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The Washington times., 1903-12-16
DEBUTANTE TEAS.

A debutante tea, which attracted a
large number of society folk yesterday
afternoon was given by Mrs Parker,
wife of Representative Parker to in
troduce her daughter, Miss Alice Cor
don Parker. The Parker home, in Rhode
Island Avenue. was attractiveIy decor
atsd, with Christmas greens, Southern
sniilaX. and bamboo vines. sent from
Mrs. Parker's old home in Savannah
Ga. Mrs. Parker wore a becoming gown
Of gray and white chiffon. and Miss
Parker a dainty frock Of white tulle.
The young women. who assisted in re-
ceiving were Misses Elizabeth and
Eleanor Parker, daughters of Col.
James Parker. and cousins of the debu-
tante; Miss Cuyler Patterson. of Phila-
delphia; Miss Florence Field. Miss An
ME McCauley. and Miss Annette Town
send as buds of this winter In the
dining room. where the color scheme
was pink. Mrs. Leonard Wood. Mrs.
John B. Henderson, and Mrs. Lee Phil
lips were the hostesses.
The home OF Representative and Mrs.
Rixey, 100 Fifteenth Street northwest.
was the scene Of another debutante tea
yesterday from to o'clock, when Mrs.
Rixey presented their daughter. Miss
Mary Barbour Rixey, to their Washing
ton friends. Mrs. Rixey looked very
handsome in a gown of white cloth.
and Miss Rixey wore a girlish frock OF
white chiffon embroidered In pink rose
buds and carried bouquet OF La France
roses, selected from one of the numer-
Gus bouquets sent TO the debutante. The
assistants were Miss Georgia and Miss
Lena RiXey, cousins of Miss Rixey. and
her aunt Miss Rixey OF Virginia. Miss
Shackleford, Miss Lamb Miss Tucker.
and Ward, all OF whom were also OF
Virginia. In the dining room. where
the old plate, family heirlooms. We're
used. Mrs. RiXey, wife Of the Surgeon
General, presided. She was assisted by
Mrs. Benton, Mrs. English, and Mrs.
Walsh
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King-Taylor.

Cards are out for the marriage Of
Miss Mary Edythe Taylor. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Taylor. and Richard
Alfred King The ceremony will take
place on Thursday. December 81, at $50
o clock. at the Grace Reformed Church.
The ceremony will be followed by a
reception at the home of the brides
parents. to which. owing TO illness in
the family of the bride, the invitations
will be limited to the wedding party and
relatives
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The White House.

Mrs. Roosevelt, accomp anied by Mrs.
Cowles and Miss Carow. spent yester-
day morning shopping. They walked
both to and from the VIII te House, and
attracted as little attentio both on the
street and in the stores as the ordi-
nary Christmas shoppers, few people
recognizing the first lady of the land as
she walked brislSly along. laughing and
chatting with herr compan ions.
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Doings in the Realm of SoCiety

oil the middle OF April. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hopkins and Miss Mary Hopkins, who
has recently returned to town, will be
established at 1905 Twenty-first Street
for the season.
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FROM MANILA TO WASHINGTON.

The United States transport Sherman
arrived in San Francisco yesterday
from Manila. Two companies Of army
engineers. who viii come to Washing
ton Barracks. were among the passen-
gers.
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SENATOR CLARK IMPROVES.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-At. the resi-.
dence OF Senator william A Clark il
was said last night that his condition
was much improved. and that he was
gaining steadily.
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Mrs. Connie. who has been absent
from Washington since the early sum
mer, has returned to the city and is
established with her sister. Miss Jen-
kins, at 2143 + Street for the winter
The Washington times., 1903-12-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Haistessl gave
dinner last night at their he me. 300
Massa chusetts Avenue, in honor OF Mr.
Halsteads father, Murat Halls tead.
The Washington times., 1903-12-16

baroness Moncheur, wife OF the Bel
gian minister, gave a dinner last even
ing In honor OF her father. Powell Clay
ton' United States ambassador to Mex
leo.
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Engagements.
Lee-Burton.

The engagement is announced OF Miss
hathero Burton, daughter of Gen. and
Mrs. George II Burton. L. s. A.. to
Lieut. George Mason Lee. Fourth United
States Cavalry. son of Gen. and Mrs
Fitzhugh Lee. of Virginia.
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Miss Emily Waddin. daughter of
Judge Waddill. of Richmond. Va, is
the guest of Representative and Mrs.
Lamb
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WILL RECEIVE.

Senator and Mrs. Depew. who Will
have as their guests for the diplomatic
reception on January Z. Mr.. and Mrs. W.
X. Vanderbilt. Mr.. and Mrs. Mex
Twombly and James Hyde. of New
York. viii hold their first afternoon re-
ception on that afternoon. instead OF
January IA, as previously announced.
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From the latest news or the Italian
ambassador and the Signoi n Mayor des
Planches, it is learned tn at they pur-
pose sailing for this country on Janu-
arV
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In Diplomatic Circles.

The Russian ambassador Count Cas-
sini is confined to the IN slse with an
attack OF grip.
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Mrs. Merrill, of Washington, is spend
ing the month OF December with the
family of Hudson Ames. Of Relay. Md.
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The Russian ambassador VIII give a
dinner in honor Of the British sAmbassa.
dor next Tuesday.
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Chit Chat.

Admiral and Mrs. Clark entertained Mr..
and Mrs. William Mitchell Bunker, OF
StOneleigh Court, this city. at the
United States Naval Home. in Philadel-
phias last week.
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Mrs. NJ, Marx and her aunt Mrs. Hoff-
man. of New York city. will be at home
Thursday afternoon.
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Mrs. Laura Parkinson, of Washing
ton. is the guest of her sister, Mrs. c.
S Landram, of Luray Va
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Dinners.

Representative and Mrs. Mann enter
tained at dinner last evening in honor
of the Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives and Miss Cannon The affair
was informal, and included only a few
guests. Among them were the Chief of
Engineers and Mrs. Gillespie. Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Sibley a od Colonel
and Mrs. Fleming.
Senior del Viso, Of the Arge itine lega-
ton. who has been transfers. ! to Brus-
sells, as secretary Of the An Rntine le-
cation. was the guest of honor at a
banquet given by his eonfrea ,es of the
Diplomatic Corps at the Metropolitan
Club. last evening. The Bel yian min
lister. Baron Moncheur, preside d. Among
the guests We're Mr.. Hansen and Mr..
Gutowsk, of the Russian embassy; the
charge d'affaires OF the Itillian en-
bassy. Count de Cellere, and Signor
MOntagna: the counselor of the Aus
TRAN embassy. Baron Giskra. Mr.
Rubido-Zichy. and Count He yos; Wis
ccmte de Chambrun, of the French en-
bassy; Mr. du Vernois, of the German
embassy; Mr.. Raikes. Percy uryndham,
Mr. Dering. and Mr.. WATERBURY, of the
British embassy: Senior Lima g Silva,
Of the Brazilian legation; Ba ron Gey-
ers. the Netherlands minister. and Mr.
Van Rotten; Senior Alfrida Cal de-on, of
the Peruvian legation; Mr.. Wa .uters, of
the Belgian legation; Mr.. Stc ehlin, OF
the Swiss legation; Senior PulSlo. Of the
Venezuelan legation. and a n7 mber OF
others prominent in social circle 8 here
Senior del Viso viii leave Wa shington
today. and tomorrow sail on tn Savoie
for his new post.
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Herbert G. Squiers. United States
minister to Cuba, arrived in New York
yesterday on the steamship Mexico TO
spend the Christmas holids US with his
family
The Washington times., 1903-12-16

Edwin V. Morgan has leased the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald Hopkins un-
The Washington times., 1903-12-16

the renowned fashion authority has become reg
ular contributor to The Delineator Three pages
Of the January number land of future issues) VIII
be devoted to her letter with accompanying iIlustra.
lions This is our latest achievement IN the interest
Of those who subscribe to The Delineator primarily
for its fashion information Hereafter the magazine
sgners, artists and writers, with illustrations by the
most skiful fashion artists, but it will also present
the views of the present and the prophecies for the
future Of this justly famous modiste.
The Washington times., 1903-12-16

Mrs. James G. Payne has as her
guest Miss Warfield.
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Signor Montagna. of the Italian en-
oassy. and Senior Lima Silva, of the
Brazilian legation, were hosts at n
luncheon yesterday at Chevy Chase.
Among their guests were Mrs. Ernest
Wilkinson. Miss Cook. and Mr.. du Yer
nois. of the German embassy.
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Col. and Mrs. James ParA er will
give dinner in honor OF thei debu,
The Washington times., 1903-12-16

commander and Mrs Switzerland will
entertain at dinner this evening. when
the guest OF honor VIII be the Secretary
of the Navy.
The Washington times., 1903-12-16

Philip T. Oyler, of Washington, is
among those who have booked passage
on the Oceanic which sails for Liverpool
today.
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Weddings.
Robev- Wilson.

DR.. w. l. Robey. of the board of pen
sion appeals. Interior Department. will
be married to Miss Ruth B. Wilson. Of
Cape Charles. Va, today.
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Miss Anna Bates, of CharIestown, w.
Va. is visiting relatives in this city.
The Washington times., 1903-12-16

MT and Mrs. Hugh Legare have invi-
tations out for a dinner on January l6
The Washington times., 1903-12-16

Miss Evelina Blunt. of Massachusetts
Avenue. was hostess at a luncheon
yesteray.
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LunCheonS.

The counselor of the Austrian embassy
ana the Baroness Giskra entertained a
small company at luncheon yesterday.
The Washington times., 1903-12-16

Miss Ida Bowie, of this city. has re-
turned from Govanstown, Md, where
she was the guest of Miss Marie
stewart
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Signor MontaEna, of the Italian en-
bassy. went to Philadelphia. today to at
tend the dance Mrs. RoSsngarten, Of
that city. viii give in homer of her niece,
Miss SiniOinson. one of fhe seasons
debutantes.
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tante neice. Miss Alice Gordon Parker
on January 2.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh gave
a luncheon today of thirty-five covers in
honor Of Mrs. Griswold-Gray. of New
York and Paris.
The Washington times., 1903-12-16

Senior Bunau-Varilla, the minister
from Panama. is spending a day or two
in New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-18
BUILDING COLLAPSES,,
-FOUR PERSONS MISSING
Seven Others Injured in the
BOWery Catastrophe.
FACTORY EMPLOYEES BURIED
Second and Third Floors PreciPitated
Into Cellar, Amid a Mass
of Debris.

NEW YORK. June 1S.-Four persons
are missing and seven are more or less
seriously injured as the result OF col
lapse in the interior OF the factory
building at 40 Bowery at IL o'clock his
morning.
The second and third floors OF the
building were occupied by the Lyons
Paper Box Manufacturing Company. and
their employees, about fifty in number,
were carried into the cellar and buried
in a mass Of debris when the break
came. Many were able to scramble out
unaided and comparatively unintured,
but others were pinned down by huge
boxes or paper beams.
Citizns. policemen. and nremen were
quickly at work. and rescued the tol-
lowing, who were seriously hurt: Ida
Beckenstein, 80 jefferson Street: Ida
Schliemann, IS Division Street: Minnie
Doelker aud Rosa Weinstein. 222 Henry
Street: Bertha Petrosky, 136 Essex
Street; Benjamin Bernstein. II Engcl
Street. Brooklyn, and Charles SchIef1er.
Four persons. two men and two
women, are believed TO be buried in the
ruins. and the rescuers are working
hard 10 reach them.
The overlooking Of the third floor
with stock caused the collapse. II gave
way suddenly. and carried the other
floors with IL into the cellar.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-18
WILDWOOD POOLROOn
AGAIN IN BUSINESS
Wires Restored and Com
miSsiOnerS Restrained.
CASE TO BE HEARD TUESDAY
District Officials Notified by Court Not
TO Neutrality-suspicious.
Interrupted.

The wildwood pOolroom is again ready
for business.
Justice Anderson, OF the District Cu-
preme Court. granted r. S. Turner, one
of the prominent managers Of the pool
room, a restraining order late yesterday
afternoon which will prevent the Dis
trict Commissioners from Interfering
with the wires leading to the wildwood
resort until after next Tuesday. the
date set for the hearing OF the ord er
Notified by the Court.
As soon as the order was issued the
telegraph wires removed hy order of the
Commissioners were Immediately re-
stored Before sunGown last night tele-
graphic communication with New York
was restored.
The District Commissioners and Wal
ter c. Allen. electrical engineer for the
District. were notified by the court this
morning Of the restraining order.
Members Of the Paca Club, the name
given the pooIroom by the men who are
running it. are confident that the Dis
trict Commissioners Will not again in
terfcre with their telegraph wires.
Tho telephone wires running to the
club were temporarily interrupted by
lightning yesterday and had not been
repGired at , y. N. today
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-18

REPORTS OF ATROCITIES
Citizens of Adrianople Province Flee
Into Friendly State to Avoid
Massacre.

SOFIA. June 1s.-The Balkan situa-
tlon, within the past few days. has as
sumed more serious aspect.
The Turkish troops in Europe. which
now number 160 900, are being grad
ually concentrated along the Bulgarian
frontier IN the provinces of Adrian
ople. SaIonica and Uskub. In addition
TO this the porte has threatened the
Bulgarian government. saying that as
the insurrection in Macedonia is sup
ported materially and morally by Bull
garia. the only effective way to check
the movement may be TO invade Bull
garia, which, as a vassal state, the
porte claims the right to do.
NJ. Natchovitch, the Bulgarian en-
voy at Constantinople. has told the
porte that the trouble in Macedonia
Is not due to any incentive by Bulgar-
ia, but to the seventies OF the Turks
themselves. But he has failed 10 OBJ
tain any change IN the Turkish policy,
Since Sunday last, I.5OO more refu-
gees. mostly women and children. have
entered Bulgaria from the province OF
Adrianople alone, bringing tales OF new
atrocities by the Turks.
The feeling that war is threatening
is increasing on both sides OF the from
tier and the Bulgarian government Is
taking measures TO prepare their mill
tary forces for an eventuality-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-18
SUMNER CAPITAL TO Be
LOCATED At OYSTER BAY
President Roosevelt Will
Leave Washington.
RECEPTION BY The CITIZENS
Long Island Town Ready to Extend
Hearty Greeting Plenty Of Cler-
ical Aid.

President Roosevelt has begun 10
move 10 oyster Bay. A wagon load Of
Office stationery is now on the way 20
the Presidents summer home, and in
the next ten days enough viii be
shipped to the little town on the Sound
TO run the summer capital until the
President geturns tC Washington in the
fall.
The Presidential Offices viii be locat-
ed this summer in the Morse block. at
the corner of South and Mn Streets. IN
stead OF in the Oyster Bay Bank build
irg. which was last years Official home
a grocery store is on the ground floor.
another grocery occupies the diaSonally
opposite lot, and a meat shop and a dry
goods store are upon the corners.
When the President goes to oyster
Bay. he will be accompanied by Secre-
tary Loeb, Stenographer Latta. and
Messengers Hall. LightfoOt and Du-
larey. Later in the summer Assistant
Barnes and StenOgraphers MeGrew and
Webster will probably 20 10 Oyster
Bay to relieve their brother toilers. who
will take their vacations.
The President expects 10 be able to
leave Washington for oyster Bay on
June -. and to remain until September
l or thercRbouts. His fellow -tOwnsmen
are making preparations t. accord him
Il hearty welcome on the evening Of that
day. The President has accepted the
invitation OF the local committee Of
Oyster Bay citizens to deliver an oration
at their Fourth Of July celebration.
Because OF the demonstration in his
honor at oyster Bay on the 27th. the
President was Obliged today to tell Rep
rescntatiye Wilson OF Brooklyn. and
Joseph Wagner. of that city, that he
would be unable 10 accept their invita-
tion to attend the hftieth anniversary
celebration Of the Turn Nerein Of
Brooklyn. which is 10 be held On that
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-18
FOURTEEN KILLED IN
EXPLOSION OF LYDDITE
Bodies Blown Into Fragments at En-
glish Factory.

LONDON, June 1S.-A terrific and ia
tai explosion occurred in the lyddite
factory at Woolwich this morning. Five
buildings were completely wrecked. Re
ports as 10 the number OF casualties are
conflicting, but the latest statement
places the dead at fourteen and the in
Jured AT thirteen.
Those killed we're blown 10 atoms.
Their remains are unrecognizable, In
asnuch as the fragments were 50 small
that they were gathered up in buckets.
The scene about the wrecked build
ing is pathetic IN the extreme. Women
and children. and even strong men are
standing about weeping. many Of them
yainly trying TO see in the burnt frag-
ments Of the bodies some senblance ol
a missing loved one.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-18
FRANCE PLANS TO
AID CANAL TREATY
Conference Discusses Situa-
tiOn in Colombia.
LOBBYISTS ARE IN A PANIC
Presidents Threat to Reopen Mica
raguan Negotiations Worries
Pacific Railroad Men.

Former Secretary of the Navy Benja-
min F. Tracy. who is one OF the counsel
for the French government. arrived at
the Arlington this morning. and held a
long conference with the secretary OF
the embassy. he later declined TO dis
cuss the conference. but II was inti-
mated that the Panama Canal situation
was discussed. the French government
desiring to further the purchase OF the
canal by this country.
The assertion that President Roose-
welt is ready to reopen negotiations with
Nicaragua and Costa Rica, II the Colon
bian congress fails to ratify the treaty
when II meets Saturday, may be the
cause of the Intervention OF the French
government.
All parties Interested are aware OF
the Presidents ambition to have the
work on the canal begun under his Ad-
ministration. and they believe he means
to take up the Niearaguan Canal propo-
sition again.
The railroad man who gave out the in
formation three days ago that Morgan
Gould, Hartman, and the other million
aires who control transcontinental rail
ways have a number of lobbyists al
work at Bogota and elsewhere against
the canal. with millions to spend re-
turned from New York again today il
possession of few more facts.
The Presidents assertion that If the
Panama canal project fails he will al
once take up the Nicaragua route. has
caused CONSERVATION in Pacific railroad
circles" said he, "the magnates believ-
ing thet their men had killed the Mica
ragua project In Congress. The mil
lionaires seem 10 be at a loss now as Il
what method to follow. They are con
fdent that they have the treaty beaten
in Colombia, but they are not so sure
OF Nicaragua. Nicaragua and Costa
Rica both want ne canal. so much
that money does not talk so loudly a.
IN Colombia.
The plan. now. however. is to senC
the same lobbyists into the little States
and try and hold up negotiations.
oficial advices received today by DR.
Herran, the Colombian charge DAT
faires. refer to the assembling OF tn,
congress there day after tomorrow. bu
do not bring news favorable TO tn,
canal treaty's passage. The tone OF III,
messages is, as before. antagonistic L
ratification, but entire hope has not ye
been abandoned by the treaty advocates.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-18
MINNEAPOLIS ARRIVES
IN PORT TWO DAYS LATE

LONDON, June lS.-The Atlantic
transport liner Minneapolis arrived in
port last evening. CwO days late. Her
delay was due to lealy boilers. which
were IN a bad state when the vessel
sailed from New York
The passengers on their arrival here
passed set OF resolutions denouncIne
the transport officials for not warning
them that the liner was in need OF re-
pairs. The Minneapolis will be laid up
fer q month
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-18
COLOMBIA THREATENED
WITH A CIVIL WAR

SAN FRANCISCO. June 1s.-The
steamer Acapulco. in port last night.
brings news OF a prospective revolu-
tion in the state Of Panama against
Colombia Panama wants to be an in
dependent republic II the Colombian
delegates fail to ratify the Panama
canal treaty.
News from Bogota says the delegates
oppose the treaty, while all Panama
favors Il. II the convention at BOgota
now assembled fails to ratify, revolu-
tion is sure. Leaders believe that II
Panama were free II could acquire the
right and treat with the United States
for the sale OF the canal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-18
Procession to White House for
Review by President, Then to
Rifles Hall for Reception and
COngratulatiOn.
Addresses by District Commits
SiOnerS, Hon. Simon Wolf, and
Major SylveSter-Banquet at
the Saengerbund Hall.

The United Singers OF Washington.
who. under the leadership OF Henry
Xander, won the prize in their class at
the Baltimore Saengerfest, Will have u
royal welcome when they return 20
the city tonight Arrangements for this
reception were inaugurated last night,
as soon as the news Of their victory had
been tclegraphed here. and a sum of
money apprcximating 81 900 was quickly
subscribed to defray the requisite ex-
Penses Of the occasion.
This morning representatives OF all
the German societies Of Washington
met at the Saengerbund Club to
perfect the details Great enthusiasm
reigned. fer it is the first time in about
twenty years that prize has been boras
off by Washington singers in the tri-
ennial contests Of the Northeastern
Saengerbund-
Program for Tonight.
The program as finally agreed upon
is as follows: The members and friends
OF the Saengerbund. Arion and Germanla
Maennerchor. from whose active mem
bership the United Singers Of Washing
ton are drawn. will meet at the Balti-
more and Ohio Station at 7:50 O'Clock
sharp tonight. From there. under the
lead OF the full Marine Band, the pro-
cession viii march up Pennsylvania
Avenue 10 the White House, where IL
viii be reviewed by President Roosevelt.
From here the march will go to 2
Street. and up Tenth TO G.. and to the
National Rifles Han. where the formal
welcome TO TIE victorious singers viii
be made. Commissioners West and Mac
farland. the Hon Simon Wolf. and
Major Sylvester Will make addresses.
Open House for Washington
The ceremonies here at an end, ths
singers viii be escorted to the Saenger-
bund Club. where a "commers" will be
hC Id. to which everybody is invited
The prize won by the Washington
singers IS q bronze bust Of Handel. OF
heroic size. and valued at 81, 500.