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you are and what you amount to. 
Substantially, from the cradle to the 
grave we carry what we were born 
with. The true secret of happiness 
is: be contented with what you got 
in life; don’t spoil your soul by en- 
vying somebody else. No matter 
what your possession in life, be con- 
tented because there is always some- 
body else who is not so well off as 
you are.’ 
Mrs. Alice Lee sang a Berrictic 
selection in her usual good voice and 
was followed by a reading by P. H. 
Boyle. Miss Isabel Lee played a 
drum solo in a most creditable man- 
ner. Mrs. Nellie Smith read a very 
~ gomical selection and Mrs. Charlotte 
~ Brown read. 
Mr. Stanwood next recited a poem 
“The Song of the Soldier,’’ as a 
preface to that masterly poem by 
William Winter, ‘‘The Pledge,’’ 
which was read most impressively 
by Mr. Stanwood, with Miss Taylor 
at the piano. 
The program was brought to a 
close by all joining in singing, 
** America.’’ 
Previous to the closing number, 
Comrade A. 8S. Jewett, in behalf of 
the Post, in his usual eloquent man- 
ner, thanked Mr. Stanwood and Gen- 
eral Taylor for the feast of good 
things offered. 
Refreshments of ice cream, cake, 
sandwiches, coffee and cocoa were 
passed around by members of the S 
of Vand WRC. 
WEST GLOUCESTER 
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Wilkins and 
son Donald, of East Gloucester, are 
making a to weeks’ visit with Mrs. 
Wilkins’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jo- 
seph W. Andrews of Summer street. 
Miss Bertha E. Coffin of Everett, 
was the week-end guest of her 
mother, Mrs. G. Warren Lane, of 
Concord street. 
W. Chester Andrews, the popu- 
lar mail carrier of the West Glouces- 
ter RED No. 1 is enjoying his an- 
nual vacation. John M. Wilkins is 
substituting for Mr. Andrews. 
Miss Eva M. Roberts of Concord 
street, has accepted a position in 
Chelsea for the winter. 
ESSEX 
Mr. and Mrs. George Elwell of 
Malden, spent. the week-end with 
Mrs. H. W. Mears on Northern ave- 
nue. 
Gloucester parties were in toga 
on Monday looking over the exten+ 
Sive Rope Works of the late Henry. 
. Mears, with an intention of pur- 
chasing the same. 
7 You'll Trade Here eebitually. 
) Why Not Now? 
Nowhere in the city, is there a store which is so thoroughly 
stocked with such a choice line of groceries and provisions, 
as you will find here, in our old ‘‘new” home. 
We have spared no expense to make our store the leader in its 
line on Cape Ann, and we will spare no expense to maintain 
the lead which we now have. 
Our own cold storage plant, recently installed, serves to keep 
fresh, our entire stock of meats. 
Our low prices on Saturday specials, will surprise you. 
Yours for a square deal. 
J. C. SHEPHERD Sy ern a 
Groceries and Provisions 
143 Main Street -!- GLOUCESTER, MASS. 
WEST GLOUCESTER 
In order to realize the wonderful beauty and natural grandeur of the 
whole ‘‘North Shore’’ you simply must visit WEST GLOUCESTER. 
Its glorious scenery will fill you with that sublime ecstasy which comes 
to all who have the marked privilege of viewing her vine clad hills and 
rugged sea shore. Come and feel the mystic thrill of nature’s charm. 
Wingaersheek beach, the real ‘‘North Shore,’’ The Real-Ease-State. 
Alex. W. Andrews . 375 Essex Avenue 
Telephone 458-M 
WEST GLOUCESTER, 
KAVANAGHS TEA ROOM 
Sign of the Pewter Platter 
A delightful place to stop for a Cup 
of Tea and a Sandwich, an Ice 
Cream Soda or a College Ice. 
KAVANAGH 
THE DRUGGIST 
Main St., -. South Essex, Mass. 
