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n~ New eoar1sP.

What did you say your name vssF inGuires the landlady in hoarse vhis' per.
 Camp"
 Ladies and gentlemen. this is Mfr. Grant"
 She waves you to vacant chair. The young lady on your right drops half bow. The young gentleman to your left drops a pork chop. Thus amid covert sneers, supercilious giances and general awkwardness, you take your place among an alien people.
 A nash house introduction always reminds me of minstrel show de clares the humorous boarder. Be seated, gentlemen; know each other and be acquainted"
 Whereat you must smile.
 Chase the COW this way" continues the humorous boar in time honored reference to the milk pitcher, whereat you must gufaw. You are always master of ceremo- nies" says a young lady boarder to the humorous one. '.As for me, I'm too ttmid"
 "Wby are you timid7' "Oh, I'm so littleT'
 Sweet goods come in small pack ages"
 50 does poison"
 Fine old repartee! After dinner you ascend to your hall bedroom and won- l der if you will ever be at home in this company. But you know you will money to the humorous boarder and l perhaps have a love affair started l Puck
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The American National

Same company-Same agents Other agents change companies ant other companies change agents 5,- the American National is still rz7 resented in Pine Bluff by the agant, who first opened the office of the oa( pany at this point. Dependable. K understand You know wha- to count on. Besides. the Amerieas Nat. ional policies protect you in many ways that those of other comnanies do not For instance:
 Your protection increases each month
 Your children are covered.
 When death comes from sickness a burial benefit is paid.
 Tn dismembering accidents a ben. sion is paid for five years in aidi. tion to the usual amounts.
 A special paralysis clause is in. cluded.
 4 special insanity clause is includ. ed.
 These features are peculiar 70 our contracts, which contains also every important provision in every ot T. Monthly Premium policy.
 You will eventually carry your in. surance with the American National why not start now, and let your policy begin to grow.
 ALL LOCAL CLAIMS ARE NOW AND ALWAYS HAVE BEEN PAID BY CHECK ON THE MERCHANTS & PLANTERS BANK, PINE BLUFF.
 The following claims have been paid since our last advertisement:
 s. L. Boyd, malarial fever.
 Eugene Pleasants, sprained back.
 c. H. Blakely, cold and fever.
 Walter T. Strin ger, (Fordyce) sprained ankle. J. M. Woodruff, la grippe. Wiley White, fever A~' Ni' Il. 1OW I1ct cCule 1uUlSESClOQ. n Artie Pierce, Eagle Mills stepped on by horse. Dave Rainey, double pneumonia. s. p. Brack, acute gastritis. R. F. Parker, malarial fever.
 E. Cannon, small pox.
 Henry Earle, broken leg. E. D. Harris, (Fordrce), acute in- digestion. Tate Jones, bruise. .1 William Gardner, mashed toe. A H. B. Benton, (Fordyce), polyuria \. s. Wells, (Fordyce), bronchitis
 Jack Taylor, (Little Rock), sprain. ed back. KS Henry stringer, (Fordyce), Ia grip pc. N If you want to insure the money value of your time, call on or drop iss line to #
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Whore Now Years kas.s a MontI

The celebration of New Years Is carried on more extensively in Japan than in any other country. The reason for this can only be accounted for by the fact that the custom has been handed down to succeeding genera Hons for centuries. The time the oc. easion involves is quite lengthy. last ing from the 18th of Decem ber (Koto Rajims-vtz, beginning of things to the 18th of January (Hokonin no yabu- irD. which is apprentices' holiday. On both of the occasions a sort of stew is eaten, composed of red beans. rice sliced Ash and konnyaka root
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REED MUSIC COMPANY OPENS LOCAL BRANCH

R. L. Reed, of Camden, head of the Reed Music Company of that place, spent yesterday in the city looking after the arrangements being made for a big piano and organ sale, to De conducted in the Simmons building near Sixth avenue on Main street, shortly by the Reed Piano and Or gan Company
 Two car loads of pianos and or gans have already been received. there. The Pine Bluff branch house will be in charge of c. J. Bensberg. formerly with the Houck Company, of Memphis.
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LOOK!-ACTl

We now have over .OOO Policy holders, which, are protected from loss of time from sickness and acci- dent.
 If you are not a policy holder, now why not let us write YOU.
 We represent 12 companies that We may be able to give you the best policy that may be had according to your occupation
 All claims are paid from this of- flee by our check on the Bank of Pine Bluff, and you do not have to wait for the claim to be sent to the home office. Below you will see partial list of claims paid by us recently.
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In the Hands of the Law.

An lmpecunious young lawyer re- gently received the following letter from a tailor to whom he was in. lebted:
 Dear sir-kindly advise me by return nail when 1 may expect remittance rom you in settlement of my account Yours truly, J. SNIPPEM. The folloWor of Blackstone immedt iteiy repliss1s
 Dear Sir-I have your request for ac vice of recent date and beg leave te say that, not having received any retain sr from you, cannot act in the premises Upon receipt of your check for s25o shall be very glad to look the matter up fol you and to acquaint you with the results of my Investigations. am, sir, with great respect. your most obedient servant
 BARCLAY B. COKE --SucceSS MapaZinp
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The Gnu In the Zoo.

They've got gnu il the zoo. sres a new gnu. That Is to SAY, no one ever knew 1t there before, When it arrive ed 1t had very little coat Consequently 1t was in a state of gnudity; hence this new ditty we aha composing ou the subject. But now 1t Is no longer gnude. That new gnu knew some. thing and grew a new coat for the cold weather. If some people knew what that new Nubian gnu knew, they would keep their hair on.-Londou Scraps
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THE CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY.
Ia China New Years ls tho Little
 Ones Great Festival.

h China New Year's ls tho Little
 Ones Great Festival.
 Except at the Chinese New Year which comes in February, 1t Is yer, hard to catch a glimpse of children in China. Little beggars will run beside you for miles to earn 1 cash, a copper coin with a square hole in the middle of 1t, worth the twentieth of cent, but children who have parents to care for them seem to be kept in doors all the time or only allowed tc play in walled yards and gardens. We used to say to each other: Why, where are the children? Haven't they got any| But at New Years we found out that they had. This Is the grea holiday of all the year in China, when everybody hangs out flags and colored lanterns and sets oil frecrackers. (We borrowed our custom of nrecrackers for the Fourth of July from China's New Year's) All the people put on their best clothes and the children the best of all, jackets and trousers of bright blue or green or yellow or pur pie, the boys and the girls so mucl alike that you can only tell them apart by their hair The boys of course is braided in a pigtail, and the girls i. done up on her head with silver pins or, if she's very grand little girl, with gold or jade Thus decked out, the children go walking with their proud papas and mammas and often go to the theater. which is a rare treat to, them
 Perhaps Chinese children have romp Ing plays together, but they always look as if they were born grown up St. Nicholas
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First Baptict Church

Sunday school at 9:3o. Preaching service at II, by the pastor. B. Y. P. IT., at 6:30. Evening service at 7:30. r B. Way, of Richmond. Va, one of the speakers at the Laymen's con- vention now being held in Little Rock will. occupy the pulpit at this hour A special effort is being made for a large attendance at Sunday school, as business of importance will be carried out It is urged that all Baracas and Philatheas be present.
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Trinity Episcopal Church.

Corner Third avenue and Oak street Morning prayer and sermon, every Sunday morning at II o'clock. Evening prayer and sermon every Sunday evening at 7::30 o'clock. Holy Communion, first Sunday in each month at II o'clock No rented pews, Seats are free You are cordially in vited to worship with us Rev Wal ter D. Buckner, rector.
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A Persuader.

"Did you make any New Years reso iution7' asked Miss Miami Brown.
 "No," answered Mir Erastus Pink ley, but done persuaded Mistah Coli flower to make ons. After got thoo with him at de las parlor social be vas w1llin' to promise dat he'd stop 91iA' to pick 'sturbancss fohsvsr an Wof."
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Modest Modern Man.

Whatever may be said of the modern man, he cannot be said to be lacking in modesty. While the apcients did their utmost to prove that they issued from the gods. We do our best to demon strate that We have descended from monkeys.-Par!s Journal
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importance of Towels,

Do you fully realize the importan nee of the vowel "e" in English? The in scription, "Prsrvyprfctmnvrkpthsprcp tstn," over the Decalogue in an Eng fish country church puzzled people for POO years. Pepper 1t properly with "s's" and you may read, Preserve, ye perfect men; ever keep these precepts ten" Easy. isn't it?- Boston Globe.
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For Alderman.

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce Fred Fox as a candidate for reelection to the office of alderman from the First ward, his candidacy being subject to the action of the Democratic primary to be held Feb ruary 15.
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First Church of Christ (Scientist)

Services II a. m. and 7:45 D. m, Subject: Soul" at the Moon theater Second avenue and State street. Sun day school 10 a. m. Wednesday even- ing meetings [ 45 at 108 Pine street. Reading room open from 2:30 to , o'clock daily, except Sunday, at same place The public is cordially invited to attend these services.
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Every IIttIs DIt HelpA.

"You say you encouraged our friend is make another New Years resolu ton P
 "I did," answered the man whose heart Is all right.
 But don't you know he'll break + At the end of six weeks at the least ealculation?"
 'T hope not. And even if he does hs'll be SIX weeks ahead Of the game
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For City Clerk.
c. M. PHIL O1

The Graphic Is authorized to an- nounce w. A. Lee as candidate for reelection to the office of city clerk, his candidacy being subject to the action of the Democratic primary, to be held February 15
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Merely Local,

Young Thomas. afflicted with a greeu apple pain in his midst. thus explained bis condition To his mother: "Mother Two got an awtni bad pain right N the middle of my stomach. but th& rest of me feeis hnew-Lippincotts
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Lakeside Methodist Calendar.

Rev. J. D. Hammons will preach at il a. m. and the pastor at 7:30 D. m. Sunday school at 9:3O a. m. The Jun for League at 2:15 ?. m.; Senior League at 3:15. The Womans Home Mission Society will meet Monday at 3 D. m. with Edgar Brewster Prayer meeting and choir practice Wednesday night
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A Reliable
 Remedy ElY's Cream Balm
is quickly absorbed. Gives Relief at Once.

It cleanses, soothes, heals and protects the diseased mem- brane resulting from
 Catarrh and drives away a Cold in the Head quickly. Re- stores the Senaes of
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Carr Memorial Methodist Church.

Preaching at II a. m. and 7:30 D. m., by M W Manville, pastor Sunday school 9:45 a. m, G. W. Matthews, superintendent. Epworth League 6:30 D. m., Miss Hattie May Martin, lead CT. The Home Mission Society will give George Washington supper. Ev- erybody welcome.
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CATARRh

nounce J. F. HUTT for reelection to the position of alderman to represent the Second ward, subject to the ac- tion of the Democratic primaries, February 15, 1910.
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Christian Church.

Cor. Sixth and Beech. C. c. Cline minister. Morning subject; Obstacles in Our Way" At night the pastor will discuss Halley's Comet and the earth's dangers from it. The We'd nesday night prayer service will be conducted by F. G. Hiner. subject /: How Moses Saved Israel o
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A healthy man is king in his ovl right; and unhealthy man is an ul happy slave Burdock Blood Bitter builds up sound health-keeps yu we'll.
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Suffered day and night the tor ment of itching piles. Nothing help ed me until I used Doan's Ointment. It cured me permanently. Hon. Tohn R. Garrett. Mayor, Girard, Ala.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Congress-.

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounee Hon. Joe T. Robinson, of Lo- noke county a candidate for Congress from the Sixth Congressional District, subject to the action of the Democra- tic primaries.
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Are you a member of the Pressing Club of the American Steam Laundry? Clothes kept in excellent condition for $1.00 per month. n
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-02-13

We make specially of cleaning and pressing Ladies skirts Ameri- an Excelsior Laundry company. tf
 pr. Grandy uses Vitalized Air fov ,ainless extracting. 211 1-2 Main. If
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Chtidr on cry
 FOR FLETC4ER'S c CASTo RIA

Accidents will happen, but the best regulated families keep Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil for such emergencies. It subdues the pain and heals the hurts.
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The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce J. A. Clement as candidate for reelection to the office of alder man from the Fourth Ward, his can didacy being subject to the action. of the Democratic primary to be held February 15.
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A nice line of rockers at 9 per cent discount at Reap & Crawford Furn Co.
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AsvIssd VerSisn,

[ HensMksr. remember, Jn4 house whore was born AA1 aiss the jan1tsr. bAilbsy. butcher bsV baker bsy. heot6iask slsvates - srscsTs " Aal asvsA$V cAsssanAs non.
 -1eov YaGA oaA
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Last call for coal heating stoves at Cleveland-Matthew Hdw. Go. at special prices.
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Lutheran Church.

East Sixth avenue and Florida street English Sunday school 9:30 a. m. German service 10:45 a. m.; English service 7:30 D. m. A cordial invita- tion is extended to all.
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FOR SALE.

A fine blooded two year old Alley, Color deep bay, unbroke, but gentle From the Wiley Jones, 'Executor' stock, sired by "Endore."
 N. T. ROBERTS, 6O3 w. 18th Ave. Old Phone No. 263.
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KIMBALL & SAUNDERS

TENERAL AUENIS 113 Pine St. =: Old Phone 296 Pine Bluff. Ark.
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In this Wege1 one muss b. . neflA too k1n1 = - k1nl soouGA-1fn1b
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The Graphic Is authorized to an- nounce RUSSELL HOLLIS as a can didate for reelection as alderman to represent the Third ward. subject to the action of the city primary, Feb. 15. 1910.
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Watch for our opening, Bluestei4 & Marks Coffee Roasters.
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H. M. BURNS & GO.

224 WEST BARRAQJE STREET. Old Phone, g =: New Phone
 Residence, Old Phone 179.
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We make a speciality of buggy, wagon and vehicle repairing. All work guaranteed. Tom King. tf
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The Graphic is authorized to an-
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East End Mission.

Cor 7th and Ohio. Sunday D. m. Sunday School. Thursday night. c. c. Cline will present the first of series of lectures of illustrated ser vices. Do not miss the first or you will regret 1t.
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South Side Sunday School.

Cor Main and Twenty-Second St. Sunday 2:3o D. m, F. D. Russell, sunt.
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If you want to insure the mone7 value of your time, call on or drop a | 1ipo +o
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Henry Stringer, (Fordyce), Ia grip
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-08
NATIVE DAUGHTERS
GIVE ANNUAL DANCE
Berkeley ParIOr Celebrates An
niverSary of Organization
at Masonic Temple

BERKELEY, April With an elab-
crate ball in the Masonic temple to-
night the fourth anniversary of the
founding of Berkeley parlor No. $50,
Native Daughters, was celebrated to-
night by several score members and
their friends. y special orchestra
played for the dances and the hall was
decorated with pennants and flags of
the order.
The floor committee was composed of
members of the Berkeley lodge of the
Native Sons. as follows: c. d. Maloney,
Oscar Nichols, William Z. Turner, Fred
Meinheit and c. X. Grady.
The patronesses of the affair were:
Mrs. Frank r. Wehe, Mrs. w. P. Put
nam. Mrs. Anna Luhr, Mrs. Sarah
Bracket and Mrs. Dolly Shattuck
Miss Eva L. Beebe was chairman of
the committee of arrangements, which
was composed of Miss May Robinson,
Miss Leila Bracket Miss May Sullivan,
Mrs. oscar Nichols, Mrs. Marian Elliott,
Mrs. George Reed and Mrs. George
Poor.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-08
Eat and Get Thin

This is turning an old phrase face
about, but modern methods of reducing
fat have made this revision possible.
If you are overfat and also aversa to
physical exertioD, and likewise fond
Of the table, and still want to reduce
your excess flesh several pounds, do
this: Go to your druggist Cor write
the Marmola Co., 246 Farmer Bldg,
Detroit, Mich.) and give him Cor send
them) rs cents. For this modest amount
of money the druggist will put you in
the way of satisfying your ambition for
q nice, trim, slim figure. He will hand
you large case of Marmola Prescrip-
tion Tablets compounded in accord
ance with the famous Marmola Pre-
scription), one of which you must take
after each meal and at bedtime until
you begin to lose your fat at the rate
of IL to 16 ounces a day. That is all
Just go on eating what you like, leave
exercising to the athletes, but take
your little tablet faithfully, and with
out doubt that flabby flesh will quick
ly take unto itself wings, leaving be-
hind it your natural self, neatly clothed
in firm flesh and trim muscles.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-08
PLAN WELCOME FOR
G.A.R.ENCAMP MfNT
Oakland and Berkeley Prepare
to Entertain Veterans
During Meeting

OAKLAND, April 7.-Committees
connected with the coming Grand Army
encampment met at the Merchants ex-
change last evening to report on the
arrangements for the event, and the
conference proved to be the most en-
thusiastic and satisfactory session
since the movement was agitated.
The reports show that with the eX-
is in readiness for the reunion. Mayor
Hodghead of Berkeley has written to
the executive committee accepting the
invitation to participate in the pro-
gram and has welcomed the veterans
to Berkeley
The decorating of buildings and
homes began yesterday, when the eX-
ecutive committee hung out a huge
banner and sign in front of its head
quarters at the st. Mark hotd.
The Southern Pacific company has
given two ferries and service on the
local trains during the day of the pa
rade for the transportation of military
organizations and the Key Route has
done likewise.
box lunch for nearly 1000 is to be
put up for the sailors and soldiers and
the grounds at Lake Merritt, where the
feasting is to take place. will be inn
proved with temporary booths and
club houses
The Sons of Veterans will act as a
committee to receive and care for the
guests. Special rates of transportation
will be in vogue and not less than
10000 visitors are expected.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-08
Y. N. CA. LEADERS
HOLD CONFERENCE
F. S. Goodman Urges Promotion
OF Regular Bible Classes
for Men and Boys

OAKLAND, April 7.-As an opening
TO special conference for the purpose
of promotiong cooperation and ef-
.lclency in bible classes for men and
boys, preliminary meeting was held
by the Young Mems Christian associa-
tlon leaders tonight in Maple hall. This
session was followed by the first meet
ing OF the conference, which is to last
from April to April 10. inclusive.
All sessions come under the personal
direction of Fred S. Goodman of New
ork, secretary of the international
committee of Young Mems Christian
associations
secretary Goodman delivered a stere-
opticon lecture, with 100 slides, on
The Association at It's Best Around
the World
The association aims to reach every
person who is interested in the boy
problem, and all such are invited to
attend the meetings
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-08
FRFSHIFS MAY FEEL
Effect OF TUBING
Faculty to Send Reports to the
Seniors and Prompt Punish
ment Is Expected

BERKELEY. April Freshmen
members Of the various sororities and
fraternities were advised today by
Recorder James sutton that hereafter
tbe house manager OF each student or
ganization viii receive the scholarship
reports Of its members.
The latest move by James Sutton
the recorder. which promises to be
successful. is TO increase the scholar
ship standards of the members of the
various house clubs. In these organ
fzations. where students live together
there is more or less jollifcation Of
one sort or the other, which keeps
the student from his books TO a greater
extent than the faculty deems neces-
sary.
Hereafter the house manager Of the
frat. who is always senior student OF
prominence. viii receive the reports OF
his mates and. with the assistance OF
The other upDcrclass members in the
organization. mete cut prompt punish
Inent TO the offending freshman who
devotes more time to dancing and
-cueening' than TO his books.
The upperclassmen themselves may
also feel the chilIiness OF the cold tub
if in the opinion OF the other upper
classmen i'm each house, they fall below
the house standard IN scholarship.
Suttons idea is an entirely new one
on the campus and has attracted at
tention on account Of its Uniqueness.
He viii issue every June a complete
report of the work Of each member of
tile various fraternities for their pc
rusal with a report of the standing OF
each fraternity
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-08
ATHLETIC LEAGUE GIVES
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
Pupils Offer Dramatic Sketches
and Swing Clubs

OAKLAND, April Tile Alameda
county branch of the Catholic Schools
athletic league gave a musical and lit
erarr entertainment tonight in the
zluna siun Of II. Mary's college.
THE 81 Francis de Sales pupils sang
choral selection. which was followed
by dramatic sketch by members Of
the s. Joseph institute. Miss Louise
Alckiuu0u appeared as d flower girl
Sacred Heart school was represented
by Miss Aldora Pimentel, who sang
III J Only Had a Home, Sweet Home 80
size was accompanied by Berlin Keitel
and Airline Habley.
A club swinging exhibition was given
by the girls OF s. Josephs school,
those who took part being Veronica Le-
fevre, Anna May. Sarah Shortt, Mildred
Barnet Ethel Astrue, Virginia Val
ladoa. Carmel Armstrong. Annie Ward.
Aurelia Risi. Rita Driscon. Irene Noble
sd Verdi Kcnney. Miss Verona Nc
asnus acted as accompanist.
The boys of ST. Joseph,s school of
Berkeley sang The Meaning Of
L. \ A." and a drama, called The
Three Kings" was produced by the
following boys Of 81. Elizabeth's school:
Leo Crosse, Milton Murray, r. Wal
dear. T. KOsch, II. Bold, NJ. Schmidt, J.
Ehrhart. I. Furrer. Roger Murray,
Theodore BUcher. 7. Franz, W Ehr-
hart and J. Bucher.