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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13
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What is the best time Of the
day 10 be borne
2-Who wrote 'Farthest North"1
What is a carafef
What is a carabOaf
5-Where does nankeen cloth come
from and what is it,
6-What is a biennial plant7
Who are the Bedouins2
8.-Where IS the Pine Tree" state2
9.-What bird lays up food stores
for the winter mOnthsH
1o--What great American general.
afterWard president, was born in
May2
Answers To Yesterdays XVIII
The name Yankee originated IN
the Indians attempt 10 pronounce the
name OF the first settlers in Massa-
chusetts whom they called the
Tenghes the English. In course Of
time the word came to be spelled
Tani1is and Yankees, and is now ap-
piled 10 Americans in general by the
people Of other countries
2-Lioyd's is an old association Of
English marine underwriters
3-The Jungle Book" was written
by Rudyard Kiphug.
4-The saying "A bird told ne" had
its origin in the book OF Ecclesiastes
in the Bible, and was used IN the old
Basque legends and the Arabian
"a trailmobfle Is a motorless
motor truck, desi gned 10 attach 70 an
automobile for hauling and trucking
6.-Daniel Boone was the famous
frontiersman who first explored Ken
lucky and opened II for settlement
when Il was a wilderness he was
born IN Pennsylvania about 1755 and
died in Missouri in 1890
IA rodeo is the roundup Of cattle
on q ranch for branding.
8-Thomas jefferson was the first
president OF the United States to send
a written message 10 congress
9.-The North American robin is a
species Of thrush and was named by
the early Massachusetts, settlers, the
American robin, because Of its resem-
blance to the smaller -red-breasts."
or robins. which they had been
familiar with in England.
10.-A savanna is an extensive open
plain or meadow. level, usually desti-
tuts Of trees and covered with grass
ana poorly drained--Thompson Fea-
ture Service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13
Boys Held to Court
on Charge of Theft

Nicholas Hernandez and Juan Perez,
OF wine and one case Of candy. were
arraigned before A. J. ". Schmid,
United states commissioner, Wednes-
day afternoon Both pleaded guilty
and were held to federal district
court on bonds OF $3.50 each, not fur
ished.
Hernandez IS Is and Perez IS. The
boys were charged with stealing the
wine and candy from interstate
freight shipments in FL Paso railroad
yards. The wine was consigned TO
Charles Krupickle, Cicero, III. and
the candy was on its way from Tucson
to St Louis. Six cases OF wine and
five cases OF candy were In the two
shipments.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13
AMERICAN MINING CONGRESS
TO MEET NEXT IN DENVER

e Paso viii not get the next con
venuon Of the American Mining con-
grsss. Decision has just been made
by the national board Of the congress.
according 10 information received here
Thursday, that the invitation extend
ed by Denver has been accepted FL
Paso. Cleveland. Louisville. ST. Louis.
Minneapolis and Chicago also sought
the convention Denver was chosen
because Of a desire 10 meet in the
center OF the coal mining industry, II
was said.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13

Toyah. Texas. May 13-The Aio-
Toyah OIL company has closed a deal
with Spencer, Lyons & Brown for a
location on the northwestern quarter
OF the northwest quarter Of section
-, block SO. The Ajo-Toyah people
viii begin drilling operations at once
II IS said Parker q Hancock have
moved machinery TO section a. block
s., and viii begin putting down a
hole for the Wells OIL company.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13
Well
Stands In oil
Marta Report

Maria, Tex, Nay 13.-This section
OF Texas is ready TO 90 on the oil
map. Reliable biologists invesI-
gated the Big Bend territory and
have made favorable reports. One
wei is being drilled by the Ajax OIL
company, a New York corporation,
about two miles southeast Of Maria
II is down about 115O feet and. from
reports. have encountered favorable
indications. Their contract calls for
1000 feet.
The present sensation is the VIII
son well no. ], IS miles southeast Of
Maria, just over the line in Brew
ster county. Reports accepted as re-
liable are that this wei is standing
$50 feet IN oil at 1900 feet, and drill
ing stopped Work is being rushed on
an immense reservoir just below the
wen capable Of holding $4,000 bar
rels OF OIL
Leases are being grabbed by local
business men and ranchmen and
scores Of outside oil men and specu-
lators are coming into the field
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13
UricAcid Treatment
75e Bottle 81 doses) FREE

Just because you start the day wor-
ried and tired, with aching head
burning and bearing down pains IN
the back-gForn out before the day be-
fore the day beEins-do not think you
have 10 stay in that condition
Be strong and we'll Get rid OF the
pains. stiff joints, sore muscles. rheu-
matte suffering, aching back or kid
ney trouble caused By Acids
Get more sleep. il your rest IS
broken half a dozen times a night,
you VIII appreciate the comfort and
strength this treatment gives
Rheumatism, kidney and bladder
troubles, and all other ailments due 70
excessive acid. no matter how chronic
or stubborn, yield 20 The Williams
Treatment
Send this notice and 10 cents 10 pay
part cost Of postage. packing. etc, 10
The DR.. ID. A. Williams Co, S396S
=. o. Bldg East Hampton Conn
You viii receive a 75c- bottle (12
doses) free. by parcel post No fur
Their obligation on your part Only
one free bottle 20 any family or ad-
dress--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13
MEXICAN STABBED IN ARM;
YOUTH HELD BY POLICE

Mario Petras. 1s. was arrested by
the police Wednesday night. follow
ing the stabbing OF Jose Lopez,
507ih South Virginia street
Lopez was taken 70 the police
emergency hospital bleeding from
several wounds in his arms. He said
an unknown Mexican had stabbed
him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13
TOYAH HAS DAILY PAPER;
ISSUED BY COMMERCE. HODT

Toyah. Texas. now has a daily
paper. It is called the "Toyah Basin
oil News" and is published each aft
ernoon except Sunday under direc-
ton Of the Toyah Basin chamber of
commerce, Of which Geo. II. Clements,
well known former FL Pasoan, is sec
rotary and publicity manager 'The
Truth Is Good Enough is the slogan
Of the little daily, which always is
brimful Of live news Of Toyah dis
trict happenings
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13

Washington, D. G, May 15--Presi-
Southern Baptist convention here,
said It was ~of special Significance
and timeliness that a great Christian
convention should be held in Wash
ington, because the nation now faces
nothing less than the question whether
it is to help the Christian people in
other parts Of the world to realize
their Ideals"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13
SD FIELD ARTILLERY BAND
10 GIVE CONCERT ToNIGHl

A concert VIII be given by the SD
field artillery band at the regimental
handstand at s o'clock tonight. The
lows.
March, That Moaning Trombone"
lBethel).
Overture. @The Bridal Rose" Ga
vallel-
Selection, AThe Red Mil" CHerbert).
Duet, Ny Paradise" (Zameenfk).
HumoresQue, Whats the Matter
With Father2" fLampe)-
FoLtrOt Il Love You Just the
Same" (Armstrong).
Finale. "82d Field Artillery March"
Qgnacio).
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13
Minerva Well
Expected In
Laura Resumed

Peeos. Texas, Nay l2.-Work was
resumed az the Laura well Wednes-
day afternoon, the second shift going
on at midnight Casing is going down
satisfactorily, indicating a straight
hole. Bailing, after the casing was
SET. showed more oil and gas than at
any former time. The Minerva vel, at
$50 feet Thursday morning struck
the same formation hit at the Bell
well when ell was struck at 653
feet. Casing is being set and prepara-
tons made TO bring in the well.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13

OskalOosa, Ia, May 13.-William J.
McClendish. superintendent Chicago
Omaha aerial mail division. was killed
yesterday when an airplane in which
he was riding was blown into a tree
four miles south OF here H. ". John
son. Fremont, O., pilot, was injured.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13

Lincoln, Neb.. May 1s.-Railroad
traffic IN Nebraska and South Dakota.
hampered yesterday by flood condi-
uons due to heavy rains, was still
crippled Today.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13
Grow Your Hair
FREE RECIPE

After being almost totally bald 9 New
York business nan grew hair-and now
has 8 prolific growth st age Of 6o-ior
which he will send the genuine recipe
free on request 70 any nan or woman who
wishes to overcome dandruh OF gain new
hair growth. Or testing box Of he prep
arati0n, K0talk0, VIII be mailed with
recipe & you send 10 cts stamps or
silver Bis address is John H Britain
BT-8O1, Station F. New York, y. y,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13

During the 19 months the United
States was at war. 50.151 American
soldiers lost their lives, but in that
period in this country over 10000
civilians were killed in our industries
and on our streets--From Leslie's.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13

n. H. Hendrfck, Auditor. Tax Ad-
visor. $50 First National Bank Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13
E0gs LEyZasoE soorlrss
E3Ys'..:S,h
VQHLD &aFll
Ola styis fuHPlGta RoonssS

look AZ these two plates and use
your Own reasoning. The rooflsss
has suctions On both sides o., =oft
rubber next 20 sore gumA Designed
to be put in immediately after sx-
traction. Il does not touch the
hard bone in the roof Of the mouth
therefore, il settles with the gums
and makes its own bed. No fun
roof plate can compare with She ne
Of this plate, ls It settles into is
bed, lighter, mors tongue room,
clearer speech
Dr.. Williams has been making this
plate for ten years, and il thor
oughly familiar with its eonstr1e-
ton. Made only BY Us in q Paso.
NOTE OUR LOWEST PRICES
Eul Plates SO Up
Gold Crowns fbest made) .......o5
Bridge work, per tooth. ........- IS
Filings .-..-.--...-..---.. up
An classes Of dentistry at proper
tionate prices
J. HOD WILLIAMS, d. D., D. D. 5.
painless VIII IS, The Peoples
Dentist
Cor. "a Pano and san Antonio Sta,
Over Americas National Bank.
Across Street From F,nfran-e Hotel
Del Norfe.
Fone 0S4. Hours 500 % gaio.
sunday 3 70 y. sat EVenlnEn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13

Washington. D. C.. May 13-Census
figures give Camden, n. J.. 116.309,
an increase Of 21,771, or $50 percent.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13

Reports Sent to Austin.
The county tax collectors reports
for the fiscal year just ended, ap-
proved BY the commissioner court
az its regular meeting Tuesday. have
been forwarded to the state controller
at Austin. II was announced at the
controllers office Thursday. The re-
ports were completed 30 days before
the time the reports have been COM
pleted in previous years, It was said.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13

In Europe and Asia the reindeer
was Sophisticated in prehistoric
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13

Texas and Pacific train No. I, due
at 1:45 p. m. was scheduled TO ar
rive Thursday at 2:05 p. N. All
other afternoon and night trains were
reported on time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13

Garden Tools Tor chat home gar
den. Ell Paso Seed Co. 523 z. san
Antonio St-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13

The FL Paso county commissioners
left at 10 o'clock Thursday morning
for a trip Of inspection to the county
farm, near Tsleta- On the way TO the
farm they intended 20 look over the
roads, and 20 through the farm 10
inquire into conditions there.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13
Ne10S BreUitieS
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
CAdvertisementso

assault and battery IN Thirty-fourth
district court Wednesday and fined
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13

Trouble
Avoid trouble. Leave baggage checks
at Longwells. or telephone No. l.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13

Or. Anna Reur-. Bucklsr BIDS Ph. s77.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13

John Phelps. charged with robbery
in connection with the taking Of S220
from Jose Nestes, was acquitted by
a jury in the Thirty-fourth district
court Wednesday. Nestes could not
Identify Phelps as his assailant.
Fined on Assault Charge.
Angel Zapata was found guilty OF
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-13

THEwhistle bIowsI Noontime! Oh, how
4 good drink Of Wards Orange-Crush
or Lemon,Crush is thenI The world
looks different. You're cool! You're glad
you're alive!
Quality, purity, havor-it is these which
have placed Orange-Crush and Lemon
Crush SO high in public esteem. Their
delicious and refreshing taste is the result
ofthe sIillful Ward combination Of thedel-
icate, fragrant oils pressed from the actual
fruit, finest granulated sugar and citric acid
the natural acid Of oranges and lemons.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-29

Strawberries are in bloom. We had
a wet fall so berries are lat, they
ought to have been ripe by Xmas. but
good things come slow anu that is
the way with the strawberries this
year. l have not had my ovcrcoa,
on but once this winter and then did
not have it buttoned.
The farmers are planting lots OF
potatoes this last week, one man
planting 20 acres, with 40 acres OF
cabbage soon ready to harvest.
If the Worlds Fair comes to Flori.
da next year, and it will, want all
you folks to save your money and
come and see the finest country on
this side of-well, you know where.
Bring your gun and your fishing line
and have the best time of your lite.
If fish does not weigh 20 pounds
we throw it back to grow some. Tia.
ha, can you tell one as big as that:
Well Florida is full-of- northern
folks this year. Not a-room or house
to let anywhere and some just Camp
ing here today and somewhere to
morrow, living the outdoor life and
this is sure fine place to do that and
l have been here seven years and l
like the summer better than [ do the
winter months.
Well, it Is dinner time; I think that
/ had better 60 that way as do not
ike to worry the cook by being late.
!. Respsctfatly youfs Fred A. Rich.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-29

ing was held, and they all decided
the" had spent pleasant and prot
liable day.
On Jan. 10th, National Constit'.
tional prohibition day, was a day CT
rejoicing so the second feast was
spread at the home OF the Frey sis,
tiers on Oak St. This was surprise
as was also the beautiful bow pin
which is the badge of the w. {. I. L.
The pin was gold and set with 80
seed pearls and presented to Miss
Anna Frey as token Of love and
appreciation OF the faithful service
she has rendered the w. {. I. U. in
the almost 20 years she has served Us
county, treasurer.
Mrs. Chas. Mains was present and
made a fine talk. explaining the pur-
pose of the League of Women Vot-
ers.
She mt some resolutions before
tho house which. were heartily adopt
ed.
organizations should
work we'll together as their work is
along the verv same lines except that
the w. CT. U. puts more stress on
law enforcement and World Prohibi-
tion. Xxx.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-29
HOUSTON TO TREASURY POST
Transfer of Secretary OF Agriculture
Is Expected.

Washington, Jan. 26.-Unless plans
suddenly are changed, President Will
son is expected to transfer Secretary
Houston from the department Of ag-
riculture to the treasury department
to succeed Carter Glass, vino is about
to take his seat as senator from VIII
ginia.
While all official information still
was being withheld today. it was I'M
derstood that the nomination of Mr..
Houston had been prepared and un=
less some development arises at the
last moment it is expected to be pre-
scented to THE senate within day or
two. The move would be the first
transfer of a cabinet officer from one
department to another during Presi-
dent Wilson's administration. Shifts
were frequent in the administration
of President Roosevelt but all the
changes in President Wilson's cabi-
net have been designations.
The successor to Mr.. Houston ~
secretary of agriculture has not been
announced, but It l. believed he will
81 one of the men who have been
identified with the work Of that de-
partment. In Official circles Mr..
houses i credited wifh rhaying been
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-29
Bates County Boys Win Honols az
Columbia.

! The Vocational Agriculture class
gave the runvocaiion program at the
! high school Tuesday morning. w. J.
| Brown presided. Talks were made
by Carroll Zwahlen. Paul Bar,z, les
ter Maddox and Harold Allison, who
| told about the trip to Columbia and
the grain Judging contest in which
| Butler won the third prize OF $40 and
was the leading school south: Of the
Missouri River.
Butler should be proud OF the
splendid showing her boys made in
competition with IS of the leading
vocational schools in the state.
| (Ihcre are Al schools in Missouri
now offering Vocational Agricultural
| The boys ON the team We're Lester
Maddox Paul l'art2, and Carroll
Zwahlen.
The results OF the contest are as
follows; l'nionville, score us. won
the cup and $50; King City, score
40, won the second prize OF SIS:
Butler, with score OF 7o.o. two
tenths of one point below second and
sevcn-tenths OF one point below ilrst
WON third place and prize o. $40;
(hillicOthc, score OO..3, was .o"rti'.
winning $I4; and Trenton with 900
won fifth place and the prize ui 81.
The other schools ranked in order
are Macon. Huntsville, Walnut Grove,
pattun,burg, Ava, kirksvillc, Shell
blna Tina, Montgomery City. Beth
any, Mexico, Excelsior Springs.
Cameron. I'u>cunlbia. Palmyra,
Hamilton. Springfield, OIcan. thjlo.
wee, and .\uNvas-c.
In the individual contest Niihcrt
Wilson OF rattonsburg was high
man., winning the gold medal offered
Lester Maddox, OF Butler was seventh
of the IS contestants.
Eleven Bates county boys made
the trip to Colunlbia-thc largest
delegation from any one school with
possibly one exception. Those who
went were Paul Bartz, Lester Mad
dox. Carroll /wahlcn. Harold Alli-
son. Harold Ellington. Ben !Iupp,
Eugene Black. Arthur iIardinger.
Sagcr ScarfuS. Virgil Eurk and
Charles Simpson. And it might be
added tina, there were only about S
farmers IRON Bates county.
Besides the benefits derived from
the contcst--which was entirely prac-
| tical-thc boys were enabled to get
an idea OF the University Of Missouri
and College OF Agriculture. meeting
the leading farmers OF the State. and
hear many interesting and valuable
lectures on farm subjects
Farmers Week was brought to
close Friday evening with the fiji
tecnth annual harTSst~ 1t was held
I'm Rothwcll Gymnasium, and over
900 guests were present. Distin-
guished speakers. including Governor
Gardner OF Missouri, gave short talks.
Dean Mumford of the College of Ag-
riculturc was POSTMASTER. The BAN
quet was served by the boys in the
College of Agriculture and the girls
taking Home Economics. Needless
to say, the banquet was the feature
OF Farmers Week. which the boys
enjoyed most
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-29
Bates County Boy Wins First Prize
in State Corn Growing
Contest.

Last year the agricultural depart
ment OF the Missouri State Univer-
sity arranged several contests for the
farm boys and girls Of the state. For
the best acre OF corn, the ground to
be prepared. the corn planted and
tended by boy or girl, cash prize
of $I33 was offered. Our young
friend Herman Roof. of the west part
of the county has been notified that
he has been awarded the first prize
in this contest with 80 bushels and
10 pounds per acre. This not only
demonstrates that Bates county land
is just as productive as any in the
state, when proper attention is given
to the planting and care of the crop,
but also that the Bates county boy
is the finest that grows anywhere.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-29
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
January 2e, 1890

General Joe Shelby was Butler
visitor one day last week.
Belva Lockwood announces her
candidacy for the presidency.
The Hume Telephone has changed
ownership. J. p. Trusscl steps down
and hands the l'abcr over to 5.
Moore 4 Son. who will continue the
publication ol the paper
Our genial young friend. Walter
Arnold, OF the. American Clothing
House. and Miss Alva Wally will b.
united in marriage at the residence OF
the brides parents. in Kansas City,
today.
Uncle Ali Miller sold to the Classify
Brothers last week bunch OF very
line cattle of his own raising. The
bunch consists OF ,, yearlings, II
steers They brought an average OF
SS,..5. One calf weighing rs pounds
brought the high price OF SCI.
(Wonder what those cattle would
have brought todayC
DR.. J. +. Walls has received the
permanent appointment as local sur
gcon OF the Missouri Pacific railroad.
Foster can now boast OF a national
officer OF the q. y. t., DR.. Potter,
the surgeon general of the organiza-
ton, has moved to that place.
Butler was suffering from severe
epidemic OF the grippe thirty years
ago. and the disease was rs respect"r
Of PERSONS. Bankers, lawyers, work
men OF all kinds were laid up.
There were three weddings in the
Virginia ncghborllood during the
past week. Benton Powers and Miss
Ida Short Elmer llcnsiey and Leila
Gordon and Emanuel Ncstlerodc and
Miss Ellen Freeback.
Turkeys were selling at seven cent,
a pound
1t was thought worthy OF mention
that man had hal1lcd a load OF coal
for which he received the extremely
l,igh price OF $l2.5o. CHOSE were the
good old days,)
The horse, OF the country were sui
lcring from an epidemic OF the
cpl1OOtic.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-29
Fines for Shoe Profiteers.

Providence, r. l., Jan. 26.-Samuel
f.. FlanzbaHH-George NJ. Goldsmith
and A. NJ. Collins, all of Boston, Of
ficers OF the F. G.. Collins Shoe Com
pany of Providence, we're each fined
$1,000 on charges of profiteering at
ter they had pleaded nolo contendere
in the federal court today.
1t was alleged that they instructed
the statesmen in their store to obtain
as much more than the actual sale
price on shoes as they possibly could
get
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-29

willing to accept the treasury port
folia when William G.. McAdoo re-
signed. Before entering the cabinet,
Mr.. Houston was a college professor
at St. Louis and it is said that as Sec
rotary of agriculture he has been
close on the inside circle of the ad-
ministration.
Up until today the name of Assist
ant Secretary Leffingwell was fore
most among those being mentioned
to succeed Secretary Glass.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-29

Bunnell, Fla, Jan. rs, 1920.
Butler Times.
Butler, Mo.
Dear Sirs:
Please find check for another year S
good reading, getting the old home
paper is better than a dozen letters,
because one does not have to answer
the paper and they do letters. or not
hear any more.
Well, this is some fine weather
these days. One could ride in an
auto all day yesterday with their coat
off and can today and feel warm and
good. l went out to milk this morn
ing in my shirt sleeves before day
light and did not want = Goa. at all.
Doors are all wide open and not any
fire IN the house now. How would
you like 10 live In . land like thatf
>
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-29
Two Pleasant Days.

Some time ago the county presl-
dent of the w. c. T. u. called meet
ing of the executive to be held in
Butler at the home of the vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Lydia Funk. In due time
they arrived each bringing her share
Of ; delicious lunch which was served
after aesocial hour.
In the afternoon business meet