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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19
NARRATED BY MRS. SMITH.
Observations at w. G. T. u. Conven
ton at Denver.

The W. c. T. L. Mothers Club met yes
terday afternoon under the auspices of
Capitol Hill Union at so 9th street. Mrs.
Anna Stocker served as hostess and Miss
Julia Parks as pianist. A vocal duet was
given by Mrs. Melville c. Davis and Miss
Florence st. John. Mrs Clinton Smith,
DISTRICT president of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union. told of her visit
to the recent national convention at Den
yer, Col.
Mrs. Sidney Phillips. president of the
lie DrOit Union. spoke of the enthusia SIN
aroused by the progress of the prohibition
movement as shown at the annual con-
vention. She said the states of North
Carolina and Mississippi have become
prohibition territory. Ohio has forty
eight dry counties out of lightweight and
the National w. G.. T. L. showed an in
crease in membership of 20 1853.
A free kindergarten has been started at
522 9th street, maintained by the W. G.
T. l..
The resignation of Mrs. II. v. Easter
ling as treasurer was followed by the
election of Mrs. E. G. Torrey as treasurer
and Mrs. Easterling as press reporter.
The children were entertained by Misses
Rebecca Carskadon, Matte Akard and
Sarah Ballard. kindergarten teachers
Mrs. Lindley ID. Clark announced that
the next meeting of the club would be
under the auspices of Mount Pleasant
Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19
INSPECTION OF STEAMERS.
Tug Camilla Passes Muster and Tug
Dixie Is Next

The Taylor tug Camilla underwent hel
annual inspection by the steamboat in.
spection officials yesterday while ut the
9th street wharf of the American Ice
Company.
The inspection was thorough the life
saving apparatus and fire-fighting appli-
ances being tested as though she was q
passenger-carrying vessel. The boiler and
machinery. hull and appliances of the YES
sci were found to be up to requirements
of the steamboat inspection service. She
will be licensed to navigate the waters OF
Chesapeake bay and Its tributaries for
the next year
The tug Dixie of the Southern Trans
portation Company feet is laid up at Bal
tiInOre to prepare for her annual steam
boat inspection as required by the marine
laws of the United States The inspec-
ton will take place in the latter part
of this, week or early in the coming week.
and as soon as it is completed she will
return to service towing coal-laden
barges on Chesapeake bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19

The power launch belonging to DR.. Va
rella and others. out of service at Re-
gan's bOatyard for several weeks, while
her engine is being overhauled has re-
turned to service. Her owners will leave
mere within the next day or two on a
hunting trip down the river. The work
on the launch was completed last week
and the railway cradle, with the boat on
it, was lowered. Owing 10 low tides she
was not foated until yesterday.
The launch belonging to Frederick Hall
has been laid up alongside the boathouse
at the foot of 9th street southwest for
the winter.
She is The first of the pleasure fleet to
berth here. During the next two or three
weeks large proportion of the pleasure
feet will seek winter quarters.
The sailing yacht Amackassa. belong
ing to Frederick Weston. was yesterday
stripped of sails and other gear and will
next be laid up She will be followed into
winter quarters by the launch Emily be-
longing to Harry Halliday.
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WORK FOR TEMPERANCE.
Executive Committee Meeting of the
District w. r. c. u.


The November meeting of the executive
committee. District of Columbia Wom-
ems Christian Temperance Union, was
held at headquarters, o22 9th street north
west. the president. Mrs Clinton Smith.
presiding. Mrs. Fred Beall. evansellstic
superintendent, led the devotional exer-
cises. Reports were given by Mrs. Emma
Sanford Shelton. recording secretary, and
by the corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Clayton Emig
The executive committee Endorsed the
proposed entertainment of the 'Y's.
who in the near future will give an oriSl-
nal play written by the secretary of the
District VS. Mrs. Don P. Blaine. Mrs.
Nellie II. Bradley, chairman of the com
mlttee on post card contest, announced
a meeting at Wesley Chapel December 1
at pm. for distribution of prizes.
The following committee was appointed
10 arrange for weekly meetings of the
w. c. T. T.: Mrs. Cohen, chairman; Mrs
Robinson. Mrs. Beall. Mrs. Olney. Mrs.
Baldwin and Mrs. Parks. Mrs. Cohen an
nounced the first meeting of the series
will be held in the w. C. Z. L. parlors
November % at pm.
Mrs. Fernandez, superintendent OF the
Loyal Temperance Legion, said the fall
rally of the l.. T. l.. will take place in
Mount Vernon Church South Sunday,
November %, at pm.
IL was declded 10 cnange the name VI
the Cradle Roll to White Ribbon Re
cruits," to conform to the requirements
of the national organization.
DR.. Bordeaux Cisco. the newly APP
pointed superintendent of health and
heredity, was introduced.
The committee accepted the invitation
of Mount Pleasant Union to hold the next
quarterly convention in January in the
Mount Pleasant Congregational Church.
Elk Grove art subject a beauty. Free
AdVt
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NATIONAL GUARD TO PARArE.
Local Brigade Will Participate in
Sheridan Statue Ceremonies.

General orders were issued today from
headquarters District of Columbia militia
directing the National Guard of the Dis
trict 10 participate in the parade next
Wednesday in connection with the I'M
yelling of the statue of Gen. Sheridan.
The companies. separate organizations.
battalions and regiments are to assemble
in or near their armories in time to be
Inspected and TO enable the brigade to
form in column of companies at full dis
lance on 10Th street, with the head of the
column at | street. facing north, prompt
~ at - o'clock.
Dress uniform is to he worn, with the
Naval Battalion in its prescribed uniform.
The new olive drag overcoats may be
worn, should the weather necessitate the
sd me.
President Roosevelt will review the
parade at the grandstand on the south
side of Sheridan Circle. and Maj. Gen.
Bell, chief of staff, LISA. at the inter-
section of Connecticut avenue and r
street -..-.- 81
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No Floral Work Excels Skaters
tastefully conceived effects. 18th and Eye
-AdVt
RED CROSS TO MEET.
District of Columbia Branch Will
Distribute Christmas Stamps.

The District of Columbia branch of the
National Red Cross Society is to hold its
annual meeting tomorrow afternoon be-
ginning at 4:30 o'clock at the home of
Miss Boardman. 1901 f street. 1t is eXe
pected that arrangements will be made
for procuring a large number of the
Christmas stamps or stickers Of the Red
Cross.
The stamps were received in this city
yesterday. They are intended for letters.
postal cards, packages and visiting cards,
and are sold at 1 cent each. The stamp
was designed by Howard Pyle 1t is on
groundwork of white and the figures
are in red. A wreath of holly, with its
crimson berries, surrounds the legend.
Merry Christmas" Below the wreath
are the words Happy New Year" Sur
mounting the whole is red cross, while
the inscription american National Red
Cross. 1905" appears on the border of
the Sticker.
II was explained today that the stamps
are being issued by the association 10
aid in its NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. work. Seven
million of the stamps have already been
ordered and will be sold throughout the
country. 1t is said the Philadelphia
branch has ordered 1,J00,300 stamps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19
BLISS SCHOOL BENEFIT.
Two Entertainments at Takoma
Park for Fire Victims.

At musical and literary entertainment
at Takoma Park last night, a number of
WashinStOnians were present TO assure
success. The proceeds of the entertain
ment will be expended in behalf of the
students of the Bliss Electrical School.
which was recently destroyed by fire,
leaving the boys destitute.
Mayor w. G. Platt made brief address
in behalf of the boys who lost all of
their books. tools, clothing, and in many
cases money in the flames. He urged
Washingtonians to assist in the good
work, there still being necessity for fur
Their funds.
At the same time, another entertain
ment was being given in the Presbyterian
church, the talent being transferred, thus
carrying out a double program without
hitch.
The program included singing by a
chorus OF ten students of the Bliss School:
baritone solo, Herbert d. Lawson; con-
tralto solo, Miss Gertrude Muhaney; in
presentations and crayon sketching. Will
liam MacLean: soprano solo, Mrs. Ivy
Herriott Shade: limitations, Al 3. Grif-
fifth: tenor solo, l.. B. Thompson; recita-
ton Miss Edith CowI, and singing by
the Harmony Four Quartet. composed of
Nessrs. Don Wilhoite. Louis Graves, Will
liam Long jr. and w. Max Duvall. The
feat Of the program was parody on
the schooiboys by l.. p. Thompson. with
Miss Louise Cruit, as accompanist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19
Two Blazes Southeast and One OIL
Lamont Street Do Little DAMAGE

NO. Is engine company responded to i
local alarm this morning about 5 o'cloc k
and found blaze in an unoccupied ware
mouse at 10Th and l. streets southeast.
which was eXtinguished before it hai;
reached the outside Of the building. About
$50 damage resulted.
The overturning of an oil lamp caused
a blaze in the house of John T. Hendnr-
son. $50 NJ street southeast. about :
O'Clock Yesterday afternoon. Fearing the
fire would get beyond control of c1cu-
pants of the house an alarm was turned
In from box Oh, several companies of me
fire department responding.
NO. IL engine and No. truck companies
Went 10 the house of Mrs. Eliza bet l,
Alien. 1O1I Lamont street. last liglt
about IL O'clock. in response to a .ocaI
alarm and found a slight blaze i'll the
chimney. No damage resulted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19
CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT.
Plans for Mass Meeting to Award
Prizes for Best ESSAYS.

Arrangements have been completed by
the United States Civil Service Retirement
Association for mass meeting to be held
in the old Masonic Temple, 9th and +
streets northwest, the evening of Deem
Der Il for the purpose of awarding prizes
to the writer's of the best ESSAYS en- the
subject of civil service retirement.
Invitations have been forwarded to all
government employees from the President
of the United States down to the mes
senger boys to attend the meeting.
Seven prizes amounting to $50 will be
given to the successful writer's, the first
of which will be $50. The competition is
open only to members of the association.
and a pamphlet of the requirements for
the competition has been issued.
The officers of the association are Pick
ems Neagle. president; Robert Armour,
first vice president: S. E. Faunce, second
vice president: Mrs. Jennie l.. Munroe,
third vice president; NJ F. O'Donoshue
secretary; r. Stone Jackson treasurer.
Members of the executive committee
I. III. Campbell. Department of State:
John d. Biddis. Navy Department.; Clare
X Hillyer, Department of Commerce and
Labor; w. NJ. Ash, Interior Department;
Raymond Loranz, interstate commerce
commission. w. n. BrockWeIl govern
ment printing office; Emile Huck, bureau
OF engraving and printing: Nelson Falls.
war Department; Fred Bracket, Treas
ury Department.: c. c.. Carroll, Depart
ment of Agriculture
Members of the board of iudees-(;en
Robert Shaw Oliver, assistant Secretary
OF war; Charles II. Treat. treasurer of
the nlted States: Prof. Willis H. Moore.
chief OF the weather bureau; Edward r.
Moore, commissioner Of patents: Elmer
T. Pa1ne OF the Associated Press Joeenh
u. Mccoy, government actuary: George
K wales, assistant chief examiner. civil
service commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19
SEND THREE NAMES TO ROME
TRUSTEES OF CATHOLIC UNI
vERsITY ADOPT SUCH COURSE.
Meet to Select Rector and to Trans
act Other Business-Report
Covering Finances.

The board of trustees of the Catholic
University of America met yesterday in
Caldwell Hall to select rector for the
university and for the transaction of other
business 1t was decided that three
names be sent to Rome. one of the three
to be the successor of Bishop O'Conncll
The names were not made public
1t is proba BILE that at least two months
will elapse before the selection for the
rectorship will be known here. If the
usual precedent obtains the churchman
chosen will be elevated to the bishopric
1t was reported that the financial af-
fairs OF the university are prosperous.
The trustees have received word from the
knights of Columbus that 500, 900 will he
raised by that order for the endowment
fund The Ancient Order of Hibernians is
also to establish four-year scholarships in
every state in the Union These will be
open 10 members of the order and to their
children.
Bishop OConnell advocated tho
strengthening of some of the scientific
courses and the purchase of new equip
ment. he also recommended the building
or new college dormitory and new
library
Inc trustees were entertained at lunch
con by Bishop O'Connell
Lucille beautiful Elk Grove art sub
lSct free -Ady-t
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Crucifix on It's Way Round World

The silver crucifiX which Ivanhoe Com
mandery. X r., of New York has started
on a journey around the world will be de-
livered to Beau-Seant COmmandery. N.
r.. of Baltimore by Mary COmmandery.
No ::6. of Philadelphia at reception to
be held at the Merchants Club of Bal
timore Friday evening next.
The cross was first sent to a comman and
cry in New Jersey, and from there went
to Philadelphia How long it will remain
in Baltimore is not known, as it cannot
be sent any place without being request
ed by the commandery to which it is sent.
After it's long trip around the globe it will
be returned to the commandery in Phil
adalphia. where il will rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19
APOLLO ORCHESTRA CONCERT.
Popular Church Organization En-
tertains Large Audience

The Apollo Orchestra gave concert
last night at the McKendree NJ. r..
Church. at which there was a large at
tendance.
Every selection rendered by the orches-
ira was encored. and Director Albert p.
Johnson was the recipient OF congratu-
Iations from his many friends Mrs. Bes-
sic L. Gibson. soprano, and Charles A.
Johnson. reader, gave selections. which
were well received.
The members of the orchestra are:
First violinS. r. G. Albertson, II. G. Win
field. W. Z. Ketchum, c. X. klee. d. A.
Darroch. A. NJ. Nyman and c. V. Bur-
rows: second volins. II. S. Wood, r. S.
Cohen ir; Fred Everett. u. w. wilkins,
T.. NJ Shore and r. Featherstone; viola
H. f.. Baker: ceilos. =. &. Thompson and
George Muller: BASES, j. r. Carson and
G. A. Johnson: flute, ii. w. +. Jenner:
oboe. j. y. BrearIey; first clarinet NJ b.
Granger; second clarinet, p. Blabor; first
comets NJ NJ. Walker and F. NJ Will
liams; second cornet, ID. A. Heyser;
French horns, j. f. Minnick and j. r.
Bovello: trombones. G. n. Caldwell and
+. S. Cheney; drums, c. f. King and
piano. j. +. Birdsell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19
Doings of Pleasure Craft

Barn dance, November 70. Nail Rides'
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Schooner Hoskins Changes Owners

\ controlling interest in the three mast
ed coastins schooner j. S. Hoskins. hail
ing from Baltimore, has been purchased
ty t I. Paul Il Co. from Gray, Irelan q
Co. OF Baltimore.
The new owners of the vessel will have
her overhauled and will continue her i'm
the coaSting trade. She is nov al New
York discharging cargo of lumber from
a South Atlantic port.
The Hoskins was built at Bath, Me. in
1sSi by the New England Shipbuildinc-
Company for Baltimore parties. who built
number of her type for the southern
lumber business. She was named after
Mr.. J. S. Hoskins. now president of the
j. S. Hoskins Lumber Company of Balti-
,norc The HoskinS has been success
ful trader i'll the roasting business. She
j. n vessel OF 412 tons net register. 1Gs
feet inches long. "a feet :: inches beam
and II feet inches depth of hold.
he Boskins is an occasional visitor 10
,lIs city with lumber aboard from Fiori-
"a and Georgia ports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19

Elk Grove coupons valuable. Save them.
-AdVt.
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CHILD HURT BY DOG CATCHER
Kim of Net Strikes Boy When Elm
STEMS Man Got Busy

Or. II. Olin Leech, 63I Maryland ave
nue. northeast, received an emergency call
from the home of Roy Smith, 652 Orleans
plaie yesterday afternoon, and hurrying
to the house he found Audrey Smith.
two and half years old. suffering from
bruises and shock. The child had been
struck by the rim of net that was oner
ated by an assistant to Poundma ster Fin
stein, the dog that was in danger of being
lmpounded having run toward the child
for protection.
The accident occurred near the Smith
home. Mrs. Smith ran to the street and
hurried into the house with her child as
soon as she learned of the accident. DR.
Leech dressed the chid'S injuries He
found the victim of the accident had s,s-
tanned no fractures and that his condi-
ton was not serious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19
WORK FOR THE SENECA.
New Derelict Destroyer to Blow Up
Wreck on Her First Trip.

The United States derelict destroyer
Seneca, on her way from Baltimore to
her headquarters in New England, will
have an opportunity to perform the work
for which she was built before she reach
es her port The master of the steamer
Gloucester of the Merchants and Miners
fleet on his last trip from Boston re-
ported dangerous wreck on the coast di-
rectly in the path of vessels. The wreck
is four-masted barge whose masts show
about forty feet above surface, and she
lies in nine fathoms Of water
From the wreck Hog Island bears
north by west half west eleven miles,
and Cape Charles lightship southwest
three-quarters south nine miles. 1t is
expected that on her way up the coast
Capt. Reynolds will stop the Seneca at
the wreck and will blow it UP in order to
get it out of the way of passing vessels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19
Lost Jewel Found After Years.

Lucille" great beauty. Elk Grove art
subject.-Advt
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SLIGHT FIRES CALL F1REMEN

Lucille beautiful Elk Grove art sub
jsct, free.-Advt
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The Metal Seal Stamped "Milk- Fed"
insures delicious poultry. Look for it,
AdVt.
Held on Charge of Abduction.

Mrs. Rebecca Yates and her mother,
Mrs Sarah Henrick. who went from
their home in this city to Baltimore Tues
day morning to answer a charge of al
legged abduction, have given security in the
sum of $1,000 for their appearance 1t
is stated that John G. Yates. husband
of one of the defendants. and his wife
have a case in the divorce courts. and
their child John c. Yates. jr.. four years
of age. was turned over to the father
by the Judge of the juvenile court. Yates
complains that his wife and mother-in-
law went to Baltimore and took the boy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19

William II. De Shields. who has been
connected with the special assessment
division of the assessors office, District
building, was mado happy last evening
by the recovery of handsome Masonic
jewel that was lost six years ago. Mr.
De Shields is past master of Osiris
Lodge OF Masons. and the jewel was
presented To him by the lodge. At the
time he lost il lie appealed to the potlce
and made every effort to get it back and
had given up all hope of recovering IT.
Last evening. however. James Trin,ble.
lie lanit"r at Scottish Rite Temple found
the jewel il tho dirf under the stairway
aud returned il 10 its owner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19

Watch for a City-Randle Highlands
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Elegantly Tailored Gowns

Correct fashions. Fine fabrics owe,
4.3 ilth.-Advt.
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SALES OF REALTY.
Recent Transactions Reported by
Local Dealers.

Some of the recent transactions IN
realty as reported are as follows:
Moore & Hill have sold for Franklin T..
Sanner house No. 2614 Connecticut ave
nue. just beyond the new Connecticut
avenue bridge. The house is semi-de-
tached and the adjoining one was recently
sold by the same firm. The purchaser is
a local business man. who will occupy the
same as his residence. The price was
$1,000.
Shannon d LuchS. real estate brokers,
report the sale of 1860 Oak street north
west to DR.. Frank Edmonds, who Will
OCCUPY the property as his home.
The house contains eight rooms and
bath, with hot water heat. The front is
of pebble dash with large colonial porches.
The consideration in the transaction was
IS. 100.
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District Branch National Red Cross.

The annual meeting of the District of
Columbia branch of the American Ma
tional Red Cross will be held tomorrow
afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. j.
Boardman. 1901 street northwest Re-
ports of the years work will be made
and there will be two addresses, one by
DIR. p q. Smith, who will speak of the
Washington Red Cross Day Camp" and
ole by Miss Nellie Reed, who will decribe
the work of nurses.
There viii also he presentation OF
service bars 20 District Red Cross nurses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19
Services. in Foundry Church

EvanGelistic services have been held
'ach evening in Foundry Methodist Epis-
Copal Church. since the close of the
Glpsy Smith meetings IN this city. They
were inaugurated by Rev DIR. Boswell
81 Philadelphia, who remained in charge
four days. Since his departure the meet
ings have been under ;he direction of
Rev. Il. NJ. Moore pastor OF the church
The result has been many admissions to
the church. Services are announced for
every evening this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

ColuIniia-''M Wigs of the Cabbage
Patch. $40 pm.
EationaLWiliam II. Crane. in Father
and the Boys" S:lJ pm.
pm.
Chase's-Polite Vaudeville. SD pm.
.Iew Academy Buster Brown" S:1J
pm.
Giaycty-'M ardi Gras Beauties" SIS
pm.
New Lyceum-"Miss New York, Jr.."
SID pm.
Majestic Continuous vaudeville and
moving pictures, 80 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19

Persons riding bicycles will be permit ed
TO use the south side of PENNSYLVANIA
avenue southeast. when going west be-
yond 18th street. The north side of the
avenue has macadamiZed roadbed and
IS undesirable for bicycle riding and it
was in view of this that this privilege
was extended. 1t was granted by the
Commissioners upon the recommendation
OF Major Sylvester chief of police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19

Elk Grove art subject, "Lucile"-band-
Some.-AdVt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-19

Elk Grove art subject a beauty. Free
Advt.
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THE MILLS-HOWARD SALE.
Tomorrow the Last Day.

Tomorrow at Sloan's, 1907 G St. viii
witness the closing sales of the Mills
Howard and other collections of antiques,
fine furniture. wines, rugs, paintings,
baby grand piano, fine books, ornaments,
etc. and all of the most important pieces,
including some rare articles not included
in the catalogue, all to be sold at abso-
lutte auction. Rooms comfortable and
seats prOvided.-AdVt
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No. CD Shingles, Cypress, $500 Per
LOCO Frank Libbey &Co. ,6th& NY aven.w
\ Special Invitation Is Hereby Ex-

tended to the people of Washington to
visit tho Art Shop of Lycett. the Society
Stationer and Engraver. 81 y. Charles
street, Baltimore Md. This is without
doubt one of the most unique Gift Shops
IN the United States. Goods delivered in
Washington free. Send for our Xmas
memoranda book, A neat but helpful little
brochure, containing blank pages. for
Xmas shopping. Mail orders carefully
executed.