THE BROWN BULLETIN To Further the Cause of Co-operation, Progress and Friendliness \ZL BERLIN, N. H., JANUARY 1, 1927

ICE BREAKING ON THE ST. LAWRENCE BROWN BULLETIN PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION THE BROWN BULLETIN At the annual meeting of the Brown PRINTED UPON NIBROC SUPERCALENDERED BOND Bulletin Publishing Association held at the Berlin. Young Men's Christian Asso- Vol. VIII. JANUARY, 1927 No. 7 ciation on December 7, the respective groups re-elected to three-year terms P. W. Churchill for the Upper Plants, A. L. BROWN BULLETIN PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION Laferriere for Sulphite Mill, Jos. Hen- "The object of this organization is to publish a paper for the benefit of the employees of the Brown nessey for Cascade Mill, and W. L. Ben- Company and of the Brown Corporation, in which may appear items of local and general interest; and nett for Brown Corporation. John A. which will tend to further the cause of co-operation, progress and friendliness among and between all sections of these companies."—By-Laws, Article 2. Hayward was chosen by the Cascade Group for the one-year term arising from the resignation of Harry Hayden. W. B. EDITORIAL STAFF Brockway has been re-elected to the one- Editor—G. L. Cave Photographic Editor—Victor Beaudoin year term allotted to the Portland Group. Section 5 of Article 5 of the bylaws was Associate Editors— Louville Paine, Cartoonists—J. Daw, George Prowell John Heck, Joseph Hennessey so amended that the Board of Directors Assistant Editors—John A. Hayward, Business Manager—Gerald Kimball may elect a president outside of their own James McGivney number. Following the adjournment, the Board of Directors organized for the coming year BOARD OF DIRECTORS as follows: President, O. P. Cole; Clerk, President—O. P. Cole Secretary—A. L. Laferriere A. L. Laferriere; Editor, G. L. Cave. UPPER PLANTS SULPHITE MILL CASCADE MILL BROWN CORP. G. L. Cave A. L. Laferriere Jos. Hennessey W. L. Bennett COVER PICTURE P. W. Churchill Paul Grenier A. K. Hull John Heck The cover picture is from a photograph Walter Elliott Jas. McGivney John A. Hayward E. A. White taken at Quebec City on December 6. The PORTLAND OFFICE Mikula, one of the largest ice breakers, W. B. Brockway is shown towing a freighter through the ice in an endeavor to get into dock. De- Items, original articles, and photographs are invited from all employees of the companies. These spite the fact that the actual distance to may be handed to any member of the Editorial Staff or Board of Directors, or sent directly to the the dock from the ship in the picture is Editor, The Brown Bulletin, Berlin, N. H. All contributions must be signed. only a little over a mile, it was not pos- sible to get the boat in until noon the SERVICE DIRECTORY following day. BROWN COMPANY DISTRICT NURSING DEPARTMENT (Established 1903) The ice conditions on the St. Lawrence (Affiliated with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company since 1916) are worse this year than have been known Miss E. A. Uhlschoeffer, Supervisor; Miss M. A. Fagan, Assistant Supervisor; Miss D. Trucheon, for years. The last ships of the season Miss V. Brothers, District Nurses; Miss G. Kennedy, Miss Hazel Locke, Miss V. Paquette, Industrial have all had to be escorted both up and Nurses. Office, 226 High Street; telephone 85; office hours, 8-8:30 a. m., and 12:30-1:30 p. m. Calls may be sent to the above office, to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, telephone 283-W, or to any Brown down river by ice breakers. Company time office. Working hours 8 a m., to 6 p. m. A nurse answers all first calls, but may not continue upon a case except a doctor is in charge. AMERICAN FOREST WEEK PREPARATIONS BEGUN BROWN COMPANY SURGICAL SERVICE Plans to make American Forest Week L. B. MARCOU, M. D., Chief Surgeon, Office 275 School Street an occasion which will be observed by H. E. WILKINSON, M. D., Assistant, Office 33 Main Street the whole North American continent are On call duty: January, April, July, October in the making for 1927, according to the NORMAN DRESSER, M. D., Assistant, Office 143 Main Street On call duty: March, June, September, December American Forestry Association. At a E. R. B. McGEE, M. D., Assistant, Office 45 High Street meeting of the Executive Committee of On call duty: February, May, August, November. the American Forest Week Committee, held in Washington, it was decided not BROWN COMPANY RELIEF ASSOCIATION only to perfect closer cooperation with Open to all employees except those eligible to Burgess Relief Association Canada in the observance of the Week, Pres, A. K. Hull, Riverside Sec. P. L. Murphy, Cascade Vice-Pres., Peter Landers, Cascade Treas., E. F. Bailey, Main Office but to invite Mexico, which has just EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE adopted a forest code, to participate by Irving Teare, Riverside J. H. Gullison, Cascade national observance of the Week. A for- J. B. Morneau, Riverside C. J. Oleson, Upper Planti B. L. Barrett, Cascade Olaf M. Nelson, Saw Mill mal invitation will therefore be extended T. D. Walsh, Cascade Walter E. Haines, Box Mill to the President of Mexico to set apart A. N. Perkini, Cascade L. A. Morse, Gorham by proclamation as American Forest Week Executive Committee meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p m., in the Police Court Room. the same week that will be observed by Canada and the United States. The Committee recommended April 24 BURGESS RELIEF ASSOCIATION to 30 as American Forest Week for 1927, President, Michael J. Myler Secretary, A. Stanley Cabana and it is expected that the heads of the Vice-President, John Lavoie Treasurer, James McGivney DIRECTORS three nations, Canada, Mexico, and the Victor Lacomb Edmond Boutin United States, will designate this week by Archie Belanger Arthur Moreau B. F. Dale John Labree official proclamation, thus making it in fact a North American Forest Week. THE FRENCH IN BERLIN As Remembered by Mrs. Benjamin Jolicoeur

HEN Mrs. Benjamin Jolicoeur came As there were no amusements, the men of friends. She gathered a certain kind W to Berlin Falls in 1866, the would go to the station after supper to of hay that grows in marshes, bleached it, mountains were the first things watch the train go by. The train stopped, then braided it and made summer hats for that caught her eye. Instead of a popu- and out came what looked like a little girl men, women and children. She also re- lated town, like the one she had left, she with a little sister. What was the men's modeled 100 army coats for Mr. Ira Mason, came into a wilderness that filled her with surprise when they recognized Mr. Joli- storekeeper. awe. Berlin could then boast of eleven coeur's wife? Mr. Jos. Dupill, who had After six months, the Jolicoeurs built houses, five shacks and one store, in which not heard from his wife for a long time their own home on the Gorham road. This could be found one barrel of salt pork, a (He could not write and there was no was a landmark for 45 years. It was sold keg of molasses, barrels of beans, and a one who could write in French among to the Northern Garage Co. twelve years few other things, such as tea, salt, and them) said, "Gosh, Ben, I'd give ten dollars ago. Mrs. Jolicoeur had one room fitted pepper. It was not much choice for a to the poor, if my wife would only make with long tables and benches and started varied menu but sufficient to satisfy the up her mind to come, too." the first Catholic school in Berlin. Mrs. hunger of the husky Canadian laborer. Mr. Dupill took the valise on his Jolicoeur received her education in a pri- The smell of pork and beans baked in the shoulder, and Mr. Jolicoeur carried his vate school for young ladies of English ground still lingers in the minds of the baby, and they went to their boarding parentage. She was an exceptionally bright few remaining pioneers. place. After partaking of a lunch, Mrs. pupil, but could not remain in that school Mrs. Jolicoeur's husband came to Berlin Jolicoeur unpacked her valise. To the on account of her father's death, which after the Civil War. The saw mill be- lookers-on, it was much of a surprise box, forced her to go out and earn her living. longing to the Berlin Mills Co. employed for from it emerged 10 Ibs. flour, 5 Ibs. She then hired out as cook on the ship a number of men and paid good wages, butter, made by Mrs. Jolicoeur, 5 loaves of Tedousak on the Saguenay River. The from $1.00 to $1.75. They worked from maple sugar, one dozen of fresh eggs, two owners of the ship were the Messrs. Frank, 7 till 6. As there were no houses to rent, Ibs. of tobacco and last but not least, one William, and Thomas Price. She likes to Mrs. Jolicoeur remained on the farm with qt. of good old-fashioned cherry wine. relate one incident of an Indian who her year-old baby, and her uncle and aunt. Mrs. Jolicoeur thus became a general offered to sell her some blueberries. They After a year she decided to sell out and favorite and has so remained to this were nice, large berries as only Saguenay come to the States. Packing what per- day. can grow. The Indian told her he would sonal belongings she wanted, she boarded She was persuaded to remain in Berlin. sell her a bucketful for 25 cents. Mrs. the train for Berlin without notifying her She was soon made busy in teaching read- Jolicoeur said that they were so large that husband. ing and writing to some of the children it only took four to make a pie. Three years after, Mrs. Jolicoeur met and married her husband, with whom she lived 55 years. They had nine children, of whom are living: George, who is living out West; Mrs. McGarrigle, Brattleboro; Mrs. Demers, Woodland; Mrs. Thibault, Lewiston; Mrs. Henry Seguin, Berlin; and Mrs. Francis A. Seguin, with whom she has made her home for thirteen years. Mrs. Jolicoeur kept her school open until the St. Regis Academy was started. Some of her pupils, both American and French, were Frank Paine, Harry Greene, George Preo, Alfred King, Louis La- brecque, George Porrell, Joe Porrell, Peter Dube, Napoleon Larochelle, Joseph Larochelle, Jane Desilet, Marie Fortier, Aline Dube, Alice Castonguay, Mary Laro- chelle, Olivine Roi, Marie and Alice Du- mont, Willie Paine, Nettie Mason, Fannie and Marie Mason, Napoleon Marchand, and Rosanna Marchand. Many of these are dead. Through Mrs. Jolicoeur's influence can be traced the coming of the French in Berlin. Writing to the folks in her town, MRS. JOLICOEUR AND EXAMPLES OF HER HANDIWORK she convinced them they could make a (3) Page Four THE BROWN BULLETIN, January, 1927 better living here. As soon as they could the means of giving employment to many needed to make a good living, and educate raise enough money to pay their fare, they people during the berry season. their children. would pick up and come. Mrs. Jolicoeur's Mr. Louis Savard, a long-whiskered The first priest who served the people home was always ready to receive them. gentleman, was doctorly inclined. He regularly was the Rev. Fr. Charland. He Some had several children. However, they would gather roots and bark, and made a stayed in Gorham, but would come every would stay until they found a place to tizane tonic. It was a sure cure for all two weeks to Berlin. He would walk up live elsewhere. Among them were the ailments. It was also recommended for from Gorham on Saturday, and on Sunday Carreaus, Letartes, Nolans, Pouliottes, and growing hair. While indulging with afternoon Tom Galvin, Ben Jolicoeur, and several others who in turn persuaded friends one day he fell asleep. The friends Gus Lemire would drive him back on the others to come. The families became so cut off half of his beard. His tonic failed handcar. The Canadian element found in numerous that a Catholic priest was de- to grow it overnight, so he was forced to Berlin a safe, reliable place to live; and manded of the Bishop. Rev. Fr. L'Oiseau cut off the other half. every year sees new families arrive from was sent to baptize the children, and give Benjamin Jolicoeur, better known as Canada. Berlin found in the Canadian a Holy Communion to these brave Can- Ben Hartley, was a railroad man on the willing, obedient, and conscientious worker. adians, who gave up their country, hoping Grand Trunk. He worked there until he The two combined are what has made to benefit, by the change, both themselves was pensioned off. Ben was handy with Berlin what Berlin is today. and their children. That it was a wise his fists, and on many occasions proved The photos accompanying this article move is evident in their reluctance to go it, both in self defense and helping others were taken on November 8, 1926. One back to stay there. Many of the earlier out of scrapes. shows Mrs. Jolicoeur at the age of 82 at families built their homes and brought up Chas. Lebrecque, as a truckman, made her spinning wheel. During the summer their families here. his mark. His black horse was often seen she spun 8 Ibs. of wool made with human The Farlardeau family was the largest in front of a shop that carried a line of hair. The rugs are her handiwork also. in Berlin at that time. There were 27 prohibited merchandise. Puzzle: Where She is the champion rug maker of the children. Mr. Farlardeau had a life job, was Charles ? If the horse were not dead, North Country. She made and sold 115 that of rocking the cradle. Farlardeau would he tell? in two years. She has a shop for her own enjoyed it evidently, as he was never use in the summer season, and can be known to look for any other job. Next seen at 5.30 every morning, rain or shine, comes the King family, and it was done to unlock the door and start hooking at a la King, twelve boys and twelve girls. a rug. Some of her rugs have been sold Mr. King kept the blueberry ledge for a in New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. number of years. That was the time one The lace apron which she has on was could get blueberries for eight cents a made by herself. The lace is a knitted quart. Try and get them now. Then pattern, and is made with size 90 thread. comes big, good-natured Michael Blais. The slippers were made by her also. They Michael was not noted for his large family, are made on canvas, and the sampler in although he did venture into matrimony the frame was designed and worked by three times, but no man ever loved the her. For 50 years she was the only maker woods more than he. With his sawed-off of hair work in Berlin. Her daughter. army gun, Michael would spend days in READING A LETTER WITHOUT GLASSES Mrs. Frank Seguin, succeeded her two the woods looking for a "beeg bair." Did Doc. Brooks opened a drugstore in town years ago. One photo shows her reading he get one? Well, almost. You see, and carried a full line of drugs and toilet a letter without glasses; Mrs. Jolicoeur Michael was awfully good-natured, and articles. Doc. never got over the habit of never wore glasses, and reads the daily did not want to hurt poor, defenseless biting his thumb. papers, English and French. She is posted Bruin, so he left his gun behind, and ran Peter Bruzo, an old war veteran, lived on all that is going on in this country, home. on the pension allotted by the government. and has a wonderful memory. She does The Carreau family had their home It was not princely, but Peter's needs all her own corresponding. This is large, where the shoe shop used to be. Mr. were few, and Peter said he should worry. and would tire many younger people, and Carreau was very fond of fiddling and she never neglects it. As soon as she gets Auguste Lemire, another old section would often forget to go to work. Un- a letter she answers it. We Berlinites are doubtedly the musical world lost a star man, was noted for his apple habit. As glad to have this grand old lady among a rule he would eat a dozen at bedtime. there. Mrs. Carreau would have made us, and although she has seen many him star in another line, could she have The old proverb, "An apple a day keeps Christmasses, we all join in wishing her got him started, but, alas, it was hopeless, the doctor away," proved true in his case, for he was never known to be sick, arid many more. so she had to be the mainstay of the died of old age. family, while Joe scratched away. Mrs. COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREES Carreau told her neighbors that they had A heroine of olden time was Mrs. Val- Our Community Christmas trees have not eaten a dozen eggs in fourteen years. liere, who was left alone with a family never been better than this year. Four When Joe was asked why he did not buy and a mortgaged farm. Mrs. Valliere. of them deserve special.mention and com- through sheer hard work paid off the ment, .those at the Congregational 'Church eggs for his family, he wisely replied, and Company House, at the Y. M. C. A., "They don't like eggs." Try and get mortgage, and brought up her family. All at the Cascade School, and on the Common ahead of a lazy man. hats off to her. at Gorham. With their decorations of The Ramsey family built their home in There are many more, but space forbids. tinsel and electric lights, they brought the spirit of Christmas to all who saw them Jericho, arid with the Farlardeaus built the However, every family which came to from a distance and were surprised as they cranberry bog for Grandsire Greene. This Berlin, remained here, a proof that in caught a fleeting glimpse as they passed industry lasted for several years, and was Berlin these families found what they on the roadway or the cars. THE BROWN BULLETIN, January, 1927 Page Five t iiiiiiiiimimimiimmimimimiiiuiiiiminiiiuimimiimimiimiMimimiiiuiiiiminiimimmiiimimiimimimiimimimiimiiniii m BROWN COMPANY SALES OFFICES

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BOSTON OFFICE Francis Smith is on a business trip the Navy ran up another 7 points. It was Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Brown, Norman through New York State. no place for anyone with a weak heart. Brown and Paul Brown were recent visit- Chicago saw more of its Army and Navy ors at the office. Charles Fogarty will spend the Christ- than ever before and liked them both. mas holidays at the home of his parents We hope they will come again and often. Seve al others have visited us during in Manville, R. I. Many nice things were said about how the past few weeks, including Walter B. Chicago received and entertained them. Brockway, Messrs. Spring, Chase, and M. S. Flint visited the Portland office Chicago wishes all interested to know Stack. During the visit of Mr. Brockway, recently. that no other body of men have ever con- the waste-baskets received a thorough in- ducted themselves with quite the dignity spection. Charles Cowley is at the mill getting and decorum as did these future admirals some pointers on Fibre Conduit. and generals. Norman Brown and Edmund Burke stopped in recently on their way to We are pleased to welcome to our sales Hockey—once only a northern sport— Chicago. force H. L. Slauson, Jr., who will work on has now invaded Chicago with a whoop. Fibre Conduit. While most games are played by pro- Mr. Gilman has returned after visiting fessionals they nevertheless cause Chicago several customers during the past week. PITTSBURGH to sit up and take notice. The games are He was accompanied by Mr. Nourse on This office extends to the personnel of fast and extremely well played and well his recent trip. all the other offices and mills its heartiest attended by people who admire pluck and wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New skill. Berlin and Chicago are drawing John Sherman favored us with a two- Year. nearer every year. day visit recently, and with his usual versatility helped us service a Browne On December llth, this office moved MINNEAPOLIS pump. We hope he will come often for from 335 Fifth Avenue to Room 417, Oliver Hard luck still pursues our towel sales- his fund of information enriches us. Building. The Oliver Building is the man, C. D. Johnson, who reports a freeze- largest and finest office building in Pitts- up on his Hudson which broke his car as W. B. VanArsdel, D. W. Linton, and burgh, and we are all delighted with the well as his pocket-book. We have ad- W. F. Everding called on us for a few change. vised Clarence that denatured alcohol is hours. Mr. VanArsdel's services helped still procurable in Minneapolis. fill a need on conduit. Norman Brown, Edmund Burke, and G. N. Merry, all of the Home Office, spent Work on our new 3-million dollar City Mr. Leo returned from a few days at a day with us in November. The greater Auditorium is Hearing completion, and the Berlin with a wealth of information. We part of the day was consumed by a trip doors will soon be thrown open to the appreciate the splendid spirit of helpful- through one of the cleaner, or rather less public for a general inspection. An ness displayed by our friends at the mill. dirty, coal mines near Pittsburgh. actual visit through this massive structure is necessary to fully appreciate its beauty, Miss Ma garet Allen is a welcome addi- J. M. Kimball spent the latter part of of which we are so justly proud. tion to our force. December with our towel jobbers in northern New York introducing the Com- We are pleased to welcome W. K. Ger- Mr. Dupont is back with us again after pany's latest products, Nibroc Crepe. brick of the Central Paper Co., Menasha, relieving Mr. Clough at the Portland Wis., who was a recent visitor at our office. CHICAGO office. Among the visitors to the Chicago office Word has reached this office that D. P. in December were Norman Brown, Ed- S. F. Mclntire made a business trip to Brown has been in town twice recently, mund Burke, and Glenn Merry of the Chicago during the early part of De- but has not paid us a visit. Portland Office, and Mr. Mclntire of our cember. Minneapolis Office. Hope they come again We wish to extend our most sincere and often. We enjoyed their visit. Shh! Shh! "Mac" forgot he was \v'shcs for a Happy New Year to all con- Scotch—and a new rug, which has been The 1926 Army and Navy football scrim- n cted with the company. sadly needed, now decorates the floor. mage is now history. It was held on Soldiers Field, Chicago, and one hundred The traditional University of Michigan- NEW YORK and eleven thousand people saw it and Minnesota football game here November We wish all a very Happy New Year. were thrilled by it. The game was a tie, 20th brought to a close the 1926 Big Ten 21 to 21. The Navy started off with a Football season. This contest was fierce- ur visitors were J. A. Fogarty, 14 to 0 lead and looked like an easy win- ly fought and the score of 7 to 6 in i'homas Lstabrook, Norman Brown, and ner. Then the Army came through with Michigan's favor is no vindication of the Edmund Burke. 21 points only to be tied a little later when comparative strength of the two teams— Page Six THE BROWN BULLETIN, January, 1927

Minnesota outplaying their rivals by a Manager Coarse Paper Department, Blake, us a surprise when she announced her wide margin only to fall victim to a costly Moffitt & Towne, Los Angeles; Ralph K. engagement to George B. Fink. As far fumble. Incidently, the work of Herbert Erlandson, director of purchases, Fine as we can find out, wedding bells will Joesting, Minnesota fullback, in this game, Paper Department, Blake, Moffitt & probably ring sometime in February, but stamped him definitely as being worthy of Towne, Los Angeles; F. D. Barnhill, Miss Morris has promised that she will the All-American selection recently be- President Charles R. Hadley Company, remain with us indefinitely. We all wish stowed upon him by Grantland Rice in Los Angeles; Fred Shaw, Zellerbach Paper her much happiness. Collier's magazine. Company, Los Angeles. Just to make our eastern offices a bit PACIFIC COAST Earl Van Pool had a very successful envious, we might state that we have been During the past month we had the business trip to Los Angeles during the having perfect weather on the Pacific pleasure of calls from the following: O. week of November 1st. Coast all this fall. We observe from the W. Meilke, President Blake, McFall papers that Father Time has presented Company, Portland, Oregon; E. A. Dorn, Miss Mary C. Morris of our office, gave the East with a sample of real winter.

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George Frost has put in a good supply The firemen in the boiler house will of deer meat for the season. have to depend on the Northern Lights CARD OF THANKS very soon in order to see, if George "Going Berlin, N. H., Dec. 13, 1926. Baldy Sanschagrin is known as the to" Gale does not put those lights up. Dear Fellow Workers: stingiest man in the cell house. He won't Your beautiful expression and sympathy even give anyone a pleasant look. Joe Roy was called to Sherbrooke and shown us at the death of our son and went in his auto. Cost of trip: Gas brother, William Mason, is gratefully ac- Owing to the slight error in last month's $2.70, oil $3.00, two overcoats $55.00, two knowledged. news, we would like to apologize to pairs mittens $5.00, four robes $40.00, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mason, "Fatty." almost froze to death coming home. Mr. Eniar Mason. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Pulsifer, Jr. Denis Driscoll has put his auto up for John Becotte has ordered a super six the winter and will not be able to shake radio and expects to get Chile and all NOVEMBER ACCIDENTS a leg up at Success until next summer. other near-by stations. In fact he expects Upper Plants to get almost as much as Squeaky Santy Hed Parker was seen climbing Mt. dreams about. Serious accidents ...... 0 Forist with his washing under his arm. Minor accidents...... 3 5 We wonder whether the Old Man or Old Without loss of time ...... 45 Woman of the Mountain is doing his Al Watt was in Lincoln on business for washing. a few days in December. Total 80

Joe Gobeil visited Sherbrooke over Sheik Lafleur is playing hockey for the Sulphite Mill Christmas and indulged in the vin blanc K. C.'s this year. Serious accidents 0 considerably, but was able to return to Minor accidents 9 Without loss of time 54 work after a few days' rest. E. Chauvette has put his super Ford away and kissed her good-bye until the Total 63 Arthur Lemlin is now reading fairy merry month of May, when he expects to tales, the latest of which is Andy Gump. visit Milan again. Cascade Mill Serious accidents 0 Chummy Vezina arrived at work at two Boals Rolls Hall is going to change Minor accidents 11 in the morning, this being the second his coat this week. Evidently very cold Without loss of time 43 time in three weeks. Doc. Merrigan is at weather is about due. a loss what to do now. He has already Total .. . 54 bought an alarm clock for Chummy, but feels he will have to hire a call boy in Squeaky is now a broker on the stock The men of the Chemical Mill, through order to get Chummy to work in time. exchange. All he does now is inquire the courtesy of the Brown Bulletin, wish about the quotations. to extend their deepest sympathy to Mr. Doc. Merrigan has laid poor Chivering and Mrs. Carl Mason, whose son, William, Chev up for the winter and Suzanne's Duke Manton seems to be quite put out was employed in the cell house until the place is safe for another six months. because they have taken the curtains off time of his death. THE BROWN BULLETIN, January, 1927 Page Seven -•miiiiiiimmiiMiiimiiiiiiniinimimiimimiiiiiiiiii iiimmiimiiiiimimimimiiiiiii iiiimilimiiiliHiiiiuiiiiiMimimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiimimlimimimiiiilHi I PORTLAND OFFICE iiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiuiimiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiimim immiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmiimiiiiiimiiiiiiimiiii iiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiniiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiintiniiiiiiiiiiiiiinl

HELD H. KING Club and the Athletic Club, of the Odd of the tabulating machine, which is ren- HE many friends of Helo H. King, Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and Ancient dering such efficient aid to the various de- T Assisting Purchasing Agent, lo- Landmark Lodge, F. & A. M. partments, states that he now has the in- cated at Portland, were grieved by He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. strument eating out of his hand. He is his death, which occurred on Thanksgiving Bertha K. Fenderson, and Mrs. Helen at present enjoying a little research work, Day. He had been in ill health for some King Brownell, and a son, Warren B. King, believing that there is a button secreted time, and a year ago spent several weeks also a sister, Mrs. Jennie King Bragdon. somewhere that will make the machine at the Florida Plantation, hoping that a and a brother, Charles E. B. King, all of say "Papa" and "Mama." It is understood change of scene and climate might be of Portland. the idea came to him while he and Forest some benefit. On his return he was at his were enjoying an extensive shopping tour desk in the office every day until a few Carroll Dudley of the pulp sales division, of the city's 5 and lOc stores, where both weeks before his death, except for a vaca- spent the Christmas holiday at his home gentlemen were much impressed with the tion trip to Moosehead and Belgrade in Bangor. various talking dolls they saw—and met. Lakes early in October. His mental alertness, his industry, and Henry Hanson has joined the staff of rugged integrity were known to all who the paper sales division, taking the place came in contact with him; his fine spirit of Kenneth Hawkes, who recently resigned and lovable attributes endeared him to to take up his future work with the Ricker those who had the privilege of intimate Hotel Co. at Poland Springs. We wish association with him. Perhaps his most Mr. Hawkes all good luck at his new work. marked characteristic was his spirit of generous service, which not merely re- Credit for landing the first Nibroc Toilet ponded to any call that might be made Tissue order goes to H. R. Annable, one upon him but was ever persistently seeking of our Nibroc Towel salesmen working expression. His love for children and his out of our Boston Office. ability to enter into their realm of thought and fancy and to win their confidence Harold Chellis, of the pulp sales division, also marked him as a man of sympathy has recently blossomed out as secretary of and discernment. He loved the open the Young Men's Business Association. spaces, the sea, the woods, and the lakes, and it was by them that his inner thoughts George Grant found the winters of the seemed to be stimulated to utterance, and suburbs too rigorous and recently moved he would express a philosophy of life closer to the city proper by about a mile that spoke of a deeper nature than would and a half, that is, on Noyes Street in the be suspected by those who met him cnlv Brighton section. in business. On his practical side he had a skill and ingenuity in small boat build- HELO H. KING Mr. Willis is taking a course in astron- ing and in carpentry that were well known omy and can now accurately forecast the and often exercised to the advantage of Walter Forrest, of the statistical depart- weather a week ahead. It will no longer his friends. He loved to work with tools ment, is the acknowledged authority on be necessary for the members of the and to devise new and better expedients church suppers. You will find him in financial department to await the weather in connection with his work. attendance at all of them within the city report before planning any pleasure trips He was always a resident of Portland, limits, unless there are more than three over the week-end. born in King Court, off from High Street, on the same night. Alvin Googins (otherwise R. U. True) on April 4, 1862, in a house built by his is a regular contributor to the Women's father, which barely escaped the great Harold Chellis recently decided he could Page of the Boston Post. According to fire of 1866. He was educated in the sing, and with this in mind took the part the latest write-up by Brother Googins, public schools of Portland and after leav- of one of six black end men in a fraternity he prefers "old-fashioned" girls. For ing high school went to work for Morrison minstrel show. He sang "When the Red, further information, consult the Boston & Whitten, wholesale coffee and spice Red Robin Goes Bob-Bobbin' Along" and Post. dealers, and then into the employ of you could almost see that little bird Simonton & Randall and the M. A. Jewell "bobbin"" across the stage, but of course Company, wholesale grocers. After this it was only little Harold all dressed up in G. N. Merry has returned to the office he was with the E. T. Burrowes Co. for a trick sailor costume. We take it for after a three weeks' business trip through twenty-two years, as secretary and mem- granted he had a good time, but it is a the middle west. ber of the board of directors, and in 1908 ' sure thing that those that took in the came to the Berlin Mills Company as show did enjoy themselves. Howard H. Sypher, Jr., has recently assistant purchasing agent. joined the forces of the advertising de- Mr. King was a member of the Portland John Clelland, the versatile manipulator partment from New York. He is very Page Eight THE BROWN BULLETIN, January, 1927

welcome and we hope he feels pleasantly ciation who met in Philadelphia on No- Each member of the office received a located. vember 17th. The subject of his address turkey for his Thanksgiving dinner. These was—"What Are the States Spending turkeys, given each year by the company, Francis Curran, brother of our noted Money For." are very much appreciated by each and charioteer, is the latest addition to the de- His analysis of the expenditures of the every one of us. partment of market studies, as sten- State of Maine for Governor Brewster, ographer, and we also welcome him to his and his address before the Meeting of the C. J. Birkenmeyer has been confined to new duties. Governors of all the States, held recently his home for the past two weeks with a in Cheyenne, Wyoming, have made him very bad cold. Eugene Merry, son of Dr. and Mrs. G. a nationally known authority on this sub- N. Merry, was a member of the negative ject. John Vance is on the sick list. team of Deering High School that won a unanimous decision of the judges against We were all pleased to greet Jack Bea- Walter B. Brockway, comptroller, has Waterville High School in the finals of the ton, of Niles & Niles, who is with us once been re-elected director of the Brown Bowdoin Interscholastic Debating League more. held at Brunswick on December 17. The Bulletin to represent this office, and has appointed the following to act in the Deering teams won both of the final de- F. W. Thompson made his usual trips capacity of reporters in their respective bates on the question, "Resolved, that the to Berlin, La Tuque and Quebec in con- direct primary should be maintained." departments, for the ensuing year: nection with our closing on November 30th. Month Name Department They are once more champions of the January G. A. Bradbury Accounting league. The "Don't You Dare Stay Until Break- February Ralph Dyer Pulp Sales fast Time" had another session recently. March L. W. Stack Purchasing R. B. Cooke attended the closing of the April George Sterling Financial & Credit It is hard to believe, but it was held in May Carl Werner Paper Sales Sesqui in connection with the fourth an- the same private residence as was the June Hudson Taylor Statistical nual meeting of the Associated Glee Clubs meeting from which the above name was July P. G. Peterson Market Studies of America, which brought together 2,500 derived. August H. J. Gormley Retail Lumber September Harry Todd Accounting male voices in one massed chorus from an October Clarence Eaton Executive area as wide as to include Michigan and E. H. Maling was in Berlin recently on November Horton King Paper Sales Ontario, the audience filling the great a business trip. December Bryan Cady Window Frames auditorium. "Atlas" says it is very drafty sitting in George A. Bradbury is the reporter for W. B. Brockway was invited to deliver front of the large ventilator located in this month, and Ralph Dyer will receive an address before the National Tax Asso- the wall beside his desk. items for next month's issue.

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SHAWANO, FLORIDA tiers in the "Glades and can tell many Geo. DeLaure has returned from "Ma" anecdotes covering their experiences in Ferguson's state, where he has been riding this area. cattle this fall on the Sugarland ranch. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Munds of New York Julius Booth is up on the Georgia State City were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Line harvesting sweet potatoes. Lord at the plantation in November.

M. C. Eggleston has shod his mule Mr. and Mrs. Badger, who were married "Rabbit," with a set of muck shoes, iron in Berlin, N. II., Oct. 25, 1926, are settled and leather contraptions resembling sawed- in their new home in the Townsite. Mr. off snowshoes. M. C. guarantees that with Badger has been on the Shawano work THE ALABAMA BOYS these shoes and with a tough jerk line since its inception in 1925. Mrs. Badger, OTTO SCHLAGGERRAITT AND JIM NAFTEL he can swim Rabbit through any slough. nee Agnes Dustin, has visited Shawano from the time when Booker Lake over in twice before, with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. the North New River Canal territory Alligators have come in from the saw- Sanborn of Berlin. yielded 2000 alligators in one kill, to the grass prairies with the advent of a few time when two railroads now carry out degrees drop in temperature. They now Dr. R. V. Allison of the Belle Glade the truck crops from the reclaimed land sun themselves along the canal bank each Experiment Station is now beginning his in the Everglades. afternoon. Naftel of the research claims work on the Everglades soil problems. Dr. that he has personal knowledge that they Allison obtained his doctorate at Rutgers. Mrs. A. Mitchell and daughter of Great are eaten in exclusion of beef in parts of He has travelled extensively on the Con- Falls, Montana, have joined their husband the 'Glades. tinent, and a period of work at Roth- and father, Mr. Mitchell, the Shawano amstead is included in his record. Dr. cook, for the winter. Muck fires attract attention, in the day Allison has come up to Florida from Cuba time by the clouds of white vapor which where he had just completed a soil survey The Everglades probably connote, at condense at the height of a few miles for the Sugar Club. first thought, a stretch of timber; on above the land and which are fantastic actual contact the first impression is one white shapes set off by the sun, and in Born to Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Eggleston of the level nature of the area; as one the night by the gashes of red on the of Belle Glade a son, William, Nov. 12,explores it the prairie-like condition of horizon. 1926. these millions of acres becomes more sig- nificant ; and finally when one sees Lake Frank Freese returned to the plantation John Newhouse, janitor at quarters, can Okeechobee the impressions if no longer in November from a trip through the supply one with many observations that continued would be of the extreme vast- north-west. Freese and his mate, Caster- he has accumulated during his long resi- ness of the 'Glades required to simply land, in the shop are among the old set- dence in the Everglades. It is a long step surround this great body of water. The factors of soil type, its fertility, the ma- chinery used to the absolute exclusion of animals, and weeds and insects which make the place a natural museum are not the ultimate impressions which come, how- ever, with continued residence and work in the 'Glades. A census of dominant impressions would probably begin and end with the single one of the contrasts en- countered on every hand. For instance, it begins to rain and ends with utter abruptness; fifty feet away it is pouring and yet your own location is bone dry. On one morning there will be every kind and every number of birds slidding up the canal and the next there will be none. Today a south wind will blow up from the mangrove swamps on the Gulf Keys and at dusk the air is full of bugs. Tomorrow a breath of wind will come out of the west and not a bug will remain. In grow- THE DITCHER CREW—GEORGE BOOTH, GORDON COMAS, AND L. A. BARNES, FOREMAN ing truck crops such as tomatoes or beans, Page Ten THE BROWN BULLETIN, January, 1927 the farmer either pays attention to his D. H. McMurtrie and Ralph Rogers crop and gets a bumper yield or he per- are in La Tuque on business. mits pigweed to get a few days' start and then he harvests nothing. The real con- Heartfelt sympathy of members of the trast, in December for illustration, is that department is extended to our fellow of the Everglades climate versus that of worker, Leo Bagley, and his family in the North. Down here we pull on a straw their recent sorrow. hat, pick off a few oranges after breakfast, pinch off a cucumber and a couple of G. A. Richter returned safely from tomatoes, wish it were Sunday and for a abroad -on the Berengaria just in the nick swim at the beach, and note the other of time to find something to do for Dr. extreme in the morning paper, two feet Thing's work-eating section. of snow up North, frozen up, shortage of snowshoes, and the Bulletin Editor We get an occasional letter from our thawing out his chilblains. absentee who is enjoying a sabbatical year in Florida. MAIN OFFICE Some famous sayings: At the meeting of the Philotechnical Charlie—First ten years are the hardest. Society held on Dec. 15, G. L. Cave ex- Edgar—Theoretically, etc., etc. hibited the Fryeburg account book owned Verona—I don't feel like working today. by Frank C. Eastman and explained cer- "Goldy"—Some baby. John Horton of the Electrical Depart- tain phases of industrial and commercial Fournier—Boston for me. conditions as they prevailed upon the New ment killed a 202-lb. buck at the Red Barn Hampshire frontier in 1801-1802, when the in Success. LYNN MADAN entries were made. The sudden death on Dec. 10 of Lynn Madan, assistant editor of the Brown RESEARCH DEPARTMENT M. O. Schur is organizing a voluntary Bulletin, leaves a gap that will be hard At the meeting of the Cumberland group for the study of thermodynamics to fill not only upon the staff of our County Fish and Game Association held at and general mill problems. All those in- paper but also in many other organizations Portland on Dec 15, H. I. Baldwin spoke terested in brushing up on their physical throughout the city of Berlin. A member at the dinner upon certain phases of for- chemistry and its applications will do well of Mt. Forist Methodist church with estry. Attendance was between 250 and to engage in this study during the long nearly thirty years of service as a teacher 300. winter evenings. There are few men in in the Sunday School, Worshipful Master New England better equipped than Mr. of the Berlin Masons at the time of his The Research Chapter of the National Schur to lead such a group. death, sponsor for the local Order of De Geographic Society has two vacancies Molay, leader of a group of Pioneers, caused by the resignation of Dr. Thing PLUMBING DEPARTMENT member of the Elks Club and of the and the removal of Walter Austin to the Thomas Studd, who has been very dan- Y. M. C. A. with its various discussion Sulphite Mill. See Carl Gunsel for appli- gerously ill for the past month, is at groups, he enriched our life in many places cation blanks. present gaining slowly. by his talents, enthusiasm, and faithful- ness. Weak in body but strong in mind The bunch are wondering if Ernie The Research office was the scene of a and will, he won a host of friends. He Christmas jollification on the morning of believes that he can fool them by black was born in Red Creek, New York, on December 24. The girls planned to make ing his face the first thing in the morning August 11, 1878, of that industrious Huge- it a surprise, but Nils Johnson, Fred Pil- to make them think he has accomplished not stock that has contributed so much grim, Pat Coffin, and Emile Lettre turned the tables by bringing in a fine Christmas a day's work at 8 a. m. to the progress of our arts and sciences. tree several hours before the celebration He passed a part of his boyhood in Minne- was booked to begin. Van acted as Santa Alan's favorite song is now entitled: apolis and came to Berlin at the age of Claus. George Richter received an aero- "Looking at the World Thru Mud-Colored 18. He has been continuously employed plane to facilitate his worldwide journeys. Mr. Van Arsdel's musical propensities Glasses." with the woods and forestry work of the were rewarded with a harmonica. Cave, Brown Company since August, 1898. Even known to look with envious eyes on Hugh Smith, known as "Hughie," en- our last issue of the Brown Bulletin con- Molly's red mittens in the midst of one of joys his noon-day game of cards with the tained a poem that he suggested for use Gertrude's fresh-air streaks, was given a pair of mittens to be all his own. Gertrude boys, but he cannot get away from the with an account of an enjoyable lecture Streete got a candy cane to assist her in idea that the bunch do a little sign passing given before the Philotechnical Society. climbing stairs when distributing mail. over the tables when he is looking the other He was "one who had actually felt the Molly McKelvey was given a chance to way. Just like driving an auto, Hughie, weight of a pack sack." He knew the take her dancing a little more vicariously. She received an automatic piano with two eyes on all corners at once. trails and mountains of our North Coun- dancing coons. Perhaps, we can give a try. It was always a pleasure to sit down photo and a more extended account next TUBE MILL NO. 2 with him before a map of northern New time. Remy Lambert and Tom Currier are re- Hampshire or Vermont, old or new, and ported as champion calibre pitch players. hear his stories of various surveys, changes H. K. Moore attended the winter ses- At least that is what has been reported. of names, and corrections that have been sions of the American Institute of Chemi- made by newer surveys. cal Engineers held at Birmingham, Ala. K. O. Larivee bought a cut of Climax THE BROWN BULLETIN, January, 1927 Page Eleven

last month and Nick says if Larivee vio- the U. S. A., he would do well to keep lates the rules of The Tobacco Bummers' away from Phil. Association again he will be suspended. "Bob" Home, one of our sulphur ex- perts, is taking vocal lessons. He is study- ing Italian and at last accounts had mas- tered the famous selection, "Amo tanto i spachette," which when translated into port of the boys on the tanks when he English means "I love lots of spaghetti." enters the ring against Jack Landers.

When it comes to handling a pair of Joe Goudreau, one of our tank foremen, ribbons you should see Frank Croteau. Arthur Simpson, and Joe Bernier plan on He is some farmer or teamster as you will a trip to P. I. in Joe's new Nash. Simpson have it. Frank says if he were put to the will act as guide, as he has already has test he could turn a pair of horses with a made several trips to the "Garden of the harrow in a 10-acre field without tearing Gulf." out a fence. George, Arthur, and Basil, not three It has been rumored quite a number of musketeers but three inspectors. We times how a Ford could run on reputation. wonder if they got their names from the Seemingly this is what Arnold Hanson comic section of the Boston American. tried on his Buick because he was seen walking home to dinner and at 1 p. m. he One of our lathe men, Walter Bacon, brought back a gallon of gas. had a narrow escape recently when he got lost in the woods up Jericho Road. He entered the woods at Dresser's Farm to spend two or three hours hunting. When 'X1 time came for him to return to where he entered the woods, he could not locate Bill Mason, one of our backtenders on the trail and came to the conclusion that the tube machine, is to be congratulated. he was lost. He strayed around the bush He is the proud daddy of a bouncing boy. all night and walked all the next day and was just planning to spend the second night when he came out at the fish hatch- "When a car stops dead on a cold night ery at York Pond. He was greatly fatigued on a strange road, it is a catastrophe," •MM wit"* and hungry when he got to the home of says one of our pugilistic electricians and ClHt OF OUR £l.FClRlCtleading light heavyweight, Wilfred Hamel 36.00 will be pitted against Cowboy Kid Miller F. W. Reed 70.83 twice in the second round, Hanlon sailed J. E. Brown 38.00 in over-anxious to finish him and unin- from Brownville, Texas, now residing in Chas. Sinclair 50.80 Moses Tetrault 66.50 tentionally crashed a wicked right to the Berlin. This is a bout that has been hang- Earl Vannah 36.00 ing fire for some time. Both fighters are Wm. Williams 42.00 jaw in breaking from a clinch. He thus Joseph Premo 14.00 dropped Vargas for the third time. The waiting for the bell and rearing to go. Burl Bunnell 6.79 Geo. Fountain 30.00 referee ruled the blow foul and awarded They are bound to put up a slashing fight Leo Barbere 10.66 from the first tap of the bell and are sure James McPherson 22.83 the bout to Vargas. The first round was Fred A. Andrews 37.33 even with plenty of action. The second to satisfy all the local fans. Geo. Ouillette 28.15 Joseph Ford 32.00 was a slugfest while it lasted. Hanlon is In the Opener, another six-rounder, Big Wilfred Roy 29.63 Joseph Petty 40.80 a terrific puncher and made a great hit Oscar Hanson, Fighting Norwegian of the Henry Poirier 24.00 Berlin Mills, will meet another big husky. Clovis Gagne 15.16 with the local fans. They are anxious to Duffey Thibault 12.13 see him perform here again. Vargas made There are several prospects but as yet the Geo. F. Stillings 24.00 W. E. Cunningham 32.00 an impressive showing with his willing- Management has not decided just who will Arthur LeBlanc 69.84 meet the Norwegian Thunderbolt. Young Lawrence W. Ross 4.00 ness to swap punches at all times. Constance Adderio 24.00 Johnny Glennick of Nashua, the N. H. Ross had several good reasons for not tak- Alfred Vermette 38.81 Albert Nelson 15.81 Flyweight Champion was slated for the ing Hanson on again. Rosario Demerse 12.00 Edmond Nadeau 24.00 Semi Final with Young Rooney but sus- Rosario Boucher 42.00 tained a bad case of cold feet and wired Maurice Randall 18.00 BROWN COMPANY Leroy Burns 25.66 just a few hours before ring time that he Wm. Marcoux 6.00 would not fight. Young Pooler of Port- RELIEF ASSOCIATION John Travers 34.40 land substituted and was knocked out in Orders drawn on the treasurer for the Wilbroid Vien - 12.00 the first round. Rooney will now claim month of November were as follows: Total .... $4,123.53 PHILOTECHNICAL SOCIETY

PON December 1, Professor Howard early February. In the latter part of 21, in particular, a jam occurred at Reno, U T. Barnes, D. Sc., F. R. S., M. E. February it was aggravated by the com- which lifted the Reno bridge eighteen I. C., of the Department of Physics ing down of more ice, which lodged and inches off from its piers. In this case of McGill University at Montreal, gave an packed the river from Franklin to Oil City, thermit was used to remove the ice, and illustrated lecture before the Philotechnical a distance of eight miles more. By the the bridge was set back without damage. Society upon "Some Engineering Features first of March, the jam had grown until Had the ice been permitted to move of Breaking Ice Jams with Thermit." For the river was blocked for five miles above slowly down stream it would have carried nearly a quarter of a century, Professor Oil City, making a solid and almost dry the bridge with it, as was the case with Barnes has been the leading authority ice jam 25 miles in extent. the Big Rock Bridge, the understructure upon ice formation. His explanations of At this juncture, Professor Barnes was of which was unsafe from the beginning. the formation of anchor ice and frazil ice called from Montreal, and spent three The thermit heat units developed by were admitted to the Encyclopedia Brit- weeks in the area flooded because of the Dr. Barnes for use in ice accumulations tanica as early as 1910. He has made a contain ordinary welding thermit manu- special study of the control of ice condi- factured by the Metal and Thermit Cor- tions on the St. Lawrence, and has ex- poration of New York and Toronto. perimented upon many agents for the re- This consists of a mixture of powdered moval of ice jams, including dynamite, metallic aluminum and iron oxide in such calcium chloride, sulphuric acid, and the proportions that the combustion of the use of ash, sand, and gravel to draw the aluminum results in the reduction of the heat of the sun. He has reached the con- iron oxide forming molten metallic iron. clusion that thermit, intelligently used, is The heat of formation of the alumina the most effective agent. He first tried produced by the reaction raises the mass out its efficiency in the ice jams on the to 5000 degrees F. Heat from a body of St. Lawrence during the winter of 1924- such temperature is radiated in the form 25. At that time, two large jams were of light and heat waves with a maximum removed by a few charges of thermit of energy in the heat spectrum. judiciously placed in the key positions. In Water and ice are partially transparent the one at Waddington, a quarter of a to these short rays, as is evident to any- million tons of ice were taken out by one who observes the rays of the sun three charges of thermit of 90 pounds each, penetrating water. The absorption is while at Chimney Island a few weeks later gradual as the rays proceed, and thus the over a million tons were moved down the energy can be distributed over a wide area. river by two charges of the same size. To loosen the ice crystals comprising a As a preliminary to his Berlin talk, Pro- mass of ice, only a very small amount of fessor Barnes provided a miniature out- actual heat is necessary. The amount door exhibition using perhaps a pound of absorbed from a beam of sunlight, or from thermit and a cake of ice weighing 100 a charge of thermit is quite sufficient to pounds. The can containing the thermit do this. was placed in a hole well down in the When heat is applied in the form of cake of ice. The thermit was ignited by steam or hot water the action is only local, means of an ordinary fuse. For a moment THERMIT EXHIBITION as no rays are sent out from a body at or two afterwards there was little evidence ice jam. With the instructions of the that temperature which can pass through of action. Then for another moment the Chambers of Commerce of Oil City and water. A small amount of energy at a ice cake became brightly illuminated, but Franklin, he organized committees for high temperature is a much more effective was apparently intact. Then suddenly there using thermit, dynamite, calcium chloride, agent in disintegrating ice than a large was an explosion. Pieces of ice were sulphuric acid, ash, sand, and gravel. quantity of heat at the temperature of raised to perhaps SO or 60 feet, and small Other groups took charge of reports upon steam. particles of molten metal were thrown water levels, weather reports, and field in- In addition to this, when heat is shot even greater distances into the air. spection. The dynamite was used mainly into ice at the high temperature of thermit The central theme of the Berlin talk at the foot of the gorge. The calcium the energy input causes the ice to rupture was a description of his work, methods of chloride served to open channels in the and the molten iron dissociates the ice, attack, and results obtained in breaking surface ice near the bridges. The sand forming iron oxide again, and liberates the Allegheny ice gorge last March. The and gravel was used for similar purposes. hydrogen which burns with the oxygen of thaws of last February caused surface ice The sulphuric acid was held for emergen- the air. It is well-known how hydrogen for 50 miles above Oil City and Franklin, cies that did not develop. The thermit can be prepared by passing steam over Pennsylvania, to move down the Alle- was used at the points of greatest resist- red hot iron, but at the thermit tempera- gheny River and to jam at a restriction ance in the ice jams, and at the times ture the dissociation is more rapid and of the river found at Brandon, 14 miles when the danger was critical it served to gives rise to sudden generation of hydro- below Franklin, and to fill the gorge back lower the water levels by opening up gen as well as steam. This results in a to Franklin. This condition resulted in channels through the ice pack. On March slow explosion resembling a heave up- [13] Page Fourteen THE BROWN BULLETIN, January, 1927 wards, which is ideal in loosening ice than the lifting of the ice several feet in by the thickness of the walls to burn com- masses. Then the activity of the explosion great fields with consequent large surges pletely to the bottom. The bottom is made comes from the ice itself, which literally spreading out as a number of waves of thinner metal, through which the molten causes the ice to blast itself. Dynamite through the ice. metal drops by melting it. It is thus sud- can in no way be compared, as the shat- To fire thermit to the best advantage denly thrown into the ice or water with tering effect comes from the blow delivered it is confined in a water-tight container, the evolution of the radiant beam, fol- by the explosive. with lined walls, of a size suitable to the lowed after a few seconds by the explosion One very important feature of the work it is designed to do. The standard which loosens the ice and burns out the thermit-ice reaction is that it is not in any unit in this work contained 160 pounds of channels under the ice. Ignition has to way harmful to concrete structures or thermit. begin from the top, as the thermit will not earth works. Large charges have been A central fire ignitor is inserted in the burn upwards. The result of a thermit repeatedly set off alongside of bridge piers top and operated by a red-hot battery, shot in an ice mass is to start a point of and embankments without any effect on blasting machine or fuse. The reaction weakness which gradually grows by the them. takes place in from 5 to 8 seconds, causing infiltration of the water currents. 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Miss Alice Thibodeau has accepted a weigher; Bernard Roy from stock grader street, East Side, December 9, 1926. He position in the Graphic Department. helper to stock grader; Arsene Simmard, was the father of seventeen children, of from trucker to stock grader helper. which twelve survive, and his home and Mary McGillan is to be married today. children were nearest to his heart. How's that for fast news? We will tell Joe Hopkins is now considered the Mr. Bagley was one of the most sociable you more about it in the next Bulletin. champion gum chewer of the plant. kind, with a smile and a joke for every- one. He will be remembered and missed Promotions to Alpha Plant are as fol- by his many friends here in the mill and lows : Lester Wellington, John Powers, the community. The entire mill wish to and James Snyder, tower foremen. extend their sincere sympathy to Mrs. Bagley and family. Charlie is enjoying a new radio and re- ports that the best entertainment comes It seems that the gentleman who takes in on his radio. pleasure in breaking locks on the lockers is also taking anything that pleases him. F. Seguin has resigned as bass drummer Several balls of yarn bought for knitting in the Burgess Band for the 15th time. purposes were stolen during the night. We want the conscience of this man to be The dates of the band concerts will be his guide, and let him bear this in mind, announced very soon. So watch for the "Do unto others what you would have ads. done unto you."

Emile Nadeau is our new spare time- Joe Francouer claims he has the best AN OLD PICTURE OF ENGINE NO. 3 keeper. radio in the world. The Burgess girls held the annual If you have a stranger and would like Christmas tree at the Girls Club and ex- A good old Burgess time was enjoyed to know his name, bring him to Batch changed presents. Each girl had some by all at the City Hall, Dec. 9th, when Connelly and he will tell you the name. other girl's name. The club was tastefully the Burgess Relief held their benefit dance. Batch claims he can tell anyone's name, decorated, and the party was a grand suc- The hall was very well decorated and met even if he has never seen the person be- cess with every girl leaving the club with with much approval. The colored lights fore. a smile and a happy feeling that the holi- also helped to make things brighter. The days are really here. The success of the peppy music was furnished by Paul's O. Gagne of the machine room, said he party and well-prepared supper must be Society Orchestra, and they certainly kept stayed up until two o'clock one morning credited to the following: Misses Eliza- everybody's feet hot. The following gen- trying to remember something. beth Hinchey, Mary McGillan, Louise Os- tlemen were in charge: dance committee, well, and Jeannette Morrison. It is sin- S. G. Blankenship, Jack Cavagnaro, James Cyprien Morneau will build a home for cerely hoped that they will all meet again Moody, J. M. McGivney; music com- you in six months with four men and most next year at the same tree. mittee, J. E. Lavoie, P. E. Grenier; ticket of the time, six. committee, J. M. McGivney, E. C. Chaloux. James Bagley, a very old and reliable The president of the association, Mr. Promotions in the dryer building are as employee of the Brown Company, passed M. Myler, his officers and committees wish follows: Elton Mitchell, stock grader to away quietly at his home on Burgess to thank everyone who so generously gave THE BROWN BULLETIN, January, 1927 Page Fifteen their services and showed the usual spirit, • ALBERT H. SEGUIN his good behavior and excellent record, when it comes to doing something in the The portrait on this page is that of our won him this promotion. He will be sta- line of entertainment and benefit. The young friend, Albert H. Seguin, who at tioned in Panama until September, 1927. dance was declared a big success by all the age of 21 bears the title of sergeant Then he will return to the States and enjoy present. in the 33rd Infantry Band in the U. S. a long furlough. Although seeking ad- Army. Albert received his musical edu- venture and getting a lot of it, Albert We are now starting a new year. Can cation from his mother, Mrs. F. A. Seguin, writes that "There is no place like home." it be possible that all men intend to keep who is organist at the Guardian Angel up their same old faults. Isn't there Church. At 12 years of age, he started YOUNG RODNEY IS GUNNING FOR something that they can do to benefit their playing traps in a dance orchestra con- BOUTS WITH BOTH LEVINE families, friends, and fellow employees? ducted by his mother, and at 14 became AND MENARD Even a smile to the people surrounding a member of the Burgess Military Band, them would be some help, and good spirit with which he stayed for four years. He Young Rooney, formerly of Lewiston is always welcomed. The old saying was, was song-bird for the Band and will be and now residing in Berlin, is one of the "Get on the water wagon, and follow the remembered as the little chap who sang in most popular boxers that ever performed crowd:." This saying was not always in a local ring. He holds the Flyweight meant for the man who used firewater and Bantamweight Championships of but also for the man with several faults Maine. He has met many of New Eng- that could be done away with on short land's leaders with success and hopes to notice, if they would only make up their hold the New England title some day. minds to make a change. Perhaps the Rooney is employed by the Brown Com- greatest benefactor is the man that saves pany at the Sulphite Mill. He is a mem- the other fellow from accident, and then ber of the Burgess Band and a very active has him help to save another accident. little chap in and out of the ring. Rooney is very anxious to meet Duke Menard of Beginning next month, the Sulphite Sec- Biddeford, Me., the leading contender for tion will be increased 100% in news, and it the Maine title. The Duke has been mak- is hoped that the cooperation of all the ing a lot of unfavorable remarks regard- men in the mill will help to keep it up ing Rooney, and if the B. A. A. can where it belongs with plenty of news. The arrange this match, it is sure to be box in the Time Office will hold a good a scorcher. Rooney has many bouts deal. Photog- aphs are welcomed and will scheduled around the New England cir- be returned to you safely after they have cuit. His services are in great demand been used. for he always gives the fans a real run for their money, and once they see him perform they want to see him again. He A certain hockey fan in the mill would expects to meet Wee Willie Woods, Dark like to get the following team together, Cloud Bradley, Minty Irish Rose, and sev- but of course this is not saying he will. eral other leaders in the near future. The following men are on his list. Team Rooney is the only chap that ever knocked Line Up: Storehouse hockey club, Martin out Ruby Levine. Rooney did this trick Hanson, right wing; Oscar Christiansen, while training with Levine at the L. A. left wing; Amos Sullivan, center; Harold Gym in Lewiston. Levine got a bit rough Finnen, right defence; Joseph Murphy, with Rooney but made a big mistake, for left defence; Lin Henderson, goal tender. Rooney let a right fly that caught Ruby Subs are Adelard Parent, Benny Dale, ALBERT H. SEGUIN on the chin and Ruby went fast asleep. Herman Reichel, Percy Ellis, Lin Con- Groveton with the Band in 1917 and some- Rooney is willing to take Levine on again don, and Oscar Gonya. The dark horse, one in the audience passed the hat and col- any time that Ruby cares to make the William Little, is expected to show up big lected $28 and gave it to him amidst great bantamweight limit. Rooney is always the last minute. The manager and coach applause. He was so small that he had in good condition. He is a clean living is Basil Connelly; water boy, James Bal- been placed on a high stool so as to be chap and a credit to the boxing game, a dassara; trainer, Mike Hazzard; owner seen. He also sang and played for many gentleman in and out of the ring. He is and lucky star, Mary McGillan. Last but local affairs. Under the leadership of Mr. married, has a charming wife, and is the not least is the Mascot, Suzanne, the Geo. Stevens of the Burgess Band, Albert proud daddy of a charming little daughter. storehouse cat. became an expert on the snare drum and He has a large number of followers in entered the Sth Inf. Band in Portland. His Berlin that turn out strong to root for CARD OF THANKS musical ability was discovered, and he was him every time he battles here. We desire to express our sincere thanks soon playing other instruments in the to all who assisted and sympathized with Band. He graduated from St. Patrick us in our deep sorrow, especially those School and took two years of Mechanic CARD OF THANKS sending the beautiful flowers and the Pas- Arts in High school. The desire to travel We gratefully acknowledge and thank tor for the deep sympathy expressed by seized him, and he begged his parents not the employees of the Brown Company for him. to send him to school any more, but let their kind expression of sympathy during Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Kinney him join the Army. His parents having our recent bereavement. and family. consented, he joined at 18 as private, and Mrs. Annie Bagley and family. Page Sixteen THE BROWN BULLETIN, January, 1927

CARD OF THANKS Michael Landry 16.00 LIST OF DEATHS Peter Belnnger 86.00 We wish to express our heartfelt thanks William Fournier 37.00 Sulphite Mill Fabian Poulin 25.00 to all those who so ably and willingl Jacob Koliada 96.00 James Bagley was born Aug. 30, 1855. assisted us at the time of the death of our Ernest Perron 58.00 He commenced work for the Brown Com- Malcolm Roberge 54.47 dear one, and to those who sent flowers Ju'es Couture 14.00 pany April 13, 1908, and has been employed Willie Urapeau 11.30 and spiritual bouquets and offerings. Nap. Boutin 4.00 continuously until his death, which oc- Alcide Ray 16.00 curred Dec. 9, 1926. Mr. Charles G. Martin Joseph Custeau 7.50 and family. Napoleon Lambert 36.00 Chemical Mill Fred (lionet 104.00 Mr. and Mrs. Ira Mason Douglas Frenette 48.00 William Mason was born Feb. 4, 1907. Michael Demers 10.00 and family. E-igene Alimande 30.00 He started work with the Brown Com- Mrs. Dennis Pete and Wilrod Napert 23.50 pany April 27, 1926. At the time of his I. Phaneuf 12.00 family. Alphonse Laroche 54.40 death which occurred Dec. 7, 1926, he was Jolin Me Arthur 1<».™1 Alfred Poulin 27.30 working at the Chemical Mill. Leo Leblanc 4.00 BURGESS RELIEF ASSOCIATION B'arne Hanson 88.21 Cascade Mill M. Thierault 148.00 Fred Finsky was born June 6, 1883. He The indemnities for accidents and sick- Bridget Pinette 100.00 Romeo Drapeau 72.00 commenced work with the Brown Com- ness for the month of November are as Ovila Francoeur 4.00 John Melnick 4.00 pany June 25, 1919. He died Nov. 25, 1926 follows: FrfiVe Oh"rt 36 in Eugene Guay $ 67.50 Elmer Ducharme 24.00 Upper Plants Jules Lanteigne .. 26.00 Joseph Lapointe 16.00 Narcisse Letellier ... 48.03 Walter Taylor 24.00 Erwin Rines was born April 7, 1898. He Thomas Derelitto .. 36.00 Narcisse Letellier 22.00 commenced work with the Brown Com- Peter Hachey .. 48.00 Alfred Bilodeau 14.80 Isaac Theriault ...... 64.07 Remi Parisee 44.00 pany Dec. 19, 1916, and has been employed Antonio Valerino ... 20.00 Alphonse Ouellette 36.00 Leo Parisee 22.00 continuously until his death which occurred Arthur Montminy 61.60 Fritz Findsen 34.00 Total $1,848.55 Nov. 13, 1926.

NIBROC NEWS

SOME FAVORITE SONGS got lots of nice presents in your stocking. and hear his radio. John says, "Haney AT CASCADE thinks he has a radio, but it's only a "Spike"—"The Big Parade." The New Year is here, and we hope it squealer." Frances Hinchey—"That's a Good Girl." will be a prosperous one for everybody. Bill Sharp—"Perfect Day." We wish that everyone would turn over Some class to our restaurant. The Ritz G. Bowles—"Tea for Two." a new leaf and do all they can to make has nothing on us now. We have to hand G. Van Dommele—"I Don't Want to Get the Nibroc News something for the Cas- it to John Lepage. He is some manager. cade to be proud of this coming year. Well." Aime Lettre—"I Wish I Had My Old Girl It is the same old story over and over, O'Neil Twitchell, the fighting fireman Back Again." with one or two men trying to keep Cas- from Gorham, who can be found at the Grace McLean—"The Two of Us." cade on the map. It can't be done because welding shop, swapped cars for the 99th Billy Palmer—"Susie's Feller." the plant is too large. You know how time. He traded his Studebaker with Florence Reid—"Evening Star" (morning it is. You all like to see notes and jokes Herb McKee for a Chevrolet. Jim Hogan and noon). from your own plant, when the Bulletin of the Cross Power says they both go; Ire e Thomas—"Brighten the Corne comes out. Let every man in the plant stung. He says, Twitchell got a good car Where You Are." take it upon himself to be a reporter and but poor tires, while Herb got a good set Gertrude Kenned •—"Hard-to-Get-Gertie." turn, in notes that are interesting every of tires but a poor car. We were going John Hayward—"I Hate to Get Up in the month. to call it a draw, but according to las! Oliver Keenan, timekeeper for the elec- Morning." minute reports Herb got the worst of it Everett Getchell and Pete Garneau— trical department will be at the New "Daddy." Hampshire Legislature this session. It will John Graham, one of the oldest em- Doris Oliver—"Baby Face." be Mr. Keenan's second term as a legis- ployees at the Cascade Mill, died at his Alzie Barrows—"Rocky Road to Dublin lator for Ward 1. home on Promenade Street, Go. ham, on (N. H.)." December 13 after an illness of less than Kenneth Ha vey—"Am I Wasting My We we"e very much surprised to hear a week. He was born in Sidney, Nova Time on You?" that Denis Broissineau of the lead burning Scotia, May 10, 1852, of Scotch parentage "Honey" Cameron—"What Can I Say, department has been confined to his home and was one of the few people left in this Dear, After I Say I'm Sorry." for the past two months. We hope his locality who could speak Gaelic. He had Artie Eastman—"Sweet Child." sickness is not of a very serious nature, been a resident of Gorham for 43 years. '"arl El'iott—"Onward, Christian Soldiers." and that he will be back with us soon. For a number of years he was employed T na Rol>< rge—'My Wild Irish Rose." in the Grand Trunk shops. He helped,to fY- be continued) John Guerin extends to all members of build the Cascade Mill in 1902 and started the electrical department, and especially work in the Boiler House in 1903. At We hope you enjoyed Christmas and to Jack Haney, an invitation to come up the time of his last sickness he was oper- THE BROWN BULLETIN, January, 1927 Page Seventeen ating a beater in the Kraft Shed, where he worked until December 8.

If one of the weighers would only put on a good heavy woolen shirt instead of Fred AhdreWs Ff'red Suteen "" SKaJovv' Lemiere Trie a white collar, he would not need a K-t A Buor^Ahd He Uiired— Kino"-Got AwaVjrrom Three Gears baseball fence to keep out the cold. The boys say that the fence would be to more advantage around Langlois' cutter, so that Labonte would keep his eyes on his work.

Arthur Laplante, general foreman of the printing department, has been on the sick list. We all hope to see Arthur back to work soon.

Visitors at Cascade from New York Office during the past month were Man- ager M. S. Flint, W. H. Bond, J. G. Skirin, C. C. Cowley, and R. L. Slauson.

Willard Thompson, assistant foreman of the millwright department, sustained a very painful injury to his hand recently, when a five-ton chain-fall dropped on it.

This note might help explain one of the accompanying cartoons. This past fall Fred Andrews and Harry Leighton of the millwright department went out hunting. They were walking along a mountain side, when they saw a bear. They both opened fire, and according to Fred, they fired sixteen shots at the bear. Fur flew in all directions, and meat hung in bunches from the bear's sides, but even though the bear was riddled with bullets and looked like a Swiss cheese, he got away. Can Yeears Ma/Come And &o Out Archie Joule you tie that? Co._ U Shprffa

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QUEBEC OFFICE Messrs. J. F. Heck and C. H. Mott have an extended sojourn in Bersimis and is Quebec Office staff would like to take returned to Berlin after spending some replacing R. Guimont, who is now at St. this opportunity of wishing everyone a time with us. George, Beauce. We wish to extend our Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New sympathy to Mr. Guimont who has just Year. The curling season is now open here, lost his month-old baby. and, as there are a sufficient number of Messrs. W. R. Brown, D. P. Brown, devotees of that sport in this office, we Percy Dale doesn't waste time looking Gordon Brown, T. W. Estabrook, F. W. will most likely have a team representing for his car any more, as he has put it away Thompson, and J. A. Taylor were among us this winter composed of the following and followed the advice of the tramway the recent visitors. members of the staff: P. C. Dale, J. C. company and "Takes the street car to Corbett, T. D. Beattie, and W. L. Ben- avoid parking worries." Messrs. Spaulding, Smith, and Henry, nett. We wish them luck and hope that the Niles & Niles auditors, are at present they will bring home as many victories as The Quebec Winter Sports Association in Quebec making their yearly audit, and they play games. has drawn up its program for the coming will probably remain here until after winter, and has at least two attractions Christmas. C. Genereux is now back in Quebec after a week, with the Indoor Speed Skating Page Eighteen THE BROWN BULLETIN, January, 1927

Championship Races and the Fourth Dog and Mrs. S. Maloney during their stay. Here was the scene of a very one-sided Derby as the main attractions. These two aerial conflict on November 23, when an events alone ought to prove great drawing Once again we have Pierre Lavasseur immense hawk circled over the pigeon cards for the Winter Sports enthusiasts with us for the winter months, and in houses and decided upon one of our white of the United States and Canada. addition Mme. Lavasseur also. Pierre Homers as a likely meal. There followed joined the happy and contented majority a lively chase, first over the office then With the close of navigation and the while in Three Rivers this summer. A over the river, and back again over the docking of the "S. S. Itororo," Flagship of most cordial welcome is extended to them cookhouse with the odds all against the the Brown Navigation Co., the Lampsons both with the hopes that their sojourn poor pigeon until in desperation it took Cove Operation has been shut down for amongst us will be filled with happy mem- a head dive out of the sky, bang through the winter. "Cal" Prairie has returned to ories to take back to Three Rivers in the the big glass window of the pay office. his home in Plattsburgh, and Fred Wad- spring. Maybe he thought his time was up and leigh is now in this office. decided to check out. As it happened Donald Greig dropped off casually while though, it saved his life, as he was only WINDIGO NEWS on his way to Quebec to renew old ac- stunned, whilst the hawk nearly paid for The Manager's House was the scene of quaintances, and incidentally to make the his intrusion with his life, when Joe a most enjoyable evening upon the oc- new acquaintance of Henri's "trotter." brought his trusty gun into action. casion of Mr. Gordon Brown's visit here. Once the gathering was complete a first- A steady improvement in all her pupils A FEW JOKES FROM WINDIGO class radio program started, also a table is reported by Mile. Trudell, school teacher After a man has bought a second-hand of whist, and dancing for those who here. It seems as though there should be car, it is merely a question of which will wished. It was great to see Henri first on more than one place at the top of the break down first. the floor with Mile Jeannette Page of class, as all her scholars are determined Trois Rivieres, an example which was to fill that place of honor. We wish the "Well, Sonny, did you get some good soon followed by several others, so that youngsters all kinds of luck anyway, and marks at school today?" the spirit of Carnival was soon apparent, wish for continued success of the school "Yes, Mama, but—er—I can't show them making a pleasant evening pass all too mistress. to you." quickly. It was indeed a pleasure to have Mr. Brown among us, and we hope to Seeing that by the time these few lines First Schoolboy: "I say, Ralph, who on welcome him again in the near future. are in print, it will be very near Xmas, we earth was Nero? Wasn't he the chap extend our best wishes to each and every- who was always cold?" Mr. Simmons Brown and Kenneth one of the Brown Company and Corpora- Second Schoolboy: "No; that was Zero Nesbit of La Tuque were recent business tion for a most enjoyable Christmas and •—another fellow altogether." visitors. Keen interest and enthusiasm prosperous New Year. were shown when Mr. Brown took motion Heard in school: pictures of a little Windigo "bull." Un- We must congratulate Bon Homme Teacher: "Tommy, what are the two fortunately we have no copies for pub- Charles upon his persevering integrity in genders?" lishing yet. getting the steel scow up from the river Tommy: "Masculine and feminine. The St. Maurice to the flat car, a job so slow masculines are divided into temperate and Vic Beede of the Quebec office has re- as to be almost discouraging. Still he intemperate, and the feminines into frigid cently joined forces with Mr. P. Prince managed it successfully and will be on his and torrid." of the scaling department, and is already return to La Loutre with it in a day or hitting the trails in the tall timber north so. Someone said that it was just as well Bill: "Yeh, calls himself a fret worker of here. that the steel hawsers made a loud singing —you know—does a bit o' work on Mon- noise when hauling, as music hath charms days and frets about it the rest of the Madame A. Ally of Grande Mere, to- and it helps deaden the caustic remarks week." gether with her small son, Philip, were the made about steel scows. guests of Mr. Henri Page for a few days. She: "You know there's an art in kiss- Fishing has given place to winter sports ing." Mile. Hermaine Duhamel, a recent visit- up here at last. Skating, toboganning, He: "Oh, yes, I know. Art thou will- or from Montreal, was the guest of Mr. snowshoeing and skiing are now being ing." and Mrs. Roch Lindsay. indulged in. Winter seemed to come over- night this year, for we have had a most He: "Rotten of Jack to jilt Ethel and Since the last issue we have had the delightful fall, no miserable weather or marry another girl, eh?" pleasure of a far too short visit from Mr. much snow to speak of until a few days She: "Yes, but Ethel had her revenge." and Mrs. John Carter of La Loutre. Their ago. Now, however, winter reigns su- He: "Oh, how?" company is so enjoyable that we wish their preme with rivers frozen up, and over a She: "She sent the bride a book to visits were more frequent and longer. foot of snow down in places. So sleighs read on the honeymoon—Stevenson's have replaced trucks and the merry jingle Travels with a Donkey." Mile. Cecile Pare of St. Alban is the of sleigh bells makes a welcome change guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bertrand. from the tooting of automobiles. Stern Father: "I've never seen a re- port like this before. Aren't you ashamed Mr. and Mrs. Reg Viner, who attended Our logging operations are progressing of yourself?" the Armistice Ball at the Community well as enclosed snaps will show. All Backward Son: "Frankly, Dad, I'm Club, La Tuque, were the guests of Mr. jobbers anticipate a profitable winter's run. not. You promised me a dollar if I'd bring THE BROWN BULLETIN, January, 1927 Page Nineteen

1— OUR G. M. C. 2—THE LANDING. 3—READY FOR SCALING. 4-HAULING 4-FOOT PULPWOOD. 5—READY WITH THE PROVISIONS 6-G. M. C. ON TRAIL. home a good report, and I know you want a recent visitor here. Messrs. D. McMurtrie and R. Rogers to economize just now." J. McBride of Niles & Niles is with us are here in connection with the new Alpha again this year. plant. LA TUQUE Since the zero weather arrived, Brod F. Thompson spent a few days with us The Ex-Service Men's Annual Smoker Poitras has been seen around the skating the first of the month. was held in the Community Club on Nov. rink. Barney is wondering if the "Buck llth. The following program will show Saws" are going to start practicing right that they did not want for entertainment. away. Leave a few minutes for the Senior The Brown Corporation wishes all its PROGRAM The Gang Rum Issue Team, Brod. employees a Merry Christmas and Happy The Gang Old Time Songs New Year. J. Bone Sketch The Gang Mo-.: Old Time Songs The friends of E. Savanoe, formerly of E. A. White Song J. K. Nesbitt With his "Uke" La Tuque, will be surprised to hear that S. S. Gillard Song he has joined the long list of benedicts. BROWN CORPORATION The Gang Old Time Spngs RELIEF ASSOCIATION R. Morrison Specialty J. A. Barraclough "Our Absent Comrade" Claims paid, November, 1926. J. N. Fairbairn Song Charles: "Have you been to church H. La Plante Chant lately?" Pierre Brassard $ 11.10 The Gang Some More Songs Henry Gilbert Ill 14 Messrs. P. J. Martinson, E. M. Plummer and 0. Henry: "No, I get the service over the Henry Gilbert 147.25 Gillard, Pianists. Jos. Arsenault 71.81 God Save the King radio." Sam Lajoie 94.73 Joseph Savard .. 37.00 Charles: "St. Paul says you should Jos. Filion 19.01 We are pleased to see J. J. ILiyes back assemble together." B. Bornais 16.15 Felix Laframboise 21.73 with us after his long illness. Henry: "Yes, but St. Paul had no Romeo Lajoie 12.50 Wm. Filion 33.30 radio." Malcolm Creighton 29.00 Cupid has been working overtime here S. Rochleau 11.40 lately and evidently with great effect. The Wife (angrily): "Are all men fools?" J. J. Hayes 65.02 latest announcements are Mr. A. Walker Husband (mildly) : "No, dear, some are Total .... .$681.14 to Miss M. Sloan, and !*Ir. T. Loken to bachelors." Miss I. Lowthin. We wish both couples Owing to lack of space, we are holding much happiness. O. L. Robertson has been here for the one full page of "Summer and Fall Snap- last few weeks installing the new Terry shots from Windigo" for publication in T. W. Estabrook of Portland Office was turbine. the near future. Watch for them. Berlin Young Men's Christian Association

PIONEER CLUBS ORGANIZED 4 Play the game clean. the evening was given by Rev. Anthony EVENTY-SIX Berlin boys are now 5 Be self-controlled. R. Parshley, of Lancaster. As usual, the S enrolled as "Pioneers" and "Com- 6 Be self-reliant. Reverend Parshley gave a stirring address. rades" in the Christian Citizenship 7 Be absolutely reliable. His topic was "Gain and Loss." He had Training Program being promoted by the 8 Be thorough. a worthwhile message and delivered it in Berlin Y. M. C. A., cooperating with sev- 9 Be always kind. a telling way. eral churches of the city. The Christian 10 Be reverent. The Father-and-Son Banquet is an an- Citizenship Training Program is unique 11 Be loyal in all my relationships. nual affair at the Y. M. C. A. and always in that it is a "program" rather than a "Pioneers" at their meetings and at largely attended. The comment was heard distinct organization added to the already public appearances wear an emblem on that the one just held was the best in large list of societies and clubs that are a the coat and a yellow neckkerchief tied many years. part of American life. The C. C. T. P., loosely around their necks. They also HI-Y BOYS HOLD REUNION as it is called for brevity, is adopted by have a lapel button of bronze on which Members of the Berlin Hi-Y Club in existing groups who use the plan for the a notch is filed when the owner passes other years were the guests of the present conduct of their activities and not with certain tests and does the required number Hi-Y and Junior Hi-Y at a get-together the idea of being part of a nation-wide of service tasks. After spending the neces- at the Y. M. C. A. on December 18th. organization requiring over-head expenses sary time as a "Pioneer," the boy is ad- The affair was styled "Old Timers' Night," and costly supervision. For instance, a vanced to "Comrade" grade. and a number of boys home from college Sunday School class or club can adopt the In addition to their regular meetings, were in attendance. Training Program to supplement its usual the Berlin Pioneers and Comrades are en- BOWLING work of study. At the same time the gaged in a series of inter-club basket-ball Some excellent scores are being made Program can be profitably used by new games. Later they will compete in athletic in the two industrial leagues on the Y. M. clubs who desire to use a comprehensive contests and swimming events. C. A. alleys in the first round of the plan of character development. New Hampshire is one of the leading schedule that will shortly end. In the National League, Herbert Sheridan has Boys from 12 to 14 years old are desig- states in the country in this form of boy the high score with a 122. The Martin nated as "Pioneers." This is the first step training. More than one hundred clubs brothers have the best team score, 329. in the system of training that continues are following the Program in the States. Archie Martin has the best three strings until the age of 18 years is reached. The It is particularly successful in some of the with 309. The Martins also take honors "Comrades" group range in age from 14 smaller communities. At a "Round Up" •for High Three Games with 904. to 18. of Pioneers at Concord, Governor Winant was inducted into the position of honorary In the American League, Langford Christian Citizenship Training Program Crowell has made the best single score consists of four main divisions, namely: head of the several hundred that gathered there. with 122. The Yankees, Theo. Brown, Intellectual, Physical, Devotional, and Ser- Pike, and Hazzard, have the best game In -addition to the five different clubs vice. It plans to give the boy a propor- with 316. Alfred Watt has the highest in Berlin, there are several other groups tional development, strengthening his weak string of three games with 346. The vet- waiting for organization which will be done points and bringing him to a substantial erans, Watt, Riva, and Ryan, take honors as soon as suitable leaders can be secured. and normal young manhood. Through en- for the high team score with 923. couragement in school work, health edu- As in all movements of this kind, the The standing of the teams and the points question of adult leadership is a vital one. cation, reading, handcraft, nature study, earned to December 18th are as follows: and educational talks the intellectual side Nevertheless, leaders are finding the Chris- American League National League of a boy is trained. Physical development tian Citizenship Training Program much Athletics 17 Giants 18 is promoted through such activities as easier and simpler to use than some others. Indians 12 Phillies 13 They have a quantity of rich material to Yanks 11 Reds 13 gymnasium classes, basket ball, athletics, Red Sox 11 Robins 10 and swimming. The Program gives to the draw upon. They are also finding that White Sox 10 Cubs 9 boy every incentive to be loyal to the this kind of work with boys is bringing Tigers 7 Pirates 7 church of his choice. The Program, while great results and at the same time paying Browns 6 Cardinals 4 the leaders substantial dividends in satis- Senators 4 Braves 4 being distinctly Christian, is in no way PROMINENT "Y" sectarian. The only purpose is to faction. WORKER PASSES ON strengthen the lad's religious life. The FATHERS AND SONS DINE With the death of Lynn Madan the Service projects employed are varied, in- Two hundred fathers and sons attended Y. M. C. A. loses one of its most popular cluding such tasks as home duties, citizen- the annual Father-and-Son's Banquet at members and staunchest supporters. Ever ship, thrift, and acts of constructive ser- the Y. M. C. A. on the evening of De- since the building was opened in 1914, vice to parents and companions. When a cember 2nd and enjoyed one of the best Mr. Madan has been a loyal worker and boy becomes a Pioneer he accepts this affairs of this sort ever given in Berlin. participant in the varied activities of the purpose: A committee of mothers had provided an institution. He served efficiently in a "To follow the trail blazed by the Great excellent meal. William Wagner, presi- number of committee positions and did Pioneer, in a life of service, and of growth dent of the Hi-Y Club, was toastmaster. particularly good work in the annual in wisdom and stature and in favor with John Gibb, chairman of the Boys Work membership drives. The staff and member- God and man," Committee of the Y. M. C. A., was an ship at large deeply regret his death. His and adopts the following eleven points as efficient song leader. An orchestra of older son, Edwin, was graduated from his "Aims": Junior Hi-Y boys furnished music. the Y. M. C. A College at Springfield, 1 Seek health. Speeches were made by Gerard Morin for Mass., last June, and his younger son, 2 Do my whole duty. the boys, and by Superintendent Carl Bair John, is at present a student at the same 3 Play a team game. for the dads. The principal address of institution.