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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-28
BILL DEFEATED IN SENATE;
MASS MEETING NOW USELESS
No Chance OF Having Four Battle.
ships Authorized During This
Session of Congress.

News of the Senate's action In voi :
Ing down the bill authorizing the con
struction Of four battlcships nut an
end to plans which were being con
sidcrcd yesterday for mass meeting
and adopt resolutions urging the Vir-
ginin representatives in Consres to
support the four battleshlps bill.
Former Mayor Allan a. Moss yes
tcrday addressed letter to Or. Clar-
encc Porter Jones. president of the
Chamber of Commerce.. calling atten-
tion TO tho bill pending In the Senate,
and suggesting that mass meeting
be held He favored earnestly re-
quesiing all the Virginia representa-.
tives to support the bill. and lin :.
structing Hon. w. A. Jones, our dis
trict representative. TO work and vote
for the bill under his pledge To work
and vote for the best interests of our
city IL we would elect him to Con
grcss.'
After learning from Daily Press
representative that the bill In ques-
ton had been defeated in the Senate.
DR. Jones addressed the following let
ter TO MIR. Moss:
insert DIR. jones.
Newport News, Va, April 81, 1908.
Hon A. A. Moss,
Getty.
MY Dear Sir:
Your letter of this date received
In reply beg to say that the Cham
bcr of Commerce has been active to
situation in regards to inducing
Congress to authorize the construc-
ton OF battlcships. The following
telegram was sent to the Hon. William
a. Jones, April 10: Chamber Df
Commerce aud citizens of Newport
News and community earnestly beg
you to give your vote and active sup
port 10 four (4) battlcships. to be
provided for this session OF Con.
gross. We feel this to lie of vital Inn
portance to our community
MI. Jones replied as follows:
Sentiment of House overwhelming
~ against four H battlcshlps and no
hope for that proposition
On April "a the following telegram
was sent to Senators Daniel and
Martin:
"'Please vote for and Use influence
favor of four battlcshlps and as many
other vessels as possible. Four bat.
tleships practically assures about five
million dollars TO Virginia.
After receiving your letter, ar
ranged for big mass meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce. other oreani-
zations and the citizens generally for
Tuesday evening. But at this hour
(9:30 p. m) am advised by a press
dispatch that the Senate today killed
the -four battleships bill by large
vote. Therefore there remains moth.
ing further to he done In the premises
during this session of Congress.
Thanking you most heartily for your
cooperation in this matter and APP
preciating your public spirited mo-
lives. beg to remain,
Most cordially yours.
Clarence Porter Jones,
president Newport News Chamber
of Commerce.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-28
what ToMlcs AkE-

When the papers are full of advor-
tiscmeDts for this or that great tonic,
people are apt 10 be tempted 10 Try
them. bnt 1t does not take long 10 dis
cover that after all there Is nothing
equal TO SeXine Pills for any form of
nerve weakness in men and women.
We seldom find anybody who can say
he ar she was cured by this or that
wine. extract or liquor. but almost
any one can testify TO the great nerve
and bodybuilding qualities of Sexinc
Pills. Sexinc Fills are absolutely
guaranteed Each box has casli
coupon in IT, They cost 81 a box;
G boxes for S5 Four months treat
ment for s5.-For sale by all druggists,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-28

York-to Berwind-Whito Coal Com-s
pany In ballast.
Barge Rcmus from Proyidcnce-tu
Warren Il Monks Coal Company In
ballast.
Cleared.
Steamer Venus ORD Goodwin. Ans
acknowledgements & Ohio Coal and
Coke Company.
Steamer Canada DAM Jespcrscn.
circumstances, Witty & Company.
Ltd.
Steamer Ixia OBJ Rattray. Bag.
onne. Francc-Chesapeake & Ohio
Coal Agency Company.
Sailed.
Steamers Venus tBr) Amsterdam:
Canada Dan) Linham: lxia fBr)
Bayonnc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-28
GREAT PREPARATION FOR
MASS MtEr!NG AND PARADE
Prominent Speakers viii Address
Working Mems League Thurs
Gay Night.

Great preparations are being made
for The parade and mass meeting to
be held Thursday night under the aus.
pices of the Working Mems Tongue.
The parade in which all of the worl;
ing men of the city are expected TO
participate. will form in front Of tho
o'clock, headed by brass band.
AT $50 o'clock the meeting, will DO
held in the Central Labor Union hall.
Several prominent local speakers, and
one or two from Richmond and Nor
folk. will be present and mako adj.
dresses.
The league is accomplishing good
results In its efforts to induce work
ing men TO pay their poll taxes and
qualify themselves TO vote.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-28
TWO BOLD BuRGLAR|Es
Barrett and RaRv'IIe Residences
Entered by Thief.
ESCAPED WITH HIS PLUMBER
'Robber Overlooked vaIuables IN Man
vile Home. But Took Mrs. sarrctrs
Jewell Case, Containing Several
Hundred Dollars Worth of Diamonds
and Pearls.
and Pearls,

Two bold burglarics, cvidcn " rum-
mittcd by the same thief. oc.u,rcI IN
West avenue early yesterday MON.
Ing The residences of Hon. w. Il.
Barrett and Mr. l.. b. Manvile. sup.
erintcndent of the Old Dominion Land
Company, were entered. and from the
former home jewels worth several
hundred dollars were taken No clue
TO the identity of the robber is known,
but the police authorities believe he
is the same man who has been oper.
atIng in hampton and Norfolk.
The Manville residence. 34oi West
avenue, was entered through win.
dow In the Kitchen In the rear OF the
house. The burglar went TO Mr.
Manvillc's room. took pair of trous-
ers which were hanging at the head
of the bed aud left without disturbing
anything else in The room, although
MIR. Manvilles coat and vest. contain.
Ing watch and other valuabes. were
at the foot OF the bed About A
O'Clock Mr.. Manviile was awakened
by draft. the robber having left the
room door open An investigation
| showed that the house had been en-
tered. and later the stolen trousers. n
pocket book and some valuable papers
were found just outside the kitchen
door. The thief had taken some
small change which was in tine pocket.
| book
From the woodshed back of the
Manviile home. the robbcr took an
axe. which he used to open window
"n the front porch of the residence of
Mr.. Barrett and Mr.. George r. West
Going 10 the room occupied by Mr.
and Mrs. Barrett. he took n Jewel case
u which there were several diamond
rings. pearl brooch and other arti
cles OF value. and secured several dol
lars in money from Mr. Barretts
clothes. The man evidently proceed
cd very deliberately aud cody here
| for half-smoked cigarette was found
on the dresser.
Cigarette smoke awakened Mrs
Rarrett. and she called to her hus
hand. Mr. Barrett sprang up and
reached the hall In time to see man
| disappearing down the steps. He fol
lowed but The robber hurried out
making his escape through the opeT
window. Reaching the yard. the
/ thief empted and throw away the
Jewel case. The case and The axe
winch bad been used for opening the
widow. were found in the yard.
| Mr.. Barrett did not set Il good iool
ut The burglar. and has no clear idea
CT his appearance. The officers arc
inclined to believe that the man Is ths
same one who entered the residence.
IF City Sergeant Mllstead and Mr. D
=. Jones several months ago. and ha.
been operating in Norfolk and Hamp
lion lHIN
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-28
Hax llsVoWNz Tired Of Living In
Poverty.
LEAVES WIDOW AND CHILDREN
Poison Was Bought by Little Daugh.
ter Sunday Evening, After Man Had
Been Breeding All Day-FamIly is
Helpless.

MAX Lievowitz, who kept II fruit
stand and shoe repair shop ON hunt
fhgton avenue near rhlriy-s.vcnth
street. committed suicide at his home.
81 Thirty seventh street. yesterday
morning about s O'Clock by drinking
csrbolic acid. He was found i'm an
unconscious condition by his wife. and
life was extinct before help could be
summoned Debt, and inability to
support his wife and children are sun.
posed TO have caused the man to
brood himself into desperate frame
of mind. A widow and four small
children survive him.
1t is said that all during the past
winter Licvowitz was barely able 10
provide enough 10 keep his family
alive. Recently his creditors had boon
pushing him, and Sunday he seemed
to be on the point Of giving up. His
wife made vain attempt to cheer him
up.
Sunday evening Lievowtz sent his
little girl to drug store with a hot
tie wrapped in paper. upon which his
""' NiiitNn. ne lOln lnt cIIllU
TO tell the druggist that he wanted
the acid tn wash a sore.
Yesterday morning the man went
TO his shop ut the usual time, and
his wife did not know that he had
returned to the house About )
o'clock she went into the bedroom,
and found him on tho bed In an un-
conscious condition. An empty bottle
was nearby. and fumes from the acid
filled the room. The poor woman
screamed for help. and several neigh
bors rushed In. 1t was too late, for
life was extinct in few minutes.
DR.. b. r. Gray. the coroner. con.
Quoted an inquest and the jury re.
turned verdict to the effect that the
dedfhscd committed suicide.
The Order of Birth Abraham, OF
which Llevowitz was a member, took
charge of the remains and Will con.
duct the funeral. Subscriptions have
been started to raise money for the
bereaved and helpless family.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-28
SHIPPING REPORT
Sunday, Aprli &c, 1908.
Arrived.

Arrived.
steamer Venus tHr.) Goodwin. Gulf.
porto Chesapeake & Ohio Coal and
Coke Company for bunker coal.
Steamer Canada DAM Jcspcrsen.
Port pglis-to White Oak Coal Com.
pany for bunker coal.
Steamer Fitzpatrick Gu. s.. army
tranSporp Rogers, Havana-to u. s.
Quartcrmastcrs' Depot with passcn-
gers and merchandise.
Barge West Point from New York
to Smokeless Fuel Company in bal.
last
Barge Nearchus from Providence
to Chesapeake e. Ohio Coal and Coke
Company in ballast.
Barge Florida from Providence--to
Chesapeake & Ohio Coal and Coke
Company in ballast.
Barge r. r. Thomas from New York
Not chartered
Barge Rnickerbocker from Provi.
dence-Not chartered.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-28
Death Was ON t.ia Anola.

Jesse P. Morris. Of Shippers. Va,
had Close call in the spring of 1906
He says: AN attack of pneumonia
left me so weak and with such fear
ful cough that my friends declared
consumption had me. and death was
on my heels. Then was persuaded
to try DR.. Kings New Discovery. II
helped me Immediately. and after taxi
Ing two and half bottles | was well
man again. found out that New
Discovery is the best remedy for
coughs and lung disease In all the
world" Sold under guarantee at All
Druggists. soc and $10O Trial bot.
tie free.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-28
Ho Col what Hc Neednd.

Nine years ago IL looked as II my
time had come, says Mr.. G. Far,hlng,
of Mill Creek. Ind. Ter. 81 WIS 80
run down that life hung on very
slender thread 1t was then my drug
gist recommended Electric Biitors. /
bought Il bottle and got what ! need
ed--slrenglh. ! mad one foot in The
grave. hut Electric Biitcrs put II bacl,
on tho turf again. and I'VE been well
ever since Sold under guarantee at
All Druggists soc
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-28
arRIAL BY JURY TONIGHT.

The final rehearsal for the opera
Trial by Jury" which will he pre-
scented at the Academy of Music to-
night. was held at the Academy from
10 o'clock to ~ o'clock last night The
rehearsal went off smoothly and the
indications are for a very success.
full and ENJOYABLE production tonight.
The sale of seats has been very
large and it is believed that capa-
city house will greet the production.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-28
Calendar for Today.
l<iIpatrick Arrives from H.van,

The United States army transpor,
kilpatrick. Captain Rogers. arrived IN
port Sunday from Havana. Cuba. with
number of passengers. including n
detachment of soldiers whose terms
OF enlistment will soon expire. Tho
soldiers were sent to the various sta
lions from whence they went to Cuba
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-28
Nordkyn Returnn to port.

The Norwegian steamship Nordkyn.
which has made frequent trips in the
coal trade between Newport News and
the West Indies, arrived yesterday to
load coal for the Tropics.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-28
Monday, April ~, 1908.

Arrived.
Steamer Ixia O3r.) Rattray. Pensa-
Coal-to Chesapeake G. Ohio Coal
Agency Company for bunker coal
Steamer Ncrdkyn tNor) Lind. New
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-28

Have your prescriptions filled by a
graduate OF pharmacy, Atoms Drug
Store. Patents Mt cut rate. 3-22-1m
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-02-07

has since feslaei. lie sss = masis lsAsh
"a sni msn2sef Il an ofxksssfs and tx
ado lsAeklns iaFnisheA nasAs ief social
rs,hrrnks. tfss nsis e&s > ss-ll.is =
ihr Nee Ensland tonssFs ssals a Mas4s
and sas u great assistance 10 him ~ IA.
LIE soTl, ne len : sideN. eAe soa sHd
: daughter. M, AirhsFson sss = Asttns
lsF q lhs udd Fellows Ahd = Msson, iiis
iunsFal Gas he'd Jan, -. under the d.
pssl0A Il the Mssanie lodge snd lniesS
msn, was Ia the Masoale eemsisfy, he,se,
EimsT A. Tucker II iiFsmsItan, Wash.
bf0ihsf II Mrs. ~ II, l4iIbIulhsf, has
nfsnily hepn sirstsd mayer a that CITY
aud ,hs iallasihs clipping sas taken liosa
the iiGemeFton Ness ~ Previous date
air. Tucker, Who Leads The sliisrhs
ticket mr. mayor, ls Tesosnisrd ~ ukrff'
body, nlihoul exception, a. an alle, eie4n
man, II elected mayor, a. be nndonli
raily ALL aud should 10, be can safely u
trusted % Ill the Office efrdltahlY and
hanorably, iils administration Nill 49,
clean aud thoroughly business like and
all Interests wall reeelNe careful eohsid'
GRAFTON and absolutely Just iieaiment
Any stores circulated for campaign puf'
I.o.es that Mf Tucker has slsnined ans
Intentions OF closing saloons tan ho pat
doNn a. false. Mr.. Tucker has not ex'
pfessoi himself On the matter, lie is not
an extremist, but an upright, level beaded
man, gho oan he delsndrl on % do what
he believes 10 he rashi and just,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-02-07
My Old Cob Pipe.

When the world goes wrong, as this old,
world will
At times, and the wheels of Fate
Don't turn around as | think they should.
And I'm sick Of the greed and hate,
Then | hike to the chair on the old back
porch, -
Away from the din and throb,
And | take my ease and soothe my
In a smoke from my friendly cob.
There's a time, you know, when fell
low likes
To sit and reflect on things
That are past and gone-to cogitate
On thoughts that ripe age brings.
He likes to steal in quiet way,
Q'm one of that kind of strpe)
And dream the dreams that he used to
dream
In the smoke from an old cob pipe.
Then toast to the great god Nicotine"
For he means goodby to care;
There is never a god in the wide, wide
world
Gives rise to dreams so fair.
So sing your songs of the nectars slipped
BY the gods of the olden type,
But I'll take my ease and my comfort IN
A smoke from my old cob pipe.
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-02-07

State Iish and Game Commissioner
Thomas, IN commenting upoa The ssarriu
ii ruled gFo1se ia NvTnunt gecenily,
aid he did no, share the opinion held By
sitns sI,oTlsmen that Il ls the cold sei
spfins ii 1876 aud depfoslalions oi iokes
witch have killed al the hiTds for. be
o0niends, NC have alaays had ioaes and
cold springs Afe b. no meaas uncommon
Ia NeHm0hi, yet no living sportsman can
Frinen,brT gear shrn pAgsndsss we're
80 seare.
Il ls man, Mr.. Thomas says. who 10
the worst enemy oi the partridge and the
lot hunter, Nha, after his spaniel dog
has freed the biHis Kills the lssi one Of .
cgsvy. is rsponsiblc iof the scarcity. lie
predicted that unless VeD stringent pro-
iesiion Il enforced al onor, the gf0ass
aill bcuomr extinct a. surely as the PAS.
singer pigeon has. lie recommended q
IS license for resident aliens aud lAw
prohibiting them carrying = gun during
the closed frAson.
Mr.. Thomas said that the fact that
go mofu deer were killed IN 1901 than
during the previous year did not Indicate
a big increase Of deer 10 Vermont for
il-tu were twice a. many hunters IN the
woods. 4 record like that recently re-
ported. no deer illegally killed, besides
those legally slaughtered since June 20,
1913 will ro0n eNtrfminaie the deer in
this little state. When the farmers begin
10 realize the importance OF fish and game
preservation and 10 report every violation
oi the laws then public sentiment will he
turned in the right direction aud no, un.
I'll then Will Vermont see proper enforce
ment Of the tsh and game laws.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-02-07

90 pssssal = asa tsem hss.ias tasf. ~
tAssuisgs afih< .ine ~ eshsF haeess tkAI
aas i~ shifis5 90 - eaf slsir and fhm
sa.sss Cd srisss a sasrsssssr rutnn.efu.
silh ihs sddilional plesessioa y federal
lleensef In shoIs, shrte y she spi@srs'
lis.a u lhss pnheiiis 10 ssdf
Nth all doe iest~st 10 oaf sai,fsiDr
lIibanal IL seems Ia Ne that the p"siiioa
l4krn b the majority V uhlsAzt.le, and
that Iadse Tyler as right ehen be hsid
that the STATE has the Iaxhl 10 ekrseis
palieS I0srF over the esls ~ We osn
diisrhs that coAnlsl aiih The pahlk
health aud The physical Hslibslns u The
l,aotis,-i iuIlihs,oH Tvs ftess.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-02-07

Representative Foster OF Vermont, look
ing as happy and contcnted a a states
man can look who has just had an inter
view with President Roosevelt, sauntered
gmndly from the White House grounds
the other day aud boarded car Tor the
capitol. His face was wreathed in smiles,
and he sat at ease, rejecting with pleasure
on the interview he had just had. But by
and by the conductor came along. and the
Nemonter. after searching yainly in his
pockets, realized with a sickenlng sensa-
ton that he didn't possess either a car
ticket or nickel.
In great embarrassment, he stammered
his apology for this oversight. Then he
cspied at the other end OF the ear a cou-
pie OF colleagues. Hastily informing them
OF the situation, he asked the loan Of iive
cents.
Has the financial stringency struck
YOU, Fostery' demanded Representative
Lawrence.
We'll, TO tell the truth" said Foster,
Il have Just been TO call on the presi-
dent, and, naturally, | put on a new pair
of pants. So left my pocketbook home.
Huh" INTERCEPTED democratic col
league, have you got your watch with
you!"
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-02-07
JACKSONVILLE.

D.. A. Temples folks have snip,
The measles arc epidemic in the west
part ii the Town.
Jusius Hall has returned home from has
work IN Shclburne, Mass.
II. l.. Hove Was home over Sunday
from his work Ia Iolrain.
Dr. Thomas niece. Miss Roberts, has
returned from her vacation,
The Ladies cirrle meets this week with
Mrs. Laura Boyd al IL. NJ. RobcTtss'
Mir. A. A. Buiterileld has been III the
past Two weeks, She y better al THIS
writing
II. l.. Putnam has been repairing the
New England Telephone oompany's line
this week.
The general representative Of the Hub
bard Phosphate company was IN town
"Wednesday.
Frank Whites baby, who has been. %
sick with the whooping cough, died last
Wednesday.
Several parties expected to move az,
ples this week, but the storm aud cold
have prevented.
Rose Miner has been spending several
weeks with her husband in the logging
camps in Glastonbury.
Rev. Mr.. Ringrose will give Patriotic
sermon. Lncoln's Sunday, Feb. v, at
Nottingham Baptist church. The q. ~
X. are especially invited.
A foot Of heavy snow dropped down
upon Us Saturday and high wind Sat
uiday night and Sunday piled II IN huge
drifts. Only one stage started out Mon,
day. Coupled with the storm and WIND
was the severe cold, the mercury register
ing below zero.
The officers Of the Twilight Rebekah
lodge were installed by Mrs. George r.
Shippee assisted by Miss Mildred Core,
marshal. a. follows: n. g., Mrs. Alice
Vim; V. c., Mrs. Ralph Harris; seere'
tary. Mrs. Janett Reed; treasurer, Z; i;
Reed. :. G.. Cora Plumb; o. c., Mildred
Core; conductor Mrs. Nellie Pratt; war
der. Mrs. Nora Woodland; X: 5, n. g.,
Mrs. Nell Shippee; l.; :. n. g., Miss
phebe Corkins; X. S. V. G., Mis-. Julia
Nav: l.. :. V. G., Mrs. Rosa Chase; chap
lain, Mrs. Carrie Kingsley.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-02-07

three daughters. a mother and lne broth
rfs,
The Wright aue,ion last Wednesday al
tnaesei a numl.ef IL humber dealers, sew
rral being from out ot town, Tbs l.-ia
lot Mas purchased by the Mhitaomb Man'
ufaetnTins company oi Nest nsahsry, n.
H., for A,oee, q Two aeie lot Mas bought
m Frank rsTould Tor SO, Tbs meadow
point Mas sold 10 y, y, .Allch for yeio
he pasture and timber ios 10 Thomas
Qulnlan for NtssJ and ihY home ilaee on
Main street to b. u, iollon lot ka".
Several articles Of antiquity have been
prvsenie.l feo.htly 10 Dickinson Memorial
library. II. II. Chamberlain has gwen an
OH fashioned machine for making hfeoins.
an adse. a boot, baek, a pnmplos shaii~nrf
aud a curious knife, MIS-. A, u, s,eafns
has gwen the sword 81 a sMofdhsh and
lhe written plans II the old North school.
house, This Is very exhaustive Ia detail
and /. signed by Richard Cotton, A, ID,
sleans, Elisha Alexander aud Charles
Shepandson,
One Of our citizens bruised his hand
this week. 10 cure this misfortune be
lpely Amounted the handaees with lur'
peniine. Then the fire needed attention
and he put in some wood, forgetting that
he Mas soaked ia tnrpentlne, The next
thing he discovered Was that he was part
Of a torch light procession, and vigorous
work was required 10 ancneh The tiames,
Now be- has a bruised hand and a burned
hand, injured feelings and numerous lint
mcnis from the drug store.
An organ recital was gwen in the North
chmth "Wednesday evening and was wei
attended ia spite Of the severe weather.
urgAnist Whitney oi Roston showed the
,ne effects the organ Is capable OF pro,
ducing. In fact the organ Was constructed
Tor him but not proving entirely satisiae-
tory for the place Il was TO III, was
bonght by Mrs. Billings as a gift Tor the
North church. The organ Is not only
beautiful IN construction bat very hai'
monious in tone, aud the selections gwen
by Mr.. Whitney were much enjoyed.
The Unitarian fair will be held Thurs,
day evening. Feb. IL. II will be noticed
that il will be held only one night instead
Of two as frst planned. this change being
necessary on account Ut so much sickness
that those in charge OF the play decided
10 postpone il until later date. How,
ever, the fair for Thursday evening VIII
have all the old attractions and there are
TO be several new features. The sale oil
fancy articles will begin at .. m, a
chicken.pie supper will be served at $50
and later in the evening there VIII be
dancing. Leitsinger's orchestra being en-
gagged 10 furnish the music. IL Is sale
10 predict that there will be abundant
opportunities TO dispose of surplus nlckels
and dimes for attractive souvenirs OF the
occasion.