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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-07

have their gifts on Christmas Day. Mr.
FRANCIS j. Smith, of Beverly, Who is chair
man OF the committee, has appointed the
various teams for each city in order to- COL
lect the FUNDS. Beverly city has pledged
itself to raise 800 and Mayor Thomas A
Lee Is back of the big drive Miss FLORENCE
y. watson has been appointed by the COM
mittee to receive the funds for Edgewater
PARK, which expects to raise at last $50 for
the soldiers fund Burlington hopes TO raise
at least $500, and Florence and Roebling will
hnish with good second. The Rev Henry
Russi, who is rector of st. Pauls Church.
Burlington, gave a very interesting talk on
the soldiers and sailors war fund During
the course CT his remarks he said thar II
should be the only thought of the people TO
see that the young men, who had left father
and mother, their sisters and brothers 10
defend the flag OF our nation, be remembered
with some little gift on Christmas Day
During the week house-to house canvass
was made by the various teams in order TO
complete their collections tomorrow evening
The engagement of Mrs. Josephine Kubasco
to DIR. l.. Won Suchen is announced. No date
has been set for the wedding.
Lieutenant Frank Conroy Who is stationed
at Camp Mcclellan, Anniston. Ala, is en-
joying ten days furlough at his home in
this city.
BEVERLY-Thomas w. Holloway, Jr ar
rived home from Jacksonville, Fla, to spend
ten days furlough with Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas w. Holloway at their hone on the
river bank.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Wilson, of Short Hin,
N. j., are guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. George w.
Beatty for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Van Brunt announce
the marriage OF their daughter, Miss Frances
Van Brunr. TO Mr.. Walter Rheight. Of River
side. December !.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-07
MEETING IN SATURDAY
CLUB IN WAYNE
Business Meeting of Delaware
County Association of Woman's
Clubs Held Yesterday

me Delaware County Association Of
w MoHans Clubs met in the Saturday Club,
wayne Yesterday. A business meeting
was heid in the morning. for delegates
pmE. ana an open session in the afternoon.
Luncheon was served between the meet
inss' Mrs. III. W. Smith, extension manager
LOT the lied Cross work, and Mrs Charles
NJ Lea. director Of food conservation under
tne National Council Of Defense. spoke in
the afternoon.
The Saturday Club has ihaugurated a serv-
ice Day. which will be held at the clubhouse
every "wednesday. Members are invited to
come out and do any work for the men called
TO the colors. A box luncheon will be served
MIS- Harry T. Converse, or Louisville, KY,
arrived last week to spend several weeks with
her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Liseter
Austin. of Rosemont Mrs. Converse will be
remembered as Miss Mary Helen Austin
whose wedding took place last June.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry II. Ellison. OF Briar
Hill, Rosen,ont, entertained at dinner last
Saturday night
Mrs Lewis Nelson and Miss Sarah Clay
poole Nelson. of Cooloch. st. Davids. left
last Saturday for Texas. where the Thirteenth
Cavalry, Y. S. A. is stationed. The engage
ment of Miss Nelson and Lieutenant Craw-
ford Clark Madeira. Thirteenth Cavalry,
U. S. a.. has just been announced.
Miss Frances Wharton entertained in Mrs.
Thomas McKean's box at the opera on Tues
day evening.
Miss Harriet q. II. Geyelin. of Hardwicke.
Villanova, has returned from visit to New
York. where she the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Shepherd at their hcme on
Fifty-frst street,
Miss Sheridan. daughter Of General Sheri-
dan, has returned to her home In Washing
ton, after spending the Thanksgiving holi-
days with Mr.. and Mrs. c. Emory McMich-
ael
Mr. and Mrs Claude NJ Plowman enter
tained Informally at dinner on Monday eve-
Mi af ~ Ska1n thafr IN prNn
Mawr. later taking their guests to the the
atre.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-07
JUST GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE
Armenian Benefit Meeting at Scottish Rite Hail.
Bazaar at Suffrage Headquarters During the
Week. Red Cross News

American troops in England reviewed
oy King George" read the headlines.
Yes, there they were: all those nice big
American boys. But who was that4 1t
couldn't be' But it was!
"bob!' said Mrs. s. out loud, much to
the amazement Of the gentleman In the
next seat. "Oh, 1t Isl"
The picture faded. but Mrs. s. sat there
filled with conflicting emotions. JOY that
she knew at last where he was; fear be.
cause ne was so far away, and pride. for
was he not representing America to the
King OF England? NANCY wYNNE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-07
DRIVE FOR SOLDIERS
AND SAILORS FUND
Burlington, N. j., Red Cross
Branch Busy With Collections to
Raise Money Before Dec. 10

BCRLINGToN-There is certainly "A great
deal Of interest shown IN the soldiers and
sailors fund, a movement started by knights
Of Columbus of Burlington a few nights ago,
when the Knights held meeting at Buck
Hall. The committee in charge is anxious
to raise at least $500. The drive Is for all of
the men who enlisted in the navy and army,
regardless OF creed. nationality or color.
The amount must be raised by December
10 in order that the soldiers and sailors will
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-07

II WAS a dismal, rainy AFTERNOON, ana
Mrs. s had nothing to do; but that
was only part OF the trouble. The real ache
was caused by the fact that she had no
word from Bob-the apple Of her eye for
whom she bravely Haunted a service flag
since he had left her several weeks before.
She had been very proud of him In his
uniform and had thrilled at the news of
his promotion at camp; but now the un.
certainty Of his whereabouts was driving
her wild. And so on that rainy afternoon
she picked up her knitting and started for
motion-picture show In the hope Of
little diversion.
The pictures were good and a little fat
man in one Of them had done much to
help Mrs. s. out Of the blues, for she even
found herself chucklins' q little; but the
comedy ended and Paths News was flashed
On The sorssn. This was generally interest,"
M. but today 4 was war, war. war. and
- )eare Fept ooea % her eyes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-07

MRS. WILLIAM j. ELMER
LIEUT.. WILLIAM j. ELMER
The marriage of Miss Clara Ker-
ner and Lieutenant William j.
Elmer took place yesterday in st.
Peters Catholic Church, at Fifth
and Girard avenue. Lieutenant
Elmer received his commission at
the officers training camp at Fort
Oglethorpe, Camp Warden Mclean,
Ga. The young bridegi oom and
bride have gone to Atlantic City,
where they will remain until De-
cember l3, when Lieutenant Elmer
must report to Camp Gordon, At
lanta, Ga. Mrs. Elmer probably
VIII accompany him. Lieutenant
Elmer is a graduate of La Sale
College, this city, and was prom
inent in athletics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-11
Some Already Expert.

AS most of these young men have
been members of rife clubs in Wash
ington during the last two years and
have had considerable practice in local
galleries maintained by the National
Rife Association. they are expected to
make very cSeditable scores on the
range.
The fifth company of infantry, in
which there also are a number of
Washington youths, made a good show
ing last night at the regimental review
and some OF the regular army officers
observing the drill remarked that II
was one of the best drilled companies
This is partly due to the fact that a
number of men in the company are
from the Virginia Military Institute
some of whon have been recalled from
colleges that have military instruction
10 help whip into shape the candidates
for commissions at Fort Myer.
6. C Rlanton of Alexandria is the
The second lieutenant Is Wellstood
White. 1l2 18th street. Washington,
and the top" sergeant is another Wash
inetonian. II. F. Ryerson.
The strict physical test to which all
men in the camp are being subjected
in alphabetical order is progressing
rapidly. This has been a big bug
been out of physical training for some
time until thew were assigned to the
camp.
The company officers state that the
men are standing up very well under
the test. which is made unusually
rigid. The medical board mas got
down into the list OF men whose names
begin with ~" and those above that
letter have heaved a deep sigh of re-
lief At having survived
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-11
MILITARY UNIT HIKES
TO EDSAL RIFLE RANGE
Members of Capt. Bennett Clark's
Company to Practice-Local
Men Complimented.

Thirty Washington young men who are
members of the Sd Company of Infantry.
under command of Capt Bennett Clark.
son of Speaker Champ Clark. are at the
twelve miles from the Fort Myer training
camp for reserve officers, carrying the
'long pack AS they left camp before
caught on the road by the heavy rain late
yesterday afternoon and had real service
experience in unrolling their two-section
shelter tents and getting what protection
pour.
Personnel Of Company.
Among the Washington men in this out
fit are William ]. Bowman. 42o Luray
place northwest: r. b. Handy, IT,, di-
vision of accounts. Department Of Agn-
culture: W. L. McNorris. 3131 18th street
northwest L G Nelson: ~ Quebec
Ma 1921
street northeast: C. D. Winant. interstate
commerce commission; Clifford C. Church.
Union Trust building: Francis ]. Con
C. Infantry: Paul b. Conner. Dupont
circle; Egbert E. Corwin. 1922 I street
northeast; Inman crutchfeld. 1902 L
street northwest: Carmel X. Cummings.
the Henrietta Adolph A; DAILY. s14 Mary
land avenue northeast: Joseph NJ. David
son. Senate Office building: Walter s. Cor
don, Congress Hall Hotel: John B.
Greata. Y NJ c. A Frank Z. Greer. lis
18th street northeast: Alfred Harding.
!r.. bishops house. Cathedral Close;
Maurice L. Harding. 1895 LIST street north
west: John B. Harvey. 1243 33d street :;
Warren G. Harries. 401 P street north
west: George L. Lewis. 423 Southern
building: Samuel T. Melck 2213 LIST
street northwest; William Melvin. Du-
pont circle; Francis E Mix, 2l18 P street
northwest, Grover f. Moore. BIS f street
northeast: James NJ Proctor Real Estate
Trust building: George D. See, Al street
northwest. and A. G. Thurman. 2219 Cali
Sornia street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-11
Men in Muddy Camp.

Owing to the heavy rain of last night
the camp is in a dreadfully muddy con-
dition today. 1t was pretty well muck
ed un by the earlier rains and had got
ten dried up very little when yester-
days downpour came. AS a result
there is anything but good footing on
the 10o-yard bayonet runs. and the
"strong-arm squad" directing these ex-
ercises have cautioned the men to let
no on their accustomed dash. as quick
twist TO avoid wire enlargement
might cause snrained ankles or broken
legs. and the insecure footing on the
brink Of the rife pits and trenches have
gent number of men into the watery
1epths.
Squads from each companv have been
bept busy today draining out the
trenches. This has become more than a
daily occurrence. and the men feel that
they are getting more than their share
of sure-enough trench work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-11

fPARIS. July 1.-THE forthcoming
conference of the allied governments.
to he held here. will consider not only
ihe question of the Balkans. but every
thing regarding the conduct Of the war.
according to Ecelsior. The various gov
ernments have not yet designated rep
.xosantatlvea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-11
ONLY EDIBLE IN MARKET
LOWER THAN LAST YEAR
: Cantaloupe Is Reputed Cheaper To-
day Than It Was This
Time in 1915.
Hail the cantaloupe!

Hail the canta1oupe!
1t has a funny name, but it's the only
edible on the market today in the fruit
or vegetable line that is lower in price
than at the corresponding time last
year. So hail, delicious and succulent
fruit, hail,
Anything in the foodstuffs line that is
cheaper today than 1t was year ago
deserves a special shelf in the house
wife's pantry. to say nothing OF a whole
little corner all to itself in the some
what famous hall of fame.
The cantaloupe is the boy. though, the
Department of Agriculture announces
1t is there. ladies, the only living vege-
table-er. fruit = that sells today
cheaper than it did last July. This way.
ladies and gents, don't crowd now, there
is plenty for all
Shipments are much heavier this year
than last. For the week ended yester-
day 1856 cars were shipped as COM
pared with T19 cars during the corre-
spending week last year.
All the Way From California.
Prepare yourselves for the shock. all
We who insistently proclaim how high
the high cost of living is. and vail
about the days of old. and how the aged
plowman. standing In the field. declares
the world is growing old and things not
like they wuZ.
Listen to this:
Those Succulent Cal1fornlaS are now
selling for $3.50 to $3.50 in large lots"
the market review of the Agriculture
Department says, $1.75 less than the
price a year ago.
Yes. Mrs. Newlywed. Mrs. Notsonew-
lywed and Mrs Wedalongtime, it's the
honest truth if there ever was such a
thing as honest truth. So don't let the
market man hand you any song and
dance about the high price of canta-
loupes. due to their long, long journey
from California. etc. Georgia peaches
are still selling high. Potato prices
are marching forward. Watermelon
prices are declining. but are still too
much "foh Gawge an Rastus' and a
few other watermelon connoisseurs.
Onions are declining to rise in price,
too. although still high, while tomato
prices are booming.
But cantaloupes. those juicy, blessed
cantaloupes! Gather around. We fair
housewives. and make a noise like
praise, while chanting the virtues of
the fruit with the funny name.
Anything that sells today for less
than it sold year ago deserves a lot
of praise, whether it has ears to hear
or not.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17
MUNICIPAL CHRISTMAS TREE
PLANS BEING FORMED

Plans for the municipal Christmas
tree are well under way ana indicate
that the poor children OF Ardmore will
have one of the happiest times OF their
lives at this joyous season OF the year.
The Ardmore Benevolent Society and
the Lions club are joining hands In this
movement to provide Christmas pleas
ure for the children of the town. There
IL to be a gayly decorated Christmas
tree from which Santa Claus will dis
tribute gists. There will be lovely
music. both patriotic songs and Christ
mas carols, which will be sung by the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17


in o
within submit such claim this
Local Board accompanied by such affidavit evidence desire
have considered
submitted either
of the regians QUESTIONABLE submitting this board
duplicate of
evidence such claim and addition evidence
tnd m the resiants queS'onnn such daVn must be prepared ON
the size QUESTIONABLE should
nentd division
the seectNe Regulations provides
regulations shall begin by the posting Of notice in the offices Of the 0
Form 1902 and by mailing
- 90 , ,tran, hau h rn t antno ri,,,o or late 90 ,c,
addition entries by mailing to the resn and in cases to
other claimants notice of such action
a b
which
right privilege of
of such
shall be mailed the reghran and the date of such mailing
of such egstant the cas
public at the
of mailing regis
mailing such notice
OF notice the regisrant ana 10 al
all which such duty is to be per
performed
actually received by the registrar" or other
.,...,., /
within the time required
immediate induction of such regian into military
serv
any right privilege authorized by these rules
and regulations shall of shall
regulations apply extension OF time
All regstrants and strictly nned to examine
posted by the Local Board and the
1000 which said dates are to be entered IN %
the performance OF any duty or the exercise Oh any
right privilege concerning whom any no
apply TO his Local Board for copy
receive the regstant from performing
ns ' ~ 49, L. GAIT,
Dae-Dec Member of Local Board
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17
LocalExemption Board
Carter County, Ardmore, Okla.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO REcIsTRANTs

UNDER JURISDICTION OF WHOSE ORDER NUM-
BERs ARE BETWEEN and NO $780, INCLUSIVE
this been mailed a ri
by law to execute and return within
by
imprisonment and such failure
result in immediate induction
martha l.. GAIT
Date-Dec H. l'l' Member
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-17

Ardmoreiie want ads bring results.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
STRANGE ADVENTURES
OF BILLY BUMPUS
BILLY'S STORY
By Farmer Smith

Picture to yourself Bily's parlor. He is
seated on one side of the evening lamp
(Which is good wife had just brought down
from upstairs) while jeremiah Goat and
Mrs. Bumpus are seated on the other side.
Billy Bumpus--
"You see, l Joined the army as mas
cot"
What kind of cot?' asked jeremiah.
'Mascot-that's ahead Of the general,
continued Billy. without stopping for breath.
"rhe company ! was in was the bravest of
the lot
I'VE carried the colors--the flag OF our
own dear land-and from the time l en-
listed"
whats that?" asked jeremiah, so ex-
cited his eyes almost popped out,
II said ENLISTED or Joined went
on Billy, like a merry brook. well, we
also had charge Of the maps showing the
position Of the enemy, and so forth"
AS a matter OF fact, Billy Bumpus had
EATEN these very maps, but he did not
say SOL
How wonderful It all was TO jeremiah.
you see," began Billy. I'VE were in active
service most of the time-at least when not
having our target practice"
"And were you wounded?" asked Jere-
miah.
'I was too busy TO get wounded"
That's why he's a hero y exclaimed Mrs.
Bumpus.
Then Billy continued his story.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30

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kathryn NJ Tozer and s9n o. Henry eng Eiszs- wv.
rs' LSsfo SO IavsS o ID M29ss fgssis f'TPsp Fs
CLIFFORD. aa2s n taylor 81 tnesr 25th. ard
Camhria). solemn high mass church OF the
Most Precious Blood 10 a. M. INT HOLY cross
Gem
rBu.--Nlay 20. CAROLINE, daurhtcr Of late
John and Hannah U6il agfed S5 RelaTTiyss ns. ansa
p m. POS r. sherpnsck st Gcrmantown.
Campus Pegua, on arrival or $40 a. m. train
NEWTON NJ husband Of late Mary Jane Van.
SAINT agcd 6S. Relatives aud friends, Shaka
Pa, invited 20 funeral services. residence of
son-n.aw. Aldoria Reeves. 20 w Washtngton
ave, Pleasantville y. J., Fri, y. m. Int,
''Vysk,ttTTiEER May -, LAURA. ELIZABETH
Ter and Eranddaughtor of late Jacob and Helen
NsT R'y'ss sp ans fr'Va' A2s9 A9ro9"m 10 fns2 tns2s
seryccs Thurs. p, m, mothers residence;
Gem Gem RemSins nSiP : may he viewed We'd after M M
Sso q rTs,aInsG of mGT!hsr
VIE Of Edward y. ,.vCil.r and ,,deuEhter of
James r. ard Mary Z, Mag4irs. 1n R",al5y"s and
solemn hgh macs of rS9ui;sm len, Church Gf, our
WuEELEHAN ~ suddenly. May 20. VII
I4 NAN son Wof sSdh 6d ,oaER s oRS
Funeral, TO which relatives and friends. ?. r
a. e' me- aa5s wlntSn st Sr' Mss' Mass oucm 2o
Church Of 50, Edmond 10 n. m. Int. Holy Cross
Gem Auto service,
,w,FsIT,EHEAP y,sdI,.i Z; 4 Is ELlzAnET. wife
:, a4d .Marys p. Dickinson. RelaI,wcs and
Oliver u R9ir Rds iSao Cbcst6uit' st. Innt
FeTnWyo;Gd Cd " Cem wqmorgtGg n,s, par:rs COPY
Glh,aasll Wlmot Relatives and friends invited to
IunsraL sat, 20 a. m 300 H"skcli st, Ger,
a. m Int St Mary's Gem. BoVborough
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30

camp In Soltau. in Germany, are causing
nuch TAX In London Just now. A Belgian
soidier who escaped has thrown additional
sidenghts on the narrowing stories
lhere are 10000 prisoners, and great
number Of them have to work in swAmps.
WIN their feet In water the whole day long
Whatever the temperature or weather may
he Not only are they badly fed but the
German petty officers strike them with the
nutt end OF their rifles and kick and other
wise misuse them.
Many more are sent TO work in the mines.
where the treatment is particularly brutal
III we ever refused to do more work,
through ute: exhaustion" said the es-
caped Belgian. I'VE were either deprived Of
food or tied 10 posts for six hours at
stretch :"
Another favorite punishment which the
Huns delight in inficting Is TO make us
stand perfectly still for an entire day. the
lace exposed to fierce sunshine or to heavy
binding rain!
In Soltau We received neither meat nor
fish for months. but Just enough soup, rye
or maize bread to keep us alive
We have now passed the 1OCOth day Of
war Nearly three years Of war, In which
period the face Of Britain and Of Europe
has changed ten thousandfold Nearly
three years since the famous contemplate
little army" held up the Kaiser's onrush
at the Marine
There have been many discoveries In that
time.
The first discovery Of the war was
trenches
In 1915 It was the machine gun
In 1916 II was the big postiona gun.
And now the great discovery is-our-
selves Plowboy. baker hosrler, cerk--all
fighting on their own merits! Tommy" Is
master Of the Prussian Guard "Poilu' is
more than a match for the trained Saxon
Hessian or Bavarian
"Tnvincibe" Germany is today fighting
for her life Russia Is freed from abso.
lutism America has come In to redress
the balance Of suffering Europe and the
religion Of the Allies is--Iustice and Truth
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
GRIZZLY BEAR A KING
Huge Beast Holds Absolute Dominion
Over Vast Reaches of the Rocky
Mountains

Thor. who, through James oliver Cur
wood has come to be known as the
Grizzly King" is one of the heroes Of ami
NAL life. This huge bear, one of the largest
In the recollection of Rocky Mountain
habitues, is absolute monarch over nun
dreds of square miles in the most mac
csssble parts Of the mountain chain,
Mr.. Curwood, whom EVENING LEDGER
readers will recall through his dog story
''Kazan," published more than a year ago
tells in his latest novel the sport and ex-
element he found in trailing the mammoth
animal. Mr.. Curwood has called this story
'The Grizzly King" which will appear IN
daily installments commencing in Satur-
days EVENING LEDGER.
Do not fail TO give your newsdealer
your order now for the EVENING LEDGER
during the time that The Grizzly King
is printed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
Farmer Smiths
Column
OUR AIM

NV Dear Children-The AIM Of the Rain
bow Club is TO teach its members to THINK
CLEARLY, so that they may ACT WISELY
Our aim is to work enough, play enough
and keep busy enough to avoid mistakes,
troubles and mischief
our aim is to HELP THE OTHER FELL
Low, and by doing so help OURSELVES.
our aim is SERVICE-helpful SERVICE.
All this in addition to our pledge, which
you know
Can you think of any AIM have omitted
What is YOUR aim in life?
Lovingly, your editor.
FARMER SMITH.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30

YARDLEY. IA. May 30.-Closed for
many months because Of lack of tenants.
the Yardley locli-up has been opened to
Private William O'Donnen, Of the First
Regiment II appears that O'Donnell took
four-day leave Of absence without per-
mission. He was arrested and placed in
the local jail al the instigatlon Of Lieuten-
ant Harry FryCkburR. in command at Yard
ley. He will he confined for a week on a
bread-a nd-water diet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30

our minds are get
ting extraordinarily
economical. too At
a dinner the other
night | heard a man
remark. casting a
meditative eye on the
soup tureen: Good
heavens! Look at all
that perfectly good
steam running to
waste ="
And 7 hear that an
enterprising trades
man is going to put a
c h p magnifying
pair Of spectacles on
the narket-"for use
at meal times"
Afternoon-teas-in
town are things Of
great disappointment