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The Washington times., 1902-06-15

Apart from weddings, nothing hap
pened socially last week, and weddings,
and still more weddings, seem to be the
only happenings promised for the week
to come.
Society is as dead as Dickens door
nail, though a number Of distinguished
representatives of Washington's official
world expect TO remain here until it
pleases Congress to adjourn.
There is no telling when that may
come to pass, for the national body is
as erratic in its movements as any jack
o'-lantern that ever danced across the
Potomac marshes.
In the meantime, the sojourners with
in the city's gates have much to be
thankful for. There are wide streets,
leafy with big, breezy trees; there are
picturesque drives that end in up-to-
date inns, masquerading in medieval
architecture, and daily boats and cars
that steam of TO beaches where the
waves curl in brackish If not briny. or
to stretches of meadows and woodlands
refreshingly pastoral, though they may
not possess the scenic Importance of
waters, field and forests that fashion
claims as her own.
The brides OF this week are following
Hymen's rule and have selected We'd
nesday as their favorite day to get mar
ried.
1t would be ferreting in very ancient
history. indeed, to determine who first
originated the customer why.
Everybody remembers these folklore
lines, but who can tell who wrote them?
Monday for health,
Tuesday for wealth.
Wednesday the best day Of all:
Thursday for crosses,
Friday for losses,
Saturday, no luck at ALL"
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YOUNG PHILANTHR0PlSTS.
Lawn Party for Benefit of a Fire Suf-
ferer Given by Little Girls. ~

The lawn party given by Edla and
Gwendolyn. the little daughters of DR..
Florence Dcnohue, on Thursday even
ing was very successful, the amount re-
allied being $12.12.
The pretty little fete was given for
the benefit of a very needy family, and
the friends OF the little girls responded
nobly.
Those assisting in the good work were
Eleanore Costello, Trnestlne Rich, Vir-
gle Pumphrey, Rhoda Montner, Selma
Katin, David Oettenger, and James Co.'S
tollo.
Mrs. Donohue graciously aided the
young philanthropists by throwing open
her pretty home, which. like the large
garden, was Illuminated with fairy Ian
term.
The beneficiary is p poor woman and
her two little children, who lost their
home. furniture, and clothing in the
wharf fire a few weeks ago and are
absolutely in want.
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The Brieham-Clire Wedding.

One OF the most important weddings
OF the current week viii he that of
Miss Mary Marjorie Brigham, daughter
of the Assistant Secretary OF hgricul-
ture and Mrs. J. II. Brigham, to Mr..
Sheldon Scott Cline, popular news
paper man OF this city.
The ceremony will be performed at
the home OF the brides parents. 1877
Fourth Street, Ecltington. at o'clock
Wednesday evening. Miss Brigham s
only attendant will be her sister, Miss
Josephine Brigham. and the best man
will be Mr.. Alfred c. Johnson. The
brides wedding gown is beautiful ere
alton of white chiffon over white satin
with which she will wear a long tulle
veil. She will carry shower bouquet
Of white sweet pease. She will wear no
ornaments. The honeymoon will be
spent In the mountains of West Vir-
ginia. After July Is Mr. and Mrs. Cline
will be at home at the Logan.
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OLD WASHINGTON BELLIES.
"reminiscences of Famous Beauty OF
the National Capital Fifty Years Ago.

An old Washington!an who left for
the West about twenty-five years ago.
and who recently returned rich and al
most famous, on his way to Europe was
talking over old times the other even
ing with a group OF contemporaries.
The "reminiscences reeled of between
them would have made what dear Arte-
mus Ward would have called mighty
interesting reading" had there been IA
stenographer around to perpetuatc their
stories in print.
One fact granted By all was that the
bellies OF the present could not hold
candles to the maids and matrons OF
their young day and generation
For one. there was beautiful Adele
Cults, who first married Senator stephen
The Washington times., 1902-06-15

Charles NJ. Ffoulke. who probably pos
sesses the most valuable private col
lection OF tapestries to be found In this
country.
One historical series illustrates events
that happened in the palace of Archduke
Albert and the Archduchess Isabella
who were governors general Of Flan-
ders during the reign of Philip II OF
Spain-Isabella being daughter of that
King.
The tapestries wero woven In Flan-
ders during the first half of the six
teenth century in the ateiier OF Martha
Rsymbout. who was one of the most
illustrious of that period of Flemish
weavers whose textile paintings are
the most famous in the world.
They were woven at the period when
the greatest potentates and princes OF
Europe sought them and paid for them
more than their weight in gold.
This series OF five tapestries repre-
sents:
The Archduchess advancing to receive
q captured knight. whom her chamber
lain presents.
Archduke Albert lecturing his game
keeper, who exhibits a dead hare.
The Archduchess listening to a mes
sage from her husband as delivered by
kneeling knight.
On the walls of the Ffoulke tapestry
gallery also hangs the rare Diana Sc
ries" whose seven hangings illustrate.
ailegorically, certain incidents of the
lives of Henry II and Diana OF Poitiers
They were woven In Brussels at the
close of the sixteenth century in the
atelier of Jacques Guebles and Jean
Raes. who were among the celebrated
master weavers of ancient Flanders.
1t was Guebles who wove into one o.
his tapestries this proud boast
Thanks to the divine art by Pallas.
the broche surpasses painting"
A broche Is a shuttle used In weaving
The Ffoulke gallery forms one of the
most beautiful fall rooms in Washing
ton and sirce the entrance Of their
two elder daughters in society the Of
fetal and diplomatic world has often
been entertained within its stately wall.
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LADIES OF ADMINISTRATION
FAMILY LEAVING TOWN
Miss Wilson Soon to Be the Only Sum-
mer Representative of the
Cabinet.

The White House looks cool and
breezy these June days. but rather de-
serted now that Mrs. Roosevelt has taken
the children to Oyster Bay.
Mrs. Hay. who has been indisDosed Of
late. Is still in the city. but will leave
shortly for The Fells." the summer
home Of the Secretary of State on Lake
Sunapee in New Hampshire.
The Cabinet ladies in Washington will
soon be limited to Miss Wilson. who al
ways gets good bit of pleasure out
of the summer life at the Capital and
will not leave this year before the late
summer.
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Mr.. Mclean at Newport.

Mr.. John r. Mclean has rented the
Stone villa, in Bellevue Avenue, New
port. for the summer. AS Mr.. Mclean
is Mrs. Dewey's brother. Newporters re-
gard the rental as significant OF the
probability OF Admiral and Mrs. Dewey
passing part of the summer here.
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Treasurer of National Theater
Here.

Mr.. Jed f. Shaw and wife and Mr. w
II. Woods and wife, Of New York, are in
the city for few days, the guests OF
Mrs. Shaw's mother. Mr.. Shaw was 70:
a long time connected with the National
Theater here, where he succeeded his
brother as treasurer of the house. AS
Miss Johnson. Mrs. Shaw was among
the most popular girls in Washington,
and her marriage to Mr.. Shaw was
among the conspicuous social events OF
the season. Mr.. Woods is prominent in
theatrical affairs in New York. and he
and his charming wife are renewing
many pleasant associations in Wash
ington.
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Pendleton- -Atwater Nuptials.

Invitations for the marriage of Miss
Bessye Harrietta Atwater. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Garrett Atwater, of Bal
timore, to Mr.. Lawrence B. Pendleton.
jr., of this city, are out. The ceremony
will take place June % at the Franklin
Square Baptist Church, Baltimore.
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Wedding Invitations Out.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas E. Trazzare
have issued invitations for the marriage
Of their daughter, Sadie Marie, to Mr.
William Grant Roe, Tuesday evening,
June II, at o'clock, at Trinity Method
ist Episcopal Church. At home after
July /, 1902 New Jersey Avenue.
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Miss Cox to Wed Mr.. Newman.

Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Cox have is
sued invitations to the marriage of
their daughter. Grace Winifred, to Mr..
Enos s. Newman. Wednesday evening,
June IS, at $50 o'clock, at St. Stephens
Episcopal Church.
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Cards for a Marriage.

Mr.. Edward H. sipe has issued cards
for the marriage of his daughter Marie
to Mr.. Frank Eugene Skinner Monday
evening, June %, at 8 o'clock, at AS
sembly Presbyterian Church. The
groom was formerly colonel of the High
School Cadets and lieutenant OF the
First District of Columbia Infantry, U.
S. v, and is now captain of Company
C, Sixth Battalion, d. C. n. c., and ma
jor Y. NJ. C. A. Cadets.
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lIRe Brides Follow H 1ymenal Tradition in Ap-
pointing Mid-Week Day for NuptaI Cere-
mOnies---Rare and Famous Flemish Tap
estries Composing the Valuable Private
Collection Of Mr.. FfOuke--Ladies Of the
Cabinet Deserving the Capital---Wedding
Calendar Of the Week. :.

Miss May Smillie and Mr.. Frederick
Challie Handy.
Miss Mary Margorie Brigham and Mr..
Sheldon Scott Cline.
Miss Grace Winlfred Cox and Mr.
Enos S. Newman.
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Visiting Friends at Philadelphia.

Miss Blanche Rice, of Worcester,
Mass, who has been spending the win
ter here at the varnum with her par
ents. has gone to Philadelphia TO visit
friends and TO attend the exercises at
the University Of Pennsylvania. prior tt
leaving for her Northern home.
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RYMENAL CALENDAR
OF THE CURRENT WEEK
Miss Ada Baldwin Gillen to Wed Dr.
Hurlbert Young at Mount Pleas
ant Congregational Church.

Monday has its followers, however, as
a nup,ial day, and among the pretty
weddings for tomorrow will be that Of
Miss Ada Baldwin Gillen and Dr. HUI
bert Young. which will take place at
the Congregational Church at Mount
Pleasant.
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Miss veitch to Wed Mr.. Thomas.

Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Veitch an
Eounce the approaching marriage of
their daughter. Julia Alice, to Mr.. Har-
ry Randolph Thomas. on Monday even
ing, June IS. 1902, at o'clock at Mount
Olivet NJ. P. Church, Ballston.
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Newport Villa Opened.

Mrs. Arnold Hagne and family have
opened their Newport villa on Beacon
Hill. The trip from Washington was
made in a private car.
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Miss Grace Dempsey and Mr.. Thomas
Francis viii be married Wednesday at
the home Of the brides uncle and aunt.
MIR. and Mrs. William J. Miller. 1910
Thirteenth Street.
Weddings for that date will include
the following:
Miss Mary R. FeaIy and Lieut. Mack
Kenny Cunningham.
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Riley Howser Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Philip d. Howser have
issued cards for the marriage of their
daughter, Eugenia Augusta. to Mr.. Her
bert L. Riley, June 25.
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Miss Heitmuller to Wed Mr.. stubener.

Cards have been issued by Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Heitmuller for the mar
riage of their daughter Alvena NJ. to
Mr.. Joseph p. Stubener, Wednesday,
June %.
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To Summer ct Torresdale.

Mrs. Robert II. Foerderer and Miss
Foerderer. wife and daughter of Rep
sentative Foerderer Of Pennsylvania,
will close their house in this city, 176l
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Summering at Shrewsbury.

Mrs. Stewart Van Vliet and Miss
Sadie Van Vliet, and Messrs. Frederick
and Stewart Van Vliet have gone for tbs
summer to Shrewsbury. n. j.
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R Street, next Friday. removing to their
country house at Torresdale, Pa, for
the summer. They VIII not return to
Washington until late fall.
The Washington times., 1902-06-15
Commander Logan at Newport.

Commander L. C. Logan. U. S. ~.
who is a s<n-in-law of the late Admiral
Porter. has leased cottage at Newpor;
for the season.
The Washington times., 1902-06-15

The mandolin carnival which will be
held at the Columbia Theater next Fri
day evening promises to be one of the
most important musical events of the
summer The program which has been
arranged is an exceptionally fine one
and will enlist the services of many
we'll known local artists. Among those
who will appear are Mrs. Thomas c..
Noyes. soprano Miss Anita Cluss,
harpist: the Washington Ladies' Quar-
tet. under the direction of Miss Katie
V Wilson and composed of Mrs. w. l..
Wilson, Mrs. Kitty Thompson Berry,
Miss Edna Scott Smith and Mrs. Eulalie
Domer Rheem; the Ladies' String Quar-
tet, an organization made up of Miss
Florence Stevens. Miss Marie Bastian-
clli, Miss Mabel Bloomer and Miss Flor
ence Weiser, Mr.. John Porter Lawrence,
pianist; Mr.. John Humbrd Duffey. bari
tone; The Birenmore Quartet. Mr.. Roy
Israel, reader; Mr. Hans Robert and Mr..
George H. O'Connor.
The orchestra is the largest of its
kind ever organized here, having a mem
bership OF one hundred, and is under
the direction of Mr.. William Edward
Todd, jr., the well known mandolinist.
Credit for the organization OF the or
chestra In the coming concert is entire
ly due to the efforts of Mr.. Todd and
Mr.. H. Ernest Galleher. the local
guitarist and assistant director of the
orchestra.
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RARE AND FAMOUS
FLEMISH TAPESTRIES
Most Valuable Private Collection in
America Owned by Mr.. Charles
W. FfOulke.

Among the rare works of art that
beautify Washington homes are the ia
rrors Flemish tapestries owned bv NJ.
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To Entertain Woman's Press Associa-
tion.

Capt. and Mrs. A. B. Portman will
entertain the National Womans Press
Association on Friday evening, at their
home in Chevy Chase.
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Fritz Kreisler. the violinist. who ap-
peared here during the past season in
concert with Josef Hofmann and Jean
Gerardy. has arrived in England, from
has just been received on this side of
he water that Kreisler is soon to marry
an attractive Russian girl, Miss De
Casin. of Moscow. The ceremony will
take place in the latter city some time
in July.
The Washington times., 1902-06-15

The recently organized chorus choir az
ST. Pauls English Lutheran Church gives
promise of developing into a fine musi-
cal organization. The choir has been or
sanized only a month. but during that
.ime the singers. under the direction OF
Mr. William J. Palmer, have accom-
plished a great deal. and are now re-
hearsing some fine compositions. At the
morning service today the choir will
sing "A New Heaven and New Earth, "
from the cantata of THE Holy City" by
Gaul, and will be assisted by Mr.. John
Humbird Duffey. the well-known bari
tone. The musical ortion of the even
ing service will consist of Shelley's
Saviour, When Night Involves the
Skies" and an offertory will be sung by
Miss Fannie Haskins.
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Mr.. Todd has been eminently success
full in the past in handling large organ
izations OF this kind, and his excellent
work as director OF the Y NJ. C. A. Man
dolin Club and the College Alumni is
familiar to all. Next Friday night an
opportunity will be offered to hear the
mandolin under the most favorable con-
ditions. and it is safe to say that sur
prise awaits the audience in the result
of the combined forces OF so many in
struments.
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A piano recital by the pupils of Miss
Annie f. Lane. assisted by Miss Clallin,
soprano, ard Master John Allen, violin
ist, was held yesterday at the residence
of Mrs. J. T. Allen. The selections by
80 --.-ils we're all well rendered. show
The Washington times., 1902-06-15

The musicale given Tuesday night by
the students of the McFall School Of
Vocal Art. in the banquet hall of the
Raleigh, was among the interesting
events of the week to local musicians.
The large hall was crowded to the doors
and many of Washington's most promi-
nent vocalists were in the audience.
The most successful numbers on the
well-arranged program were the solos
by Miss Elizabeth WahIy. Mrs. A. Left
wich Sinclair, Mrs. Bessie Latham Glib
son. and Mr.. Walter Shannon, Mr.. Nc
Falls advanced pupils, whose WELL
trained voices have been heard at many
of the important musicales during the
past winter. Miss Wahly and Mrs. Sim
clair will be remembered in connection
with the well-known Lyric Quartet,
which has done such good work during
the past season.
The aria More Grand in His Humble
Estate" from Gounod's Queen of She
ba." the heaviest number on the pro-
gram. was sung in superb style and with
excellent voice by Miss Wahly, who was
accorded an enthusiastic encore. The
Creole Lovers Song" by Dudley Buck,
and When Love is Cone" by Hawley,
were artisticaIly rendered by Mrs. Sin
clair, whose rich contralto voice was
also well received by the audience.
"Regna mel Silenzio.' from Lucia, b
Mrs. Gibson. and the ''Toreador's Love
Song" by Mr.. Shannon. were rendered
with equal artistic merit.
Another pleasing number on the pro-
gram was the well-known Good Night"
song, from Martha" sung by quar-.
tet composed of Miss Wahly, Mrs. SIM
clair. MIR. McFall. and Mr. Harrington
Barker which closed the enjoyable en-
tertainment.
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The members OF the firm OF Droo2 Il
Sons were so pleased with the manner
in which the pupils of Miss Libermann
played at the recent recital given at the
National Theater that they have offered
scholarship prize of one years full
tuition. The scholarship will be com
peted for by the three young women who
won the Droop medals this year. To OBJ
tain the prize the contestants cannot
miss 4 lesson. as no excuse will be ac-
cepted. The Messrs. Droop will also give
two diamond medallions. one to the
senior class and another to the junior
class. Rehearsals for the concert which
will decide the eligibility of the differ
ent pupils will be begun next September
and 1t Is said that the recital will be
the largest of its kind ever given. Four
teen or sixteen pianos will be employed
and the performers will be assisted by
the full Marine Band and the Baltimore
symphony orchestra.
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The concert given last week by the
National Conclave, No. 661. Improved
Order Heptasophs, at their hall. 12Oi
Pennsylvania Avenue, proved one of the
most delightful entertainments OF the
week. The guests were welcomed by the
Jemison. who in few happy words ex-
tended the courtesies of the hall TO those
In attendance. After Mr.. Jemison's brief
speech the ceremonies were given into
the charge of the chairman of the en-
tertainment committee.
An interesting address was made by
the Hon. Olin Bryan. general counsel
Improved Order Heptasophs. and State
Senator of Maryland, and an entertain
ing speech was delivered by Mr.. samuei
Tattersall. supreme secretary Improved
Order Heptasophs.
The musical portion of the entertain
ment was thoroughly enjoyed by every
body and consisted of the following pro-
gram: Piano selection. Miss Lane;
song, Miss Ida o'Neil; cornet solo, Mr..
William Saunders; quartet, Messrs.
A. King, E. L. Gllchrist. E. L. Rams
dell and s. L. Gilchrist; tenor solo. Mr..
Walter R. Paschal; alpine trio, Messrs.
John Lewis, William Hensley and
Charles Brennan; mandolin and piano
duet, Miss Sankton and Mr.. William
Saunders: soprano solo. Mrs Oscar p
Schmidt. accompanied by Mrs. Elizabeth
Herbert. pianist, and Miss May Stoops,
violiniste; graphophone selections, Mr..
s. NJ. Taylor.
The entertainment committee was as
follows: Mr. Charles \. Anadale. chair
man, and Messrs. John R. Wright, jr.,
John H Tilton, Thomas c. Mitchell. VIII
liam Bacon. Harry D. Anadale, Edward
L. Ransdall. Harry Ransdall, Gran
Vile Pearson, George c. Gumm, Ralph
Sheppard. DR.. B. F. Gibbs and George
". Cox, sr.
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MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
WASHINGTON MUSIC LOVERS

ing the care and capabnity of tie
teacher.
Miss Lanes numbers were especially
enjoyed. She is a musician of fine abil-
ity.
Miss ClaHln's sweet voice and Master
John Allen with the violin added much
to the occasion.
Following Is the program: Variations
on an aria by Handel. Miss Lane;
'Marche Militaire. Frank Allen; "The
Dolls Dream" Alice Kinds: In the
Mountains. Irma Bacon: "Sonatina."
Robbie Hill; march from Norma"
Frank and John Allen; Waltz Song,
Frank Allen and Robbie Hill; song,
Before the Dawn" Miss Clahin; march
from "Tannhauser." Nocturne. Elsie
Clafin; "Abendlled." Shadow Dance"
Miss Lane; "Serenade." John Allen;
Evening" Alice Hill: Turkish March,
Aiine and George Kinds and Miss Lane;
Knight Rupert" George Kinds; Lion
du BAL John Allen; Hearts and Flow
ers," Spanish dance. Irma Bacon; song,
Canzonetta from "Margftta." Miss Claf-
lin; "A Music Box From FairyIand."
Alice HindS; Festival March. piano,
Frank Allen. Robbie Hill, and George
Kinds; violins, John Allen and Miss
Lane.
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Mr.. Joseph H Hunter. precentor IN
West Street Presbyterian Church. has
arranged to have Miss Ella Lawrenson
sing at the morning service on Sunday,
the 18th instant. The following Sunday
the trio from "Belshazzar, Father.
Lead Me by Thy Hand" will be sung In
connection with the morning service
Mr.. Hunter is serving his fourteenth
consecutive year as precentor in this
church. and has recently organized q
volunteer choir from the singers of the
Sunday school and congregation. which
renders some excellent special music
al the Sunday evening services, thereby
adding much to the attractiveness OF the
musical part of those services.
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The musical club of this city known
as the "Stalee- -Cordoe' gave an enjoy
able yachting party and musicale to Mar
shall Hall last Friday evening, supper
being served on the return trip. The
singing of the Panama SeXtet" was
greatly appreciated, and the excellent
manner in which they rendered several
operate selections showed close applt-
cation and reflected sreat credit on their
leader Mr.. Lacrosse.
Among those in the party were Messrs.
Wyngate Mitchell. Jack Mann. F. Lee
Wollard. William Stalee Woodburn.
Frank H. Blue. Brook Amiss, Hotaire
Wright, Edward Browne. Todhunter
Robinson. William d. Sullivan. Robert
Lacrosse, Henry Reeves. Hunter Foster.
Claude Colly, Adelbert Wilson, Jack La
grrre. end 4 number of friends.