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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-24
He Can't.

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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-24
Aibinos.

Albinos cannot see well III the sun
light. 1t is only in semidarlness that
they can discern objects clearly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-24
Thursday, February "a, 1916

When a lazy man is ailing 1t al
ways takes long time to effect a
cure.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-24
BREAKUPBR 0NCHIAL COUGHS.
GROUP and COLDS PROMPTLY

Make the Best Remedy Teaspoonsfu Cents
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
Catholic Alumnae Ball

Miss Nellie Johnson. one of this sea-
sons debutantes and a graduate of
Eden Hall. is chairman of the young
ladies' committee for the alumnae
ball to be given at the New willard
on Monday evening, November 81, in
honor of the visiting delegates Of the
International Federation of Catholic
Alumnae. Miss Johnson will be as
sisted by Miss Mary Ford Andrews.
Miss Edith Oracle. Miss Jane Gregory,
Miss Ada Morgan Hill, Miss NJ. Far
low, Miss e. Calderon, Miss e. Hamil-
ton, Miss Amy Bennett. Miss Margaret
Clark, Miss Reeves Harris, Miss Mar
garet Tuttle, Miss Adelaide Tuttle,
Miss Mary Veeder, Miss Dolores Craw-
ford, Miss Louise Hamilton and Miss
Roberta Wiley, all debutantes of this
season.
Mr.. Ralph Snowden Hill, chairman
OF the floor committee, has with him
Mr.. Brill Clark and a number Of young
men.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
Social Notes.

Mr.. Irwin Strasburger, Of New
York, spent a few days in the city
last week as the guest of Judge and
Mrs. M. strasburger of Beverly courts
Mrs. s. Goodman, Of Baltimore, was
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. s. Rich
ard in Washington last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Judah have re-
turned to their home In Baltimore
after a short stay in the city as the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. Kuhn.
Miss Marguerite Kaufman has re-
turned to her home in Macomb street
after q visit to Miss Leona Speare in
Baltimore.
The Progress Club will give a dance
for the members and their friends
Thanksgiving evening at Rauschers
Col. and Mrs. William H Arthur who
recently sold their residence at 17ls La
mont street to the Commissioner of Edu-
cation and Mrs. Philander Claxton, are
spending several days at the Hotel Rich
mond. They will take possession tomor-
rev Of 21SO Leroy place. which they have
leased for the winter season.
Mrs. A. Neumeyer has returned to
her home after spending some time
in New York as the guest of her
mother. Mrs. serposa.
Mrs. ]. Goldenberg has returned to
her home after a few days spent in
New York with relatives.
Miss Helen Strasberger left last
week to spend the winter in New
Orleans with her sister. Mrs. A. Neu-
meyer.
Miss Georgia schofieId will go to New
York this week for a ten-day visit, and
while there will attend the Army and
Navy game.
Mr.. E. Hahn has returned to his
home after a few days spent with
friends in New York.
Miss Helen Myer has returned to
her home in New Orleans after spend
ing several weeks with relatives in
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. J. Kaufman are
spending some time in Philadelphia.
Mrs. NJ. Dannenberg has returned
to her home in New York after a visit
with Mrs. A. Liebman.
Mrs. H. Kaufman has returned to
Washington after a short stay with
relatives in New York.
Mrs. Charles C. Treat, wife of Briea-
der General Treat, U. S. A., returned
to Washington last week from New
York. where she has been visiting for a
few days. Gen. and Mrs. Treat viii leave
Washington in a few days for San Fran
cisco. where they will sail December 6
for the generals new post In Hawaii. The
Misses Treat, who have been visiting in
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
How to Keep the Face
Young and Attractive

The way to ward on old age is not to
fear it not to allow ones self 70 be op-
Use only legitimate preventives and avoid
trying experiments with preparations that
have not stood the test OF time. An en-
urely safe and very effective way to keep
the complexion young-looking and beauti-
full is to apply ordinary mercolized wax at
bedtime, using IL like cold cream, wash
ing Il on in the morning. This gradually
sbsorbs the withered, faded cuticle. which
is replaced by the more youthful, pink
tinted underskin. One ounce Of this wax.
to be had at any drug store. is enough TO
completely rejuvenate a worn-Out com
pleNion.
Crows feet and other wrinkles, the FIRST
signs of advancing age, may be removed
by a simple harmless preparation made
by dissolving an ounce Of powdered saxo-
lite In a half pint witch hazel Il Is used
as a face bath.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

litical campaign in West Virginia at
tracted wide attention and has made him
many friends in Greenbrier County.
where his activities are by no means
past. Mrs. Perrin has achieved the dis
tinction of being one of the most beauti-
fully gowned women seen at the Green
brier this season and will be an import
ant addition to the society colony here
during the winter.
Fred G. Bryce, jr.. of Baltimore, who
Joined friends at the Greenbrier, spent a
few days this week at White Sulphur.
J. F. Adamson. of Baltimore, has re-
Gently been at the Greenbrier at White
Sulphur Springs, W. Va
Capt. and Mrs J. NJ. spaulding. Of
Washington, are at the Greenbrier for q
short stay. and are taking many Of the
drives in the vicinity.
Mrs Thomas Marean Chatard, of
Washington. who for many years until
the present one has had a cottage at
White Sulphur during the summer sea-
the Greenbrier.
Mr.. and Mrs. William K Vanderbilt
who arrived at the Greenbrier on Thurs
be Joined by Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick o.
Beach Miss Anne Morgan arrived on
Saturday for the cure. Mr.. and Mrs.
John R. Drexel and Mr.. William Hude
Nelson are at the Greenbrier. where
Mr. and Mrs. James Brown Potter, Lis
penard Stewart, Robert l. Gerry, Leon
ard Jacob. Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Fletch-
er, Mr.. and Mrs. Amory Hodges, the
Duchesse de Chaulnes and Mrs. William
Ambrose Taylor are among the smart
autumn colony taking the cure.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
Brilliant Ball at Navy Yard

The President and Mrs. Wilson have
signifled their intention Of being present
at the ball to be held under the auspices
of the Navy Relief on November 30 at
the navy yard. They will occupy box A.
The reception committee will include
Mrs. Josephus Daniels, Mrs. German.
Mrs. Barnett and Mrs. Joseph Strauss
The patronesses will be Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson. Mrs. Josephus Daniels, Mrs. F.
D. Roosevelt, Mrs. Barnett, Mrs. Benson.
Mrs. Glennon, Mrs. Griffen, Mrs. Strauss,
Mrs. Braisted, Mrs. D. E. Taylor, Mrs,
Leigh Palmer. Mrs. F. Harris, Mrs. Glow
er. Mrs. B. H. Buckingham, Mrs. R. w.
thompson, Mrs. Brownson, Mrs. r. A.
Harlow, Mrs. Julian James, Mrs. c, C
Glover, Mrs. Wainwright, Mrs Schroeder
Mrs. Nash, Mrs. J. NJ. Johnston, Mrs
Hewson, Mrs. Mayo, Mrs Dr. Will Coff-
mann, Mrs. F. F. Fletcher, Mrs. Fahne-
stock, Mrs. Borden Hartman, Mrs. Mont
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

the North for several months, will not re-
turn to Washington. but will join Gen.
and Mrs. Treat en- route to California.
Mr.. Alfred Haas. OF Norfolk, has re-
turned to his home after a short visit
with his mother. Mrs. T. Haas.
Mr.. Sylvan Oppenheimer is spending
the weekend at Norfolk as the guest
of Mr.. Elmer Young.
Mrs. 1. V. Stone and little daughter.
Marion, have returned to their home
in Providence. r. l., after spending
some time in Washington as the
guests of Mrs. Rosenthal.
Mrs. r. Aarons. OF New York, is
the guest of her mother. Mrs. Fried
lander. OF the Burlington.
Mrs. S. s Kalisher. of Harvard
street, entertained the Tuesday after
noon Sewing Circle. Refreshments
were served and music was enjoyed.
Mrs. A. Sanders has returned to
her home from a short visit to BaIti-
more.
Mrs. Ben NordIinger. of Atlantic
City. is spending some time in Wash
ington with relatives.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
Concert at Trinity

This afternoon at $50 Mr.. Van HUI
steyn will give a recital Of violin music
at Trinity College, Brookland Students
from the Holy Cross Academy. the I'm
maculate Seminary, the Visitation Con-
vent, and the Catholic University will
be present in large numbers and to-
gether with the student body of Trinity
will assure the social and financial sue
cess of the affair.
The musical success res;s in the very
capable hands of Mr. ]. c. Van Hulsteyn,
violin artist Of the Peabody Conservatory,
and his accompanist, Mr. Howard
Thatcher, OF Baltimore.
The Trinity girls will act as ushers and
ticket takers.
The proceeds will go to swell the Anna
Hanson Dorsey scholarship fund for
Washington girls.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
Christmas Ball.

Among those who will have boxes for
the ball to be given Christmas night at
Rauscher's for the benefit of the Chill
dren's Country Home are Mrs. Joseph
Letter, Mrs. Marshall Field, Mrs. Gibson
Fahnestock, Mrs. Eugene Hale. Mrs.
Robert r. Hit, Mrs. II. Campbell Graef.
Miss Helen Jones, and Mrs. James Nc
MILAN, and Mrs. 8. L. H. Slocum. Mrs.
Joseph Letter is president of the Chill
dren's Country Home board, and Mrs.
Charles c. Glover. jr.. has charge Of ar
rangements for the ball. which promises
to be one of the most brilliant entertain
ments Of the Christmas season.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
Soiree Franchise

The patronesses Of the "Soiree Fran
caise," to be given at Rauscher's on De-
cember 2, for the benefit Of the wounded
French soldiers, are: Mrs Hennen Jen-
nings, Mrs. w. Corcoran Eustis, Mrs.
Thomas Vernon Boynton, Mrs. Alberton
Cushman, Miss Sarah R. Lee. Mrs. Rey-
nolds Hit, Mrs. Chauncey Hackett.
The French Ambassador has accepted
to forward the proceeds of the evening to
the headquarters of the relief society for
the wounded. Tickets can be obtained at
Rauscher's
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

guests were received by Mrs. Lenah s.
digbie, president of the association, as
sieted by Miss Georgia Nevins, Misc
Mahan and Miss Dora e. Thompson. The
club house presented a very attractive
picture with decorations of chrysanthe-
NUNS and autumn leaves. and the mu-
sical program. given by Miss Palmer:
Miss Adams and Miss Stublett was much
enjoyed.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
White Sulphur Springs.

Mr.. and Mrs. Laurence Perrin. who
have been absent ten days in New York
and Baltimore, have returned here for
the winter and have taken a cottage in
Baltimore Row. Mr.. Perin's recent po-
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Collins Heron will
present their daughter, Miss Janet
Heron, to society at an afternoon re-
ception Friday, December /, at their
residence in I street.
Mis- Heron is a niece Of Mrs. will
lam Howard Taft. and was a frequent
guest at the White House. when Mr..
Taft was President.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
Movie Love.

She stood upon the step above me.
Asking coyly. do you love me?"
I've loved you long. love you deep.
love you for i've Thousand feet!
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
Local Societies.

On Wednesday. December 6, from 3
to o'clock. the board of managers
of the House Of Mercy will give q
Christmas bazar and sale at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Charles W. Richardson,
1917 Connecticut avenue. Many nov
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

somery Blair and Mrs. Nevil Monroe Hop
kins.
Boxes can be obtained from Mrs. George
Barnett and tickets from Mrs. L 2. Tam
ner, Mrs. Parkwood and Mrs. John o.
Nicholson. 1898 Jefferson place.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
impractical.

The Scotch have found prohibition i'm
practical-without trying it. Many who
have tried Scotch" have found It also to
be impracticaL-Philadelp Evening
Ledger.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
FROM PAGE FOUR.
and Mrs. Wiley. Miss Roberta Wiley,
will be presented to society.

Capt and Mrs Virginius e. Clark
will entertain at dinner on the eve
ming of November % at the Army and
Navy Club in honor of their house
guest, Mrs Charles Patterson, of Los
Angeles, Cal.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. William Howell Church
have sent out cards for Saturday, No
vember Is, from to Z o'clock. to meet
the faculty at ST. Adams School, Ca
thedral Close.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

Mrs. William Sinclair will entertain al
auction Wednesday, December at
o'clock, at the Washington Club.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

Galimont branch of the Sunshine ant
Community from $50 to 1880 o'cloci
Tuesday evening, will be held in the par
Iors Of the Portner instead of the New
Ebbitt.
Miss Mary Helen Howe has returned
from Accomac, Va, where she was heard
in a concert given by the Daughters OF
the Confederacy. She was most enthu-
siastically received in the following
numbers: ''vissi d'Arte," from the Opera
of ''Tosca" CPucinnD; Hush Song and
Transit (James), Southern Song
CRonald), Waltz Song" (ArditD, and "a
fors e lui," from the opera of 'Traviata'
Verdi. During her stay at Accomac
Edwards. a former pupil.
Wendell Wolfe Chapter, D. A. R.. met
monday evening at the home Of Mrs. r.
\. Dellett, 112S Columbia road, with Miss
Margaret Lawyer Dellett. the Misses
Shipley and Mrs. Mary Gordon Bailey.
assisting hostesses. The regent Miss
Bertha Frances Wolfe, presided. and there
was a good attendance Of members.
The candidacy of Mrs. Gaius NJ. Brum-
baugh for reelection as regent of the
District of Columbia Daughters Of the
American Revolution, and also that of
Miss Mary Wilcox. regent Of the Col.
John Donelson chapter for the of1ce Of
vice regent of the District Daughters. re-
Ceived the unanimous Endorsement Of the
chapter. contribution was voted to-
ward the endowment fund being raised
by the Maryland Daughters for scholar
ship in the Academy at st. Marys, Nd.
a nonsectarian school, in honor Of the
memory of Mrs. Donald Mclean, former
president general and a native Of Mary
land. A letter was read from the Rev.
Edgar Tufts. principal of the Lees Nc
Crea Institute. Banner Elk. N. C., giving
a report Of the progress OF the chapters
protege. who Is studying at that insti-
tute, which was highly gratifying to the
members Of the chapter.
The program consisted Of q paper, '"The
Children of the Forest" the second in
the series in the history Of the Northwest
Territory now being studied, which was
prepared and read by Mrs. Mary Gordon
Bailey. Several musical numbers were
given by Miss Lura Jeanette Campbell,
accompanied on the plano by Miss Thel-
ma Mills Payne. She Sang lone Fleeing
Hour" and for an encore, "A Pussy
Cat" and Three Little Chestnuts" A
social hour with refreshments closed the
meeting.
The next meeting will be December II
with the Misses Church, wardman Courts
west.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

elites will be offered for sale and tea
will be served by prominent society
women.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

The musical soiree to be given by the
GaIimont branch Of the Sunshine and
Community from $50 to 1870 o'clock
Tuesday evening. will be held in the par
lors of the Portner instead of the New
Ebbitt.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

The District Of Columbia Graduate
Nurses Association gave q delightful tea
on the afternoon of November 1e at their
club house. 1887 K street, in honor Of
Miss Clara D. Noyes, ex-president Of the
National League Of Nursing Education,
who has recently been appointed director
Of the Red Cross Nursing Service. The
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-02
WITHOUT ALLOWED $404
FOR INJURIES TO HIS HAND

Herbert Without Of AIishawaka
was allowed S40425 compensation
against the Rubber Regenerating
Co. of Mishawaka for injuries TO a
hand which he received while in
their employ. by the Indiana indus
trial commission The finding Of
board was made public Tuesday
morning.
Without receives an equivalent of
$3.50 a week for y weeks. The case
vas heard here on April Il, when
Atty. George Sands. representing
the plaintiff, and Atty. Shepherd
Crumpacker. counsel for the Misha-
waka corporation, appeared before
Commissioner Edgar A. Perkins.
The finding OF the board conclud-
ed: This case has been defended
without just grounds therefore" The
plaintiff. il is said, was allowed
S156.75 more by the commission
than the company was willing to
settle outside Of court for the plain
tins injuries.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-02
rs DEATHS AND 154
BIRTHS DURING APRIL

There were rs deaths and 1874
births in South Bend during the
month of April, compared to II
deaths and $50 births during the
previous month, according to the re-
port issued by the board OF health
Tuesday. The report also shows
that there were 344 cases of measles
in South Bend during April, COM
pared TO 200 in the previous month.
There were 13 cases of scarlet fever,
six of chickenpOx and nine Of
whoOping cough.
Ten persons were victims OF tu-
berculosis during the month. eight
babies were still born, eight persons
died of pneumonia, one Of measles.
one of typhoid fever and one OF
whooping cough. Seventeen chill
dren under the age of one year died
during the month while so burial
permits were issued.
Eighteen guarantees were estab-
lished. 3A2 releases issued, BAT pla-
cards placed, 80 distinctions made
and 321 school permits issued.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-02
SMALL LOAN BROKERS
IN STATE ORGANIZATION

The small loan brokers Of the
state met in Indianapolis today and
formed the Indiana Association of
Licensed Small Loan brokers. The
purpose of the organization is to
dignity and uplift the making of
small loans throughout the state.
Those in attendance today were
small loan brokers from Anderson,
Muncie. Fort Wayne, Evansville.
Marion. South Bend Richmond.
Michigan city. Terre Haute. Koko-
mo. Peru. Hammond, Connersville.
Elwood. Princeton. Goshen. Elkhart.
Brazil. ColUm bus. Seymour, Shelby
Vile. Newcastle, Huntington, LapOrte
and Indianapolis.
The organization was launched
with enthusiasm and gives every
promise of being exceedingly active
and permanent. G. NJ. Line of An
derson was elected chairman pro
tenn and Rudolph Aufderheide of In
dianapolis as secretary. The per
manent officers are To be elected at
the next regular meeting which is 10
be held in Indianapolis on May "a.
Dr. q. G. Mueller Of Philadelphia,
secretary of the American association
Of Loan Brokers. the national body,
was present and assisted in the or
sanitation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-02
To PUT REQUEST
INTO A CONT ACT
Officials of South Shore Ask
Works Board For Freight
Car Privileges.

c. y. Wilcoxen. Michigan City,
president of the Chicago. Lake Shore
and South Bend Railway Co.. with
Atty. f. ]. Lewis Meyer appeared
before the board Of public works
Tuesday morning relative TO the pro
posed freight depot and freight ser
vice which will be installed by the
company in South Bend. The ques-
ton of permitting the company 10
operate it's freight cars through the
city as far es the company's prop
erty on Hydralic av., was discussed.
The company first planned TO erect
a depot on the property near the in
tersection of LapOrte and Lasalle
avenues. There has been consider
able objection 10 this and now the
company wishes 10 extend it's privi-
Iege of operating freight cars
through the city. The board in
structed the officials to draw up a
contract specifying their desires and
present il TO the city formally when
some definite action could be taken.
Bids were opened Tuesday morn
ing on the paving work for Keasey
ST. Bids on brick, sheet asphalt and
asphaltic concrete were offered and
referred 70 the engineer who Will
report them back tonight when the
preliminary awards will be made.
Bids on water connections for Indi-
ana and Niles avenues. were also
referred to the engineer.
Two petitions were presented to
the board Tuesday morning, one
for the paving of y. Francis ST. from
r. Wayne st. to +. Sorin St, and an
other from Monroe st. TO the first
alley running east and west. Both
petitions were referred TO the engi-
neer for investigation.
The following hearings are slated
for the board OF works meeting to-
night:
Hearing on resolution for curb
and walk on Ewing av.
Hearing on resolution for curb
walk, and gravel pavement on Logan
st.
Deferred hearing on Elmer St.
curb walk and gravel pavement
Deferred hearing on pavement on
Fuerbringer st.
Deferred hearing on pavement on
sidewalk and curb on south side Of
Broadway st. from Main st. to
Franklin st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-02
COMMISSIONERS RENEW
SIX LIQUOR LICENSES

Six renewals of retail liquor
licenses have been allowed by the
County commissioners. They are:
August Buysee. 1902 ". Division St;
John Gergacz. 626 W. Tut St:
Stephen Hodosi. 92S y. Eddy st: Wa
lenty Kendzierski, 1871 W. Tut ST:
Keleman Kenna. 21O2 W. Washing
ton ay.; Gustav Repeszynski. 624 y.
Studebaker ST.
The Buckeye Brewing Co. 1908
Listor av., was granted a renewal
OF a wholesale liquor license. Paul
7. Gard was granted permission TO
purchase the retail liquor license Of
Frank Horvath. 1901 Catalpa av. and
TheOphil Van TOrnhaut was given
permission 10 purchase the license
OF Rene Van Belenghem. 223 y
Main ST. Mishawaka. Peter Maddox
was allowed TO transfer the location
OF his saloon from 1102 W Thomas
ST. 10 617 IL Railroad 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-02
SEE NO WAY OUT.
InternationaI News servlce

International News Service.
WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE i'm
pending deadlock between Gen.
Scott and Gen. Obregon. Carranza's
minister of war. over the future Of
the American punitive expedition
ROW in Mexico was the chief sub
ject of discussion in state and Latin
American diplomatic circles today.
Sec'y Bakers supplemental instruc-
tons to Gen. Scott we're expected to
form the basis of further discussion
between the American and Mexican
officers.
Meanwhile there seems no prob
able way out OF the impasse. State
department officials plainly are
chagrined at the doubt cast upon its
assurances Of the character Of the
expedition in Mexico by Gen. Obre-
gon. Although acting under the
authority Of Gen. Carranza he in
sists upon the immediate withdrawal
Of the American forces. The charac-
ter Of the American expedition re-
peatedly has been defined to Car
rama and his chieftains. Some off,
Gals frankly state that doubt Of
Washington good faith in this
matter, as expressed by representa-
tives OF the de facto government
both on the border and in Wash
ington, amounts TO nothing less than
an insult to the United States.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-02
COMMUNITY
CENTERS WILL MEET
Willow Greek and Sumption Prairie
Organizations VIII Hold
Sessions Tonight.

Five rural community centers will
meet this week and The Ferrisville
organization will hold a session on
May 9. Miss Grace Osborne of In
dianapolis viii talk on The Proven
ton of tuberculosis" at Willow
Greek meeting tonight and Alex
Rupel Will speak on My Expert
ences in Cattle Feeding" at the
sumption Prairie meeting tonight.
Clay and Harris township centers
will hold a joint meeting Wednesday
night Henderson Mcclellan, cOun-
" engineer, will talk on Improving
Niles Road" and Cooperation" will
be the subject Of an address by l..
NJ. Hammerschmidt.
Miss Osborne will talk at the
Madison township meeting Thursday
night. Miss Bernice Yoder, instruc-
tor in domestic science in the coun-
try schools, will talk at the Union
township meeting Friday night and
at the Ferrisville session next Tues
day night. Illustrated lectures on
poultry will be given at both Of
these meetings