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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-05-17
SENDING A MAN By MAIL.
Il Is Quite Possible Under British
Parcel Post Rules.


The parcel post has made its useful
ness felt i'll many ways. unexpected as
well as foreseen. But the English par
eel post does one surprising thing that
has not vet been introduced into our
own system.
An Englishman wished to reach a
customer living in remote part OF
BALKAN, one Of the suburbs of London.
and it was very necessary that he find
him quickly. Knowing nothing of the
district he called at the general post
office at ST Martin 's-leGrand to con
suit directory. On explaining his
case to a clerk he was amazed to learn
that he could be sent to the address
by parcel post by payin" fee of
threepence a mile.
The gentleman bad never heard of
such a thing. and it is said that very
few persons in England know that it
can be done. He was placed in charge
of q messenger who was familiar with
all parts of the city and was soon on
his way. The boy carried a printed
slip on which was written a descrip-
ton of the parcel in charge under
the heading Article Required to Be
Delivered" and before leaving the Gus
toners house both the customer and
the gentleman had to put their sigma
lures on the paper.
The limit in weight for anything de
livered by parcel post in England is
generally understood to be eleven
pounds, but there is one clause that
reads, "A person may be conducted by
express messenger to any adsreSs on
payment of the mileage fee.'-Youth ;
Companion.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-05-17
METHODISTS FAVOR
UNION OF CHURCHES
General Conference at Saratoga
Springs Provides Committee for
Negotiations Between Northern
And Southern Churches.

Saratoga Springs, n. Y, May 10
The notification of the Methodist
Episcopal Church and the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, was IN
dorsed almost unanimously by the
Methodist General Conference today
The conference adopted the report
of the committee on unificat1on,
which provides for further negotla-
tions with the Southern Church,
paving the way for final action by
the General Conference OF the
Southern Church in 1918 and by the
Northern Church's General Confer
ence in 1920.
The report was adopted amid
scenes of unbounded enthusiasm. On
ly one speech was made in favor OF
the action and none in opposition.
Rev. John F. Goucher, president
emeritus of Goucher College, Baltl-
more, in moving the adoption OF the
report, emphasized the fact that the
proposed amalgamation would be d
federated union that would protect
all the varied interests just as the
federal government protects the IN
terests of the separate States, but IN
the case of federated Methodism the
world and not the nation would be
under ecumenical control.
DR.. Goucher said that detailed
methods of union were purposely
omitted from the report in order that
everything might be taken out OF the
dogmatic and placed in the debat-
able class. The interests of the
negroes, he explained, would be pro-
tected and they would also have OPP
portunity to solve their own prob
lens.
At the call for affirmative votes,
virtually. the entire convention rose
and when the opposition was called
for, only one or two scattered dele
gates stood up. Renewed cheering
and applause greeted the announce
ment that the report had been adop-
ted, and as Bishop E. R. Hendrix, OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, stepped to the Speakers desk
and clasped hands with Bishop
Cranston, the presiding officer, the
convention spontaneously began sing
ing Praise God From Whom All
Blessings Flow" and followed with
'Blest Be The Tie That Binds"
Bishop Cranston was greatly at
fected by the demonstration. WHIP
ing away the tears that streamed
down his face, he said:
This is the supreme moment of
my life You might have continued
me in an effective relation for eight
years longer if you had so willed, but
you could not have given me the
qualification of soul I feel today"
Bishop Hendrix said:
AS senior bishop of American
Methodism. believe that by our &C
ation today we have accomplished
more for the good of mankind than
resulted from the battle of Sara
toga."
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-05-17
Special Grocery
Bargains.
Thursday and Friday May
18th & 18th.
Phone Orders Sent C.. o.
D. Phone No. 479.

Quaker oats, &C., two for TIC.
KeIlogg's corn fakes or krumbles,
&C., two for Tic.
Rumford yeast powder, &c.
Large can fancy table syrup, &c.
Wagner's baked beans, 8 1ac. can.
Large Everyday or Pet milk, 8 IL C..
Jell-o, any flavor, SIZE.
One pound pkg. extra process corn
starch, nc.
Dromedary GnstanD tapioca, &c.
California (Lemon Cling peaches,
sweet, 19c.
Try our coffee. TBS. for 25c.
Best cooking butter, 24c. ID.
Tomatoes 6 H. cans) 10c.
Singer sewing machine oil, 7c. bot.
Toilet paper, large rolls, 25c.
Wards fine cakes, &c.
Sugar Especially when it does not
exceed one-third the amount of or
der, TIC.
Extra large (Sunkist) oranges, u
doz., 24c.
Large bananas doz., 18c.
Premium hams, 21c. ID.
Fresh smoke sausage, lac. ID.
Perfection BEST Patiently flour, is
all that the name implies, and only
85c. large bag.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-05-17
Cash Grocery
Slaughter Prices
Effective at Once
Large Stock of Shoes, Dry
Goods, Mems Furnishings,
Clothing and Ladies Goods
to Be Sold at Greatly Re-
duced Prices.

Having made up my mind to get
out of business, ! have rented my
store, the new tenant to take pos
session July 1st, and in consequence
thereof must get rid of my large
stock of goods before that date. To
do SO will, from this time on, sell
all goods at greatly reduced prices;
the cut In prices will be so deep that
it will pay everyone to call and see
the great bargains am now Offering.
A. j. DUNN,
Race Street, Cambridge, Md.
Adv. 4-27-tf. B&R.
Goes fartherest, lasts longer,
cheapest because best. DEVICES pure
lead and zinc paint.-The United
Stores Co.-Adv. 16-3t. B&R.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-05-17
NEW PONY CONTEST

We give double tickets on Satur-
day on both old and new accounts.
Give us trial, and be convinced that
steam is the only thing you can do
perfect laundry with.
WE ARE PLEASING
the people of Laurel and Seaford,
Del; fredericksburg, Williamsburg,
Hurlock, East New Market, Vienna,
Deals Island, Tilghmans Island.
Trappe, Oxford, Easton, Madison,
Church Creek and many people by
parcel post throughout the Eastern
Shore. We put in circulation over
$500 each week for labor alone. We
put buttons and neck bands on
shirts FREE of charge. Is this any
advantage to the public?
Our prices are reasonable. Palm
Beach suits, Soc, and all other prices
in keeping with all first-class laun-
dries. We wash everything but the
baby. Give us call.
SANITARY LAUNDRY co.
j. HI. KRAFT, Mgr.
Phone $50. 129 Race st.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-05-17

Keep the moth out of your furs
and winter clothing by brushing
them thoroughly, exposing them to
the sun for day, and then put them
away in one of Nathan's Moth-Proof
Tar Paper Bags, soc. or $1.-Na-
than's Furniture Store.-Adv. 15-3t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-05-17
Wanted
BY McCAWLEY & COMPANY
Academy Street.

Academy Street.
Two Steady Front Makers on High
Speed Machines.
Two Back Makers on Double Needle
Machines. Sleeve Makers to
take work at home.
C. H. PROUSE, Manager.
Adv. lat.
Plants For Sale.
Early tomatoes. cauliflower, cab
bage and sweet potato plants.-Olin
LeCompte.-Adv. 16-6t.
..Devoe's Pure Lead and Zinc
paint is the cheapest, because best.
Sold by the United Stores Co.-Adv.
16-3t. B&R.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-05-17
GET A SEWING MACHINE.

GET A SEWING MACHINE.
We have on hand Is slightly used
Sewing Machines, which we will sell
very cheap and on easy terms. We
also have a full stock of New Ma
chimes. If your old machine does not
run right, or If you are going to buy
be sure and give us call.
DANIEL w. MARSHALL,
Choptank Ave.
Andrews Old Stand-Adv. 13-1w.
w. D. Tregoe has soft crabs for
sale.-Adv. 15-3t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-05-17
Winning Success.

As matter of fact, the world owes {,
man nothing that he does not earn
In this life man gets about what he
Is worth and he must render an equiv,
alent for what is given him. There is
no such thing as inactive snccess.-Dr
Russell 81. Conwell in American Mag
azine.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-05-17
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

sTRAYED-To my house Sunday. Q
white ducks. Owner please come and
take same away. John McGrath, 301
Washington ST. i7-3t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-05-17

"A large soc. bottle of oil and a
nice busting cloth, all for Soc, at
Nathan's Furniture Store.-Adv15- So
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-05-17

Woolsey's Best Semi-paste paint.
One gallon makes two.-The United
Stores-Adv. 16-3t B&R.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-05-17

Happy is the man who uses De-
woes paint-The United Stores Co.
ADV. 16-3t. B&R
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-05-17
BenevoIencs.

There cannot be more glorious OBJ,
ject i'm creation than a human being
replete with benevolerce, meditatin2
In what manner he might render him
self most accepted to his Creator by
doing most good to his creatures
Fielding. q
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-14
CITY AND VALLEY

Rain Threatens - Cold. cloudy
weather prevails and sprinkle has
given indication of the possibility of
a rainstorm.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-14

Attorney E. r. Simon won the prize
of the evening.
From Calexico-Deputy Sheriff
Barker has brought from Calexico F.
Williams, aged 10, sentenced by JUS
tice Hoffman to months imprison-
ment for petty larceny, and Frederick
Ybarra, aged 10, accused of robbery.
Tulane Tonight-Theatre Tulane Of
fers a big bill of fine entertainment
for tonight. A company of seven
midgets will be seen in vaudeville.
Each midget is star. Speck Bros,
worlds smallest champion boxers. and
strong men; Miss Pinee, midget con-
tortionist; Colonel Little, comic clown;
Admiral Dot, conjurer, and the world
famous Prince Ludwig, xylophone and
cartoonist. In addition feature pic
ture of five reels, salvation Nell,"
will be shown, and baseball COM
edy.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-14

Bride Realty Company, ratct 104, IA
Is, 32O acres.
William T. Marable ct ux. to c. H
Westmoreland ct al, lots t3 and IA
and E " SW a of section l, 1917
IL.
w. S. Palmer & Sons Company t
Fred L. Palmer, NV 4 tract 14O, 13.
IA.
Jacob Bucher ct ux. to John Craw-
ford, tract 119, 1914.
Frank A. McAllister ct ux. to The.
ophilus D. J. Ehmke, tract 229, Is and
1913.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-14
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Dog Tax for the Year 1916 Now Due
and Payable at the City Hall.
On and after January "a, 1916, any
dog found in the city without tag
on its collar showing that a license
has been paid for the year 1916 will
be taken to the dog pound at the east
side of the Fair Grounds on Main
street, and there kept for 48 hours
and if not called for in that time WHY
be killed.
The licenses for dogs are $500 for
male, S4.OO for female and 10 cents
for a tag. YANCY McFADDEN,
222 =. City. Marshal.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-14
Dancing Classes.

Glasses personally conducted by
Professor Morgan N. Smith at Bar
bara Worth hotel. Wednesday even
ing advanced class, 8:30-9:30. Fri
day evening beginners class, $780,
$3.50. Dancing on both nights after
class. Will gladly give rates for pri-
vate classes. Private lessons by ap-
pointment. Phone 1O2J or Barbara
Worth Hotel.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-14
MAINLY PERSONAL

Henry F. Gates Of Calexico was an
Ell Centre visitor today.
H. J. V. Blake of Holtville is an
Ell Centre visitor today.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-14

Eucalyptus fence posts, Is cents
each; eucalyptus stove wood, $3.50 a
tier. A H. Rehkopf, 2O4 South
Eighth.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-14

Albert X. Ross to John OMAR, part
lying east of center line of Fern ca
nal, !. w. Co. No. IL, of Tract AZ, 15-
II, 771a acres.
William Stone Woods ct uX. to Nc
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-14

FirewOOd for Sale.
Ed Royce Transfer, 632 Main st.
Phone 123W.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-14

FlrewOOd for Sale.
Ed Royce Transfer, 632 Main St.
Phone 123W.--Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-14
REALTY TRANSFERS

Reported daily by the Peoples Alb
stract and Title Company:
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-14

DR.. Lyons, Osteopathic Physician,
1916 Dunaway Bldg. Phone 145.-
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-14

Five Hundred Club Meets-The Live
Oak Five Hundred Club met last night
in an enjoyable session at the home
of John McDougal. Deputy District
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-14

Modern Groom housekeeping apts
65s Commercial. Ed Royce.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-14

Pianos moved with best of care any
whore in valley. Ed Royce.-Adv.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-16
PROMINENT MASON Is
TO COMMUNICATE S. r.
DEGREES TO OFFICERS

One of the prominent Masons Of
the Middle West, George Pulsifer, Is
in Honolulu today. having arrived on
the Matsonia Tuesday. It is said by
army officers that he has come to
communicate degrees for the army
bodies of the Scottish Rite, with head
quarters at the Army ConsAtory, Fort
Leavenworth, Kansas.
Pulsifer comes from the Army Con-
sistory of Fort Leavenwerth, and will
probably stay at Schofield Barracks
for week or 10 days. He is making
his headquarters at the army post
Two hundred fishermen are believed
to have lost their. lives in a monsoon
OH the coast of Colombo, Ceylon.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-16
ARMY &NAV
NAVAL MILITIA
DECIDES DATES
FOR IT'S CRUISE

Al meeting OF the Naval Militia OF
Hawaii last night at the bungalow in
the capitol grounds, definite date
was decided on for the l5-day practise
cruise Of the organization aboard the
U. s. first-class cruiser ST. Louis.
Officers of the organization today
declined to give out the exact date
until they hear from Lieut-Comdr.
Victor 8. Houston, commanding Off
Ger OF the St Louis, to whom the ten
tative plan arranged last night has
been submitted for approval.
The lieutenant-commander Is said
TO have told the Naval Militia to Sc
lect any date, providing it will enable
the cruiser to return TO Pearl Harbor
on or before October /, when the st.
Louis will start a program Of work in
connection with third submarine d.
vision activities.
As stated yesterday by the Star
Bulletin, the naval militiamen will
leave here some time in September,
cruising around the islands of the Ha-
waiian group, returning to pick up
those militiamen entered in the Re-
gatta Day events September Is, then
resuming the cruise. 1t is considered
probable that most of the cruise will
be around the islands OF this group,
although 1t is possible the cruiser
may steam to Tanning or Palmyra,
provided there is sufficient time avail
able after the regatta contestants are
picked up here following the races.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-16
Three OFFICERS
To BE EXAMINED
FOR PROMOTION

Three well-kn0wn army officers Of
Oahu were today directed by. War De.
partment cabled orders from Wash.
ington to take examinations fo- pro-
motion as required by the National
Defense Act of June 8, providing for
army reorganization.
The officers named to take examlna-
lions are Capt. Charles 8. Lincoln. End
infantry, in charge of militia affairs,
Hawaiian Department Headquarters;
LIST Lieut.. Eugene Robinson, 18th In.
fantry. Schofield Barracks; and LIST
Lieut.. Elmer F. Rice, 1st Infantry,
Schofield Barracks. Capt. Lincoln
will be examined for promotion TO MA
jor, and both first lieutenants for pro-
motion to captains.
II is expected that tbs board OF army
officers to be appointed by the Ha-
waiian Department to conduct the ex-
aminations will be formed at Schofield
Barracks.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-16
FINE PRIZES WILL BE
GIVEN AT MASK BALL
IN ARMORY SATURDAY

Handsome prizes will be awarded
Saturday night at the National Guard
mask bali In the armory, held for the
benefit Of the enlisted mems ciup'
rooms.
To the lady wearing the costume adj
judged most original viii go a. prize
OF q diamond ring. while the gentle
man whose costume is deemed best
by q committee Of impartial judges
the prize awarded viii be travelling
set.
Dancing begins at the usual hour.
s o'c.ock, and continues until mid
night. No rowdyism whatever viii
be tolerated by the management. and
everyone attending is assured q
pleasant evening. The Hawaiian
music will be continued, the manage
ment having received many complf
ments on securing native musicians.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-16

Point graduates. provided that vacan'
cies remaining In any fiscal year
July to July - after the assignment
Of cadets may be filled by civilian ap-
pointees. To become eligible for ex'
animation and appointment civilian
candidate must be:
tai An unmarried citizen, between
81 and 30 years OF age
ibI Holding graduation diploma
from an engineering course from an
approved technical school.
TEL To pass examination recon-
mended by chief Of engineers approved
by the secretary of war.
The original appointments are to be
provisional for certain appointees for
two years and then If approved shall
be made permanent: but If appointee
fails to demonstrate his ability and
fitness his appointment shall termin-
ate; if during such provisional appoint
ment the officer shall become eligible
TO a higher grade, he shall receive a
provisional appointment in such grade
until he has qualified after two years
probationary period. ....
Appointments TO the grade OF second
lieutenant shall continue to be made
from the army and navy without the
candidates relinquishing their prior
commission. .. u.s.. = ..@ 3. 49,.
BY War Department order Of July
Is an enlisted man Of the National
Guard or of the organized militia who
is called into the service Of the United
States and who has dependent rela-
tiyes, can be discharged by depart.
ment commanders when such applica.
ton for discharge is made to such au.
thoritiss in due form, through military
channels, setting forth that the appli.
cant has one or more relatives who are
dependent and such application will
be accompanied by adequate written
evidence. Applications from nom
commissioned officers will be forward
ed to the War Department for action.
It is also required that the command
ing officers Of such men with depend
ent relatives, shall inform them OF
their right to make application. II such
soldiers desire to remain in the ser
vice, but are refused any portion or
their pay, the matter will be reported
to the War Department. This will be
of vital interest to the militia as re-
cruiting and mastering officers are to
be notified Immediately of the vacan-
CIV that exists as a result of such dis
charge in order to fill 1t; and recruit
ing and mastering officers are to re-
ject such recruits with needy rela-
tives dependent upon them for sup
port when such cases are known to
exist. "
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-16
RELIEF COMING !.
FOR OVERWORKED
ARMY MEDICOS

Letters received In the mail Tues
day by Hawaiian Department officers,
from friends in Washington, state that
the writer's had heen told in Washing
ton that number of Army Medical
Corps officers are to be sent here at
once TO relieve those who recently left
Oahu under War Department orders
for service on the border. ~. ..-.-.
There are about 10 more medical
officers needed by the Hawaiian De
partment at present, as the force is
shorthanded and handicapped by the
loss of so many men ordered to the
border. s. .-t :
The new medical officers are ex-
pected to arrive on the next transport
from the mainland, about September
13. No official adyices as to who are
coming here have yet been received at
department headquarters. -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-16
MISSOURI PACIFIC WANTS
PHOTOGRAPHS OF SCENES
IN HAWAII FOR BULLETIN

C.. L. Stone, passenger traffic agent
OF the Missouri Pacific, has written
TO Albert P. Taylor. secretary of the
Hawaii Promotion Committee, an.
nouncins that il the future Hawaii
will be given publicity in the Missouri
Pacific Bulletin. This magazine is
sent throughout the entire system.
Stone writes esking for photographs
of original island scenes, and has
promised to have an article published
featuring Hawaii. This is one more
connection the committee has estab
lished with the big railroad publica-
lions, nearly every one in the United
States now featuring Hawaiian sub
jects from time TO time. 4
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-16

Sergts. Frazer, Billsborough and
Dellinger are the three fortunate men
of the Engineers who have won the
much coveted grade of Sergeant First
Class, Engineer Corps" rating that
not only earns the. same pay as first
sergeant but also will secure quar-.
tiers for the successful holders of the
same.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-16
Sure Way to Kill Rats
Worst and Most Expensive House.
-. & ~: hold Nuisance. =.&

Millions of dollars OF property are
destroyed yearly by rats simply be.
cause people do not appreciate the de-
structive power of rats and do not
know how easy it is to kill them.
Simply get twoounce box Of
Stearns Electric Paste from your
druggist for Is cents and use It at
eight in accordance with the simple
directions, and In the morning there
should not be a rat in the house.
Nothing else is as effective as
Stearns Electric Paste In exterminat-
ing rats, mice, cockroaches and other
yermin. The government uses it in
Its fight against rats. Directions In
Is languages in every package.-Ad.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-16

When Your Eyes Neel Care
Try Murine Eye Remedy
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-16
Ert Sha)terNotes
Especial .BulletiD CorresDondence)

iSpecial Star-bulletln CorresDondence1
FORT SKATER, Aug. lion
Wednesday, August %, there will be
given In the assembly room of head.
quarters building a dance for the
benefit of a kindergarten for the
younger children Of the garrison Mrs.
George p. Bush, wife of Sergt Bush
of the Signal Corps, will be the teach
er, and as she is most capable and
efficient and has studied the more
modern system of kindergarten train
ing, her services will be great adj
vantage to the post. At present the
smaller children are unable to take the
trips to the city for an education and
yet all such little ones are in need Of
such elementary training.
The dance will supply the financial
means to prepare for the school work
and also arouse interest in the noble
project. The cause is deserving of
the assistance of both officers and
men and It is hoped that large at
tendance at the dance will result from
the annual t~5 #Ea @z ..'..z=
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-16

"Blondy" Williams of baseball fame
has demonstrated the old adage, "A
man good in one place is good in an.
other For he not only controls the
elusive sphere and can out-strategy
the opposing forces at the bat, but
his efficiency AS soldier has won
him a much deserved promotion as
first sergeant of the new Company
C, LIST Regiment of Engineers. Com,
pany c will very quickly win fame as
a baseball aggregation, as many of
the faces familiar to enthusiastic
fans will be found in this organizar
ton.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-16

The kindergarten for the children
will be started about September II
and its sessions will be held in the
new amusement hall, where such
changes will be made as will be re
quired for the work by recent appro
val of the exchange council.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-16

Sergt. Eekhart, End Infantry band
is recovering rapidly from his attacl
of tonsiIitis and will soon resume hi
work in the band and orchestra.