than for many years past. Never, indeed, have we seen so many Christmas trees and decorations sold, and as to confections and toys, it may seem incredible to some, but it is none the less the fact that our confectionery and toy stores were almost entirely without stock as early as four o'clock

friendship at Easter in 1893. 24 After Cleveland retired from public life he again found it necessary to shy away from his old friend at times, for Hensel was associated with many groups and organizations and tried frequently to acquire Cleveland's services as speaker.25 His friendship with Lloyd Mifflin was