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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-13
KETCHEL STOCK IS
TAKING BIG SLUMP
Champions Failure to Show Class Has
Led Many Fans to Doubt His
AbiIity-Has Chance
With Langford.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 13-Outside
of the $500 which he got as his share
of the purse, Stanley Ketchel, the mid
dleweight champion, who has been
dubbed the Michigan lion, assassin
bone crusher and like names, there was
but little compensation left in the
wav of honors for the champion when
he had Won the decision from Billy
Papke after fighting twenty rounds
here on July 5.
The showing OF Ketchel was a vast
disappointment His admirers who were
shouting that he was the man TO
meet Jack Johnson have lost all con-
fidence in the middleweight champion
and nearly all of them admit that
he would never do in a battle with the
big black for the heavyweight cham
pionship.
Ketchel Will have to do a lot OF SEN
sational fighting to wipe out his last
and it was only Papke's lack of cour-
age that kept him from slowing the
champion away The Kewanee lad
suffered two blows in the fight which
took all the courage out of him. Until
those blows were delivered he was
fighting a heady battle and he mace
KetcheI look like a mete novice in many
rounds However when he got right
handler on the nose in the eighth ana
another right on the jaw a few ROUNDS
later on. the Kewanee lad seemed to
fodget all he ever knew.
Paoke in Cover Too Much.
He went to cover and was satisfied
RI take the defensive. Ketchel wore
himself out trying to batter down the
blonde haired fighter and when the
fftaanth round had arrived he was
all in. 1t was only the lion heart OF
Katcbe1 that kept him fighting, for he
u,os ca exhausted that he could hardy
keep his feet. On the other manu-
PapIze was trained to the hour ana ne
looked to be as fresh as a daisy. HOW
oo- Tho two blows he received in the
early part of the fight stuck in his
o,rd and he would not go in. He
would land a couple of good hard blows
on the champion, but would never lol-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-13

Probably the most exciting and in
Torrance will be the eight paddle
whale race in ocean going canoes, full
ly equipped with whaling apparatus
and demonstrations of their use will
be shown on a monster mechanical
whale measuring 43 feet from the tip
of the mouth to the tip of the tail. The
whale Is fitted with a powd' boat
engine and as soon as harpooned will
lash the waters with it tail. spout
water like a geyser and start off at
a 2O-mile clip dragging the boat be-
hind him.
Another feature which will prove
exciting is the capsizing canoe boat
races. The course will be 500 yards
and at the start and finish the men
must upset their canoes and right
them again. AS canoeing is such
popular sport at the present time.
this phase of the contest will be high
~ INSTRUCTIVE III showing Cancers HoW
TO right a capsized canoe without fill
ing it with water
Esuilbrists perform on a chunk, 80
inches long, the same tricks that the
Japanese do on the stage. They lie on
their backs and balance, whirl, and
throw barrels with their feet.
Swimming, object diving, and nu-
merous Other aquatic sports and past
times will form the remainder for the
contests for which cash prizes VIII
be given. The Indians are to have
their own villages on the grounds and
this in itself will prove an attraction
worth seeing.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-13

over what are designated as the high
and low roads.
Several men were among the pas
sengers in the motor cars, but no one
Of them was permitted to give any
assistance In the operation of the car.
None of the competitors had any
trouble with either car or tires. and
none of the three engines was stopped
at any time between start and finish
All along the line people turned out
TO cheer on the competitors, and in
terest was keen in the event as an
evidence of the ease with which an
automobile can be handled by a wom-
an driver
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-13

the. house declared the decision should
have gone to Nelson, or else the battle
should have been declared a draw His
work on that occasion was also CEN
sured for the way he broke the men,
He leaned his weight on Nelson and
did everything possible to give him the
worst Of it.
1t will also be remembered that Britt
was the originator of the famous ''ulna"
story. which he used as an excuse
when his brother Jimmy quit coldly
to Toe Cans in the fifth round. The
broken bone story failed to go on that
occasion and it is hardly likely the
fans will take the bait this time.
Ketchel himself was the cause of his
sorry showing 1t is a fact that he
did not train in a proper manner. Dur
ing the afternoon he worked in the
gymnasium and boxed, but after every
bodv left his training quarters he
would oil up his automobile and jour-
new with gay parties to the beach road
house and return home during the wee
hours Of the morning. His experience
with Papke might serve as a good les
son in his future fights. He certain
ly was not the dashy Ketchel of old
and Jack O'Brien must be all in when
he allowed Ketchel to stow him away
in three rounds.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-13

low up his advantage. He seemed to
be afraid that Ketchel still possessed
a wallop, though it was plainly visible
that the champion was in. and was not
there after three-quarters of the dis
lance had been traversed. Papke did
| the better fighting in the last five
in five more rounds.
At that Papke did as much fighting
as his opponent and the decision of
Referee Roche was looked upon with
disfavor by a majority of the specta-
| tors. All were willing to call It a
draw and it seems that this should
have been the only decision.
Broken Bone Story Fshy.
Willis Brit tried to explain the poor
showing Ketchel made by explaining
that his charge had broken his right
hand, which incapacitated him from
using that member. AS this story
and considering the conditions under
which he sprung the excuse, it will
never go with the fans
The manager and the fighter got
their lines crossed. One second said
the break happened in the fifteenth
round. Britt said the hand was broken
| in the sixth round and Ketchel deciar-
ed it all happened in the seventh round
Anyhow when the newspaper men ue-
sired to have look at the hand, Britt
rushed Ketchel out of the dressing
room into an automobile and sped
away in hurry and left the newspa-
per men wondering what had happened
Later on in the evening Britt was
around the newspaper offices with a
certificate from a doctor who declared
that Ketchel had fractured a bone in
the wrist.
Ketchel was billed to fight Johnson
here in September, but it looks as if
/ the IQdlCn mas D6on GRABBED now. NO
body seems to warm up to it and the
/ public wants to see Ketchel do some
real fighting before he is brought into
| the slaughter with Johnson. Langford
is coming to the coast and the fans
want to see a match cinched between
the black and Ketchel. However, pub
! lie criticism might force the Michi-
/ gan man into meeting Langford. If he
! should beat Langford he would gain a
| lot of his lost prestige.
Roche Censured Before
| Referee Roche is not accused of any
dishonesty The fans look upon his
verdict as a mistake, but it is Pc
culiar coincidence that Roche has been
! often the referee in a big fight when
a boxer is given a raw deal. 1t will
be. remembered that he officiated at
the first Britt Nelson battle and gave
the decision to Britt when everyone in
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-13

in minutes and 20 seconds. Later,
in the mile event, he clipped min
utes and 80 seconds off the old mark
when he swan the distance in Is min
utes and 48 seconds In the 100 yard
contest j. K. Shyrock of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, intercollegiate
220 yard champion, covered the dis
lance in the fast time of 81 As sec
onds, lowering Charles M. Daniels
mark by 3 2-5 seconds
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-13
Commits Suicide In a Resort.

COLFAX, July 13.-Ed Travers, 22
years of age, travelling representative
Schools, committed suicide in a resort
at Palouse by shooting himself
through the heart with a 32-calibre
revolver His parents live in Spokane.
Coroner Drumming has been notified.
but has decided that an inquest is not
necessary.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-13
GOOD IN
NORTHWEST LEAGUE
Players Are Going Strong-Nordyke
Leads First Sackers-Raymond
Good at Short-Hickey Leads
Twirlers.

Catcher-Sugden, Vancouver 49,. 1893
Pitcher-Hickey, Vancouver 80. 1000
First base-Nordyke, Vancouver. 1913
Second base-Coleman, Tacoma >. 1918
Third base-BeWer, Aberdeen -. 1927
hdtstop-Raymond Seattle. -. $50
Left field-Davis, Vancouver. -. 1898
Center field-Swain, Tacoma. -. $50
Right field-Swain, Vancouver. 1913
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-13

Lett nelQ-DdVlS, vancouver. .S9o
Center field-Swain, Tacoma. -. $50
Right field-Swain, Vancouver. 1913
Fielding averages in the Northwest
ern League are showing up a far
higher grade of work than last year.
In midseason, many players have yet
to make their first mfscue, and Others
have no more than one stumble
against them.
Picking an all-star team on the basis
of fielding records only would be an
unfair test, but it would be interest
ing to note just who really leads the
league in the various positions.
Among the backstops, the honor
goes to the veteran Joe Sugden, of
Vancouver, who is entitled to it from
the number of games and chances.
Pierce, of Tacoma, has worked in
only a few games. Stub Spencer, of
Spokane, who is catching the best ball
of his career right now, is second in
"Stublets" leads them ALL Murray Of
assists, and Ostdiek, of Spokane. has
the greatest total of chances accepted.
Portland, has the largest number Of
At first base, Lou Nordyke has come
back into his own A Northwestern
League fielding average table would
look funny without Nordyke leading
the first sackers. Kennedy and Sug-
den. Of Vancouver, both nominally lead
the Vancouver captain with a much
smaller number of chances.
Coleman Well Up.
Coleman, the new Tiger second
baseman, fresh from university, is
away up on top of the second basemen
| with only four errors in 10 chances
Casey leads among those who have
played regularly.
There is pretty race at third base
with only twenty nine points between
| the highest and lowest men. BeWer
| but his lead is so slim that a single
error will change it.
Raymond has a wonderful record
at shortstop; $50 is very much big
| league. Cooney has one less chance
| than Raymond and is his nearest RI
VAL but there are ten errors difference
| in the two.
| Swain has the distinction of leading
two outfield positions. AT Tacoma he
| took 99-in-100 chances in center, and
| at Vancouver he has but one error
in right field. Davis, of Vancouver
has the most remarkable record OF
any of the outfielders Mike Lynch is
away down below his real class. Bill
Hurley played left field long enough
to lead that class in assists.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-13

HARRISBURG, Pa, July 13.-Three
worlds swimming records met their
doom at the annual water carnival
held recently in the Susquehanna riv-
er here. Bud Goodwin, one of the
cracks of the New York A. c., estab-
lished two marks that will probably
stand for some time. In the 440 yard
event Goodwin started against a strong
field and after a wonderful exhibition
6 swimming crossed the finish line
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02

Uncie ElfTmmons died a. his
llome n Ohio. August i0lh after
a brief illness Of onenmonia He
was past 30 years old. For q
number Of years be resided 10
Adnan and gclni y
J II. McComb,S team Of ponies
ran Away last e day morning
and tore The buggy 20 pieces md
one Of 1.-THE ponies Tame 0ui ofthe
mixup with bre.sen lev The
occupants Of tins buggy escaped
without injury,
Sunday afternoon . street
preacher appeared 10 ADRIAN and
poured forth his vaporing Tor a
while His equipment seemed
o be Z shotgun, an Ak and a bot
tie. If he had eliminated the
first two his doctrine would have
been more popular with the peo-
pie but be would mol do this. III
Christ should drop ia today and
sec the multitudinous notions Of
what be taught it would be al.
most as great a punishment As
he received on Calvary. There
is too much religion and not
enough Christianity.
Last Friday was the seth an
nioersary Of the birth Of Uncle
Steven CantrelL His children
made the DAY memorable By
gathering at his home and spend
ing the day. Improved TO be the
most eniyable social affair and
was a a fitting tribute to Uncle
Steve His children present
we're ). G. Smith and Roland
Cantrell and Mrs f. A. Porter
and their families. There were
four generations present and
seated at the table.
Uncle Steve Cantrell was a
pioneer in this country and has
wide circle of friends who con.
graduate him on being able to
celebrate the seth anniversary Of
his birth.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02
Metz Huiss.

From The Times
Willie, the youngest son Of Mr.
and Mrs. John Plummer. fell
from a tree while playing with a
number of playmates Wednesday
and broke his right arm just
above the wrist One ofthe bones
protruded through the hesh max
ing a bad wound.
Miss Margaret Mead. who
took part 10 the ". C. 7. L. dis
trict evolutionary contest held at
Iantha last week, came out sec
ond best. But for a slight pause
she would have received the
handsome diamond medal. The
title Of her piece was The Boy
Orator Of Zspata City" and she
received many compliments on
the manner in which il was de
livered.
Uncle Abner Copeland and
family were given a pleasant sur
prise Wednesday morning when
Mr. and Mrs. Ell Harder. 81 III
iopolis, Sangamon county, Illinois
arrived 10 make them a visit.
Both are old time friends % the
Copeland IamilA and 81 Har.
bert made her nome wl4 them
for eight years, Il is needless
10 say that their visit viii be a
pleasant one.
j. Il. cCudg Potter, who was
arrested near Eureka Kansas on
the charge OF shooting Sylvester
Scutt and taken by Ben Baugh
to Nevada, gave bond ia the sum
OF $3.50 for his appearance al the
October term 90 caort and was
released. Potter returned to
Kansas 20 join his family, says
the Nevada Post He is living
on a farm and says he Will sell
his crop and return 10 Nevada
to reside
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02
LODGE DIRECTORY

Rich Hal ff8dss A. NA
M.meetsaa1 ft3ti NtsninF uiaisf-
-uM iaH W % Hlns.
se
Rich uW ilsl sia no, o 4,
meet every Frlinv nisht-n I.
Rogcrs, y tseiY
Rlch pu l.a E nfl,
mots EVERY aisht Jntu
Couneliys q. p 0ai-ton N q
n aud 5
0sser lodge $50 ~ IS of a. insects
every Mouia ni-au rrallan htis'
C. g., Joe nelinau, 3 q Il pna s
Rich INlralup No lait ~ 81 a.
mcts every rhnr.day night-W W.
C~heycrtan, Ci ISIS Martin, CLERK
Pine Camp SO. 81 o. w meet.
every Friday nisht Nm Davis &C
VIM, Richardson CrrA
Rich Hm lodm Na 1926 D r. o.
Eiss. meeti-t hna SRA W eduesdny al
eaoh muuth-lt GrIasr. p r..
seymour WlliomsoH.
Wetoria Cfmp So iss Roya.
Nsighhnrs uI AiRsaea meets aI
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02
Hums n%appsnIaas.

From thc rclcphoae
The men that were here iasl
spring chasing wolves are cord
tally invited 70 bring an their
hounds and some back A voll
WAS heard hoNling near the home
oi Mrs l. n Cox. Itwas after.
ward reported that il was heard
IN Doolitsle's meadow.
There IS 70 Be q debate a. oak
wQea betSsen the Latter pa,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02

Ri-h iDi Council Nu PISA Amercn.
Naii me every Tuesday night
Nta iilsore. Fornast <erns
fish hW cnmp 80. a. % CAV
lst nud 8rd Friday night 20
ch Huaih-L nlacs. a. W.. Wul
riHston. y
Hornl Aryh chapter a F.NA AZ,
NR lo5 msris nrst "Wednesday nseht
% e month, n 3 Huett AR.
ID R iiicsey sccy
order ~ Eastern star. mecls 2la
and slh rnrsiey NIGHTS in each
month Mn o. a Delamater, 49,.
So Airs D a. Williams Seey.
Rlcb Hlu Corncil No Sgs. Kuights
and iBfirs af security. meets she ii
ani srl Thursday nights ~ caeh
month JOHN ~ Long pnssdeni.
y 3 helmau, See'y, , ncuman.
finnucler
Rich hin Aerle SIS 57i. Fratemoi
Order 90 Eagles me.ts every Wed.
nesday night IN K. r. HaP 6o.-rrl
mon kciso. President n. II. steucb,
~
Rich hlu Netekah Lodge No $50.
meets the trst and third Wednesday,
rights 90 each month in uia Frl
inNs hnll Niss liEElc Mctomhs
s. q Mrs MARTIN. Secy
fhe ~ a. a.. 1ueets every lab
rnurs,lo Rieht ga hall 0f Il T.
laalse Ne o. 80 AZ naker. pres
q s eri owen csc 3
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02

Dan Walters and Seymoug
WIaiamsoa were Batlsg visitors
SurdsN
Ed NeReyuolds visited "a Bet
Is SaGda5,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02
Bapust chureh serviees

Cufnrr ri 500 Hfafe
rnarhin4 I-f snl srl saila
llenn - aaa 20 o.
-uB8a3 aE o. Is
H.FW m
Pmtef neiiaz We laf
1894 81
Billie cias Isssg. 7<N pm
b SYanafzg Passion
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02

Miss aiafy bprn- visited 10
Nevada l,-t Friday
Marvin GsDch w,sa business
a%sitar ~ Bu'ier f4idsy
Cy Terry vas q bnsine si-
tor in KansasC iy last satur day
Teuis Hu.ett visited IA KANSAS
city last Saturday.
Miss Lois BarroVs departed
last THURSDAY for Butter on a
visit,
Bert Martin and wife Of St
Louis arrived IN this city last
Saturday 70 visit relatives.
Chas Gaugh an old Rich lIill
boy visited friends 10 this city
the latter part Of last week.
J r. Nichols left Saturday for
sedgwick Kansas where he Will
operate a produce house.
The Rich Bin Realty Loan and
Investment Co. have blank appli
cations for hunters license. 81
Chas. Woodson CT Vinita Okla.
is ia this city visiting relatives.
and friends
Miss Katie Clancy. who has
been visiting relatives in Kansas
City returned last Thursday.
Manager Gossam. Of the oDera
House has booked the Jesse
James Co ior Friday Sept Ord.
D B. Hickey. who has been
here the last two weeks, return
ed % Chanute last Thursday.
J. Ed Jones, who has been con
fined 10 his home with fever, is
able 70 oe cut again.
Dave Smalley. the local mana
ger Of the Opera Drug Co. has
returned fcom his outing in Colo
RADIO. he reports a tine time.
Mrs ". b Dawson, who had
been visiting friends and relat-
ives in this city returned to her
home IN Butler last Thursday.
Hunters License for either Ba-
ties Or Vernon counties may be-
sreurea cheaper from U S. G..
Provell, Notary Public, than car
fare rs the county seat win cost. I
Mrs. james Nafus. who has
heon visiting relatives and friends
Iin thjs ci'v. denartod Friday for.
her home iu E'aorado, Strings
las Harkins and wife. Who.
have hean visi,ino ~ Io'a. KauS
reiurnad 90 their homo in this
citv last Tbresdav
NJ end Mrs lee winchon NJ.
Nadieon Kansas arrived he-e
lest SATURDAY. ou visit to friends
and rela,ives,
PeofC G " Loedv. ~ this CITY
aaeames his dutioS in The Hume
schools nevf Monday To will
30 professor n History and Eng
Dish.
Miss roreila RauFhm Of Kan.
sas Civ nrri we'd Saturday on a
visit 20 her narants Mr. and Mrs
los. Rauehm who reside south
west ofthis city
Miss Mary Frv who has heen
VISITING with Miss Hezal Tiins
iof Butler r%otnrnea ~ her hNme
Is tfis citv last "Wednesday.
Hunters license may no secnr-
- eheaner from u : G Prov
80 Notarv pnhiln than what a
ee to fhN e0untv seat viii cost.
nifher Rates or Nernnn Counties
Invitations have hean receiv-
20 ir This citv toihe wedding ~
Miss Marv Wise danchier 81
Mr ana Mrs lames Wise for
merlv OF This citv. and Mr Wal
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02

Walnut street N + Church
Corner 9Th and Wniurr
sunday school AT esI5a m-
PFenchiuS at 90 a. ID
Junior League AZ p ma
Epworth League at5s@ D. m.
preaching az 30 D. I'd.
Prayer meeting On Thursday
evening AT 1850
The public = cordially invited "a
attend
q o. kEAsE, Pastor.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02
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la a3 III. s.. faun-h
Suniar Sshaoi at 9-il
RNhias NJ itas ~
Janisy LaEse IA 2 q m
senior Leagne ats D IS.
Fr-arAiag 40 b 81.
Ev o eordiaEy inriied 10 al
tend the r
WiffsA9 "a. HARGnnfE Pasfor.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02
charea Of cnrts,. scientist.

Corner sra and Wainut
snaday Sehusi az 80 q %
Service at 81 3 ~.
Testimonial Meeting On Mrine
day at D m-
Reading Room open ga Wedu
day from : To 3 m-
All are cordially Invited - AT
tend these services
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02

oeTmsa Iuhsraa csarsa
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-04

Attractive Program Has Been Arranged
BY Central Labor Union.

All arrangements for the Labor day
celebration, which viii be held at Inter
city park next Monday, have been com
peted, and the general committee 0l
the central body is confident that q pro
gram has been arranged which vii
eclipse any celebration held Ia Vermont
Tor some time. The central union de-
cided that a parade would not be de
sirablo feature SO it Was decided to ex
pend all Of the allowance for sports a.
the park
The days program viii begin at Il
o'clock, when the Italian Athletic clui
base ball team will play the Granitevilll
team. This should be an excellent exhi
bition, as each team Is trying for the
long end Of the purse. II Il expected
that the game will be finished about
noon, which viii give the spectators time
TO get their dinners, either at the booths
on the grounds or at their homes and
return to the ground By one o'clock
when the exercises viii be resumed.
First on the afternoon program vii
come the address by City Clerk James
Mackay Mr. Mackay is q man who has
keen sight into the affairs Of labor
unions and he VIII make an address oi
interest 10 an unionists
The address win be followed by q
wrestling match between Jack Grace Of
Barre and Philip Ciaradonna. Grace is
professional wrestler Of no mean abil-
ity, and Chiaradonna, although an anna
teur, win give the more experienced man
hard trial for the victory. At the
conclusion Of the wrestling match there
win be a second base bali game, il which
the ftalions win draw conclusions with
Smiths Independents This Is the same
team which defeated The Woodstock team
on Labor day last year.
Other attractions during the afternoon
viii he an apprentices race, a married
ladies' race and q married ladies place
kick, each for purses Of SO, 81, and 81,
A boys race and a girls race viii be
run for prizes Of So, 81 and 80 cents.
Music for the celebration will be fur
nished by the Barre Citizens band, all
members Of which are members Of the
Musicians union. Beside the races and
games there will Be guessing oompeti-
ti0ns, one Of which viii De for a $50
oak buffet presented by p. w. Hooker.
There viii be the usual quoting contests,
the prizes ranging from SO for first 10
81 for the third highest SCORE.
Notwithstanding the increase in the
number and quality Of sports, the price
Of admission wall remain the same as in
former years, 25 cents for men, IS cents
for boys from 10 to 10 years Of age,
and ladies and children free
A feature Of the celebration win be
the Labor day hop at Woodmens hall in
the evening. This feature was added to
the celebration last year and it proved
SO popular that the committee decided to
give another for the close Of this years
celebration Music for the dance viii be
furnished by eilbertsoH's union orchestra
Of six pieces. Leslie Wright VIII act as
floor manager, assisted BY Alex. Emslie,
G D. s. Tronp, Alfred Gerbett and Paul
Bianchi Admission to the dance will be
so cents for gentlemen and ladies free.