BROOKLYN ENTERTAINED
Mrs. E. Upton (leader of the Brooklyn League of Mothers' Choir) entertained her members at a delightful afternoon recently. The ohoir rendered several songs and one specially written for.the occasion caused a great deal of amusement. In making a presentation to the leader, Mrs. Cfesswell spoke of the capable manner in which Mrs. Upton had carried out her duties, and the very happy atmosphere that always prevailed. Mrs. Upton suitably responded, and presented each lady with a gift. A delectable home-made afternoon tea was provided, and musical honours were given to the hostess. The patients of the Victoria Ward were treated to a delightful concert arranged by the Brooklyn League of Mothers' Choir recently. The pupils •of Miss Gerty Shardlow added much
,beautiful German shepherd dog, who went to England' with me in >, 1934, could escape.- He used to break every rope, and finally I had to get a cowchain to prevent his following me on the road. I tie him. to the wooden bunk. A few weeks ago in the early morning before the dawn, a wolf chased two deer, or. mooss, I couldn't bo cure which, right at the back' of my shack. It drove the animals into the lake—and T could hear them swimming and splashing up and down. There were dogs c v each side, barking, and the wolf howled. It was my first experience of wolves, and I was very much afraid, I must confess. The howl of a timber wolf is not a cheer-ful,-sound in the middle*of the night in the dark, even with a faithful dog at one's side. • • - ; "Prince., was like a'wild creature, and it took all my power to hold him back. Windows mean nothing to him where a wolf is concerned, he strained and pulled, but if I,let him out my protection; is gone from my side. Standing I erect with his paws on my shoulders, he is much taller than I. and a match I for any danger where it concerns his mistress." , .
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Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 131, 30 November 1936, Page 15
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