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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08

- HEY all call mo "Rsd- head" but
II don't mind IL . bit. ~ all Of our
family have the most beautiful
- red heads you ever saw. and none
OF them are ashamed Of It. But the
red ON our heads. IL not the kind the
humans speak Of ~ "red headed" but
1t II the red that scarlet gcraniun
wears, or the flaming red that paints
the lobeiia blooms alongside OF the
brook In the meadow. But my head
was not always red like 1t = today.
When We. that Is my sisters and
brothers. lived down in the bottom OF
a deep pocket that our parents aug
out In the wood OF = telephone pole.
our heads. a. veil a. our bodies were
covered with yellow fuxx And we
were pretty good sized children before
the red began to show. and even then
1t was a mighty common shade OF red.
Why our parents ever happened to
pick q telephone pole. for place to
raise a family. / am sure don't know.
particularly when there are 50 many
other places that seem to be better
fitted for the purpose. tree In the
cool. quiet woods, for instance. or
hollow limb bending over q unkiing
stream. with minnows flashing in the
sunlight. But our folks seemed to
have a fancy for . place whore things
were happening, and where they would
be right in the midst Of things. Well,
the particular pole they selected stood
on the busiest corner in the town. and
II things did not happen there should
like to know 1t. And the worst OF II
Was, we were away down in a kind
not see thing, and could only huddle
together. and wonder and wonder
what the awful noises could mean.
The only door was away up higher
than We could reach. and half the
time one Of our parents would be sit
ting there, cutting OF every bit OF
light, and any stray breeze that might
be stirring. So ali we could do was to
shut our eyes and trembie when a
louder noise than usual seemed to be
rolling by. making our pole culver and
| shake. We learned later in life. that
the noises were the footing and roar
OF motor trucks. the changing and rat
Ting OF street cars. and the popping
OF motorcycles that sounded like a
thousand claps OF thunder 4 second.
And then as II all that was not bedla m
enough. father mad 4 habit OF packing
on the pole. that was all the world like
a baby motorcycle. And fathers voice
was not - soft and musical AZ II might
hAyA been hut hA Ala NOT SNam r.
know It, and besides all the other
sounds, hs kept up 4 continual chat
| tor.ng that was dsAfeninc. And the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08
MrA Clifton Miller and Marcus kci-
herman In First Song Recital.

song recital for the benefit OF the
Y. Nj. G, A, of the Medical college
of Virginia with Mrs. Clifton NJ.
Miller, soprano; Marcus Kellerman,
baritone: James L. Womble, at the
piano. as artists, will be given Thurs
day evening, April Is, at $40 O'Clock.
The following program viii be rem
dered:
Toreadon song. from Carmen
{Bizet) Mr., kellerman.
p Old English and Irish songs.
'iktty of Coleraine,' Old Irish Air
Irish Love Song" Uang@.
The Dumb Wife" Old English Song,
Mrs. Miller.
To-day and Tomorrow" (BartletD
Boat Song" Harriet Ware).
On the Road 10 Mandalay" foley
Speaks).
Mr.. KeIlerman.
Scotch Songs
The Land o the Leal" tLady
Nairne).
Blue Bells of Scotland" Old Scotch
song. @>
My Mites Il. u, Wiusonae- Wee Thing. "
Music by DIR. Thomas Murreil, ot
Richmond.
Mrs. Miller.
THE Lady of Dreams (Mabol Dan
sweet Little Woman o Mine tBart-
lett)
Mr.. ketlerman.
Caro- Nome" from Rigoietto (Verdi)
Mrs. Miller
Inter. Most. "a MacFadgen.)
II l. We're a. Rose I. 4 Ed Haase they j
MIR. kellerman.
Chiidren's Songs;
The Brownies" Leoni),
When DE Angels Call" (Homer.
The Elf Man Weils).
.'e''- 'sg's Mrs Mfffer +'7' a,'r 90
La Cidarem," from Don Giovanni,
Moxart).
Mr.. Kellvrman and Mrs. Miller.
Tickets are on ale IL walter %.
Moses music store and 6chwArxchild's
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08
PERSONALS

Mrs. Thomas Reeve. of the Congo
Mission, Africa, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. !. +. Jones, of 2301-A West
Main street. Mrs. Reeve 10 reusrra-
bered in Virginia as Miss Mills, who
went to Africa about three years ago.
as missionary from the Woman's
missionary conference of Virginia
Miss Jessie Barmore, of Louisville,
KY. who spent the Easter holidays
with Miss Sara Phillips of North ave-
nue, has returned to her home
Mrs. N, T. Cooke and son, Nick
Cooke, has returned to their home on
Davis avenue, after a visit to reia
tives in Staunton,
MisS Eva Richardson. has been
the recent guest of Mrs. James Saun-
ders in Newport News
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08

- IMMY." said Harold. 'ycu don't
belong to The Pack and it's sort
of against the rules TO hrtnE out
= side fellows with us but I'm go
snK TO take chance and ask you 10
cems along. Won't your We're &C
tng TO explore that Big cave or the
hill back of the cid quarry They say
s.s haunss6, you know. We Wolves
intend te explore every crack ana
Granny Of Il and I'LL be stacks of fun
ia like 10 go arHt rate" saio
Jimmy
TIE rot scared. OF coarse" con"
tinusd Harold "out this business may
BE- dangerous I bet wen see some
excitement You know what they say
about She cave. Wei. maybe you
dent because you're s. stranger here
but it's a-plentv. believe me! That's
crs reason why want you 10 come
along with us. Billy AcNsals oar
President this month and we got TO
do everything he says no matter what
That's one of cur rules. And Billy.
though he's q peach in lots OF ways,
10 the rsck esq est Teller you ever saw.
Ha never stops for anything. much
less TO thias. He hops right into ev~
ervthsnE. You never sa w such feller,
New, Il you come along, you won
nave TO mind him cause you don't be-
long 70 The Pack"
Jimmy was very willing TO go and
he was much pleased TO see that his
cousin Harold had enough confidence
la him 10 feel the way he did,
The pack sss to meet at the old
wilson barn that afternoon and when
Jim and Harold arrived the rest OF the
wolves" fogr boys, were already
there. They looked at LIN So II they
did not know whether 10 object 10
him or rot. But they all liked Harold
50 perhaps that was why they let the
autside boy stay.
The cave which they were to explore
could be seen on the side of the thick
v~wooded hill
"It looks Ike giant showing MS
teeth said Harold AZ they 'rudgec
avsr ne meadow.
at must be a big one" Jim re-
marked
1T is" saia Eiu McNeal. "and ~
snNef been expaoFta petof@ NiNN
knew of
When they reached the cave thes
ali SAT down 10 rest before beginning
10 eyn3oYe, Each Wolf had brongh
something 10 cat and this grub" wa
spread oet before the leader. who d
.i1ed II among his followers.
wow then" said Bill. "Roy, yo'
we're TIRE STOUT fhis week. what d.
yen find oat about This caves"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08
RAISE COMMUNITY
RECREATION FUND

The campaign to raise by popular
subscription the yearly budget OF the
Community Recreation Association re-
ceived decided impetus yesterday
when J. Scott Parrish, who II fdenf-
fed with some of the largest business
enterprises of the city. accepted the
Craftsmanship OF the campaign com
mittee.
Mr.. Parrish will have associated with
him the following business and PRO-
fessionai men: G. p. Cadet, JsaDe III.
Rinford, Judge ]. Hoge Ricka State
Senator Morgan r. Mills, Stuart Rag
land. Scout Executive Charles L
Weaver and r. c. Stearnea. who win
act a. secretary.
The three club buildings which win
be kept open all during the year from
the proceeds Of the campaign arc the
Unity Club In Fulton, the Communtty
Club at Belviderc and Main streets and
the Colored Club At % Clay stroaG.
Pool tables and other eAnos form
only a part OF the eational fnctli-
ties held open for the public 1T these
places Gymnasiums. showers and
the Community Club for tho use or
service and ex-service men who are
visiting Richmond. add to tho attrae-
tiveneas and value of these social
centars as resorts where young people
may enjoy themselves amidst the
cleanest and most pleasant surround
ingR
The campaign to raise enough
money TO meet the estimated monthly
burget of $4,000 will begin ON Monday,
April 2s. and conclude May / Work
ers from social agencies hsvo volun-
teered to assist in the active solicdtA-
tion OF FUNDS and the movement has
the approval and support Of tho MOST
progressive business men Of the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08
Mr.. SCARE-HIS-SON SEES A
GHOST

MIN. oAfANE-F1Io-oOlN oEE~o a
GHOST
MR.. Thoughtles. Scare-his-son,
M Used to have lot Of fun
Saying. Now my little Thoma.
VIII you mind me as you promises
1t your manners are unruly.
| am here to tell you truly,
The garbage man will have to come
And pull you with him by the thumb. -
Poor Thomas shiyered in his boot.
And thought that garbage men were
brutes,
TIL one day little Mary Smile
Was sitting with him on the style,
And Thomas told her there and then
Of dreadful. big. black garbage men.
And Mary laughed because she knew
That nothing he believed was true:
That garbage men were good and kind
As any humans you could find.
So Thomas wen, back home tha. nigh,
And made himself perfec, fright;
lie wrapped up in a great big .hee.
And looked ghost from head to feet,
When Mr.. Scare-his-son came in
Tom beat a pan and made a din.
He scared his father mos. to death.
At least he took away hi, breath.
How Mr.. Scare-his-son did .queal!
1t taught him just how scarinss feel.
That evening he and Thomas walkec
! away
And as they walked they talked mos
gay.
And both decided they would never
Scare each other ever. ever.
And Thomas minds now du,ifully
And doe. his lessons beautifully.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08

saw n white thing like ghost and We
dassn't move or anything. He just
sat there and glared at US. Oh my!
III get even with you old Tim! Just
you waltz"
Don't you do I'll" cried old Tim.
Lets be quits an I'll give you my
old wolf skin fer your club"
This satisfied them all and then Bill
said:
Jim. II 1t hadn't been for you we'd
all been dead Of fright no what shall
we do to repay your"
Let me join the Pack" said Jim.
They all gave three cheers and it
was done.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08

found 1t was after Ave. They had
been gone three hours at least Ter
rihle thoughts Mashed through his
brain as he slid down from his perch
and cautiously approached the cave.
At the entrance he cupped his hands.
filled his lungs and yelled as loud as
he could. Only the echoes responded.
That Is, was II only echoes? Jim
thought he heard faint answering
cry.
What should he dor Ought he to
run for help? II would take at least
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08

with his bundle OF extra torches. The
smoke from his lighted torch almost
sufYocated him. but by its light he saw
a. strange sight. It was the back
view OF a man in overalis with some
thing white over his head. The man
was squatting on his hands and knees.
hi. there" yelled Jimmy. and the
figure moved.
"Jim." cried Harold's voice. Save
ust"
Il will" replied Jim. I'm set the
Teller on Are"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08

half an hour to bring som cone from
the nearest house even II he ran every
step. Meanwhile what would happen
to his friends? No, he must go after
them alone. He had no weapon but
remembered that fire was one thing of
which all animals are afraid. He
broke off several large pieces from
dead pine limb and lighted one at the
camp FIRE. Then carrying his lighted
torch high In the air he stepped into
the cave.
He had gone only u few steps when
the cave grew lower. 80 low. In fact.
that he had to bend double, and so
narrow he hardly had room to move
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08
CITIZENS o.
SERVE CLEANUP Week

The negro organization society oil
Virginia. with the cooperation OF
state board OF health officials as we'll
as OF community health officers. win
launch a cleanup" week. beginning
Sunday. April Is.
On that day ~eolored ministers win
preach sermons in which cleanliness
as an important adjunct to goodness
and as An essential to health will be
stressed and collections will be taken
in the coiored churches and Sunday
schools for the promotion of the So
ciety's campaign for education and
good health.
Monday. April 1e will be annual
health day In all colored schools and
health programs will be given AMI
school premises will be made as tidy
as work and whitewash can mako
them.
During the remaining days of the
week. the. :eaiarea, Population every
where will be urged to carry through
complete cleaning program, covering
the interior and exterior OF their homes
and outbuildings and including all
needed repairs to make their homes
present tho most sanitary and attrac-
tive appearance possible.
Report Of the observance OF TIE
week should be made to the negro or
ganisation society. Mechanics Bank
building, Richmond. This years OBJ
scrvancs WIN be the eighth caKductsd
under the auspices of the society.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08

"Oh. don't yer do that." the queer
ngure exclaimed. ITS only old Tim.
I was havin' a bit OF fun with the
boys"
Come out thea!" said Jim. sternIy.
He backed out followed by old aim
and the Pack. In the light they saw
that Tins face was painted black and
the front OF him was draped In a
sheet He looked so funny the boys
had to laugh.
"Gec!" exclaimed Bill. HE did give
us scare. Wed got into the narrow
part OF the cave when he came At us
from behind and growled like a bear.
We a1l turned around and thera ws
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08
MEETINGS

The meeting Of the Business Wom-
ans club will be held this evening
from o'clock to o'clock. in the
Y. W. G. A auditorium. Miss Foikes
will have charge OF the devotional SER
vice. An interesting talk on citizen
ship will be given at 100 o'clock.
All business women in the city are in
vited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08
McS ann-~-~MilsS.

The marriage OF Miss Margaret M.
Miles daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert w. Miles, of Richmond, to
Malcolm Hobart McCann, of Bote-
touft county. Va, formerly of Phila-
deiphia, tack place yesterday morn
ing at II o'clock at the. Gin,er Park
PRESBYTERIAN church. The ministers
officiating at the ceremony were; Rev
Robert w. Miles, of Davidson, N. c.,
brother OF the bride and Rev. John II
Mccain, of Springfield, Mass, brother
OF the groom,
Among the out-of-town guests
were Rev and Mrs. John NJ. McCann,
OF SpringUsldA Mas. Rev, Robert W
Miles OF Davidson. N. c., Miss Mar
earet Kerr. OF Gainesville, Nd !;
Mrs. william Dyer, Rosemont, Pa,
The maid Of honor was Miss Virginia
Rothert, at Richmond, and the wed
ding march was played by Miss Kerr.
Mr.. Mccain is naval constructor
by profession. having graduated from
Boston Tech, afterwards taking n
post graduate course at the University
OF Glasgow IN Scotland, For the
past Two years ne has been connect
ed with the United States Emergency
Fleet corporation and now is in
charge of the ship building yards Mt
Detroit and Saginaw, Mich. Mr. and
MIS- A&s4js nm, ss assars their wedding
Journey will make their home in De-
troit.
Ten A. John Marshall Nouse.
Out Of town ruAsta ara cordially m
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08

vited to attend the tea this afternoon,
which takes place at the John Mar
shall house, from TO o'clock, I'M
der the auspices of the association
for the Preservation of Virginia An
tiauities. Mrs. Hunsdon Cary Will
be chairman of the afternoon and will
be assisted by Mrs. G. Freeland
Peter and Miss Irwin Hostess for the
DAY will be Mrs. b. o. James and Mrs
Roosevelt Page. Miss Anna Christian
Guy and Miss Florence Talley will
assist in serving tea. These teas are
always very interesting affairs and
the one this afternoon will not be
an exception to the general rule
DISTINGUISHED Guest Here.
Hugh Walpole the celebrated Eng
lish novelist arrived in Richmond
yesterday and will be the guest Of
Mr. and Mrs James Branch Cabell. ri
Dumbarton Grange. for a brief visit
Mr. Walpole will also be the guest
of Miss Ellen Glasgow at her home,
West Main street until Tuesday
and during his stay in Richmond a
good deal ofentertaining will be done
in his honor. This afternoon Mr.
Cabell. president of the Virginia Writ
ers club, will entertain members oil
the club at his home In honor of the
famous writer, and Miss Glasgow viii
entertain informally at dinner tomor'
row afternoon and Saturday she will
be hostess at a reception from Il
| Z o'clock when n number of promi
| nent people in Richmond will be in
vited to meet the English visitor
| Waipole will visit williamsburg
and Jamestown during his stay il
| Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08
PRAY IA rly,

A pretty Easter wedding solemni2ed
Eaturday morning in MISSIONER
church, Greene county, was that Of
Miss Sarah Lucille Early. daughter Of
Senator and MIS-. n. B. Early, Jr..
and Albert Newton Fray. son of Mr..
and Mrs. J, Nd. Fray. or Albemarle
county The ceremony was perform
I'D By Rev. J. Elmer Team, of Char
lctte county ana the wedding music
WAS supplied by Elizabeth Peyton. Of
charlottesville. ISIS Mary Ann Early,
who attended her sister as maid of
Nonor. wore s. lovely pink georgette
sHoch. with picture hat ~ pink satin,
carrying bouquet OF pink snapdrag-
Ans and ferns. Little Miss Audrey
Lee Fray, cousin OF the bridegroom in
dainty dress or white organdy and
carrying "a basket Of sweet peas.
with Master James Edgar Brown, OF
Richmond. carried the ring in an
1 Easter lily. The bride who entered
with her father was handsomely at
4 fired in tailored suit of blue trfco-
Stfne with nat to match and her
Mowers were d bouquet of bridesroses
and lilies Of the valley. ], Curtis Fray
6rother OF the bridegroom. or Fork
NNnion military academy attended
his brother as best man. Lfnmediately
g4oilcwing the service, Ny. and Mrs
Fray left for q Northern tour and on
NEheir return viii make their home "a,
SkdYance Mills.
M "A reception was held at MISSIONER.
#AAe home Of the bride. on Friday
Evening, IN honor Of the bridal party
%rc1Atives and 3 lew intimate friends
Daoee from "A distance We're, PROBES
Ur and Mrs. J. Horace Brown and
6n and Mrs. Charles r.. Kahn. OF
Richmond: Mtg +. A Feyton and
AMan4hter.. Clair Cassel. Dr.. Charlie
Y Inns and Miss JAfffe @SyIlhoit, OF
charlottesville: Mr. and Nfa e. Is
nrrott, Mrs, Edgar Brown and Mrs,
n Brown. Of Browns Cove and
49, Ehumadine, OF Norfolk
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08

iewelry store. There is q long list of
patronesses including many promi-
nent women, who are in charge Of
the entertainment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08
Members of the board

Members of the board of man
ayers of the Retreat for the Sick will
meet this morning at / / o'clock in the
hospital. A full attendance is urged
by the president. Miss Mary Nor
wood. vote VIII be taken on the
proposed changes in the charter of the
Retreat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS
and
WEDDINGS

I All. and Mrs Leopold Biuethenthel,
OF Wilmington, \. C, announce the
angagemsnt of their daughter, Elsa,
to Philip f. Straus. son of MIR and
Mrs. Leon l.. Strause, Of this city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08
Sale of Plants,

The James river Garden club will
hold a sale of plants, bulbs. seeds and
perennials, at 20T East Franklin
street today from 10 TO S o'clock.
Mrs. Frank Duke Is chairman of the
sale. assisted by members OF the
club
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08

The most amusing ''press notice" Of
the season was lssued BY Tho Passion
Flower the Nance. Q.,Nsii rl4y. IN HsM.
York, during the recent epidemic Of
influenza.
.Owing 10 illnAsA 81 laAAy ~ ~
nembAra,s ii fAAd. sstho tApAt4F pAEsy
~ ~. c. = f'ssh 4 IN sl. M
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08
IF APID CHANGE

What word which means together
will. II the two middle letters change
places mean apart?
Answer: United. United.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08
fsYrsf----Haynfiton

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Denton
IT Walthall, OF Alberta. Va. was
prettily decorated for the marriage OF
their sister. Miss Lena o. Hamilton
and Edward G.. Byrd. The ceremony
having taken place Tuesday afternoon
at 3 O'Clock. with Rev. ID, q. e.
Butts, grandfather of the bridegroom
as the celebrant, using the beAuu~
fui double-ring ceremony. Miss Vivian
Barrow played the wedding music
and proceeding the ceremony, Mrs. j.
W. Connolly sang: 20 Promise Me.
The bride was very handsome In a
going away suit of blue tricotine, with
corsage of orchids Little Miss
Catherine Walthail. niece of the
bride acted as flower girl and was
the only attendant. Ne wore a dainty
frock OF lace over pink satin with
pink ribbons. only members of the
family and immediate friends witness
ed the ceremony. Nj. and Mrs. Byrd
are now spending their honeymoon
IN the North and on their return will
/ make their home in Norfolk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued yes
terday to Edward s. Cullen and Aga
tina Valerie Pietsch, Samuel Harrison
Cumber and Alma r, Day. Frank
Britton and Emma Con. Hugh Cur
ra Burruss and Elizabeth Austin
SPOTS.
The clerk of hastings court yester-
day issued marriage licenses TO the fol-
lowing couples:
80 1gassh C. .Rurruss and, El.zalsts. II,
SPOTS.
Napoleon Washington Jerry and
Eta n Hughes.
Edward s. Cullen and Agatha V.
Pietsch
Frank Britton and Emma Con-
Sam II. Cumber and Alma 4. Day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08

friends after April i 8. a the Jeffer-
son hotel, in this city
Crowdcr--~IefYrcy
Miss Mabel Jeffreys, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II, Jeffreys, OF chase
City, and Leslie NJ. Crowder. son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Crowder, also OF
Chase City, were married In Cxforo'
N G. Monday. April 5.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08

Ethel Newcomb. the American con-
cert piAniste. proudly boasts OF a fox
terrier. properly trimmed and deco
rated. Generally he hibernates at her
country at Yama Farms. but recently
she brought him to New York to record
his Impressions. Instead. she was
obliged to record the Impressions OF a
tot who visited her, The little one was
especially Interested In the caudal ap-
pendage. which was properly stumped.
Miss Newccmb." her inqutsitive
visitor asked. After deliberations and In
spsction. 'NAs ~ tals bit az ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-08
EDNA GOODRICH.

Among the announcements made of
attractions that will play at the
strand theater, this season. none will
probably appeal Inore to the ladies'
than the announcement that beauti-
full Edna Goodrich win appear per-
sonaily at that popular playhouse In
the gay French farce. Sleeping PART
ners," by Sacha Guitry. The play
was translated from the French by
Seymour Hicks. and has enjoyed IA
years run In London and an engage
ment of over seven months at the
Btjou theater, New York.
1t 10 hardly possible that Miss Good
rich has had q role more sufrabie u
her than the French wife In sleep
ing Partners" With her wonderful
beauty and natural vivacity she pos
sesses all the charms Of the French
ladies of her Imagination Friday and
matinee Saturday.