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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
AzS kLIzAEEru THe~p5oM

Dear Mrs. Thompson. 7 am q girl
+. Is years of age and have beeh. keep
ing company for nine years with man
seven years my senior. Two years ago.
be asked me If I would wait a year for
him. as he did not have enough saved
to get married. We we're to be married
in July, 1914, although no definite date
vas set When the time came he did
not mention it, He had a good posi-
ton. but the factory is not working al
present. I haven't been with any other
gentleman friend for two years. Nov.
Mrs. Thompson. recently when I was
away on a visit I met q young man
two years nv junior whom I like
very much and he also seems to care
for me. He asked if he could cali on
me. Do you think it advisable 10
let him call. as 7 think I am wasting
the best part of my life on the first
Young man He has not mentioned
marriage since he first asked me
will he very thankful for any advice
that YOU give
PATIENCE.
Tell the man you are engaged to
that YOU want to let the other man
call and ask him if he cares. If bel
cares. but not enough. to make some
definite plans about marrying you, ] /
would let the other man call anyway
Dear Mrs Thompson: I have been
married is years About four years
ago my wife began to be dissatisfied +
and nothing I can do can satisfy her. !
T draw "a reasonably good salary and
have purchased everything for the
home that I can afford I have been
giving her all my salary and if 7 want
any money for personal use 7 must as1
her for it, She frequently calls me vile (
names without any reason whatever. I
She has frequently threatened to /
leave me. Now, I have done all i1 +
my power to keep the home. but it is /
hard to live this way. We have one
daughter. - years Old. What woulI /
you advise:
DISCOURAGED /
Some women want to go back TO the F
primitive. they want their husbands 10 T
literally drag them around by the hair +
You make a mistake by giving your F
wife your salary and doing everything
she wants YOU 20. Keep your pay
Yourself and give her an allowance I
Make ii large enough SO that she can
live comfortably and viii have no good I
reason to resent what YOU do Surprise
your wife by acting as opposite froEa
what YOU have been doing as you can
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28

Miss Mary Streeper will open her
kindergarten in the First VI. z. church,
Nineteenth street and Fifth avenue.
sept. Instruction viii be given
daily from 8 Till 11:45 a m. Children
between the ages of 3 and 5 years will
be received. Miss streeper IS a grad
nata OF the National Kindergarten.
Chicago. For arrangements telephone
Rock Island 3637-Y.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
EyTERTATNS ROSE EMBROIDERY
GLIB.

Z Mrs. Rose Snyder entertained the
members Of the Rose Embroidery club
THURSDAY afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. August BerResou 1915 Four
teenth street The ladies spent the
afternoon 2rotLetlug exchanging pat
terms and harlng O general good time.
the hostess serving a delicious lunch.
The club was invited to meet in two
weeks with Mrs Joe Grotegut, $40
AFifteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Womans Home and Foreign Mission
society OF Central Presbyterian church
was held In In home Of Mrs. James K.
Dickson, 1907 Eighth avenue. yesterday
Afternoon Mrs C. Hoppe, the presi-
dent. vas absent and in her stead Mrs.
David A. Johnson presided at the bust
ness session Mrs Billings read an ar
ricle on China, Mrs C.. L. safer told
Of siam and Mrs. Johnson spoke about
the lumber Jacks Light refreshments
we're served and tie ladies enjoyed "A
delightful afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
MYSTIC W0RKEBs HAyE SESSION

session last evening at Maths hail Nr,
Rose the district manager. was here
and gave a fine talk which was enjoy
ed The degree team was elected On
the social committee and they VIII have
q meeting one evening this coming
week at the home of Mrs. HAYES to
make arrangements for card parties
and dances this coming winter. After
meeting dancing was enjoyed until d
late hour
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28

candles. one Tor each year The conf
pany was composed Of Louise Bur,
Agnes Collins, Ethel Johnson, Eliza
beth Corken. Helen Yeager. Catherine
Pfoh, Bessie Crowley. Helen McCul-
Tough, Charlotte Thompson, Mildred
Lamp, Selma Murphy and Ellen Bes-
sic, Miriam and Alice Mae McCarty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28

Mem bers of the Sunbeam society Of
Zion Lutheran church were entertain
ed yesterday afternoon by Mrs. John
Nelson ar her home. 1919 Forty second
street. The girls busted themselves
with their sewing and their hostess
served them with a nice lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
sTRppIsFD on BIRTHDAY.

Yesterday vas the birthday anniYers-
arr o. Ernest G. Hsder. manager Of tbs
roller coaster e. the watch Tower and
TO celebrate the evening the concession
people at the Tower carried ont sur
prise On ain The ladies' at the Inn
served q fine lunch and The company
enjoyed a very pleasant time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
Waking II Clear.

Nov, my good man. before we start
out Ia your machine let US understand
each other perfectly"
Well what IS it,"
7 am not DESTROYS Of seeing how
fast You can drive this car; it is the
scenery 1 wish to see. Detroit Free
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28

7. Gilbert Pearson is the secretary
Of the National Association OF Audi
bon Societies and he has Just been Ia
Washington to call the attention Of
the department. Of justice TO the fact
that plumes Of the egret are being
smuggled into New York from Flor
ida and other southern points n de-
danCe OF the lave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
SOCIAL sExTET WITH NRs. BECK.

gJN III ~ = N n ME- III : ~
Members Of the Soctal Sextet we're
the guests Thursday afternoon Of Mrs.
Y. G Beck. who entertained at her
home, 843 Forty-fourth street Mrs.
Arthur Wagner was a guest Of the aft
ernoon. During the serving Of refresh
ments Mrs Beck read an interesting
letter from Mrs Fred Dyce. one Of
the members who is visiting in Ne
hraska The club VIII he entertained
at its next meeting 10 two weeks by
Mrs. Dyce az her home In Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28

A company OF young folks last even
ing went to the Rorhwell cottage on
Rock river and eutoved the evening
with a wiente roast and marshua}Io~
toast Music on the vjctrola enter
tanned the company while supper was
in progress and later there were boat
rides and q general good time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28

soon at Linwood when the husbands
will be invited as guests. The next
meeting Of the circle in two weeks viii
be held il the home Of Mrs PFIngeI IN
Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
PARTY TO HONOR MISS eREko.

Mrs. Charles Ripe at her home n
the Mosenfelder apartments, entertain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
@. P. CLUB WITH nULCE sEELEY.

@. p. CLUB WITH DCLCE SEELEI.
G. P girls we're the guests Thurs
day afternoon Of Miss DuIce Seelev
Who entertained at her home. 1877
Seventeenth street. There we're a
number Of contests played and the
prizes were given 10 Misses Elizabeth
swisher and Marie Williams Re
freshments we're served and the girls
enjoyed q delightful time Flowers
were used TO decorate the house, gold
eugaow and white cosmos carrying out
the club coIoTs. yellow and white. The
club will be entertained ID two weeks
By Miss Alice UlIemeyer
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-06-17

letie and non-athletic student organ
izations, The recipient Of this prize
Is TO be chosen by a secret ballot Of the
student body TO be taken at some time
selected by the Principal Of the Sem
mary, the votes Of such ballot to be
eanvassed by the faculty with disere-
ton in the faculty TO name the prize
winner from three students receiving
the highest number Of votes"
The finale of the Commencement ex-
orcises was held in the Gymnasium in
the evening Of Tuesday when more
than 200 person took part in the
Junior Alumni ball. In the early
evening it looked as though the hard
rain might keep those from attending
who would like to be present but rain
evidently held no terrors for those
who wished TO dance.
Wednesday the members of the SEN
ior class held their annual ride, this
year going to Lake st. Catherine by
auto.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-06-17
RESULT OF BENNINGTON
COUNTY SCHOOL CONTEST

The first county prize Of $25 was
won by the school of Miss NJ. Eva Nil
Ter grammar department of Soutl
SALISBURY.
The second county prize Of SIS was
won by the scnool of Miss Mary H.
ellison of Rupert.
The third county prize Of $40 was
won by the school of Miss Marie A.
Buck Of Arlington.
Town prizes amounting to SIS each
were won as follows:
Arlington, district school Of Miss
Dorothy Houghton.
Bennington, district school of Miss
c. Marjorie Burgess.
Dorset, district school Of Miss Jessie
|. Flanders.
Readsboro, district school of Miss
Maude Z. Willette.
Rupert, district school of Miss Ruth
L. Newman.
Sandgate, district school of Miss
Agnes f. Keef.
Salisbury, district school of Miss
Bessie Lakin.
Stamford, district school Of Mr..
Silas E. Barrett.
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DORSET

McBride's Orchestra Of four pieces
will give a dance at School Hall on
Friday evening, June 18th.
Mrs. Henry Harwood has made ar
rangements with Mr.. Stafford 50 that
anyone wishing cream can get 1t at
his store. adv
The Women's Missionary Society
meeting will be held Wednesday, June
23rd, at four O'Clock in the lecture
room. The topic is to be Chapter III
of the study book, the topic being "The
Red Man and his White Neighbor."
The regular meeting Of the Church
Clubs was held Monday evening.
After their respective business meet.
ings were concluded the clubs met to-
gether in the Sunday school room
where for an hour they were entertain
ed by Victor d. Barbour's mystifying
sleight Of hand. The clubs would like
thus publicly to thank Mr.. and Mrs.
Barbour for their generosity.
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reached, The jury were discharged and
Harvey Wheeler. who had been found
guilty Of larceny was sentenced by the
court to not less than four years nor
more than six years at hard labor in
Windsor prison.
Divorce eases were the order Of the
day from then on until Monday when
an adjournment was taken.
Divorces were granted in the cases
Of Clarence Il. Suydam VS.. Stella Nj.
Suydam, Hattie w. VonWoters VS..
Samuel A. VonWolters, Lent w. JILL
son VS.. Lawrence w. Jilson, Eliza
beth Reynolds VS.. Harry Reynolds,
Alice l.. March VS.. Charles h. March,
Surls +. Prouty VS.. Lena Nj. Prouty,
Norma w. Potter VS.. Henry j. Potter,
Florence A . Parker VS.. Arthur G.
Parker, Lena M. Nutting VS.. Allen w.
Nutting, Lottie l.. Lever VS.. G, Elmer
Lever, In the case Of Norma w. Pot
tel VS.. Henry ]. Potter, Mrs. Potter
was granted alimony of $4,000
During the forenoon Monday the
divorce case Of Sarah Il. Baker VS..
5hauncey Baker was heard and grant
ID
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-06-17
J. WASBURN MELENDY
DEAD IN LONDONDERRY

Brattleboro, June 13 - Jonathan
Washburn Melendy of Londonderry,
for over 30 years deputy sheriff and
one Of the best known men in public
affairs and business in Windham
county for nearly 50 years, died sud-
IDENTIFY this morning at his home in
that town.
He was the son Of Emery and Jure-
sha (Pierce) Melendy, and was born
in Londonderry, November Is, 1645.
He was educated in the public schools
and in the West River and Saxtons
River academies. Upon finishing his
studies he followed the trade Of black
smithing with his father for a time
and gave this up to engage in farming.
He had held all Of the principal
Offices in the town and in 1897 was
made a. member Of the board which
had charge Of building the Bratleboro
and Whitehall railroad, now the West
River Branch Of the Genital Vermont
Railroad.
Deputy Sheriff Many Years
In 1871 he received the appointment
of deputy sheriff which he had held
since with the exception Of three terms
from 1878 when he was sheriff Of
county. In 1890 he was
elected member Of the State Senate,
being a member Of the claims COM
mittee and chairman Of the committee
on fish and game in that body.
For many years he had been associ-
lted with a brother in the telephone
business under the name Of the Mel
sndy Telephone Company. The con-
,ern now has about COO subscribers on
is line.
He was married November 26, 1868,
o Carrie L. Arnold Of Londonderry.
1e is the father Of Emery A. Melendy,
he present town representative from
londonderry. Mr.. Melendy was a
members Of the Masonic lodge at SO.
londonderry and Of the Chapter at
He was associated with brother in
he undertaking business at So. Lon
onderry.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-06-17
WASHINGTON POMONA
GRANGE No. S.MEETs )
Large Gathering of Grangers at Wells
June llth, 1915

In spite of the inelement weather
about $50 Changers gathered at Wells
for the quarterly meeting of Washing.
ton Pomona. No afternoon meeting
was held on account of the absence OF
the master who was unavoidably pre-
vented from being present till evening.
At 6 o'clock supper was served by
the ladies Of Cold Spring Grange to
which full justice was done by all for
tunate enough to be on hand. The re-
past was one Of those that only the
Wells ladies' can serve and on ali
sides words of praise were heard Of
their ability as cooks. About S:15 the
evening meeting was opened in the
fifth degree and regular business dis
posed of. A line of sympathy was or
dered sent by the secretary to the
overseer, Brother Goodspeed, who was
laid up as the result of an auto acci-
dent. Resolutions were adopted on the
death of Sister Denman's mother, and
a committee Of sisters were appointed
to draw up resolutions Of sympathy on
the death of Brother w. r. Roberts Of
Dorset Grange. A new finance com
mittee was also appointed, each
Grange being represented. Chairman
R. NJ. Campbell, Dorset; Eugene
Smith, Pawlet; Henry Barden, Rupert;
and J. c. Clark, Wells. Brother sgd
ney Potter Of Washington County Po-
mona Grange of New York State, be-
ing present, the worthy master called
on him for few words. Brother Pot
ter responded with a very strong adj
dress on the Grange and its work.
The reports from the four Oranges
composing the Pomona were given
and showed all to be in a fourishing
and well up in their work
and, best Of all their dues. The lee
turer's program then followed. 1t was
very good and consisted of music, both |
vocal and instrumental; readings, and
two short talks on current events by
Brothers c. P. Kent and the w. NJ,
DR.. Denman. The meeting closed in
The 9Th degree and as soon as the floor
could be cleared the members enjoyed
Two hours Of dancing. The next meet
ng will be held in Rupert in October.
There were several visitors present
rom Oranges in New York State and
n other parts of Vermont.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-06-17
GRAND MARCH
One OF the Features of the County
Picnic at Arlington

One Of the many attractions at the
County Sunday School picnic at Arl-
ington, Friday, June 25th, will be the
grand march and parade headed by
the Bennington band, in which all the
Sunday schools Of the county will join
the song, ''lts whole, whole year be-
fore we have another" If the three
thousand and more people in attend.
ance at the picnic join in this great
procession allowing five feet for each
file, two persons abreast, the process
sion will be exactly three miles long;
thing Of it More than three times as
long as Ringling Bros. circus parade.
Then there is an incentive to get
in line from the fact that prize will
be awarded the Sunday school hav-
ing the largest percentage Of enrolled
membership in the procession, or
grand march. This plan makes it pos
sible for one of the smallest schools
W Will tAiS bdllliCi' II a Slhdil SNiIVui
with an enrolment Of twenty has
eighteen members in the parade, she
comes in ahead Of some big school
with a membership of two hundred,
but with only one hundred and seventy
nine in line.
Kindly talk about this attraction;
tell everybody as though you thought
everybody knew about it; talk about
it at the breakfast table while father
has taken on second thought, his
third cup of coffee, tell it to mother
while she is putting John Jr. in fine
for the 25th Of June; pro-
claim it to your neighbor while the
item is fresh in your mind;-do your
share in helping to get out the big
gest attendance in the history of
county picnics and establish new rec
ord. Have you notified w. w. Bart
lett? How about that game Of base
ball between the two all-girl mines
Wouldn't it draw crowd though?
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-06-17
EAST DORSET

Miss Bertha Bowen was in Manehes
ter, Monday.
Clayton Hulett spent the day Satur.
day in Rutland
viii Eggleston was in Manchester
Depot, Monday on business.
Mrs. Fred Baker and Mrs. FREQ
Hulett were in Dandy Saturday.
Miss Matte Griffith was an over Sun
day guest Of friends in Rutland
Mrs. William Leary was in Man
chester Saturday on shopping trip.
Charles McDaniels spent a portion
of last week in Dandy visiting rela-
tiyes.
Mrs. Grover Mattison and Mrs. w.
C. Whalon we're in Manchester Satur-
day.
Mrs. Helen Wilson is in Rutland,
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Will
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Brophy were in
Dorset, Friday last, the guests of Mrs.
Theresa Barrows.
Mrs. Gilbert Brophy was in Man
chester Saturday, the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Bebee.
J. NJ. Bebee went to Attleboro,
Mass, Tuesday to visit his sister, Mrs.
Elba Bebee Bates, who is in the hos
pital there.
Charles A. Beach and Mrs. Emma
Harwood of Bennington, were over
Sunday guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. +.
Coping.
Miss Sarah Cochrane, who is attend
ing school in Burlington, is spending
aer vacation with her parents, DR.. and
Mrs. J. |. Cochrane.
Mrs. Sarah Cochrane, Mrs. H. p.
Kendall, Mr. and Mrs. J. /. Cochrane,
spent the day Friday in Rutland, max
ng the trip by auto.
Miss Lena Landon returned home
rom New York City last week. She
rad been in a hospital for an operation
IN her ear and throat.
Mrs. H. L. Kelton, Miss Mary Kel-
on and Berniss Hulett Of Barnum-
lille, were guests last week of Mr.. and
irs. Fred Hulett.
Miss Dorothy Wilson, who has been
ttending school at Deans Academy,
ear Boston, is spending her vacation
Nth Mr.. and Mrs. Fayette Griffith.
Mrs. Mary Griffith went to Saxtons
liver Saturday to attend the gradual {
lg exercises of the Vermont Acad-
my Of which her nephew, Palmer
iriffith Of Dandy, is one Of the grad Z
ating class.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-06-17
MRS. ROWE HEADS
PUBLIC WELFARE

Chicago Woman Commissioner of
Bureau. Will Make Personal Inyes-
legations.
Mrs. Louise Osborne Rowe was APP
pointed last week as commissioner Of
the bureau of public welfare in Chi
cago at an annual salary Of $4,000. Her
first announcement was that she does
not intend to rely on reports Of in
vestigators alone for information, but
will make a personal inspection Of
conditions.
81 want to see what the actual con-
ditions are among the poor" Mrs.
Rowe said Il think what one sees
is much more impressive than a type
written report
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-06-17
His Precaution.

The Artists Wife lin a Whisper
There's some one knocking, Jack.
Shall open the door? The Artist
No; it's Jabbers knock. It's a special
knock | gave him, so | wouldn't let
him In by mistake Exchange.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-06-17
Cured.

Cured.
II know one man. at least. who Is Q
confirmed woman hater"
Because be couldn't get one TO mar
ry himy'
"No. because be dId"-st Louis
Post Dispatch.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-06-17

Childs, Harold
Covey, Alicia
Dooley, Mildred
Eaton, Harold
Hall, Alice
Manley, Howard
Mclaughlin, Edward
Mclaughlin, Daniel
Merriam, Charles
Perry, Albina
Phelps, Roy
Poor, Maude
Read, Arthur
Seymour, Felia
Schlieder, Leland
Stone, Anna
Shaw, Julian
Turner, Eula
Tully, Gertrude
Wilcox, Andrew
The rank "A" is attained by an aver
age Of 95 or over; "B" 80 to 81 in
elusive; &C" IS to So inclusive, an,
%" 50 to 81 inclusive.
Those Of the above who attaine,
an average for the year Of 80 per cen
or over received honorable mention.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-06-17
EAST DORSET
South Village

Walter Perry visited friends in town
Sunday.
William Rowell was in Rutland last
Wednesday.
William Coloumb Of Manchester De
pot, was In town Sunday.
Mrs. Maud Seymour and daughter,
Agnes. are spending few days with
Mrs. Edward Griffith in Manchester.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-06-17
MASONIC WEEK
IN BURLINGTON
Charles II. Darling Again Chosen as
Grand Master. A. Il. Marsden is
Appointed District Deputy for Sec
ond District,

Appointed District Deputy for Sec.
ond District,
Burlington, June 10-Tke Grand
Lodge of Masons of Vermont closed its
122d annual communication at the Ma
comic temple here to-day, the principal
business being the election Of officers
and their installation. An appropria-
tion was made by the grand lodge for
charitable purposes c. II. Darling cf
Burlington, was reelected grand mas
ter. The grand lodge officers elected
were as follows:
Grand Master, Charles II. Darling Of
Burlington; deputy grand master
Harry j. Stannard Of Barton; senior
warden, David A, Elliott of White Riv-
er Junction; junior warden, Edwin L.
Wells Of Lyndonville; treasurer, Chas.
w. Whitcomb of Proctorsville; secre-
tary, Henry ii. Ross of Burlington;
senior deacon, Don A. Stone Of Bur-
lington; junior deacon, b. V. Farr of
Rutland; lecturer, Archie S. Harri-
man of Middlebury; chaplain, Rev
Alfred j. Hough of Brownsville assis.
tant grand chaplain, William j. Bal
lou Of Ludlow; marshal, John E. Pid-
dock Of Saxtons River; sword bearer,
Albert Killam of Burlington; senior
steward, Edgar H. Martin of Burling-
ton; junior steward, Orren S. Minis of
purcuivant, Thomas A.
Riddle of Johnson; tyler, Henry D.
Fillmore Of Bennington.
District Deputies Named
Grand Master Darling was installed
in his Office by Past Grand Master d. |
N. Nicholson Of Burlington. The other
grand officers were installed by the
Grand Master Darling.
The district deputy grand masters
for the 13 districts in this Jurisdiction,
appointed by Grand Master Darling,
are as follows:
First, Frank A. Davis of Chester;
second, A. b. Marsden of Manchester
Center; third, 0. S. WiselI Of Orwell;
'ourth, John /. Liggett of Poultney;
fifth, Herbert B. Small of Burlington;
iiXth, Fred e. Gleason Of Montpelier;
eventh, George b. Dunbar of Swan
on; eighth, Sanford A. Daniels Of
3rattleboro; ninth, Fred f. Pirie of
tenth, Il. Berton James
# Island Pond; eleventh, John Mont
of Isle La Motto; twelfth, H.
lonford Smith Of Lyndonville; thir-
eenth, w. S. Silloway of Wolcott.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-06-17
COUNTY COURT ADJOURNED

When the court met on Thursday
the last lap Of this term was