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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-09-10

The yellow horse-the Phillimores'
journey was made in a peasants cart
drawn by horse whose Skin was the
color Of honey when the sun shines
on it," and driven by a romantic and
elegant Pole, whose name was Milak
the yellow horse was preparing to
shake the dust Of Josliska from his
heels when an elderly Jewess detach-
ed herself from an excited crowd in
the market-place and hurried toward
the cart.
my weight" she demanded In g
loud voice
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-09-10
Ducks Are Hardy.

Ducks. as a rule, are hardy. They
do not have the gapes. The weakest
part of a duck is its legs Indigestion
Is apt to show itself in the young If
the coarse sand is omitted in the food.
1t is always best to put a handful of
sand in pail Of mash food, mixing 1t
thoroughly. This will aid digestion.
The oily nature Of the feathers makes
the ducklings vermin proof. Expos
ure to hot suns is fatal. There should
always be a partial shade to the runs.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-09-10

What weight" inquired Mr.. Philli-
more.
I'm the sugar" replied the old lady.
What sugar?' queried Mr.. Philli-
more.
Milak came to the rescue. 81 bought
loaf sugar" he explained.
"The weight is in the sugar. l
made a mistake" volunteered the ag-
gressive lady with much wrath and no
embarrassment. Am l to wait all
day?" she continued, impatient at the
stupidity of these foreigners.
Guilelessly, Milak produced the bag
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-09-10
YearIlna Hens.

Do not be in hurry to sell OF the
good yearling hens. At these prices
of grain and eggs, it will pay to keep
them another season II there is room
without oVercrowding the young stock.
A few bags of meat scraps will make
them shell out literally until snow
flies, and in the spring they will begin
again and lay then almost as well as
the pullets. Even the two-yearolds
Of known laying qualities should more
than pay their way another year, es-
OaeiAilT ~ thew are pure bred. and II
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-09-10

Of sugar. A more knowing viIlager Of
fered bowl, into which the old lady
hastily dumped the sugar, disclosing
in the bottom a brass weight Of three
or four ounces.
That's it." she said, unblushingly.
Il forgot to take 1t out" and hastily
restoring the sugar to her customers,
she turned and marched back to the
market-place.-Youth's Companion.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-09-10
SHE HAD MADE A MISTAKE
Questionable Commercial Transaction,
However, In No Way Abashsd
the Old Lady.

wherever buying and selling go on,
there are those who do not scruple to
take a little extra profit If 1t can be
done secretly. The deed is not always
carried off so boldly as In this anus
ing adventure related in Mrs. Philli-
more's book of travel. "In the Carpa-
,thians."
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-09-10
TUBEROSES ARE NOT
DIFFICULT TO GROW
Good, Rich Soil Is Necessary for
These Handsome Flowers
They Sell Well.

These handsome stalk flowers ar
easily grown. Good, rich soil is nee
essary. The flowers always sell readi-
ly and ship any distance without In
jury. Bulbs also sell well. Sort them
into three sizes and make the price
accordingly Plant In a sandy soil
about five inches deep.
A space in the back yard, a yard
wide and two yards long, will produce
a dozen fine stalks that will provide
hundreds of flowers. Keep the plant
moist at all times to secure choice
flowers
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-09-10
Her Mission.

Girl scouts must learn how to wash
a baby, bake a loaf of bread, build a
coal fire and darn a sock, to say moth.
ing OF being able to find their way
about in woods and cure snake bites"
said the parent. Don't you want to
become a girl scout, dearf'
mo, mamma" replied the young
girl; II won't need to know how to do
those things when grow up. I'm go
ing to be a suffragette."
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-09-10
Special Crop.

Try to raise some crop different
from those Of your neighbors. becom.
ing skillful in its management, pro
ducing a fine and desirable article.
and finding a home market for
With little competition.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-09-10

their eggs can be sold for special
prices In the Matching season. But
watch the flock and weed out the ones
which do not soon respond to stimu-
lating feed by frequent visits to the
nest.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-09-10
His Bank.

While an Aberdeen pswnbroker
was endeavoring to dispose Of an old
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
Virginia
Military Institute
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES.

The attention of all who are interested in
education is respectfully called to the .pe-
Military Institute. Among these advantages
are:
/. It's Distinctive Military system. This
has secured for It tho name OF tho West
development, and physical health by an
forced rcEuiafity In food. sleep and exercise.
cipine and differentiation. II fosters self
reliance and force OF personal character by
circumstances: on his own individual re-
sponsioiliiy. II is equal; uniform and whole
somely restraining. without rigor.
III. Its Distinctive Academic Curriculum.
This embraces the study Of English, History.
MATES. physics, geology. mechanics. survey
ms. chemistry. drawing
III. Its Technical Scientific Courses. Pro-
vision is made for the members OF tho second
osss 70 elect between the courses OF civil
engineering OF analytical and applied chem-
istry and OF electrical engineering. These
lion. and arc Illustrated by continuous field
and laboratory practise The department. of
rtruInents and models and the chemical.
physical and mincraloSical laboratories have
AL appliances for thorou~h practical instruc-
tion-
" Its Distinctive Syss Of Instruction,
nsnely dividing OF glasses into sections.
whereby the students are accurately graded:
aad eacN share OF tho personal
attention OF the Instructor. The success OF
On. educational work OF tho school turns
largely this method
V. Its Economy. The expenses are: Pay
cadet. $500 year; Virginia cadets. tuition
free, SS2 a year; State cadets, sle5 "A year.
Thi. estimate includes tuition board. fuel
and lights washing, room rent, medical at
tendance OF the most careful character.
clothing. books. stationery and all necessary
expenses, and falls below TINT OF any In
stituuon OF like grade in this country. This
estimate iE exclusive of outfit. and must be
uncersiood az an average for tho entire
term. the nrst year being OF necessity the
most costly.
For further information and catalogue
apply TO the Superintendent.
GEN. L. W. NICHOLS.
Lexington, Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
Classified List of Leading Schools and Colleges
described lowing alton scp qmpm TONS etc., n
Fifth of Ten Numbers of the Eighth Annual School Section

Stuart Hall. Stanton. Va. Miss NJ. p.
Duval.
Sweet Briar. Sweet Briar. Va. Mary X.
Benedict. President.
Virginia College. Roanoke. Va. Miss N.
z. Harris. President.
BUSINESS COLLEGES.
Danville Commercial College DanviIle.
Va. E. c. stotts.
Davis Wagner Business College. Norfolk.
Dunemore Business College. Staunton.
Va. J. q. Dunmsore. President.
Kings Business College. Raleigh. N. c.,
j. II. King, President
King g. Business College. Charlotte. N. c.,
j. II. King. President
Massey Business COLLEGE Richmond. Va.
Manager.
smithdeal Business College. Richmond.
Va. W. T. smithdoal. President.
Virginia Commercial and Shorthand COL
lego. Lynchburg. Va, j. Walter Brown.
Vice-President.
BOYS PREPARATORY SCHOOLS.
Blackstone Academy. Blackstone. Va.
10. S. Lfgon, President.
ChamberIayne School. Richmond. Va @
@. Chamberlayne.
Chatham Training School. Chatham. Va,
T. r. Sandofrd President.
Cluster Springs Academy. Cluster Springs
Va, Hampden Wilson. Headmaster.
Episcopal High School. Alexandria, Va.
Professor Hoxton.
Gloucester Academy. Gloucester. Va,
John Tabb.
Jefferson School for Boys. Chariottes-
VILE. Va. f. r. Rogers.
McGuire's University School. Richmond
Va. j. p. Mcclure.
Randolph Macon Academy. Bedford City,
Va r. S. Smith.
Randolph Macon Academy. Front Royal
Va, c. l.. Melton.
Richmond Academy. Richmond. Va. W.
l.. Prince.
MILITARY SCHOOLS.
Augusta Military Academy. Fort De-
flance. Va. 7. J. Roller.
Benedictine College. Richmond. We. RI
Rev. Leo Haid. President.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
Oxford College

Coursesi Preparatory and College,
Music, Art, business, Domestic
Science, PedaSoSy.\
Faculty OF specialists representing
College. N. c.; Cornell University, N.
Y, 1.-TWO teachers): Columbia University,
n. Y; Hollins College. Va: School OF
Art New York and Paris; Schools Of
Expression. New York and Boston. APP
My for illustrated Catalogue.
FlP. HOBGOOD. President.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
Mention The Times-Dispatch

When you wrtte to tho advertisers in this
section. Tho Times Dispatch, as we'll as the
advertisers, will appreciate this courtesy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
COLLEGES AND SUMMARIES re

COLLEGES AND SUMMARIES FOR
WOMEN AND GIRLS.
Berwick School Wytheviiie. Va. Miss
Elton Caldwell. President
Chatham Episcopal Institute, Chatham.
Va. Rev. C. o. Pruden. President.
ColutablI College. College Place. 8. c..
Elizabeth College. Charlotte. N. c.. c. B.
ElIett's School, Miss. Richmond. Va. J.
Fort Loudoun Seminary Winchester, Va.
Miss c. r. Glass. President.
Hollins Institute. Hollins. Va. Miss NJ. L.
Cooke. President.
Louisburs College. LouIsburg. N. c.. I.
Allen.
Miss j. l.. schwIckart.
Marion Female College. Marion. Va Rev.
II. N. Miller.
Martha Washington College, Abingdon.
Vt.. DR.. S. D. Long. President.
Mary Baldwin Seminary. Staunton. Va.
Meredith College. Raleigh. N. c.. r. t.
Vann. President.
MorrIs's School. Richmond. Va. Miss 8.
p. Morris.
Monte Maria Academy, Richmond. Va.
Sisters OF Visit alton.
Mount do Sales Academy. Cantonsvillo.
Md. Sisters Of Visitation.
oxford College. Oxford. n. c., F. p. Hob
good. President.
Randolph Macon Institute. Danville. Va.
&. q. Evans.
Randolph Macon's woman's College,
Lynchburs. Va.
Reidsvilie Seminary. Reidsville, NJ c.,
Frank H. Curtis.
Roanoke Female Institute. Danville, Va.
mo. b. Brewer. President.
Sacred Heart College. Belmont. N. c..
Sisters OF Mercy.
Southern Female College. Petersourg
Va. a. K. Davis. President.
Southern Seminary Buena Vista, Va. l.
G. Coombes.
southside Institute. Chase City. Va. H.
T. Hunter. Principal
St. Anne's School. Charlottesville, Va. NJ.
H. Duvsl
st aenevieves College Ashoville. N. C.
Mother Superior.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27

isasS' Hs st.! H. A A. aSasn. w'yn''
Union, Va. DR.. Bidridse b. Hatcher
Lewisssrs. ". va. Il. 3. Moor. s0n'''
Horner Military School. Oxford. N. O. J.
sH %Ps5S. Valley military Academy.
stsunton Military Academy. Stsunton.
vs Gem Ai T. y. H nstisS.' Lexington
MUSIC AND ART.
Art Club Of Richmond. Richmond. Va.
Richmond Conservatory of Music, Rich
mond. Va. F. E. Cosby.
TECHNICAL AND SPECIAL.
Baltimore Law School. Baltimore. Nd.
Medical College OF Virginia. Richmond.
Va, Va. DR.. Stuart Mcclure. President.
burg. Va. 4. +. Elicit. tissue ~'
H. Cosby.
NORMAL SCHOOLS.
Radford State Normal School. East Rad
State Normal School. Fsrmviiis Va. J.
State Normal School. Harrisonburs. Va,
j. A. Burruss. President.
State Normal School. Fredericksburg.
Va. p. H. RUSSELL President.
st. GATHERINGS Normal Institute. 'Baiti-
more, Md. Sister Ferdinand.
Virginia Normal and Industrial Instt-
tute. Petersburg. Va, j. H. Johnston.
KINDERGARTEN
Richmond Training School for Kinder
6artners Richmond. Va. Miss Lucie 8.
Coleman. Principal.
VETERINARY COLLEGES
United States College OF Veterinary Bur-
gerry. Washington. D. c.. c.. A Per-
voste.
CoLoRED SCHOOLS.
Insieside Seminary, BurkevilIe Va, q. O.
Campbell. President
81. Paul's Normal and Industrial School,
Lnwrencoville. Va, .Rt. Row. A. NJ
Randolph. President.
The Manassas Industrial 8chcol, Mama
sas, Va. L p. Hill.
DIS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
Randolph Macon College for n
THE BERWICK SCHOOL

A SELECT HOME SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
Fall Term Opens September 18th.
Situated In the Alleghanies at an altitude
OF 400 feet. climate unsurpassed for its
healthfulness
II Is tho aim OF The Berwick School to
fncucnte In the minds OF the pupils those
principles which arc essential to tho finest
type OF womanhood
The school Is undenominationhl, but purely
Christian In its influences.
The limited number OF pupils promotes
personal interest between teacher and stu-
dent. which cannot BIO secured IN large
schools
The courses Of instruction offered at The
Berwick School embrace Primary. Academic
and Collegiate work.
Send for catalogue containing full informa-
uon. MISS ELLEN q. CALDWELL,
PrchidAnt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
UNIVERSITIES.

UNIVERSITIES.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
Va. e. A. Alderman Pres.
Washington and lce University. Lexin9-
ton. Va. DR.. H. L. Smith. Pres.
William and Mary College. Williamsburg.
Va. Lyon @. Tyler Pros.
COLLEGES.
Bridgewater College. Bridsewator. Va,
j. S. F1ory. Pres.
Eastern College. Manassas, Va. DR.. Fl. u.
Elon College. Eion College. NJ C.. w. A.
Emory and Henry College Emory, Va.
G. c. Weaver. Pres.
1 vs.. DR. D. T. i Sarnss. eo0A'0OS'
Hampton Sidney College. Hnrnpdon-sid-
ney. Va. II. T. Graham. Pros.
Kings College. Bristol. Tonn.. Tilden
Powhatan College and Jefferson Business
College. Charles Town. W. Va. J. r.
PentuI.
Randolph Macon College. Ashland, Va.
r. e. Blackwell. Pres.
Richmond College. Richmond Va. F. W.
Boatwright. Pres.
Roanoke College Salem. Va. J. \. More
head, Pres.
Trinity College. Durham. n. c., r. L.
Virginia Christian College. Lynchburs.
Va. S. T. Willis. LII d. Pres,
o-EpUCATIoNAL AND PREPABA-
TORY SCHOOLS.
Barrett College and Industrial Institute,
Pee Dee. n. c.. A. NJ. Barrett.
Girls Latin School. Baltimore. Md. Miss
y. Wilmot
Mnssanutten Accceny. Woodstock Va.
II. J. Benchoff.
Miss Edwards Primary School for Boys
and Girls. Richmond. Va Mics Kath-
crime r. EdwardB
Miss winston's Primary School. 25oI Han
over Ave. Richmond Va.
Shenandoah Collegiate Institute, Dayton,
Va. j. II. Ruebush.
FOF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
Southern Seminary
Buena Vista, Va.
For Girls and Young Ladies. Forty-soventh

buena Fista, Va.
For Girls and Young Ladies'. Forty-scvonth
Session.
One OF the Oldest female schools In vlr-
sinia, In tho heart of the Blue Ridge Noun
tains. in the famous Valley OF Virginia. Rov.
E. II. Rowe, reE:dent principal.
Bishop ]. H. Vincent, Chicago. says: You
would have double ms many as you have II
the people OF the North knew what you
have"
You could raise your prices 20 per cent
and thon not know what to do with tho
pupils you would have II the people OF
Virginia and tho South knew what you
have."-Gilbert J. Hunt. Richmond, Va
Il should be glad to be OF your pa
irons. / have been in your school and know
Il; and not only have confidence in It, but
Kern Vanderbilt University.
~ I wero able would pay a hundred
dollars more to have my daughter educated
in a country like this for the benefit to her
health and constitution."-Dr. Jno. Harmon
:. Courses: College Preparatory. Finishing.
ton. Special School OF Music. Ono OF finest
Pipe Organs In schools in South. Climate.
water and scenery OF Blue Ridge wonder
full health record. Write for catalogue In
past have had to write applicants could not
take them because we wore full If you
Buena Vista, Va. Box sI0
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
Blackstone Academy

A High-Grade Preparatory School for
Boys.
Complete Academic and Commercial
Departments.
Motto: ITO help the boy make a
four-square man."
A few attractive features: Person
ally supervised study hour; new and
up-to-date equipment; strong homo
like atmosphere; healthful location;
strong faculty; small classes; no
hazing.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-05-19

In Natures garment Clad this cunning little lad,
Would you could tell that he
He would pater the hail. he'd stub his and fall
But nothing morning would this youngster
To mammals he'd race pat the face,
Then papas side the tot would set the pace
He didn't think twas bad, to wake old Dad,
So he'd Dad s cheek baby kiss he'd place.
This little youngster knew what his folks would
he woke mamma, and then his Daddy, too
Just hour MON would keep him in the shower
And him down. Daddes sometimes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03

Mo-, on Dec. 16. boxed three rounds
with Jack Heinen at Lewis gymna-
SUM.
Tom Kavanaugh, an outfielder,
whose contract was purchased by Com
iskey from the Green Bay club of the
Observation-Disclosures league last summer,
will not wear the uniform of the White
SoX during the 1914 season. The Ma
tional commission, the supreme court
of baseball, yesterday ruled that young
kavanaugh must report to the Green
Bay club and that Green Bay must pay
Mr.. Comiskey back the $500 given
for the Kavanaugh contract. The case
of Kavanaugh was rather puzzling. Al.
though he was sold to the Sox by the
Green Bay Club he did not perform at
any time last summer for that club.
He jumped the Green Bay. folks and
played right field here in the city of
Chicago with the Federals. That made
him an outlaw.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
DECATUR PLANSA
STRONG SHOWING
Two Players of Great Falls
Club of the Union Associa-
ton Are Purchased.
MAY SELL FRANK LAKAFF
ali Club Now Needs is Another
Pitcher and an outheIder 20
Take FIsnagan's Place.

Decatur. Ill. Dec 3.-Plans for the
1914 season OF Decatur Tnree-I league
baseball was formally opened Friday
when George Reed was authorized 70
purchase "Rube' Hildebrand and
Tom" Toner OF the Great Falls club
OF the Union association. Hndebran6
Is left handed pitcher and Toner is
third bsseman- Both have been
members OF the Great Falls club for
under George Reed, when he was man
ager Of the Great. Falls club.
The purchase Of these players does
not mean that the Decatur club has
been completely organized at the pres
ent time. This will be done IN a
meeting. which viii be held the first
Of the week and at which time several
other members will be taken in the
club. There are only seven men
pledged TO support the team and take
over the franchise and three more are
wanted. Good strong baseball men
are prospects. however, and il Is
thought that there will be no trouble
10 secure these three additional men
The option on the two ordered 10 be
purchased will expire Monday. Dec. !.
and as IL was impossible TO arrange
for a meeting previous to this time,
two members OF the association ad
vanced the money TO purchase the
players. II is the intention, however.
that as soon as the organization of
the club is completed the two men
will be reimbursed for their advance
ment.
II is understood that the amount to
be paid for the players is in the
Of $500 or $500. Both
players rank among the highest in
their league and should be 4 great Z
help TO the Decatur club. HIdebrand 1
is a left-handed pitcher and was one /
OF the leaders of the Great Falls twirl. /
ers. He pitched IS victories last sea
son and lost -. but he was sem
against the best men % the league
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
PACKEY LEAVES TONIGHT
FOR TRENDALL BATTLE

Chicago, H., Dec. 3.-Packey Mo
Farland, Manager Emil Thirty and
Trainor Ike Bernstein will leave Chi
cago tonight for St Louis, where Pack
ey is scheduled to box ten rounds with
Harry Trendall tomorrow night. Ac-
cording to the conditions Of the match.
the fighters will meet at catchweights.
Packey does not anticipate much trou-
BILE in easily outpointing his opponent.
Jack Doyle will meet peanuts" Schie-
berl in the semi-windup
After the bout Packey will return
to Chicago to continue training for his
ten round clash with Jack Britton in
Milwaukee on Monday night. McFar-
land has met Britton twice and he
knows Jack to be strong, tough fell
low. Although Mcfarland and Britton
will not make weight, both expect to
weigh under 40 pounds when they
enter the ring.
Local and out of town fight fans are
taking a keen interest in this bout,
and from the advance sale of seats
record breaking crowd will be in at
tendance. Because of the number OF
t-ainc running to Milwaukee no special
will be chartered. special will leave
for Chicago Immediately after the
main bout.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
MORRIS TO FIGHT
TEN-ROUND SCRAP
Will Fuss With Jess Willard in
Madison Square Garden,
New York City.

The battle in Madison Square Gar
den, New York. tonight between the
white giants, Carl Morris and Jess
Willard, may look like a barn dance
mixup or a country store fracas to
those old-timers who were accustomed
TO idolizing heavyweights who we're
real glovemen, but the fans the coun-
try over are interested just the same.
The survivor of this elephantine swat
fest will be entitled to meet the win
ner of the Gunboat Smith-Arthur Pei
key struggle Oh the West coast jan
uary l. The lone unwhipped party
after these two quarrels will be able
to call himself the white heavyweight
champion of the world That is some
thing at any rate. Hence there is gen.
eral interest in this cash of the big
white fellows.
They are to go scheduled ten
rounds without a decision at the end.
But with two such strapping chaps
whaling away at each other for dear
life, something is liable to drop. We
are inclined to expect a decisive vic
tory one way or the other. Morris is
the favorite with the New York bet
tors, and rightly so, because of Viii
lard's mediocre performances of late.
The recent fight in Gotham between
Morris and Gunboat Smith is fresh in
the minds of boxing followers. In the
fifth round, the Gunboat. who was be-
ing worsted. dropped from a body
punch and claimed a foul. After a !
squawk from Jim Buckley, Smiths !
and a powerful man in Man |
haitian ring circles, Referee Billy Job !
allowed the claim of the fallen tar and !
Morris. The decision
must have been a questionable one,
Tor Morris stock was doomed by his
surprising showing. So they sent for
Willard to come East and take a
chance with Carl He's taking some
chance. too. It's possible Tom Jones
las walked into a bad match.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03

Ira Thomas, backstop for the Phil
adelphia Athletics, has just discov.
cred that he is a perfectly charming
public speaker and has announced his
intention of going on the lecture plat
form when his baseball usefulness is
ended. Ira was called upon to make
an after dinner speech recentlysI 1t was
his first attempt, but he made a big
hit. Ever since he has been in de-
mand, and he makes three and four
addresses a week at boys clubs and
church gatherings. He is studying
carefully in preparation for his pub
lie speaking career.