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Meeting of Alumnae Society.

The semi-annual meeting of the
Washington chapter of the alumnae of
st. Joseph's College, Emmetsburg, Md,
was held at st. Roses Industrial
School Sunday, June 4. at 3 o'clock. Mrs.
Daniel W. ODonoghue. regent, pre-
sided
Mrs Robert Paul, regent of the Bal
timore chapter of the alunlnae, who is
actively engaged in fathering the in
terests of the Federated Catholic Alum
nae. addressed the meeting on Fed
eration.' The Federated Catholic
Alumnae will meet in convention in
Baltimore in November Those in at
tendance at the meeting were Mes
danes Lowell Rlake, H. A Custer. G.
M Drake, Simon Golebart, LIE Roy God
win, Arthur Martin, Darcy Magee,
Daniel W. O'Donoghue, Charles G..
Thorn. and Misses Stella Blanchard,
Katherine NJ. Brady, Elizabeth Dodson,
Marie Hungerford. Hazel Hungerford,
Martha Spaulding Shank and Margaret
Wilson.
Mrs NJ. Darcy Magee. 1928 Con-
necticut avenue. was elected regent and
Miss Martha Spaulding of Hyattsville.
Md. secretary. After the meeting the
chapter was entertained by Mrs Daniel
w. O'Donoghue
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Minister Omciated in Cap and
Gown.

A beautiful wedding occurred Wednes-
day evening at the residence Of Mrs.
Elizabeth Lucey on 18th street. when her
Mr.. Carlton Springer Proctor, son Of Mr..
and Mrs J. Martin Proctor.
The house was effectively decorated
with Sharon roses, pink spirea and palms
A canopy of roses fanked by tall palms
formed a bower, in which the bridal party
stood.
Rev. Charles Wood Of the Church Of the
Covenant performed the marriage cere-
mony AS a compliment to the groom.
who received his degree from Princeton
University simultaneously with his mar
riage. DIR. Wood wore. during the service.
the ceremonial gown and cape Of Prince
ton University, Of which he IS an alum
nus and director.
Mr. Elmer Sheets Of New York. class
mate Of the groom. was his best man >,
The bridal party was led by two small
Herbert F. Clark-Master Herbert and
his younger sister Ruth, the former in a
white linen suit. the latter fairylike in
accordion pleated white net. with tiny
maid Of honor. Miss Margaret McPher-
son Proctor. sister Of the groom. She
wore shell pink tulle and chiffon and car
ried pink Killarney roses
exquisite. of white net and duchesse lace,
with long net veil and wreath of orange
blossoms. She carried shower bouquet
Of white bride roses and lilies Of the
modish suit Of navy blue chiffon broad
cloth. trimmed with cherry-colored broad
cloth. with straw toque to match. Mr..
and Mrs. Proctor left later for New York
tor. who Is a civil engineer. will engage
Immediately in his profession.
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River Party.

Miss Olga F. Forsberg, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustave W. Forsberg, en-
tertained party Thursday evening on
board her fathers yacht. Cloelia in
honor of Mr. Ricardo Dies and DIR. Carlos
Brien, who are leaving shortly for their
home in Panama. There was a twenty
mile sail down the Potomac, and supper
was served at small tables on the upper
deck on the return trip home.
Mrs. Forsberg and Miss Mary Miller
chaperoned the party. in which were
Miss Marguerite Eberle, Miss kath-
leen Hull. Miss Mary Hull Miss Vic
toria Bopes. Miss Frances Hill. Miss
Catharine Donovan, Miss Helen Leigh
ton and her house guest, Miss Gladys
Darling. of Montana; Mr.. Ricardo Mo-
rales. son of the minister of Panama:
Mr.. r. Arthur Drury, jr., Mr.. John
Morales, Mr.. Joseph Rafferty,. Mr.. Peter
Moran. Mr.. Ricardo Diez and DR.. Car
los Brien.
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Twenty Third Birthday Party

Mr. Roy Harmon and Mr.. Ralph Ran
dali entertained Monday evening in
honor of their twenty-third birthdays
at the home of Mrs. Ira A. Harmon.
There was dancing during the entire
evening.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
l. A. Harmon. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Randall, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Baker.
Mr. and Mrs. c. A Donaldson, Mr.. and
Mrs irving Blundon. Misses Mabel,
Edna and Alice Harmon, Irene and
Edna Beall, Mildred Lander. Rose
Royce. Evelyn Thompson. Gertrude
and Blanche Brosnam, Irene and Ber-
nice Harmon. Edna Jackson. Lulu
Baker, Josephine Escherick and Ethel
Dearborn: Mrs. C. w. Whiteheade:
Messrs. Roy Harmon. Ralph Randall,
Richard Chapel, Jack Beall. Leo
Thomas. William Blundon, John Bakef.
Carl Harmon. Dick Harris. Karl and
George Krogman. Buncie Randall
Philip Hale. Robert Raeburn, Raymond
Escherick, Malcolm Brown and Paul
Jones.
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Weddings of Last Week.

A pretty marriage was Solemnized In
Chicago on Wednesday last. when Miss
Eulalia s. Barger. daughter of DR.. and
Mrs. A. S. Barger of this city, was
married to Mr.. Edward c. Steagall OF
Chicago. the Rev. DIR. Young. pastor OF
the Sacramento NJ. E. Church. offlciat-
ing. The bride was attended by Miss
Bessie c. Jones of Washington. d. c..
az maid of honor. with Mr.. James Stea-
gall, a brother of the bridegroom, serv-
ing as best man.
The bridal party was entertained at
luncheon at Oak Park by Mrs. F. c.
Grimm.
After short wedding journey Mr.
and Mrs. Steagall will go to their home
in Chicago.
On Tuesday evening. in the Ecking
ton Presbyterian Church. Miss Aurora
Mary Hodges. daughter of Mr.. Charles
r. Hodges. was married to Mr.. Brewer
Cox Spransy. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Spransy. The bride wore white
and silver. her gown being made OF
tulle. lace and silver cloth trimmed
with orange blossoms. She carried a
shower bouquet of stephanotus and
lilies of the valley.
She was attended by her sister. Miss
Celestine B. Hodges. who wore frock
of yellow silk faille combined with
touches of lavender and purple. Her
bouquet was an old-fashioned one OF
purple pansies. The church decorations
were white and green.
The ushers were Mr.. Joseph Spransy.
a brother of the bridegroom; Mr.. Will
liam Warren Spencer and Mr.. Bower
Hodges and Mr.. Charles H. Hodges,
brothers Of the bride. Mr. John Saun-
ders was best man. After q small re-
ception at the home of the bride Mr.
and Mrs. Spransy left for Chicago,
where they will make their home.
A very pretty wedding took place
Monday morning. June ., at st. Pat
rick's Church, when Miss Margaret V.
Cadet and Mr.. John Q. Allen were
performing the ceremony.
The bride wore very becoming trav-
cling suit of navy blue gabardine, with
hat to match, and carried a large bou-
peas.
After the ceremony. which was wit
messed by large company of relatives
and close friends. wedding breakfast
was served at the home of the bride
groom. after which thee ouple left on
their wedding journey for Newport.
returning by way Of New York.
A very pretty wedding took place at
st. Patrick's Church Tuesday morning
at sis o'clock. when Miss Mary Alfredo
Hammond, daughter Of Mrs. Nora Ham
mond, was married to Mr.. John
O'Rourke Of Dupont. Va. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Father
Smythe. The bride wore a becoming
dress of midnight blue and carried or
ange blossoms. Miss Catherine Drs-
coll. a cousin of the bride, was maid of
honor.
Mr.. Robert Weaver acted as best
man. Shortly after the ceremony the
couple left for New York. They will
be at home to their friends after
July /.
DIR. and Mrs. q. W. Alderman of 174e
Kilbourne street announce the mar
riage Of their daughter. Miss Kathryn
Wells. to Mr.. Stillman Jay McCathran.
jr.. Monday. June S. 1916.
Mr. and Mrs. McCathran will be at
home at $3.50 18th street after July /.
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SherwoodBoss Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. s. H. Sherwood an
nounce the marriage of their daughte r
Gertrude Edna to Mr.. Robert Lake Boss
of this city.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. w. ]. Brooks In the parsonage of
st. Aloysius Church at high noon on
Wednesday, June Z.
The bride was becomingly attired in
a smart tailored suit Of blue gabar-
dine. with a large leghorn hat trimmed
in pink roses and georgette crepe. and
wore a corsage bouquet of white
sweet peas.
The maid Of honor, Miss Mary Bow :
ers. wore a modish gown of accordion
plat blue tafeta and a picture hat of
black lace and pink roses. carrying
pink sweet peas.
Mr. " G. Austin acted as best man for
Mr.. Boss.
hmm ediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Boss left for an extended
northern trip. by way of Philadel-
phia and Boston. stopping at Fall
River. Mass. and Newport. r. l. After
July l they will be at home at A Now
York avenue northwest.
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A Washington Bridegroom.

The marriage Of Miss Hattie Meyer
son of Mr. and Mrs Lewis Newmyer Of
this city. took place in New York Tues
day at high noon at Sherry's.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
DR.. Louis Stern Of this city. under bower
Of pink and white roses. and was wit
messed by relatives and friends Of the
young couple.
The youthful bride looked beautiful in
her wedding gown Of white chiffon over
charmeuse satin beaded in white, with
which she wore a most becoming hat Of
white satin and a stole OF ermine fur.
She carried a shower bouquet Of lilies Of
the valley and white rosebuds.
Her only attendant was her sister, Miss
Flossie Meyer who wore a stylish gown
OF pink broadcloth and a blue velvet hat
trimmed in spring blossoms and carried
an armful Of spring blossoms. The groom
had for his best man his cousin, Mr.. Mil
ton kronheim OF this city. A wedding
breakfast followed, which was served at
small tables. decorated in pink roses, ex-
cept the brides table. which had a CEN
terpiece of white roses and ferns.
Mrs. Newmyer. mother of the groom,
wore black chantilly lace over white
satin. The young couple left during the
their return will make their home In this
city at 1925 Lanier place.
The brides going away gown was a
navy blue serge embroidered in gray
worsted. with which she wore a chic
hat Of blue taffeta trimmed with q bow of
the same and carried a coat Of red cloth
with a collar Of Kolinsky fur.
The guests from this city were Mr. and
Mrs. Lewis Newmyer. parents OF the
groom: Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Sigmund, Mr..
Samuel Bensinger, Mr.. Milton Kronheim.
Miss Ruth Kronheim. Mrs. Abe Lehman,
Miss Deborah-Mae Lehman. Mr. Bert
Cohn. Mrs. Addie Sigmund. Mrs. r. Har-
ris. Mr.. Herbert Guggenheim and Mr..
PsKcy Hixah.
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Entertainment for Bride-Elect

Miss Katharine T. Frank. who is to
be one OF this seasons brides, was the
guest Of honor Wednesday evening at a
surprise linen shower. given by her
sister, Mrs. c. Schroeder at her. home
1888 NJ street northwest.
Among those present at the shower
were: Misses Rose NJ. Paul, Edna S.
Hochstrasser. Evelyn A. Thompson
Mary e. Lanigan, Rose L. Royce,
Catherine c. Cronin, Norma B. viii
liams. Annie Lanigan. Mary F. Hull
Agatha NJ. Lanigan. Mary e. Lanigan,
Marcella L. Lanigan. Elizabeth Mccoy,
Dorothy F. Lanigan, Helen NJ. Lanigan,
Catherine M. Hoffman, Mrs. J. NJ. But
Ter, G. Kerug, T. Beach, F. Frank, L.
Hochstrasser. c. Schroeder.
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Silver Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Potzler will
celebrate their silver wedding ami
versary today at their residence. 1902
G street southeast.
A large reception will be held at s
o'clock, when they will receive their
many friends and relations.
Their home will be tastefully deco
rated with palms, ferns and white
flowers. and in the large dining room
q buffet supper will be served
The couple will be assisted in re-
ceiving by their six children. Mrs. J. r.
Weigert. Mrs. c. A. Geibel, Henry,
Anna. Gertrude and william, and also
their house guest. Miss Marie Gaschnitz,
who Is here for the occasion.
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Items of Interest.

Tuesday afternoon the Mary Desha
Chapter. D. A. R.. motored to Rock
Creek Park for picnic dinner as the
guests of the regent. Mrs. Robert W.
Morse of Columbia road.
Mrs. George p. Lear of Capitol Hill
has gone to Smithville. Ga. on &C
count of the illness of her little
nephew.
Mrs Wilmer Jeanette. formerly
Miss Nellie Hemming. of Great Falls.
Mont, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Hemming. at 11S Maryland avenue
northeast.
Violin and piano recital was given
Wednesday evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Bromwell. 1906 street
northwest Compositions by Chaminade,
Durand, Engelmann. Meacham anu
others were rendered. Those taking
part were Misses NJ. Bromwell. l..
Nichols, B. Tydings. T. Bromwell, H.
Emanuel, ]. George, f. Washington and
NJ. Beall, Messrs. J. Hannah, w. George.
c. Bruce, c. McCa1lum. G. Bruce, T. Hop
wood, c. Brauner, J. r. Perry and w. j.
Oates.
Mrs. Cahill- Bryan, who recently re-
turned to her home on street from
abroad. while on mission for the
government, was caught in Dublin dur
ing the Sim Fein revolution Mrs.
Bryan is a sister TO Mr.. John f. Cos
tello, the newly appointed recorder of
deeds for the District
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Senator and Mrs. Key Pittman have
leased the Taylor house on Connecticut
avenue and East Bradley lane for the
next three months and are very pleas
antly situated there.
Mr.. George Langdon Whitford of
Newlands street left the past week for
Chicago. Ill. to attend the republican
convention.
Mr.. L. de Laboulaye. second secretary
of the French embassy. and Nine,
Laboulaye have leased the Barnard
house on Grafton street for the summer.
Mrs Ralph p. Barnard will leave on
the first of the month for western trip
ending at the Pacific Coast. She will be
gone most of the summer.
Lieut.. and Mrs Leonard c. Hoffman,
Of Raymond street, who have been Wis
iting their son. Midshipman Harry Hoff-
man. at Annapolis, Md, have returned
to their home.
Young Women's Christian Association
met at Vacation Lodge at Cherrydale,
Va. the past week for the last time
during the summer.
Mrs. S. r. Norman entertained the
members of the executive committee of
the Chevy Chase Chapter of the Flor
ence Crittenton Mission a her home the
past week.
Mrs. Clarence E. Dawson was hostess
at a very beautifully appointed lunch
con the past week at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward J. Walsh have
returned to their home from Atlantic
City. N. j.. where they spent the past
week.
Mrs. Jennie Brown and Mrs. Burch of
Brookville road will be hostesses to the
members of the Community Club and
the Mems Association of Martins Addi
ton tomorrow evening when a very
delightful program of music has been
arranged.
Mrs. Brown Davis and her daughter,
Miss Davis, who have been spending the
past week at Atlantic City, n. j., have
returned to their home
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Children S Party.

Mrs Isador Grosner entertained At
a delightful children's party yesterday
afternoon at her home on Massachu-
sets avenue. when she had the child
dren of the Foster Home to enjoy her
hospitality In honor of the confirm
alton of her daughter Ruth.
Different games were played and
each guest was presented with q gift.
From an attractive table in the dining
COON light Refreshments were aeEYsds
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Gaiement Garden Party.

The Gaiement Branch of the Sunshine
and Community Society will give a gar
den party at the home of Miss Dorothy
Clarkson, 1907 Emerson street, June Is.
The proceeds will go toward the sup
port of a destitute family.
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the post. He has been assigned to the
target range with d Troop.
Mrs. Archer Miller and children, fami-
ly of Capt. Miller. I'd Cavalry. have ar
rived from Fort Ethan Allen, and are
to occupy the quarters made vacant by
Capt. Robert r. waliach's transfer to
Mexico. Mrs. Miller is not a stranger
at Fort Myer. AS Miss Madaline Whit
side she spent her girlhood days in
Washington.
Miss Deena kingman. the little daugh-
ter of Capt. and Mrs. Kineman of
Engineer Corps, Washington barracks.
was given a birthday party on Satur-
day afternoon. by her grandmother.
Mrs. c. G. Mortimer, wife of Capt. c.
G. Mortimer, Sd Field Artillery. at her
quarters at Fort Myer. All the little
tots of the garrison were present.
Games were INDUCED in until all be-
came tired. then delicious refreshments
were served
Col. John Pullman and daughters. hiss
Ruth Pullman and Mrs. Charles Kill
burn. wife of Lieut.. Charles Kilburn.
Sd Field Artillery. have gone TO New
port. r. l.. to spend the summer with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-11

The many friends of Lieut. and Mrs.
Bethel Simpson will be glad to learn
that Lieut.. Simpson has been assigned
to the Ordnance Corps. This will mean
that they will have a permanent station
while Mrs. Simpson Is recuperating
from her long illness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-11
Superauou. Hair
Must Be Devitalized

Unlike pastes and rub-on preparations.
this wonderful liquid attacks hair under
the skin as well as on the skin. 1t does
its work quickly, then evaporates. Re
suits from its use are immediate and last
ing. Buy a bottle of the genuine De
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-11

MlFaCl0 To-Day ana
you will get the
original liquid hair
remover. W h 4 C h
alone has the power
to devitaiize hair.
Well Eroomed wo-
men always use De
Miracle for remov-
ing hair from the
limbs to prevent 1t
fro m . h o " n &
through stockings.
Also for removing
hair from under
arms. To avoid dis
appointment. refuse
limitations or sub
stitutes. Be sure to
buy De Miracle by
name and you will
get the only depila-
tory that has .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-11

Col. Pullman's third daughter, the wife
of Lieut.. Evans of the navy. The Evans
occupy the Carson cottage. at the naval
training station. Newport. r. L.
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TOILETTES


1sHas proved it.
self superior to
electricity, X-fay
oranythinE else.n
Genuine maga-
shines Of the high
est character en-.
dofse My De
Miracle. Beware
Of sO.calleA en-
AoPsements Of
bogus maGasines
which are used
to exploit the
sale Of question:
able Aepuafories.
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Chew Chase.

Mrs. John Wilmer Latimer of New
land street was hostess at two tables of
bridge at her home the past week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-11

binding guarantee in each package
which entities you to your money II it
fails. In 6oc, 800 and $500 bottles at
your dealers, or direct. postpaid. In plain
A-)s RaEk Ave, and 12lth st.. NaH YoIk
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Fort Myer Notes.

Lieut.. johnson is the latest arrival in
the post. He has been assigned to the
target range with d Troop.
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John P. Richardson and Mr.. Edmund
Richardson for the carnival and for
visit following.
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Interesting visitors to America this
spring include the Due and Duchess de
Richelieu of France.
Sir Cecil Sprinu. who arrived a few
weeks ago to be in
the furlough of the former from his
regiment. They were in Washington
recently. where they were made much
of socially and where the duchess gave
. delightful concert in aid of the
French war sufferers. II was given at
the French embassy on 18th street,
under the patronage of Nine. Jusser-
and. wife of the French ambassador,
and with the English ambassador, Sir
Cecil Spring Rice, accompanying the
duchess on the piano and with many
of the notables attending. The duchess
will give concerts in Tuxedo, n. ";
At Morristown, N. j.: in Cleveland and
elsewhere. also in aid of the French
sufferers. says the New Orleans Times
PicAyune.
The Due and Duchess Of Richelieu
have many friends in the fashionable
world here. where they have visited on
various occasions. They were guests
here tive Or thxSa JaaxE aka Il Ma
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Mr.. L. de Laboulaye. second secretary
of the French embassy. and Nine.
Laboulaye have leased the Barnard
house on Grafton street for the summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-11

An Atlanta belle proved herself an
expert this week in ''frogging," when
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-11

Mr.. George Langdon Whitford of
Newlands street left the past week for
Chicago, Ill. to attend the republican
convention.
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Unique Sport Of
q Georgia Belle.

or as Omar Ben" was taught to say by
"Ringtail Pete in the famous story,
"A Night Out "frawgs." These par
ticular 'frawgs' were from the "frawg
pond" otherwise known as the lake at
the Capital City Country Club.
60 fer de little ones. bo." was the
advice Omar Ben got. and that was
the advice followed by the Atlanta
belle. She got little ones" and that
was the reason the little frog legs the
next morning were such a dainty bit
for the family breakfast, says the At
lanta Constitution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-11

Mrs. George p. Lear of Capitol Hill
has gone to Smithville. Ga, on ac-
count of the illness of her little
nenhew
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Knitting is again one of the fads OF
the season. From the east come re-
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Old-fashioned effects were carried
out in the floral decorations at the
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ADJUSTMENTS
Dittmann's.

History has described places and per-
sons and yet has left them strangers to
us. IL has taught rs Ia regard famous
names AZ names only, for il has never
shown us the really intimate sides Of
these mems natures: il has never tried
to make us feel that they too. were hui
man. Where history has failed. the story
of Friend Wilson's Daughter" sue
cccds. Ii is showing at Dittmann's to
dav.
Friend Wilson. a stern Ouarkcr. de
cidcS that his daughter, Phosbc. shall
become the bride of his friend. Jacob
Haas. Phoebe. however. has given her
heart To Burke Richmond. General La
Fayettc's aide. and in defiance Of her
father, accepts his attentions. while She
rejects those of Haas.
The willy Haas. known TO all as Il mcr-
chant. is really a spy in the employ of
the English King. Burke Richmond is
commissioned 10 carry important mes
sagcS from Washington. at his head
quarters, To Lafayette. While Burke
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The MostEmbarrassing Moment
A.. &C. Student In Essay Tells
Vly Lie First Stage Experience
First Stage Experience

stinctirely remembered having told myself
NO.
Ny head swan. ] grew conscious Of a
slight tittering. ! cleared my throat and
made a desperate effort to speak. A hush
went over the audience. Ny words came in
Jerks. | stopped. swallowed and launched
on, or. on. on, blindly on into the subject
takes.
4 nearby clock dcleiully struck. | ,hiv-
cred, stopped. sneczed. and resumed:
The clock struck eight,
IT'S quite late
Said Sammy 10 his pa"
| again became conscious of a tltterinr.
but this time not . slight. | >tammcred
and came to a ">tandstill.' Horror pf all
horrors. | had got of on the wrong reel
tation. For five minutes. which seemed
hat many hours, | stood before that grim
audience-a victim for their >nccr>. For
five minutes, which seemed that many
hours, | prayed that the cloud of the
mine enemies.
| trembled and would have fallen. had
ii not been for some kind fellow crcaturc
coming TO my rescue and who. giving a. an
excuse my extreme youth and inexperience,
saved me from the awful agony of being
pairs OF eyes and the laughing stock OF a
thousand people.
CLARA MCGEE.