face. His Worship said that by defen dant's own adnxission he had struck the boy, in doing which he had taken the law in his own hands. Defendant would be fined ss. and costs. CIVIL CASES. Lawrie and Son v. A. Mason. Claim L 14135. 7d. Judgment by default for amount claimed and costs LI Is. ’Chas. Lake v.' J. N. Sharp—For the plaintiff, Mr. Ireland; for the defendant, Mr. Purnell. This case had been adjourned from last Court, day, and was a claim for work done by plaintiff and for-, livery and carriage hire. - Defendant put in a set-off, claiming the value of a saddle which had been borrowed by plaintiff’s son and never returned, and for a wheelbarrow which had been borrowed and never returned, and several other items. Both sides ad mitted several of the amounts charged, but a, good deal of time was taken up as to the identity of the pigs which had de stroyed a,fence, for the repairing of which plaintiff claimed? His Worship said this was a case which never ought to have been brought into Court. He would give judg ment for plaintiff for LI Os. 95., costs, LI 9s. -Gd.

Wm. Hussey v. Chas. Lake, Jun. — Claim L 7 for a plough sold to defendant. Plaintiff said he sold Lake the plough as it was lying at the blacksmith’s shop at Sherwood. . Defendant saw the plough and examined it. He had two days tb examine it before the purchase. It was a double-furrow plough. Defendant kept the plough for about six weeks, when he returned it to the blacksmith’s with one wheel broken and the skeath gone. He had applied to defendant for the money, but had not been paid. The plough was in a fit state for work. Chas. Lake, jun., in his evidence, admitted having made a bargain for the plough at L 7, but after using the plough for a fortnight he re turned it. as it was not worth the money. Judgment for amount and costs. - Chas. Lake, jun., v. W. Suttpn.— Claim. L 7 for carting. For plaintiff, Mr. Ireland; for defendant, Mr. Purnell. Plaintiff, sworn, said—l was employed carting for Sutton. He had taken a con tract for Ll 4. I was to help him and was to receive L 7 for my work. I have rendered my account several times. The account produced is mine. I have written to Sutton requesting payment. I have never received L 92 7s. from Sutton. Wm. Sutton, sworn, said—l was a carrier. I employed plaintiff to do carting for me. I have paid him money on account at different times. On the 7th of April last we. had a final settlement, when he gave me’a receipt for L 92 7s. which was what his work- amounted to. Plaintiff has never worked for-.me since. His signa ture is on the stamp.. He wrote it in my house in the presence of my wife. In

answer to his Worship, plaintiff said Mr. T. A. Winter wyote out the account for ..... him, the particulars, being give® from memory, as plaintiffs note-book had’ been lost. Judgment for defendant and costs.' .. Saunders v. Learmoutli. —Mr. Purnell for plaintiff, Mr. Ireland for defendant. Plaintiff, Hying oh the south side of the Bakaia, and defendant, residing on the north of that river, had consented to have the case tried at Bakaia. Counsel for the defendant now objected that the case was out of his Worship’s jurisdiction, and that his client was not bound by the consent lie had given—he wished his ... Worship.tp, .make, a note of his objection. His Worship ruled that lie had jurisdic tion, and the case proceeded. William Saunders, sworn, said—l was in partner ship with Mr. Irvine, at North Bakaia, as Saunders: and Irvine. We dissolved part .nership. The household furniture was my own property. When I left the place . I sold a portion of iny furniture to Irvine , .and Learmouth, who succeeded Saunders . and Irvine. The unsold articles I left in rtheitr - possession, as my house was not ready to receive them. I went for the .. goods about a-month ago. I saw Mr. Learmouth, the defendant, and asked -for the things. Defendant said he could not give them to me without the authority fronrMr. Irvine, who was away. I wrote to Mr. Learmouth for the goods, telling hurt if they were not delivered to him I would take, legal proceedings for their recovery. Defendant knew which were my goods. He was present 'when they were selected.. Walter Learmouth, sworn, said—-I am defendant in this case. lam not a partner in the firm of Irvine and Learmouth. My father is a partner in that firm. He resides in England. lam manager for Irvine and Learmouth. I remember Mr. Saunders coming to demand . certain goods. I told him I could not - give them up without, an authority from Mr. Irvine. I said if he would produce evidence of ownership I should be most happy to give them up. After counsel on . both sides had addressed the Bench, his Worship said he had no doubt that plain tiff had clearly proved his property in - these goods. They would have to be re turned to plaintiff, or the sum of L3O paid as compensation. ; , : '

Public Meeting at Wakanui.

A: public meeting was held in the Waka nui schoolroom on Thursday evening to test the feeling; of the householders of the district regarding the imposition by the School Committee of a charge for the use of the school for divine service; There 'was a crowded attendance, arid Mr David •Wilson occupied the chair. Throughout, the meetihg showed great indignation at the course adopted by the Committee, especially towards Mr James Brown, the member of the Committee who moved the resolution. On some of the people enter ing the schoolroom they were ordered out by Messrs Brown and Earle, who, threat ened to have them taken in charge, but the people did not seem inclined to pay attention to the danger that threatened theirn.

The Chairhian expressed his great satis faction at seeing so many take an interest in what he considered concerned them gteatly. He said the School Committee had passed a resolution to the effect that they would impose a charge of three shil lings for every religious service held in the schoolroom. Therefore this meeting had been called, so that the mind of the .people on the matter may be expressed as to whether they approved or condemned the action of the Committee, He thought it woUld have been much better had they taken this step before passing their reso lution, and called a public meeting to as certain the feeling of the people on the matter. But the step taken was an insult to the feelings and intelligence of the householders, which he trusted they would jiiave spirit enough to resent. (Hear, would ask were the people of Wakantii prepared to allow religious teach ;

ing to he banished out of the district (which this action of the Committee meant)'? Because, if they submitted to this he felt quite sure the next move of a certain individual would be to deny to them the use of the school on any terms. (Hear, hear, and a Voice —You are right.) Now, it was their duty to make a stand somewhere, and not be always giving way. He hoped they-would take their stand— (hear, hear)— and if they were firm and steadfast he could guarantee them the vic tory ; at least the victory of the other side would be short lived. Was it not both abusive and ridiculous that any man or men in that district should have the cheek and impudence to say that they should not have the privilege of meeting in their own school without paying a heavy rent or tax. He said their own school decidedly. Someone may say “ No, the school is the property of the Board of Education. ” He would say no — emphatically no. Not any more than it was the property of the School Committee. The Committee was. elected by the people, the Board was elected by the Committees ; they are both elective Boards. The Board of Education had the control of educa tional matters and school property, but the schools were the property of the people of the educational districts —and the people contribute i the funds towards their support. (HoarViear). The Presby terians were the most numerous body in this district, and he hoped they would soon have a place of their own to meet in —so that they would be independent of the School Committee ; but it was their duty to act nobly and honorably, and help to fight the battle for their friends of the other denominations who are not so strong—and whom the charges imposed would virtually drive out. . (Hear, hear). Mr. * James Brown was noble minded enough to expect them to pay for the education of liis children, and then turn round and say, “ You shall not have the privilege of meeting in the house you have erected for the purpose, without paying for the privilege.” Ridiculous! They were all aware that religious teaching was not allowed in the State schools ; that the majority had given way and sacrificed their opinion to satisfy the minority—a minority that all past experience taught nothing would satisfy, but complete con trol on all matters—education, religion, and politics. The matter stood thus : They were aware that education in this country was most liberally provided for, he might say lavishly. Tlie schoolhouses and masters’ houses were good enough for the best gentlemen in the land, and very often these were occupied by mere boys. They know that there was no provision made for religious teaching, without which secular education often proved a curse. They know that in this district they were at too great a distance from the town to attend church regularly, and they, knew very well that, owing to the extreme depression, followed by two bad years with low prices, the people were not in a position to erect a churqli-, and under, the circumstances he did say. that the Committee had acted with very bad taste, and shown a decidedly bad feeling in .the matter. With these few remarks he would, leave the matter in the hands of the meeting, with every confi dence .that they would show their inde pendence, and not submitj or allow them selves to be trampled upon, nor their liberties assailed from whatever quarter. (Hearj hear, and cheers.) / Mr. Leadly—l should like to asK one question. Is anyone here prepared to. sny that the former meetings of this School Committee are illegal ? I am a member, - and I say .they were not legal. 1 call upon the Chairman to answer that question. Mr. Earle—We are not here to answer questions, only to look after the public buildings. Your meeting is illegal. We will make you appear before a magistrate for this conduct.

Mr. Leadly—l say that the two former meetings of this School Committee were illegal ; therefore the business done at those meetings must necessarily be a dead letter. Mr. Leadly then read several clauses of the Act to show in what points the Committee had been at fault. Mr. Paynter—Whether is it lawful or not to tax the religious rervices held here ? I take my stand that it is opposed to the wishes of the people of the district. It is for tlie householders to decide whether the Committee are right or not. Mr. Trevurza—l have a resolution in my hand to put to the meeting, but before doing so, I should like to say a few words. I hope you will give this your earnest at tention. With all due respect to the School Committee, I think they have l taken a wrong step. I think it is a mea sure unjust and uncalled for. If tlie majority see with me I shall do my utmost to oppose such a measure ; it is as much for an example as anything else that we should take a stand. I have been nine teen years in the country, and have been connected with school committees more or less during the whole of the time, and I have never heard of such a step being taken before. I have attended this place regularly during divine service, and do not see the damage done to make a charge for. My own feeling in the matter is to protest against it in the strongest possible manner, with these few remarks, gentle men, I propose the following resolu tion :

That this meeting strongly disapproves of the action of the School Committee in imposing a charge for religious services held in the school room on Sundays, and protests against it in the strongest manner possible, as both uncalled for and unnecessary, and an undue interference witli the privileges °f the people of the district. . Mr. W. P. Wilson seconded the rcsolu tion, which was carried unanimously. Mr. Clephane proposed, and Mr. Leadley seconded the next resolution as follows, which was also passed without dissent;—

That this meeting resolves to ask the Com mittee to rescind their resolution re charges foi lehgous services. Falling to do this forth with, that they be called on to resign. Resolution No. 3 was proposed by Mr. Johnstone, and seconded by Mr. Cochrane. should the Committee refuse to comply with the former resolutions, this meeting pledges itself to use all its influence, and do all that in it lies, to prevent any member or members who have been instrumental in carrying this obnoxi ous resolution from sitting again on the School Committee at Wakanui. This was also carried unanimously. Resolution No. 4 was proposed by Mr. Cochrane, and seconded by Mr. Paynter : That we refuse to pay a single penny for Sunday services, as there is a principle in volved most repugnant to our feelings ; and, feeling as we do that it originated in a mind hostile to religion,-therefore we feel bound to protest against it. Carried unanimously,

Resolution No. 5 was proposed by Mr. Leadly, and seconded by Mr. Trevurza. That services be carried on as usual at Wakanui, and shoud the Committee persist in carrying out their resolution and icfuse us access to the school-room, the services be held outside the school, in the school grounds. Carried unanimously. Mr! Brown—l have got a fifty acre paddock I will give you the use of. Proposed bv Mr. Paynter, seconded by Mr. Trevurza

That the best thanks of this meeting be accorded to the Chairman, who so ably and willingly presided over the meeting. Carried with acclamation.'

At this stage of the meeting Mr. Thomas spoke, saying that he was sorry that lie had not been present at the first part of the meeting. He continued—l do not know the result of it but 1 think the Committee are acting most unjustly, and against the wishes of the people. I under stand Mr. Brown very well. He can smile and look very pleasant, until he gets in and gets a footing, then he begins to show liis authority, domineering over common liberty. Mr. Browii is known in other districts as well as this, and he has always been a source of trouble.

A voice—“ Put him out,” and “ Keep him out.

Mr. Leadley proposed that the resolu tions be again read, so that all present might hear for themselves the decision ar rived at. The resolutions were read as asked.

Mr. Thomas was of opinion that the Committee should be asked to resign at once—so that a new one might be formed. Mr. Leadley proposed that a full report of this meeting be forwarded to the papers, and that a hearty vote of thanks be ac corded to Mr. Ginney for taking minutes of the same.

Mr. Earle here rose—asking for permis sion to speak. •

The Chairman—You refused to; speak when asked at first, saying that we were dangerous characters. (Roars of laughter). However, we will allow you. I believe you were led into it against your wish.

Mr. Earle—The reason why this reso lution was passed was that we are in finan cial difficulties, and we thought that if we were to charge Mr. Beattie and someone a small sum it would help us Out' of our difficulties. The people come here and collect money and take it to Ashburton and spend it. _ I cannot see where we were wrong. • Mr. M'Guire—ls the school in debt? Mr. Brown—The school is in debt. Mr. M'Guire—Then give me the use of it for a lecture, and I will clear' off the debt. (Roars of laughter). A voice— : Mr. Brown will not grant it to you, you are too pereonal in your re marks. Mr. T. Wilson—Mr. Brown always has been a trouble. I gave him my vote, thinking that he was gaining sense, but lie getting worse. (Hear, hear:) Mr. Earle—lf you were in my position —expecting to be put over the hill any moment, for money owing, you would think different.

After sundry remarks of this nature, the meeting broke gp, the usual votes being accorded at a previous stage of the meeting. y We. understand that tlie R.M. will have to deal with the matter.

THE STORY-TELLER.

THE DISRUPTION: A TAXE OF TRYING TIMES. CHAPTER XX—continued. “it’s just this—lf ye’ll draw your purse,,and advance ae fifty pound-to help Mr. jimes through \VI his learnin’, I’ll put anither fifty tiil’t, though, gude kens, it’s but little I ha’e to spare.” “Na, ria ; I’ll no do that. It’s verra gude o’you, nae doot, to mak’ sic an offer, seeing ye’re no. a drap o’ blude to the lad ; but it’ll no answer for me to pairt wi’ my siller that wav, though I be his auntie —as lang as least as I’m* a single woman. If ye were, my gude man like, the case wad be verra differ ent, for then we wad just ha’e ae purse and ae mind in everything—at least I houp there wad ne’er be the least difference between us; and if I saw you bent on making Jimes like a son o’ oor ain, it’s no to be thocht I could raise ony objections, since he’s my sister’s son at ony rate. If it were the case that we were man and wife, 1 canna tell ye the pleasure it wad gie me to study your will on a’ points, and just let ye do as ye likit wi’ me and mine. Bnt since that’s the case, nor like to be (for, as far as I can see, Ringan, you and me’s to be single to the end of the chapter), I maun just pickle in my ain pock neuk, and talc’.care.o’ mysel’.” “ I wad like to -do the young man a gude turn, for I think he weel deserves’t, but I ha’e nae thocht o’ marryin’ for the. purpose.” “ O Mr. Stimperton ! wha wad ever expeck you to do that? Na, na, it’s oot o’ the question. But if ye’re against marryin’ for onything but pure luve, ye’re jus} the lilcer me ; for I am shurc it’s mony’s the time I micht ha’e been marry’t if I liadna been ill to please. Indeed I’ll ne’er consent to change my way o’ leevin’ unless it be to be the wife o’ somebody I can think as muckle o’ as mysel’. Bnt if I was happenin’ to be sought by sic a man, I’m sure I dinna ken what I micht do. Folk can ne’er tell till theyre try’t.” “ Deed, neighbor, I wad advise ye no to refuse him.” “ It’ll be time eneuch to refuse when he seeks me.” “ But wha is the he and the him that ye’re aye hint hinting at ? " “Me ! I’m hinting at naebody in particular, only it’s a mercy, Ringan, ye didna think it was yoursel’.” “ How could it possibly be me ? ” “If it had been ony body ava, it would just ha’e been as likely to be you as anither, I’m thinking. Maybe likelier. Ye see folk are beginning to speak o’ us already as marrows.” • ! Nonsense ! ”

“ Ay, but it’s true though. Ye heard what Dr. Snapperdudgeon said; and though he spoke oot o’ spite, and said mair than he thocht, he’s no the only

person that expects us to mak’ a match o’t.”

“ That’s strange. I’m sure I’ve gi’en nae occasion for ony sic notion.” “No, indeed, ye have not; ye’re a bushfu’ man, Ringan, I’ll say that o’ ye. It's the greatest failing I see abcot ye, that ye’re no a wee thoct mair forward to see you«‘ mind, for I’m shure if ye ever meant ony thing particular wi’ me, ye’re ne’er the man that has said it yet.” “ But I never meant ony thing o’ the kind. I wish to be on neighborly terms wi’ you and a’ my neighbors, but beyond that, Mrs. Renshaw, I never had a thocht aboot you?” “ O Ringan, Ringan ! hoo can ye put sic a slight on me ? “Slight on ye ! there’s fire s’ight in the matter. Slights, like insults, are just .as they’re ta.’en, ,-arid ye’ll be the mair fule if ye tak’ ane when there’s nane intended.”

“Itwad.be far decenter if ye wad just tell me at ance that ye hate me; than to treat me sae cruelly and speak fair to me a’ the time.” “ The woman’s 'in creel ! I hate nane o’ ye, though I cahna pretend I’m eaten.up wi’ love for yoii eitherens.” “ Ay, that’s what vexes me.”

“ And what for should it vex you? I’m no in the way of fa’ing in luve wi’ onybody. Trowth, T ha’e something else to fash me.”

. “ I reckon ye think. I wad male’ nae great wife to you because .1 vvadna pet and spoil my nevoye.”' ■ “ Wife ! I never passed a thocht on the subject. The fact is I dinna want a wife be she glide or ill.; and if I did I’m no sure if I would be justified in taking ony. woman Iliad a respect for. for I ken I would be nae great catch.” “ Ay, ye’re making' fun o’ me noo, after. I’ve been sae simple as to speak sae free to you.” Saying this, Mrs. Renshaw sighed deeply, and, abandoned the .argument in a sulky melancholy m00d.,. She and Stiffriggs had been walking, during the conversation above recorded, along the most retired walks of the garden, and only occasionally meetihg or seeing at a distance Mr. Duncanson and Miss Stimperton. Now, however, they met these young people, and were about to leave the gardens with them, when another party entered, .and met them just .at the gate. This party? consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Calmsough, and Miss Montgomeiy and - her ■ aged father. The meeting was unexpected and not n. little embarrassing/ Friendly saluta tions were however exchanged even between (he old man and the student,- for the frankness of the latter, the natural good manners of Stiffriggs, and the kind politeness of Mr. Calmsough. took the edge off .all awkwardness and constraint. Gideon Montgomery’s countenance even’ relaxed from its usual sternness into a'milder expression when he saw Misp /Stimperton at the student’s arm, for he».inferred from the circumstance that th;e attachment be tween his daughter and Mr. Duncanson was at an end. The lovers, however, understood each other better. A glance of mutual intelligence passed between them that set both their minds at rest; and though Agnes was puzzled to understand how James and his aunt had become reconciled, as they ap peared to be, she wap at no loss to ac count for his gallantry to Miss Stimper ton, neither was she offended at it, knowing the friendly footing on which he stood with that young lady’s brother. With true feminine tael and discrimina tion, she perceived At once that she had no.rivalry to fear from Miss Stim perton, even had she .pot had the most perfect reliance on .the steadiness of her lover’s affections, y Mr. Duncanson gazed with intense concern on the face of Agnes Montgomery* for she seemed heart-sore and unwell.' He did not, however, attempt to 'enter into conver sation with her knowing that he might thereby arouse her father’s wrath anew, and expose her to aggravated sufferings; but he was spared the pang of again parting with her without hope of meet ing soon, by the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Calmsough, Who invited the party to spend the evening at the lodg ings they occupied. "? Mrs. Renshaw took it upon herself to decline for her self and, Stiffriggs, on pretence of a previous engagement, ; of which Stiff riggs himself knew nothing, but Miss Stimperton and Mr. : Duncanson ac cepted the invitation readily. In returning to Nicholson Street, the littlb party took a wide circuit and happened to pass the windows of Mr. Bacon. That gentleman was airing himself in the narrow . balcony in front of his upper windows, and seeing them approach, beckoned to the student and his fair companion to come in. They did so, and here parted for the day with Stiffriggs and Mrs. Renshaw, who pursued their homeward walk almost in total silence.

Stiffriggs had now began to under stand the lady’s drift sufficiently to be on bis guard, for he had no notion of being entrapped into a connection with one whose nature was so little in har mony with his own. He therefore jogged on in a mood of taciturnity not natural to him but he was em barrassed, and wist not what to say. She was equally silent, and not inclined to speak, but her sighs were deep fetched and frequent, and her sadness was unfeigned. She was, in good ear nest, grieved to find, with all her arts, she had failed to make any impression on the heart of her bachelor neighbor. But she was determined not to give up the game, for she had still another card or two to play. Accordingly when they had nearly arrived at Mrs. M‘Glunchagain’s lodgings, she pro

posed to prolong their walk, by taking a turn through the Meadows, intimat ing that she had something very par ticular to speak of. Stiffriggs made no objections, so there they went and promenaded round till both were weary. It was long.before Mrs. Renshaw would come to the point, and say what she had to say. She was profuse of hints, ail of a dark, mysterious nature. She spoke of dying, but not very precisely or intelligibly. One thing, however, she affirmed roundly, and often repeated —namely, that she did not care what became of her, now .when she saw her self dispised and slighted. (To be continued—commenced on July 26. )

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER n, xBBo.



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Business Notice; BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS ? To Meet the Times. HAWK]IN S, the Cheap Boot and \j . Shoemaker, TIN WALD (opposite the Post Office), has 'determined to >. CLEAR OUT his large and well-selected Stock at sweeping prices. Only one trial will convince the public of the genuine cheapness of his Stock. His own*.make equally reduced. Como and see for your selves. ' Note the address— , C. HAWKINS, : PRACTICAL BOOT & SHOEMAKER Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. "Note—No connection with any other shop. NEW INDUSTRY.' .. . ASPHAL T 1 N G. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very • moderate rates. , All orders to be left at the Works, Park si reset. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 695 c LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. /. . ..... : V : Craighead & Go., Merchant Tailors, TAN CUED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-445<? CHANGE OF PROPRIETARY. mHE UNDERSIGNED has much pleasure m announcing to the in habitants of Ashburton and district that be has TAKEN OYER the BUSINESS of Mr. J. S. SAVAGE, East street, Ash burton, and respectfully solicits a con tinuance of tlie patronage so ..liberally bestowed on his predecessor, trusting by keeping a choice assortment of all classes of , FRUIT, CONFECTIONERY, &b., to merit a fair share of the public, support. T. . B ENNE TT O', ' FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. ' 814 c Removal. CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, REMOVED TO BURN ET T STREET, ... s Opposite the Mail . Office. ' ■ \ Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. - JOHN ME EC 11, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER » PAPERHANGER, &c. Drawers from 30s. and upwards, Dressing tables and Washstands 10s. and upwards. ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. .. ... GOOD PRICE GIVEN J.','• • FOR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. ... A 248 c 3068-9084 T n S ’ j . pee/AX R aoj qsr?Q -sgx 82F (, siasnoix jo ( AWONOO URJ R JOJ I[SRQ *sx ISF'J w •BUOU oq puooes put? htVT, •qsßQ —SUUBX •sumx 3 <l ypmfy pun" sxyo.yp n r.mg : ORLO •jop.ro no£ ajojoq xuem -XJossy pipuajclg siqa xoodstu pun YlVk/ P1 0 H WtX uo D syuvppig; pun ooqjQ 1 S0 «I uGoA\xog[ , q ‘stTONViuj, 0# OX OD ’ASENOW API HOT NTH NHL SI SIHX '■»V £ -o Y qsux spjoo piojpog; KHUio pmqSug- jo Iso AV “ “ lodvxvjj >.'• “ <£ joi§soj/\r pOXJOSSR ‘spoo.wj, ipioogj JOj ojqiqms ‘&qxo{Q .roAßog; ojqßuoiqsaj jsour oqx hfomq ptre unqd ‘sqxojQ übuijo£) —: Suiavojjoj oqx Smsi.iduiOQ A f MOIM LOUT US OL STTdWVSQ^ v 4-f uoxjnqqsy tu u.woqs xo-£ . Qj joao ox Afipmb HOIHSfcID jfouom joj i°S sq ox sqxo[Q joxuiaV jo qooj S xsoq oqffi— (ISAIHMY XSG ’X XI 0 Oiii ooe v ACTUM SCRIVA ' •spoor) oqx xoods <1 -tu pun pro uoqx ‘Sun-Aoqoj oqx CTU ( ■pouStsjopuQ oqx Vix HxqßnO pun ‘xiU ‘opUS X in}M uo U •soqx°[o ?° V n S v JO J ( .xopjo x x ou anoT oaiS no£ oaojoq <JOXI i i AT SIHX SSVd X.KOd