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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-19
COMPLETE THE CANAL
OR DREDGE HARB0R
Oakland Office San Francisco Cal


eos Broadway. Dec. is.
Efforts will be made at the present ses-
sion of Congress to get Oakland harbor
matters settled. and there is a great deal
OF recommending going on from both
Oakland and Alameda The city OF Ala
media wants the tidal canal finished, and
there are efforts being made In Oak
land to have the western end OF the
estuary dredged before the tidal canal Is
completed. Congressman Metcalf has
written TO Oakland TO say that the whole
matter has been referred to General John
NJ Wilson, chief of the engineers of the
War Department, and that an answer
will be received from him during the
present week.
The main point at issue is the object
for which the present appropriation shall
be used. There IS still some money TO be
used. and certain parties want that
money 10 be used in the construction OF
the tidal canal while others desire that
il be expended upon the dredging Of the
western end of the estuary. Congressman
Metcalf writes as follows upon that
point:
E. w Marston, President Oakland Board
OF Trade-Dear Sir: l IN receipt Of
yours Of the 4th inst. inclosing copy Of resO-
lutions forwarded by the Board OF Trade TO
to he Oakland harbor improvements. In
answer ! would say that on the 9Th inst.
Senator Perkins and myself called upon
BriEadier General John NJ. Wilson. chief
OF engineers. and took up the matter with
him OF the Oakland harbor Improvement.
II was the opinion Of General Wilson and
OF Colonel Mckenzie that no portion OF the
fund now available could be used for the
purpose Of dredging a channel easterly from
the Webster-street bridge 10 the mouth OF
the tidal canal. General Wilson. however.
said that ne would give his opinion In writ
ing
/ have addressed him in writing on the
subject and have also asked that he give
me an opinion or ruling upon the resolu-
lions Of the Board OF Trade. II portion
OF the fund can be used for this purpose
then want TO get an appropriation from
Congress.
II is important that these questions be
settled without delay. and l have urged
General Wilson 20 give a prompt answer to
my communication. Very respectfully.
V II. METCALF.
II would seem that the opinion is held
in Washington that the tidal canal should
be completed before any further work is
done on the Oakland end.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-19
THE BIG
JUBILEE EXCURSION
TO SAN JOSE.
The Southern Pacific Company An
nounce Special Train Service
for Thursday Next.
A VERY LOW RATE FOR THE
ROUND TRIP.
Tickets Good Only Via Narrow
Gauge Route.

This weeks celebration and Golden
Jubilee at San Jose will be an extra
ordinary demonstration-the most not
able in many respects that has ever oc-
Cured within the borders of our Golden
State.
The programme announced for Thurs
day. the 2lst inst, will be the most at
tractive Of the series. and in order to ac-
commodate the hundreds who will visit
San Jose on that date from San Fran
cisco. Oakland and Alameda, arrange
ments have been made with the Southern
Pacific Company 10 provide special eX-
cursion trains from the Alameda mole.
connecting with the S:45 a m. boat from
narrow-gauge ferry landing. foot of
Market street, San Francisco. and for
which tickets for the round trip VIII be
sold at the extraordinarily low rate of
81, good returning the same day, leaving
narrow-gauge depot, san Jose, at p. m.
Residents of Oakland should take the
S:45 a. m. local train from Fourteenth
mole with special for San Jose.
Alameda passengers will take the
special train passing Park street at e:l6
Tickets can now be procured at
Rrvan's drug store, Grand Hotel, and
Kelly's drug store, lO3 Eddy street;
Gunsts cigar store, Kearny street and
Union Square avenue, also at the mar
row-gauge ferry landing. foot of Market
street, Southern Pacific Companys depot
ticket offices at Oakland and Alameda on
the morning OF the excursion.
The country between here and San
Jose at this time presents a magnificent
panorama of beautiful landscape-the
Valleys hills and mountains being thick
ly covered with verdure-so that the ex-
cursionist has an exceptional oppor-
tunity to take one of the most delightful
railway trips on the continent at trifing
cost. and also witness the great street
pageant and historical parade which will
take place at San Jose on Thursday next
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-19
LIVERMORE WANTS A
MILITARY COMPANY

LIVERMORE, Dec. ia very strong
effort is being made now to secure a mill
tary company for Livermore. The project
has among it's enthusiasts friends who
have long and earnestly worked to
achieve the object of their ambition. Out
side support, however, has been slow
coming in, although the advantages Of a
local military company have ofttimes been
repeated by its advocates. A special eff
fort is now to be put forth. for while II
might not be possible at this time 10 Sc
cure a full allowance from the State II is
very likely that II the company were fully
organized at least half an allowance could
be secured for the present owing to the
default OF another company in the Ma
tlonal Guard. and full standing could be
meets.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-19

IN a measure the father the art ~
genre painting Fisher bOya. old house
wives. topers and rollcking burghers
lived on his canvases. and he was capa-
BILE Of perpetuating the honorable mem
bers OF civic guilds With a good taste and
judgment that have resulted In some %
the most notable works OF pOrtraiture. Tn
this field OF painting he antedated Rem
brandt, and Rembrandt himself IN these
same subjects or others kindred % them
produced canvases that are the glory %
Dutch art. How can II be said. then. that
this man was a worthless fellOw7 Much
and lack Of appreciation
have followed Halls. but there are now,
and have been for a number OF years past.
evidences that he Is coming into his own.
II IL sometimes difficult 70 tell just why
one painter Is longer than another In re-
ceiving recognition. In the case Of Halls,
however, IL may be attributed % the ex-
tremc mOdernity OF the artists methods.
Frank and direct In his vision and pos
sesslng a facility so astounding. Halls ia
a great measure painted 10 please himself.
and often his canvases do not permit OF
the close inspection that his contempora-
ries had been accustomed TO regard as n
test OF the perfection OF workmanship.
Receiving vivid impressions from nature,
and not so imaginative as Rembrandt. ha
painted with an impetuOsity az times
which forgot everything that conventional
painting respected. lie could none tho
less give his portraits great care and
completeness when he wished 20 carry
them farther than robust sketch. But
his skill was so great that he would very
often take a painters pleasure out OF his
work and leave IL. expressive 70 himself
never seen in art the world thus imaged.
AT -,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-19
Dies NJ Napn Asylum.

WOODLAND. Dec. B.-Dr. Calvin Rud-
dock, committed 20 the Napa Asylum
from this city last May. died suddenly
this morning. lie was native OF Massa-
chusetts and nearly s. years OF age. lie
was a pioneer OF the State and had lived
I'm YoIo County since 1851. For many years
he was one OF the most prominent and In
nuentfal citizens I'm the county.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-19
At Precita Valley.

The meeting at Graham's Hall in Pre-
cita Valley was both large and enthusiast
tic I'm favor Of the bond issue. A large
bonfire. the gift OF John T Graham. one
of the progressive spirits OF the valley
acted as a beacon to the hall, which was
crowded by the property owners OF the
district. J. r. Wizard. president OF the
club, called the meeting TO order and
stated the objects for which the club in
vited the friends Of progress 10 be present
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-19
Handsnms christmas Presenta.

The Taber-Prang and Hargreaves art
panels. water colors In gold frames. pas
tells. coIored photographs and etchings ex-
hibited by Sanborn. Vail a. Co make most
desIrable mOderate-priccd Christmas
presents. Their banquet lamps. onyx Ia.
bles and statuary are also the very best
in style and priceA
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-19
Sent to Folsom.

WOODLAND. Dec. E-F l. Cation.
held to answer for passing a fraudulent
check. pleaded guilty to-day and asked
the leniency OF the court on the ground
that he was under the influence of liquor
at the time he committed the offense
Judge Gaddis sentenced him to n term al
three years in the Folsom Prison.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-19
Toilet Articles

Our beautiful boxes OF fine perfumery.
combs. brushes and mirrors in celluloid
and ebony, with sterling silver mount
ings, make elegant presents for a lady.
Sanborn, Vail & Co, 7il Market St
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-19
No More Christmas Presents.

At the last meeting OF the Master
Bakers Protective Association II was re-
solved to discontinue the giving OF Christ
mas Or New Years presents 10 customers
und& pens1ty OF fine of $50.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-19

Dents gloves. suspenders, hosiery, ele-
CANT assortment OF novelties suitable for
Xmas gifts Beamlsh's, 200 MONTGOMERY
street, Russ House clock.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-19
ADVERTISEMENTS
Cures
Weak M en-
Free
Insures Love and Happiness

How any man may quickly cure himself after
years OF suffering from sexual weakness. lost
vitality. varicocele etc, and enlarge small
weak organs to full size and vgor. Simply
send your name and address TO DR.. l.. w
Knapp. 2iss Hull building. Detroit. Mich. and
he will gladly send the free receipt with full
directions so that any man may easily cure
himself at home. This is certainly most gem
erous offer and the following extracts taken
from his daily mall show how men write him:
Dear Sir: Please accept my sincere thanks
for yours OF recent date I have given your
treatment a thorough test and the benefit has
been extraordinary. II has completely braced
me up. / am just as vigorous when a boy
and YOU cannot realize how happy / am"
Dear sir: Your method worked beautifully
Results were exactly what l needed. Strength
and vigor have completely returned and en-
largemeHt is entirely satisfactory
Dear Sir: Yours was received and had no
trouble In making OF the receipt as d.
rected. and after a few days can truthfuIly
say II IL a boon 10 weak men. / am greatly
improved In size. strength and vigor."
All correspondence r. strictly confidential
mailed In plain sealed envelope. The receipt is
free for the asking and he wants every man
20 have II.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-19
WTighfS Indian Vegetable Pills

y RE ACkNOW LEDGED BY thousands
~ OF persons who have used them for forty
years 20 cure SICK HEADACHE GIDDINESS,
CONsTIPA ALTON. Torpid Liver Weak Stom-
= sch. PiInples and pur: the blood.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-19
RfISajfEilgzl!1}[t
THE FIRST GREAT DUTCH PAINTER.
Copyright, 1899, by Seymour
THE WORLDS GREAT ARTISTS.
VIII. FRANZ Halls.
wright, 1899, by Seymour Eaton.


Jr. Fowler
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WzANh,A

New York City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01
WAS SUFFOCATEO BY GAS
Dead Body of James A. Marceron Found
in His Room.
Coroner Decides Cause of Death "a
BE AccidentaI-An Employe
of Navy Yard.

The dead body of Mr.. James A. Marceron
was found in bed at his home No 4I6 4th
street southeast. between and ) O'Clock
this morning. He was suffocated by gas.
Coroner Carr gave certificate of acct
dental death.
Mr.. Marcaron. who was sixty-nine years
of age, occupied a room on the second floor
of his residence. 1t was his habit TO close
down both of the windows in his room
and also to lock the door. For about two
years he had been great sufferer from in
somnia, which resulted in extreme nervous
ness. The appearance of the room after
the door was forced open indicated that
Mr. Marceron had arisen during the night
for the purpose of taking some medicine.
and that. after turning of the gas, he had
accidentally turned it on again, the key
being very loose,
Mr.. MarCeron was for many years and at
the time of his death model maker at
the navy yard, and he constructed the
models of nearly all the modern ships of
the United States navy. many of them
being on exhibition at the Navy Depart
mant.
Until incapacitated by Illness Mr. Marco
ron was superintendent of the Sunday
school attached to ST Peters Catholic
Church. He leaves three sons and one
daughter, all grown. His wife died a num-
Der of years ago.
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FIFTEEN HUNDRED PRESENT.
Large Attendance at y. VI. {. A. Re-
ceptiOn and Exhibition.

The reception and gymnasium exhibition
at the Young Mems Christian Association
Saturday evening was attended by at least
fifteen hundred people. The invitations to
the reception We're issued to friends of
members by the board of managers, and
the enthusiastic response was an evidence
of the interest taken in the work OF the 2s-
sccation.
The guests were received by the reception
committee in the parlors, shown through
the building and to seats in the gymnasium,
where, for two hours, a most interesting
program was enjoyed.
The gymnasium exhibition was in charge
of MI. Mel b. Rideout, the physical direc tor
of the association, and Mr. G. A. Holton
the assistant physical director. The pro-
gram consisted OF the usual hygieuiC class
drill, squad work in graded gymnastics and
running, advanced work on the flying rings
by MIR. Q. H. Ross, trapeZe work by
ma mbers of the graded evening classes;
wrestling by Massrs. LoVeiess and Croft
won by Mr.. Loveless; parallel bar work by
Messrs. O. H. Ross, Walter Loveless and
Fayette p. Temple. bag punching by MI.
j. Ninton Birch, horizontal bar work by
Messrs. Ernest Morsall, o. H. Ross, A. J.
Leonard, Fayette P. Temple and Walter
LoveleSS.
Shreve and the work on the flying rings by
Mr.. Ross were especially applauded. al
though the entire program was greatly APP
preciated. Mr.. A. Wilbur Bache acted as
pianist and accOmpanist to all of the drills
and the work on the trapeze
Succeeding the exercises, sherbet was
served to the guests by the reception COM
mittee. The wide verandas on the west of
the building were brought into requisition
They We're decorated with Chinese lam
terms and the refreshments were served
there as well as in the rooms inside.
The membership of the association reach
ed ], lo1 Saturday evening.
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Hotel Arrivals.

Arlington-E. H. Beach. Boston; A Craft
New Orleans; Edward Ballows, L. s. "
C. L. Cutter. Toledo, Ohio; ]. II. Russell
u. s. NJ. II. s.
Cochran-M S. Chapman, Hartford
Conn; s. A. Cooke, Providence r. l.
Dewey-A. P. Skinner Erie Pa; c. w
Berry, Ohio; M. R. Bayon, L. S. A
HamiltonaL. G. Fay, Indianapolis; ]. F
Cranshaw Providence, r. l.
Normandie-E. Burr, Bridgeport, Conn.
w. H. Chew, Camden, N. ].
Raleigh. M. Miller, Louisville, Ky; A
c. Paul. Minneapolis; c. E. Stearns, Bos.
ton; E. r. Morse, Proctor, VT; w. E. vii.
mot Havana, Cuba.
Riggs-J. K. Warren, Worcester, Mass.
D. d. Courtney, Boston.
Wellington-C. Young, London, England
c. ]. Hall, San Francisco, Cal; ]. E. Will
liams, Brooklyn, N. Y; ]. F. Fisher, New
York.
Willard-C. S. Snowden, Montreal S. M
Wilson, Cleveland.
Metropolitan-J. r. Conctable, New York
P. c. Monk, Raleigh, N, c.; D. Martin, Sar
Francisco, Cal
National-Wm. Richie, New Bedford
Mass; Z. S. McNaul, Lock Haven, Pa j
S. Bryan, Richmond Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01
DEMAND FOR MISSION
Subject Discussed by Mr.. w. ID. Ruff m
and Others.

A missionary meeting was held yesterday
afternoon at st. Paurs A. NJ. z. Church
southwest under the auspices Of the Sun
day school, with Mr.. G. w. Smallwood in
the chair and Mr.. NJ. Adams musical Cii-
rector. The pastor, Rev. DR. Workman, of
fered prayer for the Holy Spirit to be sent
down missionary to the southland ito
build up friends through whom justice may
be meted out to all men alike in this
Christian land of ours" Mr.. F. @. Manly
delivered an address mission work.
Mr.. r. ID. Ruffin read the paper of the
afternoon.
There never was time in the. history
of this country said he, when religious
missionary work should be in greater de-
rland than at present. This country boasts
of its religious liberty; of its great ciyiliza-
ton. When other nations begin TO step
beyond the bounds of religious liberty and
religious civilization. this power calls them
to halt. Therefore, this government of it
self has been looked upon as the grea.
missionary power of the earth, while at its
doors We need more missionaries than any
other nation that exists. We need mission
aries to go into our states: / mean the mis-
sionaries who represent Jesus Christ and
humanity. There some in Africa who
will catch human being, kill him and eat
him because they think ii is right We
have some in America who will catch a
human being. chain him to post and there
in sight of thousands of women bisect him
burn him, and when the flesh is burned
to ashes raise a howl for his bones, to be
held as souvenirs. Africa has not reached
this point of cruelty; Cuba was far from it!
The people of the Philippine Islands have
never dreamed of it. Still We are called the
great civiliZing power"
Mr.. Rufffn was followed by DR.. C H
Childes, who said If the Christian influences
were properly exerted by our churches from
the pupits, the crimes that are now being
perpetrated will cease, but this must be
6hr1 INV -3.-t;.. .s,,;..
as the colored. Constant agitation, he said
will cause the executive power to act
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symposium of Fine Arts.

Arrangements have been made for the
closing meeting of Bethel Literary and His
tcricat Association fer the present season,
to take place tomorrow evening at Metro
politan A. NJ. E. Church, NJ street between
18th and 10th streets northwest. Follow
ing is the complete program as announced
by President W. H. Richards, under the
caption Of "A Symposium of the Fine
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A charge of carrying revolver was pre-
ferred against Michael Esch in the Police
Court today. 1t is alleged that he had a
weapon in his possession and that he
threatened to use 1t on some colored work
men on Florida avenue Saturday. Police
man GER, to whom complaint was made,
arrested the defendant, The case will he
tried Thursday.
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last hours. his wife his eldest son. John T.
Baker; Lewis Baker. jr., and three married
daughters. Mrs. c. II. Warren, Mrs. J. +.
Stubbirt and Mrs. c. ". Stiles.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at
10 o'clock at the residence. Interment will
be made at Rock Creek cemetery and will
be private
Lewis Baker was born November :. 1892
| in Belmont county, Ohio. He entered a
county newspaper Office at the early age OF
twelve years to learn the printing business.
and with the exception Of a few years in
the government diplomatic service devoted
his life to newspaper work.
He owned and edited various Ohio news
papers. among them the Woodsfield Demo-
crat, Cambridge JeffersOnian and the Ohio
State Journal. at Columbus, being aSso-
ciated with the late S. S Cox in the conduct
of the State Journal He was active in
Ohio politics, serving as a member of the
state democratic committee for several
years He was a delegate to nearly every
national democratic convention from 1850
TO 1892.
During the civil war he established the
Wheeling CIV. Na-) Register. and conducted
1T until 1850 He was chairman of the dem
ocratic state committee in West Virginia
Tor twelve or fifteen years, and a member
of the national committee for four years
He served TWO terms in the state senate
and was presiding officer of that body when
II. G. Davis was first elected to the United
States Senate.
He purchased the St. Paul Globe in 1885
and made 1t a power in the political and
commercial development of the northwest
until 1898, when he was appointed minister
to Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Salvador bv
President Cleveland. Mr.. Baker was chair
man Of the Minnesota state democratic
committee in the famous campaign of 1872
In 1856 he was the unanimous choice of the
democratic members of the legislature for
the United States Senate
Mr.. Baker served his country faithfully
as minister in the tropical countries of Cen
trail America from 1893 to 1888
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01
Marriage Licenses,

Marriage licenses have been issued TO tho
following:
Nhite-tlans Hansen and Dora Agnes
barrett; Joseph A. Clements and Ella Wa
pie; John r. Tenley and Maggie. McNshcn.
James w. Windsor and Reberca Rail Geo
w Kyle and Lula l. Davis: Clarence ",
Talbert and Cora l. Tavlor.
C3.ored-Edward f. Tolivcr ana Mary f.
b"SRiho. William II. Kelley and Ff}e
Digs. James Smith and Lucy EsIsn,,. WI
nam II. Brown and Ella Il. Lewis.
1VHi!ie houidln' colored, was fined $50
win the alternative Of sixty davs in fau
10y Judge Scott today. on a charg, Of k,,,,,,-
ing disorderly house. II was shown mar
Jennie mad too many friends to call and
rush the GROWER NeiGhbors complained
of the disturbances made in the room
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01

Arts: Vocal solo, Mr.. Stanton WormIey:
poetry, Mrs. Coralle Franklin Cook. music
Mrs. Alice Strange Davis. piano solo. Miss
Beatrlce Warrtck. sculpture. Mrs Mary
1hurch Terrell, painting, Mrs Annie e
Naiker: vocal solo, Miss Lola johnson:
Art and Its Effects on the Young" Miss
Lucy Il. Moten. The exercises Will begin
al o'clock.
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BOY IN KNEE PANTS.
For Participation in Crap Game VIII
Serve Four Months

John Branson. a colored boy wearing knee
pants, was in Judge kimbalIs court today
on two charges Of disorderly conduct. He
denied the charges, but Judge KimbaH was
satisfied from the proof that the bow had
participated in two games of crap A pen
ATTY of so or sixty days was imposed in
each case, and the boy Went down for four
months in default of fine
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EN-MINISTER BAKER DEAD.
Succumbed to an Illness of About
Two Months.

Ex-Minister Lewis Baker died yesterday
at noon at his residence, 1922 O street
northwest. after an illness of about two
months. which terminated in perniCiouS
anaema. His family were with him in his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01

TENId.N- MCMAHON. on Sunday. April "a. 1899.
az ~ fetTTs Church, 10y the Rev. Father
~ i"h"hnr. NJ. JOHN r. TENIEl and Miss
MAGGIE MCMAHON. both OF Washington. 10 a..
No c:iT,is.
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l'ASSFIT At 2439 18th street, on May / lS.ta. al
@.'" O'Clock, kAfuRh\. daughter Of Charles
Chester and Fanny Rice Sass-tt and grand
daughter Of ~ senator Rice OF A skausaS aged
six years and five months
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DEMPSEY. Departed this life. on April 3o Is.ia
at lo:"o am. KATIE g DEMPSEY u.a' crow
i"y', beloved vii" q John +. pempsey-
Funeral from her lat" residence 2u2 south
east. on Wednesday. May 3. $50 a /:
thence 70 81. Peters Church. Iutcuncrt nj Nj.
Oliyet. y.
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NJ i" V1'IA' IHIVTInFh' FHNhIt.
BANNllIE ON Sunday. April 30 1882 nj I.lO
O'Clock pm, nj hiS rtsidenee. 14a I street
northeast WILLIAM FRANCIS RANNIIlh.
eldest son Of the late George ". " ana cath
nrinc Banvills, in his eighteenth year.
Funeral viii leave the house $50 a m W.dncs-
day, May 3. and proceed the Holy Name
Church. where high will hr held al 10
am.