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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-02

C. o. Lermo was a Calmar Wis
itor today.
Miss Susan Half visited with
Calmar friends Monday.
Pure California Olive Oil at
Brunt & Parman's.
See F. d. Baker for. Saw Dust.
Phone lao Black S-2pd.
DIR. 3. Harmon went to Ossian
Monday, where he tested herd of
cattle.
Miss Tillio Flaskrud returned to
Calmar Monday after visit with
friends.
ATTY. e. r. Acres transacted
legal business at Independence on
Monday.
Mrs. G.. Heuser went to Spill
Vile Monday, for short visit with
relatives.
Mr.. and Brs. o. L. Gulrud of
Waukon were Sunday visitors at the
Chas. Blair home.
Mrs. Caroline Gross and daugh-
ter Elizabeth went to Cresco Thurs
day to consult Dr. Kesse1.
Mrs. r. Skabo and children
went to st. Paul yesterday, for
few days visit with relatives.
Mrs. ]. d. Alsop of Dyersville
arrived Friday for visit with her
daughter. Mrs. Wn. McVettie.
Miss Rose TeKippe returned to
New Hampton Friday, after couple
0f months visit with relatives.
Mrs. Haukedahl ond daughter
Caroline and Mrs. Olson of Calmar
were DEBORAH visitors Saturday.
Mrs. L. Bergeson arrived home
from st. Paul Monday, where she
has been visiting with her daughters.
Mrs. Geo. Hislop departed last
Wednesday for Waukon, being called
there by the illness of her daughter,
Mrs. G. E. Greenleaf,
When We oil harness we soak
them in oil for hours. This process
oils all parts perfectly. soc to $1.25
Fer set. N. r. Croft.
-Messrs. j. G.. Burgess and Frank
Walton were down from their homes
rear Cresco Friday. This office ac-
knowledges a pleasant CALL
Mr.. Carl NJ. Bolson of Madison
township was a caller at this office
Saturday and had his name enrolled
with Public Opinions big family of
readers.
A little nine pound girl arrived
at the Milton Lerdahl home early
last Saturday morning, and will be
known as Miss Violet Kathryn
Waukon Standard.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sorenson
returned home Thursday from Black
Earth, Wis, having accompanied
the remains of the .latter's mother,
Mrs. Winden, there for burial.
Atty. E. r. Acres and son Law
renee departed last night for Co.
hutta. Georgia. where they will
spend couple of months hunting
and recreating in the mountains of
North Georgia.
-Four more Decorahians depart
ed last Friday for Great Falls, Mont,
to look over the country, and prob
ably locate on some land. They
were Herman and Arthur Tavenir,
John NARROW and John Seekatz.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-02
Remnant Sale of Wall Paper at

Remnant Sale of Wall Paper at
Brunt & Parman's.
Norman Olson of Calmar was a
DEBORAH visitor Saturday.
H. j. Geisen of Calmar was a
visitor in DEBORAH Monday.
Otto Sorenson departed on a
business trip to ST. Paul Friday.
E. j. Curtin departed on a bust
ness trip to Beach, N. d. Saturday.
See Karl d. Fisk about your
glasses at the Winneshiek March Z,
s and g..
Frank Marion and Jim Mcneil
of Calmar were DEBORAH visitors on
Thurs lay.
Miss Mile Gilbertson arrived
rom Waukon Friday for visit with
Miss Katinka Engen.
Mrs. NJ. C. Willford of Canton
departed from here Monday for a
weeks visit with relatives at Fay
cite.
Mrs. C. ]. Moar returned to
Lime Springs Friday after a short
visit with her aunt, Mrs. C. NJ. Nc
Intosh.
Misses Ida Jacobson and Mary
shema came over from Calmar Sat
urday for a visit with the latters
brother.
Mrs. VIM. Kratz returned to
Cresco Saturday after several days
visit with her daughter, Mrs. Geo.
Schamel.
MIR. and Mrs. j. Rothenberg re-
turned to Chicago Friday after a
few days visit with her sister, Mrs.
Ed. Bear.
Miss Ruth Helwig returned
home from Cresco Monday, where
has been visiting with her cousin for
some time.
Lester Lowery of Wells, Mimi.
returned home Saturday, after at
tending school at Valdez College FOR
some time
Mrs. DR.. Amy departed for
Cleveland, Ohio Friday being called
there by the illness of her daughter,
Miss Abbey.
Mrs. S. R. Ringeon returned to
Ridgeway yesterday after a short Wis
it with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N
II. Adams
Miss Alice Irmscher and Mrs.
Merton returned to Colesberg, Iowa,
Saturday. after few days visit with
Mrs. J. G. McCallum.
Mrs. G.. w. elise of Burr Oak
departed Friday for Cedar Falls for
visit with her daughters, who are
attending school there.
Miss Lizzie Williams returned
to her school duties at Spillville yes
terday, being called home by the
death of her father, VIM. Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Ask return
cd to Mason City Saturday, after
about five weeks visit with relatives
and friends in DEBORAH and vicinity.
Misses Clara and Ida Thorson
departed for their home at Water
vile, Iowa yesterday, after several
months attendance at Valdez Col
lege.
Sidney Werges came up from
McGregor Monday, for visit with
his brother Leroy, who is attending
school at Valdez College. He re-
turned home yesterday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-03-02
BULLETIN OF COMING EVENTS.

March BASKET Ball, Cresco VS..
DEBORAH, Steyer's.
March dance at Marsh's hall.
Carpenters Orchestra.
March 27-Easter sunday.
March 2S-Elks' dance at Steyer's.
Sept. 13-16-Winneshie County
Fair.
Luther College Base Ball Schedule:
Apl. 2S-Iowa College, Grinnell.
May 5-Leander Clark College.
May 26-University of Iowa.
June 1-Coe College.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04
JAKE PATRICK dead.
Well Known Big Sandian Expires
Suddenly.

Lawrenceburg, KY, Feb. 25.-
Jake B. Patrick, aged so, well
known gauger, died suddenly al
the Ripy distillery, four miles east
of here, this afternoon. He had
been in the revenue service for a
long period and was exceedingly
popular, His remains will be sent
TO his old home in Magoffln county
for burial,
The above refers TO man vel
known In Louisa, where he had oft
en- been a visitor. He was paral
yzed several years ago, and this
was probably the predisposlng cause
of his death. Mr.. Patrick had JUS
been appointed a Deputy United
States Marshal taking the position
vacated by his brother, who is tht
recently appointed United States
Marshal for the Eastern District o
Kentucky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

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A. J. Loar was in Louisa on Sat
urday last.
C. v. Meek was here from Hunt
ington yesterday.
Ernest Andrews. of Ashland, was
in Louisa Tuesday.
Aug. Snyder was in catlettsburg
recently on business.
Paul ]. Frazier was an Ironton
visitor last Saturday
Mrs C. J. Carey was visiting in
Huntington this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George skene have
returned from Chicago.
Mrs. John Vaughan is visiting her
son, Charles, at Kenova.
NJ. S. Burns was a legal visitor
in Catlettsburg this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. ]. Vaughan were
in this city on Wednesday.
DR.. and Mrs. Wroten were in
Huntington on Monday last.
M. D. Rigg. OF Mill Greek, paid
this office a call on Saturday.
Mrs. ]. L. stafford. of william
son, was in Louisa on Tuesday.
Miss Sadie Wright, OF ceredo, II
the guest Of Mrs. II. G. Wellman.
John s. Ross, OF Adeline. paid
this office a pleasant call Thursday
Mrs. r. l.. Vinson and Mrs. F. L
Stewart we're shopping in Hunting
ton on Friday.
Presiding Elder Struye, of the NJ
IL. Church South, was in Louisa
few hours last Monday.
| @. r. Pyles. OF Whites Creek. w
Va, was visiting his sister, Mrs
Albert Murray, last week.
Miss Laura Hazleton, of Baltl
more, and Miss Myra Hazleton, o
| Cincinnati, are at the Brunswick.
j LMlss Bonnie Jean Mitchell. Lex
ington girl OF attractive personality
was the guest OF Miss Kate Frees
this week A.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Thomas an,
Jack are In Louisa for short stay
Katherine Thomas is with Irontoi
relatives.
Miss Rosa Pyles, after shor
visit to her sister. Mrs. Albert Muir
ray, has returned to her work a
dressmaker at Ashland.
Miss Katherine Preston, who
attending school at this place, visit
-ted home folks at Buffalo, Johnso
county, Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. r. II. Meek, of Louisa. Ky
returned home last Thursday afte
visiting her daughter and son, Mri
/. A. c. Weeks and M. f. Meek
? Williamson Enterprise.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

into China Contents such as these
would be little affairs, not produc-
tive of great military regulations
and as a rule offering opportunity
for even small distinction to only
the favored few
However, surprises frequently
happen and we know not at what
hour our nation may become engag-
ed in a great struggle. And in that
event let our great "Commander-in-
Chief" bid his trumpeter mount the
Capitol steps and sound assembly,
clear and strong. $4,000 men, clad
in olive drab, fearless, trained to
the hour, will be only too anxious
to respond, but in the meantime we
are very patient to wait.
f. MARION SOARD.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

The Kentucky State Senate was
solidly Democratic a part OF the day
wednesday. Lieut.-Goy. Cox declar.
ed the Senate adjourned after q
motion to adjourn was voted down
He then walked out of the Senate
chamber and the Republicans fol
lowed him. Conn Linn, the Presl
dent pro TEN, took the chair, and
there being a quorum present, the
Senate proceeded to do business, a
certain measure before the body
caused the split and this bill was
passed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04
A VIEW OF.ARMY LIFE
BY a Big Sandy Boy Who Is Trying Il
Out West.
PresIdIo Of Sam Francisco. cal.

Battery f, LIST Field Art'y.
When entered the army in 1901
my feelings we're similar to those
that come at one time or another
to every healthy boy. To me the
army was place where every man
was very straight, brave, wiry and
honorable; where you would be
much happier sharing comrades
crust than another mans pot pie;
and where you would eventually,
after Staying a suitable number of
Philippines, and winning the ado
ration of your fellow comrades,
marry pretty girl. You would then
forever live happy in cottage-sit-
ting before a wood fire in winter,
taking moonlight rides in summer
and eating great many PANIED
oysters and Welch rarebits from
chatting dishes in all seasons alike.
Now that a number of years have
passed, my opinions have. modified,
somewhat. This article is the re-
suit of the series of experiences that
have gradually accomplished the
notifications.
From the standpoint of the en-
listed man, must confess that Their
are many things in the military life
that are good. Maneuvers, for in
stance, where from 10000 to 10000
men are assembled in certain local
| tiles for mimic warfare" and many
bloodless battles are fought. 0cca-
sionally we make voyage to the
Philippines. Our last Intervention
in Cuba, though peaceful mission,
lproved an interesting feature for
the soldier in search OF adventure.
In barracks the regular routine
of duty grows more or less monot-
onous and the soldier always well
comes anything that proves exciting
Army life is too except on occasions
a life of leisure. II you have hob
by and care to develop 1t you have
ample opportunity In the service
One may write or study or investi-
gate OF collect to his hearts con-
! tent. These | believe are the at
tractiYe features of the army. But
with such come number of draw
backs which we are apt to forget
when we look at the army from the
glamor land of romance. In the
first place any young American who
is worth his salt is ambitious tc
make himself a power in the world
he wants to count for something
leaving the choice of his life work
out Of the question. The young
man has always one idea--to con.
quer something that is worth while
: That Is the fundamental American
desire. Can the army satisfy 1t?
believe not. To be a great soldier
one must fight great battles. We
, are a peaceful people; we have nj
entangllng alliances. The only ma
: ton with whom we could, geograph
Iically, have an important land wa
is Great Britain, and fortunatel.
such a crime against civilization Il
impossible. No other European
country would in the nature o
things cross the Atlantic or Pacifi
and attempt to invade us, separat
ing its army so many miles from 1t
base. Should we fight Japan or an.
other power our battles would b.
fought wholly at sea. Such war
as seem possible are those witt
South and Central American coun
tries, or merely punitive expedition
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04
Fort Gay Matters.

The trustees OF our sister town
OF Fort Gay have elected VIM. Bar
tram TO the position OF Mayor. made
vacant by the death OF his father
Grant Bartram has been appointed
administrators OF the estate OF John
Bartram.
The case OF s. ]. Crum against
the Louisa a Fort Cay Bridge Co
was continued last week after the
jury had come here from Wayne
and examined the site. and after
some testimony had been taken.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04
Appreciation,

The proceeds resulting in the sale
Of tickets for the spelling match
held in the court house last Friday
evening were $16.75. In behalf OF
the Ladies Aid Society OF the
Christian Church ] wish to thank
Prof. Noah Cisco for the cheerful
and impartial manner in which he
conducted the affair.
The two Misses Arnett for the
recitations by which they SO de-
/ lightfully entertained us, and every
one who assisted either by their
presence or participation in the ex-
ercise. JOHN y. PETERS.
Fort Gay. w, Va Feb. 2Sth.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04
Unclaimed Letters.

The following letters remain un-
claimed in the Louisa postoffice
March Q, 1910:
John Ably (2), Mrs Ed Allen,
David Arnett, Martha Ball ca, Ros-
coe Cline. Leonard C. Cain, Ballard
Collins, ]. w. Cattle, Mrs Mamie
Diamond, Effie Edwards (2). Lula
Elkins, Jan Fletcher, Mrs. Ionic
Graham, Miss Lettie Gunnell, Mrs.
Emma Holt, Miss Lou Lemaster, Mr..
Geo. S. Lowe, G. G. Morrison, H. r.
Perkins, jay Preston, w. N. Prince
Charlie Spencer, Miss jamie Stafford
A. M. HUGHES, P. NJ
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

enemy, Nasal Catarrh, by using Ely
Cream Balm. Then will all the
swelling and soreness be driven out
of the tender, inflamed membranes.
The fits of sneezing will cease and
the discharge, as offensive to others
as to yourself, will be stopped when
the causes that produce it are re-
moved. Cleanliness, comfort and
renewed health by the use of Cream
Balm. Sold by all druggists for so
cents, or mailed by Ely Bros, Sc
Warren Street, New York.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04
The Lash Of a Fiend

would have been about as welcome
20 A. Cooper, OF Oswego ~ ". as
a mereiless Nng-racking cough that
defied all remedies for years. 1T
was most troublesome at night" he
writes, nothing helped me till |
used DR.. Kings New Discovery
which cured me completely. | never
cough at night now Millions know
its matchless merit for stubborn
colds, obstinate coughs. sore lungs,
lagrippe, asthma. hemorrhage, croun
whooping cough, or hay fever 1t
relieves quickly and never fails to
satisfy A trial oonpinces. soc and
$500 Trial bottle free. IT'S pos
itiYely guaranteed BY A. N. Hughes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04
Clnelnnati Markets.

CATTLE, shippers, SC to 6.75;
butcher steers. good to choice, $50
20 $40; common to fair, 81 to 5.25.
Heifers, good to choice. 5.35 TO
6.10; common to fair. 1926 to 5,25.
HOGS. good to choice, 1905 to
1910; mixd epaekers, 9.S5 to 1905;
stays, $50 to S.35.
SHEEP, good to choice. So to
6,40; common 10 fair. $50 to 5.75.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04
The Ranchnan.

This is the title OF melodrama
to be given by local talent at the
Eldorado Theatre on Friday and
Saturday nights OF next week. The
Ranchman is play in four acts.
The scene is laid in Texas. and the
time is 1885 There are many
thrilling scenes, and enough of the
comedy element to relieve the tragic
and other serious features with
which the play abounds. A fine bic
stage has been built In Eldoradc
and handsome scenery is being pre-.
pared for the occasion. Get ready
for The Ranchman.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04
Died in Utah.

The NEWS learns that the infant
child Of Mr.. and Mrs Herman Mil
Ter died at Fort Duchene abost a
month ago. A Mr. Hardle also died
in the hospital at that place The
letter was written by Miss Bertha
Justice, formerly of this section.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

KiEEle Burns was very pleasantly
surprised Tuesday evening when a
large number OF her little friends
gathered at her home to spend the
evening. Mrs. Burns arranged the
affair without KiEzies knowledge
and all the children had fine time
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04
sooond.Ilana rypewrIters for Sale.

We have for sale two secondhand
typewrlters for sale cheap. One is
a Smith Premier, The other an Oil
yer. Your choice for S25. Apply
at the Big Sandy News office.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04
Mrs. Iulla Yntes coo claIm.

4 Mrs. j. w. Yates. Of this city
WIN get $115 for loss OF her horse
during the Civil War This claim
had been before Congress several
years, but Il has been reported up
on favorably and Mrs.-Yates will
get her money
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

Al the head OF the grade. at the
darkest corner In Dork Louisa. is a
hole IN the street big enough to
swallow a COW. And II has been
there a long time. rhe city is in
viting suit for damages
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

In friendly. scuffIe with a boy
who had an open knife In his hand
Rowland Horton received a severe
cut last Tuesday evening. This
wound was In the right hand and
required tie attention Of physi-
clan.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

Mr.. r. ID. Motley, prominent
citizen OF Eel, Morgan county, paid
the NEWS office pleasant call
this week. lie has been here SOW
eral days as the guest OF John
Stump and w. NJ Justice
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

r. L. vlnson was in Paintsyille
Wednesday. He reports that Nash
a Hers new store at that place Is
very attractive place. we'll stocked
and tastefully arranged.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

The quarterly conference of the
N. Il. Church South will be held on
Saturday. March 18th. Any further
services in this connection win be
announced later.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

A new crossing Is badly needed
from the Brunswick hotel to the
NJ NJ Church South. The crossing
from Mrs, Martha McClure's TO iho
Kennedy corner is not suggested as
a model.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

A special from Dallas, Texas, in
noting the appointment by the big
Southern Methodist laymen's con-
venfibn. OF a committee Of national
imlDrlance, tells OF the naming OF
f|Ih G. c. Mayo, OF Paintsyille
|om the Western Virginia Confer
-(oc, as member OF said commits
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

Or. L. n. Dean was here We'd
ncsday on his way TO Trad TO see
his mother. who is very sick She
Is SIS years old and has been In eN-
cellent health until few weeks ago
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

Miss Effle lobe, of Riyeryiew
hospital, was called home this week
by the serious Illness Of her moth
err, OF Oslo.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

Mrs. I.ota Hayes, who has been
quite sick with lagrIppe and malaria
for some time, has recovered She
expects 10 leave for her home In
Rural Retreat. Va. next Sunday
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

Mr.. PauIey and wife now occupy
The residence recently vacated by
Mira Ellen HAYS Mrs. Hays went
70 hahan. W. Va, on Monday last.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

Rev. Harlan Mcclure. of'our towr
loll Tuesday morning for the Big
Sandy nelghborhood 70 hold a series
Of moetings. Hazel Green Herald,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

Jed Davis has begun the erection
Of a two story ten-room frame res
idonco on the corner OF Main Cross
and Franklin streets.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

II you need some new pictures
for your home you can get some
nice ones at Conley's store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

Master T. G. Evans, Is attending
school at Louisa, Ky, where gcnd
mnny Of our youths have preceded
him and yet some OF our citizens
pre- aealnst High School. The rsd-
sous for are quickly stated. because
hey are not IN control and canast
'aNe the say as TO where II shall
built Williamson Enterprise.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04
Big Sandy News
Friday, March :, 1910.

Buds. floods.
Whitewash and suds.
BRIDES that gleefully sing;
neeb. trees.
Maybe a freeze.
Such are the factors Of spring
KIatn. gnats.
1carchers for flats,
STRAY butterflies on the wing;
Bleet. heat.
Carpets 10 beat.
Such are the factors Of spring
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

Glover hay will make your cows
produce plenty OF milk. Buy II from
the Big Sandy Milling Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

Mrs. T. II. Roberts was hostess o.
the Finch Club this week
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

A eupoIa is being added 10 the
Junior Order Hall. This Is the
meeting place for the Christian
Church.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

n 8. Chaffln. who is engaged in
business at Ranger, w. Va. spent
Sunday with home folks.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

me state Farmers Institute
elected J. s. Cassidy. OF Inez, treas
nral.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-04

Good Clover Hay for sale by the
Big sandy Milling Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-14
CHANGES IN METHODS.
Prof. kirkpatrick Tells of Develop
ment in Instruction.

1.-THE Old Order Changeth'' was the
subject of lecture by Prof. Edwin -.
Kirkpatrick of Fitchburg CMass.) Normal
School last night at the class night ex-
ercises of the Teaching College of George
Washington University in the lecture
hall of the university.
Prof kirkpatrick described the changes
in the development of education that have
occurred in the last twenty-five years.
His address was followed by a reception
to the faculty given by the senior class.
Charles Hart. president Of the class. pre-
sliced. and Miss E. V. Brown was chair
man of the reception committee.