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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
FOuY' Killed by ExDlOStOn,

Pinole, Cal, July 2S.--At 1:30 in the
morning an explosion took place in the
nitro -glycerine house of the Hercules
Powder company. No one was in the
building at the time. Later a crew
was sent to clear away the debris and
extinguish the flames, and at 4:15 a
second terrific explosion took place,
killing four men and fatally injuring
many others. The dead are j. Pal
vcraz, Herbert stratton, Patrick MUIR
ply and John Ashe. 1t is believed that
three of the injured will die. Some un-
known miscrcant caused the first ex-
plosiCn. This fact has been definitely
established by the finding of a piece
of fuse. five feet long, under the mix
ing house.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

Tho Trustees OF tho Poor yesterday af.
ternoon awarded these additional con-
tracts for supplies tor the coming quarter;
coal. NJ. j. Solomon; butter, Gritfenberg
and salmon; tobacco. George Stenicken:
shoes, NJ. Monaghan; bread Lawrence
Maucher; dry goods. William B. Sharp
and Co. Tho resignation of DR.. Edward
McCabe of New Castle, rs coroner's physi-
cian,w accepted, Or. d. l. McColey was
elected to fill the vacancy. The following
report of out side relief was read.
Brandywine hundred, $3.50; Whining
ton hundred, northwest 81; southwest.
S5lo09; southeast, s5O4.40; northeast,
SlsI25: Christinna hundred, $40; New
Castle hundred. s314.4i; Mill Creek, s24..
80; White Clay Creek, Sl6033 Rod
Lion. s62.75 st. Georges, SlS5l9 Pen.
cader,, s07.63; Appoquinimink, Sl5s.5O;
Blaekblrd, sio,95; total, !.44173.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
Delaware Volunteers.

Middletown, July ss.-The ice cream.
lemonade and peanut venders who have
been doing a big business since pay day
were ordered out Of camp yesterday. They
continued business near the line, however.
There was quite little excitement this
morning abour one o'clock, caused by .
number of men trying to get into camp.
They tried to get in past several OF tbs
guards, but the men were all on the alert,
and foiled their efforts. At one post tha4
were fired upon, and it had the effect =
Keeping them away during the rest of tD
night.
Yesterday all men who desired them
were given n second pair of shoes, leggings
and trousers.
The three battalions, under their re-
spcctive commanders. were put through
ho battalion drill in The morning and the
lino Of battle exercises in the nfternoon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
HO0qEK'S AK0OYtE f: i::;:;: $:::$:: $:::;'
'NS Dlarrhoea
Camp Meeting Trains.

The Wilmington and Northern Rail-
road Co., will provide convenient train
service during tho camp meeting season,
Trains will loave the French street station
Wilmington, for Grano2uc ut 7?0 n. III.
and 4.5v p. M, daily except Suaday, vt 2. 10
and 6 p. III. daily ana at 500 II. III. and Z
p. III. Sunday only, nnA leave rho Madison
street and SIKH avenue stations two and
five minutes later respectively. Trains
will leave Granogue Tor Wllmlng,on at
o 53 Il. III and II p, III daily except Sun.
day, ut Tao Il. NJ. and 5.5l p. m, daily and
at s. O9 and 10 50 II. m, Sunday only. Hacks
will meet the trains stopping ut Granogue.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
Fire Apparatus in Collision,

A bolt Of lightning during the height of
Yesterday afternoons storm caused an
alarm of fire from box No 24,and while the
Washington Chemical Engine and the
Delaware truck were resp, ling there was
an accident which disabled an engine
horse. The chemical engine was going
along Front street on the railway track at
full speed. The truck was coming down
Tatnall street and both met at the corner.
The truck driver pulled bis horses into
Front street, but did not have time to
clear the chemical, which kept straight on
in its course. The rear wheel of the. Wash.
ington apparatus struck the truck horses
and they fell in heap or the pavement.
delivery wagon that was standing ON
the pavement was demolished. The horse
was badly crippled and had 60 be taken 10
his stable. -.
The engine was INN ediately reported
out of service and the Phonix Company
answered subsequent alarms from boxel
on tho Delaware's district
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

general has scored an important dip.
iomatic advantage In setting foot upon
Porto Rican soil before the first over
lures had. been received from Spain
looking towards peace.
The departure Of General Brooke and
General Haines from Hampton Roads
early this morning to reinforce General
Miles in Porto Rico Is very substan-
tial evidence of the purpose of the
government not to abate the prosccu-
ton of military operations at this stage
of the negotiations. The two generals
should reach General Miles by next
Sunday. putting him in possession of q
sufficient force to begin the movement
on San Juan at once.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
OLD GLORY, A FLAG WORTH DYING FOR.
camp without leave.


Tho Transfer of Spanish Prisoners.
Washington, July est is expected
that the debarkation of the Spanish
prisoners at Santiago will begin very
soon. The Alicante sailed Tuesday
from Martinique and the hospital ship
Augustin sailed yesterday. The Is!a
Luzon and the Isla Panaya sailed from
Cadiz Yesterday for Santiago. The
Leon Kill the Salrust!gen. the Cavo-
donna and the Colon. all at Cadiz, are
expected to sail very soolr The Ca
pacity of these various ships are as
follows: Alicante. 1900: San Augustin.
500; lisa Luson. 1900; Isia Panaya,' r.,
300: Leon XIII, 1000: SalrustlEen, 1850:
Cavodonja. 2210; Colon. 2.170. The pro-
visioning and loading of the ships at
Santiago may take some time. but all
possible speed will be the policy of the
war department.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
Ranuuetinr SDanisli Prisoners.

Annapolis. Md, July 2S.-Admiral and
Mrs. McNair entertained Admiral Ger
vera and his staff, who are prisoners at
the academy. at dinner last night.
Eleven courses were served and the
table was decorated with American
beauty and La France roses. Those
present We're Admiral CCrvera. Lieu
tenant Cervera. Commodore Paredas
Captain Euate. Captain Moreu, Ad-
miral and Mrs. McNair, Commander
and Mrs. White. Lieutenant Command
er and Mrs Moore and Mrs. Hutchins,
wife of Captain Iiutchins.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
RiSmorcksS Condition SeriOuS,

Berlin, July 2S.-A representative of
the Hamburgische Correspondent. tel
eEraphing from Friederichsruhe, says:
'"The reports of Prince Bsmark's seri-
GUS illness are unfortunately verified
so far as can be ascertained. The fam
lily feared the worst on Tuesday. The
prince was weaker yesterday, but as he
slept well it Is hoped he may again
improve. The whole family Is assem-
bled at Friedrichsruhe. The athletes
participating in the international tour
nament hoped to have the privilege of
Offering greetings to the prince but in
view of his condition they could not
be admitted for the interview.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
81 90 Excursion to Bay Ridge $l.oo.
Sunday JuJy 3Jst

Sunday, July 3lst tho Baltimore and
Ohio r, X. Co. will run the next popular
excursion 10 Bay Ridge. Special train will
leave Market Street Station ntsl0a. M,
Dol. Avenue at $40 o. m. Train will run
via Baltimore through the Bolt Tunnel
into Camden Station. Returning, train
will leave Bay Ridge at & 80 p IN. Balti-
more 2. As pm. Tickets will he sold at the
low rate OF 81 90 for the round trip. This Is
good oppurtunity to visit tho most popu.
lar and beautiful resort on the Chesapeake.
Tickets can pc purchased on Saturday
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

Fire DESTROYED large barn on the farm
OF John Nj. Burnite, near Strickersville,
Monday night some 2lD bushels of wheat
10 tons of hay, 90 bushels of corn, horses,
) pigs and calves, together with all the
farming implements, were consumed. Tho
loss will aggregate 5000, insured for $l400.
A traction engine and thrcshor belonging
to Andrew Brandenberger was also badly
damaged. The threshers had been at work
there and it is thought probable tho fro
caught from tina rnuipo
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
Life of Crime Ends With Murder

1iie VI STiho EHu9 WIN hurueF'
Jersey City, July 2s.-The murderer
of policeman Gebhardt. of Hoboken, was
identified yesterday in the county Jail
as Thomas Preston. an ex-convict.
Preston. it Is asserted. had been ar
rested about so times, and was released
from Sing Sing only five weeks ago.
His crime before the murder was
burglary, for which he was sentenced
to two years and six months.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
DOTS.

About 400 paoplc attended the excursion
Of st. Pat ick's r c. church to Capo May
yesterday.
Thomas Tntnall Is having the store at
Delaware avenue and Adams street romod.
eled.
John Daulee, has sent to his sister. Mrs.
John krueger piece Of the Spanish flag
captured at El Caney.
Amos j. Stayton went down the state
yesterday to bond dlstilors. There arc
thirty two dstilers in the state.
Now rails arc being laid on tho Phladel-
pbia, Wilmington and Baltimore railroad
between French and Market streets.
Ashlry church auditorium will be en-
largcd and u bicycle room Will be built
The work of completing the dredging
steamer Minyah Bay Is progressing at the
yards of he Jack son and Sharp company.
The contract to supply the sails, awnings
and boat covers have been awarded to H.
w. B1rnie & Sons.
Tho yacht Coyote, ownd by James Peters
of Washington D. G., Is at the wharves
Of the Pusey and Jones company FOR re-
pairs.
Thompson Brothers, of Doc Run, Ches-
ter County, have just shipped 40 beef cat.
tie to England. for which they received
5000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
st. Louis MYSTERIOUS Murder,

st. Louis, July 2S.-In saloon at the
corner of Eighteenth and Olive streets,
officers have arrested George Harding.
brother of Miss Mary A. Harding, of
Asbury Park, N. j., on suspicion that
he 10 eonAeeted. with. the murder of
Charles A. Brant, the divorced husband
of Miss Harding. Harding was closely
questioned. He said he did not know
anything about the murder. and will
prove an alibi when the time came He
made statements as to his whereabouts
flict. ~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
Shafter'S Vital Statistics,

washington. July 2S.-Last night the
war department posted the following
dispatch from General Shafter, dated
Santiago: Total sick. $40: total fever
cases, 2,924 new cases of fever, $780,
cases of fever returned to duty, 53S. The
death list for Tuesday includes five
from yellow fever. four from typhoid
and two from malaria. Deaths not pre-
viously reported: Yellow fever four;
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
Chinese Rebels Froclam.t tion,

Hong Kong, July 2S.-Li-Lap-Yan,
the leader of the rebellion in the prov
ince Of KwangSi, has proclaimed a
new dynasty. styled Vast progress"
His proclamation states that because
a great and pure dynasty Is weak, be-
cause the mandarns are oppressive
and because foreigners are taking
Chinese territory. he has rebelled and
that Heaven has signifed its approval
by causing several cities to fall into
his hands. According to a telegram
from WI Chou the city of Wun-Gun
has been captured and a thousand
rebels haye been slain. The rebellion
In KwangSi province Is almost quelled.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
ITEMS FROM
NEW CASTLE,
Correspondence Of the REPUBLICAN, -
NEW CASTLE. July 28th.

The people of this quaint city were
alarmed yesterday Afternoon during the
progress of the heavy electric storm. Tho
rain fell in torrents and The thunder and
lightning was plentiful and heavy. At
tho New Castle Manufacturing Company's
factory tho electric motor was burned ont.
The heavy fall of rain formed little
lake at kelley's Bottoms near Megginson'A
hill. Part of tho bed of tho electric road
was washed away but was repaired by the
track men today and every thing is In prop.
er running order. The excursionists who
had been to Woodland Beach receivad
general good ducking. Upon the arrival
OF the Clyde the storm was at Its height
the storm.
A leading New Castle hundred farmer
says that the corn this year will be behind
the yield Of all other years. In his opioion
the lack Of lime ond manure hes consider
able to do with the quality and quantity
Of the farmers crops There was a time
when the farmers fed part of their crops TO
their stock and would have piles and piles
of good manure Now then the custom
with some farmers Is to wait for lime
storm.
II the farmer adjoining uses lime, then
when wind storm comes 1t carries some
cheap grade phosphate on wheat followed
by corn and so on, until the bowels Of the
farm ara burned out Rotation OF crops u
a thing Of the past.
All Of the registration officers have given
notice where and when they will sit for the
purpose of qualifying voters to vote at tho
election In Novemb ber. The Republicans
Of New Castle hundred will make strong
effort to unite during the coming fall
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
Dreadiui;y Nervous,

GEN1S:--l wa Greadiuly nervous, and
for relief took your Karl S Glover Root lea.
1t quicird my nerves and rtreng gihenel my
whsle Nervous System ! was troubled
with Constipation. Kidney and Bowel
trouble. Your Tea soon clcansed my sys.
tenn 50 thoroughly that l rapidly re ;aincd
health and streng h. Mrs. :. A. Sweet,
Hartford, Conn. Sold by N b. Dnnforth,
Second Hnd Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

James Ginns who occupies the stand In
front OF the Republican office sold
yesterday large lot of very fine Georgia
peaches at Is cents for quarter of II peck.
They were nicely colored, and equal in
flavor to the best produced in our State. He
expects other consiguments throughout
the season,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
LIEUT.. COM. WAINWRIGHT.

LIEUT.. COM. WAINWRIGHT
and the hoisting of our flag. The re-
port says further: Commend Lieu
tenant Commander Richard VAIN
wright and officers for gallantry in
capturing Guanica." Wainwright enjoys
the solitary distinction of being the
only officer attached to Simpsons fleet
who has been twice officially commend
ed since the war began.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

First Delaware Regiment, United Statos
Volunteers WAS arrested yesterday at Bal.
timnre, by Patrolinnn Llnchester rs u do
serter. Miller claims to have boon dis
charged on account of sickness. He was
sent to Fort McHenry by Captain Bar
ranger,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

Judge Spruance last night after hearing
argument in the habeas corpus proceeding
in behalf of Charles f. Parsons. ordered
his release upon the ground that he had
been confined too long without a trial.
Artemus Smith appeared for the prisoner,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
City Committee Organized,

] ames Kane was chosen chairman,
Harry Jacobs, vice president, George H.
Spain, secretary, and Charles H. Ton
Weege5 treasurer of the Democratic City
Committee last night A meeting OF the
committee will be held tonight to formu.
late plans OF the cAmraign work.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
Pension Papers.

The commissioner of internal revenue
has made fhefoIowing decision concerning
pension papers - No stamps arc req Tired
on any papers necessary to be used for tho
collection Of claims, from tho United States
for pensions, back pay, bounty or for
property lost in the military or naval
seryiro ~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

Howard Pyle, the artist, has summer
school at Lafayette Hall, on the Turner es-
tate, near Chadd's Ford, The SC hool Is
comprised OF students from tho Drexel
Institute, who will be givon opportunities
to sketch tho beautiful scenery along the
Brandy-ino. Ono Of the most promising
Of the students Is an luNiuu girl
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
Caught Rabbits.

Two boys named John Wilhelm and
John Flight. ages about thirteen years,
caught thirteen rabbits In tho woods
short distance this side of New Castle,
some three weeks ago. They have them
IN pen in the yard on Elm street, near
Maryland averus, whero they are thriv-
ing nicely.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

Cure that Cough with Shiloh's Cures
The best Cough Cure. Relieves Group
promptly, One million bottles sold alt.
year. 40 doses for 25 cents. Sold by N. B.
Danfortb, Second end Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

Another effort will be made to unite tho
Republican factions Of the county. A citt-
zens' com mittee has been formed to brina
about harIpOny, with William ST. Hillss
as ch airman. The citizens committss
yesterday appointed sub committee, ooA-
sisting Of Mr.. Hilles, Samuel M. Kno0,
Samuel Dickson. +. W. Curtis and wa.
liam B. Clerk, 10 confor with committees
Of tie Regular Republicans and the Union
Republicans 10 devise harmony plans.
The regular county committee in the af-
ternoon named as their conference com.
mittee, Or. L. H. Ball, Columbus Henry.
James H. Clark, Elias N. Moore. and
Sheriff Finn.
The regular committee Is different from
the one which was recently appointed and
conferred with the Addicks men without
success
After the regular meeting adjourned,
Fred Bach, who was member of tho
other committee, said: "Well, hope you
will have better SUCCESS than we did"
Tho Citizens Committee Is composed Of
some OF the leading Regulars and Union
men. Unless the factions get together un-
der pressure Of the citizen it Is said tho
new organization will proclaim itself the
Republican party and invite all Republk
cans to follow it, Then there would be
three Republican parties in this county.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

"HCRRY UP" JOS
Nothing S. annoying to glas wearers
as to have "a break" ana not be abe to get
It repaired quckly-or after one gets it to
find 1t improperly done. We make a
speciality of hurry up" jobs We krow
instantly just how to go ut every break or
kink in frame, or to duplicate a broken
lens, quickly and properly. $. l.. Mckee
Graduate optcian with MILLS ARD II.
DAVIS, No, East Second street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
Wagon Rr0ken

Awaeon Of the Cool Spring Ice Company
was struck by a Riverview Car yesterday
afternoon at Twelfth and Market Part Of
the wagon was broken and the dryer
sliRhtly hurt.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
Runaway OIL r1arket Stree

Captain Kane and Officer Payne stopped
a team belonging to Charles Dawson at
Fourth and Market streets last evening
that was running away.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
9 a 81 III g R r. a.
:! Bears the n7h' Kind Y. Have Always Bought
Signature "a &>NAzzx


William Ambrose, of No. S22 Wollaston
street. was struck by team belonging to
Benjamin Shaw and received some slight
injuries.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
A Slight Fire,

Thore was slight fire at tho residence
Of Frank Davis, Of No. 1919 Wright street,
early last evening. The loss was small.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
. q. - .r o IRE
Bears the INV Kind You Have Always Boug
''s,s''" a. &1AZZzzEI


Last night tho Retail Grocers' Exchange
permanently organized with these oflicersI
President. Charles Hurlock; secretary,
James McVey; financial secretary, H. il.
Cnine; treasurer. i. f. Reilly. Forty.four
grocers havo signed the roll Tho next mees
ing will be held on Wedno day evening al
Eighth and Orange streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
Fresh Fish,

All kinds Of fresh lsh ats cents o ouud.
CLANS by hundred or quart. Ali goods
delivered free of charge. D. A. MIC .ure,
corner Of Fifth and King. Delmarvia
telephone BIO.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

Karl's Glover Root Tea, for Constipation
It's the Best and II after using it you don't
think SO, return the package and get your
money. Sold by N. B. Danforth, Second
and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

All kinds Of printing done 1t the RE-
PUBLICAN office at prices in keeping with
the times Give the Office trial and see
what they can do in the pr'nti line.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
COMMENDS WAINWRIGHT
The Commander of the Gloucester Again
Ia: Gets Special Mention in an
Official Report.

washington, July 28.-The navy de-
partment yesterday posted dispatch
from Captain Higginson, in command
Of the naval expedition which went to
Porto Rico with General Miles, an
nouncing the safe landing of the troops
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-28
DEVICE FOR WARSHIPS.
Torpedo Director Which Will Be At
tached to Vessels.

New York Herald: Another new de-
vice to add to the efficiency of torpedo
warfare has been attached to the tor
redo outfits now on the ships and tor
pedo- boats in the United States navy.
The new apparatus is known as the tor
pedo director. 1t contains. besides an
electrical attachment for dischargirg
the torpedoes from the tube, pair of
vertical sights. These sights are so ar
ranged that when in use they viii not
only keep a vessel under close surveil-
lance. but will test at what speed the
vessel is going. They are made of brass
and are attached TO a large brass disk
or circle.
This disk is graduated into degrees
and placed on the center of the torpedo
tube. At each end of the degree marks
on the circle an apparatus is fitted, by
which an electric wire can be attached
from a battery in the ships hull. This
wire is also attached to the end, of an
electric primer. which. when the current
is put on. will start the torpedo on its
deadly mission. The other wire is
grounded on the torpedo tube, and then
connected to the disk on pest. which
is insulated. This is done so that the
current will be kept disconnected until
needed. The sights and disk are oper-
ated by a small gear in the hands Of
the man in charge of the tube. IL can
also be arranged so that the officer In
the coming tower can operate and dis
charge the torpedoes at any given point
he desires without leaving his station.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-28
LOGAN BOND ISSUE.
Five Thousand Dollars Taken By the
Land Board.

Logan, Feb. 27.-At the last meeting
of the city council a resolution was
passed authorizing the issuance of five
$1,000 bonds which will be sold to the
state land board, the money obtained
TO be used in redeeming the $4,000 Poul-
sen note. The bonds are made payable
in ten years, with the privilege of re-
demption at any time after five years.
They bear per cent interest whereas
the Poulsen note is drawing per cent.
The license committee was instructed to
investigate the licensing of balls and
parties. 1t is also understood that a
protracted and very earnest discussion
upon the temperance question took
place, and, as before, no definite agree
ment could be reached as to action.
This, however, did not appear on the
minutes.
Mrs. c. E. Bolton of Salt Lake City
is visiting in Logan, the guest of Mrs.
Hal Farr. She will remain two or three
weeks.
The Cambrians are hustling these
days, and if the present favorable
weather continues the Eisteddfod prom
ises to be a tremendous success.
Judge Hart leaves this afternoon for
Rich county, where he will open the
regular term of court for that part of
the district on Tuesday.
An old folks dance will be held in the
Palace dancing hall next Friday even
ing