New Ruling for Hunters.

On July 31 new regulations went into effect for the protection of migratory birds, including the great blue heron and the bittern. Under these regulations the birds named may not be taken except under a permit issued by the Department of Agriculture. Until further notice, therefore, these birds are protected by law.

VILLAGE NOTES.

— A truck, containing the household good of Mrs. Carrie Loucks, while being driven over the streets of Altamont last Thursday night, became unmanageable because of the excess of weight on the rear end of the machine. The truck reared up, throwing the load backward, until it rested on the roadway. The goods were hastily removed and taken back to the house that evening. The truck was put out of commission, as several parts of the machine had to be replaced.

— Clarence Hadley left on Sunday for Cuba, where he will manage a large sugar plant. Mrs. Hadley accompanied him as far as New York city.

THOMPSON’S LAKE.

A plague of grasshoppers has made its appearance here. Whole fields of oats are being destroyed by the pests.

WESTERLO.

Every one who can stitch is asked to be at the Red Cross rooms every Thursday during August, as there is a large amount of sewing on hand for the month. Thirty ladies were present last week, and one more member was added, Mrs. William Hempstead. There is room for many more.

PERSONAL MENTION.

Edwin Wilson and grandson, Arthur Wilson, of Weehawken Heights, N. J., arrived here early Monday morning, enroute to Berne, where they will spend a week visiting friends. Mr. Wilson is a native of Berne and was born on Irish Hill. For the last 43 years he and Mrs. Wilson have visited the old home town together, but this year he came without her. She passed away in July.

FOR SALE — Ford touring car, in fine condition, with all extras. Del Chesbro, Altamont.