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ARTISANS' ORDER
MUTUAL PROTECTION
Union Meeting Tonight of Many
I)cal Assemblies to Plan Pro
, gressive Development Work
Ono of Ihe most Important events In Iho
recent history of ArtlFmnahlp In this city
will take place tonlgtit In Room D, scVenth
floor of tho Parkway nuildlnit, Broadband
Cherry streets. By special arrangements
Tnnds by Host Excellent Master iri.n
Thompson, 16 of the smaller assemblies will
assemble together In a Joint meeting, which
promises In point of numbers and en
thuslasm to surpass any gathering of
Artisans of the current year.
The purpose of the reunion la to mt torsthsr
en a common rallrlnfc around not only for n
Tnln of frs.tcrns.1 Rood-fellowship, but to
swnken a deeper Interest amons the members.
s well as to consider iwiw feasible? Dlsns for
the betterment and strensthenlng- of the smaller
assemblies, s well ei stimulate the sctlvllles
of the entire brotherhood. One of the features
of the evening will be the slnslnr of a uiess
Club composed of th quartets of ths.sssem
biles Interested. A procram of unusual merit
has been arranged and will no doubt appeal to
those present. The aesomblr having- the greatest
pereenta.RO of members present will be awarded
a Vltr? " I "," imiiunuillB bua "H
and the most excellent master artisan will
present each candidate Initiated with an apron.
A number of prominent speakers will bo pres
ent and a seneral good lime may be confidently
eipected by .all Artisans who, will old tho move
ment by attendlnc this meeting-.
Wednesday nluht will be a blr social tilfrht In
Arttsanshlp. the Artisan Dlnlna- Club will hold
Its third quarterly dinner at. Moaabach'a Casino
Vnd over COO will be seated about the tables.
;aPtan wcawaii. ibiiiw. u. o, t,, kiiu lion,
. Raymond MaeNellle will be the speakers of
EVERING- LBD3R-PHILADLtHIA", MONDAY, MAY 20, 1016.
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KNIGHTS OF MALTA
Grand Commandery Committees Ap
pointed and Work of Year Inaugurated
Grand Recorder J. H. Hoffman is visit-
ng many sections of the Statft In the in-'
wests of the Knights of Malta. For the
bast two weeks he has been absent from
the city almost the entire time. Tho order
seems to be budding; forth and eeektnfe to
develop now branches In many sections.
These elKn of activity call for visitations
from the grand ofllcers to stimulate the.
work ahd guide the members aright.
eo?.hift,!1Avo Jn a number of class Initiations,
Ri!viui! i ncw cemmandfrles, Anniversary
sriii.i,M,in...i."Tp''",m etemplfflcatlons and
nJriiJM.j i" P ln r recorder of, proa-
Mrff.JK!ff!,fl,,ow . o the ureatest pros.
mi iT 222nc,Pl,lr "-h1 numerlral Increase, such
as tne order has never ret r.nlni.,4
rnVf!?JInI!,,? 4'and commander of the
fflF. Vj'JjmandiTy of Pennsylvania. KnlsMs of
sVhiV...m,olnlM.th foflowtnt -sir knlithls
t'r.S.nM.AI'11 "mmlttees for the coming; year:
nnltnUiV'' .s j M. 'J'att. chairman: n. Walter
ARCANUM MMBEBS
DISCUSS LEGISLATION
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Arnni IT. flf-Mi
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tOS ereimis. ,.,. u.,io va wji,,f nil,
ulso entertain.
Oak Lane Assembly, No. ,03. held Its annual
Ladles' Night at Mosebach'a Casino Thursday
'renins' and had a very, successful affair, about
125 persons participating. An entertainment,
deneln and refreshments wore provided The
success of the occasion was duo to the untlrlnir
efforts of the Entertainment Committee of this
thrlvlnsr, progressive assembly.
One-third of tho membership of Washington
Assembly, No. Rl, turned out to sreet the Most
Excellent Master Artisan and Most Excellent
Recorder on Wednesday evening. A revival of
interest In the assembly may safety be predicted,
from the recent evidences of actulty shown and
the expression of officers and members, Indi
cating a determination to assume a higher place
among the sister assemblies In the organization.
Over 300 members of St. John's Assembly, No.
88, attended the regular meeting on Tuesday
evening. The Initiatory work wan performed In
exceptionally good style. An excellent entertain
ment had been arranged In honor of the 82d an
niversary of tho assembly, which was enjoyed
by an audience In which were seen many of
the veteran members of this old-time assembly.
Oermantown Assembly, No. art. entertained
delegations from Krankforil. rox Chase and En
terprise Assemblies on Thursday evening. P M,
i; M. A.. C. Walter Hlgglns. mado an Interest
ing and entertaining address to thn 400 members
present. Tho quartet of Vox Chase Assembly
was a feature of the entertainment of tho even
Int. The twelfth annual Artisan field day will be
held at the Central High Bchool athletic field,
0th street above Lehigh avenue, Saturday after
noon, June 10 This Is recognized nn one of
the most importnnt athletic meets of the year
and annually attracts a largo gathering of those
Interested In sporting events of this character
There will bo neven oventa confined wholly to
amateur members of the Artisans order. In
addition thero will bo 11 other eents open to
alt registered athletes.
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Larchwood Assembly, No 07, held a fairly
well-attended .cession In Its hall. SSI South 60th
'street, last week. Mnster Artisan B M Jack
son was In tho chair, and announced that a spe
cial Invitation had bipn received from West
Philadelphia Assembly, No S, nnd that the mem
bers of Larchwood Assembly were requested to
attend this flourishing Artisan organization
Thursday, Juno 8, in Davis Hall, 30.10 Lancas
ter avenue. Larchwood Assembly Is nt present
engaged in a membership contest with Ideal As
sembly and, as a cash prlzo Is offered to tho
winner, both assemblies aro hard at work hoping
to carry off the prlzo.
Chester Assembly, No 48, entertained Its
membera and their ladles Tuesday evening list
The speaker of the evening was Most Excellent
Inspector Jacob R. Jordan An excellent nnd
varied program claimed tho attention of the
audience until a date hour.
EAGLE KNIGHTS
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Movement Started to Strengthen Weak
Castles in all Sections of State
The general condition of cnstlpn of thn
Knights of the Golden Eagle, according to
reports received at headquarters In this city,
continues to Improve, very satisfactorily.
While numerically the grtlns aro not as
i great as at somo other periods In tho his
tory of this chivalrous brotherhood, finan
cially the castles go forward and aro be
coming stronger nnd more stable each year.
For the purpose of extending the order and
making a careful study of tho general condi
tions of cnstleB throughout the State and sug
gesting remedial measures to counteract sus
pensions of members or losa of charters the
Grand CnHtle has appointed a Committee on
Extension of tho Order," which has performed
singularly efficient service.
A comprehensive report was presented at tho
recent Qrnnd Castle session, giving h careful
anahsls of statistical reports for some cars
and showing conclusively that tho failure of the
castles and consequent surrender of charters
were due almost wholly to a failure to chargo
an adequate rate of weekly dues.
The grand chief In his annual report, com
mending the work of this Important committee,
says that thero are a number of weak castles
In the Jurisdiction, many of which can be saved
tf tho proper means are emp:oed
He also states that he has round In his offi
cial experience many castles whose dues are
entirely too low and the benefits too high This
matter, he states, "should be taken up by the
Grand Castle, and laws made regulating the
amount of benefits, which should be paid for a
certain amount or dues." Failure so to act
must result in Injury and ultimately invite In
this State hArnsnlnf HtntA lerlalatfon on thA
Part of the Commonwealth.
Knights of Pythias
The followers of Damon and Pythias in goodly
iiumucrH win enjoy an ouung naturaay next ai
Woodslde Park. Many of tho local lodges will
participate In the event,
and the Second Regi
ment of the Uniform Rank will turn out and
lend dignity to tho occasion.
The committee In charge la seeking to pro
vide varied features of pleasure for members
and their families, that the success of the af
fair may be assured
A baseball game in the afternoon, between
nines representing two well-known lodges; various
sports and games, as well as. special features
lor the ladles and children, will combine to
.make the day an enjoyable ono for all sir knights
and their ladles who may attend.
Police Court Chronicles
When BUI Dradley dropped from a freight
down In the Neck he thought he didn't
have a friend In the world. But he had only
been In town about half an hour when he
had flva loyal followers. They proved to be
a quintet of very quizzical pigs.
Bill had never seen them before, and as
he did not possess the facilities for con
verting them into ham and bacon he told
the porkers to beat It. But they simply
glared at him and grunted. When' Bill
stopped so did tho pigs.
The procession followed him to Stone
House lane. There BUI made ono last ap
peal to hla unwelcome constituents. They
waited until ha hod finished the oratory
and then continued after him. Kids on the
ntreet expressed their opinion of the parade,
and Bradley, to say the least, felt uncom
fortable, '
While Bill was wondering what to do
next an excited farmer rami running UD
the street and denounced Bill In language
Which ia barred by the censor, In short, he
Joseph A Rex Appeals, Harry
I- ?;i flMltrow: A. XI. Hornbe
thanlel Itoas r, CI 0. Law. Thoi
zmg"' W" M"tri and Wli
These Imnnrfftnt iAviitisi witi n.. ...,
?fJlI5fn?Iy !B. recently Installed, con
film. i!?0 aetlre practical machinery which
iSESSeiiJiE0'1." e of the fratornttr.. The
iWTi',."?".?' 'a,T' "8 adjustment of inter
Sr i?v ftliS1 .V" approval of suggested changes
in. Hfu'l subordinate commanderles and
iSf.Tri-.i0 .Sff0"" orrtlon of the order, are
whnle?,J,?.the.M Important sir knight, upon
flm??. i'id?In,!nt ai"l eaclly the success or
depends w Ule eomln ' 'rgely
THE MACCABEES
Supremo OlTlcers Visit Local Hives and
Witness Dcgreo Team Work
Quaker City 'Itcvlew, at Its last rWulnr
meeting, Park Avonuo Hall, 131 5 Columbia
avenuo, had as guests of honor Past Su
premo Commander Mrs. Ellrabelh E.
Brown, of Bradford, Pa., and JIlss Mlnnlo
U Burgln, of this city, supreme chaplain
Other welcome lsltOrs wore Commander
Mrs. Frances M. Helms, of tvvnnn n.
view; Mrs Bertha Itltor, lleutonant com
mander of Bartram Review, and Mrs. Rlt
ter, of Philadelphia Review. Mrs Brown
gave one of her effective and Interesting
talks, a talk which went right to the heart
and appealed to tho best In a woman's
heart. Miss Burgln followed with a busi
ness talk, and short talks were given by
other visitors and members. Mrs Posen
was elected lieutenant commander; Mre.
Mitchell, chaplain, and Miss Gordon, senti
nel. These ofllcers then had the honor of
being Installed by Mrs. Brown. The next
meeting will be devoted In part to the third
reading of the amendments to the Review
bylaws. Refreshments closed a pleasant
evening.
Monday evening Dartram nevlew, R2d and
Haverford avenue, had the honor of a visit from
tho senior pist supreme commander, Mrs
h.Uzabeth E Brhwn. who was accompanied by
JIlss Ilurgln Tho members were much Inter
ested In Mrs Iirovvn's talk and good advice,
and a number of tho members nromlsed to se
cure one new member for the Reunion Clsss, to
be hold on Juno 20 at Belmont In Palrmount
Park.
Tuesday evening Betsy Ross Review. Capron
Post Hall. Kenslneton. had tha honor of a visit
from Mrs. Brown, the senior PBSt supreme com
mander, and all eniojed her Instructive mother
ly talk Beautiful bouquets were presented to
Mrs Brown and Mlaa Burgln, after which re
freshments were served,
Tho "Peddlers' Parade," given under the au
spices of the commander nnd Record Keepers'
Committee Mrs Mary Morrlssey, chairman;
Mrs M Crouch captain of the uniform rank,
assistant: Miss A U Ilerll, secretary, and Mrs.
Annie Haney, treasurer, wan a complete suc
cess, both socially and financially, the only draw
back being the lack of sufficient room for the
"Peddlers" and the audience. Senior Past Su
premo Commander Mrs Dllzubeth E. Brown was
tho guest of honor and was delighted with the
function. The proceeds wll about defray the
"rally" expenses
Ke stone Review, Md and Haverford avenue,
had as Its guest of honor PoBt Supremo Com
mnnder Mrs Elizabeth E Brown last Thursday
evening, and also representatives from Olrnrd.
Llboity Dell and Penn .Treaty Reviews One ap
plication for membership was received and three
were given the beautiful lessons of tho first de
gree by Commander Helms and her officers.
Mrs. Brown communicated tho unwritten work.
and gavo one of her ' heart-to-heart talks" to
tho membership, which was much appreciated.
Mrs Helmi spoke about the reunion at
Belmont on June 20, of which she Is the chair
man, and asked all to assist In making It the
most successful reunion ever held In Philadelphia
Miss Burgln, tho supreme chaplain, Bald that
the reduced admission fee would bo continued'
until the reunion, nnd Keystone Review will
continue the work for new members. Miss Ilur
gln also told of tho unselfish work being done
by the Central Committee. Other speakers were
Commander Kennedy, of GIrard. and Comman
der Jonea, of Penn Treaty, Refreshments closed
o most happy evening. .
Order of Hcptnsophs
xThe regular business meeting of Rock
land Conclave, No. 1143, of tho Improved
Order of Heptasophs, held last week at
1315 Columbia nvenue, was n notable ses
sion by reason of the fact of the presenta
tion of A class of 15 candidates.
They were inducted Into the myBte'rles of tho
order by the capable degree team of the con-
A,. Jl-an,i4 tiu Pnnlnln M IV. UlnfT Thlk
work' of this recently organized team Is already.
Claiming marivea uucuwun uuu nypicytuuui,,
stamping It as one of the best exemplars .'Of
degree work in the entire order. Great attention
Is paid to detail and the careful rendering of
the various charges so that the lessons of the
degree are Impressively pictured upon the mind
of the candidate. The good results of suoh
Mantinn in thn excellence of degree work Is
shown by the steadily increasing number of can
didates being receiveq.
Supreme Officer Heidelberg was among, the
visitors at tha last session and In his address
spoke of the excellence of the work of the de
groe team and Its far-reaching Influence for good
upon the order.
An efficiency degreo team contest will be held
tn the hall of Raymond Conclave. 1011 Colum
ila avenue. Thursday evening, which promises
to attract a large attendance of members Inter
ested in degree team work. Judges will be ap
pointed and a prize will bo awarded by Supreme
Counplla nnd Members Unite to
Modify Laws tt Strengthen
and Develop Organization
The supreme council of Royal Arcanum,
with a full attendance of representatives
from all jurisdictions, has been In session
In Atlantic City for the past 10 days, wrest
ling .with many Important legislative prob
lems of vital Importance to every council
and every member of tho order. '
The "half-cash" plan In vogue since 1908,
by which members have been permitted to
pay one half of the assessment In cash,
permitting the balance, with added interest,
to bo charged against the face aluo of
certificates, has been one of tho Important
question"? which has come up for serious
discussion, although no definite legislation
upon this question has as yet been enacted.
The debates thus tar In the session nnd the
measures proposed seem te frislcU that dele
gates have the slogan of "safety, first in mind
and -absolute solvency next, so thitt when the
last man dies who now has a benefit certificate
In the order his family shall receive In full Its
face valtre as well a the beneficiary of the
man who dies tomorrow Nothing more, noth
ing less than absolute solvency now and for
all future time will meet the requirements ef
tne nonest-thinning men who mane up tne large
majority of the Royal Arcanum membership.
The- Carnation Club will hold Its regular
monthly meeting and dinner tonight at the Bing
ham Hotel A large attendance Is anticipated,
nnd to add to ttro Interest after tho business
session several valuable gifts wilt be given to
tho holders of several selected tickets several
delegates from tho supreme council are expected
to attend and tell of the doings of that important
body. The usual entertaining, and social fea
tures, which havo contributed to the success of
this club as a factor for the, betterment of the
order will enter Into tho program arranged for
the meeting tonight, ,
integrity Council. No. B8(l, enloyabty eele
ted Its sSth anniversary Saturday evening by
an entertainment and banquet given, at Mose
bach's Casino. Dancing followed the supper
nnd to all present handsome souvenirs were dis
tributed. Brothers Young, Small and Richard
son were the committee In charge of the de
tailed arrangements.
Nearly R00 membera attended the recent an
nual meeting of the Associated Councils of the
Schuylkill Valley, held In Rajah, Temple, Read
ing, A hugs class of 110 candidates adopted
was the feature of the evening. Of this num
ber, Vomllng council, of Rending, proposed
J?.JiPli,.',lt' $hu' "Innln out in the brlro
membership contest over Suburban Council, of
zirooxijn
Tho degree work was performed by a degree
team of past regents of Reading. After an
Interesting business meeting officers were elect
ed, and the association adjourned to meet In
Tamaqua in October next, v
Pennsylvania Council will cerebrate its 7lh
anniversary by an outing for membera and their
ladles at Willow drove, Saturday, June 21, fol
lowed by a banquet In the. Casino In the eve
ning This will be followed by a dance in the
ballroom.
The committee Is planning several surprise
ftatures to make, the program attractive and
every effort will bo made to make thn ceiebrn
tlon one In . keeping with the well established
reputation ef this council for lis hospitality and
the excellence of Its entertainments.
Manarenn Council, of Phoentxvllle, by the
number of candidates Initiated, gives abundant
evidence of the teal and Interest of its mem
hrs In the order, and Its doings A phase of
this council's work conspicuous In Its operation
and worthy of emulation Is the fraternal aide
of Its activities and the special attention given
to any of Its members In need or distress.
The Royal Arcanum Athletic Association held
Ha monthly meeting Thursday evening in thn
council .chamber of Guarantee Council. 1817
North Uroad atreet, President John Culbort
presided, the Committee on Laws presented a
highly satisfactory report and several new rep
resentatives, not previously accredited, present
ed themselves and participated In tho deliberations.
Spanish Prlnee Real Iftgh FHej?
MADRID, Hay 19. Infante Alfonso, of
Orleans, ton of infanta. Eulalla. and cousin
tt the King of Spain, yesterday flew from
Madrid to Cartagena, about 280 miles,
breaking all Spanish aeroplane records for
distance without a descent.
HAnJtcd Hlrft&if to Brtffrwtt
LANCASTER, Pa,t M& ti f
Flneffock, 81 yeara" old, eoeti ml
cld last night by hahgin MnWWT p ft
low bedpost at his home. Most of h 8oiy
lay on the floor, ahd ha had fttfaitftM t
death, ill health prompted the act, tti
widow and eeven Ohlldfen survive.
IMPORTED JERSEY CATTLE
The Cream of the Island of Jersey &
140 Head, Both Sexe, All Ages
In trhp.
Annual "Linden Grove" Decoration Day Auctkw
COOPERSBURG. PA.. TUESDAY. MAV m iai
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of, Alferitoum. Alto Ytachtd 01 the Etkm
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Archer John C
winning team.
ToUen, of Baltimore, for the
Junior Mechanics
IVeat Philadelphia Council. Junior Order
United American Mechanics, at lta session last
week listened to an interesting address on "Na
tional Preparedness" forcibly delivered by lion.
J, P. Itemlngton, of the University of Pennsyl
vanla. lhe resignation of Conrad Taylor as
recording secretary was received and accented
with expressions of regret. The special Mem
bership Committee reported the names of three
applicants for membership and announced that
the membership prim period had been extended
to September ST. A past councilor's Jewel was
presented to J. Ross uurhouse by Warren Bent
man In a complimentary address.
Ofllcers for the coming term were placed In
nomination as follows: Council. William Chad
wick: vice councilor, Charles Fly; recording sec
retary. William Lorlngs assistant recording sec
.... WjLHarlelr Mlrnenert financial secretary..
J. llos's Burhousoi treasurer, Benjamin Warren
conductor. Clarence llltner: warden. Howard
Mesalck: Inside sentinel, Elmer jtyaeri ouisiae
sentinel. David Montgomery: trustee, Warren
ientman. and chaplain. William Murphy,
" """" Knights of Columbus
An enjoyable Illustrated lecture was delivered
lnkt week before a crowded nousa in tna uang
Building ? Tacony. by Joseph P. Oaffney, eha r
Sanofeibe Finance tpmnihtee of City f-ounclls,
on tha tour of the Liberty Bell to the Panama-
Pacific Exposition
J"
rnsxamQ
accused Bradley of enticing his pigs from
home fhen he complained to a cop.
Before Bill cpuld realize what had hap
pened he found himself before Magistrate
Baker.
"This feller here," said the farmer,
strolled across my farm and picked up a
few radislfea mo that the pig coud see him.
lie knew that the P'sa would follow him,
Pctlng to be fed And they did Jt was
lovJdown trick, but It don't work nohow
, ' I did lift a couple of radishes," said
Bill, "but I only put 'em In my pocket to
at I wys'n' trying to kidnap the pigs an
tried to chasa 'em home when I found they
was follefn me,"
Bradley then pointed out that If he was
trying to steal the pigs he wouldn't lead
them up through the city The Magistrate
M Inclined to believe that Bill was tell
"S straight tale, and an he proved that
lw4 com here it) set a job to Judge
aUt4 to gh him another chanc.
.yt Jjtga fotsfMl th farow basis ho
tlty.
the lecture was given under
rondsred vocal selections, wh
the auspices of 6t. Leo, Council, No . !W n
bison's 1 Orchestra, of Brldesburg also, furnished
beautiful selections, ice commiii in cnarso
of the entertainment was John Henry. John '
?Li . a M-a YfdS-flTAfr
FIGHT FM5IES ON TIP TOE
Flames In Home for Aged Women
Quenched Without Usual
Hubhub
Firemen worked bo quietly and carefully
when a fire threatened for a time to de
stroy the leiamy home for Aged Women,
at Rumford avenue and Boyer street, lit.
Airy, shortly before 6 o'clock this mornlnr,
that few of the 0 aged occupants wer
uvvara that the place was on Ore.
Th blaie was discovered, on the porch by
an attendant, where crossed electrlo wires
ore believed to have started It The at
tendant, fearng the confusion a general
alarm would cause, stepped inside and
phoned Engine Company No. 9, at Car
penter street and Oermantown aenue, ask
ing the firemen to be aa "quiet as possible."
The apparatus arrived without tha usual
racket, and with the aid of fire extinguish
era and a ladder extinguished the flames In
a. few minutes. No nolsa. was, made and. no
one wan disturbed only a ftw of tn women
witnesshts the fire after they ha4 risen at
their accustomed early hour The damage,
was trifling. The lieajay Uqn la a 3-story
structure.
The Bogrlho Knows!
"Now, who's right?"
What lusty, life-loving boy or girl ever grew up who
didn't say it hundreds of tftnes? And swell with pride
when he or she was in the right.
And what parent ever lived who didn't glory in such
youngsters; when they knew they knew?
What a handicap not to give every child yoffrchild
acnance to Knowi
In after years, what will they say to you, think of '
you, if you don't?
You may not be able to send them to college; bu&you
can give them the new Encyclopaedia Britannica
Arthur Brisbane, the high
est paid editor in the world,
with a salary of $84,000 a
year, says:
"It is really a misfortune for
n family of children to grow
up without tho Brltannica.
''Thoreadingofovoryserious
book should be done with tho
Britannica at hand. To de
velop that habit in children
would be of the highest pos
sible value to hem."
Griffith Ogden Ellis, editor
of The American Boy, writes:
"The Brltannica plays a large
nnd actlvo part in our edi
torial reference library, for
every year thousands of our
boys ask us for information
that tho Brltannica, if in their
homes, would furnish them
Immediately while their in
terest is at fever heat and,
of course, more fully than we
can give it to them by letter."
Edward Dok, the editor of
The Ladies' Home Journal, the
most important woman's paper
published, writes concerning
the "Handy Volume" Issue:
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possessed a copy of this work
how often one refers to it
and how large a place it takes
in one's reading and refer
ence, and I am delighted to
think that this work is now
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of people to whom its pos
session has up to this time
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jght.
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Dr. Charles "y. Eliot, prea'
ident of Harvard University
from 1869 to 1909, bought two
sets of the new Britannica as
soon as it came out. He wrote
as follows;
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benefit of my two sets of
grandchildren. I find tho
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Dr. S. C Mitchell, president
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No gift that a father can con
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Miss Ellen C Lombard, of
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writes as follows:
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stantly to tho Britannica In
connection with the Reading;
Courses recently Issued by
the Bureau. For tho home
study of children and for
general information, it is an
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