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life, Art, and Nature in Bruges by Harry Qullter
January Contemporary Reylew.l
The spot Is, indeed, very beautiful, for there one
Of the canals opens out into broad space OF water
10 meet little river which comes down from the
surrounding country; There Is low gray stone
Of reeds, ike those IN Mr. Millais, "Chl October"
long I9w Of gLeal p9paIs, which stretch from the
SIDE solitary round tower, which stands out black
against the sunset, aud Is reelected darby M the
water beneath. BY the side OF this bridge (which,
by the way, Il reported 10 have been the original Of
Longfellows celebrated poem OF the came name
and separated from itonly by little weir, through
marshy island now cultivated as a nursery garden,
out Sill full OF bushes pollard willows, and rank
story OF Mlnnewater Is told, as follows: In the days
when the Romans and the Norsemen shared the for
iunaie country OF Belgium between them there lived
maiden, whose father one Of the chiefs OF the
latter race, and with the usual peryersity Of women
she must needs a In love, not with the young Dane
whom her father had selected for her, but with one
Of the conquered Beglans How they met, and how
they loved, aud how they pghted eternal fidelity,
differs but little from all other stories Of this nature
nor are we surprised 10 near that the despsed lover
saved the fathers lie. and was theneeorh OF course
hated more cordially than ever by the plratical
ga sooundfe!. HOW her sweetheart went on TO
tue wars; how Minna put Oh her marriage
10 the young Dane whom her father had chosen Tor
ner, ana now, nnally, when sue could mud preteAt
fof delay no longer, she ned with single faithful
Save, from the parental rOOi, and what trials and
SORROWS she endured In her night-all this follows
naturally But at last she came 10 place Of pleas.
ant waters aud luxurani grass on the borders OF n
little village, and, as the chronlceT tells u.s. SAT down
10 cheerful confidence 10 wait for news OF her lover
The days passed on, and still the lover came not ana
the cheerful confidence wore away, III Que dag the
slave saw the light fade out OF her misiresss eyeH
and Mlnna died quietly by the side OF the stream
aud, OF course, even as she died there came noise
Of Footsteps aud sound OF rendng branches, and
her faithful stombefg arrived on The scene. 50,
with the help OF the slave, he diverted the water
from one OF the little courses which intoTsecled the
Island and made her bed reyeTenty there for her M
the beG of the stream, aud then SCI 10 work 10 WORK
10 let the water lntO It's old channel M II flowed
above the grave OF his sweetheart. Then-for they
did such things IN these old days-he sat down ~
wall III Ms tune too should come and we fancy that
the words OF Old Sir Godfrey Mallory about ancelOi
would apply here; "1hen Sir LancelOt never spoke
nor smiled any more, and pined and OWNED away
~ he died" And the water Is called the Mime.
water " this day; and W ends the legend.
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RINKING.

The Nlnth.street Rink was crowded Wednesday
evening by large audience to witness the third OF
the series OF championship games between the Stars
and Nationals. The Nationals having won the first
OF the same, and the second being tied, great inter-
est was eyinced az to the result OF this contest by
game was from start TO finish the most exciting and
hardest fought ever played In this city, and when
after twenty eight minutes play John Robertson, OF
the Nationals, secured the UrBt and only goal made,
the utmost excitement and enthusiasm was aroused.
Every player upon both teams played excelently,
but, with no injustice TO the rest the superb cover
work Of Orris Brown aud James Fingles should be
mentioned with more than favorable commentator
ior the great manner In which they hled their posi-
tions. Mr.. George Rawlings refereed with good
Judgment and his impartial decisions upon close
points added additional fame TO his reputation In
that capacity The return game will be played at
the National Rink, (E-sree, February 8, when cage
goals will be used for the first time In this city
The three-me bicycle race at the Ninth. street
Monday evening last was won, after very close
and exciting contest, by Mr.. Barber.
Howard and Reedes gave an excellent exhibition
OF cont0rtoD aud tumbliDg specaltes at the National
last Monday evening. The audience generally APP
plauded the artists
Tuesday evening the Nationals, who seemed to
have things their own way the past week, defeated
the Apollos, OF Baltimore, by The OF 10 o. Al
though the game was decidedly the Nationals, who
won the same In the first quarter, yet II was excel
lenty played throughout, aud one fact which seemed
TO please the audience more than anything else, that
no time was lost In useless discussion abs at points,
made the game exceedingly interesting. Robinson,
ODDS, Danforth, Brelsford, and James Fingles, of
the Nationals, distinguished themselves by their ex-
cellent playing. while Wilson, Cuddy, Hartmann,
and Thomas carried OF the lonors for lie ApOl!os.
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HE FOLLOWED HER.
Young Lady's Experience with a Gentleman
MasheI.

A Young Lady's Experience with a Gentleman
Washer.
The other day, as young lady and gentleman
were walking down the Avenue, they met a young
the gentleman, as he was walking with lady. The
lady, turning TO her escort asked rather excltedly
"Why, do you know that mani" "Why, certainly;
here. His name is Mr.. Blank" Well" said she,
" am so glad 10 learn he is gentleman for there
10 30 much more satisfaction, and II Is SO much nicer
Why, do you know he followed me the other morn
ing for several hours ] was out on a shopping ex-
petition, and as soon as ! came out OF one store
there he would be waiting and looking In the window
next door, and SO on until got down to Seventh
street. BY that time was furious, and felt the
blood come into my cheeks and glared at him; but
y didn't seem 10 make any IMPRESSION for he looked
know you are mad, but I'm In for finding out where
you live IL It takes all day. Well, 1t was
braclng day, and ! started on a heslth-walk
follow me just as faithfully as I've seen the little
English pug doggies follow their rnlstresses-some
OF the West End society bellies. must have walked
him around for two or three miles, when finally
happened 10 meet friend, who Joined me, and then
OF course, he went of In another direction. II
there Is go,as- please walking match gotten
up here should like TO enter him as first choice
I'm sure he'd win; he seems 10 have such hard en-
durance. Bat am 80 glad he Is a gentleman Z"
Her escort tried 10 make her understand that per-
haps IT was her remarkable beauty OF form and Tea
lures that made him for the time being forget him.
SELF but she did not feel inclined TO excuse him on
that account She SAID she might forgive him, as he
was "a gentleman Of a first family" The young lady
IN question was considered the pretlest woman at
cape May last summer, and she displayed great ar
stic taste In the selection OF her bathing costume
spondents as The Beautiful Nymph Of the Sea-
"Qneen Of the Wave,n etc. SO the young man, az
though he did wrong in following the young lady,
displayed such excellent taste In being infatuated
by such beauty that the Herald hasn't lie hard
heart 10 "glye him away"
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SUCCESS OF THE HEBREW FAIR.

The bazaar Tor the benent Of the many and de-
serving Hebrew charities In the District opened
brilliantly last Monday evening at the National Ri
nes' Hall. Speaker Carlisle delivered the address,
euoglzlng Hebrew benev0lence to the poor ana
afflicted. Since that time there has been nothing to
pleasure al the many agreeable features, steadily
increasing interest In the good work 70 be accom-
plished, and grand success generally. The support
extended has not been limited by nationality, Glass;
or creed, for II Ia remembered that the Hebrews Of
the District DO not dscrlIlnate ON those grounds In
aiding the work OF charity. Contributions OF all
kinds continue to pour Ia upon the committees, as
DAY HERALD, and Will no doubt do 70 until the
close. The voting on the many handsome articles put
up for competition IS beginning TO grow animated,
and II IL hoped that all the "elecions will be holly
contested up TO the moment OF closing the polls.
The fair VIII certainly be AZ successful an any that
has ever been held here, q result which was 10 be
expected from the energy and skill OF those In
charge, among whom due credit az leading spirit,
should he given 10 Mr. ii. King, Jf., OF Seventh
street, who has been unremttlng In his efforts. This
N the last week, In which every endeayOr Will be
made 10 render the place more attractive, II that Ia
possible than before, and those who wish TO aid In
the good work should make q point OF attending
carly and often. The Hebrew ladies Of Washington
well sustain the reputation for comeness and Charm
which has belonged 70 their race for thousands OF
years. and arc nnfaillng IN their courtesy " all
ysitoIs. The Hebrew fair 10 TO close IN blaze
OF glory, leaving the peasantest remombiances aud
record OF substantial good accomplished.
one OF the features Is Professor krauses or
chesiTa aud IFS Bne music. The musicians are In
full dress, and the selections, which are changed
each evening, are thoroughly artistic. Professor
Kranse Ii meeting With success ia his labors to ele
yaie the standard OF orchestral music here.
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HIGGINS AMI p,yc,,oypp

one afternoon last week the genial Scene Hlg.
ylns who Ia q great "guyer,p dropped into Dave
HsgeIty "aFt gallery" with party oi his Baltimore
Iends VINO were IN town for tue day. AS they stood
opposite tue large palniing OF the celebrated late
portrait OF distinguished Virginia statesman now In
Congress. The gentlemen took II all In In earnest
admiration and commented upon the classic features
OF me statesman" while the bystanders alInost
broke bloodyessels In their efforts 10 Keep from
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nlEL,s cnosr IMAGINING ON.

OTTAWA, Jan. 30.-'rhe French Canadian Conser.
government asking for the release Of the
PRISONERS. Tue petitioners deploTe tue execution OF
hel as lnppitc aud cruel, aud say the crime of the
Mels Tor tue most part was 10 have biindly followed
irresponsible mem that peace has been established
al me scene Of the revolt, but that there still exist
germs of disconteni, rancor, aud uneasiness which
h 10 desirable 70 exteTminate nj once In order ID
avoid troubles IN the sprlDg
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GRAND ARMY IssTALLATIo,

Al TUG session OF the Encampment OF the Dcparl-
inent OF me Potomac, Grand Army Of tue Republic,
were Installed for the ensuing year: Department
commander, Jerome Is. Barke; senior Vice Depart
Department Commander, IIanse H. smith: Medical
director, Florence Donohue, N. d.; Department
chaplain, Key, Benz. Swallow; Assistant Adjnfani
General, Amos J. Cunning f'''''""''''
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DIR. IALMAGEs LEnIrRE.

The eloquent Brooklyn divine will lecture Al the
congregational Church, Wednesday evening, Feb
Tuary 9, on the subject, sis the World Better OF
Worse jaws Butler Will render the following
organ recital from $50 TO fugue, q Minor, tht
LESSER Bach; Adago No. z, opus $50, YocEmar
Rustic March, Fumagalli Fanfare, I.eminens; Fack.
elianz, NO. ~ MeycfDeeT.
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Audfrtakfrs.
Stnnsements.
A LBAUGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

A LBAUGH'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
HER MAJESTY'S OPERA COMPANY. THREE
NIGHTS ONLY, FEBRUARY !, 2, AND Q.
Debut of MILE. ALMA FOHSTROM.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY I. ;......FRA DIAvoLo
Fra Dlavolo, Sig Ravelli; Lorenzo, Sig. Bieletto
Beppo, Sig. Del Puente; Glacome, Sig. Cherubinir
Lord Koburg, Sig. Caracciolo Lady Koburg Nine
Lablache, and Zerlina, Mile. Alma Fohstrom. Nine
Cavalazzl and Corps de Ballet.
NINE. MINNIE HAUK. MILE. DOTTI.
Don Jose, sig Rave; Escamiiilo, tToreador,
Sig. Del Puente; Zunga, Sig. De vascheit; II Dan
cairo, Sig. Caracci0lo; Micheala, Nile. Dotti; Pa
quita, Mile Bauermeister; Mercedes, Nine. Lablache
and Carmen, Nine. Minnel Hauk, (her original char
acter.) Nine Malvlna Cava!azzi and Corps de Ballet
NINE. LILLIAN NORD1CA.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 8. La TRAVIATA
Alfredo, Sig. Gianninl; GermOnt, Sig. De Anna
Medico, Sig, Cherubini; II Bar0ne, Sig Caracciolo
Annina, Mile. Bauermeiser; Flora, Nine. Lablache
and ViOletta Valery, Nine. Lillian NOrdica.
Nine. Malvina Cavalazzl and Corps de Ballet.
Director OF the Music, Sig. Ardti.
Popular Opera Prices: Orchestra and orchestra
circle, first row, $3.50; do. other rows, 81; balcony
first rows, $3.50; do. other rows, 81; family circle
reserved, 75c.
Sale Of seats opens Monday.
FEBRUARY 4, 8, and o.
JEANNE WINSTON COMIC OPERA COM
PANY.
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LOCAL MENTION.

TuE usual foresight and good Judgment OF MI.
George W. Driver has again been demonstrated IN
the selection of his present admirably located place
of business, adjoining the Metropolitan Hotel, where
he has ltted M in the style wine, liquor, and
cigar store aud from the crowds who daily inrong
hold on the goodwill OF the public lie as strong as
ever. His sampleroom is handsomely and tasteiully
decorated, while his cigars and liquors are All OF the
choicest Those who go there pronounce Drivers
one Of the very best places OF the kind IN this city,
WALTER b. WILLIAMS A Co. announce In another
column that they will, on wednesday next, open
special sale OF objects OF art at their saesrooms
Tenth street and Pennsylvania avenue. This col
lection embraces large French bronze groups and
statues mantel vases, statueites, porcelalns, fea
Roman bronze ornaments, choice brlc-a-nrac, anu
other pe goods, 10 which the attention OF inc Puoe
is invited
oRIoIx POOL" the new invention OF 1fteen.ball
pool, ls one of the leading attractions al tneolard
parlors of our friend scanlon, AIS Ninth street. Inc
STeSf o on
las underGonerer while new naNsahu cues nave
been added.
Tur fine collection Of furniture and other house
hold effects contained in the residence ail street
will be sold on Wednesday morning next by Auc-
tioneer Downing. Housekeepers and others should
make mole oil THIS
MADAME j. T. PALMER, iioI street. announces
novelties In flower bonnets expressly for receptions
and evening wear. she also announces tnat sne
will close out the balance Of velvet bonnets ana mats
at cost.
THERE Is one thing which can be obtained IN as
great perfection In Washington as anywhere IN
Europe OF America and that Is Turkish bath at
shedds.
srosrsMEs should read the advertisement Of the
Remington Arms Agency, SIC pennsylvania avenue
10 be found in another column
LADIES, don't fail 10 read the advertisement Of
White, Howard 4 CO. in another column
VALENTINES and favors, at J. J. Goulds.
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The passenger department OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad announces that, commencing January 2gtt
instant, Pullman palace sleeping car will be placed
In service between Washington and Plttsburg. The
car Will leave Baltimore and Potomac Station at nc
p. NJ. every day and arrive at Piltsbhrg s:25 next
car now running on this train between Washington
and Chicago, and will prove Of great convenience to
travellers, as they can transfer at Ptsburg to sleep
ers or coaches running through to Columbus, Gin
cinnatt Indianapolis, and ST. Louis.
A Wednesday Matinee 1t the New Natl onal Theatre
This Week,
The large sale Of seats for the "Mikador has In
duced the management to give Wednesday matinee
IN order to give everybody an opportunity TO witness
this magnificent performance.
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"Alderney Dairy Wagons"
Fresh Alderney butter ehurned every morning and
delivered in H-pOund " Ward" prints, 80 cents per
pound. Also cottage cheese, buitermilk, and sweet
milk, cents per quart. Cream, is cents per pint.
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DIED.
CADY.-January so, Michael Cady, In the forty.
9th year Of age Funeral from his late residence
No. 2204 M street, to morrow, at O'Clock P. NJ.
FAUST.-January 90, Annie, the beloved wife oil
Joseph Faust aged sixty four years. Funeral from
her late residence, 423 Eleventh street southwest
this afternoon, at 80 O'Clock.
GREER.--January %, G. +. Greer, aged nifty
seven years. Funeral from Presbyterian Church,
Sixth street southwest, at P. NJ. to-day and PRO.
coed to Congressional Cemetery.
HELLER.-January 81, j. Heller. Funeral to-day
at O'Clock, from his late residence, No. sol d
street, between Eighth and Ninth streets northeast
Capitol Hill.
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Dime Museum.

Dime M useum,
Pennsylvania avenue, near Eleventh street.
The Mammoth Show Of the Year. Commencing
MONDAY, FEBRUARY /, EVERY AFTERNOON
AND NIGHT, engagement OF Americas popular
Stars,
MISS MINNIE OSCAR GRAY AND MR.. WILL.
LIAM Il. STEPHENS,
Supported by their Powerful Dramatic Company
and their wonderful educated acting dogs, Romeo
ZIP, Hero, Leo, Major, and Boy, dn the latest Lon
don succcssD their intensely exciting Spectacular
Drama,
HANDSOME JACK,
Placed the stage In elegant style, with carload
OF new scenery painted expressly for their first pro
duction OF this play In New York. Splendid me.
chanlcal appointments, appropriate costumes and
properties HANDSOME JACK, cher great part
MINNIE OSCAR GRAY, as played by her to over
flowing houses everywhere She will be supported
by an Excellent Dramatic Cast.
Notwithstanding the heavy expense OF this en-.
gagement the price OF admission will remain the
same.
Admission TO all only 10 cents.
Seats can be secured three DAYS In advance
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.sJusth's Old stand, Cl9 street northwest, buys
gents secondhand clothing. Noieby mail promptly
attended TO.
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MADAME J. T. PALMER, iioI street, announces
novelties in flower bonnets expressly for receptions
and evening wear. She also announces that she
will close out the balance Of velvet bonnes and hats
at cost.
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THrRx IL one thing which can be obtained in as
great perfection in Washington as anywhere IN
Europe OF America, and that is Turkish bath at
Shedd's.
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sronrsMES should read the advertisement OF the
Remington Arms Agency, $40 pennsylvania avenue,
10 be found in another column,
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LADIES, don't fail 10 read the advertisement OF
White, Howard 4 Co. in another column.
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saivini was ffty-seven years old on New Year q
Day. -@'-
Lillian Russell is singing out West in opera for
ten cents
Dion Boucicault is only slxty-three, and his wife
lie twenty EIGHT
Lawrence Barrett is a vegetarian because he thinks
that diet improves his voice
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The j. q. Duff "Mikado" Company Will present
the greatest ana latest OF the Gilbert and Sullivan
operas al the National Theatre Monday II Is In
many respects the best company In the country, and
held it's own against the Fifth Avenue Company
during long run In New York. It's success since
then has been almost phenomenal, but wholly
merited. Mr. j. II. Ryley, the Lord Hiyh ESects-
ftOher, IL gentleman who stands at the top round
OF the ladder OF fame In light OPERA and has always
been considered as one Of the prime opponents OF
The Gilbert school Of comedy. Tom Whiffen's spurs
AZ comedian were won In Gilbert and Sullivan
Opefetta. Who that has ever II, will forget his
~ Joseph IN "Plnafore" under Dun? Sir. Harry
Hnliard Id d handsome young man, with manly,
IoDusl tenor voice aud nnc stage presence. lie ID
comparatively new 10 tue stage, but Is well known
IN Brooklyn society, Which city Is Ills home Gus H.
Han everybody knows, and Mr.. Francis Gaillard il
gentleman who, though FrenchInan, Is well
known IL London, he being the original PilJDO In
"Ihe Mascot" when first produced In English. lie
was the principal support OF Iheo In her last
season tour OF THIS country. OF the ladies' nearly
everybsdy has seen verona JaTbeau, either AZ the
pert MISS Hebe Ia The Immortal "Pinafore, or the
picturesque Lazy AIlgeidin "Patience." Sir Arthur
sullivan himself called on the little lady, and tiled
/ 10 Induce her 10 slug In the Steison company hut
her contract with Mi. Dun was signed aud that Of
course prevented any negotiations. While she ~ on
the stage sou are impressed With the idea that she
must have Just stepped from Japanese fan and
been given the power OF locomOtlon. Misc
salile Williams has made quite q hit as
| run Sing, and deseryedly, for she il a
conscientious little artistic, but the eutes little bunch
OF feminlnliy In the entire company Is little Lulu
| Tuteln, who plays Peep-Bo. Zelda seguln az the
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vA,ExrNrs and favors, at j. j. eould's
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DISTINGUISHING that in her close study of Of
AS fou Like 1t" Miss Mary Anderson mas not dis.
covered that "curteax' is the same as "cuass - or
kind OF sword, instead Of sticking an absurd toma-
hawk in her belt, as II the word meant "battleaxr
Hunters did not carry 'axes, but spear and short
sword or heavy knife. Even foresters carried
"bill,' not Ratchet. Where Rosdiiad declares
OF the cause OF Lenders death that "the foolish
coroners of that age found 1t was Hero of sestos -,
lone OF shakespeares numerous Jokes on legal pro-
ceedings, Miss Anderson adheres to the absurd
reading "chronclers.r
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-03
CLASS 6-Walking Teams.
Committee-Same as 5.
CLASS 7-speed Horses.
Comaitce--To be selected by Superintendent.
TROTTING-
] P. M.-THIRD DAY.

p. M.-THRD DAY.
No. 1-$23. 2 years old, half mile heats, 5 to
enter and to start. Best in 8. $40 to LIST, IS to
I'd, IS to Sd.
No. $50. 3years old, half mile heats, 5 to
enter and to start. Best 2 in 3. SIS to LIST, $40
to 3D. So to 3D..
No. $50. For horses owned in Shiawassee
county sixty days previous to Fair that have not
beaten three minutes, half mile heats !; s to enter
and 3 to start. Best in 8. SIS to 1st $40 to I'd,
So to Sd.
p. M.-FoURTH DAY-FoUR YEARS.
No. $50. One-half mile heats, to enter 3 to
start. Best in 3. SIS to LIST, $40 to I'd, SIS to3d.
No. 500. Free for all mile heats, 5 to enter
to start best 2in5. $25 to lst $40 to I'd, SIS to
3D.
No. 6-$35. Farmers double team trotting
match Open only to members who follow farm
ing as vocation. One half mile, horses to be
driven to wagon by owner. Team must have been
owned by the exhibitor, and used as a farm team
at least three months previous to exhibitions
three to enter and two to start best two in three
No horses shall be allowed in farmers race that
have been in general training. First premium
SIS, second premium, $l2, third premium, S..
Entries close at 10 a. M, Sept. %, 1886 with the
Secretary, Owosso, Mich, except races Nos. A, 8
and 6, which close Sept. a. at 10 o'clock a. IN. All
entrance money must accompany the nomination,
which will be 10 per cent, of the whole purse.
National rules to govern.
See special premium.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-03
CLASS 4-Carriage, Matched and Single Hor-


COnmiuee-JAs HEATH, l.. SCHAD A. PURvEs.
LIST Prm 2d Prm Sd Prm
Best matched team, years
oil md do nnnrn Or