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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21
TO HAVE GOLD BADGE

Boston, March 21.--Fire Commfs-
sioner Theodore A. Glynn has placed
an order for a solid gold fire badge
which he will present to Captain Billy
Southworth of the Boston Nationals
on the opening day of the season at
Braves field. The badge will be the
gift of the players and rooters Of the
fire department in recognition Of
Southworth's coaching OF fire de-
partment team which went through
last seasons series against other serv-
ice teams without defeat.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21
PEERLESS TO sing
Countess of Westmoreland Will Make
Her Debut AS Professional Singer
On Easter Sunday.

London, March 21.-The appear
ance of British peerless as pro-
fessional singer on a concert stage is
a rare occurrence but on Easter Sun
day the Countess of Westmoreland
makes her debut in London as a pro-
fessional soprano.
The countess who is the widow OF
the 18th Earl of Westmoreland does
not profess that she is making the
venture for any other purpose than
to earn a living. She is the daughter
of Baptist minister the late Rev.
John S. Geale. Her husband died last
year. IL
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21
NOTHING BUT HARDING In
1924, SAYS DAUGHERTY
Attorney General Maintains President
Will BE Renominatcd without Any
Question.

Miami. Fla, March 2l,--While the
public today is tired Of political talk,
according to Attorney General Daugh-
erty, President Harding will be NOM
mated without contest in 1924. Mr..
Daugherty so stated last night in
commenting on his previous declara-
ton that Mr.. Harding would be the
party candidate In 1924.
No change appears to be booked in
the republican platform in the coming
race, in the opinion Of the attorney
general who said It would be based
upon the entangling OF complicated
war problems. reduction Of expendi-
lures and the burden of taxation, en-
forcement of law and application of
business principles to the affairs of
the government.
No campaign will be actively
launched, however. Mr.. Daugherty de-
clared until after the meeting of the
republican national committee in
December.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21
Order Investigation of
L. r. Steel Co. Methods

Buffalo, March 21.-State Attorney
Gen. Sherman has ordered an inves-
tigation of the stock selling and other
financial methods of the l.. r. Steel
Co., it was said at the offices of the
steel receivers today.
Upon the result Of this inquiry it is
understood here will depend whether
action will be instituted against pro-
m oters of steel stocks.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21
STUDENT LOAN FUND

Pittsburgh, March 21.--A move
ment to create a student loan fund In
memory of Samuel Sivitz, Pittsburgh
writer who died recently In
Los Angeles, has been launched here
by prominent businessmen and edu-
Gators it was announced today. The
fund will be known as the Samuel
Sivitz memorial educational fund.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21
AUCTION SALE.

BY virtue of an order of the United
States District Court, I will sell at
public auction the goods of the Bank
rupt estate of Stoddard & Company,
Inc, consisting of hardware and farm
implements. Sale will take place on
March %, 1923, at II a. m. at the
store premises No. 172 Arch street,
New Britain.
WILLIAM HOWARD WAKELEE,
U. S. Auctioneer.
H. II. MILKOwITZ. Trustee,
33S Main ST., New Britain, Conn
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21

were sent when an investigation
threatened.
High Island, the witness declared,
served as prison and insane asylum
for girl inmates, The isle Is owned
by the House OF David,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21
Brief News Dispatches From All Over the World

Allied socialist parliamentarians at
Paris decide that arbitration by Unit
ed States or reference TO the league
of nations is the only way of settling
Ruhr problem,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21

Harold l.. Hart, former prohibition
director OF New York. William a, Orr
once secretary TO former Governor
Whitman and "a other defendants are
acquitted Of conspiracy to violate Vol
stead act.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21

Prince Henry, third son OF King
George, Is thrown from horse and has
slight conclusion OF brain, according
to London Daily Mail.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21

Lady carnarvon in airplane plans
10 catch up with ship bound for
Egypt where her husband, the Earl
OF Carnarvon IL III.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21

Philip Snowden's attack on capital
ism creates extraordinary interest in
British commons.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21

Attorney Gen. Haugherty at Miami
declares that those who oppose re-
nomination OF President Harding will
be foreibly disappointed,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21

sieges town OF Handing. Utah, In at
tempt TO free Indian youths impris-
oned on robbery charge.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21

Mrs, Harding Is reported to have
slight recurrence OF her old trouble In
Florida but associates say no serious
concern is felt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21

STUDEBAkERS-Light six touring, $975;
special six touring, $1.275; big six touring,
$1,750; +. o. b. factory. M. Irving Jester,
1873 Arch St. This is a Studebaker year."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21

Cairo, March 21.-The condition of
the Earl of Carnarvon who is suffering
from blood poisoning was still serious
today although the patient passed
satisfactory night and maintained yes
terdays improvement without re-
currence of high temperature.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21
USED CARS

Mostly late models--25 to choose
from. These cars are all in excel
lent condition and ready for the
road.
HoNEYMAN AUTO SALES.
I3s ARCH ST. PHONE zlos.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21
QUITS AIR TRIP
Lady CarnaryOn Takes Steamer-Her
Husband, At Cairo, Egypt, Report
ed in Serious Condition.

Marseiles, March 81. (By Associat-
ed Press) Lady Carnarvon, abandon
ing the idea of flying to Egypt by air.
plane and hydroplane so as to be with
her husband the Earl of Carnarvon.
arrived here today from Lyons where
she had intended to start her air trip.
She will leave this afternoon aboard
the steamer Lotus.
News of Lord Carnarvon's improve
ment was so reassuring that DR.. Sneyd
the family physician has decided it
will be unnecessary for him to con-
tinue to Egypt and is returning to
London. The Earl is suffering from
blood poisoning believed to have been
caused by an insect bite.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21

Small band OF Pluto Indians be
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21

CoLUmblA AND DONI MOTOH CARS--
Commerce and Ruggles trucks. r. C. Ru-
dolph. 1c7 Cherry st. Phone 205l-2.
CHEVROLET touring. $685. coupe. $3.50;
sedan. $3.50; r. o. B. factory. The New
Britain Motor Sales Corp. Main st.
DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CARs-sales
and service. s. & r. Motor Sales Co.. ASS
Elm st.. Cor. Franklin. Phone 1871.
DCRANT AND STAR motor cars Sale
end service. Just Real Good Cars" c.
A. Bence. is Main st. Phone 2216.
FORD CARS. Fordson Tractor. Sales ssrv.
ice; genuine parts and accessories. Auto
motive Sales Co.. go q. Main st.
JORDAN AND MFARLAN motor cars,
Sales and service. 174 High St.. Hartford,
Connecticut. Phone 3-459s.
HUPMOBILE CARs-sales and service. City
Service Station. Hartford Ave. Corner
Stanley. and Is Main st. A. NJ. Paonessa.
LEXINGToN-High grade motor cars Sales
and service. C. A. Bence 81 Main St.
Phone 2215.
NASH and Oakland motor cars Sales and
service. A. G. Hawker, SIS Elm st. Tele-
phone PASS.
REQ MOTOR CARS and trucks. Kenneth NJ
Searle & Co. Sales and service. Cor. Elm
and Park Sts., New Britain, Conn., Tele-
phone 2110.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21

BUICK, 1913, cylinder. 4 passenger coupe.
Perfect engine, just recondit!oned. Paint
and finish excellent. Upholstery perfect s
brand new cord tires, bumper, stopIight
and visor. Call up for demonst ration,
New Britain Buick Co.. 225 Arch st. Isl,
1907. Next to New Buick is a Used
Ruickp
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21

BUICK SEDAN, 1918: new paint, In excel.
lent running condition. WIN eacriice for
quick sale. NJ. Irving Jester, 1873 Arch 81.
This Is a Studebaker Year"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21
Store Announcements
AUTOMOTIvE
Auto and Truck Agencies

Auto and Truck Agencies 8
BUICK MOTOR CARS--"Better cars are be.
ing built and Buick is building them"
New Britain Buick Co., 225 Arch street.
Telephone 1907
CADILLAC. JEWETT q PAIGE CARS
Lash Motor Co. "A Reputable Concern"
West Main Corner Lincoln st.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21

CHANDLER. 1918. 7pass. sedan. In ex-
cellent running condition; three new
tires. One owner since new. VIII give ten
months to pay for It, Price very reaaon-
able. Must be sold at once. NJ. Irving
Jester, 1913 Arch st. This Is q Stude-
ha kar
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21

BUICK, 1920. 6 cylinder, 4 passenger coupe,
Excellent paint, brand new tires, per-
feet mechanical shape, bumper, etc. Call
up for demonstration. New Britain Buick
Co.. 225 Arch st. Phone 1907. Next to q
New Buick is Used Buick"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21
Auto and Truck Agencies

COLUMBIA AND DoRT MOTOR CARS
Commerce and Ruggles trucks. R. C. Ru-
dolph. lc7 Cherry st. Phone 2051-2.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21
Autos and Trucks For sale

BUICK, 1919, cylinder roadster, newly
painted, good top and completely over
hauled. New wrist pins, new bearings and
brake lining. valves reground and row
rear end. good tires. This car looks and
runs like new. Selling with 90 day
guarantee at $3.50. {. A. Bence 81 Main
st. Phone 22l5,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21

BUICK. passenger 1917 touring cat. In
perfect mechanical condition, paint, tires,
and upholstering very good. Price and
terms are low. q. A. Bence, 81 Main st,
Phone 2215.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-21

BUICK, 1921. cylinder, s passenger tour
ing car, mechanical condition very good.
Just reconditioned 5 Royal cord tires
(new), very good paint. Price Is low.
New Britain Buick Co.. 225 Arch st. Tel.
2607, Next to New Buick is Used
Ruick
Evening star., 1923-12-23

row! But where do you suppose l
was all day until now?'
Il ain't s'posin' pothin' more bout
this case" Geoff asserted IF any
thin else consarnin' Lane should come
my way. I'll tell II to you for what
It's wuth, but I'm through euessin'r'
We'll, I went to the city, to head
quarters. and arranged for another
man to trail Lane and not let him out
of his sight. He met the funeral
party as they left the gates of the
cemetery. and I don't doubt he's hang
ing around here somewhere now. Al
len. his name is: quiet staid-look-
ing middle-aged man. who might be
a commuter from some little cottage
IN the neighborhood, with a RESPONSE
Bile but poorly-paid position in New
York You know the kind" The doc
tor paused. and then wen on: I'm
telling you this SO you won't mistake
that private detective of Newbury's S
for him. If he should come up and
speak to you you'll recognize him, be-
cause he'll ask you first when you're
going to lay the new floor in his cell
lar. and you can tell him anything
you see fit about our man.
so that's why you let on to Lane
what you did know bout his doins
on Wednesday night; you think that
the first chance he gifts he'll go to
omebuddy he thinksi1 'stablish an
alibi for him, providin' he did come
pdCh ncTc, OF else 10 Wherever ne OlO
go, in order to make sure the folks
he saw will prove 1t if they're called
on. and you can check him up by this
feller, Allen" Geofr shook his head
slowly. Don't you reckon Lanes
slick 'nough to figger you'll have
him watched and act accordin'?'
I'm taking no chances!" the doctor
retorted. We've got Lyons working
on 1t in the meantime, you know
I'm going to crawl out from under
here now before I get curvature, fin
ish hunting for my watch and then
have a little talk with Newbury up al
the house. See you tonight or tomor-
row."
He retrieved his ancient timepiece
and went up the terrace steps. After
q discreet interval his late companion
turned in the opposite direction and
sauntered along the shore past the
dividing line of the Cayley estate un-
| til a jutting point concealed him from
view. He was about to strike inland
and follow the edge of the marsh
beside the creek to his own small
domain when a cautious voice hailed
him.
"Geoffi Hello, there!'
Rupert Ashe, in a bathing suit
! which revealed the slim, taut lines OF
his boyish. well knit frame, a frame
like that Of some youthful athlete OF
old, had padded up so noiselessly In
long cedar canoe that the other had
been unaware of his approach.
"'Evenin'. Mr.. Ashe." Geof glanced
Evening star., 1923-12-23
Gum Reveals Old Ruins.
adventure Magazine.

From the Adventure Magazine.
Gum chewing. the national sport
of the youngest civilization, has been
tho means of bringing to light in
formation regarding one of the old
est civilizations. according to Syl-
vanus Griswold Morley, noted archie
ologiSt.
Buried in the vast tropical forests
OF Mexico and Central America are
relics infinitely precious to the arch
eologist and the scientists of the
Mayas, a brilliant aboriginal civiliza-
ton of Central America, which
existed while our own northern Euro
pean ancestors were still plunged in
barbarism.
In these forests are found also
chicle, which Is the basic ingredient
of chewing gum, and which is OBJ
tafned from the sapodilla or sapote
tree. The gatherers, or "chicoleros," as
they are called, are the native Mex
leans, Indians and halfbreeds Intent
on securing the precious chicle, which
to them means money, they often
stumble In the tropical bush, unaware.
on less obvious treasures than the
|hieroglyphio monuments. sculptures
and ruined cities of the ancient Mayas
Knowing this, psychologists have
offered a standing reward to all
|chicleros for information of any new
group Of ruins where there are hero
glyphic monuments, and already, 1t is
said, this expedient has resulted in
several important discoveries
Evening star., 1923-12-23

about, and then, leaning against a
tree, he produced his pipe.
Family returned yet from the fu-
neral?"
Yes. and I heard tell that Mr.. Lane
was with EN- and the lawyer Mr..
Newbury, but l amt laid eyes on mono
o en-" Geoff replied. Shouldn't be
s'prised If one o. these here private
Eetective fellers showed up later, too,
but I'd just as lief you didn't say
nothin' to nobuddy bout that It's
only notion / got from somethin'
that was said bout Mis- Cayley not
bein' pleased with the way Doc Hood
and the district attorneys feller was
handlfn' the case. 'Tain't none o. my
business"
1T wouldn't be a bad idea, If they
honestly want to find out who killed
Mr.. Benkard" Rupert turned the
! canoe around with a reckless shove
of the paddle and ran it up on the
shelving, sandy shore. 'Of course,
won't say anything about what you
tell me to-to any one, Geoff. We're
too good pals for that"
You think mebbe they wouldn't
want to find out who the murderer
was?'
Continued in Tomorrow's Starr
Evening star., 1923-12-23

bershfp of the league, attendance will
be confined to the Pen Women and
their guests, the latter being ad-
mttted on the presentation of a guest
This rule is to apply to the entire
series of monthly concerts.
An attractive program was pre-
stallation of officers Of Ruth Chapter.
=. +: s., by a; quartet composed of
Hopkins, contralto: Stanley Bell,
Mrs. E. w. Beach. organist Of Ruth
Chapter, was the accompanist.
,9 The sye: sssryyiee department, Young
o'clock will be given by Miss Mar
garet Cooper Tolson, pianist; Mrs.
Eva Chebithes. SOPRANO; G. A. Pen
reader. and Miss Marjorie G. Davis.
accompanist.
The program will include Polo
naise. Sharp Minor (Chopin)
"Nocturns1 "k, qeft hand alone) (scrf-
FareWef1 (sennetee % GfSe 1y Man NOT
Horse and He Can Ride" (OHara).
n1bs1 Mt PeRdIstGH; T5Is M:n The Story Of the
Fleming; soprano solos (selected)
Mrs. Chebithes; Even Bravest Heart
May Swell" from "Faust"), "Duna''
(McGilD, Mr.. Pendleton; Miss Davis,
accompanist.
The lobby concerts will be discon-
tinued until January z, 1924.
The Christmas pageant, From
Prophecy to Manger," words and
music by Walter B. Graham, director,
Hanscom Park Methodist Choir,
Omaha. will be presented by the
choir, assisted by the West Sis
ters String Quartet and Hart Jenks,
at the church, in costume, this eve
ming at 7:45, and at WOAW broad
casting station, Woodmen of the
World building. from to IL Christ
| mas morning.
The music chapter Of the Arts Club
Of Washington announces the following
program for this evening at $3.50 o'clock:
A specially selected chorus will sing
carols under the lighted Christmas tree;
there will be Christmas songs by Miss
Elsie Edwards, Mrs. Hubner, Miss Meta
Craig and Fulton Lewis; vocal duets by
,, Mrs. George Dawson and Miss Ed
wards; musical fairy tales and short
stories by Mrs. Knorr.
Before the program q chafing-dish
supper will be served at 7:30 pm.
Evening star., 1923-12-23
M%DBSSb';&a6kt9;{;;?;22 .;

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of the with special music and with
~ special for Sunday Tomor-
Christmas carols will be by enthusiastic young voices
will ring until they absorbed in the solemn adencs the
midnight of the churches On Christmas morning the
massive airs of
torio the the of this time the spirit of
The singing will practically all this week
The bigger the musical calendar will include the annual
fete be evening by the Community
High School; of carols the
north side of the White House at night by
carols the Epse back of the
the direction of Adolf Torovsky of Epiphany
Christmas
ande The Messiah Wednesday by the Wash
nson Choral Society and second performance of Bes Sehener
The Word and the Way Many short cantaa and festival
carefully by both religious and club viii
also be given.
oratorio given last week in Washington
naugurated striking type
Desert composition
religious spirit combined with novel effects Mr.. Shue
which SANG the oatorio is versatile Wasbinpon musician with more
compositions
the of music critic leading musical journals of the
graduate leading conservaoc
we'll
musicians of Washington three perform
Thursday Friday,
occasions skuy He has symbolic
and aid the dness original
effect The Desert March of the Three Wise Men their huddg
cames following the cleaning guiding them to the the
ratng Valley shepherds pipes
the choral How Bright Hlsdes
singing The soothing strains of the exquisite Dne Lullaby also
out of the ordinary
Indeed Dns @ nn M auditor d in nds n u B1 that I isn't
could not deny that it was interesting music
x
ANOTHER Christmas program Thursday post
"A
Moe Choral the direction
Hall inspiring beautifully understandngiy
on that large organization
fine The Interstate Male
Auditorium clearly and with
listen to the by RADIO excellent
interesting report has been received from New York
of
Wales and the Teutonc has
hon American gee clubs
enna singing meet in New York and several cities the middle
of
trained voices to unite at these big meetings. and leading
The Tqyement initiated by clubs Of New York University
ppheu Of Flushing and several others in that vicinity
been issued to clubs from Maine Virginia
organization meeting New York March TO- public
club will be held
1t is resting in this connection
Harvard
at a concert on New Year day: HELEN FETTER.
Evening star., 1923-12-23
MUSIGRAPHS

Mrs. Luther z. Gregory, sopra
broadoasted Tho Angels Messac
a Chrtstmas song, accompanied
the Marine Band. as q. feature of I
concert offered by the band by r.,
between 9 and 10 o'clock.
Gregory was especially anxious
broadcast at this time because
hoped that her mother and frie
in Seattle, Wash, might be able
tune In" on 1t.
This is not the first time that
has bsen assisting soloist will
large band. During the exposition
San Francisco in 1915, Mrs. Greg
sang with Sousa's Band, and bel,
that she appeared at several q
larry Band Of ninety-one pieces, I,
of the largest organizations OF
kind in the world.
Miss Helen Bqlt. violinist;
Marie Belt Ozaol, pianist and
companist, and Miss Esther Link
soprano. gave a. pleasing programs
nesday evening.
Gurle Luise Corey gave the
ond Of her series Of interesting n
operalogues last Friday evening. i
senting Gounod's Romeo ct Julie
Miss Corey precedes each act
an interesting explanation Of
story and musical motifs, with Ell
beth Gardner Coombs at the plan"
Dorothy Wilson, contralto, said
be the youngest church solotst
Washington. has been engaged f",
leading part in Rollin Bonds u
opera. CHERRY Blossom Time
Rosa SokoI. soprano. gave a. cha
ing group of songs last Sunday
the Hebrew Home for the Aged.
Miss Mildred De Hart sang
wednesday, evening at the meet
Of the Petworth Citizens Assoc
tion. Albert z. Summers gave s.
eral numbers at the father-and :
meeting of the Takoma commun
the same evening: Both were p
his small son, Albert e. Harmed. g
a piano duet on one Of the progral
Evening star., 1923-12-23
Albert Schott to Sing for
Woman's PARTY.

Albert Schott, famous wagnerian
operatic tenor, who is said to have
forty-two operatic roles In his roper
toire, which he has sung in every
capital of Europe, will give a bene-
fit recital for the National woman's
Party on Tuesday evening. January s,
at the headquarters. on Capitol Hill.
Mr.. Schott Is a nephew Of Anton
Schott, q leading tenor with the Net
ropolitan Opera Company years ago,
when DR.. Leopold DaInrosch and An
ton Seidel were in the height of their
glory. Albert Schott was at that
time employed at the National Mu-
scum in this city, where he worked
as botanist. His uncle persuaded
him to go to Europe. He studied at
his uncles castle In Bavaria. He
sang Joseph in Egypt" and ''Raoul''
in Les Huguenots." He sang in
"Tannhauser" and "Lohengrin" and
other Wagnerian tenor roles. and be-
came known in every capital from
Glasgow to Madrid.
Mr.. Schott Will be accompanied at
the woman's party concert by Crete
Won Bayer, a gifted pianist, who will
also play several solos
Evening star., 1923-12-23
Christmas Eve Fetc,

The annual Christmas eve music
fete, to be given tomorrow night at
e:l5 O'Clock in tho auditorium of
Central High School, under the aus
pices of the Community Music Asso-
citation, offers a program of highly
contrasted features.
"A concert band from the Army
Music School will furnish the musi-
cal background, assisted by Eliza
beth and Mary Keyes. harp. violin
and vocal; Alfred Gsell. chimes SOLO
list; Howard Lloyd, marirnbaIist Of
the University of Virginia: brass
quartet of soloists from the Army
Music School, composed of Carl
Schueneman, William II. lie May,
William Temple, Charles Wadding-
ton; three dance features, furnished
by the Hoffman & Hoskins Salon of
Dance. and d shawl dance, by Le-
vanche c. Eason.
Carols will be sung by the audi
ence, under the direction OF Robert
Lawrence, accompanied by brass
quartet and chimes. assisted at the
pipe organ by Mrs II. Clyde Grimes.