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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-02
Old Ladies' Party.

Last Friday Mrs. w. L. Johnston, OF
West Reynoldsville, gave dinner
party to five old ladies and several
friends in honor OF Mrs. Sarah Evans,
Of Brookville, who was visiting Mrs.
Johnston. The combined ages of the
five ladies was $50 years, as follows .
Mrs. Evans 81, Mrs. Jane Brisbin so,
Mrs. Calvin 81, Mrs. Terrence 10, Mrs.
Margaret Bentz 6S.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-02
Mothers.

The place to buy your boys suits is at
Bisg-Stoke Co.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25

an absence OF several weeks he found
the tent in the same old place. and tho
water several inches deep on the floor.
There was a terrible scene between hus-
band and wife. Finally no asked her why
she had not done as he had directed.
Her reply was that her mother would
not let her The chief promptly pulled
out his pistol and shot his mother-in-law
dead.
The Bishop said he could see expressions
of sympathy on the faces of his million
aires. When the contributions came In In
the collection basket, he found number
for large sums. The mother-ln-law story
had done It.,
But before he left the church lady
In Widows weeds came to see him in the
pastors study and upbraided him Sc
yerely for thus attacking mothers-in-law.
because you have not lived happily
with your mother-ln-law, Is no reason
why you should attack all mothers-n-
law" she said. mine has just died and
she was ono Of the noblest women who
ever lived
"My dear madame" said the Bishop,
II never had mother-in-law. married
an orphan"
The lady gave the Bishop $3.50 for his
Indians.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25
Thompson-Price.
Special to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.)

SpeCIul 20 TIC lI1HcS-DIsVdtCN,J
LEESBURG. VA, Oct. pa very prot
Nv fall wedding was that Of Miss Eta
Katherine Price. of Hillsboro. to Mr..
Hayward gladden. Thompson. prominent
merchant OF Round Hill, this afternoon
at 3 O'Clock in the NJ. Il. Church, Hills
boro. Miss Price is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Russell Price. OF Eilsboro.
Her sister. Miss Ruth Price. was maid
of honor. The bridesmaids were Misses
Rena Compton, of Front Royal, Va; Net
tie vlrts, Elizabeth Thompson and Ruth
t.lendennlng, Of Hillsboro. The best man
was Mr.. Melford Parks. of Round Hill,
and the ushers Messrs, ]. H. Thompson.
W. r. Price, Or. W. ]. Nixon, c. ID.
The ceremony was performed by tho
Rev. w. II. Waters, pastor Of the church.
An informal reception followed the
bride. Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson took tho
evening train for southern cities. They
Will make their home In Round Hill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25
~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mainly About People !

Captain w. w, Barrow, of the Comp,
II oilers Department. Chesapeake ana
ONO Railway Company, Is In Phllade-
phlI on business for tho company.
Thos W. Hope. VINO has been " for
the last ten weeks at his home or DicK,
improving slowly. and the doctors, think
ne Will be able to leave the city for ms
Miss Mamie Palmer Is slightly i'm
proved, but still very sick; NJ.
Mr., and Mrs, chEles Ryan, c. OF ,f Nor,
S. Valentine, No. DIS West Franklin
Street
The marshas office force IN the Fed FED
erai building are very busy serving y, an nu no
} hnsmaS for a' the next term Of Ne STREE
and Circuit Courts Of the n l,nle1 rs x Nos
vember 4tf The term pr misses 10 DO
very business sn o fop o sha hs!ss rhs
list of Jurors was drawn yesterday by
Clerk Brady.
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Reception ana Dance,

Especial TO The Times-Dispatch.).
IRWIN, VA, Oct, 2A,-The reception and
dance given by Mrs, FRANCHISE Zoe Helen
Denis Bullock, at her magnificent resi-
dence zoe Cassa," in Powhatan county,
last night, was one Of the most elaborate
and successful eveIks of this section for
years.
Invited guests came In small bodies
from until 10 o'clock and Were received
BY tn ehostess, who was assisted by Mr.
and Mrs. a. w. Robinson. OF Philadel-
.phia; Mr. and Mrs, Cahall and Miss Mer-
Gin. of Walllngford Pa,
The music Was furnished by a string
band from Richmond
After an elegant dinner served by
Mr.. NJ. T.. Trollnger, of Richmond. dane
Ing was INDUCED IN until early in the
morning. when the party dlsbanded
Among the guests were Mr.. Anthony n.
Bullock, and Mr. Denis, OF Philadelphia;
Mr., and Mrs. EdgarHsllan.FJrs Mr., II.
n. Goode and Mr., |, r.. Wood, OF Rich
mond. and many of tho most prominent
ladies and gentlemen of Goochland and
Powhatan counties.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25
ATKINS--TYLER
An Exec edingIy Pretty Marriage in the
West End,

Wednesday evening, October 21st. most
beautiful marriage was solemnized at the
he me Of Mr. and Mrs. w. j. Tyler, No,
203 South Cherry Street. when their
daughter. Miss Eva Regctta, became tho
bride of Mr.. ]. II. Atkins.
The parlors were beautifully decorated
with chrysanthemums and ferns, the col
ors being In white and green,
AT $3.50 o'clock Mrs, Edward Burroughs
sounded the sweet strains of Mendel-
ssohns wedding march, and the bridal
party entered the parlors The ceremony
was performed by Rev, j. II. Bosnian, of
Park Place Methodist Church. Mr.. w,
irwin Trimmer. brother Of the bride, acted
as best man.
The bride was handsomely gowned In
o mode suit, hat and gloves to match, and
carried q lovely bouquet Of Bride roses
and maden-hair ferns, which was sent
from Washington,
After the ceremony the entire home
was thrown open to the Invited guests.
and most delicious refreshments We're
served in great bounty.
The bride Is ono of the West Ends fair
est daughters, while the groom is Il pop
Mar business man of Church Hill. Many
costly and handsome presents were re-
ceived, which attest tho popularity Of
beth,
They will reside at No, 22as venable
Street
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homo to go and return in so short a
-tIme They do not regard them elves In

home to go and return in so short a
time. They do not regard tfem-tives IN
great danger. When asked why 1t be-
come necessary for the institute TO close
temporarily and Washlr gton and lie Lee
University goes on Its way undissnrpeo.
Mr.. Upshur EXPLAINED that the cond,;
lions were entirely different. He sa q
that 1t was practically certain that ;thhas
institute grounds and buildings were the
cleanest. place. in Lexinston. but as al
the students ate from the same table ana
the food was gotten and cooked under
exactly the same conditions. the great
risk was that IL by any chance TYPHOID
likely be stricken with the fever.
The University students mess down
town, or live In isolated cottages and
one getting contaminated food does not
mean at all that all or any OF the rest
will do So.
General Sh!pp, in granting. the furlough
really acted before DR.. Upshur's te e.
gram reached him, but he had been as
sured by DR.. Hamilton and DR.. Upshur
that whatever action he deemed be
would meet with their approval. and
1t was impracticable in SO short time
TO reach all OF the visitors. General Shipp
kept nothing OF the situation fr m he
parents or cadets. As. early as last week
as soon as the situation became ser Gus,
he says in private letter, he acdrts ed
the cadets, making a frank. full. exact
statement of conditions and directed then,
to notify their parents, at once. Not
for an hour did he withhold Information
from them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25
NEW MINISTER TO
UNITED STATES
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand to
Represent Court Of St.
James In tn S Country
tRy Associated Press.)

LONDON, Oct. 24.--The Associated
Press is able to announce the appoint-
ment OF Sir Henry Mortimer Durand.
the British ambassador at Madrid. as
British ambassador to the United States,
to succeed the late Sir Michael Herbert.
O1iiciul announcement OF the appoint
ment how,ve-, Will not be made until
Monday, when the King Will formally
sign his commission.
The selection Of Sir Henry to succeed
Sir Michael Herbert was q surprise to
most people here, chiefly because he has
never had any official connection wlth
Washington,
The Associated Press learns that Sir
Henry has frequently expressed a great
liking for Americans and desire to go
to the Uniter States. His promotion
comes more or less in the ordinary course
of diplomatic changes, but one OF the
strongest recommendations which ap-
pealed to Foreign Secretary LansdoWne
was Sir Henry's reputation OF being an
excellent lawyer, a similar qualification
had much to do with the late Lord
paunccfotes selection,
The new ambassador will speedily bid
farewell to the Spanish court and proceed
to the United States without delay.
Lady Durand Is not very strong, but
it Is hoped that the American climate
will benefit her health ana enable her to
completely fulfill her duties as hostess OF
the British embassy. The daughter OF
Sir Henry and Lady Durand Is much
liked In Madrid society. Their son is an
oiIlcer In lancers regiment,
In addition to his diplomatic successes
IN Persia, India and Afghanistan, Sir
Henry Is an expert shot, and has had
many adventures with big game, while
hunting In india, where no was CLOSELY
connected with General Lord Roberts
now field marshal. serving as his poll
teal secretary during the famous Cahul
campaign
Sir Henry. who was born In 1850, is
son of the late Major-General Sir Henry
Durand, lie married In 1875 Ella REEVE,
daughter of Teignmouth Sandys ESD,
OF the British civil service, Sin Henry
was appointed to the British prlyy coun-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25
COMING WEDDING
Miss Winter and Mr.. O'Neill to Be
Married Wednesd

Miss Winter and Mr.. O'NeIl to Be
Married Wedne sdey
At st. Mary's German Catholic Church
on Wednesday morning next at O'CLOCK
Miss Elizabeth Teresa Winter will be
united in marriage to Mr.. Edward Alloy
sus O'Neil. The ceremony Will be per-
formed by the Rev. Father, William:
Both Of the young people are Of this
city and they have q wide circle OF
Interested in the announcement Of the
coming nuptials, Miss Winter IS daugh-
exceedingly popular and attractive young
lady. Her maid Of honor will be her sis
ter, Miss Rosie Winter. Mr.. ONeill Is
a we'll known young man, connected With
the establishment Of Cameron & Ken
nedy. His ushers will be Mes RS. Gteg-
DRY. Winter. Burns and Overman.
After the marriage a reception Will be
held at the residence of the BRIDES faith r
on Chelsea Hill. The couple VIII leave n
the l2:os train for. Washington and Ball
more. They Will be at home to their
friends after November 18th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25
THE SYNOD
AT ABINGDON
Makes Important Changes IN
Home Mission Work.
MIR. REYNOLDS REINSTATED
Young Minister Restored to All Rights
and Privileges Of the Ministry but
is Allowed to Withdraw
in harrisburg Next Year.
Especial to The Tlme:s-Dlspatch.>

(special to The Times Dspatch.).
ABINGDON, VA, Oct 2.--The Presby-
terrain Synod OF Virginia began It's Msr
days session In Abingdon this morning
with devotional exercises conducted by
Rev. w. Mes. Buchanan.
rho report OF the Committee on the
Orphans Home was presented and adopt
ed endorsing the work and plans OF the
Board of Trustees, and recommended the
institution to be liberality Of the churches
and Sunday-schools.
The Synod appointed as trustees Of the
homo for tho next three years, Rev.
James e. Cook, Judge J. l.. Tredway,
George e. Caskle, T. s. Register. 7. S.
Williamson.
TO fill the vacancies caused by the re-
sgnation Of Mr.. John $. Munce, Mr.. r.
2. Valentine was appointed.
IMPORTANT CHANGES.
The Synod made important changes In
the conduct of It's home mission work. In
stead Of the committee as heretofore com
posed of men who belonged chiefly to one
locality, one was appointed, consisting
OF a small local element, together With
the chairmen OF home missions In the
twelve Presbyteries OF the SYNOD.
This committee Is directed to employ
a general superintendent OF homo mis-
sions, who Is to give his whole time to this
work.
Synod will hold It's next meeting in
Martinsburg, W. Va. October 20. 1904
At an adjourned meeting Of Montgomery
Presbytery held at Abingdon, the pastoral
relation Of DR.. e. VIZ McCorkle and the
Clifton Forge church was dissolved. Dr.
McCorkle Is going to Nicholasville, Ky.
MR.. REYNOLDS RESTORED.
In accordance with the instructions OF
| Synod this Presbytery reinstated Rev. j.
Med. Reynolds into all the rights and
| privileges OF the ministry. But Immediate
| ly after this acton was taken Mr.. Rey-
nolds sked the privilege Of demitting the
ministry and this was granted him.
So that though he won In his fight, he
will not re-enter the ministry.
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CHATHAM, VA.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)

Especial to The Tines-Dispatch)
CHATHAM. VA. Oct. 2+.-Rev. Henry
Petty and family have moved from thar
country home. Oakland to their resi-
dence in West Chatham where they will
be permanently located. Mr.. Petty has
been in very feeble health for more than
a year, and this occasioned their change
OF residence.
Mrs. Frank Marshall, of Callands. LETT
on Wednesday for Richmond on visit to
her son. Mr.. James Marshall.
Mrs. H. L. Hodge continues very poorly,
and her recovery seems very slow. On
Thursday, she was slightly improved.
Miss Alice Belts, the guest Of Mr.. T. A.
Watkins for several days. returned on
Thursday to her home. in MecklcnburE
oouptrs
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ell in 1901. He Is the author of life
OF his father. Sir Henry Durand. and OF
Helen Treveryan."
RESULTS OF RACES
ON WORTH TRACK
(By AssOcinted press.)

CHICAGO. Oct. 24.-Results at Worth:
First race-seven furlongs-Henry Nc
paniel % to % first, Evn's Darling t26 to
j second, Ivernla e to y third. Time.
Second rnce-ive furlongs-Never Fret
teyenl first, Mayor Johnson % to y sec
Third race--one mile. Fort Dearborn
handicap-Colonlal Girl a to y first. Wit
flll % to j second / Know Q5 to j third.
Ilmc, l:iU 30.
Fourth race--milo and sixteenth
Luralighter Q3 to y first, Ethylene q to
y second, Bondage % to y third. Time,
LAS rs.
Fifth race--fve and a half furlongs--
William Wright % to y first, Clifton
rorse % TO ID second, The Hebrew (GO to
y third. Time, 1;O6.-5.
Sixth race--mie and u half--Airlgnt
N to 81 first, Brief % to o second, Tan
cred L to y third, Time, 2:34 rs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25
NEW YORK HORSE SHOW
Eyes on Madison Square Garden-O!d
Dominion Excursion,

Dominion Excursion.
The eyes of horse-loving Richmonders
are turned now towards Madison Square
Garden, where the great New York
Horse Show will be given the middle of
next month. The dates are from the
10th TO the 2lst, and will see tine as
sembling OF the finest horses In America.
over $4,000 will be given away In
prizes.
The Old Dominion Steamship Company
announces their tenth annual personally
conducted excursion from this city to
the New York show. Those taking the
water route will leave here Friday
evening, November 18th, while those
going by rail will leave Saturday after
noon, connecting with an elegant steamer
of the main line that evening, reaching
New York Sunday afternoon about 3
O'Clock Attractive rates are given.
These trips have always proved delight
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25
Stackeit-Kenner.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch)
WOODSTOCK, VA, Oct, A.-Miss Dol
lie Kenner and Mr.. Herbert Shackett,
both OF Strasburg, Shenandoah county,
we're quietly married Friday evening. The
bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
". -. Kenner. and the groom pom
nent railroad man. The. ceremony was
performed by Rev. !. s, Hopkins. or
StraShurR
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25
CADET UPsHUa AT HOME
Returned Last Night from Lexington
Few Rem7n There.

All who will leave the Virginia Military
Institute taking advantage of he fun
Tough Of thirty days have ,1 rgw done So o
VISA the only Richmond man to come, all
the rest having gotren he Q, One other
cadet, bound for Frederick burg, cane a
saws all have now left who will go away
at all some few rcma!n az the institute
and will make the best Of their no. day
and danger. They live too fdt IRON
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25
Mahoney--GiIIet tie.

(specal to The -Dispatch)
wooDsToCK,. VA Oct, 24,-Mr. D. G.
Mahoney Of New Market. and Miss
married on Wednesday evening. the
groom la station agent for the Southern
Railway at New Market.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25
tiis Eina Setter Gone,

officer Bradley. of the Second Police
Station. thinks i is pretty hard luck that
gin he should lose his fine setter dog. Tho
valuable canine is white with q black
spot on its head and another at the root
OF the tall. Officer Bradley would he, glad
to have tidlngs OF his dog.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25
XII! I'd bya Train,

(By Associated Press.)
sUFFERN. y, Y, Oct, @,-7Fiye Italian
laborers. who were repairing the II cks
OF the Erie Railroad at the Famapo curve
were Instantly killed by an express train.
A number of other laborers We're injured
and removed to hospital.
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Richmond RS in New York.

Special TO The Times Dispatch)
NEW YORK. Oct. 2t.-EarllnEton' a.
Al. Trayers; Herald Square, Mrs. #.
Hutzler; Holland, T. G. Williams. Jr,,
Miss M II, Williams,
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Sons Meet To- vcrr " Night.

Lee Camp. Sons OF Veterans. VIII hold
an Important meet ng at Lee Carp Hall
to-morrow- might and large attend nee
o! sons is urged by the officers on this
the TRIP to Newport News, whrre the
state division holds It's annual ssssion "
connection with the Grand Camp OF VIZ
Glpia-
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3NO ON DTS

Monday night, Jones' Preclnct-W. w.
JustIs and James r. Russell and others.
Tuesday night, Towards Grove-Hon
W. r. Barksdale.
Wednesday night, Bakers Precinct. Glf.
fords Hall-General John a. ellis. Of
Amelia county, and Mr. w. w. Jusus.
Thursday night. Chestnut Hili-Hon. II.
D. Flood.
Friday night, Shumaker's Precinct
General James a. ellis and others.
It is possible that Senator Ba,ksdale
will speak at some of the o..er meet
ings besides the one for which he Is an
nouncedl II is further possible that other
meetings will be held In other parts Of
the county simultaneously with those
scheduled to occur.
THE TODD ARRANG EaIENTS.
On tho Todd side an equally great
movement Of activity is being manifest
ed. Mr.. Todd said last night that he has
been over the entire county and that
his friends and the friends Of Mr.. Hech-
Ter are rallying sol!dly to his support.
He is equally confident with Mr.. R'auer
Of n victory, and expects to win his
fight by big majority. During the pres
ent week he will do good deal of travel
In over the county.
Arrangements have been made by the
Todd forces for several meetings during
the week. The dates, however. have not
yet been definitely fixed. One Of these
meetings will be at Barton Heights. an
other at Shumaker's third at Chestnut
Hill, and fourth at Ridge Church.
Among the speakers will be Chairman
Ruffn, of the County Committees; Mr..
st. George Coalter and Mr., ". X. Bache.
1t is expected that DR.. ". P. Michaels,
another member of the County Commit
tee, will speak at the Ridge Church
meeting Mr.. Todd Will address the voters
at each OF the meetings.
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MR.. STOKES NEW HOTEL
Well-Known Richmond Man Locates
In New York,

The Hotel York. at Thirty-sIxth Street
and Seventh Avenue, New York, Is now
owned and managed by Stokes e. Will
liams, two we'll known Virglnans. Mr..
ssylvanls Stokes, one OF the owners, is
We'll known here, his old home, where, he
has property interests and he SAYS thar
his new metropolitan hotel Will cater to
Richmond and Virginia trade,
Mr.. Stokes still retains al Interest ~
the Monticello Hotel Norfolk, hut he VIII
devote most of his time to the New York
house.
officer Cleveland Murray, Who has been
confined to his room by sharp attack
of illness. is now much improved Ills
friends will be glad to hear
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25
OUR CREATES
a CHANCE TO SAVE ON BLACK
DRESS GOODS,

sec. ALL.WooL cHEVioT, $50.
One of the best values ever offered,
SOFT, fine wool aid dye, and finished,
are perfect for Suits and Skirts gene
raj wear; you could not get anything
better: 500. value for 600.
75c. BLACK LUsTER MoHAlR, bse.
Special bargain. 40-inch wide, never
sold less than Toe. yard. Monday spe-
c!al. 60c.
Black Figured Raised Silk Poplin,
used for separate skirts, real @l.25
grade, for roc.
Black Freize. 80 inches wide, spe-
oial for Soc. a yard.
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CAMP FIRES
ARE BURNING
, Political Meetings Every Night
This Week.
] BARKsDALE AND FLOOD
Both viii Appear In the Interests of
Brauer-Mr. Todd Also Arranges
for Series Of Meetings-last
Days Of Campaign.

Between now and Tuesday OF next
week, when tho all-powerful ballot VIII
smooth away the gathered difficulties
that have sprung out OF the recent PIT
mary and will once and for all settie
the bitter strife that Is literally rending
the party in this section, Henrico county
will pass through period OF poiiticai
excitement, the like of which 1t has not
known in many long years
The last moments OF the remarka1le
campaign will be marked by an Intense
activity on the part OF the warning rae.
lions. The hot and bitter fight VIII
grow more heated and more bitter WIN
tho massage OF each OF the seven or eight
Intervening days; the fuss and the fumc
will Increase until 1t winds up In q
grand outbreak that viii leave some
body the worse for wear on election day.
Every night the camp-fires Will burn
! and the clans will gather around the
political stump, from which VIII De
spoken mighty words Of counsel and de-
nunclation. On the one hand will APP
pear several OF the select members OF the
insubordinatc County Committee IN be-
half OF their candidate; en- the other VIII
appear a brilliant array OF State Com
mittee material including the author OF
tho famous pure election law, which
was the starting point for the Hcnrtco
toughs. but which Is now lost somewhere
among the knots.
That there will in all truth be some
thing doing. nobody doubts. From end
to end OF the county the welkin will ring
with the call to arms. II is possible that
now and then several meetings will be
held on one night. Such move Is at
least in contemplation, and 1t VIII more
than likely be carried out.
THE BRAUER ARRANGEMENTS.
While they are careful to guard against
overcontidcnce. the Brauer forces ap-
pear absolutely certain OF complete
victory. IN such manner. at least, do
the party managers OF the Treasurer ex-
press themselves. Tho county Is being
thoroughly canvasscd and campaign
literature galore is being sent out
Arrangements have been made for Il
meeting to be held at some precinct
every night Of the week except Satur-
day. and on Monday night of next week.
This latter meeting will be announced
later. During the present week several
prominent speakers will appear. includ
ing Senator w! p. Barksdale. OF HALL
fax. and Congressman II. d. Flood. To
these meetings invitations have been
issued to all Democrats in the name OF
the State Democratic Committee. The
schedule. with the speakers, is as fol-
lows: