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MOLECU 
Decx2aaObs5: No. 52 
THE BREEZE EXTENDS to all a heartfelt wish for a 
season of joyousness and peace and good will. In the 
midst of this glad Christmas season it is well that we do 
not forget to give of our abundance to those less favored, 
and that the kind! y thought is often more treasured than 
the costly gift. Let some rays of brightness fall upon 
those whose lives may be darkened! It is a good kind of 
patriotism in these days of strife abroad and talk of “‘pre- 
paredness” in our own midst to radiate good cheer. Let 
the holly and the evergreens reflect the sentiments of our 
kearts; make some one happier and thus merit the bless- 
ings received fron the Father, through the grace of His 
Sen, whose coming we commemorate in the festival of 
Christmas. Would that the spirit of sacrifice and good 
will exemplified by the Arbella club girls in arranging 
for the community celebration of Christmas in Manches- 
ter tonight, be borne by all of us throughout the year! 
Then our lives would be brighter and happier and richer 
in promise and fulfilment for the years to come. 
AMATEUR Sports have suffered in the past because 
of the almost unavoidable introduction of the spirit of 
professionalism. Unintentionally amateurs have ‘been 
cisqualifed by accepting payments and questions have 
arisen. It has been evident for a long while that some 
authoritative body should define ‘amateur sportsman.” 
The Five A’s Association suggests this: “An amateur 
sportsman is one who engages in sport solely for the 
pleasure and physical benefits he derives therefrom and 
to whom sport is nothing more than an avocation.” This 
would shut out all professionalism and semi-professional- 
ism; it 1s a good suggestion. Now comes the task of 
niaking it law. 
Last WEEK’S STORM was an expensive one and cost 
many lives, but it taught the railroad engineers and the 
public a great lesson on the relative values of all electric 
traction lines and steam railroad lines, ‘The electric lines 
were put out of commission, while the steam-operated 
portions of railroad lines were in operation. It is evident 
that, not yet may it be said, that steam railroads will 
soon be a part of the past. 
THE VILLAGE CHRISTMAS TREE aS a community 
scheme for observing Christmas Eve has evidently come 
to stay. Beverly, Beverly Farms and Manchester will 
have community trees this evening. Manchester, how- 
ever, has the honor of being a pioneer in this movement. 
Wuat A Nicut of restless anticipation this will be 
for the little folk! Santa Claus is ever beloved, and how 
wise he is! 
. Justice Holmes were. 
AN APPEAL FOR FuNDs has been sent out i the Bev- 
crly Hospital directors. The district served: by this hos 
pital comprises Beverly, Danvers, Hamilton, Ipswich, 
‘Tanchester, and Wenham, the persons living out of Bev- 
erly being treated on the same terms as residents of Bev- 
erly. While patients who can do so are expected fo! pay 
the regular charges, deductions will be made in’ deserving 
cases, and many patients are treated free. During. the 
year 1914, 1,148 patients were treated, of whom about 
cne third made no payment. The total expenses | of the 
luspital for the year 1914 were $45,552.22. ‘The receipts 
from patients were $23,785.20, leaving $21,767. 02 to be 
contributed from other sources. The hospital is provided 
with modern equipment. It has a resident ipathologist, 
and an ethcient X-Ray department, and evety effort is 
rade to make this service of high standard. A copy of 
the annual report will be forwarded to any one upon ap- 
plication. “All sums, small or large, will be gratefully 
received and promptly acknowledged,” says the appeal. 
“Will you kindly give our request your Grea attention, 
and return the enclosed stamped and addressed envelope 
with your subscription to Joseph (Oe Kilhath, Beh Seu 
‘Treasurer, Beverly. Mass: 
Tur CoMMITTEE consisting of Messrs. Paueewors 
Alderman and Dow, appointed to make investigations Te- 
lative to the new High School building in the City of 
[teverly, has made an able report that in time will doubt- 
lessly be adopted. The new plans suggested provide for 
a location on the city poor farm. The cdrnmittee has 
made a careful study of the local situation and has ‘ap- 
parently succeeded in suggesting a practicable and effi- 
cient plan. Beverly needs a new building and it eee ve 
forthcoming soon, : 
Tur Norra Swore Pourrry fanciers have beén 
marching on Beverly to the annual exhibit. The-exhibit 
was a success and as usual blue ribbons have been borne 
back to the farms by the successful winners. The «de- 
ee a of good stock in poultry, in horse and cattle 
eeding, has just begun. The progress that has been 
ae by careful selective processes BaBETs wells for the 
fiture. 
A TurRN oF Wir by Justice Holmes is being: told. 
justice Day’s son, a towering youth of a father of smaller 
stature, entered the Court Room where his father and 
A written slip of paper from Jus- 
tice Holmes to Justice Day read: 
chip!” 
setts was a chip off the old block, 
Tre Resexcrrut Herarinc that the Manchester 
|. rotherhood gives to the men who bring their. ‘messages is 
a credit to the courtesy and democracy of the men of the 
town. 
THe AMERICAN PEOPLE appreciate itis good judg. 
ment the President showed in. arranging kor a iquiek: wed- 
ding. ec lae 
Tue Days or CHRISTMAS preparedness have ended 
and the bombardment has begun.» ©'** ~ 4. wa ERAGE 
Prack oN Eartu: A fond hope. Good will'to men: 
A dream worthy of realization. 
CrristMAs GIVING is 
indeed more blessed than 
Christmas receiving. Py.” yt ae) 
Deé. 24, 1915. 
“A block off the old 
It looks as though the Justice from Mee. 
