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New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
TWENTIETH CENTURY FUND MEETING.

A meeting under the auspices OF the Presby-
tery's Committee and in the interest OF the Twen-
tieth Century Fund will be held in the Fifth Ave
nue. PRESBYTERIAN Church Thursday evening.
January g. The Rev. Dr. Purves will preside. and
short addresses expected from the Rev Drs
Brownson and Dickey and John H. Converse and
John wanamaker of Philadelphia, and the Rev.
Dr. Babcock and William E Dodge and others. OF
this city.
The object of the meeting is TO stimulate interest
in the extension of all church work. and with the
opening of twentieth century especially 70 IN
crease benevolence toward the removal OF the debts
on Individual churches and those held BY the rrus
tees of the Presbytery the extinction OF the debt
on PRESBYTERIAN buildings the extension OF PTesby
terrain Sabbath school and church interests under
the auspices of the Presbytery's Committee and IN
creased contributions to the great Home and For
eign Missionary and other boards of the Church
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22

edge. The fronts are snug at the upper part, but
allow perfect freedom below the waist. The httlng
is accomplished by of shoulder and under
arm seams only The left frt mt laps well over the
right in Russian style and the closing is effected
with buttons and buttonholes. The pointed hood
is excellent and practical feature, end can be
included in the neck finished separately and
attached, by means of hooks and eyes beneath the
collar ready 10 be used when needed, or can be re-
moved when the days mild The neck is mn
ished with simple roll over collar, which Is ali
sufficient when the hood is omitted. The sleeves
are scanned and finished with machine stitching
the wrists.
yards OF material y inches wide. three and one
eighth q fncnes wide. two and three-eiShths II
inches wide, or ana three-quarters yards 30
inches wide will be required
The pattern No. 37O6 is cut In size: Tor boys two,
four. six and eight years old
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
DE WITT CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL.

An interesting feature of the Christmas enter
tanment given by the De Witt Clinton High School.
in West Thirteenth-st. yesterday. the presen-
taton by President O Bren Of picture of De Witt
Clinton.
The entertainment which was prepared by one OF
the teachers of the school. given in the annex
in West Forty-sixth-st. in the morning and tha
Twenty-third-st. building in the afternoon. The
programme comprised songs by the Glee Club
piano duets and vocal solos by the students and
scenes in costume from Dickens. These included
the trial from "Pickwick'' and Dick Swiveler
and the Marchioness from THE Old Curiosity
Shop" The former created great merriment. par
ticularly when Mrs. Barde, her friends and son
all burst into violent weeping. The Judge and
sci all wigs and gowns. and the jury dis
tinguished by a display OF high collars.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
AVERAGE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.
GREATER FOR LAST YEAR THAN FOR PI-EvIoUs
ONE. CITY SUPERINTENDENT MAXWELL
SAYS AND HE DENIES MERCHANTS
ASSOCIATION REPORT.

The report to the Merchants Association by
Frederick B. De Berard regarding the alleged de-
fects in official reports OF the Department of Edu-
cation was replied to in part yesterday by City
Superintendent Maxwell Mr.. lie Berard said IN
his report that in the last school year, although
fifteen thousand new seats were supplied, the at
tendance less than in the previous year.
THAT statement is not true Mr.. Maxwell said
as the average attendance in the school year 1885,
1900 exceeded the average attendance in the school
year 1859 by 1894 for the entire city. MI
Maxwell prepared a table which seemed 70 show
that the average attendance for the entire city
was 35S.S9 in the school 1859 and 3IoZ1 In
the school year lSs9-1soo. He said 1t was extraor,
dinary that the Merchants Association should
give to the public statements that are false for
the purpose OF discrediting the school system or
the city,
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
UNDOUBTEDLY, SAYS KEARNY.
COMMISSIONER AGREES THAT PRIVATE ENTER
PRISE PROBABLY COULD RUN PUBLIC
BATHS CHEAPER.

''Mr. Tucker is pretty near right" said Commits
sioner Kearny of the Department of Public Build
ings, Lighting and Supplies yesterday when asked
by a Tribune reporter if the Rivington-st- public
baths could be run by private enterprise for one
half of his CElearny's) estimate
I'D like well enough to turn over the new baths
to Mr.. Tucker and the Association for Improving
the Condition of the Poor. but the law will not
permit 1t. The first thing that would happen would
be that some man would get an injunction pro-
hbiting any such transfer. Mr.. Tucker says ne can
run the baths year for s175O0. Perhaps he could
II it is managed by the city II will cost fully
sS5 900. though. Mr. Tucker could insist on en-
work only eight hours day. Mr.. Tucker could get
the cheapest men he could find We have to pay
the prevailing rate of wages.
Commissioner Kearny yesterday wrote the Mayor
a letter embodying his reasons for believing that
the new baths will cost $4,000 year 10 run.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF BOYS RUS
SIAN TOP COAT, NO. 3.7OS. FOR
COUPON AND 10 CENTS

The top coat Illustrated is of the seasons
best models, and is simple and serviceable it
is smart. The model is made from melton cloth
in Russian blue, with lining of bright red leather
belt and handsome gilt buttons, but all colors are
used, hunters green, dahlia red and brown, with
the blue having special vogue In addition to the
cloth, cheViot, velvet and corduroy all worn.
inings are usually, and preferably, OF silk, but
lightweight cloth, flannel and mercerized materials
be substituted. and are durable well less
costly, besides which they look exceedingly well.
The back of the coat fits smoothly across the
shoulders. but rirples as it approaches the lower
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
REGARDING THE PEARL.

Jewelry experts say that pearls steadily in
creasing In price, costing from two to three times
much as they cost ten years ago. The value of
pearl depends upon form. ustre and purity of color
The perfectly round form is the most valuable the
pear shaped is next and the oval third The lustre,
orient is to the pearl what briliancy is to the
diamond, and the color must be decided in tint. A
pearl Of graysh yellowish tint is little esteemed
but decided black. pink yellow pearl is more
valuable than white black being the most valued.
The black called, is really deep gray. Pearls
of rough surface and uneven shape formerly were
discarded worthless, but lately they have be-
extremely fashionable under the name Of
baroque
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
NINE. SEMBRICH'S RECITAL.
TO AID GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC-RD-
MARKABLE RESULTS OF SELF-GOvERN-
MENT IN DIMINUTIvE DEMOCRACY.

MARkABLE RESULTS OF SELF-GOVERN-
MENT IN DIMINUTIvE DEMOCRACY.
Lovers of vocal music will be able to enjoy an
other treat and at the time assist one of the
most worthy charities this afternoon at 3:15 p m
at Carnegie Hail. when Nine Sembrich appears In
a farewell song recital for the benefit of the
George Junior Republic, of Freevile, n. Y. where
William R. George has worked out most success
fully his great plan for redeeming wayward boys
and girls and making useful citizens out of those
who otherwise would be menace to society.
As nearly every one knows. the George Junior
Republic is a remarkable organization for the
reformation OF wayward children, which proceeds
the democratic principle of nothing without
labor The boys carry a system of self-gov-
ernment, with judge. district attorney. police and
courts, and hold town meetings for legislative pur-
poses. 1t has been found that the children are far
more sensitive to condemnation by their peers
than to the judgment of the outside world. Every
child quickly attains of responsibility when
he the results of his selfsupportng labors and
finds himself trusted citizen of the state. Except
in cases involving special dangers, the govern
ment is left in the hands of the children with
wonderful results in justice. good faith and ava
kened intelligence. No visitor to Freevilie, n y.
where the republic is situated fails to be struck ISI
by the bright happy faces of the boys ana girls:
No one who has studied the practical working out
citizens for the future good Of the country but
must wish for an enlargement Of the work: work: .,a+
fpds Of the h d
suits already attained The - concert is to be
given under the auspices of the Woman's Aid to
the George Junior Republic Tickets for reserved
seats at ST. 81 So 81 and 81 so. or for boxes at SIS
or SIS, can be procured at Schuberths. No. 8
Union Square, at Carnegie Hall, just before
the concert. Nine. Sembrich's programme will
contain a number of songs which she has either
not yet sung at all in public, or not this season.
among them the Shakespearean "Oh! Mistress
Mine" The last portion of the programme will be
made up. OF the group of international folk songs
with which she gave such great pleasure at her
second recital this season.
Among the patronesses Mrs. c. r. Agnew.
Mrs. George T. Bliss, Mrs Henry Burden, Mrs
Robert W. de Forest Mrs. Charles de Rham. Miss
Grace II. Dodge, Mrs William H. Draper Miss
Eleanor c. Erving Mrs. Henry w. Everett, Mrs
Charles s. Fairchild Mrs James J. Goodwin Mrs
Richard NJ. Hoe Mrs Robert II. Hoe, Mrs. Abram
NJ. Hyatt, Mrs. Walter B. James. Mrs. Walter
Jennings. Mrs: Morris K. Jesup. Mrs. w. M: Kings
land Mrs. Woodbury. Langdon. Mrs. Albert r.
ddedoux, Mrs Mrs Levi Levi P. Morton. Mrs. william H.
Peabody. 5r, Mrs: William Jay schiefelin. Mrs.
Howard Townsend. Mrs John Wells, Miss Edith
iams
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
OFFERS SHARES IN LAWSUIT.
MAN WHO CLAIMS PART OF OLD JCafEH
ESTATE FORMING STOCK COMPANY 10
GUST PRESENT OWNERS.

Property owners on Washington Heights wno
hold land formerly belonging to the Jumel estate
may look for unpleasant changes in the future u
the plans of John r. Vandervoort materialize. Mr.
Vandervoort is now engaged in the formation OF .
stock company which is to the present occu-
pants from their holdings and take possession OF
the property.
The property IS claimed by vandervoort By
virtue of deed dated February 2s 1882. trans
ferring all the right title and interest Of John R
Bowen in the Jumel estate 70 Vandervoort- Despite
the fact that the case thoroughly investigated
by the courts years prior to the date Of this
deed. and that the title insurance companies
guaranteeing titles 70 the property vandervoort
seems to have faith in his contention About four
years ago he determined to devote Of his
wealth to philanthropic purposes and decided por-
tions OF his property 10 organizations which would
II for the good OF the people. Property valued
at $4,000 was given TO the American Federation
of Labor. more valued at $4,000 went to the Cen
tral Labor Union. $4,000 70 the Salvation Army.
$4,000 10 the American Volunteers and 500 600
the Terra Delphia Home for UnfOrtunates IN Tren-
Mr.. vandervoort became convinced later that in
order properly to prosecute his case before the
courts II would be necessary 70 acquire funds FOR
the payment of lawyers court fees etc. In order
to raise this money the plan OF forming stock
company evolved. and he asked the recent
benehcaries of his generosity purchase stock n
the company. 1t is said that, with the basest IN
they unanimously refused.
The general public is now being offered a chance
10 acquire interest in this valuable prospective
lawsuit. All that Is necessary is 10 subscribe for
from one TO five shares of stock in the company at
chase more than five shares. thus IL Is assured
that grasping eupidity cannot profit 70 the detri-
ment OF the public "A cash payment Of s25 secures
share of stock. and the balance Of s275 does not
become due until the purchaser receives deed tor
5000 interest in the property and contract for
a share in 100000 This is certainly a liberal
offer but Frank Moss. to whom the public is re-
connection with Mr.. Vandervoort and his schemes.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONS DISTRIBUTED

About IS 900 contributed by the members Of the
Stock Exchange was distributed yesterday among
the $50 employees of that institution The amount
is much in excess Of last years collection About
$500 divided among the seventy odd employees
of the Consolidated Exchange This, too.
much better than the previous years fund. At the
other exchanges also the employees were substan-
TALLY remembered.
A number Of banks, trust companies and banking
houses made liberal provision for the clerks. in
two instances these employees receiving bonus
of Is to 20 per cent of their annual salaries.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
THE BRAVE LITTLE HOLLY.

Sing hey for the ever green Holly.
With its berries like gems for crown!
The brave little fellow that's jolly
Though surly old Winter may fro"n
He smiles at the tempests that shake nlrn'
He glitters in green, through the snow
No bruisings or beatings can make MIN
Surrender a leaf to the foe.
The roses are dead in the garden;
The lilies are slain in their grace;
But tempests and colds only harden
This fellow, who laughs in their face.
Then hey for the brave little Holly,
The soldier that battles have nurseo'
Who teaches us how to be jolly
Though winter and fate do their worst
IA Waldron in The Times-Union
Selected by a T. s. S. member.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
no CHINESE WOMEN AcTORs.
From The Liverpool Post.

From The Liverpool Posi-.
Many visitors to the Celestial Kingdom have
noted the absence of women from the stage All
the roles OF Chinese play are taken by men. This
singular custom Is traced back TO a woman's wilma
The Emperor Yung Tschng married an actress All
the beginning OF the eighteenth century when
women allowed the stage. The Emperor
died. and the Empress DOwager ruled the country
for her son, the Prince Kim Sung To satisfy her
vanity this shrewd and most peculiar woman issued
a decree in the year 1876 forbidding under penalty
OF instant death by the sword OF the executioner
any member of her TO appear the Chinese
stage After me- no one" said the Empress
DoWager, and since her day no woman within
the reach OF the Chinese law has dared TO test
the strength OF her decree.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
THE HOME rs NOT TO DISAPPEAR

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In a letter in The Tribune of Wednesday, De-
cember 49, Regarding the Home the writer says:
I'VE must all admit that the home has already
largely disappeared I wish to protest l cannot
answer for all" but have lived over half
tury 1 know many true homes in this wide land
which are not and never will be dependent upon
the servant question which. while 1t is vexed
question, has not the power to destroy all homes
For in every walk of life, high and low, rich and
poor. the home abdes. and believe 1t Is never to
disappear while this old world lasts, and l trust It
is to be of the foundations of endless
istence Yours truly. JULIA D. SHEPPARD.
Penn Van. y. Y. Dec. 20. 1900.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22

In a letter received from "A Young Girl was
10 cents. which she wished to be used to pay post
age sunshine for a sick child. Il poor
myself" she says but 1 felt 1 do just one
little thing give cheer to another at this Christ
mas time" This young girl may be poor in purse
but she is rich in the spirit of sunshine which finds
pleasure in doing something which happi-
ness or pleasure for another.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
TO CELEBRATE ITS FIFTIETH YEAR.

Colonel Bates, of the list Regiment announces
that in honor of the hftieth anniversary of the
organization of the regiment review will be held
at the armOry next Friday evening by Brigadier-
General George Moore Smith
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
NEW BRANCH.

The following names have been enrolled as MEM
bers of the Kingston IN W T. s. S. branch: Mrs.
B. NJ. Tremper. president; Mrs. Charles Burhaus,
vice-president; Mrs. Ralph Clearwater, secretary;
Mrs. Catharine Ensign, treasurer; Mrs. James Ev-
erett, Mrs. F. Hibbard Miss Hattie Case. Miss
Anna Loughran, Mrs. William s. Van Keuren, Mrs.
w S. Gillespie, Mrs. c. v. A. Decker, Mrs. w. w.
Tenbroeck. Mrs. w. H. Tenbroeck, Mrs. Ridenour,
Mrs. Philip Ertinge, Mrs. NJ. V. O'Neil, Mrs. Rob-
ert Loughran. Mrs. J: T. Johnston. Mrs: Jennie
Finch, Mrs Thomas Tremper, Mrs. A. T. Clear
water Mrs John Brodhead Mrs G. A Hart Mrs.
Frank Basley, Mrs. A. Staples, Miss Mary Basten,
Mrs. Carrie Burhaus and Mrs. ]. Screber.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
NOTICE.

Will all the members and friends of the T. s 5
who have been so generous in sending in Christ
greetings for distribution. please have pa
tience If their letters remain unanswered for a
while? It simply impossible to attend TO the ma
during these busy days. when thousands or greet
fngs being sent out.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
MONEY ACKNOWLEDGED.

Mrs F. c. Shorthand has sent SO for Sunshine
work; Martin Stencil. 81; Mrs. z. c. Phillips. ST.
Miss A ]. Mccoy, so cents; Mrs. John Clinton
Cray 81: Mrs o. T. Matteson, 10 cents; Mrs
George w Conne II cents; Manhattan Branch NO.
4 50 so; Mrs. Laurent, cents for badge for new
member; John Schwartz, 10 cents; Mrs. B. L. Liv-
25
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
WOMEN VISIT COURT.

Miss Adele Field and eight women members of
the League for Political Education made their
nual visit yesterday 10 the Court OF Special Ses-
sions for the purpose of inquiring more closely
into the method of disposing Of persons with crim-
tnaI
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22

Mrs. A NJ. Curtis has sent in rules for knitting
golf stockings. AS the member who asked for
them is supplied. they will be forwarded to any
else who desires them. Mrs. Annie 3. Winter will
give cheer to a member in North Carolina by re-
spending to a request; Mrs Mary judd of Con-
necticut. will continue to send sunshine to Mrs
Palmer, of New Hampshire; Mrs ]. H. Miller and
daughter will send holiday greetings to thirteen in
valid members; Mrs. ]. Farnsworth will remember
nine; Miss Lucy Philo six, and other members
who do not wish their names used will fill the
lists sent from the office. The Misses Doughty will
send greetings to twelve Sunshine members.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
WORDS OF APPRECIATION.

President of the T. S. s.: The Tribune box of
Sunshine for Christmas distribution came yester-
day. 1t a pleasant surprise and the nice
things in II will bring pleasure and Christmas
cheer to number of lonely hearts. 1 thank you
for it. Truly yours
SARAH TODD SPRAGUE,
President New-Berln Branch T. S. S.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22
GOOD CHEER.

Have you had a kindness shownf
Pass II on.
Twas not given for you alcns
Pass II ON.
Let II travel down the years.
Let II wipe another's tears
TIL In heaven the deed appears.
Pass II on
New-York tribune., 1900-12-22

In her lecture on Christmas dishes before the
Brooklyn Institute Thursday afternoon. Miss
Helen Louise Johnson suggested the following
menu for the Christmas dinner:
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-03
Ladies WHY Don,t You?

Editor News:
Is there anything at all that we can
say or do to convince all your lady
readers that we are actually giving
away to every married lady in the
United States who writes for it an ele-
CANT sterling silver-plated sugar-shell
like jewellers sell at 75c each ? There is
no scatch' about this offer There is
nothing to pay, nor any requirement to
buy anything in order to secure this
beautiful souvenir gift. 1t is our way
of advertising the merits of Quaker
Valley silverware A copy of the
Home Furnisher, our own publication,
will also be sent free. Surely this beau
tiful sugar she'll gift is worth asking
for Then it seems to us that we
should hear from every married lady
who reads your paper. Quaker Valley
Mfg. Co., Morgan and Harrison STREETS,
Chicago, Ill If
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YOUNG Men WANTED-With fair edu-
cation and good character, to learn
Telegraphy, Railroad Accounting and
Typewritihg. This is endorsed by all
leading railway companies as the only
perfect and reliable institution of it's
kind. All our graduates are assisted to
positions. Ladies also admitted. Write
for free catalogue. Fall term opens
August 10.
GLOBE TELEGRAPH COLLEGE,
j12-3m Lexington, KY.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-03
Congressman Bailey's Farm.

A dispatch from Dallas says that Gov.
Francis, of Missouri, and Congressman
Joseph Sibley, of Pennsylvania have
presented Congressman Joe Bailey, of
Texas, with a $3.50, 900 Texas ranch, and
have given him thirty years to repay
them. 1t is said that Mr.. Bailey will
dispose of his horse interests in Ken
lucky, and viii go in largely for grain
and fancy stock on his new farm.
EXCELLENT bath service at Crawford
Bros. barber shop at all hours. Polite
attendance. If
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-03

Cora Van Tassell, a clever actress, for
whom Chas. Darcy wrote "In Old Ken
lucky" was arrested in Lexington the
other day for being drunk. She could
not find a hacker to produce SIN Old
Kentucky" SO the piece was finally Sc
cured by Jacob Lift, who has made a
fortune out Of it for himself and Mr..
Darcy.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-03

It is said that Sara Bernhardt, in her
tour of America with Coquelin next
season, will receive 81, 900 for each per-
Torrance and a percentage of the re-
ceipts above a certain amount. In adj
dition, all her expenses will be paid
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-03

Lions real and alive were shown in
the arena act of 'Quo vadis" as per-
formed at Portland, Ore Various ver-
sions of the novel are still being used in
the cut-rate throughout the country.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-03
Woman's Rights.

Many women suffer all sorts of so
called female Weaknesses just because
their kidneys are out of order and they
have right TO know Foley's Kidney
Cure is just what is needed by most all
ing women Clarke & Kenney.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-03
WISE WOMAN

Will exercise good judgment in buying her groceries,
getting only the freshest and best. Being next door
to wholesale grocery, we keep the very best and
freshest goods to be bought If we haven't what you
order, it only takes a moment to get it. We have
many Summer dainities for the table and will be glad
to tell you of them. Our Phone is Orders filled
promptly. Dow & SPEARS.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-03

For Scholarship to CONNER
cial College of Kentucky University,
Wilbur r. Smith, President, and
scholarship to Lexington Business Col
lege. Inquire at THE NEWS office.
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of Bourbon,
P. Mccarthy Cashier doing
of
that the foregoing in all respects statement of the
his knowledge belief further that the business of
official notice
sha be
scribe me l..
P of N. Director,
NJ DICKSON, Director,
B j. Director
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State O Kentucky (ss
County Bourbon
Cashier of Bank Bank located and
in
the condition
the 1900
knowledge further that the business Of said Bank has been
made In compliance the Secretary
me by B.W
be 2nd day w. DAVIS, Director,
FRANK Director
WIdorH Public, JONI T. HINTON, Director
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'Uncle Toms Cabin is to be pro-
duced in Paris, France.
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state Of Kentucky,
County Of Bourbon.


County Bourbon
McCnoc Cashier Bank, of Paris KY q BANK
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sad county, that the foregoing report Is an R %
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day knowledge and belief and 1 says
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STAGE STORIES.

Amusement Announcements, Lobby Ch at
ter-Odd Bits of Gossip.
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o Kentucky
County, O.
Dya of
that the in all statement of the
1900
his knowledge belief further the business of said
Banha that the
designating the Both 1900 the which such
rerortsha
Subss o fore MYALI, Cashier,
Inv YIN Cashier day Of NJ Director,
1900 JOHN q HINTON, Director
E. J. MYAII Notary Public CHAs STEPHENS, Director