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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-10-17
CrindstOne Lake

Mrs. Clyde Brooks and David OF
Allison, Iowa, and Mrs. J. K. Laf-
ferty and Miss Jean Bames of Cook,
called on Mrs. Carrie Tucker and
Betty last Thursday evening.
Tavern Sjodahl went to st. Paul
Friday and was joined by his broth
ers, Wesley and Harley, and Henry
johnson and they all went to Rem
vile for pheasant hunting. They
bagged their limit. Tavern returned
Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Freeberg of
st. Peter, and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
Sjodahl were callers at the Adolph
Olson home Sunday.
Mrs. John ALL is not feeling so
we'll this week. Friends hope she
will soon recover.
Mrs. John A. Zajicek and Robert
accompanied Clark and Bette to Min
neapolis Friday. Bette went for a
checkup at the University hospital.
Clark helped his brother-in-law, Lief
Larson, on his new house. Mrs. Zaji-
eek and Robert went on to Hutchin-
son to visit relatives.
Frank Barnes and Vern moved
Sunday to Gheen where they expect
to make their new home. Friends
wish them luck in their new loca-
ton.
Mrs. Clyde Brooks and David re-
turned to their home in Allison, Iowa
Saturday after spending few weeks
at the Barnes home.
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Health Ward
Information furnished by Pine County
Nursing Service.

DR.. w. c. Ehmke of Willow River,
DR.. w. T. Pearson of Finlayson, and
DR.. c. G.. Kelsey of Hinckley, have
thus far in their territory immunized
about 500 children against diphtheria
and vaccinated about $50 for small
pox. Next week, in other parts of
the county, rural school children will
be immunized. The Beroun Red Cross
chapter is helping some of the rural
schools finance their part of the pro-
gram by paying part of the expense.
This is an excellent way for Red Cross
chapters to help their own people.
Near Finlayson in district 40 about
20 pre-school children were immun-
lied, as well as all school children
who had not already had it done. At
Groningen and Brook Park too, many
pre-school children were immunized.
At Rutledge, Sturgeon Lake and other
rural schools in the northwestern part
of the county, many children are be-
ing vaccinated who have not had it
done before.
AS quickly as possible the doctors
and Miss Virginia Karlson will cover
the rest of the county, doing immun-
ization work at Rock Creek, Beroun,
Henriette, Cloverdale, Kerrick and
other points.
The Markville women had meet
ing recently at Mrs. Steinbring's
home. An obstetrical pack was made,
which will be returned to Markville
for use there for any one planning a
home delivery.
Three hundred and ninety babies
were born in Pine county last year,
most of them in the homes. We
should try to have every home de-
livery supplied with sterile material
for the doctors use at this time.
Miss KarlSon needs typewriter in
her office badly. 1t is difficult to
get along without one. Anyone who
has used typewriter to sell reason
ably or donate for this purpose, please
contact some one of the nursing board
or Miss Karlson at her Hinckley office.
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rural district. If in doubt as to how

rural district. If in doubt as to how
much you receive you can check it
up under special aids. These "spe-
cial" aids are: High school transpor-
tation, consolidated school Transport
tation, isolated, crippled, classical
ton, and supplemental.
8. All children between the ages
of six and fifteen inclusive must at
tend school unless legally excused
by the school board on any of the
following grounds or reasons:
a. Completed eighth grade.
b. Physically or mentally de-
ficient.
C. Morally deficient or incor-
rigible.
d. For home work: April, May,
September and October, for ages
fourteen and fifteen only.
9. The so-called student aid' which
originated few years ago to help
worthy high school and college stu
dents to remain in school is divided
into two classes: Federal (branch of
NYA) and state, student aid. Both
of these funds have been reduced. In
fact, the state fund has been cut to
almost nothing. Only a few pupils
are now getting this assistance. We
are told in letter recently sent out
from the State Department that the
state student aid will be dropped
entirely next year unless the legis-
lature does something about it. All
student aid is handled by your local
high school superintendent in CO.
operation and under the supervision
of the county welfare or relief office
in charge of Mrs. Gum.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-10-17

Noeldner home for Mr.. and Mrs. r.
A. Bremmer who were married re-
Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Breiland of
Minneapolis, came to Bruno Monday
and will spend few days visiting
relatives.
Miss Phyllis Plaisted returned Sum-
day from a weeks vacation spent in
Mora, Fergus Falls and the Twin
Cities.
Mrs. Leslie Darling went to Min
neapolis Sunday.
John Storebo and family moved
recently from the Whelan house to
the Gault house.
Word was received that Karl R.
Won Schenk and Miss Juliet Conrad
of Minneapolis, were united in mar
riage October S.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ames attended
a Rawleigh convention in the Cities
Monday.
The Birthday club met at the Ed
Rupp home Tuesday evening of last
week to help Mrs. Rupp celebrate her
birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Smith of Mime
apolis, visited her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. A. Noeldner recently.
There will be Red Cross meeting
at the home of Mrs. Abe Markus
Thursday, October II.
Henry Thomas went to Duluth Sat-
urday. returning Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Plaisted and
children of Duluth, visited friends
and relatives here Saturday and Sum-
day.
Miss Frances July has been ill for
several days recently with Appendix
citis.
Bruno defeated Finlayson in a kit
tenball game on the local grounds
last week.
The Abe Markus family and Robt.
O'Day spent Friday afternoon and
Saturday in Duluth.
Rev. Moedt and Mrs. Armstrong
and Bert Armstrong drove to Min
neapolis Wednesday of last week.
Mrs. Ball went to Duluth last
Thursday.
VIM. Schieckoff did some blowing
for E. w. Adams last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. O. Billman spent
the weekend in Faribault and West
Concord. They took a load of po-
tatOeS.
Those having items for the Ameri-
can are requested to hand them in in
time to be sent on Tuesday.
Miss Elaine Fairchild was home
for the weekend from her school
east of Beroun.
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Rutledge

Mrs. Ben Nelson of Elbow Lake, was an
all day visitor at the Nelson home Tues
day.
Mrs. John Harris of Sandstone, visited
Tuesday at the home of her son-in- law
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Carlson.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Geo. Nelson en-
tertained at luncheon Mrs. Ben Nelson of
Elbow Lake, Mrs. R. Bowers, Mrs. Fred
Brooks and Mrs. Frank Bowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Hawkinson and
son of Hinckley, visited at the Busse
home recently.
A carnival sponsored by the children
of the local school is being planned to be
held at the village hall on Friday evening"
October rs. Remember the date, come
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-10-17
IN MEMORIAM

In memory of Nels Breiland, who
passed away two years ago October
10.
In sorrow we waited day by day
And watched him suffering there;
Slowly but surely passing away
From the pain he scarce could bear;
And then God called from His throne
above;
His suffering and pain is past.
We know he has gone to realms of
love,
And in heaven has peace at last.
Sadly missed by
Mrs. Nels Breiland
and children.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-10-17
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES
John 0. Johanson, pastor.
Zion Lutheran Church MooSe LAX


Zion Lutheran Church, Moose Lake.
Services Sunday evening, October 20 at
o'clock. Temperance lecture by Rev.
Left Awes under the auspices of the
Minnesota Temperance Movement.
NOrdland Lutheran Church, Denham.
Services in the Norwegian language
Sunday forenoon, October 20, at IL o'clock
Fall sale under the auspices of the
Ladies' Aid society Friday evening, Oc-
tober ID. at 8 o'clock
Annual meetings of the Ladies' Aid and
the Congregation Friday. October 25.
st. Olaf Lutheran Church, Little Moose.
Annual meeting of the Ladies Aid So
ciety Thursday afternoon, October II, at
2 o'clock. at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John johnson.
Annual meeting of the congregation Sat-
urday, October 26, at p. m.
Sturgeon Lake.
Services at the village hall Wednesday
evening, October % at 8 o'clock post
poned from October 49,.
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East of Bruno

Clarence Neumeyer and family were
entertained at the John Southerton home
for supper Sunday evening and at the
Chas. Southerton home for supper We'd
wishes the Neumeyer family good luck
in their move to Seattle, Wash.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Southerton were
Sandstone callers Sunday.
dance in Duquette Saturday evening.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-10-17

LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Moose Lake.
Sunday worship at GAS a. M; Sunday
school at a. m.
Confirmation class Saturday at a. m.
Miss Agda Olson, worker in the Jewish
Missions of Chicago. will speak and sing
Monday evening. Everyone welcome.
Blomskog Lutheran Church.
Sunday worship at II is a. m; Sunday
school and Bible class at 10 a. M; Miss
Agda Olson, Jewish mission worker in
Chicago, will speak Sunday evening.
Confirmation class will meet Saturday
at 10 80 a. m.
Faith Lutheran Church.
Sunday worship at p. M; Sunday
school at 10 a. m.
Confirmation class at p. m. Saturday.
Miss Agda Olson, Jewish mission worker
in Chicago, will speak Thursday evening
at the church.
OSCAR L. OLSON, Pastor.
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Peace English Lutheran Church
H. SpOrleder, pastor.

H. Sporleder, pastor.
Divine worship Sunday at 1890
a. m. Sunday school and Bible class
at 10 a. m. Subject: forgiveness"
based on Matthew 1928 to IS. The
congregational fireside hour will meet
in the basement of the church at 8
p. m. The theme of the program
will be Luther. After the program
Halloween games will be played.
All are invited.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-10-17
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES

Union Presbyterian Church, Kerrick.
Sunday October 20, AS a. m. morning
worship: 10:55 a. m, Sunday school.
First Presbyterian Church, Bruno.
Thursday. October II, 8 p. m, prayer
meeting.
Friday. October ID, 8 p. m. Christian
Endeavor meeting. Herschel Elwell will
be the leader. All are welcome! Also
choir practice.
Sunday, October 20, 10 a. m, Sunday
school; Ills a. m, morning worship.
Presbyterian Church, Willow River.
Aid will meet at the church. Mrs. Bach
man and Mrs. Addington will be hostesses.
Sunday, October 20. 10 80 a. m, Sunday
school; 7:45 p. m. evening praise service.
Come!
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-10-17
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

Saturday. October 10, at p. M. moving
pictures of the. Scandinavian countries
will be shown by Rev. Miller. A free
will offering will be taken.
Sunday, October 20, at 10 a. m. Sunday
school; at II a. m, worship service.
The Ladies Aid will meet Tuesday eve
ming. October o. at the John Kroon home.
Prayer meeting and Bible study Thurs
day evening.
Windemere.
Sunday, October 20, Sunday school at
regular time; p. m, worship service.
You are welcome to our services.
H. E. WEAVER, Pastor
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-10-17

STATE OF MINNESOTA
County of Pine S.
We. V. Lingren. president. and w. M. Eng
lund. cashier of the above named bank. do
solemnly swear that the above statement is true
to the best of our knowledge and belief.
v. LINGREN, President.
WIN. ENGLUND. Cashier
Correct Attest: o. E. Eklund
1.-TWO directors) Hiram Walsh
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th
day of Oct, 1910.
E. L. Downing
lSeal] Notary Public. Pine County. MINI.
My commission expires Aug. 13. 1896
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-10-17
Bruno
To Observe Anniversary.

The Emanuel Lutheran church is
preparing for its 25th anniversary to
be held on October 25, 26 and 9th
On Sunday, October 9th, a reunion
of former members and friends anC
confirmands will be held. Rev. Pierce
of Book, will be here for the three
days. All friends are invited to come
to hear these messages.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-10-17

st. Paul's Ev. Luth. Church, Bruno
missouri Synod)
Sunday, October 20, 1890 a. m,
Sunday school; II a. M, Divine serv-
ice; observing Mission Sunday.
R. A. Brammer, pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-10-17
Lake View Ripples

Mrs. w. F. Borchard spent last
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Syl-
verton Loftness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Foss and
Harlan and Mr.. and Mrs. Sylverton
Loftness spent Friday evening at the
w. F. Borchard home.
MIR. and Mrs. Anton Peterson called
at the Gust Pearson home Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sylverton Loftness
spent Saturday evening at the Peder
Loftness home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Pearson spent
Monday evening at the Sylverton
Loftness home.
(Too Late for Last Week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Pearson spent
Monday at Grasston visiting friends
and relatives.
Mr.. Neides and friend of Pipe
stone, were Monday night guests at
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-10-17

A bridal shower was held Wednes-
day evening of last week at the H. A.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-10-17
Statement of the condition of
STATE BANK OF BRUNO

STATE BANK OF BRUNO
Bruno Minnesota
Bank No. 1893
as of Oct. 4th. 1910.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts. .............. $50, $50. rs
Overdrafts. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5.04
Bonds and securities ................ 56.317.O0
Banking house. furniture and fixtures ASSOC
Other real estate owned. ......... LOO
Checks and drafts in transit . S184
Due from other banks and cash on
hand. Observation-Disclosures. 22Os2.ss
Cash items and checks ............. 61.21
Total. Observation-Disclosures. S132 O24.53
LIABILITIES
Capital stock $40 900. 90
Surplus fund NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 100000
Undivided profits. net Observation-Disclosures. 1858. 80
Other reserves Observation-Disclosures. 2.5O0.OO
Savings deposits Observation-Disclosures. 45.l3O.7S
Time certificates NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1925. 38
Cashiers checks. Observation-Disclosures. 1.676.50
Deposits subject to check. ............. 44.346.74
Other liabilities. if any ............. 1885, %
Total. 1882. 024 SO
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LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES

ION the Lords Day-Go TO CHURCH.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-10-17

In compliance with the provisions OF
Mason's Minnesota Statutes of 1927. Sec
ton As, make this statement OF the
purpose and effect of the amendment pro-
posed to the constitution of Minnesota to
be voted on at the November 5, 1910 gen.
-eral election in accordance with Laws
1899, Chapter 447.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-12-05

"Heard from Jean, SOM" he asked.
ried. Something was on his mind.
"Heard from Jean, SOM" he final
ly asked.
''No, Pop" he answered truthful
ly. The house doomed up ahead now.
"Why do you ask?"
''Oh, just wonderin', son, that's
all. Forget it. There's Mother wav-
in at us up yonder!"
But Dick couldn't forget it. Marys-
vile and Jean were like ham and
eggs. He thought about her when he
stopped at the drugstore that night
they used to drink sodas there.
Maybe Dick was looking for more
of those memories next morning
when he started out alone on skis
for Murray's hill. They used to
play there in the winter, he and
Jean.
Forget it, you imbecile!" he
snapped at himself. "That's closed
chapter in your life!"
IL Wdo q SOuplC VI llOQl . ldlSI lIldL
he saw her. Skiing down Murray's
hill for the last time he rounded
Horseshoe bend to find Jean direct
ly in his path! There was a shrek,
thud, and then four feet sticking
out of a snowdrift.
"Jean!" he cried, unstrapping his
skis and running to help her. "Are
you hurt?"
1t was rather unromantic, per-
haps, pulling her out feet first. But
she laughed at him and fell down
again, pulling him after her.
you're going to get your face
washed for that, Mr.. Wright" she
cried.
He came up suffering to find her
suddenly serious.
"Dick DEAR" she said, "I was
wrong. Mother wrote that you'd be
home for Christmas and-well,
had to come too. It's you and
Marysville that I want, not New
York. This morning when I saw
you going past our house, 1 some
how knew that should go with you.
Not just today, Dick, but always!"
It was like ham and eggs, Dick
thought, only the next day was
Christmas-and Christmas meant
turkeyi
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ERESH snow crunched un-
Il der Dick Wright's shoes
as he stomped into the waiting
room.
Old Peter was still there,
still minding his telegraph
key as he had when Dick was
a boy. But now it was Christ
mas; now Dick was home
from the city, a successful young
architect.
AS he walked up to old Peters
grilled ticket window, Dick recalled
the last time he stood in this station.
Two and half years ago, it was,
the day after Jean had left for New
York in search of a career.
"Just can't stand Marysville," she
had told him. you'll understand,
Dick, won't your"
He had forgotten as best he could.
Nothing in Marysville for him then,
either. There had been quick de-
cision, closing of half-open doors,
a fearful good-by to his parents and
then-off to the city. 1t was odd
how a blow like that could give a
fellow determination. Today, just
80 months later, he was coming back
home with career already carved
out.
Old Pete looked up from his sheaf
of train orders.
"Well, Richard!" he cried. "Glad
to see you, boy, and Merry Christ
mas! Your folks know you're COM
IMP"
merry Christmas to you, Pete!"
Dick answered. 1t was nice, at
that, to see a familiar face. mind
if use your phone? I caught an
early train and Dad wasn't expect
ing me until tonight"
A few minutes later the old fam
lily car was carrying him home. His
Dad looked older, and mite wor-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-12-05
Auctioneer Had No Trouble
Obtaining a Higher Bid

At an auction sale, the business
was interrupted by a whispered
conversation between the auction
eer and one of the prospective
bidders. At the conclusion the
master of ceremonies announced:
ga gentleman present tells me
that since proceedings started in
this room he has lost a wallet
containing the sum of five hundred
dollars. He hereby offers a reward
of fifty dollars to anyone for its
return"
There was a short period of ST.
lence, then one of the members of
the crowd nodded his head to the
auctioneer and announced: 81 bid
sixty"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-12-05
Hitchhiker Depot

Weary hitchhikers have found
such comfort in the depot" set up
by Thomas j. Bromfield at Albion,
Mich, that they stop at the rate of
800 week. Bromfield, a filling-sta-
ton operator, built the resting place
a year ago. While hitchhikers sit on
bench under the trees, a large
painted thumb tells passing motor
lists they are willing to ride awhile.
The thumb is adjustable and may
be turned to point either way down
the road.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-12-05
PRICE AND PRODUCTION

At times I have discussed war in
hation and its cures. Now I want
to talk about kindred subject upon
which I have merely touched-taxa-
ton. It is the fashion now to say:
"Pile on the taxes. What we need
now is confiscatory taxes, especially
on profits" For excess and prof
iteering gains, yes. But on ordinary
profits, new investments for increas-
ing production or on living costs, it
would be blunder amounting to a
crime. Our authorities must see
and act on this principle. It is the
first and truest one in the book.
What we need is not merely more
taxes, but more revenue and more
production. Revenue is mostly a
sum IN multiplication-'total pro-
duction, profits and sales multiplied
by whatever percentage of taxes you
assess on them"
Revenue at any given tax rate will
surely rise as you increase produc-
ton, profits and sales. 1t may not
rise at all if you increase the per-
centage of taxes. It is more likely
to fall and produce the worst evils
of war-high prices and reduced
production. For example, 40 per
cent tax on 80 billions of national
production is 80 billions of revenue,
but a 80 per cent tax on 100 billions
produces the same amount. In be-
tween is no difference in revenue,
a terrific difference of 20 billions
in price production, consumption and
employment.
Excessive taxes produce three re-
suits as sure as sunrise. They re-
duce total revenue because they in
variably increase all prices, and re-
duce production and employment.
They do the latter for another rea-
son. Since they must be paid at all
events, they decrease the incentive
of people to invest to produce. We
must finance production in this war
by putting private capital to work,
or we shall pay for the failure to
the end of our days. The way to
keep it from working is unreason-
ably to increase taxes on its normal
gains.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-12-05

IN A season when jumpers have
jumped way out in front of any
other school style, this one stands
right at the head of its very smart
class. Why? Because it's the
pinafore type, cut high and dart
fitted, that juniors are mad about.
Because the skirt is made with
Impressed front fullness that looks
perfectly charming on slim little
figures. Because it's adorned with
two big patch pockets, as decora-
tive as they are convenient. Last
but not least, it's easy to make.
For the pinafore jumper of this
design (No. 1252-B) choose cordu-
roy, flannel, jersey or wool crepe.
For the plain little tailored blouse
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-12-05
MERRY-GO-ROUND

The surplus marketing admins
tration is pushing the consumption
of powdered eggs, which its experts
claim taste about the same as fresh
eggs. Last year bakers used 49,
100000 powdered eggs, which sell
from three to five cents less than
fresh.
Few people realize the expanding
scope of the defense commission.
For instance, its press relations Off
Ger has representative in Holly
wood, Leo Roster, to explain Wash
ington to film directors.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-12-05
HOUSEHOLD
QUESTIONS

Chilling whipping cream thor
oughly, and having the bowl and
beaten cold as well, will make
your cream more likely to whip.
If a teaspoon of molasses or
brown sugar is added to griddle
cake batter, the cakes will brown
more easily.
Partly cook cereal in a double
boiler the night before using and
leave it on the back of the stove,
being sure to cover well with wa
ter. 1t will be well cooked in the
morning.
Wild rice expands about twice
its bulk. Overlooking will darken
it as well as decrease the flavor.
Wild rice combines nicely with
creamed mushrooms, served plain
or escalloped.
When placing serving dishes di-
rectly on the table have them
within easy reach. Also put the
silver needed for serving on the
table at the right of the dish.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-12-05
INAUGURATION STAND
HEAVILY GUARDED

Capitol police have kept the mat
ter under wraps, but half stick of
dynamite was found near the en-
trance of the underground senate
garage. The explosive did not ap-
pear to have been planted"
One result of the incident has been
an intensifcation of the guard not
only of the Capitol but of the plat
form over the main steps, from
which President Roosevelt viii de,
liver his third inaugural az iress c
January 90
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-12-05
Beginning of the New Year

Various dates were used in differ
ent countries, for the beginning of a
year, but America followed the Eng
Ish custom of using the date of
most early Christian countries
about the beginning of the ecclesi-
astical year. The Gregorian calen-
dar, establishing January l as the
beginning of the year, was adopt
ed by England and her colonies in
1852.