Sept. 10, 1915. 
In Deauinc WitH aA NATL concerning an inter+ 
national problem. it must be <— in mind that there is 
e.1tain to be in the cabinet controlling fae aiiairs of a 
natien a division of opinion as to the national policy to be 
pursued. The United States made its auae ic to 
(G.r any and there must have been very early in the ne- 
gu.ations keen men among the Geran le aders who saw 
tux folly of maintaining ‘the German policy. Nations 
move slowly and opinions are not easily yielded by stein 
minds that are planning and waging war. ‘The triumph 
of the anti-submarine opinion in Germany has saved the 
situation. 
Iv rs INTIMATED that Germany would be willing *o 
consider terms of peace, but from the point of view of 
the Allies such a proposal does not appear to be welcome 
especially as Germany, holds so much territory. The 
Ailies are unwilling to make peace. It takes two to make 
a quarrel and it takes two to make a peace, 
It 1s A Lone Warr for another week-end holiday 
period. But Columbus day will go a week-end season one 
better if everyone takes Monday along with Tuesday, the 
date the twelfth of October falls on this year, 
THE NEWSPAPERS that sneered at Mr. Wilson’s din- 
lomatic methods in dealing with Germany and were so 
bellicose in their editotial comments, are silent in view 
of the present attitude of Germany. 
In THE Heat oF THE DEBATE with Germany it has 
been overlooked that Great Britain has been encroaching 
upon our national rights and that President Wilson has 
had more than one problem to solve, 
Tue War Has CauseD some decided changes in the 
population of the North Shore. Over two hundred Ital- 
iens have left the various towns along the coast. These 
men have left for the old land to enlist. 
Ir Mr. THEODORE RooseEvELt’s policy had been pur- 
sued by President Wilson our friendly relations with both 
Germany and Mexico would be strained to the utmost. 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE and Reminder 23 
THE SUBMARINE has played a conspicuous and dtam- 
atic pait in the history of the war up to the present time, 
but the records of English shipping and the success with 
which-Great Britain has maintained a mastery of the sea 
proves that despite the apparent efficiency of the sub- 
marine in certain ways the German submarine campaign 
has nct been generally successful. Less than one percent. 
of the shipping afloat has succumbed to this nefarious 
warfare. 
BEWARE OF THE STORE MusHrooms! Already sev- 
eral deaths have occurred because of poisonous toadstoois 
sold to dealers and resold to the consumers. So serious 
is the situation that the board of healthsof the City of 
Boston has deemed it advisable to issue a circular wara- 
ing dealers and consumers. 
WHILE THE WET SEASON ruined many of the crops 
of the gardens and fields the excessively wet season has 
done wonders for the trees and shrubs. Fer one season 
at least Salem and Beverly have been spared their sum- 
mer worries concerning Wenham lake and their water 
supply. 
Tue Facr Is that over five hundred American boys 
under eighteen years of age have been rescued from the 
ranks of the British army by American national officials. 
The war is having its effects upon the young minds with 
terrible results. 
Tue NortH SHORE has had a good summer despite 
the rain. When all of the events of the season are con- 
sidered, but few of them have been failures because of 
inclement weather. 
A Larck ARMY AND Navy does not rean that Amer- 
ica is to be turned over to Bernhardism, but that Amer- 
ica 1s determined to be alert to the danger of armed con- 
quest. 
INASMUCH AS THE SUBMARINE that sank the Arabic 
has never been heard from it is surprising that some one 
has not contended that the Arabic rammed her. 
ANNISQUAM. The holiday was pleasantly spent in 
this delightful section of Cape Ann. The Annisquam 
Yacht clubhouse was the center of social activities. There 
was open house and members and friends took advan- 
rae of the hospitality. The annual yacht race was held 
mn Labor.day as usual and the river and bay were alive 
with boats, making a very. pretty picture. The club’s 
tennis courts were extensively used on Monday. 
Much interest was taken in the r2th annual meeting 
of the Village Hall association, held in the Library room 
at Village hall. The president, Prot Charles ky. Bradley, 
served as chairman of the meeting. The reports of vart- 
ous committees were read and the following officers were 
re-elected for next’ year: President, Prof. Cia lesa 
Bradley; vice-president, Rev. Judson P. Marvin; second 
vice-president, Miss Bertha A. Lane; secretary, Mrs. 
Ella F. Sargent; treasurer, Miss Helen Davis. A report 
on children’s gardens was given by Tracy Hoppin of 
New York, and 17 children received prizes. Rev, Lyman 
Ward of Alabama spoke of his work as principal of the 
Camp Hill school for boys and girls. A painting was 
presented to the association by Miss Olivia Y. Bowditch 
of Boston. This picture of an iris field on Major Bent’s 
estate, was painted by Miss A, M. Curtis, whose grand- 
father was a pastor of the Village church. 
Mrs, Elizabeth G. Warner, wife of George: H.War- 
ner of Hartford, Ct., and a sister of William ‘Gillette: the 
prominent actor, died at Pine Dell Sanitoriun, Annis- 
quam, last Monday morning, at the age of 76 years. ‘The 
Warners have been occupying a cottage on River road, 
but as Mrs, eee was not in good heal th, she stopped 
at the Sanitorium. The deceased was a summer resident 
of Annisquam for Hie past two years. The remains were 
taken to Hartford on Tuesday for interment. 
A neat sum was realized from the recent concert heid 
at the summer home of. Mr. and Mrs, Hollis French, 
Annisquam, to be turned over to the French relief fund. 
William Stanley Parker was heard in groups of songs, 
beautifully rendered. Miss Hayden sang groups of 
French and English songs in a delightful manner. Miss 
Rulison’s artistic piano playing proved: very interesting. 
She rendered Debussy’s “Clair de Lune,” “Le Rossignol,” 
by Liszt—Alabieff and “Etude Heriougul” by Leschetizky. 
Mr. Hayden was accompanist for the singers, 
Oakes Ames and family, closed their summer home 
in Bay View last Wednesday and have returned to North 
Tyaston. 
Frank Bott, Jr., and family, who have been occupy- 
ig their cottage on Norwood Heights, Annisquan, dur- 
ng August, have returned to Arlington. 
