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THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS AND TIMES; THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1917, i CITY NEWS The will of Stephen Bourdo, late of this city, wns nlcd at the probate offlco Mon day. Settlement and decree In the estate of Linus II. Slater, late of Essex, was made In probate court Monday. A son was born on December 17 at llouscs Point, N. Y., to Mr. ana Mrs. x rea Hong. Mrs. Hong was formerly Miss Mary L. Byrne of this city. Prof, and Mrs. Thomas Reed Powell are tho parents of a daughter, Georglana Reed Powell, born Wednesday December 12 In 'Now York city. Linus J. Campbell, who enlisted omo tlmo ago In the nuartermastor reserve corps, left Friday for a training camp at Jacksonville, Fla. In nrobato court Friday ' Patrick Egan of Winooskl wos appointed admin istrator of the estate of Johanna B. Kgan, lnte ot the same village. Tho rtfiv. and Mrs. Charles Chase Wil son of Rosllndale, Mass., are the parents of a daughter, born Saturday. Mrs. wn son was Miss Mary DeForcst Clark. There was a settlement and decree In the estate of Jonathan H, Lamplough, late of Winooskl, In probate court yes. terday. Charles Gabaree. Jr.. of Milton was ap pointed administrator of the estate of Charles Gabaree, Sr., late of Milton, In probate court yesterday. Mrs. T. B. Hanna gave a pleasant toa Saturday afternoon for her sister-in-law, Mrs. McKinney, of Madison, N. J., who Is visiting at the Hanna home on South "Wlllard street for a week. Dr. A. Ij. Lamer, lieutenant in the Medl cal Reserve Corps, has received orders to report at Philadelphia and will go from there to San Antonio. Texas. His office on Bank street has been closed. Lieut. Robert L. Maynard of 73 Pino Btreet left Tuesday for Now York city where he will be stationed at a baBe hospital. Mrs. Maynard accompanied her husband and will live In Yonkers, N. Y. Mrs. Archie, Newton of 229 North "Winooskl avenue announces the engage ment of her daughter. Miss Lenna C. Newton, to George T. Magulre of Wor cester, Mass. They will be married early In the spring. Miss Constance Wheeler, who recently went to France to enter the canteen service of the Red Cross, writes that che Is occupying quarters In Paris with Miss Dorothy Jocelyn, who Is in the Red Cross nurse service. Miss Reba Demerrltt of School street has commenced her duties as assistant clerk to Miss Orabelle Ripley at the local board of exemption rooms. Miss Demerrltt was selected by the local board some tlmo ago, her selection being confirmed In Montpeller recently. William T. Earley, cashier of the New York Life Insurance company, who en listed In tho quartermaster's rcscrvfe last June, has received orders to report to Jacksonville, Fla., and left Friday night. Ernest G. Atkins has been appointed act ing cashier In Mr. Earley's absence. John A. Flllloe of Brandon, Wilfred L. Lauber of Middlebury and Hall E. Roo erts of Champlaln, N. Y were enlisted at the local navy recruiting station Tues day by Ensign Crosley, following their acceptance by the examining physician, Dr. Cecha. D. S. Jones of Essex Center, principal of the high school In that town, Is an other young man who has served on the local board of exemption gratuitously, and Incidentally served the nation in its selection of recruits from 10,000,000 regis trants. Theodore S. Peck and Theodora A. Peck were appointed executors of the will of Agnes Lesslle Peck, late of this city, by Judge J. H. Macomber In probate court yesterday. W. C. Isham and F. W. Elliott were appointed commissioners and ap praisers In this estate. Saturday afternoon at a tea given in the PI Beta Phi rooms the engagement of Miss Edith R. Gates, daughter of cx Oov. C. W. Gates of Franklin, to Lieut. Merle Halsey Davis was announced. Both are graduates of the University of Vermont In the class of 1915. Lieutenant Davis Is now at Camp Monroe, Va. W. H. Orvls of Bristol has recently taken m. position with the Ferguson & Adslt com pany of this city. Mr. Orvls will devote hta entire time to the wholesale distribu tion of the General and Hartford tires, for which Ferguson & Adslt company are the cxcluslvo wholesale distributors lor .Vermont and northern New York. News has been received of the birth of a son, December 11, to Dr. and Mrs. Alfred J. GIguere of Lowell, Mass. Mrs. Glguere will be remembered as Miss Madeline Davis, a graduate of the high school. Dr. Glguere is a graduate .of the University of Vermont. The child has been named after Its father. Edward P. Crane, who left Burlington about a month ago to take the war work course at the Y. M. C. A. College In Springfield, Mass., has completed his course there and was In tho city last night on his way to his homo In Hard wick, whero he will remain until called to service. The Hotel Vermont is to be headquarters for the State dairymen's convention, which Is to be held In this city on January 15, 16 and 17. On the evening (J tho 17th an elaborate banquet Is to be served at the hotel, arrangements to tliUi effect hav ing been completed yesterday. It is anticipated that more than 200 will be in attendance. Vermont State chemists met in this city Friday. They enjoyed a lecture on "Dyestuffs," given by Mr. Munroe of the American Woolen company, In the after noon at the Williams Science hall. In the evening, following a dinner at the Hotel Vermont, P. G. llasford, a member ot the Canadian Munitions company of Montreal, gave an address on "The Man ufacture and Handling of Nitric Acid." L. W. Barry of Milton went Monday night to Portsmouth, N. II., to Join tho coast artillery corps stationed there. Mr. Barry, who Is a registrant, but who had not yet been called, requested permission from the board of exemption to Join this branch of the service recently, nnd the order of approval from the adjutant general's ofllce at Montpeller came yes terday. .Jed P. Ladd, chairman ot the legal ad visory board of Grand Isle county, has selected John Tudhope, H. W. Marvin, H. W. Ladd, Leslie Plko and Juan Robin won of Grand Isle as assistants to the legal advisory board, which Is composed, be sides Mr. Ladd, of Fred I.. Webster of Hwanton and Daniel T. Trombley of Isle La Motte. Notices of the selection of these gentlemen were mailed to them Monday. Bert Henderson of Maple street Is the second young man whose gratuitous serv ices have been accepted by the local board of exemption, under the now selective sys tem. The local board, Drs. C, J. Russell, Lyman Allen and D, E. O'Sulllvan, saw to It that Mr. Henderson was kept busily engaged during the day stamping the en velopes In which tho questionnaires are pent out to registrants, the total number pf which exceeds 3,000, Shelburne bay was frozen over lAno NUXr IRON, PEPSIN AND SARSAPAWELL The combination of two great medicines, Hood's Sarsaparllla and Pcptlron, by tak ing thorn In conjunction, one beforo eat ing and tlvo other nfter, brings Into co operation the above-named substances. best for the blood, nerves ana digestive organs. This combination Is especially recom mended In cases that aro scrofulous, or rheumatic, anemic and nervous, or where the blood Is both Impure nnd pale, de ficient In Iron ono of the most common disease conditions of tho present day. In case where a laxative Is needed, Hood's PIUh should be token. They work In perfect harmony with Hood's Sarsa parllla and Pcptlron, and are mild and efficient. wiuv.j day afternoon and the Ice In Shelburno harbor was thick cnougn io near mo weight of men walking on It. This Is exceptionally early for the bay to freeze over and It Is not believed that the Ice will remain for the rntlro senson, despite the fact that It Is making rapidly. The Ice during the day crept out Into Burling ton bay perceptibly and Is several Inches thick In the slips. Tho mnrrlnirn nf Cnnt. Charles Erwln Hall, son of Mrs. Minnie E. Hall ot Brandon, nnd Miss Adeline Lane -lower, rtnturhtnr nf Mrs. Benlamln Lowell Mer rill Tower of Salem, Mass., took place Saturday at Salem. Captain Hall, who Is In the ordnance department, U. 8. A., Is a araduate of the University of Ver mont. Ho received his commission at the first officers' training camp at Platts. burgh barracks. He Is a member of tho Sigma Phi fraternity. At the annual 'meeting of the Ladles' Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hiber nians, held last evening, these dfflcers wero elected: President. Miss1 Margaret Bmolllns: vlce-nresldent, Miss Rose Campbell: recording secretary, Mrs. Kathorlne Pell; financial secretary, Miss Helena Parrott; treasurer, Mrs. Susan Bashaw; mlstrcss-at-arms, Miss Gertrude Hodges; sentinel, Miss Agnes Crosby; chairlady of the standing committee, Miss Elizabeth McKenzie. Robert K. Edgerton, U. V. M. '15, who formerly made his home on Converse court In this city and who will be re membered as traveling reporter for the Bradstreet company In Vermont, has been discharged from the draft army at Camp Devens to accept a commission as assistant paymaster In tho navy, with rank of ensign. He is now stationed temporarily on board a receiving ship at Commonwealth liter, Boston, Moss. Mr. and Mrs. Edgerton now make their home In Cambridge. Thomas Staplcton, an employe of the Rendering plant, fell on tho slippery sidewalk In the vicinity of the Van Ness Houso Sunday afternoon and suffered a severe cut over one eye. Dr. F. w Baylies of Pine street wns called to the hotel, whither Mr. Stapleton had been taken In an unconscious condition. The physician did everything possible to make the unfortunate man comfortable and ho was later taken to his home on Pearl street in tho polico ambulance. No seri ous results from the tall are antlcl pated. The marriage of James R. Rutherford, manager of the store of the Goodrich Tiro company In this city, to Miss Viola M. Frasier, also of this city, took place Saturday afternoon at the rectory of St. Paul's Church. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. W. Daven port. The couple were nttended by Miss Florenco Sinclair of Vcrgcnnes and W. J. Drlscoli of tills city. The ceremony was followed by a dinner at the New Sher wood Hotel. After n wedding trip, the couple will make their home In this city. Both Mr. nnd Mrs. Rutherford came from Boston about two years ago. A damage suit, in which the plaintiff company seeks to recover tho sum of $300 and Just costs, was entered at tho county clerk's office Saturday morning for trial at tho March term of county court. In the petition the plaintiffs are given as John L. Bergeron & Son, Vic tor A. Bergeron, both of this city. The defendants arc E. J. Valley and E. Beaudette, both of Montpeller. Among the allegations set forth In the petition, it is claimed that the defendants are Indebted to the plaintiff company for work and labor done, as well as for material furnished. "Willie" Thomas, charged with larceny from the person, was bound over to the March term of county court In city court Tuesday. Ball In the sum of $300 was asked for his appearance at that time, and Thomas, being unable to fur nish a bondsman, was committed to Jail. The preliminary hearing In Thomas' case took place Monday afternoon, Judge Stearns withholding his decision until Tuesday. The Judge announced that "the court finds from the evidence sub mitted that there is reasonable grounds to believe that he (Thomas) Is guilty of the crime charged." The State senators from Chittenden county received notice Thursday of the death from pneumonia in Northboro, Maps., on December 12, ot State Senator Charles H. Blgelow of Orange county. Senator Blgelow was clerk and treas urer of his home town of Brookfleld from 1892 to 1904 and was a member ot the House of Representatives from 1902 to 1904. He was a merchant and Insur ance agent, and was 67 years old. Sena tor Blgelow was one of the prominent, able members of the present Vermont Senate. He wns highly esteemed and In fluential In his home county and was of strict Integrity In all matters. A handsome loving cup was presented to Ensign Charles A. Harris at the local navy recruiting station Saturday after- i noon, an a token ot tho appreciation In which the former commandant is held 1 by tho officers and yeomen In the Ver mont district, all of whom contributed their mite for tho remembrance. The cup was presented by Chief Yeoman Brltton of the local station, who made a neat presentation speech for tho navy men. The speech was responded to feel ingly by EnBlgn Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Harris left Saturday night for Los An geles, Cal., where the ensign Is to take up his new duties as officer In charge of the station there. Horace L. Johonnott, Jr., of North Union street is the first person in Chit tenden county to offer his services gratuitously to the members! of the local board of exemption. This offer came Thursday from Mr. Johonnott, person ally. Needless to suy he ,wus set to work at once, and when seen by a Free Press man Thursday afternoon was busily engaged In reciting "2420," "2427," etc., in checking up the registrants who are to be recipients of questionnaires in a short interval of time. Incidentally, It might bo added, Mr, Johonnott's name heads the list of registrants from this county who are to be ordered away as the government sees fit. t Charles H. Bradford of St. Paul street, alias Carl Springfield, jailed on the charge of being a slacker, was arraigned before tho United Stntes commissioner Monday, Ball for hiH release was fixed In the sum of $500. The colored man bolng unable to secure a bondsman, he was remanded to the custody of the sheriff, where he will remain until some decision Is arrived at. Bradford wus originally arrested on n breach of the peace charge, preferred against him by his wife, Mrs. Bradford, alleging in her complaint that he abused her and a nine months old child. This case will be taken up In city court after the anvarnment finishes with Bradford. He was arrested on the breach of tho peace charge a week ago Monday. The condition of Walter, the H-year old son of Mrs. Eva Maynard, who was severe v burned last Monday oven ne. is . slightly Improved. The boy put some wood Into the stove to start the Are, which he thought was completely out, preparatory to rebuilding a coal Are. Tho irafta w nin,i on.i hi. nAAA n tltttn i kerosene to start the Are. As ho opened , thn Hit ttiAM wan nn Avnli nalnn nnri his clothing caught fire. His face, cars nnd both arms to tho elbows were badly burned. His seven-year-old brother also was burned slightly about the ears and neck, but li ablo to be about Dr. A. S. C. Hill waB called and dressed the wounds. Dr. J, M. Hackett of Champlaln, N. Y wns elected president of the Rutland Railroad Surgeons!, association at' their annual meeting Thursday at tho Now snerwood Hotel. The other officers were: Dr. J. B. Woodhull of North Bennington. vice-president; Dr. 8. S. Eddy of Middle bury, secretary-treasurer. The executlvo committee for 1918 Is Dr. J. M. Hamilton of Rutland, Dr. George H. Gorham of Bellows Falls and Dr. O. H. Branch of Grand Isle. At tho business meeting nn appropriate paper on the death of Dr. Walter H. Ranks of Shelburne, which occurred the past year, was read. In the evening the surgeons went to the Medical College building and heard a lec ture by Dr. F. J. Cotton, a noted Boston surgeon. The final meeting for the year of the Burlington section of the Green Moun tain club was held on Tuesday evening and was one of extreme pleasure and profit to all who attended. Prof. G. H. Perklna told the club members a little about the geology of the Green Moun tains, and the other mountains of the State, the taconlc, red sandrock and granite groupB. Many interesting sur prises were given to those present and by the end of the lecture all were eager to learn more of the history of these rugged friends of all Vermontera. All members will surely have a new Interest In Mt. Mansfield and Camel's Hump the next time they climb them. The next meeting of the club for the election of officers will be held early In January. Court General Howard, No. 4576, Inde pendent Order ot Foresters, at their meeting Thursday night In their rooms In the Hayward block on Main street, elected officers for the ensuing year as follows; Court deputy, Peter J. Snyder; court physician, Dr. J. W. Courtney; chief ranger, Herbert W. Chase; vice chief rangor, Mrs. Agnes M. Peck; record ing secretary, Mrs. Eugenie LaDam; financial secretary, A. P. Bernard; treas urer, Mrs. Sellna Laplerre; orator, Mrs. M. A. Chase; organist, Miss Lea Lorraine; senior woodward, Miss Adral Cassan; Junior woodward, Miss Bertha V. Bacon; senior beadle, Israel Provost; junior beadle, George Launsbury; trustees, Fred Cummlngs and Louis Freemnn; finance committee, Mrs. Esther V. Ashey and Mrs, Josephine Snyder; auditing committee-,- Mrs. Ashey, Mrs. Peck and Peter Sny der. C. E.' Leach was elected captain to head Canton Lafayette, No. 1, I. O. O. F., Patriarchs Militant, Friday evening at a meeting In their hall on Church street. The other officers chosen were: Lieu tenant, George Tabor; ensign, George P, Cole; clerk, J. T. Parkinson; accountant, R. A. Spear. These officers will be Installed on the second Thursday in January. Captain W. B. Craven has been appointed examining officer for the offlcers-elecj Inspecting Officer F. E. Heath of Barre and Col. W. A. Frost of Bennington were vlsltorp. A clam chowder, piping hot, served under the direction ot the refresh ment and houo committee, delighted all after the meeting. OBITUARY. Charles H. Osier. Charles H. Osier, aged 65 years, died Monday evening at seven o'clock at 4'4 North Winooskl avenue of pleuro-pneu- monla. He leaves In his family, his wife, three Bisters and three brothers; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Wednesday morn' Ing at East Charlotte In the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Mary MltUrny. Mary, tho two weeks old daughter of air. and Mrs. E. O. Mltlguy of 72 Hunger ford terrace, died at the home ot her parents Monday afternoon. She Is sur vived by her parentsand two brothers. Arthur and John. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock at St Mary's Cathedral. Burial was In St, Joseph's cemetery. Ruth Duba. Ruth Elizabeth Duba. the Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Duba of First street, died Monday morning, The funeral was held at St. Francis Xavler Church in Winooskl at three o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Burial was In St. Francis cemetery. Mrs. Joseph Stannard. Mrs. Joseph Stannard died Friday night at nine o'clock at her home, 257 South Champlaln street, of Brlght's disease. Her husband died three weeks ago. The funeral was held at St. Mary's Cathedral Monday morning, with buiial In St. Joseph'a cemetery. Daniel Mitchell. The funeral of Daniel Mitchell, who died Thursday, was held at St. Joseph's Church at eight o'clock Saturday morning, with burial In Mt. Calvary cemetery. Mr. Mitchell was 72 years old and had been sick a long time. Ho was a stone cutter by trade and was born In Canada. G corse Burr. George Barr, for 36 years in the employ of Dr. W. Seward Webb of Shelburne Farms, died Friday afternoon at the Mary Fletcher hospital, from the effects of gangrenous appendicitis. L Mr. Barr was taken to the hospital Tuesday, suffering from tho disease. Ho wns operated on soon afterwards, but because of his age and his weakened Physical condition he was unable to rally irom tne operation. The deceased was a resident of New ork city, 63 years of ago. and Is sur vlvcd by a wife and a daughter. Mar garet, six years of age. The body was gem 10 nis late Home Thursday night. or many years Mr. Barr was steward on Dr. Webb's yacht Elfrlda, and was always reneu upon to attend to the ar rangemonts for tho hunting trips which me doctor ana nis parties took to the west, Antolne Haahaw. Antonle Bashaw died at his home, h .Marine avenue, early Tuesday morning, uged 155 years. He had lived In Burlington for more than 30 years and had conducted a grocery and meat business nt 44 Marble avenue for about 20 years. He, Is survived by his wife unit orra son, jeu, and one daughter, airs, i-reu uulllnrgcon, both of this city. Tho funeral will be held this morning at nine o'clock at St. Jo sepn h Church, with burial in St. Jo nepn-H cemetery. .Nathaniel J. I.rffler. Nathaniel J. Leffler died yestordav after' noon at five o'clock at the residence of his brother, W. I. Lefller of 81 Isham street. Ho was born In Shelbwllle. Ind April 1, 1872. He had made hU home In Roanoke, Va for the past 20 years, oaing conductor on the Norfolk & West ern railroad. May 27 he underwent operation for cancer at St. Agnes'" hos pltal, Philadelphia, coming to Burlington four weeks ago to spend his last days with his brother and to be under the enro ui iuuw, xiarnson seiner. Ho Is survived In his family by' hfs wife, who wns Bessie T. Robertson of Roanoke, Va.; one stenson. Douelas P. ; Robertson of Hopewell, Va.; two brothers, W. P. Lefller of this city and the Rev. Jonn loru V?'"" oiBurraio, N. x.; one sister, Mrs. J, w. Hancock of Roanoke. Va.; and an aged mother, Mrs. Olive B. Scannoll of Fort Pierce, Fla. He wns a member of Roanoke Lodge, . P. O. 13., and the Order of Railroad Conductors. The remains will bo taken this noon to Roanoke, where services nnd Interment will take place. UNIVERSITY NOTES. Important Action in Connection with Calendar Taken by Senate. No mid-year examinations. No spring vacation. Second semester opens January 28. Favored closing early In May. At a glance the above tells the story of the meeting of tho senate of the Uni versity of Vermont last evening. The closing of the university early In May was favored by the Bennte, but will have to be acted on by the board of trustees. The Christmas recess will begin Friday at 4:10 and will end December 31 at 2:00 , m President Benton has started on a new line of work In addition to his former duties In France. A new division has been created by the Y. M. C. A. for duty at the front and Dr. Benton is to be In. this work. He will be kept informed of his other work In Paris semi-weekly through his secretary, Roy D, Sawyer. who will make two trips a week to the front, The Sigma Nu fraternity announces the pledging of Dana Blcknell Goodrich of Esbbx. The annual Inter-class track meet held Saturday afternoon In the gym nasium was won by the Juniors with 39 points, with the senior and sophomore classes tied for second place with 25 points each, and the freshmen finished with 19 points Smith, '18, won the gold medal with 25 points. Buck, '19, took the sliver medal and Fowler, '20, was awarded the bronze medal. The medals award ed are the regular U. V. M. track medal, with the Inscription on the back. Those taking points In each event were awarded ribbons with the university seal and details of the event on each, blue ribbons for those placing first, and red and white for those taking second and third, respectively. There wero twenty point winners who divided tho 108 points. This Indicates the keen competition that was somewhat lack ing at last year's meet. The point winners and the heights, etc., follow, In order of first, second and third, and last the height: Quarter mile, Greene '21, Fowler '20, Buck '19; high Jump, Smith '18, Warren '21, Rathfon 20, 5 feet 1 Inch; half mile, Buck '19, Fowler '20, Runnals '20; shot put, Dyer 20, Furman '19, Henshaw '19, 34 feet 6 inches; 30-yard daBh, Smith 'IS, Pcrcl man '19, Greene '21, 4 1-5 seconds; sack race, Buck '19, Perelman "19, Crane '21, 26 seconds; pole vault, Harris '19, Morln 20, Branch '21, 7 feet 5 Inches; stand ing broad jump. Smith '18, Perelman 19, Uprln '20, 8 feet 6 Inches: low hur dles, Smith '18, Buck '19, Perelman '19 obstacle race, Drowns '19, Alden '21 Crane '21; mllo run, Fowler '20, Spoonor 21, Buck '19, or Drowne '19; high dive, Smith '18, Raymond '20, Clark '21, five feet three Inches. The starter was Morris Wilcox '16 and the meet was run under the aus pices of the U. V. M. Athletic associa tion. Kappa Sigma announces the pledg Ing of L. B. Fuller '21, of Springfield and C. H. Moshcr '21, of Island Pond. Lambda chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta announces the pledging of the following members of the freshman class: Ruth Ball of Randolph Center, Ruth Blgelow of St. Johnsbury, Ruth Harrington of Vergennes, Ruth Hub bell of Lexington, Mass., Elsa Llnder of Champlaln, N. Y., Leone Mitchell of Hardwick, Helen Stiles of Burlington, and Dorcas White of Walpole, N. H. Eta chapter of Delta Delta Delta an nounces the pledging of Grace Annts of North Troy, Madine Boardman and Polly Marshall of Stowe, Irma Cocke of Burlington and Evelyn Orton of St. Al bans, all of the class of 1921. The Delta Mu fraternity gave an in formal danco Saturday night at their rooms In the Hayward block. Seventeen couples attended. The chaperons were Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Hunter. Brown's or chestra furnished music. The Junior class decided to omit Junior week this year and to Issue a special number of the Cynic Instead of publish ing the Ariel. Vermont Beta chapter of PI Beta Phi announces the pledging of Marlon Horton of Poultney, Margaret Flinn and Alcne Crosby of Springfield; Louise Twohey of St. Albans; Marlon Salisbury of Randolph; Bernlce Bylngton of Charlotte; Hlldreth Tyler and Eula Ovltt of Enosburg Falls; Ruth Kidder and Lois Bartlett or Bur lington; Kathleen Foster of Island Pond, and Dorothy Grow of Essex Junction. Aloha XI Delta announces the pledging of Ruth Buxton, '21, of Burlington and Alice Clifford. '21, of Plttsford. Mildred Hooker, '21, of Hardwick will be pledged when she returns to college. The Student Union Tuesday officially decided to give the proceeds of the coming kake walk to the American Red Cross. There was some discussion as to wlrether the proceeds should be givon to the Red Cross or Invested in Liberty bonds to be a sinking fund for the support of athletics at the university. The meeting wns opened by the singing of two college songs. Mc Sweeney, '19, requested that all football suits be turned In between 4:10 and flvo Wednesday or Thursday. Nelson, '20, spoke of the debate tryouts to be held Wednes day at 8:00 p. m. In the Old Mill. The Student Union next confirmed the candi dates tor football manager and assistant managers, as thero are only three candi dates left In college for the three posi tions. They are: Manager, McSweeney, '19; assistant managers, Furber, '20, and Rath fon, '20. Verne Adams suggested that the chair appoint a committee of three to look Into the prospects of varsity athletics and to report to the Student Union, Billings, P. F. Jones and McSweeney were ap pointed. Booth, '18, moved that the pro ceeds of the kake walk be Invested In Liberty bonds, to be a sinking fund for athletics. Briggs, '18, gave some sugges tions as to why tho money should be donated to the Red Cross. Several men then gave good reasons on both sides of the 'question. At tho end of the hour a vote was taken on the question of invest ing the money In LlbertyV bondB for athletics. The motion was not carried. Sprague, '19, then moved that the proceeds be given to the Red Cross, The motion wns carried. Comings, '18, called attention to the pep meeting at the "Maj" last night. Woodward, '18, suggested that a committee be appointed to assist the local Red CroBS on the campus In their present campaign for membership. As tho time was already over the meeting adjourned without further ceremony, Hugh M. Scoflejd '20, who recently enlisted In the navy, la In a hospital at Chelsea, Mass., following a serious In jury at the navy yard, when his skull was fractured. His home is in Hyde Pork. The yearly dance of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity wan held on the roof garden of the Hotel Vermont last night, 30 couples, being In utendance. Contrary to the usual custom, the af fair was Informal last night. FINANCIAL HELP FOR FARMERS Federal Loans to Be Explained at Meeting. County Aarnt Dana Invite All Inter ested to a Conference In Farm Bu reau Association's Rooms In This City January . A meetlna of superlative Importance to Chittenden county farmers that has to do with federal farm loaahs will be held In the County Farm Bureau association's room In tho Stannard Memorial building In this city on Wednesday, January 9, at 10:30 o'clock. County Agent J. W. Dana told a Free Press man yesterday that farmers who would like to secure capital with which to pay oft a mortgage or debt wore ex pected to bo In attendance, as well as those tillers of the county soil who desire to buy a farm, or lncreaso the acreago they already have on hand; to purchaso equipment, fertilizers, or livestock; to put up buildings or to otherwise develop their property. Mr. Dana ndded further that the farm ers of this county will be Interested to learn that steps aro being taken by the Federal Land bank of Springfield to or ganize V national farm loan association In this county. Because of the fact that both the farm bureau and the land bank have received numerous inquiries as to how loans might be secured from the bank, said the county agent yesterday, the foregoing meeting was arranged for the purpose of forming ( a national loan association. In this State at the present time there are eight associations, and there aro 90 in me nrsi r eaerai iiunu oaiiK uisiriui, which embraces the' New England States, I -I ' 1 . , T . . I new iurK iiuu new iiuiscj, Concerning the National Farm Loan as sociations, Mr. Dana handed a Free Press man the following: "National farm loan associations aro organized and run by and for farmers. Othecrs cannot legally be admitted to membership. Individual farmers can borrow from the bank only through their i local association. There must bo at least ten applicants In order to organize an as sociation, but there is no limit to tho num ber that may Join. Each borrower buys shares in the association to the amount of Ave per cent, of his desired loan. The money the farmers pay,, their association for the stock Is turned over to the Fed eral Land bank to buy stock for the asso ciation. In this way tho farmers them selves become the owners and directors of the national farm loan associations and by representation, of the land banks also. They become Investors as well as I borrowers. The government has not only I made the way eas, but It helps the farm ers to reap the profits derived from their own efforts of borrowing." FRIENDSHIP FUND OF $1,141. Amount to lie Raised by Young Women L'nderKrnUunte of University. It Is $1,141 and not $141 that will be raised by the young women undergrad- I uates of the University of Vermont for I the friendship fund, by two entertainments and other features this winter. The friendship fund Is a national college finan cial branch, whlrh will go towards tho ' relief of the allied war prisoners. I Routine business was transacted at a 1 meeting of the hoard of trustees of the University of Vermont held yesterday afternoon. I A graduate of the University of Vcr- ' mont was one of tho Arst to carry the Stars and Stripes into Paris with the Arst expeditionary forces, the fortunate man being First Lieut. Paul L. Hanson, '16. Lieutenant Hanson's standing In military activities at tho university was so high that ho was readily accepted and given a commission as second lieutenant in the regular army. Soon nfterwards he wus appointed a Arst lieutenant. , Paul H.. Gates, a graduate of the Uni versity of Vermont In the class of 1915, has been given a commission as second lieutenant in tho officers' reserve corps, unitea states tjoast Artillery. He Is a son of ex-Gov. Charles W. Gates of Franklin. Comptroller G. W. Bailey of the univer sity paid each member of the reserve officers' training corps at the University of Vermont $14 yesterday afternoon, that sum being given by tho United States government towards the uniforms of the members. PAY FOR NAVY RECRUITS. State Will Add $10 per Month to (iov ernment Stipend. Registrants! Rend this: "Volunteers In the service of the United ; States shall be paid by the State (Vermont) the sum of $10 each per month. In addi tion to the pay which they shall receive from the federal government, provided that the period for which such State pay shall be allowed shall not exceed one , year," Public Acts, page 156, section 53. j The foregoing refers to registrants who r enlist In tho nnvy only, as the time for volunteer service In the army closed Satur day at noon' throughout the United Stntes. As enlistment In the navy is always volun- j tary and never compulsory, all .that is necessary for a registrant to do to get this extra $10 is to get a certlAcate from his district board of exemption, certifying that he is not needed in the next draft quota of his respective county. This certificate ho will present to Ensign J. W. Crosley, nnd provided of course he Is not physically disqualified by ("he examining surgeon. Dr. C. H. Cecha, he will be enlisted Into the nation's Arst arm of defence. Tne nforementloned $10 of course con tinues to go to all enlisted men between the ngeu of 18 and 21, as well as' to all men above the ago of 31, these two classes not being subject to the selective service law of the nation. Yesterday was the Arst day In some time that not a single recruit was en listed at the local navy recruiting station. Flvo applicants, who put In appearance for enlistment, wero physically ills- quuliAed, however. 75 PER CENT. USELESS. Many Defective Questionnaires Itrturn r rd to Exemption Hoard. "Approximately 75 per cent, of the regis trants who have Ailed out their own ques tionnaires and returned them to this of llce," said Dr. C. J. Russell, chairman of the board of oxemptlon, yesterday, "have dono so without swearing to them before a notary, as required by law, Theso questionnaires are absolutely useless, and they nust be sworn to according to law before they can be filed." All these registrants who have failed to so live up to the letter of the law regard ing the selective service regulations, will be compelled to report later nt the room of the local board. There, their ques tionnaires will be handed back to them, and they will be Instructed to repair to tho county court room overhead, where tho necessary formality will be gone through with, to make the questionnaire legal. i The registrant's nflldavlt will be found at the bottom ot page 15 of hia question naire. At the bottom ot this affidavit will be found a place for tho signature of tha registrant, while underneath aonears a THE OLD Splendid Gloves jor Gijts Nothing you can give will be more acceptable than a pair of gloves, and such a purchase from our stocks is full assur ance that the gloves will be the best in quality, fit and work manship of any gloves to be had. Each pair in a gift box. Trefousse Gloves, $2.00 and $2.50 per pair. The finest of all French Gloves, in the two-clasp pique or over scam sewn styles, white and black, with self or wide embroidered backs ; also dark brown, dark gray and tan shades. Washable Gloves, $1.75, $2.00 and $2.50. These Gloves are the most desirable for street wear and give exceptionally satisfactory service; shown in pearl white, dark gray, steel gray, putty and tan shades. Mocho Gloves, $2.50. In gray and beaver, made of im ported Mocho leather, one clasp, with self or black embroid ered backs. Children's Gloves, $1.50. Of washable leather, in tan and sand shades, one clasp f sizes 00 to 7. Towels All Linen Individual Towels. Hemstitched, with dainty damask borders, with wreath design for initials priced at 50 cents each. Madeira Hand Embroidered Individual Towels All linen, in an assortment of designs priced at $1.25 to $2.25 each. Grass Bleached Towels Extra heavy fine pure linen hem stitched Huck Towels, with a dainty blue striped border; these are a new size, 16x30 inches priced at $1.00 each. Hemstitched Huck Towels. All pure linen with damask borders, in various designs, size 22x38 inches priced at 75 cents each. Grass Bleached Towels. Pure linen Huck Towels, hem stitched, plain and striped, size 22x38 inches priced at $1.00 and $1.35 orach. Damask Towels. Hemstitched, all pure linen, many different designs, sizes 20x45 to 24x44 priced at 75 cents to $1.50 each. Bath Towel Sets. One large towel, one guest towel and face cloth, with pink or blue borders -priced $1.39. Bath Towels. In white or white with colored borders priced 50c, 75c and $1.00 each. A Charming Silk Blouse a Choice Gift Many new and very attractive styles have arrived, show ing the smartest effects, in Georgette, wash satin and-tub silks, in white, pink and the most effective colors priced $3.98, $5.00, $5.75, $6.50 and $7.75 each. French Voile Blouses. Hand embroidered, mart for afternoon and suit wear priced $5.00, $5.75 and $6.0. Striped Satin and Taffeta Waists. In pretty color com binationspriced $3.98, $5.00 and $5.75. Kayser Silk Hosiery $1.50 and $2- The name Kayser stamped on the toe of your silk hosiery gift is a full assurance of quality. " We have unusually large stocks of Kayser stockings, in white and black, in regular and out sizes; also all colors, in regular sizes priced $1.50 and $2.00 per pair. A Pair oj Woolen Blankets Can you think of anything that will be more welcome than a soft, thick pair of woolen blankets? You may choose from the largest stocks of Woolen Blankets, in white or gray, silk taffeta binding, pink, blue or yellow borders, at $5.00, $5.98, $6.50 and up to $17.50 per pair. Icuilered" lino for the signature of tho notary, the one signature that has become coiiBplcuou.i by its absence on 75 per cent, ot the questionnaires rilled out by regis trants up-to-date without the assistance of the legal profession. The members of tho local board were highly elated yesterday upon tlu recep tion of a questionnaire from a registrant employod In the Chittenden County Trust company that was Ailed out In perfect order, nnd their Joy was unconflned when they discovered after closely scrutinizing the questionnaire further stated the young BEE HIVE i jor Gijts man made no claim for exemption. Tha next questlonalre picked up was made out at the Post, and, Btrange ns It may seem, the signature of a notary was missing, which automatically rendered the regis trant's work useless. v A. L. Sherman, C. P. Cowles, Theodora E. Hopkins, E. C. Mower and M. G. Lenry, tho chairman ot the advisor board, were the attorneys who contributed their services gratis at the county court house yesterday to the large number at registrants seeking advlco of tho legal pros tension. v '