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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24

If you want to feed a woman's vanity you will discover that fiat tery is the most nourishing food.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
Truthful

He-I could die dancing with you, dear.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
Fancy Silks, $1.50,
 $2.00 and $2.5O

Ponge in plain or fancy for trimming taffeta, in all the plain colors, as well as plaids and stripes for sport skirts, and the like.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
Infants Silk Hose, 75c

White only, in an all-silk hose, sizes up to six only. Nothing nicer for small gift. A new number just added to our hosiery de- partment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE WHAT COUNT IN BUICK CONTEST, CANDIDATES
 FOR PRIZES NOW HARD AT WORK
DISTRICT ONE

nations still being made for the BUICK CONTEST is the corrected list date
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24

Tke Set asfarei feilsav ia tAs asssid seil1 Ioss his eesspsr # yos pusk him leo ksvd. An esea Sood BsuJsy tobacco Joset . let ~ ifs hsn 'liness if yss sask tks cswia'. Qck11
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24

The popular cotton crepe To the making of ladies under wear, in white. pink and ligh blue. different width stripe! AT 35c.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
New Neckwear

And such a variety to choose from You Will have no trouble in matching that particular color garment you want to wear 1t with 35c. 50c. Csc and $10O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-22
ENsLEY

Mrs. W. N. Saver entertained at a porch party Wednesday morning for her guest Miss Nelle Poole of Lavonia, Ga. The guests were served punch from a bowl embedded In purple grapes and foliage. The porch was decorated with cut flowers and ferns. In geographical contest a crepe de chine handkerchief was awarded Miss Frances Youngblood, the booby prize, a stick of candy, going to Miss Marie McGlawn, Miss Poole, the honoree, received a silver hat pin. Mrs Sayre was assisted by Mrs. R. T. Poole and Mrs. J. E. Saver and at the close of the games an ice course was served
 Mrs. R. F. Palmer entertained a few friends at a party at his home on Jeffer- son avenue. The host was showered with toys of various kinds, after which five hundred was enjoyed. MT. Palmer was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Palmer and Miss Ruth Palmer and served his guests cake and ices which he had made himself
 One of the loveliest weddings of the summer was that of Miss Foy Russell and MT. Henry H. Bailey, which was solemnized at the home of the brides parents MT. and Mrs. H. c. Russell Pre- ceding the ceremony, a musical pro- gramme was given by MT. Edwin Cook and Mrs. c. w. Cole. Little Susie Waites,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-22
WEST END

Miss Julia Bell Archibald delightfully."- entertained the members of her Sunday school class on the lawn of Mrs. c. F. Wheelock on Tuscaloosa avenue. Out or door games were enjoyed and punch was served.
 The West End Forty-two club met with Mrs. c. B. Sewers Wednesday afternoon at her home on Tuscaloosa ave. The house was beautifully decorated in cut flowers. carrying out the color scheme of yellow and white. Refreshing punch was served during the games and after the games a delicious salad course was served.
 Mrs. Cochran delightfully."- entertained at a five hundred" party Wednesday afternoon at her home on Tuscaloosa ave- nue The rooms were beautifully deco rated in cut flowers and ferns. After the games a deliciouss ice course was served.
 Miss Margaret Mey entertained very in- formally at a farewell party at her home in West End Tuesday afternoon, honor ing Miss Flora Beuchner of Cullman. Music and games were enjoyed and prizes were awarded the winning girl and boy in table croquet. Afterward an Ice re-r-se was served.
 The Y. w. A. of the West End Baptist church held It's missionary meeting with the counsellor, Mrs Blackwelder, at her home. The subject of the evening was: "The Uplift of the Races" The deyo- tional was conducted by Miss Irene Da- wis Miss Grace Steen and Miss Mary Weare "The Economic Position of the Negro was told by Miss Estella Smith; .Their Health by Miss Rachel Wright; .'Housing of the Negro by Miss Eloise Allen; Negro Education" by Miss Kath-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-22
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home from St. vincent's hospital where she underwent an operation for appen- dicitis.
 Mrs. W. H. Bates is visiting relatives in Independence,
 Jr., and Jack left Wednesday to visit relatives in Kentucky.
 Mrs. Thomas sanders left Friday morn ing for Whitwell, Tenn. to join her hus- band, who has accepted position there.
 Dr. and Mrs. c. D. Gaines have as their guest Mrs. Leila P. Gaines of Albert vile.
 MT, and Mrs Will Atkins, MT. and Mrs. George Donaldson, MT. and Mrs. George Barnhardt and MT Dennis German left Wednesday on camping trip near Shelby Springs.
 Miss Lucille Freeman of Greenville Is visiting her sister, Mrs T, L. Bowden, on Fifth street.
 Mrs. R. H. Lindsay and Mrs. Shell are the guests of Mrs. W. s. James of Gin cinnati
 Miss Ruby Duxenier and brother of Will lington, Tex, are visiting their sister Mrs. J. R. Box, on Fourth street.
 MT. and Mrs. Dewitt Blanton of Rome Ga, and Mir R. c. Blanton of New Or leans are the guests of relatives in West Pratt City.
 MT A. O. Blankenship and MT. L. Grif- ifs have returned from two weeks stay in Chicago and other points.
 Miss Annie Lamar of Pulaski. Tenn, Is the guest of her uncle, MT. James Fields.
 Mrs E. E. Gale continues Ill at her home on East Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-22
Y NEWS AND ACTIVITIES EN TFIE

Lois Mays Dorothy Delaney and Louise White, in dainty frocks, formed the aisle for the bridal party, which was led by the bridesmaids, Misses Pauline Echols, Miss Annie Sue Pitts, Miss Reb ecca Gay, Miss Minnie Lee Tilder. Miss Ruth Clark and Miss Lillie Thweatt, who wore white net with sashes of blue and pink. Next came the maids of honor Miss Sarah Russell and Miss Louize Glider in pink net The flower girl. Virginia Cowart, and ring bearer Edward Gould, preceded the bride, who came with her father and met the groom and his best man, MT. George E. Boyd at the altar. improvised of ferns and pink gladioli, with candela- bra casting a soft glow. After an infor- mai reception, MT and Mrs. Bailey left for a visit to the groom's parents in Georgia.
 Miss Lineta Hammond of Hartselle is visiting Miss Pauline Echols.
 Dr. G. w. Willis of Ocilla, Ga, Is visit ing Mir and Mrs. J. E. Brown on Ensey South Highlands.
 MT. and Mrs. R. A. Gray have as their guest MT. Gray's brother from British Columbia.
 Misses Mildred and Katherine Hay re- turned yesterday from visit to their uncle in Carrollton, Ga.
 MT. and Mrs. ]. w. Cans, Mrs Eliza beth Rogers and little daughter are vis- iting in Talladega,
 Miss Ruby Looney is visiting relatives in Columbiana, Fayetteville and Talla- dega Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-22
Steadfast in His New Faith

H. LIB llaiiJ III tiC w NOIlQ OullOOh.
 The man of whom I write Is Brah- min. That means that before he became Christian he belonged to the highest race in India. He Is a Marathi and per haps the blood of warlike kings Is flowing in his veins.
 The Brahmin Is so exclusive that he will not associate himself with any other than his own caste. He Is the chosen one, and to come into contact with another of lower caste Is to re- ceive contamination. which can only be purged by severe measures, and as for rendering any service to the more unfortunate. he cannot do 1t for 1t Is the fate of the gods that they should be as they are.
 All these things came vividly before me as I was taken to the home of my friend and saw how his new found faith had changed him. We sat together on the floor of his home. ate from the same platter, of the same food, with his wife and children joining in-some- thing he would never have done under the old regime.
 He received a salary of 30 rupees a month-about $10-and has a wife and four children to keep, but always there are others depending upon his good ness. He came to me one day with a man for whom he wanted recommen- dation. He stated that the man had been out of work for several weeks. and then I found that during that times my friend had been providing him with food.
 The crowning act of my friends life was when that terrible scourage, plague, broke out in the place where he was living. This is dread disease amongst all Indian peoples. and those who can, flee the place where it is until the authorities have stamped 1t out. A few weeks ago I was driving through village and noticed that all native houses were vacated and closed asked my riding companion why. Plague" he said. and that was enough, for we knew that the people had fled for their lives.
 It was at such a time as this that this Brahmin convert stayed to care for the less fortunae. The disease had come quickly and had smitten many before the people were aware that 1t was near them, and as a consequence many were dying. There was no one there to make the caskets and bury the dead, other than the missionary and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-22

Trip Around the World" Wednesday night the Methodist church to represent America; the home of Mrs. J. w Bed dow, Wales; Mrs. J. H. Morris represent ing Seattle, and Mrs. c. M. Beal, China.
 The annual picnic of the Mothers circle was held at Avondale Wednesday. A de- llghtful dinner was enjoyed at the noon hour after which the children enjoyed bathing and games
 Miss Esslinger held a demonstration on canning Tuesday night in the basement of the Methodist church.
 Mrs. J. Chisenhall Is visiting relatives in Georgia.
 Mrs. Harvey Lee of Pittsburg is visit ing her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. G. Lusk
 Jake Moore and James Whisper are spending several days at Pensacola.
 Charles Guthrie left Sunday for Geneva, Wis, to attend the older boys confer ence.
 Mir. and Mrs Robert Ferguson have returned from a week S stay in Georgia
 Hr. and Mrs. J. R. Pettiford Mir and Mrs. l.. T. Irwin, MT. and Mrs K A. Pettiford have returned from a To-day motor trip through Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee.
 Miss Chello Poe. Robert Lambert and Mir. and Mrs. Will Atkins are spending two weeks at Camp Walton.
 Mrs. T. B. Bailey of Leeds is visiting Mrs. Bell Johnson.
 Mrs. Robert Shaw and little son, Rob- ert. Jr, are the guests of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. L. Cunningham, at Gads- den.
 Dr. and Mrs. w. J. Cotingham of Gull man have returned after visiting Dr. and Mrs H. A. Reviere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-22
INGLENOOK

Miss Madge Winn of Greensboro, the at- tractive guest of Mrs. J. L. Anderson, was the inspiration of a lovely party given by Miss Gladys Greene Monday evening Ferns and cut flowers were used throughout the rooms. MT. Robert Orr and Mir Glenn Harvey furnished music. Misses Velma Lavender and Louise Harvey dipped punch from cozy nook on the veranda, an ice course was served to 30 guests. The hostess was as- sisted by her mother, Mrs. Greene, Miss Lora Faulkner. Miss Johanna Larue.
 The community Red Cross unit No. 1 of Inglenood held it's first meeting Fri day afternoon with their chairman, Mrs. J. l.. Anderson, presiding. The enroll ment list shows 25 members.
 The lady Maccab ees held an interesting meeting at their hall Wednesday after noon. A pretty drill was had and two candidates were initiated. Plans were completed for an ice cream supper to be given at Inglenook park August ?. After the meeting a social time was enjoyed. Interesting talks were made by Mrs. Croy, state deputy, and other visitors. Music was enjoyed and in an original contest Mrs. Shattock was awarded the prize, hand embroidered tray cloth. At the conclusion of the programme an ice course was served
 A merry party of. Epworth leaguers en- joyed moonlight picnic Wednesday eve ming. The early hours were spent in motoring through Roebuck and other res- idential sections and on arriving at Av- ondale park a lovely spread was enjoyed. Old-fashioned games were played The party was chaperoned by Dr. and Mrs w. A. Lavender, Mrs. J. L. Anderson, Mrs. Clarence Harvey MT. A. J. Horton.
 Mrs. J. B. Johnson delightfully."- enter tained Friday afternoon at her home on Terrace boulevard in honor of Miss Madge Vim of Greensboro. The color scheme of pink and white was effectively Music was enjoyed. Progressive rock was diversion. An ice course which fur ther carried out the color scheme was served to 20 guests.
 Mrs. James Sherbert and children left Friday for Pell City, where she will at- tend the Robinson family reunion Satur- day.
 Mrs. Sidney Canada and daughters, Bernice and Aileen of Atlanta, are guests of Mrs. Horace Allsop.
 Mrs. A. Frey and daughter, Miss Lena Rose Frey, left Friday night for Louis vile.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Downey left yes terday for Washington, after a pleasant stay with MT. and Mrs. T. P. Downey
 Prof. and Mrs. c. C. Moseley and sons are home after spending several weeks at the university.
 Miss Gladys Greene left Friday for visit with friends in Gadsden.
 Prof. and Mrs. c. R. West have re- turned from Tuscaloosa
 Mrs. A. D. Mckinney and daughter, Margaret. and son. Carl, left this week for North Carolina, where they will be guests of relatives.
 Mrs. T. P. Downey was called to Knox vile on account of her serious illness of her mother, Mrs. M. Perry.
 
 home in Mobile. after a pleasant stay with her aunt, Mrs. B. w. Finck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-22
EAST LAKE

Miss Ellen Shelburne was hostess on Thursday evening entertaining at a end-the-night party in honor of her tol, Va
 A matinee party was given by Mrs. Gus Coburn on Monday afternoon, com plimentng Miss Lucille Moore. the guest of Miss Eva Coburn. Later in the after noon around 8 prettily appointed table at Newsomes refreshments were en- joyed.
 Miss Rosa Bancroft was hostess on Friday at a spend the-da party.
 Miss Annie Motion Is in Dadeville, where she Is member of large house party.
 MT and Mrs. Charles Ellison enter tained at dance the past week In honor of their house guests, MT. and Mrs. J. w. Nolen of Spartanburg, s. c.
 Miss Mabel Mccullough and Miss Ma rie Ward leave today for Pelham Heights. Others will go on Tuesday to attend the Baptist State Sunday school convention.
 Miss Kathleen McPhaul and Miss Flor ence Ewing left yesterday to visit friends in Docena.
 Miss Mary Lou Bernhard spent the past week with her sister, Mrs. Dudley Me Adory in Cullman.
 Miss Mozelle Duncan Is in Millport, where she will spend the remainder of the summer with relatives.
 Mrs. Cumbie Walker has returned to her home in Alexander City after visit ing her mother Mrs. c. E. Mcdonald.
 Mrs. Cora B. Green of St. Louis is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. l.. Morris.
 Miss Mary Swindall is spending several weeks with friends in Prattville.
 Miss Annie Lee Mason left yesterday to visit relatives in Selma and other points.
 Miss Lois Wellington and Miss Della Truss will leave tonight for Nashville, where they will take a summer course at the Peabody Normal.
 Miss Lucille Moore of Columbiana spent the past week as the house guest of Miss Eva Coburn.
 Mrs w. C. Caldwell is at home from St. Vincent's hospital and much inn proved.
 Miss Lille Acker and Miss Jessie Ma con of Lincoln are the house guests of MT. and Mrs w. H. Acker.
 Miss Celia Lacey has returned to her home in Plant City, Fla, after spending several weeks with her aunt, Mrs. J. c. McPhaul.
 Mrs Claud Christie Is visiting Mrs. s. l.. Gipson at Verb ena.
 Miss Lucy Jones spent the past week in Elkmont Springs. leaving on yester- day for Pulaski, Tenn. where she will spend the week with relatives.
 All the Womans Christian Temperance unions of the Birmingham district will meet on Tuesday at East Lake park for an all day picnic.
 Mrs. James E. Parker of Augusta, Ga. is the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. E. Huey.
 Miss Annie Lee Burns motored through from Selma early in the week and was the guest of Miss AHena Hunt.
 Mrs. Claud Thompson. who spent some- time with her mother, Mrs. s. E. Ewing is in New York and expects soon to join her husband, who has been assigned to naval duty on the coast
 Mrs. J. c. Dawson and little daughter, Dorothy, are at home after month spent with relatives in Cordele, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-22
FAIRvIEW

] A very delightful affair of the past week was the social meeting of the Wom- en's Missionary society of the Fairview and Jessie Ruter entertained at their lovely home. "Maplewood" Wednesday afternoon. A very interesting programme consisting of several musical numbers and reading was enjoyed At a late hour in the afternoon a dainty ice course was served.
 Mrs Thomas Christian will entertain the members of the New Idea circle and a few invited guests at her home at Central Park Tuesday afternoon, July 31. Mrs. F. G. Cutler and children have returned from a delightful visit to Chi cago. She was accompanied home by her sister, Miss Marie Duffy, who will be her guest awhile
 Miss Carrie Ackenhauser has returned home after visit spent with relatives and friends at Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus, O.
 Mrs. Thomas Furman has as her guest her grandson, Thomas Furman. of San Antonio. Tex.
 Mrs. M. E. Hunt of Silver Creek. Ga. is the guest of her sister, Mrs. s. E. Johnson.
 Mrs Alice Spurrier has returned from delightful visit to relatives at Bristol Va. and Dayton, Tenn.
 Mrs. D. B. Cherry entertained the mem bers of the New Idea circle Tuesday aft ernoon at her home. Music, contest and other diversions lent to the afternoons pleasures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-22
CITY AND SUBURBS.

summer flowers and ferns. The gues were met at the door by Mrs Charls Burris, Mrs. J. L. Campbell, Mrs. Geore Allgood and Mrs. W. E. Oldham. The r. ceiving line consisted of Mrs. o. I Sparks, Mrs. W. M. Anderson, Mrs. Stew art and Mrs. c. Ross Baker. Punch W.. served by Mrs. o. D. Freeman and MT Byrd An enjoyable musical prograrnni was rendered by Miss Stella Dowell ar Mrs L. M Parker. About 100 guests wei present.
 woodlawn unit No. held q spend-tbe day sewing party at the home of MT Williams. There will be meeting of the Re Cross unit No. at the Woodlawn libr " Friday morning at 10 o'clock Mir. and Mrs. Y. D. Spradley and MiS Mary Elizabeth Spradley have return5 from a visit to Monticello, Miss l.
 Miss Louise Collins left yesterday visit Mrs w. c. Rayburn in Gunterl vile
 Mrs. H. E. Williams and son are visit ing relatives in Anniston.
 MT. and Mrs. Hudman Hopson hasl returned from a stay of several montl' in Red Boiling Springs, Tenn. Mrs. Lucie Bell will spend the conir week with MT. and Mrs. Richard Bell <. Readers.
 Miss Mae Roquemore Is visiting frien, in Jasper.
 MT. and Mrs. H. C. Colmer and chi dren are visiting friends at Gulfport
 MT. and Mrs. A. F. Smith have nanat their little daughter, Katherine Oloise.
 Mrs. A. w. Bell and children are visi ing relatives in Anniston.
 Mrs. Gertrude Cash and litle daughte Avis, and Miss Lulu Cash are Wsitir friends in Chattanooga and Loudo Tenn.
 Miss Josephine Patillo Is the guest relatives in Macon, Ga.
 Miss Mary Alice Strong of Tuscaloos is visiting Miss Ruth Fidger.
 Mrs. Harry Ross of Pittsburg, Pa, ar little son are visiting her mother, MI M. l.. Raney.
 Mrs James Robinson and little SOL James L., of Newton, Miss, are visitir Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Robinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-22

line Houlden; Indian Schools" by Miss Sadie Rogers; Introduction of Indian Work" by Miss Lois Allen. The com mittee reported 7S visits to the hospitals. Miss Kathrine Houlden and Miss Ada James had charge of the social hour. Refreshments were served to about 25.
 The members of the Neighborhood Cro- chet club were delightfully."- entertained at the home of Mrs. J. w. Kirtland on Tus- caloosa avenue. After an hour spent in chatting and fancy work the hostess as- sisted by her daughters Misses Gladys and Dorothy Kirtland, served a delicious ice course to the club members and guests.
 Band No. 1 of the West End Baptist church will meet Monday afternoon with Mrs. E. B. Sims.
 Band No. will meet Monday after noon at 3 o'clock in the basement of the Baptist church.
 The members of the West End Forty two club will have their annual picnic next Thursday at East Lake park, en- tertaining for their husbands
 Band No. will meet Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A.. c. Smith.
 Mrs. Jennie Watkins of Henderson, N. C., is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. o. J. Carlton.
 MT. and Mrs. Richard Carleton and little daughter, Frances, MT. and Mrs. o. J. Carlton and Title daughter, Aileen Mrs, Nobles and Mrs. Jennie Watkins and son, Roy Watkins, will leave Monday for Hull, where they will spend a week camping.
 Mrs. Mosley is resting nicely at the Bir mingham infirmary, following an opera tion.
 Mrs H. A. NIcKlnnon returned Tuesday from Lake Geneva, Wis, where she was a delegate from the First Methodist church to the national Sunday school convention
 Mrs R. c. McGee, accompanied by her little neice. Flora Beuchner, returned to her home in Cullman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-22
Immigrant Makes s1o7,ooo in Year

Darwin P. Kingsley, president of the New York Life Insurance company, tells in the American Magazine of l wonderful man. He says:
 Do you know that the biggest in come made by New York Life man in 1916 was earned by an agent who came from German Poland to America in the steerage of an ocean liner-who arrived here friendless, penniless and without a working knowledge of the English language.
 Hast year this man made $107.000 in commissions alone. an amount $32, : 900 greater than the salary of the President of the United States. When you consider that many life insurancs agents make less than 5000 a year, you will see what this immigrant $ achievement signifies.
 "'Yet there Is nothing surprising to me in this. Almost every man has un- dreamed of possibilities. If something hits him in the right spot, if his am5i : tions and energies are unloosed, he will quickly discover these possibil- ties. Otherwise he may pass through life in an easy rut, never tapping the great reserves within him.'''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-22
IRONDALE

Mrs. J.F. Waller Is visiting in Lenoir City. Tenn.
 Mrs. George Dyer has moved to At lanta to make her future home.
 L. J. Blau leaves for Akron, O., where he will hold a responsible position with large manufacturing concern.
 MT. and Mrs. Leland Holliman of Cuth- bert, Ga, is spending sometime with his brother, Mrs U. s. Hoffman.
 MT. Clifford Wilson left for Paris Island, S. C.. last week. where he will enter the government service.
 Miss Ruth Larrimore of Indianapolis Is visiting the Misses Larrfmore.
 Miss Olive Dyer is visiting her uncle, C.. W. Dyer at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga ~
 MT. and Mrs. Gambol Montgomery of Ma-Ael are visiting their mother, Mrs. w. c. Montgomery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-22
WOODLAWN

Miss Margaret Brazeal entertained Fri day at an afternoon party, celebrating her eleventh birthday. The house was bright with garden flowers An interest ing contest was enjoyed and appropriate games were played. Late in the after noon an ice course was served.
 Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Collins entertained Tuesday evening at watermelon cutting. complimenting their house guests. Mrs. Kate McEachin and son Bruce, and MT. R. c. Melton of Tuscaloosa and pr. w. A. Collins and son William of Tuscu- maria. N. M. About 30 guests were present.
 Mrs Will Whaley, Mrs. M. A. Blanton, Mrs Margaret Fossett. Mrs. H. M. Tay-
 Tor and Mrs. J. F. Patillo were joint hostesses Thursday afternoon to the members of the Wesley class of the First Methodist church of Woodlawn, at the home of Mrs. Whaley. After a short business meeting an interesting address on Home Department Work which the class has recently taken up, was made by Mrs. Lizzie Whorton. Music by Miss Alma Whaley was enjoyed. An ice course was served.
 Miss Myrtle Crenshaw entertained at a birthday party Monday afternoon on the occasion of her thirteenth birthday. Gar den flowers were used in decorating. An
 interesting game of progressive rock was played, in Which the prize was won by Miss Annie Laurie Bates and the conso-