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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
INSTALL OFFICERS.

One of the most enjoyable social af-
fairs in local lodge circles was given
last evening In connection with the
regular meeting of Progressive Court,
No. 166, Tribe of Ben Hur. The meet
ing was unusually well attended by
the members and their friends. The
members had the privilege of inviting
a friend for the public installation. At
the close Of the lodge session and after
the newly elected officers had been
installed social hour was held A
very delightful program was rendered
at this time and dancing was also a
pleasant social feature. At a late hour
the guests were invited into the dining
room and served with a light banquet
The following was the program for the
evening and every number was well
rendered:
Piano Solo-Miss Robbins.
Recitation-Miss Mae Stevens.
Apron Drill-Misses Minnie Ward.
Irene Aldrich. Corinne Euwert, MabIe
Rundbum Anna Tallman and Lena Sim
mons
selection-Basil Walker and Rein
hart Elster
Vocal Selection-Mrs. O'Donald.
Recitation-Harold Hartlerode
Piano-Misses Rosenberg.
Selection-Messrs Walker and Elster.
Recitation-Miss Mae Stevens
The following were the officers in
stalled:
P Civilian Euwert.
C.-John W. Miller.
Judge-Mrs Sarah Jones.
Teacher-Mrs Mary Soheerer.
Cantafn
Guide-John F. wilhelm.
Scribe-Robert Tolerant.
Keeper Of Tribute-A. w Davis
Keeper of Inner William Jones
Keeper of Outer Gate-Mrs. Johr
Mclean.
Captain of Drill staff-John Mclean
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
ARE YOU GOING OUT OF
TOWN THIS SUMMER?

IL you are. be sure to have The Times
follow you. In most cases The TiFues
Will be at the breakfast table the next
morning, and always give all of the
latest news from Lake county of the
day before. The address may be chang
ed as frequently desired by giving
the old as wen as the new address. The
price of The Times by mail daily Is Q
cents per week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
HAVE you A HOPE BOX.

The hope box" is the latest fad
among the pretty girls of marriage
able age in Bloomington. According
to the correspondent this is the way
the scheme is worked The girls Sc
cure a dainty little box and place there
in from day to day some article Of
wearing apparel, such as lingerie.
gloves, handkerchiefs, hosiery, wells. or
slippers. As each article is deposited,
the girl, signing softly. hopes" that
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
A RES HuR MEETING.

An important meeting of the West
Hammond court No. 375, Tribe of Ben
Hur. viii take place this evening. The
installation of officers will be a feat
ure of the evening. and social hour
will follow. The members and their
families are invited to attend. and it
Is expected that there will be a large
attendance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
An ICE CREAM SOCIAL.

The children OF Miss Grace Gero's
Sunday school class of the First Bap
fist church will give a social Thursday
evening. July II in the social room Of
the church. Ice cream and cake will
be served It is desired that many
attend as the proceeds will be used for
the benefit Of the church.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
a PICNIC AZ IAkE FRoNT.

The memgers of the Philathea and
Baracus classes of the Baptist church
will have a picnic at the Lake Front
park Friday evening and a very en-
joyable time is anticipated The even
ing will be spent with various social
diversions.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
HERE ON A VISIT.

Miss Gertrude Leopold of Rensselaer,
is the guest of Mr. and Leo Wolf at
their home in Rimbach avenue for
few days Mrs Wolf and her sister,
Miss Leopold, are spending the day in
Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
RETURNS HOME.

Miss Bessie Edwards Will leave to-
morrow for her home in Duluth after
an extended visit at the home of Mr..
and Mrs w. j. MacAleer in Webb
street Miss Edwards was also the
guest of Mrs. Mary Hemstock OF VAL
paraiso for several day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
A MATINEE PARTY.

Mrs. II. e. Sharrer is entertaining at
a matinee box party in Chicago today
70 see The Travelling Salesman" at
the Illinois theater. A dinner will also
he a feature Of the entertainment which
Mrs. Sharrer has planned for her
guests who are as follows: Mrs A J.
Willitts of Chicago. Mrs. Tracey of st.
Joseph, Mo, Mrs. Carrie Parsons. Mrs.
L L Bomberger. Mrs. Charles Albert
Smith and Mrs. H T. Sharrer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14

practicability of the devices which are
brought TO it's attention, and Of the
successful business men of the COM
munity whose financial backing and re-
sources are such as TO enable them to
finance any feasible project that should
receive the sanction of the inventors
and mechanical engineers Of the coun-
Gil
This organization is expected to be
Hammonds industrial incubator. It's
purpose Is TO be the go-between that
would enable the man with an idea and
the man with the money TO get to-
gether.
Small industries will be started in
this manner and from them it is ex-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
A CLUB PARTY.

The members of the Oak Leaf EN-
broidery club will spend a pleasant
afternoon as the guests of Mrs. Charles
Brown today at her home in Logan
street. Embroidery work will be the
diversion of the afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
ANNUAL OUTING.

The choir of st. Paurs Lutheran
church will enjoy their annual out
ing next Sunday. This year they will
go to Cedar Lake and expect to leave
on the 12:47 Monon. at the close Of
the morning service. Many will at
tend and will pass pleasant day with
boating.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
A PARTY At LAKE FRONT.

A large number of the young people
of the Epworth League Of the First
Methodist church will attend the picnic
at the Lake Front this afternoon and
evening. Many of the young ladies
will go over during the afternoon to
make the necessary preparations for
the supper. Following the fish supper
there will be boating and numerous
games to help pass a pleasant evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
LnAvEs FOR THE WEST.

Miss Annah Emery of Logan street
expects to leave some time next week
for Seattle. Wash, to attend the ex
position She will also visit at sew
eral of the principal cities in the west
and will have delightful trip.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
Is ON A VACATION.

Miss Ethel Weston, of the Western
Union Telegraph office, is enjoying her
vacation and expects to leave Ham
mond with her mother. Mrs J. Weston.
of Palmerton, Canada, one day this
week on an extended visit. They will
visit relatives in St Paurs MINI. and
Streeter, N. D.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
AN CAT HOME.v

Mrs Edward Lueninghoener is at
home" to the members Of the Ladies
Aid Society of st. Paul's Lutheran
church this afternoon at her home in
P1ummer avenue. Elaborate refresh
ments will be served during the meet
ing and the members anticipate very
pleasant time as guests of Mrs. Luen-
inghoener
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14

noon were awarded. Mrs. George Ray
mus and Mrs. W. d. Weis won the hon
ors and Mrs. Waltz received the con-
ISOLATION prize. A social hour followed
when the hostess served a dainty lunch
con. The next meeting will take place
Thursday, July %. and Mrs. Jacob Weis
will entertain at her home in Douglas
street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
Ann s0CIETY MEETS.

The members Of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the First Presbyterian church
are meeting this afternoon in the
church social room for an important
business meeting. Several items OF
business had to be disposed of at this
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
Plan An OUTTNC.

broidery club and a few of their
friends are planning a pleasant outing
for Sunday July 25. They will go to
Desplaines, III. for the day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
HOLD REGULAR MEETING.

The regular meeting Of silver Light
Hive. l. 0. T. NJ. viii take place this
evening in Longs hall on State street.
The regular lodge session will be fol-
lowed by a social hour. when the com
mittee will serve dainty refreshments.
A full attendance of members is de-
sired.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
LEAVES FOR IOWA.

Miss Hunter Of indianapolis, who has
been visiting DIR. and Mrs. J. Arthur
Davis of Plummer avenue for a few
days, will leave this evening for points
in Iowa for visit with friends and
relatives. Miss Hunter will return to
Hammond for a more extended visit
before returning to her home.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
A BOAT TRIP.

Many members of the True Kindred
in Hammond and several from Chicago
- lake to Michigan City
tomorrow They expect to leave Chi
cago on a boat at $50 o'clock and
spend the day at the amusement parks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
RETURNS FROM VISIT.

Mrs. Eugene Turner and son Ray
mond, have returned home from Wall
Lake Mich. where they have been
spending a few days at their summer
cottage. Mr. Turner was also a visit
or there over Sunday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14

The members Of the Deborah Aid
society of the First Christian church
will give a lawn social Thursday,
July Is, in Central park. Ice cream
ana cake viii be served during the aft
arnoon and evening The ladies of the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
w. r. c. MEETING.

There will be a meeting of william
II. Calkfns No. 24s, W. r. c.. Thursday
evening In Memorial hall The usual
business will be disposed of, and it is
desired that many members attend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
is IMPROVING NOW.

Mrs. Susan Wood. who has been quite
i'll at the home of her daughter, Mrs
Helena Amoss. OF Williams street, is
beginning to improve nicely now as
her many Hammond and Crown Point
friends will be glad to know.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
VISITS RELATIVES.

Mrs Thomas Brennan and her guest,
Mrs John Sonntag of Joliet, Ill, were
the guests OF Mrs Brennan's mother,
Mrs Swift, at her home in Englewood
yesterday afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
ATTENnS HAMMoND PARTY.

Mrs. Thomas Spencer of East Chicago
is expected in Hammond tomorrow to
be a guest at the meeting of the No
Name club of which she is a mem
Der.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
PICNIC AT LINCoLN PARK.

Mrs. B. E. fischer and her guests,
Mrs. Margaret Babcock of Trumans-
berg, n. Y. and Mrs. l. E. Fletcher
OF Ithaca. N. Y, and Mrs. G. s. Cotton
spent yesterday at Lincoln park pic
nicing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
DRIVE To HAMMOND.

Mr. and Mrs. Martin valid and son
and daughter, of Chicago Heights.
drove to Hammond in their machine
yesterday and spent the day visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Kelley and family OF
South Holman street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
RETURNS HOME.

Mr.. and Mrs. Morough O'Brien and
little son have returned to their home
in South Bend. Ind, after q weeks
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Parker
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Groman of
Homewood.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
RETURNS HOME.

Miss Burns has returned to her home
in Waukegan, Ill, after a pleasant over
Sunday visit with Miss Norma Locltlin
of Warren street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
A MnEK-END VISIT.

Misses Wayne Salisbury and Lola
Hemstock OF Valparaiso will spend the
weekend with Miss veda Hemstock at
her home in Webb treet.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
REruRN FRoM VISIT.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Bender returned
home today from Lafayette. Ind.
where they have been visiting since
before the Fourth of July.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
HERE ON A VISIT,

Miss Julia Wirtz of Crown Point
is the guest of her cousin. Miss Beulah
Drackert, of State Line street for seevr-
al days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
VISITS IN CHICAGO.

Miss X. G. Kelley has gone to Chi
cago to be the guest Of Mrs. Hugh Nc
Govern at her home in Lake Shore
Drive for a few days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
RErURNs FRoM CHICAGO.

Mrs. John Heiser has been spending
few days with her mother, Mrs. Quinn.
In Englewood. but has returned to her
home in Carroll street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
HAVE A DAUGHTER.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Buehring
of State street this morning. a daugh-
ter Mother and daughter are reported
as doing nicely.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14

Mr.. Young of Crown Point is spend
ing a few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Fredericks at their home in
Webb street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
RETURNS FROM VISIT.

Miss Beulah Drackert returned home
last evening from pleasant few weeks
visit with relatives and friends in
Crown Point.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14

pected that larger Industries will grow
until eventually Hammond will becoml
one Of the greatest industrial center
in the west. What is more important
the diversity Of its industries viii 81
a guarantee Of its commercial stabi1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
ATTENDs CIRCUS.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Troutman attended
Buffalo Bin's show in Chicago last
evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14

society desire to realize neat sum, as
the proceeds will be used for the new
church building fund.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
VISITS I'M sT. JoHN.

Miss Anna SchaIer was the guest
of relatives in St. John for a short
visit this week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
AWAY ON A VISIT.

Miss Mayme Klein has gone to Des
PLANES. Ill. for few days visit with
friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
WHITE CITY

Misses Mayme Ruschli and Arlie
Tieche and Messrs. Harry Morganeau
and Farnk warman will attend White
City in Chicago this evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14

meeting which is announced to be the
last one until fall. social hour will
follow the business meeting when re-
freshments will be served.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
HERE ON A VISIT.

Miss Florence Baker of Westville,
Ind, is the guest of her co,,~'-, Miss
Gallagher OF Sibley street this week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-14
COUNCIL rs
PRACTICAL IN
ITS IDEAS

(Continued from Page ID
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-02

An old LAWYER who is n noted Wi
has for 4 partner another old fellow
who is very conservative and strait
;aced Recently the wit remarked to
his partner that it was advisable to
employ a female StcnograDher in tho
Office. maintaining that stcno%rapher|
of that variety were much more sat
iSfactory than males.
But the partner didn't like the idea.
MY dear fellow" he objected. II
don't think it would he proper It
wouldn't do. wouldn't do at all You
see. here I should be in the Office
hour after hour every day. quite alone
with the young lady. and
Well" observed the wit. with a
twinkling eye. couldn't yOu holler?"-
New Orleans Times-Denocrat.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
become famous for its cures of coughs
colds, Group and influenza. Try il
when in need. 1t contains no harmful
substance and always gives promp.
relief. Sold by all druggists.
All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-02
Go be Continued.D
PAGEANT III ILLINOIS.
Events In Settling the Mddls West tc
Be Dcricted at Evanston.

Events In Settling the Middls West to
Be Depicted at Evanston.
Society women in Evanston. Ill. are
busy preparing Il historical pageant
which is to last three days on the
campus of the Northwestern univer
sity and is planned to depict many of
the most interesting events in the set
dement, Of the middle west. Evanston
is the chief suburb of Chicago and has
one of the largest and most prosperous
womens clubs in the United States.
Mrs. Henry J. Patten and Mrs. c..
q. Little have charge of the pageant
plans. they have enrolled more than
500 women aud girls and are eulisting
the same number of men and boys.
Women in colonial and pioneer cos
tunes will represent the thirteen orig
inal states There will bc old time
prairie SchoonerS and an attack by
Indians upon pioneers beaded west
with their wives and children. An
indian village Will be 4 feature, and
it is the hope of the women to have
every detail Historically correct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-02
POLE RFcTTRNS

Lake Nebagamon. Wis, Oct .
Especially Special. 1.-The pole has been
returned here and has been nailed VI
in an ice house. The attempt to float
it down the Mississippi was failure
1t could not withstand the heat. A,
Clinton it was measured and had SUI
fered loss of eight feet through con.
tact with the warm sun and water
K was failing so fast that orders were
issued from the headquarters of Nc
lniyre here to have it dispatched post
haste by train. This was done The
discOverer has declined to divulge his
plans for the future any further than
to say that he will winter in Rock ISL
and and the pole will remain here
The icehouse Will be guarded during
the winter by eight men TO prevent
any attempt TO steal the pole. There
VIII be day and night shifts McIn-
tyre left here this week and took along
all his records. It has since been
learned that he will give his first pub
lie lecture before the Moline club. thar
having Outbid Muskegon,
Mich, in the effort to secure his frs.
Many are planning to go
from here TO take in his talk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-02

noon visiting the circuit. 1 don't OBJ
iect to my wife having friends. On
the contrary, | want her to have them.
But that woman has got her all up
set | interposed a little suggestion
that4mv wife was doing too much run
ming about to the neglect of her own
home. She told Mrs, Morton. Mrs.
Morton came back with warm one
on the impudent interference of hus-
bands in their wife's affairs, and point
cd to her husband as an example. My
wife really has begun TO think that
she has not been treated right by her
husband.
June 25-There were seventy-fou:
women at the house all afternoon.
When | reached home there was not
scrap to eat in the house. | have
just been up to see cottage in a
neighborhood where we don't know
soul
ITO he Continued
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-02
HELPS FOR THE HANDHOLDERS
by SOphTOnia Simmer.
ANnVIgEcfs = kVISEVT,n f.TSrUnH,s,u

X.
Dear Miss SIammer-I followed YOU,
advice given me last week III my love
affair with Cornelius. | had fine din
ner cooked for him. He must have
been hungry. for he ate the whole hall
dollars worth of tenderloin steak. /
wish yOu could have seen him eat At
ter we got up from the table | handed
him a dandy nickle cigar, and he
seemed to be pleased at my thoughtful
ness. AS you say. Miss Slammer. its
the little things that help. Well, We
adjourned to the parlor. and we talked
seriously. AS if by accident, suddenly
! discovered that the ring was missing
from my hand. Corny blushed-the
dear bOy-and he could hardly say u
word for a whole minute. Then he
told me all about il. He had simply
forgotten about the ring. He said il
was at the jewelry store. | asked him
if could go and get it. but he object
cd to my running his errands. He was
too much of a man for that. And :
an to have the ring back next week
You don't know how grateful l am 70
YOU for helping me. Only for your
advice | might have lost him. And ]
know of lots of girls who are fond of
him. ALFREIDA NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-02
THE DIARY OF An ORDINARY
HUSBAND,
ny Gcrtrnde FIniranx.

June 4.-We've got to move, / can
see that always was suspicious of
that Morton woman. She wore the
helmets in her own house, but that
did not afford her enough excitement,
so she crossed over the line to my bun
galow. My wife has never been a CAD
der. She has preferred to remain at
home and supervise her household. She
saw joy in doing so. She loved the
flowers and our child. and liked to sur
prise me with some little dish in the
evening when / arrived home after a
day of hard work. But she has been
getting the bug from Mrs. Buttinsky
They have been doing the stores af-
ternoons together. Two evenings in
succession my wife reached home after
did. Then they started on the after
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-02
D. A. +. to Mark ssrta Sc Trail

The Daughters of the American Rev
OlutiOn have taken steps TO mark the
old Santa Fe trail with n permanent
memorial. Miss Elizabeth Gentry of
Kansas City has the work in hand. and
the present plan is to put up mile
stones along the trail through several
western states. Just HOW Miss Gentry
is preparing Il petition to the Kansas
legislature to appropriate money TO put
up mileStones through that state. Club
women are assisting her in gathering
names. and many members of the leg
islature have expressed themselves in
favor of the plan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-02

GERALDINE TAKES no THE WOODS
We have just finished the current
instaliments of Mr. Chambers --latest
dip into Gotham's speed set. and are
shocked 10 learn that Geraldine has
taken TO the woods Duane. with his
Pile dwindling. until there is danger
mat he may not have enough coal
Tor the winter, is up i'll the air. know
ing not whittier to turn He has lost
the Old home and the neighbors have
! Deeh taking turns at permitting him
the use of the spare room" He has
always been just lOvely-a perfect
lady Even as child he was the pet
OF all who knew him. The neighbors
would borrow him to drive away their
worries They called him merry sun
shine As man he had plenty. He
made noise like a retired banker
on the Great White Way Everybody
made fuss over him Father did NOT
intend that he should ever work. and
Duane has lived not TO disappoint his
loving pater. But father has been
called away. He was never the same
after the mine gave out. His fortune
rapidly vanished. Now Duane is alone
With winter coming on apace. it's
tough. He had been so good to Ger
aidlne. He stood by her i'll her sousi-
est moments when the other fellows
OF his set slid by in fear that she might
call out the little red-capped soldiers
lie drank the wine that she might be
spared. II was an accepted thing that
they were engaged. While Duane was
driving the old COW and the chickens
III FOR the night she Gucked He has
mad no direct word from her since
The only information he has been able
to gather is from an old trapper, who
has just returned from the mountains
He described the Sirl-and Duane says
It's Geraldine. She is with an old man
and said she was hunting. The init
mates of Geraldine say sarcastically
that they are surprised to hear of her
going into the woods to hunt; that she
must be hitting new brand of the
grape. Thus the situation rests. Some
of the folks are talking of having a
lawn social for the benefit of Duane
before the cold weather sets in.