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Northern light., 1915-10-01
MONEY TO BURN

According to MT. Hillin the Temper alce Educational Quarterly, "I5, Sec, o)o,ooo cigarettes were made i:l the United States in 1915" At ten cents package mems ft58, ,ooo, GOO, for cigarettes alone
 That is lot of 1noney. Let Us see how it compares with certain items ill the national budget From I702 when the government began to mint coi13s oI a large scale, to June 3o,I0l5, there had been turned out nickels, S3o o.o1o, ,o24 60. Dimes coined during that period aggregated So8, I2o, ,627. of quartersth there were $o9, ,653, 201.25 Of coppers S21,8I2,855.73. In other words, the nations cigarette bill for 1913 based on an average price of ten cent a Eox, was equal @0 aU hhc uicktl<, dimes and peUnleS mfnffd 6y Asc ,go0e1nN1enf iu oue Hundred aud favcmy .yea1y, with enough left over 10 lllve nearly supported tile legislative, executive and judicial branches of the national government during 1914.
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Northern light., 1915-10-01
WISE AND OTHERWISE

PAT INVENTS 4 PERPETUAL. MOTION
 Pat, 1 hear ye have invented perpetual motion. "
 Sure Mike and I did. y
 Mike:-"And cid it irdade r,,1.?"
 Pat" Run! Ouch man ard Co ye suppose Oi'd start something goi, g that couldn't be stopped
 Mike, cid ye hccr aEouttl.e chameleon at the zco3"
 Mike:-" NO tell ue about tl!c baste "
 Pat:-'Ye know that ii ye put tie crature on anything green it turns green, and if Oil red it turns red, wei, the innocent thing crawlcd OH to a checker board ard busted into {; thousand pieces trying to mako good"
 Court conVenes to day at r.N. There are sevcrel cases on the dock ct. It is rumored that all officer of the court is uncer arrest. Fa1t tic ulars il, likely appear on 4th. D. of this issue.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09
LIBRARY BENEFIT JAN. 1s.
Address by Rabbi sternheim to Fea-
ture Attractive Program.

The date of the entertainment for
the benefit of the DonaldsonVllle
High School and Public Library AS
sociation has been changed from
Jan. is to Monday, Jan IS. The lat
ter evening will suit the convenience
of many more of our citizens than
the date originally announced, and
not only because of the Worth1ness
of the cause, but because Of the
righteousness of the program to
be presented, there should be an
attendance of such proportions as TO
tax the capacity of the spacious hlgh
school auditorium, in which the en-
tertainment will be given. The
principal feature of the program Will
be an address by Rev. Emanuel
sternheim on the subject of The
Happy Life, and all who have ever
heard the distinguished divine, OF
who are acquainted with his reputa
ton as a public. speaker Of unusual
eloquence and power, will desire te
have the pleasure of listening te
him on this occasion Other inter
esting features Of the program will
be musical selections by the crack
S. J. G. I. Orchestra, and songs oy
the well-trained girls glee club o.
the high school,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09
BASEBALL MEETING TOMORROW.
Formation of Aix-cIub League to be
Considered.

Arrangements have been completed
for the meeting to be held here to-
morrow forenoon to consider the
formation of a six-club baseball
league composed of nearby towns,
and the successful accomplishment
of the project is assured. The con-
ference will be held in the rooms
of the Chamber of Commerce after
the arrival of the 1910 O'Clock. T.
& P. train, and will be attended by
the managers of the baseball teams
of st. James, Napoleonville, Labad1e-
vile, Plattenville, Plaquemine and
Donaldsonville, as well as number
Of fans from each of these towns.
Lutcher and Whitecastle have also
been invited to send delegates to
the meeting, and while no reply has
been received from them, it is ex-
pected they will have representa-
tives present and will assist in the
organization of the league. The
meeting will be an open one, and
everybody interested in the great
American game is extended a cor
dial invitation to attend and coop
crate in formulating plans for sea-
son of high-elass baseball in this
section next summer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09
constantin Family in New Home.

Capt. and Mrs. Joseph Constantin
and family, formerly of Faubourg Ia
Pipe, have moved to Waggaman,
where Capt. Constantin goes to as
sumo the responsible position OF
general manager of the plant of the
Export Oil Corporation, a big organ
ization of Oklahoma and Kansas capt.
talists. The plant will be located on
the Burbank plantation just above
Avondale crossing of the Southern
Pacific and Texas & Pacific Rail
roads, and work on the storage tanks
and other structures will begin next
month The many friends of the
Constantine deeply regret their de-
parture from Donaldsonville, but are
gratified that the genial captain has
secured such a good position, and
unite in extending best wishes to
the estimable family for unbounded
happiness and prosperity in their
new home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09
A DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR.
Sales Force of Tobias Store Enter
tanned by Employer.

Jasmin Tobias, the enterprising
gain Store, entertained the employees
of that esta blishment at a sumptuous
banquet at his hospitable home in
Claiborne street last Sunday after
noon. Mr.. Tobias believes in friend
ly cooperation between employer
and employee, and never fails to
encourage this desirable spirit, as
well as to manifest his sincere ap-
probation of the valuable services
rendered by his capable clerical staff.
The full sales force of the Tobias
store Were in attendance and par
took of the generous hospitality ac-
corded by the genial host, who was
assisted by his charming wife in
entertaining the welcome guests, the
latter being as follows: Leon, Weiss,
manager furniture department; Mar
eel Leumas, shoe and hat depart
ment; Sidney Mollere, clothing and
furnishing department; Miss Kate
Landry, bookkeeper and cashier;
Miss Ella Montecino, millinery de-
partment; Miss Ida Melancon, dry
goods department; Miss Elma Mel
ancon, notion and novelty depart
ment Isidore Marx, though not an
employee, was present as a staunch
friend of the Tobias's to enjoy the
pleasures of this delightful occasion.
Even the trusted colored porter OF
the establishment, Albert Patter-
son, arrayed in spotless white, was
on hand to serve the sumptuous re-
past, which was enjoyed to the full
est extent by all who had the good
fortune to be present.
The coy Tobias home was taste
fully decorated with pot plants and
ferns, and the tempting dining table
was similarly embellished, the at
tractiye color scheme of white and
green being observed throughout.
individual electric candelabras shed
a soft radiance over the pretty scene.
Numerous toasts of an appropriate
and felicitous nature were proposed
and responded to, this feature of the
delightful affair proving especially
and enjoyable.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09
ceciIien EsneauIt Appointed Wharf
master


A special session of the city coun-
ell was held Thursday, Dec. 81 1914,
with Commissioners Lemann and Lee
Blanc present. Absent, Commission
er Milano.
No satisfactory bid having been re
ceived for the maease of the wharf
carried that tn lefty operate the
wharf, and empla "a wharfmaster.
Ceci1ien Esned having made ap-
plication for thik position, upon mo-
ton, duly secoae and carried, Mr..
Esneault was selected wharfmaster
at salary of $35 per month and a
commission of five per cent on the
receipts of the wharf, said position
to be held at the pleasure of the
council, and subject to such regula-
tions as the council may adopt.
The meeting then adjourned.
A. J.. MELANCON, Clerk.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09
Spanish Class.

A general invitation is extended
the citizens of Dona1dsonville to
join a class in the Spanish language
which will be taught by R. S. Wick
ers. Lessons will be given twice a
week, Tuesdays and Fridays, between
the hours of s and 8 o'clock in the
evening, at the office of the Cham
Der of Commerce Lessons will be
charged for at the rate of 81 per
month and the entire proceeds will
be donated to the Woman's Civic
League to aid the splendid work
that organization is doing in beautl-
flying and improving the city.
The class will be organized Tues.
day, jan IL, at 5 o'clock, and only
applications received prior to that
date and hour will be considered.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09
Bad Cold Quickly Broken Up.

Mrs. Martha Wilcox, Gowanda, N.
Y, writes: Il first used Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy about eight
years ago. At that time | had a
hard cold and coughed most of he
time. 1t proved to be just what |
needed. It broke up the cold in a
few days, and the cough entirely dis
appeared. / have told many of my
friends of the good | received
through using this medicine, and all
who have used it speak of it in the
highest terms Obtainable every;
where.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09
The Gist of 1t.

Last December / had very Sc.
we're cold and was nearly down sick
in bed. / bought two bottles OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ant
it was only very few days until
was completely restored to health
writes o. J. Metcalf, Weatherby
Mo. If you would know the value
of this remedy, ask any one who hal
used it. Obtainable everywhere.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

A regular quarterly meeting of the
board of commissioners of the La
fourche basin leyee board will be
held in the rooms of the body in this
city next Thursday forenoon, and on
Monday, jan Is, the joint organiza-
ton of the Lafourehe and Atchafa-
laya boards will convene here in
semi-annual session.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Mrs. E. H. Bordelon and her tai
ented young son, Chalmette, are in
New Orleans to witness the page
ants and other events in commemor-
alton of the one hundredth annlver-
sary of the battle of New Orleans.
Master Chalmette was born on the
ninety-second anniversary of that
memorable encounter, and is named
after the field on which the historic
fight took place.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09
s. Crawford Goes to Evan Hall.

A. S. Crawford Goes to Evan Hall.
A. S. Crawford, formerly in the
employ of the Miles Planting Com
pany, and whoSwas associated with
Sheriff E. c. Hanson last year IN
the cultivation of cane on Ascension
plantation, has accepted the posi-
ton of manager of Evan Hall plan
tation to succeed Emile Leblanc, who
went to Arizona last November to
become general superintendent of a
big sugar e-rporation. Mr.. Crawford
is an experienced and capable field
marshal, and RAY be depended upon
to obtain the very best results pos
sible in the work coming under his
direction, and to maintain the excel
lent record for crop yields establish
ed by his efficient predecessor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Telephone directories dated Dec
Is, 1914, were distributed among 10.
cal subscribers on New Years day,
and as the directory previously is.
sued had been in use an entire year
without revision, it need not be
stated that the new publication was
gladly received.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09
Wiz stafIstics

Dr.. Paul T. Thibodaux, parish
health officer, furnishes the follow
ing report Of births and deaths for
the week ending Jan 8:
Births.
Mrs. Wilfred RAMIREZ, Donaldson
vile, girl.
Deaths.
Mary Lillian Ramirez, Donaldson
vile.
Faustin Ruiz. Brusley Mccall,
years
Marie Eloise Blouin, Bayou La
lfourehe, 2 months 27 days.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

After spending the holidays here
very pleasantly, Misses Aimee Maui
rim, Valerie Leblanc, Rosina Singer,
Lucille Landry and Eunice Nc
Gal1iard returned last Sunday to
Natchitoches to resume their studies
at the State Normal School, where
all of our girls are making an excel
lent showing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

The many friends of Miss Blanche
Landry will regret to learn that she
left during the early part of the
week for Gramercy, where she will
reside henceforth. her mother and the
other members of the family having
preceded her to that place several
weeks ago.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

The officers recently elected by
Olive Camp No. Is, Woodmen of the
World, will be formally installed to-
morrow afternoon at special meet
ing. The interesting ceremonies will
begin at 4 o'clock, and will be fol
lowed by a supper served in the
lodge room.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Gauthreaux, of
Shreveport, had as their guests dur
ing the Christmas season their daugh
ter, Miss Rosa Gauthreaux, who is
teacher in Ascension parish. and
Mrs Gauthreaux's mother, Mrs John
Ramirez, of this city.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Emile Mire, who was employed as
oyerseer ON Ascension plantation last
year, has accepted similar position
on L. M. Soniat's Cedar Grove place
in Iberville parish, and writes to
us to change the address of his Chlet
to Dorcyville. Mr.. Mire is a capa-
Bile and trustworthy young man, and
his many friends are confident ne
will give an excellent account OF MN
self in his new situation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Charles Delas, the efficient chief
clerk of the Hotel Donaldson, has
accepted the position of manager OF
the Strangers Hotel in Thibodaux,
and will leave for that town next
Monday, accompanied by his Wlfe
and handsome little son. The de-
parture of this popular family viii
be generally regretted, and the best
wishes of a host'of' friends will follow
them into their new home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09
BIDS WANTED.

y undersigned 10 to & o III Wedneseas ian
20, 1915, for the purchase Of the lumber and gall
vanized roofing iron taken from the old power
house building, and nov stored on the site Of
said building in Mississippi street. The right is
reserved to reject any or all bids. Terms strict
IL cash. MUNICIPAL j.. d w. COMMISSION.
ALEX. BLooMENgTIEI., Chairman.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

After spending the Yuletide season
here with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. B. Stuart, Miss Mary Jane Stuart
left Sunday afternoon to resume her
work as member of the teaching
corps of the Boyce high school.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Judge Paul Leche returned last
evening from a weeks trip to New
York city, where he went to attend
a meeting of the supreme council of
the knights of Columbus, he being a
member of the national board of di-
rectors of the order.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

A note to The Chief from Henry
J. Loisel brings the interesting IN
formation that fine nine-pound boy
arrived at the Loise1 home in New
Orleans Thursday, Dec. II, being the
second son and third child that mas
come to brighten the household OF
this worthy young couple. 1t gives
us pleasure to congratulate the
proud parents upon the joyous event
and to extend best wishes to the lit
tie newcomer for a long and happy
life
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09
HOME VISITATION.
Religious Census Of DonaIdsonvilIe
to be Compiled Shortly.
Contributed

There are many new movements
along religious lines as we'll as along
Others The movement known as
home visitation is a religious cen
sus of the community. It's object is
to give an invitation to every man,
woman and child to be religious, to
express their religious preference or
name the pastor, priest or rabbi
whom they prefer. a spirit of CO.
operation and confidence in all
Catholics, Jews and Protestants
necessary to assure success IN this
great work.
/ One feature Of the canvass IS
| that all data collected will be prompf-
ly turned over to the denomination
that can make most use of it. For
instance, if a, non-churchgoing per-
| son says his religious inclination is
| Catholic, then the card bearing his
name viii be turned over to the
priest
This movement is of great value
for religious, educational and COM
merciaI interests For the religious
interest it places printed invitations
in every home inviting the people.
to attend the churcn, synasos ues aAu
sunday schooi or their cholee, anu
1t secures RECORDS OF every llioiY VIZ
ual to pc given to the pastor,
priest, rabbi or organization pre-.
ferred.
Inc plan mas peen observer -
Chicago, Philadelphia, st. Louis,
Montreal, San Francisco, Louisville
and many other cities with splehdlo.
results for all interests The thon-
sands OF leaders enlisted become pet.
ter acquainted with conaltlolls
throughout the cities, and the per
sonal touch and information secured
make this movement one OF the
greatest forces for edueatlonaI al
vancement.
The work heIps 10 buiId up Tue
pest cltlzenshlp among al classes
and faitns. 1t he1ps 70 transform.
ignorance and poverty, SIN and crime
into enlightenment and rlght llVllls'
through which taxation can pc lower
ed faster and surer than through leg
lslatlon. we can teach ana save
Inc youth OF Do1laiusoIVille' the
STATE, the natlon ana the worm eliea =
er than we can prosecute those LOT
crime VINO Wouid osnei.Vise Deeoiiae
cfll III
SUCCESSFUL IS saoMn ~ lne tes =
ait., of n .,JIsi, Texas who're s,,ch !
ee,,sns wac recent1v comniled Rev.
- AZ rihsan IS the Eirst Mathodist
cbnrch said. erha work has been
of inestimahla yalua - aur church.
We have fu1lv az manv neon1e ex-
i n,.e,..oi.t ,,rafora,,1.a 81, ob,,,.r.h
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09
Constipation and INDIGESTION.

II have used Chamberlain Tablets
and must say they are the best
have. ever used for constipation and
indigestion. Ny wife also used them
for Indigestion and they did her
good, writes Eugene S. Knight, VII
|mington, N. G. Obtainable every
where
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

The football game between teams
of youngsters on S. J. C. !. campus
last Sunday afternoon resulted in a
victory for the Athletics over the
Tigers by the score of to O..
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Mrs. ]. A. Pujos and her attract
I've daughter, Miss Annie Laurie Pu-
JOS, returned Sunday night from a
delightful visit to friends in New Or
leans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Miss Marie Louise Leblanc, OF
Welcome was visitor to town yes
terday. .a... --.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Mrs. c. S. stueA y returned to her
home at Beaverton Thursday after
spending several days in Faubourg la
Pipe as the guest of relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

D. Ohlmeyer and his son, Ernest,
and F. L. Trepagnier left Friday
morning for New Orleans to witness
the peace centenary celebration.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Walter Landry, of Mccall, enjoyed
two weeks stay in Shreveport dur.
ing the Christmas holidays as the
guest of Miss Ruth Gauthreaux.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Have you plan | your fruit trees
yet? Then ask DR. big illustrat
ed catalog. ADJ SIS Griffing Broth.
ers, Port Arthur Texas.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

c. H. Landry, of Riverside planta-
ton, has purchased the Felix Melan-
con place in upper st. James, adj
joining this parish, and his son, c..
H. Landry, Jr., will reside on the
property and superintend it's cultiva-
ton in rice.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Mrs. Joe Simpson and her lovely
little girl, of New Orleans, We're the
past weekend, guests of Mr. and Mrs.
p. Leo Blanchard.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Miss Magda Gre, after spending
the holidays here with her parents,
returned last Sunday to New Orle-
ans, where she is attending school.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Frank Hidalgo, of New Orleans,
was a business visitor to Donaldson
Vile Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Rabbi Emanuel Sternheim will de-
liver lecture on Winston Church
ills famous novel, "The Inside Of
the Cup at BilRur Cho1im Syna-
gogue next Friday evening, the 10th
INST. The public is cordially invit-
ed to be present.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Miss Maude Womack enjoyed the
holiday vacation with relatives and
friends in Gueydan and New Orleans,
returning Sunday night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Miss Dora Katie, who was the
guest of relatives in Natchitoches for
the holidays, returned last Sunday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Mr.. and Mrs. o. Crochet, Of Oar
row, spent the early part of the week
in Faubourg la Pipe as guests Of
their son-in-laW and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. A. D.. Esneault.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

August Guigou returned last Sat
urday from pleasant visit to rela-
tiyes at Crosse Tete.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

There will be regular services at
the Methodist church tomorrow at
II a. m. and p. M, with preach
ing by the pastor Sunday School
will be convened at 10 a. m. Seats
are free, and everybody is invited to
attend.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09
Increase in Poll Tax Payments.

Increase in Poll Tax Payments.
Exactly 1866 citizens of Ascension
parish are privileged to exercise the
right of suffrage through having full
filled the qualification of paying their
poll tax for the year 1914. This does
not represent the total number of
qualified electors in the parish, since
voters over the age of SO years and
young men who may reach their
majority in 1915 are not included.
Year before last the sheriff collect
ed a dollar from 1879 prospective vo-
tiers, and in 1912 the payments to-
tailed 1880, hence the figures for
| 1914 show a material increase J. over
those of the preceding biennial pc
Rod, while still falling considerably
ishort of the record.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Miss Lucille Montet visited rela-
tives at Crosse Tete during the mol
idays, returning last Saturday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Leblanc and
family. and Mish Nora Landry, Of
New Orleans, are spending a few
weeks here with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Ward Landry.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Miss Marie Berthelot, of St. Ga
briel, and ]. Sidney Gilbert, of Ma
poleonville, spent Sunday evening
here as the guests of the Misses Co.
meaux.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Miss Adele Duhon returned last
Sunday to her home in Baton Rouge,
after spending two weeks at New
Hope as the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. E. Ayme
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Miss Elizabeth Bott returned last
Saturday from Baton Rouge, Where
she spent the holidays with rela,
tiyes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09

Harry Garfinklfe, of New Orleans,
spent the past " ek-end here as the
guest of Miss r. Kern.