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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
LARGE CROWD AT
HIGH SCHOOL PLAY

The City Opera house was filled to its
capacity Thursday night when the an
nual high school play entitled THE Col.
lcge Town" was presented by the dr7-
matte club. which was presented in a
very amusing way and the house. JIM
ME Cavendish. the principal character.
was taken by Edward Baxter, who was
fully adapted to his part. He was Typ
zeal college fellow-a senior at Bexley
college. He was supposed to have been
on a lark the evening before the play
opened and in one Of his escapades
loses his fraternity pip. by which he is
identified as the mischiefmaker. He
managed to get out Of the scrape by
telling a long story about his aunt. The
second act was the dinner party which
was given by Mrs. Propp. wife Of Pro-.
Propp. and was enlivened by several cd
ventures.
The third and last act showed the col
lege crowd on the sidelines at a foot-
ball came. Tad, friend Of Jimmiss.
was disguised as Jimmie's aunt and
smoked the pipe and roots for Bexley.
The play ended happily with the Bexley
college the winner Of the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

Years ago Richard Mann of Phipps-
burg was on the shore of Dromore bay
in the late fall searching for a shot a..
a seal with his rife About half a mile
off was an ice foe and on it. or along
side. was seal. He took careful aim
and fired, but evidently the wind had
swerved his aim. for there was the seal
in the same place. To obtain better
sight he mounted a hill and looked
again. There in the place of a sell
was a man on the ice foe crawling Oh
the ice. Mann said that then he was
actually scared. Had his bullet. hit a
person and killed him. With this
thought in his mind he jumped into 4
dory and rowed with an speed to the
foe. The man stood up and he discov-
cred his brother-in-law, Charles De-
Wolfe Of Bath, who had been crawling
over that ice to obtain shot at three
sheldrake in the bay nearby. Mr.. Mann
said that from that day to this, he has
never shot rife. Devote was lying.
when Mann fired. in line with his boat
through whose sides the bullet sped
Within four inches OF his relatives
head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
DeadWater Man
Mistaken for Deer
In Waterville Hospital

Irving LoomiS of DeadWater was
brought to this city and placed in
0ray's hospital yesterday as a result
of an injury received while hunting
in the woods near his home. The
facts obtained in regard to the affair
show that Loomis and his brother-in-
law, whose name is believed to be
Bedford, were hunting IN the woods
about four miles from Deadwater
Tuesday, when Loomis was mistaken
for deer by Bickford and the shot
was fired which caused serious
wound.
The accident occurred about noon
and Bckford started back for help.
He was not acquainted with the vi
entity and when he came back with
help he could not find the injured
man. They at last got out the crew
of a lumber camp and found Mr..
LOOMS at about 10 o'clock Tuesday
night He was then almost exhaust
ed with loss of blood and from the
effects of the cold. The rescue party
made stretcher of blanket and
put the wounded man on it. At in
tervals during the four miles night
march, fires were built and the in
jured man warmed before them.
Yesterday morning. Mr.. Loomis was
brought to Oakland by train and
thence by ambulance to Gray's hos
pital, where he was resting comfort
ably last evening"
The bullet entered the left side
chest two inches below the heart,
went completely through the lungs
and came out two inches at the left
of the spinal column. The fact that
he laid so many hours without re-
lief makes the case more difficult
but his chances of recovery are con-
sidered to be good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
OAKLAND

Edwin NJ. Foster of Water street
has received letter from Roland
Graves. who is in hospital in Bal
timore, Md. Private Graves was
wounded while in service in France
and landed in Hampton. Virginia
Nov, %. Ee states in his letter that
he is feeling fine ard expects soon to
be transferred to Camp Devens, where
he will receive an honorable dis
charge from the army.
Mrs. John Haynes has returned
from visit with relatives in Lewis
ton.
Deputy Sheriff David Ellis is quite
i'll at his home on Main street.
The Ladies' Aid of the First Bap-
list church met Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. Edward Wing of Grove
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Foster have
received word that their daughter,
Miss Helen Foster, who has been
quite ill with influenza at the hospi-
tai in Holyoke, Mass, is much IN
proved and expects to return soon to
the Bradford kennedy school at
South Hadley, Mass, where she is n
pupil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
ADJUSTMENTS
HAiNES THEATRE
William Farnum in Zane Grey's
Big Story, "Riders Of the Purple
Ssoe"

Sage"
One of the strangest chapters in
American history is wildly present
ed in the great photoplay, Riders Of
the Purple Sage in which Will am
Farnum will appear at the Haiaes
theater today and Saturday.
Based on the Zane Grey novel Of
pie Sage" relates a story whose set
ting is Utah in the early days # The
Mormon settlement, and gives an il
Illuminating insight into the rlac
tees of some Of the former len i2rs
o. that sect.
of girl by powerful dignitary Of
the Mormon cult. and tells thrilling
story Of a years long hunt by ftr
brother for the man who Wrongrd
her. The extent of The power IT tie
elders of the church over the rol,uW-
ers is startlingly revealed, and to
students of American history the PC
ture will prove an amazing Targ1-
tive of Il factor in the great West S
growth that is not generally know.
The "Haines' Weekly Review" ; nd
Ruth Roland in s'Hands Up" to-
gether with Rosco Fatty Arhucile in
a cyclone of fun and laughter at
the Waters Ball. will prove one Of
the most delightful programs We ia e
ever presented and we feel sure YOU
will like it.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
SOLDIERS URGE
VIGOROUS W. S. 5. DRIVE

There was a very good attendance
at Library hall Thursday afternoon
ia O'Clock when 1t. J. G. Jensen and
Private P. K. Moore, both who III, e
served in the French. Italian end
American aries, and Mrs Herbert
Brown Of Portland gave a most in
teresting and enthusiastic talk in The
interest of the War Savings cam
paign to the ladies of WateryilIe.
Miss Marion White of Portland,
who is connected with the State or
ganization of the War Savings cam
paign, presided at the meeting and
introduced the first speaker. Mrs.
Brown urged the ladies OF Water
Vile to take hold of the campaign
and push it through, as every other
campaign drive had been carried On
in the city. She said that the Grive
must be put over the top and that it
was up to the ladies. and citizens CT
Waterville to do their share.
The second speaker was Lieut.. AL
Ian L. G. Jensen, who holds the re-
markable record of having served in
the French, the Italian and the Amer
lean armies, as well as having been
in the United States navy on one of
its training cruises for civilians. He
was decorated by the Italian govern
ment for bravery and merito.ious
services as an ambulance driver, ard
took part in the famous Italian re-
treat before the Austrians in the fall
of 1917. as we'll as the advance Of the
Italians last spring. Lieut. Jensen
drove an ammunition wagon in the
French army in the great battias
which ragged along the French front
in 1917 and was one eff the first Har-
ward graduates to volunteer for for
eign service. He resigned from The
Italian service to return home to en-
list under his own flag. the Stars ard
Stripes, but because Of poor &: e.
sight was unable to enter any IRA ach
of the service for several months.
He finally was accepted and sent to
Camp Devens and from there was
sent TO the Artillery officers training
school at Louisville, Ky, where Re
has since been. After giving an in
teresting talk about his life he urged
The ladies to push the campaign ,,,ong
in Waterville
Private Moore also gave a similar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
George TardiH

The funeral services for the late
George Tardiff will be held at 8
o'clock Friday morning from the
Notre Dame church. Mr.. Tardiff
died Tuesday after an illness of two
weeks. A widow, two daughters.
Mrs. Marie Ann Codbout Of ST.
pamphile, Can. and Mrs. Horace
Vashon of Waterville. one son.
Sergt. Charles D. Tardiff, stationed
at Fort Bliss, stepdaughter, Mrs.
Josephine Willett. and stepson,
Chief Yeoman Joseph E. Willett.
stationed at London. Eng, two sis
tcrs. Mrs. Rosalie Dostie of Win
throp and Mrs. Elmira Gosselin OF
Megantic. Can, and brother. lsa-
dore Tardiff of Stark. Canada. sur
NiyC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

Arthur A. Head. secretary Of the y
NJ. c. A.. has returned from Boston.
where he has been attending conven-
ton held for the purpose of talking over
matters in regard to the association
The principal topic for discussion was
a regard to the recruiting Of candidates
Tor oversee work. Maine will probably
furnish 10 men to take up the work, as
each state is asked to recruit certain
number The positions will be for teach
ers. school superintendents. Y. NJ. c. A,
secretaries and various other vocations,
and the work will be in connection with
the 10 great academies in France. Any
man who is overseas without an educa-
ton will have one before he returns to
this country, and those who have LETT
their college courses to enter service
will have received their diploma before
returning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
Welfare Work by Churches
Of Presbyterian Faith
for Men in L. S. Service

Atlantic City, \. j.. Tee. 12--As a re-
suit of two-day conference the Unit i
Presbyterian church the Canada !
Presbyterian church, the Southern Prs
byterian church and the northern Pres
byterian church. Jointly representa-;
about 100000, will unite in a campaIg1
to look after the pelfare Of all Presby-
terians who have served or who lre
serving with the colors They will re-
hablitate men in need of it. provide al
to the wounded, help men obtain posi-
tons and others to complete their edu-
cation. inform policy for all Presley
terrain churches has been agreed upon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
PLANS BEING FORMULATED
FOR REORGANIZATION
OF WAR Department

Washington, Dec 12- Definite
plans for reorganization of the War
Department and the general staff,
embodying the experience gained
during the war, soon will be ready
for presentation to Congress. The
project will not include. however. any
proposal of a general military policy
for the country as that question will
be held in allegiance until after the
peace conference at Papes. General
staff officials are giving attention
now to the preparation of bill for
the permanent reorganization of the
staff itself. 1t is understood that
strong recommendation soon will he
laid before Secretary Baker for abol-
ishing the old bureau system and for
Capitalization of both authority and
responsibility for the entire military
establishment in the general staff
Instructions for the preparation Of
such plans were issued by Gen.
March when the armistfce with Ger
many was signed. During the war
the emergency.authority Of the Over
man bill had proved sufficient to en-
able Gen. March to erect the staff
machinery as it now stands.
II is expected that the Forthcoming
bill will clearly define the status Of
such branches of the army as the
air service, the motor transport
corps. the chemical warfare service
and the tank corps. cThc chief Of
each service probably will be a mem
her of the general staff. Similarly
the entire distribution of the func-
lions formerly vested in the quarter
master general. chief of ordnance and
adjutant general will be confined and
centralized in the staff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
FORMER MEMBER BOSTON
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
COMMITS SUICIDE

New York, Dec. 12.-Carl Stumrs.
former first f1utis- and saXaphone
player of the Boston Symphony Or
chestra. committed suicide here to-
Gay by hanging himself from his bed
post at the homo Of his mother-in-
law, who is caretake. Of the New
York Conservatory of Music building.
Stumps, who was born in Germany,
suffered a nervous breakdown several
weeks ago. and had Just been re-
leased from Il sanitorium. lie has 4
wife and child living here,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
Funeral of Lieut.. Goodwin
SUNDAY at M. E.. Church

The funeral services Of the late Lieut.,
Charles A. Goodwin will be held from
the Methodist church on Sunday aft
er1oon at , o'clock. Rsv. Henry Clay
Turner of Skowhegan, former pastor Of
the local church and personal friend IF
Lieut.. Goodwin. will officiate. The Ma
sonic order will conduct their services
and there will also be military escor:.
The honorary pail bearers will be in
innate friends Of the deceased, while
the pail bearers will be military escort.
The internent will be in the family lot
at Benton. The remains will arrive in
the city Sunday morning at 1880 and
will be taken from the station to the
church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
Cecilia Choral Society

Members of the Cecilia society.
who attended the annual election #
officers at the home of Mrs. Boothby
are asked to take notice that the
place of the meeting next Monday
evening is changed from the home of
Mrs Boothby to the Congregational
church on Temple street. Prof Will
liam r. Chapman will be p, esent,
The new music has arrived nnd VIII
be explained While there are quite
a number of new members. ANY ere
interested is cordially invited to be
come q member Of the local chorus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
FORMER PASTOR OF ST.
MARKS CHURCH HERE
ON SUNDAY MORNING

Rev. Melville Mclaughlin Of
Brunswick will supply the pulpit at
the St. Marks church on Sunday
morning. He was formerly n rector
Of Christ's church in New York city
and from 1883 to 1886 was rector of
St. Marks church in this city. He
will be the guest while here OF Col
and Mrs. F. E. Boothby OF College
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Barton left
Thursday afternoon for Portland,
where they will remain until Sunday
with friends and relatives. While
in Portland Mrs. Barton will attend
the Government Session of odd
Ladies, being a delegate from the
WaterviIle lodge. Others who will
attend the session on Friday held at
Pythian hall are, Mrs. Charles
Blunt, Mrs. Edwin Clark and Mrs.
Barton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
Colby Students Are
DISCHARGED From s. A. T. G..

The members Of the S. A. r. G.
have been honorably discharged
from service at Colby College, and
several of the soldiers left for their
homes Thursday afternoon and 9TH
ers will leave Friday for their re-
spective homes. The naval students
have not received their discharge
but expect to in q few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
SEVERAL INFLUENZA
CASES ARE REPORTED

1t was announced Thursday by me
health officer that the epidemic WIS
again breaking out in the city and tina t
there are several cases of influenza ana
also number of cases of grip Some
very severe cases are reported ana
there are also some mild ones. but ey-
cry precaution is being taken to prevent
the further spreading of the disease, a.
though it is not though. necessary to
place ban of public gatherings Just Il
present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
zybisko Here Saturday Night

Lovers OF wrestling will be pleased
with the announcement that the
famous Zybisko has been engaged
for appearance next Saturday night
at Assembly hall. He is noted as
one of the finest built athletes in the
world and the exhibition will pro-
badly have large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
Senate Adopts Resolution
Cutting Housing Projects

Washington, Dec. 12-Suspension of
work on all housing projects under
construction for the department of
labors housing corporation and
which are not IS per cent. completed
is provided for in resolution adopt
ed today by the Senate without a
record vote
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

Rev. George Bruce Nicholson. D.
D.. of Somerville, Mass. arrived in
the CITY Thursday afternoon and will
visit friends. Bishop Brewster of
Portland will arrive Friday morning
and they will so to Fort Fairfield.
where on Sunday they will conduct
services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
WATERvlLlE. MAINE

High grade college preparatory and
general courses.
New Household Arts course for
four years and . two year course for
High school graduates. Up.te. date
practice house, gymnasium. twelve
sers sthletio field. library. and sci.
snce laboratories.
Expense moderate.
Fer catalogue and information ad.
dress Pvin. Drew T. harthorn.
Fall Term begins Sept II. tstA
;iy u, mon. y ed&frtu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

Will all women who have Agricul-
turial and Industrial League Food
Survey leaflets return them as early
as Saturday to Mrs. Z. P. Fish, II
College avenue; Mrs. j. L. F'ortier,
81 Silver street; Mrs. Eugene Law
renee, College Place, as they must
be returned to Portland next Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

T. Hoald who has been guest OF
has friend. Lawrence Barton, has re-
turned to his home in Scion. Mr..
Head and Mr.. Barton were members
of the S. A. T. c. at U. of NJ. hav-
ing recently received their honor
able discharge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

The annual Christmas sale Of the la-
dies of the Methodist church will De
held at the vestry Friday afternoon at
2 o'clock, when there will be a sale of
fancy work. aprons, cooked food, can
ned fruits. iellies and candies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

There will be meeting of the State
committee of the Y N. c. a. at The
offices in the Savings Bank building at
10 o'clock next Tuesday morning. An
members are requested to be present as
important business is to DE brought UP.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
Enters Overseas Y. M. c. A. Service

Frank Mitchell left the city Mon
day for New York and from there Uill
sail for France. where he will be en-
gagged in Y NJ {. a. work. Mr. Mitcn-
ell will be accompanied by his cous-
in. Fred Freeman, who has chang of
the personnel bureau in Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

the employ of the Kelley book store
as clerk. During the holiday rush
Miss Chrstine Brophy will be en-
ployed in the store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

Miss Elsie Townsend has returned
to her duties as stenographer at The
Gerrish & Smith store after few
days vacation passed in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

The condition Of Miss Ina Foss,
Nho underwent an operation Monday
morning at Gray's hospital for ap-
pendicitis, was reported Thursday as
much improved. Fer father, Bert
Foss of Albion, visited her on that
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
Right Away

Il understand Mrs Bangs knows all
the details Of that latest divorce scan
dal."
rs that so? I shall call on her TO-
morrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

Mrs. Florence f. Blanchard of
Dead River was in the C ity Thurs
day visiting her brother, James
Goddard Of Kelsey street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13
Must Be Crooked

Beware Of that fellow Slthersbuy''
Whats the matter with him.
II overheard him say to one Of his
cronies. Now, you and ! are practical
men,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

Myron Mitchell Of the S. A. T. G.
at University Of Maine has arrived
in the city to visit friends on Oak
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

Harold Frost of Oakland street,
who is attending Bowdoin College, is
passing a few days in the city at his
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

Miss Lou Nickerson has returned
to her home in the city from Port
land. where she has been visiting
relatives and friends for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

Mrs. II. J. Toward of Main street
and Mrs. Will Warren Of Fairfield
left Thursday for a few days trip
10 Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

George w. Verrill has gone to New
York, where he has accepted posi-
ton in a newspaper office. Mr.. verrill
was formerly advertising manager Of
the Sentinel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

The annual meeting of the Eastern
Star will be held Friday evening at
Masonic hall, with election of Off
GERS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

F.. NJ. Grant of Portland was a
business visitor in the city Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

Mrs. Frank Brown has returned to
her home from Orono. where she has
been for several days. called there
by the illness of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

w. Z. Height of Harmony was
business visitor in the city Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

Ernest Blair of the Central Maine
Power Co. of Augusta was a caller
in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

Mrs. George Kicker Of Portland is
passing a few days in the city with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

talk and closed, after urging the lit
izzens to push the drive along and 10
make the city one of the first 10 so
over the top.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

r. ". Humphrey of Boston is pass
ing a few days here on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

r. w. Emerson of Lewiston was ;
caller in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

J. o. O'Leary Of Boston is passing
a few days here on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. West Of
Presque Isle are passing a few days
IN the city with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

II w. Smith OF Boston was VS.
itor in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

Miss Amy Mason has returned to
this city after being the guest Of her
aunt, Mrs. l.. S. Bray of Shawmut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

George II Bangs OF Augusta was
in the city Thursday for the day on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

II. D. Cunningham was in Madison
en- business Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

Rev. Frank l.. Phalen of Portland
is passing a few days in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

, George King of Lewiston was IN
the city Thursday visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-13

Miss Leila Dearborn of Hallowell
Is passing a few days in this city
with friends.