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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07
Book Display at
Gardiner Library

The Gardiner Public Library will
have on display this week and next
the selling outfit from Rand McNally
& Co. This outfit consists of seven
large leather bound sample books,
ech containing from thirty-five to
fifty sections of the attractive publ
cations of this company. A very
good idea is given of each book, the
cover. title page, twenty-five or thir-
ty ages of actual type used in book
and several illustrations. A clip
ping about the book. its story, actual
number of pages. and illustrations is
given. together with The price which
is inserted on the first page of sam
pie. Books for all ages are included,
instructive as we'll as entertaining
stories.
The large books for the tiny tots
are the most interesting of all. Many
Of these the children are familiar
with in the children's room and their
appearance speaks well for their pop
ularity. "The Aesop for children"
THE Peter Patter Book" "Child's
garden of verses" Real Mother
Goose" "Pied Piper of Ham1in," Hia-
watha Alphabet" bible Story Book"
Once upon A time" "a book of old
time fairy tales) would all be loved
by any child. King Arthur and his
knights, animal stories, Kipling boy
stories. bird books. flower stories,
history stories are also included.
A very unique little book with
blank pages for inserting photo
graphs is entitled "Babys Life in
Photo"
Many of the famous "windemere
series" illustrated by Milo Winter
will interest parents and teachers
particularly.
Rand Mentally have long been
noted for their maps. A fine display
OF these are given of all countries,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07
MAY MEETING OF
CITY GOVT. HELD

The May meeting of the City Gov
eminent was held last evening. Ins
roll of accounts was passed ana us
city treasurer was authorized to ne
gotiate n temporary loan of S4'oVV !"
anticipation of taxes. $3.50 approPG,
ated for Memorial day expenses. -
cense granted to q number OF vieIg.
alters. among them Mrs. CARR
Brann, Mrs. Lucas Lerette. BoWIlnti
alley was also licensed and pun
rooms.
Petition signed by Mrs. HoipiVU~
and 20 others accept street ieao.ns
from Water street to Second SUI. ~.
received and referred to comml.'.a's
Resignation Of II. +. Clearwater, a.
one of the committee on the Vaugn~"
play ground received. Special cu,nd
mittee. traffic committee, appolnss
to consider traffic problems" ueV .sS
y. Lords communication rele ..,y
to Board of Trustees of ceme,s.tsy
Water damages on Bradley PROVES
referred to joint committee, to co,'' m
or committee on highways anu 4
sewers with power to act II ciy ,.in
leagally liable. Authorized 10 oD''
bids tor coal supply.
Philip O'Brien is the guest Vi
mother, Mrs. Madge O'Brien.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07
Girls Club to Elect
Officers at Next Meet

The annual election OF the on1cers
of the Gardiner Girls Club will be
held at the regular weekly meeting al
the Club room Thursday evening.
The nominating committee consisting
of Mrs. Bernice Moores, Mrs. Althea
Davis, and Miss Leona Delaware
have prepared an interesting slate
of officers to be voted upon, and II
is the duty of every loyal club mem
Der to take sufficient interest in the
government of the association and
attend this meeting. and voice their
opinion of the important matter OF
those who will rule the affairs OF the
club for year. The Advisry board
are cordially invited to attend TINS
meeting and 1t is especially request
ed that every member will make a
special effort to be present, at this
important meeting. An entertainment
has been planned, the nature OF which
the president would not divuige, but
promised that it would be of especial
interest. It is hoped that the annual
dues will be paid at this meeting. Re
freshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07
Girls Minstrels

:. The contest between the old fash
foned girl and the modern "fiapper"
Is on. In fact. 1t always has been on,
in every home in the country. But it
remains for the Girls Minstrels to
stage the contest in orilli-lt must
cal revue. In Miss Alice Carrigan of
Augusta, the girls have found the
perfect "f1apPer."- She Is surrounded
by bevy of bobbed- haired beauties
who step high and lively with her.
Miss Eleanor Kelley leads the old
fashioned girls, and her aids are as
dainty and winsome "a group as you
could hope to see.
The soloists in the minstrel circle
are all well known. and include Miss
Ruth Blanchard. Miss Annie Burke,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Funeral services for tho late Mrs
Mary j. George were held TUESDAY
afternoon at 2 o'clock ut the home
Rev. Walter Z. Bradford of the Olo
South Congregational church oftci'
ated. There were many flowers
mute witness of the esteem and ai,
lection in which she was held by q,
who knew her. Roses were ARRANGED
around the coffin, giving the effect Oh
a bed of fragrant flowers. The bear
ers were Frank Emery, Henry Eilis'
Addlor Bishop and George PraM
Interment was in the family lot I'd
the Hallowell cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07
Bangor Man Rspatriated.

The following from the Boston
Globe will be of interest to Gardiner
friends of Mr.. Dearborn:
After living nine years as a man
without a country. Arthur Edward
Dearborn of Bangor, American citizen
up to his enlistment in the British
Army in 1915, was repatriated in
United States District Court today
before Judge Peters. He is 35 years
old and saw service In major sections
of France, leaving Boston in June,
1915, on the steamer Devonian to en-
list. He was gassed once and wound
ed half dozen times, not yet having
recovered. Dearborn was born in
Gardiner, Me-. son of Orren and Har-
riet May Dearborn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07
Mrs. Eliza A. Meader

Mrs. Eliza A. Meader died at the
home Of Mrs. William Fountain early
Tuesday morning. She had been in
poor health since January but had
been confined to her bed only a few
days. Mrs. Meader was IN old resi-
dent of Litchfield and had made her
home there the preater part Of her
life.
The only near surviving relatives
are three brothers: George. H. Met
calf Of Randolph. Edwin Metcalf of
West Gardiner, Wilmot Metcalf of
Hopedale. Mass.
Funeral services will be held from
thc home Of Mrs. William Fountain
On tina Pond Road on Thursday after
31on at 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07
RANDOLPH

Mrs. Horne of Randolph. c,n.
called to her home in Pittston, sun ssr
day, by the critical illness OF M u.
mother. Mrs. Frank Shea. M
Shea, who has been Ill. Is GAM
slowly. rory
George Nelson q student OF S .s,ns
high school who has been pa s
his vacation with his grandIIiore.
Mrs. G.. r. Mansir of PittstCn.
turned to his home In Mancns
Sunday. - a
= Irving Fossett has purchase0
new touring car. - a. a 4
Mrs. Emily Murphy OF Bats sirs
guest at the. home OF Mr.. ana -
y. y. Shea In Pittston. --
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

states and cities, pocket maps as well
as aliases. The last few years the
publishing Of auto maps has become
a large feature and these official
auto trail maps OF the different
states are widely sold.
/. Do mott fail to, see this display.
Come with your children to see what
they like to read and you will be'as
pleased as they. Teachers are es-
pecially urged to come with their pu-
pills, or II this Is not possible, to SEND
the children after school or at noon
time. You will find the library always
opRn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

All members OF the Sons of Veter-
ans Auxiliary are requested to be
present at Woodman's hall Thursday
evening May 8. at eight o'clock to Ge-
eide positively whether or not the big
meeting shall be held In the Coliseum
on Monday evening, May 10, and IL so
to make full arrangements for the
same. This Will be q wonderful big
meeting and everyone should help.
All members Of the degree team will
pelase meet at seven o'clock sharp for
practice. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Arnold Dufresne has been elected
captain of Maria Clark first team.
John Flynn is manager and Harvard
Gray is coach. The team will play
II. II. s. freshmen this afternoon and
expect to have a game with the Far
rington school, Augusta. Saturday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

On Monday evening, May IL the
two act comedy PATSY" will be
presented by the Marthas of the
Randolph M. e. Church. The play is
guaranteed to get laughs from any,
one. and should be one of the most
successful of these presented by this
organization,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

A kindly benefactor has offered to
the high school senior boy making
the highest average in his studies.
the use of one of his cottages and a
motor boat at Cobbossee for a week.
The lucky recipient will be Lee Hes
cock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Miss Viola Forester Of West Car
diner, a graduate of Gardiner high
school in the class OF 1921 has accept
ed q position in the Office Of the Ad-
1utant General, at the State House
In Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The grammar school lineup for the
game with the freshmen today will
probably be as follows: C, James
Hall; p, John Flynn: 1b. Capt. Ar
mold Dufresne;. %. Albert Sawyer:
IS. Keith, Miller; 3b, Charles Puring-
ton; II. Lawrence McKelvey, CT, Al.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Granite City Rebekah lodge, No.
1876, will hold rehearsal of the de-
gree staff Wednesday evening at 8
o'clock at ]. o. 0. f. hall. All officers
please be present. Also all others
who have been assisting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The farce, Sewing for the Heath
en-" which was to have been pre-
scented at the Uniyersalist church
this evening has been postponed I'M
ktil a later date. The food sale and
other entertainment has also been
postponed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The members of the Clara Barton
Guild of the Universalist church are
planning to present the drama, by
the way of the Secret Passage. in
the high school auditorium on Tues
day eyeniug. May q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

At the Wednesday evening meeting
at the Baptist chapel several matters
OF special interest are to be consid-
cred by the church. 1t is desirable
that there be good attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The regular meeting Of Canabas
Council, knights Of Columbus will be
held Thursday evening at their hall
on Water street. At this meeting
State Deputy James ]. Carroll of
Lewiston will be present and make
his official visit and inspection. The
first degree will be worked on a class
of six candidates. Refreshments will
be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

It has been announced that free
lecture ON the principles of the
Christian Science. religion will be
given at the First Church ofChrfst,
Scientist, in this city, on Friday eve-
ming. May 16, at o'clock. The
speaker of the evening will be Frank
Bell G.. S. 3. Of Philadelphia, who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

About 800 were present at the
meeting Of Alpha Council, No. 8, r.
and S. M. They came from Win
throp. Augusta and various other
towns as well as from Hallowell. A
lobster supper followed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Work was started Tuesday morn
ing on the addition to the pumping
station. which will house the two
new pumps, made necessary by the
installation Of the new standpipe.
These are independent of the pumps
now in operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The steamer, Virginia, which is
being .overhauled at Bath, will be put
ON the regular route from Augusta
to the islands on Monday, May Is.
The steamer will make. the run daily,
including SUNDAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The regular meeting Of Wymardor-
sett Temple. Pythian Sisters win be
held Thursday evening at x. OF r.
hall. Refreshments will be served.
and there win be parcel post table.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The members of the junior class.
II. II. s.. who are In the commercial
department, last evening hung Miss
Ethel Rice an attractive Maybasket
filled with good things.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Town Clerk F. H. 'Dunning of
Randolph has issued warning that all
owners OF dogs in that town must
have them licensed before May Is.
or they will be prosecuted according
to law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The Woman's Division Of the
Farmingdale, Hallowell and Gardi-
ner Farm Bureau will hold an all
day meeting Friday the 9th, at the
Farmingdale Town hall. Miss Helen
Clark. the Home Demonstration
agent, and Mrs. A. II. Hartman, the
project leader, will be present and
give instructions in making fireless
cookers. Several of the members
have planned to take part In the
work and tf any others. whether
members or not are interested they
are cordially invited to attend this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Special meeting Of Canton Ever
green Wednesday evening. All chew
alters planning 20 go to Lewiston
the 18th are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07
In Memoriam

In loving memory Of Frank O.
Bradstreet. Just two years ago you
left us. and thy loss we deeply feel;
But tits God who hath bereft us, He
can all our sorrows heal. Gone but
not forgotten.
WIFE AND SON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Miss Margaret Cunningham, Mrs. Is
abelle Desmond. And the duet of
Miss Alice Scott and Miss Florence
Moody is a treat everybody is antici-
pating. Altogether, the production is
well worth triple the fifty cents ad-
mission asked.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

On Monday Of this week workmen
began to install electric lights in the
Baptist church. Edgar l.. Dove of
Augusta took the contract to put in
the lights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The American Legion Auxiliary
will hold their regular meeting We'd
nesday, May z, at the Legion rooms
at 730,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Mrs. Belle Roberts Of Augusta has
accepted a position with the Gardi-
ner Press company at their ONCE on
Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The May meeting of the Parent
Teacher Association will be held
Thursday evening at eight o'clock in
the High school auditorium. At this
meeting member OF the State De-
partment of Health will be present
to speak on the important topic of
THE Purity of Milk" He will Illus
trate his talk with three films en-
titled THE White Bottle" 1.-THE
Fourth's" and THE Turn Of the
Road" In observance of music week
a musical program consisting of vocal
and instrumental selections has been
arranged. Mr.. J. NJ. J.. Bates VIII
speak on "Music in Gardiner"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Mrs. Guy Black is quite Ill at her
home on Outer Middle street. Mrs.
Florence Coombs is taking care of
her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Plenty of shoes for the little folks
at the white front shote store. See
their window displaY-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Workmen are engaged in digging
the cellar for the new home Of Ro-
bert H. Sugar ON Central street. near
Spruce street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The regular meeting Of Benjamin
e. Smith post, No. 4, American Le-
gion, will be held Thursday evening
at Grand Army hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The regular meeting Of the Ameri-
can Legion Auxiliary will be held
Wednesday evening. At this meetins
new members will DO taken in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Mrs. Alice st. Clair of Portland is
in town, called by the death of her
sister, Mrs. Mary J. George.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07
NOTICE

All dog owners Of Randolph are
hereby notified that their taxes must
be paid on or before the 18th of this
month or action will be taken ae.
eording to law. Per order,
SELEcTMEN OF RANDOLPH
mnN1-S-9 Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Hallowell high will go to Water
Vile today to play there. They have
been putting in hard practice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

f. S. Smith & Co. have some good
values in their ad today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

About 9.15 Tuesday morning the
milk team of G. r. Danforth took a
lively trip down over Church hill,
through the square and up Maine
avenue to North street, carefully
lodging all the teams and autos in
its path. Traffic Office Harrington
quickly grasped the situation and
away a. clear course across Water
street, thus preventing a bad mixup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The Ladies Aid of the Randolph M
T. church viii Inject at the church
vestry Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The Royal Neighbors Of America
will hold their regular meeting at
Woodman's Hall Wednesday even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Mrs. Joseph Varney of Portland is
in town, visiting relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

A placard In the window Of the
store on Water street, formerly oc-
cupied by the Cloverbloom Company
announces that the Boston Clothing
and Custom Tailoring Company OF
Augusta will occupy the store on or
about the 18th of May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07
HALLOWELL

Additional Hallowet news will be
found on Page Two Of this issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

ford Vigue; IF. Clarence Rich. Sub
stitutes who will probably play are
Holbrook, Taylor and Beaudoin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Brann of
Beech street are receiving congratu-
laMons on the birth of daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The seats for the senior play will
be on sale tonight at o'clock at
Quinns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07
UFFlC 4: IL Main Avenue

T.. A. Leighton is the guest Of rela-
tives in Westbrook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Raymond Shorey of Dresden Mills
was among the out Of town business
visitors in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

meeting. A picnic lunch will be
served at noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The Music department of Gardi-
ner schools, under the direction or
Miss Hazel Woodbury. will hold
MAY festival at the Gardiner High
auditorium Wednesday afternoon
and Friday evening of this week.
There will be a May Queen and May
Pole dance. several group dances IN
costume. solo dances and a primary
band: three large choruses of voices.
Music by Junior High orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Charles Thayer OF Whitefeld was
a business visitor in the city Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The Art club will meet Thursday
evening with Mrs. Stephen Mona
CHAN, River avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

George Wright of Steep Falls, q
former resident of this city, was
calling on Gardiner friends Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

thur Thayer will givr her travel talk
on Wales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Charles Robinson of Portland was
a business caller in the city Tuesday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Mrs. Blanch Blodgett of Whitefield
was in town on business Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Wallace Brann and Fred Lilly
went to Portland Tuesday to attend
the grand lodge meetings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Kenneth Pelkey is not to accompany
his family at once to Detroit, but
will remain to finish his school year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Mrs. o. B. Pray OF Dresden Mills
was calling on Gardiner friends
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Miss Alice Donovan who has been
| spending the winter months at
Southern Pines, South Carolina has
returned TO her home on Church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Donald Higgins Of Brewer was a
business visitor in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Francis Monaghan was business
visitor in Waterville Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

To the People of Gardiner and
surrounding towns who have mason
work to do call G. II. Nichols. 81
Brunswick Ave. Tel. 654-M.
Mar5eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Is a member of the board of lecture
ship Of the mother church in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Orders taken for Grading and &c.
ment work. George Roderick, Gar
diner, Tel. SS-M. may5-7-9-12-1&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The American Legion Auxiliary will
hold its regular meeting "Wednesday
evening in G. A. r. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Philip O'Brien is the guest Oh -
mother, Mrs. Madge O'Brien.