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DIED AT NINNEKAH

J. o. Holmes, aged s. years. died
yesterday at his home near Ninnekah.
Funeral and burial took place at Min
pekah today.
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ACTION ON COLLEGE
BILL IS DELAYED

Special to the Express.
Oklahoma City, Feb. a.
Contrary TO expectations. the
bill appropriating 100000 for
additional buildings for the Ok
lahoma College for Women did
not come up for consideration
in the house yesterday.
Representatives Jackson and
Sheegog Of Grady county both
expressed themselves as conf
dent Of the final passage of the
bill though several days delay
is likely.
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Liner Arrives.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
New York, Feb. l4.-The White Star
liner Adriatic. carrying forty-four pas
sengers, arrived at Liverpool Monday
"All WE'LL" said a message to the local
cable office.
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BY United Fresb.
Copenhagen, Feb. 14-The Danish,
Norwegian and Swedish governments
have forwarded identical notes to the
Central Powers, protesting against the
"barrage of certain sea zones"
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BY United Press.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE American
schooner Luman Law was sunk today
by an Austrian submarine. The crew
was saved.
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WEATHER FORECAST
aWeather or Noo

We have no use for the man
who changes his job and his
shirt once a week.-Old Man
Sage.
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Local Temperature.

Maximum, 60; minimum. %.
Rainfall for the past twenty
four hours ending s a. M,
% inch.
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-14

News By Wire Daily
from the United Press
Association.
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You will Find All the
Local News Every Day
in the Daily Express.
Evening star., 1917-10-21

eighteen names added to the membership.
The grand matron was presented with a
token Of appreciation, the address being
made by NJ. +. OBrean, and Mrs. Lena
Hodge, on behalf of the chapter, present.
ed a token of esteem to the grand patron.
The program. which followed, included a
vocal solo by Past Patron Fillius OF Electa
Chapter. a violin solo by Miss Ullman of
Mizpah Chapter and a vocal solo by Mrs.
Selma Danforth, each of whom was pre-
sented with bouquets of flowers. the pres
entations being made by the star points OF
Areme. Addresses were made also by
Associate Grand Patron Mcdonald of the
General Grand Chapter. Patron Evans of
the chapter of Dallas. Tex, and by L.
grand patron Of the General Grand Chap
ter.
The worthy grand patron complimented
Areme Chapter for its. investment in lib
erty bonds. and recommended similar ac-
tion by members of the order His re-
marks we rereceived with great interest.
East Gate Chapter, No. 81. closed a
successful rummage sale Friday even
ing, and celebrated by unanimously ap-
propriating 5000 for the purchase of
liberty bonds. with whirl of enthusiasm.
iasm.
Unity Chapter, No. 90, Wednesday
evening. had as visitors the associate
grand patron of the General Grand
Chapter. DR.. McDanie1s. Past Patron
Evans and Mr.. Boyce. all of Dallas, Tex.
each of whom made an address. The
chapter had degree work and for enter
tainment Mrs. Carnahan sang and Mrs.
Cawson gave readings. Refreshments
to the chapter will be made Norem-
her
Evening star., 1917-10-21
Woodmen of the World.

Mount Vernon Camp. No. s, Monday
initiated two candidates. Edgar Hodges
| and Milton Pettitt. A large class win
be initiated at the next meeting. J. H.
Van Allen. it was announced. is homo
sick and will be glad to see the mem-
berS. a.
Oak Camp. No. 4. gave a party
Wednesday night to celebrate its
twelfth anniversary. About $50 mem,
bers and friends attended. A speech
was made by Consul Commander VIII
liams. Col. w. G. Stott gave a talk on
''Woodcraft." followed by Mr.. Thayer.
Philip I. Mansfield. a crayon artist,
brought out a round of applause for
his sketches. Selections were given by
the mandolin club. Refreshments were
served. Z"
Monday night W. A. Frazier Camp
considers q proposed visit to 60 In q
body to Camp Meade to visit the Woods
men at the camp.
Mount Vernon Circle. No. 6. unveiled
a monument to the late Josephine Sor.'
rell recently. Col. G. Wilsher was mas.i
ter of ceremonies. assisted by Old
Glory's degree team. The Frazier Quar-
tet sang several hymns. w. z. True-t
mey made the address and Miss BIZ,
Chambers recited the WoodmenA
POEM ,?i
The woodmen's Home Rifles will
meat October 30. Hrfu
Evening star., 1917-10-21

Ella Allen, solo by Mrs. Pearl Windsor.
recitation by Miss Mary Bauman. duet
by Mrs. l. II. Windsor and Miss Emma
Grigsby and solo by Mrs. Eva Sloss.
Past Grand Master J. T. Petty thanked
and congratulated the lodge members
for tho pleasant evening they had fur
nished the residents of the home. At
the close Of the entertainment the en-
tire audience Joined in singing Amer
ica." Refreshments were served.
President Mrs. Mary NJ. Dement, and
Warden Mrs. Ella v. Mallory and many
officers Of the Grand Lodge were pres
ent.
Friendship Lodge. No. 8, will entertain
its members and friends at a Halloween
party after its meeting Thursday even-
ing. November 1. at Masonic Hall, Ana
costa. Members of the Odd Fellows
and Rebekah Lodges are invited to at
tend and to bring their friends. The
committee in charge announces many
new features.
The Rebekah Assembly school OF in
structions will hold its first session In
Dorcas Rebekah Lodge room Friday
evening. Past President Belle NJ. Car
ter will preside as grand instructress
All members of the degree are eligible
to attend. and President Mrs. Mary NJ
Dement, has urged that every officer OF
the Rebekah lodges be present, espe-
cially the noble grand. vice grand, con-
ductor and warden.
Evening star., 1917-10-21
Royal Neighbors of America.

Myra B. Enright Camp, No. 1897. met
Friday night. Mrs. Ida J. Swiggott.
state supervising deputy, and City su-
pervising Deputy Mrs Martha McCaf-
frey, spoke and Mrs. Louise McCa6rey
was initiated. An invitation was re-
ceived from Maple Camp. No. 750s, to
attend its masquerade party Halloween.
Mrs. Alice Duncan, chairman OF the
COMMITTEES, reported as to the open
meeting in November. Mrs. F1oreaoe
R. Overbee of Martha. McCanrey Gimp.
MRS. Cora Irish and Mrs. Edna Mona
hon OF Maple Camp and Mrs. Maud
Royse, Mrs Nellis Harmon and MrA
Cora Riley of Ffdelis Camp were Wis.
itors. Refreshments were served.
Maple Camp. No. 1908. has invited tho
members of all the Royal Neighbor
camps In tho District to attend q Hall
| loween party at the homo Of Mrs. CATH
crime Webb, 62S G street northeast A
masquerade will feature the early part
of the evening. J. l. Dilsaver has con-
| tributed a clock to the Red Cross melt
ing not
Evening star., 1917-10-21
Order of the Eastern Star.

The ladies' home board auxiliary of
the Masonic and Eastern Star Home
will meet tomorrow afternoon at 1880
o'clock at the New Masonic Temple,
when donations will be made for the
building fund of the home.
The Grand Chapter officers will pay
their annual grand visitation to Temple
Chapter. No. 13, tomorrow night, and
to Ascension Chapter, No. 20, Tuesday
night In each instance the fraternity
Is invited
Columbia Chapter No. Is, will have
degree work tomorrow evening with
several candidates. While the Red
Cross work is progressing nicely,
it is said, the home committee is urging
donations of jelly, preserves and pickles
for the residents of the Masonic and
Eastern Star Home.
Cathedral Chapter. No. IA. will work
the degrees Wednesday evening with a
large class of candidates. At the last
meeting the chapter established a roll
OF honor for its members who have
entered the armed forces of their coun-
try. The Scottish Rite bodies OF WASH
ington have rendered to the chapter
the use Of two rooms for use Of mem
Evening star., 1917-10-21

Langdon Lodge, No. IS. will have a
dress rehersal of the newly organized
degree team tomorrow evening. Dur
of instruction has been held to pre-
pare members for work on the team
and it is the intention of the degree
masters to try out all members who
wish to be listed as active members of
the team. Past Grand w. 3. Randall
grand instructor of the lodge, will re-
turn from the south at an early day
and take charge of the school of in
struction for the remainder of the term
Federal City Lodge, No. 20, will have
the second degree Wednesday even
ing. The lodge was visited at its las.
meeting by c. W. Callbeck of Boston
Mass; C. d. FFlinner of Butler, Pa; c.
J. Sechrist of Port Trevorton. Pa; g
M. Randall of Erie, Pa, and B. E
Hinkle Of Ladoga, Ind.
Recently Federal City Lodge unanf-
mously voted to donate to the melt
ing pot" for the Red Cross a large
silver pitcher which was won in Balti-
more fifteen years ago by the degree
team. Noble Grand Rambo appointed
committee composed of w. F. De-
ment. chairman, w. NJ Zeigler and Vice
Grand Reynolds to devise ways and
| means to secure money and such val
liable metal as would be acceptable as
the lodges donation to "the melting
pot" The committee has asked every
member to avail himself of the op-
portunity to do his Bit and aid the
| American soldiers and sailors at the
front
! Noble Grand Rambo has arranged for
an illustrated and motion picture lee
ture by Prof Ketchell, Wednesday
night, December 10.
The last visitation of "the booster
delegation, was made to Washington
Lodge, October 16. and the next will be
to Central Lodge. 18th and Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest, Friday.
4, Grand Master Irving r. Schwinger
/ who was called out of the city on bust.
Evening star., 1917-10-21
Knights of Columbus.

The knights of Washington are said
to be investing heavily in this second
issue of liberty bonds. State Deputy
Leo A. Rover. a member Of the District
of Columbia liberty loan committee,
SAYS from present indications the local
knights will subscribe in greater
measure to this loan than to the first
one.
street northwest each day is becoming
more and more the Mecca for the SOL
dier boys off duty. The building is
open for their use at any time.
The committee on war activities;
with headquarters in the Woodward
building, has in a general way, 1t Is
said, completed plans for service in the
cantonments.
Potomac Council will meet tomorrow
evening and the various committees for
the coming year will be announced.
NJ. ]. Mcnamara will have charge of
war fund contributions in st. Aloysfus
parish. The committee. of which wal
ter l. Plant is chairman, will solicit
throughout ST. Martins parish. This
committee will meet in st. Martins $
Hall Tuesday at $ pm.
Spalding Council Thursday evening
received communication from the Su-
preme Grand Knight regarding the dues
of members now serving in the Army
and Navy. Lecturer McHale is max
ing plans for Spalding's Annual
Thanksgiving party.
Keane Council at its last regular
meeting had as guests the members of
the knights of Columbus war activities
committee A. G. Bagley and Special Su-
preme Agent Moriarty. also two chap
lains who have now left this country
and are on their way to some
where in France" The council also
had as guests the ladies of the tag
day committee. Maurice P Fftzeerald
sang and George O'Connor, accompa-
MED by Mat Horne. entertained, and
State Deputy Leo. A. Rover and Will
liam P. Normoyle made short addresses.
A buffet lunch was served.
Rehearsals are being held for the pre-
sentation of the three-act comedy.
Back Fire." under the direction Of
Arthur White, by the Dramatic Club at
Gonzaga Hall October 20 and 80 for the
benefit of the Aloysius Club. Misses
Estelle Murray and Lorese Luitich.
members of the club. participated in the
exercises for the benefit Of the soldiers
at the American University Camp Tues
day night. Bernard Fitzgerald. q MEM
Der Of the club II now In Texas.
Evening star., 1917-10-21
Modern Woodmen Of Ames;icl

W. B. Owen was made m9O6op 81
Georgetown Camp. NO. 1sssa. Ws1sss-
day night District Deputy Rsnrys1,
Millard and Consul J. Arthur 1funosl1
made brief remarkA Harrison r. 0h01
Of Central Camp was . visitor.
A. r. Talbot Camp. No. llsi4. vassn@
tertained Thursday night By 0eo004
Lieut.. J. I. Nettekovsn. peymastsrs 1ss
talk on the Insurance and war risk bill
recently passed by Congress. Ssrgt
Homer Paxton, U. 8. Medical Corpa. now
stationed at the Army Medical School
in this city, was also present. Tho
on Clarence F. Orton. Past Consul H H.
Millard ofYlciating. J. W. Grinlth Was
reported in Casualty Hospital with 4
broken leg. A large increase in the
sesDta. hsa. ssa sSs Ss By -fs p. pse
uty Henry H. Mllard. DR.. J. X. Duncan
and Burton @. 'Cowies.
The Modern woodmen. X 10 reported.
have decided to continue their amliAS
ton with the National Fraternsl Con.
gress.
Percy H. Keneipp applied for trans.
to Central Camp. No. 1so1b. this city,
Friday night Communications were
received from F. Burton Ridenour. at
Loretto. Pa. indorsing the patriotic
fund. and from Ernest L. Linsback. at
| Winston Salem. N. c. It was announced
| that Harry c. Breeden. Company b.
312th Machine Gun Battalion. 10 mem .
ber of a quartet which Is driving away
the blues" OF recruits at Camp MeAdes
Admiral Md. Mr.. Breeder IL q men,
Der of Central Camp. An open meeting
10 to be held in November. Arrange
ments are being made by Fred W. Car
rfngton, August H. Jaeger. c. ]. Beck
and George A. Casey.
West End Camp No. 12089. met Nom
day night In Pythian Temple. Wade H.
Jones was admitted to membefvhsp.
Past Consul Harry Atohison conduct-
! ing the ceremonies. 1t was decided to-
hold a meeting for tho entertainment
| of the members and their friends in
November The death of Robert Lss
| Clarvoe was reported and appropriate .
resolutions were passed.
A committee was appointed to visit
the sick. consisting of W. T. Trttipoe.
H. NJ Gilman. C. e. Miller and Daniel
| Webster. Past Consul Atchison, c. Z.
| Miller, W. H. Jones and Ernest Atchi-
| son made remarks. c. II. Matthew,
! H. L. Curtin and George B. Haske were
visitors.
Evening star., 1917-10-21

tomorrow evening. Sister lodges OF
this jurisdiction and visitors from
foreign Jurisdictions are invited to be
present. Arrangements have been
made to entertain, and the committee
features on this occasion never pre-
sented at a visitation heretofore.
Mount Pleasant, No. Q, Wednesday Y
evening will consider matters apper-
will be rendered by several of the
committees and also by the repre-
sentative to the Odd Fellows Home
Association. Past Noble Grand Katie
Wolfe recently received the Rebekah
degree and became member of this
lodge.
Ruth Lodge. No. ., conferred the de-
gree upon one candidate at its last
meeting. Past President Annie E. Grigs-
by of Miriam. No. 6, and Past Noble
Grands Sarah NJ. Sanderson and V.
Estelle Yoakley Of Naomi assisting in
the work. Vice Grand Mrs. Pearl Keck
rotations. Naomi Lodge was the
guest of Ruth Lodge on this occasion.
Dorcas Lodge, No. 4, celebrated its
nineteenth anniversary Friday evening.
Among the visitors were Gen. John x.
Ritter. commanding Patriarchs Mill
tant, and Mrs. John Ritter. past presi-
dent of the Rebekah Assembly of Cali
fornia, and John E. Raker. past grand
master. and Mrs. John E. Raker, past
Grand Representatives w. W. Millen.
J. H. Wood and Gen. E. w. Bradford.
Grand Master Irving r. Schwinger and
a large number Of officers of the Grand
Lodge and Rebekah Assembly of the
District of Columbia
The president of the Rebekah Assem-
bly, Mrs. Mary NJ. Dement,, received and
introduced to the lodge Past Grand
Master Raker and wife and Gen. Ritter
and wife. After the session of the
Noble Grand Josie c. Ison acted as
toastmistress. An elaborate program
included addresses by Grand Repre-
sentative W. w. Millen, who was grand
master of this jurisdiction when Dor
cas- Lodge was instituted; Gen. Ritter.
Judge Raker, Mrs. Ritter. Mrs. Raker
and Grand Representatives Wood and
Bradford. Miss Elizabeth Carter. re-
from Past Noble Grands Eva Schlaich
of Jacksonville, Fla. and Josephine C.
Beahm of New Orleans. La. wishing
the lodge prosperity during the coming
year. large birthday cake contain
ing nineteen candles, which were light
ed as Mrs. Minnie Noakes, noble grand.
welcomed the guests. was served. Pres
ident Mary NJ. Dement, presented to
the secretary of the Rebekah Assembly.
Mrs Henrietta Werner. a bouquet of
flowers as a token of affection, as
the day was also Secretary Werner's
birthday.
Martha Washington Lodge, No. 3.
Thursday evening will have it's annual
grand visitation from the Rebekah As
sembly. accompanied by the officers of
the Grand Lodge of the District of Co
lumbia. All members of this degree
are invited to attend at Pythian Tenn
pie, 9Th street northwest.
Miriam Lodge. No. 6. gave an enter
tainment at Odd F'~bws' Home We'd
nesday evening for RE residents of the
home. The program included a piano
duet by Miss Emma Grigsby and Miss
Evening star., 1917-10-21
Daughters of America.

Goodwill Council No. Is, after a short
meeting Monday night, attended the
state visitation Of Mount Vernon Coun-
Gil, No. Is. An entertainment and dance
Masonic Temple. Friday evening. No
vember 9. Monday. October %: the
State Council will pay its official and
fraternal visit to the council.
The annual visitation of the state Of
ficers to Mount Vernon Council. No. 10.
the home Of the State Councillor. Mrs.
Emily Halliday. occurred Monday
southeast. The hall was decorated in
national colors, palms. ferns and oak
leaves.
After the usual business. the follow
ing program was rendered. OPENING
Call to the colors. flag salute and the
Star Spanked Banner" led by George
w. Robertson as Uncle Sam. and Jen-
ME E. Cohill in behalf Of the members
piano solos. by Miss Ada Sshwartz Of
Golden Rule Council, No. 10: recttations
Ada HUNT and address by the national
councillor. Mrs. Ellis Of Virginia. A gold
watch bracelet was presented by Jen-
ME E. Cohfll In behal of the members
of the Council to State Councillor Mrs.
Emily Halliday. who in turn presented
a cut glass vase to the National Coun-
cilor. Mrs. Ellis. in behalf OF the state
council. Then followed a solo by Mrs.
councillor, Mrs. Naomi Swami; piano
solo. Mrs. Ida G. Yost. and the presen-
tation Of pair OF kid gloves to Deputy
Mrs. Elizabeth Sewell by p. C. Mrs.
Ida Kearney. Refreshments were serv-,
ed. -
Golden Rule Council, No. 10, Friday
evening received one application for
membership and discussed a dance 10
be held in the hall at sth and streets
northeast Monday October 30
American Flag. No. s. Monday night
initiated four candidates-Mrs. and
Miss Suit. Mrs. Cones and Miss Stew,
art. NJ. Newman of No. presented
her credentials as deputy to the coun-,
ell. and was given a cordial welcome.
The council was presented with a large
picture of the flag and pledge. Mrs.
Fowler gave the council a handsome
frame for it. Mrs. Creamer presented
the council with twenty flags and a
large shield. A buffet supper was
served and games and dancing followed.
Evening star., 1917-10-21
Jr. o. u. A. M.

About $50 members and their familiar
and friends attended the ''open meettn4
day night in Washington Hail. It wpN
the first event under the auspices Of the
"booster committee and win be fouoMe9
nroeram Of entertainment included ~Th9
Star SpanEled Banner and America
by the audience: address OF weicomAs A.
G. Columbus; piano selections. g. h
A.: remarks BY the state councilog. Ma:
Emily Halliday, OF the Daughter1 OF
America; piano and vionn duet. 1iss
address. william T. Carter; solo. Mr..
Ada HUNT, accompanied by Mrs. IDA G.
Yost: address, Past Councillor A. e john
son: solo. Mrs. Ellis. and solo. Char3as r
a patriotic recitation. by the chaiEmnn -
the committee. Refreshmeuts Woro ssgyu4.
Evening star., 1917-10-21
Masonic.

LODGES
Monday-Dswson. No. l6, E. A.; stans-
bury, No. "a, grand visitation.
Tuesday-Federal. No. I. social: Acacia.
No. is. E. A.: Takoma. No. %, E. A.
wednesday-Harmony. No. II, open
social; School of Instruction.
Thursday-The New Jerusalem, No. Q,
Z. A.: Temple Noyes, No. 81, f. q.
Friday-St. Johns. No. II, business and
''harvest moon dinner.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS.
Monday-Mount Vernon. No. 8. P. NJ.
and NJ. q. N.
Tuesday-Potomac. No. 8. social.
Wednesday-Columb No. ], special,
Pm, r. A.
KNIGHTS TEMPI.AR CoMMANpERIEs.
Tuesday-De Molay Mounted, No. 4,
Order Of the Temple.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH
RITE.
Tuesday-Robert de Bruce Council,
knights Kadosh. business.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Friday-Almas Temple, Mystic Shrine,
grand ceremonial.
Evening star., 1917-10-21

ness. has instructed Deputy Grand
Master J. T. Humphreys to act as
grand master during his absence.
Deputy Grand Master Humphreys will
conduct the grand visitations in ac-
cordance with the schedule arranged
by Grand Master Schwinger.
Amity Lodge, No. 81, will confer the
second degree Tuesday evening. The
degree team will be in charge of Di-
rector Past Grand Master r. H. Sorrel1.
At the last meeting candidates were
initiated and degree work was also a
ature of the evening.
Evening star., 1917-10-21

The annual grand visitation will be
made to Calanthe Lodge, No. II, by
Grand Chancellor Melick and associate
Grand Lodge officers tomorrow night
Elaborate advance preparations have
been made by the lodge for the occa-
sion. All members of the order are in
vited, especially those members of the
order in the Army or Navy service To-
Gated in the various camps in and
around Washington
Syracusians Lodge. No. 10, which will
be visited officially Friday night, al
ways mas something in store in the
way of entertainment on these occa-
sions
Century Lodges visitation Monday
night vas veritable patriotic rally, as
result of talks on war emergencies
Ihe advancement of the order also was
commented upon by speakers. Addresses
We're made by Past Grand ChanceIior
John B Dickman on the good results
10 be secured from the institution OF
the home lodge: Supreme Represents.
I'VE Albert kahlert. on the great need
OF war relief. and Supreme Representa-.
tive Mark Stearman, on the duty of ali
citizens, and especially Pythians. in
patriotic work and in war emergencies
On account of the many Pyth,an ae.
tfvlties. the patriotic mass meetinp
scheduled for last Friday night has
peen postponed. Saturday. November 8
mas peen suggested as a tentative date
1y .ne ways and means committee. un.
DER whose direction arrangements are
Deing made for the meeting.
Mount Vernon Lodge, No. 5, had the
esquire rank Wednesday night, and an.
iouhced work for several conventions.
Webster Lodge. No. Z. conferred the
page rank Tuesday night and has work
scneouled FOR future conventions. The
Ioilowlns visitors were present: w. L.
Disney of Sunman. Ind; J. L. white
mead Of Palmyra. N. J.. and C. A. Blair
OF Portland. Me-. all of whom addressed
the lodge.
Excelsior Lodge, No. IA, reports "ex-
celient results" in securing subscrip-
tlons 1or the Pythfan war relief fund.
Grand Chancellor Melick reports sat
isfactory progress I'm the home lodge
movement. It is stated that suspended
members who are more than f1fty-five
years of age may be reinstated to all
lodge privileges with the exception of
sick and death benefits for a nominal
fee each year as dues, thus securing all
the privileges of visiting lodges. Com
mlttees are actively taking up the
work. The grand chancellor is also
deeply interested in the success of the
war relief fund, and urged the local
lodges to make reports.
The board of directors of the Pythian
Hall Association. at its last meeting,
Calanthe Lodge has organized COM
pany of Home Defense Rifles, which is
holding drills.