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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
NEWS OF A DAY
DOWN THE STATE
Seaford Town Election, Which Will
be Held on Monday, March /,
May be Lively Contest.
TREE WAS TORN TO PIECES
Interest Increasing in Laurels
Hospital Fund Campaign, With
Many Encouraging Fea-
lures.
spr.ial Corrcspondcnce OF Every Evenins

special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Laurel, Feb. I9.-Thc second day Of
the drive for hospital for this community
has passed and everyone connected with
the campaign reports satisfactory prog
rcss. while the enthusiasm seems to bc
gaining and spreading. In accordance with
plans Of the committee, the town has been
divided into three districts, which CORE
spond with the three Councimanic wards,
all three of which are in charge of Mayor
Harry Is. Fooks, who has named a vice
chairman for each-ex-C Councilman Charles
L. Wootten, for No. |, Ex-Aiayor George
II. Otwell. No. ?; Ex-Alayor William l..
Valiant. No. j.
Mr. Wootten has selected the following
rs soliciting committee: Magistrate
Arthur 5. Hearn, Charles ;. Workman,
Edward NJ. Fowler, William II. Cook and
= Lloyd Lowe.
Mr.. Otwell has named Victor c. Kitchen,
Frank +. Davis, ]. Handy Elliott, Charles
T.. Marvil and Joseph A. Prettyman.
Mr.. Valiant has selected Albert L.
Culver, Roland l.. Quillen, :. Harlan
Ellis. DR. Alfred 5. Williams and Charles
J.. Horsey.
One of the most encouraging features
of the drive thus far is the interest and
sympathy revealed from unexpected
sources. Yesterday the committee re-
ceived a substantial check from n man in
Atlantic City. who said in his letter ac-
companying the check that he had read
of the campaign in newspaper and de-
sired to help the cause On the same day
a check for S250was received from a woman
in Wilmington. while a visitor from
Maryland donated sl0owhen he was asked
TO subscribe only S25.
The committee is proceeding with the
plans for the building, but no announce
ment has yet been made regarding the
design OF the STRUCTURE. 1t is the intention,
however, to ask for bids as soon as 3 de-
sign has been decided upon.
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Kerns, Bennett, Leach. Proud, Walls and

Kesns, Bennett Leach, Proud, Walls and
BpcakmAn.
George Hayman of Dobbinsvillc died
suddenly At his home. He WAS well known
in this city, formerly being employed ~
n guard at the Bethlehem Steel 90.
Robert Fitsimmons, an operator of
several thrcsbing machines IN the county,
has purchased . residence on the State
road near Red Lion w. G.. Gold. a
farmer at kirkvood, will occupy it after
March l.
Delaware Montgomery has accepted a
position At the Pcnn-Sesboard Steel Go.
Miss Mary Leonard and Miss Siisan
klink visited the Misses Leonard and
Mahcr in Baltimore.
Miss u. M. Thomas entertained Miss
Mary Walsh Of Wilmington last evening.
The regular evening Benten services
were held last evening in St Peters
Church The sermon was delivered by
Rev. John BoIin.
Miss Irene Truitt, who has been suf-
fering from an attack Of tonsilitis, is much
improved.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
NEWS OF BRIDGEyHLLE.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Bridgeville. Feb. I9-E. f. Ward was
called TO Wilmington this week by the
death of his wife. who had been at Hope
Farm for the past four months. The re-
mains were sent To Witheville. Va. Mrs.
Wards former home. for burial
Mrs Hester Rawlins, wife Of Harry
Rawlins. cashier OF the Baltimore Trust
Co. 5 bank Of this town. died yesterday
morning at her home ON Main street,
after suffering for the past week with
pneumonia. She is survived by her hus-
band and one son, Harry Rawlins, Jr.,
professor OF mathematics at the Naval
Academy. Annapolis, Md.
Miss Mildred Currey has been visiting
in Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Miss Mary Messick spent the weekend
at Jenkintown, Pa, guest OF her sister,
Mrs Harris Stephenson.
Miss Alice McIntire of Wilmington has
been spending a few days here with her
sister, Mrs Edward ]. Elliott
Funeral services for Miss Emma Nor
gan were held on Monday at the home Of
her nephew, Francis Morgan; interment
In Georgetown cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
BUILDING LARGER BRIDGE.

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Laurel, Feb. I9.--Walkcr Il Savage,
contractors, who have just finished the
stone road between this town and Del
mar, for the State, moved part Of their
heavy machinery through the town, yes
tcrday, for use on the county road between
Laurel and Milsboro, which is TO run by
way I Peppers Store, loves Cross Roads
and Mission They are at present CON
structing stone bri &c over the stream
connecting Old Forge Lake with the
Laurel Lake. The structure is to be 100
feet long with d0-foot span over tho
stream Is feet abov the water.
This is a much larger bridge than the
commission expected 10 build as they
did not think alarge one was needed, in
spite of the fact that many old residents
pred ted that the proposed bridge would
be washed out by the first big fresht
A few weeks ago their assertion was proved
when, following the thaw and several
rains, numerous dams over lakes and mill
ponds were washed out, this stream over
flowed its banks and completely covered
the bridge, rushing across the county
road in n torrent 700 feet sridc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
NEWS OF LAUREL.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Laurel, Feb. 19.-Miss Helen Hastings
is confined TO the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. {. Wales Hastings, on
Eighth street. by severe attack Of grip.
She was taken Ill Yesterday, in the
store of Charles g. Otwell. and was sent
10 her home in an automobile.
Miss Pauline Hearn is visiting friends
IN Wilmington, Newark, Philadelphia,
Devon, Pa, and Leipville, Pa. In the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
NEWS OF MIDDLETOWN.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Mlddletown Feb. 19-Miss Josephine
Maloney of Middlctown and Arthur a.
McCloskey of Iron Hill, Md, were mar
ried at st. Joseph's r. c. Church, Tues
day morning at S o clock. by Rev. c. 4.
Crowley. They were attended by Miss
Anna MoC 'Ioskey and John Sullivan. The
bride wore Il travelling suit of brown
broadcloth with brown hat Mr.. and
Mrs McClossley will make their home on
farm near Iron Hill.
4 Farmers Institute will be held at the
New Century Club, Friday, with sll-day
sessions.
William H. Spicer was badly hurt by a
fall while loading a hog scalder. His arm
was broken and bis leg bruised.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
TO AUDIT COUNTY ACCOUNTS.
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Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Georgetown. Feb 1o-Resident Judge
Henry G.. Conrad of Sussex county has
appointed Charles r. Jones. a George
town architect and accountant. and
George II. Short, an employe Of the.
Georgetown branch of the Farmers Bank
OF Delaware, a committee to audit the
accounts OF John c. Lank. comptroller
for Sussex county.
As Comptroller Lank is confined to his
home in Milton at this, time. suffering
from an injury sustained on Wednesday
of last week when tire which he was
filling with air burst and inflicted an ugly
wound in his leg it may be several days
before the audit is made. as it is under
stood his books have not been closed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
new CASES OF FLU
REPORTED DAILY.

And nearly all among pcrsons who have
permitted themselves to become run
down, weak and lacking vitality.
Physicians agree that Cod Liver Oil is
the best thing known % build up the
body, increase flesh and heal the lung
and bronchial membranes In
CHASCO-VIN
the tasteless extract Of Cod Liver Oil is
combined with the Compound Syrup Of
Hypophosphites, Iron and Wild Cherry
to repair and replace the worn-0ut blood
and nerve cells.
IL is really wonderful how quickly the
weak and rundown who take Chasco-Vin
are restored 10 health and strength and
their disease resisting vitality increased
1000 or more in a short time.
Chaseo-Vin is sold in Wilmington by
Eekerd's Cut Rate, sos Market St, and
Miller's Drug Store, 400 Market
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19

nine true bills were against one defendant
and two against another. There were
no jury trials, all tho defendants pleading
guilty.
At yesterdays session of court. Irving
Green, young white man residing At
Smyrna, indicted for non-support, entered
n plea Of guilty and was sentenced to
pay his wife, Hilda Green, $40 a week,
beginning March ..
In the case Of Edward Layton. colorcd,
who had been indicted for the larceny of
a blanket in Smyrna, and out on 5000
bail cash, who failed to appear, his bail
was declared forfeited. Layton was sal
to be a roadster" from the South.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
WANT SCHOOL ENLARGED.
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Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Dover, Feb 19-Casar Rodney con-
soldated schools of Camden-N -Nyomi ng
are seeking aid for the enlargement Of the
present building. which when built, three
or four years ago. was supposed to be
sufficient for increasing attendance of
children. Since the new School Code
became operative. further consoli-
dations have been made, resulting in
overcrowding the present building.
The trustees Of the school district ask
that four additional rooms be added, and
are seeking the aid Of the Service Citizens
to that end
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19

Moore, prominent farmer living just
outside the town limits of North Laurel,
across tho river from this town, was
struck by lightning and river as'inder
the pieces being scattered about ~ COM
plctely ms il "Big Bertha" or = charge
Of "T. N. T." had been exploded IN its
heart. The lower part Of tho trunk wss
split wide open and left standing like a
huge v, into which the top of the trof
descended and settled in q reclining posi-
tioh. s8 @
MANY Of the branches were blown out
into the field in the rear III the house,
many more we're found suspended high
up in the branches of the other NAPLES,
while some Of tho largo limbs we're driven
into the ground as il bv a giant pllc-drivcr.
One large linn was foun on the roof OF
the back porch The dwelling, however was
comparatively uninjurcd.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
SEAFORD's TOWN ELECTION.

Seaford, Feb. 10 The municipal cleo
ton which takes place here, Monday,
March |, promises 10 he hard-fought, es-
pccially for the office Of mayor There arc
two candidates in the field. George W
Donoho and Captain John X. Eskridge,
both OF whom have many friends and are
successful business men. MIR. Donoho has
had long experience as president Of Town
Council, though he has been out of the
Council for several years.
Captain Eskridge is associated in
several different businesses here and has
been very successful. The outcome of this
fight Is being watched with interest
Mayor Cox, who has made a most
excellent official has announced that he
will not be candidate, though many of
his friends desire him 10 run again. He
has served two terms A Councilman and
an assessor also will he elected.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
REVIVAL MEETINGS.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Georgetown, Feb. 10. For the next
two weeks, revival meetings will be con-
Quoted in First NJ. p. Church, East
Market street, this city, under the direc-
ton Of the pastor. Rev John L. Bailey.
IF sufficient interest is manifested during
the time, the meetings will be continued
longer.
Despite unfavorable weather conditions
large crowds are in attendance nightly
and forcible sermons are being delivered
in an effort to get the unchurched to
Join the church
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
SUES ROAD CONTRACTORS.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Scaford, Feb. &c. G.. Harley OF
Brooklyn, ~ y, civil engineer, who
had charge of the work here on the Sea-
ford-Bridgeville State highway in its
earlier stages, has sued kaufman &
Carey, State highway contractors, who
have the contract to build the Bridge
ville-Scaford and Seaford-Laurel State
roads, for $4,000, alleged TO be due him
as a bonus.
Harley claims he was laid off the work
here by the contractors and that he never
could get any satisfactory explanation.
The suit was brought in New York City,
where kaufman & Garcey have Offices
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
DELAWARE CITY.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Delaware City, Feb. I9.--The meeting
of the Delaware City Century Club, to-
morrow afternoon. will be in charge Of
Mrs George ~ Bright The program
will consist of an address on library work
by Miss Mary Hopkins of Scaford and
music by members of the club.
John Anderson moved his family,
Wednesday, into the house he recently
purchased on Washington street
Miss Florence G. Hall is spending =
week with Mrs. + Bayard Ileisel
Mrs John Carns was called TO Salem.
y j.. yesterday. by the serious illness of
her brother, Frank Russell.
j. l.. Sadler x Co. have on hand all
sizes of best quality Anthracite coal
egg, stove, nut and pea-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
NEWS OF NEWARK.
special Correspondence of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Newark, Feb. I9.--To get the senti-
ment of the taxpayers Of the Newark
special school district relative to the two
propositions that the members of the
school board are considering they have
called a public meeting for tonight, which
will be held in the high school.
DIR. George W. Rhoadcs has returned
from trip to Detroit, Mich, where he
visited James ID. Mckcen. for many years
a resident of Newark
Miss Helen McNeal, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. II. Warner McNeal, who is an
instructor at Goldcy's Business College,
Wilmington, was operated on Mt jefferson
Hospital, Philadelphia, yesterday.
Miss Hall, dietician at Delaware Col
lcge, is i'll with bad cold and pneumonia
is Threatened
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
FIRE COMPANY ELECTION.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Newport, Feb 10 The Minquas Fire
Co. elected the following officers Monday
evening: President Thomas Draper: vice
president, Thomas Builen; secretary.
4. NJ Craig; treasurer, Joseph G. Slack
chief engineer, Delaware Ruth; trustees.
Joseph Miller, ]. II. Lyman. Thomas
Bullen. John Hanna. Jr., Arthur Sam
mons. Reuben Pardham, Harry Mitchell;
directors, Harry Baldwin, T. ". Young,
". L. Duff, Arthur Groome, Harry Briggs,
Thomas Draper and Thomas Bullen
fire chief, Harry Baldwin.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
NEWS OF NEWPORT.
Special Correspondence of Every Evenil

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Newport, Feb, 10 ! Perkins Groome
left Monday for a two-weeks' stay in
Florida.
The Fun Club will hold dance in the
Masonic Temple, next Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wright. who have
been confined to their home with the
grip, are convalescing Mrs. Arthur Sam
mons and Robert Maclay also are
suffering with the grip.
Mrs. James Newman and daughter
Elizabeth Of Chestcrtown, Md, were
weekend guests of Miss Blanche Crawford.
Miss Mae Seeds spent the weekend.
with her cousin, Miss Frances Davis of
Edge Moor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
BRIDGE ABOUT COMPLETED.
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Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Scaford, Feb. 10. Middleford bridge
81 miles from here, is finished as far as
the contractors are concerned, with the
exception Of the hand-guard rails, and is
now waiting for the county To fill in and
grade up to the bridge. No vehicles will bc
allowed to pass over the bridge, until the
county is done filling, but travel by foot
is allowed
The road from Dulaney's bridge to
Middlcford is in deplorablc condition,
and residents are urgently asking that it
be attended To as soon as possible.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
FAVOR $50 A MONTH BONUS.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Dover, Feb. 19.-At the weekly meet
ing of Walter l.. Fox Post. American
Legion, the proposed bonus of $50 for each
month Of service for each soldier was in
dorsed
The post also indorsed the Wadsworth
Universal Compulsory Military Training
hill
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
LEG WAS BROKEN.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Georgetown. Feb. 19.-Whie at work
in wood between Georgetown and
Redden yesterday, Francis Kitchens, n
we'll known farmer. sustained a broke
leg when timber fell upon him.
DIR Joseph b. NAPLES, Jr, of this city
gave attention
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19

latter city she will visit Miss Marguerite
Widdle and will attend the Alumnae re-
union at Devon Manor while in Devon
Mr. and Mrs. John H. West of Fayctt-
vile, n. C., have been spending the
past week here rs guests Of friends and
relatives. Mrs. West formerly was Miss
ELLA MilcN
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
NO JURY TRIALS.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Dover. Feb. 19.-The Grand Jury in
a two-days' session this week, acted upon
ii bills, nine of which were returned true,
one ignored, while one jwas withdrawn
by the attorney-general. Three of the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
TEACHERS WILL WE'D.
Special Correspondence OF Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Dover. Feb l9.-Mr. and Mrs. George
". Steffy of near Dover have announced
the engagement of their daughter, Miss
Florence Elizabeth Steffy. to Mr.. Charles
ID. Anderson of Manistique, Mich.
Miss Steffy is teacher in the primary
grade, and Mr.. Anderson vocational in
structor in agriculture, in Dover public
schools
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
Turkey Dinner for Union NJ. r.. oYyss
Fund

4 turkey dinner viii be gecn the Aid
soc,cty Of Union NJ u. Church IN d.
parish house, 50J Washington street.
tonight. The proceeds viii 20 toward fbe
organ fund. Mrs Arthur Allsfon heads he
committee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
TREE sHATTE ,ED BY LIGHTNING

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Laurel, Feb. 19.-During the thunder
storm, Saturday night, large maple
tree In front of the home of Henry w.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19

and more effective and caneot blister
When your throat is sore. when YOU
have pleurisy, bronchitis or pain-shoot-
ing chest cold you can get speedy and .ast-
ing relief with this most effective prepara-
ton because heat eases pain.--30 and
60 cents at druggist or by nail, $. c.
Wells & Co, LeRey, N Y.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19

The pool game in The tournament. last
evening, resulted ~ favor u Mrfsrory.
who played Rankcr by gcore of 100 ~
High run, 1g, McGrory.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19

anu sNt.tiil-S WITH
excellent results
butt blistered.
Heat eases pain
and Begy's Musta-
-ine, made of pure
yellow mustard. to-
gether with other
pain relieving IN
: gradients is Just
az b OF. b ut
quicker, cleaner
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-19
Yellow Mustard for
Sore Throat, Tonsiiis

Old fashioned remedies are often the
best. Yellow Mustard. in the form OF
plaster or oultice, has been used for
generatl ions for soreneSs
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-03-26

!. mr.: and Mrs. Lyle Johnston were
'0ftohville viSit0tg last Aodnesday.
Mr.. Jr., Medley made . trip to
Milbank Tuesday on business.
Henry Enge.sen has returned
fromthe cities where he attended q
Tractor school during the winter.
Mr.. Clifford Fabel was agreeably
surprised last Wednesday night by
a number of his friends appearing
at his home to spend the evening.
Games we're played and guessing
contests were the attractions of the
evening. The ladies served a de-
licious midnight lunch. The &C.
casion being his birthday. all pres
ent report an enjoyable time.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-03-26
Twin

Miss Edna Bingaman. resigned
her position at the Twin Brooks
Bank and left Monday for her home
intending to spend the summer on
the farm for a change.
Miss Hilda DeVries is on Il e
sick list this week suffering with a
sore throat.
Mr.. Harry SchaffeL .and Mr..
Sannes were crossing the creek
west Of here with a hay-baler and
other machinery when one of their
horses slipped and fell and struggled
until it drowned. The men doing
all they could to save it but failed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kruger
were visiting at NJ. L. Reade's on
Tuesday.
Miss Mary Pisha is at the orton.
vile hospital under going an opera.
ton for appendicitis. Her friends
hope for a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Harry Roberts went to
Milbank on Wednesday.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-03-26

There were 56.855 students enrolled
in q scattering. at II universities and
colleges In the United States. taking
figures Of registrars for OctoDer. ac
cording to a statement issued by the
intercollegiate association. The en-
rcftments Of tho coileeesrnamed. which
are generally Indicative OF heavy col
leaiate attendance. IRE 81 follows:
University Of Michigan. 8.255: New
York university. 1914; Ohio State
university. 7.244: University Of Wis.
consin. 1887; University Of PeDnsyl.
vania. 6.849: University Of Texas,
8.670: Yale university. 4.46T: Unlver.
aty Of Kansas. 8.305: Iowa State Co..
lege Of Agriculture and Mechanical
Arts. 4.208: University Of Missouri.
S.l1e: Pennsylvaais stAse COLLEGE. a.O0o.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-03-26

The classmates Of Alberta Dockcw
gave hef'x"-fafeWeit party Friday
.evenin1 afA"tke ut ME sof'sC.D D..
sSf0ddards -. .s1 ~. ss,'s ~ =" .~.g'
Mrs. Chester Larson of Canada
- spending q lew days kere with
old friends Y" :.
Word was. received here 81. the.
death of. Oliver, Nelson Monday, at
the Webster hospital where he has
been thesfew. weeks. . Very little
hope was eiveni- ferthis recovery
the. first. HIS daughter Ruth.
a. nurse has been with him the past
two. weeks. The family lived a
half mile. from Sufmimia until d year
ago when they moved, to the vicini-'
~ of Milbank.. Funeral services
were held at Milbank Thursday.
The family have the the sympathy
o the community. 7.
James Black of Big Stone was a
businesssca!ler here Tuesday.
A meeting will be held in the
lodge hall next Monday evening to
organize a Woman's auxiliary to
the American Legion as the charter
has been received.
Miss Phoebe Raymond returned
from Aberdeen Saturday.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-03-26
Missionary Society Notes.

The Womans Foreign Missionary
Society of the Methodist church
met at the home Of Mrs. Albert
Partridge Mar. 18th. The devotion.
al service vas led by Mrs. Calfee.
song, The Jubilee hymn Devo-
tional topic, The Poor Have the
Gospel Preached" Luke ll:7-:!3.
The President presided. Program
leader Mrs. Nixon. topics: "A cru
SADIE of Compassion in the Near
East;;' ION Battle Fronts we do
not Occupy Persia. Arabia.
Turkey. Egypt" The Secretary
read several interesting letters from
Mrs. j. S. Stevens, Mrs. L. w.
Hickman and also one from our
Dist. Secretary Mrs. w. I.owthian
sending patterns for childrens gar.
ment to be made and sent to the
Johnston hospital at Manila, P. l..
and the society also voted and it
carried that we also support the
Elizabeth Shelton Danfortth hos
pital at Kinkiang China. Mrs.
Nixon read. War and the social
life and costumes of the Aral
Woman" Mrs. Partridge read a
personal letter from Miss Alice
Brethorst one Of our young South
Dakota Missionaries to Tzechow.
China who is now enroute to her
home on furlong the letter was very
interesting to all. Mrs. Partridge
also read "A Crusade of Compass.
sion in the Near East from the
study course. The Mystery box
was conducted by Mrs. Dotson.
The meeting closed with prayer by
Mrs. Kyrk. There were twelve
members and three visitors present.
The hostess served refreshments at
the close Of the social hour.
Reporter.