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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-21

1T often takes a stranger to preach a
helpful sermon to the people of a
community. 1t is safer
CALLING for a traveller to do it,
US DOWN anyway l. i. Greg
DRY, district agent for
the National Benefit Insurance COM
pany isn't altogether satisfied with the
actions of Missoula people and the
automatic Introduction is the iustifi-
cation he gives for the little lecture
he would deliver to Missoula business
men. THE business men of Missoula
are hurting their city by telling tray
cling men that business here is bad"
says Mr.. Gregory. Il have heard dis
mai reports of Missoula everywhere
IN my district and the cause of it
isn't hard to find. No one can spread
good or bad news more thoroughly
than a travelling man. These sales
men can spread a propaganda or an
aspcrSlon faster almost than can a
newspaper. Now | haven't found bus
mess here in such Il fearful state. You
MiSsoula people should be more cheer
ful. Every time a merchant com
plains about his business to a travel
ing man he is hurting his city and
himself"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-21

Frat fiftecn-ccnt smoke, five cents.
ADV.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-21

II l had a job as president I'd want
to choose the realm; it wouldn't be in
Mexico where | would
BUM hold the helm. and I'm
JOB not sure I'd take the
job in Washington, d..
c.; | don't believe that WoodroW's
place would be the job for me; in
Mexico the rebels with their rifles
take a crack; in Washington they lay
for you II stab you in the back;
the Mexican arrangement makes a
noisy kind of row; the Champ Clark
plan is quieter, but it gets you any
how; it's true that Woodrow Wilson
got the long end of the vote; but
Underwood and Clark have planned
that they will get his goat; in Mexico
or Cuba or in fair San Salvador, if
you get a job as president you at once
prepare for war; if you get the job in
Washington to be the four-year boss,
your preparations must be then to get
the double-cross; there's plenty trou-
Bile everywhere and presidential jobs
no matter where or how they come
bring grief in chunks and gobs: so if
| could be president, 'tWould be my
fondest wish to chuck the job and
taxi a hike up Bitter Root to fish.
SO complete was the success OF the
Red Apple banquet that the members
of the chamber of COM
BILLS merce were prepared
PAID cheerfully to make up a
heavy deficit when
they met in executive session to hcar
the report of Secretary Ferguson.
When the report was read to them
they could hardly believe their ears.
The banquet bills have all been paid
and the secretary of the chamber of
has a little money left in
his Red Apple fund. Such a thing
has never happened before; each year
until 1913 the Red Apple banquet has
left the chamber of with a
stack of bills to pay. There We're
cheers and congratulations, then, when
the report was read. The members of
the executive committee are still talk
ing about those figures. The occasion
was made more enjoyable by the fact
that each member of the board was
given a piece of the big cake sent to
the banquet by the Northern Pacific
railroad. In some manner the axe
was overlooked by the banqueters and
no one sampled it until the executive
committee met. The cake is a big
fivc-layer affair topped with a beau
tiful apple tree of green candy bearing
red candy apples and supported by
white candy props. 1t was marvellous
-, haIntI npI u, 80 rIy,1n,t, To
taste.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-21

1T often takes a stranger to preach a
helpful sermon to the people of a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12

night for several hours en- route to New
Orleans, where she goes as a delegate to
the convention of the United Daughters
of the Confederacy from the Anne Eliza
Johns chapter in the Virginia city. Mrs.
overly will visit her mother. Mrs. Hutch
inson, in Columbus, Miss, before return
ing home
Misses Sara and Theresa Bailey of
Monticello, Fla, are the guests of Mrs.
J. w. England.
Mr. and Mrs John Scruggs left yes
terday for q stay of several weeks at the
different points along the southern coast.
Mrs Mary ". Gesner of Montgomery is
the guest Of her niece, Mrs. Robert w.
Ewing, on South Thirtieth street.
Miss Clariss Barker arrived Tuesday to
be the guest of Miss Joy Tomlinson for
the Anderson-Ferguson wedding.
Miss Elizabeth Gray Of Washington is
the guest of Miss Mabel Wheelock.
Miss Pleasant Hobbs of Athens. Ca, is
spending ten days with Mrs. A. w. Smith
to attend the mith-AIcDavid wedding.
Miss virginia White leaves wednesday
for Admission to visit Miss Juliet Davidson.
Later they expect to go to New York.
Mrs. John A. Law of Spartanburg, s.
c. will arrive today to be the guest OF
Mrs. G. T. Sibley for the Sibley-Heidt
wedding.
Miss Carrie Yates expects to leave for
Mobile this week to be one of the at
tendants at the st. John-B Black wedding.
Mrs. Jack Walton of Greensboro is the
guest OF her mother, Mrs. Frank j.
White.
Miss Georgia Hull OF Augusta, Ga, ar
rived Tuesday, to be the guest Of her
cousin, Mrs. G. I. Sibley.
Miss Gertrude Molten. who came home
to attend the Molten Morris wedding. has
returned to Hollins college in Virginia.
Mrs. Mapy Claire Miner is tho guest OF
her brother, Mr.. Henry Key Miner, at hts
home In Miner Heights
Mrs. w. H. Jeffries has returned from
three weeks visit to New York and
| Asbury Park. attending the worlds AMI
national convention of the Woman's
Christian Temperance union.
| Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heinze of Cincin-
natl are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. c.
Chamblee in West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
AFTERNOON TEA FOR MISS
SIBLEY AND DEBUTANTES

Mrs. Frank J. White, Mrs. Jack walton
and Miss Virginia White were Joint hos
tesses at an afternoon tea Tuesday at
their home on South Tenth avenue COM
plimenting Miss Rosa Sibley, a bride OF
next week. and two debutantes, Misses
Eula Nabb Whatley and Ella Louis Ward.
The color scheme OF the wedding, pink
and white, was used In the decorations.
stately pink chrysanthemums being used ;
also greenery inteyrningled with wedding
bells. The dining table was very attrac-
tive, hacving as a centre piece a minia-
ture bride and groo mand crystal vases
holding pink roses and orange blossoms.
Mrs Ben Traylor was in charge of the tea
table.
The hostesses receives in the parlor with
Miss Sibley, her attendants, and the debu-
tante honorees. Little Katherine Leedy
took the cards from the callers as they
entered
The friends of Miss White assisted her
in the hall, where a delicious pink frappe
was served by Misses Katherine Ledbet-
ter, Hewlett Adams, Elizabeth Jordan.
Elizabeth Massey and Margaret Ashe of
Knoxville, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
THERE'S AN ART In
CHOOSING ONES GUESTS
By DOLLY DALRympur

1T was perfectly dreadful, Cousin
Sally" said Mrs. Bride to her favorite
relative as she deftly cut the citron
for the Christmas fruit cake into tiny
strips, and Cousin Sally" measured the
flour and spice and everything nice.
Whatever do you mean?" asked the
spinster diverting her attention for
the moment from her task.
1t was the cooks afternoon off" and
the young bride and Cousin Sally
were trying their hand at cake baking.
II mean about my dinner party, the
other evening"" Mrs. Bride answered,
gently.
What happened? 1t must have been
awful to make you take it so serious
ly." said Cousin Sally, poking with a
practiced finger the almonds which hay
in steaming water.
We'll, 1t was" responded Mrs Bride,
and through no fault of mine 1 can
assure you Jack and 1 have been try
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
LYCEUM LECTURE AT
HIGH SCHOOL SATURDAY

The second number of the Lyceum
course will be held at the high school
building, Saturday night at Sis, Mr.. Alton
Packard being the attraction.
Mr.. Packard will present one of his
most popular lectures November Is, Van
ity Fair" The urbana Qll.) Courier-H Her
aid sayse Alton Packard's Vanity Fair
had all the easy abandon of well COM
mitted talk, but with the originality, To-
calisms and general manner Of extempore
argument. 1t was humorous, pathetic,
serious and instructive. and the story OF
the Master Painter was refined and
beautiful"
Mr.. Packard, In his own words, was
born, bred and buttered Yankee in
the vicinity of Cape Cod. where 1 carly
acquired a taste for art, literature, music.
| Goldfish balls. Boston beans and culture. l
began my career of crime as cartoonist
OH the Minneapolis Journal In 1882
/ Mr. Packard has been cartoonist for
some Of the greatest papers in the land.
among them being the New York World.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
MISS M'CLARY'S AFTERNOON
BRIDGE PARTY

Miss Helen McClary was hostess at an
afternoon bridge party Tuesday at 8
O'Clock. Her guests included the
debutantes OF the season.
There were two prizes awarded, to the
one having the highest score a pair of
SILK hose was given, and the consolation
being box of correspondence cards. After
the game delicious salad and ice course
was served.
Those enjoying this delightful hospital
ity We're: Misses Mary Ellen Perkins,
Marguerite Sib1ey and her guest, Susie
Hatcher of Columbus, Ga; Holland Fits,
Carrie Yates, Mary Sibley, Bessie Evans,
Alice Jones, Orline Barnett, Margaret
Mitchell, Katherine Carey. Martha Brad
shaw. Alma Messer, Emily Dixon, Flor
inc Hodges and Marguerite Nabers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12

GJPTS ADVISED TO
REMAIN IN THE EAST

Jackson. Miss, November i1.-(SpecialD
Mrs. Evelyn B. Beck, general secretary
of the Young Woman's Christian Asso~
citation of San Francisco, Cal, writes 10
Governor Brewer asking him to advise
the women and girls of this state not to
come west with the expectation of pro-
curing positions with the Panama exposl-
ton, declaring the great majority of them
will be sadly disappointed She states
that already hundreds have come on from
the east, expecting to secure good jobs,
and that they have all been mistaken.
and now burden on the people of the
communities in which they have hap
pened to stop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
DAHM-PETERSON ANNOUNCES
LECTURE SERIES

''Mr. Dahrn Petersen begs to announce a
series of lectures, with practical illustra-
tions on subjects interesting to music
teachers and students as well as mu5lc
lovers. The lectures will deal with themes
related to the origin and development OF
music, voice culture, piano technique, or
namentation in music according to the
latest Investigations, style In perform
ance OF vocal and instrumental music,
etc. The first lecture will take place at
Clark & Jones hall, 1914 Third avenue, on
Tuesday evening, November 25, 1913, ana
will deal with the teaching of singing,
both by private instruction as we'll as in
the public schools. On the evening Of
December following, recital by pupils
will take place in the same hall. All per-
sons interested are invited to attend these
lectures and recitals."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
MARTIN N-ROBINSON WEDDING
AT SOUTH HIGHLAND CHURCH

one of the prettiest weddings, in sea-
son of weddings, was solemnized at the
South Highlands Presbyterian church al
S:S0 o'clock last evening, when Miss Ellie
Gordon Robinson became the bride OF Mr..
Hugh Martin The ceremony was per-
formed BY Rev. II. NJ Edmonds
=. The church was prettily decorated III
1nilax, ivy and other greenery, two arches
covered with bamboo being built at tbs
front of the church through which the
bridesmaids entered.
The bridesmaids. in pink and white, IN
cluded Miss Grace Nelson, Miss Selma
Robinson, Clara Lee Wooson, Miss CHRIS
tine Glass. Miss Mary Lou Cobes.
The groosmen were Mr.. William DIX
Mr.. Hugh Miller, Mr.. Joseph Chasse, Mr.
Mark Andrews and Mr.. William Wilson.
Th etwo maids of honor were Miss CARO-
woodson and Miss Olivia Robinson, SIS
ter of the bride, followed by little Grace
Martin as flower girl.
Miss Robinson pa3s a lovely bride IL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
BUFFET SUPPER FOR
M'DAVID- SMITH REHEARSAL.

Mr.. Robert McDavid, brother of Miss
Virginia McDavid, was host of an after
rehearsal buffet supper, at the RoebucR
Springs Golf and Auto club Tuesday even
ing. The guests included those in the
personnel of the wedding party.
Those enjoying this hospitality were
Mrs. Vernon Whitaker, Misses Rose Owen
McDavid. Leila Smith, Amelia Beard,
Katherine Morrow, Minnie V. Jones. Kate
Earle Terrell, Fannie Evans. Louise
Taylor, Annie Louise Morrow, Virginia
MeDavid and Messrs. Maclin Smith,
james Gillespie, James Bostick, Jamea
Arthur Smith, Robert McDavid, Robert
Green, Allan Smith, T. O. Smith, Frank
Wilson and Melville Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
MR.. AND MRS. BEASLEY HOSTS
FOR MISS SUSIE DEXTER

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Beasley enter
tanned the Reid-Dexter wedding party
with a buffet supper preceding the re-
ing.
The house was tastily decorated for the
occasion. and a tall vase OF stately pink
chrysanthemums was used as a center
piece for the daintily appointed table.
Those present We're: Misses Edna Dex-
ter, Ruth Norton, Martha Nash of Mil
waukee, Sara Bruce, Ethel Norton, Susie
Dexter and Messrs. William Webster, Tom
Spencer, William Belt hosts and Miss
Mary Copper, who will have charge of
the music at the wedding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
Patterns for Crocheting

IT received the letter in which you gave
me the address of q woman who offered
sewing machine. l called on Mrs. f. g..
and she has been most kind to me.
have the machine, which is great help
to me. 1 should love to do something in
return. Is there any one to whom
could send a few patterns for crocheting? i?
will gladly send them IL she will write
to me. MRS. W.
l am delighted that the sewing machine
fell into your hands. You seal your en-
rollment as an II. II. C. member by the
tender of the crochet patterns. They are
In active demand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
Offers an Ear Trumpet

II have an ear trumpet. 1t is 4s inches
long. the bell three inches in diameter;
the worsted braid is little frayed, other
wise 1t is perfect as far as l know II
gives an increase of voice but not words
distinct: 1t weighs only a pound; with
packing do not know how much 1t would
cost. I shall be glad to give 1t to any
one who viii pay postage. ] am near
my ninetieth birthday and have tried
many appliances, but holding my hand
to my ear is the best can do. This was
called out by your request in the Corr
ner. MRS. j. L. D."
The Corner is proud of the number of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
MRS. DEAN HOSTESS TO
DOLLS BAZAAR WORK ERS

Mrs. Henry Dean, an enthusiastic
worker for the dolls bazar, will entertain
the members of her committee at a lunch
con at her home Thursday, November 10.
The members include Mesdames Rich
ard Randolph, Walter Phillips, w. ID.
Nesbit, Jelks Cabaniss, George Morrow,
Jr., Lottie Patterson, B. i. Wilkerson,
Lowell Yerkes and Miss Fannie Dunn and
Agnes Terrell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12


One of the most brilliant social events
of the season took place at the Country
club Tuesday evening when Mr.. Henry
Key Miner. formally presented his charm
ing daughter, Miss Gustrine Miner, to
society.
The club was simply yet beautifully dec
GRATED in trailing southern smilax and
pink roses the punch bowl was sunk in
q mound of greenery and pink rose buds,
the table being surrounded by ferns and
\ palms. The ballroom top was draped IN
snliax. an improvised screen being built
OF the same which concealed the orchestra
and stage.
The grand march was led by Mr.. Mil
ner and his daughter. Miss Miner made
a lovely hostess in a gown of white bro
eaded charmeuse with trimmings of lace
and CRYSTALS and carrying pink roses.
Mr. Owen Gresham and Miss Edith orr
assisted in the leading of many beautiful
figures. Miss Orr's costume was of white
charmeuse having an overdress of enl-
broidered net with cut steel trimmings.
The receiving party contained many of
Birmingham's representative and best
known social leaders among whom were
Mrs. Mary Glare Milner, Mr. and Mrs.
q. p. Orr Mr.. and Mrs James Weatheriy'
Mr.. and Mrs W. IT. warren, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Lathrop, Mr.. and Mrs Alex
Birch, Mrs Allie Birch, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry westall, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ca
baniss. ,a and Mrs. Il. III. Caba-
i -; Oyrge Ward, Mrs. r.. III,
:. 'tr and Mrs W. II. Kettig, Mr.
John Minge, Mr.. and Mrs.
,i fopkins, Mr.. and Mrs. A. d.
lss Lillian Orr, Miss Edith Orr,
Is Weatherly, Miss Marguerite
Miss Helen McCary, Miss Eula
Miss Bland Tomiinson, Miss
and Fits, Miss Martha Bradshaw,
Miss Belle Roberts, Miss Lucy Pinckard'
Miss Mayo Thach
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN
~ nAnses MAINLAND

bread. Without II at the present high
cost of living I simply cannot keep soul
and body together. MRS. A. H."
This letter is from Birmingham. Win
not some dweller in the suburbs who
would have a cow wintered without ex-
pense to himself send for her address and
see ii an arrangement satisfactory to all
parties may not be brought about?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
Books Given Away

~ should like much to receive the books
on steam turbines and gas engines. I
would pay All expenses on a drawing
board If 1 could get one and should be
glad of that offer also.
CHARLES F."
card from the member who made the
fine donation aprises us that the books
and board have left her keeping. She
asks that her address be withdrawn from
our books. If such another prize should
be rendered you shall hear of It. Per-
haps your letter may be the motive power
of the benefaction. We will hope that
IL may.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
Widow Wants a Cow

Being q widow with little children TO
raise. I work hard to keep starvation from
the door. l am not able to buy COW.
Perhaps some kind reader of your Cor
ner might have one for us or she would
let me milk her for her feed. If we had
good COW it would be such a help We
could almost live on milk. butter and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
MISS MILNER is
y INTRODUCED TO SOCIETY
Martin Robinson Wedding soemnzed at South Highlands
Presbyterian Church-Tea for Miss sibley and Debut
antes-Miss McClary Bridge Hostess-Parties for
Brides and visitors-The Passing Throng

her wedding gown of white charmeuse
with lace and pearl trimmings and hav-
ing court train, as she entered with her
father, Mr.. William Gordon Robinson. ny
whom she was given In marriage. They
We're met at the altar by Mr. Martin and
his best man, Mr.. James Martin.
There was no reception, Mr. and Mrs.
Martin leaving Immediately after the cere-
mony for their bridal tour,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12


Ing to pay of some of our obligations
by an informal little dinner or two
since we've been housekeeping and we
tried to select the people we thought
would be congenial, and so we hit on
the Jim Browns and the Dick Smiths.
One thing Is sure; I'll never have them
at my table again together, if / have
to cook two separate dinners myself!"
"Why, they are all such charming
people--what could have happened?'
asked the other.
"Oh. they are charming enough sep
arately," was the reply, :but have you
ever seen them together? | never had
before-at least not at small dinner,
and I hope 1 may never see them again
under such circumstances. They are
enough to drive a hostess from her
own table, n
Tell me the Details" Cousin Sally
begged. I'm all interest"
Their poor husbands must notice it,"
said Mrs. Bride, 'and 1t must be hard
on them, for they are such good
friends. The two men looked terribly
uncomfortable. 1t all came about by
a perfectly innocent remark, of Jack 8
about politics, and dear me, those two
women began and l thought they'd
raise the very roof off the house be-
fore they got through. OH Ii was all
done in perfectly well bred way
that was the touble. II they'd pulled
hair and used their fists we might
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12

others. throughout this age. from amongst
the Gentiles-from every kindred. nation
and tongue. These are with Jesus to con-
stitute the antitypical Moses.
Thus gradually God has been preparing
the great Prophet, Priest, King and Judge,
who during the thousand years of Mes
siah's kingdom will be the great Media
tor between God and all who desire TO
draw near to Him and to receive His
blessing. These will be related to the re-
pentant world as the prisests of Israel
We're related to their nati1n. But their
work will be efficacious. because. based
upon the "better sacrifices" for sins, and
therefore backed by divine power in the
forgiveness of sans and the deliverance of
the willing and obedient out of bondage
to sin and death into the glorious liberty
of the children of God. This grand anti
type is before us and, we believe soon to
have it's glorious accomplishment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
MRS. M'BEE HOSTESS
FOR MRS. SHOOK

Mrs. Marie McBee will give bride tt
early In December in honor of Mrs. Wa
ner Shook, who has recently moved he
from Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
WEDDING OCCURS

In the presence of a few relatives and
friends, at o'clock on Monday evening,
Miss Dorothy Mae Bushman became the
bride of Mr. e. d. Hawthorne. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. w. M.
Blackwilder, pastor of the West End
Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
Wants Foreign Stamps

win you please give me the name and
address of l. Y, the woman who wishes
TO give away foreign stamps?
ALMA IT,
Several members half dozen. should
say) have offered foreign stamps. 1 print
your note of an appeal to any and all
Who may be able to grant your request.
That particular set of stamps has left
our hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12

octogenarians upon It's list of working
members. Nonogenarians, too, are forg-
ing gallantly to the front. No sensible
person nowadays Is ashamed of telling
his or her age. We gladly confess our
obligations to the woman who does not
depend upon artificial appliances to as
sist failing hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
Green Tomato Mincemeat

One peck green tomatoes chopped fine
and scald three times before chopping.
Add one tablespono salt, four pounds
sugar, one pound raisins. one pound cur
rants. Boil until done. When cool add
one cup vinegar one tablespoon cloves,
one tablespoon cinnamon. An orange and
lemon add TO the fiavor.-Kindness of N.
z. L.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
BUFFET SUPPER
FOLLOWING REHEARSAL

Mr.. and Mrs. James Campbell Chamblee
We're hosts by a buffet supper, at their
home in West End, Tuesday evening, fol-
lowing the rehearsal of the Chamblee-
Heinze wedding. The guests included the
members of the bridal party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
Uncooked Tomato Relish

One peck ripe tomatoes, peel and cut In
small pieces; two cups celery, cut small;
four onions and four peppers chopped fine;
two pounds light brown sugar, one-half
cup salt, two ounces mustard seed, one
tablespoon cloves, one tablespoon cinna-
mon and two of horseradish, three pints
vinegar. Stir all together and put in jars.
Kindness of n. q. L.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
Canaan Viewed From Mt. Pisgah

Pisgah is one of the peaks of Mount Me-
bo. From it Moses got considerable
glimpse of the Promised Land, toward
which his eye of faith had looked for so
years and toward which he had labori-
ously guided the nation of Israel for 40
years. This grand old servant of God,
fully resigned to the divine will and ar
rangement, was put to sleep by the Lord
whom he served. The Jews have a say
ing that the Lord kisses Moses there.
Moses place of sepulchre was hidden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
WEDNESDAY DANCING
CLASS MEETS TONIGHT

1t has been decided to hold the regu-
lar meeting of the Wednesday evening
dancing class at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank FL. Crockard this even
ing at O'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-12
Music for the Plane

perhaps some one who plays the piano
would appreciate some music? l have
about IS pieces to give, both popular and
ballads. also have a book of Christin-
sens ragtime piano playing for some one
who wants it, and some magazines.
MRS. M. NJ
There is no perhaps" or 'peradventure"
In the case. Lots of piano players will
write for your liberal gift of music and
for the magazines. We are your grateful
debtors.