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The Washington herald., 1915-11-07
D. A. R.

Tuesday evening. November =. 1915. the
regular meeting of Monticello Chapter,
Daughters Of the American Revolution.
was held at the home OF the Vice Regent.
Mrs. Helen NJ. Hall. 1870 Irving street,
northwest.
Mrs. A. Z. T. Hansmann. Regent. pre-
sided, and conducted the ritualistic and
patriotic programme.
Sixty-one year books were reported
distributed. One new member was ad-
mitted, and two applications received.
Mr.. Ellis, superintendent OF the school
at Yancey. Westmoreland County, Vir-
ginia, who was to be present and ad-
dress the Chapter, sent regrets, saying
important business elsewhere demanded
his presence, and asked that at some time
in the near future, he be given an OF
portunity to address the members. A
letter Of thanks, and appreciation, from
Mrs. Gurnsey, whom Monticello Chapter
had endorsed for President General of
the Daughters Of the American Revoiu-
ton for 1917, was read.
The executive committee was author
lied to arrange for a thester benefit in
the near future.
The January meeting will be enter
tanned with an illustrated lecture by Mr..
Torbert.
Mrs. Ellis Logan. Regent Of John Lind
say Chapter. and a guest Of the evening
spoke most enthusiastically of the
Mountain Highlanders," and of the ef-
forts being put forth to give the advan-
tages OF education TO this Scotch Irish
citizenship, which constitute the truest
type of. Americanism. Every penny is
to go toward education, and any school
already organized is to receive the ben
eft Expenses are to be met by the
executive committee, or individuals.
Mrs. Logan invited those present to
visit the Southern Building and inspect
the work of these 'tHighlanders." The
paper of the evening was given by the
historian, Mrs. John Hammond. Topic
Battle OF Trenton-Princeton."
Mrs. Penn, with her charming daugh-
ter as an accompanist, gave a number
of choice musical selections, adding gen.
orally to the pleasure OF the evening. A
rising vote of thanks. attested the az
probation Of all present.
During the social hour. the hostess,
Mrs Hall. and Mrs. Phillips, from a
beautiful and abundant table, served re-
freshments.
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ROYAL Arcanum Councils.

Grand Regent Edwin 4. Mess. in his
official circular just issued. has an
nounced series Of visitations by the
officers and members Of the Grand Couh-
Gil TO each subordinate council OF TINS
District during the months of Novem-
Der and December. beginning with the
grand regents own council-OTienLAl-
on Tuesday evening next in Old Masonic
Temple Orator V. P. DOoley and Past
Grand Regent J. Ed. Swaine are arrans-
ing a special program TO include also
the celebration Of charter day. SINH
lar program is being prepared BY Regent
|. g. POpkins and Secretary II. c scott
for the entertainment OF the grand ON
GERS at the meeting Of Capitol Council!
on next Thursday evening in Pythlan
Temple Farragut Council also will he
visited on Thursday next at 40 ?. m
in room D. Navy Department Other
councils meeting this week are National
Council on Monday evening in Pythian
Temple. District Council on Wednesday
evening in Perpetual Building. No nol
Z street northwest. Kismet Council on
THURSDAY evening in r. \. Hall, Third
street and Pennsylvania avenue south
east, and AraCostia Council on Friday
evening in Pythiaa Temple
The following Is a schedule Of the
visitations:
Tuesday. Noyenber . Oriental No. SIs.
Old Masonic Temple. Ninth and +
streets.
THURSDAY November Il. Capitol. No.
90. Pythian Temple.
Thursday. November II. Farragut, No.
65o. room IS. Navy Department
Monday. November i, Ouray. No. 1890,
Pythian Temple.
Wednesday. November l.. Francis
Scott Key. No. isis. Potomac Bank Build
ing, Thirty-seCond and II streets
Monday, November -, National. No.
527. Pythiaa Temple.
Wednesday. November -. District. No.
1885. Perpetual BuildIns. ll0l { street.
Wednesday December !. Municipal. No
2l36 New Masonic Temple, Eighth and
+ streets northeast.
Thursday, December . Eismet. No.
1886. R \. Hall. Third and Pennsylvassa
avenue southeast.
Friday. December u. Analostan. No.
215. Pythian Temple.
Farragut. As p. m; al others. $50
p. m. All members are cordially invited
to attend.
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knights of Pythias Events.
TnnGEs

Mondly-Decatur. No. .. srsnd visitation: calan
the, No. II, business
Tuesday-Webster. No. {: Excelsior. No. 10: Cspi
tal. No. "a and Myrtle, No. 8. business.
WednesdAS-Modnt Vernon. No. s: Hermioue. No
Y: Union. No. = and Columbia, No D. business
Thursday-HSrmony. No. q. grand visitation.
frday-ssrAeusians, No. 10. rage rank; Rath
bone Superior. No. . page rank
.. UNIFORM RANK
Observation-Disclosures Company No. l. month
ly assembly aud business
KNIGHTS OF KHoRAssAN.
Mcnday-AscalOn Temple. No 81. business.
PYTHlAN SISTERS.
Wednesday Friendship Temple. No. .. initiation.
friday-Rathbone Temple. No 8. initistiou.
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE.
Enthusiastically meeting and business.
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seneca Tribe.

Seneca Tribe had an interesting meet
ing and several OF the members who
were initiated o. last Friday night were
present.
Chief of records of the tribe reported
that the Christmas entertainment would
prove a great success. as the tribes OF
the District were taking hold of the
matter.
Representative Tippitts. of the Great
Council of the United States, spoke of
the visitation that he attended on last
Wednesday night of Oscola Tribe at Ten
nsllytown and OF the members of SEN
eca Tribe who attended. dressed in the
Indian costume.
The tribe is hard at work in seeking
new material for membership. II was
stated that the next visitation OF the
great chiefs would be held at Logan
Tribe on this Thursday night
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RoyaI Arcanum Notc..

The Royal Arcsnum burial service was
rendered by Grand Regent Edwin A.
Neiss and Past Grand Regent J. Ed.
Swaine at Arlington Cemetery on
Wednesday last at the interment of
Grand Trustee John r. Gisburne who
died on November /. Serving as pail
bearers were Past Grand Regent +. &.
Eynon. of National Council and Past
Regent r. L. Logan and Edwin :
Brandt. of Oriental Council. of which the
deceased was a member. Other members
IN attendance We're Past Grand Regent
J. D. Terrill. Past Regents Charles J.
James and Clayton Z. Emig and II. E.
Woodward. of Oriental Council.
Municipal Council at its regular meet
ing on Wednesday evening last IT. ceived
FIVE applications for membership and lis
tened 20 the report of Henry W. Petit
treasurer Of the ROYAL Arcanum Bowling
League. Past Regent Z. II. Carnes was
reported as seriously ILL., Col Glendie 3.
Young. of the District Of Columbia Reg
iment of National Guards. gave a talk on
the proposed continental army. and
Grand Regent Edwin A. Mess spoke on
the meaning of r. \. Charter Day and
principal address of the evening was de-
livered by Charles w. Stewart. Of the
Navy Department. his subject being
THE History and Symbolism Of Our
Flag" Among those present were Past
Regent George n. sullivan. Vice Regent
B. w. Bollinger. Joseph F. Brashears
and w p Horner of Kismet Council:
Deputy Grand Regent James r. Thomas.
Past Regent :. r. Takes and DR.. W.
A. MarsChalk. The entertainment was
arranged by Orator John w. kcan.
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Councils Of the National
Union.
CouncLI. -, Hln

Muudsy-PressmeG Council. Easiss' Hall
Tuesday Headquarters open.
| WEDNESDAY Pcs ofioe DEPARTMENT Council
Fkna's Hall: IHte-io. Council. Pythiau Tempe
Thgrstsy-WlshirEtou Council Pyrhian Temple
FratsTnal Council. Perpetual Building Assertion
Hall
FHday-National Capital Council National Cap
tai Bank Hall; Mckinley Council. Washington
Hall; GSOTgetoVu Council Potomac saving Bank
sltmtIy-ColumbiI Council. Pythis1 Temple
NoUp4EeIl Council. PsrpsJEIl Building Association
Hall
Tho General Deputies Association met
for its regular monthly meeting Wednes-
day evening at headquarters. The presi-
dent Of the senate. Frank Z Ferguson.
was present and spoke on the good OF
the order Senators Dunbar and CHS
holm were also present and gave some
timely remarks. Senator Chisholm
stated in his remarks thsj Government
Printing ONCE Council would far ex-
coed the quota OF Insurance which had
been allotted that council. The presI-
dent OF the Cincinnati cabinet, r. 10th
was present ard told of the work in his
jurisdiction. President 10th is live
wire in National Union work. and IT is
always Il pleasure to have him visit us
when in Washington. The meeting was
well attended and considerable enthu-
siasm was shown for the coming class
mutation "hlCn VIII Dc held at Pyth-
ian Temple. December :.
A large number Of members visited
headquarters Tuesday evening.
The committee OF Pressmefl's Council
TO arrange for the November meeting
met at headquarters Tuesday evening
William II. Collins Council met in their
council chamber at Perpetual Building
Association Hall Thursday evening. 4
large and enthusiastic attendance was
present. President Of the Senate Frank
Z. FurgusOn. President OF the Cabinet
Fred A. Strickrott, Senator D. V CHS
holm, Secretary Of General Deputies As
ISOLATION ]. Harry Jones, and District
Manager A VI. Bugden were present and
spoke on the good OF the order. Dr.
Glushak sang several solos and ]. Harry
Jones gave several dramatic readings
which were very much appreciated by
the membership. After the regular
routine OF business was over refresh
ments which had been prepared by the
committee were served.
Government Printing Office Council
held its regular monthly meeting in its
council chamber at Typographical Tenn
pie last evening. Several applications for
membership were received and a large
number Of candidates were initiated.
Friend Z. G. Collins. OF Press Council.
Chicago. visited headquarters during the
week.
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Activities Of Knights Of Co.
Iumbus.

The two performa noes Of the knights
Of Columbus Dramatic Club in Gonzags
Theater. with a big vaudeville bill. on
last Wednesday and Thursday nights
were a pronounced success, artistically
and financially. the theater being pack.
ed each evening with an audience which
applauded the offerings of the players In
a diversified bill which met with univer.
sal approval A handsome sum was real
lied for the charity fund of the st
Aloysius conference of the st. Vincent
de Paul Society. The show opened with
a minstrel show STYLED The Futurist
Minstrels" This was followed by Sc
lections by the Knights Of Columbus
Choral Society. directed by DR.. James
Dickinson. One of the dramatic hits of
the evening was a comedy in one act
styled That Obstinate Family" The
show closed with musical comedy in
one act entitled The Booking Agent. "
by John F. Luitich. Music was furnish
ed by Webers Orchestra Messrs. John
F. Luitich and Denis Connell were the
stage directors. A return engagement
for the benefit OF the Gonzaga College
Athletic Association was announced, on
account of the big success met with in
the initial Offering.
The honors of the first degree were
NpoH CdHuludltS d
Spalding Councils meeting on last
Thursday evening by the degree corps
composed of Grand knight DR.. ]. Rozier
Biggs. Deputy Grand knight Maurice ].
McAuhhe, Chancellor Michael ]. Dris-
coll. and Warden Henry Hughes. Lee
turer John c. Merkling presented a
pleasing program of entertainment Ar
rangements are under way by the enter
tainment committee for an ambitious
bill for the meeting Of Thursday, Nov
ember Is. when the Turkey Party" will
be held. and ten turkeys presented to ten
fortunate members by the council.
Washington Council announces the pro-
posed exempliication OF the first and
second degrees on November 90 under
the direction of Grand knight James E.
ColIifower and degree corps. Past
Grand knight George r. Repettf will
preside at the exercises incident to the
of past grand knights
night" to be resumed at the meeting
on Tuesday, November %. The council
will be host to a big delegation of college
men at its meeting on next Tuesday, the
9th instant, when university night" viii
introduce as special guests many OF the
professors and students from the Cath
oiic University.
Chairman Leo S. Mccarthy reports
a big demand for tickets for the
dance to be held by the intercouncil
dancing assembly at 'Rauscher's, Con-
necticut avenue and L street north
west. on the eve OF Thanksgiving,
evening. November "a.
at 9 p. m. Refreshments.
Tickets SO.
Rev. Francis p. Donnelly, S. J., rec
tor of Gonzags College and pastor of
81. Aloysius Church, widely known as
author and lecturer, will be the guest
of honor of the Knights of Columbus
tomorrow night in the X. of c. Hall
It $3.50 o'clock. Invitations have been
ssued to many prominent members
If the order, whose attendance is
ooked for. Following a lecture to be
delivered by Father Donnelly, a re-
,eption will be rendered him. and a
special musical program rendered by
he male chorus of st. Aloysius choir !
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Degree of Pocahontas.

ing preparations to hold a ''rummage
sale" some time in the near future and
the committee is busy at work.
The meetings are quite interesting and
a large number of members are always
present.
Waneta Council is at work on several
enterprises which they expect to mature
this coming winter.
The council hold a euchre twice a
month, to which everybody is invited.
. Several OF the members OF White Eagle
Council have asked for application cards
and it is expected that some of them will
be presented on next Wednesday night.
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Ascalon Temple.

AscaIon Temple. No. 81, will hold a
business meeting tomorrow night. Plans
for the ceremonial on November II will
be considered.
The ways and means committee will
hold its regular semi-monthly meeting
Saturday night. The committee directed
a successful theater party at Polls
Tuesday night,
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Syracuslans Lodge.

! ~ racusians Lodge. No. 10. has the page
rank scheduled for Friday night. and the
lodge is said TO have sufficient number
OF candidates to furnish work for the re-
mainder Of the year. The lodge is said
TO be having a prosperous year under the
direction OF Chancellor Commander Z. n.
Anterior.
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Grand Valuations.

Two grand visitations will take place
during the current week-to Decatur
Lodge, No. .. tomorrow night and to Har-
mony, Lodge. No. q, Thursday night
The only visitation scheduled for next
week will be to Franklin Lodge. No. 2.
Thursday night
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Liberty Review.

Liberty Review draped their charter
and held short service at St Mary's
Cemetery. when the body Of Mrs. Ger
trudc Fricke was inferred. This men,
Der Of Liberty Review died in Salisbury.
y. c, and was brought home for burial.
The deceased specially requested a Mac
ca bee service. The officers complied with
this request. grieving with her family
that they were called upon to lose this
sister
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Rathbone Superior Lodge. No. %.
through Chancellor Commander PulizZi.
announces the page rank for Friday
night, when a large attendance of the
membership and visitors are expected to
be present to witness the work. for which
especial preparation has been made, IT is
stated.
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Maple Camp.

Maple Camp. Royal Neighbors of
America. in response to the invitation OF
Central Camp, recently became the aux
Hilary Of the latter. and II is predicted
that the relationship between the two
camps will be mutually beneficial Joint
participation in social functions is
planned.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-07
Idaho Tribe.

Idaho Tribe met on Tuesday night and
a large number of members were pres-
lent.
The usual order OF business was trans
acted and several committee reports were
acted upon.
The committee which had charge Of the
arrangements for the past visitation of
the great chiefs were extended a vote of
thanks by the tribe for the excellent
manner in which they carried the ar
engagements Though.
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National Review.

National Review held a parcel post
party Friday evening. October -. So
many interesting packages had been re-
ceived from all parts OF the United
States and Canada that curiosity piqued
a large crowd into attending and buying.
Many OF the articles were very pretty,
representing hand work and much
thought. while some packages were OF
considerable value. Postage on each
package amounted TO only ten cents.
The Review cleared nearly so on the
sale. and the good time afforded cannot
be estimated in dollars and cents.
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Doings Of the Odd Fellows.

Menday-UnIon. No. l.: Beacon. Nc. ID. business
LsnEdOn. No. D. degree
Tuesday-W sshingtsn, No. 6; Golden Rule. No
Il: Amity. Noe =. business
Wednesday, Eastern, No. Z. degree; Harmony, No
., visitation of grand master: Federal City. No. 70
tusinsss-
Thursisl { olumbis. No. TO- seventy fifth ami
Ue,sAr. Eycels,or. No. Il. deSTce; Covenant. No.
! business; Salem. No. =. degree.
Fndsy-CentHl. No. I; Metropolis, No Is and
Phoenix, No IS. business.
Ssturdsy-Canton Washington. No. /. drill and
EociIl
ENCAMPMENTS.
Tuesdsy-FUed D. Stewart. No. :. deETee
oducsisy-CoIumbian No. /. business
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At a recent session in the National
Capital Bank Building. Pennsylvania
avenue southeast, Maple, Dolly Madison,
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The Grotto.

With its fall ceremonial out of the way.
KaIIipoIis GrottO is now getting ready
for a ladies' night entertainment, which
will probably be held early in December.
Master OF Ceremonies /. 5. Goldsmith -
chairman of the committee. and Will soon
announce his subchaiTmen. 1t is aimed
to make this most enjoyable AFFAIR,
and while the details are as yet in an
embryo state. the entertainment viii
most likelyN include musical selections.
both vocal and instrumental. dancing
and other features of amusement.
quite a number of prophets gathered
at the east front of the Capitol last Sun
day afternoon. many accompanied by
their wives. where the remainder OF a
moving picture film was used in photo
graphing the prophets descending the
Ga pitol steps. This film will be shown
at future grotto functions
The grotto band announces an oyster
roast at Eagles Hall on November %
and a dance at National Rifles Armory
on December I.
Past Grand Monarch Edward Hatch. Of
Rochester. N Y. was A recent visitor
ceremonial he left for Philadelphia and
Albamy to attend grotto ceremonials in
those cities.
Recent. sdvices from the grand mon
arch to the effect that prospects are
bright for the early establishment of
Erottoes at Des Moines. Iowa, Knoxville,
Tenn. San Diego, Cal, and Burlington,
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Red Wing Tribe.

The members OF Red Wing Tribe are
planning TO have something doing on the
night OF the 10Th inst.
Also several social features are being
planned by the good OF the order corn
mittee who Nave asked the members Of
the tribe to lend their assistance.
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Negotiations are under way for the
establishment of "a Russian-American
bank in Moscow.
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Pythian sisters.

Rathbone Temple. No. g. Pythian sIs-
tiers, will confer the degrees upon can
didates at its meeting Friday night The
omeial line during the initiation will be
headed by Past Chief Elizabeth Turner
and the drill team led by Past Chiefs
Mary Mitchell and Roberta Prescott and
under the direction of II. Elkton Smith.
will assist in the work.
The Past Chiefs Association, Pythian
Sisters, entertained its members and
friends at a successful box party Friday
night after the adjournment of Rath-
bone Temple. Mrs. Minnie wolfsheimer
ana Mrs. Carrie Davis, representing
Rathoone and Friendship Temples. re-
spectiVeiy. were in charge of the affair
which was largely attended.
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Ladies of the Maccabees.


MONDAY November S-National Tent. No l. meets
in ola Masonic Temple with degree work: Anacos-
Tia Tent, No. :. meets in Masonic Hall. Anlcostia
Tuesday. November s-Motsnt Vernon Tent, No.
4 p,eets m Masonic Temple, Eighth and y streets
northeast with degree work; BrishtNood Tent, No.
). meets in Maccabees Hall BTightWood. with de-
gree work
THURSDAY. NcvrmSsr ll-Dstrict Tent. No.
meets IN its hall. -Four and half and C streets
s1uthwest.
The week has been an eyentful one,
for the several tents, 1t being one Of the
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Admission will be limited to men or
account Of the size or the hall.

ADMISSION VIII pc limited 10 men on
account Of the size or the hall.
Potomsc Council with Grand
knight Edward L. Tucker in the
chair. will hold half-hour business
session tomorrow evening, beginning
promptly at 7:30 and adjourning at 8
o'clock on account OF the lecture.
Chairman Richard L. Lamb, of the
Knights OF Columbus employment bu-
reau, in a report to the councils OF the
order of the operations of the bureau
during its FIRST year. mentions that eff
first importance, and that more than 100
positions have been secured during the
term
The initial dance OF the season will be
held by Keane Council Assembly on
Monday evening, November Is. at 500
o'clock. in. the X. of C. Hall. The music
will be furnished by Myer Davis or
chestra, Refreshments will be served.
Grand knight Frank A. Kidd. of Car
roll Council. and Mrs. George A. Howe,
grand regent of Court District OF Column
bis. Daughters OF Isabella, divided
honors as presiding officers over the re-
ception rendered the women of the court
by the council In his address OF well
come Mr.. Kidd spoke OF the pleasure of
the knights in the knowledge OF the sue
cess of the local court OF the Daughters
of Isabella, and lauded them for their
high ideals and the practice OF charity in
humanity's cause. About 80 members of
the court were in attendance. Refresh
ments were served and dancing followed.
with music by Dolan's orchestra.
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Excelsior Lodge.

Excelsior Lodge, No. IL, will hold Its
regular meeting on Thursday evening.
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Columbia Lodge.

Columbia Lodge. No. 10. will. celebrate
its seventy-fifth anniversary on Thursday
evening, November II. with suitable en-
tertainment at the close of which a ban
quet will be given to its members and
their wives. This being a large lodge,
in order 10 accommodate its members.
admission must be of necessity by card
only. The special committee composed of
Thomas W. Fowler. p. G. NJ; C. n.
Shackelford. ]. Z. Fowler. S c. Taylor
and F. D Seiffert have left nothing I'M
done which would serve TO make the
occa sion a success
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Pig-raisins is being tried In the British
West Indies. 49, 49, - -
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Capital Lodge.

Capital Lodge. No. "a. Tuesday night
voted TO hold homecoming enter
tsinment November %. II is stated that
Invitations will be sent TO the entire
lodge membership. urging their attend
anCe. So that old acquaintance may b.
renewed and that they may meet tbs
newly created knights. James S Nc
Carthy is chairman Of the committed
having the affair in charge and he prom.
ises some novel stunts in what he
terms the campaign against dull care
that the ranks OF the laughing squadron
Of the lodge may be increased" The en-.
tertainment will take place immediately
after a brief business meeting. All Pyth.
ians In the domain will be cordially wei.
coined at Capital Lodge on that even
ing. The program will include mock
criminal court trial a sktt. conferTins
the Order of Ketchup on Three Pump
kin Heads vocal aud instrumental
music. and special features by the Play
ers' Club, directed by Marx Z Kahn
Details Will appear in subsequent issue.