CHINA 75 



is presented to a city and has been set in place 

 ready for use, there is a service or ceremony 

 with speeches before the water is turned on, 

 and this is called the dedication of 'the foun- 

 tain. Mrs. Stevens went to Lancaster to sec 

 this dedication and carried with her the old flip 

 mug. She tied a white ribbon in the handle to 

 show that it was now a cold water cup and 

 would never again be used for flip or any strong 

 drink. When the sparkling water came gush- 

 ing from the fountain, General Ncal Dow took 

 the old mug, filled it with water and handed 

 it to Mrs. Stevens, requesting her to take the 

 first drink from the new and handsome foun- 

 tain. The old flip mug thus honored, has been 

 presented to Rest Cottage, Evanston, 111., the 

 old home of Frances E. Willard. Some day you 

 must come to sec it. 



When Mr. Dow visited England as a young 

 man, many years ago, his friends across the 

 water gave him a good-by present as he sailed 

 for home. This gift was a dinner-set of hand- 

 some china, decorated with a picture of Mr. 

 Dow on every piece. This china was used at a 

 dinner in Mr. Dow's home, when Miss Willard 

 was his guest. Mr. Dow's daughter, Miss Cor- 



