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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-06-20
THE MINORITY
By FREDERICK TREVOR HILL
Author Of "The Case and Exceptions. etc.


derrick A. Stokes Col
thusiasms, aren't they?"
Eyes, If you ride them enthusiastic-
ally"
an pursuit of the gladness you speak
of"
mo, no! With the gladness. Of
course"
"Ah, but my hobby Is a bit jaded'
I'm afraid. He can't keep up"
"How disappointing! But what Is
it?"
"a factory"
"a factory"
eyes, and the people In It."
"Oh, ! think that is splendid"
"I should never describe 1t by such
an adjective. It's interesting at times,
disheartening at others; broadening in
one respect, narrowing in another;
but never splendid"
But doesn't 1t affect a great many
people?"
"Yes."
"And you don't have q chance to
influence their lives?"
81 suppose so-in some slight de-
gree"
"And don't you think that's splen-
did? Oh, you do need a run in tho
country!"
The girl laughed with frank merri-
ment.
Some day I shall ask you to show
me the way"
every we'll, I will--after we've been
properly introduced. But there's our
hostess signalling US to leave you to
the real purpose Of the evening, the
meeting with Mr.. Harlan; so au re-
voir-"
Kennard rose and pulled back the
chair.
T do hope you'll Ike him." she said
smilinS!.s, as she Eassed toward the
drawing-room.
As the butler pulled the portieres
together, Kennard felt q hand on his
arm, and turned to see Mr.. Harlan
standing beside him.
Good evening, Mr.. Kennard, this Is
an unexpected pleasure. I've been
trying to catch your eye all the even-
ing, but my daughter has monopolized
you ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-02
Work Of the Organizations

over 5000. divided among the 125 socie-
ties in the different churches. This in
cludes the junior chapters, which will
be well represented in the convention.
The Fifth Regiment Armory. which
has a seating capacity Of 1880. has been
obtained for the purpose Of holding the
convention. and the overf1ows will be
provided for at Lyric Hall, seating $780,
and in the various large evangelical
churches. The weather permitting, out
door sessions may be held In the sunken
garden surrounding Mt. Royal Station,
of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
The delegates, besides wearing the
convention badge, will be furnished with
distinctive badge showing the State or
country from which they come The
District badge is In the national colors,
red. white and blue. and is one of the
most beautiful badges seen at the con-
ventions. It always attracts attention
ana has become well known to those
who regularly attend the conventions
Delegates are expected from all i'm
portant cities in the United States as
well as from nearly all foreign coun-
tries where the union has chapters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-02
MODERN MAccABEES WILL
GIVE ANNUAL EXCURSION

Preparations are about completed for
the picnic and excursion of the knighs
and ladies OF the Original Order of
Maccabees, at River View, next Mon
day
The entertainment committe has pro-
vided special attractions for the amuse-
mant and entertainment Of all who
attend. Some Of the special features
viii include fancy dances, songs and
Rotations by high-class Juvenile tai
ent, under the management of Mrs.
Latham and other ladies' of the Mac
cabees. Addresses will also be made
on fraternal topics by capable Speakers.
A game of baseball will be played by
uniformed mines selected for the oc-
casion. Races of various kinds. and
interesting contests adapted to all
classes will be decided during the az
ternoon- See advertisement in another
column.
The following members constitute the
committee in charge OF the excursion:
Dr. j. H Junghans, chairman: G.,
f. Cannfn, vice chairman: G. G. Baker.
secretary. F. A. Kuhns, treasurer:
S. S. English. ]. NJ. Foster, j. F. Talia-
ferro, Thomas j, Shea, H E. CROUCH.
Charles, j. Gates, Frank Hannah. d
III. oliver. T. H. Sturgis, J. s. Robert
son, Frank Mace, j. F. Widmire. ]. c.
Winterwerp. Frank T. Murphy, Henry
j. Auth, George E, Whitfield Thoma 6
L. Kengla, p. P. Rickenbacher. 7
Gross, Dewitt c. Smith
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-02
LOAN PIANOS FREE
To Help Along the Cause of
Musical Education
f. Ct. Sr1ITH PIANO co.
Gives Free Use of Piano to Chill.
dren Studying Music

No matter how competent the music
teacher may be, Your children will not
progress Very fast unless they have a
piano al home for practice work Most
children and beginners in music are
dif1ident about practicing in studio
with others present to distract their at
tention. They viii get along much
faster If the work could be done in
their own homes. And it is for the
purpose of giving CHILDREN the advantage
of practice at home that the F. G.
Smith Piano Co.. of 1928 Pa ave- have
very generously offered to loan the use
OF a good serviceabie square piano free
for six months TO any parents who will
pay the cost of hauling. Please bear
IN mind that the acceptance of the
loan of one of these pianos puts you
under no obligations whatever. The
company is glad TO do this much for the
cause of musical education and you are
heartily welcome TO the use of the piano
free. They now have on band some
Bradbury, Knabe, Chickering, Emerson,
HalIet x Davis. Gilbert. Stodart. Wor-
cester, and other leading makes of
square pianos ready TO be loaned out TO
those who apply first The wareroomS
viii be closed all day Tuesday, July 4,
so you had better cali Monday or We'd
nesday TO see about securing the use of
one of these pianos.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-02
J. F. SULLIVAN CHOSEN
PATHFINDERS' DIRECTOR

The meeting of the Pathfinder Social
and Dramatic Club, on last Tuesday
evening, was held at the residence of
the Misses Kenney. 1245 Twenty-second
street northwest and was largely at
tended
Il was announced that II. E. O'Shea
would resume his old position as stage
carpenter with Frohman in the fan, and
that he would consequently be COM
PEELED TO resign as stage manager of
the club. His resignation was accepted
with regret. j. F. Sullivan was elected
to fill the vacancy.
The committee on revision of by-la WIS
submitted partial report. In which
they recommended that hereafter the
club be known as 1.-The Pathfinder ORA
matte Club" Their report was adopted
unanimously.
four plays selected. In order that the
members might utilize their spare time
II their vacations in getting ready for
the fall season. Much enthusiasm u,as
manifested by the members over several
novel effects for entertainments which
were presented by the executive COM
Mfttee.
Many complimentary things were said
about The Times for the kindness of
It's editors in printing accounts of the
meetings and Of the general courtesy of
the staff.
At the conclusion of the business ses-
sion the following interesting program
was rendered:
Ford; recitation. THE Nine O'Clock
Man William NJ La Roche; duet.
I'm Wearing My Heart Away for
You Miss Agnes Kenney and John
Long: Irish song. The Ms and the
o's,' Mrs. Kenney; Echoes of Trag-
edy." Mary d. Hillmon Miss Mary Ford
and J. r. Sullivan, In Sullivan's farce.
How Joe Proposed vocal solo, Miss
Mary Kenney: Misses Lola Williams,
Lena and Mary Bentley, and Marguerite
Perkins. In the amusing sketch. The
Quiet Four" vocal duet, Misses Mar
garet and Lily Walsh. accompanied by
Miss Anna Manning; recitation, I'm the
QUIT Corner" John w. REYNOLDS. The
serving of refreshments marked the
close of the meetings of the club until
the middle Of August.
The present officers of the club are:
General manager, William I. Raley; as
sistant manager. John w. Reynolds;
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Miss Mary Kenney
stage director, j. f. Sullivan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-02
c. S. R. A. ORGANIZES
BRANCH IN TREASURY

The Treasury branch OF the United
States Civil Service Retirement Asso-
citation was organized at the rooms of
the association, 1924 New York avenue
northwest Tuesday evening. In the
absence of Alexander F. Mcmillan,
member of the executive committee for
the Treasury Department, the meeting
was called TO order by DR.. Llewellyn
Jordan. James a. Sample was elected
president; DR.. Llewellyn Jordan, vice
president; Miss E. NJ. Jacobs, secre-
tary, and r. Stone Jackson. treasurer
Among those who were present and
became members were ex-Audftor
Thomas Holcomb. Henry C. Swan,
Charles B. Parkman, Frank Kearney,
Robert Thomson. Solomon E. F'aunce,
John T. Bivihs. A B. Jameson. T. s.
Post. w. s. Richards. and Burt w. An
drews.
AN energetic movement to increase the
membership Will be inaugurated at once.
An executive committee to assist the
officers in the work of the association
will be appointed at the next meeting.
July IL. when constitution and by
laws will be submitted for adoption.
The organization of similar associations
is contemplated by employees of the other
executive departments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-02
DOiNGS OF MAcCABEES
IN THIS JURISDICTION

Sir Knight A. j. Posen, the comnan-
der-elect Of Golden Rule Tent. No. 3, re-
signed at the review last Thursday
night. because business calls him out
of tie city. and Past Commander j. w.
Trumble was unanimously elected to the
place thus made vacant.
Arlington Tent. No. 10, viii hold its
next regular review next Wednesday
night at Jennings Hall, 314 Pennsylvania
avenue southeast
Golden Rule Tent. No. 8. now holds
its reviews every Thursday night, in
what was formerly known as Society
Temple, Fifth and G streets northwest
where they have the most comfortable
lodge room in the city. With the cleo
trio fans going these warm nights make
the members comfortable
Brightwood Tent. No. ), has moved
from the Brightwood Hotel Hall, to
the Schutzen Park Hall. where it meets
every Tuesday night 1t will hold a
lawn fete on the 4th, 5th. 9Th, and 7th
Of July.
Anacostia Tent No. Z, is preparing for
big rally next Monday night. at which
the officers are to be installed bv the
State commander. who was invited as
the special guest of the tent on that oc-
casion- He has accepted, and will be
with them.
Metropolitan Tent. No II. has set
apart the. 18th for the installing of their
officers and the State commander, by
special Invitation. will conduct the beau
tfful ritual ceremony.
National Hive. No. !. will give an ex-
cursion TO River View on July -
Nfaccaboe excursions are numerous
IRIS year On the 21st the Joint excur-
sion will be held to Chesapeake Beach,
and on the 2eth District Tent, No s. will
have an excursion to River View, and
on the 9th the members of National
Tent will go to Chesapeake Beach In
previous years the tents have ali joined
in one excursion. but now the tents are
getting so large that thev begin to feel
some what indepenIenf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-02

Fraternal Visitation to
Wigwam of Sioux
Tribe.
Maccabees Show Great
Activity for Sum-
mer Time.
Societies Elect Officers
and Plan Big Ex-
cursIons.

The assembly of the members of the
Improved Order of Red Men In the wig
wan of Sioux Tribe, No. 10. $40 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest, at the resu-
lar weekly burning of the council fire
last Tuesday evening, was an inspiring
scene. 1t was the occasion of a fra
ternal visitation from the following
tribes of this ton, large dele
cation being present from each: Usage
Tribe. No. 6; Logan, No. 8; Mineoia-
No. IA: Idaho. No. Is; Seltese, No l6
and White Eagle No. Il.
The chiefs were at their best in their
remarks on the good Of the order, nota-
bly, the great sachem, D. J. Marvin
Fast Great Sachem James Madison. jr.
A Mcclure, sachem OF Logan, No. 8;
Past Sachem. j. Mann. Usage, No. s.
Senior Sagamon, Seltese, No. 16; Chief
Ronaparte, Mineola, No IA: F. Babcock
past sacnenl, Idaho. No. Is; George b
Wheeiock. past sachem Pokahoke'
Tribe, No. 20, of Keene, N H., and
Great Junior Sycamore II. E. Wheeler
of Sioux Tribe. No IS.
The speakers all dwelt upon frater-
nity as exemplified In the large number
OF tribes represented and the large dele
cations present, and the spirit and en-
thusiasm thus created.
The officers of Sioux Tribe, No Is
for the ensuing term, were elected. as
follows. Sachem, William Andrews
senior sycamore, A. Brem; junior saga
more, B. Snow; prophet, James W. Ali
sen; past sachem, J. ]. Hopper. was
elected to the unexpired term of pas
sachenl; H E. Wheeler as representa-
tive to the Great Council. H. E. Wheel
CT having been raised TO great junior
sycamore. The war dance. which is te
be exemplif1ed on the joint excursion te
Marshall Hall on July 20, 1905, was re
hearsed, under leadership of Chief
Bonaparte, of Mineola Tribe. The ap
rointments for rehearsal were Mineola
Friday, June 80. and Usage. July 3. 1905
1he visitation was most enjoyable ano
profitable affair.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-02
DISTRICT ENDEAVORERS
WILL ATTEND CONVENTION

At the twenty-second international
Christian Endeavor convention, to be
held in Baltimore. July 5-10. the Dis
trtct of Columbia Union will proba bly,
be represented by the largest delegation
from any division. with the exception, OF
course. of Baltimore. 1t is expected
that more than 1000 delegates will at
tend the convention from this city
Arrangements are being made for a
special train to leave on the morning
of the first day and return from Balti-
more after the last meeting has been
held on Saturday. Owen Kellar. presi-
dent of the District Union. will head
the local delegation. He is most
enthusiastic over the prospects of the
convention and the fact that Washing
ton is going to be SO we'll represented.
The District of Columbia Christian
Endeavor Union has a membership Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-02
WHITE EAGLE TRIBE
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS

White Eagle Tribe. No. II. Improved
Order of Red Men. held enc of it's old
time council fires last Thursday sleep at
its wfgwam, Four-and-a-half and G
streets southwest Quite a delegation
was present from Sioux Tribe. No is.
and the three degrees were conferred
upon Clinton Wells and A c. Mcmillan
by the degree team Of the tribe, assisted
by the visiting brothers. The seminar
nual election Of chiefs resulted as fol-
lows:
Prophet. w r. A Gordon; sachem. w.
81. Chism: senior sycamore. r. l..
Mathews, Junior sycamore, D. A. Har-
yey, who will be duly raised up at next
Thursdays council fire by Deputy Great
Sachen1 Beavers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-02
A STRONG BLUFF.

a congregation in Connecticut had
lost their pastor, and wefe desirous OF
filing his place But their last min
lister had been seif-taught, and the
stipulated that the new minister should
have classical education.
In order TO be sure OF their man, the
deacons agreed to let applicants preach
a sermon on trial. The living was good,
consequently trial sermons we're the
order Of the day l.ut as the deacons
said, they knew an educated ms from
a duffer, so the living remained --acant-
At last a Welshman heard of the yacan-
cy, but heAwaS less learned than the
one who had left; still, he determined
to try.
The day was arranged, the appointed
minute arrived. and the candidate
mounted into the pulpit He got well
or In his sermon. when he suddenly
recollected that he was expected to
show, his learning. ~
my friends" he sad. 81 win now
quote you passage in Greek
With solemn look he repeated a
verse in his. native tongue The eject
| smiles were exchanged among the dea-
cons.
Thus encouraged. he followed up his
adyantage by sayini{; -. ,,,- -.
1t in Latin ~
He then repeated enother passage In
Welsh this was eye1i more successful
tnan- pe1Ore- Inc preacher cast MS eye
over his flock, and saw that he was re-
garded with looks of increasing respect.
Unfortunately, there was Welsh
man IN the congregation; he was SIT
ting at the back. almost choked In his
efforts TO stiie his laughter. The min
listers eye fell on him, and took in the
whole situation at glance Preserv-
ing his countenance, he continued
Il will also repeat It In Hebrew"
He then sang out, In his broadest
Welsh: My dear fellow. stop laugh
inc or they Will find it out
The other understood, sthed his
laughter, and afterward dined with his
successful coun-ryman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-02
EXCELSIOR LITERARY CLUB
GIVES ANNUAL PICNIC

The Excelsior Literary Club. as Is
its custom every year, gave picnic at
Glen Echo which was much enjoyed by
the members present and their friends,
estimated by the president to be about
fifty The day. was an ideal one. and
everything passed OF very nicely, the
gentlemen coming out after business
closed making it very pleasant for the
club.
Some members being detained. took
their dinners in town. but came later
for the ride. and returned with. the
party. so all enjoyed the trip. This was
the last meeting until October, when the
club resumes its weekly gatherings for
work
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-02
UNDER SUSPICION

A minister who had preached a ser
mon on the murder of Abel by Cain
was called upon during the week by a
worried-looking man with an humble
request.
You mind that sermon you preached
last Sunday forenoon" said the vis-
itor.
Yes"
About a man called Cain that killed
his brother?"
Certainly
well, next Sunday would you kindly
explain that he's no relative OF Game
who keeps the shop in High street? You
see. everybody has been thinking i,
was me or some friend OF mine -
London Tit-Bits.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-02
Engagements

Judge and Mrs. W. F. Brown, of
Carrollton, Ga, announce the engage
ment of their daughter. Miss Emily
Maude Brown, to Lieut.. w. d. Alexan-
der Anderson, Corps OF Engineers Miss
Brown, who Is the sister OF Capt. Earl I.
Brown, Corps of Engineers has been
visiting her brother this winter at the
Washington Barracks. at which post
Lieutenant Anderson IS also stationed.
Mr. Anderson is the son of ATTORNEY
General Anderson, of Richmond. Va.
The wedding will take place In October.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-07-02
SOCIETY NEWS AND CHAT OF THE WEEK

| The bride wore white silk musline over
white taffeta and had Bride roses
in her hair She carried a show
er bouquet af Bride roses Miss
May Substine. the Bridesmaid. wore pale
| blue musline over white tafreta and car
| rfed shower bouquet of pink roses.
The parlor and dining room, were hand
somely decorated with cut flowers and
palms, and refreshments were served.
| Those present we're Mr.. and Mrs. John
Kyle. aunt and uncle OF bride; Miss
| May Hundley, sister Of groom; Miss
May Kyle and Master Christ Kyle. sis
ter and brother of bride: Mrs. Ida Kyle,
aunt of bride;5Mrs Pllilah De Neale and
sons, Miss LoItie Miller. Mr.. and Mrs.
". j. Smith, Mrs. Tina White, Mrs
Wagie. Miss Florence Wormsley. Miss
Aim Wilson. Miss Idalia Wilson, Miss
Lizzie Fsrrer. Mrs. Lawson. Mrs Rath-
bone, Mrs. G. Boyd. Miss May Kilroy.
Miss Ella Kilroy. Miss Maggie Smith.
Miss Bessie Smith, Miss Nellie Lowell,
Miss Garry Lovel, Mrs. T. Lowell, Mr..
! and Mrs. Lowell, cousins and aunt Of
| the groom: Miss Louise Stesison. Miss
Ole Walker. Mr. and Mrs. T. ludlow.
George Hundiey. brother of groom;
| William Harley, osca Wilson, Osca
Oliver. Leonard Myer. Albert Smith,
| Howard Kyle, cousin Of bride; e. Bud
dington, B. John, Sherman, Reasley, F.
TIinkley, ]. Wilson, Wayett, Niligan. F.
Ford.
| ST. Paul's Episcopal Church in San
Francisco, CAL, was thronRed on the
evening of June 81 to witness the we'd
| ding of Miss Cornelia Dean Gordon.
daughter Of Brig. Gen. David 8. Gordon.
u. S. A.. retired. and Mrs. Gordon, OF
Washington. and Isaac Oliver Upham.
son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac o. Upham.
| The chancei was massed with ferns.
palms and Bermuda lilies and a soft
| light from waxen tapers fell upon the
altar
| The brides gown was of Ivory satin
| and old lace. The bride was attended by
Mrs. Dennis Searles In white chiffon
cloth gown and by little Amelia Gordon,
the flower girl, while the groom was sup
ported by his brother. BENJAMIN Upham.
The ushers were William n Smith, jr..
| Temple Smith. Douglas McBrtde, and
Charles Tripler.
| After the ceremony a reception was
| held at the residence of the brides
brother. Philip X. Gordon. After an
extended wedding trip they will occupy
I
/ erection OF their home In Piedmont near
| Oakland. Cal
| Miss Florence Field, daughter OF Mrs.
Thomas Nelson Page and the late James
Field. of Chicago. was married at noon
/, Yesterday in st. Georges Church. York
/ Harbor. Me-. to Thomas Poultney Lind
say. OF Boston who graduated at Har-
ward Wednesday
| The engagement of the young people
was announced from York Harbo- last
summer. and during the intervening
months Mr.. Lindsay, who is the son of
| a well-known minister of that name. has
| been frequent visitor to Washington
Mrs Preston Gibson, of Chicago. the
elder sister of Miss Field. was her only
| attendant.
| The bride e one OF the most expert
| horsewomen in this country. and. like
| her sister, Mrs Gibson. carries of many
prizes at the fashionable horse shows
| they attend.
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Charles F. worreil. Charles E. Hurst,
hfrs.-A- s. harrington.
Coulter Hall-Mrs. r Leibshufx.
Samuel Herman and wsfe, Charles K.
Rio sGrandeAa. E. Ientz and wife. NJ.
Haberiy. George E. Brooks and wife.
w. t. Dicks, c.. Oman. c. c. Willxin-
son son and Wife, g F. 7 Brady. George :.
s. Miller, Miss L.: Giles. Miss q. Nor
wood, Miss D. T. King, Miss l. McCief-
LAM
Crawford. A Z. Knowlcen.
Normandie-E. 3. Wilson. Miss F. 3.
Johnson John Murphy.
Amos ". Bacon. Mr.. and Mrs c. s.
Somerville, Augustus Dowden. Miss
Dowden.
Jackson-Miss Ware. Miss c. T. Ware.
At the hotels.
Dennis-T NJ. Paterson. T. o. Grouse
and wife,
Fredonia-J. VI scbade.
Pennhurstz Mrs II Hanney. Miss -
E. Lee.
Scarborough-A Ha1nmerstein.
Seaside-Mrs S. S. Brady, Miss g.
Barker and sister. -
Traymore-c. H Birdsall and wife. r
Reyai PalaceR gnTto-s and az. wife s.. G
D
Alexander.
Blenhein-Miss NJ. 3. Jones.
Chalfonte--J- b. LArner. Miss B. 4
GauIt. A. A. Alexander and wife, 9. o.
Totten, 3. H. Henderson, s. Z. Jones'
n. c Shaw. Mrs J.. II. Starnbary.
Glendale-W. Schacing and wife, h
Schwartz.
Cedarcroft-M. N. Isanday.
Dunlop. c. Thompson and wife. II.
MANI.
Grand AtIantic-Afiss E. B. Morgan
LureiIa-H. James.
Revere-SIiss l. Judith. Miss Z Judith.
Raleigh. c. Campbell F@<G
Sothern-CharIes freshman.
Walker, r. Burton and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robinson. G. N. Jesse and wife.
Gen. c. s. Wayne, Miss NJ K Boles,
Cen W W. Perrors.s Jr-, and E. II.
Shipp.
Morris-C. S. Kills.
Majestic-D. D. and e. B. White
Observation-Disclosures. and Miss Moon, and
r. Burton.
New Engiand-Mrs- A J. Sunderland
and daughter, Miss Sprofes-
Pierrepont-S. Herman and wife.
Acn@C. r. Lombard, Mrs, G.. y.
Manning, and c. 3. Manning.
Beimont-T. D. Mullen
Chetwoode-Mrs C.. D. Pollock.
Dennis-Mrs. Rehner. Mrs. G. ]. Mare
and wife, and G.. Mucholtz-
Gadsby House-Miss r. Stakeholder.
Green's-W. s. Barker
Lcraine-H. R. Grace and DR.. NJ 8.
Grace
Morton-Mrs F. NJ. Detwefler ana n
AlIea and wife
E1Wood-S. W. Buchoitz.