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VOL. XV 
January 19, 1917. No.3 
THe Lecture Last EveNnInG in the Baptist church, 
Beverly Farms, under the auspices of the Beverly Farms 
Improvement society, was a success not merely from the 
point of view of a meeting that in itself was succeessful, 
but because the society has addressed itself seriously to 
the consideration of Community Welfare problems. Every 
>rmunity needs an alert and efficient improvement so- 
ciety. Two very important topics were ably presented— 
tae dangers of rodents and the menace they are, not alone 
to property: interests, but to health. The lecture was 
thoroughly practical and the speaker presented feasible 
plans for the extermination of the pest. The Health 
Bureau in Beverly was from its beginning a success and 
Miss Van Tile’s address was illuminating, fitting and well 
received. The modern methods of approaching health 
problems are winning their way and the successful health 
work being done in the City of Beverly is but symptomatic 
of the progress that is being made along such lines all 
over the state. Everyone should have an interest in 
these great problems. The Beverly Farms Improvement 
society has been doing a quiet but efficient work in that 
community. 
MASSACHUSETTS Has ALways been democratic, in 
fact, so democratic, that it has never been in favor of a 
“mansion” even for its Governor. Even the title “his 
excellency” savors a little too much of aristocracy. But 
why not a Governor’s mansion? Massachusetts cannot 
be so poor! Is it a matter of possible policy? It is ex- 
pense? Is there any real danger in it? Twenty-one of 
the states of the Union have been able to find the sinews 
of war to maintain such a house for the Governor: and 
are satisfied with the idea. Some day this State will built 
such a home and to follow the plan of the Old Hancock 
house would be well pleasing to our people who delight 
themselves in anything that suggests old customs or his- 
torical associations. Let it be a State Mansion along the 
lines of the Old Hancock house. 
Despite THE HicH Prices in every line the auto- 
mobile dealers are not complaining. It is evident ttat 
someone must be making money. This was evidence 
enough years ago of prosperity when an automobile was a 
luxury, but is not now the case. Automobiles are neces- 
sities and the swift moving plans of men for business 
makes the automobile and the telephone absolute necessi- 
ties. There will always be a steady demand for automo- 
biles. While it will never be possible to standardize the 
automobile it must be evident to everyone that the busi- 
ness is being stabilized and the “point of saturation” so 
to speak has not yet been reached. . 
Tue Reaction THat FoLiLowep in stock prices dur- 
ing the recent low days are but symptoms of the coming 
cays. The anouncement of real peace will mean more 
fortunes and more bankrupts. That was a squall. It is 
a wise man who trims his sails and gets ready for the 
storm before its breaks. 
Jan 19 A9Ls. 
Tur Massacuuserts REAL Estate EXCHANGE has 
filed a petition that the legislature memorialize the na- 
tional Congress to consider the question of a law which 
shall meet the national conditions for aged people. The 
feeling expressed is that the problem has never been a 
state question, but should be far-reaching in its results. 
That the study should be made is quite apparent. Gov- 
ernor McCall’s recommendation has brought this import- 
ant question into the lime-light, and whether the present 
legislature memorializes Congress or not it is apparent to 
everyone that the question sooner or later must be con- 
sidered nationally. One time is as good as another and 
there is no reason why the present legislature under the 
influence of the present interest in the: problem should 
ot open the way. 
Tuer RepusBLicAN LEADERS have begun to lay plans 
for future successes in Washington and their policy seems 
to be well chosen. Instead of wasting time in destructive 
attacks upon the democratic program which they can 
never frustrate, under the leadership of our Congressman 
Augustus Peabody Gardner, plans are being made for 
progressive work in building up a party influence. This 
appears to us to be not only sensible, but absolutely neces- 
sary if any gains are to be made. As usual our Congress- 
man is on the right track and he is not likely to be thrown 
aside by any swift movement of ill advised men in his 
own party. 
THe FrRANcES E. WILLARD SETTLEMENT in the City 
of Boston has grown greatly during the last ten years. 
Begun under disadvantages that were only too well ap- 
parent, it has steadily but surely been making progress in 
its work. The present financial campaign is a testimony 
to the worth and character of the work it has done in the 
past and there is every reason why the citizens of Boston 
should come to its aid in its civic service work. 
THE STEAMSHIP CuIMu has paid five thousand dol- 
lars in toll charges to the authorities of the Panama Canal 
and has spent many valuable days in transporting a cargo 
of nitrate of soda from ‘Chile. This does not give great 
evidence of our progress in the arts of chemistry. The 
time must come when such infantile methods will be 
abandoned. Some day some man will put an end to this 
cumbersome method of obtaining nitrates. 
But A Few SuHorr YEARS Aco Admiral Dewey in all 
his powers was master of the situation in that far off 
harbor. Faculties developed and will indomitable made it 
possible for him to control the movements of the squadron 
that he commanded. He fought a good fight and he 
won and his title to the success has never been challenged. 
But he could not fight the fight against the forces which 
lay low the strength of manhood. 
Tue FEDERATED CHURCHES in Massachusetts have 
yielded the ground all winter to the Billy Sunday cam- 
»yaign work, but now plans are being made for state-wide 
Go-to-Church movement. February 25 has been selected 
‘s the Go-to-Church Sunday and if all of the plans mature 
‘here are no reasons why there should not be a large at- 
tendance at all of the churches on that Sunday. But why 
a “Go-to-Church Sunday” one Sabbath in the year? 
Tue Rurus Dawes Hover in Boston for “down and 
cuters’” has completed its first year’s service and is no 
longer an experiment. It has demonstrated its need and 
‘3 efficiency. The generous-hearted man who conceived 
the plan and the men who have executed the idea are 
~~orthy of great praise. There is much good work being 
done in this harsh old world after all. 
