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oiricM MATTITUCK PECONIO BETXEDON CUTCHOOUT LAUREL HOME NEWSPAPER OF TbWN OF SOUTHOLD AND THE NORTH fORK—LONG ISLAND'S RICHEST AGRICULTURAL SECTION Central Office and Plant, Southold, L. I. Entered at Post OfIlc« In Southold, N. Y., as Second Class Matter. —-.-•ir-:^-.\- 69th Year No. 13 TRUTH WITHOUT Subscription, $2.00 per annum Single copies, 5 cents SOUTHOLD, N. Y., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1939 5 Cents Farmers and Hofflemakers to Convene at Riverhead Mrs. Florence Moffat To Preaide at Home Bureau Meeting The 23rd Annual Meeting of the Suf- folk County Farm and Home Bureau • Association will be held In the County Court House at Riverhead on Tuesday afternoon and evening. December Bth, It was announced today by Leslie T. Wells, President of the Association. ^ Farm Bureau members will convene at 2:30 P. M. in the Surrogates' Court Room of the County Court House to elect three directors to succeed Percy D. Mather, Bast Moriches; Edward Mayer ,Jr., Bridgehampton; and Ev- tf erett A. Dodge, Greenlawn, whose terms expire. Farm Bureau Chairman John 8. Ryder of Miller Place will pre- side. The guest speaker of the afternoon Farm Bureau session will be Assembly- man Edmund R. Lupton who Is a pest • president of the Suffolk County Farm Bureau. In addition, there will be re- ports by officers and a consideration of problems affecting Suffolk County farmers. This discussion will take place under the direction of the Res- A olutlons Committee, members of which • are: Kenneth L. Wells, Sound Avenue; C. E. Dimon, Southampton; and Irving H. Hulse, Calverton. Twenty year but- tons are to be awarded farmers who will complete twenty years of contin- uous membership in the Farm Bureau • this fall. The ladies of the Home Bureau will meet at 2:00 P. M. in the Lecture Room of the County Court House with Mrs. Florence MIoffat of Southold, Home Bureau Chairman, presiding. Three dl- A rectors are to be elected to succeed Mrs. William Jones of Smithtown Bi:auch, Mis. P. H. Wilkinson of Lake Grove, and Mrs. Vernon Wells of Sound Avenue, whose terms expire. Mrs. Redfleld Wright of Sag Harbor will report on the State/Home Bureau r , JFederation Annual Meeting which was recently held at Syracuse Mrs, Grace H. Anderson of Nassau County who attended the Trlcenten- hial Conference of the Country Women of the World in London this past May will tell of her experiences there. A • style show under the direction of Mr«, Florence Dickey will show garments made in the Home Bureau clothing projects this fall. Winners of the mem- bership prizes will be announced. There will be a social hour at the close of 0 the meeting. The joint evening session of Farm Bureau, Home Bureau, and 4-H Club members will be held at 7:45 P. M. in the County Court House with Farm end Home Bureau President Leslie T. ^ Wells of Sound Avenue presiding. \ There will be music and singing, a side-splitting comedy by the young people of the Sound Avenue Grange, and humorous rhymes of Professor P. H. Wessels. Cornet solos will be given by Robert Dickey of Farmingdale. ^ \Wllliam Medsger of Riverhead will • lead the singing and give some vocal solos. The guest speaker at the evening session will be Mrs. Grace H. Ander- son of Nassau County who will tell about: ''A visit to City and Rural Homes In Norway.\ Business to be transacted includes the election of a Farm and Home Bureau President for 1940 and three directors of the 4-H < Club Department and thft amendment of the Association constitution and by- ^ laws. W X Students Honored By Intercollegiate Who'a Who Miss Rebecca M. Vail, daughter of p Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Vail, of Pe- conlc, who will receive her A. B. de- gree from Alfred University in June, ' is among those students who will be listed in the 1939-40 Issue of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Miss Vail is ^ a member of the Sigma Chi Nu sor- ority at Alfred University. She was president of the Y. W. C. A., President of Phi Sigma Gamma, women's honor- ary service fraternity, was on the In- tersororlty Council, was society editor of the collcge newspaper, was on the • Women's Athletic Governing Board, • was a member of the French Club, was business manager of the Sigma Chi Nu sorority, and has won athletic honors. Miss Vail graduated from Southold High School in the class of 1936. 9 Another student to be listed in the annual intercollegiate Who's Wlio Is Miss Jean E. Hagen, a senior at Amer- ican International College of Spring- field, Mass. Miss Hagen Is the daugh- ter of Mr. and Mis. W. L. Hagen of ^ Springfield. Her mother was the form- • er Ernestine Howell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Howell of Southold. Miss Hagen Is a member of the Kappa Sig- ma Sorority, president of the Inter- national Relations Club and will head A. I. C.'s delegation to the annual New • England Conference of such clubs in New Haven next month. Annual White Chriatmaa Party December 4th The Annual White Christmas Party given by the Southold Unit of the Sun- shine Society will be held In Orange Hall on Monday evening, December 4th beginning at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Wil- liam Woodward and Mrs. Florence Moflat,. the committee In charge of the entertainment, has arranged a program of song and story for the members and their guests. Refreshments will be served following the entertainment. The public is urged to attend, for, by so-doing, it will make glad the hearts of many crippled and blind chil- dren who must spend Christmas on beds of pain In hospitals and sanitari- ums. The price of admission to the party is a gift wrapped in white paper and suitable for one of these afflicted youngsters. All are asked to mark the ccntcnLs cn the outside of each pack- age so that the gifts may be distribu- ted properly. Each year, the White Christmas Party climaxes the activities of the Southold Sunshine Society. Their work is one of charity and spreading of good cheer and happiness. This Is our op- portunity to give a helping hand in this noble work. Your presents and your presence at the party will do something to brighten the day for many a helpless child. Don't miss this chance to spr,iad a little sunshine. Police Solve Theft Of Potatoes From Cutchogue Warehouse Three Men in Riverhead Jail On 3rd Degree Burglary Charge Suffolk Librarians to Meet At The Hotel Henry Perkins Trustees from all the Suffolk Coun- ty Libraries as well as librarians will attend the second meeting of the Suf- folk County Public Library association which will be conducted in the Colon- ial Room of the Henry Perkins Hotel at Riverhead on Thursday morning, December 7, at eleven A. M. Following the business meeting a luncheon will be served In the dining room. Mrs. F. Palmer Half of Sayvllle, who was elected chairman at the first meet- ing held in the Riverhead Free Library on November 9, will conduct the as- sembly. At this time new o£Bcers will be chosen and a constitution adopted. The constitution of the Nassau County Library Association will serve as a model. ^ Miss Edith H. John of. Long Beach, who is president of the Nassau branch, gave a very informative description of the work of the libraries in her sec- tion in promoting better service. For- eign books, which all libraries are un- able to purchase are freely exchanged. Research material for students who are unable to attend college, is oJ)talne4 through cooperative efforts. Mrs. El- izabeth Kelly of Valley Stream, who is chairman of publicity, spoke of the ma- jor activities of the association. Mrs. Julia Graner, library supervisor for the National Youth Administration of the Long Island district, discussed the problem of increasing library service In the rural areas of Suffolk County. The librarians, who attended the first meeting in the Riverhead Free Llbrarj- expressed a desire to continue their discussion of library problems at the next meeting to be conducted on De- csmber 7th. Dr. John Wama ^ . Elected Chairman of District 4 Scouters Annual Meeting Hears Talk hf District Attornejr Munder Mattituck Grange to Install New Officers state Deputy Frank Sayre of Bridge- hampton has been invited to Install newly elected officers of the Mattituck Grange at the meeting Monday night in Mechanics' Hall. Tlie officers for the ensuing year are: Master, George L. Penny Jr.; overseer, Mrs. Irene Jack- son; lecturer, Mrs. J. Dwlght Reeve; assistant lecturer, Mrs. David Cooper; steward, Charles E. Hallock; assistant steward, Harold Hallock; chaplain, George Aldrich; secretary Miss Cora Jackson; treasurer, David Cooper; gatekeeper, Shh-ley Cox; Ceres, Mrs. George Aldrich; Flora, Mrs. George L. Penny Jr.; Pomona, Miss Hannah Hallock; lady assistant steward, Miss Clara Howard; trustee, Harold Hallock. George Myers, 39, of Mattituck, Prank Freyherr, 28, of Now Suffolk and George H. Champion, 39, of Mat- tituck are lodged in the County Jail at Riverhead awaiting action of the grand Jury on a third degree burglary charge fdllowlng their arrest for the alledged theft of thirty two 100 pound sacks of potatoes from the Cutctogue warehouse of I. M. Young & C o. on the night of November 21st. Quick action on the part of Offlcers Antone Chltuk and Farrlngton Wlck- ham of the Southold Town Police helped to solve the crime and to recover twenty-eight of the thirty-two sacks of potatoes. According to the pollcc records, part of the stolen potatoes were stored at the Myers' home In Mattituck and the rest stored at the home of Henry Dowd also of Matti- tuck. The latter claimed he was awakened and asked to store the po- tatoes, not knowing the circumstances under which they had been obtained. Dowd and MIyers were arrested by Officers Chltuk and Wlckham on No- vember 25th when the two men were attempting to sell the potatoes at New Suffolk. Dowd was caught with sacks being transported in a trailer behind his Ford oar while Myers was carting a load In a surburban truck. The two men were taken before Justice of the Peace William Reeves of Mattituck and Myers was held on a third degree burglary charge while Dowd, who had no actual hand In the robbery was giv- en a 60 days suspended sentence on a charge of petty larceny. FJrefyiherr and Champion who left this locality for a few days, returned on Sunday and were picked up by the police. They were arraigned before Justice Reeves on Monday and were held on a third degree burglary charge and taken to the Riverhead Jail to await action of the grand jury. X Bank of Southold Mails Out $8,250 in Christmas Club Checks The Bank of Southold mailed out checks for approximately $8,250.00 this week to 167 members of the Christ- mas Club. This sum represents an in- crease of $1,000 over last year and In dlcates the increasing popularity of the Christmas Club as a means of saving. Twenty seven more members than last year took advantage of the Southold club. There Is no doubt that a large portion of this money Is put away during the year for the purpose of buying Christmas gifts and the stores of the North Fork should reaUze a considerable Increase In business dur- ing the next few weeks with this mon- ey released for shopping. Other banking Institutions through- out the North Fork show a similar In- crease In their Christmas Club checks and the fact Is a credit to the Indus- try of the residents of Southold Town. The following table shows a compari- son between the total amount of Christmas Club checks mailed this week by the several banks and the amount of those sent out last year. 1939 1938 First National Bank of Greenport $9,700 $9,200 Peoples' National Bank of Greenport 9,000 8,200 First National Bank of Cutchogue 4,500 Matiltuck National Bank & Trust Co 6,300 Dr. John Wanon of Mfettltiick was elected chairman of the DlfWct 4 Suf- folk County CouncUk, Biw Scouts of America at the annual mt^ft^g held on Monday evening of this wtiek In the parlors of the aiwlter Island Prest^- Jessie Hedges Miss Jessie Hedges, daughter of Mary Elizabeth and Wilbur Hedges, passed away at her home In East Marlon, Sunday evening November 26th. Miss Hedges is survived be her father, Wil- bur Hedges of East Marion and one brother, Henry Hedges of Greenport. Miss Hedges was very active In East Marlon until her illness. She was a member of the East Marion Baptist Church, the Kings Daughters Circle, a Charter member of the Church So- ciety, and a member of the Larkln Club. The funeral services were held in the East Marlon Baptist Church Wed- nesday, November 29th at two P. M. Kate Dietz Miss Kate Dietz 84, died at her home. First Street, Grreenport, Ncvember 24. She was the oldest member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. She was born in New York City, daughter of the late Jacob and Sophia Dietz and lived In Greenport since she was a girl of fourteen. Services were con- ducted from her home Monday after- noon by Rev. Clifford Butterer pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Bu- rial followed in the Dietz family plot. Sterling Cemetery, under direction of S. B. Horton Co. She is survived by one slst«r, Mrs. Sophia Relchart. Men's Brotherhood Hears Talk by Fisheries Expert W. C. Neville Discusses ' Local Fishing Problems 2,200 4,500 Southold Auction Block Prices The following Is a record of the sales of cauliflower and brussel sprouts on the Southold Auction Block dur- ing the past week: Wednesday, November 22 No. High Low Ave. Cauliflower 2275 $1.35 $ .75 1.08 Sprouts (16) 278 2.40 1.40 Sprouts (32) 58 4.25 3.10 Friday, November 24 Cauliflower 1838 1.75 1.05 1.29 Sprouts (16) 241 2.35 1.35 Spiouts (32) 71 4.70 3.60 Saturday, November 25 Cauliflower 2742 1.62'i .90 1.29 Sprouts (16) 321 2.15 1.30 Sprouts (32) 68 4.20 2.60 Monday, November 27 Cauliflower 2500 1.75 .70 1.06 Sprouts (16) 458 2.25 1.45 Spiouts (32) 94 4.00 2.50 Tuesday, November 28 Cauliflower 1416 1.50 .57^ 1.00 Sprouts (16) 315 2.00 1.25 Sprouts (32) 81 3.50 2.30 Wednesday, November 29 Cauliflower 512 1.55 .50 1.19 Sprouts (16) 177 2.05 1.35 Sprouts (32) 92 3.20 2.50 X CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank all my dear friends for their loving letters and cards of sympathy In my recent great sorrow and bereavement — and also for their kind remembrance of my birthday. Susan J. Dickerson DIST. ATT'Y FRED J. MUNDER terlan Church. Howard Berry, also of Mattituck, was chosen vlce-chalnn$u;i. Both men have been very active In scout work both In their own commun- ity and In carrying out the District 4 program. Dr. Wasson steps up from the office of vice-chairman, ^ I c h he held last year, to take the i^ai^ of Princi- pal Joseph A. Walker 6f Greenport who has held the office of chairman for the past two years. \The meeting was tu-eoede^y a sup- per served by the ladles of ^iJihrch. Justice of the Peace, Joseph -Kelly of Rherhead, who has long been associ- ated wltli, the Scouting movement in Suffolk County both as an official and as an active layman, led the gathering of seventy five scouters in communi- ty singing. Principal Walker called the meeting to order and designated Scout Com- missioner Charles Van Duzer to pre- sent the charter for the new Sea Scout Troop which has been formed at Greenport. Attorney Stanley Corwin of that village accepted the charter as chairman of the Troop Committee and as a member of the Greenport Business Men's Association, sponsor of the Troop. Ml-. Corwin stated that al- though the troop had been formed In Greenport, all of the villages of the district were asked to take an active part and brought out that Orient, East Marion and Southold had already made preliminary plans to form Sea Scout troops. Commander W. J. Marshall of Green- port, leader of the Sea Scouts, was introduced and responded with a few words on the benefits of sea scouting. Commander Marshall is the holder of the Silver Beaver, the highest honor that can be awarded to a scouter by a local council. Suffolk County Scout Executive R. P. Anderson from the Port Jefferson Headquarters gave a brief outline of the advancement made In Suffolk County Scouting during the last de- cade and told of the progress being made In the formation of Cub troops and of the Interest being shown in this new phase of scouting. A skit given by the members of Shel- ter Island Troop No. 56 In the form of a pageant of the growth of civilization concluding with the recitation of the Scout Oath by the entire assemblage, was greeted with applause. Three mem- bers of the troop were later awarded perfect attendance badges by Mr. An- derson. District Attorney Fred G. Munder was introduced by chairman Walker as a man, who because of his office, was intimately familiar with the prob- lems of boys and young men. Mr. Mun- der in his talk brought out that the reason for crime by boys today was due to their lack of moral training and their failure to respect the rights of others. He reviewed several cases that had come under his jurisdiction dur- ing his ten year connection with the District Attorney's office to bring out the truth in the matter. He urged the scouters present to continue their work and their sacrifices in the scout move- ment In Suffolk County and said \the harder you men work the easier you make my job in the District Attorney's office.\ He brought out that with one exception no boy with scout training had ever been convicted while he was District Attorney. Mr. Munder was bitter In his denun- ciation of the German-American Bund and emphasized the need of Scouting to teach the youth true American prin- ciples to offset the undermining prop- (ContiniMd on Page 4) Matters of considerable interest re- garding fishing conditions in local wa- ters were treated In detail by Mr. Wil- liam C. Neville who heads the County Fisheries Survey In cooperation with the U. S. Bureau of Fish^es, in his talk to the members of the Men's Brotherhood and their guests last Fri- day night at the Methodist Church. The outstanding features of his re- marks were the fortunate location v;hlch Long Island possesses because of Its geographical position and the sur- rounding geological formation, as well as its proximity to such a large city as New York. Placed by nature In the path of seasonal migration used by most of the edible fish on the Atlan- tic seaboard and being especially fa- vored by many shallow bays, Long Is- land is a natural setting for de- velopthent of sport and commercial fishing within its areas. He also gave a description of the historical devel- opment, pointing out that commercial fislilng is now approaching Its 300th year of constant operation. In describing the rise of recreation- al fishing which has undergone a tre- mendous spurt in recent years. Mr. Neville remarked that the first record of party boat fishing on Long Island dates back to the time of George Washington, for it has been learned that our first president made a fishing trip from Long Island to the banks of Sandy Hook and that his boat quite likely was chartered for the occasion. Through the great Income from char- ter boat hire and other accessory busi- nesses, such as the sale of bait, tackle and facilities of transportation, sport fishing here has come to be recognized as a major industry. Mr. Neville demonstrated graphical- ly how much New York City depends on the migration of fish to these shores for a major part of its supply, especially weakfish and striped bass. He gave an account of the work now being done on fisheries problems by Suffolk County in cooporatlon with the U. 8,, Bur^u of Fisheries, stressing the Importance of this work and praising highly the Board of Supervisors, Com^ mercial and sports fishermen and others who have sponsored and assist- ed In this survey. Mr. Neville concluded by showing how Important It Is that both sport and commercial fishermen join the county and U. S. Bureau In helping to solve some of the problems which ex- ist in the government's endeavor to im- prove fishing conditions. He pointed out that such controversy can be avoid- ed, as well as gieat misunderstanding over fishing rights, by the use of In- formation obtained through the fish- eries study which Is being conducted in Suffolk County. Preceding Mr. Neville's lecture, the audience was treated to the pleasure of hearing Mr. Francis L. McAloon in a group of familiar songs, accompanied at the piano by Miss Helen Cochran. The evening's program was arranged by Mr. Earl P. Hagerman. X Capacity Crowd Attends Republican Victory Dinner Mitchell's Restaurant, Greenport was filled to capacity on the occasion of the Victory Dinner held under the au- spices of the Southold Town Republi- can Club on Monday evening of this week. A delicious turkey dinner was served to those who had attended to celebrate the overwhelming Republi- can successes at the polls In the re- cent Town elections. Clinton Hommel, President of the Southold Town Republican Club, acted as master of ceremonies and Introdu- ced the various officers-elect who were given enthusiastic ovations by the au- dience. Supervisor S. Wlentworth Hor- ton gave a brief address and was the only speaker of the evening. Everett C. Tuthlll, Supervisor of Shelter Is- land Town, was among the invited guests who attended. A program of entertainment by Bert Lowe & Co., a vaudeville troup of New York City, followed the dinner and was greatly enjoyed by the large gath- ering. X County Tax Rate Increases $4.26 The Suffolk County tax rate has In- creased $4.26 per $1,000 this year due to the rec^t action taken by the Board of Supei-vlsors of establishing Suffolk County finances on a pay-as- you-go basis. The county rate for the coming year Is .00875 per dollar as against .00575 per dollar for last year. The county highway tax which Is being figured separately for the first time h .00126 per dollar. The new 1939-40 budget calls for an increase of $390,521.48 in the total appropriations needed to run the coun- ty departments. The total for the year Is $5,794,241.66. The state, county and town tax rate for,the Town of Southold for 1939-40 wUl be 1.593. Power Squadron to Hold Classes at Southold The Peconlc Bay Power Squadron, a division of the U. S. Power Squad- ron, will hold free classes at Southold, beginning the ,week of January ISth, providing that there is a si^cient number of persons interested. A class of 25 to 30 is necessary before this free Instruction will be given. The following subjects will be cov- ered under the leadership of Com- mander J. L. Halsey, J.N.: Equipment, Rules of the Road, Seamanship, Safety at Sea, Compass and its use, Lights and Aids to navigation. Charts and Pi- loting and Manners and Customs on Shipboard. Anyone Interested in boating will find these classes a real chance to In- crease their knowledge and pleasure on the water. With the nenewed Inter- est In yatchlng In Southold brought about by the fonAatlon of the South- old Yacht Club, this conununlty would appear to be naturally Inclined to wel- come the Power Squadron. Contact Carl E. Vail, Southold Lieut., North Shore Division, at once, so that these classes can be held in Southold. Supervisors Take Steps to Protect Suffolk's Water Coanty Counsel And Members of Water Authority Chosen to Attend Hearings Suffolk Chapter Of Infantile Paralysis Foundation Organized The Suffolk Coimty Chapter of The National Foundation for Infantile Par- alysis, Inc., was organized at a meet- ing of the committee on organization held at Northport last week. The chap- ter is engaged in Infantile paralysis activities, extendhig financial assist- ance in the purchase of braces, etc. to persons who are suffering from the effects of infantile paralysis and In promoting projects to raise funds to be used for the benefit of victims of the disease. Charles H. Sullivan, of Northport, was elected Chairman of the new chapter; LeRoy (\Slats\) Reeve, of Mattituck, Vice Chairman; ^^llam C. Mc<3racken, of ' Huntlngtoir Station, Treasurer, and J. Harry Brown, of Riv- erhead, Secretary. Mayor Cadman H. Frederick, of Babylon, was named Chairman of the committee on by-laws ,his associates being Mrs. Alice L. Melton, of Bay Shore, and Supervisor John N. Bren- nan of Smithtown. In addition to the above named of- flcers and members of the by-laws committee, the persons authorized as a committee on the organization of the Suffolk County Chapter were the following town chairmen for the cele- bration of the President's birthday last January: Samuel Cline, of East- hampton, Richard J. Glllmer, of Kings Park; Frederick Slmes, of Shelter Is- land; C. E. Frankenbach, of South- ampton; Daniel M. Perry, of Port Jef- ferson, and Town Clerk Andrew D. Havens, of Center Moriches. The annual meeting of the chapter will be held the last Friday In Septem- ber of each year at 8 P. M. X Grattan—Kenna On Saturday morning November 25, Miss Gertrude P. Kenna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kenna, of Brook- lyn became the bride of Joseph S. Grattan, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Grattan, of Southold. The marriage took place in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Richmond Hill, L. I. Rev. John Flynn, pastor of the Church, performed the ceremony and celebrated the Nuptial Mass. The bridesmaid was Miss Cecelia Kenna', and James R. Grattan was best man. After a reception at the home of the bride's parents, the couple left for Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Grattan will reside In Southold. The best wishes of their many friends go with them. Additional steps to safe-guard Suf- folk County's water resources from New York City aggression were taken Monday by the board of supervisors at Riverhead, which authorized County Attorney Edgar F. Hazleton and former members of the County Water author- ity to attend all hearings on applica- tions to sink new wells In Queens, Nas- sau or Suffolk counties. All ten of the supervisors voted In favor of authorizing Mr. Hazleton to join with James L. Dowsey, Nassau county attorney. In the water conser- vation program, but three members ob- jected to the amendment offered by Supervisor Edgar A. Sharp of Brook- haven town to Include members of the defunct water authority on the oppos- ing body. Mr. Sharp's amendment cited the names of Republican County Leader W. Kingsland Macy, Carll Burr, Jr., of CJommack and Frank Smith of Riverhead, as leaders In the county and former members of the water au- thority who should represent the coun- ty at such hearings. Mr. Macy has declared within the past week that New York will seek state authority for taking Suffolk wa- ter soon after January 1. Supervisor Arthur J. Kreutzer of Huntington asked If the water au- thority was not legally dead and on this ground opposed Mr. Sharp's sug- gestion. Supervisors S. Wentworth Horton of Southold and Dermis G. Homan of Riverhead also voted against bringing the former water authority In- to connection with the new move. The resolution to have Suffolk join with Nassau In the water flght was offered by Supervisor Perry B. Duryea of East Hampton and seconded by Su- pervisor Homah after a letter from Mr. Dowsey asking for support had been read by Clerk Benjamin D. Black- man. Mr. Dowsey's letter follows In p(ui,: \In view of the co-operation which has existed in past between your county and the County of Nassau In the conservation of our water resources. 1 deem it Important that you should be appraised of an application to the Water Power and Control commission, which the City of New York is now preparing, for leave to take a very sub- stantial additional amount of water out of Nassau county. This informa- tion has comer to us through various sources and we believe It to be authen- tic . . . \Our experience with previous ap- plications before the commission indi- cates that between the time that the application Is actually filed and the time the hearings are held there is not a very great opportunity to prepare the case. I am writing to you now so that you may take steps as would seem ad- visable in the event that you propose to continue your aid In our water con- servation program.\ E SOCIAL CALENDAR Monday, December 4th, White Christmas Party under the auspices of the Sunshine Society at Grange Hall. Tuesday, December 5 (Afternoon and Evening). Annual Christmas Sale be- ginning at 2 o'clock; turkey supper at 6 o'clock by the Ladies' Society of the Unlversallst Church. Mrs. Carl Vail, Chairman of Committee. Friday, December 8th. \Fall Frolics\ by the Methodist Brotherhood at Grange Hall. Admission 25 cents. Friday, December 8. Sale of Christ- mas articles and Food Sale by Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church in the Parish House. Our Library Word comes from Boston that Robert Frost, the famed \poet-farmer is back at one of his alma maters as a lectur- er. He believes that education should be \a take-lt-or-leave-lt business In- stead of a day-after-day quizzing of boys with questions In which I already know the answers.\ He says, \My life has been all holidays whether It has been work or play. Hie secret? Never allow yourself to become a 'case' if you can help It and never froth at the mouth about things.\ If you read some of his poems, which are In the library, you will know why he Is called the \poet-farmer.\ Read his \The iPas- ture\ I'm going out to fetch the little calf —lliat's standing by the mother. It's so young,—it totters when she licks It with her tongue.—I shan't be long. You come too,\ and then read \Bond and Free.\ \Love has earth to which she clings — With hills and circling arms about — Wlall within wall to shut fear out.—But Thought has need of no such things,-For Thought has a pair of dauntless wings.\ Mary Ellen Chase has written an- other of her bright and satisfying books; \A Goodly Fellowship;\ Wil- liam Lyon Phelps says of It: \I have never read a book more refreshingly honest. She Is enormously, obsteper- ously, outrageously happy, and Is not afraid to say so. She Is honest, she is sincere; there Is not a false note In Tuesday, December 12. Card Party, g^, '^j , „ iwThis book with other books of non- flcWon and also books of fiction, will soon be placed upon the shelves of Annual our library. St. Patrick's Church. Thursday, December 14th. Christmas Sale and Supper by the La- dies' Aid Society of the Methodist Church. Friday, December 15th. \Internation- al Cafe\ by students of the Home Eco- nomic Class at the Southold High School. Public Invited. Friday, December 15th at 8 P. M. \Fall Frolics\ by the Methodist Broth- erhood at Grange Hall. Admission 25 cents. John Kaelln and Harry Smith are the candidates who have thus far filed their intention to run for the o£Bce of Fire Commissioner to take the place of Charles T. Gordon, whose term has expired. The election will be held at the atmual meeting of the Southold Fire District at the Fire House on Tuesday, December 5th. Polls will be open from 7 p. m.
