As for best dresses, a twenty-five cent delaine was held to be gorgeous apparel.

The gentlemen had found it desirable to adopt a tunic in place of the more expensive, old-world coat."* [* _Years of Experience,_ p.

132.] The income of the association was derived from various sources other than the prices paid for board.

There was a school for young children, presided over by Mrs.Ripley, assisted by various pupil-teachers, who thus partially recompensed the community for their own support.

Fruit, milk, and vegetables, when there were any to spare, were sent to the Boston markets.