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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-03

The competition between the Chi
nese, steam, and hand laundries has
grown so strong that enterprising
members Of the trade devise all sorts
of new modes of attracting custom.
One OF the latest Is the employment
of linen and clothes-mender. who re-
pairs and puts In good order all articles
sent In to be washed. She gets a fair
salary from the laundry, or else is
paid by the piece. A few laundries
charge the customer for this work, but
most of them do 1t without extra pay.
The mender must be skilfull in darn
ing, knitting. crocheting. and needle
craft. She repairs hosiery. the lace
upon woman's wear. the buttonholes
of mems shirts. collars and cuffs, and
rents and tears in garments and house
hold linen.
She also sews on buttons, prepares
tying-strings. patches apparel and in
serts new cuff and collarbands upon
shirts and shirt-waists. One OF these
msnders, In speaking Of her work.
said:
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-03

81 was formerly q dressmaker and
had fair business. worked very
hard and for several years did WE'LL
but Of late there has been a change
for the worse, 1t seems to me, In the
business, on account Of the great
number of poor foreigners who have
taken up needlework as calling
Prices haze declined from SO and 80 to
81 n day and less. and in the past 10
months girls and women have ap-
peared who sew all day for so cents
and their needles. SO | gave up my
business and took rp laundry mending
/ am rapid seamstress and work by
the piece; | labor about eight hours
a day. and make a very fair income
from my needle. The work Is much
easier than might be supposed. II the
clothing is examined when It goes to
the laundry and the repairs are made
in time. much trouble and work will
be spared the mender. In this field
the old adage of one stitch saving
nine applies with great force A great
deal of my sewing is applied to but
tonholes. They appear to need more
attention than any other part Of the
garments, masculine or feminine.
use both the needle and the machine,
and keep, in addition, several cards of
buttons. ranging from the little pearl
affairs which old-fashioned men still
wear upon their shirts, up to the large.
fiat horn and bone buttons used upon
the aprons and shirtwaists.-New
York Post
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-03
Throw Awny Useless Things.

Give away what you don't really
need in your house. Don't let
things accumulate. They will soon
fill attic and cellar and overflow into
other rooms. where they do no one any
good. You are not likely to want them
again and 1t is nuisance to have them
around. Long ago we should have
been obliged to get bigger house
for our growing family If | had fol-
lowed my husbands thrifty plan or
Saving things" At first he thought
was extravagant, but now he ac-
knowledges that IL other families
would likewise rid themselves of
truck" they are not likely to use
again in 1000 years, housecleaning
would be robbed OF half its terrors.
Thrift is a homely virtue that easily
degenerates into miserliness. Some
of us hoard old clothes. unused furni-
ture, discarded bric-a-brac and the
like, simply because that habit has
become so fixed we are too stingy to
give such things away to worthy folks
who need them. Yet we don't mean
to be stingy, and are ashamed to dis.
cover that we are so.-Good House
keeping.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-03
A waterproof Bisckine.

An excellent waterproof blacklng
for shoes or other leather articles Is
made by mixing one part borax
with Is parts of melted beeswax
stirred to a stiff Jelly. Then mix five
parts of asphalt varnish VITA 66 parts
OF oil of turpentine in which stir six
parts of melted spermaceti. After
stirring thoroughly combine this with
the first mixture of borax and bees
wax. The result will be nearly color
less waterproof paste.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-03
THREE ACES OF WOMAN.

At flfteen like an opening bud,
The II alden fair l. seen;
And she would have the world believe
That she IL iull eighteen.
Next, by the time that thirty years
Their steady course have run,
She then would have us understand
She is but twenty-one
Time rolls around. her girlhood friends
Are nothing more but names.
Though she has seen but ninety years,
A century she claims.
New York Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-03
Income from Endowmenss.

A common note in the financial re-
ports Of institutions Of all kinds Ia
the regret at the fall in the rates OF
interest. The basis IL now three or
three and half instead of six or
seven dozen years ago. This means
that endowments must be doubled In
order to keep up the income returns.
The lower rate also has far-reaching
effect upon the chances open to the
average man Of retiring In his age
with q competency. He has to save
twice a. much TO secure the income
that he desires ~ In the early seven
ties.--Boston Watchmsu.
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Cherries in their natural hues are
preparing to put in a perennial ap-
pearance. and to oust for the nonce
the plagiarisms in black and white so
extravagantly affected during the ear
lier months. II is whispered. more
over, that this fancy in fruit is likely
to be followed shortly by prunelles
mignonnes of a delicate mauve tone,
together with equally small fruits,
while grapes would seem to be always
with us as a millinery adjunct. In fact.
frankly viewing the prospect. the fruit
kingdom is prepared 20 say large
word in this particular millinery mat
ter-Chicago Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-03

Japanese screens of finely carved
wood are taking the place of curtains.
The screens are of the same length
and depth as the windows. The de-
signs are of Japanese foliage with
the branches in open work, with quaint
birds with outspread wings lowering
over the flowers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-03

A thornless rosebush blooms In the
gardens Of Mr.. Leopold de Rothschild
at Acton. 1t is named the zepherin
Droulin.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-03

The human voice has been heard
In the open air ut distance of 15.4s0
feet.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-03

Many steam-pipe explosions are due
to water-hammer action. In a late
paper Mr.. c. e. Stromeyer showed that
plug of water only six inches long
propelled only two feet under n pres
sure of Is pounds would exert pres
sure of G4o0 pounds on being suddenly
stopped.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-03

Sufficient power fr the automatic
winding Of clock has been obtained
from the expansion and contraction
of column of alcohol under the daily
variations of temperature.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-03

Sweden is about to establish a sta
tion for wireless telegraphy. and the
recent Diet voted the necessary money
therefor. A start has been made al
ready with the preliminary work Of
establishing this form of telegraphy
between the island of Gothland and the
mainland.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
SONG-STORY OF THE
BIRTH At BETHLEHEM
anciscan FriarS' UNIQUE
Christmas Observance.

The song-story OF the birth az Beth
lehem was told with picturesque solemn
ity by the franciscan friars Of Mount
St. Sepulchre at Brookland. where hun
dreds OF the devout assembled at mid
night TO hear and see the ushering in OF
Christmas tide.
The stranger at this ceremony wit
messed a scene unlike anything he evc-
saw before. though this :orm Of the OBJ
servance dates back for centuries. Since
about 1920 the Franciscan brotherhood
has had the custody Of the holy sepuI-
chre so far as the jurisdiction Of the
Turks would permit. and therefore the
observance of Christmas has especial
significance. The brothers Of St. Francis
chanted the story with melOdious voices
as they marched In in their monk g
garb, lighting their way with swinging
lanterns and beating time with the meas
ured tread. which but for the fact thar
their feet are sandaled would have re-
sembled that of approaching soldiers.
Solemn vespers at o'clock last even
ing began the celebration Of Christ s
natal day and for an hour the regular
Gregorian vespers for Christmas were
chanted
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
A CHARITY THAT WARNS
WITHIN AND WITHOUT
Gifts Of Overcoats Cheer Hearts and
Protect Bodies of One Hun
dTed Boys.

One hundred boys on whom the hard
ships OF life have fallen. and who faced
the wintry wind early this morning with
tattered clothing. were made happy and
comfortable through the generosity OF
Saks g. Co. today. II has been the Gus
tom Of the Arm for ten years past 10
give away 100 overcoats each Christmas
to deserving and needy boys This year
the same policy was carried out
AS a result the members OF the firm
7Hd employees he'd the pleasure Of know
ing that they ha1 made a happy holiday
for round hundred children and had
provided them with clothing that would
go far toward easing life's rigors.
The sight was both pathetic and joy
GUS. In the Seventh Street door came
boys. in whose eyes shone the light CT
expectancy and eagerness. clad 10 tet-
tered garments long since worn cut.
Out the Aveue entrance passed a stream
Of smiling children. each feeling that
Christmas. 1902. was one OF the happlest
in their young lives.
The work of giving out the clothing
was done quietly and with the double
aim Of reaching really needy children
and without offending their seIf-respect
or that OF their parents.
The work was personally directed by
Joseph J. Saks and IL was hard to tell
who was made the happier, Mr. Saks or
the boys who were made gamers by his
benefcence
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Pittsburg. but formerly OF this city.
played several violin obligatos.
Episcopal Churches.

Among the various Episcopal churches
the services we're none the less impress
sive.
Special 'usic was sung at St. Johns.
and at II O'Clock a sermon was preached
by the Rev. Roland Cotton. rector. Holy
communion was also administered.
Carols and special music formed a
feature Of the services at the Church Of
the Advent. lie Droit Park. The Rev.
Edward ". Mott preached the sermon.
Elaborate services we're also held in
the Church Of the Incarnation, ST.
James, Church Of St. Michael and All
Angels. St Thomas. Church Of the
Epiphany. ST. Andrews. st. Luke's. st.
Paul's. Christ Church, and ST. Marks.
Among the other Protestant churches
in which especially elaborate services
were held we're the Methodist Episcopal
Church OF Mount Pleasant. Church Of
the Reformation Dutheran), st. PauTs
Lutheran. the New Church. and Church
OF the Covenant.
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daughter Of Mr.. A. McKendree Bowman,
a prominent farmer Of Damascus district,
Maryland were married at noon yesterday
il the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Damascus. the pastor, Rev. Henry p.
West. officiating. The auditorium was
profusely decorated with eYergrcens and
potted plants. and was crowded ly
relatives and friends.
Miss Boyer had as her attendants Miss
Alice Boyer and Miss Blanche Etchison
and was becomingly attired in a gown
Of white lansdowne, trimmed with ap-
plique. The ushers we're the Rev. r. c..
Strasburg. Of Baltimore, and W. Everest
Boyer. Of Washington.
A wedding breakfast was served at the
home Of the bride at 9 o'clock. Dr. and
Mrs Boyer took an evening train here
for bridal trip South after the wedding
They will, upon returning, reside at
Rockville, Nd.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

Miss Cushing IS in mourning fs- her
father, whose death occurred in this city
last June Very few people have been
more identified with fashionable life in
New York and Newport during the last
ten years than she and her father. espe-
cially as patrons OF the opera.
Mr. Fairchild. who has been great
deal in New York. is now attached to
the American legation in Persia, being
private secretary to Mr.. Lloyd Griscom.
who is the American minister there. No
date has been set for the marriage.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
UNlNTENTI0NAL DISCHARGE
Of GUN WOUNDS TEN MEN
Marksman Forgot His Weapon Was
Cooked and Pulled the
Trigger

ALTO PASS. Tex. Dec. 25.-Ten men
were wounded by the accidental dis
charge Of a shotgun in the hands OF
Martin Batson at shooting match near
this place Tuesday afternoon.
Abe Norton. a farmer, was shot in
the head and face. James Broker.
Henry Craft. Norman Rushing. Harry
Bridgeman, Clarence Piertle. John
Burns. and John Grips were wounded.
The men we're twenty-five yards from
Batson. who was reloadlng his gun
across his arm. and forgetting the gun
was cooked. pulled the trigger.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
CHRISTMAS MUSIC IN
WASHINGTON CHURCHES
Hymns of Praise Sung by
Vested ChoirS.
SOLEMN SERVICES ARE HELD
At St. AlOysius, Franz LISTS "Missa
Solemnis" is Civen-0ther
Denominations.
SOLEMN SERVICES ARE HELD

Since midnight the churches OF Wash
ington. in unison with those Of the en-
tire Christian world have echoed with
Christmas music.
At St Aloysius this morning Franz
Llszt's "Blissa 5olemnis.' with it's won
drous and perplexing harmonies. was
sung. The work is regarded among mu-
s.cians as one Of the heaviest Of the many
written by the composer. and requires
the services Of an augmented choir with
q large orchestral accompaniment. I'm ad-
dition 10 the powerful pipe organ, Tor It's
performance. Il was the first time in the
history Of the city that this has been
performed. and 81 was a notable event in
musical annals. Mendelssohn's recess
siouai was also giyen. The Rev. Father
Mccarthy, S. j.. preached the sermon.
At ST. Patrick's.
AT ST. Patricks Pcniatowskrs Grand
Missa Solennelle" was the principal
work. 1t was sung with precision and ar
tistlc interpretations Prof Gumprecht's
mass IN F. In honor Of the Blessed Vir-
gin, was also sung. Novelties "Adeste
Fidelis" was given as the offerty.
One Of the most solemn services I'm the
city was held az the Church Of the Inn
aculate Conception at O'Clock this
morning. when a choir Of eighty boys aud
men gave a mass written especially for
the church, by Harry wh ,aton Howard.
AZ 1890 the choir sang Haydn's Third
Mass
81. Josoph's Chu-,h was beautifully
decorated for the celebration. Among the
works sung by an augmented choir. under
the leadership Of Daisy Isabel Joyce.
were Weber's mass in c. and Clmorosa's s
military mass. Novelties "Adestc FL
delis" was also given The Rev. A.
smyth was the celebrant. and the sermon
was preached by the Rev. Father Gan-
ney. Of the Catholic university.
The decorations az st. Domiuic's were
unusually beautiful The services were
made especially impressive by the pres
ence Of the Dominican Fathers from the
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

Mozart's Twelfth Mass.
At St. Peters, Mazarts Twelfth Mass
vas sung in all fits grandeur and beauty
at the O'Clock service. After the mass
Gounod'E Nazareth" was given.
one Of the most elaborate programs
was given at St Pauls. Among the
works sung were the principal portions
OF Haydn's Second Mass and "Benedic-
tus" from Gounod's st. Cecilia. The Rev
j. r. X. Mulvaney, pastor. was the cele-
brant at Holy Trinity at the early mass.
and the Rev Samuel CahiIl. assisted bv
the Jesuit Fathers. was the celebrant al
the II O'Clock mass, which was followed
by the holy communion. Haydn's I'm
perial' tNo. 81 was also sung.
At ST. Stephens Church the day was
begun with high mass. Eaydn's Second
Mass formed the principal work. The
church was beautifully decorated.
Splendid programs were also given at
ST. Mary's. 81. Matthew'S and St. Peters.
At st. Mary's the sermon was in Ger
man. The music was under the direction
OF Dr. Anton Gloetzner, am the mass
rendered was Beethoven's in C.
Midnight masses we're celebrated in
ST. Augustine's, St. Martins St. Johns
In Brightwood, and St. AIMS I'm Tenlev-
town At St. AugUstine's the ceIebrapt
was the Rev. George A. Dougherty.
Marcos Mass was sung AT ST. Martins
an elaborate program was gi, en-. IncIud-
ing Mozart's Twelfth Mass. The Rev
Father RosensteeI was the ce!ebrant at
St. Johns The choir sang La Hache's
Mass in ID. Al 81. AIMS a special pro-
gram was given, prominent among the
numbers in which was Generalrs Mass.
At Mount Pleasant.
One Of the most impressive Christmas
services was that az the Church of the
Sacred Heart. Mount Pleasant. Solemn
high mass was celebrated AT midnight
by the pastor. the Rev. Joseph McGee.
and a splendidly prepared program of
music was sung under the direction Of
l. E. Cannon.
The church was beautifully decorated
In palms and cut flowers and the altar
was ablaze with lights. Just as the
bells Of the city chimcd the hour Of
midnight cornetlst in the choir loft
played an inspiring straing announcing
Christmas morning
Ihe musical program included Bieder-
mans Solemn Mass IN c. sung by the
full choir Of thirty-fye voices. The
mass has been in preparation for sew
eral weeks and was given IN excellent
style. Solos were sustained by Helen
"yman. Mrs Goldsborough Goddard
Mrs. Helen Donogue DeYo. RosaIie Hol-
berg, Marie Becker. Edward J. McOuade.
r. J. Mulhall. George D. f. RoIlings. r.
j. Green. Joseph c. Murray, and Ken 0.
Dwyer Mrs. Bertha Lucas-stoddard of
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
WASHINGTON PEOPLE
AT NEW YORK HOTELS

Astor House, ". Colll-s.
Belyedere-Mr. and Mrs. r. G. Crae-
rim.
Cadillac-Dr. P. ". Evans.
Fifth Avenue-F. Mejia.
Grand Union-W. Son. Mrs. z. A
Bouryin. c. VI. Hail, c. A. Harris. S. A.
Winsatt. J. D. Kynarton.
Grand-Mr. and Mrs c. Watson.
Hohman-E. S. Comstock.
Inperial-Miss B. Mcdonnell and MI.
and Mrs. L. S Brown.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
LOCAL MENTION.
THE CHATEAU WINE CELLAR
OPEN HOLIDAYS.

OF the speer y. j. Wine Co. at Passaic.
y. j.. is worth visiting and worth the time
for anyone curious 90 see rare old Ports. Bur
guudy. and Claret. This is the Chateau pri.
vate stock cellar; most Of the wines in the
cellar are not for sale. but Kept for curiosity and
nture generations They are supplying some
orders. however. for the Z8-vcaroId ertr, r'-i-
Vats stock Port, Of which they have 10 snare
and sell al SIS dozen quart bottles. Il ordered
direct. The ilyear-old Port Burgundy. Slerry
l'ret. and Climax Brandy are sold by drug.
gists and groceTs and at the New Jersey vine
yards.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
Balls and Dances.

Mr. and Mrs. Ffoulke gave BAN last
night in honor Of their daughter. Gwen
doline. All Of the younger set in society
we're invited, and the girls looked very
handsome in their white toilets and
powdered hair
Miss Ffoulke received the guests IN
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

Announcement has just been made OF
the engagement Of Miss Edith Cushing,
daughter OF the late Thomas Cushing. OF
Boston and New York. to J. Blair Fair
child. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fair
child, Of Boston.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
Notes.

Mrs. Sulson Hutchins will give q
Christmas tea this afternoon She will
be assisted in receiving by Mrs. Jesse
Tyson. of Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

The three children Of Baron Mon
eheur. the Belgian mil lister. who are
living in Baltimore with their grand
mother. have come over tor the day aud
viii make visit TO their parents.
TIE Belgian minister and Baroness
Moncheur have had as their guest Dona
Blanca de zelaya. the wife OF the Presi-
dent Of Nicaragua. herself a Belgian.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

Mrs. ". l. Slater and her daughter
Miss Kate A. Slater, Of Richmond. are
spending the holidays with Mrs. R. II.
PilsOn.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
Engagements.

Mrs. Gardiner G. Hubbard announces
the engagement Of her granddaughter.
Miss Gertrude Hubbard Grossman, 10 p.
Stuyvesant Pilot, Of New York
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
The White House.

The President and Mrs. Roosevelt and
their children took lunch with the Presi-
dents sister. Mrs. Cowlcs. today
A small dinner viii DC given &C the
White House this evening to the Presi-
dents relatives in town and his in
innate friends. The guests invited are
Commander and Mrs. Cowles. Senator
and Mrs. Lodge. John Lodge. Mrs. c. II.
Davis. Miss Davis. and the Messrs.
Davis. John Elliott of New York, and
Robert Ferguson.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

Mrs. Edward Middleton and Miss Mid
dleton have sent out cards Cor a tea on
Saturday. January 3, from 4 to Z O'Clock.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
The Presidents official Family.

The Secretary OF State and Mrs. Hay
have with them their youngest daughter
and her husband. Mr.. and Mrs, James W
Wadsworth. jr.. and their son. Clarence.
who IS home from Yale on his vacation.
The day viii be a quiet one at the home
OF Secretary Hay. and the only guests AT
dinner viii be his children.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
Weddings.

At Delaware. Ohio. the home OF the
bride, ct aoon today. Miss Alberta
Blanche. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. The
odore T. Bailey. and d. Louis Selke.
jr.. son Of David l. Selke. Of this city.
were married. Mr.. and Mrs. Selke viii
be at home after January 1 at 1926
Sixth Street northwest.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

last week, has returned home. He was
accompanied by his eldest daughter. Miss
Shaw, VINO Is a student at Cornell Uni
versity, Iowa.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

The women Of the Cabinet gave Mrs.
Roosevelt as a Christmas remembrance
a handsome gold purse. clasped With
diamonds and sapphires. Mrs. Roose-
velt's name is engraved on the outside
OF the cover: the inside bears the in
scription From the Ladies OF the Cabi-
net, December 25, 1902"
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

The Secretary Of War has gone TO New
York TO pass the day with Mrs. Root, who
is staying with her family there.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

Robert Ferguson arrived az the White
House yesterday and Will remain over
Christmas.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

The gayest legation IN town will be
that OF Peru. Mr.. and Mrs. CaIderon will
have all OF their children with them for
the holidays. Besides the nine children Of
their own. they have as house guests.
Minister Calderon's three nephews.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

Secretary Hay yesterday received a
visit from Senor Emilio Bacardi. the
alcaide municipal, or mayor. Of Santiago
de Cuba, and Daniel Fajardo Ortiz. the
administrator Of the Cuban paper Ell
Cubano Libre-" They we're presented
by Senor Quesada. the Cuban minister
here, and he afterward escorted them
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

The President has given the employees
Of the White House gifts Of turkeys.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
Affairs IN WASHINGTON and OTHER CITES
to the White House to meet the Presi-
Dinners and Luncheons.

Mr.. and Mrs Cropper. who for many
a Christmas Eve dance for young people,
FOR whom Mrs. Cropper has great sympn-
thy, and to whose pleasure she is always
contributing, omitted the dance this year
and gave a dinner in it's stead. Her
guests were Miss Jean Crosby. the Misses
Loring. Miss Wainwright Miss Miller.
Miss Bloomer. Miss Hin. Miss PostIe-
thwaite. Miss McCauley, Jasper Wilson,
Lieut. Edward McCauley, Charles
woodruff, Hugh Roland. James C. Craw-
ford, Hiliard owen. William Reyburn,
Cha-les X. Poe. and John Wolsey. After
the dinner Mrs. Choppers guests went 70
the bal poudre at Mrs. Ffoulke's.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

The minister from Haiti and Mrs.
Leger have with them their nieces. Miss
Louise and Miss Margaret Bourke. Of ia
maica. Mr.. and Mrs. Leger Will give a
small dinner in their honor this evening.
after which the young people will play
cards and ping pong.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

The Baroness Moncheur entertained at
luncheon Tuesday in honor Of Miss Alice
Roosevelt. The guests invited to meet
her were the Baroness Won Palm. niece
Of the Austrian ambassador; Miss Mac
Veagh. Miss Langhorne. Miss Howard.
daughter Of the British minister to The
Hague; Miss Alice Ward. and Miss Clay
ton. sister Of the hostess.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

Miss Knox and her brother Philander
burg. returned 20 Washington yesterday.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

Dr. George Milton Boyer Of Washing
ton. and Miss Annie Marie Bowman,
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

The Secretary Of the Navy viii pass
Christmas with his family in Boston