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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22
AT THE PARTHENON

Setting a new high standard for ex-
cellence. Donald Crisp's aramount pro-
duction Of Appearances" which comes
to the Parthenon Theatre for three
days. beginning Monday next. is in
many respects a remarkable photo
play. In point of players and settings
it Is not surpassed by any photoplay
production presented here this season
The story itself is unusually captiva
ting. II was written by Edward Knob :
lock. a playwright Of international
fame The theme deals with that ass
that IN given to living far beyond it's
means in order 10 keep UP appearances
in society," class not confined TO Eng
land alone. This propensity all but
leads TO a tragedy in the lives of sew
eral persons, and in the development
of the story many scenes Of great dra-
matte power arise.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22

CURT FOR THE DISTRICT Or
INDIANA IN BANKRUPTCY
In the matter of Sigmund I.orentz.
DONG business as Magic city Electric
'ompany, Voluntary Bankrupt. Cause
10. 3s3.
To the creditors of Sigmund Lorentz,
doing business as Magic Electric Com
pany. volir-a~v f1a'.r.tt or Gary,
sc County. State of Indiana:
,ifed that GA The .ata la oT October.
ID. 1921. sigmund Lorentz, doing bus
mess as Magic City Electric Company.
was duly adjudeed bankrupt. and the
first meeting OF the creditors will be
held at the Federal Court Room in
Hammond. Indiana, at one O'Clock ..
NJ. Friday, November is. 1921. at
which time the creditors may attend.
prove their claims. examine the bank
rupt. appoint a. trustee. and transact
such further business as may proper
~ come before said meeting.
IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CONSID-
GRAFTON all claims must be properly
endorsed on the outer side thereof with
the name of the bankrupt. name and adj
dress of creditor. amount claimed. and
name and address of counsel IL any
HARRY c. SHERIDAN.
Referee in Bankruptcy
frankfort, Indiana, October 81, 1891
1922
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22

Theatre in New York City for the pre-
miere showing there and paid as high
as ten dollars for a single seat. In
this city there will be no premium up
on first night reservations and there
VIII be daily mRtfnees and evening per-
formances at scheduled and advertised
prices.
1t is stated that Way Down East
represents Mr. 6ri. tn and his art at
their heights. The film even after the
cutting and editing procedure yet en-
tails twelve thousand feet OF footage.
For the benefit OF the public. this pic
ture Will be shown at the Orpheum
Theatre Saturday and Sunday. Nov. 5
and 6. Also tho same time at the De
Luxe.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22
GRIFFITH

The Christian BIBLE school and the
preaching services have changed their
time beginning October 23rd Bible
school a two o'clock and services at
three in the afternoon old time and
continuing thus through the winter
months
The Kings Daughters viii give a
Hooe Bake Sale at the Red Ice cream
parior on saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs Peter Grugel announce
the birth or little daughter.
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Personal and
Social News

con at the oliver Hotel
Mr. Kirkeiner, manager Of the Con-
sunaers company in Hammond Is WY
III at his homo on Jackson street
Mrs. Burtrom OF Monroe street gave
a charming Halloween party. en- mas
que. at her home last evening for her
Sunday school class. The house was
converted into an elfin forest. with
great branches OF autnmnal foliage.
corn shocks and alert Jack o-lanterns-
The masQueraders. in clever an dpret-
~ costumes enjoyed games and dane
ing, and at the bewitohing hour a
sumptuous luncheon was served to the
Misses Ruth Bradford Lorraine Erwin.
Grace Eldridae. Marian Collins, Leona
Taylor and Theodore Bradburn. Clar-
ence Wilcox. Sam Stelow, Francis Per-
RE. Raymond Turner and Harry Nc
Cloud.
Mauray zIotnik. son of Mr. and Mrs.
Hymon Zlotnik of Highland street.
Celebrated his seventh birthday yes
to-day afternoon In the kenwood
school. and had for his guests the boys
and girls in Room One" and all the
school teachers in the building. Every
body had a delightful time playing
games and then delicious refreshments
were served. There was e. beautiful
birthday cake glowing with candles
and tiny favor for each child. All
the little people said they had had
very nice time.
Mrs Robert r. ellis entertained the
members of the Alpha Phi Club at a
one o'clock luncheon yesterday at her
home in Glendale Park. There we're
two guests. Mrs. Martin Cunnin CHAM
and Mrs. F. H Austin. and daintily
appointed course luncheon was served
at very attractive tables. During the
afternoon, needlework and a social hour
were enjoyed.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Mayme
of her house guest. Mrs Huebel. of
San Francisco. There were two tables
and the honors were made by Miss
Margaret Turner. Delicious refresh
ments were served TO ten guests
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Pratt. OF Oak
ley avenue delightfully."- entertained at
birthday party in honor of their dau-
ghter, Thelma, at their home last eve-
ming. The boys and girls enjoyed mu-
sic and games IN rooms pretti1y dec
delectable luncheon was served TO Lem
ora F1egle, Linda F1egle. Louise Olson.
Evelyn Fastridge, Lucille nixon. Min
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22

ME Connel. Helen .-een. Irene Mussett,
F'rieda Papke, Marion Brandenberg. Mel
ba Stetson, Minnie Hornback, Genevieve
Rodea. Florence Lingo. Lavanna Zider.
Willie Wood. Doris Bea tSon, Goldie
Singer, Thelma Pratt. Claude Pratt,
Woodrow Pratt Nj and Mrs Leslie
Pratt and son Lester. Mr.. and Mrs
Richard Pratt and j. w White. OF
Monon. Indiana.
The knights Of Columbus will give
a dinner dance in honor Of their cham
pion baseball team on Thursday eve
ming. October 9th, in the club rooms
on Sibley street. and members will
make reservations not later than Mon
day evening at the regular meeting Of
the council.
Canton Hammond No. IS, L o. 0. r
received their second inspection last
evening By the States Patriarchs Mill
tant inspecting officer. Lieutenant L. D.
Tyson. of Canton, Elkhart No. s. of
Elkhart, Indiana. After a short bust
ness meeting a luxurious banquet was
served with the able assistance of the
ladies auxiliary after which the Patri-
archs militant degree was conferred on
T. class of six candidates in cere-
JIious fashion.
Mrs. Gertrude Campbell the State
Publicity Superintendent Of the W c.
T. T.. has awarded 10 the Lake County
division the publicity banner for the
state and a gold piece. suggestive of
the splendid work this branch Of the
union has done The honors are con-
sidered to be highly complimentary.
>
Or J A. Chevigny and family motor
ed 10 Notre Dame today. where they
will visit their son Julius and inciden-
tally witness the Notre Dame Nebras-
ka game
The Art Department OF the Ham
mono Womans club viii meet Monday
afternoon al half past two o'clock with
Mrs. E. s. Monroe at her home. 10l
Detroit st. Roll call and quotations
will be from Shakespeare. and tho sub
ject for the afternoons study will be
Women Sculpturists Of America" Cur
rent Art Topics VIII be given by Mrs
J. 7. Clark and a thoroughly enjoyable
afternoon has been planned.
Mrs William IMcht. who has been
very I'll with tonsilitis for the past
week at her home on Sibley st. is
slowly improving.
The Misses Kathryn and Mary Hoess
delightfully."- entertained a number of
friends in their home last evening. in
honor of Mrs. Frank l. Hoess a recent
bride.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22
ST. JOHN

Mr. and Mrs Anton Held's children
residing on the Held farm have pur-
chased new Ford touring car.
Sister Anadolia returned back to
Chicago on Thursday evening
Mrs. John stark and son John and
Mrs. George Gerlach visited Emil
stark at the Mercy hospital on Wed
nesday Mr.. stark was injured at
the steel mills IN South Chicago when
a piece Of steel hit his arm and sew
cred blood vessel. He is improving
nicely.
Ed. Seminal transacted business in
Chicago last Friday
Mise Laura scherer was Chicago
visitor on Friday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22
In Men10rian1

In loving remembrance OF isabelle
Sawyer, who passed away two years
ago today. October oath. 1919:
Two long years nave passed and gone
Since you left on earth your little
home.
To dwell with God in His mansion
above.
And rest in the blessedness of His
love.
But some day sometime our eyes
shall see
The one we so adore,
Our hands shall clasp.
Our lips shall meet.
To be parted BY death no more.
Mother. Brothers and Sisters.
1922 SO Dou g1as st.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22
CHICAGO CASH GRAIN.

WHEAT-No. 3 red. sl.13: No. hard
winter. S1.o4; No. 5 hard winter. s1o2;
10. northern spring. t1.e2. No. 2 mix
ed. s1.03Ql.o7.
CORN-No- mixed. 4e@4s14c: No.
? yellow. ASK q 1870; No. mixed.
$3.50; No. yellow 45 NC.
oATs-No. 2 white. a31s @a5c; No. 3
white, 30g 32hc: No. white. 2sq 3oc.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22
HOLSTELN SALE
AT COUNTY SEAT

VALPARAISO. IND. Oct. 22-As is
usual. Porter county live stock always
tops the market wherever II goes. The
Holstein sale yesterday at Crown Point
by Porter and Lake county BREEDERS.
was a huge success. and largely at
tended A total of sixty Holsteins were
sold the bull owned by Chas- Ohlfest
brought the top price. $40. He also
sold a young heller for 1905.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22
NEW MARRIAGE LICENSES

Elmer G. McGinnis. Hammond, Ma
bei Childs. Hammond. Mike Poravz-
mix. Gary. Anna Haracsak. Gary. Ma
thaniel Foster. Gary. Christina Porter.
Gary; John Wiswich.~ Gary. Amelia
Iesoriak. Gary; Frank Tomaczak. Of
Hammond. Genevieve wozniak. Ham
mond - Murray Sensley. Gary. Bessie
Hunter. Gary; John simotovich. Ind.
Harbor, Mary Tonkovic, Indiana Har-
Dor; Ernest F. Sohn. Hobart. Luella
J.. Young. Gary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22
MAYOR noDrs soup DRIVER

Mayor ". +. Hodges proved himself
a regular "Dario Resta~ the other DAY
He left Gary in his machine at ) 80 in
the morning and arrived a. Louisville.
Ky. at six o'clock III the evening,
trip az over three hundred miles He
was accompanied By Mrs Hodges and
they are expected to be- absent q week
or ten days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22

The Ladies' Aid Of st. Paul's Luth-
eran Church entertained at social
gathering Thursday afternoon in their
pleasant social rooms 81 the new parish
house. Final preparations were made
for their annual sale to be held Octo-
Der eth. In combustion. a dainty
luncheon was served BY the committee
in charge. Mrs. John Derner Mrs.
Earnest Holtz. Mrs. August Koehler
Mrs. Albert Rentz, Mrs. Herman Jens,
Mrs. w. {. Mccullough. There was
large attendance all ~ whom en-
joyed a pleasant social afternoon.
Mrs Sam Shaiesr Or Detroit st is
leaving tonight for two weeks visit
with friends and relatives in st. Paul
and Minneapolis. Mimi. and Omaha.
Neb
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22

creameries-extras. 44Nc. hrst@ $50
40c; packing stocks. % n 24c.
EGGS-Receipts. 4.7s1 cases; miscel-
laneous, 43a 45c; ordinary frsts. 400
ace. frsts. $50 4sc
LIVE POULTRY = Turkeys. Csc:
chickens, 1sc: springs. gle; roosters.
lie; geese. 23c; ducks. CSC
POTATOES Rceipts, 100 ars; nor
whites, $1-65d1so; North Dakota
MINI. Red River Ohios. s1s5G1s5
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22
NEARLY DRowNs IN "Y. TANK

Charles Greenwald. Jr. son OF Judge
Charles Greenwald OF Gary. had a mar
row escape from drowning at the NJ
c. A. tank IN Gary yesterday He was
taken out Of the tank in q semi-uncon-
scious condition but today is little
vorsa on Tor his experience
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22
or OF woRK-TTsTIss TO srIcIDI

W To II
Despondent because he was unable to
find employment. which finally caused
family difficulties. william Mayes. a
young married man. attempted suicide
IN Gary early last evening when he
swallowed part OF bottle Of poison
His condition was believed to be seri-
Gus and was rushed TO the Mercy hos
pital where medical treatment was rem
dered and today II was reported he
would reeover The Mayes' live at
402 Connecticut St
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22
lrpGE GRANrs Arrsrn

HI SBNND DIVORCE
In the Gary Lake superior court yes
terday, Judge Greenwald granted Frank
Nazarszak a divorce from his wife,
Katie.
The divorce complaint filed alleged
that Katie liked old John Rarleycorn,
and didn't mind getting drunk. The
complaint also charged that Katie
liked men other than her husband.
After hearing the testimony. Judge
Greenwald granted Frank divorce
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22
POTATOES

Car best white winter potatoes plac-
ed on Plummer ave. near Calumet ave.
$3.50 per bushel at car s16o delivered;
also a car of same and one Of Red
River Ohio potatoes at East Chicago
and 3. and 0. team track $3.50 al car.
sf55 delivered We proved to thous-
ands Of people as best quality Come
for your samples. Phone 4371-J, Ham
rnond. P ]. Potato Company 1929
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22

ANNOUNCEMENT
G. D Helgen, D. G., ChiTopractor,
VIII be In his office in Suite Goa Ham
nond Bldg. Hammond Ind. every
Monday Wednesday and Saturday.
Hours: 10 to II a. M, 1870 to 5. and I
to 8 p. 1o-22-26-2s
The second meeting of the home
economies department OF tne Ham
nond Woman's Club was held Thurs
day afternoon in the washington
school There were ff;ys'x ladies in
attendance. and excellent demon
Ftrniion OF Cakes" was given by Mrs.
William s. Hutton. The "Astra brand
OF extracts was used IN the cake bak-
lrg. and splendid results we're obtain
ed The ladies in this Department are
sslltng these extracts In the interests
OF the Club House Fund Recipes for
Q her cakes were given the ladies' at
this meeting. togoeacr with those fer
the cakes made In tho demonstration
T'ne next meeting Will be held Nosc-..
Der 10Th at half one o'clock. Miss Bos-
ton o. the Purdue University Will make
and give instructions for dress form
Mr.. John Gleason spent the day in
Peru, Ind, where he transacted bust
ness.
Mrs. w l. Green Of Towie street de-
iightfully entertained at a six o'clock
dinner Friday evening in honor of Mr..
Green's irthday at their home. The
dinner table was dainty with Dresden
baskets Of cut flowers and ferns, and a
delicious course dinner was served
The guests enjoyed music and games,
and Mr. Green was the recipient Of s.
number Of handsome gifts and the
good wishes OF his friends The guests
included Mr.. and Mrs. G.. a. Dohbins
and family Mr.. and Mrs, II. a. John
son ana family Mr. and Mrs Percy
Jenson Of Ros. Ind. Mr.. and Mrs. A
Rooney. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Gavit
and son Richard John.
The Lake County W. c. T. L. held
the first meeting of the County Execu
tive board yesterday afternoon at s1he
home OF the new county president, Mrs.
Chester johnson of Gary. Ind There
was a large delegation from Hammond
and East Chicago. and a splendid pro-
gram wa senjoyed. including reports Of
the convention. and the discussion of
plans for the coming year Delicious
refreshment swere served BY hostess.
Or. and Mrs Fl. z. Sharrer J. NJ.
Hart and Miss Kathryn Sharrer and
MI and Mrs. B. Steelman motored to
South Bend today where they will at
tend the big game after having lunch
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22
The Koard reserxes the right to re-

The Board reserves the right to re-
Jeot any and all bids as authorized by
law.
II X. GROVES.
E. w WICKEY.
OTTO G. +. SEEHASE,
Board of Public Works
Attest: T. Y. RICHARDS.
Clerk of the Board 10:22:29
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22

The "Schwur auf dem Ruetli' of
Schiller's william Tell will be sung by
the big choir accompanied by Tayl-
meyer Symphony Orche stfa at Saeng-
erbund Fidelia Concert Sunday. Oct.
30. Unity Hall. sac p. m. 1915
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22
Hammond Musical College

Piano. Voice. Violin. Public Speak
ing. Ukelele. Banjo. Mandolin. Guitar
Dancing. Dramatic Art. 10-l
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Don't forget to attend the celebra-
ton of the Germania Beneficial Union
at their Club House. Oct 23rd. Tickets
soc Good program. Supper and dane
ing. 10-l9-l
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TOTATOEsi
POTATOES!

POTATOES! FOTATOESt
Joseph Liesenfelt has opened an ex-
elusive potato store at 6s6 State Line
street. Ave different kinds OF northern
grown winter potatoes. sell by
weight not by guess 1920
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22

saengerbund- Fidelia will give a
grand concert on Sunday, October 80
at Unity Hall commencing at $40 p.
m. Tickets SOC. 10-19-1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22
LIVE LOCAL
NEWS lads"

Wassey's Floating Shop
FsMBRoIDERING. STAMPING. HEM.
STITCHING. BUTTON HOLE,
BUTTON COVERING. BRAIDING.
RUCHIRG, FANCY STITCHING.
s1 STATE STREET, PHONE HAM
MOND $40
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CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

Receipts. 5000; market. 1Oq
csc higher. bulk. s740Tss5; top. 1910.
heavyweiRht. sTs5Rs35; medium. SsIE
98.4O: light. sS.10QS.40: lights. ss00G
SIS: heavy packing sows. smooth. ses5
G17.5o: packing aows. rough, $3.50 s.
IS: pigs, s7.75Gs25.
CATTDE-Roceipts. 500.
eHEEP-Receipts 5000.
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Piciolo's Cafe LAFAYETTE.

Sunday Special Roast Turkey Din
ner. s125; Alsco Chop suey from IL
m to a m. 1921
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22
GAR Y
NEWS
Piciolo's Cafe LAFAYETTE.

Sunday Special Roast Turkey Din
ner. 1925. Alsco chop suey from Il
a m. to q m. 10-22-1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22

Or. and Mrs Fl. z. Sharrer. J. NJ
Hart and Miss Kathryn Sharrer and
MI and Mrs B. Steelman motored to
South Bend today where they will at
ter4 the big game after having lunch
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22

CHICAGO PRODUCE.
rryTTssrFiFs- Receipts. 8.fs3 tuh~
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT
COURT For THE DISTRICT Or
INDIANA u RANkRIrPrLyY
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22

Or. ]. A. Chevfgny and family motor
ed 10 Notre Dame today. where they
will visit their son Julius and inciden-
tally witness the Notre Dame-Nebras-
ka game
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-22

Mrs. william Iucht. who has been
very I'll with tonsilitis for the past
week at her home on Sibley st. is
slowly improving.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1921-06-17
Roy Schillerstrom
Receives Souvenir

On July 9Th, 1919 at Mitchell
Field, Long Island, Roy G. Schi
lerstrom of this place wrote hi
name and address, and date upo
the aluminium body of the fol
ward car of Airship r "a, and un
til few days ago had PRACTICAL
forgotten the. matter. A shor
time ago this airship was wrecke'
in the North Seas country an
taken to the RN Airship Base
Howden, East Yorks, England,
be dismantled and there one
the workmen noticed the nam
and address of Roy, and cut ou
in the rough the piece of the bod
containing the writing and mai
ed it to Mr.. Schillerstrom, stain
in his letter that it would doub'
less be appreciated by the recir
lent. 1t is needless to say tha
Roy prizes highly this souvenie
and also the kindly considerable
of the British workman who cu
out and mailed him this piece G
the airship.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1921-06-17

served us coffee in very email cup.
These small cups were less than
half full of strong coffee, and un-
til | tasted it ! thought it rathei
a stlngy portion. Afterwards :
wondered how we were expected
to get away with so much. BE
sides being very strong, it is str
ongly favored with some vile
tasting spice. If you think Of al
the most awful tasting medicine
mixed together and raised to the
Nth. power you'll have little ide;
of what we were supposed to dri
nk Ordinarily they fill the cups
three ti, es hut if you shake il
llat is a signal tht you don
want any more. We all shool
our cups so hard we nearly spill
ed all that was left. The Mission
aries told US that one become
real fond of tan acquired tast,
like olives, | reckon, The town
Koweit had been closed for sever
al weeks and was just opened 81
there were a great many caravan
camping there. 1t reminded M
Of the way Indians camp aroun.
kadoka, but there were no wag
ons, Of course and hundreds
camels.. We stopped at Bahrein
but didn't get off. 1t is noted fo
its large pearl fisheries. A Pers
ian pearl merchant boarded th'
steamer here. He was educatef
at Beirut College and speak
most excellent English, also Ger.
man. French, Arabic and Persian
He has some very pretty pearl
with him and has told US man,
interesting things about them
One thing | hadn't known, he say
that perfume spoils pearls ant
that pearls don't last well il
France because the French ladies
use so much perfume. Bursa is
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some kind of heart trouble and
has been in France for four years
at different ports here where
we stop, Persian and Arabic men
come on board to see him, and it
is interesting to note the differ
ent forms of greeting. Most Of
them kiss his hand, and then put
their forehead down on his hand
in quick little movement. At
Koweit great number came on
board and he had drinks and Gig
arettes served. zone perfectly en-
ormous fat man appropriated Mrs.
Lamme's steamer chair 1--WE thou
ght it was the last day for the
chairD He had long, wavy
moustache and when the cigar
cites were passed we just collap-
sed to see him light his moustac-
he instead ofthe cigarette. At
Mahomerah the Sheik's son tan
Arab came aboard and our gran
dee kissed Inn on both checks.
Some of the lower rank persons
knelt down and kissed his feet
his shoes rather. At Koweit we
went ashore and hunted up the
American mission Dutch Reform
ed There are four of them, the
only white people besides the Brit
'ish Consul in the place. The town
was much hotter than Mus
cat | thought and not green
thing in the place. They get al
most no. vegetables and no fruit
except dates. Their water is all
imported. We had only a short
time to stay, but were glad VIC
went for they seemed to enjoy
seeing us as very few people stop
at koweit. They took us down
to the boat and on the way stopp-
ed at native coffee shop. We
sat on long bench at the side Of
the house, in the street, and they