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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

London, Dec 2S.-(P}-Permanent
immunization of dogs from distemper
is within sight as the result of impor-
tant work by investigators of the Brit
1sh medical research council The In
vestigators include DR.. William E.
Gye and ]. E. Barnard, who are devor-
ing their attention to distemper as well
as to cancer. The research council,
which expresses it's gratitude to the
american distemper council for it's aid,
announces that the investigators have
confirmed that the disease is due to an
ultra-microscopic virus. 1t expects to
evolve q method of immunization by
incubation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

Mis- Evelyn Haskell Of Augusta
and Wallace Stonier of Gardiner
werethe joint winners of the hand
some silver loving cup presented to
the yinner of the prize waltz con-
test conducted at the Woodworkers
dane held at the Gardiner Shrine
club han Wednesday evening. The
attemance was large, and a most
enJonble evening was reported by
those attending.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

announced plan by his promoting
rival, Humbert FugaZy, to pit Ma
loney against Delaney.
Knute Hansen, who sprang q sur
prise by sdecisively whipping the
may be Maloney's next opponent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

tn date Of the basketball games
and lance to be held the week fol-
lowg Christmas has been changed
to Aesday evening. December 2S
whel the Home Guards and the Col
legias as well as two girls teams
will play at the High school gym at
7.30 o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

The window Of the Waterville
uo,or Co on Mechanic street is par
asnlarly striking for the Christmas
.sasop On either side of the latest
MODEL brougham are Christmas trees
.sectiyely covered with icicles so as
n give a realistic winter appear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

Samuel w. Cults. foreman of the
gas department. of the Central Maine
Powlr Co., had the misfortune to slip
on te ice near his Beech street
homi Tuesday and fracture several
ribs, The injuries although painful
Were not considered serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

Ems Maxcy, a student at North
eastern University in Boston, is at
we nome OF his parents, Mr.. and
Ars' frank Maxcy. Brunswick ave-
nue., for the holidays,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

Both the Maine Trust and Banking
GO. and the National Bank of Gardi-
ner Will be open from to 9 o'clock
inns evening for the accommodation
of their patrons. io-'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
HOCKEY

At Providence: Quebec 2; Provi-
d. zee 1.
At Windsor, Ont. lies Cendaiens 9;
Detroit Cougars 2.
At New York: New York Ameri-
cans 2: Pittsburgh Pirates o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

editor.
Two killed. dozen injured and IL
houses destroyed by explosion in Bald
win. n. Y, believed due to bomb set
off in "shoemaker's war"
Condition of japanese emperor re-
ported to be worse; that end is near is
Indicated by call which caused high
court officials to hasten to his bedside.
Man missing in fire which DESTROYED
Ely Court girls school, at, Greenwich.
Conn, and caused loss estimated at
from 100000 TO s1,000,000.
Ty Cobb and Joe Wood accused in
| latest baseball scandal, denied to in
terviewers that they ever bet on or
participated in fixed" game
Pawtucket r. l., De. 2s.-(P)--
Mrs. Earl Scott, denied her baby by
a local boarding house keeper, be-
cause she could not pay the infants
board bill appealed to the police and
Overseer of the Poor Charles W.
Greene. The authorities ordered the
landlady tol return the child to her
mother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

r.. Misses Frances Hayes and
,, as Berry. teachers in Howard,
VIZ arrive home today for the
n-.s,uas recess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

MI. and Mrs. Thmoas Gray Hen
bricks of Brooklyn, N. Y, announce
the birth of a daughter on Decembe1
~: Mrs. Hendricks was formerly
Miss Dorothy Drake of this civ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

Tie children who are to be In the
conert at the Universalist church
are asked to be at the vestry' this
F'riay afternoon at 2:30 for a re-
heasal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

Miss Dorothy Austin of Old Or
enaro, arrived Thursday night to
pass the holidays with her parents.
Nj. ana Mrs. B. r. Austin in South
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

,ass Dorothy Densmore, a teacher
m Tast Boothbay. is at her home
D Taine avenue for the Christmas
.o,jdays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

,.ss Esther Wiltshire is home from
MY York City for the Christmas
sadayS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

Miss Margaret Marson, q teacher
IN the public schools of Mexico, Me-.
is passing the holidays with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Marson
of Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

the Community Cooperative store
Is ready to fill all orders for the
Cnrlstmas dinner. Prompt and eff
cient delivery service on all orders.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

the formers brother, Henry Boynton
OF randolph. over the Christmas
holidays. I'M % .''''''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

Miss Geneva Morang.& who has
,..n teaching school in Scarboro. is
O y ssr home in Randolph during the
holiday recess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

The many friends Of Edwin S.
,,.coIn are sorry to learn that he
!. seriously i'll at his home on Pleas
AT street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

n. Brann is Ill at his home
Ieo u.nt street, Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
SPORT TABLOIDS

Ottawa, Can, Dec. 2S-P)-The
Ottawa Senators. National Hockey
League leaders, shut out their lead
ing rivals, the New York Rangers, In
titantic battle here tonight. to 0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

,,,.. Sarah Kierstead, a Connecti-
Mo st.sscher. is at her home on Wash
tuI .on avenue for the holiday recess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

MISS Vivian Martin, a teacher in
East Andover, Mass, is the holiday
guest OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. l. Martin of Neal street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24

Hrman Boynton and Mrs. Ran
cellS Meader of Burlington, n. H..
formerly of Randolph, are visiting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
GARDINER

,. weber Of Augusta was q
stew town Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
Merry
Christmas

Geese, fancy natives, h.. ;. 40c
Ducks, fancy native, lb, 40c
Pork LoinI Roasts, h.. 30c
Pork, fresh Shoulders, Id PIC
Lamb leg Native, ID, 3Sc
Lamb, Fores Native, Id, .25c,
Roasts, boned Undercut, lb, 25c
Mince Meat, in bulk, Id, &c
Celery, fancy Boston, ID, 25c
Cranberries, Native Squash,
Pumpkins, Walnuts, Mixed
Nuts, Lettuce, Heinz Plum Pud-
ding, Fig Pudding, Fresh Fish,
Native Smells.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
NEWS BRIEFS

Patrick McDermott. testifying in his
trial for murder of Don Mellett, denied
any completely in the crime and ella i'm
ed he warned the slain Canton. Ohio.
editor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
SOUTH GARDINER

Rev. w. L. Jennings is confined to
ms home by illness.
MISS Marjorie Potter is visiting Mr.
and Mrs. W. S. Edgar at Winthrop
Mass. Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar will return
Friday with Miss Potter.
Miss Alvadda Wilson of Clifford
VINO attends Pennington Normal
school passed Friday with Miss
Helen Larrabee.
Mrs. Norris Potter and daushte,
Reita passed Monday in Portland
with Mrs. Potter's father Mr.. Ridley
The Boys club of the Farm Bureau
will meet Wednesday at the Church
vestry.
Mrs. Mary Jordan and Mrs. Julia
Holt passed Monday in Lewiston.
Mrs. Mary Staples and daughter
F'reda is visiting her sister Mrs
George Croker
Mrs. Mary Fogg who has been Wis
iting in Lewiston returned home
Monday.
Mrs. Rose Sirois was a caller in
town Tuesday.
James Spearin has accepted posi-.
ton as baggage master in Freeport.
Herman Bryant is confined to his
home by illness.
Dennis Pitts is visiting in Boston
Schools in town closed Friday fol
the Christmas recess.
Miss Angie Reynolds a teacher in
Hallowell, is passing the Christmas
recess at her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
COLLEGE BASKETBALL

At New York dartmouth ~, Brook
lyn Poly Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-24
School Notes

SChooi Notes
Schools closed December IL for a
vacation of two weeks. The pupils
of each room enjoyed a Christmas
! tree. Grades I and III taught by Mrs
Thurlow had appropriate exercises
| and several of the parents were in
attendance.
Pupils of the seventh and eighth
grades sold Red Cross Christmas
seals to the amount of $14.S1.
A number of parents visited schools
during the term just closed but 1t is
the wish of all the teachers that
there be many more during the WIN
ter.
The attendance was good thrugh-
out the term with the exception Of
the last two weeks, when several
were unable to attend on account of
, illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-07
Nash School PIT
Members Have
Interesting Meeting

Miss Lou M. Buker, supervisor of
the primary grades of the city
schools was the speaker at the meet
ing of the Nash Parent Teacher as
ISOLATION, held Wednesday afternoon
at the school building with an at
tendance of about 80 members. Miss
Buker spoke most entertainingly of
the work with the very young pupils,
and also exhibited collection of
books and reading material suitable
for children of the primary grades
age.
Another pleasing entertainment
feature Of the meeting was the rem
dition of two vocal selections by Mrs.
Elizabeth Robinson, accompanied by
Miss Marian Robinson at the piano.
AT the business meeting it was de-
cided to conduct a food sale at the
school building on Friday, January
Is, and Mrs. Ralph Smith. Mrs. Scott
Steward and Mrs. William Edwards,
Jr, were named to the committee in
charge Of the sale.
Following the program dainty re-
freshments of tea and sandwiches
were served by Mrs. Clarence Gill
bert and Mrs. Wallace Price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-07

lean literature, but more important
still was his contribution to the de-
velopment of New England theology
and thought. In his belief in the
Birthright church which admitted
children to church membership. Mr..
Judd preceded the development Of
thought by several years. This adj
dress will be the first expert analy-
sis of Mr.. Judd and of his place in
history.
In the afternoon service at $50 the
main theme will be the history of
the last quarter of century. Miss
Rosamond Conner, who has long been
busy preparing this history OF the
last twenty-five years, will be listen
ed to with great interest. Rev. Paul
S. Phalen, now the minister of the
First Unitarian society of Newton,
located at West Newton. Mass. will
speak on the history Of the last dec
ade, converting in particular his own
pastoral life here. This will be one
of the first opportunities that MIR.
Phalen's many friends In the city will
have of hearing him preach here
again, since his departure for West
Newton four years ago.
The thought of the evening SER
vice will center around the sig
nificance of the tradition OF the
church. and it's future development.
Rev. Dan Huntington Fem. the pres
emit minister, and Rev. George r.
Patterson. field secretary of the
American Unitarian association will
be the speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-07
Music Lovers Enjoy
Cecilia Club Concert

augusta music lovers were privi-
legged to enjoy musical treat, un-
usually pleasing, Wednesday forenoon
at Library Hall, when the Cecilia Club
of this city presented Miss Avis Lamb,
Soprano and Miss Zilphaetta Butter
field, Pianist, both of Portland. in a
program Of vocal and instrumental Sc
lections.
The han was filled with lovers of
music and marked appreciation was
shown.
Caro- Mo Ben (Giordani), A Pasto-
raj (veracini), La Girometta (Sibella) /,
and Encore--Miss Lamb.
Sonata in A (Scarlatti, 16S3-1757),
Vecchio Minuetto (Sgambat), Gavotte
op; IL lSgambati)-Miss Butterfield.
On Wings of Music (Mendelssohn)
In Summer Fields (Brahms), Alleluja
(Mozart)-Miss Lamb.
va HHsto op g. op q 90 tG Rosd
op. AZ (Chopin)-Miss Butterfield.
Lo Here the Gentle Lark (Bishop)
and EncoreT-Miss Lamb.
Gondolura (LiszD, Nocturne in Dbl
(Debussy)-Miss Butterfield.
Wings of Night (Watts), There Are
Fairies at the Bottom of Our Garden
(Lehmann) Thou Art the Night Wind
lGaull The Answer (Terry) and En-
core--Miss Lamb.
Miss Lambs charming personality
captivated her audience even before
she began singing and her voice, which
is one of rare expression and feeling
easily took the long range which some
OF the selections demanded, with ease
and mellow richness. Her selection
There Are Fairies at the Bottom OF
Our Garden" evoked an outburst> OF
applause. Miss Lambs personal
charm added to the captivating, child.
ish strain Of the song.
Miss Butterfield's rendering Of the
piano selections displayed mastery and
sympathetic touch, recognized in the
appreciative applause she received
Her personality lends an added charm
to her renderings and she seems tc
lose herself in her world of music
playing with marked expression and
feeling, seemingly apart from her au-
dience until the selection is finished.
Much credit is due Miss Caroline f.
Chase for the presentation of this de-
lightful musical treat.
A Junior Club will be organized
during the present month to which
scholars from the Sth grade and
through High School Will be eligible
Miss Murphy, who is doing such ex-
eellent work along musical lines in
the schools. will have the care of this
undertaking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-07
Fannie Isabel Smart

Springfield. Mass, Jan. 6-(Spec-:
iall--Mrs. Fannie Isabel Smart, aged
81 years, widow of Charles A. Smart,
who was well known Civil War Vet
eran that served all through the war
in two Maine regiments, died sudden.
~ in her home at 81 Spring street, on
Monday Of pneumonia. She was born
in Boston, and lived most of her life
in Winthrop, Me. She had been O.
resident OF this city for about eight
years, and was a member Of the
Maine club. She leaves one brother,
P. Walter Carnaan and one niece,
Mrs. L. X. Talmadge, both OF Spring.
field. The funeral services were held
Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock, Rev.
DelInar e. Trout of st. Pauls Uni
versalist church officiating and the
body was taken to Auburn. Me-, for
burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-07
AGED AUGUSTA MAN
MISSING FROM HIS
HOME SINCE TUESDAY

Nicholas Peterson. rs years old
Is being sought by the Augusta
police at the request Of relatives.
who are apprehensive concerning his
welfare and present whereabouts
Mr.. Peterson wandered awav rror,
his home at 20 Center street 1eta
tuesday afternoon of this weel ana
efforts to locate him since have haau
unavailing. oeei'
augusta police headquarters ON
Wednesday evening Communicates
with the authorities in nearby cities
IN the effort to locate the old sent1es
man. AT the time he left his homo
Mr.. PETERSON was wearing blue over,
ans, MIXED gray coat and q yra "
cap. lie has a white moustache ana
is very hard Of hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-07
All Souls Will
Observe Centennial

The Tooth anniversary of the in
corporation of All Souls church
(Unitarian) will be fittingly observed
next Sunday by three services.
The morning service will contain
an address by Rev. William w. Fem,
professor of theology in the Theo-
logical school of Harvard university.
on the Rev. Sylvester Judd. >. Mr..
Judd was one of the early ministers
of the church, and the most inn
portant in it's history.
AS a novelist Mr.. Judd made a
contribution to the history of Amer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-07

with King Winter and his train
encamped on Augustus hills, the bird
club has found much of interest in
the personnel of the royal suite
While lacking the great bird chorus
es which SO distinguished the en-
tourage of both spring and summer
q few songsters of sweetness and
ability have been discovered among
the followers Of the northern mon
arch, the most notable of these being
a hooking bird. Perhaps the reason
why bird songs are seldom heard at
this season OF the year il because
His Royal Highness Is q jazz addict
and finds pleasure only in the har-
monies of the Whistling Winds,
whose rhythmic appropriations may be
heard almost daily on the Muster
Field. His Majestyss favorite selec-
ton is Northeast Blizzard Blues" a
modernized adaptation OF the well
known tune, "A Rattlfn' Northeastern"
This spirited and impressive COM
position has no appeal, however, to
the ears Of the bird club attuned only
to the lighter arias of bird music,
although solo work Of the South
Wind in his sprightly interpretations
OF southern melodies has received
favorable comment"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-07

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-07
Ellen J. Hanson

Mrs. Ellen ]. Hanson. wife of
George H. Hanson, died at her resi-
dence, 239 State ST.. Wednesday A.
NJ, at the age of 20 years.
The deceased was born in East
Hampden, Maine. later moving to
Bangor where she resided until 1905
when she moved to Augusta where
she has since made her home with
her son, John E. Hanson.
Surviving, besides her husband,
George H. Hanson. are one son,
John E. Hanson, two sisters, Miss
Catherine Dorsey Boston. Mass, and
Mrs. George Giggey, Newtonville,
Mass. one brother, p. s. Dorsey, Hal
lowell, Maine, and four granddaugh-
tiers Misses Josephine. Christine.
Pauline and Louise Catherine Han
son.
Funeral services will be held at
st. Mary's Catholic Church at 10
o'clock Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-07
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-07

substantial piece OF gold from her
youngest son, Ernest Of Augusta.
Mrs. George Hixby
The sad news of the sudden death
OF Mrs. George Bixby Of Lewiston,
came as severe shock to her many
relatives and friends here. Mrs.
Bixby, was we'll known In this place
and had many friends who, SYM
pathize with the bereaved family,
~@-------i,A s-as.ss ~
Mrs. Frank Kelley Of Waterville
has been In town. visiting her father,
OBJ. Abbott and w. C. Abbott and
family.
NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Saw
telle passed Sunday at George Ellis,
Bacon's Corner. Z:
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Hopkins Of
Waterville and Miss Pearl Hill, Of
Calais, were weekend visitors at
Walter, Wilshire's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Gilman. of
Oakland. were visitors at f. o. Ham
Inns. st4
Mr. and Mrs. o. H, Davenport
passed Sunday in Hallowell. guests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-07
SIDNEY

WEST-Mr. Boldic and family, who
have been living in a rent of p. w.
Frenchs on his place, have moved
and Mrs. French's son, Edward Free
man and wife are occupying the rent,
Mrs. William Blaisdell has returned
to her home after being with her
daughter, Mrs. George Young for
some time.
Mrs. Harold Bean and children were
at her mothers, Mrs. p. w. French's
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Young and
son, were visitors at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Freeman, Sunday.
irwin Ballard and family have been
callers on his father, w. G. Ballard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-07

large attendance is desired at the
...;ng Of the Business and Profess
m ~, Women's Club to be held this
s u.ning at 7.3O at the Y. NJ. C. A.
Ending snsI as business Of Importance is
- come before this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-07

j. uul;am j. O'Connor is very ill
VI, w.. home on Green street with
nis s,si pneumonia. His condition
br0I TS,aSnesday was such that consid-
% y. snprehension was felt by his
.l..aac
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-07

of their daughter, Mrs. Mildred
Blaisdell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Bracket and
daughter, Edna, were Sunday callers
at Irwin Lowells.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-07
Members of Augusta Nature
Club Have Enjoyable Janu.
airy Meeting-Outdoor Acti.
vities Being Continued
Through Winter Months

Inc members Of the Ball Bird Club
assembled at the home of Mrs. Levi
wilnams on Green street, Wednesday
afternoon at $50 o'clock for their
regular monthly meeting.
Many interesting facts relative 70
the thrush family We're disclosed in
the responses to the roll cali
thrushes." The hermit thrush and
the veery or Wilson's thrush were re-
ported as frequenting this section
curing the breeding season, while
others OF the species have been OBJ.
served as transient visitors or MI
grants.
The common wild flowers of Maine
We're pleasingly presented to the club
through the medium of a paper en-
titled The Study of Few Wild
Flowers" This Instructive article
was written by Mrs. Herbert w.
Trafton. who. throughout the sum-
mer months, conducts a class in bot
any made up of members of the bird
club interested in that phase of no.
ture study. A brief outline of each
plant was given which touched, in a
general way. its family history, APP
pearance. soil preferences and pecu-
liarities of growth or bloom, IL any.
Neatly mounted specimens of many
varieties were also shown.
The program concluded with the
reading Of two poems, 1.-THE Veery"
by Mrs. Noble and Maryland Yellow
throat" by Mrs. Stebbins, after which
the most profitable methods for the
study Of winter birds were discussed.
Since the new year marks the time
for the beginning of bird lists each
member hopes to be able to identify
every winter bird seen. Already the
snow bunting. evening grosbeaks, tree
sparrows and finches have been re-
ported.