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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-28
MUST HAVE AUTO LICENSE,
Attorney Generals Opinion Regard
no ing 3O.Day Residents.

Columbia, July 25.-In a letter to
c. l.. Brockway. of Spartanburg, Thos.
III. Peoples. Attorney General. holds
that a person living within the State
for thirty days or more must secure
State license in order to operate an
automobile over the streets and high.
ways OF the state. The letter con-
tanning the opinion follows:
answering your letter OF the 23o
inst. ] beg to say that inasmuch ae
YOU have been within the State of
South Carolina more than thirty day.
and expect to remain until the nrr
OF October, 1t will be necessary foi
you to take out an automobile licensr
under the laws OF this state i'm ordc.
TO operate your car over the road
and streets here"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-28
New Honey.

l am now extracting the new crop
Of honey and am selling at the old
price, 35 cents per quart, on draught,
or in glass Jars. As cents per quart.
Have limited supply of white
comb honey I'm sections, about one
pound. that / am selling at 20 cents
per section.
Send to my residence. 800 West
Hampton Avenue or Phone No. 2.
N. G. OSTEEN.
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SUBSTITUTES FOR BOOZE.
Merchants Warned Against Selling ia
maica Ginger and Extracts.

Merchants Warned Against Selling ia.
maica Ginger and Extracts.
1t is said that Jamaica Ginger. lem
on extract and other acticles of heavy
alcoholic content, not intended as a
beverage. are being carelessly sold ia
men whose presumptive use of such
things is for beverage purposes. 1t is
timely that q word of warning be CIV
en- to men who sell articles of this
sort. for though they have a legiti-
mate use. and no one wishes to i'm
pose unduly harsh restrictions, still
they are being misused in many places,
Q fact Of intsrest to this merchant OF
drugsist who sells the articles. since
the seller is guilty OF violating both
State and federal laws against the
sale of alcoholic beverages. 1 offer
this word of suggestion so that men
who have not been duly regardful OF
the law. but are innocent of purpose
to violate. may think somewhat of the
consequences.
Good citizens everywhere are urged
to report to magistrates the sales of
havoring extracts and ginger as bever-
ages; or cases where the purchase
was presumptively for beverage use.
Many new bottled drinks are now
on sale. The law allows a beverage
to contain only one per cent. of alco-
hol Some of this stuff recently seiz-
ed contained seven per cent. alcohol,
or twice as much as beer. I suggest
to friends of law that they have
some Of these drinks analyzed. II
any bottled drink sold in your COM
munity is developing sudden popular
ity. or otherwise gives rise to sus-
picion / shall be- glad to have it an
alyzed.' &
1t is OF the highest Importance to us
In South Carolina to deal promptly
and sternly with the illicit dealer, and
the merchant who takes chances can
not plead ignorance. Five great mil
itary camps are within our borders
and we owe an obligation to our gov
ernment. but to ourselves also, for in
these great camps are our own boys
fresh from well ordered homes and
the restraints of society. suddenly
crowded In camps without the accus-
toned restraints or refinements. Tc
have spiked bottled drinks or extract.
available may be of serious conse
auence. And this applies equally t,
those alcoholic nostrums masquerad
ing as medicine.
]. X. Breedin
Supt. AntiSaloon League of South
Carolina. f"
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~ rsperts coming from the Red
Gr16D hea1ouartsrs are very discour-
0olng. The cutting committees are
lrno sp)sn6id work. but the trouble
C1poD - ~ ths ladies' of the COM
nonoe upoa whorn We depend to
<1Hbe A11nhs garments are not calling
- e11sns. Almost daily I Am rsceiv.
- oet6fs urt1ng ths shipment Of
nr0ssts and ~ TO this writing we
u0~e ao< besn able to make a ship
-. A'f 1;ss Fg,
,'s1f svsrybody In the town would only
pnn1ks . nst Of garments II would aid
- vsvt siuch. ! appeal to your pa
uo3fis1ss ladss& 10 assist !, us In this
vq>n ".Lssh around the streets and
- Rhs nsE'ber Of boys In khaki
o~Aasng the call which may come at
ony minute. Probably the gsrments
voo would make might be worn by
yeSr owA son or brother. Think II
sssv. ladiss OF Sumter. then 90 10
NJ cso. headquarters at the Y. M.
ga bssidins and take home what
>penss scssr ssSns ell permit you
lake. You will not have to wait,
49, sss COT. tied np and ready 10 be
oees~sEeA % you.
s'-1' 80 Nsiii o'Dcnnsai. Chairman.
He'd Cross Chapter
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Mr.. ~ p. Mcleod. OF Charleston.
wilf speak at the Chamber OF Com
fhsfce at $50 tonight. Those interest
sAfn the labor situation and the plans
OF ths government TO mobilize skilled
lSbor for shIp building are urged TO be-
present. Mr.. Mcleod represents the
government and ne mas message for
tho workmen and the employers OF
Skilled labor. He has thir~a To tell
that are so Important that = are
neither written or printed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-28

ENGLAND Believes She Has Found Man
OF the Hour In Sir Douglas Haig.

England now believes she at last
has the one big man she has needed
to lead her to Victory.
That man 10 Sir Douglas Haig. COM
ms nding the British Army in France
and the driving power behind the
great attack which is pushing back
the Germans day after day.
And Haig. called "England's
savior" was ohce barred from the
army because he was color blind.
Haig. when q student at Oxford,
had no idea Of Joining the army. but
on bet with q classmate. applied
for admission. He was turned down
by the medical board. Determined
he asked the Duke Of Cambridge fol-
help and through him finally was ac-
cepted without examination.
Hatg comes from q noble family of
Scotch stock, He was born June 10.
1851. and married in 1905 to Dorothy
Vivian. daughter Of the third Lord
Vivian. and maid-in- honor to Queen
Alexandria. They have two dapgh.
tsss. Sln .f y
\ Once in the servics. Haig moved
up rapidly. He studied the American
Civil War and went to Germany to
study the Prussian military system.
He served In the Sudan In 1898 and
was under Kitchener at Atbara and
Khartoum.
The firtt great achievement of Haig
was under General French In South
Africa. during the Boer War in 1898.
He was at mess With other officers
after the Colesburg operations and
the quartermaster was listing the
losses Of each man.
did you lose anything. Haig? ?"
asked tho quartermaster.
"Yes." answered the young oficer.
MY Bible"
That Unborn piety accompanied
Haig throughout his military career
and the Bible has It's place among his
maps and books and Is consulted by
the general every day.
Haig was still practically unknown
to the public until the present war.
He was In command at the battle OF
Mons. when II looked as II the British
would have to retreat Haig calmly
studied the situation and quietly turn
ed to his subordinates. saying:
I'VE shall hold on here for while,
III we all die for It," That aroused
the English forces to stop the on
coming Germans. Haig became "the
hero Of Mons" ''
When General French was with
drawn from command of the British
forces In France. the command fell
to Haig. He is the man for 1.-The job. u
He has a mastery over his men that
is magnetic. spiritual. rather than
material. He uses no lash. but quiet
calm orders that no man would dis.
obey.
Haig Is "a skilled rider. He talks
German and French fiuently. and has
a working knowledge Of Arabic.
No matter how urgent the war
General Haig takes his regular eight
hours Of sleep.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-28

Nose Dixon. the negro who was in
jured In the automobile accident at
the railroad crossing on East Liberty
street Tuesday afternoon. died at the
Tourney Hospital today. The inquest
will be held at $50 tomorrow morn
Ing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-28

Cochran, "a miles,
Hawkinsville, 16 miles,
Montezuma, 40 miles,
Americhs, Is miles. Total miles
second day, 1873.
Spend the night in Americus, sec.
ond point Of observation.
Wednesday, August 8.
Leave Americus during forenoon.
Ellaville. II miles,
Beuna Vista, 13 miles,
Columbus, 26 miles.
Opelika, Ala, 20 miles
Auburn, miles,
Tuskegee, 16 miles,
Montgomery. rs miles,
Selma, 36<miles. Total miles third
day, 1853. t.
Spend the night and next day at
Thursday, August 9th.
Leave Selma late in the afternoon.
Montgomery. 35 miles.
Spend the night in Montgomery.
Friday, August 10th.
Leave Montgomery early morning.
Tuskegee. Is miles. |@ey
Auburn, 16 miles,
Opelika, miles,
LaGrange, Ca. AZ miles,
Newman, 4S miles,
Griffin, 40 miles. Total miles fifth
day, 1872.
Spend night in Griffin.
Saturday, August 11th.
Leave Griffin early morning.
Forsythe, 80 miles,
Macon, 23 miles,
Milledgeville, 80 miles.
Sparta, "a miles,
Warrenton, 20 miles,
Thomson, II miles,
Augusta, 81 miles. Total miles.
Total miles sixth day, III.
Spend night and Sunday in Augusta.
This schedule is subject to change
II 1t is found desirable and advantage
Gus to make a longer stay at any of
the points. and it is possible a longer
stop may be made in the vicinity of
Americus, Ga, putting the arrival of
the party one day later at Selma. Ala
Or it may be found advisable to stay
day longer at Selma so as to be
able to visit the Demopolis section,
45 miles beyond Selma. In no event
however, is it expected to extend the
trip more than eight days. AS the
itinerary is outlined the party will ar
rive at Augusta on the evening OF
the sixth day after leaving Sumter
and those who do not object to travel.
ing on Sunday will be able to reach
home Sunday afternoon. If a longer
stay is made either at Americus, Sell
ma or some other point, the party
will not reach Augusta until Sunda,
afternoon.
Mr.. Williams is arranging to have
a farm demonstration agent meet tn,
party at each stopping place so tina
no time will be lost in seeking infor
nation. Mr.. II. O. Plunkett, Farm
Demonstration Agent Of the Southern
Railway, who has had eighteen year
experience in fighting the boil weevi
and farming under boil weevil condi
tiOns i'm Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi
Alabama and Georgia, will join tn,
party at Augusta and will remain will
it throughout the tour. His knowl
edge of the country and the infOrma
| ton that he is able TO give will be o
invaluable service to the Sumte
County Commission and will make tn,
! trip one Of practical education. II
this he will be assisted by local an,
state demonstration agents of botl
Georgia and Alabama. After reach
ing the wcevl infested section oc
casional stops will he made along tn
| way to inspect the fields so that tn
damage that the wecvil has done an,
is doing the growing crop may b.
seem
The daily mileage as planned i'm tn
| itinerary is not believed to be excess
i've, the only really long run bein
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-28
Explosion Not ExDlained.

Sydney, G. b.. July 26.-Oficials Of
the Dominion Coal Co. say they are
unable to determine the cause OF the
explosion I'm their mine yesterday.
causing thirty-two deaths.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-28

Ar. James wcathers of Wilmington.
n. G.. spent Monday night in the city.
he y member Of the Wilmington
LIGHT Infantry. ". c. National Guard.
which Z to be mobilixed tomorrow.
- ne came here to see his parents
ofoss eoing into service.
nr. and Mrs. Msllbrooks Buitman
g nastovsr are in the city for few
1hys' say.
-. u. n. McNslll. who has been In
~ On businsa left Monday for
hons.
~. and Mrs. G. ID. schwarts have
peee Nerth to spend several weeks.
Mr. nstsils wochnsr n spending
occs>siWt With frisnds In Andrews.
Uoeobetsyu and On Pawlsy's Island.
ar Neesrt shslor has gone to
oDcvville. Va. 10 spend q week.
-. LSuIss williams and Master
- ~ neafRp returned from Charleston
- uDerning.
4 ~. 9hse anA Miss Vivian Mcleod
1v6 rs(nrnsd home after spending
= 1ays With frisnAs and relatives al
~. miller Daniels has returned
~ Winseon- salem. N. c.. whore ne
- IA yacatsen. Nd
.|< H@~>~A n 49, 49, --x.s 49,
ID&olo bsach. 3,
I1u xlnssls smoak and Masfsr 8. r..
y - visssins relatives IN Orange
~ y. 0oldbsrg and little Miss
~ 0caehsrg have eoas 20 savannah.
Vn6ts thsy vill spsnA the re-
CD1De q The summer with relatives.
y. - Scr& .. A. Harvin have gops
Qosn sprinss TO spsnd fort
. 1sa 4. l. Lssssns and Miss Eliza
~ IAossna. left this morning for
o1suouvSaIss N. @. where they will
1o91 ne balance Of the summer.
~ 'Dssn Green of spartanburg IL
~ DUI ~ sne,s. Mr.. Jno. T. Green
III ugooa -oessst .,@.
N n ~H6tn Green OF EIlotts is
~ = month WITH his uncle. Mr.
<T3ny,1- - a. 81, ss-.s >.
~ Nm. knyfh. who mas bean
f<DSbtikdk W,yh Eer ,s6Srxyys.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-28

There was n considerable amount
OF tobacco on the floor OF the ware
house today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-28
THE BOIL WEEVIL TOUR.
PLANS FOR THE TRIP THROUGH
GEORGIA AND ALABAMA ARE
COMPLETED.

Route and Itinerary of Tour by Sum-
ter County Boil Wcevil Commission
Outlined by County Demonstration
Agent j. Frank WilIiams-Nr. r..
.. Plunkctt, the Boil Wcevil Ex.
pert, Will Accompany Party.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-28

Mr.. w. II. Bradford killed a mad
dog on East Liberty street today.
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SOn4xA tsSps,N NAxkhr.
E@s4owMxR. cotton Buyer.

Corrected dsify at IL o'clock Noon.
Oo6d MidHfns 20. ..a
strsst tgy6dlfns 20 rs.
MlddiIne 2s az.
strsct LOW MIddlins 22 i-2.
L6~ mIddifhx ~ rs.
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~ - lafsr Henry ). HARDY an
~ Ne : engagement OF their
l,UF. -Aiihs o6mSx. and Mr.. r..
- Moore. of Lexington. Ky.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-23
4CABTS ON THIRD YEAR, p2otoe Cook Tells PnrislhioueRs O1 plans for Coming Twelve Months.

Rev. Warren F. Cook, pastor of "~.rinity Methodist church, at yester- day mornings service started his third year as pastor, having recent ly received his reelection. Rev. V. Otman Ward. his assistant. who was recently secured as director of re- ligious education. has also been re- elected by the district church organ e2a1on.
 Both pastors spoke at the 10:45 o'clock services yesterday morning and told of their plans for the coming year. Rev. Cook told of the general plans and Mir. Ward of the proposed Sunday school work. Mir. Cook is chaplain of the state senate and one Of the most popular ministers in tho city.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-23
oncia, Ou1ats for Boy Scouts a
AHDekaCA.

Wise. Smith q Co.,, Hartford, have . vSry large and complete assortment of outfits for Boy Scouts of America, every garment made by the ohlcial naanufactursr. sigmung E7sner of Rcd Bank. New Jersey. Wise. Smith & Co. quote lowest prices on the ohicial Boy Scout coats. brooches. kniclkers, belts, hAversacks. hats. loggings. sheathes, drst aid kits, mess kits knives, cups, OtoclkinGs, shorts. whistle and shirts. wise Smith & Co. invite Boy Scouts to yisit their boys' clothing department. bAAin noor, annex.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-23
Ttoubae Not Over Yet.

London, April 33.-Telegraphins from Copenhagen regarding the work err demonstration before the Swedish parliament in Stockholm on Saturday while the food dtuat1on Was being dis cu1sed. the correspondent of the Ex- change Telegraph Company says:
 Throughout the delivery of tho speeches in the RilEsdag tho crowds outside wore quiet, but occasional cries for . republic and . revolution wore to fe heard, This demonstra- ton In Stockholm And rumors of . revolution gro persistently circulating throughout the country. Fresh dem- onstrattons of . far more serious char actsr arc expected on May 1.
 The royal castle Is being strictly 6uATded by . corps of marine infan- try
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-03-22
METHODIST CHURCH

The Sunday school is expecting to
make a record on attendance April 8,
which Is Go to Sunday School Day.
Every Methodist is especially invited
to come to this Sunday school and to
bring their friends; and all others
will be welcome.
The choir is preparing a special
program of songs for Easter, rehears
ing each Wednesday evening after the
prayer meeting.
A lively Junior League has been or
ganized by the pastor. 1t meets each
Sunday at 8 o'clock and all children
who attend will have a delightful hour
learning what t is that Jesus would
have them do.
A splendid prayer service was held
Wednesday evening, when Rev. ]. F.
Tinnon, the former pastor, was pres
ent, and led in the meeting.
The pastor, Rev. r. J. Craig, will
preach next Sunday morning and
night at II and 7:30 o'clock, respec
lively.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-03-22
GRIFFIN SMITH MOVES

The Press Publishing Company.
with Griffin Smith, president; r. G..
Wright, vice president; H. M. Jack
son, secretary-treasurer; and with a
number of prominent business men Of
Mariana associated with Messrs.
Smith, Wright and Jackson as stock
holders, has purchased the plant Of
the Mariana Index from s. F. Lilies,
and leased the plant of the Lee Coun-
ty Courier from j. E. and T. E. Wood,
for period of two years with an
option to purchase at the expiration
of that period. The two plants will
be consolidated in the building occu-
pied by the Courier and the papers
merged and published hereafter as
The Courier-Index, under the manage
ment of H. NJ Jackson. Courier-In
dex, Mariana, Ark.
Mr.. Smith has been in ParagOuld,
Ark, for several years, where he was
editor Of the Daily Press.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-03-22
~

Mt View Lodge No. 179, l. o. o. r.
Owing the the extreme inclemency
of the weather only the Noble Grand.
Warden and Secretary braved the
weather and put in appearance at the
Hall on the 18th inst. There being
no quorum present after q short Sc
ance and a slight ceasing Of the rain
the trio adjourned to their various
places Of abode, greatly regretting
that there is such abundance of tim
idity and weather fear in the member
ship. While we held no meeting Of
the Lodge, it was learned that Bro. A.
A. Reagan is still quite feeble and
really no better than last week. Other
complaining brothers, it appears are
and are able to be up and
stir about some. Our Bylaws need
rendering more easily understood, ex-
planning clearly that when brother
is able to be up and direct how his
business shall be carried on, he is not
sick enough to be entitled to benefits.
See latter part of Sec. 8, Art. 8 Con-
stitutiOn Of subordinate lodges + O.
o. F., 1912. Let all attend our next
meeting.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-03-22
AN INVITATION

If you are not member of Cooke
vile Sunday School, we sincerely ask
you to come and be one of us or at
least come and visit with us.
Father and Mother. if your children
are twelve or younger We have spec
ial graded lessons for them A child
should not be taught the same lesson
in Sunday School that an older per-
son is taught any more than he should
be in the common school, but the les
son must be suited to the child S
ability to understand, and must be
interesting If he is to get it. These
classes also have their own class
rooms
The older classes study the Inter-
national lesson with the exception Of
the Teacher Training Class, which
has special course.
We are now enjoying series of
talks on Latin America, that great
country of which we know so little,
our neighbor to the south of us, max
ing use of map and board.
Go To Sunday School Day" will
be especially observed by a beautiful
Easter Program, "The Living Lord
For Latin America" You have our
cordial invitation to come and share
these good things with us.
r. H. HARDING, Supt.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-03-22
LADY MINsrRELs

One of the most unique entertain.
ments ever given in Cookeville will
occur at the schoolhouse next Satur.
day night, March "a, when the Parent
Teachers Association will present 4
lady minstrel show. Everybody and
all their friends should see it; it will
be "corker". Admission is only Is
cents and rs cents. The Herald will
give years subscription to any per-
son who buys ticket and does not
get the moneys worth.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-03-22
LADIES AID SOCIETY

A very pleasant and profitable meet
ing of the Ladies Aid Society was
held last Monday afternoon with Mrs
Henry Algood. Refreshments were
enjoyed, and the following additions
to the organ fund were announced:
A. D. Dorman. Chicago, 800, in
memory Of his mother, who was at
one time member of this church.
Rev. J. A. Molloy, Nashville :. $1.OO
Mrs. Mary Simrell, city ....... 800
A Friend .................. $1.O0
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-03-22
SPRING OPENING DAY

Last Tuesday was spring opening
day for the dry goods and millinery
stores of Cookeville, and proved to
be the most successful event of it's
kind ever occurring in the city. The
weather was ideal and great throngs
Of ladies visited the points of interest.
Those making displays were A. p.
Barnes & Sons, Maddux, Watson e.
Massa. Jenkins & Darwin Bros, Nc
Dearman, Elrod & Williams and p. NJ.
Smith. Harp & Pointer of Algood
also had millinery display in the
sample room at the Richelieu Hotel.
Jenkins & Darwin Bros had music
through the afternoon, furnished by
the T. P. l. orchestra, and also serv-
ed lunch.
McDearman, Elrod & Williams had
the popular entertainers, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jeff Wall, and Miss Beulah Betty act
ed as a living model for the display of
suits and hats.
Maddux, Watson & Massa provided
excellent music for their visitors.
All in all it was some day, and not
the least noticeable feature was the
array. of beautiful and
stylishly attired women and girls
who made up the major portion of
the large crowds.
COokeville's mercantile establish
ments would be credit to a city of
10000, and we are all proud of them.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-03-22
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank our many
friends who have assisted us in wait
ing on our mother during her sickness
of one months duration. We also
thank those who relieved us in put
ting her away after her death on
March IA, 1917. We wish to say that
her many friends have been very at
tentive and assisted in every way
possible. We can never forget your
loving kindness.
We are yours very kindly.
o. NJ, Roscoe, Willie, New
ton, Maggie Davis and Viola
Morgan, her children at home.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-03-22
woMAWs MISSIONARY SOCIETY

Mrs. Flora Noonan entertained the
Woman's Missionary Society Of the
Methodist Church Monday afternoon.
There was a fair attendance of mem
bers and two visitors.
At the usual hour the meeting was
called to order by the president who
had charge of the devotional service.
Bible Lesson: Our Lord and d.
sease. Matt. w, "a. rs; TX, 35; and
Luke TX, l, 2. Our Lord in his search
for the soul of man was ever mindful
Of his bodily needs. He gave special
charge to the twelve and also to
the seventy to preach the gospel and
heal the sick. Always we find the
Master pausing to speak the word
which would bring to some sick body
the glow Of health. The church Of
God must needs be the spiritual force
leading men to make war on disease.
Committee reports were very satis-
factory, and oh, how inspiring was
Mrs. Craig's report OF the Tennessee
Annual Conference of the Womans'
Missionary Society held at Pulaski in
February; especially so, when she
told us of the Missionary miss Lea
vilD who is home on furlough from
China, who had such wonderful faith
in God and his providence. Surely
this woman's faith and remarkable
experiences prove to us that the i'm
possible can be made possible in the
strength of God.
During the social hour the hostess
and her daughter served delicious
refreshments and all had such
splendid time with Mrs. Noonan.