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OLD OFFICERS RENOMINATED.
Gilbert for Mayor and Reese, Gilbert,
Schaeffer, Huff and Zahn for COuncilmen.

In response to call by Mayor Gilbert for
| meeting to nominate candidate for Mayor
and five candidates for members of the Com
mon Council number of people gathered at
| Odd Fellows Hall on Tuesday night. Mayor
Gilbert called the meeting to order, and an
nounced that the first business in order would
be the selection of a chairman.
John Fl. Cunningham nominated Hon.
Frank L. Shaw, who unanimously chosen.
In taking the chair DR.. Shaw announced the
purpose of the meeting and called for the
| nomination of secretary. j. II. Handley
was nominated and chosen unanimously.
The selection of a candidate for Mayor being
in order Charles T. Reifsnider. Jr., placed
ing saying that in the ensuing year matters of
importance are likely to come up for consid-
Grafton and determination and the progressive
little city needed an experienced executive.
No other name being placed before the
meeting Michael E. Walsh moved that the
nominations be closed, which was carried,
and the chair appointed Michael E. Walsh
and DR.. Charles Bllingslea to cast the ballot
for Mayor. DIR. Billingslea announced the
ballot for Oscar D. Gilbert, and the chair de-
clared him the nominee of the meeting.
The nominations for Common Council be-
ing next in order Michael E. Walsh placed
the following names before the meeting-John
j. Reese, Harry X. Schaetf'er, Nelson Gilbert.
John +. Zahn and Gershom Huff.
f. o. Grimes moved the nominations be
closed and William B. Thomas seconded the
motion, which prevailed, and the chair de-
clared those named the nominees for Common
Council
The election takes place next Monday, from
II m. to 6 p. m. At the same time the ques-
ton of the issue of 1926, 900 in bonds to pur
chase like amount of the stock OF the Wash.
ington, Westminster and Gettysburg Railroad
will be submitted to the voters. The act an
thorizing the vote on the question will be
found on the fourth page of this issue of the
ADVOCATE. 1t provides, should the bond issue
be ratified by the voters, the bonds shall not be
issued until the road shall be built and IN
operation and the railroad shops of the com
pany be established within the corporate
limits of Westminster. The act also authorizes
the levying of an additional tax of ten cents
on the 500 of taxable property in the city to
pay the interest and provide tor the retirement
of the bonds.
The price of securing the railroad shops is
a moderate one, and will no doubt carry by
large majority. The proposition is very
plain one-the road must be in operation and
the railroad shops be established before any
bonds can be issued. By a bond issue all
property owners will be required to contribute
to the enterprise in proportion to their ability
and the benefits to be received. Westminster
is in need of another railroad to give it another
BOOM and the establishment of railroad shops
here will still further add to the population
and nrosDerty of the little city,
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Moses Opher, of New Windsor, has had his
soldier pension increased to $500 month.
At II m. yesterday, Friday, the Wealth.
er Bureau sent out the following buletin:-
Warmer tonight; Saturday fair.
Mrs. Clara J. Stem, wife of Mr.. Jacob E.
Stem, died on Thursday morning of cancer,
at the home of her mother, Mrs. j. V. Trayer,
near Taylorsville. Her age was 46 years.
She left no children. Her funeral will take
place this Saturday. morning. Friends and
relatives will meet at the house at O'Clock;
services at Bethany M. E. Church South; in
terment at New Market.
At noon on Saturday last fire DESTROYED the
two-story frame dwelling of Mr.. Morris
Cleary, at Mount Airy, together with all its
contents. The high wind prevailing at the
time caused the fire to burn so rapidly that
Mrs. Cleary and her two children narrowly
escaped. The roof of Mr.. Bussard's house
near by took fire from the sparks, but the
building was saved by the neighbors tearing
off the roof.
1t was small audience, though an appre-
ciative one, which greeted Miss d. L. New
man at Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday night.
She came almost unannounced, but those who
heard her costume recitals were highly enter
tanned. She is an accomplished elocutionist,
and the rendition of the Prison Scene from
the Sign of the Cross was most admirable.
Prof. ii. l.. Benson, an accomplished pianist,
rendered several numbers with his usual skill
and clear interpretations
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Fatally Kicked by a Horse.

Milton Mackley, superintendent ofthe farm,
ing department Of R. W. Walden's stock !; and
raining establishment at Middleburg, died on
Friday night of last week, as the result OF
being kicked by horse two days previous
The animal was a recently purchased farm
horse. accustomed to being fed from an entry
in front of the STALL At the Walden stables
food is carried to the stock from the rear, ana
Mr.. Mackley was performing that service tor pr
one of the subordinates, who was assisting IN
6obtine woods fire that was Threatening the
Walda5 buildings. As he WAS about to enter
the stall Of the horse with basket basket of Se eHgn
touched the h sn and scattering the corn in
s s1sJ es s%sAS i the
to IT, and it asssd ma aga
repeae n,aob and breast. knocking him against
,he Side of the stall and nficling the injuries
which terminated in his death ;, -,
Mr. Macklev was about so years o'd' anu
I He was nephew of Mr.. Emanuel Mackley'
a merchant of Westminster.
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West Falls and Cover Items.

Mr.. Rodney Dorsey. well known resident of this
section, died on the evening of April "a. after a
lingering illness from paralysis Funeral services
were held at Bethany NJ E. Church South last Sat
urday morning. His remains were inferred in Mt
Airy cemetery, Rev. Mr.. Miller, pastor of Bethany
church officiating. Mr.. Dorsey was for many years
a storekeeper at Franklinvie. He ardent
Democrat and was devoted member of the South
ern Church. He leaves one daughter and three
grandchildren.
Miss Ella Hood visited Miss Elsie Lowman Sunday.
Mr.. Henry Dorsey, of this place, received the
news of his brother, Alfred Dorseys' sudden death
at Tifin, Ohio: Mr.; Dorsey was at work on all un,,
finished building when he fell % feet to the ground
and broke his spinal column de only lived three
weeks after the accident occurred. Mr.. Dorsey had
made his home i'll the west for number OF years.
He leaves a wife and six children, all of whom are
grown and two brothers and sister-Mr Henry
Dorsey and Mrs. Amelia Davis, of this county, and
Mr.. Charles Dorsey in W. Va.
Farmers in this section about through with
their corn planting.
Rev. U. S. Wright, junior pastor of West Falls
circuit, preached his first sermon to large and at
tentive audience last Sunday morning.
The recent rains were of great benefit to the
grain and grass
Mr.. Lee Cain is on the sick list at this writing,
otherwise the health of the community is good.
DR.. A. n. Cronk has begun work on his new house
TayOrsyille.
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ShipIey Items.

The weather is fine and farmers very busy
planting potatoes and corn. GRAIN except barley,
is improving rapidly The prospects for good crops
far in ad of what they were the LIST April
Mr.. John Wagner, ST., has greatly improved the
Wonder property which he recently purchased OF
Grove ]. Shipley and Geo. E. Benson as trustees.
by renovating the house and painting both house
and barn.
Mr.. Edward Slater has sold his property, adjoin'
ing the Wonder property, to Mrs. Charles Magln
for $500.
Mr.. Samuel H. Shue has rented Mr.. Washington
Carrs tenant house, and Mr.. Edward Staters family
has moved into it.
Mr. Geo. C. Freyman is still on the sick list.
Whooping cough has about subsidized and our little
ones are at liberty again.
Zion Christian Endeavor Socie has elected Grove
j. Shipey delegate to the Christian Endeavor UNION
which meets at Taneytown on the 18th and 10Th o.
May.
Our congre cation is making arrangements to re
model its church, and the Ladies' Aid Society OF the
same is preparing to carpet the asles and put up
nice set of lamps.
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IeatilerWOOd-HarriSOn.

The residence OF Mrs. Christiana Harrison,
near Day, this county, was the scene of a
quiet and beautiful wedding on Thursday night,
April "a The contracting parties were her
daughter, Miss Daisy Pearl, and Mr.. Herbert
F., son of Mr.. Frank Leatherwood, promi
nent farmer of that neighborhood. Miss
Amanda Leatherwood, sister of the groom,
was bridesmaid, and Mr.. Thomas A. Harrison,
brother of the bride, was best man. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. c. E. bud
rear, pastor of West Falls circuit of the M.
E. church The members of the immediate
families witnessed the ceremony, soon after
which sumpluous wedding supper was served.
The bride, an attractive blonde, was at
tired in French crepe, trimmed in white satin
applique and illusion. The groom wore a
black coat with light pants and white tie.
The couple are esimable young people and
active mem beers of the Morgan Chapel Metho
dist Episcopal Church. The good wishes OF
many friends attend them.
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OrDhanS' Court.

= Monday, April 2s.-Mary c. Belt and
frederick j. Nagle, administrators of Isaac
Belt, deceased, returned inventory of debts
and settled first and final account.
Albert E. Lambert, administrator of
Amanda A. Lambert, deceased, returned
inventory of personal property and received
order to sell the same
Nathan H. Bale, executor of Eliza Jane
Bale, deceased, received order to sell ground
rents
George W. Byers, executor of Frederick
W. Byers, deceased, returned inventory of
personal property.
Charles w. Barnes and James A. Barnes,
executors of Sarah A. Barnes, deceased, re-
tnrned inventories of debts and money, and
received order to sell real estate.
David II. and William Hosfeld, executors
OF Andre Hosfeld. deceased, reported sales of
personal property and real estate.
Tuesday, April 29.-The Westminster De-
post and Trust Company bonded as guardian
to Alice E. Billmyer, infant.
Final ratification of the sale of the real es-
tate of Nelly Kelly, deceased.
Mary Virginia Shipley, executrix of Bradley
U. Shipley, deceased, returned inventories of
personal property, debts and money.
Henry Demmitt and Elhannan A. Haines,
executors of Nelly Kelly, deceased, reported
sale OF personal property.
Elhannan A. Haines, administrator of
Thomas G. Kelly, deceased, returned list of
debts, and reported sale of personal property.
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Wakefield Items.

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. Smith gave dinner last
Sunday in honor of Burrier Cookson. Those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs Dennis A. Smith, Mr. and
Mrs Ezra N. Nicodemus, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Englar: Misses Grace Smith, Carmen Nicodemus,
Carrie and Bessie Nicodcmus; Messrs. John Smith.
Rover Smith and Master Dennis B. Smith.
MIR and Mrs. Fletcher Babylon and daughter spent
I,st Sunday with Mrs. Mandila Myers, near Frizel.
burg. ,..
Mr. J. NJ. Wagner has opened store at Wake
field Station.
Mr.. Miller Ham, Jr badly sprained his ankle.
He is improving at this writing.
Mr.. John Ham, an expert base ball player, of this
place will go to Baltimore in a few months to join
the champion ball team of Nd
Miss Bessie Nicodemus spent Sunday with Miss
Grace Smith.
The sale of the late John Geiger was largely at
tended lead horse brought $l75.
Mr. Alton DevilbiSs. ofNew Windsor will conduct
the new store for Mr.. J. NJ. Wagner at this place.
Rev. Mccullough preached his first sermon at the
Hrick NJ p Church last Sunday.
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Personal Notes.

Mrs. Samuel Grafiln and daughter, of Balii
more, are guests of Mrs. Gratflln au Mt, Mrs
G. W. Crapster.
DIR. George E. Baughman will spend next
week in New York city visiting friends.
Mr.. Charles Roop, of Baltimore, visited his
| mother and sister here from Saturday until
Monday.
Miss Georgia Place. daughter of Mr.. George
Place, of Gillett, Arkansas, is guest of Mrs.
William Sellman, of Sykesville.
Mr.. Wilbur E. Buckingham, of Baltimore,
was in Westminster from Saturday until Mon
day, the guest of his parents.
Mr.. L. M. Burlington, near Union Bridge,
was in Westminster last Monday. He is just
recovering from a long and severe attack OF
the grip.
Mr.. Harry G. Gggard, of Baltimore, for
mer resident of Westminster, was here on
Monday,
L. Clayton Snader, youngest son OF the late
E. Il. Snader, Of this county, who has been
employed in the treasury office of the Frick
Company of Waynesboro, Pa, the past seven
months, received telegram last Tuesday
morning from the Vice President of the Com
pany to come at once TO indianapolis, Indiana,
and take charge of their branch office. Mr..
Snauer accepted Inc call anu alter many con
gratulations and good wishes, left on the af-
ternoon train for indianapolis where he will
remain for the season, returning to the home
office sometime during the coming fall. Mr..
Snader has made great progress in office work
and confidence is placed in his ability for the
charge he is assigned to.
The Centrevlle Observer of May l says
''The congregation of Grace NJ. P. Church
gave their new pastor, Rev. b. w. kindley,
a reception last Wednesday night. His well
come was a cordial one and many donations
were left by those who attended, attesting the
high esteem that Brother kindley has already
won in the heart of his pastoral flock
Mr.. Charles E. Herring and family will leave
this afternoon for Camden, New Jersey. Mr..
Herring will return Monday, and Mrs. Herring
and children will remain week or two.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank w. Fouke will leave
today for ten-day trip to Boston.
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Alicia Items.

very pleasant surprise party Was given at the
home If MIR. and Mrs Joshua Albaugh, Monday
evening, April 2Sth, in honor o. their daughter
Mamie The guests arrived ut 730 O'Clock, and
gave II complete surprise to NJ ISIS Mamie. The
evening was delightfully."- spent in the enjoyment
of parlor games, conversation and vocal and in
strumental music. At 1890 O'Clock refreshments
were abundantly served. Those present were Mr.
and Mrs Joshua Albaugh. Mr.. and Mrs. G. w Viii.
helm. Mrs. Rachel Bocher. Mrs Matte Blocher,
Mrs Cora Lucabaugh, Mrs. Mollie Lauer, Mrs.
Blanche Kneller, Misses Mamie Albaush. Leah
Frederick. Mary Hare, Grace Mccullough, May NJ
Harris Lizzie and Manda Cornbower, Maggie
Rnpp, Cappie Hare, Alice Lucabaugh and Mildred
wilhelm: Messrs. J. II. Dandy, Harry and Charles
Sandruck, Harry and Ross Blocher. Willie and
George Rupp, Willie and Jacob Frederick, Peter
Cornbowe r and Emory Mccullough.
The Alesa Sabbath school recognized on Sun
day, April 20, by electing the following officers:
Superintendent, V. Mccullough: secretary, Harry
Bocher; assistant secretary Miss Mary Hare treas
urer Mrs Rachel Bocher; librarians, Miss Cappe
Hare and Harry Sandruck.
The Alesia Band will hold their annual festiva
on Thursday ascension Day. evening, May sth
and Saturday evening following commencing each
evening at 5 o. CLOCK. Music by the band.
Messrs. Edward Brown and Emory McCullough
spent Sunday last with Mr.. Martin S. Painter ana
family, New Freedom, Pa
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A Fine Miniature of Admiral Schley.

Inc Baltimore American, Vi L ueSudy last
says :
Miss Frances Louise Thomson, former Mary
lander now residing at 1725 Corcoran street, Wash
ington, d. G., has just finished the painting of a
miniature ivory of Admiral Winfield Scott
Schley, who is cousin of the artist. The miniature
is ufdecded artistic value and represents the manly
and pleasing features of the hero of Santiago true
to life and in such manner that the engaging per-
souaity of the man can almost be felt through the
portraiture of the facial outlines and expression.
The Admiral is represented in the fulldress uni.
form of a rear admiral of the United States Navy.
and the painting of the miniature marks the first
time that Admiral Schiey ever sat for picture in
such uniform. Miss Thomson brought the minia-
ture to Baltimore yesterday, and for few days ii
will be exhibited at the art store of Myers Hedian
on North Charles street.
Much interest has been attached to the painting
of the miniature and it is generally believed that
the Maryland Historical Society, ana probably some
of the patriotic societies, will get Miss Thomson to
reproduce the picture The artist has exhibited
distinct ability in the painting of the miniature.
and reproduction would prove treasure in after
years for historical reference.
Miss Thomson is a niece of Mrs. George
W. Albaugh, of this city. She was here last
Sunday and Monday and the miniature was
shown to a number of her friends. Miss
Thomson ranks high as an artist and several
pieces by her have been given places of honor
in the annual exhibitions of the Washington
Art Club
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westminster Theological Seminary.

The Nineteenth Commencement OF OH the ne
Westminster Theological Seminary Will De
held on May 6, at the Methodist Protestant
Church. or.ro;ses.
Sunday, May 4,h.-1o 80 a. m, Baee ca u
res,e Sermon, President Elderdicej; IT, soy p p
@., Alumni Sermon, Rev. E. A. "arhe'''
IN Monday md May 5th.-s.Oop. m; Reunion and
Ranouet. stockton Literary Society ,,,
Tuesday, May 6th.-1O.SO a. IN m.' A@ mnna
Meeting Board of Governors; LOO p H. oo'''
nne Singing. Students; Prayer, Rev. 70, :. ~ y.
K;nzer. B. D.; Glass Orator, Harry henn sf
e er;ns "Cbristianity Life or Doctrine
Address tLs to Graduates, Rev. ). M. Holiness 81
nrssentation of Diplomas; presenta''o" u
Prizes. pb;l;n Waxter
Cosby Canton, Illinois, The lnierm ssnaI
S,s,s. Delam arter Marshall DibbIe. ypoToSS a
S HY The Select Few Versus Universal o al
y naborty In Religions slas Wright R &c the
h berger Tifin, Ohio, The Doctrine % 'p'
Holy Spirit.
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New Advertisements.

Trustees Sale of Very Valuable Real and
Personal Property-Charles E. Fink and
Francis Neal Parke, Trustees.
This Store Rests Safely on the Good Will
of the People-Miller Bros Co., Westminster,
Md
The Glenelg-Mrs. N. E. Ridgely and Miss
|. Nj. Diffenbaugh, Baltimore, Md.
Splendid Opportunities at the New York
Bargain House, Westminster, Md.
New Goods at Cost-Derr & Lamberd's
Model Store, Westminster, Md.
so Head of Horses and Mules-Harry G.
Schriver, Hanover. Pa.
The White Palace-John D. Bowers, Gro
Ger, Westminster, Md.
List of Unclaimed Matter in the Postoffice,
Westminster, Md.
Warfeld, at Sykesville, Md, Wants You
Trade.
Max Joffe, SO East Main ST., Westminster
Md.
GOAL Notices.
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MARRIED..

At tie home of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Gist. near Morgan Chapel April % 1902 by
Elder VIM H. Franklin Victor A. Ecker, OF SANS
Creek, and Miss Margaret f. Gist, both OF Carroll
county, Md.
April D. 1902 at the Reform d Church parsonage
silver Run Md. by Rev. J. Stewart Hartman, Ad
olson D. Rooms, of Uniontown, Nd and Miss Sarah
j. Myers of Hanover Pa.
At the Lutheran parsonage Uniontown. Nd
April 30 1902 by Rev. &. W. Baughman, Elmer Z;
Shorb and Miss Amy A Hape. both OF Carroll
county, Md.
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uninntlWn Items.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
NJ T. church. returns thanks to all who contributed
towards ina king the entertainment given last Sat
urday evening In their behalf a success
Mr.. Clayton Hahn went to Baltimore on Tuesday
to meat stall III of the various markets i'll
that city.
Amy Alverta daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Hiltebridle, died ON Sunday of whooping cough,
and was buried on Wednesday in the Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Brooks Cover of Lowell, Mass, spent the
past week guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cover
Rev. c. E. Mccullough, the newly appointed
pastor of Pipe Greek charge filled the pulpit of the
NJ p church on Sunday evening, and made quite a
favorable impression on the large audience
Mrs. Howard Zile, of Winfield was the guest
of her sister, Mrs. William Segafoose, during the
past week.
Thursday evening of last week the NJ. p church
society choose the following persons as delegates
to county convention to be held in Taneytown in
May: Rev C. E. Mccullough, Mr.. George Selby
and Miss Annie Baust.
Mrs Mollie Hesson has taken position as sales
lady in Derr L. Landlords store Westminster
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Cranberry Items.

Harry, aged 3 years. sou of Andrew Smeach, eui
ployed at Chas. Sterner's. near Westminster ms 8
with an acc dent on Thurs lay OF last week. WINE
on a straw stack removing straw, he slipped
from the stack and fell OH fork. Two OF the
prongs were forced almost through his right iss
above the knee. Dr. ]. H. Sherman dressed tne
wounds .h,
Some of our farmers finished planting corn TINS
week. .
Lutheran Communion at Bachmans Church to
morrow, Sunday, at $50 a. m. Sunday Schooi d
Cranberry Sunday at ? q. N.
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! The much needed rain last Tuesday put the
| ground in fine order for corn planting
Daniel Fiscel has had his house near FairView
| painted and papered inside. 49,,
Herbert Winters and wife. of Taneytown, visited
| his parents last Sunday.
| Mr. and Mrs. Robertson and son and Noah BABY
| lon visited Theodore Cummings family last sun
| day.
| Joseph Myers lost very fine horse recently:
George E. Marker wife and two daughters Virgie
and Ethel, of near Westminster. visited DAVID
| Hahn's family last Sunday
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Ct Bepiamin's Chuch-Snnday Schoo ats a. m
preaching at l0a. IN. ST. Jorn'S-SuhHty Sehooi at
/ o. NJ; preaching at p. IN.
r ''' Rev. K. W. Doty, Pastor.
Elder George K Sappington will preach at Bigss'
Chapel, May 4, at 10 a. m
ROW T NJ. Schick D. D.. of Washington, D. c.,
,iii nreach at ST. Paul's Reformed Church, Su H.
u"' " " c. S. Slagle, Pastor.
Rev. G. w. Baughman will hold Communion
Service at Winters Church on Sunday at III H. M
Preaching at Mt Union at $50 p. m
Prea ching in the Uniontown NJ. p. Church sun
day morning at 1890. Also in the evening at 80
Rev. G. E. Mccullough, Pastor.
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Pleasant Valley Items.

Miss Savilla Wertz and Curtis Baker, of Copper
ville spent Wednesday with Mrs. Harry Myers.
Mrs. Cora J. Leister, Mrs Chas. L. Eckard and
Noah c. Wantz were appointed as delegates to the
c. E. Convention, which meets in Taneytown,
May 1j-l6.
There has been great deal of sickness around
here the past few weeks. Miss Ada Geiman, Who
had been very ill with pneumonia, is able to be out
again. John Myers was also very ill with pneu-
monia. but is rapidly improving.
Miss Sarah Shuey, who had been confined to her
bed for several days from gathering in her head,
is 40 e to be out again.
While Irving NJ Hahn was fishing with line to
which three hooks were attached he noticed Il
peculiar motion of the cork. Upon drawing the
line from the water he found that fish measuring
from six eight inches attached to each hook.
Last Monday VIM Unger opened summer sub
scription school with 35 scholars