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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-20
MART|NsBURG FOLK
ATTEND BRILLIANT
WASHINGTON event
Miss Barr Bride OF Mr.,
KearfOtt.

4 large company OF resident and
out-of-town guest filled the First
baptist church, Washington, at noon
Wednesday, September IA, to wit
ness the marriage ceremony Of Miss
Kathryn Barr, daughter OF Mr.. and
IRIS. 4. Eugene Barr. and Mr.. Hugh
smith Kearfott. son of the late Dr.,
c. P. kearfott and Mrs. Rebecca
kearfoot OF MartinsYille, Va.
The church about the altar Was
beautifully decorated with ferns
palms and golden rod. the plants
taing arranged to form back
sound for the bridal party, the
Rev. DR.. Henry Allen Topper, pas
tor OF the church, officiating.
The bridal robe was OF white bro
eaded georgette beaded in pearls
over white satin, and the graceful
Is arranged veil OF tulle was held
with rare old lace. The bride, who
is frequent visitor TO Martinsburg,
carried a shower bouquet of brides
roses. Attending her as maid OF
honor was Miss Sophie Radford.
who wore gown of orchid taffeta
trimmed in silver and carried pink
sweetheart roses. The bridesmaids
we're Miss 'enrietta Barr, sister
OF the br ti,ss Rebecca Kear-
fott OF y esvlle, sister of the
bridegroom: Mss Rosemary Ar
mold and Miss Margaret Seibert, OF
Martinsburg W. Va, and Elizabeth
Ann Barr, the young sister OF the
bride, who, wearing charming
frock OF white crepe de chine and
lace, served as flower girl The
bridesmaids wore modish frocks OF
chanseable taffeta IN rose. nile, an-
ricot and blue. respectively and
each trimmed in black velvet. Their
hats were alike and fashioned Of
black panne velvet, tulle and lace.
Mr.. Clarence Kearfott of Bristol.
Va, grother OF the bridegroom,
served him as hest man, and the
ushers were Mr. E. Osmun Barr,
brother Of the bride; Or. ]. Preston
sencindiver OF Gainesville, Md.
Mr. Jack Pullen of Martinseile.
va. and Mr. William z. Keariot;
Of Kearneysville. ". Va.
Mrs. Blanche McGill Sencindiyer
OF Gainesville. Nd, an accomplish
ed organist. rendered most effect
lively g we'll selected program OF
wedding music.
A reception In the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Barr followed the church
ceremony, the drawing rooms be-
ing effectively decorated IN pink
and white gladioli swansonia. FERNS
and valms. Mrs. Barr, who assisted
the bridal party in receiving, wore
a gown Of blue sharmeuse trimmed
in amber and iridescent beads and
p hat OF beaver trimmed in nlum.
Mrs. Kearfott, the mother Of the
b-idegroom. who also assisted
wore gown OF black canton crepe.
After their wedding journey Mr..
Eaar.ott will take his bride TO
Ma~tinsville, Va. TO live.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-20
HIT BY AUTOMOBILE:
REGAINS HIS SIGHT

An automobile accident may
prove blessing in disguise for
Frank Galbraith, aged SO, a blind
man, who sells papers at Wheeling
He was struck while crossing the
street, and at the hospital, where il
was found he was not seriously
hurt, it was discovered that the
shock had beneficial effect on the
optic nerves and that with the aid
of glasses he would probably rec0v
er his sight.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-20

Among the out-of.town guests
we're AIRS. Rebecca Kearfotl and
Miss Rebecca Kearfott, of Martins
lille Va, and DR.. and Mrs. Harry
Stone Of Roanoke, Va; Dr. and
WIS ). preston Sencindiycr and
MISS Evelyn Cayey OF Gainesville,
Md; Mr.. and Mrs. II B. Wesham-
pie and Miss Helen Weishample Of
Baltimore, Mrs. Henrietta Senciu-
diver OF New York city; Mrs. A,
Bruce Eagle, Mrs. J. Seibert,
Mr.. Henry Seibert, Mr.. Howard
Tabler OF Martinsburg. W. Va;
Miss Belle Browning Of Alexandria
and Miss Helen Townsend, of OAK
land Md
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-20
TILDE:N EASILY wins
IN THREE STRAIGHT
SETS; RETAINS TITLE:
Champion Required Only 81
Minutes To Defeat Johnson.

Philadelphia, Sept. 19-William
T Tilden Cd. of this city. is again
national tennis champion. He won
the 1921 title by defeating Wallace
F Johnson, also of this city. 81.
60, 81, in the final round of the
fortieth annual championship sim
giles tournament of the United States
Tennis Association in what is said
to be the record time OF 43 min
utes.
Tilden rose to super, heights in his
play this afternoon. The speed and
accuracy Of both his service aud re-
turn strokes so dazzled and smother
ed Johnson that the latter was plac-
ed in such a defensive position that
he never for moment appeared to
have even a fighting chance AS a
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-20

result of his victory Tilden's name
will again be inscribed upon the
championship trophy which h won
for the first time last season. He
now has two legs upon the cup,
placing him on a level with Maurice
E. Mclaughlin, who won in 1912
and IS; r. Norris Williams, win
ner in 1914 '16. an" William M.
Johnston, holder in 1915 and 10.
William A. Larncd and r. Lindley
Murray have also won this particu-
lar cup once, the play dating back
to 1911, when it was placed in com
petitiOn.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-20

percent OF the men in the company
were commissioned officers in the
late war. The officers of the com
pany will be appointed from this en-
listed personnel.
The organization Of the rifle COM
pany is practically completed. An
nouncement will be made soon .s to
the date on which it will be mus
tered into service.
The company organized at Will
hanson will be inspected Wednes-
day.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-20
CHAIR, EST0N MACHINE
GUN CO. INSPECTED
Other Organizations Progress
Officers Ready.

Charleston, Sept. 19,-The nation
al guard machine gun company Or
ganized in Charleston will be In
spected and mustered into service
late this afternoon. Adjutant-G General
John H. Charnock announced today.
The company will be designed
Company d. 1t will be commanded
by Captain Samuel A. Palmer.
The company will be given a med
ical examination this afternoon by
Major Walter w. Point
Appointment of the lieutenants of
the company will be made within a
few days, 1t was said today. Fifty
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-20
GIANTS TO GIVE
BATTLE TO WONDERS
TOMORROW AT PIP. NJ

Final arrangements have been
made, the umpires selected, the line.
ups complete. and all promises to
be we'll for the game tomorrow be-
tween the colored teams of Hagers.
town and Martinsburg. The local
Giants are in fine shape and will
use their very best battery in an
effort to defeat the strong Hagers.
town Wonders. There will be two
games, the first one to start al 2
o'clock. Gate receipts will be turned
over to the parsonage fund Of the
church.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-20
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Games Today

Games Today
New York at Chicago.
Brooklyn at Pittsburgh.
Boston at st. Louis.
Philadelphia at Cincinnati
Scores OF Yesterday.
Pittsburgh 2, New York
Boston 8, Cincinnati S.
ST. Louis 5, Philadelphia :
Brooklyn-Chhicago (rainl
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NJ. B. Davis, ClarksburE
Newell Hayman, ClarksbuS
Adoiph F. Kogelschatz, Maee
burg.
Theo. F. Jenkins, Hancock.
Joseph H. Tyre, Maynor.
William Smith, Uniontown, Pa.
e. s. Carter, Madison.
Mrs. N. L. Roger, Keyser.
Harvey Antell. Littleton.
William Kearns, Smithfield, JEFF
ferson county
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-20

Mrs, Charles E. Mcdonald, OF
Washington, is visiting her mother,
Mrs. Ida L. Woltord, West John
street.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-20

AMS RICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Today's Games
st. Louis at New York,
Cleveland at Boston.
Chicago at Washington.
Detroit at Philadelphia.
Scores of Yesterday.
Detroit 10. New York s.
st. Louis 7. Athletics 4.
Bostno SIS, Chicago rs.
Other clubs not scheduled.
The Delta independent., 1921-07-29

Principal impression OF the July
Fourth celebration was that pat
riotic young America lost interest In
the observance ~ soon as the people
were all woke UP In the morning and
could not be disturbed any moro.
The Delta independent., 1921-07-29

The experts are trying to find out
why it is that women are physically
frail, but they are not reported to
have found any evidence of weakness
at the dancces.
The Delta independent., 1921-07-29

The Japanese situation is viewed
with much less alarm since their best
batsman was struck out by the Amer
ican college pitchers.
The Delta independent., 1921-07-29

Miss Lille Odom and Mrs. W. A.
Davis returned Monday from a two
weeks visit with relatives in Denver
r. c. Egnew went to Grand Mesa
yesterday and will put in a few days
building a cabin overlooking Barren
lake.
Come to the community roome Sat
urday afternoon and buy your Sun
day ''eats" from tht Woman's Ex-
change.
After visiting for the past three
months with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. C. Jordan, on Ash Mesa, Miss
Blanche Jordan left yesterday for
Hastings. Nebraska, for an indefinite
stay.
Sheriff Wilson and Gus Schlapp
went to Cebolla Saturday and enjoy
ed an outing. returning Wednesday.
Mr.. Schlapp did not learn Of his wife's
illness until he reached home. though
efforts were made to locate him.
Business Girls! Remember we
meet at 5:15 every Thursday morn
ing on the school yard for our hike
Bring your breakfast Frying pans
for ham, eggs or bacon will be fur
nished; also coffee. Come and Join
US.
Alva Ratekin of Cedaredge left yes
The Delta independent., 1921-07-29
LOCAL NEWS
) l>>>>>~>>~>>>>>

Miss Enid Ault returned yesterday
from q visit with friends at Glen
wood Springs.
Misses Ferguson and Houston went
to Ouray the last Of the week for q
ten day outing.
Chris Picker was down from Olathe
Saturday and returned home with a
big load of coal.
BERTHE Baird Of Glenwood Springs
Il visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr..
ad Mrs. H. J. Baird.
Mrs. J. L. Allen has had as her
guest for several days Mrs. Louise
Hilgenhaus Of Telluride.
Mrs. Gusta Helmke is the owner Of
a pretty Ford coupe purchased this
week from r. c. Egnew.
Marriage licenses were issued this
week to Herman Schultz of Delta and
Miss Florence Allen Of Hotchkiss.
We have the finest assortment of
Navajo Blankets ever shown in
Delta. The Deta Hardware Company.
The Delta independent., 1921-07-29
BELIEFS ABOUT BIRDS

Small birds preen themselves just
before rain.
Birds singing during rain indicates
fair weather.
A yellow canary brings good luck
10 the house.
If you find birds nest you will In
hcrit something.
Rlackhirds' notes are very shriI In
advance of rain.
If a bird comes tapping at a closed
window, It is a sign Of news.
II you eat bluebird's eggs you
will be restless as long as you live.
To meet flock Of white birds IL
sign Of the coming of distant friends
'If birds In the autumn grow tame
The winter Will be too cold for game"
III strange cat Shouio XIII your
canary. 1t Is sign Of i'll luck for two
years.
4 dry summer will follow when
birds build their nests in exposed
places.
To find birds nest full Of eggs in
the autumn is very unusual and equal
Iy iucky.
The Romans believed that the sight
of a hawk foretold victory to those
going to war.
It Is believed that, handling any
5ird's egg In the nest will make the
bird desert them.
II a blackbird builds its nest in the
garden, there will soon be an engage
ment In the house.
The tale is told that the blackbird
was once white. but during three days
Of very severe winter 1t took refuge
In chimney.
The Delta independent., 1921-07-29
ELkS AND BRONkS PUT =.
UP GOOD GAME WEDNESDAY

Interest at the evening ball games
is increasing and there was much en-
thusiasm at the affair put on by the
Elks and Bronchos Wednesday even
ing.
Five innings proved the Elks win
ners by a score of to 4. There was
scme fast ball, when one double and
two or three rly-doubles were play
ed, thus outstripping other teams SO
far. Atchiey on second for the Bron-
chos, made a record for himself by
putting out three men unassfsted in
rapid succession, in the fourth inn
ing.
Graham and Parker formed the bat
terry for the Elks, Graham striking
out 5. walking three, hitting one and
allowing four hits.
The combination for Bronchs was
F'rancone and Kroll. Francone was
relieved by Mathers in the last
inning. Francone famed two. walk
ed four and allowed one hit. Mathers
walked one; hit one man with wild
pitch and allowed two hits.
Errors: We didn't coun 'em. But
everybody had lot of fun, which was
what they went for. Umpires: Dixon
and Keller.
The next game of the City League
will be played this evening at $40
o'clock. between the Methodists and
NJ w A.
The Delta independent., 1921-07-29

Being urged to cultivate habits of
observation. the young men are CIV
ing the girls very careful and minute
inspection.
The Delta independent., 1921-07-29


terday for Gunnison where he Will
take summer school work in manual
training. The young man has sever
al positions for the coming school
year, but has not yet made a decis-
ion.
A party of Paonia people including
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Rovaart, Mrs.
Arthur Graham and Mrs. J. II. Bax-
ter autoed down yesterday and while
Mr.. Rovaart attended to business
matters the others OF the party Wis
tied with friends.
Miss Bernice Meyer left last Thurs
day for a visit with her folks ut
Mound City. Missouri. expecting to
be away about a month. Leroy Hard
ing of Hotchkiss is helping in the
Meyer Jewelry store during Miss
Meyers absence.
Robert Bolton Stemme, SON of
Rev. and Mrs. F. e. Stemme, under
went an operation for the removal
OF adenoids and tonsils at the hospi-
tai Monday morning. DR.. Smith and
DR.. Bast performed the operation.
The child is doing fine.
WANTED have a Fordson and
am prepared to go anywhere to cut
grain. Call Coop Phone 204-G. 31-2p
How's your curiosity bump? Nor
NAL? 1t won't be when you find out
that Manager Reshaw has a treat in
store for you in Sundays game.
Two young men, Glenn Morrison
and Clarence Rhoner, Of Colorado
Springs. reached Delta Wednesday
evening travelling in a big Paige car,
and will spend several days enjoying
a visit and outing on Grand mesa.
Mr.. Morrison is nephew of Mrs.
r. B. Wilson.
Mesdames d. E. and z. L. Cunning
ham of Meeker are visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ Duling
on Garnet mesa Mrs E. L. Cunning.
ham will be remembered as girl
as Miss Lois Brewer. popular Delta
girl. daughter of Mrs. Duling. Her
companion is her husbands mother.
Mrs. S. B. Mccain has been enjoy.
ing a visit from her two brothers,
Chauncy Wolverton of Los Angeles
and George Wolverton of Idaho
Springs, and their wives. Mr.. Mccain
returned Monday from a visit to her
brother Will on the Muddy, while
the others of the party remained for
a longer visit
The Delta Ministerial Alliance an.
nounce that there will be union ser.
vice Sunday at 500 o'clock in the
Presbyterian church, Rev F. F.
Stemme. the pastor will preach, this
being his last Sunday previous to his
vacation. Mr.. Stemme and family
Will leave for Colorado Springs the
early part of next week, and will
spend the month of August in the
proximity of Denver
The Delta independent., 1921-07-29
TERsLEY TOLD

Some people think the government
should support them in idleness
while they go on strikes and tie up
Not true that the American people
know nothing about history. as they
can all give full account of the Snk
Shirt Era.
The deep interest manifested by
the politicians in the welfare OF your
family. is not so conspicuous as before
the election.
Being urged to cultivate habits of
observation. the young men are CIV
ing the girls very careful and minute
inspection.
The experts are trying to find out
why it is that women are physically
frail. but they are not reported to
have found any evidence of weakness
at the dancces.
The Japanese situation is viewed
with much less alarm since their best
batsman was struck out by the Amer
ican college pitchers.
Fly girls in the business offices said
to attract too much attention from
the young help. but anyway the boys
have an incentive for being present
at the office every day.
The railroad men seem to want to
strike and thus hit business SO hard
that more of their numper will have
to be thrown out OF work.
Great CONSERVATION Is caused by
the reduction of the army appropriat-
ion. as some of the useless army posts
NAV have to be abandoned.
The anti-drys claim their parade in
New York was ruined by the hot day
Thirsty people naturally suffer more
from hot weather than others.
Under the budget system 1t is hoped
that Congress will not feel It has to
appropriate an other s5O0.000.O00
merely because the appropriation may
be overrun only by $1,0O0,000. 900.
While advertising is useful. 1t is
not necessary for the tooth brush
manufacturers to feel they must ad-
vertise their product by leaving lot
Of bristles in your mouth every time
you clean your teeth.
Principal impression Of the July
Fourth celebration was that pat
riotic young America lost interest In
the observance ~ soon as the people
were all woke UP In the morning and
could not be disturbed any moro.
The Delta independent., 1921-07-29
.>~>>>>>>>>>>>>,
CALIFORNIA MESA
; >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>s :

Miss Helen Henderson went to
Montrose Sunday, where she will join
a fishing party for a weeks outing.
Mr.. Border came down from the
hills Monday with a large load of
corral poles.
Ed Eshe and Harold Bowers, who
have been camping in the hills the
past week, returned home Friday.
Mrs. o. C. Wheeler and Mrs. Emer-
son Of Montrose spent Monday after
noon at the home of Mrs. T. M. Nc
Kelvey.
Herman White of Mineral Point.
Missouri, was an arrival last week
for a visit at the T. N McKelvey
home
=. Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Standish and
Miles and Gladys Standish, and Mrs.
Morris Standish were sight seeing in
OWay Sunday.
William Eshe is the first one on
the mesa to begin on the second cut
ting of hay. He commenced moy
ing Monday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson and
daughter Mildred of Lower California
mesa, visited for while Sunday af-
ternoon at the L. T. Deges home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Gilchrist and
four children of Montrose, and Mrs.
Gilchrist's father Mr.. Andregg of
Hoxie, Kansas. were supper guests
at the L. T. Deges home Monday ev.
ening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Pridy and
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis spent the
weekend camping on the Cimarron.
They report a good time, but not
many fish
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Brice Wood
ruff entertained at dinner Mr.. and
Mrs. E. C. Blowers and son Harold
| and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Taylor and
children.
The John Potter threshing outfit
did the first work of the season at
NJ. W. Pridy's. His wheat made a
little better than II bushel to the
acre and was of good quality.
Don McClurg, who has been com
PEELED to quit work on account of
sickness, is visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. N A. MccClurg of Peach
Valley
Mr.. and Mrs Will Melgrum and
son Grant, and Mr.. and Mrs. Truman
Vest and children drove up to Bost-
wick Park on pleasure trip, They
returned late in the evening and re-
port that crops look fine up there
j. X Vaughn. Mac Boyer. Claude
Hubbard, Dave Homewood and sew,
eral others who have been to the
roundup in the hills, returned home
Saturday night They say there is
plenty of feed and the stock never
looked better.
A jolly crowd of young people left
SUNDAY for weeks outing on the
Blue Those in the party were
Misses Beulah. Blanche and Lelf
Whitener; Ina and Frieda Pridy
Beulah Bealer; Frank Bealer: Cole
man Pridy: Guy. Otto and Car
Whitener; Leo Bealer; Pete Martin
Bower Cox and Alvin Freeland. Mr.
and Mrs. NJ. W. Pridy were chaper
ones
The Delta independent., 1921-07-29

Fly girls in the business offices said
to attract too much attention from
the young help. but anyway the boys
have an incentive for being present
ut the office every day
The Delta independent., 1921-07-29
Hick Family Home.

Hick Family Home.
Returning early Tuesday morning
were DR.. and Mrs. L. A. Hick and
daughter. Helen, concluding delight
full trip through the northweet, dur
ing which they visited Yellowstone
Park. Glacier Park and other points
of interest. Mrs. Hick and the chill
dren have been at Seattle for thir-
teen months. but the doctor Joined
them the latter part of May of this
year. Lawrence is with the govern
ment in summers engagement with
the fisheries department in Alaska.
but will return 70 the University of
Washington in September to COM
plete his course. The family will oc-
cupy the DR.. l. Hunter home on
Dodge street for the summer.
Gov han far
The Delta independent., 1921-07-29
Back From Mesa Trip.

Back From Mesa Trip.
a party composed of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Kendall and daughter, Mrs.
Cummings and son, Ludie Richards,
returned the first of week from trip
to beautiful Grand Mesa. Mr.. Ken
dali spent Sunday there, but the
others of the party were there last
week.
The Delta independent., 1921-07-29
Superintendent Here.

G. NJ. Drummond. general super
tendent of the Holly Sugar company.
reached Delta Saturday on an Off
cial visit and is spending several
days here.
The Delta independent., 1921-07-29

Double header ball game Sunday.
beginning at 1870. Hotchkfss and
Somerset will rect Delta.
The Delta independent., 1921-07-29

There is surprise for bail fans
next.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-07-15
~GENEVIEVE ITEMS


A happy surprise was held at the
Eden Burroughs place when a party
consisting of over 40 neighbors came
in upon them the morning of the 9th
bringing baskets of lunch and freezers
of ice cream. The day was spent in
old fashioned games such as quoits,
etc. and when the ice cream was to be
served the handsomest man was
asked for and E. E. johnson was chos-
en- to pass the ice cream.
John Chellman returned Sunday
after a number of months absence in
the western part of the state where
he has been. working for the Great
Northern.
R. Hamry is suffering from an eX.
tremely bad bronchial cough.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. johnson were ii
Hinsdale Tuesday, shopping.
All owners of telephones met at E
E. Johnsons and put in a day of chang
ing and repairing the telephone line.
Mrs. Fred Penne who is teaching
the school north of Thoeny came dowr
Thursday and remained until aftel
the 4th with her family.
Mrs. George Hickok drove to the
roundup" on Major ,Hickok's place
where the women were serving dinner
for the men representing the differ
ent outfits.
: M. and Mrs. George Parsons spen
the 4th at Malta.
Albert j. Johnson went to Hinsdal'
Friday with his uncle, Toger Hansen
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-07-15
NORTH T A VICINITY
(Staff Correspondence

WAL
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Nyquist Of
Froid spent the Fourth of July with
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
j. Baker,
Karl Reddig and P. A. koslowsky
made final proof on their land Satur-
day.
Those who spent the Fourth in Wolf
Point were, Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Baker
and sons Louis and Laverne. Mr.. and
Mrs. Nyquist, Mr.: and Mrs. Otto
Stubby, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dahl,
and Ted Dahl.
p. E. Penner and family are visit
ing in Sask. at the home of the for
mer's mother, Mrs. Peter Penner at
this time. They intend to return Sat
urday.
P. A. Koslowsky made a business
trip to Frazier, Thursday.
Mr.. J, E. Dahl and Mr.. and Mrs,
A. F. Peters returned from Winklel
Man Friday. Mr.. Dahl thinks the
visit a very successful one, as with
him returned a charming bride, Helen
Trinke, a sister of Mrs. Peters.