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The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-08-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
SOCIAL NEWS
 OF THE DAY Society Girls to Serve as
 UShers NOTES OF THE DAY VaH
NOTES OF THE DAY
Visit of Distinguished Women | Spoken of in Woman's Journal. Attractive Birthday Party.
 Personal Notes

very pretty custcn at the large meetings where the National Equal Suf- frage association arc speaking is to have society girls act as ushers. In New York and Boston, in fact. all the cities where this body Of distinguished women have been the leading society girls have consented at once to serve in this capac- ity. Pursuant to this custom Mrs. Arthur John Bowron was made chairman of this committee here and she chose the fol lowing list of society girls who at once kindly consented to aat as ushers al the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday evening, when there will be a free mass meeting to which the public is invited to hear the speakers who are among the brainest and most distinguished women in America. The young ladies will wear the votes for women saslles and white dresses. Those who have been chosen on the list with Mrs. Bowron as chaperon are Miss Marianne Ham, ilton, Miss Helen Benners. Miss Edith t3owron, Miss Helen I1ustis, Miss Lydia Eustis, Miss eIIillie Lykes, Miss Louise Long, Miss Ilucie Williams, Miss Annie Blinn, Miss Annie Donnally, Miss Mary Munger, Miss Jessie Mae Perkins, Miss Orline Barnett, Miss Mary Robinson, Miss Carrie Yeates, Miss Louise Thomp- son, Miss Edith Fucker.
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Senter a few days agoS in speaking of her work here. You see it is the first time we have ever played in a club, and It IS rather d unique experience. When my sister, Mrs. Rowley, accepted the po- sition for us. she told us what our work would be, but we didn't quite know how we'd like playing at a mans club, but really 1t is perfectly delightful. And be- sides there are quite as many ladies who patronize the cafe as men, and every thing is so new and so pretty, and every body has been so universally nice to us. 1t Is charming
 "Tell me something about Mrs. Row ley and her success with ladies' orches- tras," l asked.
 80 far said Miss Senter, Mrs. Row ley has six orchestras which she has fur liished in the south. Of course, you know she is. a very new recruit in the busi- ness. Her own orchestra is established in Mobile. and she has another in New Orleans, one in Pensacola, one in Atlanta. and two here"
 ''So Birmingham is ahead of all the est I suggested Tt shows that we appreciate good music doesn't it?'
 I've never seen anything quite so ap- preciative as the people here" was the reply. And they like good music, too Of course, we imagined. that in playing for men that the popular music would be the kind they care most for, but l wish you could know the many requests we get for really good music like "Bo- heme," Madame Butterfly" 'Pagliacci," :" and the classics. It pleases us very much because while we like the popular airs we also like to show what we can do in other lines. You see playing every day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
Duties of a Governess

Where can one prepare for to be a governess? l speak Swedish; understand how to teach piano. Still know there are other things required to learn. What are the duties of a governess? E. P"
 The first essential qualification for the position is thorough knowledge of the English language and familiarity with English literature. Certain peculiarities of expression in your note show that you are a foreigner. You should be able to write and to speak the language through which you are fo impart knowledge to your pupils Acquaintanceship with other tongues is an accomplishment. The ability to express thought in correct English is a necessity. The duties of a resident gov erness vary in different families. Usually almost the entire care of the children's manners and education falls upon her. She has regular hours for study and recita- ton for them, walks out with them and exercises a general supervision over their speech and behavior, being guided in these matters by the wishes of the pa- rents. A day governess has more free dom of action, her duries being confined to school hours unless the mother chooses to put her in charge Sf their daily out door recreation and exercise.
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1 Tanner has many friends, made, on for mer visits to Mir and Mrs. Tanner who will be delighted to see her again.
 
 MT A. A McGregor of East Birming- ham has returned from a trip to Gigyke. l Ill.
 Mrs. M Edison of East Birmingham is the guest of her sister, Mrs Troy Wat kins in Harrisburg, Pa
 
 Mrs. J. L. Anderson, who has been i'll at her home in Inglenook, is much bet l ter. Miss Nora Rothrock is ill at her home | in Inglenook MT. and Mrs. Robert Lee have come from Helena to make their home in h. glenook. Mrs. Elmer Heinz is recovering from a recent illness at her home. in West End. Mrs. H. T. Everett of West End is ill at the Birmingham infirmary. Mrs. William Oliver of West End will leave Thursday for West Point, Ga, to visit her sister, Mrs. Hugely. MT. and Mrs. Carey Gay Winston and children of West End are visiting Mrs J. G.. Graban and Mrs. J. D. Rump of Little Rock, Ark
 Miss Annie Hobson of Greensboro is visiting Mrs. J. 1T. Burton in Ensley.
 
 MT. and Mrs. M B. Farr of Salem, O., are visiting MT. and Mrs. Virgil Farr in Fairfield.
 Mrs James Gallagher is recovering from serious illness at her home in Woodlawn.
 MT. and Mrs. w. l.. Gillespie are nov ing from Woodlawn to their country home near Morris, where they will re- main until fall.
 Mrs NJ. F. Bowden, who has been spending the winter with her grand daughter, Mrs. T J. Reese in Georgia. has returned to her home in Woodlawn. MT. J. M. Anderson of East Birming- ham IS spending this week in Atlanta.
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during the lunch hour from 12:30 to 2:S0, and during the dinner hour from 6:30 to S:3o and in the evening from 10:30 to l1:a, We have ample opportunity to pre- sent quite long and varied programmes, and there is a chance for everybody to hear their fayortes.''
 We have such nice crowd of girls in our orchestral Miss Senter went on to say That is one thing that Mrs. Row ley demands in her organizations-a high type of young womanhood al girls of the finest character. We are assembled from all parts of the world it would seem, but sie are just as congenial as we can be and we enjoy our work so much. Miss Bertha Buckman is our violinlst, Miss Anne Mcconnell plays the cello, and our singer, Miss Meek, captivates the au- diences always with her pretty voice. Do you know that people have gotten so they don't like to eat meal without music? l. is a matter of fact: the doc tors are prescribing music for the diges- ton. Why in many instances I've heard that poted physicians say that music has the most wonderful effect on the diges- tion? 1t is a great nerve tonic too, and the very latest development is that it is often used as an anacsthetic and in- stead of deadly drugs. music's soothing influence is used to drivo away pain and dull care. Really I hay ert been in any cafe or restaurant in the south where music wasn't the chief attraction. I would feel lost without it. I hope every body will like our music at the Press club as much as they have started out liking 1t and I can truly say that we've never played for more appreciative or people we like more.'
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be away from Birmingham for the past few weeks while the weather was so dis agreeable here
 MT. and Mrs. Dave Pokorny of New Orleans, who are here attending the shoe mems association, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Ike Adler.
 Miss Meta Schwartz of this city, is being delightfully."- entertained by Miss Helen Meyers of New Orleans.
 MT. and Mrs. Ross Roberts and daugf- ter, Maybelle. left Sunday night for Miami, Fla. They will visit Jackson vile, Palm Beach and St Augustine before they return.
 Miss Katie Kelley and Miss Lillie All exander have returned from New York. Miss Marie Moore has returned to her home in Boyles after a long stay in War rior.
 Mrs. Ed Bradley and children of Vine mont are the guests of Mrs. T. NJ. Bradley in Boyles.
 MT. and Mrs. W. T. Porter of Boyles have returned from a visit to relatives in Montgomery. v. .ss.sfA sf-
 Mrs Oscar White is i'll at her home in Boyles.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Moore have re- turned to IIartselle after a visit to Mrs. Eugene Robinson of Boyles.
 Mir. Carl Luster of Chicago is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Ella Caudle.
 
 Little Margaret Vilderbilt is i'll at the South Highlands infirmary.
 Mrs. R. L. Totten will leave Thursday for Lexington, Ky, to be the guest of her mother. Mrs. J. Jones.
 Emerson, little son of MT. and Mrs. A. E. Hobbs of East Birmingham is ill at their home.
 MT. and Mrs. 1T. Price and little daugh- ter have returned from a stay with rela- tives in Montgomery.
 Mrs. H. A. Tanner of Pittsburg, is visiting her son, MT. A. B. Tanner in their apartment in the Reemar Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
THE VISIT OF
 THE NATIONAL BOARD

The story published in the Woman s Journal of the visit south of the distin- guished members of the National Equal Suffrage association will beN read here with interest since they come next Mon day, and will remain two days, going from here to Atlanta. It says:
 Suffrage sentiment is so strong in Georgia that the Dewspepe of many of the large cities are asking for suf- frage news. On March the Georgian will devote an entire issue to suffrage. 1t is to be edited by the state association. Other Georgia papers asking for sm- frage news are those of Athens, Augusta, Decatur and Columbus. The Georgia women mean to have as good a suffrage edition as that of the New York Post of February 25
 "On March the members of the official board of the National Suffrage associa- ton will leave for Birmingham, where .. conference of southern suffrage workers will be held The business mems as sociations and the Chamber of Commerce will give the visiting suffragists a lunch con on their arrival on Monday, March 10. The afternoon will be devoted to seeing tho city, automobile trips having been planied; in the evening big mass meeting will be addressed by members of the board. On Tuesday at A luncheon at the Country club, the board will meet the socially prominent people of the city Wednesday afternoon there will be an in- -ormal conference, at which the work CTS throughout the south wi.l have an opportunity to confer with members of the board. Wednesday night there will be a public meeting
 ''On March 12 the board will visit At lanta, and a big mass meeting will be held in the Jefferson theatre. Personal letters of invitations have been sent out by the chairman of the committee in charge of this meeting to all members of the Georgia legislature, inviting them to attend.
 Tn addition to the members of the na- tional board who will go to Birmingham and Atlanta will be Mrs Medill McCor- mick and Mrs. Anroinette Funk of the national congressional aommittee'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
MUSICAL PROGRAMME FOR TABLEAUX WANTS

An attractive feature of the entertain ment to be presented at Cable hall or Tuesday evening will be the beautiful musical programme presented by Miss Lotta Alice Belden, pianist Mrs. F.. B Heiser soprano: MT. J. N. Cox, baritone; Mrs. !. D. Moncrief. aceompanist, and Mrs. Halle Cameron, who is an expert in- terpreter at the inner player. Mrs. Cam eron will give demonstrations during the intermissons of artistic manipulation ot automatic players.
 The programme is as follows
 Negro Dance lScott. "To a Water Lily (MacDowelD, Miss Belden.
 "A Dream So Fair" (Metcalf), Mrs J. W. Cox.
 ITO Spring" (Griog), Miss Belden
 Ca "Will-o'- the-W Wisp" (Spross), (b) Songs My Mother Taught Me" Mrs. Heiser.
 Chopin Impromptu in A, Miss Belden.
 "Auf Wiedersehn (Cole), MT. Cox.
 (a) At Dawning (Cadman) (bD At Parting" Rogers), Mrs. Heiser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
BOOkLOVERS' CLUB MEETS WITH MRS, FARR

Mrs. Virgil Farr was at home to the members of the Booklovers' club yester- day at Fairfield
 An Interesting programme was given with Mrs. Isaac Morris, Mrs H. E. Dal- bey and Mrs. s. A. McElroy taking part
 Late in the afternoon dainty refresh ments were served to the following: Mrs J. R. Agnew, Mrs. J. K. McVay Mrs. H. E. Dalbey, Mrs. c. J. Donalds, Mrs. c. L. Foster, Mrs. H. l.. Frances, Mrs. R. l.. Hicks, Mrs. F. A. McElroy, Mrs. w. D. Miller, Mrs. Isaac Morris, Mrs w. M Persons. Mrs. Burr Ferguson, Mrs. Virgil Farr, Mrs. T. M. Hart, Mrs. William Tiddy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
RECEPTION AND DANCE AT PIOUIK CLUB

One of the most delightful social events of the week was a dance and reception
 given at the Piquik club in Woodlawn last evening, with Dr. D. V. Edmundson and Mr. E. l.. Williams as hosts. Mrs. D. V. Edmundson. Miss Marie Couch and Miss Maude Syllimon assisted in receiving the guests.
 A prettily decorated punch bowl was
 presided over by Miss Ruby Norton and
 Miss Meidie Rainey.
 Late in the evening a salad and ice course was served.
 Those enjoying this delightful hospital
 ity were: Dr. and Mrs. D. V. Edmundson,
 MT. and Mrs. l.. O. Dunnam, Dr. and Mrs.
 J. L. Killough, Dr. and Mrs. Wade Mar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
SURPRISE PARTY FOR
 MISS ALLIE LYNCH

Mrs. E. A. Lynch complimented her daughter, Miss Annie Lynch, with a surprise party last evening at her home in Pratt City.
 The house was prettily decorated for the occasion. Music and games were indulged in and at a late hour an ice course was enjoyed.
 The guests included Miss Willie Cal laway, Miss Nell Delaney, Miss Matte Bell Payne, Miss Chan McPherson, Miss Jennie Edwards, Miss Lola Poole, Miss Kate Bailey, Miss Vera Lynch, MT. Clark Jones, MT. H. T. Park, MT. Albert Grif- filth, Mir Charlie Griffith, MT. Claude Edwards. MT. Alfred Carraway, Mir. Charles Parker, MT. Willis Kent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
MASTER SIBLEY'S
 BIRTHDAY PARTY

Yesterday was d lovely day for d party, and q most delightful party was given by his sisters to Master Grigsby T. Sibley, Jr.. in recognition of his eighth birthday The decorations were of Erin flags and St. Patrick was not forgotten, and both he and Mother Goose played conspicuous parts in the entertainment of the guests. The contest was a spirited one since Mother Goose had basket that must be filled with eggs pinned in by the young man and his guests. Green bonbons in tiny baskets were given as souvenirs.
 Those present were: Emily Smith, Katherine Sibley, Adelaide Fox, Mary Frances Hughes, Margaret Whiteman AIargerie Shropshire Annie Woodward Martea Woodward, Carolyn Sibley. CIar-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
CONRAD RECITALS
 ATTRACT ATTENTION

The Conrad reeitals which were given at Clark X Jones hall gave distinct pleas ure Monday, and a good sized audience was present to hear Kisses of Spring time" Yesterday "The Promise of Blos- soms' was given and last evening "The Fruitage" was the bill presented. The recitals have been under the auspices of Pelham chapter, Daughters of the Con- federacN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
MONTHLY SOCIAL WITH JOINT HOSTESSES

The Woman's Missionary and Ladies Aid societies of the Pratt City Baptist church gave a monthly social at the home of Mrs. N. s. Croker yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Croker Mrs. W. A. Hall and Mrs. T. O. Worrell as joint hostesses.
 The week of prayer programme was carried out by Mrs. J. W. Harris, Mrs. T. J. Carter, Mrs. Alice Worrell and Mrs. J. E. Wood.
 Later social hour was enjoyed during which a salad course was served to the following guests: Mrs. W. w. Wyatt,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
MEETING OF BOYLES
 LADIES' AID SOCIETY

The Ladies' Aid society of the Boyles Baptist church was delightfully enter tained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Jim Clay.
 Following the business meeting a so- cial hour and refreshments were en- joyed by the following: Mrs. w. D. Ihomasson, Mrs. M. A. I.ittleton, Mrs. M. A. Haggard, Mrs. Joe Marsh, Mrs. J. B. Hopwood. Mrs. R. F. Cronk, Mrs. J. w. Clay, Mrs. c. l. Barton, Mrs. F. NJ. Turner. Mrs. Oscar White, Mrs. William Jennings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
CECIL-TAYLOR
 WEDDING TOMORROW

The marriage of Mrs. Maebele Sloss Cecil and Ar. John Edward Taylor will take place at the home of Mrs. Cecil on Jasper street tomorrow afternoon. only the immediate relatives will be present. After the ceremony a. wedding journey to Florida and Cuba will be taken. Dr. Robert Bell will ofneiate at the wedding ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04

Mrs J. D. Wood, Mrs. T. A. Douglas, Mrs F. l. Batty, Mrs. w. J. Rodda, Mrs. l.. k. Penf1eld, Mrs. F. D. Farmer, Mrs. J. E. Butler, Mrs. l. A. Miles, Mrs. J. D. Hall, Mrs. D. Richards Mrs J. w. Tuck. CT, Mrs. c. D. Comstock, Mrs J. E. Barnes. Mrs. D. G. Harris Mrs. Will Boozer, Mrs. J. W. Boozer, Mrs. P. G. Mahan. Mrs. Will Harrell, Mrs J. c. Creig, Mrs. T. L. Stovall, Mrs. C. T. Arm- strong, Mrs. H. D. Morgan Mrs. James Perkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
MRS. KELSO'S LUNCHEON FOR MRS. ERODE

Mrs. Dave Kelso was hostess at a pretty luncheon Tuesday at her home in Vivian, in honor of Mrs. John Brodie of Gray, Okla.
 Seated about the prettily appointed
 table were: Mrs. James Liddell, Mrs.
 Henry Bousack, Mrs John Miller Mrs.
 Frances Brawley, Mrs. Hegley, Mrs Ed Slim,, Mrs. John Brown, Mrs. Angus Brown, Mrs. Jim Brown, Mrs. Robert
 k1rkwood, Mrs. Hugh Lynch, Mrs. Gill bert Muir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
HENDERSON-RIDDLE WEDDING OCCURS

In the presence of a few friends and relatives at the home of MT. and Mrs. Tom Harrison on Cherry avenue, Pratt City, Miss Ruth Riddle became the bride of Mir J. F. Henderson Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The ceremony was per- formed by Judge B. IF. Butler.
 MT. and Mrs. Henderson will make their home in Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04

kitchen,
 The Mothers club will meet Wednes- day afternoon with Mrs. D. E. Cook at her home in Pratt City.
 The Boy Scouts of Avondale, troop 1, will have a barbecue in Avondale park Saturday, March '.
 Mrs Kate Drennen will entertain the Boy Scouts Friday afternoon at her home in Avondale.
 The Womans' Missionary society of the Norwood Methodist church will give an oyster supper Friday evening from to g o'clock at the church.
 week of prayer is being observed by the Womans' Missionary society of the West End Baptist church, with the fol- lowing leaders: Mrs. J. K. Eastburn, Mrs. J. E. Lewis and Mrs. R. D. Con ner. They will attend the all-day meet ing Wednesday at North Birmingham.
 The Womans Missionary society of the West End Methodist church will give a tacky party Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. F. 0. Troy Admission, b cents
 The of1clal board or the vine street Presbyterian church will meet Thurs day evening at go at the church to complete the plans for the every mem Der canvass.
 The programme committee oethe West End Music Study club will meet We'd nesday morning with Miss Hester Deacy.
 The women of the East Birmingham Baptist church will give an entertain ment at the pastorium Thursday even ing.
 The Missionary and Ladies Aid so- ciety of the Vivian Methodist church will meet this afternoon with Mrs. Fred Cunning.
 The Young Peoples auxiliary of the Wylam Methodist church will have a social Wednesday evening at the church.
 Miss Grace Shimmell will be hostess to the Pi Sigma Tsi club Wednesday aft ernoon at her home in East Lake.
 Mrs E. G. Burchfiel will entertain the Alexander Stephenson chapter U. D. C. Friday afternoon at her home in East Lake.
 Mrs F. G. Cutler will entertain the Twentieth Century Self-Culture club Wednesday afternoon at 2:30.
 Olympia Forty-Two club will meet with Mrs. J. A Dupuy Thursday afternoon at Fairview.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
Letters of Thanks

"Nould you, as soon as possible, inform me through the Corner what the proper way is of writing letters of thanks for wedding gifts. VERY URGENT"
 am sorry you'cannot receive an earlier reply than this. In the hope that it may still be of use to you 1 would say that the notes should be couched in simple terms, varying according to the degree of intimacy with the divers donors. If the gift be from a stranger to the bride and one who is a business acquaintance of the groom, one may use the third per- son, as Mrs. Pierson desires to thank MT. James for the beautiful (name the article)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
SOME HELPING HAND
 HINTS FOR THE HOME
BY MARION KIRKLAND

received from him give the date) and to assure him of her grateful appreciation of the gift and of the friendliness that prompted him to send it." In address ing friend or acquaintance write as vo,1 would In acknowledging a gift made at any other time. It is not practicable to set fixed rules for any kind of correspond ence. The best letter writer is one whose epistles are so like his speech as to bring his personality vividly to the im- aEination Of the reader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
HIS CASE HOPELESS
 MOST FRIENDS THOUGHT
Could Not Eat Sleep Friend Advises Black Draught
 Which Does the Work

Pomeroyton, ky.-This town is the home of MT. A. J. Hughes, whose condi- tion for five years was such as led him, as well as most of his friends, to believe that he could not recover,
 MT. Hughes now says: q was down with stomach trouble for five years, and would have sick headache so bad. at times. that I thought surely I would die. My condition was such that could not eat or sleep. I tried many different med icines but they did me no good.
 Nearly all my friends thought I would die. but one of them advised me to take Thedford's Black -Draught I followed hte aAyics with but little faith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
THE COOKING
 SCHOOL CONTINUES

Today being cake decoration day will make it one of the most interesting in the course of the cooking school. It Is also bread and pie contest day. Hos tesses for Friday: Mrs. w. R. McNeil. Mrs. k. D. Brown, Mrs. T. J, Henry Mrs. Harry Zell, Mrs. Chichester. Sat urday is cake contest day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
BABY OPERA THURSDAY NIGHT AT WOODLAWN CITY HALL

The Young Matron's class of the Fifty sixth Street Baptist church will give baby opera tomorrow evening at the Woodlawn city hall. Over 100 children are to take part and the entertainment is anticipated with much pleasure The photo in this department today represents two of the interesting participants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
MRS. BROWN GIVES
 SPEND-DAY PARTY

Mrs. E. c. Brown entertained several friends yesterday with spend-the- day party at her home in Wylam.
 The guests included Mrs. John Stirling, Mrs. Archie Stirling, MT. and Mrs Pete 1 Young, Mrs John Young, MT and Mrs. Will Sergeant, Miss Mary Young, MT. l Neill Young.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
MRS. JONES POSTPONES
 SHOWER FOR MISS ROYD

The miscellaneous shower which was to have been given this afternoon for Miss Margaret Boyd by Mrs. Harry Jones of Fairfield, has been postponed until the early part of next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
PERSONAL NOTES

A letter from Mrs. Robert Burnett tells of the lovely winter she and her father and mother MT. and Mrs. R. D. Burnett, are having in Florida. They expect to remain there not later than April 1. Their friends here have re- alized how fortunate they have been to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04

Miss Marie Couch, Miss Carlotta Durham
 Miss Mollie Barcliffe, MT. E. O. Chan
 dock, Mr. Vincent Clapp, MT. w. R. Chris | tian. Mrs. E. D. Montgomery, MT. B. | Mccall MT. c. I. Mcdonald, Mir. L. Og-
 den, MT, K. Pickens, MT. D. c. Russell MT. George Scott MT. R. ". Wood, Mr
 c. I. Zdhden, MT. Bynum Waters, MT. E. M. Williams,