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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-26
MISS LYLE IN RECITAL
MISS RosENFELD's PUPIL

RECITAL
 Fletcher music method will present in recital at Cable hall, Thursday after noon, at 4:S0, Leta Beitman, assisted by Donald Isoventhal, Pauline Kartus, Caro- Ivn Schulhoefer, Louise Rosenfeld and Amy Fox. The programme is as follows;
 Prelude. Op. 2S, No. Chopin.
 "The Peasants Song deft hand) OIarker)
 .rranmerei' Cschumann). Birds In the Forest" (spenser)-Leta Beitman.
 Tone Perception, original accompani- ment with meditation and transposition -,Leta Beitman, Donald Loyenthai, Pau- line Kertas. Carolyn Schulhoefer <, Hunters Call" played In any request ed key tReinhold)-Leta Beitman. I Original compositions played by their | composers.
 A March, made from given chords l-Leta Beitman.
 tThe Dragon Fly"-Iouse Rosenfeld. aMurmuring Strea m" Twilight lDrean1sY~ Donald Ioventhals l Amy's March, playing Soldiers in the Woods (Elves}-Amy Fox,
 III Minuet in c tBeethoven). Hungarian Dance tRheinhold). 1 "Consolation' (Mendelssohn). | 'tTne Little Enthusiast tSartoris)-Leta Beitman.
 on Wednesday afternoon, June ,. at l Gable hall at { o'clock, Miss Rosenfeld l will present the following pupils from her class: Jack Adler, Marian Adler, Leta Beitman, Hermine Beitman. Pearl Feld- stein. Elizabeth Hobart, Amy Fox, Los mire Henley, Pauline Kartus, Raymond \ Iaiux. Donald Loventhal, Minna Rose sf I,oyeman, Celia Aland Edna Norris Erin Morris. Adrienne Myer, Silvia Rich, Lou ise Rosenfeld, Eleanor Saks, caroiyn 1 Schuhoefer, Minna Stovall, Mabel NH | Iiams Julia Well. Mitziene Yates.
 There will be demonstrations Of piano land class work. The public is cordiaty Invited.
 BUSINESS WOMEN MEET
 The business and professional women of Birmingham held a meeting in the la,iditorium of the Chamber of Commerce Thursday afternoon to hear the report from tho National Conference of Business land Professional Women, held in NeW Work city, Nav Il and F About ~, M women attended,. representing duleren' fines of work in the business world W
 me report of the national con sereuet
 ,yas read and its purpose explained This
 conference was called to discuss the or- iganization of business women aii oVei 1.-the United States. believing that w'tn
 organization and cooperation they could Il Continued on Page TwoD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-26
CLOSING DAYS AT
THE M. A. s.

THE M. A. $.
 Vacation days have come to the pupils and teachers of the Margaret Allen school. A number of delightful events marked the closing of the. school year. a play given by the Latin club, a charming French programme by the pu- pills of Mile. Lamic. informal gatherings at the homes of the graduates, an ait ernoon tea at the Tutwiler, another at the Southern club, the May dances. q luncheon given by the members of the domestic science class, under the skilful direction of Mrs bowman, who has been giving a course in Hoover cooking tosthe young people at the school,
 4Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock the recreation hall of the school was filled with friends of the gradtiates who thor oughly enjoyed Dr. Barnwelrs splendid address to the seniors. the account given by the seniors of their various war ac- tivities; the explanation of the shield
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officers were elected for next semester:
 President, i'm Jackson, vice presi- dent, Fred Williamson recording sec retary, John Barton; corresponding sec retary, Melbourne Bayliss; treasurer Earl Holiness; third member of standing committee, s. V Townsend; critic. Tur- ner Jordan press committee, Lyman Smith, chairman; Hobart Self and John Prescott After short talks from grad uating members the club adjourned.
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ANNIVERSARY OF CITY
 MTSSION BOARD

Friends of the Birmingham City Mis- sion board are cordially invited to attend the eighteenth anniversary meeting at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the First Methodist church. The following programme will be rendered:
 Devotional--Mrs. ]. F, Ehrhart ;.War Work of the Avondale Mill Vii- .lare',-Miss Florence Blackerell.
 Departmental Exercises - Children Of Wesley House.
 Solo. seiected-Mrs. Claude O'Rear.
 What the Ensley Community House stands for in War Time''-Miss Dorothy Grim Community House.
 Solo. aKeep the Home Fires Burning ' Mrs J. NJ. Mason.
 Roll Call of Auxiliaries and Anniversary Offerings.
 Song, America"
 .Social Service as It Meets the Needs of the Houre-Dr. P. E. Wells
 Song, "Onward. Christian Soldiers Benediction.
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MISS RODGERS
 ENTERTAINS

The hoys and girls Of the West End
 Baptist Ycung Peoples union were de lightfully entertained at the home of their leader Miss Sadie Rogers. on Me Milan avenue, Friday evening. The party enjoyed several games. one ot them heinz a contest, Miss Katie Smith being the winner, followed by a delicious ice course. Those present were: Misses Sadie Rogers, hostess: Lucile LoclShart. Myrtle Brown, Frances Merritt. Katie Smith. Minnie Rogers, Etta Merritt, Lorine Fox Messrs. Porter Mckinney, Tuner Jordan, Archer Salmon, Edward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-26
DANCE AT SOUTHERN CLUE

The annual commencement ball com plimenting the graduates of the High school. will be given at the Southern club Friday evening, when a number of col lege boys and girls are to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-26
CURRY LITERARY SOCIETY

The Curry Literary society of Central High school held it's semi-annual elec- ton of officers on Friday. The following
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-26
SPANISH CLUB MEETING

ed by tEe spanish club at. ThursdayS meeting in the Civic association. The regular numbers were followed by sew eral impromptu talks. mainly in spanish. but there was a sprinlding of French and English. Messrs. Chase. Calhoun, Weinberg Heron. Williams, Rodriguez, and others joined in the discussions. MT. J. w. Carlisle, who is soon to join the colors in France was called on for talk and made happy response. Messrs. Poole and Foster spoke of the impor- tance of the Spanish language in the development of trade relations With Latin America, and the governments s need for experts in that line Dr, c, B. Glenn and Miss Jean Lamic invited the attention of the members to the free in- struction in French and Spanish to be given this summer by the board of ed ucation with the aid of the Carnegie fund.
 Miss Alice Graham sang "A gipsy maid am l." and Mir, Manuel Rodriguez rem dered La Gitana," "El Bolero," ana ''Dodo.' The singers were accompanied by Mrs Hugh Martin, pr. Julius Cooper read beautiful poem entitled. "Adios Patria Adora6a," meaning, My Beloved Country, Farewell,
 One ot the most pleasing features of the evening was typical Spanish dance in native costumes by Miss Jennie Ap- bolt and Miss Coral Wood, rendered to a piano accompaniment by Miss Alice Graham,
 The club expressed it's unanimous ap- preciation for the splendid cooperation of it's members and friends, and ex- tended a cordial invitation to all per- sons interested to enroll themselves and attend the regular weekly meetings. Sim pie enrolment is the only requirement for membership
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-26
LIJNCHEON AT ROEBUCK

Mrs. Tom Kidd was charming hostess vesterday when she entertained Mrs. Sam McGowan and Mrs. NJ. H, Morrison at a luncheon at the Roebuck club. The cen ter piece was made Of sweet peas, and covers were laid for Mrs. Frank Ham mond, Mrs Alex Gibson. Mrs Tom Parker and the honorees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-26
CLIO LITERARY SOCIETY

At the last meeting of the Clio Literary society of the Central High school for this term the semi-annual election of of- ficers was held with the following result: President, Elizabeth Ransom; vice pres ident, Lucille Colvin; secretary, susie Reed Morton; treasurer, Louise Puckett; executive committee. Lucile Calvin. Eva Becker and Florence Mimsss membership committee. Edith Starbuck, Mabel Cren- shaw, Gladys Crowson. critic, Billy Pacely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-26
ENTERTAINMENT BY
 JEWISH WOMEN

The Council of Jewish women win give an affair on Friday afternoon at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-26

adopted by them, of the class ring, and of the plan for the organization of a new Red Cross unit by them
 The programme was as follows.
 March. ''Processional," Miss Tate
 ta) Responsive reading; (b) prayer (HymnaD. school.
 Address to graduate pupils. Rev MT. Barnwell.
 Song, Alabama (words by Miss Tut wiler; music by Mrs. Gussenl, school.
 Presentation of diplomas to Eleanor Geron Daniel, Caroline Rutledge Forney. Edith Cwynne Mabry, Catherine Van Rensselaer, Mason, Vonceil Oden, Marie Celeste Poole. Anna Byrd Turner, Emily West Williams.
 school Song" (Ruth L. Keiser ID. school.
 Announcements.
 Piano solo. Miss Tate.
 Hymn, The Sun Is Sinking in the Vest school
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Burks, George Rogers, William Merritt, William Rogers, John Orr and Henry Rogers.
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garet Brown Saturday, June l, at
 ocock, at the Margaret Allen school. number of pupils will assist in an open class lesson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-26
MISS HEMMER IGNORED

Mrs E. c. Alvord entertained at tea at the Tutwiler yesterday afternoon in honor of Miss Charlotte Hemmer of At lanta. who is the guest of Mrs. Carl Erown. Mrs Aivord's guests included Miss Semina Terrel, Miss Elizabeth schoolar, Miss Charlotte Swift. Mrs Will Rockett, Mrs. Carl Brown and the honoree.
 PUPILS RECITAL
 The second of the series of piano pro- grammes presented by the pupils of Mrs. w c. Vail will be given by Helen Wright Wednesday afternoon. at o'clock, at tho Margaret Allen school The following pupils will assist in an open lesson of Fletcher method class work: Teresa Shook Colleen Ireland, Suzanne Moses. Marie Denegre, Harriet Walker and Mar Eayet Shannon
 The third recital will De given by Mar
The Washington times., 1918-12-03
What | Iheaters Offer This W eek

II Phyllis Nenson-Terry, /distin-
guished English actress, with her
clear. sweet, fiute-like voice, her
grace Of movement, her dramatic
recitations, her pretty courtesies.
were the sole outstanding feature of
the program at B. F. Keith's this
week, the>bill would be pleasing and
commendable regardless OF any con-
ceivabIe medIocrity of the other acts.
But tho graceful actress Is only one
Of the numerous attractions that
make the bill unusually meritorious
and satisfying from beginning to
end.
Miss Neilson-Terry offers a program
of songs with a voice that is so per-
feet, so controlled. that in one of her
more difficult numbers IL Is impossi-
BILE to distinguish her dulcet notes
from those OF the flute in the orches-
ira. She also recites in a passionate,
dramatic, impressive way. Her very
walk is poetry itself, and even her
give delight.
Lois Josephine and Tyler Brooke
are entitled to second position on the
They. are poppy, vivacious,
dance wonderfully, sing
Lois changes of cos
tune are appealing. Alfred Newman,
The Washington times., 1918-12-03
Mann WILL RUN
FOR SPEAKERSH|P

Congressman James r. Mann Of n
linois, minority leader Of the House,
win be a candidate for Speaker when
the Republicans organize the House
after March 4. Mr.. Mann now Is TAX
ing an active paEt in the affairs OF
the House and will continue to do so
unless his health int9rferes
Recently Mr.. Mann consulted physi-
clans at Johns Hopkins. They found
nothing the matter with his health,
he said.
1t is probable that. If Mr. Mann con-
tinues in good physical form. he will
be elected Speaker. Under the sur
face there is much opposition to him.
but as 1t is not centering on any
one candidate or receptive candidate.
1t seems likely to be dlssipated.
Congressman Frederick H. GiIlett OF
Massachusetts, Is looked upon aS
candidate, and he may make the race
against Mr.. Mann One OF the plans
talked about Is to make Mr.. Mann
Speaker and Mr.. Gillett Majority
Leader.
Also. there is talk Of Congressman
Nicholas Longworth Of Ohio for the
leadership.
The Washington times., 1918-12-03
GAYETT.

One OF the most diverting burlesque
shows seen at the Gayety this season
is being provided this week by Harry
Hastings company. featuring Dan
Coleman, a comedian of sterling
merit.
-.'wait a Minute" is the title of the
two-act skit. which l. in half a dozen
scenes. In. addition there are a num-
Der Of specialties. Coleman has long
ranked as one OF the best comedians
on the burlesque Etage, and this years
production affords him ample oppor-
tunity to display HIS nimble wit.
Alma Bauer. plump and good-natur-
ed, has an active part in the produc-
ton. while Alice Guilmette sang a
number of songs pleasinely. Marjorie
Manderville and HazeIle Lorraine
furnished the dancing talent. other
members OF the company included
Phil Peters, Harry Hollis, Jack SPELL
man, and Jeanette Reynolds. Mile.
Adelaide's violin specially won favor.
The chorus is fine Aggregation of
girls. who sing and dance with de-
lightful abandon The handsome COS
tunes and elaborate scenic effects
add to the success OF the production
The Washington times., 1918-12-03
TEETHMARKS ARE
CLUE TO ROBBERS

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. S.-Teeth
prints were the downfall OF q gang
OF young men which for some time
ransacked cottages near here. State
troopers applied the adaptation of
the Bertillion system.
Investigation of one OF the deserted
cottages revealed chunk of chewing
gum stuck on the walls. A plaster
cast was made OF the gum. An i'm
preston OF some ones teeth was re-
veaIed. Troopers went to Spencer
Ham, a young under suspicion. Ham
Fas asked to bite a piece of bees.
wax. 1t was his undoing. The i'm
preston was the same as shown in
the cast. Ham confessed.
The Washington times., 1918-12-03

as accompanist. shows that he has
more than a casual acquaintance with
the piano; he makes II sing.
The most spectacular act Is Bert
Kalmer and Jessie Brown. in Bug
land" Dressed successfully in fan
tastic costumes as beetle. lady bug,
butterfly, "jazz" bug. and frehies,
they dance rhythmically. beautifully.
It Is a, bright and unusual act.
Charley Grapewin and Anna Chance
are in a lively little sketch buries-
duing married life. Mother-in-law.
beer. and babies are the themes
around which the witty dialogue cen
ters. 1t all ends with a startling re-
mark and a kiss. You'll laugh-and
maybe blush.
Kate Gilmore and Sana Williams
present "a Reel of Real Fun" 1t Is
an act of laughable chatter. with
some singing. Kate, bold and bad, as
far as appearances go. has a little pop
gun, and she fires at the bald-headed
row every time she pops a joke. All
very funny.
Beatrice Herford. in a repertoire OF
chsracterizations, portrays a hoteI
boarder at a summer resort, a tele-
phone- switchboard operator, and 4
disappointed New York suffrag1st
She's good.
Espe and Dutton are billed as top
notehers OF versatility. They are.
They dance, chatter, do acrobatie
stunts. and catch cannon balls and
torpedoes~ on the nape Of the neck
1nteresting-k you have the nerve to
watch them.
The Brightons. artistic ragpiSkers,
make pretty pictures out Of shirts
and socks and-other things
There are Red Cross pictures OF the
Paris peace celebration. = and the
Hearst-Pathe news pictorial says
goodnight" to an extremely enjoy
able bill.
The Washington times., 1918-12-03
GIRL CONFINED IN
ROOM SINCE JUNE

HARRISBURG. Pa, Dec. 3.-Ida
Bell Yocum. nineteen years old. has
been confined to a room in her
fathers home since June. according
to testimony submitted by !neighbors
to the county directors of the poor.
The girl. It was alleged, has been
locked up six months because she
was incorrIgible- Neither her father
william NJ. Yocum. nor her stepmoth
er could manage her. they claim.
Plans are being considered where
by the young woman may be taken
to the county hospital for treatment
The Washington times., 1918-12-03
FINLAND TO TAKE. RUSS SHIPS.

HELsTNGFoRs. Finland. Dec. 9
(de1ayed)-The government today
announced it will shortly take over
a number =. Of Russian steamers in
termed here for the purpos of OBJ
tanning cereals from Argentina and
Canada
The Washington times., 1918-12-03
FIVE PACKERS ARE MEAT
Z TRUST, SAYS U. S. BOARD

Five big meat packers OF the coun-
ny are charged with maintaining .
gigantic combination to control
prices paid to cattle raisers as well
a those charged customers in a sec
ond report OF the Federal Trade
Commission to Congress.
The Washington times., 1918-12-03
suNpY COMMANDS CAMP Lee

Mai Gen. Omar Bundy. whosrecent-
ly returned from France. has been
assigned to command Camp Lee, Va.
Originally he was ordered to com.
mand Camp Pike, Ark.
The Washington times., 1918-12-03
Down
This is THE time to
Select a Glittering
Glorious Diamond!

HTERE you will find mag
m nifcent, sparkling Dia-
- monds in scores and
scores of styles for men and
women. All of them are mount
ed in f4-karat solid gold. You
simply make a small payment
down and arrange to pay the
small balance after Christmas.
You can either take the Diamond
with you at this time or at any
time before Christmas that you
desire.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-30

swelling cut under the shock of al cS
plosion, breaks the force, and saves eycH
the windows placed directly behind /.
1t now seems certain that ii the 'Churo.l
OF the ScaIzi whose ceiling painted By
Tiepolo was broken to bits when struck
by the bomb, had been protected inter
naliy by soft materials, tho masterpiece
might have been saved Ii is also known
that the use OF straw mattresses was
adopted effectively in 1880 by Michel
angelo for the protection OF Florence
Before the facade OF s.. Mark wa
covered OH the night of the 4th OF Sep
tcrnber, 1919, a boinb burst on the pave
-1ent os the Piazza. few yards IRON
the facade. Fortunately, it was an in
cendiary bomb, and did no harm Had
it been an explosive bomb, the loss t.
the world would have been incalculable
For Itaiys art objects and monument
are today even more than ever before
the heritage Of The civilized world The
acts OF vandalism by Austria against
these priceless and irreplaceable treas
ures, place her, as similar acts in Bel
GUM and France have placed her Hun
Ally outside the pale Of civilization,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-30
:,
AT THE
TEIEATERS
TO THE RULE
"NOTHIyG But THE TRUTH

After a solid seasons success" at the
Longacre theater. New York city. the
comedy success Nothing But the
Truth" will make another trip South.
Messrs. Anderson and Weber. the
managers OF this highly successful
farce could not have selected better
or more capable cast for this produce
ton. personality has been the keynote
for each character chosen
Usually the author of a successful
farce or play is most pronounced in Lis
rule of stick TO the lines" but in this
particular farce, the author must de-
pend largely upon the ability of the
actor to lad lib for one of the most i'm
portant scenes--if not the most impor-
tant-is that between the actor and the
clock. The story deals with the abil-
ity of the leading character to tell the
truth for twenty four hours. the TWEEN
ty -four hours is up at exactly p. NJ
and as the audience will laugh more or
less at Its pleasure. and the clock can
not be made to wait for the laughs nor
hurry, when the laughs are not pro-
longed. il lis up to the ability of the
actor to provide amusing scenes and
dialogue that will permit the climax of
the third act to be on the stroke of
in the cast guessing" as TO when to
speak their lines and participate in the
action of the play. The engagement is
for Monday and Tuesday with holiday
matinee on Labor day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-30

found sense Of mystic rapture orc al
most feels as though lie were i'll the
presence Of the supernatural.
But when ! entered the church re-
Gently it was almost like going into the
trenches. Thousands and thousands of
sacks OF sand bury the affairs, the chap
els and the pulpts The capitals and
columns are padded and bound tip. I'm
mense curtains hang from he apecics Of
the Cupoias to protect the golden mos
aics. The fourteen statues on the par
tition of the main altar look much like
shcaves OF hay. Mats and sand cover
the pavement, The baptismal font has
disappeared under huge mountain OF
sand bags Noting remains OF the mys-
tic soul OF the church. Fortunately.
however, one does fcci.instead the e.
fect;vcness OF Tie defense. There comes
also a feeling of blessed relief in the
realization that in case OF the mis- fortune
of bomb falling into the church, lis
destructive power would be practical
and the damage limited to a hole in the
cupola
The possibility of the collapse of the
nosaics seems to have been avoided by
the system Of the curtains \ curtain
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-30

charlottesville. va. Aus. 7e.-UAs
der present circumstances. prceuAete
for a good attendance Of students 80
the session 1879 are cncoufaeiAe-
Our file of accepted certificates 81 neW
students shows already 80 per cont
more accepted certificates OF Admle-
sion than on SEPTEMBER /, 1917. THIS
should indicate prcportionateiy
greater number Of frst-year students
than were registered last session.
The action of the department. -
war in establishing here a unit Of the
students army training corps, ana ~
regulations under which the corps VIII
be trained. convert the university. 70
certain extent, into selective train
ing camp. This will undoubtedE
bring us not only large increase over
last session in the return OF form0f
students, who would otherwise have
entered the army. but also Of new
students of or near draft age
Our prospects are. should say,
so per cent better than l considered
them two weeks ago.
w H. FAULKNER,
Acting Dean University of Virginia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-30
NORTON HAS 5000 PEOPLE;
FOURTEEN ARE ARMY OFFICERS

Norton, va. Aug. 2s.-~lt is believed
that Norton has more young men as
officers in the army than any other
city in Virginia, according to its popu-
lation. Norton, with a population OF
less than 5000, has fourteen men as
officers-Major Rice Youell. who is in
France: Major $. d. Bartie, who Is
commandment of a training camp; Cap
tain II, S. Crawford, who was killed in
action in France; Lieutenant Dan
Currier in France; Lieutenant Charles
Matthews. D. Perkins, Va. W. Werih.
Charles I, Fuller, raak /. Mar
r. S. Graham. Leo J. Huettel ami
Percy Crockford: also two doctors as
officers in the medical corps-Lieu-
tenant w. s. Keister and Lieutenant
w. S. Saunders. Mr.. Graham. chair
man OF the local board, has just re-
ceived letter from Norton boy in
France, who gave lis OF eight Norton
boys who were to report the next day
after the letter was written for train
ing in the officers camp in France.
This was a promotion. With these
boys II will make twenty-five men
from Norton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-30
HONORS ARE DIVIDED
IN NEW LYRIC SHOW

Honors were divided at the Lyric
yesterday afternoon among the vari-
Gus acts. Opening the bill are the
I.achmann sisters, of the Ak Sar Ben
state fame. The three render songs
and dances of various kinds. Bessie
. Browning. second on the bill, did not
show up. and Miss Alice Manning sub
stituted for her with a number of
pleasing songs. She sings excep-
tionaliy well and her songs were well
received.
''Pianoville" with George r. Reed.
received great ovation. Three young
ladies play as many pianos in concert.
while Reed sings Il number of songs.
Jennings and Mack, blackface come
dians in The Camoufage Taxi, "
scored a great hit with their comedy
patter and clever songs. Closing the
bill are Lockhart and Laddie. clever
trick bicycle riders The usual
Hearst -Pathe news reel accompanies
each performance
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-30
LETTER RECEIVED FROM
MAN REPORTED KILLED

Lynchburg. Va, Aug. s.--Although
their son. Lieutenant Hope ". Massie.
was reported officially as having been
killed in action in FRANCE July -.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. f. Massie, his pa
rents, who live in Nelson county. have
received letter from the ofiicer
which bore the date of August l.
Either the date of the letter or the
date of the reported death Of the Of
ficer Is wrong Mr.. and Mrs Massie
are making an effort to clear the
matter up: meanwhile. doubt exists in
their minds as to the death Of their
ann