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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-26
TO buy NEW ENGINE.
Ashland Fire Company Appoints COM
mittee for the Purpose.

a.aa Special 10 Inc lllllSS ptSpdlSb -
ASHLAND, VA. October 25.-The
Ashland Fire Company held a very
Important meeting his week. the prin-
cipal object Of which WAC to set a
plan to work by which the company
could procure a new engine.
1t Is proposed to purchase e COM
bination gasoline and hand-powsr ma
chine of the latest improved style.
While nothing defrite as to price was
known. Chief G. f. Delarue thought one
suitable could he gotten for about
S.. 200. Since the recent fire at the res
idence of Hill Carrier. Esq, the subject
of an ~up-to-date engine has batn
thoroughly talked over and the citizens
literally toward getting the apparatus
With all facts before the company
that could he obtained in regard tc
raising the necessary funds the com
pany by a unanimous vote passed 9
resolution for the appointing OF a com
ough canvass of the town for the pur-
pose OF raising the money. The chief
reported that he had received two let
tiers, one from Hill Carter. ESD and
the other from the Virginia Fire and
Marine Insurance Company. both OF
use OF h company. Several new
anne were added to the roll. The
chief appointed the following commit
tee, Il. L. c. Scott, w. s. Brown and
]. NJ. Cox, to solicit subscriptions and
report at a meeting to be held on No
vember 18th at s o'clock
Randolph Macon College to-day sub
scribed through its secretary and treas.
urer w. S. Brown, one hundred dollars
towards purchasing q new ngine The
committee is at work and have every
assurance OF raising a considerable
fund Aa -#a
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TAYLOR-TAYLOE.
Pretty Wedding In King GEORGE of n
Popular Young Couple,

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
KING GEORGE CO.. VA. October 25-
a pretty church wedding and one of
much interest to every one in his
yyicinity was solemnized yesterday at
%. JOINS Church when Miss Mary Tay-
IoaS vas given In marriage to Mr.. RAJ
!elgh Golston Taylor of West Virginia.
n mos hands had decorated the church
she midst OF which were mingled white
ahd yellow .chrysanthemums.
promptly at high noon the bridal
party entered the church to the in.
spring strains Of the wedding march
rendered on the organ by Miss Medora
dooe.4 Miss Eva Tayloe. q sister OF
the bride. acted as maid of honor. The
pride, gowned In a becoming travelling
suit. and carrying Brides roses, en-
tered with her brother. Mr.. Baden
Iasker Tayloe. by whom she was given
away. The bridegroom and his bro
ther. Mr.. Edward Taylor. who was best
man, entered from the vestry room and
met the bride at the chanccl, where
Rev. Edward H. 1ngle. an uncle
Of the bride, assisted by the Rev. 3.
T. Turner, rector OF st. Johns, per-
Formed the ceremony that united two
lives irrevocably together.
Immediately after The ceremony the
hapy couple drove to fredericksburg,
where they boarded g southbound train
Tor a bridal. trip. including the expo
sitlon and 9th er places OF interest. They
VIII reside in Ansted, w. Va, WHERE
the bridegroom Is general manager Of
the Gauley Coke and Coal Mines.
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Cnterrh.

Whether it is Of The nose, throat,
stomach bowels or more delicate Or
gans,, ~catarrh is always facilitating
and Should never fall OF attention.
1T Is a discharge from The mucous
membrane when kept in n state of in
hamn1ation BY an impurs, commonly
Hoods Sarsapariila cures all forms
OF catarrh. radically n permanently
lit purifies the blood, sopthes the In
famed membrane, builds up the sys-
tenn; removes the cause and over
comes all h effects.
Harry j. Charles, Gramplan, Pa.
says: AHood's Sarsaparilla has cured
me OF catarrh, and ! recommend 1t to
all sufferers"
Accept no substitute for Hoods Sar-
~saparilla. for no substitute ACTS like 1t,
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LIBEL SUIT
NEARING THE CLOSE
Court Has Heard Enough to
Reach Decision, but Argu-
ment Follows.
WILDLY cHEERED
Populacc Wildly Cheers Man
Who Attacked Prince Zu
Gutenberg in Papers.

BERLIN, October 25.-Justice Kern
to-day closed the taking OF testimony
In the libel action brought by Gen,
eral Count Kuno' Won Moltke against
Maximillian Harden, editor OF Die
zukunft. saying that the court had
heard enough to base a decision.
though he did not indicate what this
decision woulds be. Counsel for both;
sides were given the privilege OF be-.
ing heard Tomorrow.
Herr Harden, when he left the court,
was ,cheered wildly by immense crowds
OF persons. who admired his courage
in attacking powerful ~personages con-.
nected with the Imperial Court. Prince
Philip I'll Gutenberg, ex-German Am
bassador to Vienna, did not appear.
His physician informed the Justice
nat 1t would be dangerous for his
patient to do so. DR.. Won Gordon. at
rtorney for Count Won Moltke, adding
that there. was danger OF the prince
ing dead IN court.
Justice Kern then directed Police
Captain Won Treskow to take a witness
who testified yesterday, whose name
was not made public, TO Prince zu
E%ulenburg's residence to see III the
witness could identify zu Eulenburg.
Van Treskow later returned to the
court and said the prince refused to
receive them.
Herr Harden, during the proceedings,
lost his temper. and. waving his hand
in fury toward Count Kuno Won Moltke.
yelled: docs he still deny chat a mem5
Der OF the royal house told me that Won
Moltke would be mad IL he tried to
repel the lcharges?"
Justice Kern asked General. O
Moltke II he had resigned his position
on account OF the publication Of Herr
Harden,s charges. Won Moltke replied
that there had been such a mountain.
OF lies piled up against him that hs
felt he could no longer remain military
comlnandant OF Berlin, ;He said he hal
worn the Emperor's uniform for forty.
two years, and loved his career. He
begged the court to take the ruin OF
his: career Into consideration when he
passed sentence upon Harden.
The day was largely occupied with
expert testimony by DR.. Magnus
Hirschfeld on the nature Of the Of
lenses charged in the Indictment.
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INDUSTRIAL
COMMISSION NEXT
National Civic Federation Urges
Plan to Settle All Labor
Disputes.
DEAL With CORPORATIONS
Al WITH CORPORATIONS
Movement Designed to Preserve
Individual Initiative, Competi-
ton and Contract Rights.

CHICAGO. ILL. October :5.-The
National Civic Federation, which has
been In session here. adjourned to-
day sine die, after devoting much
time to five-minute talks by business
men. Who discussed the various topics
introduced by speakers during the last
three days.
The report Of the committee on re-
solutions, which was adopted. made a
number OF Recommendations bearing
on trusts and the relations OF labor
and capital. The resolutions speak of
the successful application of the
Sherman anti-trust law, and declare
that NOW that this work Is accom-
plished. It has revealed the necessity
for legislation which shall maintain
all that the Sherman act was intend
ed to secure and safeguard interests
1t was never expected to affect"
The most important recommendation
is the following;
AS the next step in executing the
discrimination Of the American, PEG,
commercial relations Justice and equal.
ity of opportunity. for all, with fuli
sympathy and loyal support for every
clLOhL W cI|luICS NAhS LAWS ~ Httlc pn9S,
we urge upon Congress without delay
to pass legislation, providing for q
interests OF capital, Of labor, II OF
the general, pnblie. shall be represent I
commission. which proved most sue,
cessful in Germany tn.1s7o. shall con.
and and industrial c~ombinations and aad''r re-
port such proposals as to the forma,
Ir t. n: faRIta ~ earnora mfIa onag ans nd
the same may be subject to Federal
tugisdictionl. as shall preserve indiyid.
exercise of &. free contract In all busi-
ness and industrial relations"
After urging enlarged powers to the
bureau OF corporations, with respect
to publicity regarding great produce
Ing and manufacturing corporations"
the. resolutions declare that, anex2res-
sion at this time Is uniting to the
and Federal authorltlse In MANY States
over railroad rates because the guess
of the United States. @H wv %
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days meeting was the appointment OF
individual cashiers for the different
companies. Since the Morse %consoli-
dation the funds have been held as
a Whole by the interests controlled by
MIR. Morse. There we're unconfrmed
reports Tonight that to-day's changes
meant that J. P. Morgan & Company
and the New York, New Haven and
Hartford Railroad Company a en-.
tered the affairs of the shipping COM
btne with powerful influences.
Thus was foreshadowed the possible
ity Of a greater combine, including
the Morse companies and the New
roads marine lines, to control
n entire American coastwisr ship
ping trade of the Atlantic and the
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Take Care Of stockholders.

An officer OF one of the large sub
sldiary companies said OF the changes:
while this is no time to consider
the formation of combinations. those
already formed mugt be taken care
or In the interests Of those who own
the stocks and bonds"
When Morse acquired the Ward and
other lines for his combine, it was said
that he had guaranteed the bonds
taken In part payment at a certain
nSure. The difference between that
hsure and the present market rate ia
rooao considerable. thus giving the
seiiers opportunity to regain control
oil all lines except those actually
brought into the combination OF MT.
morse and his closer associates,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-26

P. I. Glee Club, who will be the soloist.
Sundays program includes a sermon
by Bishop. e. e. Hoss. OF Nashville, ! n
former members OF the church in the
afternoon and q mass-meeting OF all
denominations In the evening.
Rev. E. B. Kemm, for three years the
pastor Of the Christian Baptist Church
in Blacksburg. has notified his congre-
cation that he will accept the call re-
Gently rendered him by one OF the
churches neal Chicago, and
will preach his farewell sermon here
the third Sunday in November.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-26
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
Interesting Two-Dnys' Session Held IL
Caroline County.
Special to The Times-Dfsnatch.1

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]
BOWLING GREEN, VA, October 25.
The Sunday School Convention Of the
Herman Baptist Association held it's
NTH annual meeting at Providence
church, Caroline county, on Wednesday
and Thursday of this week.
me INVOCATION prayer was made by
Rev f. x. Tyler. Of Falmouth. Letters
Andrew Broaddus and Clerk E. s. Cog
hin. The present officers were re-
elected.
The convention sermon was preached
Courthouse. His text was found in
Jer. II. so: Let Jerusalem come into
your minds"
The discussion of What Constitutes
cd by B. c, Jones and DIR. c. S. Webb.
and further discussed by C. T.. Smith
n Rev, J. +. Billingsly, OF Bowling
Green, Va. The Relation OF the Pas
dor g me sunday school and the Sun
by ], =. Billingsly, j. j. Williams, %. c.
Moncure. j. NJ. McManaway and B.. c..
90 after prayer BY J. ". Reynolds. the
O'Clock.
The Model Sunday School Teacher
vas discussed on Thursday by T.. C..
Saoncure, j. w. Reynolds. c. S. Webb,
=: A. Shuman and Andrew Brouddus.
The Relation of the Sunday School to
AZ Community" was discussed bv i.
NJ. M~cManaway and Andrew Broaddus.
Adjournment was then made for din
ner, with prayer by J. Fl. Thayer.
The committee on time and place
reported as follows: Time, Wednesday
after the $50 Sunday in October. 1905:
place, to be determined hereafter.
An essay was read by r.. X. TYLER on
Matter" '
The Duty of Parents to the Sunday
Sehopll Was discussed by j. II. Thayer,
EN-Judge T.. G. Moncure proposed
mat rising vote of thanks be EXTEND
Cd the people of Providence Church
tor the splendid manner in which they
This was voted. NN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-26
CASES IN AMELIA COURT.
One Negro Fined $50 ana Another Sent
to the PcnIten tlnry.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1

IFPcoT'I % IHc
VA, October 25.-In the
Circuit Court to-day the trial of Viii
nam Dyson, colored, for breaking into
tho house at the snwmill of MI. ellis.
SIS.
Thos. Jordan was tried for highwayn
robbery and using q razor to intimi-
date Ben Anderson, at Jetersville. in
August, and robbing him of $3.50. The
jury brought in a verdict of five years
in the penitentiary.
The jury cases are now finished.
Gourt continues, however. on chancery
Mr.. Chas. f., deISrafft, son of the
deputy clerk. Mr. n. w. dekrafft, is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-26
WAITED NOT FOn 8TROUssEAU
hut MARRIED. AT ONCE

BALTIMORE, MD, October a5.-Af.
ter coming hereto buy her troussenu,
Miss Sallie n. Zea, Of Strasburg, Va,
not to. watt for the date set
for. her wedding, nj she and Mr.
Harry M: Ramey, Of this city. were
married Tonight. The ceremony was
performed at the parsonage Of Frank
I'm Street Presbyterian Church by the
pastor, Rev. Harris u. Kirk, The we'd
ding was originally set for November
well known real estate broker.
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SCENE ar n,ronA r.m pun1,c cpy1En.,y nnIv1yc n.oE v,ru ~, a, 1M9ssyw a
Special to The Times Dispatch

Especial to The mes-Dispatch.l
EMPoR1A. VA. october e5.-The En-
poria Fair closed to-day and a
large crowd of visitors were in at
tendance.
kessnich's Band, of Richmond, closed
its engagement with the Fair Associa-
ton this afternoon. Mr.. G. a. Thilow.
the director. is a capable bandmaster.
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SlOop-Click.

SPECIAL to The Tlmes-D lspatch
SALISBURY, N. c.. October 25.-
Deputy, Sheriff .W.P. Sloop, one. OF
yesterday afternoon to Miss Daisy
Click, q daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
lanes Click, well known citizens
OF Zeb, Rowan county. The wedding
a quiet one and was performed at
the home of Rev, r. r.. Sewers, at
Zeb. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Sloop are.
admired in Rowan. 18,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-26

and at all times pleased his audience.
The races to-day were splendid.
Next year Emporia will repeat its
fair and many necessary additions will
be made.
Summary of to-day's races:
First race-e:1s class, pace; purse,
$500
Sunlight &c. w. Haight, savan-
nan, Cal 2 3
Margaret CT. Covington. Nor
folk, ya.). 1 1 /
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To Hold Special Meetings,
Special to The Times-Dispatch.

WEST POINT, VA. October 25.-A
series of meetings in the Baptist
Church will begin ON Sunday, the 9th
of October. Rev. g. II. Sheriff will as
sist the pastor.
Mrs q. r. Williams, OF Richmond.
superintendent OF the Sunbeam Mis-
sionary Bands In the State. lis ex-
pected to visit the band OF the Baptist
Church on Sunday Ia instruct tho chill
dren in the work OF missions.
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HAND DIES FROM
EFFIECTS OF HIS-INJURIES
Especial to The Times.D,snatcb

lspecial TO The Times-Dtspatch.)
rnEloERlckSBURG, VA, October IS.
nm,liiam Staples, of Brooke. Stafford
NANNY Uun.s z section hand on the Rlch-
Railroad, fen from a hand car While
aeturmlns from work Thursday evening,
anu was 50 badly bruised that he died
Mann Nom us W INJURIES this morning at the
ne was taken. lie was twenty.nve
years OF age.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-26
RAILWAY ELECTS oFFIcERs.
Winchester and Potomac Line Re-elect.
Oscar G. Murray.

Oscar G.. Murray.
WINCHESTER. VA. October 25.-.
At the annual meeting OF stockholders
OF the Winchester I'M Potomac Rail
road, held here to-day, officers were
elected as follows President, Oscar @.
Murray; Vice-President. George f. Ran
dolph; Secretary, c. w. Woolford;
Treasurer, j. v. McNeal. all OF Balti-
0 William II. Baker. r. u. Cooper,
w. w. Wall. Thomas Cover and S. III.
Hansborough. all Of winchester. con-
stitute the board OF directors. The
line of tho Winchester and Potomacsi is
operated between Winchester and Har.
per's Ferry by the Baltimore and Ohio.
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OPENING or NEW curRcu
Services of Interest ut Whisn.r VIZ
morlnI-Acccpts Chicago Call.

Especial TO The Times ptspatch1
BLACKSBuRG. VA, October a5-Jp.
tersst for the Weekend here conferred
N the exercises IN correction with the
Church. These begun Friday iaveninu
with an organ recital by Jenny Lima
Green, OF baltimore. assisted BY Pro-
tessof y. u. Abbot, director OF the v.
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Nirginin %Po.tma.ters.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.)
Virginia postmastera appointed: Car
Vice H, D. Adams. resigned; Selma, Al
leghany county; NJ. VI. Pryor. Vice y. y.
Carter, removed
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Ricks-Hanley,

GREENsBoRO, N. Ct. October 40
At Westmarket Street Methodist
Church yesterday afternoon, Rev. Dr..
Detwiler united In marriage Leonidas
e. Kicks, Of Covington. Va, and Miss
Elizabeth M. Hanley,. of Roanoke, Va.
they returned last night TO the home
ofathe groom at CoyIngron. va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-26
GREAT REDUCTION IN RATES T(
NORFOLK VIA N. q w. NY.

Z The Norfolk and Western Railway
offers for sale every Tuesday, Thurs
to Norfolk at rate Of $3.50 good going
on regular morning trains. Including
the Cannon Ball, and returning same
day %onrrsgular evening trains.
II, BOSLEY,
District Passenger Agent,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-26
TO BUILD NEW BRIDGE.
Hanover nnd Hcnrico Unite In Con-
tract for One.

Especial to Th,Times-Dispatch.l
Supervisors. of Hanover n Henrico
let a contract to-day for n concrete
bridge owe the Chickahominy River,
connecting the W counties by the,
Ragland. of Richmond.
me bridge is to cost s2,475.75 and the
ume In which to build 1t is sixty
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-26

Annie B. tB. c. Britt, Holland,
Na.) .......
Dan Wilkes Geo. I. Palmer,
Savannah, Ga.) ............ 2
Gentleman's county race; purse, 800:
Mile Observation-Disclosures. III !
lula NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 3 3 0 Q
Third race-one mile dash; purse,
Broadway Girl (Engleking) 1
Little Cita (Hutchison). $50. 2
Miss Morrow Lewis).....
III. L. Frank (Liverwoodl. 8
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-08-16

the very beginning. A large delaga-
ton was in attendance wednesday ev-
ening, and listened to a forceful ad-
dress by Rev. Schnell of Lake Charles
New delegations continued to arrive
on every train throughout the dav
Thursday. The attendance promises
to be the largest that this district has
ever enjoyed. The meetings so far
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-08-16
FOR SALE.

A team of good mules,
double harness, wagon
and a Deering Binder.
Inquire of J. F. Bower,
Welsh, La.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-08-16

have been a decided success and the
prospects are that this will be the
most successful meeting of its kind ev-
er held in this district. Much credit
is due Rev. H. NJ. Grain for the sue
cess of this association, as he has
been untiring in his efforts in securing
delegates to attend and in arranging
a successful program. The citizens
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-08-16
Best and Cheapest.

Panel Liver Regulator keeps the
Liver, Stomach and Bowels working
Just right. That means to be well and
keep well. And it makes your money
60 the furthest. Tin box, ID cents.
Money back if you want it. For sale
by Cooper Drug Co., and Crescent
Drug Store.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-08-16

of Welsh have generously thrown open
their homes for the accommodation of
the delegates and have contributed in
every way possible toward making
their stay in our city pleasant one.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-08-16
Welsh Furniture Store Change Hands

The Welsh Furniture Store, one of
the Oldest and best established bust
nesses of Welsh, changed hands this
week, the formal transfer being made
on the 18th, inst This business.
which has been own ed and managed
by r. A. and 2. p, Miller, was pur-
chased by John Miller, manager of
the Morse Hardware Store. of this
city. Mr.. Miller will take charge of
the furniture business at once leav-
ing the management of the Morse
Hardware Company to Mr.. NJ. +.
Morse, who formerly had charge OF
their business here. Mr.. Miller is an
enterprising business man, and we
beSpeak for him success in his new
venture.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-08-16
slsiesSOr Keeney, Formerly State
institute Conductor, Accepts Pres.
laencY Louisiana Industrial
Institute, at RustOn.

! =. Leeney, former State Institute
sOaaactor and lately head of the de-
passnent of philosophy and education
sne Louisiana State University,
~ leave about the first of next week
" HUSTON to look over matters in
olnection with the Louisiana Indus
aia Institute, the presidency of
alich be has given notice that he
sould accept.
Ar. Keeney will remain in Ruston
~ Few days, then return to Baton
Apuge, and shortly afterwards will
p MS preparations to move to
on.-Dailg States
Zee the Welsh Carriage
linplen1ent Go. for pric-
On l5i,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-08-16
sAPrISTS IN CESSION.
gae Carey Baptist Association I'm Ces-
s,on.-UnusualIy Large Attend
auee.-ExcelIent Program.

The Carey Baptist Association;
vbich convened in this city Wednes-
dav evening is proving a success from
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-08-16
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
Y. N. c. A. NOTES.

The directors of the association held
their regular monthly meeting Monday
afternoon in the association rooms. The
financial situation was discussed. Every
effort will be made to clear away all The
Indebtedness before the annual meeting
in March. A considerable part Of II has
already been subscribed.
The womans auxiliary held a regular
meeting Tuesday afternoon and was adj
dressed by Louis Heb, state secretary.
The devotional service was led by Mrs
S b. Emerson and Mr. Heb offered
prayer. The reports of the officers for
the preceding month were satisfactory.
In his address Mr. Heb spoke Of the
great need OF a building owned by the
association in Brattleboro and the part
which the women could take in securing
one He urged them 10 cooperate with
the boys both in their joys and their
sorrows Plans were made for an enter
tainment to be given early in March.
Miss Clara Clemens, daughter Of Samuel
L. Clemens (MarK Twain has been Sc
cured She is a contTalto singer of note
and she will be assisted by Miss Marie
Nichols. violinist. The definite plans and
program will be announced later. The
proceeds Of the entertainment will be
for the pledge Of the auxiliary toward the
association work