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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27
AN UNsEEMLY INCIDENT.
ATLANTA Constitutlon.)

The answer OF President Mckinley to
the Boer ENJOYS could hardly have been
otherwise. considering the circum-
stances of the case.
There is n point about the reception
Of these gentlemen, however. which will
be subject OF criticism. We are told
that when the ENJOYS called upon Sec
rotary Hay Lord Pauncefote was in
waiting in an adjoining room and was
in consultation with Mr.. Hay imme-
diately upon the departure of the Boer
delegation. This looks unscemly haste
which should have been avoided 1t
would have been much better form for
Lord Pauncefotc to have remained at
home. and to have sought an interview
with the secretary OF State at n subse-
qucnt time. instead of being almost an
caVesdropper at the consultation which
was held. In this matter Mr.. Hay is
even more to blame than Lord Paunce-
fote. because the latter had n little ur-
gcncy which the former should have
quelled. The delegation was entitled to
n respectful hearing. 1t was also enti-
tied to n reasonable time in which to
make its departure. rs well as an as
surance that il would not run foul of
the person OF the British minister. who
was standing with his hand upon the
door knob.
This is a matter of taste, since the
result was certain in any event, but
good taste would have dictated less
haste on the part of Lord Pauncefote.
better care for the delicacy OF his sit
uation upon the part of Mr.. Hay, and
an avoidance of a too evident alliance
between the leaders of the two govern
ments.
But perhaps it may be said of Mr..
Hay as Lord Byron once said of the
Poet Moore, that Tommy dearly loves
a lord"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27
PHASES OF SELFISHNESS.
(Hartford CourantO

1t IS to be hoped that readers of "The
Courant gave their attention yester-
day morning to that little story from
Courant' gave their attention yester-
tobacco trust compelled all the dealers
of town to accept his dictum and
trade. He just told the storekeepers
that. If they did not agree to limit
their dealings to his goods. he would
unload carload of his tobacco and
undersell everybody els until he had
them all ruined. Reading such things
makes a mans blood boil. a second
reading makes him hotter yet. IN this
instance the dictation succeeded and
the store-keepers surrendered. The case
deserves little study. for it involves
curious contradiction in human think
ing and acting. Whoever read the story
was indignant and yet it was the public
and the p1''.iic only who gave the threat
any significance at all. Dollars seem to
count for more than sympathy. II the
trust man had not won such an easy
victory but had started his cut-rate
tobacco sale. he would have had only
the indignant public to deal with. Their
sympathy for the local dealers was all
right hut the prospect of getting twice
as much tobacco for dollar as before
would have disposed of the sympathy
and trade would have been brisk
That's the strength of these monopol-
lists They trade on certain qualities of
human nature that they seem to Oe
pretty sure of. It's the same all
through. The sweat shop stories rouse
general indignation and protest, and
yet. so long as sweatshop goods are the
cheapest buyers Of them will be plenty
One OF the chief means of tablishing
monopoly. which covers a wide ter
rttory. is to crush whatever competi-
N 10
tiles by their 'underselling' the com
petitor until he is driven TO the wall
But underselling means underbuying
and 1t is the public who buy. SO il
comes around that the public forge the
very chains that they Grumbe about
later Organized sclfshness not only
grows out of but depends upon indlvld-
ual SelhShncss.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27
NOTES AND OPINIONS.
A SUCCESS.
(Houston Post.)

This administration has been Won
drously successful in the matter of
forcing measures 10 the front which
have carried with them the promise of
Doodle for use in any campaign emer-
gcncy that, in the judgment of the far
seeing. Is likely to arise in the presi-
dental scrimmage. Nor has the admin
istration DEVELOPED weakness in the
matter u: defeating the consideration
of measures which If brought 10 a vote
would impair its presidential chances.
Sometimes Hanna and the president
have Offered in their opinions as tn the
probable effects of such measures on
the sufirasan. In all these little clashes.
however. where the President has been
influenced by unsubstantal sentiment.
Hanna has been controlled by the po-
tency of substantial Doodle.
Pelf, according to the Hannaian PHI
losophy as an agency of success in cleo
ton ordcals. has far more weight than
any sentimental rawlings about plain
duty or the observance of any promise
made in an unguarded moment or be-
fore the Doodle contributors had had
their inning.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27
ance with the eternal fitness Of things,
every play-goer is possessed.
AN ULTIMATUM TO MIR. PLATT.
(Washington Postl

What we object to is Mr. Platt's in
timation that The Post is one of 1.-THE
newspaDers'-he mentioned by name
only The Post and one other-that
nave been flnging mud and attacking
the administration and lending them
serves to reckless scandal to that end
Mr.. Plat is at liberty to grumble and
scold and distribute peevish invective
because of the disclosures which have
so Jared his contented eQuanimity. II
ne prefers an infamy covered up 10 an
lhlamy exposed, that is his affair, not
ours. But we do not intend to submit
TO Mr.. Platt's insinuations of malicious
motives and hostile purposes toward
the administration, and shall prove to
the Senator's entire satisfaction. in the
event OF further offense. that he can
spend his time and exploit his talents
much more profitably in some other
line. 1t is perfectly we'll known to
every intelligent reader OF this paper
that The Post has, in all proper ways.
been faithful consistent. and sincere
supporter of Mr.. Mckinley and his ad-
minStration.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27
A GOOD PIECE OF WORK.

The securing of the next annual con-
vention of the National Brotherhood
OF Locomotive Engineers by Norfolk in
competition with other cities shows
what n little we'll directed effort will
do and also shows the worth of the
suggestion made some time ago by the
Virginian- Pilot that the business Mems
Association name a standing commit
tee whose business it shall he TO attend
the several conventions ana present
the attractions of Norfolk.
Much credit is due Councilman Cous-
ms. who was interchangeable in his efforts
to have the convention meet here next
year. and to Mayor Johnston and the
Business Mems Association for giving
the necessary assurances to make the
acceptance of the invitation possible.
The selection of Mr.. Cousins as the
third Grand Engineer of the order will
not be the less gratifying to his friends
here by reason of his skillful and sue
cessful fight 70" Norfolk as the next
place of meeting.
Norfolk should not rest content with
one convention. There are plenty of
others and many of them should come
here. With proper effort they can be
had.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

The failure of Price. Mccormick and
Company win be regretted by the cot
tom planters of the South whom tho
iirm did good turn last fall by urging
them to hold for higher prices. at n
time when Statistician Neil was pro-
mitigating the most bearish estimates
OF the crop. OF course it was all in the
way of business and not at all out of
philanthropy. but the planters profitted
by what turned out to be straight
tip" and got many millions more for
their crop in consequence.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27
ETHICS AND LEGALITY OF HISS
ING.
(Philadelphia Eno,,irerN

From Kansas City, Missouri. comes
the news that L question has lately
been raised in that place as to the legal
ity of Kissing at a theatre as means
OF expressing disapproval Of the pro-
ceedinSs on the stage and that the local
solomon decided it in the affirmative
Wen, why not? Although this partic-
uiar decision was not rendered by a
court of record it is n good one 1t was
given by a Police Judge in the dis
charge of the duty imposed upon him
OF deciding whether one Henry Schenk.
who had been brought before him. was
guilty of committing n breach of the
peace. which aforesaid breach consist
ed in Kissing dramatic performance
with which. for some reason which is
not stated in the report, he had felt dis
satisfied. The Police Judge. whose non
orable name is alleged TO be McCau-
ley, ordered that the prisoner DE DIS
charged upon the ground that In Kissing
the performance he was exercising no
more than a right OF which. in accord
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

1t really seems that since the Porto
Ricans found that ii is the carpet
Dagger instead of the Constitution that
goes with the flag they have become
much less partial to the latter than for
merly. 1t will DE recalled that at the
time OF General Miles invasion of the
island the demand for American flags
was out of all proportion to the supply
Mr.. Victor S. Clark, president Of the
Porto Rican Board of Education. now
in Washington. says that lin San Juan
on feast, day you see more Spanish
flags than those OF all other countries
the United States included" The moral
is within easy reach.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

Senator Morgan may not get the SEN.
ate to act on Isthmian canal bill
this session. but his demand for an
investigation is 'brlnging out some inter-
esting facts in regard to the concerns
that are chartered in New Jersey to
operate In Washington. A favorite
method of procedure is TO get a char
ter giving all possible powers, buy and
make a payment on concessions in Nj
carauga and then attempt to hold up
Congress for handsome profit on the
investment. Mr.. Morgan says the game
mas been extensively played, and the
facts seem to sustain him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

The movement to raise 100000 in
Philadelphia to endow Washington and
Lee University and the announcement
that like sum will go to that institu-
ton under the bequest of the late Pro-
fessor Vincent l.. Bradford mean an
enlarged field of usefulness for the Uni
versity. All Virginians are proud of
Washington and Lee. equally because
of it's traditions and associations and o.,
its high rank as a scholarly institution.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27
The Quickest Time.
Norfolk & Western R'Q.
z DAILY FAST TRAINS
NORFOLK TO RICHMOND
In Effect May II, 1900.
ocean Shore Limited"
Leave Norfolk NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 9;25 H. m
Arrive Richmond ................ II 40 q. m
Richmond Limited"
Leave Norfolk ................... 4:3o p. m.
Arrive Richmond ............... ESQ p. m
Leave Norfolk ................... 4;so p. M.
Arrive Richmond ............... $50 y. m

The OCEAN SHORE LIMITED has
through coaches from Virginia Reach.
and connects at Richmond for Washing
ton daily. except Sunday, arriving S.45
y. IN.
The RICHMOND LIMITED connects at
Richmond daily for Washington. arriving
II 20 y. III.
The Only All-Rail Line to Richmond
and the North and East.
For information apply at 10 CRANKY
street.
w b. BEVIII.
General Passenger Agent.
c. II. BOSLEY,
District Passenger Agent.
w. L. HAZLEwoOD.
ma25-lm City Ticket Agent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

Mystery still surrounds the owner
ship of the two $4,000 bills Nicely put
up for his bond If the man who at pre-
sent has the bills in charge will simply
wait the mystery may be trusted to dis
sipate itself.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

Customs officer Bliss says he has dis
charged 200 Cubans for fraud since he
took charge at Havana. This should
be a stern lesson to the thieving island
necessary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

The fact that the post has unearthel
a brace of scandals in the postohice of
Washing on City ought to give Mr. Nc
Kinley and Chares Emory Smhh u few
shocks ut a Disagree bly, short range
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

The New York Ice Trust magnatcs
nave run squarely into the clutches of
the grand jury. This oucht to make
them appreciate how fortunate they
were when they only had the punsters
to deal with.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

Rooms and No. ga Main street over
Tie Hub" Notwithstanding and
all diseases OF Eye. Ear. Nose. Throat.
Chest and Stomach.
Hours. . n; m. TO $3.50 p. m; p. m. to
p m. Sunday hours. 1880 a. m. to IL: 80
y. IN. Tuesday night Thursday night and
Saturday night. 7:i5 p. m. to Sis p m
CONSTELLATION ALWAYS FREE
Medicines furnished. Terms moderate.
Eyes examined for glasses free OF
charge.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

Pennsylvania bigamist when ar
rafnGncd FOR trial said his food was
drugged before he married the second
time. but admitted he was glad of it.
TIE would make first-class trust
arologist.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

That inquisitive Washington superin-
tcndent of schools is being real hand
somely drilled by the press of the cap
ital.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

Hon. Hazen Potato Pingree has de-
clared himself some more This time
the catastrophe has befallen Repub-
lican candidate for Governor of Mich
gan.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

The name of President Mckinley is
enthusiastically cEeered in London. Mr.
Mckinley is the only "Bocr sympa-
thizer" who has been accorded that
commitment
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

The Sultan continues to get even.
Every time he Is prodded by Secretary
Hay he has the Turkish minister call
on that rate official and spend an hour.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

The only part of the Paris EXPOSE
ton that is not only ready but anxious
is the hotel and lodging house bureau.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

1t is said that Senator Quay has not
caught n single drum fish in a week.
Mr.. Quay is the victim of one of the
most versatile hoodoos on record.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

The water melon and mad dog sea-
son has opened in Georgia and the lot
OF the small boys mother is a hard one.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27
Hams and Lard.
Soap Starch and Washing
Powders.

Bars OctaEon Soap and / package
Pearlnc ,............. ............... CSC
Bars Octagon Shaped Soap ........ 25c.
10 Bars PATIO; good one. ........... 25c
l. Bars Pay Day Observation-Disclosures. 25c.
Bars Ivory Soap Observation-Disclosures. DC
Bars Magic Soap Observation-Disclosures. 25c.
IL Packages Pcarline ................. pc.
Packages Soapine ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2,c.
Cakes Scourine Observation-Disclosures. 25c.
Cakes Sapolio Observation-Disclosures. 25c.
Packages Ivory Starch ........... 25c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

While beginning
IN
For wearo comforthee nothing like weather
ideal
more agevatn than to have the off the collar
and that's
fast color much you
certainly deal
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27
Every Remedy Had Failed,
But He is Perfectly well Now!

~ HAD TRIED ALMOST EVERY
CATARRH MEDICINE | ever heard OF
and ALL FAILED TO cure me. My suf-
.crings were severe and l was miserable
indeed. l FELT ALL THE TIME AS
IF II,r r Ii1ER K NJ VAS AS 4 LIMP OF
hawk ih away; This kept me hawking all
sore and My NosTRiLs FELT sTu rFn
Fly AND CLOGGED Up My EARS
KEPT RINGING AND SINGING CON
STANTl.Y AND MY EYES WE'RE
SORE. WATERY AND WEAK My ap-
petite was very poor. and | was so bad
IN THE MORNING AS TIRED AS
WHEN LAID DOWN AT NIGHT and
didn't feel like working Mt all. felt
tired all the time and GOT EASILY FA-
TIGUED. OFTEN HAD a DULL
liEA DACIlE WHEN I GOT UP IN THE
MORNING In this condition a FRIEND
ADNISED ME TO BE. TREATED BY
TREATMENT HAS MADE ME FEEL
LIKE \ NEW PERSON. My Ape
TITE Is EXCELLENT. SLEEP WELL
FEEL WELL. LIKE TO WORK EARS
ND - +,,sss =, RICHIE, 4, H r
TARRH SYMPTOMS GONE. BREATHE
FREE AND EASY: IN FACT FEEL.
ENTIRELY CURED. Before taking his
H0iIR COuGiIiNG AND HAWKING
BUT NO TROUBLE NOW l certainly
recommend DR.. Fircy's treatment as The
best Cetarrh Cure.
]. c. OVERMAN.
Portsmouth, Va.
Residence Laurel avenue. near Duke
street Prcntiss Place; works at Navy
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27
CARD.
Norfolk. Va. Nfav

Norfolk. Va. May 7. ION
Having sold our entire Insurance busi
ness and good will to same to the So
board Fire Insurance Company, of Nor
folk. Va. NC beg 10 announce that The
business formerly conducted by us will be
continued from the Office of that com
pany and all policies expiring from our
agency will receive prompt and careful
attention. Most of the companies for
mcrly represented by us will now be rem
resented by the Seaboard. and our AR
Joh.. IL. Wingiicld Is with that company,
where he will be pleased to see and serve
any wishing Insurance..
r.. Z. NJ. WINGFIELD g. co
Referring TO the above. we beg to saw
We will give careful attention to all poli.
cics written in the agency of Atcssrs II
c. NJ WinChcd X Co, and any policy
holders wishing endorsements, transfers
etc. will please TO call at our office for
same.
THE sEABOARD FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
BY LOUIS T. DoBIE. Secretary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27
CEREALS.

Postum Cereal packagc. ............. 291ac.
Grape Nuts. package ................ l2iac.
Wheatlctt. package .................... Zoe.
Pan Cake Flour package ........... loo.
Pettyjohn's Breakfast Food, pkg. l2Hc.
Entire Wheat Flour, lb.............. SC.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

UNDERSOID
Everything guaranteed
and three wagons with extra Saturday delivered promptly
We your business TO p
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27
. C.. OVERMAN.
Portsmouth. Va.

Residence Laurel avenue. near Duke
Yard. Two years have passed since MIR.
Overman was cured by me. and there has
been no return whatever of the disease.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27
Canned Goods.

Fine California Cherries ............. 15c.
Fine California Apricots ............. l5c.
Fine California PlumS ............... l5c.
Fine California Peaches .............. 2oc.
Fine California Pears ................ zoe.
Fine Maryland Peaches .............. l5c.
Fine Maryland Pears .............. loo
Full line of all kinds of Canned
Meats. Salmon and Lobster. Any
thing you want in that line.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:

DESCRIPTION RATES:
The VIRGINIAN-PILOTis delivered to
subscribers by carriers in Norfolk and vi.
Sinity. Portsmouth. Berkeley. Suffolk West
Norfolk. Newport News, for 10 cents per
week. payable to tho carrier. BY mail. to
any place in tho United States. postage
free;
DAILY, ono year $500
six months 800
thrcc months LOO
one month go
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

ADVERTISING RATES: ADVERTISE
ments inserted at the rate of 70 cents
Square. first insertion. each subsequent
Insertion 40 cents or so cents when
tors are not allowed to exceed their space
or advertise other than their legitimate
business. except by paying especially for
the same.
Reading Notices. invariably 20 cents per
Line frst insertion. Each subsequent IN
eertIon Is centa
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27
Mems Serge Suits at $1,000

At this price you get our famous "Ad-
mirar Serge Suits. Like the $3.50 suits
more pcrceptble.
Notice that the collars arc hand-felled
and the shoulders hand padded. The
hand-fclling makes the collar hug the
neck closely. and continue to do so until
the suit is worn out. The inner Innings
are the best; the canvas the best It's
really an object lesson to look them over
Merchant tailors do not put more work
on their highest price suits than We do
on thesc. Made up into single and double
blue.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27
Coffees and Tea.
Flour and Meal.

Stocks Patent, barrel N.95; bag,
NOights Patent. barrel. $i25: bag,
2Sc. and Observation-Disclosures.
Royal Crown, barrel. Si.25; bag. 2Sc.
ana -.......-........-. ......-...........
Pools Water Ground Meal. package
II lbs. BUCK Whcat
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

No employee OF the virgtnian-Pilot Pub
fishing Company is authorized to contract
any obligation in the name OF the COM
pany or to make purchases in tho name
of the same. except upon orders signed by
the PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27
Miscellaneous.

Full line of Mackcrel. Roe Herring
and Cod Fish.
We have the most complete Butter De-
partment and the finest Ice Box in the
city. 1t is worth a trip to see 1t.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27

In order to avoid delays. on account of
personal absence. letters and all comuni-
cations for THE VIRGINlAN-PILOT
should not be addressed to any individ-
unl connected with the office, but simly
to THE VIRGINIAN AND PILOT PUB
LISTING COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-27
Pickles and Preserves.

Hcintz's Sweet Mixed, quart ........ 20c.
i!ymans Mnngocs. quart ............ 20c.
Lyman : Sliced Sweet. dozen ....... 10c.
Ilyman's Cucumhcrs. dozen .......... 10c.
Iiyman'S Celery Relish. quart ....... 2Dc.
HcintG'S Mid;;ets. sweet quart ...... Soc.
Quart Jar Lilly Hot .................. 20c.
Quart Bottle Lea ~ Pcrrin's Sauce. 75c.
Pint Bottle Lea e Perrin's Sauce. 4jc.
ls-pint Bottle Lea & PERKINS, Sauce. 25c.
The best line of Pickles, Relishcs,
Sauces and Catsup in the city.
$-lh. Bucket Preserves ................ 15c.
"O-lb Bucket Home Made Preserves.
something extra fine Come and
look at it. you will buy.............s1.5o
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-25
EVERYONE Is GOING.

The sale of seats for the annual concert
of the Portland Festival Chorus that Is
to be given at Y NJ. G. A. hall next
Monday evening, has been very large,
showing at once that the musical people
of our city are TO be there and il good
seats are wanted they should be secured
early at Cressey, Jones & Aliens. The
programme as now planned will be most
enjoyable,
1t is to be divided into three parts.
The first will be selections from the ora
torio Elijah, by the chorus, with duet
parts by Mrs. Evelyn Day and Miss Hen
rietta Rice. Mr.. Harry Merrill will have
a solo part and there Is to be a trio by
Mrs White, Miss Halves and Miss Noyes.
The second part is to be given to Fair
Ellen" with Miss Clementine Varney
in the soprano solos and DIR. Nickerson
will sing the baritone solo.
The third part is a miscellaneous pro-
gramme with solo by Miss Mildred
Rogers, whose beautiful voice is creating
a stir within musical circles both at
home and abroad and brilliant future
for her is assured. Miss Varney will also
be heard in solo.
The full programme will appear in
Saturdays papers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-25
PORTLAND LIGHT INFANTRY.

The arrangement have been completed
for the celebration of the 97th anniver-
sary of the Portland Light Infantry
which occurs Wednesday, June 9th. The
company with past members and invited
guests viii meet at the Armory at 8 a.
m. Line will be formed at $50 and pro
coed TO the boat where the company wil
embar for Long Island. On arriving
at the island they will pass the day In
target practice, athletic sports, etc. Tive
prizes will be given to the two making
the best score In Eifie shooting. There
ming team will receive prize. Gushing
will furnish one of his celebrated shors
dinners. A good time is anticipated by
all those who attend.