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; V FAREWELL TO SCHOOL. [Continued from First Page.] living room stands open. Let us look inside. A mahogany table, several high- hack chairs, a settle, a cup board and a high clock constitute the most of the furniture excepting the deep window seats and the fire place, parts of the room itself. Above the fire place upon the high mantle shelf are grandma ’ s keepsakes, a few pieces of delft from Holland, some .lucifer matches, a box of tinder and flint and a brass candlestick, which she always, regarded as a great treasure as compared with the kerosene lamp, gas and electricity . Grandmother ’ s amusements were going to singing school to learn do, me, ra, do-do, sewing societies, those places of gossip, and church. What folly she would have thought it to be continually calling, attending Browning clubs, societies, re ceptions and the hundred and one other things which constitute the life of a woman at present. In the last picture we see an old woman seated in a comfortable arm chair reading the Book of Books. There are wrinkles on her face showing that her life has not been all roses, but now there is a calm and she is : “ Only waiting till the shadows Are a little longer grown. Only waiting till the glimmer. Of the days last \beam is flown. Waiting for a brighter dwelling. Then she ever yet has seen. Where the tree of life is blooming And the fields are ever green. ” The spectacles hurt my eyes and I must remove them. J eanette W. L ockwood . THE HIGHER EDUCATION OP WOMEN. There is perhaps, no country in the world where the benefits of education are so fully appreciated as in our own. But even in this country and in this enlight ened age there is one point which yet re mains somewhat in dispute — the educa tion of women. It has been asserted by some that education, though it always renders man an ornament to his station in society, invariably unfits a woman for her duties. This cannot possibly be true- for we know that it is not the enlightened mind which is the most prone to error. A good education includes the culture of the heart as well as the- mind. It should seek to bring its subjects to the perfection of their moral, intellectual, and physical nature, in order that they may be of the greatest possible use to themselves and others. Since the Civil War, American college education has undergone more changes than befell it in a hundred years before. In. this short period of time four women ’ s colleges were founded, Yassar, Bjyn Mawr, Wellesley and Smith, also . many others have opened their doors to the women. Has not woman, herself, been a most important factor in bringing about this great change ? Did not she, believing that education was a right of personality and not of sex, knock at the doors of learn ing until they finally opened to admit her? Sow, the doors of but few American colleges are closed to her. We find it to be the same in foreign countries, the influence of .women ex tending much more widely than ever before. Taking America as its example, Europe has opened many of its universi ties to the women. In England and Germany the desire for knowledge originated in the women, and the opening of the colleges is but the result of their constant efforts. Germany was the last to realize the necessity of giving her daughters a higher education. But even here the time of awakening seems at hand. The example of other countries pointed the way. Women, who had received their training elsewhere, settled in Ger- 3 sany as physicians and the German women gradually came to recognize their value. We may feel proud of the fact that it is our own country which has done much toward setting the example. France knows of no struggle. The doors of her universities were never closed though it is probable that no one realized the fact until the first adventurous woman found that she had but to knock and enter. Why should not women receive the higher degrees of education ? Even though all have not a desire to lead an active life or take a prominent place in the world should they not be allowed the advantages of a fuller education ? This improves not merely the mental faculties, but gives the power to descipline one ’ s self, enlarges the mind in every way, and in so doing en larges the heart. Can the duties of the home be as well performed by her, whose mental energies were in early youth wasted upon the fascinating pages of romance and in later life frittered away amid the frivolities of fashion ? Why not have her possess a well-regulated mind, capable of choosing the best literature, the best associates, thus making her surroundings healthful and pleasant to all. And now so important has the question become that no educational convention meets without a session devoted to the difficulties in “ the higher education of women. ” The question is no longer whether women are worth educating but what education in worth most to them. I da S. M ead . VALEDICTORY. Another step forward in the history of progress and civilization, and we stand one year nearer to the twentieth century. Another mile stone in the history of edu cation has been reached. Again the busy world pauses for a moment, in its restless march, to welcome into its ranks the throng of young men and women, who having completed their course of preparation are now ready to step forth into the broad field of active life. Friends! as a part of that great throng we are assembled here to-night, to give to you some practical evidence that your confidence in us has not been misplaced. We trust, that in a measure at least, we have been successful ; that we have proven to you that our labors have not been in vain; that in all that goes to make up true manhood and womanhood we are the gainers. We appreciate the kindly in terest you have taken in our welfare, and thank you most sincerely. Members of the Alumni: By your paresence here to-night, you have evi denced your interest in us and in this school, the scene of your former labors. Members of the Board of Education: You have contributed much toward the success ot this class, by placing at its command advantages before unknown in schools of this kind. Members of the Faculty: It is to you that we have turned in times of trouble, never have we turned in vain. You have labored with untiring zeal to make our cause successful. You have done your duty, may we not forget ours. And finally to you, our dear Principal, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks. By your timely aid and simple explana tions, you have made the most difficult problems seem easy; you have, made the hardest work seem play. By your wise counsels and kindly sympathy, you have earned the love and respect of every student in this school. And now, as we are saying a last farewell, you are about to go forth from the scenes of your patient labors into new and broader fields. May success attend you, and may God bless you and yours. Classmates: The school work of the class of ’ 95 is completed. The time to which we have looked forward so long has come: and since the end for which we have been striving is attained, we must now say farewell and part. We have labored long and earnestly for this day. We have met with many trials and disappointments, and have often stumbled by the wayside. But if the struggle has been long and great, the re ward is correspondingly great. Now that we stand with the realization of our hopes within our grasp, let us not forget our duty. N Let us not forget, that, although we have labored zealously, without these friends, without this Board of Education and this school, without these teachers and this Principal, our victory would have been impossible. Let us not forget that we owe to these a debt of honor, which we can only pay by giving freely to others that which has been so freely given to us — a broad and liberal education, thus ensuring the perpetuation of this great Republican government and these free institutions that we love so well. Let us not forget, that as a part of the great army of young men and women who go forth yearly, from this and similar in stitutions to take up the stern duties of citizenship, there rests upon our shoulders the responsibility of the future. _ Let us remember that-, never in the history of civilization, have there been such grand opportunities for winning fame and for tune; that never has such vast power been concentrated in the hands of a few, and never have the temptations to use this power to the corruption of mankind been so great as at the present time. But, if the temptations are many and great, so also are the opportunities to make this vast power productive of un told good to the cause of civilization and Christianity. To grapple with and suc cessfully solve this great problem, is one of the duties of our time and generation. Let us in our dealings with others, especially those who have not enjoyed the advantages that have been ours, be ever liberal in our views, remembering that : “ We see by the light of thousands of years And the knowledge of millions of men. The lessons they learned through blood and in tears. Are ours for the reading to ken. ” Classmates, let us above all be true-, true to ourselves, true to our country, true to our God, and may our motto be ever as ( it is to-day : Step bys tep, helping Better up to Best. ” F rank A. R ay . State Teacher ’ s Association. The program for the fiftieth meeting of the State Teachers ’ Association, to be held in Syracuse, July 1, 2, 3, has been printed and is ready for distribution. The in dications point to a large attendance at this semi centennial meeting. The rail roads have made generous concession, and the rates at the Syracuse hotels will be low. Principal Chas. E. White, Franklin School, Syracuse, N. Y., will be glad to secure entertainment for any who may address him, stating the kind of accommo dations desired and the price. In order to be entitled to reduced railroad rates, persons must become members of the association and must secure a Trunk Line certificate from the agent of whom they purchase their tickets at the point of starting. The headquarters of the Asso ciation will be at the Yates Hotel. Copies of the program may be had by addressing the president, Principal E. N. Jones, Plattsburgh, N. Y. Columbia County. EAST CHATHAM. A. Ames of Pittsfield was a recent guest of Mr. D. Johnson. E. A. Beckwith of Boston, spent Sun day with his mother and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Osmond Knight of New Lebanon, spent Sunday at F. B. Knight ’ s. Some of our village people enjoyed peaches and cream last Sunday, the first of the season. Mr. J. N. Preston took a drive to Lenox last Thursday. Mrs. H. S. Mead returned home with him after spending a week with her sister. Wm. Bell, also little Olga Bell, of Three Rivers, Mass., are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnston. Our village school closed last Friday. The same teachers, viz : Mr. S. B. Smith, principal, and Mrs. M. J. Kirk, primary, have been engaged for the coming year. A lawn party will be held at the resi dence of Chas. G. Brown, New Concord, on Friday evening, June 21st. Proceeds for benefit of the Baptist society. Teams will be provided to carry those who wish to attend. A fine program is being prepared for the Fourth of July entertainment to be held at the M. E. church. A number of musicians from out of town are expected to assist. Full particulars will be given next week. The childrens ’ concert held at the Baptist church last Sunday evening was of a very pleasing character. The church was filled to overflowing _ by an apprecia tive audience. The little people all rendered their parts well. The decoia- tions of laurel, roses, ferns, etc., were very tastefully arranged. The collection amounted to over twenty dollars. GERMANTOWN. Miss Mamie Ashley of Chatham, is visiting friends in town. Mrs. Jacob Sipperley called on many of her old friends last week. Frank Kniskern and family spent Sun- . day with their uncle, Geo. H. Rockefeller. Regents ’ examinations were held in School District No. 5 on Thursday and Friday. Miss Elsie Coons entertained her cousin, Miss- Traver of Rhinebeck last Sunday. The residence of Isaac P. Rockefeller has been greatly beautified by a new coat of paint. The boarding house of Mrs. Catharine Sipperley is already occupied by several city guests. STUYVESANT. Walter S. Palmer, aged 68 years, died June 11 at his residence at Stuyvesant, after an illness of nearly, two years. The funeral took place at the Reformed church last Saturday. Mr. Palmer was the father of Mrs. Wm. G. Palmer, formerly of Spencertown. OLD CHATH AM. W. L. Brown is again out. Mrs. R. W. Morey is at Dr. R. H. Morey ’ s. Wm. Holland of Albany is at his old homestead. W. M. Powell and family are here for a short stay. Mrs. F. H. Thompson has returned to her home in Brooklyn. Roads have been worked in this section and are now in very fine shape. Geo. Krum is traveling through the country on his wheel for a few days. H. A. Powell and family of New York city are at his father ’ s, J. R. Powell. W. E. Lay of Richmond Furnace, Mass., spent Sunday with his mother. . A few from here attended the Childrens ’ day concert at Malden, Sunday evening. MLs Gardner of Brainard, has been spending a few days with Mrs. Flouton. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fiddler of Adams, Mass., called on friends here one day last week. Capt. and Mrs. St. John of Jersey City, have been spending a few days at Mrs. Pierce ’ s. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Cole attended her father ’ s funeral at North Pownal, Vt., on Friday last. Mr. E. W. Hoag and Miss Eldridge spent Sunday in Chatham Centre with Mr. Eldredge. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Hulbert of Wilkes- barre, Pa., are spending a few days with Mrs. S. A. Waldo. J. W. Redmond has his new safe in position. It is warranted burglar proof and weighs about 3000 pounds. A meeting of the executive committee of the Lebanon Springs camp meeting will take place at the M. E. church on June 21, at about 2 p. m. Epworth League convention will be held at the M. E. church on Friday, June 21, afternoon and evening. Services com mence at 2 and 7.30 p. m. There will be several eminent and noted speakers in at tendance, besides those mentioned on pro grams. NIVERVILLE. Charles Earring was in town Saturday. Mr. Fonda of Cohoes, spent Sunday at Mrs. N. Raeder ’ s. D A. Sedgwich of Albany, made a flying visit here on Monday. Mrs. B. Wands and daughter returned to their home last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Weir returned to their home in New York last Friday. Mr. John Kipp of West Lebanon, spent Sunday with his brother, Eli Kipp. Mrs E. Wagoner of Hudson and Mrs. B. Andrews of New York, have been visiting relatives in town. Several from this place expect to attend the Epworth League convention at Old Chatham on Friday of this week. Epworth League meeting Sunday evening at 7.30. Topic: “ The Ways of the Wicked and their End. ” Leader, Miss C. Mead. The following officers of the Epworth League were elected: President, A. Yan Allen; first vice president, Miss C. Hill; second vice president, Miss L. Thomson: third vice president, Miss C. Mead; fourth vice president, Mrs. P. Sheppe; treasurer, Mrs. E. Shaver. LEBAN ON SP RINGS. Miss Mabel Shumway is home from her school for a vacation. The Shakers began holding jubilee meetings last Sunday- for the season. Louis Parsons of Boston, Mass., is 3 visiting his mother, Mrs. Judd. Miss Gertrude Kendall of Willimantic, Conn., is visiting Miss Flora Richmond. The Field hotel is doing a splendid business, furnishing dances and driving parties. Among the recent guests were Cornelius Yanderbilt and family, Mrs. George H. Morgan, Misses Mason, Frank lin Crosby Butler of New York, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hall, Springfield,, Mass., Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Bingham, Salem, Mass., Mrs Anson Phelps Stokes, Miss Edith Phelps Stokes and I. C. Phelps Stokes of New York. CANAAN FOUR CORNERS. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Palmer are taking a carriage drive to Northfield, Mass. Daniel Warner of Madison, Wis., is making a short visit at his home here. Miss Sallie Warner returned from Pitt- ston, Pehn. Friday and will spend her vacation home. Clarence Carpenter and Louis Carpen ter are home from Cornell University. Al so Charles Warner from Sedgwick In stitute. . Joseph R. Heminway, a well-known and life long resident of this town, died at his late home in this village, on Satur: day last. His funeral occurred yester day. RE D ROC K. Some farmers have already commenced haying in this vicinity. Childrens ’ day exercises will be held in the Christian church next Sunday even ing. M. J. Bemiss and family of Plantsville, Conn., are visiting friends and relaih ’ es here Harry Reynolds and wife of Pittsfield, Mass., are spending a few days with friends in town. The Christian society will give a lawn party at the residence of Bert Bemiss on Wednesday evening, July 3. All are in vited. K1NDERHOOK. ' Mrs. Emma Yan Schaack and children are in the village for the summer. Flag Day was not generally observed here. Only one storekeeper displayed “ Old Glory. ” .Mrs. F. B. Vhn Alstyne is visiting her daughter, Blanche, who is attending a school in Massachusetts. At the meeting of Kinderhook Chapter, R. A. M., Thursday night the R. A. de gree was conferred. Yisitors from Hud son, Castleton and Greenbush were present. SPE NCERTO WN. Two interesting events are supp osed to be close at hand. We ’ ll never tell. The Kings ’ Daughters and Sons will reorganize next Friday evening, at the home of Miss Fannie M. Niles. Elbert, the six years old son of Lewis R. Higgins, was laid to rest in our cemetery on Monday afternoon, his death from tubercular meningitis having occurred on Saturday last. - ' ■ GRE EN RIVER. Andrew Saul has returned to his home in Brooklyn. Mrs. George Smith of Great Barrington, Mass., is visiting her parents in this place. , Master Willie Yan Hoesen of Booklyn, has arrived to spend the summer with his mother. CHATHAM CENTRE. Those who remained at home last Tues day evening missed a great musical treat. Seldom is such a programme presented before a country audience. The audience was appreciative to an unusual degree. Every one on the programme received hearty recalls, and especially Miss Her rick, the contralto, of Lansinburgh, and Messrs. Franklyn and Rider. Mr. Frank- lyn is one of the finest of Troy ’ s tenors, and the fact that he received five recalls during the evening speaks ’ well for the taste of the audience. MANORTON. G. D.' Weaver and wife spent Saturday and Sunday in Gallatin. Rev. Mr. Miller has just returned from attending the general synod at Hagers town, Md. Lumber is being drawn to build a new barn on the Chauncey Hawver farm, and the old barn has been newly roofed. While working on the roof last week, Norman Wentwouh fell from the scaffold, but beyond being unconscious for a while and bruises, Mr. Wentworth sustained no in j uries. Rensselaer County. HOAG ’ S COR NERS. Rev. Mr. Dwyer of Sandlake, preached in the Baptist church, Sunday. Childrens ’ day will be observed in the M. E. church next Sunday evening. John Yincent raised his big barn, Sat urday. A large crowd was present. W. L. Vincent lost the end of one of his fingers from a blow from a sledge hammer in the hands of one of the helpers. BRAINARD. Choir rehearsal Saturday evening at the usual hour. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8.30 o ’ clock. Byron Corey spent a couple of days re cently in Pittsfield, Mass. Miss Eva Gardner spent Sunday with relatives in Old Chatham. Miss Cora Burdick of New Lebanon, spent Sunday with her parents. Mrs. Samuel Fowler, of Chatham, was the guest of James Sheldon recently. John Tait of Chatham spent the Sab bath with his mother, Mrs. Jane Tait. Mr. and Mrs. J. Case, of Tariffville, Conn., are visiting relatives in this village. Daniel N. Groves of Chatham is tem porarily in the employ of J. D. Tompkins. James Cowan has been quite severely indisposed with neuralgia for the past few days. Miss Nellie Scully of Kinderhook spent the Sabbath with Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Barnes. F. C. Joyner has returned home from a brief visit among relatives in Massa chusetts. Mrs. Charles Andrews who has been quite seriously ill during the past week is improving. that showed him to be a master in the art. Mrs. R. H. Morey, of Old Chatham, sang some fine solos and was repeatedly called back. A trio, given by Messrs. Gray and Ashley, of this village, and File of New Lebanon, was rendered in a taking manner. E. A. Haight of Canaan, Four Corners, gave two banjo solos, besides being also in a banjo duet with Professor Sweet. This part of the programme was especially well rendered, and Mr. Haight was obliged to play several extras. The elocutionary portion of the concert was in charge of Prof. W. E. Crouser, of East Schodack. Prof. Crouser was with us last March, and did finely, but we think, that this time he excelled his previously good record. The selections given by him were of a varied and interesting character. Evidently the audience was well pleased with his work for they applauded vocifer ously. During intermission the Ladies' Aid Society furnished refreshments of ice cream and cake. The entertainment is voted to have been by far the best of the series, and had the weather been more promising it would, doubtless, have had a much large at tendance. Proceeds were about §44. SOUTH SCHODACK. • Calvin Gardner has been purchasing a fine top buggy. Will Bell of Muitzeski!! has been pur chasing a fine new bicycle. Rev. E. E. Thomas will preach at the Brick schodl house next Sunday at 4 o ’ clock. Miss Maggie Steele is able to be about the house again after a long siege of rheumatism. The carpenters expect to raise the large barn for Willard E. Masten near this place next week. Barent Yan Hoesen of New York city, has been visiting relatives in this section during the past week. John W. Fry has a larger stock of carriages and road wagons on band than any dealer in these parts. Mrs. Caroline Plum of Brunswick and Mrs. Dator of Cropsyville, have been visiting at J. C. Morton ’ s. Mrs. Benjamin Meade of Boston, is spending a few days at her old residence with her son, Willard E. Masten. L. A. Schermerhorn is having pipe laid from his mill dam to his residence, and will have water throughout his house. Mr. • Solomon Griffith, who has been under treatment at the Marshall Infirmary, has returned to his home near this place. Wm. Coons who has been on the sick list for the past month is not improving, there is but slight hope of his recovery. Mr. Pierce and wife and Mr. Yanden- burgh and wife of Crescent, Saratoga Co., have been on a visit to James Chamber lain ’ s. The two storms of last week were a blessing as the grass and other crops were beginning to show the effects of the long spell of dry weather. The team of Edward Smith got fright ened and ran away leaving part of their load near Oscar Miller ’ s on the Post road. The team was not hurt. One of the citizens of Oil Can ave., Muitzeskill, has been busy during the past week painting. He has taken a fancy to bottle green which now adorns his wagon. Abram L. Schermerhorn has returned from a western trip. He says that the farmers here would not complain of drouth if they saw some crops that he viewed in the western states. Mr . and Mrs. Rafferty have been enter taining company from a distance during the past few days. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Larkins, jr., of Pittsfield, spent several days of the past week, visiting relatives here. David Bigelow, of West Lebanon, re cently purchased several head of fancy Jersey cattle of J. D. Tompkins. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fellows and daughter of Albany, spent a part of the past week with John T. Fellows. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Comstock and Miss Alice Comstock of Schodack Depot, spent Sunday at E. S. Comstock ’ s. Henry Nink and helpers of Nassau, have recently been painting the houses of Mrs. J. Rendall and Philip Finigan. A special meeting of the finance com mittee, and the collectors, was called to meet in the parsonage Tuesday evening. Michael Horan is making extensive re pairs on his farm buildings. Parties from East Chatham are doing the carpenter work. Dennis Black, Jr., has invented a new bicycle. We shall soon have enough wheelmen to form a club should they so desire. Mrs. J. D. Tompkins, Mrs. Clara Conkling and Miss A. E. Jones visited relatives in Sandlake during a portion of the past week. There will be a grand concert in the Malden M. E. church Wednesday even ing of this week. Judging from all re ports it will be well worth attending. Ladies ’ Aid society in the parsonage at the usual hour next Thursday afternoon. The president wishes a large attendance of the members, as some business of im portance is to be considered. Rev. F. G. Rainey delivered an excel lent sermon Sunday morning in the M. E. church. Subject, “ A Lost Grace. ” There were no services in the evening, on account of the concert at East Nassau. Dwight Coonley will start his cooperage in a few days. He intends to keep a large stock of apple barrels on hand so he can furnish the farmers at short notice and at the lowest prices. A large number of men employed by the B. & A. railroad company, on the track,have moved to Greenbush as a train from there takes them to their work, saving them a long walk to and from work. NASSAU. Mrs. Delmef Lynd is visiting friends in the metropolis. Miss Mary Book is spending a two weeks ’ ' vacation in New York and Brooklyn. Mrs. Edward Yanalstyne and child are visiting her parents in New Jersey this week. Miss Breckenrid^e of Bennington, Yer- mont, has been visiting the Misses Sarah and Catharine Whitman the past week. Miss Angie Ham has closed her school on Bunker Hill for the season and has gone home to Schenectady to spend her vacation. Her many friends in this place will miss her. David Hapeman and bride, of Dutchess county, spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. George Weaver, while bn their wed ding tour. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Darrow of North Adams were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John St. Clare of the Nassau House last week. Charles Clapper, who has been failing in health the past two months, went to Rome, N. Y., on Monday to be treated. Rev. Dr. Edward Thompson will de liver a lecture, with illustrations, in the Methodist church next Tuesday evening. The subject will be : “ Strikers for Sun day Rest. ” Admission, free; lacture to commence at 7.30. Don ’ t forget the Epworth League con vention in the Old Chatham M. E. church next Friday afternoon and evening. Speakers of note will be in attendance, and some interesting sessions are antici pated. A large number of Brainard people at tended the Childrens ’ Day concert in the East Nassau M. E. church, Sunday even ing. They report a well rendered and attractive program and a crowded house. Some from this village went to Malden the same evening and heard the concert in that church. It was also a success. The weather last Thursday evening was decidedly threatening, but notwith standing this fact, the M. E. church was well filled when the hour arrived for the commencement of the musical and elocu-- tionary entertainment. Much praise is due those who had charge of the^decora-' tions, for the unique and artistic manner in which the church was trimmed. It has been the aim of the committee to have the decorations different for each concert, and there having been several of these since last November. Space forbids a de tailed account of the way in which the programme was rendered, so we will con tent ourselves with mentioning a limif\ J number of the parts. The orchestra uij the direction of Prof, Sweet, of N Lebanon, gave us the best music thi they ever furnished here. A violin Harvey Kennedy has put on additional teams and men to work on the new race track on the Fair grounds. Crops are very backward owing to the want of rain. A good shower visited this section last Thursday which revived the vegetable growth somewhat, but a good rain is wanted. .Mrs. Charles Smith of Saratogo is the> guest of Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Palmateer. The tenth semi-annual convention of the Epworth League of the Chatham and Nassau Branch will be held in the Metho dist church, Old Chatham, next Friday afternoon and evening. The afternoon session will commence at 2 o ’ clock and the evening session at 7.30 o ’ clock. A delegation from this place will attend. The grass in the Nassau cemetery has been cut and the grounds have been thoroughly put in order and cleaned up, giving the place a neat and tidy ap pearance. . An error was made last week in the statement of Dr. J. M. Kelly, dentist. He will be at S. J. Lennon ’ s all day on Saturday. The Nassau House has been repainted, new fences ha^e been built around the garden, and a general improvement has - been made on the premises, which adds greatly to the looks of the village. The- ^apdlord, Mr. Sinclair, is a model hotel- was also given by Prof.' Sweet in a way^per and keeps a first-dass house Gage Brothers ’ New England Bakery Is the place to get the staff of life and be sure that it is all right ; made from the best quality of material in a place that, for a Bakery, can ’ t be beat. It is the neatest and cleanest shop in this part of the country. Gage Broth ers are up to date. Hot Soils de livered every morning on a Bicy cle. You get them while they are hot, too, if you are up early enough; if you are not up very early, don ’ t worry — they won ’ t be very cold. Leave your order and have them delivered any time you wish from Gage Bros. ’ New England Bakery BP ’ S iBEBDlSIEB!. Have just received a full line of Ranging from 25 cents to $1.50 per Garment. Also my line of STRAW AND SOMMER HATS GOLF AND YACHT CAPS. Negligee Shirts ATTACHED AND DETACHED COLLARS ............................................... 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