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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
MISS DAVIS COMPLIMENTED |.

Mrs. Ted Joy entertained at a bridge party yesterday afternoon at the Coun- try club in honor of Miss Dorothy Davis, whose marriage is an interest ing event of this evening.
 Mrs. Joy included in her hospitality Miss Davis. Miss Mary Elizabeth Cald- we'll, Miss Carolyn Copeland, Miss Mar garet Moore, Miss Amalie Hill, Mrs. Charles Davis, MT. and Mrs. Howard Terry. Mir. and Mrs. Al Garber, MT. H l.. Badham, Jr.; MT. Louis Schillenger, Mir. Hugh Conner, Mir. w. w. Crawford Jr.; MT. Evans Dunn, Mir. Edward T. Smith of St. Albans, Vt; and Mir. Will liam s. Simpson of Wheeling, W. Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. H. H. Thomas has gone to At. talla to spend some time with her par- ents. MT. and Mrs. J. w Giliard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
ApD

P. King. will leave Friday for their home in St. Louis Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17

Mrs. Alexander Watt has arrived from Atlanta to visit friends in Bir- mingham for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17

Mrs. Charles Morris Day and son. who are visiting Mrs. Days mother. Mrs. M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-16

Answers to Last Weeks Questions.
]. Improper engagement of the
planetary systems low or reverse speeds
would be caused by slipping brake
bands. Tightening Of the brake band
around its drum is the remedy, unless
Innings of the brakes are badly worn.
when they must be replaced to give eff
f1cient service.
3. Too rich fuel mixture will cause
the motor to become hot and sluggish
in it's operation, and will require the
cooling system to do more than it's re-
quired amount of work in absorbing the
excessive heat.
3. Changes in rear axle gear ratio
do not alter the horsepower of a motor
but do change the motors speed. also
the driving torque of the rear wheels.
4. Circulation of water in a thermo-
syphon cooling system is maintained by
the law that water when heated will
rise and be replaced by water Of lower
temperature In this system cool water
passed through the water jacket inlet
from the bottom of the radiator, rises
to the top Of the motors water Jacket
when heated, and enters the top of the
radiator through the water jacket out
let. Circulation is automatic white the
motor Is running II the proper water
level Is maintained In the radiator
5. A cause of abnormal discharge
reading at the ammeter of an electric
system is excessive use of current, either
for lamps of too high amperage, a larger
number of lamps in use than is required
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-16
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FOR THE AUTOMOBILES

or by ground contact Of a lamp wire
with some m tai part of the car.
s. double ignition system is sys-
tenn having two separate means of ig-
milton, magnetic or a battery and coil.
with one set of spark plugs.
Z. Angular load eXerted on a bear
ing means that the load the bearing
carries is eNerted at an angle. between
horizontal and vertical, to the shaft on
which it is mounted.
s. Causes of the car pulling hard or
running slowly although the engine is
all right arc dry or worn clutch leather.
causing binding when released or slip
ping when engaged: weak clutch spring
which will cause slipping or brakes adj
juSted too tightly or not entirely re-
leased.
O. Six causes for explosion in the in
let pipe Or in the carburetor are: Leak
ing valves. valves out of time. weak in
let valve spring. inlet valve warped. pit
ted. or It's closing hindered by particles
Of carbon or sticking valve stem, over
retarded spark. especially when tie
throttle Is opened and poor fuel mixture.
10. Piston speed is determined by
multiplying the length of stroke of the
piston IN inches by two, multiplying the
result by the number of revolutions per
minute Of the crankshaft and then di-
viding the product by twelve. The re-
suit will be piston speed in feet per
minute.
This Weeks Questions.
J. What type of water pump is usu-
ally used in the forced circulation cooi-
ing system?
2. What causes jerky motion OF
the current indicator at discharge, al
though the engine is cunning at a steady
speed?
3. What pressure or load must bear
ings withstand? What is radial thrust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-16
REMEMBER, ACCIDENTS
ALWAYS WILL HAPPEN
Motorist Who Once Got in Cool
ish" Accident Writes Some Sage
Advice on Driving.

Safety first. Don't get the idea
that you are the best driver on earth"
writes a motorist, who tells how he
got into a bad accident through an
excess of ego.
IF you and your car are hit by a
railroad train. these hints will be Of
no use to you. Let the train have the
right of way.
Il know from sad experience. and
have owned upwards Of forty cars
since 1902" he continues. Il had the
misfortune to run into the middle of
a coal train on one Of the most used
streets in Rochester. N. Y. in 1918.
The car was completely wrecked and
all the occupants subjects for the
hospital.
therefore the motto is: Don't think
that you are a better driver than any
one else on earth ! just thought that
| could not get hit by a railroad train
and often Dragged about it. express
ing surprise as to how any one could
be SO absolutely careless as to get hit,
or hit train / have learned my les
son"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-16
Felt Washers.
the Chicago Tribune

rom the chicago IrIDUHP.
Most car owners know that the use
of felt washers under the iron wash
ers in certain instances is useful
idea. The felt washer gives an elastic
hold. allowing for expansion or con-
traction. and may keep the threads
of an overnight bolt from stripping
However. most OF them do not know
that the ordinary corn and bunion
plasters make very acceptable felt
washers and are always easily OBJ
tanned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-16

3. Can the fabric Of a tire be frac-
tured inside the casing as the result of
an exterior blow and still show no sign
of n break on its outer surface?
10. What is the length of the Lincoln
highway and what is its course?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-16

fully assembled automobile divided?
Z. How can lamp reflector be pol
ished without scratching its surface?
s. Why is n high grade motor oil
more economical. though more costly
than the oil of inferior gradeo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-16

on bearing?
4. How can play in differential gears
usually be detected?
5. What is three bearing crank
shaft?
6. Into what main groups Of parts is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-16
Trew Motor Company Opening.

Having completed it's new 100000
building at 14th and p streets north
west the Trew Motor Company is
now holding a formal opening in it's
new QuarttiS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-21

The writer being President and operating largest chain of
retail shoe the Southwest factory in New York City
and wholesale house in ST. Louis, position inform the
public the real condition of the Shoe Market the time
All materials the construction of shoes Including
eather have been declining Factories have su
clent orders with which anywhere their CapaCy
being closed entirely good retailers canCeng
orders and shoes Conditions like these will exist
time and have caused complete decentralization of the Shoe industry
With these conditions existing there absolutely
why shoes should be reed the being asked
today The being forced these high prices is
that good people do not understand that good shoes be
had a reasonable price.
Many merchants will look these facts the face and
attempting unload shoes high prices with the that good
shoes cannot be sold at reasonable price,
when prices were advancing many merchants felt justified in
taking advantage of the market condition demanding than
their normal profit Now shoes declining Force them give
the benefit OF the declining market.
Many people under the false impression that good shoes
cannot be bought at reasonable price,
has been the policy of this firm build business
value We have been selling good shoes for the
sixty days low $500 Many took advantage
quality
take this opportunity of informing YOU and fellow shoe
merchants who question ability to sell good shoes the low
tory profit at the present market replacement value.
made give satisfaction quality style and SERVICE money
Cheerfuly refunded
(Signed) LEO. GORDON
President Gordon Shoe Co, Inc
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29
Navy of 137,OOO Men Provided in
 Senate Measure

Washington, April 28.-The naval appropriation bill carrying approxi- mately S465,000.OOO for 1921 navy ex- penditures passed the senate late to- day without q record vote and was sent to conference for adjustment of $40,00O,000 senate increases over the house bill total.
 Maintenance of the present naval force of about 137,OOO men and 10000 marines is provided for in the bill which passed the senate in less than two days after it was taken mp. It also appropriates $1O8,- 000,0OO to complete the 1916 building program of 156 vessels, due to be finished in three more years at ad- ditional cost of $361,0O0, but does not provide for any extension of that program.
 A provision for retention in ac- tive service of 10000 naval reser- vists and 1,2OO reserve officers was adopted by the senate to maintain the present fleet. Because of dis appointing enlistments and assertions
 the latter said to have been around 5000 within the last year-the tenn porary forces, the senate was told are imperative for efficient opera tion of the ships.
 Another amendment added by the senate provides for developing the naval oil reserves, thru lease, sale or government operation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29
TO PAY BRITAIN.

Washington. April 2s.-Payment of the five per cent interest on de- ferred obligations to the British government incurred by the Ameri- can navy during the war will be made by the navy department under rul- ing today by the controller of the treasury. The text of the ruling was not made public.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29
EMBARGO ON GRAIN.

Chicago, April 28.-The Grand Trunk Railroad today placed an em- bargo on grain shipments to New England via Canada. The embargo closes the last outlet from Chicago into that territory, as other roads have previously enlarged grain be- cause of the rail strike.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29
PAY sHAW'S SALARY.

Little Rock, April 28.-An order was issued in the second division circuit court here this morning, di. recting the state auditor, Hogan Ol. iver to issue warrant covering sala ary and expenses of Thomas H. Shaw former mine inspector, for Decem- Der, 1919. following the hearing of the petition for mandamus of the former inspector. The warrant will call for $166.66 as salary and $187 as expenses.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29

companied them home for two weeks visit.
 Mrs, Lisalee Chase of St. Louis ar rived yesterday to visit Mrs. Roy Kemp, 1919 Chestnut street Friday afternoon Mrs. Kemp will entertain at bridge in honor of Mrs. Chase. 1 Mrs. J. A. Da Rue and son, Harry, and Mrs. Lula Brown left yester- day afternoon for visit in St. Louis.
 John D. Currie and family left for their home in Winchester yesterday afternoon after short visit to MT. and Mrs. J. G. Taylor. | ---st-
 The Girls Reserve club will have a "pink versus green hat party" this afternoon at 3:30 at the Y. w. c. A. home, 519 West Barraque street. | -3-
 The Musical Coterie will meet next Wednesday afternoon, May 5, with Mrs. Arthur Mills at the Country club.
 MT. and Mrs. John Currie and daughter, Miss Hattie Currie, of Winchester, were in Pine Bluff yes terday. | -*-
 Miss Reeva Harris is in Hot Springs, the guest of MT. and Mrs B. c. Horner of Helena, at the Ar lington.
 Miss Hattie Can't arrived yester- day from Magnolia to be the guest of I Mrs, N. J. Can't fo rtwo weeks.
 Mrs. J. J. Ivy of England is visit ing her daughters, Mrs. R. o. Loving and Mrs. A. Young.
 -*-
 MT. and Mrs. Hardy Kilgore and Mrs. w. L. Matthews motored to Lit tie Rock Tuesday. ! Miss Crutcher will be hostess tc the Chrisaion Endeavor Society to-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29
SUPPORT CHAMBERLAIN.

London, April 2s-Austjn Cham berlain, chancellor of the exchequer, has carried the whole of his bud get proposals. Motions for, the re- jection of an increase in the express profits duty and the corporation tax were defeated in the house of com mons tonight by vote of 287 to TX
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29

Did you ever hear of a new life mattress. That is what they are when we renovate them. Let us have yours today. Pine Bluff Bed ding Co. Phone 2649 4-27-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29

Children who have worms are pale, sicklv and peevish. A dose or two of Whites Cream Vermifuge will clear them out and restore rosy
 cheeks and cheerful spirits. Price 35c. Sold by w. l.. Dewoody and company. Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29

Mrs. c. H. Moore left yesterday af- ternoon for Camden for short stay.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smith are visit ing in Sherman, Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29

Mir. and Mrs. J. ?. Daley spent Tuesday in Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29
Bodies of 353 U. s.
 Troops Returned

New York, April 28.--The bodies of 353 American soldiers of whom all but 80 died in France, arrived here today on the army transports Mercury from Antwerp at Southamp-: ton.
 Their arrival marked the first re- turn of soldier dead from France. The bodies of four officers were aboard, including that of Second Lieutenant William F. Marion, engi-s neers corps of Big Springs, Tex. Each body will be accompanietl home by uniformed guard of hon- or who will remain with his charges until the casket is lowered into thel grave.
 At the piers here there was nG ceremony, no display save colors aE half mast and the bare walls of the temporary pier morgue hidden witE the flag for which the men died.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29

MT, and Mrs. Hardy Kilgore and Mrs. w. L. Matthews motored to Lit tie Rock Tuesday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29

Miss Hattie Laster, of Little Rock, was the guest Monday of Mrs. J. P. Cady.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29

] Colonel Krakovetsky is coz.
 mander of all the military force, of the Far Eastern Siberia reyo-
 Iutionary government. R
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29

Does your home need new drape- ries? Wait for our sale Friday. The biggest values we have been able to offer from any department in years. Froug's. 4-29-1t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29

Miss Crutcher will be hostess to the Chrisaion Endeavor Society to-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29

Does your home need new drape- ries? Wait for our sale Friday. The biggest values we have been able to offer from any department in yearss Froug's. 4-29-1t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29

Mrs. T. H. Caldwell is visiting in Crossett.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29

vo night at eight o'clock at her residence
 CPS Laurel Street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29

Mrs. J. J. Ivy of England is visit ing her daughters, Mrs. R. 0. Loving and Mrs. A. Young.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29

Miss Hattie Can't arrived yester- day from Magnolia to be the guest of Mrs. N. J. Can't fo rtwo weeks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-29

l Mrs John L. Alexander and John '. Ir have returned from visit to Forrest City. Mrs. W. ". Draper ~
New-York tribune., 1920-12-05
Lecture Aids Club Fund
Ely AlumnH Association Hears
Miss Richards

Tho second in q series Of lectures
under the auspices Of the Ely Alumnae
Association was held in the Music
Room of the Biltmoro Thursday morn
ing. The proceeds are used by the
association in its work of building a
new clubhouse, which will be main
tained for girls who are studying pro-
fessions in the city with tho view Of
becoming self-supporting
Mrs. Howard Greenley is chairman
of the lecture committee, Of which Mrs.
Frank Ludlum and Mrs. Alfred M. Nor
ris are members. Miss Janet Richards
is the lecturer.
A luncheon will be given In the
spring at the Biltmore, which will be
attended by Ely Alumnae Association
members from all parts Of the United
States.
Mrs. Holland s. Duell Is president
Of the association and Mrs. Alfred Nj.
Morris and Miss Mary Boise Ely vice
presidents. Among the directors are
New-York tribune., 1920-12-05
Mountain Trails
Attract Riders i'm
Hot Springs Colony
Honeymoon Circle at the
Homestead Hotel Is Aug
mented by Arrival of 3
Newly Married Couples
Special Dispatch to The Tribune


HOT SPRINGS, Va, Dec 14.-The
honeymoon colony at the Homestead
was augmented this week by the ar
rival of Mr.. and Mrs. Wyllys E. Dowd
jr., of New York; Mr.. and Mrs. Lamont
du Pont, of Wilmington, Del. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen T. Eaveson, Of
Swarthmore, Pa
The mild weather has been favorable
for outdoor diversion, principally rid
ing on the mountain trails. Among
those riding frequently are Miss Mar
garet Burton, Miss Jane Hurd, Mr.. and
Mrs c; +. Cartledge, Mr.. and Mrs. Mel
vile b. Ingalls,, Mr. and Mrs. George
Il ingalls,, Mrs: Chester Williams, Mrs
{. J. Sorrell Miss Hazel Nichols, Rep
resentative George II Tinkham, Ever
ett b. Rich and Karl Fischer.
Mrs. John Hays Hammond gave A
dinner in the Homestead early in the
week for Or. and Mrs Guy c. Hinsdale,
Mrs. George Hoyle and Miss Jean Hins-
dale.
Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Ingalls, en-
tertained at dinner for Mrs Alexander
Williams Bidle, of Philadelphia.
Percy +. Pyne I'd has arrived from
New York to join his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Moses Taylor Pine, Of Princeton.
Mr. and Mrs. j. George Bishop, Mr..
and Mrs Herbert c. Lowe, Mr.. and Mrs
d. E. Austin, Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Kirk
ham, Dir. and Mrs. +. NJ Potter Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ b. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Phlofcr and Russell b. Jones we're
New-York tribune., 1920-12-05
Christmas Shoppers
Use Rolling Chairs
AT Atlantic C,ity
Board of Bishops of Metho-
dist Episcopal Church Re-
fuses to Indorse Move
ment 10 Enforce, BlueLaws
specsa, Dispatch 10 tn. Tribune

ATLANTIC CITY, Dec 4.-Rolling
.hairs came into service this week to
larry the first Christmas shoppers and
heir burdens of gifts along the Board
ralk. Smart shops decked their win
lows and tho first holiday greens ap-
'eared as trimmings of hotel entrances
incoming motorists reported great
.rops Of holly along the road and many
bought greens for decorations. Man
igers of the leading hotels announced
The receipt of many reservation appli-
:ome for the Christmas holidays, and
he first week of the seashore winter
season promises much in the line OF
social activity.
The drive for sale Of Christmas Red
Cross seals occupied the attention of
many of the leaders of tho winter
colony, who also Will manage func-
lions for increasing the funds. Several
thousand dollars have been added to
he amount being raised for entertain
ment of convalescent soldiers and
sailors on shore outings through a
sour made by jazz band. composed
Of resort firemen. who visited several
Of the large cities.
The Board of Bishops of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church completed its
conference at the Traymore after refus-
ing to approve the nNional movement
for enforcing the blue laws and max
ing the Sabbath an occasion for halt
ing travel and pleasure
Members of the Stove Founders De-
tense Association met at the Marl-
borough Blenheim to consider wage
questions with their employees, who
sent committee.
announcement was made this week
that George S. Saunders has taken over
active management of the Hotel Penn
hurst. The hotel has been improved
New-York tribune., 1920-12-05
Rummage Sale Arranged
Proceeds Go to Free Hospital
on Mexico

Final arrangements for the rummare
sale to be held Friday, at the Free Hos
pital for Animals, $50 Lafayette Street.
by the New York Women's League for
Animals. will be made at the regular
monthly meeting of the league, to be
held Thursday at the home of Mrs.
James Speyer. 1863 Fifth Avenue.
Mrs. Lewis Gouverneur Morris and
Miss Florilla Niles are in charge of the
sale. Among those who have contrib
rted are Mrs. William G. Rockefeller,
Mrs. J. Dyneley Prince, Miss Ruth Still
man and Miss Mary Gunari. One sale
will be held in the horse ward of the
hospital,
Among those who will assist Mrs.
Morris and Miss Niles are Mrs. E. T.
Simonett, Miss Edith Mathildc, Aims,
Mrs. J. Francis Aitken, Mrs. Edward
N. Breitung, Mrs. Herbert Beecher
Nichols, Mrs Waring Thomas, Miss
Jean W Simpson, Mrs. j. Dyneley
Prince, Miss Ouida B. Grant, Mrs.
Reginald Furman, Miss Katherine Bald
win, Miss Mary Gunari, Miss Carroll
Macy, Mrs. Clifford B. Harmon and Mrs
William ?. Ketcham
New-York tribune., 1920-12-05
Hotchkiss School
Alumni Arranges
Subscription Dance
Patronesses Announced for
Affair To Be Given at Del
monico's on Dec. IL for
Graduates and Students

A subscription dance will bo given
by the Hotchkiss School Alumni Asso-
citation on the evening Of December II
at Delmonico's for alumni and under
graduates of tho school and their
friends.
Artemus L. Gates Is chairman Of the
committee in charge, which includes
Henry L. De Forest, Charles E. Mer-
rill. George f. Baker jr, Thomas A.
Howell, Morris K. Parker, Walter NJ
Stllman, Harold NJ. Turner, Harold
Stanley. Robert Mallory jr., Edward
II. Coy, Morgan J. O'Brien, Harold
w. Carhart, James T. Bryan, Melville
D. Truesdale, Bertrand L. Taylor, Cliff
ford II: Mccall, Douglas Campbell,
John W. Lascll, Edward W. Power,
and John Ewing.
The patronesses are Mrs. J. Howard
Ardrey. Mrs. George +. Baker jr., Mrs.
Hermann NJ. Blggs Mrs. James f..
Bryan. Mrs. Huber G. Buehler, Mrs.
George w. Darlington, Mrs. Carlo c..
Conway, Mrs. William c. Cooke, Mrs
Edward II. Coy, Mrs. Henry L. De
Forest, Mrs. Edward F. Dwight, Mrs.
Thomas A. Edison, Mrs. W. B. Osgood
Field, Mrs. Allen B. Forbes, Mrs
Charles NJ Heminway, Mrs. Ernest Hop
kinson, Mrs. Thomas A. Howell Mrs
Warren j. Hoysradt. Mrs. Francis f.
Johnson, Mrs. Darwin P. Kingsley, Mrs.
Charles E. Lard, Mrs. Elg good C. Lufkin,
Mrs. David l.. Luke, Mrs. Robert NAL
lory, Mrs. John A. Mccall, Mrs. S.
Stanwood Menken, Mrs. Homer Z.
Sawyer, Mrs. Nathaniel c. Scoville,
Mrs. Origen S. Seymour, Mrs. Frank j.
Sprague, Mrs. William H. Truesdalc.
Mrs. George t. Vincent and Mrs, Jane $
D. Voorhees,
New-York tribune., 1920-12-05
Fete and ater Pageant
To Mark Week at Miami
Carnival Arranged in Effort to
Open Tourist Season Month
Earlier Than Usual
Special Dispatch to The Tribune


MIAMI, Fla, Dec. d An effort to
open the tourist season at Miami a
month earlier than usual has been
given great impetus By the arrange
ment of a carnival known as Miami
First Palm Fete and Water Pageant
This begins next Tuesday and lasts
through the remainder of the week.
The events of carnival week will be
staged mainly on the bay front oppo-
site the park between the Royal Palm
and the McAllster Hotel, where seats
have been constructed for $500 persons.
Frank J. Mackey has loaned his yacht
Nehama to assist in the pageant,
feature Of which will be moon dancing
in the open on the water front every
night
The various activities are termed Co.
lumbus Day, Flagler Day, Florida Day
Aquatic Day and Children's Day. There
will be a flower queen and floral pa
rade participated in by about five hun
dred automobiles. Forty-tve boats have
been entered in the water pageant.
Across the bay from Miami, on the
bay side of Miami Beach, a new hotel.
the Flamingo, is about to open. 1t is
not large, having only l5O rooms, but
its appointments are near perfection
1t cost 81, 100000, and is under the man
agement Of c. S. Krom formerly Of the
Griswod, at New London, Conn. I'm
der construction near by is a golf club
that will cost $4,000, being the second
at the beach, which also has one of the
finest polo grounds in the country.
James c. Cooley, of Meadow Brook has
been engaged to take charge of the
polo.