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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-07
WOULD REFORM
LOWER JUDICIARY
District Attorney Brown De-
clares Constabulary Should
Be Abolished
Thinks System of Police Judges
and Justices of the Peace
Should Be Changed

OAKLAND. May 6.-District. Attorney
Brown believes that the state will be
shortly compelled to abolish the con-
stabulary as a step toward removing
greI> power from irresponsible hands.
In place of the constabulary as it ex-
lists today. Brown advocates an extern
sion Of the authority of the sheriff
as a responsible head who will assume
all the duties OF the coastables and at
the same time be directly responsible
TO people who elect him.
In discussing the recent convention
Of constables which was held in this
city Brown said The system is out
OF date. and apparently only exists.
like coroner's jury. because II has AL
ways been so. The time viii come
soon, l think. when the constitution
viii be amended and the constables will
be abolished. Who has any control over
a constable and where is there any re-
course against any action he may COM
nit except through a tedious and un-
certain civil action?
AS 1t is they come when they please
and go when they please and they
really have tremendous power. This
power should be intrusted to respon-
sible hands like the sheriff, and I ear
nestly advocate such a change. AS IL
is the constables seem TO be an insti-
tuition created for the especial benefit
Of collection agents and agencies. and
that will all have TO co.
Brown apparently voiced the senti-
nents of many persons in his position
throughout the state. though he said he
had never been In communication with
others on the subject His views being
known. the constables in convention
took secret action to forestall any at
tempt to curtail their power or TO reduce
their state. They plan an active cam
paign in the Legislature during the en-
suing session in their own behalf.
Along with the constables Brown
said the system OF the lower judiciary,
including police judges and justices of
the peace. was also a remnant of a con-
dition OF things which had been super
seeded by more enlightened state of
affairs and these should also be abol-
ished, or at least be radically reformed
in the interests Of the community. The
point which he made against the con-
stables that they were largely ire
sponsible was also made against the
lower judiciary His opinion is con-
Cured in by many prominent attorneys
who object TO having their time wasted
while justices OF the peace are attend
ing the races or police judges practio-
ing in the superior court. a prevailing
condition for which there is no present
remedy.
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PICKPOCKETS OPERATE
AT RAILROAD STATIONS
Light Fingered Visitors Reap
Rich Rewards in Crowds
at Oakland

OAKLAND. May 6.-Pickpockets
reaped a rich harvest in the great
crowds that congregated at the rail-
road stations and ferry terminals to-
day.
J. II. Gallup Of Denver has notified
the police that he was robbed OF $40
and g return ticket to the Colorado
city al the Key Route inn station
this morning.
s. Jefrries OF 81 South Tenth street
lost IS in cash and money order for
sloe on San Pablo avenue near Twenty
second street.
". J. Stuart OF T22 Tenth street
was another victim OF the light fingered
gentry who piled their trade at the
Broadway Key Route station. His loss
amounted 20 s..
Joe Stockhetti of Clayton, Contra
Costa county. had his pocket picked
while buying, candy last night in the
Olympia candy store on Washington
street Stocknetti reports his loss at
96440
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SOCIAL fAVORlTE
GOING TO EUROPE

ALAMEDA. May 6.-Miss Hazel
Holt. prominent member of the Alpha
Sigma sorority of the Alameda high
school, will make a tour of Europe
this year. She will be accompanied by
her sister, Miss Ruth Holt, and her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. E j. Holt. The
party Will visit all OF the larger cities
and points OF interest in the old world
and will be absent from Alameda until
late in the winter. Miss Hazel Holt
is a favorite in the younger social set
and often has been the hostess at at
tractive events. With her sister, Miss
Ruth. she took a party out in launch
yesterday TO witness the entry of the
Atlantic fleet. The Holts expect to
leave on their trip abroad within a
short time.
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NEW HEALTH BOARD NAMEp

SAN LEANDRO, May 6.--John Driver
DR.. Childs. r. H. Goodwin, town engi-
neer, and S. B. Force have been an
pointed members Of the sanit4ry board
by the town trustees after the majority
Of the board had resigned owing 10
friction with the trustees. DR.. c. II
Miller and Charles Coleman, who re-
Gently rendered their designations from
the sanitary board, said that they had
done so because the town ordinances
relating TO sanitation were antiouated
and inefncient They advocated new
ordinances, but said that they were
unable 10 obtain action. The trustees
in turn criticised the sanitary board
for failure to hold regular meetings.
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ARRANGE PROGRAM
FOR BERKELEY DAY

BERKELEY. May 6.-Final prepara-
tions for Berkeley's entertainment to
the men of the Atlantic battleship fleet
will be completed this week in order
to have all in readiness for May IA,
Berkeley day. The committees in charge
of the entertainment have been busy
for the last two weeks and all but
the final arrangements have been made.
The jackies will be greeted at Berke-
ley station at about IL o'clock on the
morning Of May IA and will be escorted
to the university grounds and other
points OF interest and their time fully
occupied until 2;3O o'clock, when the
athletic games on California campus
will begin.
At the conclusion of the contests
about $50 o'clock. the ladies of the
churches will spread supper under
the trees on the campus. There will be
some form of amusement in the Greek
theater at night.
r. P. Boone is executive chairman of
/ all the committees in charge of the
Berkeley fleet entertainment. while H.
A. Sully is secretary. The members
Of the executive committee are: r. P.
Boone, C. c. Juster, Ollie Snedigar, w.
h Waste, j. Mortimer. w P. Woolsey,
c. H. Spear, Charles Keeler +. E. Reed.
D. w. Mclaughlin, H. D. Irwin and
Rev. ]. H. Lathrop.
FOR ARMY AND NAVY
The members of the executive COM
mittee are ths chairmen of the various
committees in charge of special ar
rangements. Besides these committees
of arrangements there are numerous
other committees which will take an
active part In the entertainment of the
sailors. Chief among these is the
committee of the army and navy, COM
posed of Rear Admirals Glass and
Whiting, Colonel H de H. Waite. Cap
tain John T. Nance and Major Ord.
The women's committee will provide
the repast for the sailors. Among the
organizations which will be represented
are:
CHURCHES
First Congregational, Mrs. P. 7. Riley.
First Presbyterian. Mrs. G. r. Stewart.
away.
North Berkeley Congregational. Mrs. Miller.
S.,.sL1d St; Marks M MEpiseopal, Mrs Coil
Methodist. Mrs. Hodson.
Evangelical Baptist. Mrs. G.. A. Hidden
Epworth Methodist Mrs. McMahon.
Friends, Mrs. F. w Naylor.
First Christian, Mrs. r. A. Berry.
First Baptist. Mrs. George Haight.
Christian Science. Mrs. f. w. Shook.
FEDERATED MOTHERS CLUBS
Emerson School Mothers club. Mrs. George
Nash.
Brown.
jefferson School Mothers club, Mrs. NJ.
Thompson.
hillside School Mothers club Mrs Elinor
Carlisle and Mrs. William Marston.
Lincoln School Mothers club, Mrs. H. n.
Rowell.
San Pablo School Mothers club. Mrs. Nels
Olsen.
OTHER SOCIETIES
W. c.. T. u. Mrs r. n. Patterson.
Ladies OF the Grand Army. Mrs. q. =. Anlon-
woman's Relief corps. Mrs. Mary Morrin.
Eastern Star, Miss K. A. Standeford-
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WOMAN'S HIP BROKEN
IN CRUSH AT STATION
Attempt to Clear Space in Front
of Approaching Train Leads
to Injury

OAKLAND, May 6.-Mrs. Alice Allen,
aged 65 years, residing at 6S7 Thirty
fourth street. had her left hip broken
today at the narrow gauge station at
Fourteenth and Webster streets when
she was knocked down in an attempt
to clear a space for an incoming train.
Mrs. Allen stood directly in front of
the engine and fell as she attempted
to move backward with the crowd. A
woman who was standing beside her
stumbled over Mrs. Allen and when the
two women were assisted to rise II was
discovered that Mrs. Allen had sus-
tanned fracture of the hip. She was
removed to the receiving hospital,
where the fracture was reduced.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-07
MENLO PARK RAVAGED
BY CHICKEN THIEVES
Police Blame TranpS for Theft
of Large Number of
BIOoded Fowl

MENLO PARK. May 6.-Menlo Park.
the favorite resting place OF the mill
Honaires, from those who made their
fortunes in the days of 40 down to the
latest applicant for a position in So
ciety who has gathered his wealth in
Goldfeld or patent medicines. is once
more suffering a calamity. After the
killing of a Stanford student who had
imbibed here too strongly there has
come in quick succession an invasion
of Orientals. both Japs and Cinnamon.
and thieves who steal only blooded
chickens.
The police hold tramps responsible
for the many thefts that have occurred
lately. representing in the aggregate
a large sum.
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with whom she is sharing her secret
include:
Mrs. George Ryno Mrs W D. Smith
Mrs. William westphalI Mrs. Herman sngehorn
Miss Abba sanborn Miss Phoebe Binney
Ivy tea Will be unique beverage
which the curious will demand from
Mrs. F. R. Chadwick Mrs. George A.. Scott
Mrs. John Gordon Mrs. Fred Laufer
Mrs. Fred Turton Mrs. L. C. Woolley
Mrs. H. l.. Whitehead Mrs. y. j. Brown
Mrs, Rupert Whitehead Mrs. John Ronald
In Lilac cottage tea and coffee with
sandwiches or cake may be had from:
Mrs. VIM. A. schrock Mrs. NJ. ]. Laymance
Mrs. E. l bartholomew Mrs. W. F. Rudolph
Mrs. s. ]. sill Mrs. George Samuels
The proceeds of these concessions
will be devoted to the philanthropic
work of the Oakland club.
half hundred girls will be inter-
ested in the disposal of cornucopia ice
creams among the guests, having in
mind the Golfers of the East Oakland
free kindergarten Miss Emma Davies
and Mrs. c. u. Brewster are marshal
ing their forces. In the personnel OF
the workers for this concession are:
Mrs Lewis Harvey Miss Claribel Williams
Mrs James yane Miss Adelaide Blood
Mrs. Harry Dumont Mss Miss, Eiizabetn WI. Wilcox
Miss Amy Corder Miss May Black
Miss Cleo Posey Miss Jessie Murray
Only one thing is still asked by the
hundreds of women arranging the brill
liant event and that Is the gift of roses
or rose petals for the floral battle.
Those who can accommodate the COM
mittee are asked to send their contribu-
tions to Arbor villa or communicate
with one of the chairmen.
ALAMEDA, May e.-At the charity
fete to be held at Arbor Villa, the home
OF F. NJ. Smith in Oakland, Saturday,
a number of local society maids Will
conduct confectionery booth for the
benefit of the California Girls training
home of this city. Among those who
will dispense sweetmeats are Miss Rena
Scott Miss May Mason. Miss Alice Pol
lard, Miss Lorena Barnett, Miss Elsie
Horton, Miss Minnie Anderson. Miss
Helen Anthony, Miss Bessie Yates Miss
Roberta Haslett and Miss Edna Can
field.
Mrs. L. L. Gillogly of this city, who
is to attend the conference of the So
ciety of Church Women of the Episco-
pal church to be held in London In
June, left yesterday for Fresno, where
she will be the guest of her daughter
for a few days before resuming her
journey Mrs. Gillogly was given a
reception last Wednesday by the
Women's Auxiliary of Christ Episco-
pal church. Of which society she has
been secretary for ten years.
Clifton S. Winant a member of one
of the early families of Alameda, has
gone to Palisade. ArIz., where he is
interested In fruit growing. Mrs.
Winant will join her husband within
a few weeks.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-07
scHooLMArEs ESCORT DEAD BOZ

BERKELEY, May 6.--Former school
mates of John Henry Service. the high
school athlete who met his death by
drowning in Lagunita lake at Stanford
Sunday, win be the pallbearers at the
funeral services which will be held
from Trinity Methodist Episcopal
church tomorrow morning. The pail
bearers will be Chauncey Eldridge, Ed
ward and Howard Morrin. Earl Way
colt, Irwin Berry and Ainsley Camp
bell.
Rev. A. S. Coats will deliver the
funeral oratfon and interment will be
in the Mountain View cemetery. A
large number of the school friends OF
the young athlete will follow the cor
tege to the grave.
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NO MORE SUNDAY FUNERALS

sociations of Alameda county have
agreed to abolish Sunday funerals after
June l. 1908. Only in cases where an
immediate burial is absolutely neces-
sary will deviation be made from this
rule. Notices to this effect have been
posted in all the undertaking establish
ments in Oakland. Berkeley and Ala
media The action taken has been un-
der consideration for a number OF
years
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ANNUAL INSPECTION OF
POLICE ON SATURDAY
Mayor and Commissioners to
Review City Guardians
and Make Addresses

OAKLAND, May 6.-Chief OF Police
Wilson has set for the annual inspec-
tion Of the police force the afternoon
OF Saturday, May 16. The inspection
is 10 be held in Clay street near Four
teenth. There will be about 100 men
in the line OF march. the rest OF the
department being held out for police
duty during the afternoon.
Mayor Mott, City Attorney McElrOy
and City Engineer Turner, as fire and
police commissioners, will review the
patrolmen, sergeants, captains and
chief, and after the inspection the
force will be addressed by the mayor
In the council chambers OF the city
hall.
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ALL IN READINESS
FOR GARDEN FFTE
Affair at ArbOr Villa Next Sat-
urday Will Attract
Thousands
Feature of Brilliant Event to Be
Battle of Blossoms by
Society Girls

OAKLAND, May 6.-With every plan
completed the several charities of the
city who have a part in. the Arhor villa
fete are awaiting Saturday afternoon,
when thousands of visitors will throng
the spacious grounds of the F, NJ. Smith
mansion in East Oakland. Although
the big garden party is an annual
event which of itself demands wide
spread attention the presence of the
officers of the feet between 4 and 5
o'clock as the special guests Of the day
will add brilliancy to the occasion. The
courtesy of the grounds and of the
concessions has been offered them.
The battle of roses, when a score of So
ciety maids and matrons wage warfare
with tons of fragrant petals, will be
the particular feature of the day.
Among the dainty warriors who will
take up their positions on the walls
and balconies of the mansion are:
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-07
ARREsTED ON THEFT cHARGE

OAKLAND, May 6.--William Spencer.
a sailor. was arrested this morning on
the charge of stealing $50 from jaw
Lawson. lodging house keeper of 415
Seventh street. Spencer rented a room
from Lawson last night and when
Spencer left this morning the money
was discovered to be missing. The loss
was reported to the police and the ar
rest followed. AT the city prison $50
was taken from Spencer.
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ARRANGE GARBAGE DISPOSAL

The South San Francisco Improvement
club took up the garbage dis
posal problem at the request of County
Health Officer d. B. Plymire and ap-
pointed John Guerra official garbage
collector. The South San francisco
land and improvement company has
donated a large piece of water front
land where the garbage may be dumped
and burned. without interfering with
the health of the community.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-07
INSPECT MASONIC TEMPLE

BURLINGAME, May 6.-An ihspec-
ton of the proposed new lodge of
Masons at this place and their meet
ing place will be made by high Ma
sonic officials tomorrow evening for
the purpose of determining the FEAST
bility of locating a lodge here. The
proposed organization has a charter
list of 40 members. including many
of the most prominent businessmen
of the town.
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TO WIDEN cLAREmoNr AVENUE

BERKELEY, May 6.-After first vot-
ing down the proposal to widen Clare
mont avenue, the trustees last night
took the matter up again and voted
for the widening of the street by 20
feet The town. attorney was in
structed TO draw up resolutions. A
number OF protests were made against
the action of the board
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-07
WANTS WIRES REMOVED

ALAMEDA, May 6.--The city council
is to request the Pacific States tele-
phone and telegraph company to re-
move it's poles and wires from Park
street In the business section. NAH
ager Harry Brownlee. in charge Of the
local office of the telephone company.
says that rights of way have been Sc
cured in the rear of Park street build
ings for erecting poles and stringing
wires and that the work of removin r
the. poles and wires from the business
section will soon begin.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-07
AGED PIONEER DIES

BERKELEY, May 6.-John Shields, a
pioneer resident OF this city, died at
his residence. 2II2 Roosevelt street,
late last night. after long illness. He
was native of ireland and 65 years
old. The funeral will be held from
the residence tomorrow, thence to st.
Joseph's church. where high mass will
be solemnized. A wife and two sons,
John and William, survive,
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-07
woLcorF LEAVES FOR ISLANDS

PALO ALTO. May e.--George VOL
cott. who has recently been reap-
pointed by the government to "a posi-
ton in the educational department of
the Philippines, sailed for Manila yes
terday on the transport Sheridan VOL
cott has been spending a few months
AT his home here after an absence Of
three years IN the islands.
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PREPARES FOR STATE FAIR

OAKLAND. May 6.-Early appIica-
tions for space must be made by ex
hibitors from Alameda county at the
state fair to be held in Sacramento in
August. according to a letter of James
A. Filcher, secretary OF the State Agri-
cultural society, read at the Merchants
exchange meeting last night Filcher
advocated the shipment or exhibitions
from this county to the Alaska Yukon
exhibition to be held in Seattle
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GUILD HOLDS RUMMAGE SALE

SAN MATEO, May 6.-The woman's
guild of the Episcopal church held a
well attended rummage sale yesterday
afternoon, the proceeds of the sale be-
ing used for the purpos of buying
china for the use of the guild The
women of the guild served their pat
rons with ice cream and cake during
the afternoon. and palmist was also
on hand to tell the fortunes of the
inauisitive ones.
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BISHOP HoGUE no PREAcH

ALAMEDA. May 6.-Bishop Wilson
T. Hogue of Chicago, who has
been in attendance at the Pa
cific coast conference of the Free
Methodist church. will preach In
the local Free Methodist church. Rev
Clyde Ebey pastor, on the evenings of
May IL and Is. Bishop Hogue is a
noted churchman and is the author of
several books on religious topics.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-07
ADMIRAL THOMAS AT BANaUET

OAKLAND. May 6.-Rear Admiral
Thomas has notified Chairman Frank
". Biiger OF the fleet banquet commit
tee that he and an aid will attend the
banquet which will be given Saturday
night at Idora park In honor of Secre-
tary of the Navy Metcalf and the Of
ficers of the Atlantic and Pacific fleets.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-07
EYE FILLED WITH GLASS

OAKLAND. May 6--Mrs. Sarah Kel-
sey had her right eye filed with frag-
ments OF glass when a window pane
in Broadway streetcar was broken by
a crowd. Portions OF the glass. were
removed at the receiving hospital and
she was afterward placed under the
care of specialists.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-07
ELECTS oFFIcERs FOR TERM

PALO ALTO. May 6.-The alumni as
sociation of the local high school has
elected the following officers for the
ensuing term: President. Theodore
Vandervoort; first vice president
Ralph Newland; second vice president
julia Boardman; treasurer. Launce
Scofleld; secretary, Leola Ross.
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Ponies and donkeys with all sorts of
small carriages will delight the small
guests. Among the many who have
generously donated the use of their
association and have promised to deco
rate the animals and carts in national
colors are:
Mrs. W. s. Noyes Mrs. Harrison Clay
Piedmont park Miss Helen Smith
Mrs. Sam Jones Mrs. George B. 81. Gray
Mrs Mrs. Fra Frank Brown Brown II Mrs. lt%'fsl J. DAILY
A flower booth is being planned by
Mrs. J. M. Scotchler for the benefit of
the West Oakland home. Among the
women who are assisting her are:
Mrs Z. R. Chadwick Mrs. \. H. Chamberlain
Mrs Mrs nefa Nat Mrs A. Franz P,sta Pra..
thews Mrs. Charles Heeseman
Miss Grace Trevor Mrs. II. B. Mehrmapn
Mrs. Henry Hook
OF toothsome sweets there will be
no end. Even food of a more staple va
riety may be had for the asking. The
Ladies' relief society will as in years
past keep busy in their booth, where
home made candies will be sold under
the supervision Of Miss Louise de Ere
merry and Miss Alice Knowles. Miss
de Fremery has asked more than a
score of the prominent matrons as we'll
as few OF the younger girls to assist
her. Among the matrons will be:
Mrs. r. A. wellman Mrs. f. c. Prather
Mrs F. T. Prather Mrs. Arthur Tasheira
Mrs. Henry Martinez Mrs. George Greenwood
Mrs Charles Buffers Mrs. Fletcher Cornwall
Mrs Harrison Clay Mrs. Harry East Miller
Mrs. William Bull Mrs. Harry Knowles
Pringie Mrs. William de Frem-
Mrs Irving Lundborg cry
Another concession where sweets
will be offered will be that represent
ing the Alameda Training Home for
Girls. Mrs. Frank B. Hoyt will direct
the sale of the candy. AS her helpers
she has asked:
Mrs. George Babcock Mrs. Henshaw Ward
Mrs. tGeorge Scott Mrs. l.. H. jacob
Mrs. G. X. Fitch Miss Helen Pendleton
The Oakland New Century club has
enlisted the services of a number OF
their members to serve lemonade In the
two attractive booths from which they
will receive the benefit A fish pond
also will bring in goodly patronage
to these ambitious women. Among
those who are aiding Mrs. Robert
Watt in preparations are:
Mrs B. ". Sloan Mrs. Harry Gable
Mrs. E. II. Marwedel Mrs. II. L. Noggle
Mrs. Maisie Otey Mrs. ]. L. Fuller
Mrs. b. n. de Leon is making plans
TO have the popcorn booth of the West
Oakland Home a popular one. Those
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Introducing a note of the orient into
the gala scene the Japanese booth, un-
der the direction of Mrs. Roosevelt
Johnson, representing the Oakland
club, will be popular with its quaint
parasols and fans. Mrs. Johnson has
named as her assistants:
Mrs. George Gross Miss Ella Hogan
Mrs. Earl Barnett Miss Gladys Barnett
Mrs. Hugh Hogan
The palmistry tents, where marvellous
things will be revealed for a bit of
silver, will be presided over by Miss
Matilda Brown, president of the Mu-
Ttual Benefit club, and:
Miss Mabel Thayer Miss Helen Powell
Gray Miss Gertrude Moller
Miss Helen Shafter Miss Elva McGraw
Miss Augusta Glow Miss Edna Hosmer
Mrs. A. S. Larkey Mrs. Arnold Needham
Mrs. H. S. Kergan
In addition to the Pandora boxes for
which Fabiola has in years past made
Itself justly famous the women of the
association will offer appropriate SOU
venirs. Dispensing the hospitality
Of Fabiola will be.
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omcer. af the r1e.,

Photographs Of the eight admirals
and OF all the Commanding officers at
tached 10 the great feet form an at
tractive feature OF the May number Of
Sunset.
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NEWS OF THE COUNTIES BORDERING SAN FRANCISCO BAY

Society who will of6cate the Arbor villa fete
Saturday. TopMiss Eva Powell (ef) and Mrs. Robert
Knight Center-Mss Katherine Brown Lower-Mrs Will
liam de Fremery Qeft) and Mrs. Mark Requa.