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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27

city on the occasion of Saturdays rally,
while church bells are ringing and whis-
ties blowing, will be an impressive feature
Of a great, inspiring event in Phiadel.
phia's history. But we have too few air
planes. The clouds Of machines that will
Ay over Paris at the victory celebration
which all the world wants to see will be
''something like" Some idea of the num-
ber Of airplanes on the western front can
be gained from the remarks of the man.
ager of a small" English factory to a
Philadelphia manufacturer that he was
turning out ''only" 1s0 machines a week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27

Dear Tomas an illustration of the in
f1uence OF heredity and evolution In pety
memory carries me back to the Franco
Frussian War and the Kaiser Bill Of those
days, grandfather Of our own dear exponent
of the policies of Me and Gott and F'rightful-
ness. His Bll Isl dispatches to the En-
press Augusta called forth at the time the
following parody in Harper's Magazine:
BY Divine will. my dear Augusta,
We've had another terrible buster
Ten thousand Frenchmen sent below,
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.
HOOT MON.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27
DAYLIGHT SAVING
To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger

Sir - regret to note an error in your
usually correct editorial page. This refers
TO the article regarding the Better Use OF
Dayiight" of March 2l, which says, This
setting back of the clock is all right, but
IL is likely to shorten the tango parties"
agree with one part of your statement
Our idea is to shorten the tango parties,
but we cannot do 1t by setting the clock
back, but we will accomplish 1t by push.
ing the clock forward one hour which Is
the movement we are all interested in.
know you will agree that II will do the
public far greater good to gain an hour
for fresh-air amusements in preference 10
late hours at tango parties. know that
advancing the clock one hour from MAJ
uos!I oe:eseF xs: ,sSS'sct { !. sss sssa es
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27
Mr.. Mann is to be cordially

Mr.. Mann is to be cordially con.
gratplated upon his declaration that he is
willing to support Champ Clark for
Speaker 'in the interest of unanimity."
But Mr.. Clarks election will be more
certain II the Republicans nominate Mr..
Mann in spite of his modest retirement.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27
II the popular imagination balk

II the popular imagination balks
before the picture Of a future chastened
and peace-loving Germany, the case Of
Spain furnishes interesting food for re-
fection. No one dreams of dragging
King Alfonso's nation into the war She
- harassed by England's blockade restric-
tions. Her merchantmen are sunk by
Teuton U-boats. But Spain does not stir.
She has had her fill. There is nothing
about the lust of conquest, the lure of
World domination, on which Spain could
not give pointers to Germany. Peninsu-
ar troops. led by Alva and his kind. were
onee the terror of Europe. Germany
aims for . "Mittel-Europa," but Spain
conquered new world. Yet Spain, hum
blsd and calm, but ever dignified. sits
tight while the world fights on. One
wonders sometimes whether Germany
ever reads history.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27
The Youngstown Sheet and Tube

Company, of Ohio. whose plant has
been offered to the Government, is the
largest manufacturer of barbed wire in
the world. Indeed, it was built by the
late John w. Gates to make wire rather
than sheet and tube products. The i'm
portance of the offer was thus not made
plain by the name Of the company, as
barbed wire Is now one Of the prime neces.
stiles of armies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27
Hindenburg is counting without

Hindenburg is counting without
his Nivelle IL the battle now in progress
On an eighty-fve-mile line is to be turned
into one of open maneuver out of the
trenches. The French generals would
like nothing better. With forces outnum-
bering theirs eight to five in September,
1914, they maneuvered the Germans to
their disaster of the Marne. And now
the ratio Of forces is reversed. 1t is the
Germans who are outnumbered
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27

1. What IL "spotted fever"?
2. Who was President of the United States
during the War Of 1912?
3. About how many men are needed by the
navy to bring II to the desired enlisted
strength of 81 900 men?
=. Who are the Mayo brothers?
D. What Is q windrow?
o. Who Is "Ralph Connor"?
Z. What is a Roman road?
3. Name tho ruler of Denmark
D. Is silver heavier than lead?
lO. What Is squeegee machine?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27
Flower Language


w. r. B,-The earliest nations had their
flower language or fiorigraphy. which was
Intimately connected with mythology re-
hglon and national life. Among the most
commonly known symbolic meanings at
tached to certain flowers are the following
oak, patriotism bay, poesy; myrtle.
beauty; olive. peace; ivy, revelry: rose.
love- apple blossom, preference buttercup,
riches; anemone, frailty. anticipation dam
delion, coquetry; daffodil, unrequited love
lilac, fastidiousness narcissus. self-love;
marigold, contempts goldenrod. encourage
ment; lily, majesty purity, calia. magnif-
cent beauty; forget t-me-not. true love
poppy, oblivion amaranth, Immortality;
gentian, virgin pride; geranium. deceit; fox
glove. insincerty; hyacinth, sorrow honey
suckle, fidelity; pansy. thoughts; helotrope'
devotion sweet William, Sgallantry; candy
tuft, indifference cowslip, Yputhful beauty;
wnlte violet modesty. and srtewdrop. friend
ship In need.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27

The Lokal Anzeiger Of Berlin de.
clares that Chinas note breaking off rela.
tons with Germany was taken from
American dictation. Thanks for the i'm
piled compliment to our mastery Of the
worlds most difficult language!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27

There should be substantial money
prizes offered by the Government to the
gun crews on armed merchantmen who
succeed in sinking submarines.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27
WE'VE FELT THIS WAY oURsELF

All indications seem to point to us
clearly that a vast number of our
readers are really asking too much of
our often weary correspondent. While
we are willing by our little aid to render
the same service to all alike, please
don't overrate our correspondence and
thereby save disappointment
Gilbert Correspondent. Stroudsburg Times
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27

The announcement that fifty-seven
cases Of spinal meningitis were reported
IN four weeks to the Board Of Health is
. new argument for improved street
cleaning
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27
What Do You Know?

Queries Of general interest tptH be ansvsrs1
IN this column. Ten questions, the dnsDers to
Uhioh every ,oell-inJormed person should know.
asked dailD.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27
secretary Lansins's implied abro

Secretary Lansing's implied abro-
Gation Of the old Prussian trade treaties
mnet have special sting for the Gov
srnmont which SO brutally tore up her
ooree1nsnt regarding Belgium. Further
ro6rp the American Secretary of State
4 |1neoha1a 3 formidable array of facts in
III = his e0ntsntion that the mu-
~ ~ understanding has been
451 ~ ~ conduct Of the German
1he Junker mind balks at
u (11ute lovte and cannot abide
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27

Our comment upon the variable pen
surmounting the Ledger flagstaff brought
this letter to us:
Doylestown, Pa, March 81, 1917.
Dear Sir-In view of the inclosed
clipping. / write in behalf of the Bucks
County Historical Society to say that
we are rapidly extending our collec-
ton of utensils emblems and impe-
ments bearing upon the history of the
United States into an exhibition no
longer of local. but of national slgnif.
canoe, and therefore to ask whether it
would not be possible to have the
weathercock here referred to perma-
nently preserved in our fireproof build
ing along with similar objects illus
trating the history of old Philade-
phia rather than lost, destroyed or sold
to some local collector, at whose death
II will finally disappear, as did the
model of John Fitch's steamboat.
Hoping that you may see your way
to having us preserve this interesting
relic, i am,
Very sincerely yours.
HENRY C. MERCER.
II we happen to be In the neighborhood
when the dismantling occurs we'll be
pleased to pluck the weathervane from
the arms of any gatherer OF kindlins
who attempts to carry it of upon hei
head. You shall have it. Mr.. Mercer, Il
we have any say.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27

1t is to be hoped that, If the calling
out In church of the names of auto
owners whose cars have been stolen while
at services becomes universal, nobody will
insist on specifying the make Of the stolen
Nara
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27
Very sincerely yours.
HENRY G. MERCER

The birds are arriving in town and
countryside. Why not kill the worthless
alley cat and at least bell the pettsd
house cat7 N s ss <. q I
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27
Split Tickets

OpHC IIcketS
-FOUR READERS-It IL permissible for
voter to split his ticket. voting for some
Democratic and some Republican elsotors
m prssiasntiai elections. Az : result. q.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-27
Philsdeiphis. Tuesday. March 81, 1917

f- Germany, in hoping to save the old
treaties, wanted to play Heads I win,
tails you lose"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08
"Pretty Love Affair.""

Back OF the bare announcement
printed in the Times Thursday that
Mrs. Clara Williams Trufant of this
city and Melville Smith were mar
ried Wednesday afternoon at the
home of the brides daughter, MRS.
Elmer D. Hodgkins, 931 MIdGie ST.,
it was later learned, there was a very
pretty love affair.
Mrs. Trufant, whose maiden name
was Clara Grows, and Mr.. Smith
grew up together as boy and girl in
East Brunswick. Both are now near
years ago the two became betrothed
and were to be married. The objec-
ton of parents who may have be-
lieved the girl, then IS years old,
was too young to marry, perhaps pre-
vented the marriage. Mrs. Trufant
was the daughter of the late Capt.
and Mrs. William Grows, the captain
being one of the famous sea captains
of this regions early history.
In the intervening time the East
Brunswick young lady mad married
Mr.. Trufant of Bath and become the
mother of two daughters who are
now living. Mrs. Elmer Hodgkins
with whom Mrs Trufant has made
her home for many years, and Mrs.
Edward T. Moves. wife of an Ever
EFT, Mass, business man. The father
Of the family, Mr. Trufant has been
dead % years.
Mr.. Smith went to Augusta. mar
ried, engaged in the business Of SELL
ing pianos. retiring a short time ago
to he succeeded by his son, Ralph +.
Smith. Mr.. Smith has a married
daughter at Worcester, Mass. Mrs
Herbert Doane.
Following the wedding ceremony
at the home of Mrs. Hodekins. Mr.
and Mrs. Smith departeds for Boston
on honeymoon, and expect to make
visit to Mrs Smiths daughter in
Everett Mrs. Noyes, and Mr.. ~Smith.s
daughter in Worcester Mrs. Doane
IN few weeks Mr.. Smith and his
| bride will start for West Palm Beach
Fla, to spend the winter at Mr.
, Smiths bungalow.
About year ago Mr.. Smith came
to Bath from Augusta on business
and learning that his friend of bye.
gone days vas still alive and liyine
IN Bath with her daughter. he called
her on the phone. was invited to cal
and the friendship was resumed
pleasantly terminating in the we'd
ding Of Wednesday afternoon. Mrs
Smith is known by hundreds of Ratt
people who prize her friendship high
ly and these people as we'll as the
many business and other friends q
Mr.. Smith at the Capital CITY viii
unite in extending the hest Of wishes
! for much happiness. for the couplt
made happy again after 50 many
years OF separation.-Friday's Batr
Daily Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08
ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE
She Grasped Her Opportunity

Grace Hoey, who plays the Screen
Queen in Henry W. Savage's musical
comedy success Have a Heart" which
will be seen at the Augusta Opera
House, Thursday, Oct II, owes her
success upon the stage to an Incident
which took place during her first sea
son on the stage as a chorus girl in
High Jinks'
Inc company played a benefit for
the Syracuse Advertising Managers
Club and after the performance the en-
tire troupe was entertained at a dinner
given by the Club. Rudolph Frirnl.
the composer Of the High links" mu-
seal score sat at the piano and PLAYED
the melodies Of the score, the principals
and chorus joining in as he played
their particular portion. After all the
airs had been played Mr.. Friml started
a song then iii vogue, and one of the
chorus girls sang the words: This
girl was Grace Hoey, and in this man
ner she was unknowingly grasping the
opportunity which was to shape her
future, for she thus singled herself
from the balance of the chorus and be-
came one of the soIoists of the even
ing. 1t happened that Henry w. Saw
age was one Of the guests of the even
ing and Miss Hoey made lasting i'm
preston upon his sagacious mind for
months later when she was seeking an
engagement in New York she CHANGED
into the Savage offices and as her voice
was being heard, as are all the voices
of applicants, Mr.. Savage passed
through the room and recognized her
as the singer which had so impressed
him in Syracuse.
Miss Hoey thus gained an opportun-
ity which she could not otherwise have
managed and secured the engagement
she sought. Her natural talent had
been recognized and she has made rap
id progress in the musical comedies Of
Mr.. Savage.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08
ROTARY Meeting
POSTPONED TO OCT, 10

One of the milestones in the big drive
for the $4,000 fund for the Augusta Cen
eral hospital addition will be the dinner
and conference Of workers. at the Au-
gusta House at o'clock in the evening
Friday, oct 70 The Augusta Rotary
Clubs regular meeting was scheduled for
the same time and place. but one of the
principles of Rotary is service to others
engaged in good works. so President
Samuel Stewart, has ordered the Rotary
Club meeting postponed to S o'clock in
the evening of Friday. Oct. ~
Brgadier General George Mel. Tres
son at that time will address the club
on "Maines Part in the War" giving a
brief resume of the activities of Names
men in the various organizations. a
sketch of what they have done up to this
time and what will be expected OF Maine
In the future General Presson is in
close touch with the war department at
Washington and will be able to give Au-
gusta Rotarians some very interesting
information.
The regular meeting of the club sched-
uled for Friday Oct. %. will he held in
addition to the special meeting called for
Oct. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08
c. w. RICE FOUND GUILTY
IN BLACKMAILING CASE

Charles w, Rice, the Aliston real es-
tate operator who has been on trIal
the past three days, charged with US
ing the mails in scheme to defraud
A. Rlakely Smith. Back Bay clubman,
wac found guilty yesterday in the
Federal District court on both counts
in the indictment. Sentence was de-
ferred TO allow him time to file ex-
ceptions
Rice was alleged to be the author Of
certain correspondence known as the
Thomas Dolan letters which threat
ened to expose certain alleged rela-
tons Of Smith with Mis-. Borewski
who was pianist at the Y. w. c. U.
gymnasium and with whom they were
both friendly, unless Smith paid rim
$1,000. Rice got possession Of an un-
signed letter written by Smith to Mia;
Borowski and by means of photo
graphy transferred Smiths signature
to copy of it, IL was alleged Rice
insisted that he had purchased the
letter and the Photographic copies
from a stranger to protect Miss Boro-
wski from scandal. He denied he was
the Thomas Dolan who wrote the
Matchmaking letters received by Smith.
1t was expected that Miss Borowskfs
testimony would clear up the mys-
etry surrounding many points Of the
case, but she disappeared, it ives said,
on the eve of the trial. and could
rot be found.-Boston Globe. Oct s..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08
w. c. T. u. Work.

The w c. T. L. met Friday after
noon with Mrs. Abbie Lilly at her
home at 107 Green street and the time
was profitahly passed in doing work
for Red Cross. The new bandage,
known as the nine-tail was worked on
and several were completed. Clip
pings for the comfort pillows were also
arranged and some knitting done. At
the business session plans were made
for Christmas work among the poor of
the city. The next meeting of the
Union will be held in two weeks with
Mrs. Arthur Plummer on Higgins
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08
Enjoys Corn Roast

The members OF Capitol Grange jour
neyed Saturday to the home of Mrs. Ben
jamin Mason on the Bangor road, where
during the latter part Of the afternoon
and the evening they enjoyed corn
roast. In the evening the barn floor at
the Mason home was cleared and dancing
was enjoyed until late hour. There
were many present and the occasion
proved to be a most delightful one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08
Placing Paving Stones

Sounds like thunder alarmed many In
the vicinity of Water street Saturday un-
til it was learned that the noise was
caused b. the dumping Of the paving
blocks which will he put in place by the
Hassam paving crew which is working on
Main street. The evenly sized blocks OF
granite which were skilfully cut by the
workers were brought to where the work
Of repairing is being done Saturday and
the was the work is being rushed along
the road should soon be In use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08
DOCTOR SAYS
VIN0L IS The :
BEST TONIC
Honest Opinion Doctor Gave
His Patient

Bedford, Ohio.-"I was in a pitiful
condition, weak, nervous and run
down so I could not do my Homework.
1 had doctored for years and tried
everything under the sun. A friend
told me about Vinol. I asked my
doctor about It,. and he replied, IT
certainly is the best medicine that can
be had today. I couldn't give you any
better / took it, and today l am as
we'll and strong as any woman could
wish to be, and it was Ninol that
saved me"-Mrs. Frank A. Horkey,
Ash ST., Bedford, Ohio.
We guarantee this famous cod liver
and iron tonic for all such conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08
Little Miss Carmen Charlotte Saw,

Little Miss Carmen Charlotte Sawyer
celebrated her fourth birthday with a
party at her home, q Davenport street,
Saturday afternoon, entertaining as
guests Rachel Maddocks, Louise I.ath-
bury, Louise and Faith Hinckley. The
children were entertained with games
and music was furnished by Mrs. MySon
Maddocks. after which the birthday cake
was cut and they were served with gra Pc
nut ice cream. cake. fancy cookies. fruit
and candy. The little girls had a fine
time together.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

Joseph Perry Bradley, who had been a
prisoner in the City hall lookup while en-
deavorng to secure the required $500 bail
for his appearance before the grand jury
at the January term of court was COM
nitted Saturday to the county Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

MS Rachel Maxfeld left on Mon
day morning for Augusta, where she
has position in the family Of Coy.
Carl Milliken to care for tho children
Of the family.-Sangerville letter,
Guilford Register.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

Horatio Murphy who has been pass
ing a week in this city as the guest of
his aunt, Mrs. Bertha Overlook lower
State street, returned Saturday to his
home in Lynn, Mass. Mr.. Murphy was
formerly employed on the Journal staff
and is now employed by the Lynn
(Mass.o Item.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

Miss Martha Ward, a member of the
nurses force at the Augusta General hos
pital, has returned from a several days
vacation which she passed at Winthrop
and at Portland with friends and rela-
tives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

Mrs. John Coughlin and daughter Miss
Beatrice Coughlin, Of Cony street have
gone to New York for several days
visit. While away they will visit their
son and brother. Eugene Coughlin, who
is now with the medical department of
the aviation corps stationed at Hemp
stead. Long Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

Thomas T. Driscoll started Friday
evening TO rcjoin his company the
headquarters company of the Second
Maine Regiment after passing a few
days inl his city and in Pittsfield with
relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

There will be Christmas sewing at the
Parish house Monday night at 80. A
box is to be sent for the Red Cross
Christmas ship. and a good attendance
Is desired. as this must be at Boston
headquarters by the 18th Of October. II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

The marriage intentions Of Joseph Ouef-
cite, a railroad employe, who claims
Brunswick as his residence, and Laura
Dostie of Augusta. a shoemaker. are on
file at the city clerk Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

Miss Minnie Poole. who has been en-
ployed as clerk at Winslows candy store
for the past several months, has complet-
ed her duties in that capacity and will
be employed on the Abbott farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

Mrs. E.lizab beth Braun Of Augusta.
who has been the guest Of Mrs: Val
ter Tobey. went to Palermo yester-
Cay where she will attend the funcr-
al of S. r. Jones.-Winslow news Of
Sentinel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

The Charles w. Rice above men
toned will be remembered as having
once managed a stockholders Office in
the Allen building, Water street. this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

The Claiming Guild will meet at .
o'clock Monday afternoon with Mrs.
Harry +. Lowell at her home on State
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

Merle Blewitt has returned to his
employment in this city after visit
ing for a short time at his nome
in Winsiow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08
LOCAL NOTICE

The ]. H. Cosan Co. have everything
any man needs for fall hunting-re-
liable guns, rifles, sports clothing, etc.
Come in and see the famous black"
shells. octS-5-S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

Carroll Westall OF the Taylor Critch-
d-Cla que advertising agency of Boston
was the guest over Sunday of Roy H.
Flynt at Lake Cobbosseecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

Miss Carrie Frost has gone to Au
gust where she has employment in
a millinery store.-BoWdoinham letter
Bath independent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

j. A. Silver who formerly worked
in ] F. Dcarborn'.' barber shop mas
accepted a position with d. NJ. Ward,
Bridge street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

Mrs. Charles r. Shaw. who has a po-
sition in this city, went Saturday to her
home in Oakland to pass a weeks vaca-
ton