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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
PLEAsANT sURPRIsE PARTY.

very enjoyable surprise party was
given in honor of Archie and Robert
Mcleod last evening at their home in
Cedar street The evening was passed
very pleasantly with various games
and music until at 1880 o'clock an
elaborate supper was served by Mrs
Mcleod. The following were the
guests. Messrs. and Mesdames Peter
Croak, George Stelow. Fred Stelow
Pierce and Burns. Misses Lena and
Sophia Ripple. Kate Fowler. Virginia
Jumpsey of East Chicago, Lizzie HUFF
fey Mamie Huffey, Beatrice Eckenborg
Charlotte Hanson, JUDGE Rosenes Mary
Margaret and Jessie Mcleod, Messrs
Ralph and Maurice Eckenboy, Mile
Brewbaker. Joe Schilling. Rex Newell
Jim Jordan of South Chicago and Ar
chic and Robert Mcleod
TNrC ~ I'm
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
Sends Body Home.

Undertaken Nicholas Emmerling to-
day sent the body of Morris NJ. Lang
man to Philadelphia, his former home.
Mrs. Langman. who intended to come
TO Hammond to accompany the body
home, has changed her mind and local
friends of Langman have raised a suf-
f1cient fund for his funeral arrange
ments in Hammond. Langman was
killed on Sunday morning when blinded
by the stormstorm. He was walking
along the Monon tracks and was acct
dentally struck by a train.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
EAsrERN srAR cLun DANCE.

The members of the Eastern Star
club met at the home Of Miss Mae
Swanton in Sibley street and completed
arrangements for the givin of dance
The party will be given in Hessville
and the guests will meet at the Swan
ton residence early Thursday evening
to drive to Hessville in large BOZ
sleds. Arrangements have been made
for four or five fine sleds and the public
is cordially invite to attend. The party
win be well attended if the weather re
mains favorable and a very enjoyable
time is anticipated.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
MRS. M. wINDLE CRUMPACKER.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NUPTIALs.

W1MDLE-CRUM PACkER NUPTIALSs
One of the largest and most bril-
liant weddings, to occur in Valparaiso,
will take place this evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. William Gar
land Windle, 4O2 Washington street,
when their daughter, Miss Mary Win
die and Frederick Charles Crumpacker
are united in marriage. The wedding
will be one of unusual beauty and will
be witnessed by a large assembly of
relatives and nearest friends of both
families The Rev Martin Luther of
Nekoosa, Wis, former pastor of the
Valparaiso Presbyterian church, will
officiate, using the simple but i'm
pressive ring service of the church.
The bridal couple with their attend
ants will enter the living room of the
beautiful residence, where the cere-
mony will be performed. as Mrs
Jennie Thatcher Beach sings Be
cause" Mrs. Beach will sing a short
! program of beautiful wedding selec-
tions during the ceremony. The cere-
mony will be said before an altar made
| of greenery in the bay window, which
| has been beautifully banked witt
| bridal flowers and ferns. canopy
| has been arranged with roses. ferns
and palms, employing a very dainty
color scheme The entire home ha:
/ been very artistically arranged witt
| these decorations of foliage and flow
ers Following the service which will
be beautiful in every detail, a recep
ton will be held when congratulation
and best wishes will be showered OIL
the bridal couple During the recep
ton and serving of refreshments,
program of instrumental music viii
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17

at her home in State Line street The
evening was passed in the usual way
with sewing after which dainty refresh
ments were served. The Misses Ebert
will entertain the members at their
home in South Holman street next
Tuesday night. Among the members
present were Mrs. Claussen, Misses AL
ma, Meta and Lille FEEDER Bertha and
Emily Ebert, Emma and Gertrude
Claus and Miss Lena Hopkins.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
No Quorum.

Only eight out of the fifteen coun-
cilmen appeared for the regular coun-
Gil meeting last evening. There was
not must business of Importance al
though it was the regular meeting
night. There being no quorum no
meeting was held Those who reported
were Messrs. Schroeder, Pascaly, Kane,
Newman, Becker, Lauer and Schultz.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
d. OF /. MEETING

Golden Rule Council. No. l., D. of L,
met last evening for the regular meet
ing in the K. of P. hall. The usual
routine business was disposed off after
which a pleasant social hour was pass
ed when a luncheon was served. There
was work of the degree team and Mrs
Hams of Whiting was present to drill
the team. Several visitors firm the Tri-
umph Council and from whiting were
present at the meeting and report a
pleasant time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
OVER THE TEA. CUPS


the audience, -eA leaving the@theater,
are humming or whlstling some Of the
numerous melodies which 50 greatly
please them.
The Three Twins" is called the Ben
Hur" Of musical comedies. because II
is the largest musical attraction IN
America. The amazon electric swing
Is the largest scenic effect ever staged
with the exception of the Chariot race
in Ben Hur The faceograph is an
other one or the many electric effects
that helps to make Three Twins" the
smartest Of all musical attractions.
The costumes are gorgeous and in
clude eight of the hands omest Partisan
directoire gowns ever brought to Am
erica. The company is headed by Vic
/ tor Morley who created the title role
when the show was produced in Chica-
go at the Whitney, and includes Eva
Fallon, Geo. Trimble, Bessie Clifford
Richard Bartlett, Meud Demarest w
H. Woodside, Della Niven. Florence
Kolb. Frank Smith. Eddie P. Bower
Ada Bateman. Norris Noskow, and q
large chorus.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
MEETING IS POSTPONED.

The meeting of the Art Committee of
the Hammond Woman's club which was
announced to take place yesterday at
ternoon was postponed on account of
the Indictment weather. The melting
viii not be held for two weeks when
the same subject, ''Corriggio," will be
studied. Special attention will be given
the works The Nativity" and The
Holy Family"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
oALLEp no cLEyELANp.

Mrs. L. l. Levy has been in Cleve-
land for a week. having been called
there by the illness of her daughter,
Mrs. J. ". McReynolds, who was taken
to hospital for surgical operation.
Mrs. Levy was accompanied by her
daughter, Mrs Mable Malo Of the Hotel
Carleton.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
GUmD ENTERTAINMENT.

The young ladies of ST. Agnes Guild
of st. PauPs Episcopal church will give
an entertainment Saturday evening in
the guild room of the church in Rim
bach avenue. A short one-act play on
Masonry will be given after which
a program of music win be rendered
Arrangements are being made for a
very pleasant social evening to which
the public is cordially invited.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
pELIGHrFuL suRpRIsE.

party of friends gave a delightful
surprise party in honor of Miss Marie
Miller's 10th birthday anniversary last
evening at her home, 701 Logan street.
The evening was spent in music and
games and at a late hour dainty re-
freshments were served. Those present
were Misses GIee Smith, Inez Baum
gardt, Parl Smith, Sylvia McNany, Alta
Carnahan. Daisy Long. Marie Miller,
Messrs Fred Slater. Fred Murdoch, Chas.
Cole. Elmer Lemon and Russell Miller.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17

the members of Hammond Hive, No.
,, L. o. T. NJ, Thursday afternoon at
80 o'clock in the X of P. hall. A full
attendance of members is desired as
arrangements will be made for the
large Maccabee rally Friday evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
ATTEND OUT of TOWN WEDDING

Many Hammond people went to VAL
paraiso today to attend the wedding
Of Miss Mary Windle and Fred Crum-
packer at the home of the brides par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Windle, 4o2
Washington street, this evening
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
Box SOCIAL AND DANCE.

The Nonpareil club of East Chicago
will give box social Thursyay even
ing in the K of c. hall. There will be
dancing after the social and a very
pleasant social time is anticipated. The
ladies are asked to prepare boxes for
the entertainment.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
THE CITY
Seek to Recover Furniture

Fred Hartman has brought suit
against Margaret Hartman and Ollie
Jarco through hts attorney. II. A. Blk
by, in which Hartman. seeks to re-
cover certain furniture Hartman
claims that Margaret Hartman and
Ollie Jarco are holding the furniture
without right
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17

Mrs. r. H Nellie will entertain the
members of the Columbus club Thurs
day afternoon at her home in South
Holman street. Progressive euchre
will be the feature of the afternoon.
This will be the last meeting of the
club before the Lenten season.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
McGovern Going to Boston.

Eugene f. McGovern. alias Edward
F. McGovern. formerly the circulation
manager of the Daily News and now
ton, where he claims to have accepted
a position in the circulation depart
ment of the Boston American. He ex-
poets to have the case against him
disposed of in the near future.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17

creasing interest Miss Nichols SER
mon was pointed and happily illus
trated. She pictured the righteous
Man" as defined by Isa 1915 He
walketh righteously, speaketh upright
Nv. despiseth the gain Of oppression.
shaketh his hands from the holding OF
brides. stoppeth his ears from the
hearing Of blood. and shutteth his eyes
from the seeing of evil The opposite
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
Accepts Bond.

The board of public works this morn
ing accepted the bond of the Illinois
Beer Pump company, granting it a IL
cense to do plumbing in Hammond.
The regular weekly grist of bills was
allowed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17

virtues inherit Gods blessing. This
discourse should have been heard by a
host of people. Miss Nichols will speak
each evening of this week Day meet
ings Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
at 2:30 PIP. m.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
THREE TWINS.

Three Twins viii come to the Towle
Opera house Sunday. February 81. This
is the best musicaI comedy that has
been produced in years. 1t has good
plot and many novel features The
music is fascinating and two-thirds of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
\. p. MHIsT am PARTY.

Dr and Mrs I. w Oberlin enter
tanned members Of the n. P. Whist
club and a few friends last evening
at their home in Warren street at a
$40 o'clock dinner. The dinner was
very prettily served in the dining
room at ESQ o'clock. after which the
guests passed a pleasant evening play
ing whist. The guests at the party
were: Dr. and Mrs. T. +. Bell and Mr..
and Mrs Peter Crumpaeker The
members were all present and were:
Messrs. and Mesdames G. H. Austin,
Il. +. Johnston w. f. Bridge, o. A.
Krinbfu. a. f. Sharrer. w G. Paxton,
v. S Reiter, T. W. Oberlin, Mrs.
Hrs. Frances Kingsley and A Murray
Turner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
ATTEND FUNERAL.

The Rev Father Plaster and Father
Kahellek went to Otis. Ind. today to
attend the funeral Of Father Raszkie-
wiez
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE our.

received in Hammond telling of the
marriage of Mr.. William Klein and
Miss Bates of Chicago. Mr. Klein is
well known in Hammond. having Wis
tied at the home of his aunt Mrs.
Frank Cope. 425 East State street, on
several occasions The young people
will receive the congratulations and
best wishes of many friends on the
announcement of their marriage.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
ENJOY sLEIGHING PARTY

A number of the young people in the
high school met at the Hammond build
ing last night aNd went for bob ride.
They passed a very enjoyable and pleas
ant evening driving in the country, re-
turning to Hammond at a late hour.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
Doors Are Closed.

Chicago creditors of the Hammond
Fruit company yesterday closed the
doors of the concern through an order
issued by Justice w A. Jordan. The
case is set for hearing for Feb. %.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17

The first meeting of the civic inn
provement committee of the Hammond
Woman's club was held at the Hotel
Carleton Feb. Il, and divided into
groups for the study of the city ordi-
nances, concerning the subject to be
taken up later by the committee. The
next meeting will be held in room 3,
of the Rimbaeh building. Friday, Feb
49, at 1880 O'Clock when the commit
tee win be more fully organized and
definite steps taken in regard to the
work 1t is to be hoped that all the
members Will attend and become ac-
duainted with this important work,
The following is the committee: Dr.
Eleanor SculI. chairman. Mrs II F.
Meikle. vice chairman, Mesdames Lii
liam Atkinson. Katherine f. Aubry
Nettie Blackburn. Elizabeth Dicken-
son, Laura Fitzgerald. Mary Huehn
Eva Irish, Bertha Hutton, Minnie Kline
Emma Meikle, Barbara Ripley, Viola
Stinson, F1ota Swain. Margaret Turn
az. Margaret Wall, Minnie S. Webb
Stella Wilcox, Jennie Wolf and Ray
Wolf.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
HOLD A REHEARSAL.

The members of the Musical Art So
ciety are asked to meet in Weis' hall
on State street Thursday afternoon at
AS o'clock for a rehearsal A full at
tendance is desired
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
LEAVES EoR NEW YORK.

Miss Margaret Rohrman left Ham
mond for New York today where she
goes on a combined business and pleas
IRE trip. Miss Rohrman Will remain
in the east about two weeks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17

The Owls have finally secured a meet
ing place again and have made arrange
ments to hold their meeting in the
old Masonic temple their former meet
ing place. The installation of officers
for the ensuing year is on the pro-
gram for tomorrow evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
ATTENn WEDDING.

Misses Irene Mott and Amy Mac
Gregor went to Valparaiso today to
attend the wedding of Miss Mary Win
die and Fred Crumpacker this evening
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
HAS BEEN ILL.

Mrs. Frank Masepohl is reported to
have been i'll at her home in Webster
avenue for the past several weeks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
MRs cLAUssEN ENTTRTAINs.

Mrs J. ]. Claussen entertained the
members of the n \. Embroidery club
at a very pleasant party last evening
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17

Bamgartner court, c. o. f., enjoyed
most pleasant talk at its session last
Monday evening by A. B. Charpie, field
agent for the extension magazine.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
LODGE WORK

The Blue lodge will confer the en-
tered apprentice degree next Friday
evening.
At called meeting of the Comman-
Diary next Monday evening the tenn
pie degree will be conferred
The degree team of the local lodge
of knights Of Pythias leaves for Crown
Point tomorrow evening, where it will
confer the third rank. Next Monday
evening the new candidates, whose
names were called off at the roll call
meeting last Monday evening, will be
initiated
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17

Emil Minas, who has been at Hot
Springs, AJAX, for ten days. VIII prob
ably return today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17

A regular business meeting is SEIZED
uled for the Eagles this evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17
REVIVAL INTEREST
At M. E. Church Is on the
Increase.

A good attendance at the Methodist
revival meeting last night showed in
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17

The local council of the Royal Leagu
is planning ball for the evening of
April 18th. A regular meeting will be
held tomorrow evening. at which time
the initiatory degree will be given to
several candidates.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17

Regular meetings viii be held to-
morrow evening by the Calumet lodge,
/ O. o. F.. and on Friday evening by
the Moltke lodge. ]. o. O. F.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17

The Elks viii hold a business meet
ing tomorrow evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17

The first degree was conferred upon
a number of new candidates in the
Unity council, Knights of Columbus, last
Monday evening
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17

ENTERTAINs CLUB MEMBERS.
Miss Mae Nelson entertained the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17

The Maccabees will hold a regular
meeting this evening in the X. of P.
hall.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-17

The Woodmen's ball will be given
tomorrow evening at the Masonic tenn
pie The committee has made ar
engagements for this affair, and those
who have invitations may anticipate a
pleasant evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-07
TALK OF THE TOWN

Sample belts half price at Vaughan's
Read Perry's special values for Sat-
urday
The Tourist club viii meet with Mrs.
A. p Abbott at Edgegood Tuesday af.
ternoou.
Boys jersey sweaters from the Frank
MeWhortsr Co. at Toe, just the thing for
these cool evenings.
If IN need Of footwear Of any deserip.
ton, don't fail 70 can at g S. Andrew 4
shoe store il Hale's block.
Mrs. George y Cadger and son and
daughter Of New York City are visiting
Mrs. A. Clark Of this city.
# the boy needs blouse or shirt
waist, 60 to the Frank AleWhorter Go.
a nice line az reduced prices.
Mrs. Mary Clark Of somerviIle, Mass,
is visiting ~ the home of her niece,
Mrs. +. I. House, 81 West street
MI. and alrs. A. b Lane and slr. ana
Mrs Austin Mcneil left to-day ii Fl II
Cutters automobile for a trip e Gamels
Hump.
You win need trunk. bag 8 suit ease
for your vacation. The FfafB NeWhpr-
ter 90. has the most complsfe line ~
the city.
AT hats trimmed and untrinmed sold
for less than cost Ia close at the mil.
linery parlors corner South Main and
Ayers streets
Tony" has on display and for sale.
to-day only, one Of the finest lines Of
statuettes ever seen in this city. Busts
of Lincoln Shakespeare, full Length
American Indians, highly decorated and
artistic mugs and vases and such like.
One hundred and fifty pieces ii all Es-
peeiaily appropriate for mans den.
library Of smoking room. ALI prices.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-07
TALK OF THE TOWN

NtMNiAt AtHtNitt
Joseph Moiett went to Wells River on
business to-day
There win be an auction sale at the
Pavilion tonight
Il. N. Tayntor was in Mortified e.
day on a business visit.
g. II. Sawyer went 70 Moretown yes
terday TO visit lbs mother
Miss Alice ikron went 10 Willimantief
Conn., to-day for visit
@. V. Bolinl OF Quincy, Mass, is yis.
sting relatives in this city.
Charles Kay went to Mortified this
morning on business trip.
Nv. NJ spear has returned from q
visit with relatives AZ ny. Adams.
Blue and black duck skirts, white
polka dots, to close, soc, at Fits
Albert Bertram left yesterday Tor a
visit with friends in Farnham, Que.
William Taylor returned yesterday
from a visit with relatives in Roxhufy
Granite Mutual Fire Insurance Is
cheapest and bestvget rates, Phone
2.g.
Miss Mary Congo Left yesterday for
Plattsbnrg, y. ~ for a few days Faea-
ton
Mr. and Mrs P. A. Noonan went to
Boston today for two weeks Faea.
ton.
John Nicholson went 70 White6edi
n H., to-day to visit his fathsr, VINO
Is ill
Mrs. William Emslie returned last
night from a visit in Boston and Quincy,
Mass.
I Nj. and Mrs. f. o. Kent went to Grot.
on pond yesterday to camp for a few
days.
( Remember the Biiou tonight has an
excellent entertainment to amnse you
with
Micrs sanitary barber shop IS on ser.
yice-trial tonight Are you one Of the
iurorsg
Miss Mildred Kelley went to Boston
yesterday for few days visit will
friends
NJ S. Rounds went to Fairlee lake to-
day to Join Mrs Rounds for a few days
vacation
Yrs. Nathan Bouldry. who hes been
very il for The past three weeks, +
much better
Albert q Tfahan who has been il thii
lefty for some time, lett to-day for Will
mantle, Conn.
Findlay Mcleod and John MciesF Left
to-day to spend a two weeks vacation i
sootstowH, Que.
Mrs w /. Mortimer and daughter
L8liss Mary went to Mortified to-da,
lior visit eith friends
n Mr and sirs Bernis I Cameron 4
4 Marshdeli ATE visiting At the home q
e. a Remis q Long street
Gns Maftensou lefi to-day Cor ha
ness trip, iaeinsliag visits e eoheofa
Mrs. Matilda Lyon, who has been Wis.
itine relatives ia this city, returned 70
her home IN Waterbury yesterday
William Niers, "a Keith avenue has
good chamber suite and some line odd
1 furniture for sale VIII be sold oheap.
J. J. collamer If shelburne arrived
for visit q The home Of his son,
George Gollamen 81 South Main street.
uo4sin. I. A.. 49,
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Miss Adie Richardson. Who has been
Rfebsr8sa4 ~. 4b. st
t'iN'lRA1 9tts ~ AhR }&rN iNM WEekef FNr
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-07
The BARRE DAILY TIMES
sATuRDAY. AUGUST J. l9o9.
Weather prediction.

Generally fair this afternoon and sun.
day, moderate temperature. Light %
moderate variable winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10

life Of The Old Homestead is the many
scenes and lines in the play that have
approached reality in the lives OF Its
many auditors. 1t seems to be trait in
the nature of the country and city folk
alike that they enjoy most the scenes In
which there is a bark back to similar
day Of their own early life. Country
people especially delight in the natural
scenes of a rural play.
And though The Old Homestead is
simple in it's story, I sometimes am apt
30 object to statements that it is not a
play and has no story or heart interest.
so called. To be sure, it has not the SEN
timent attached to two you hful lovers
with fate against them every way they
turn; but will submit thai the paternal
devotion of Uncle Josh searching for his
son and the discovery Of him in front of
Grace Church in an intoxicated condition
is an appeal to the heart interest which
has considerable claim to being dra-
matte and pathetic
How long did it take you to write
The Old Homestead Mr. Thompson?''
''Well, that's pretty hard to say. To
tell you the truth. there never was a
manuscript of the play written for year
after it was produced. That seems
strange. doesn't it, when one thinks of
the playwright of today submitting his
carefully edited manuscript to a man