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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-04
FRENCH Liner
ESCAPES SUB

PARIS. May 4.-The French
liner Rochambeau recently arrived
at French port. narrowly escaped
n torpedo fired by a submarine.
according to one Of her passengers
today The torpedo passed bare
ten Yards astern The Rocham-
beau Immediately fired dozen
shells at the submarine. Whether
these found their mark Is not
known.
As soon as tho torpedo was
sighted the Rochambeau's officers
sounded the alarm and all pas
sengers were hurried 10 the life
boats. There was no panic.
Patrol vessels arrived at the
scene within 20 minutes. but did
not sight the submarine.
only the Rochambean's speed
saved her.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-04
SUNDAY DRINKS MILK
Keeps Him in Trim for New York Meetings
BY the Rex. charIen steIyl,

BY the Rev. Charles stelxie
NEW YORK, May 4.-Ay
experience with Billy Sunday
In his New York esmpainn,
the biggest OF his career. be-
gan whom he wlg-~s9ged TO
me from the platform just be
fore he began an address. I
was sitting IN the reporters
section. He accompanied hls
salute with one Of his lnirIt-
able srins.
After the meeting I was
smuqgled into his bathroom.
where h. was being nassaged
by his physical trainer.
Hello, Ch5rllel" he shouted.
And. OF course. greeted him
with "HelIo. Bill"
For an hour he had been hurting
HIMSELF against the wickedness
OF New York. as tho he would push
II all into the Hudson river.
And how impatient he had been
TO begin the job While the I'm
mense choir was singing. he sat
hunched up on his chair. biting
his finger nails. folding and un-
folding his arms and clenching his
fist. then Suddenly getting up and
striding across the platform. flip
ping a coin into the air.
Reads Sports
Billy grabbed late edition oi
an evening paper as the alcohol
was being rubbed in-OUTSlDk
mind you-and turned 10 the sport
page. When he had got the news
all In flash. tho paper wa'
claimed by his 9-year-old son. who's
a chip off Billy.
We started for the Sunday au
tomoblle. II In his own; he ships
II about the country. and ! got into
the back seat with Billy. Ma
Sunday. who apparently never
leaves him. sat IN front.
All the way home Billy talked
about other people. about the work
about New York.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-04

by the governor makes all chill
dren born out of wedlock legal off.
spring OF their parents. entitled 10
inherit and support and protection.
The bill was introduced by Repre-
sentative b. @. Tenneson. a Fargo
attorney.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-04

Goliath, the giant Of Gath, was
"sir cubits and span" in height.
Taking the cubit at 81 inches
would make him 10Iz feet high.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-04

Billy lives for this Job. He
lives for absolutely nothing
else. Ne gets little comfort In
anything else. Ne eats just so
that he Will be III
Thru our conversation I was i'm
pressed by his simplicity. have
known Sunday nearly 20 years and
always IL this the outstanding per.
sonal Characteristic.
No frills Gosh. no." hc'd say.
and Cut them OUT" No prelimi-
naries. In the ordinary sense. Go
to IT, ho'd insist
A little orange Juice and Tho
white OF an egg. this was tho dope
the honsekeeper had ready for
him. But Billy wanted milk. and
no got H.
The house was quiet. Tho river
Just below shone with moonbeams.
One of Uncle Sans warshlps
anchored in the shadows seemed
Ike a sentinel OF the night.
But Billy's restless, turbulent
spirit was back In the tabernacle.
His heart was stlli with the
people.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-04

Cupid" Kennedy did a big bust
ness during the past month, when
some of Seattle's young men
thought a marriage license meant
immunity from military service.
-Four hundred and thirty-seven H.
censes were issued during last
April. against PCS in April, 1916.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-04
Butter Not Slippery

CHICAGO. May i.-Beneath a
veneer OF five pounds of butter, Il
cook at St Anthony's hospital
found 80 pounds of perfectly good
building sand A man posing as a
farmer sold the 60-pound tub for
Sl9.50 to the hospital.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-04
FRENCH MISSION
TO GO TO CHICAGO
ON SPECIAL TRAIN

WASHINGTON. May 4.-Havinr
completed The major snare OF its
work in the allied war parley-
which was to get assurance tina,
American troops will be sent TO
France soon the French commits.
sion. under Vice Premier vivianl
and Marshal Joffre. packed It's grips
today to carry tho war spirit into
Chicago and the West
Somewhere in Washington n lux.
urlous appointed special train.
guarded by L. 3. secret service
men and stocked with comforts
and Injuries. these men OF France
had almost forgotten in their war.
ridden home land. waited to whisk
tho French visitors over guarded
tracks straight to Chicago tonight.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-04
CURES MEN

who. through Errors and ESceHs.
suffer from Chronic weakness, 'n
pa,r,d Manhood, Pain the Back,
srrvo.. Debility. Lost vitality
| kidney and BLADDER Troubles are
quickly cured by
/ IN. PIEitCE's sExOID
by mail 81. or six boxes FOR ~.
Every box guaranteed.
/ RAyuOND REMEDY co.
! Room u. Hotel Antler-
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-04
FISHERS BLEND
0WMH RECIPE ooo5 BOOK

The sour milk season, so
toublesome to housewives.
has started.
The Fisher FIGURING Mill
Co. manufacturers of Fishers
Blend Flour, has issued a sour
milk recipe cook book which.
70 use q common expression,
mould "fill a long felt want.
Occasionally a few sour milk
neipes are scattered through
cook books. This is probably
Ne first time a cook book de-
voesd exclusively to such
neapes has appeared.
Isabelle Clark Swezy,
noted baking and cook
mg expert, prepared and
tested every recipe.
When using sour milk or
sour cream" says Mrs. Swczy,
me idea of economy is gen
sany uppernost in the house
Mie's mind. The recipes in
Siohers Blend Sour Milk
Recipe Cook Book were pre-
pared with that idea in mind. .
The edition of this In
valuable Book to House
wives Is limited. A
heavy demand is antici-
pated. A two cent stamp
viii bring you copy.
Address
FISHER FIGURING
Mills 20 ipANY
West Waterway. Harbor
Island
SEATTLE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-04
Children Can't
Be Illegitimate Now

BISMARCK. ~ D., May A.
North Dakota will have no more
illegitimate children. A bill signed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29
Each Admission to
Movies is Taxable


The new war tax on each admission -
4 motion picture theater, provided under
the war tax laws becomes effective the
first day Of November. II %atfcct~ every
paid admission and reads:
Section roo. That from and after thr
first day of November. 1917 There shall
be levied, a~>c~~cd. collected and paid tal
q tax Fl one cent for each ten cents on
fraction thereof ~ the amount paid for
admission ~ any place. including admi~-
zion bN season ticket or subscription. "a he
paid ~ the person paying such admission .
Provided. that the tax on admission nf
children under - YEAR IT age. where sr
admission charge for such children i~
made. shall IN every case be- one cent. and
tn ~ the ease Of persons except bona
iide employee. municipal Officers on nf
iIcIal business and children under - wears
of age) admitted free to any place III "
time when and under circumstances under
which an admission charge u made Ia 9th
or persons of the same class a tax @! one
cent Tor each ten cents or fraction thereof
OF the p"7rc 80 charged Ia other persons
for the same and similar accommodations
TO be pad by the person % admitted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29
SAID
FOR VICTORY
E0R,0URARMS
SERVICES APPROPRIATE TO OCCA-
SION ARE HELD BY PROTESTANT
AND CATHOLIC CHURCHES.
AUDIENCES ARE LARGE.

PRAYER Day was observed i'm Browns
vile Sunday with union services by the
Protestant church. and with appropriate
services at the Catholic churches. Large
audiences attended all services.
The union service was held at the Pres
byterian church last evening. IN obedience
TO fhe proclamation issuesl4sy. the pre>i-
dent-of. the United States.-.T The .con.re-
CATION sang patriotic songs and several
cisiye victory of our national arms. Those
leading in prayer were: Rex. George J. Me
hurry, pastor of the Baptist church; DIR.
s. X. Halam. pastor Of the Christian
church; DIR. s. III. Bell. s. c. Tucker and
Judge Ira Webster. Rev. Angus McNair.
ed a ~forceful sermon in keeping with the
occasion. Judge Ira Webster and George
s. Stell took up n freewill offering. the
proceeds of which will be donated 10 the
Red Cross.
The choir was composed Of the follow
ing: Mr. 4aHd-Als-. c.. T.. Dodd. :. C. Tucker.
W. T. Harvey. Mrs. George s. Stell. Miss
~ louSid>~. H. hha E'HusAU vi
Halcomb and Miss Lille Harvey. Miss
Harvey sang a solo during the services.
DIR. Hallam'S prayer was very appealing.
lie prayed that the war may terminate at
an early period. and that our national arms
may win success and victory. lie brought
out the fact that This great nation of ours
was not in this struggle for aggrandize-
ment. but on the other hand To pcrpctuatc
those principles for which this nation was
born, the principles ofgfiherty and ~iuStice.
I'VE went into this xar.' he said. I'm or
der to defend right against wrong. and 10
drive back the aggressors to their own
boundary lines lie prayed for the safety
Of our boys who are now on the front lines.
Ia save them from the bullets of The enc
my. He asked for the blessing of those
wro are engaged at their homes. in help
ing to win this awful war. in order that
the principles of democracy might he main
tanned. DIR. Hallam concluded by saving
that the people of these United States be-
lieved that we were I'm the right, that their
conscience dictated that they were ON the
side of iustness and righteousness. and
prayed that God Almighty give rs victory
if-in His Wisdom. He saw Fit.
In compliance with the request of the
president. special prayers were offered al
both of the divine services of the Sacred
Heart Church Sunday morning for the well
fare of the United States, the victory of
orr arms and the triumph of the righteous
cause we are fighting for.
The patriofism and LOYALTY Of the con
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29
NOTICE.!

The management of the Dreamland the
alter announces to the public that after No
vember !, the new tax assessed against
theaters will be effective. The FOLLOWING :
published Tor your information.
Section 200 of the Act of October 3
1917, provides:
THAT from and after the first dav Of
November, 1917, there shall be levied, as
sessed, collected and paid ta) a tax Of |
cent for each Zoe or fraction thereof d
the amount paid for admission To any plac,
including admission by season ticket ol
subscription, TO be paid by the person pay,
ing for such admission; Provided, that thu
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29
CITY ELECTION
MOST IMPORTANT
D. A. O'BRiEN DECLINES TO OFFER AS
CANDIDATE FOR COMMISSIONER
WITH MAYORAlTY ASSURANCE.

ID. a. O'Brien probably will not be a can
didate for city COMMISSIONS ~ the com
ing election. Ii j. known that n large num-
her of prominent citizens have called on
Mr.. O'Brien within the past week or ten
DAYS and requested that he offer n a can
didaie for member Of the board of com
miSsionerS with the understanding that
ne would be given the place of mayor.
When seen today Mr.. 0Brien stated that
he did not aspire 10 any political office.
but that he was anxious ia see 4 board
Of city commissioners placed IN office III
the coming election who were un~clti-h.
honest. patriotic and progressive Con
Timing. he expressed the opinion that the
coming city election j. easily the most i'm
rortant matter now before the people ~
Brownsville. ~ it, future depend largely
npon developments which arc certain Ia
take place within the next two year.
Il do not care Ia talk about mr. a.
ficiencie~.' said Mr.. OBrlcn. They are
apparent to every thinking citizen Of
Brownsville. and the time j. here when We
should all unite regardless of past political
differences IN LAYING the foundation for
q greater Brownsville. We have al the
natural advantages that could be desired
and there j. nothing that can prevent
Brownsville from becoming the principal
gateway 10 Mexico and the commercial
center for Southwest Texas and North
east Mexico. except that lack of coopcra
ton already responsible for the fact that
Brownsville J. not al least twice IT. present
size"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29
SPORTS CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Monday.

Close ~ the season of The Pacific Coast
.bas chall league.
Annual fall meeting II New England Fox
Hunter, Club, AZ East PepperIl Ma.
Annual meet ot Alabama Fox Hunters
Association. al Gary Springs. Ala.
Annual field trlal- Of New Jersey BEAGLE
Club al Roseland. \. J.
Johnny ErtIe y. Billy Hughes, H.
rounds. Id Racine, Wis.
* q. Egser- NJ. Billy Hughes, II rounds.
at Bridgeport, Conn.
Abe Griedman IS. Harry Coulon. II
lrounds, al Bridgeport. Conn.
Wednesday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29
BELL-ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. One package
provesit |. 25cat all druggists.
THIS REMEDY IS SOLD IN BROWNS
WILLIE BY THE EAGLE PHARMACY.
PHONE Sc.

gregation were expressed In a character
%istic prayer written and read by The pastor.
Rev. Father j.. II. Frigon. The necessity
for the conservation of food was also fully
explained and understood. Every report
card sent by the national commission was
taken and carried home BY the parishion-
ers, who thereby showed Their willingness
to cheerfully make the sacrifices and to
practice the self denial requested by the
president.
In his remarks Rev. Father Frigon con
Graduated the m, mberS of the congregation
who have bought Liberty Bonds. He also
referred to the noble act Of patriotism of
the Sisters of the Incarnate Word Convent.
in this city. who subscribed $1,000 towards
Liberty Bonds, although the money had
been saved and j. needed for necessary re-
pairs to their building. ''The repairs will
nave To wait until the war il over, that's
all" said the superior Of the convent. with
~ Attbf bN~'hA WI h'i ~ NV -
The following prayer permission 10 pub
li~h which wa- given. was said by
Rev. Father j. Il. Frgon. pastor IT the
Sacred Heart church. SUNDAY morning. II
i entitled. prayer that God be- pleased Ia
give victory 10 our arms and lasting peace
IL the world W..
90 God. the Giver Of Peace aud Lover
of Charity. despi>e mol Thy people who
cry to Thee in their afflication.
"MerciiuIlv hear. we be~,ech Thee. the
PRAYERS which this day ascend u Heaven
from every loyal. patriotic American heart.
Thou alone. q God our Ilearcnl, Father.
can~i dispense victory and pe.,ce.
I'VE believe in Thy almighty Providence
and We hope IN Thy infinite mercy.
I'VE therefore PROSTATE ourselves nj the
foot Of Thy altar III humble ~upplication~.
"Deisn q God. 10 bless the army and
navy of our nation. to enlIghten and 10
guide our government. a. grant the triumph
Of the righteous cause we have e~ppu-ed
with our allie~. 10 give the world lasting
freedom and peace.
I'VE humbly acknowledge that the
scourge Of war and it, triehttul train Of
woes proceed from Thine anger, bat We
also believe that victory andpesee come by
Thy mercy.
'Unworthv as we be of Thy heavenly
f~avors. We besecch Thee. q mercifll God,
TO hear Thy supphant servants through
the infinite merits OF Christ. the Divine
Son, our adorable iiedeemer. land through
the intercession Of the Blessed Virgin Mary
and all Of the saints IN Heaven. Amen
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29

tax on admission Of children under II years
81 AGE where an admission charge for such
children i made shall in every ease ~ |
rent: and co. III the ease ~ persons tex
lr,It bona tide employee, municipal Off
ccr- on official business, aud hildren
under l. ycar~-cf aet1. admitted free 10
any place 10 4 time when and under cir
cuni~ianrc~ under which an admission
charge D. made 70 other persons M the
same ria~~. y tax nf | rent for each Zoe
~ ~Hch other persons for the same w sim
llur recommendations. d" W. paid hv the per
son ~ admitted I'M the ra~c uf
per-"n~ having the permanent u-c ot boxes
~ seats 10 an opera house or any place -
amusement ~ Y lease ior thc use ui such
box ~ scat ~ Snrh opera house wv place
nf amusement there Shall W. levied. H--c---
81. collected aud paid 2 tax equivalent tn
ten per c,ntum 80 The amount for which "
similar box ~ seat " sold tor performance
ur exhibition IA which the box or seat I'M
used ur reserved hv or for the lessee or
holder. These taxes shall not hc imposed
D the ease ~ \ place the maximum %ctHr.o
for admission IA which IVY , cents. ~ III
the ease rf -how-. rides. and r,hcr umu~c-
mcnt~ 1.-THE maximum charge for admission
To- which u 10 ccHt~). with outdoor gen
cral amusement parks. or III the ease 1T adj
missions to such park~."-CAdv.) II
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29

The Self Culture Club will meet Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. +. p. Reynolds. The
program on Southern Literature" will be
continued.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29
The Great Home Magazine of the Southwest

hollands is the real home magazine of the
couthw.st. 1t il full to the brim of absorbing Sc
rial novels and snappy short stories-clean, inter-
esting and instructive. The best that money can
buy is none too good for the readers of HOI-
LANDS, and no money is spared in getting the
work Of the cleverest writers and artists in the
country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29

Close OF fall meeting Of Maryland State
FAIR Association. nj Laurel. Md.
Opening Of annual bench show of san
Angelo Kennel Club. san Angelo. Texas.
Thursday.
Opening ot fail meeting Maryland Jockey
Club, AZ Pimlico. Nh.
Saturday.
Indoor bicycle spring championships. wy
Boston.
Dedication wy thc ucu stadium and foot
ban field WY thc University wy Wisconsin.
National N. M. ". 10 mile ruud and 1-
mile walk championship. wv New YORK.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29

The Tuesday Bridge Club will he enter
tanned Tuesday AT 300 p. m. by Mr..
James J.. Fox.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29
Saturday.
OFFICIALS SERVE WITHOUT PAY.

LONDON. oct. W.. More than 15n w
the mrn filling thc higher posts w thr BRIT
Pm ministry ui munitions are serving with
rHN. 4 report lu-t issued hy the min
I~trN how that thc salaries PAID the men
~ somewhat equivalent positions" rance
from $1,000 NV ~l5.uU0 " year. indicating
that ihc saving n" thc Government IN very
large.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29

HOLLANDS has features of special interest
for all the family. Trenchant editorials on the big
problems of the day, helpful articles on household
economy and the scientific upbringing of children,
contributions by noted writer's on gardens and in
terror decorating, and the newest and best in fash
ions for grown-ups and children. Puzzles, prize
contests and bedtime stories for the little folks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29

The Learners Club will meet Tuesday
afternoon at 4 o'clock at the library. and
will have a program on Modern Medical
Science led by Miss Anna Kelly.
o
afternoon with Mrs. f.. u. REYNOLDS. The
program on "Southern Literature will be
continued.
The Tuesday Bridge Club will he enter
tanned Tuesday at $3.50 p. IN. by Mr..
James j. Fox.
The Girls Honor Guard will entertain
Wednesday evening mt the parish house
with their grand Halloween benefit fete,
beginning at Z o'clock.
Mrs. W. III. Putegnat and babies have
returned from a visit in San Antonio,
where they spent several weeks with Mr..
Puteenat's mother, Mr.. J. X. Burton.
Mrs. J. X. Bull returned yesterday from
San Antonio where she underwent IN OPP
Grafton at the Santa Rosa hospital. While
visiting friends at Leaky, Mr.. Bull was
taken Ill suddenly. Her many friends will
be glad To know that she has recovered and
is back home again.
Mrs. j. {. George returned home vcs,er-
day from New Orleans. accompanied ~
her daughter. Mrs. Sawnee George of
Florida, and little grandson. Sawpec
George, Jr. The visitors will spend sey-
eral weeks in the city with Judge and Mr..
George.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29

Foi; SAIE-Enod Jersey family c.v. with calf
~ aide. 4. i. Schril. lIamlett Farm. n Il
NJ = Brownsville, Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29

FOR RENT Twenty acres NJ cleared ana
fenced land m" mile from ~ ihloma, Texaa.
Liternls al made. water from NV san Eenitu
system. S"r u ii Swami. lua Frranus. post
office. san l:enito. TcNas. A.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-13

mended that the senate
Sheppard prohibition bill.
ate agriculture committee
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-13
FRUIT JUICES FOR JELLY
MAKING KEPT WITHOUT SUGAR
E:na bIcs Housewife TO Distribute Pur-
chases of Sugar. and Make Many
New Fruit Combinations.

WASHINGTON, June 12.-Fruit
juices for use later in jelly making
can be sterilized and bottled without
sugar and made into jellies at the
housewives convenience. This en-
ables her to do with fewer jelly glass
es and to distribute her purchases Of
sugar for jelly making through the
year. Moreover. with the bottled
juice she can make a greater variety
of jellies. as juices which will not jell
can be put up when the fruit is ripe
and com bined later with fruits that
will jell, or fruits ripening at differ
ent seasons can be combined. For
example, the Juice Of strawberries,
cherries. or pineapple can be kept
without sugar and later when apples
are plentiful can be made into com
binatiOn jelly.
From the unsugared sterilized
juices of currants. apples, crabapples,
and grapes, kept from to Is months
the Bureau of Chemistory, United
States Department of Agriculture, re-
Gently made iellies Of excellent tex
ture, flavor and color
To put up unsugared fruit juices
for jelly making. proceed exactly as IL
jelly were to be made at the time.
Cook the fruits until they are soft
and strain out the juice through
flannel bag. Heat and pour while no;
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-13
SYMPTOMS OF
HER DISEASE
Backache, Sideache, Nervous
ness, Dizziness, Faintness.
all Disappeared After
the Woman's Medi-
cine was Taken.

Kingfisher, Okla. For two years l
suffered with a severe female trouble,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-13
woM,N,s TOWN IN FRANCE
Gcntlcr Sex of Ronanche Take Hus-
hands pfaCeS

GRENOBLE, France. June IA
new ''women's town in the valley Of
the Romanche a few miles from
Grenoble. is one of the evolutions Of
the munitions campaign" in France
An important electric iron works,
employing 3O0 men before the war
was called upon to treble its force
on contracts for the government
Half its working force had been mo-
bilized. Women from the region
took the absent mems places. but for
the new requirements no help was
available. The minister Of munitions
agreed to find elsewhere women
workers for the requirements but
there was no place 10 lodge them,
Exposition buildings from the Ia
ons sample fair were shipped to the
spot forming the nucleus of a new
"women's town" that has developed
into a modern village of nearly a
thousand population. with baths rec
reation grounds and all modern
comforts.