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The Washington times., 1903-04-08
Capitol Hill Literary Society.

An enjoyable Easter social" was
given by the Capitol Hill Literary So
ciety Monday evening, a. the home Of
Mr. and Mrs. J. n. Leitch. 22I Fifth
Street northeast.
The large number OF members and
guests present entered heartily into the
joyous spirit Of the evening. Much
amusement was caused by the distribu-
tion OF little blank booklets to each
person. on one leaf OF which the titles
OF well-kuown books had to be written
from pictures which were passed
around Another leaf bore a weIl-re-
membered rhyme from Mother Goose, i"
the illustration of which was required to
be drawn, and stiII another leaf, taxing
the artistic skill OF those present to
the utmost The hTst prize was won
By Mrs. Eisinger, and the consolation
prize by Mrs Wahlstrom. Supper was
served in the dining room, decorated
with Easter flowers, and symbols. and
each person. on leaving the room. was
presented with a gaily colored Easter
egg as a souvenir. Games and music
concluded a pleasant evening
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
PASSOVER FESTIVAL
BEGINS ON SATURDAY
Hebrew Housewives Preparing for
the Holiday.

Throughout the Jewish community
preparations are being made for the ap-
preaching Passover holidays, which will
begin at sunset next Saturday evening.
The religious housewife in every Jewish
home disposes Of all Ieaven before the
advent OF the holiday, which will be
ushered in on Saturday evening with the
'Sedar,' beautiful home service gen
orally observed among the orthodox. 1t
follows the short Introductory services
held in the synagogues at sunset and i'm
mediateIy precedes and concludes the
evening meal at the home of the father
or oldest member of the family.
The Sedar was. in its inception. a
service for children. intended to IA
miliarizze them with the important les
sons of Judaism. It includes a series
of questions prOpounded by one of the
younger male members to the head OF
the family and the latter's responses
explanatory of the meaning Of number
Of dishes which grace the Sedar table
and which are symbolic OF the hardshfps
OF the Israelites in the wilderness and
of the immortal mission of Israel.
Passover or Pesach, is one Of the
most important holidays in the Jewish
calendar. The festival continues for
eight days. and commentaries the de-
liverance of the children of Israel from
Egyptian bondage and their departure
from the land Of their slavery under the
leadership OF Moses. The Hebrew WORT
'Pesach" signifies the passing over by
the Almighty Of the houses Of the Israel
ties when the first born Of Egypt we're
destroyed
During the period covered BY the
holiday no Ieaven is permitted
to have place in the Jewish home. and
matzoth- or nnleavened bread, is used
instead Of the customary bread. For
some time before the holiday begins the
Jewish housewife has the home cleaned
throughout, even the service in daily use
being put away, special dishes being
used for this period The viands used
contain only certain permissible in
gradients, and every year at this time
there are special recipes published In
some Of the Jewish journals for Pesach
week cookery.
Synagogue services viii be held
throughout the city on Saturday evening
and Sunday morning.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
ODD FELLOWS VISIT THE
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS EAR


Last night was Odd Fellows night at
the big Knight of Pythias fair now in
progress IN the Washington Light Infan-
try Armory, on Fifteenth Street. In adj
dition to the Odd Fellows who visited
In body. many members of the Fra
ternal Order of Elks and the Jolly Fat
Men were present
Shortly after o'clock the local Odd
Fellows. escorted by a hand OF music
and Canton Washington No. I Patrtarchs
Militant, commanded by Captain CHS
nolm. entered the hall They were met
at the entrance by Frank H. Hosford.
chairman Of the reception committee.
who escorted Grand Master COLLISION to
the speakers platform. Grand Mas
Ter COLLISION made an address in which
he assured the Knights Of Pythias OF
their weli-wlshes and fraternal feeling.
Each succeeding night viii be set
apart for the visits OF fraternaI orgaut-
cations Of this city and nelghborfng
lodges
The various voting contests under the
supervision OF Burton T Doyle, chair
man Of badge committee. have proven
to be the most attractive feature. The
prizes are on exhibition in the various
show windows in the city. and the final
decisions win be gwen the closing night.
Saturday from ? to > p, N. a free mat
inee for Washington school children will
be given and all such viii be cordially
welcomed.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
Village Life in Greece "

"Yillage Life in Greece"
Village Life in Greece" was the sub
ject of the lecture delivered by George
Horton at the third annual celebration
OF the Columbian Classical Club held
last night IN the hall of Columbian Uni
versity. Mr. Horton was for several
years United States consul at Athens
and therefore well fitted TO talk of the
everyday life Of the modern Greeks. The
lecture was admirably illustrated by
stereOpdcon views, and the hall crowd
ed with members OF the Classical Club
and their friends.
Though the Greeks of today are
dubbed degenerates," Mr. Horton said
they still speak the language of Homer
and Euripedes, and have many OF the
customs of their ilIustrious ancestors
That the motto, Nothing in excess,
stiI holds good among them can be
proved from the fact that. though d
liquor more paiatable than whisky. yet
having the same effect. can be bought
for penny a glass, and though for 10
cents you can feel like king, and for
- can look down on Alexander the
Great, comparatively little drunkenness
is to be found IN the country.
The priests are perhaps the most i'm
portant personages in the villages. They
are not only spiritual advisers, but are
called in in nearly every case Of sick
ness. the natives firmly believing that
the disease is due to the evil eye and
that only an exoTcism by the priest can
cure the patient. The country people
are in great terror OF vampires. which
they say travel by night and devour IIv-
ing persons. Many of the priests are
very ignorant knowing neither how to
read nor TO write. They wear their hair
long and arrange IT in a firm knot on
top Of the head. using ordinary hairpins.
Terms of endearmeut used by the
Greeks. II translated literally. would
sound extremely peculiar 20 American
ears. My glass OF water" and My
clear spring" are not what we would
call terms Of warm affection, yet they
are frequently used by the Greeks. who
are mindful of the pangs OF thirst in a
burning desert"
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Tennis Club incorporated.

certificate of Incorporation Of the
Bachelors Lawn Tennis Club. organized
for the promotion of the interests OF
tennis, has been placed on record. The
incorporators are John c. Davidson, w
P. Metcaif, Larkin W Glazebrook. NJ
D.; Charles L. McCawley. Clarence r.
Wilson, Charles J. Bell. Alien r. Adams
William P. Hall. John H. Ballinger II.
Hendrick, c B. Wood. F. L. Huidekoper
Thomas A. Clayton, Walton V. r. Berry
Corcoran Thorp, Andrew Y Bradley.
Herbert Putnam. Horace Wylie. E.
Whitney. and J. NJ Kenyon.
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Social and Other Organizations.

W Whitaker. who carried the flag of
truce at Appomattox. Va. thirty eight
years ago Other distinguished speakers.
including the Rev. H. A. Coudon. chap
lain Of the House of Representatives,
have signiaed their purpose to be pres
ent.
Col. John A. Joyce will rea. an origi-
nal poem prepared for the occasion. and
mrs Dunlap, present owner of Apo
mattox Farm will read a paper dealing
with the surrender OF the Confederate
Army. Major Lawrence will recite THE
Charge" and Comrade IIlibridge VIII
sing "Appomattox" Mrs. J. NJ. Miller
and the Burnside GIee Club viii also
participate in the program.
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Badges for Retiring Officers.

Phil Sheridan Post, c. A. r., has pre-
scented its retiring commander, Col. Dan
W. Beach. with an elegant gold com
mander's badge as an appreciation of his
successful administration during the
past year. whereby the membership
was increased 20 per cent and the post
placed on q solid financial basis Adju-
tant Il. F. J. Drake, Quartermaster Hen
~ {. Traphagan, Officer OF the Day B
W Bonney, and Chaplain Theodore +.
Brown were each presented with gold
G. A. r, badges in recognition OF their
services.
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Dinners.

The Japanese minister and Madame
Takahira entertained at dinner last
evening in honor of the British ambas-
sador and Lady Herbert. Their guests
were The British Ambassador and Lady
Herbert. Justice Holmes and Mrs
Holmes, the Assistant Secretary of State
and Mrs. Loonis, the Third Assistant
Secretary OF State and Mrs. PIERCE, and
Commander and Mrs. Cowles.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
Chorus Girl's Mishan-

While the yivaeieus chorus in "a Chinese
Honeymoon was plroGetting about the stage
Monday evening, Gertrude Gibbons, one OF It's
members, fell and fractured knee cap. The
mishap was noticed by few III the audience, as
the chorus was leaving the stage when il oe-
CURED Ih he young woman was taken to her
hotel, and VIII, perhaps, have to remain here
several weeks. She Joined the COMPANY : rneyy,fb
ago from her home in Canada.
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Philadelphia Notes.

Henry L Fisher, a student of the He
brew Union College. Of Cincinnati ar
rived in this city yesterday to assist the
Rev. Dr. Joseph Krauslzopf and the Rev.
Clifton H. Levy, in the work of the Isaac
n. Wise memorial fund committee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wanamaker. Mr..
and Mrs Barclay Warburton, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Conway, and Miss Gertrude
Paneoast are at Hot Springs. Va.
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The charge Of disorderly conduct against Pat
mex Herman, aged hfty-two years, who was ar
rested near hls home last night, will not be
preferred until the prisoner mends sufficiently 10
appear in court. At the stationhouse herman
complained OF ! pain in his shoulder An
examination showed the bone to be dislo-
Gated, and he vas removed TO the University
Hospital Tor treatment
The Washington times., 1903-04-08

accounts OF Mr.. Amin as special agent
IN charge of rural free delivery in the
Western division, Mrs. Amin will return
TO Denver to await the completion Of
her ehildren's education in the public
schools there.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08

Two runaway boys were arrested at the Baiti-
more and Ohio station yesterday BY Policeman
Morgan They were Phillip Harner and Alfred
t. Cook, both seventeen years Old who dis-
appeared from their homes in Elkton Nd sew
efal days ago. Their parents were informed and
they were taken hack
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
New York Society,".

James H. Hyde drove the public coach
| Liberty on its regular trip to Lakewood,
/ y. J.. yesterday. The passengers were
! Mrs. George J. Gould. who occupied the
box seat. Miss Edith Clark. Miss Greta
! Pomeroy, Mrs Harry HamIin, Bradish G.
/ johnson, and Henry R. Winthrop. Mr.
and Mrs. Sidney Dillon Ripley have
/ taken the coach for the return trip to-
/ day.
| Mrs William James will be among the
amateurs who are to appear in the the
atricals 10 be presented some time in
! June at His Majesty's Theater, London
Miss Muriel Wilson also will appear.
Princess Henry of PIess will, however
probably be out of them, as she is soon
TO return to Germany These theatricaIs
were originally given at Chatsworth
The proceeds of the June performance
viii go TO the Union Jack Club
Mr. and Mrs. Delaney Kane, who have
been at Newport have returned 10 the
Waldorf Astoria Woodbury. Kane has
entirely recovered from the effect of his
mistake in drinking disinfectant for
carbonic water on Monday
Mr. and Mrs Rowland PelI- Haggerty
are receiving congratulations on the
birth Of q son. The event occurred on
Monday. Mr. and Mrs. -Haggerty
are at the Plaza Hotel.
Mrs. Frederic Nelson and Mrs. Arthur
Kemp, accompanied by Miss Nelson,
leave town tomorrow for Newport to
take possession OF Arleigh, where Miss
Nelson's marriage to Reginald c. Van
derbilt takes place next Tuesday.
Lord and Lady Carnarvon, who have
been in this country since the beginning
OF the year. sail today for England on
the Oceanic
Mrs Amin, widow of the late William
E. Amin. and her only daughter will be
at the Shoreham for few days as the
specially invited guests of Mrs Joy. wife
OF the Hon Charles F. JOY. Of Missouri.
As soon as an adjustment can be obtain
ed with the Postoffiee Department of the
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
WeddinQs-En Engagements

Miss Catherine Sanford Agnew, daugh-
ter OF Andrew Clifford Agnew, who is TO
be married TO Edgar Stirling Auchin-
closs, son Of the late Edgar S. Auchin-
Gloss. at the home OF the bride. % West
Thirty-ninth Street. on Tuesday April
Il. viii have Miss Alice G. Agnew as
maid of honor. and Miss Jessie A. Smith
and Miss E Ellen Auchincloss as brides
maids
Hugh Auehincloss will be best man
The ushers will be George Bliss Agnew
and Samuel Sloan Aueh!ncIoss
Only the immediate relatives and a
small number OF personal friends have
been asked TO the ceremony. About 200
invitations have been issued for the re-
eeption
The Washington times., 1903-04-08

The Joys Of freedom lasted two days for
jeremiah Talysy, aged fourteen years who es-
capped from the Industrial Home school fer
Boys last Sunday He was rearrested yestcr-
das and Immediately returned to the institn-
ton The boy was committed first on tire
charge OF stealing some chewing gurn from a
slot machine
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
Thrown From His Wheel.

While riding bicycle on Benning Road near
Seventh Street yesterday. Henry Brown ]
negro, cOilided with the cab of Robert PRYOR,
also negro, and was thrown. sustaining IN
injury to his head He was taken to the Cas-
uaity Hospital for treatment.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
Union veteran League Reunion.

The three local eneampments or the
Union Veteran Legion will hold a re-
union tomorrow evening at Grand Army
Hall on Pennsylvania Avenue between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth Streets north
west
The occasion VIII be the celebration Of
AppomattoK Day. and the principal
speaker Of the evening is to be Gen. e
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
LOCAL MENTION.

1900 pieces chicken wire all widths. 52c 100
square feet: new leather ha.ters G0c; new
ponehos, sl.25; Government blankets slightly
damaged. zoe; McC1elland saddles. 81 80; tents
'St, $50; other goods at reduced prices; 5an1-
aged shoYeis, 25c 5 Bensinger & q, Ilrh and 3.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
White House.

Miss Roosevelt accompanied by her
her aunt, Mrs William Sheffield Cowles
expects to leave Washington next week
for Biltmore, y. C. to be the guest CT
kT. and Mrs. George Vanderbilt.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08

Tenlsytown, D. C. Headquarters for Easter
novelties. baseball goods. fishing tackle. Gne
fruits, confectionery, cigars. and tobacco
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
The Foreign Colony.

Baron Won Sternburg. the German min
ister, has accepted al invitation TO be
the guest Of honor at 4 dinner to be-
given by Herman Rider. of the Stats
zeitung,' in New York city. on the
evening Of April %. Covers viii be laid
for sfxty. persons. The minister VIII re-
spond to an appropriate tcast.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
Hand Crushed in a Macbine

Samuel sondheimer, aged sixteen years had
MS lett hand badly cut and crushed in z ma
chine at Havenner's Bakery yesterday The
physicians at the Emergency Hospital where he
was taken found il necessary to aulputate A
portion Of the hand
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
Cabinet Circle.

Miss Knox. the Attorney Generals sis
ter, who has been visiting him and Mrs.
Knox at their home in K Street. return
ed yesterday TO Pittsburg.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
Three Items in Storage.

Desirable rooms, reasonable rates. sud "a
habie urn. Brown & Tolson, Auetioneers, 400
and 14lI New York Avenue Storage rooms. 1872
II Street Phone, Main 1920
The Washington times., 1903-04-08

The French ambassador and Madame
Jusserand viii shortly go TO Boston TO
visit Madame Jusserand's relatives
While in Boston the ambassador will ad-
dress the Alliance Franchise, in which
he is deeply interested. On their New
England trip NJ. and Madame Jusserand
viii look for summer quarters for the
embassy, which will probably be estab-
hshed at Manchester-by-th Sea
The ambassador and Madame Jusser-
and will entertain the embassy staff at
dinner on Easter Sunday
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
W. L. I. Veteran Association Meets.

The regular monthly meeting of the
washington Light Infantry Veteran Az
ISOLATION was held at the home OF ].
E. keefe, GIG NJ Street. Monday. After
the meeting adjourned refreshments
were served and a musical program was
given
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
Discount on Picture Framing.

Discount Of 20 per cent on framing Tor short
time. Fenable's, 6o4 Ninth Street
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
Easter Picture Novelties
A Dislocated Shou1der.

Suitable for gifts, in handsome and artistic
frames. j. B. Aorrey, 1925 G Street
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
Badges, Regalia, Costumes.
Gundlsch, SIS Seventh Street northwest

New Sewing Machines Ten Cents
Day. Reht OF Buy. Auerbach, & II, Do
nestle Agt.
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It's Wonderful How We Reweave

Old carpets into reversible rugs Drop postal for
samepies Golden, 439 Second Street southeast.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
Handsomely Dressed Men

Find themselves well introduced anywhere. Our
tailoring will make a stylish and attrac-
tive IN appearance Gilbert, Tailor SIS r Street.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
Golden Wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. Poor,

Golden Wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. Poore.
Mr. and Mrs. John Poore celebrated
the fftieth anniversary Of their wedding
last night at the home of their son. Wal
ter E. Poore. The house was tastefuIIy
decorated with palms and spring flow
ers, and buffet supper was served from
an attractive table, which was lighted
by candles screened with gold shades.
Mr.. and Mrs. Poore were assisted in re
ceiEing By Mr. and Mrs. Walter z. Poore.
Miss Louise and Miss Rose Poora. Their
children present were Mrs. }. T Lips
comb, Mrs. T. y. Pyles. Mrs. F. y. som
merville. Mrs Rudolph worch. and Allie
Poore, and nearly all Of their grandchil-
dren. Among them were Mrs P. II
Walker, the Misses Ethel and Rhoda
Pyles. the Misses Jessie and Clara Lips
comb. the Misses Mabel and Annie Som
merville. John T. Lipscomb. jr. and
Walter A. Lipscomb.
Mr. and Mrs Poore were married at
st. Matthew'S Church. il H Street. April
s, 1853
The Washington times., 1903-04-08

Signor Montagna, of the Italian en-
bassy. has been invited TO lecture before
the Italian Society of Boston. He Is now
preparing his discourse. which will be
upon Diplomacy in the Past and at the
Present Time
The Washington times., 1903-04-08

Easter Lilies and flowers: moderate prices
prompt delivery. Bauer's, Florist, 7l9 18th 81
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
Baltimore Chit-Chdtt.

II the weather be fine a large and
fashionable contingent will attend the
fourth annual point to point steeple-
chase of the Grand National Club. which
will be run on Saturday afternoon in the
Green Spring Valley This will be the
most important event of the week, so
cially. as well as in sporting circles. as
the Grand National Clubs races are
second only in Importance to the Mary
land Hunt Cup race. which is to come
of Saturday. April 49,
The Grand National race on Saturday
is conducted by the younger members
Of the Green Spring Valley Hunt Club,
the committee in charge comprising
Lurnan Stewart. Harry Mordecai. and
Armand Atkinson.
Miss Portia Louise Atchison, of At
ianta, Ga, was the guest of honor at q
luncheon given by her aunt, Mrs. Hya-
cInth Lount, at the Hotel RenRert, last
Saturday. Among the invited guests
from Washington were Leon Atchison.
c. H Hilbert. Miss Georgia Leonard,
Edwin l. BARLEY, and William r. Lount.
W Tyson Eliicott left Baltimore on
Monday for Florida, where he will re-
main for a fortnight. Mr.. Ellicott has
engaged an apartment at the Baltimore
Country Club for the summer.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08

Collars, Cents; Cuffs, 4 Cents Pair.
Gem Steam Laundry, 5l4 sth st NV Phone
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Notes.

| Mrs. julia Ward Howe. OF Boston. has
just become a great grandmother
/ through the birth Of a child to Mrs.
Henry Marion Hall, of East Orange. Mr..
Hall is a son of Mrs. Florence Howe
Hall, Of Plainleld. and IS an instructor
in Carteret Academy, Orange. The child
/ is Mrs. Howe's first great grandchnd.
Mrs. Daniel D. Lothrop. formerly Miss
Margaret Sidney, of Concord. Mass. is
in Washington, the guest OF DR.. and Mrs.
Teunis s Hamlin. Her daughter, Miss
Margaret. who IS a student at Smith
College, IS with her spending the Easter
vacation here
Mrs. ". E. Dalton, who spent the win
ter in Jamaica. has returned home.
much improved in health.
Edward Harshberger Butler, of Wash
ington. class OF -. has been elected one
Of the editors OF the Nassau Literary
Magazine the Princeton College paper.
Mrs. Charles Poe. Of Washington. is
visiting her nieces, the Misses Robin
son, OF St Paul Street, Baltimore.
Yesterday Mrs. Ernest Thompson
Seton gave pretty tea at the club
house al Hot Springs. Among her
guests were Mr. and Mrs. William Man
ice, Mr. and Mrs Charles II. Ditson.
and Samuel Elliott Of New York. Mrs.
Parks. Of London, Miss Chaplin and Miss
Emerson
Miss Gertrude Sibiey, daughter of Major
Frederick W. Sibley. L 8. A, viii be
maid Of honor at the wedding Of Miss
Grace Parker and Lieut. Ernest N.
Reeve, Z. S A, April p. Capt. Roberr
H Dunlap, L. s. NJ c. will be best
man
Clyde Fitch sailed yesterday on the
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse for five
months trip to Europe. which the plav-
wright will divide about equally between
work and recreation. He VIII return
the last of August TO see the opening
production Of several Of his plays.
Mrs. Benjamin Guinness. OF New York
niece of the Duchess of Wellington
whose husband, formerly OF the British
royal navy. is now in business in Wall
Street. has just had her portrait painted
by Prince Pierre Troubetzkoi. Mr.. and
Mrs Guinness have taken the Douglas
Place on the Sound shore of Long Island
for a term.
Miss Kate TlndaII, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. William TindaH. another stu
dent from Smith. is at home enjovfng
the Easter vacation.
Henry Kuhn, the welI-knogru merchant
Of East Washington, celebrated his sixty
first birthday last evening by L reception /
at his home, 501 Eleventh Street south /
east. The parlors were decorated with
palms and ferns. and refreshments were
served He was serenaded BY Prof. E. /
Hofmann's band. after which dancing
was INDUCED in. Among those present /
we're
Mr.. and Mrs. Kuhn. Miss A. Kuhn. /
Masters ]. Kuhn and C. Kuhn. Prof. /
HIofmann, c. Thierbach. jr.. r. Meachan.
!. Holman, e. Miller, c. Camfagna. H /
0avey and DR.. Richards
The Washington times., 1903-04-08

Major and Nine. Vignal. OF the French
embassy. viii leave Washington in June
fer Europe.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08

Less than by the pound-suPerior finish Po-
tonac Laundry. Phone Main 275l Offices
ITO L street and 5O9 Fourteenth Street nv
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
If You Have Ever Read Haqgard's
Runaway Boys Arrested.

She, send address: something interesting.
hlone Co. 324 Delaware Avenue ne
The Washington times., 1903-04-08

announcement has been made Of the
engagement Of Miss May Riker. the
daughter OF Mf and Mrs John Law
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
HAPPENINGS IN THE REALM OF SOCIETY,"
WASHINGTON BALTIMORE NEW YORK.

renee Riker, to her cousin, Henry Inger-
soil Riker. The wedding viii take place
April % in the Church Of the Incarna-
tion, New York.