWS BRIEFS

Helpless invalid died from expos
ure after she and 20 others were
rescued from hospital fire at
Bridgeport, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Two American horses won first and
third places in the difficult grand ma
tlonal steeplechase at Aintree, Eng
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

u,.. Doris Atkins and Miss Adele
~ left Friday afternoon for Lew
i.sen where they will pass their va
n.t,on with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

r S. Smith and co: have another
ID IN this issue full of bargains Many
AZ H..tsr specials are Quoted.-Adv. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
HalIowell To Have An Up To Date
Funeral Home

Leonard Brothers, undertakers of
this city. have purchased the prop
erty at 8 Middle street. known as the
Mason home and will soon convert
it into an up-to-date funeral home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

,u.s Marjorie Shaw, supervisor of
,.,sstic science in the Gardiner
q qs,rh school left Friday for her home
"a 1Tort Fairfield, for the Easter va
a.t,on of two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
LOCAL NOTICE

Mrs Dostie has received a new lot
of spring hats which may be pur-
chased at her millinery store over
Maxim's grain store on Main street.
mar21d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
James A. Cayanaueh

Sunday school at TO- Chaplain HayeR
will speak on THE Debt of Power"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Mr.. Scudder of Bath speaks sun
day morning at the Universalist
church on THE Sign of Jonah or a
Lesson for Palm Sunday"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
GARDINER

-. T.dies' Aid of the Free Bap-
In ,nrch will hold food sale at
U.s. Smiths store today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
EAST WINTHROP

The Thursday club met with Mrs.
Eugenia Titus on March 25. After
the business was attended to the pro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Hallowell friends will regret to
learn that Mrs. H %. Megert has just
been admitted to the ID aconess hos
pital, Boston, for surgi II treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
CHURCH NOTICES
FIRST BAPTIST. Rev. g. =.

FIkST BAPT1SV, Rev. {. E. Young:
1880. Palm Sunday will be observed
by sermon and music. A full attend
ance by both parents and children is
desired. Has, session of Bible school.
Those not attending some other school
are invited to join our classes. Z.
prayer and praise service with ad-
dress by the pastor.
MIDDLE STREET METHODIST
EPISCOPAL church. Rev. Richard H.
Moyle: 1890. public worship: subject
The Triumphal Entry" 11.45, church
school-Decision Day: 3 p. NJ, Junior
League: 6.15, Senior League; Z p. NJ,
praise service; subject, Christ Before
Plate" Z Z. NJ. Wednesday, prayer
service, followed by rehearsal for Eas-
ter cantata.
OLD SOUTH CONGREGATIONAL
church. Rev. W.. P. Bradford: Morn
ing worship at 1030--Palm Sunday;
subject of sermon, THE Triumphal
Entry" sunday school at 11.45; eve
ming service at z; moving picture, IF
I Were King The church welcomes
you to all its services
ST. MATTHEW'S church. Rev.
Rush W. D. Smith rector palm Sum
day.: Holy communion, s A. NJ:
blessing of palms, holy eucharist and
sermon, 1890; church school, 11.45.
Daily in Holy Week, holy communion
at S A. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Gerald Chapman'S attorneys plan
ned to invoke the old common law
writ of "coram noble" to save bandit
from hanging on April 6.
Rome, Mar. '26.-(AP) - Premier
Mussolini issued a stirring proclama-
ton today in connection with the
seventh anniversary of the advent
OF the Fascisms movement, celebra-
ton of which has been fixed for
March 2S. The seventh anniversary
OF the foundation of Fascisin" says
the proclamation, finds our forces
hale and fit as never before and wor-
thy to celebrate the memorable, oc-
casion with the severe discipline of
Tie strong.
africa. Chile. Mar. 26.-(AP) Sc
rious complications have arisen be-
tween the Chilean and American pie
biscite officials over the postpone
ment for the plebiscite. The Chileans
assert that they only accepted the
good offices of the United States for
a settlement of the Tacna-Arica dis
pute that the plebiscite activities
should not be disturbed during the
negotiations, while the Americans are
demanding a complete suspension of
activities.
Anna polls, Md, March 26-(AP)-
Yale boxers triumphed in three bouts
In the afternoon rounds comprising
the first four classes of the intercol-
legiate tournament today. taking the
lead over Navy and Colgate for en-
trance into the semi finals. Navy and
Colgate won two decisions apiece,
and Pennsylvania and Syracuse one
each. Penn State drew three byes
and lost the only bout in which it
competed.
Bridgeport, Conn. March 20
Cap of the Max Ans
Machine Company today revealed
what has been hitherto a guarded
secret, in announcing that the first
completely American built plant for
the manufacture of rayon, the arti-
fetal silk, had passed all production
tests and is operating successfully in
the New Hampshire plant of the
Amoskeag Manufacturing Company
London, March 26.-(AP)-An
acute earache today prevented the
Prince of Wales from seeing the
Grand National Steeplechase, a lead
ing turf, fixture which drew number
Of royalties toe Liverpool. The
Prince suffered throughout the night
and it was deemed unwise for him to
travel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

5, Margaret Cusick, Katherine Grimes,
lawrence Wright; grade z, Annie
Small Philip Edmans; grade s, Laura
Clary.
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Granite City Grange will hold
cooked food sale this afternoon III the
White and Horne store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Miss Amelia Bucknam, freshman
At Colby, is at home for the Easter
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Miss Ella Hewins of Watervllle is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Fred
Lilly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Gerald Chapman's attorneys plan
ned to invoke the old common law
writ of "coram noble to save bandit
from hanging on April 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Miss Virginia Hescock Will pass
the Easter vacation with her parents
in West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Mrs. A. F. Goodrich and family are
moving to Louden Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
DAILY RADIO PROGRAM
Compiled BY United Press)
SATURDAY. MARCH n

(stations arranged in order OF vaveiength.
All time schedules PM. except that time
after midnight Is denoted by heavy hg.
ures.)
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HALLOWELL.

Maynard Boothby is another victim
Of mn nS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Rank cards were given out yestet-
day to all students at Hallowell
High.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Miss Louise Cone is at home from
Colby for the Easter recess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Miss Dorothy Wilson is i'll with
mumpS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Maynard Boothby is another victim
of humps.
Miss Louise Cone is at home from
Colby for the Easter recess.
Miss Dorothy Wilson is i'll with
mumps,
Rank cards were given out yestet-
day to all students at Hallowell
High.
Mrs. A. F. Goodrich and family are
moving to Louden Hill.
Miss Virginia Hescock will pass
the Easter vacation with her parents,
in West Gardiner.
Granite City Grange will hold a
cooked food sale, this afternoon in the
White and Horne store.
Miss Amelia Bucknam, freshman
At Colby, is at home for the Easter
vacation.
Miss Ella Hewins of Waterville is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Fred
Lilly.
Mr.. Scudder of Bath speaks sun
dav morning at the JniVerSaiSt
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-23
STOCK PRICES
GOING UPWARD
Wide Variety of Issues In
cluded in Early Gains Of
/ to II Points

New York, April % -.(AP)- A
sweeping advance in prices took place
IN today's stock market as result
of the reduction in the New York fed
eral reserve bank rediscount rate. &C
companied by rcceSSionS in other
monetary accommodations. The early
gains ran from to12 points and en-
comprised wide variety Of issues.
Professional bear traders apparently
were caught mapping by the reserve
banks action, many of the large
blocks of stocks appearing on the
tape representing the covering Of
short commitments ''at the market"
Commission houses also reported
growing increase in public participa-
ton. and Il renewal of activity on the
part Of dull" pools. whose operations
are facilitated by cheap money. "Big
Four" common stock led the advance
by soaring II points to 1854, Fidel-
ity Phoenix Insurance iumDcd tx
points and Atlantic Coast Line 5a.
An early again of TX potns IN Gen-
cral Electric was lost by the tradi-
tional "sellin~ on the good news"
which followed the announcement that
the stock would be split up on a
four for one basis and dividend Of
stock, after the plan had been APP
proved by the stockholders. Prac-
tically all the standard rails and in
dustrials participated in the upward
movement, with strong investment
demand noted for the seasoned di-
vdend paying issues. Trading was
in enormus volume, total sales exceed
ing 100000 shares before the end Of
the third hour
The closing was strong. Enormous
buying orders poured in for the oil
shares in the late trading partly in
response to reports of new merger
alignments involving both eastern and
western companies. Sicily Oil and
Independent Oil and gas both jumped
three points and Standard Oil of New
Jersey extended its gain on single
sale of 10000 shades. Atlantic
Coast Line moved up 6la points and
Rock Island was strengthened by the
prospects of early merger develop
ments. Total sales approximatcd p
100000 shares.