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The Washington times., 1913-02-14
For The Times Children
Just Before It's Bedtime
THE WISE GOOSE AND THE FOOLISH GIRL.

~ NCE upon q time a haIo-WorA-
ing farmer lived on q poor es-
tate in a country where he
found It very difficult to make
a living. The only animal he had was
a goose, which had been given to him
because its leg was broken. But the
farmer had tended kindly to the fowl
and 1t had broken into big, fat. white
bird that waddled about very happily
on the farm.
The favorite resting place for the
goose was Just at the foot Of the Chin
ney. Here she would sleep every night
And Just above her in the hole Of an
old, dead oak, lived an ancient owl.
He had been in this same nest for many
years, and every one about the country
thought he must be very learned He
always had bits Of paper in his claws
as II studying. so the children made up
a song about him which said: 81.
How very. very wise.
With his big, round eyes,
The owl In the old tree looks
He must know an awful lot.
For he's always In one spot,
Studying his funny paper books.
One night the poor farmer, whose
name was Jens, sat by the fire. where
his last stick Of wood was burning.
"It seems that the harder work the
less I make" he sighed. 'T hoe and
plough and weed my crops from dawn
till sunset, but just as they are about
to ripen, they suddenly wither away.
My rosy apples drop from the trees,
my wheat dries up on its stalk. my
corn grows yellow and hard In the
field-what use in my tryingT
Just then the big goose crept in the
door and laid her head on Jens' knee.
well, old lady" he said gently to
the fowl, I'VE will stick 1t out another
month. My crops are just about in
fine condition now, but If they fail me
suddenly, as they have done for sew
eral years, we will pack up and go
away"
Now the goose was a wise bird. or
course, II has been the habit OF ig-
norant people for ages to say that
geese are silly. but that Is not true q
bit. The big white goose understood
every word Jens said, and determined
to watch and see what made the
trouble.
She remembered tHdt CsOis SSe~'s
iust as the crops were ripe there
would be a strange noise about the
chimny, so she decided to keep an eye
on It this year.
The next morning she saw Jens 90
to the fields, where his crops were
looking fine in the sun. and his trees
full of apples Presently she heard
talking in the branch over her head
"A handsome bird like you ought TO
know everything" said the voice. AND
~ rou will look at the sun steadily to-
day for an hour. you will find you know
everything in the high school books y
"All right" replied the owl, I will
follow your advice--a wise fellow ike
myself can never stop gathering wis
DOM
Then the goose saw black httle
woman creep down the tree and run
away in the shadows.
..Ah, hal" cackled the goose to her
self. so that is the old witch OF the
hollow here again. thought she
would be prowling around. 1 Just be-
leve she is the one that ruins mas
ter's crops for spite-I mean to watch
tonight and see, the idea Of telling that
owl too look at The sun--it Will put MS
ewes out sure. 1t was just a Trick oi
hers to keep him from watching her
for she thinks he Is wise and VIII nno
The Washington times., 1913-02-14

Senator-elect Joseph E. Ransdell of
Louisiana and Mrs. Ransdell have taken
an apartment at the Montana for the
remainder of the season.
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The President and Mrs. Taft were
entertained at dinner last night by
Senator and Mrs. George Peabody Wet
more, who asked to meet them Mr..
Justice and Mrs. Oliver Wendell
Holmes, Senator and Mrs. Winthrop
Murray Crane, Senator and Mrs. Elihu
Root, Mr.. and Mrs. James W. Wads-
worth, ST.. Mrs. Richard II. Townsend.
Count and Countess de Chambrun, Miss
Mary Gwynne, Capt. Thomas s.
Rodgers. q. s. N; Beekman Winthrop.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and
Miss Maud Wetmore.
-.
Mrs. Henry F. Dimock entertained at
dinner last night complimentary to her
house guests. Judge and Mrs Francis
NJ. Scott. of New York. Her other
guests were Mr.. Justice and Mrs.
Charles E. Hughes. Mr.. Justice and
Mrs. Horace H. Lurton. the Attorney
General, Senator du Pont, Mr. and Mrs.
Marshall Field, Mrs. Dimock Hutchin-
son. Mrs. Darragh. Of New York: Miss
Mary Emo. Mr. and Mrs. Morse. Briga-
der General Crozier, and Rear Admiral
O'Neil.
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Nr. Dumba, who has been appointed
ambassador to this country from Aus
tria, will arrive here early In April.
Marquis Cusani Confalonieri. the
Italian ambassador, who has been in
his own country since midsummer. left
Havre yesterday, on the French lire
steamship France, for New York.
Hennen Jennings has gone to Pine
hurst, ". c., to spend several weeks.
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Mrs. Richard Reid Rogers and Miss
Elizabeth Rogers will entertain small
pariy at their home tonight with a
Valentine dance. when all the pretty
features of the old legend will be car
lied out.
Former Justice Henry B. Brown and
Mrs. Brown are at Miami, Fla, for q
visit.
Mrs. John Hays Hammond, Mrs
Robert s. Chew, and Mrs. Gardner
Hubbard Bell were among those from
washington who are recent arrivals al
the Royal Palm Hotel, at Mama, Fla
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Mr.. Won Bulow, of the German en-
bassy. who spent the last several days
at Hot Springs. Va, as the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. Melville Ingalls,. and Miss
ingalls,. has gone to Camden, s. c.
Miss Ingalls, returned to Washington
last evening. and Mr.. ingalls, has gone
to New York for a visit.
-.i-
Miss Julia Wood, Of Washington. IL
visiting Mrs Isaac B. Merriam, al
Providence. r. /.
The Attorney General and Mrs. Wick
ersham have leased their country place
Marsh Fields. at Cedarhurst, l.. l., tc
Malcolm d. Whitman. -
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Brig Gen. Anson Mills, U. s. A., re-
tired, has recalled the invitations to
the dinners which he was to have given
on February Is. go. and q. owing to
the death Of his brother, sWiliiam w.
Mills. at Austin, Tex.
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Prophesies Greek
Church Will Fall

Concluding his lecture on The Eccle-
siastical State of the Balkans" at the
Catholic University. the Rev. Sigourney
Fay. Dominican prophesied that the
Roman Catholic Church ultimately will
gain domination over the Greek Catho-
lie Church in eastern Europe.
TT will be impossible for the present
state Of things to 30 on" said the Rev.
Mr.. Fay. ultimately all will go to
Rome"
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The Secretary of the Treasury and
Mrs. MacVeagh will entertain at din
ner this evening. taking their guests
afterward to the dance at Mrs. Rogers.
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A party OF about ten students from
Bryn Mawr College will arrive in Wash
ington late this afternoon to be the
weekend guest Of Miss Helen Tat,
their Former cIassmate at the White
House. Miss Taft will entertain in
formally for them this evening.
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Mr. and Mrs. Bertram B. Conrad. Of
Washington. are spending some time at
the Royal Palm, 1t Miami Fla
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Nine. Tetrazzini is a guest at the
Hotel Bellevue during her stay in Wash
inston.
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Mrs. Carrico. wife of DR.. Albert ].
Carrico. is spending a few days at Fort
Monroe, Virginia, a guest at the Ho-
tel Chamberlin.
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Nr. Dumba, who has been appointed
to this country from Aus
.ria. will arrive here early In April.
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LOCAL MENTION

Great Russian Meiodrama, "Russian
Vengeance" To-day. Virginia Thsatss.
The Washington times., 1913-09-23

Somebody may be with him. too!'
Her agitation was increasing each mo-
ment.
There were several reasons why
did not propose to go. wished to meet
this man. I was determined to find out
why he was having me watched.
Again-and this was by no means the
least of my reasons-I shrank from the
idea Of leaving the girl to face single
handed, in a lonely house, a man OF
whom she was in pitiful fear.
Il don't mind II he brings complete
bodyguard,' ] said boastfully.
I'll meet you-tomorrow." she said
desperately. If you will only CO.
l shook my head stubbornly.
Il will only go on one condition" !
said. She waited expectantly for me
to go on. THAT you tell me the real
reason. as far as you know 1t, why
Vinton is having me followed, and
what he wants with me-"
And If tell you. will you go? You
promise?r
/ nodded. 1 did not tell her how far
l would go. for / was resolved to
watch the house from the outside
Then isten," she said hurriedly
Mr.. Vinton has learned that you''-
She stopped suddenly and listened.
Somebody is coming" she whis-
pered. IT'S he,"
A Confirmation OF This Story VIII
BE Found In TOmOrrow's
Issue of The Times
The Washington times., 1913-09-23
B. 80. BETTERMENTS
COST >100,0O0,0OO
Big Share Of This Sum Spent
in Washington More Will
Be Expended Here.

In the last three years the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad has spent nearly
800. 900 In improvements to the sys-
tenn, according to the statement of
President Willard before a suffering of
his chief executives at Deer Park. Nd.
A considerable portion of this sum was
spent in the District Of Columbia, prin-
cipally In Georgetown.
The Baltimore and Ohio has perfected
its belt line spur that has its terminus
in the Georgetown freight yards and
station. Though the Georgetown prop
erty has been completed and perfected
past the scope Of original plans, it Is
rapidly outgrowing its present quarters.
and increasing business will, it Is be-
lieved, make enlargement and Increased
facilities imperative. 1t cost consider
able of the 800, 900 600 to run the branch
line to Georgetown, and for the terminal
yard and station there. A further ex-
penditure of $l5,000.0 900 a year for the
next three years is being planned, and
it is probable that Georgetown, and con-
sequently the District, will receive fur
ther benefits OF construction.
President Willard expressed conf
dence that the Interstate Commerce
Commission would allow the application
of all the Eastern railroads for per
cent increase in all freight rates.
The Washington times., 1913-09-23
Aunt Sdlly's Advice
to Beauty-Seekers

C.. n. p: The neck should receive
similar attention to that given the
complexion. 30 color and texture Of
skin will be the same. A yellow neck
and white face give discordant ef-
feet. I advise using for both neck and
complexion, the treatment recommended
to Monica"
F. M: First, stop scowling. II you
would get rid Of the lines between the
eyes. The best application for such
lines. and all wrinkles, il solution Of
powdered saxolite, / o.. dissolved In
witch hazel. u pint. Battle. the face In
this daily until entirely relieved.
Monica: You hardly need such list of
cosmetics as yOu mention. Ordinary
mercolized wax win help you more than
any or all Of them. It will gradually
absorb the withered. discolored COM.
plexion and you win soon have q new;
youthful and healthy-lookinx skin. You
needn't get more than an ounce Of the
wax, which will cost you little at any
druggists. Apply nightly. like cold
cream. washing it off mornings.-Wom-
ans Realm.
The Washington times., 1913-09-23
TRADE BODIES OUT
FOR NEW MEMBERS
Board and Chamber Both Are
Planning to Bring Recruits
to Organizations.

Ten new members a week for the
next seven weeks is the slogan Of the
membership committee of the Board Of
Trade. which was offered a banquet
should 1t prove successful in increasing
the membership Of the body to LOO by
the annual election, November 10, by
President Droop last night.
The present membership Of the Board
Of Trade lacks just seventy of 1,25O, so
that the committee will have to aver
age ten new members a week to be
sure Of the dinner. 1t is pointed out
that the committee will not have to
hustle as hard as did the membership
committee last year, when, to earn a
banquet prize offered by the president,
1t ran the membership up from 80 to
Loo. Chairman Clifford H. Bangs is
quite confident that his committee will
be successful
The Chamber Of Commerce also made
plans at last nights meeting to in.
crease its membership. encouragement
being given by the. election of twelve
new members. The new members we're:
George G. Shaffer, Charles E. Gross, r,
3. Behrend, f. c. Steward, C. X.
Mount, Claude S. Carpenter, p. Francis
Sutor, o. p. Newman, A. B. ClaXton,
w. c. Sullivan. James Hay, jr., and
Roy c. Clahin.
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j, ly 1t was to make him think I had
| not given up. I dared not tell him
had. 1t was just to gain a few hours
relief
| 1 began to believe she had told M
the truth concerning her motive for writ
1 ing the message, but I was not at al
convinced that the tall man would moi
set her on the track again. That she
| was in terror of him was plain in every
word apd action.
gasp. and looked again in the direction
| of the door. Then the card seemed te
fascinate her eyes for a moment.
You must go away-at once" she ex'
claimed.
But there are several things I have
| not learned yet, Miss Donaldson"
.'Go-please! He will be here!''
''Vinton?"
Yes"
Il thought you said you were not ex.
ri wasn't. But the card! oh! why die
You take it?''
Because / felt it concerned me-.
When he finds no message he viii
come here!" she cried. 1T vas to keer
pecting it. That was the arrangement
Now ne will be here."
Il am sorry if his visit will be an an.
noyance to you," 1 said. But 1 shall
be very glad of the opportunity 10 nave
She stared at me with horror.
You must not meetr' she cried. You
you do not know him.
But I have a desire to, Miss Donald
son. And the way seems to have been
paved"
She stepped toward me swiftly,
srasped my arm in her slender fingers
and almost dragged me to my feet wi.l
strength that astonished me.
For Heavens sake, go!" she saiG.
You cannot you must not meet here" ,"
1T seems as good "A place as any ]
answered carelesSiy.
Must / get on my knees TO :ou?''
she pleaded. ! Tell you ne is danger =
ous.'
j smiled at her. am not naturally
timid, and, Up 10 ! reasonable point,
am big enough 20 take care OF myself.
The mere size IF Eir4on did not appali
me.
Mr. Vinton is not going to hurt
me-" / answered confidently. Besides,
If he is in the mood which you appar-
entity fear. it will probably be better
for me TO stay on your account"
That would only make 1t worse
afterward!' she exclaimed. He must
not know you have been here. He will
believe that I have played false. And
then-then.' She broke of with a sob.
'I'T explain how / got here" said.
VIII you go?''
"Eut you forget my own interest in
the matter"
The Washington times., 1913-09-23
New Minister Gets
Welcome at Church

The Rev. Lucius c. Clark. new pastor
of Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church.
Ninth and P streets northwest. and Mrs.
Clark were given hearty welcome last
night in the parlors of the church.
A musical program was given, and all
joined in singing "Blest Be the Tie That
Binds" J. W. Davis gave the address
of welcome and DIR. W. L. Mcdowell,
district, superintendent. added sincere
words of welcome to DR.. and Mrs. Clark.
On behalf of the ladies of the church
Mrs. J. A. Winner presented Mrs. Clark
with a handsome bouquet Of flowers.
DR. Clark came to Washington from
Mason City, Iowa, succeeding the Rev.
J.. W. NJ. Gray, who accepted a call
to Kansas City.
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hall was dim, but through a
heavy pair of curtains that hung
across a doorway leading to an
apartment on the right / could see a
bright light. / pushed aside the hang
ings, and by a gesture invited her to
enter. She reused herself with an ef-
fort. and, her head bowed, preceded me
into the room.
1t was very large place, more than
half the width of the house and fully
10 feet in depth. The furnishings were
those of a library. Every available bit
of the wall space had been covered to
height of six feet from the floor with
shelves. How many thousand volumes
hey held 1 could not judge, but there
seemed TO be no vacant places.
Everything about the apartment bore
an air Of age-the books, the chairs, the
great center table, the curtains at the
windows, the few paintings that adorn-
ed the somber walls. 1t looked like the
habitation OF a recluse. There was a
pipe organ at the farther end of the
room, An old-fashioned affair. dinsy and
dusty. The floor was covered with a
heavy. soft carpet. Some dead logs lay
in . wide fireplace. and white. feathery
wood ashes were scattered ABOUT the
hearth. Everything conveyed a sugges-
ton Of neglect
She walked slowly to a big armchair
that was drawn up at the table, sat
DOWN wearily. and looked up at me
Iel red cloak, thrown across the back
. sofa near the door, was the only
[ Of color in the otherwise drab pic
saw that l was expected TO say
r0TnETGN
er I found 1t difficult to begin. For a
oment my mind was wholly occupied
tn the curious picture of misery that
e presented.
The time has come TO be perfectly
nix with each other / remarked
ally.
She made an almost involuntary ges-
re that implied neither assent nor dis
Don't you think so" asked.
he shrugged her shoulders and made
perhaps I'd better begin by asking
Iestions, If that will make it eas!e.- FOR
ou.''
How did you follow me?" she burst
ut suddenly.
That's quite long story" I replied.
III tell you later, but it's not material
1ow. Let me ask, first, whose mouse is
his?"
She hesitated for an instant, and then
lswered:
Nine
Mechanically glanced about the
.sty apartment again. 1t did not look
e woman's house.
And who are you?" i asked.
Is that necessary?
/ think SO. At least. your name is
- 1ry?'
The nodded
Are you Mrs Vinton?''
No." The sudden vehemence Of her
5wer surprised me.
But you remember, at the White
use
That was all a lie. / couldn't help
Yet the ladies had received announce
n, cards. j said wonderingly.
know; but il was all a lie"
she began twisting lace handker-
.ef nervously between her fingers and
.oided my eyes / had remained
anding up 10 this time. but now l
ew a chair forward and sat opposite
rhen your name is Mary Donald
ss."
nd you are not married?"
shook her head slowly and then
INJURED a faint NO
Iou live here in this house-alone?"
Yes, live here for the present." she
'rplied, watching me.
There are servants here / presume?"
'No.''
I paused for a moment in astonish-
ment, trying to grasp the fact that this
dainty, almost fragile creature occupied
In utter loneliness such great and dis
NAL place.
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You Can Begin This
Great Story Today
By Reading This
First
Synopsis of Preceding Chapters.

A young Washias:saian named Mans
heid. while in Statuary Hall. is startled
by bearing some one mention mis- name.
He finds himself pcing discussed by a
man and q beautiful young woman who 10
being instructed to follow him with the
idea of finding some mysterious document
which the man evidently believes IS in
Mansfeld's possession. Becoming inter
ested. Mansfield decides to lead the
woman on.
ance with his fair pursuer and at her sug-
gestion they go tc reception al the
White House.
In the midst of the festivities the wom-
An begs to be taken home. At the dooE
she jumps quickly into motorcar and is
whisked away, leaving Mansfield standing
on the curb. He gives chase, and after
many exciting experiences follows his
quarry to Baltimore and TO a large house
on Eutaw place.
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Methodist Church
Will Be Dedicated

Elaborate services will mark the
dedication Of the Grant Methodist
Church at Montross Thursday. This is
one Of the oldest churches in Virginia,
and it has just recently been rebuilt
and restored.
The Rev. c. o. Tuttle Of Ghent
Church, Norfolk, will preach in the
morning. and the Rev. r. p. LumplIin,
Of Culpeper, Va, will be the evening
speaker. The ladies' of the congrega-
ton will serve dinner on the grounds.
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Masons Invited to
Booster Ceremonial

Monarch Jesse Grant. Of Kallipolis
Groto. Mystic Order of Yelled Proph-
cts of the Enchanted Realm. has issued
a petition to all master Masons, ask
ing them to undergo the ceremonial Of
the Grotto at boosters ceremonial, ~
to be held at odd Fellows Hall, As
Seventh street northwest, at $50 o'clock
next Monday evening
The program consists of a business
session at $50 o'clock, a ceremonial
session at 7:30 o'clock. and a banquet
at the New Willard, at 1870 o'clock
The Washington times., 1913-09-23
The Food Route
To Steady Health

Many people are kept ill because they
do not know how to select food that their
own particular bodies will take up and build
upon.
What will answer for one will not do
for another
If one is ailing it is safe to change food
entirely and 60 on plain, simple diet say:
Some fruit
Dish of Grape-Nuts and Cream
Soft-boiled eggs
Crisp Toast
A Cup of Postum
no more
Man! But diet like that makes one
feel good after few days use.
The most perfectly made food
for human use is
Grape-Nuts
There's a Reason"
Get the little book, "The Road to Well
vile, in pkgs.
Postum Cereal Company, Limit
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SUPPORTED HIM
Food That Saved Him When Everything Else
Failed.
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"Barbary Coast" to Go.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept 2S.-S:rippe1
OF all dancing by an edict of the police
commission. San Francisco's famed
"Barbary Coast today prepared 10 go
out OF business at the end Of this month
saloons.
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Now Read On
3 ; ; 5 >
CHAPTER v.

CHAPTER V.
THE illumination in the high-ceiled
hall was dim, but through a
heavy pair of curtains that hung
acrnSS dnarrrav loadir, fn
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Gaynor's Friend a Suicide.

NEW YORK. Sept 2a-Mourning
over the death Of hfs friend, the late
Mayor Gaynor, Morris Metsger, Of
RockaWay Beach. hanged himself.
The Washington times., 1913-09-23

Food That Saved Him When Everything Else
Failed.
The food route is a safe and very sure road
back to health
For six years / was a serious sufferer from
Indigestion and general stomach troubles.
from the improperly cooked food in boarding
houses and restaurants of which was a vic
Aim
During three of the six years l so bad
off nervous prostration set in and | sought
relief Of a specialist without success. / had
gotten so that ] could eat almost nothing and
steadily losing flesh.
MANY different foods and preparations
were recommended for a trial. without sue
cess and had become Indifferent to all food
some months after seeing your ad in the
daily papers about the scientifically, prepared
food Grape Nuts. and its good qualities and
being driven almost to despair my
plight ! skeptically resolved to give Grape
Nuts a trial a last resort. And | thank
God that did.
From my first meal of Grape Nuts | felt a
great change for the better; the knot that
arose in the chest after meals disappeared;
stomach ceased it's uneasness and gradually
the nervousness disappeared
For about a year l ate Grape-Nu and
cream 3 times day and have gained 81
mounds of lost weight and weigh pounds
more than l ever did and now do find any
trouble IN using my oldtime relishes with
my Grape-Nuts
II expect to be married soon and I do not
expect Grape Nuts to be eliminated from my
bill of fare long as live If my testimony
will help some poor mortal place my letter
conspicuously where il be read" Name
given by Postum CO., Battle Creek Mich
"Grap"-Nuts contain all the constituents of
a complete food and in highly assmilable
state" says the London Lancet" .
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-04-18
Self Culture Club

The Self Culture Club met on April 10Th
at the home of Mrs. Ed Lytton.
The program was very interesting and
consisted of paper, "Taunhauser" by
Mrs. Mason, paper, "kohengrin" by Mrs.
FrizelI, piano solos; "The Pilgrims Chorus"
from Taunhauser and "The Seconde Yalser
by Mrs. Swartz. The roll call was re-
Sponded to by discussion of the various
topics of the day.
Miss Knemeyer conducted a parliament
airy drill during the last half hour of the
meeting.
There was quite large attendance of
club members, and Mrs. Robert Hcsson
and Mrs. George Swartz were guests of
the afternoon.
The next meeting of the Club will he on
Saturday, April 10th at the home of Mrs
Mcbride.