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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-28
L. N. Snaps FAMILY
HURT IN ACCIDENT

New Brunswick, N. j., Sept 27.----
l. N 6napp. wealthy resident OF
Richmond, Va. and his family OF
-FOUR were injured In an automobile
accident early this morning on the
road between Kingston and Franklin
Park. The following are In Wells
Hospital:
l.. N. Snapp. shock and bruises: his
wife, broken leg and arm and other
inJurfes; his daughter, Madeline.
broken arm; his son. Marvin, broken
leg and arm
They were on their way to Brook
lyn and In passing a car Mr.. Snapp,
who was driving his car, oollided
with another car
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-28
AMERICANS FIGHT
lcontinuc. From First rage. ,

leans and the PROTECTION OF the Hal
items Themselves. The complete IT'S
of casualties a. received at the Navy
Department was as follows:
List of Casualties.
kilied--sergeant iona raft. born
AZ Detroit, Mich, serving his fourth
ersistment In the marine corps. hav.
ing participated In Cuban pacifica-
ton. Chinese expedition. Philippine
tissurrection and at Vera Cruz. Next
of kin, sister. Mrs. Susln Blanchard.
North Brookfield, Mass.
Seriously wounded--Corporal @. w.
Stout re-enlisted March IL, 1912 Sis
ter. Bessie Lohr. 700 North Broad
way. Baltimore
Wounded--Priva.e Howard Young.
lrviBgton. y. j.: Charles f. Schoope,
mother, 5505 Walnut Street, Pitts
burg. Pa; Julius Cocey, father. julie
Cocey, Westvilie. Fla; Frederick
Remani. no next kin known, Goffells
Worth Johnson, mother, Ida Johnson,
Goose Creek. Ney.: Vincent Gage.
uncle. Fred Gaghard, SIT Third
Street, Camden.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-28
ALLIED ARMIES


hut little excitement and small demon
Htrations-
At the operas the orchestrRs played
the national anthem. The newspapers
issued unusually large editions, but
none OF them showed undue eathusi-
Asm.
Gains Are Important.
But there ia do doubt that the gains
ere OF the most iraportaa; and that
their effect viii be far-reaohins. Com
ssrw as they have on the heels OF n
new show " life by Russians the eTec,
rr tAe pa,kan states, ready apparently
10 topple Into fhe war at the Hrst en- .
rsurasennens cannot he measured Or
On tAs political observers ia america
~aN 20 remark that the influence on
~smtra; opinion In America viii be most
favorable, matter OF great trnpar-
.srce 10 the allies while the AuRlo-
french loan Is pending In New York
Lessen Eastern Pressure.
y is as yet Impossible. say TIRE mil
Yfs~y ersttrS. 70 Eusxe the real import
apcv x the victories Tf they are
continued hy fresh ssEns and by an an
mNstea Offensive a. 70 seems they will
~ the German campaign In Russia
rrzv very we'll he brought 10 a preCiId
.ute end }N tNfs conuecs lon consider
:hsr significance Is attached 20 = dis
match fror1 retrograd TO the eject
sNnt @ve army corps or NboHi 29H.0Ao
.ner are etreaSV being wlthar7 m rem
RE eastern "a the western theatre Of
war WhHe the Fre1ch var office mere
u States thc nurber of prisoners 10
- aacaf 96.uhf, il does nus speculate
cn the probable total Losses TO the
is,erraaus.
Sosas II the French wounded who
arrive {a Paris to-day. say that the
entire gain tn CharapasTlr was made
~, something like twenty minutes The
ARTILLERY preparation bad been pro
ssresstn< FOR sixty hours. when the
signal So advance At dawn the troops
Jumped as orc man from lire Of
trenches that ziagaEgcd over fifteen
mites cs ground north Of FeFth"s, The
neSssit ~as SiHpA orerwhelmins They
poured fnto th~ lrs! line ~ German
~. 4s.-4-& -s.--A4 b. g-2s Loft II them
ard literally eHvel@ped he defenders.
Then they SurF-d ea the second lines
while tie reserves coming up settled
into the trenches ana disarmed the
German troous who had heen behind.
There VAS very HUE rife fire in the
charge Most # he work was done
with the haNonet II Is generally agreed
that the proportion Of dead To wounded
was large Those who were left after
'he first French troops had pressed on
simplT threw up their hands and CUR
rendered.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-28

xure TO be appreciated by those who are
interested in folk dsnciav.
This review of the neY October list Of
Victor Records will serve 10 show thu
iinrepse scope of the Victor and TIE
pleasure to be derived from having
Victor or Fctrola in your home. Ii
you have one OF these instruments. you
know the additional enjoyment these new
records will bring you II you haven't.
yoa can at least .enioy some Of this music
b. visifFrs az ".e:cr dc-,-r's
October records tocay at the Corley
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-28
SAY ITALIANS FIRED
on HE'D CROSS HpSITTSL

Fserllr September 81 by wireless TO
Tuckertop y. 1.-The Official state
rneg,t ISSUED Yesterday at Vienna con
tains the follo~iug
The ACTIVITY Of the italians yestcr-
day was confined 10 heavy Smelling of
the Red Cross hospital at Gorilla.
which is marked c0hap!cuously by the
Red Cross FLAG Italian shells struck
the HOSPITAL five times enc shcli ex-
ploded in the operating room FIFTY
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-28
DEATHS.

ASSITER-Entered into rest on the
morning Of September 81, at Oak Hill.
m. home Of Mrs. John Wright, on
Mechanicsville Turnpike, HARRIET
LOUISA, beloved wife Of Joseph Las
sitter. and mother of Mrs. Herbert F.
Lipscomb
Funeral will take place from the
above residence Tuesday afternoon.
at . O'Clock. Friends of the family
invited to attend. The remains Will
be taken TO kinston. \. c.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-28

duction OF this great
work which with
the exception OF
Faust is the most
popular Of all operas.
he ficters Car
m c n production
comprises a mag
niticent series Of
operate rec or d 5
by members of the
greatest cast ever
gotten together ---
Caruso, F arrar. Aida.
Amato, MartineIli--
and the numbers
given this month
are presented by
A 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-28

Trio contributes the
perennial favorite,
"Oh, Promise Me"
Conway's Band is
heard in two rous-
ing mcdlcys made
up Of twelve popular
songs. The Victor
{ oncert Orchestra
gives the first two
movements OF the
"William Tell Over
ture', and also the
FIRST two movements
Of Mozarts Sym
phony in G Minor
and they are all adj
mirably played. 7 wo
fine military band
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-28

. three other shells fell In the immediate
neiGhbornood OF the hospital.
This action was contrary TO Inter
national Law. II served no military
purpose. as there were no troops in
that immediate vicinity"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-28

from King Renes
Daughter. a popu-
lar cantata with
high schools and
women's chornses {:
the splendid Song
of the Vikings
and two old Italian
numbers sung BY
Lucy Marsh AMI
aldWerrerratb.
Theoshcr two nam
bers are the old
English "Hornpipe"
srd the Iris b.
"R ! n nee Fada"'
played by the
Victor Military
J-,,J ,-S xLv a~S
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-28
MUSICAL HAPPENINGS

Two favoric songs are presented on
donbefaccd record by two popular in
s;runental trio organiazions-the Nea-
politan Trio gives beautiful rendition OF
Silver Threads Among the Cold, that
faverite melody which has become almost
an American folk-song and the Venetian
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-28
OPERA OF CARMEN
GIVEN COMPLETE
ON VICTOR RECORDS
All Star Cast Which Revived Bizet's
Great Work Al The Metropolitan
Opera Can Now Be Heard
In Every Home

With the issuing Of five more Carmen
numbers which appear in the list of New
Victor Records for October. the Victor
achieves another great triumph. These
records virtually complete the Victor pro-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-28
Mr.. J. Franklin Glbson.

The funeral of Mr.. J. FrapkHn CID
SON one of the most prominent farmers
of Louisa County, who died of apoplexy
al his residence near Thelma- Va, sun
day morning, aged seventy three years
old. Will be held this morning from
Mount Zion Methodist Church. in Louisa
County He is survived by his only
son. Frank II. Gibson, Of this city. and
by three ncphews, Messrs. $. p. and
J. T. and s. p Jones. and DR.. Thomas
rones. prominent citizens OF this city,
Mr. Gibson was an official member OF
Mount Zion Church and was highly
esteemed throughout his section.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-28
OBITUARY
Mrs. Harriet Louisa Lassitcr.

After a long and trying illness MIS-
Harriet Louisa LasSter, wife of MT,
Joseph Lassiter. we'll known in Rich
mond circles, passes away at the nome
OF Mrs John Wright, on Mechanics
Vile Turnpike Monday morning. MIS-
Lassiter was born in Lemin County
y C. on December 5. ls4e, and was
for many years devoted member oil
t'le SeventhStreet Christian Church
She is survived by her husband and
one daughter. Mrs Herbert II. Lips
combe, of Philadelphia. The funeral
will be conducted by the Rev. II. ID.
G. Macla chlan at o'clock this after
noon. after which The remains will be
taken to Kingston, n. c.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-28
THE WEATHER

Washington. D. g. Sept. 27-Fore-
cast:
virginia---Partly cloudy Tuesday and
Wednesday; not much change in tenn
perature; moderate northwest winds
North Carolina-Partly cloudy and
cooler Tuesday: Wednesday cloudy
moderate northeast winds
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29
Firs IN IIIInoIs Town.

oAI.EsBURo. ~. Dec. s&-Fire Of un-
known origin today wiped out the prin-
cipai business block o. the village OF
Iittle York, Warren county causing a
loss Of SO 900. partly covered by lnsur-
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

Winter couEhs and Colds Dangerous
Don't run the risk. set SOC bottle Of
Or Kings New Discovery now. The
first dose helps you. All drussists-Ad-
vertisement.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29
FORD MAN PREDICTS
EARLY END OF WAR
Louis Lochnsr Says Secret Informa-
ton Will Soon Astonish
the World.
GREAT INFLUENCES AT WORK

STOCKHOLM. Dec. 2s.-(Via Lon-
don 1.-THE public meeting held last
night under the auspices OF the Ford
peace expedition is characterized
here as the most enthusiastic demon
stration for peace that Europe has
seen since the war began. Nearly
1000 citizens OF Stockholm attended.
Every mention Of an early end to the
war provoked prolonged applause.
When Louis Lochner, secretary Of
the expedition, announced that the
executive committee had secret in
formation that certain ones of the
belligerent nations were willing to
negotiate for peace, the meeting be-
came tumultous.
"It would astonish the world" said
MIR. Lochner. III we made it known
at this time what influences are at
work for peace. This information
has been In the possession of the
executives of the expedition ever
since we sailed from New York. II
was the real encouragement behind
the expedition. We have every as
surance that our project will meet
with favor, although at this time II
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29
SHIP HELD FIVE
DAYS AT GREENOCK
Two Hundred American Passengers
on Board United States Send
Protest to Lansing.
PARCEL MAIL ABOARD SEIZED

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-The
steamer, United States, which arrived
today from Scandinavian ports, re-
ported that on December 10 II was
stopped east OF the Shetland Islands
ty a British cruiser and taken to
Greenock for examination. There
the British removed 1 1851 small par
cells and $40 parcel post packages.
The steamer was released on the
18th.
Because they were held five days
AZ Greenoek, the 200 American citi-
IONS aboard the United States drew
up q vigorous protest against the ac-
ton OF the British government and
will forward It TO Secretary Of State
Lansing.
Mail for Holland seised.
BERLIN. Dec, 2s.--(By Wireless TO Say
vile. )-seiEure by the British govern
ment OF American mail from two steam
ships on their way to Holland Is reported
In a Rotterdam dispatch given out today
by the Overseas News agency.
According to the News agency dispatch
the vessels from which mail was taken
are the Dutch steamship Nieuw Amster-
dam from New York. December IA, for
Rotterdam and the Norwegian steam
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29
REFUSES TO DROP
NEW HAVEN SUITS
Judge Hunt Denies Motion to Dis
miss Charges Against Rockefel-
Ter and Other Directors.
DEFENSE BEGINS IT'S EVIDENCE

NEW YORK. Dec. ss.-Judge Hunt
denied today the motions OF the de-
Tense to dismiss the case against
william Rockefeller and ten other
former directors OF the New York.
New Haven q Hartford railroad. on
trial, charged with conspiracy to
nionopoiise the transportation traffic
Of New England. t
Judge Hunt also denied the motion to
strike out the testimony relating TO the
Metropolitan steamship deals which In
volved Edward d. Robbins.
Robbins was formerly general counsel
Of the New Haven. In rendering his de-
cision against the Metropolitan test
mony the court said that the molten wal
denied without prejudice 70 It's being sub
mitted again 1T q later stage Of the trial
Judge Hunt rendered his decision at tbs
resumption OF the trial today after spend
| ing the holidays In studying the argu-
ments on the motionA made by bott
sides last week,
The defense then began the prosenta'
tion Of its side OF the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

cannot be said Just what is behind
the movement"
Aked Crttfctnea Wilson.
The Raw. Charles y. Axod Of San Fran
cisco declared in his speech that he re-
GREETED 20 say that America was not
giving the peace idea such support as
might be desired. He found fault with
President Wilson for what he charac-
terized the presidents failure TO take the
initiative In leading neutrals In a peace
movement.
The success OF the meeting. which was
the first OF a public character sinca the
arrival OF the party In Sweden, Il attrib-
uted TO the fact that most Swedes can
understand English. For the benefit of
those unable to understand English the
speeches were translated by interpreters
on the platform. Each time a speaker
referred to the unity Of neutrals In the
desire for peace the Academy OF Music,
where the meeting was held. rang with
cheers.
Jones Expects More encouragement
The Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones, chair
man OF the executive committee, said
after the demonstration was over that
It gave a great impetus TO the expedi-
ton and argued further announcement
when the party reached Denmark and
Holland
The committee announced that Sweden
and Norway had arranged to send I'M
official delegations and that citizens from
other neutral countries will attend the
final peace conference. The expedition
caves Wednesday night for Copenha gen,
From that point It will proceed to Ths
Hague. possibly by railway through Ger
many.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29
ESTABROOK is OUT
FOR PRESIDENCY

Continued from Page ons)
in the spectscle Of a great nation. obese
ana otioso. wsllowine in Fat. too SNUG.
too suplne. too splneless TO fight "
need be in self defense.
America can never be conquered ex-
cept by hsrself-by Its own Incidence and
folly. Nebraska Is the very heart OF this
mighty organism and knows that Amer
ica's welfare as a whole depends on the
welfare Of all It's members.
II believe In rural credits-in land
banks--in any legitimate device that will
enable farmers 70 borrow money at
minimum rates.
NattoasI Waterways,
IT believe In the national development
OF waterways; provided. however. that
an estimate OF the ultimate cost Of any
Improvement. &c a completed. permanent
whole IL first made aud filed with plans
and specifications.
Il am utterly opposed 70 class iegis-
lation--to laws creating caste distinction
among the cltlnens OF the United States.
There are no such things as labor and cap
ltal "a lmmutable categories--as n once
a laborer always laboreT: once a
capitalist always a capitalist. In a free
government. honestly administered. these
relative positions are as shifting sands.
There Is no such segregated body OF men
a. 'consumers,' with nothing TO do but
consume We arc all OF US eonsumers.
ana with pretty good sppetites.
II favor subventions-gifts outright
made by the state for the undoubted good
OF the state-whsther these subsidies take
/ tha form of old age pensiona VgidovVa'
/ pensions, stability pensions or induce
ments TO Americans to build their owr
ships
| II believe In the conservation OF natural
resources. u by the phrase is meant-no'
the absolute Withdrawal OF our natural
resources from present use for the col,
benefit Of generations unborn. but theiI
economical use BY those now living"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29
Now Look out.

When a cold hangs on, as often hap
pens. or when you have hardly gotten
over one cold before you contract another,
look out. for you are liable to contract
some very serious disease. This succession
Of colds weakens the system and lowers
the vitality 90 that you are much more liza
BILE to contract chronic catarrh, pneumonia
or consumption. Cure your cold while
you can. Chamberlains Cough Remedy
has a great reputation. It is relied upon
by thousands OF people and never disap-
points them. Try II. II only costs a quar-
ment
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29
ship Christeu Nicholson frcm New York.
December 3. for Rotterdam

ship Christeu Nicholson frcm New York.
December .. for Rotterdam.
whether the mail seized included any
first class matter or consisted Of parcel
poet shipments. the foregoing does
not make clear. The British government
has taken the stand that parcel post
matter must Be regarded as freight, ex-
empt from the protection given first
class matter under the international
Postal convention. washington IL under
stood 70 have eoneurred in this view
Will Examine All Mail.
WASHINGTON. Dec. S.-The allies. It
is explained here. intend to seize and eN-
anime all mail passing between the United
States and the European neutrals which
there IL reason 10 believe Ia Intended for
Germany. Hitherto. seizures have been
confined 10 parcel post
In justification II In said that the all'cs
will first plead military necessity. and
second. that there 10 no inviolability OF
mail 10 the Tsutonio powers because
Turkey, their ally. did not subscribe to
The Hague convention which covers IT.
furthermore, the action Is based on an
article in The Hague convention provid-
ing that immunity OF seizure Of mail
shall not apply Ito correspondence dee
tined for or proceeding from blockaded
port"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29
no Prerent the Grin.

To Prevent the Grip.
Colds cause grip-Lazative Bromo oui-
nine removes the cause. There is only one
"Bromo 0uinine." =. w. Groves sigma.
ture on box. 5c.-Advertisement
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

A sFcr sale o. ''Far Rent Ad placed
~ To Bss utu nccempllsh IS pnr-
le.e
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

Read The Bee want Ads, It psysl
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

tIonlnueo from Ea9c Oncl
ioTinE additional points in his address;
Criticised the present easy method OF
amending Nebraaka's constitution al
though conccdinE amendment was too
difficult under the old System. Expreased
Fegrst that lawyers had not opposed the
change.
Approved initiative ana referendum AS
4 corrective. never a. a daily diet"
reo s1uch Commsreiaiism.
Declared primary election law as In
nae az present. practically a failure and
urged an amendment which would re-
puit IN placing information concerning
candidates Cor office In the hands OF
che voters
Advocated giving county attorneys
power 70 call In witnesses and inquire
into crime after the same manner OF
srand turiea.
Defended tho gar against eharses Of
corruption. but declared lawyers are
wandering away from the ethics Of the
good. old days-especially the younger
aftorneya-" "Commerciaiism il deterio-
htine the profession" said PreHbdenl
smythe.
The committee on legislation reported
that i've out Of ten recommendations
made b. the state Bar association were
adopted and made laws BY the last les
inlature.
Ths financial committee reported bal.
nnce on hand Of fieG.
Last evening The visiting members Werl
enteftained ~ fheater party al tha
Ofphoum where ~ seats had been r.
ncrfta
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

Rs.a ms Sss Want Ad' IA p-y''
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

CONTINUED from pase one.)
The Denver star., 1915-06-12
ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT
HOLDS SUCCESSFUL
MEETINGS.

The Rocky Mountain Dis
trict conference. Su n d ay
School convention. A IL e n
Christian Endeavor League
convention and special ses-
sion of the conference branch
of thd Womans Mite Mis-
sionary society, held at Camp
bell last week, brought to our
city a splendid delegation,
representing the states Of
New Mexico, Colorado and
Wyoming.
The sessions we're highly
interesting and the reports
rendered showed that the At
rican Methodist Episcopal
church throughout The district
is exerting a great influence
in the work of saving men
and making the world better.
The district conference was
presided over by Rev. A. M.
Ward, the Presiding Elder,
The Denver star., 1915-06-12

the Sunday School convention
by Mrs. Mary E. Wade, the
League convention by Mrs.
A. E. Vest. and Mrs. j. P.
Watson was the leader of the
Missionary forces. The sec.
re,aries were Rev. ]. w. Rog-
ers. Boulder; Miss E h e |
Fitchue, Denver; Miss Ruth
Robinson. Cheyenne and Mrs.
Matte F. King. respectively.
The preachers for the oc.
casion we're Revs. Jno. Adams,
w. T. Biggers of Pueblo and
Presiding Elder Ward. each
one of whom brought a mes
sage from the Lord, which
was received joyfully. The
personel ofthe delegation and
character of programs render
ed evidence. real progress and
and the eagerness and gen
eralness of the discussions,
not to say the clever way in
which the Sunday School and
League topics were handled,
were gratifying and reassur-
ing. "Inceased Efflci e n y
was the motto of the conven-
tons and the spirit Of aggres-
sion and progress was in evil
dence on all sides.
The annual election of Off
GERS for the Sunday School
resulted in the choice of Mrs.
IL. Nj. Gudgell of Colorado
Springs, District Superintend-
and Miss Ruth Robinson. OF
Cheyenne, Wyo.. District
secretary y-treasurer. M ore
than usual interest was CEN
(Continued on Pace ~
The Denver star., 1915-06-12
STATE FEDERATION OF
WOMEN'S CLUBS
HAVE GALA WEEK
IN DENVER.
Best Convention Ever Held.
Art Work Progressive,
More Altruism Shown, En-
thusiasm Runs High.
DORCAS WATSON, Elected President
BY Celia M. Stewart.

BY Celia M. Stewart.
The past week all interests
have been centered around
the club life and work of our
race women. Denver can just
ly feel proud of her club wo
men and their ability as host
ess. Their honored guests
have been the Federation of
Colored Women's Clubs Of ,
Colorado and Jurisdiction,
who held their 18th annual
session here June 8-e-1o. at
Zion Baptist Church. The
federation embraces the states
of Colorado, w y o m n G
Utah and Montana and IS
clubs. with 4S delegates en-
rolled. The objects of the
annual meetings Of this body
are to. ascertain what our
women in the organization
throughout the state and jur-
isdiction, are doing for the
betterment of the race in help
ing the needy. the rnfortu-
nate. the old, the young and
the burden bearers; to learn
the best ways to aid others by
comparison of work; to in
spire others to do what some
have done and are doing; to
devise ways to carry out sue
cessfully the work of Lifting
as We Climb" the national
motto of the Federation. The
floating banner tells volumes
to the world, in silent tones.
of the mission of these noble
and brave women from coast
to coast.
One vast sisterhood h a
been formed of ambitious and
charitable women for t h e
sake of down-trodden and un-
fortunate humanity. With OBJ.
stacles seemingly, as insur-
mountable as some of our
beautiful mountains, the Cole
RADIO Federation has adopted
as their motto, ITO the Stars
Through Difficulty and are
clearly demonstrating tina
willingness that determna-
ton to succeed and place the
moral standard Of our women
hood on a higher plane; allay
the suffering. feed the hungry
and clothe the naked. Other
features of the work are, the
elevation along the lines of
art, literary. domestic science,
temperance. social seience,
health and hygiene.
Denver. a beautiful city and
capital. with its many pretty
parks and state buildings af-
forded the distinguished Wis
itors many points of interest.
Tuesday the Executive
Board, Mrs. Laura B. Hill,
presiding chairman. held an
interesting and profitable ses-
sion which was followed In the
evening BY q very delightful
(Continued on page 81