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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24

Saviour born.
Why did He it all to be this way? We may find it
all hard to understand; according to IDEAS it should
have been different But Gods ways of acting not
1t He chose this way to give much needed
lesson of humility of poverty of modification He
wanted to teach love of the simple life of being we'll
satisfied with loWy state in life He wanted to teach
the lesson that true greatness be and often apt to
be found under seemingly little insignificant eXteriors
More than that than the bare example, our dear
Lord wanted to draw Himself He express the
invitation words later when He would say, Come to
e, all you that labor and burdened" But right
in the crib He invites He lies there with His tiny
reaching us, He would wish draw all to the
love of that Divine Infant Heart.
That is why He Child; that's why He doesn't
frghen by any spendor magnifcence which would
make afraid to approach Him. No. He's there little
Child - Baby - that recognize the love of
God in Him, that may be led to love God and
More And if God goes to all these lengths for u.s.
almost forced to go to great lengths for Him.
That should be Christmas From all eternity Christ
lived in the bosom of the Father Babe, taking
human fesh He born in Bethlehem But there is
another birth that worlds to Christ has to be born
hearts by grace We almost forced great
lengths for Him. said just previously and those great
lengths mean that we going to stick by Him,
going to do His WILL regardless of the sacrifice demands
Please God this Christmas finds in the State of Grace
please God, have by love received Him into
hearts = but please God will keep Him there always
Not just for Christmas for week following but rather
somewhere back souls should be that picture of
Bethlehem image and proof of how much
Christ has loved for to show Him Just
how very much He means to
We love Him there in the crib = remember His
great love for love Him, then, in daily lives
loving Him and after having allowed Him to be born in
our hearts going to let Him live there always until
He calls us home to live with Him.
- Rev. Joseph l. Gardner
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
Stafford Methodist Charge

otdlAOEu MeIuOulSt OHdTBO
w. Paul Brown, Pastor
Corners Ridge-Church school
$50 a. m.
Mt. Tabor Morning worship,
GAS a. m. Sermon Gifts for the
King"
Church school, 11:00 a. m.
Road Fork - Church school,
loo p. m.
Worship service, 200 p. m.
Sermon Gifts for the King"
Stafford Church school,
1000 a. m.
Morning worship, 11:00 a. m.
Sermon Gifts for the King"
Student recognition day will be
observed by the participation in
the service of college students
home for the holidays.
Official Board Meeting, We'd
nesday, Dec %, 7:30 p. m.
Sutherland Church school,
$50 a. m.
Charge Announcements:
Stafford Charge candlelight
Christmas eve communion SER
vice at the Sutherland church
about 7:30 p. m. The Christmas
section of the Messiah will be
played beginning at $50 p. m.
Stafford charge MYF will meet
Sunday at $50 p. m. They will
be host to sub-district MYF rally
on Monday, Dec % at 7:30 p. m,
which will begin at the Stafford
high school gym. Topic 'Why
We Have Different Denomina-
tions?"
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
st. MichaeI's Catholic Church

j. |. Gardner, Pastor
Mass Christmas eve - 1900
midnight. High mass and solem-
nifty. Choir will open with sing
ing of Christmas carols at 11:40.
Christmas mass at 800 a. m.
Saturday High mass
Confessions-Thursday after
noon, 400.
Sunday mass at 800 a. m. ex-
cept on the first Sunday of the
month when it will be at 1920
Confessions every Saturday at
TOO p. m.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
SummerfieId Free Methodist

Albert F. Randolph, Pastor
Sunday school, $3.50 a. m.
Oleta Triplett, Supt.
Class meeting, 1890 a. m.
Leader, Frank Greer.
Preaching, 7:30 p. m.
Wednesday, midweek service,
7:30 p. m.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
First Church of Christ

ira ]. Brandon, Minister
Christmas EVE service, 11:00
to 1900 p. m.
Bible school, 9:30 a. m.
Worship service, 1890 a. m.
Subject 'FDo More-In '54."
Christian Endeavor, $50 p. m.
Worship service at 7:30 p. m.
Subject "Motheaten Garments"
Wednesday, 1880 p. m. Mid
week service.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
New Harmony Baptist

G. H. Helm, Pastor.
Sunday school. $50 a. m.
Morning worship, l0:45 a. m.
Young peoples, $50 p. m.
Evening service, 7:30 p. m.
Bible Study Tuesday, 1880 p.
m. at the home of Don Kindred.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
Caldwell First Methodist Church

Rev. Floyd Gaugler, Minister.
Sunday school, $50 a. m.
Worship service, 1890 a. m.
Junior Fellowship, 600 p. m.
intermediate MYF, $50 p. m.
Evening service. ZOO p. m.
Senior MYF, Sunday at 700
p. m.
Wednesday evening, ZOO p. m.
Prayer service and Bible study.
Wednesday evening, 800 p. M.
Choir practice.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
Caldwell st. Phhomena Church

Rev 6 ] Pekalla. Pastor
Christmas Morning: Carols by
the Choir, 5:45 a. m.
High Mass of the Nativity at
600 a. m.
Low Mass: $50 a. m.
Confessions every Saturday at
l:30 and 7:30 p. m.
Sunday masses at ZOO a. m.
and 8:45 a. m.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
Sarahsville Free Methodist
Albert F. Randolph, Pastor

Preaching, $3.50 a. m.
Sunday school. 1920 a. m.
Midweek service, Thursday at
7;30 p. m.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24

Summerfield Methodist Church
Charles Brown, Pastor
Sunday school, 1000 a. m.
Morning worship. l1:00 a. ID.
MYF at $50 p. m.
Ezro1ipp u1orcbjp 7.SN
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24

Fox Settlement st. PatrickS
j. l. Gardner, Pastor
Christmas mass, 1000 a. m.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
Belle Valley Corpus Christi

Rev s. j. Pekalla Pastor
Christmas Morning High Mass
at 1000 o'clock a. m.
Sunday mass at 1000 a. m.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
Sharon Presbyterian Church

Leslie Pritchard, Pastor
Worship service, $3.50 a. m.
Sunday school, 1880 a. m.
Prayer meeting, Thursday a
7:3Q p. m.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
Dudley Church

Sunday school, 200 p. III.
Prayer Meeting Tuesday eve
ming at 800. Evangelistic services
at $3.50.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
Uhe Ghristtnas ca(essage

Rev. FIR Joseph l. Gardner pastor of st. Mchaes church
Berne has written the annual Christmas for readers
The Journal Rev Gardner has Berne for the past
two years Using his theme You Shall Find the Infant
wrapped in Swaddlng Clothes and Laid Manger his
ceIlent Christmas message should be well received
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
SCHEDULE OF CHURCH SERVICES
CaIdweIl First Baptist Church

Roy Wikander. Pastor
Sunday school, $50 a. m.
Worship service, 1890 a. m.
Subject Happy New Year"
Young peoples meeting, $50
p. m.
Evening service at 1880 p. m.
Subject Gracious Request"
Wednesday evening service,
7:30.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
Road Fork Baptist

G. H. Helm. Pastor
Sunday school, $3.50 a. m.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24

Fulda st. Mary Catholic Church
B. j. Mates. Pastor
Midnight mass, Christmas eve
beginning at 1900 p. m. Christ
mas carol singing before, COM
mencing at 11:45 p. m.
Confessions will be heard, on
Wednesday at 900 a. m. and ZOO
p. m.
Christmas mass at 900 a. m.
Sunday masses at TOO and
1000 a. m.
Confessions every Saturday
evening at 1880 p. m.
WhigvilIe Methodist Church
Charles Brown, Pastor
Worship service. GAO a m.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
Summerfield Church of Christ

Mckinley r. Bates, Pastor
Bible study, 1000 a. m.
Worship service, 1890 a. m.
Evening service, 1880.
Wednesday, 1880 p. m, Bible
study.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24

Beaver Baptist Church
Roy Wikander, Pastor
Sunday school, 1000 a. m.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
South Olive Free Methodist
John Grimes, Pastor

r''aN ~rhool 200 o
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
Church of Christ on Main Stree

BlbIe study, g:45 a. m.
Worship service, 1890 a. m.
Worship service, 800 p. m.
Bible study, Wednesday, 1880
n m
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
Caldwell Free Methodist Church


Caldwell Free Methodist Church
A. J. Stats, Minister
Sunday school, $3.50 a. IN,
Worship service, 1890 a. m.
Evening worship, 7:30.
Prayer meeting every Thurs
day at 7:30 p. m.
Ava Free Methodist Church
r. l.. Bowen, Pastor
Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.
Worship service. 1890 a. m.
Evangelistic service every
Sunday at 7:30 p. m.
Prayer meeting, Thursday
evening at 1880.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-24
Barry's Ridge Church
Fulda st. Mary Catholic Church

G. Howard Helm, Pastor
Preaching service, 2:30 p. +
Evening star., 1953-12-06
By Roder Winget
Associated Press Finonciol Writer

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-The
stock market started December
In the traditional manner with
a smart show of strength. De-
cember almost always has wit
messed rising prices. No serious
impedement to further rise has
been sighted in Wall Street for
this month.
Optimism is fairly widespread
at the moment. If, however,
that feeling of bullishness
spreads too far, then it will in
itself be cause for caution.
Nobody has been cautious
enough to warn that the tradi-
tional year-end rally is likely to
be passed up this year. On the
contrary, it is confidently ex-
pected by most.
Some consolidation of the
steady advance of the last two
weeks wouldn't be surprising
now, before the expected re-
investment demand comes into
the market.
One thing is worrying the
technically minded trader. That
is the behavior of the railroads.
Most believe that no worthwhile
forward movement in the stock
market can be made without
major assistance from the rail-
roads.
This week the market advance
didn't have too much help from
the rails. They advanced on
balance, but the healthy gains
posted early in the week were
whitfield away gradually in the
final three sessions.
At the end of the week, the
Association Of American Rail
roads estimated net income Of
class l railroads in October
was around 8 per cent under a
year ago while for the first 10
Evening star., 1953-12-06

ueoE o1 10 ensS RGn15uptsy eE
Rates Of divdends IN the foreSoinG tSbia are annual
o1n1a esc4s;Sssi09 Gnls;: othsrS. noted spscisl
= dvds1S Il rishss Hi.o :atr. ee os Sasl:G easa
8 AnnpI Ints, plus stock. diyidsnd d Declared or
I PaXaSls in stock estimated cssh value On e1-
Declared or paid Sfter stock dividend or spiitup
DECLARED oE paid this year an aecumulatiye issue
omitted defsSrsd O. no ss.io4 t,6sn e ia. diyidsnd
dend; Iiauidatins dividend, vi wher taSusd H-dis
Ex-di0tTtbutioA. Nd When distributed
Evening star., 1953-12-06
Stocks Advance During Week,
But Get Little Aid From Rails

+ months the net was up about II
per cent over the comparable
period of last year.
The Associated Press average
on the week gained $1.10 at
$109,80, the second straight
weekly gain.
The five most active issues on
the New York Stock Exchange
were:
Radio Corp, up 2H at 24h
with 100000 shares traded;
United States Steel up 1A at
3212; Pan American World Air
ways up 7s at 1919; Columbia
Gas off 70 at 1919, and RKO
Theaters up " at S.
Evening star., 1953-12-06

meeting Of the
District Life
Underwriters
Association at
tn e Willard
Hotel Thurs
day.
His subject
will be: "Busi-
n ess Insur-
a NJ e, t h e
S h o r t Q 9 t
Route to Mil
lion - D ollar
Production.
Mr.. arl
Lon ~AIA 49,
Evening star., 1953-12-06
Peoples Drug Sales Up

Sales Of Peoples Drug Stores.
Inc. in November amounted to
81. .409, ,901, a gain Of II per cent
from $4,344,620 in November.
1852, Treasurer H. j. Althouse
reported yesterday.
Sales in IL months this year
amounted to $48, ,498,776. an in
crease of / per cent from $48,-
Ol6,14l q year earlier.
Evening star., 1953-12-06
Munsey Surplus Boosted

Directors of the MunSey Trust
Co. have authorized the transfer
of $4,000 from reserve for con-
tingencies to the surplus account.
raising it to $1,450,000. Capital
remains at $1.250,000.
President C.. H. Pope also an
nounced the declaration of an
extra dividend of 81 a share, pay
able December 18, and q Christ
mas bonus for officers and en-
ployes, amounting to 5 per cent
of annual salaries.
The extra Is the same as de-
clared a year ago.
Evening star., 1953-12-06
Commodity Prices

NEW YORK. Dec. 5 P.-The Asso-
modify prices declined slightly this week
at l73.5 30. from 1763.67 q week ago
The index, with 1925 rs the base year
at 100. stood at 177.21 q year ago.
The industrials. livestock and non
ferrous metals components declined dur
ing. the week while food, grains and
cotton and textiles advanced.
The index:
Evening star., 1953-12-06

Washington Star, will be mod
orator for the panel discussion.
Among members Of the panel
will be James M. Johnston, part
ner OF Johnston, Lemon & Co..
and Philip L. Graham. publisher
Of the Washington Post.
The outlook conference has
been arranged by James Rotto
of the Hecht Co.
Evening star., 1953-12-06

outstanding record since enter
ing the insurance business in
1881. After only eight years and
at the age Of 20 he led all Of his
company's producers and quail
fed for the Million Dollar Round
Table.
Evening star., 1953-12-06
Real Estate Activity
In Capital Remains
Near 1952LeveIs
BY Donald B. HodIey

Real estate activity here in II
months this year remained near
1852 levels, it was disclosed yes
terday by a report from Hugh
v. Gittinger. jr.. executive sec
retary Of the Washington Real
Estate Board.
The District registered 14,436
new property deeds in the IL
months, compared with 14,602 a
year earlier. November deeds
totaled 1874 vs.. 1,347 in the
previous month and 1,211 in No
vember, 1852.
Also registered In the IL
months were 1929 deeds of
trusts, or first mortgages,
amounting to $188,579, ,760, COM
pared with 13,795 for $189, ,190,-
GIT a year earlier. November
deeds Of trust totaled 1.137 for
$15,149,614 VS.. 1888 for $685.
572 in the previous month and
1,089 for $14,030,191 in Novem-
ber last year.
Real estate foreclosures, how
ever. increased. with an IL
months total of AL. This COM
pared with 268 a year earlier.
November foreclosures declined
to 38 VS.. 81 in the previous
month, but were slightly ahead
of 35 in November, 1852.
Outlook Luncheon Tuesday
The Washington Advertising
Club will hold its annual busi-
ness forecast luncheon at Hotel
Statler Tuesday.
Sylvia Porter, financial writer
for the New York Post and The
Evening star., 1953-12-06
Area Ford SoIes Jump

November sales Of Ford cars
and trucks In the Washington
district totaled 3,481, an increase
of more than 48 per cent from a
year earlier. 1t was disclosed by
Emerson Planck, District sales
manager here.
Ford dealers over the Nation
broke a 28-year record last
month by selling 103,390 new
passenger cars and 27.672 trucks,
he reported.
Christmas Party Scheduled
The Bank Women's Club Of
Washington will hold It's annual
Christmas party at the Shore
ham Hotel Wednesday night,
with members from the Riggs
National Bank as hostesses.
Dinner will be served at z pm.
District Chapter. American So
ciety of Women Accountants, will
hear M. c. Conick, partner of
Main & Co.. Pittsburgh. at a
monthly dinner meeting at the
Ambassador Hotel Wednesday
night. His subject: "Profes-
sional Ethics"
Named National Director
G. P. Price, general manager
Of Glen Echo Park, was elected
O director Of the National ASso-
citation Of Amusement Parks,
Pools and Beaches at the annual
meeting and trade show In
Chicago.
Theodore Noyes Mcdowell, IN
dependent television package
producer, has been named to the
sales stan Of Station WMAL-TV.
Simon Distributing Corp,
Washington appliance whole
saler, has been named distribu-
tor for Zenith Radio Corp. in the
Baltimore area.
Evening star., 1953-12-06
Speaker for Insurance Men

William T. Earls, Cincinnati
general agent for the Mutual
Benefit Life Insurance Co., will
address q monthly luncheon
The Nome nugget., 1953-07-20
ALASKA AIRLINES

To Anchorage: Erma Thomas, L. B. Kennebeck, Louis Albertis, Wm. Conway, Wm. Thaden, Dean Quamme, A. Atkins, Joan and Gene McClendon, Capt. Reed, H. Griffith, T. J. Keith, G. Lindberg.
 From Anchorage: K. E. Hill mar, H. Henry, W. Keathe, Spen- cer Strand, Bertha Wichels and infant, Capt. Sears, Sgt: England, Sgt. Kreigen, Sgt. Johnson, How ard Oysle, H. Kagoona, V. J. For ney, Earl Cooper, w. w. Brook ins, Ruth Reed.
 To Unalakleet: Stanton and Charles Ketchetag.
 From Moses Point: James Ro- gers, MT. and Mrs. David Tran tham and three children.
The Nome nugget., 1953-07-20
PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS

Arriving Saturday were: Pat Analook, Abner Nayukuk, Dr. w. Lyon, Rev. and Mrs. c. D. Swan Son.
 Round trip passengers: MT. and Mrs. Quenton Bohnett, Jim Aggi and H. w. Erickson.
 Departing for Juneau were Mrs. w. Mccarthy, Bill Vim; for Fair banks, MT. and Mrs. Jim Craw- ford and daughter Sally, Dick Ludwig and son Mark, Carl Gla- vinovich, Ruth Nershak, George Beltz, N. Jackson, A. Hardness, and Perry Bahnke. For Seattle: Katherine Frances, George Morin, and Ross Vanduser.
The Nome nugget., 1953-07-20
OUTING FOR CHURCH YOUTH

Youth of the Covenant and Methodist Churches will meet at 7:00 p.n. tonight 10 attend their ball game and campfire picnic al Satellite Field. Transportation will be provided. leaving from the Mission Covenant Church. The speaker at inc campfire media lion will be Rev. Spencer Strand.
 The Lunch and Recreation Com mittees are Eleanor Holm. Reba Tungwenuk. Vincent Abloogalook, Ron Senungetuk. Bobb Ravens, Howard Slwooko, and Tommy Tungwenuk.
 In case of indictment weather the service will be held in the Covenant Church.
The Nome nugget., 1953-07-20
IN THE RoADsTEAD

The MS. Coastal Monarch of the Alaska Steamship Co.,, sec ond commercial vessel of the sea- son, arrived and will lighter per ishable merchandise and other necessary freight before proceed ing to northern points to dis charge.
 Also at anchor are a military tanker and cargo ship.
The Nome nugget., 1953-07-20
BETA SIGMA PHI COLLECTS $453 FOR MONIES JULY 4
 CELEBRATION S527 SPENT

A report of the Fourth of July Committee by Carrie M. McLain, chairman of the finance commit tee, delayed due to the lack of a quorum of the City Council, show ed that collections made by the Beta Sigma Phi, were $453.75.
 Total disbursements for the cele- bration were $527.61, with the deficit being drawn from the Re creation Fund of the city.
The Nome nugget., 1953-07-20
Ruth Jones, Grand Matron Of Eastern Stars, To Be Feted While In Nome

The Most Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star Ruth Jones, head of an organiza- ton of over million members, has visited 20 states, Mexico, and now Alaska since her installation last October.
 Her interesting itinerary will take her around the world during her three-year term. After Alaska she will visit Hawaii, Okinawa, Guam, Japan, the Philippines, Germany and Scotland. Later she will visit chapters of the order in Puerto Rico, the Canal Zone and Cuba.
 Mrs. Jones arrived in Alaska on the Louise" from Vancouver, B.C., and has visited in Ketchi- kan, Petersburg, Skagway, White horse and Dawson.
 When it was learned that Mrs. Jones had been the organist in the Methodist Church in Water bury, Conn, for 21 years, she was invited to play a selection on the Hammond organ at the Com munity Methodist Church. She graciously rendered two numbers yesterday morning which were enjoyed by the congregation.
 Mrs. Jones, who is an able ex- ecutive, has guided the work of the order in several worthy en- terprises. Last year the organiza- tion donated a quarter of a mil lion dollars in support of the cancer program and recently es- abolished seat of religious edu- cation in Montana. She said the order in each state is working toward giving aid to students who have chosen the ministry as their life work.
 A tea was given yesterday af- ternoon at the Masonic Temple with Irene Gillette, Rita Harper and Beverly Morgan as hostesses and a banquet is planned for Wednesday for all Eastern Stars and Masons in the community. A full schedule of luncheons and dinners have been planned, as well as other entertainment dur ing her five-day stay here.
The Nome nugget., 1953-07-20
MRS. AMUNDSEN'S PARENTS VISIT AND JOIN DEDICATION

Rev. and Mrs. c. D. Swanson of Ripon, Calif., parents of Mrs. Roald Amundson, are visiting with their daughter and her fam fly and enjoyed participating in the dedication of the new Cove nant Church Sunday.
The Nome nugget., 1953-07-20
N 0 T I c E

Reservations are being made with Beverly Morgan or Dorothy Young for the Eastern Star Ma sonic banquet on Wednesday eve- ming at 7:30 pm. at the Masonic Temple honoring Ruth Jones. Most Worthy Grand Matron.
The Nome nugget., 1953-07-20

MT. and Mrs. Teddy Kunuluk are the parents of a daughter, Mabel Flora, born on July 19 and weighing pounds 12 ounces. MT. Kunuluk is employed at Lost River by the US. Tin Corp.
The Nome nugget., 1953-07-20

Destruction has started on the burned remainder of the North Pole Bakery which fire gutted three years ago. Virgil Warneke is in charge of the operation.
The Nome nugget., 1953-07-20

Lois Swanberg and Harry Hough Announce Their Wedding Sept. 12
 The engagement of Lois Swan berg, daughter of Nels Swanberg, IT., and Harry Meyers Hough of Pittsburgh, Penn, is no longer a secret as the popular young couple have announced their we'd ding for September 12.
 Both are employed by Wien Airlines in the traffic department.
The Nome nugget., 1953-07-20

N o T c E There will be a meeting of the Republican Club on Friday eve ming at 8:00 at the City Hall.
 Borgne Reader. SectY.
Evening star., 1953-05-17
Dom C0smurro

It seems incredible that the
great Brazilian novelist, Ma
chado de Assis, has been vir-
tually unknown in this coun-
try for lack of translation. He
was born in 1889 and died in
1908, honored in Brazil as an
eminent man of letters. If any
of his work has been trans
lated into English-and I have
seen no fiat statement to the
effect that none ever has
been-it apparently has never
been circulated generally in
the United States. Recently
these American publishers
brought out "Epitaph of a
Small Winner" an ironic story
which stirred wide interest.
The second book has followed
quickly.
Many South American critics
consider Dom Casmurro"
Machado's greatest novel. In
it Bento. a man well along in
years, nicknamed Dom Cas-
murro," in Portuguese a with
drawn man of sour visage. re-
calls his life story. His early
life was nearly all sunlight. He
became a lawyer, married his
childhood sweetheart, Capitu,
and lived in congenial friend
ship with his dearest boyhood
friend, Escobar, and Escobar's
wife. Then a long-desired,
Evening star., 1953-05-17
BY Machado de Assis. (Noonday Press; $780,

long deferred son was born to
Bento and Capitu and their
happiness seemed complete.
But as the sturdy little boy
grew a shadow of suspicion
heightened in Bento's mind-a
suspicion pointed at his wife
and at his friend. Gradually
the horizon of his life darkened
until the way ahead was blot
ted out. Was the treachery all
in Bento's mind? That, too,
becomes a possibility as the
narrative approaches a climax.
The first 200 pages are de-
ceptively matter of fact. even
trivial at times. They dwell
largely on Bento's seventeenth
year-his adolescent passion
for Capitu, his difficulties with
his mother over her VOW that
she will make him a priest. his
relatives and schoolmates. But
the novelist was developing in
his own way a background and
a mood. The danger is that
the casual reader will give up.
He is urged to persist. The last
80 pages develop into a drama
of powerful impact.
The translation from the
Portuguese by Helen Caldwell
is always easy to read, as prob
ably the original was. There is
an introduction by Waldo
Frank. &C. B. j.