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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. Edgar Davis went to Colum.
bus Saturday to bring home his son
Herbert, Is months old. The child
has been at the Mercy hospital tax
Ing treatment for two weeks, Of q
child specialist, and is much improv.
ed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

After a visit with friends and rel
atives here and at Pennsville, for
about two weeks, Mr.. and Mrs. R. A.
Kennard returned TO Columbus Mon
day. They plan to go in about a
month to Tulsa, Okla, where they
will visit their sons Orrin and Harry
Kennard and daughter Mrs. Flor
ence Cameron,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. w. c. Gatewood has been i'll
this week and confined to his home
with intestinal trouble. DR.. w. E.
Gatewood of Columbus, who was
visiting in East Windsor, has been
caring for him.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Miss Evelyn Cramblett and friends
Misses Mary and Mildred McLain of
Glouster returned to their homes
Saturday, after a visit in Malta with
Miss Cramblett's parents Mr.. and
Mrs. S. B. Cramblett.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. w. G. Gilbert went to Dayton
Monday, as the representative Of
McConnelsville Council No 106, r.
& s. M, to the Grand Council state
meeting. He also attended a part
of the sessions of the meeting of the
Grand Chapter held at the same
place, at the same time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Bonner r. Hall Of
Canton announce the birth of a
daughter, Sept. %, named Helen
Elaine. Mr.. Hall is the young son
of Mr.. and Mrs. N. Hall of Cumber-
land R. F. D. 7.-Cumbefland Echo.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mrs. T. A. Smith. who was called
to Stockport some weeks ago by the
death of her grandmother Mrs. NJ
j. Williams, and remained to visit
her mother Mrs NJ A. Finley, and
her aunt Mrs. ]. s. Torbert, left Sat
urday for her home in Cincinnati
Mrs. Finley, after a visit here with
her sister Mrs Torbert, expects to
go to Cincinnati where she will make
her home with her daughter
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. Taylor Clawson of near Rich
mond, Va, who spent five weeks
visiting his brother Mr.. c. C. Claw
son of Salt Run vicinity, and with
relatives at Pennsville, left Monday
for Adena, o., to visit his daughter
He expects to return to his home
about Christmas time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr. Frank Parsons went to Co
lumbus last Saturday, where he at
tended q meeting of all the sales
men of Cities Mortgage Co. Shares
He staid over Sunday, visiting his
daughters Mrs. Lee Anderson, and
family, and Miss Lena Parsons, re-
turning Monday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. James Nutting was recently
awarded the sum of $4,000 in his
suit at New Lexington against the
Jenkins-Holden oil company. He
was represented by Atty c. II.
EOllfS
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. Franklin Dye, who has been
the O. S. u, came down
Monday and was taken to his home
in Manchester township. He had
been i'll and showed symptoms of
typhoid fever
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. Bernhard Mercer, son of
Judge and Mrs. A. H. Mercer, re
turned Monday evening from Mas
sillon, where he attended the older
boys conference, which was held in
connection with the East Ohio con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
church.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

The Beverly Dispatch of last
week said: Mr.. and Mrs. Mide Ellis
of McConnelsville have been guests
of the latter's sister, Mrs. John Dill
Ion, and family, ~since Thursday of
last week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

The Glouster Press of last week
said: Mrs. c. H. Harper returned
from a six weeks visit through the
west, during which she visited rela-
tives in New Mexico, Texas, Kansas
and Missouri.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mrs. Emily Dixon. aged IA, died
last Friday at her home near Lowell,
as result Of acute indigestion. She
leaves seven children-Elyin and
Chester near Lowell, George of Coal
Run, Mrs. August Schob of Marietta,
Mrs. Edward Sherburn of Akron
Mrs. Florence Gossett OF Pittsburgh
and Mrs Milton Grandstaff of Low
ell
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. Charles Pyle of Muskogee,
Okla, came last Friday for a visit
here with his sister Mrs. J. f. Rich
mond, and sister-in-law Mrs. Ida X.
PYLE
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. C. c. Boarden of Cambridge
visited from Friday until Monday
with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. George
Boarden of Morganville vicinity.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fleming re-
turned to their home in Columbus
Monday, after a visit since Wednes-
day with Mr.. Fleming's mother Mrs.
Margaret Fleming and his sister
Miss Jennie Fleming here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. Abram Roberts of the Nc
Kendree vicinity went to New Con-
cord Tuesday to visit with his sister
in-law, Mrs. Maria Stormont. He
will also visit his brother-in-law,
Mr.. Lyman Osborn of GAINESVILLE, be-
fore returning to his home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mrs. J. c. Willis returned Satur-
day to her home at Caldwell, after
three weeks visit with her cousin
Mr.. E. O. Wiley and family of the
McKendree vicinity.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

F. w. DeLong of Louisa, Va, ar
rived Tuesday for visit with his
parents, w. L. DeLOng and wife and
other ives-Cumberland Echo.
Sep. 2S.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

The Chas. Drake sale will be Oct.
12. See notice elsewhere in this
issue The L. A. S. of Pennsville
will furnish lunch.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06
INSURANCE NOTICE

The annual meeting of the mem
bers of the Grangers Mutual Insur-
ance Co. will be held at Malta on
Monday, Oct. II, at one o'clock. Di-
rectors' meeting in forenoon. 5o2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Judge A. H. Mercer returned to-
lay from Dayton where he attend
I'd the meeting of the Grand Chap
ter of Masons. He was accompanied
Nv his wife
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Remember the date of the
Charles Drake sale, Wednesday,
Oct. 12. The L. A. S. of Pennsville
will serve lunch.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Miss Clara Maris returned to her
home in Columbus Saturday, after
visit with her brother Mr.. Rolla
Maris of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. Paul Murray returned to New
Philadelphia Saturday, after a visit
here with his mother Mrs. Joseph
Murray.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. Ivan Benjamin, who is en-
ployed in the railroad station at
Newark, is here spending a two
weeks sacation with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Benjamin.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Kopenhoefer
returned to Cincinnati Monday, af-
ter a visit with their daughter Mrs.
DR.. Fayen of the Rocky Glen sana-
tOrium
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mrs. w. ]. Taylor and son Billie
of Wheeling, w. Va, have been Wis
iting since last Friday at the John
w Taylor home in Malta. Mr..
Taylor will join his family in Malta
Saturday for an over Sunday visit
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
TAYLOR
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Miss Ada Ryan returned to her
home in GAINESVILLE Tuesday, after a
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. c.. r. Hen
derson of East Bloom.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Moore Of
Marietta have been visiting here
with Mrs. Moore's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James HartZell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. Henry Hastings and sister
Miss Maggie Hastings have been Wis
iting with w. w. Hastings and fam
lily of Frazeysburg.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06
WOODMAN CLASS ADOPTION

McConnelsville Camp No. 1924,
M. w. of A., will have class adop-
ton and banquet, Tuesday evening,
Oct. 18. All members of regularly
constituted camps are cordially in
vited to be present. Coz
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

1 am now doing all kinds Of cast
iron and iron acetylene welding
Harold Montgomery. Inquire at the
MONTGOMERY store. j30tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

After spending a month with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. NJ w. Balder-
son of Malta. Mrs Name Rogers
left for her home in Akron, Saturday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. G. Fl. Archer has rented his
farm near Pennsville, and on Oct
20 will have public sale, after
which he moves to Chesterhill,
where he expects to live for a time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mrs. j. w. Carter went to Coshoc-
ton last Saturday, on account of the
critical illness of her niece, Miss
Norma Settle.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mrs. Showmefrst: "O-o-oh. I
didn't know you had your walls
painted over"
Mrs. Upandoing: eve didn't;
we used Blue Devil Cleanser"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

DR.. Lee Humphrey returned Tues
day evening from Columbus where
he attended a meeting of the state
medical board.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Stomach misery, gas and indiges-
tion are promptly relieved with Mi-O-
Ma stomach tablets. At Stanbery
Pharmacy on money back plan.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Miss Agnes Pyle has been supply
ing this week in the M. & M. high
school. for Miss Cora Geyer who has
been at her home in New Concord
because o. the illness of her mother.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

A. w. Shinn left the first Of the
week on a business trip to Thorn
vile and Lancaster. in the interest
of the Maccabee lodge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mrs. Herbert Henery of Malta has
been visiting her son Herbert Henery
of Cambridge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Miss Campo Evans returned home
last Friday, after spending a week
vacation with friends in Caldwell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mrs. ]. f. Wells of Unionville left
Saturday for a visit of a week or SO
with relatives in GAINESVILLE and Mt.
Perry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Don't let your grocer do a Rip
Van Winkle-show him 13c and say,
Blue Devil, please"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mrs. j. A. Anderson of GAINESVILLE
was a business shopper here Satur-
day.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Help! we're running out of Blue
Devil ads. SIS for every one we
use.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. F. NJ. Beckett spent over Sun
day with his daughter Mrs. Am
brose Middleton of Mansfield.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

A marriage license was issued in
Noble county recently to Mason
Weekly of Butler, O., and Miss Leila
Tilton of South Olive.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

See Mrs. Jos. M. Murray, McCon-
nelsville, if you want good Morgan
county map. Jy21m3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Coal bills are large part of your
living expense-reduce them by us
ing Coles Hot Blast Heaters.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mrs. Mary J. Smith of Marietta
visited her daughter Mrs. c. G.
Burns of Malta last week Saturday
Mrs. Burns and her mother went
to Newark to see the latter's daugh-
ter Mrs. Edna Fleming, who is in a
hospital, and who underwent an op-
Grafton.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06
MUSIC LOVERS
BUY
VICTROLAS
LOCAL NEWS

Go to the Farmers Elevator for
wire fence. mloI
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

The Crooksyille Advance of last
week said: Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Kin
caid entertained with barbecue last
Friday evening on the Bear Run
road. Those present to enjoy the
occasion were Clyde Kincaid and
family, and Miss Mary Kincaid of
McConnelsville, F. f. Kincaid and
family and Miss Olive Kincaid Of
Athens.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06
CHAPTER MEETING TONIGHT

Regular meeting of McConnelsville
Chapter No. 1872 r. A. NJ, this ev-
ening at 1880. Business of i'm
portance. A good attendance is
grged.-A. III. Mercer, H. P; ]. E.
Spence, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mrs. w. A. Young has been quite
ill for about week with stomach
and nerve trouble.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Go to the Farmers Elevator al
Stockport for cement and roofing.
m26tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Mr.. F. e. Radcliff of Glouster
was a business visitor here Tuesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

William Garrett, little six months
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. t. Moore
of the Philo vicinity died Tuesday
of last week, following a short ill
ness from cholera infantum. Be-
sides the parents he is survived by
several brothers and sisters. Fu-
neral services We're held Thursday,
and burial was made in Duncan
Falls cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

There will be preaching service at
the Oil Spring U. B. church Sunday,
Oct. 9. at 10 a. M; also at Lemon
Hill at Z p. m. Sermon subject,
"Who Is the Lord. that | Should
Obey His Voice?"-S. j. Nihizer,
pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-10-06

Born recently to Rev. and Mrs. w.
c. Stokes of Cleveland, a son.
Evening star., 1921-02-24
CAPT. HARRY L. KiMMELL
HONORED AFTER DEATH
d. s. c. Awarded Washington
Army Officer for Heroism in
the World War.

Capt Harry L. Kimmell, the son of
Commander and Hrs. Harry Kimmell,
of 1891 Biltmore street. who lost his
life during a charge before Fleville,
France. October 9. 1918, has been
cross, with an oak-leaf cluster. for
two separate acts of extraordinary
heroism on the field of battle.
Prior to his death Capt. Kimmell
had been decorated by the French
government with the croiX de guerre
and palm for distinguished service
under fire. Americas recognition OF
his bravery has just been announced
and the cross was sent to his father
here. The citations read:
For distinguished heroism in action
south of scissors, France. July 10,
1918. When his company was halted
by machine gun fire from the front,
Capt. Kimmel led platoon through
heavy machine gun fire and captured
the enemy position, forcing its de-
tenders to surrender. His gallantry
enabled the entire battalion to ad-
vance.
Capt Kimmei was awarded an
oakIeaf cluster for the following act
of extra ordinary heroism north of
Fleville, France, October 9, 1918:
HE personally led two platoons
of his company against strongly
held enemy position. He fell mortally
wounded while leading this advance,
but other members of his command.
inspired by his gailantry, successfully
assaulted the enemy position.
Born and educated in Washington,
Capt. Kimmel was we'll known in this
city His body is to be disinterred in
the near future and brought here for
burial with full military honOrs.
Evening star., 1921-02-24
CHINESE BALL WILL
. Be TRULY ORIENTAL
Dance for Famine Fund to
Have Celestial Music, Co.'S
tunes and Decorations.

Even the invitations and the tickets
of admission will be OF celestial design
and done in Chinese characters for the
big Chinese costume bali 10 be given az
Wardman Park Hotel the night of April
b. This was announced following
meeting of the Washington branch OF the
American Committee for China Famine
Fund. held yesterday at the residence OF
Mrs. Henry +. Fletcher wife of the
former ambassador to Mexico. S3i 18th
street northwest.
The Chinese note will be maintained
in every detail of this big affair. which
Washington society is expected TO at
tend in fun force. and which is planned
as a benefit for the $1,000 ,000 people in
the famine-stricken area of the Chinese
republic. real Chinese orchestra is
to contribute strains of unadulterated
Chinese jazz celestial cabaret dane
erS VIII be imported from New York
Tor the occasion, the supper will be fea-
tured by Chinese dainties suitable for
the table OF a mandarin, while already
the hunt has begun for handsome and
appropriate Chinese costumes, without
which no guest will be allowed Oh the
floor. These and many other novelties
were discussed and decided on during
the outline of plans at yesterdays meet
ing.
ATTaHSerentS nave been maze 10
install at least twenty -four boxes for
the ball. which. judging from the
applicat tions already received. Will he
in urgent demand. The follow ing
women have been named to serve on
committees having 10 do with vari-
Gus angles of the big charity event:
Committee on arrangements. Mrs.
Harry Wardman and Mrs. Borden
Hartman: committee on costumes.
Mrs. Warren Robbins, Mrs. Grafton
Minot and Mrs. McMurray; committee
on posters. Miss Louise Delano; com
mittee on publicity, Mrs. Cary Il.
Grayson and Mrs. Sheldon White
house; committee on decorations, Mrs.
X. w. Bliss. Mrs. Truxton Beale. Mrs.
James and Mrs. Sumner Welles; COM
mittee on special features. Mrs. owen
Roberts and Mrs. Van :. Merle-Smith:
committee on tickets and patronesses.
Mrs. Randall Hagner and Mrs. Arthur
Bullard, and treasurer, Mrs. Irwin
Laughlin.
Evening star., 1921-02-24
TUMULTY OFFERED PLACE
ON JOINT COMMISSION
President Would Give Him Posi-
tion on Board That Settles Cana
dian Boundary Disputes.

President Wilson has offered to
Joseph Tumulty, his secretary. an ap-
pointment as a member OF the Inter-
national Joint Commission. which is
instrusted with the arbitration of
disputes between this country and
Canada. and which pays $500 a year.
In making known this fact Secretary
Tumuity said today he had not had
time to decide the matter, but he
otherwise intimated that he would
accept.
Announcement of this offer of ap-
pointment came as great surprise to
political and official circles today
especially so as II was only recently
that the President issued commits
sion of appointment to this commits
sion to Senator Mark Smith of Ari-
Zona, who retires from the Senate
March 4, (which appointment fills the
only vacancy existing on that COM
mission.
II is pointed out now that it will be
necessary for the President either to
withdraw Senator Smiths appoint
ment or to ask for the resignation of
one of the two other members of the
commission. The other members are
Obadiah Gardner of Maine and for
mer Senator Clarence Clark Of Wyo-
ming.
II have no idea of resigning my ap-
pointment on the international joint
commission" said Senator Smith to-
day when he called at the executive
offices of the White House. "and in
view OF the Presidents offer of an
appointment to the comni ssion to his
secretary Is news to me"
Evening star., 1921-02-24
FIVE PERSONS RESCUED,
PARROT KILLED, IN FIRE

two-alarm fire in a four story
apartment house and store at s31 G
night resulted in the death from suf-
roeation OF pet parrot and a mar
row escape on the part of several
persons occupying the premises on the
upper floors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence wehrheim.
Miss Alice Norris, Miss Caroline Kline
and A. J. Howar were assisted from
tho burning building by Deputy Chief
NICHOLSON. Lieut.. Bishop and Private
Whiteman Of No. truck company and
Lieut.. Helmuth OF No. 6 engine COM
pany and Private Joseph Gates of No.
IA engine company
Some used the fire escape and some
ladders erected by the fremen. Nor
ris Cafritz. occupying another apart
naent was away from home at tho
time: Those rescued had to remain in
neiEhboring houses some hours be-
fore they were permitted to return to
find their furniture and draperies
damaged by smoke.
Chief Watson came at the second
alarm. and was assisted by Deputy
Chief Nicholson and Battalion Chief
keliher. The damage to the build
ing and to the millinery stock on the
ground floor is estimated at over
$4,000. while Pearlman's book store,
at ssa street. and the iewelry store
of G. H. M. Jacobson & Son. at 92s G
street. were damaged to the extent of
several hundred dollars. The fire
started in the furnace room Of the
building, which is owned by G. Chaka-
lakas. Gas connections in the cellar
were soon melted. resulting in the
building being quickly filled with
both gas and smoke.
Fire started by short-circuited
wires. which caused an explosion of
gasoline in a bus at the garage in
rear Of 18th and b streets. caused
little damage. William Frazier,
forty-nine years old. 437 G street.
who was working on the bus when
the fire started, received an injury to
his arm and nail was driven in his
leg.
Joseph Brass. twenty-three years old.
M street southeast. another employe
was jammed between the facing of the
door and the burning machine and
slightly injured.
Edward Jones. colored, 414 1st street
southwest, received burns to the back
of his neck and left arm this morning
when a fire occurred en- the second
floor of the Manhattan cleaning estab-
lishment, 145 B street southeast.
The fire was caused by an explosion
of gasoline, and damage to building and
contents amounted to $3.50. Jones re-
fused hospital treatment.
Evening star., 1921-02-24
QUARTET STlRS AUDIENCE.
Flonzaley Organization Greeted
With Enthusiasm at Concert.

The Flonzaley Quartet reappeared
in the Central High School last even
ing for the second concert in the
series of three concerts given under
the auspices of the Washington So
ciety of the Fine Arts. The quartet
was scheduled to appear last Monday
evening. but owing to the illness of
Mr.. Baily, the violinist. was unable
to do SO.
The program began with Brahms
Quartet in Minor, Op. 81, No, l." one
of the supreme products of chamber
music. The performance of the second
number. two movements from the De-
busy Quartet, Op. TO-" displayed great
beauty Of blended tone and was re-
ceived with great delight by the ap-
preciative audience. The Quartet in
r Minor" by smetana. in four move
ments, completed the program. The
men played with that same perfect
beauty of tone, exquisite finish and al
ways hne balance as at their first con-
cert. The audience was a large AMI
enthusiastic one that listened with
emotion and seriousness and was re-
warded by several sraciously given
encores.
Evening star., 1921-02-24
OPENINGS FOR OFFICERS.

Final competitive examinations will
be held. beginning April rs. through
out the United States. the Philippine
Islands. Hawaii. the Panama Canal
Zone and the German occupied terri
tory for the appointment of 1855 sec
ond lieutenants in the Army. These
appointments are to fill vacancies as
follows: infantry. S12: cavalry, s5;
field artillery, 500; coast artillery, 268;
engineers, 1lS: air service. 400: Sig
nal Corps. ia: Quartermaster's Corps,
35; ordnance department. SO: chemical
warfare service, 50; Philippine Scouts
(citizens of the Philippine Islands). as.
Applications should be made at once
at any military post or station, or at
the headquarters of the corps area or
department in which the candidate
resides. Preliminary examinatio
required in each case, will be CON.
Quoted by the corps area and depart.
ment commanders.