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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04
CANADA's PART IN THE WAR.
Besides Supplying Men She Has Help
 ed to Finance Great Britain.

Between the date of the outbreak of the war and March 31 last the Do- minion of Canada established credits on behalf of the Imperial government to the amount of $532,S16,397, &C., cording to the. Canadian Bank of Commerce of Toronto. In addition to these credits the Canadian banks, through the Minister of Finance, have z advanced to Great Britain the sum of $200, 100000. At the same time Great Britain has advanced to Canada for the maintenance of Canadian ; troops overseas the sum of S534, 4,450,- { 826. Continuing, the banks letter says:
 Up to March 31 last the total out lay of Canada for the war was ap- ! proximately SS75, 5,00O,0O0, including i expenditures in Canada, Great Bri- 1 tain and France. From the people of Canada the government has borrowed | S756,00O,000 since the beginning o1 1 the war and from Great Britain and the United States $307, 900. Part l of the loans made in the United States have been repaid. The net debt al the close of the fiscal yead, that is, or , March 31 last, will be found, wher the accounts are closed. to amount to $1,2O0, 100000, as compared with ! $336, ,000.0 .000 immediately prior to the war. During the past two fiscal years surplus of revenue over ordinary and capital outlays amounting tC s113,o00,000 has been applied to wal account. The revenue for the year ending March 31, 1915, the first yea of the war, amounted to $183,000, 900 and that for the year ending in Marcl last to $261, 1,125.459. After providinj for pensions and interest on the wa debt the surplus for 1917-1S was $S1, 100000.
 ''New York funds at the close of tn
 month were quoted at per cent. pre-
 mium. The tendency is downward
 owing to the anticipated grain ship
 ments and payments on account o munitions supplied to the United State
 The purchase of wheat and othe
 grains will this season be open t
 dealers and shippers in the same wa
 as before the war. The Dominic EgcVeFnrept will undertake to purchas
 al the surplus of this years whes
 crop at the fixed minimum price"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04
PHOFBE BRODEUR

The many friends of Mrs. Phoebe,
 wife of George Brodeur, will be great ly grieveId to learn of her death, which occurred at the Bridgeport Hospital yesterday afternoon after a lengthy illness. Besides her husband she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Frank LaJoie, of this city, and one brother, Louis Gilbert of Providence, R. l., also ! many nieces and nephews of this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04

No first papers will be issued from Oct. until election day, the natural ization bureau announced.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04

The War Trade Board ordered con tinued for the last quarter of the year the rate of imports of crude rubber which was effective Oct. 1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04
OBITUARY
JAMES M. o'CoNNoR.

James M. O'Connor died yesterday at his late home, 500 Maple street, after short Illness. He is survived by his wife, Bridget Sullivan O'Con- nor. Funeral services will be held from the late home and from St. Charles church Saturday and the body will be taken to New London for interment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04
LODGE AGAIN ATTACKS BOOK.

Washington, Oct. 4-SenatOr Lodge of Massachusetts, who recently de- nounced as pro-German a publication called Two Thousand Questions and Answers" read to the Senate yester- day a letter from the Reviews Con- pany denying the charge of pro-Ger- manism and stating that the publlca- ton was prepared in the Review of Reviews office and was not anony- nous, as charged.
 The letter said George Creel, chair man of the Committee on Public In formation, who had written a special introduction to the work, suggested after 5000 copies had been circulated that changes be made in references to the reasons for the United States en- tering the war, but aside from this there was no word of criticism from any one "until the National Security League wished to make a political attack upon MT. Creel."
 Senator Lodge said he desired to correct any mis-statement he had 1 made, but renewed his attack on the book One of it's advertising circu- lars, he said, read:
 Did the Germans warn the passen- | gers on the Lusitania"
 '"The answer is in the book, un- 1 derstand," he continued. If that IS not by indirection or by implication a | defense of Germany in one of the very most villainous things she has ever done, and that is saying great deal, then I cannot understand what an ordinary sentence means.
 "The book is now being pressed for sale by the Review of Reviews Co. and | these circulars are going everywhere. It seems to me very strange that a book of that sort should have no in hibition placed upon it when the Sec retary of War, most wisely, has ex- oluded from the camps of soldiers libraries books which certainly are no more objectionable than this.'
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-16
WATER IN NENANA
IS FALLING FAST
River Along Right of Way Now At
About Same Level A. When
Winter Set In.

Advices received from the various
camps along the line south of Ne
mana state that the water in the
Nenana river has fallen several feet
during the past several days, due
probably to the continued cold
weather. From all points, the re-
ports indicate that the breakup has
passed without incident worthy of
recording, no damage whatever hav-
ing been done by the ice, or the
high water which followed immedi-
ately after the breakup.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-16
RIFLES IMPORTED
FOR USE IN j. S.A.

NEW YORK, May ia wit
ness testifying at an investigation
which is being conducted for the
purpose of ascertaining the truth
or falsity of reports to the effect
that German rifles are being hoard
ed in this country by German in
terests, declared that he had been
informed that a million rifles, Sec
reilly imported from the Krupp works
had been struggled across the Ho-
boken docks Of two German steam
ship companies. The arms, he said,
were to be used by Germans in the
United States when the kaiser's forces
succeeded in reaching the channel
ports.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-16
WEEKLY FORCE REPORT

The weekly force report of the
Alaskan Engineering commission for
the period ending May II, shows
a total of SO employees, AZ station
men and 80 stationmen laborers,
distributed as follows: Camp 1, gen.
eral, 70; construction, SO; electrical,
10; corral, IL; headquarters store,
81; hospital, Ia; townsite, Z; Camp
9, Ia; Camp Is, 80; Camp 16, rs;
Camp %, 80; Camp 81, S; section
gang 2, z; section gang 8, 8; resi-
dency l, 3; residency 8, "a; resi-
dency 4, 80; Camp 1902, %; Fair
banks office, 8; Tanana Valley rail
road, II.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-16
MEATLESS DAYS

PARIS, May 16.-Beginning to-
day, France will observe three meat
less days each week.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-16
CONCRETE SHIPS
ARE CONTRACTED
Shipping Board Authorizes Construc.
ton of Fourteen Tanksrs and
Four Others.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 10
According to announcement made
today by officials Of the shipping
board, contracts have been delivered
for the construction of fourteen con-
crete tankers and four concrete cargo
vessels. =- "
Contracts also have been let for
the construction of two hundred
more wooden ships, of 47OO tons
each. -= =: r.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-16

George Hodnett and Bill Maher
have made arrangements with the
new canning company, which is max
ing arrangements to establish a sal
mon cannery at Andreafsky, to sup
ply part of the fish for the con-
Germ. They expect to go down river
with the outfit, which is now being
equipped at Fairbanks. ....:.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-16

Mrs. M. j. Sweeney is confined
to her home on c street by sudden
attack of illness.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-16
WILSON'S HAND NOW BETTER

Washington, D. c., May 16.-
President Wilson today removed the
bandages from his left hand, which
has been encased since his accident
Of a month ago, when he erasped
the hot exhaust pipe of a British
war tank in which he was riding
through the White House grounds.
The burns have healed, but an ugly
scar covers the entire palm.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-16

Andrew Christensen, manager Of
the Land and Industrial department
of the Alaskan Engineering commits
sion, with headquarters at Anchor
age, was called Outside recently on
official business, according to ad-
vices received this week by Town
site Manager F. S. Ryus.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-16

Alex Dickson recently left Flat
creek to enlist in the artillery
branch of the army. While on the
trail between Iditarod and Rainy
Pass Summit he was lost for day
and wandered off the trail for a dis
lance of 81 miles. 49,
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-16

death in a blizzard whils returning
from Hot Springs, near Nome, where
he had been to see his wife, who
was ill. He was on skis when a
storm struck him and he became
lost. His wife and daughter reside
at Nome
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-16
HUGHES ON THE JOB

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 10
Charles Evans Hughes, whom Presi-
dent Wilson named to assist in the
investigation of the criminal charges
preferred in connection with the
aircraft program, is expected here
in few days to 60 over the plan of
inquiry with the department Of JUS
tice.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-16
TRANSFERS ON STRIKE;
WANT WAGE INCREASE

CHICAGO, May 16.-As a result
of the refusal Of employers to grant
a demand for a general wage in
crease, five thousand truck drivers
and teamsters went out on strike
yesterday in this city, and union
leaders declare that the number will
reach fifteen thousand unless the
wage demand is granted.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-16
RUMANlAN ARMY GOES
OUT OF BUSINESS NOW

LONDON, May 16.-Advices re-
ceived in this city today state that
the Rumanian army is being de-
modified, in accordance with the
peace terms recently signed. The
Rumanian parliament is being dis
solved also.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-16

The remains of Senator Preceding
have just recently been buried, hav-
ing been carried out of the frozen
shaft near the point where the body
was found. Last year he froze to
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-16

Patrons of the Tavern are served
with boiled water, in accordance
with the instructions issued by Health
Officer Smith.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-16
MRS, HARRISON
OBTAINS DIVORCE

SAN DIEGO, May 16.-Mrs. Har-
rison, wife of Governor General of
the Philippine Islands, today obtain
ed an Introductory decree of
divorce.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21
MaVor'S Statement
Explains Amendment

\ special election will be held in
the city of Ashland. Oregon, April l,
.1s1s. Polls will be opened at 9 a.
m. and closed at p. m. For the
purpose of amending the charter and
making the mayor ex-dfficio judge,
or he may appoint Judge if he does
not wish to act. The appointment to
be confirmed by the city council.
II this amendment carries it will
mean a saving of at least $500 per
year and still give to our city fully
as good or better service.
The judges and clerks Of election,
realizing the importance OF this
move, have offered to give their serv-
ices free on election day, so the ex-
pense of the election will be practical
ly nothing.
The council and mayor heartily en-
dorse this amendment and urge every
body to get out on election day, as
we are anxious to make our taxes as
light as possible.
c. B. LAMKIN, Mayor.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21
no LAW REGULATES
SHEARING SEASON

There is no law regulating the time
for sheep shearing, and climatic con-
ditions of the western wool-growing
states make it difficult.
E. s. Bartlett, president of the
Sheep Shearers' Union. in the Ameri-
can Sheep Breeder for January asks
cooperation of flock masters. He
asks that they have their corrals in
order, their plants overhauled, AMI
dry sheds wherever possible to help
in bad weather.
Shearing starts in Arizona, New
Mexico, California and Nevada and
then works north. Mr.. Bartlett eau
tions against starting too soon.
Shearing in bad weather when ica
forms causes suffering and cruelty
and should be discouraged and laws
against cruelty rigidly enforced. The
courts have held that turning shorn
sheep out into storms and freezing
weather is violation OF law and i'm
posed heavy fines.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21
NEW YORK IN STATE
OF SIEGE, SAY HUNS

German newspapers have informed
their readers that New York city ,of
is protection has girdsd itself with
q barbed wire fence s25 miles in
length. The Germans also have been
told that $4,000 soldiers are guard
ing New York harbor, that rigorous
measures have been taken in Chicago
and elsewhere and that Hoboken ia
deserted. Under the caption,
american Fever" the Cologne Ga
zette Of January 16, a copy of which
has been received in Washington,
published the following dispatch un-
der an Amsterdam date:
1T is reported from New York that
barbed wire fence of over 900 kill
Ometers in length has been drawn
around the docks and piers of New
York city. This gigantic fence enci--
eles the whole of New York city and
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21
Wednesday Afternoon Club.

Mrs. E. j. Van SAINT entertained the
Wednesday Club at her home on Oak
street Wednesday afternoon, which
was attended by a large company
The hostess was assisted by Mrs. E
L. Atkinson, Mrs. B.. R. Greer, Mrs.
J. l.. Creeks and Mrs. ]. l.. Harner.
A business meeting was held, at
which the following officers were
elected for the coming year: Presi-
dent, Mrs. o. Winter; first vice-presi-
dent. Mrs. A. Schuerman; second
vice-president. Mrs. ]. L. Creeks: Sec
retary. Mrs. s. c. Williamson; treas
urer, Mrs. E. ]. Van SAINT. This was
followed by the social part of the af-
ternoon, at which fine musical pro-
gram was rendered. Misses Myrtle
and Edna Dougherty gave a piano
duet, which was followed by a solo
by Miss Edna Dougherty. Mrs Carl
Minis gave an interesting reading and
Mrs. Perry Ashcraft and little Miss
Elbert Greer sang. accompanied by
Miss Anderson and Mrs. ]. R. Robert
son respectively. Light refreshments
were served.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21
Hiking Season Opened.

What is probably the first regula-
ton hike Of the season took place Sat
urday when a party Of young people.
accompanied by two teachers. Jour
neyed up the canyon to Longs Cabin.
The party set out about II o'clocA
from the Plaza and explored the en-
tire canyon for a distance Of six miles.
On arriving at the falls they partook
Of a wienie roast and incidentally
many other good things to fortify
them on their long journey back. The
hikers consisted Of Misses Irene
Brandes, Gretchen Kraemer, Ora
Smith, Grace Leslie, Mabel Trott. and
Lloyd Crowson, Lyle Sans and Alvin
Warren. The young people found up
wards Of six inches of snow in the
canyon at the highest point they pen
etrated.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21
Entertained Choir.

The members of the Baptist choir
were rendered a reception at the
home OF Mr. and Mrs c. L. Davis on
Second street Wednesday evening of
last week. IN enjoyable evening was
spent with games and music. In a
guessing game Tom Gardner carried
off first prize for the most correct
answers, while the consolation prize
fell to Calvin McCallam. Elegant re-
freshments we're served by the most
ess at a late hour. Those present
were Rev. and DR.. Ferris, Joseph
inc DeHaas, Effie and Orpha Oslin,
Letha and Opal Harvey, Ruby, Ever
EFT and Calvin McCallam. Marie Crit
fifth. Helen Walker, Charles Masters,
Claudia Klum. Frances Huffey,
Frances Shubert, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Gardner. Irene Keller, Blair Edwards,
and MI and Mrs. c. E. Davis.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21
Celebrated Birthday.

At the regular meeting Of the East
ern Star chapter Tuesday night the
birthday anniversary of W. H. Day
was observed by the members after
the regular business of the chapter
was completed. This came as sur
prise to Mr. Day, who has served as
sentinel in that chapter for many
years and is one of the best known
and prominent members. A birthday
cake was feature of the event, and
all joined in wishing Mr.. Day as many
returns of the occasion as he had al
ready witnessed.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21
Civic Club.

A joint meeting of the Civic I'm
provement and Commercial clubs will
be held at Auxiliary hall next Tues
day evening at 1880 o'clock, at which
the following program will be pre-
sented:
Vocal solo. .... Mr.. ]. D. Anderson
Talk on the Normal School .....
............... Mrs. D. Perozzi
Reading .............. Dick Posey
Prof. F. C.. Reimer will talk on his
recent trip to China.
Instrumental music .........
-. DR.. and Mrs. Wood and family
Short talks by members of CONNER
cial Club.
Hostesses for the evening, Mes
danes Hall and Putnam.
The public generally is invited to
attend. Members of both clubs es-
pecially requested to attend. S7-2t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21
Beaver Realty Co.
211 3. Main ST.. Phone ss

also the adjoining cities Of Brooklyn,
HOboken and Jersey City. No one is
allowed to pass through this fence
without permission. especially no en-
emy alien.
Fifty thousand soldiers have been
detailed to guard the port terminals.
Any person found lettering in the
vicinity Of the barbed wire fence is
Immediately shot All Germans who
either resided or worked within the
barbed wire zone were compelled to
Taeate the district.
In Chicago alone $4,000 Germans
have been forced TO move out OF the
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21
Social Circle Meets.

The Social Circle Of the Christian
church met on last Thursday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. George Nc
Allister on Gresham street. Dainty
refreshments were served by the host
ess and a number of plans OF work
we're arranged for by the ladies.
Those present for the afternoon were
Mesdames W. B. Beebe. o. W. Long.
Mary Hale, J. W. Haskins, o. Booth,
j. V. Wright, Bertha Mckinney. Geo.
McAllister, VI. W Smith. Jennie
Brady, Grace Mellinger, Ella Hop
wood. Frank Crowson. and Misses
May Benedict and Lorraine Smith.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21
Fashion Notes
From Whited

The wrist watch worn at the Vim
ing fashion show this evening is
valued at $500. Has 32 diamonds
set in platinum, with an exquisite
Swiss movement.
New military brooches for the sew
eral branches of the service are on
display. Price 81 each.
Spring is ushered in in several ways
the robin, for instance; poets;
Johnny-jump-ups; grass; spring fever
and Kodaks We have the Kodaks.
Thermos bottles. pocket cups and
umbrellas are useful in that spring
picnic.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21
e~~~uaAAea@aA~%A.
Ben sheldon Married.

The Wedding Of Miss Edith Butter
field 70 Ben Sheldon OF Meiford was
solemnized in Chicago Tuesday, and
Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon, after few
weeks Wedding trip, will return to
Medford about the 18th Of April.
They have leased the Edgar Hafer
residence on North Oakdale for the
summer. Mr. Sheldon is a large
ranch owner in the valley, forms-
state representative, was editor Of
the Grants Pass Courier for a time
and is well known throughout Jack
son county.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21

harbor district. These rigorous regu-
lations have caused great excitement
among the business men Of the entire
country because they are compelled
to DO without their German employees
if their places Of business are near
the docks. A delegation Of master
butchers has yainly pleaded for an
alleyiation Of these regulations.
The Germans, who in Hoboken
had built up a colony resembling q
little piece of Germany, have all been
forced to leave that port, which is
now absolutely deserted"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21
Gave Birthday Party.

The sixth anniversary Of the birth
o. Felix Moore, Jr., was observed
with dinner at the home of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Moore, OF
s. Union street, last Friday night.
which was shared by number OF his
little friends The little ones spent a
delightful time playing games after
the dinner was served.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21

The C. L. S. c. held an open meet
ing at the home Of Mrs. W. W. Cald-
we'll on Church street Monday night.
at which the topic, Russia, was dis
cussed by the members. The Bolshe
vik was presented by Mrs Perozzi.
Mrs. Caldwell read paper on Russia
and Mrs. Palmerlee told of Russian
conditions. Miss Anderson played a
piano solo of Russian music. Other
musical numbers were an instrument
tai solo by Miss Marie Caldwell and
a vocal solo by Miss Engle.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21
Annual Church Dinner.

The members Of the Presbyterian
church will hold their annual church
dinner Wednesday evening, March 81,
in the church parlors at 6 o'clock.
This will be followed by the annual
congregational meeting, at which the
officers of the church will be elected,
and all business pertaining to the
church will be transacted.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21
Gave Tea to Friends.

Mrs. Ella Hopwood gave a tea 70
a number Of her intimate friends Al
her home on Pennsylvania avenue
Thursday. which was an enjoyable
neighborhood event Those present
were Mesdames A. L. Harvey. Inez
McCIanahan. T. Butts. Allen Caven
and John Mcdonald
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21
In the Social Realm
CLUB CALENDAR.

> CIvie-Second and fourth Tues
> days.
. Auxiliary - Every alternate
g Monday evening.
. Junior High School Parent 4
> .Teaeher-Third Tuesday.
, Hawthorne School Parent 4
. Teacher-Third Tuesday.
b sunshine-Second and fourth I
. Thursdays.
. Wednesday Afternoon-Second 4
, and fourth Wednesdays.
9 Trinity Guild - Second and 4
9 fourth Thursdays. 4
. W. R. C.-First and third Sat- I
D urdays.
. Monday Afternoon Study-A- I
b ternate Mondays. Z
3 Chautauqua-Monday evening. Z
D Chautauqua-Monday afternoon. Z
. W. C. T. U.-Second and fourth Z
> Tuesdays. =
% Home Guard-Tuesday evening.
, Eastern Star Embroidery-Sse- Z
D ond and fourth Tuesdays. I
3 Teacup-First Tuesday. Z
D Travelers-Second Tuesday. Z
3 Rebekah Embroidery-Second :
b and fourth Thursdays. 9
D Christian Aid - Second and =
3 fourth Thursdays. .
9 Choral Society-EYery Tuesday :
9 evening. =
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21
Gave Theatre Party.

Miss Kee Buchanan and her broth
er Edwin were rendered a surprise
theatre party last evening by the
members of the Christian Sunday
school. The birthday anniversaries
of the brother and sister fall one day
apart, and this event was given in
their honor. The evening was most
enjoyably spent by the young people.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21

I'VE have always had a great mar
gin of food and never appreciated its
significance. We have wasted food
as a symbol of our success and prog
ress. A. man who could order meal
and only eat part of it felt he had
gotten a little farther up the scale
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21

ner at their home, at which a num-
ber Of intimate friends were present.
Those in attendance were Mr.. and
Mrs. O. N. Wilson Of Medford, Goldie
and Lulu Wilson, Leland Wilson, Miss
Lena Burton, Ar. and Mrs. Rufus
Trusly and two children, Waldo and
Roscoe.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-21
Celebrated Wedding Anniversary.

The 33rd wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Fraley Of Noun
tain avenue occurred Saturday which
was also the birthday Of Mrs. Fraley.
and the occasion was observed Sun
day, St. Patrick's day. with a big din