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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-20
SITUATIONS WANTED-EALE.

WANTED. SITUATION AS FIREMAN
by man of Is years experience: can
furnish reference. Address 214 Reser-
voir Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-20
us Impure Blood.

vWhat is itl" asks the mother as she
notices the smooth skin Of her child
.1arred by red or pin,ply eruption. It
is impure blood, aud the child needs at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-20

AN UNMARRIED WHITE MAN TO
work on farm during coming year.
LUTHER LIBBY, City Hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-20

WORK OF ANY KIND BY WHITE
man. well acquainted in the city: good
references: shipping clerk OF collecting
preferred. Address Room II. this office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-20
Pnilander E. NJ ,rthern.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
LEXINGTON, VA, December 10
News has been received here Of the death
of Mr.. Philander E. Northern, which oc-
CURED at his home at Mariana, Ark,
Saturday. December 18th, aged forty
eight years. Mr.. Northern was son OF
Mr. William Northern, deceased. of Rock
bridge county, and he Went West about
thirty years ago. He was twice married,
his last wife, who was Mrs. Thompson,
Of Tennessee. surviving him. He is also
survived by two sisters, Mrs Adam Zoll-
man and Mrs Harvey RAIDER, both OF
Rockhridee county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-20
Mrs. Matte Wexford Nunnally.

ESPECIAL D1snatch 70 The Ilmes.)
CHESTER, VA, December 19.-Mrs.
Matte Wexford Nunrally, wife of Cap
tain Thomas Nunnally. of the Farrnvlle
and Powhatan Road. died this morning a t
o'clock. Mrs. Nunnally had been fail
irg for some months. She was Il daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs J. Gentry. of Charles
City county. and was twenty-three years
OF age. She left no children. The burial
services will be read from the home at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon and the
body laid to rest at the home of Mrs.
S. T. Perdue, near this place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-20

kind. have had experience In mercan-
tile line and office work: could give
first-class references as to Qualif1ca-
ton. etc. Address Business. Room II.
care Leader Office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-20
FOR SAFE.

FOR sALE-ONE CosBY's 4LR-T1GHT
Combination Cooking and Heating
Stove. almost new. No. III North
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-20

WHITE LADY DESIRES POSITION AS
member Of nice family. or would wait
on sick person. Address sos Seventh
Street, Manchester.
Eighth Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-20

- = - =
HELP WANTED-MALE.

WANTED. PHARMACIST. REGISTER
ed or registered assistant; reliab BILE man
wanted at once; drug store in small town
Address Box 1CS GAINESVILLE. Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-20

WILL SELL a SIS GUITAR. VIOLIN
or Mandolin for IS at CABLE co.'s. DC
E. Broad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-20

WANTED. FOR U. S. ARMY: ABLE
bodied unmarried men, between ages OF
q and IS. citizens of United States. OF
can speak. read and write English. For
information apply to RECRUITING OF
FICER. ITO East Broad. Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-20

A YOUNG LADY WISHES POSITION
as cashier or TYPEWRITER. or would like
best of reference Address "a B. C..
713 N. Twenty-tllird Street, city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-20

EXCHANGE ANY PERSONAL PROP
erty free of charge. Cut out the Free
Coupon and advertise for what you
want
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-16
PLEASED THE CHILDREN.

Santa Claus Took a Ride in an Auto
mobile.
The automobile which was out on the
street Yesterday for the Boston Store
attracted a great deal OF attention San
ia Claus was taking a little ride in the
auto and it greatly pleased the young
/ nennle as we'll as the older ones
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-16
MAKING LAND LEASES.
Mr.. Allen Has Commenced Work on
Gas BUSINESS

Z. T. Allen, who was appointed by the
city council TO secure gas leases on the
farms adjacent 10 the city, is making ar
engagements with Henry Schweiter for
leases on his land.
The lease provides that in case gas is
found on the land, the owner is 10 re-
ceive 500 for each well and viii also re-
ceive free gas for the farm. If oil should
be discovered the farmer will receive 10
Per cent of the output II is generally
understood that leases win be taken on
many different tracts OF land. and that
not every lease will be utilized by those
who viii bore for gas. bat many OF them
viii. This is a good proposition. and is
fair 10 both the city and the rural land
ovpuer
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-16

the only way IL could be built was BY a
special act of the legislature, not for the
county, but for the city. ''Of course =
he added, we will have 10 make a small
levy for the purpose and it is for this
reason that a bin Will have TO be present
ed to the legislature. l can not say what
either the committee or board will do
but there seems to be a general impress
sion that a good high school building is
needed. We are all acquainted with the
fact that we VIII need more room in the
schools
The legislative committee is composed
OF Rudolph Hatfield. DR.. Homer, J. II.
Stewart and 1. ". Gill.
The first matter which came up before
the board last night was the question Of
appointing a successor to Miss Laura
Gross In September the board gave her
a vacation of one month with pay. with
the understanding that she was to visit
the libraries in Washington and other
cities in the east and was to make a
report 70 the library committee on her
return.
At the meeting last night all the mem
bers made the statement that they had
not heard from her. and there was
sentiment in favor of declaring the office
vacant and appointing a new librarian.
The board seemed sto think they had not
been treated fairly in the matter. After
some discussion. il was decided that the
clerk of the board should notify Miss
Gross that if she did not explain her
absence some action would be taken
within eight days; that is. her successor
would be appointed.
DR.. Horner said. that he had received a
letter from ]. Ralph Burton. the United
States senator from this state, that he
would send the census reports to the
school board.
The teachers win draw their money IN
time to squander it for Christmas pres
ents Thine board decided this by unan-
imous vote The time reports viii be
sent in Friday before Christmas and the
teachers can get their money on Mon
day or Tuesday.
telephone viii be put in the house Of
the superintendent Of buildings and
grounds. which Will make it easier to
reach him in emergency cases.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-16

Last week it was stated that the Fulton
estate would be closed out at auction
after December - Tho order Of the
probate court is that on December u
the doors viii be closed and a new ir-
vent0ry taken when the goods viii be
put mp at auction. the entire stock 10 one
bidder
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-16
SCHOOL BOARD
MET LAST NIGHT
Special Committee Did Not
Make Report.
FAVOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL
New City Librarian May be
Appointed.
FAVOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL

The special committee which was APP
pointed on legislation by the board of
education. did not make q report at the
special meeting of the school board last
night because the members had not de-
cided upon exactly how the bill they
wished passed should be formulated. Mr..
Hatfield, one Of the members Of the com
mittee, was absent and the committee
had not been able TO attend TO the bus
mess to which it was delegated.
1t is the desire Of the majority of the
members of the committee and of the
school board. at least that is e indi-
vidual expression at the present time.
that the city build a new high school
building and use the OLD BUILDING for a
central school.
When the matter was brought up at
the meeting of the board last night IL
was moved that a partial report be
handed in by the committee at the next
meeting night which viii be called
meeting, one week from tonight. when
the matter can be thoroughly discussed.
7 his was done on the motion of Mr.. Hol-
lowell, and there was not vote against
it
In speaking of the matter Or. Homer
said that he favored the building of Il
city high school, a new building which
would be a credit 10 the city, not a
county, but a city high school
we have a fine city building,a splendid
court house and government building and
we should have a high school building
which would compare favorably with
them. 1t viii take a special act of the
legislature to do this and for this reason
we have appointed a committee to look
into the matter. The old building could
be used for a central ward school and as
We need more room. I believe this would
be the best way 20 secure it. This, how
ever is only my individual opinion.
J. II. Stewart. who is also on the COM
mittee. seemed to take much the same
view as Dr. Horner. He said that a new
hieh school building was needed and that
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-16
I telephone Case Will Be Heard in
District Court.

Judge Dale in the district court yes
terday handed down his decision in favor
of the city in the case wherein the Mis-
souri, and Kansas Telephone company
wished 10 take the case filed against them
TO the federal court. The company 5
attorneys claimed that a federal ques-
ton was involved and the suit could
only be heard in the federal courts, but
Judge Dale could not see the federal
poitn and decided that the case would
be tried in the district court of Sedgwick
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-16
FRISCO OFFICIALS HERE.
Were Guests OF E. F. Dunn, Frisco
PASSENGER AGENT

Four Frisco officials were in the city
yesterday, the guests OF B. F. Dunn
district passenger agent Of the Frisco al
this place. They We're Bryan Snyder
passenger traffic manager; A. S. Dodds
freight traffic manager; William Camp
bell. general freight agent. and W. Il
Richardson. general freight agent for
the c. & E l. railroad. which has been
purchased by the Frisco.
The party is travelling in Mr.. Snyder S
private car and are on an inspection "trip
over the Frisco in Oklahoma. Texas and
Kansas. They We're only in the city a
few hours and left at 1880 p. m. for st.
.Ouic
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-16
DEATH OF LAURA JONES.
funeral Held az Cottman Residence
This Afternoon.

Mrs. Laura L. Jones died yesterday
at the home OF her daughter, Mrs Harry
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-16
Earl Homer Williams.

We are anxious 10 ascertain the ad-
dress Of our son. Earl Homer William
son. We think he is somewhere in Kan
sas- If any one knows his wherea bouts
or this notice should come TO him. please
write us al once
LORENZO WILLIAMSON.
ALICE WILLIAMSON
South McAlester, !. 7.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-16
JUDGE DALE's DECISION.

Wright wrongs no man. Wright's old
fashioned buckwheat -four is pure.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-16

Cottaan. 13G south Wildwood avenue.
West side The w X o.. o. A. r. and
friends Of the family arr invited 90 at-
tend the funeral which viii be- held this
afternoon at l:e1 from the Cottman resi-
dence. Intermcnt iu the Maple Grove
cemetery
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-01
Review Of the New Orleans Market

'l m
New orleans. March i'll rue Ie''lp'h VI
p, t.,i rico were ou d most liberal scale AZ
,i,, ,.,..g bu, tba, consisted
'h' '"" w m ,
entirely Of shipments T." lot"I mus ""u
consequently there WAS little or no actual
,,.t,,,.. ,,,,,rtnJ ON tho board Of trndc
,.i a.. 49,,
Marked ''lN"! 'fN'l"p'u ~ 'n' ''""
Iicr market during the week and STIR
,.,,t,,., of rri,c- vB. ia. result The rp.
'','.7 i,rbi n,log r,r bcio,y fhc de-
'''P''
maud The d0m,ad demand b Increasing
,t Of rapld gatr and the outlook FOR the
- ..,,..,ur,,.Iug I'm. demand Tor
''l'" Or
high grade clean rice comes from every
uuari,r AZ tHp United Stutc4, showing that
,l.. ...,,,..i.,,, t.stfr bt fine Rice Ass0cia-
l,' -. .,.,,,.,..
tiou of America 10 'mItAhe inc cOhsuiup
ton b. healih rirI HMit me inquiry Is
Is largely due 10 the rice kitchen at the
b nsiu exposition ali9 lnf tire hlteheu ~
washing an. INC hAiptt' VINO ere return
Ing from f"rt Rico Nuhl ana the Phhlp-
pines are also lmpptlaul iHrtols IA me eh,
ucItional campaign Tor rice lheF learned
Ia" yaae of rice "lie DO the tropics nnd
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-01
THE TRADE In OIL STOCKS.
BETTER TONE OF MARKET
CONTINUED THROUGHOUT LIST.
Anglo and Germsn-Ameriesn, lndepen
denee, Silver Dime Strons-Msnhat-
tan and Bayou City Advance.

The oil stock market had clearly better
tone yesterday and there was evidence OF
larger demand than has existed in some
time. Another feature worthy OF note was
that the Improvement covered nearly the
entire list and that greater reserve was
eyinced from the side Of holders than from
buyers. Only few values sank lower,
while good many more made small gains
and a still larger number fully held up TO
the level which formerly ruled
Anglo-Amerlcan WAS IN greater favor, an
advance Of sc was given for one block and
holders stoutly refused any lower price
German American sold for lSc, the best the
stock has reached IN two weeks silver
Dime again brought its par value and
very good lot changed hands independence
moved upward a shade. with a majority or
the transfers at 3lSc and only limited
quantity obtanable for any less amount.
Lone star and Crescent figured more &c.
lively than usual and 55c was the myaria.
bic price
Manhattan made some recovery from lts
last decline and was In strong demand at
5liac. a gain OF fully lc ON the day. Hold
ors generally asked 54c, uud buyers had
only snail responses to their Increased bids.
victor continued as fayorte. but at prac,
tically the same prices that prevailed ON
saturday Beatty new traded more freely,
hut without price Improvement EmpIe
State slumped TO a low mHth but met
with good absorption and some ot the loss
was later restored, Texas Western was q
blE seller and each transaction occurred ON
Dasls of $3.50 National ola all Iipc was
very much wanted ut It's new m8lkc, vaiuc
aud takers were only partially a,uomuuuJt-
"a, Higgins traded at a further decrease
IN value. uyc shares being obtained Ut 500.
Beaumont tonlcderatcd was weaker with
oilers reduced lsttsic below SATURDAY.
bayou CITY lea the buiiisn stocks boy "a
guiu ol $40 over the former Increases Dc
has made, and only one share cou.d bee had.
The otter appeared ON the close tteysrr
of Galveston, Bunalo and Enterprise were
~tr,ug. WIKI few transfers occurring u
each. Detroit and beaumont sold tor par
and bids Tor Home OH We're doubled with
out bringing any responses From holders.
Missouri, Kansas and TeNu, was 100 good
demand. and freer offers took place Tor
Texas GcySer.
The total sales amounted to 24,5g9 shares.
The prices bid and asked ana the sales
made we're as follows:
UNLISTED STOCKS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-01

Columbia Texas. March 2s.-Ars. Alice
Smith Of AnElctou IS visiting her old home
and Is the guest Of her sister, Mrs William
Burkhart
Joe and James Ogburn ~ the state farm
were IN town Wednesday
Representative Henderson, chairman OF
the investigating committee, accompanied
By expert accountant. Captain Bruce, are
Ia from he State irrm ana nave retutheu
Hon Jonathan Lane Of Houston, c. II.
shannon Of Lane Ct.y, A. a. NOrhide and
}. WAGNER Of st. Lcua we're With Us on
Mr.. T. G. Mcdowell. j. ~ I.andon and W,
T.. Grltbths Of Is aumont paid Drief eall
Messrs. Myer. August Turner aud Charles
TeW Of Houston, halniHgh OF BellNlie, ~.
H. Clark OF Chattanooga, ienn-, >. Htriis-
bacher OF Galveston Sands sIallh or an,
Noconlbe and r. a. shapefd q hous.9h
were shaking hands with heir friends NJ
lhe home OF Mr.. and Mrs Henry Black
was made more happy Monday by the al
vent ui q hr ru son. tn
arc 10 sting w. etrs parents,
Mrs Ia. tt % lr son Of Stratton
llroe Underwood.
4.t ~ tr qui O. SICK
To- a.. portion ot the
fcurt3.
Niss Arlle 80 pl visiting hef s'rsei'
Mrk A. y. tlry d. ~ Augleton. -.
prof n n. Burk. the botanlst, OF MIS-
souri, Is gain in the town looking up speef
mems of plants and trees ~, Ia II,
'pha Ladies Fancy Work elub hau ~
regular weekly mssiins a. the home 81
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-01

points on the daY. The amount brourht
INTO sight during the week was o,s.s =
than last year and the total marketed f,o'1
September / to March 2S ipcinsive was
s,-4l,Vo, or $4,000 In excess 81 lssf year
70 date. The total brought Into sIgbt fon
ths whole OF last year was 10 46S O60 con.
seqnenty as the increase to last FRIDAY
was $4,000 the movement on it's face
points to crop Of 10 SQOOO. therefore.
70 make the Out-turn 100000 the loss
LOT tue balance Of the season uust he
oSV,VW. In other words as Gao 600 was
marketed from March rs 10 August an last
year, then 70 make the crop 10000. 600 this
year IL VIII require only about ope.haif
~ nuch as last wear to be brought into
slgnt from November out Such being the
case 1t IL absolutely necessary that me
perpendicular drop should mAterialiEe or
crop estimates win have to be raised Tho
visible supply Of American during The
week decreased $4,000 against a deereose
OF 4uWn last year. and the total TO date
u d,lu8'otO against 2.eJ0.0O0 last year. The
total stock OF American ashore and afoat
10 Liverpool Is ll52.uOO against SOS 900 last
year ana $1,000 wear before last The
thirty leading Interior towns received 90
WV during the week against 10000 last
year. The loss In stock being 1900 against
2SuW last year. Port receipts will con.
tlnue small as long as there is an absence
or export demand aud stocks will probably
accumulate relatively both al the norris
and interior towns. Sentiment is very hull.
ism and with any encouragement values
may lee forced higher. providing there is
a continuance Of speculative buying
II. & r. Beer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-01
FlelN NEWS.
Pastors We're Visited by the Young peo-
pie OF the City.

Pastors We're Visited by the Young Peo~
pie OF the City
Firin. Texas. March % Tuesday night
a lot OF Young people visited the home Of
Rev. T. II. Husc aud Hooded his household
with good things. The same thing hnp-
penpd 10 Rev Brooks Of the Methodist
church and Rev Hcaron OF the Cumberland
Prcsbytcrinn all ~ which WAS appreciated
Inst Friday evening Miss BROOKS mus
clnsa gave musicale AT the residence OK
MIR. A. H. Carter. The parents ana MANY
friends were present and all reported az
ENJOYABLE time. This was Alss BROOKS
hrst entertainment since her appointment
AZ music tenchcr at the high school.
& - Speed ~ Corsicanh, where ne mas
large interests Ia oil wells, Ia mere Tue
guest of relatives. -
A cablcgram has been received from d.
H. Rivers stating that the IeNaS bhhhris
arrived safe ai Havana.
Miss Endir Martin OF Elgln Is F'Hllhs
her brother. A. II Martin Of HOUSTON
Al il meeting Of the Jake Staudiier Hulnp'
United Confederate veterans, hcid ~ inc
knights W Pythlns hall, tho following were
clrctrd for tho ensuing year IT, 3. DAdc.
commander: r. y Martin, nrst lnutrnan ,
r. A. smith. second lieutenant; q,
Chnes. third Lieutenant. X. r. Jones, ndlu'
taut: William owens, quarlrrmo stef, I9r'
A. H. Mccullough. surgeon; Rev. y. ~
, Gilman. chaplain Miss X. Edna smith
thc heoutifm daughter of Mr., J.. A. smith,
V.,s selected nS SPONSOR for the camp. ihey
viii an attend m nody the Dallas re-
union.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-01
CaroII & RIehardson-s Letter.

Houston. Texas. March 81 The post
ponement Of the strike In the New England
mills destructive rains IN the Yazoo and
the Mississippi valleys. and bullish sup
ply statement gave us bulllsh sessioa
in cotton today. The New York manlpu-
Iators took advantage OF the strength 10
Drps, their position and considerable coy
PrInr by shorts was in evidence. The cN-
cesslyc rains I'm the valley are said %
have done considerable damage ana will
delay farm operations. and the farmers
In the affected districts have stopped sell
ing cotton entirely Receipts so far this
week at interior towns indicate that the
movement viii again run behind last year.
The worlds visible supply OF all kinds az
cotton decreased this week io6923 bales.
The movement OF East Indian aud Egyptian
cotton Is getting smaller. and II is apparent
that splnners are now for the hrst o.
tbIs season drawing from their reserve
stocks Every coalition that could pos
sibly effect values in cotton y again ~
a very bu,llsh nature and SHOULD the bulls
attempt TO force their position very str ns-
liz undoubtedly considerable higher prices
could be maintained, but we are Of the
opinlon that ON extreme advances II VII
he well 70 take profits and wait for the
periods OF depression to replace. Liverpool
h due 10 be ga higher tomorrow.
Chicago market Will be closed tomorrow
on account OF election.
VA Carglll & Richardson.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-01
B. 3. MorrIs & 90 Letter.


Houston Texas. March 3l-fiverpool
was closed TODAY hut this did not check
the hu,lish enthusiasm or reduce to any
material extent the fear OF shorts who
awokc to conditions NJ affairs th, morning
that sent them high up In the air and that
carried the cotton market eimmcrll -
toward better things. The movement dur
ing the ovcr-holday period was light the
ports and interior towns both showing good
decreases The movement for the day was
little more than half as large ms last year
az the ports and about on prSiN VITA
last year at the interior towns. The C,-
Inmates for tomorrow were under last sea
those at the latter place being less than
half of one year ago. At the same time
tine over holiday weather WIS severe, a
heavy rain storm prevailing over the South
east doing an immense damage to ground
prepared for planting and tending to fur
thcr delay farm ~ operations.
The textile outlook, too. improved dui z
the holidays. tAc <llike beiug ayertad AT
Lowell and New Bedford. Mass and the
fever cooling down among theoperiiYcs tal
Augusta, Ga. Furthermore, there were
predictions that the amount lin siAt"
would decrease further during the ~ X
when We compare with AN "Iu sight Last
year OF 10000 bales The situation Is "a
strong one the bulls now bid fair To real
lie the long predicted failing on In the
movement. and n they do that the way is
clear for much better things.
There may be some slight reaction from
the sharp advance Of Thursday and today,
but We advice purchases on the reccssious.
Demand for spots Is again good, ana the
bears can lind but little In the situation
~ the moment thar viii tend to encourage
operations on the short side.
r. - Morris n Co.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-01
La Grange Locals.

Ia Grange, Texas, March 3l.-The
Fayette county Teachers institute met In
this city last saturday. Between hften and
twenty teochers were N attendance and
an interesting session was held
The rrucB Growers association held a
social session at the court house secretary
afternoon.
Faster services we're held at the Metho-
dist, catholic aud Presbyterian churches IN
this city yesterday All ~ the above
churches were beautifully decorated for the
occasion. A service by the children was
ldycn al the Methodist church last night,
which was much enjoyed By those present
The Blun Scheutzenyerein held rs reg
ular Easter celebration at their paYllloh on
kreisches Blum. opposite this city, YES
trrday, Notwithstanding the unpleasant
weather, shooting, danciBg and genera
good time was had throughout the day and
greater part of the night,