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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
ROTARY CLUB MINSTREL
SCORES SUCCESS TODAY
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The lives of the actors were in
sured by Clancy Boynton and
George Stillwell looked after the
rainstorm effects. Tied" Spawn
furnished the phony sets. The one
man orchestra, George Ruddy, was
a hit in itself and the lighting eff
| fects produced by Chief Electrician
| Jim Forse could not be excelled. As
becomes a good advance agent. Lo-
| gan C~levenger saw to 1t that no
| publicity was given the show. The
| last thing in wardrobes was found.
| thanks to George Reynolds, but the
scarcity of tickets. blamed on Ticket
| Scalper John Weller, made 1t i'm
| possible for many to gaze upon the
| wonderful props, secured by Stage
Manager Fred Cox.
Much credit was given Master de
chanic Samuel Shull for his efforts
in making the show a success and to
John Wester. master of properties,
went the thanks of the club. Ballads
| such as never before had been heard
| by Rotarians, came from the lips OF
| the silver tongued singers, tn; nks
| greatly to the efficient work of Bal
lad Instructor Sebastian Brinkman.
Realizing that they might get into
difficulties with the actors equity or
some other union, precautions were
| taken to secure the authorization OF
the State Department of Labor be-
| fore attempting to put on the show,
In keeping with this strict adherence
to bylaws. ETC., the actors all pledg-
| ed themselves to wear strict union
| sLits-furnished by B. V. D.
The opening overture was the en-
tire company Gall five of them) went
over big. In%terlocutor Afflerbach in
troduced the principals as each one
| offered his act for the entertainment
of brother R~otarians. .
"Swanee River" 'Bandanna Days
and Tomorrow" were three of the
song hits of the show, rendered by
the entire company. Down Yon-
DER" by Oliver; "Wry Should / Cry
Over you?" by Andrew. and NO
body Lied" by Fred, went over BIZ.
Docs" gags with Val bringing
round after round of laughter and
applause.
Tho program was brought to a
occasion with the singing Of 'Tne
End of a Rotary Day"
The minstrel was the first attempt
made by the local Rotarians along
this line and 1t was such a big sue.
cess that similar stunts are likely
at frequent intervals in the future
During the business session of the
club an invitation was received
from the Lions Club to attend to.
morrow's noon luncheon in the
Packer House, at which Motor We
hicle Commissioner Dill will be the
speaker. A committee was ap,
pointed to investigate the juvenile
delinquent conditions in the city AND
report back next week. Announce
ment was made that Lionel Wood
ward, district governor. of Trenton
would be present at next week!
meeting of the Rotary.
An invitation was received from
~. Frederick Niedermeyer to at
tend church service in the Presby
terrain church next Sunday night.
Notice was received of the thirty
sixth district conference to be helt
in Newark, March 1918, a commit
tee being appointed to arrange TO
a local delegation attending.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
DANCE BIG SUCCESS

The balloon masquerade dance
given under the direction of the Jun
Tor Club. in Junior Hall, last night,
was a huge Mrs. Samuel
Tonghini was awarded first prize for
wearing the prettiest costume, and
John Marko was awarded the prize
for the most grotesdue costume.
Music was furnished by Tonghini's
Royal Serenaders for the location.
Much credit is due C. c. Grove,
chairman and his committee for the
ucces of the affair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
PRISON PROBE
To START SOON

TRENTON, Dec. 1S.-Starting
either Friday or Saturday of this
week there is to be an investigation
at the state prison of general condi-
lions there pertaining to manage
ment, discipline and other matters,
according to information just obtain
ed from Commissioner of Institu-
lions and Agencies Burdette G.
Lewis. Mr.. Lewis and Warden Jo-
seph S. Hoff r just now at logger
heads over policies at the institution
and the former has for some time
been making a probe into affairs
at the institution and recently or
dered the Board Of Managers to sus-
pend several officers for alleged mis-
conduct. Mr. Hoff has refused to
obey this order and the attorney gen.
eral in a recent opinion sustained
Lewis right to make this order.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
WOMAN IS HIT
|. BY AUTOMOBILE
Bright Light of Auto Blamed
for Accident in New
Brunswick Avenue

Powerful headlights from an u
tomobile coming in the opposite di-
rection caused Ben Gilman of 269
Watson avenue to drive to the ex-
treme right of the road while going
west on New Brunswick avenue,
near the city line last night, and re-
suited in Mrs. Mary Hode, nineteen
years old. of Hopelawn. to be in
jured. The oma was walking
along the road when she vas struck
by the GILMAN car.
Gilman took the injured woman to
the hospital, where she was attended
by DR.. F. C. Henry for minor in
jcries, and then taken to her home.
Seven-year-old Catherine Ledery-
svye. who was struck by an auto
mobile on outer State street yester-
day. Is in the hospital suffering from
a slight conclusion. George john
son of Front street, a rigger m
ployed by a contractor at a local
plant, who was injured on Monday,
is still at the local hospital.
A horse and wagon belonging to
C. F. Adams of Newark and driven
by Sam Barber of New York, ran
into the automobile of Joseph
Rosenthal, which was standing on
Broad street yesterday. The auto
mobile was slightly damaged. Ac-
fcording to Joseph Hartungs report
the driver lost control of the horse.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
kLECKNER WILL
NAME OFFICER
New American Legion Head
win Appoint Service Of
ficer for the County

Probably one Of the first steps that
Ronald Kleckner will take on his
entrance 10 the office of county com
mander of the American Legion will
be the appointment of a county serv-
ice officer, who will direct the work
In the county among the service Of
icers of the various posts.
Through this service Office any
claims an ex-service man may have
for compensation, converting Of an
surance. reinstating, ETC., will be
handled by this branch of the Amer
lean Legion.
Already the organization in other
counties has been developed and n
tha counties of Monmouth, Mercer,
Ocean, Hunterdon. where the service
office Ms developing very rapidly.
MiddlesSx county, as well as the
four COUNTIES named above, + I'M
der the objection of the Fourth Dis
trict Service Officer. Joseph T. Dee
san. the retiring county commander.
The newly appointed service eff
,ers OF Middlesex county are: Victor
Main, of this city; Raymond White,
II New Brunswick; Chaplin Martin,
Piscataway: Fred Gunson, James
burg; Charles Kuhlman, Wood
bridge; Harry Kramer, Metuchen:
lanes Harkins. South Amboy; Dan
lei Crabiel, Midtown; John Fuchs.
Highland Park; Lloyd Smith, Ed
ward Lloyd, Carteret; Joseph Weber,
~sayreville; Julius Bohi, South River.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
MAN DROPS DEAD

KEYPORT, Dec. 13.-Patrick
Smith, forty-eight years old. OF l
Pine avenue. South Amboy. dropped
dead yesterday at the plant of the
Aeromarine Plane & Motor Company
here, where he was employed. Death
is believed to have been due to heart
trouble. Mr.. Smith was employed
at the plant doing general work since
a breakdown in his health prohibit
ed him from continuing his regular
work, and he requested a change in
occupation. Yesterday he was en-
pIoyed in the picking room and
seemed to be in good health up to
the time he was found lying on the
fioot at 3:45 o'clock. He was re-
moved outside the building and al
though several doctors worker over
him, the efforts proved useless. The
BODY was taken to Bedle's morgue,
Mr.. Smith is survived with his wife
and a married daughter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
ROYAL MOUNTED POLICEMAN
EXAMPLE OF VERSATILITY

OTTOwA, Dec. 13-An unusual
story of the administration OF white
mans justice" by a sergeant in the
Royal Canadian Mounted Police. in
the frozen fastness of Cape Craw-
ford at the extreme northwestern
corner of Baffin Land was unfolded
today at headquarters of the organ
iZation.
A number of weeks ago Robert
James. a white trader, vas murder
ed. Sergeant Joy blossomed out as
a and held an autopsy and
an inquest. Then he became a mag
istrate and issued warrants for the
suspected natives. Next he became
a trooper and served the papers.
Again he became a magistrate and
heard their plea.
AS a magistrate he held them for
trial on a murder charge. Next
summer when travel becomes posi-
BILE a Judge of the supreme IL
will travel to the trading post TO
preside at the trial and Joy wall
become a witness.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
PLAN FOR NEW
REFORMATORY

TRENTON, Dec. 1s:-The State
Department of Institutions and
Agencies yesterday made requests
for new buildings at state institu-
tons totaIing $2,200,000. The re-
quest was presented to Governor
Edwards for inclusion in his budget
message for the opening of the 1928
session of the lawmakers. One OF
the items is $627,000 for a new re-
formatory to be built somewhere at
the suggestion of the legislature.
The present Railway Reformatory
would under this plan be used as
a place to house the excess popula-
ton at the state prison. The other
plans provide for new buildings at
Morris Plains and Trenton state
hospitals, Trenton State Home for
Girls, an assembly building at
Jamesburg Boys Home and several
structures at Glen Gardner SAM
forum.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
PERSONALS

Mrs. Arthur Stern, of Rector
street, has returned home after
spending several days in Boston.
Miss Grace O'Brien, of New
Brunswick avenue, who underwent
an operation at the City Hospital
recently, returned to her home to-
day.
Misses Minnie and Betty Radow,
Betty Grossman and Evelyn Segal,
Of New York, were the guests OF
Misses Rose Levine and Sarah Klein
of State street Sunday.
Miss Mae Regain, of Elizabeth,
was the weekend guest of Mrs.
Hannah Bird, Of Fayette street.
Miss Frances Fitzgerald, of New
lille street, was the guest of friends
in Newark Sunday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ramsay, of Kew
Gardens, l.. l., was the guest of Mrs.
Alfred Crowell. of Rector street.
yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
TWO HELD IN
BANK CHARGE

NEWARK, Dec. 1~3-Trapped ny
National Bank Examiner Barton
Klein, through a recent examine
| ton of books, James R. Smith and
Edward Voorhees, of the First Ma
ton bank at Englishtown. book
keepers of the institution are under
arrest here, charged with the en-
bezzlement of $4,000 from the
banks funds, and held at the New
ark street Jail in default of $4,000
bail each.
The accused were arrested while
at work in the Englishtown bank
yesterday and a~rraigned before Fed
Teral Commissioner Emery. Both
waived examination and were re-
manded to Jail awaiting the action Of
the grand jury.
The arrest Is said to be the result
of a fake system of manipulation of
entries in bank and depositors books.
Starting on a small scale. the two
men branched out by manipulation
of the large depositors accounts.
Alterations of deposit entries was
made through a system of using
blank entry pages and moneys thus
derived was taken from the vaults
and pocketed,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
BASEBALL CLUB
DANCE TOMORROW NIGHT

All arrangements have been COM
pleted for the dance to be held to-
morrow night in Junior Hall, under
the direction of the Perth Amboy
Baseball Club. An unusually fine en-
tertainment of high class talent has
been arranged by the committee in
charge. Tonghini's Royal Serena
ders will furnish the music for the
dancing. Tickets may be procured
from any member Of the following
committee or at the door, Edward
Poulsen, chairman; Al Lorenzo, Fred
Smith. Thomas Henshaw, Percy For
man, Thomas McEnroe, Che,les
Loeser, William Dzurilla. James Ro-
mer, Harry Apologize. Aiccr Jensen
and Charles Pfeiffer
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
COLD WEATHER
IN THE WEST

CHICAGO, Dec. 13-Winter today
still held in the grip of near zero
temperature the northwest. plains
and middle west states, and the icy
breath of the north was felt along
the Atlantic seaboard into extreme
southern Florida and on the oppo-
site coast far south into California.
Slight relief for some sections. nc
tably the Great Lakes region, was
predicted for today, however, al
though thermometers in that area
lowered near zero
F~orecasters predicted colder
weather for the Atlantic states. IN
Chicago the thermometer early to-
day registered eight degrees above
zero.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
SEVEN TOWN CLOCKS FOR
new YORK SIGNAL TOWERS

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-New York
is to have a town clock, to be more
exact, seven town clocks. They
are a part of the equipment
of the seven new bronze sig
nal towers being erected on Fifth
avenue, as the gift of the Fifth Ave-
nue. Association.
Each of the eve towers will be
equipped with electrically synchron-
lied clocks with north and south
faces. The hours will be tolled by
$50 bronze bells.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
Honor Herbert Ludwigsen

Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ Ludwigsen OF
Woodbridge entertained a number OF
friends at their home Monday night.
! N honor of the eighteenth birthday
Of their son, Herbert. Games. sing
ing and dancing were enjoyed
throughout tho evening. Refresh
ments were served.
The guests included: Misses Elise,
Lisa and Karen Jensen, Esther and
Amanda Skov, Rosilind Fries, 1nez
Larson, Elna Ludwigsen, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. NJ. Ludwigsen, Messrs. Rich
ard and Curt Schneider, Frank
Christensen, Valdemar Lund, Louis
Schelling, Walter Schwieg, Leon
Larson. Herbert, Arthur and Len
hardt Ludwigsen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
MANY CHURCH PEOPLE At
CONGREGATIONAL SESSION

BINGHAMTON, Dec. 13-Promi-
nent Congregational educators from
all parts of the country are attend
ing a joint conference of Free Con-
gregational church mission boards
being held in this city. Judge Peck
Of Bristol, Conn, is presiding.
A feature of the session was an
Ellis Island play produced by Rev.
Lyons, director of the religions edu-
cation.
Rev. Edward Z. Gilroy, editor of
1.-THE Congregationalist'' of Boston,
in speaking on contributions to the
world scored the Ku K1ux Klan. .
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
in THE SOCIAL r
MISS R D is
GIVEN BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. George Murdoch of
Fords. entertained a number CT
friends at their home last night in
honor of the seventeenth birth
day of their daughter. Miss Gather
inc Murdoch. Games, singing and
dancing were enjoyed throughout
the evening. Refreshments were
served.
The guests included Misses Jean
cite Ramberg, Catherine and Ber-
tina Murdoch, Jessie Durham, Mary
Powers. Vera Schardt, w. Westlake,
Robert and Jack Hirner. Victor
Murdoch, H. Murdoch, j. Capocly,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Murdoch, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Morre, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Morre and daughter
Miss Viola Moore, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Murdoch.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
JAP PRINCE REGENT
HAS THE MEASLES

TOXIC, Dec. IS (By The Asso-
ciated Press) the prince
regent, is seriously i'll with measles.
At noon today his temperature was
1919, his pulse 108.
This evening, however, the Asso-
ciated Press was informed that
Prince Hirchito's Illness was follow
ing the usual course and that there
were no complications
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
FAVOR ACTION
IN PREPARATIONS

PARIS, Dec. IS, (By the Asso-
ciated Press)-The French cabinet
this morning approved the attitude
taken on the PREPARATION question by
Premier Poincare at he recent Lon
don conference of premiers alter
hearing NJ. Poincare's report of the
meeting. 1t also expressed agree
ment with him regarding the declar-
alton to be made in the chamber of
deputies on Friday when it is expect
ed the government will be called up
on to reply to an Interpolation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
GAMES WEIGHT;
GETS DAMAGES

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Dec. 49,
For alleged increase in weight from
100 to 375 pounds which she claims
was the result of a railroad accident
Mrs. Lorene Caldwell was awarded
$1,000 damages against the Chicago
& Alton railroad by a jury in federal
court here yesterday.
/. Mrs. Caldwell had asked for
$50, 200. The basis of her suit was
the allegation that the accident in
which she was struck by a switch
tngine of the defendant railroad
company December ], 1920, had
halted the proper functioning of the
endocrine gland and had caused her
to gain 215 in weight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
LIGHT HOUSE
FUNDS URGED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S-An ap-
preparation of $4,000 for repair
ing and completely restoring Barne-
gat lighthouse on the Jersey coast
is contained in the commerce de-
partment appropriation bill which
was reported to the House by the
appropriation committee through
the efforts of Representative T.
Frank Appleby of Asbury Park,
The measure is expected to be
taken up in the House today or to-
morrow.
A similar provision was put in
the bill by Mr.. Appleby last year,
but was stricken out before the
measure finally passed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
ELECT MRS. MULLEN

At the regular meeting of the
Catholic Daughters of America held
in their club rooms in High street
LIST night, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
Grand regent, Mrs. George Null
len; vice regent, Mrs. John Muir
ray; prophecies Miss Agnes Deegan;
Miss Ellen Ostrye, historian; Miss
Agnes Sheehan, financial secretary;
Miss Grace O'Brien, treasurer; Miss
Helen Donahue, monitor; Miss Mary
Beatty, organist; Miss Mary Smith,
sentinel; Mrs. James Ford and Mrs.
Harry Neal, trustees. I
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13

NEW BRUNSWICK Dec. 70
The viii OF Samuel Van Horn. late
OF Perth Amboy, was filed for pro-
bate and letters of administration
issued to his son, Frank d. Van
Horn, Of Elizabeth, az sole resi-
duary to a personal estate of $500.
No executor was named in the will,
which was dated November 10
1908, and witnessed by Norman
Grant and Nelson s. Haughton,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
MISS ELSIE F0THERGILL
WEEDS VIM. A. MILLS

The marriage of Miss Elsie Fot-
hergill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Clifford Fothergill, of Rector street.
and William A. Mills, son Of Mrs.
S. A. Mills, of South Amboy. took
place last night. Rev. Wilbert Wes-
colt performed the ceremony. MI.
Mills is commercial secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce in Dover. o.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
RESCUE PLANES
CRASH, REPORT

Ell PASO, Texas, Dec. 13.-Three
CT the five aeroplanes which left San
Antonio Tuesday morning to search
for the missing aviators, Colonel
Marshall and Lieutenant Weber.
arrived here yesterday afternoon.
The other two planes crashed on the
way here, it was announced today
at headquarters of the Twelfth
SQUADRON.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
NEW HOSPITAL MOVE
BY BOARD OF HEALTH
CONTINUED from page ~

The secretary's report showed that
during the month of November
forty deaths had been reported, 358
food inspections made, 2S5 conta-
gious disease visits made, sol pa
tents were attended from the vari-
GUS schools at the dental clinic, and
100 new dental cases reported, S4l
visits made by the nurses, 24S OF
which were given instructions.
The unfinished business of the
board was taken up, at which time
a motion was made and seconded
that a bond of $40 be purchased
from the Middlesex County Tuber.
cuIosis League in reply to their COM
munication for aid in their Christ.
mas drive.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
READY FOR>DANCE

Everything is In readiness for the
weekly card party of the Rosary So
ciety to be held in st. Mary's hall.
tomorrow night. Mrs. William Reid
chairman. and her committee is
planning for a large attendance and
a delightful evening is assured all
those who attend. The usual games
will be in play. Most attractive
prizes will be awarded.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
Have Bazaar Today

The pupils of st. Mary's school are
holding a bazaar in st. Mary's hall
in Centre street, beginning this aft
ernoon and continuing the re-
mainder of the week. Fancy ar
ticles, made by the children and
their parents, will be offered for sale
at a nominal cost. The proceeds
will go toward St. Mary's High
school building fund.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
WOMAN DIES FROM FRIGHT
AS FIRE THREATENS HOME

ROCHESTER, Dec. 13.-Mrs.
Louis A. Simpson, thirty-eight, OF
East Henrietta, fell dead early to-
day due, It is said, to fright caused
when she awoke to see a marsh fire
threatening her home.
Mrs. Simpson was aroused by cries
of neighborz and looking from q
window saw the flames near her
home. She summoned her husband
who prepared to join the fire fight
ers. the woman begging him TO re-
main at home. but he prevailed upon
her to stay with a neighbor. While
he was away his wife died.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
Schooner In Need OF Assistance

BOSTON Dec. ia two-masted
schooner said to be the silvertice
was adrift off Sancaty, short of pro-
visions and in need of assistance,
according to a radio message receiv-
ed today. The schooner was reported
bound from Antwerp to Cuba. The
coast guard Aushnet went TO her
assistance,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
| DEAD, GREAT
LOSS IN FIRE

BUFFALO. N. Y, Dec. 1S:-Fire
in the Cold Springs repair shops OF
the International Railway Company
today destroyed thirty-two trolley
cars and caused a loss of about
s250.000.
Edward Mckinney. Of Utica, was
burned to death. 1t is believed he
was sleeping in M of the cars and
vas trapped by the flames which
spread rapidly among the paints
md oils.
-Four houses adjoining the shop
were destroyed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
HAVE RUG PARTY

The Workers Cooperative Society
held their u party at the home of
Mrs. Therkelson, in Pearl place, last
night. Plans were made for a barn
dance to be held in Odd Fellows
hall, in Smith street, Friday night.
Mrs. Zimmerman was presented with
a bouquet of flowers in honor of her
birthday. The prize was awarded .
Mrs. Zimmerman, two towels. Re-
freshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
Distribute Phone Books

The distribution of the fall edi-
tion of the telephone directory fer
subscribers in Perth Amboy is now
being made by the Telephone Com
rany.
Throughout its New Jersey terri
tory the Telephone Company will
deliver a total of 325,400 directories,
which is the largest New Jersey dis
tribution it has ever made. TIE
last issue which was distributed in
the early summer totalled $685. 0o
copies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
SPECIAL MEETING
FOR R. Y. c. WOMEN

There will be a speciai meeting of
the Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Raritai
Yacht Club, in the rooms in Water
street, Friday afternoon. at 2.30
o'clock. All members are urged
to be present as the nomination for
officers for the ensuing year will take
place. The usual card games will
fellow the business session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
To Have Theatre Party

The Girls Progressive Club held
their regular meeting in the Com
munity House last night. One new
member was admitted in the club.
Miss Hedwig Oberc. Plans were
made for a threatre party to be
held sometime in the near future,
the Play to be decided upon later.
After the business session a social
time followed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
$4,000 FIRE DESTROYS
CAMDEN LEATHER FACTORY

CAMDEN, Dec. 13.-The two story
building of the John R. Evans Lea
Their Company just outside this city
was destroyed by fire early today.
The loss is estimated at $4,000.
The flames famed by a strong wind
from the Delaware river, spread
rapidly and the firemen stood help
less to obtain any water. The struc-
ture was too far gone for the chemi-
Gals to stop the fire.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13
OBITUARY
Mrs. Rosetta johnson

Mrs. Rosella johnson, sixty-three
years old, died last night at the City
Hospital after a lingering illness.
The funeral will be held Friday af-
ternoon al 1890 o'clock from the
home of her daughter, Mrs. James
interment will be in Rose Hill GEM
etery, Matawan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-13

Woman Gets Ninety Day Sentence
Mary Smith, arrested on a DRUM;
and d~isorderly complaint by Officer
William Seiboth last night, vas SEN
fenced to serve a ninety day term
in the workhouse by Recorder
Harold E. Pickersgill this morning