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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27
A MOMENT WITH THE
CONDUCTOR
JULIETTE LEE.
THE CHATS OF LIFE

Many women seem to worry and
fret over the little things of life.
They magnify minor misfortunes
and inconvenience so very much that
they make life a misery for them
selves and for every one with whom
they come in contact.
l once read story entitled the
"Gnats of Life" and that little
story and its message has rung in
my heart for many years. The gist
of the story was this: A young
married woman, awoke to find mar
ried life quite different from her
dreams, her husband was not the
gallant sutton and companion of her
courtship dreams-Her little home
lacked the comforts and beauty she
had hoped for; her household duties
resolved into daily labor that sorely
wore On her nerves and taxed her
strength, robbing her of her beauty
and daintiness. These wore on her
mind to such a extent. she lost
reason and with her own hands
ended her life. The husband some
time afterward weary, heartsick and
lonesome for a companion and moth
er for his baby girl. approached
another women-He told her his
said, your first wife was conquered
first wife led. She spoke UP and
by the "Gnats of Life" but IL I
should meet a Lion" in the way
would tackle him"-He married her
and she made him a good wife and
created a happy home for all of
them.
Are we not as women allowing
the "Gnats of Life" to rob us of
many goodly accomplishments, when
we ought to be able to encounter
and conquer Lions" in our way?
1t is not an uncommon thing to see
our women breaking up their homes
or dying and leaving them for women
of more courage and pluck to enjoy.
Some Of the most common "Gnats
of Life" are fine clothes. Many wo-
men are miserable because of their
inability to have these accessories.
These things are nice to have and
we enjoy them when we can afford
them, but are they not insignificant
in comparison with many OF the
greater issues of life. Let us as wo-
men think less about clothes and
meet those Lions of Life" in Ig-
norapce, Bad Manners. Dishonesty
and vice. Our sons and daughters
are giving up their school-life, in
the springtide of youth, the time for
good impressions, the time for in
SEPARATION and awakening into the
realm or high and lofty idels. They
are being drawn away by the "Gnats
of Life"-good clothes. the movies
and dance halls and are disappoint-
ing you, now. and finally themselves.
What will they do when they are
called upon to meet the Lions OF
Life?
Let us as women examine our
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27
ITALY

Italy, Texas. Mar 25.-Services
were well attended at all the church,
es Sunday, DR., c. L. Morgan. P. f..
of Waxahachie District held his first
A. M. f. church with nastor M. N.
Burns. The pastors and members of
Italy raised $4,000 during the meet
ing. Miss NJ. C. Roberts, music di-
rector and choral club Of Paul Quinn
College gave a recital to a large num-
Der Of white and Colored citizens
Saturday night Rev. p A. Prince.
Mrs Prince and number Of his
good members went to Hillsboro.
where Rev. Prince preached his an
niversary sermon for Rev. w. o. Bell.
Rev. ]. L. Heron filled his appoint
ment at Forney
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27
THE LADIES READING CIRCLE

The Ladies Reading Circle met
Friday, the 10Th instant. at the home
of Miss Birdie Jordan. 2S17 Cochran
street. The magazine lesson, "Ital-
ian Campaigns" by Hill. was led by
Miss B. Burson. Mrs. L. C. Morgan
read an interesting paper from the
subject, Balkan Races" The lesson
from Hazen, Russia to the War
with Japan" was conducted by Miss
Mamie C. Jones. Alternate reading
Toast to Italy and Signor Salandra"
by Asquith. Members responded to
roll call by giving the name of an
Italian city each.
Mrs. Amanda M. Cain was pleas
ant visitor to the Circle. The hostess
served a dainty two-course luncheon.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27
GOOD TIMES AT
SMALL COST
A MILDLY BLOUSE PARTY.

The invitations announced morn
ing party and requested each guest
to wear a MILDLY, and bring along
a large needle and thimble. When
all arrives the hostess passed white
squares of cloth about 6 inches
square with a name such, as cat,
bird, fish, house, rose, on each square.
The ladies were asked to draw the
named object and outline in color
with running stitch. AS the ladies
labored to produce something resem-
BILE the object named, peels Of laugh
ter echoed every where. Finally, when
all were outlined, the work was put
on display and prizes awarded to
the best ones and the worst. The
prizes might be fancy work and ac-
cessories. An ice course or sand
witches and tea would make a de-
lightful service. AS it is morning
party, sandwiches are very appro-
PIRATE, as the service will fall about
the noon hour and the ladies will
be hungry after such hard work.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27

Department of Education as to the
standard to be used in each CLASH
fication. l have therefore appointed
the following committee of which
you are a member:
Mrs. L. NJ Hall, Jeanes Supervis-
ing teacher, Austin, Texas; Miss Eula
May Smith, City schools. Houston,
Texas; ]. G.. Osborne. Principal,
Prairie View State Normal, Chair
man; C. H. Maxson, President, Bishop
College, Marshall, Texas; NJ S.
Davage, President, Sam Huston Col
lege, Austin, Texas: w. R. Banks,
President Texas College. Tyler, Tex
as; Jas. D. Ryan, Principal Hous-
ton High School. Houston, Texas;
A. E. Holland, Principal, Palestine
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27

Colored High School; Palestine, Tex
as; G. w. jackson, Principal, High
School, Corsicana, Texas; L. c.
Anderson, Supervisor, City Schools.
Austin; Mrs. L. B. Cash, Principal
Camp Country Training School, Cen
ter Point.
1 trust you will find it conven-
lent to serve in this capacity. and
to assist in this highly important
work. Please let me know by return
mail whether or not you can aceept
the appointment.
Very truly yours.
l. w. RODGERS,
State Supervisor of Negro Schools
of Texas.
The friends of higher education
are pleased to note this movement
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27
sTOCKARD

Stockard, Texas, Mar. 25.-Sunday
School was at its highest. Supt.
Shorner was at his post. Mission
sisters had fine meeting with Pres.
Annie Berry in her chair. Messrs. s.
Young, VIM. Adams H. Fulton and
Frank Andrews visited Sand Flat
Sunday Rev. Dorsey, Mrs. Miller
and Brookins and Miss Richardson
attended the church in Athens Sun
day. Little Miller Hopper is on
the sick list Mrs. Adeline Turner
of Kemp spent the day with Miss
Ora Lee Adams. Mrs. Hezra Dorsey
is visiting relatives in Kemp. Mrs.
Mitchell was in Athens Saturday.
All who have news for the Express
please get it to me early that ii may
get to the press Monday night.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27
FORNEY

Forney, Texas, Mar. 49, Sunday
school was well attended at all the
churches Sunday. Rev. l.. w. Mack
ey was at his post at Mt. Zion Bap-
fist church. Rev. H. l. Heron was
at his post at Allen Chapel. Mrs.
M. B. Nichols is on the sick list.
There is a lots of sickness in our
community now. The revival meet
ing will start at Little Flock Bap-
fist church Monday night. Don't for
get to attend and hear Rev. Sutton.
Mr., John Belfrey and son of Tonnes
see were in the city Sunday.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27

The Personal of the Committee,
A Wise Selection From Every
Point or the Important Classifi-
cation.
BY N. w. Harllee.
The Educational Department at
Austin is seeking to standardize the
Colored high school of Texas, has
appointed the following committee
to make definite renort on the
standard and to report the same to
the authorities at Austin.
State Department Of Education
Austin, Texas, March 10th, 1920.
Mrs. Julia Caldwell-Frazier,
City Schools,
Dallas, Texas,
Dear Madam:
At meeting of representatives
of the Colored colleges and high
schools of the state, held at Dallas,
March sixth, called for the purpose
of considering plans for the classifi
cation of the Colored high schools
of the state by the Department of
Education, 1t was decided that a
committee, representing the various
phases Of Negro education in Texas,
should be appointed by the Super
visor Of Negro Schools OF Texas to
make recommendations to the State
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27

on the part Of the Educational De-
partment, because If we are to have
system Of high schools for Col
ored people, these schools should
not only bear the name Of high
schools. but should be such in quail
ity and efficiency. The committee
should proceed with the recommen-
Fdations that will be acceptable both
to the Educational Department and
to the patrons.
We owe the children OF the state
the best system of high schools and
likewise the most efficient teachers
We commend the State Educational
Department at Austin for its In
terest in the schools for Col0rea
people.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27
ARDMORE

Ardmore, Okla, Mar. 25.-All the
churches of the city were well attend
ed. Mrs. Ira Banks who was strick-
en- with paralysis last Monday after
noon passed away Saturday at 5:25
Funeral took place at $3.50 Sunday
The Douglass High School Base
Ball team is now ready for playing
ball. w. T. Warren, who spent a
few weeks in Texas has returned
and attending Douglass High School
w. T. Warren of this city has taken
the agency of the Dallas Express
He would be glad to deliver it to
you. The girls of Douglass Hi have
purchased several new games for
the play ground.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27

selves wherever we are and in what
ever capacity We are laboring and
see what we are losing by being
annoyed by the "Gnats of Life"
Then, we must resolve what things
are non-essential and of no conse-
quence; Let this then be your
pledge: II shall henceforth bend my
energies to greater tasks or in
other words, shall tackle the Lion
Of Life" II you tackle Lion you
are sure to win. A woman, who
mind, heart and strength. has never
been known to fail in its accomplish
ment.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27
MART

Mart, Texas, Mar. 25.-M. E. church
notes: Services were good all day,
The revival has closed and we praise
God for the victory that wan won.
The people of Mart are still COM
menting on DR.. Pryor's departing
word. Mrs. Lacy and Mrs. johnson
made their departure to Hubbard
Tuesday We were delighted to have
with us, Rev. Reagan, the great Mis-
sionary, Sunday.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27
LAWRENCE

Lawrence, Texas, Mar. 25.--Mt. Cal
vary Sunday school was well attend
ed Sunday. Prof. Jno. l.. Chapel
reviewed the Sunday school lesson.
Collection $3.50. Rev. A. F. Black
preached a strong sermon. Collect
ion $4,000 for morning service
Afternoon $500, total collection for
the day $2S.68.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27

ident and teachers present and on
time. The B. Y. P. U. is full of
blast. Sunday will be a great day
here; we will install the pews. Rev.
Hearvey is striving to make this
church one of the greatest churches
in Texas. c. M. E. Sunday school
was well attended. Rev. G.. e. Pat
terson was at his post and preach
ed to crowded audience. Rev.
Allen is here trying to organize an
A. NJ. e. church here. When you
want the Express see Cecil Gatewood.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27
A. M. E. STEWARDESS BOARD
NUMBER 2.

The regular MEETING of the Stew
ardess Board was held with Mrs.
L. T. Guest 2S13 State street. A
large number of members answered
roll call and generous collection
Union. Club, Entertainment. "The
reported. Plans were laid for the
birthday party of the Clubs. Mes
DANES Adams, Walton. Ward and
Mcmillan were pleasant visitors
The hostess served Tongue sand
witches, fruit salad, cake and cream
in the st. Patrick day colors.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27
Texas Towns


and Mrs. Holloway. Mrs. Charlie
Martin of, Dallas visited relatives
here last week Mrs. Matte Nc
Williams of Rosner is the guest of
her cousin, Mrs. Tom Allen this week.
Get the Dallas Express at the Peo-
pie Undertaking parlor every Satur-
day. Rev. Berry, pastor of Hope
Well Baptist church preached for
Rev. Scott last Sunda~ night. Mr..
Jas. Campbell, the 'Tin Row" money
lender can be seen on his beat early
and late. He is ever on the job.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27

will soon be completed Rev. Phil
lips is on the sick list. Deacon
L. A. Washington lectured to a
crowded house Tuesday night. Rev.
]. W. Mallard has closed his school
for this term. Mr.. Neeb Washington
has moved to his new home. Rev.
Dunlay, Moderator of this district,
and wife were at their post Sunday.
See Thos. Dale for the Express,
Don't miss it.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27
CLUB NOTES AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
ROYAL ART CLUB

The Royal Art Club held its BIZ
monthly social meeting at the home
of Miss Grace Neal, Pres. Twelve
hands of Whist were played and Mrs.
Stewart Jordan won the prize with
% points. The hostess refreshed the
artists with an ice course. Miss
Rodgers 1917 Thomas Avenue enter
tanned the Royal Artists on Monday
March 9Th. A full membership re
sponded. 1t was work week and
each artist worked diligently during
the hour. The hostess served two
Course luncheon.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27
TEAGUE

league, Texas, Mar. 25.-Services
were well attended, all day. Rev.
VIM. Henderson was at his post all
day in North town. Rev. j. D. Hill
was at his post and preached fine
sermon. Rev. A. e. Sutton of Mar
shall is with us for a short while.
The X. Of P. of league will hold
their annual sermon on the 2Sth at
the Baptist church in South town.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27

DO You Let Your Broom Stand brisfle
downward on the floor when not IN
use? To increase the length OF use
fulness Of brooms and brushes, tack
a heavy cord to one side of the ham
die a little above the middle, and
hang up with the brush end down.
These articles should be kept clean
by washing occasionally with warm
soapy water.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27

There are SO many kinds of separate
,kirts that little book might be writ
ZEN about them. But the practical
ikirt of wool, for daily wear, which
vas the forerunner OF all the others,
the most important. 1t Is made Of
ndistinct plaids, cross bars and stripes
his season, In which soft dark coiors
ire beautifully combined. The skirts
ire usually laid in wide or narrow
,ox plaits according to the size Of the
plaid or width Of the stripe. As the
season advances wool skirts will be
replaced by others Of cotton for utility
wear. These are shown now in plain
white and in white striped or figured
with color. Pearl buttons sparingly
used remain the favorite finish.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27
LITTLE THINGS
THAT HELP

Put an inch tuck in all the little
girls new spring dresses they
shrink and she grows.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27

An Old Boiler and a Wooden Box
are the basis of an ice-saving refrig-
orator. Have the box little deeper
than the boiler, two feet wider and
Just long enough for the boiler to
fit it easily. Place the ice around
the boiler on both sides. A heavy
packing made of gunny sacks or ol0
pieces or carpet may be used to
cover the top.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27

Don't Throw Away Those net Cur
tains because they are torn. Dip
squcres of net into cold starch,
apply to the rent on the wrong side
Of the curtain, and iron with a hot
iron. The net will blend with the
original curtain in such a way that
the tear cannot be seen.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27

Before Baking Potatoes let them
stand in hot water for at least fif-
ten minutes. any they viii bake in
less than half the ordinary length
Of time.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27

Keep your stockings from getting
runs by putting a row Of machine
stitching around each stocking three
or four inches from the top.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27
ARKIHDA

Arkinda. Ark, March 25.- Sunday
school at ST. Paul Baptist church
was well attended. The Supt was
at his post. The A. M. E. church
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27

Look over your scrap bag once
in while-It holds numerous pos
sibilities for bags and camisoles etc.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27

Cut off the tops of old silk o.
crepe-de-chine waists, put on Shout
der straps fol camisolo.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27
wHITEwRIGHT

Whitewright. Texas, Mar 25.-Sun-
day school was well attended at the
Baptist church Sunday with the pres
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27

THE COMMITTEE OF THE CLASS
IFICATION OF NEGRO HIGH
SCHOOLS OF TEXAS ARE APP
POINTED FOR THE PURPOSE
OF CONSIDERING PLANS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE
STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDU-
CATION AT AUSTIN.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27
Recipes
Boston Cream Pie.

/ pit Milk, 2 eggs, c sugar, IL c
-four, 2 tbsp butter, Vanilla. Scald
milk; beat eggs; mix -four and
sugar. Add slowly to milk; Bake
in pulled paste, serve cold.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-03-27

Some new blouses are prettily
trimmed with strips of velvet ribbon
attached to the neck or bust line with
an ornament. They are tackled at in.
tervals and sometimes extended into
loops that fall over the top Of the
skirt.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
Hubbell. Nebraska.

JOB PRINTING BUSINESS FOR SALE
In one of the best towns in the state;
no solicitation; established reputation
for quality work; three jobbers Miller
feeder on one Pony cylinder. roughing
machine, C. & P. cutter 60 in.), en-
embosso machine, perforator, punch,
round corner machine, 115 cases job
type faces, stapling machine, individual
motors oa presses. A snap for some
wide-awake printer. Terms on applica-
tion. Address c. A. Schell, York, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following persons were issued per-
mits to wed:
Name and Address: Age
Edgar v. Ockerman, Fremont. Neb.. 81
Emma Eckart. Fremont, Neb........ 81
Sam Mayed, Cleveland, O.............. Al
Agnes Miller, Omaha ............... 20
Giuseppe, A, G. Tirro, Omaha. ....... "a
Rosina Bonfiglio. Omaha. ha............ ~
Charles W. Hicks, Omaha. ........... u
Irma Harris. Ralston, Neb.. b............ ID
John w. Seibert. Omaha. a.........s.... 81
Annie M. Sewers Omaha. ........... AZ
Earl Mitchell. Omaha ...........-.... a
Leota Young, Butte. Mont. 22
Carl Brodeen, Madrid, Ia. Y
Alice Coffeen, Madrid, Ia. 21
Daniel A. Dillon. Omaha. a.............. q
Blanche Rausch, Omaha .......ss.... Z2
Harry McAuley. Omaha .............. ~
Clara Carstens. Omaha .............. 10
James Punuskn, Omaha .............. Il
ELIZA M. Hopkins. Omaha ........,... IL
Christina B. TEerkildsen. Omaha ..... 81
Niclsine p. P. Orom, Omaha. a.......'.. ~
Henry A. Schulz. Omaha. over II
ThelIns A. Eader. Omaha. lover 10
Henry A. Hadan, Florence. Neb...... ~
Mary s. Neuman, Benson, Neb. b......'. "
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25

WANTED - Two good linotype operators
for night situations In The Bee compos-
ing room. Wire Superintendent, The
Bee, Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
DEATHS & FUNERAL NOTICES

GOODALL-Mary. aged rs.
Funeral from residence. 4421 Farnam
st., Wednesday, 25th, at $3.50 a. m.
to St. Ceciiias church at 7 a. H'' IN
torment Holy sepulchre. re.---
f.ZVIN-Michael, aged 81. died Sunday
evening. Remains at Heafey d. Heafeys
chapel, 26ll Farnam street. awaiting
word from relatives.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24
METROPOLITAN TEMPLE.

Mrs. Zenobia Nelson, Mrs. C. Tay-
lor and Mrs. S. Rollins royalty en-
tertained the Sewing Circle last Fri
day afternoon at the Church. Feb
ruary LIST is 500 day at the Sunday
School. Everybody will be given a
souvenir that will be useful for the
year. IA teachers training course
is being conducted at the Metropoli-
tan Church every Wednesday even
ing at 1880 P. NJ. All Sunday School
workers are invited to attend. Rev.
A. Holmes, Supervisor of Instruc-
ton. The City Mission Union will
meet at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Sunday at 800 P. NJ. The purpose
of this meeting is to promote spir-
itual fellowship among the Mission
airy workers of the city. A mission
airy training course is conducted at
each meeting by the City Missionary,
Mrs. Lydia Rogers everybody invited.
Mrs. Zenobia Nelson is President and
Mrs. Frances Morris is Secretary.
A large crowd was present Eunday
morning. Everybody at their post.
IAN unusual a~ppreciative audience
was present Sunday morning. We
enjoyed an intellectual feast as we'll
as a spiritual feast. Strangers are
welcome to worship with US. We are
attempting great things this year.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24

conducted by one of our visiting min.
listers from Oklahoma. We were very
pleased to have two visiting minis.
ters present at the morning service.
One from Council Bluffs, Iowa, who
made some splendid remarks. ......
The Stewardess Board No. ! meets
at the residence of Mrs. Hattie HUI
sey, $50 NJ Mill street. This Board
will give a Leap Year entertainment
at the home of Mrs. Georgia Ander.
son Thursday night. All are invited
to attend. The Stewardess Board
No. 2 meets at the home of the pas
tor, Rev. H. L. Bolden, 1862 Freeman
avenue, Wednesday afternoon at $3.50.
THE Auxiliary Board was royalty
entertained last Thursday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Mamie Gaines.
There was a good attendance and the
luncheon served was delicious and
will be remembered for a long. long
time. ...... The Auxiliary Board will
meet this week at the home of Mrs.
Sarah Caldwell, a11th and Freeman
Avenue. . The attendance was very
good at all of the Sunday services
and the amount collected was S42.50.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-24
KING SOLOMON BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. j. w. Clay, Pastor.
The Sunday School opened at $50
A. NJ. with the officers and all the
teachers present. The superinten-
dent, Mr., VIM. Warfield, who is very
faithful, is always on time and is
prepared to give the best instructions
upon the lesson. .... The II o'clock
service was extraordinary good. The
pastor preached a soul-stirring SER
mon. You should come out and hear
this great gospel minister, who al
ways has a divine message for you
which we are sure you will enjoy.
IF you wish to meet your friends
attend our church which is the stran-
gers home, where all are welcome
and we are never too busy to make
1t pleasant for you. We had our
communion and covenant meeting at
$3.50 p. NJ. which was enjoyed by all
present. There was quite a few Wis
itors present who partook of the
Gospel Feast. The evening service
was conducted by the pastor who
preached a well prepared sermon
that made our hearts rejoice. The
pastor was ably assisted by Rev. l..
G. Green from Hot Springs, Ark. He
also had with him his very pleasant
and agreeable wife. The collections
for the day were very good.