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It has societies, “homes,” and bethels for his benefit, and a fine marine hospital.

Sometimes I’m almost persuaded to be converted, and take the boss position in a bethel, all amongst the tea and wimmen-folk.

The bethel was in itself a very neat affair.

This over, the place began in earnest its distinctive career. fish island. �� seamen’s bethel and sailor’s home. �� merchants’ and mechanics’ bank.

There are morning and evening and weekly newspapers; clubs and reading-rooms and bowling alleys; billiard halls and barrooms; schools and bethels.