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witness about the use of torpedoes in
warfare and asked him if he had
even seen a torpedo which could hit
the bottom of a ship and produce gas
clouds, as Mitchell's statement had
implied. The witness admitted he
had not.
Since all of your statements We're
not facts and were only based on your
opinion" asked the prosecution. will
you please state the source Of your
information SO that We can differ
entiate between your opinions and
your imagination"
My source of information was
studies l had made in the Northern
looking into the future to see what
our national defense should be, "
Mitchell explained.
The witness admitted his inability
to cite any instance OF a feet being
attacked by guntire from a Subma-
rine. but added that past history
would not prove anything about the
future.
Reads Cost Charges.
Reading from Mitchells charges
that the Australian cruise was q
parade Of the fleet that cost the Navy
from $40, 900, 900 to $4,000 900, Maj.
Gullion asked Col. Mitchell if he had
read the plans for these maneuvers
before issuing his statement. The
witness said he hod not.
Then hbv did you get your in
formation" demanded the proSecu-
ton.
From the newspapers" replied
Col. Mitchell
do you always get your informa-
ton from the newspapers" persist ed
Maj. Gullion.
Yes, whenever the Navy is con-
cerned-you can't get any informa-
ton in any other way about the
Navy" Mitchell declared.
Maj. Gullion then sought the
source of Mitchell's information that
the Australian cruise cost from S4O,.
000, 900 TO $50 ,000. The defendant
said he got the figures from conver-
Evening star., 1925-11-23

The first man for propounding a
scheme for building d tunnel under
the English Channel was a French
mining engineer named Matthew, who
impressed Napoleon with the idea at
the BEGINNING of last century.
Evening star., 1925-11-23

the nature of the witnesses replies
and the expression on his face that
he was in a fighting mood"
Has Japan any mine-laying sub
marines?"
Il don't know"
Holds Quiz Irrelevant.
DO you know how many mines a
mine-laying submarine can carry?"
No"
referring to this fleet of circus
vessels. do you know how many sub
marines were with it?'
Il don't know, and it makes no diff
ference"
There were 90" said Maj. Gullion.
We'll, give them l50."
do you know how many subma-
rineS are with the fleet?"
II don't carry those figures in my
head"
How many mine sweepers are with
he fieet?"
Il don't know. It's all matter Of
record and l can find it."
Did you know the fleet had an
adequate number of mine sweepers?'
NO"
do you know how the fleet is pro-
tected against mines?'
No"
''Do YOU know what a paravane is?"
mo"
do you know that when the sortie
operations began provision was made
for guarding against mines and Simu-
lating attacks on submarines?'
No"
Denies Allegation.
I'm your view the Pacific has no
mine-laying submarines"
who said that?" replied the wit
ness.
You said that
mo l didn't"
do you know if any battleships
were sunk by mines laid by sub
marines?'
Yes, the Audacious"
Are you familiar with Corbett?"
Jim Corhett." asked the witness
and the courtroom roared.
NO, the naval authority. In his
book he says the Audacious was not
sunk by Mines
I've heard people say it was"
DO YOU take what they say over
an eminent authority?"
Sometimes"
Are you aware that Germany and
Great Britain had mine-laying sub
marines in the war, and that the
British fleet left its harbors at will?
Do you believe that mines at San
/ ithLANISIO 1ldI DOI NOuil the
sortie?"
1T would under certain conditions"
Denies False Impression.
Don't you think your statement
that summaries with mines could have
damaged the fleet on leaving San
Francisco created a false impression
in the minds Of the people,"
What statement"
III read it again" said Mai Gul-
lion, and when he had finished, Col
Mitchell said he did not believe it
created afalSe impression.
1T wouldn't create half as much
impression in case we had war"
Don't YOU think Wour statement
was slightly exaggerated"
Il do not"
You still have that number in mind
| read to you" and here Mr.. Reid OBJ
jected and Maj. Gullion withdrew the
question.
In your statement of September 5
you said the whole Pacific Ocean could
be distributed off into squares where
submarines would operate, one sub
marine to 900 square miles"
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WOMAN FAINTS AT FIRE.
Blaze Ruins Bedroom Furnishings
in Her Home.

Firemen responded to an alarm
early last night for a blaze at 1lI5
X street, where flames in a bedroom
on the second floor ruined furniture
and other furnishings.
Mrs. Cecilia McDIf, occupant Of
the house, battled her way 1hrough
the smoke and was so seriously al
fected that she tainted when she
reached the door and fell on the side
walk. DR.. Pickford, member Of The
staff at Emergency Hospital, gave
first aid. He found she was not d..
gerOusly affected.
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answer was given and Maj. Gullion
asked. Have you any idea as to
whether the wealth Of the United
States is greater than Japan's?"
Probably greater"
Then TO carry out your plan.
which was heralded to the world, it
would cost twice as much as the total
wealth of the United States" Mr.
Reid objected to the words (which
was heralded to the world" which
were used by Maj. Gullion, and the
latter withdrew them.
You further stated that submarines
can attack battleships. Is that sp?"
1T depends
If it attacked on the surface, what
would prevent it from being sunk by
deStroyerS?"
1T might or might not be sunk"
what is the speed of submarines?
Il don't know"
How long must a submarine run at
high speed?'
What is it," asked the witness.
Eight to ten knots" replied Maj.
Gullion.
How long could q submarine travel
at these speeds"
Il don't know
What is the speed of the fleet?"
The commander in-chief reports il
is ~ knots"
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To obtain power without fuel COS.
California engineers plan to use stea,r,
from its hot springs
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MITCHELL is DEFIANT ON STAND
In FACE OF ARMY ONSLAUGHT
Colorful Colonel Fights Back on Attempt to Riddle
His Statements-Adms Charges Contained ''No
/ Fact But Were Personal Opinions Only.

Continued from First Page)
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Admits Charge "Opinion."

Maj. Gullion began questioning Col.
Mitchell regarding charges he had
made about the Pacific maneuvers of
the fleet. He was asked where he got
the information on which he based
his charges that this was a big
parade" presumably Of no military
value.
That was my opinion" answered
the witness.
DO you mean that all of your San
Antonio statement was merely your
opiniOn?" il lired Maj. Gullion.
Il started it all out by saying it
was my opinion" said Col. Mitchell
Then there is no statement of fact
anywhere in il?
NO, it was all my opinion
Maj. Gullion then questioned the
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so that the United States will not fall
behind other nations in this respect
That a system be inaugurated of
helping schools, such as the Culver
Military Academy, TO give a status of
aying cadets to those undergoing fly
ing instruction.
That more study be made Of the
most recent development in lighter
than-air craft-their use as airplane
carriers.
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That all airplanes be made of all
metal construction.
That speed boats be furnished the
first pursuit group at Selfridge Field
so that fallen planes and pilots could
be rescued from the lake there.
That skis be used on the landing
gear of ships. so that the wheels
could be discarded and the skis sub
stituted in case Of necessity.
That bombardment ships with three
or more engines be developed at once,
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Urges Weather Data.

That telephone and telegraph lines
be used to get weather information
for fliers. (The witness explained that
funds for this purpose have been cut
off by the Government)
That the Chemical Warfare Service
and the Air Service cooperate closely
That amplibian planes be provided
for first aid work. equipped with life
preservers, fresh water, food and
medical supplies sufficient to meet any
emergency.
That all-metal bombardment ships
be ordered Immediately.
That the following projects be
studied with a view to their execution
as soon as practicable: a flight
through Central America to Panama
n flight through Mexico to South
America; a flight through Alaska to
Asia and around TIE world; f1igh,
through South America and the
Antarctic to Africa.
That a route he developed through
Alaska for aircraft operations.
The Washington times., 1925-06-22
Governor Of Minnesota
Praises Our u. S.
Marine Band

The United States Marine
Band, Captain William II. San
telmann, leader, has just re-.
turned from 8 very successful
tour to st. Paul and Min
neapolis, Mimi, where it played
at the Morse Centennial and the
Northwestern Industrial EXPOSE
ton.
The two daily concerts ct the
exposition were attended BY inn
mense crowds, also the Sunday
concert 1t the new stadium Of
the University Of Minnesota, at
which concert the governor Of
Minnesota complimented the
leader and his band on their
fine playing.
The Washington times., 1925-06-22
Won UNsCHuLD PUPILS
MUSIC AT COMMENCEMENT

The Won Unschuld University Of
Music held its commencement re.
cital last Monday evening at the
willard Hotel. The players are
pupils Of Nine. Marine Won UnschuId,
piano, Myron Whitney, voice, and
Daniel Breeslxin, violin. Nation
Boyce will present Mrs. Holloway
in an organ recital soon, the date
to be announced.
Miss A. Louise Helfrich gave the
Weber "Concertstuck," r minor,
with Nine. yon Unschuld at the
second piano. Master Barnet Brees-
kin played the Accolay Concerto,
A minor, for violin. Louise Wild.
man, Isabel Bontz, Evelyn Foster
Madeleine Lazard Won Unschuld, Ell
telinO Flehr, and Amelie Bates gave
piano solos OF the classics. Mabel
Flehr sang an aria from Saint
Saens' Samson and DELLA" Rubin
stems Der THAI" and also the
Gounod Ave Maria.
Nine. Won UnschuId closed the
program with the List eleventh
Rhapsody and the Schubert List
1.-THE Wanderer" and she and her
daughter Madeleine gave Weber's
Invitation to the Dance" for two
pianOa
The Washington times., 1925-06-22
MALE CH0ROSES
c. I LIST Or
MUSIC
Clyde B. AitchIson Adds to
Associated CIee Club In
formation Service

As part Of their information rerv-
ice to male chorases, the Associated
Cleo Club Of America have just IS
sued 4 list Of selected compositions
for mems voices. This list consti-
tutes the official repertoire Of the
association for the season Of 1926
1926. At the request Of Clayton w.
Old. president OF the association, a
number Of male chorus conductors
were asked to make each list OF
the fifteen choral works, In their
opinion, best adapted for inclusion
ii this repertoire. The list IN the
aggregate numbers some 200 cornpo-
sitions.
Conductors contributing to the
composite list include the following:
John III. Houston. Mark Andrews,
William Glover, Theodore Van YORK,
Hobart Smock. clyde Aitchison, Jonn
Hyatt Brewer Bruno HUM, George
I'll. Gartlan, Fl a. Rjemann, y. 7. a.
Zeiner. IN. q. Podman, Archibald z.
Dawson, Frank kasschau, Frank
sin Rogers, A. Z. Watson. a. Ham
SEN. Daniel Prothcroe. Ralph Gros-
yenor. Ralph r. Baldwin and Arthur
ID. woodruff
Any male chorus wishing TO nse
the list Tor reference ia making up
its repertoire may obtain g copy
without charge ny applying to the
Assoc. ated Glee Club CT America. 81
West Forty fifth street, New York
CITY,
The Washington times., 1925-06-22
JUNIOR MUSIC STUDENTS
OF GILcHRIST SCHOOL

Junior students Of the Master
School Of the Piano. directed by
Miss Grace Gilehrist, gave recital
in the school Thursday evening.
The pupils ranged in age from
seven to sixteen years. They gave
the program entirely from memory.
even in the ensemble work Teach
ers represented by their pupils were
Miss Gilchrist, Miss Hilda Burke
and Gustav sINeckeI. The students
were. Haskell Milestone, Robert Rein
eek, Jimmie Sprout, Herbert
Wooley, Howard Eowd, Gertrude
Milstone, Gertrude Gilchrist, blanche
Rome, Rosalie Nicholson, Pearl
Dinowitz. Ruth Kintz, Emma Egolf,
Helen Widmayer. Kathleen Nestor,
Karla Klesner. Doris Resner, Mary
Katherine Burke. HilJa SiegeI, Nan
Jones and Betty Jones.
The Washington times., 1925-06-22
WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF
MUSIC COMMENCEMENT

The nineteenth annual commence
ment Of the Washington College of
Music, which took place Friday
evening in the auditorium of Cen
trail High School, closed with a
string ensemble giving Ruben
STEMS "Reve Angelique."
The soloists were Sophie Snyder
In a movement of Beethoven
sonata, Virginia Cureton in Borrow
skis Alteration" Evelyn Wells
playing Liszt's "Liebestraume, y
Benjamin Rather in compositions
OF StojowsM and List, Evelyn Scott
who gave the DeBeriot seventh
"Air Varie" with string ensemble,
Miss Keith Steinbrucker in the
Chopin 'Impromptu" G sharp
minor, Miss Jane MACPHERSON in a
sonata of Rogers, and Burrus Will
liams playing Chopin's "Ballade''
G minor. Marjorie Davis and
Burrus Williams were the accom-
panists.
The repertoire class gave Sc
lections from "Hiawatha's Wedding
Feast" of Coleridge- Taylor. The
degrees conferred included that Of
doctor of music upon G.. e. Chris
tiani, president of the college, and
upon Wherefore George Owst,
with a bachelor of music educa-
ton upon James Frederick Browne.
The Reverend Bernard Braskamp
gave the invocation.
The Washington times., 1925-06-22

For Auditorium's Second Week
of Light Opera Albion Of
fers Popular Cast

This week of the summer opera
season at the Washington Audi
torium ushers in that hardy per-
ennial, . THE Mikado. Robinson
Newbold, who is one Of the greatest
Of Broadway comedians. has been
added to the Washington opera
forces to sing the role OF 'Ko-Ko.. :
Mr.. Newbold was with the Princess
Ida company and is well yersed
Ia Gilbert and Sullivan traditions.
Helena Morrill,, whose charming
Interpretation of the role of ar.
line during the past week has
won her a host Of admirers IN
Washington continues with the
company as srYum-Yum.''
Sudworth Frasier. who has GER
tainly lived up to his Broadway
reputation for beauty of voice and
artistry in Interpretation sings the
role of the Iove.lorn Prince Nanki-
Poo" Isl
1t is too bad that any one 50
young and pretty as Eleanor La
Nance must take the role of
'Katisha,' but her voice viii sing
the role as it is seldom sung.
And Francis Tyler, who has
won the audiences every night with
HIS delightful 1rolleries as Devils
hoof, !" viii have opportunity for all
his powers of fun and singing in
the. role of The Mikado."
Pierre Remington, from William
Wade Hinshaw's company. has been
brought down for. the week in the
role of Pooh Bah. =. Augusta Spette,
another newcomer fxom Broadway,
viii do the role OF 'Pitti-Sing.'ss
Adelaide Newman. Washington
girl steps into the ranks of prin-
cipals this week IS "Peek-Bo.
Henry Rabke takes the part OF
ssPish-Tush ;,
A new section Of the washing
ton opera chorus viii sing the
choruses in crisp delightful way
fully up to the splendid standard
set by the section of the past week.
Max Hirshfield conducts and the
stage management is in the hands
OF Paul CaIlan.
Robin Hood" is announced for.
next week
The Washington times., 1925-06-22

Inspiration in tn e
Army Music School
Graduation
By JESSIE MacBRIDE.

American, the Beautiful in Khaki-Music!
The the Washington Barracks The occasion
the graduation of the menband leaders Of the United States
Army and bandsmen-- from the Army Music School The
United States Army Band contributed nsptng music FOR
this & al fresco' graduation.
To anyone who desires have the true spirit of his native
land nstiled in him, urge visit to the Washington Bar
racks time when the United States Army Band the
Army Music School Band giving concert in the fine
bandstand erected midway the parade grounds on the
west side, just in front Of the Of charming old colonial
College of o1r hello II
The Washington times., 1925-06-22
PAPAS MAKES PLAYERS
OF UKULELE QUICKLY

Sophocles T. Papas, who is Of
fering special summer courses in
instruction on the ukulele, is prov
ing in his playing what a real
instrument this little toy" of
music-makers can become in a
short time. Also, it is surprising
how soon one may learn all the
necessary chords for progressions
in accompanying and for modula-
tionS, on the ukulele.
Serenaders, for the out Of doors
these summer evenings. will find
1t quite possible to get good effect
In Comm Thru the Rye" and
other OF the old songs, or may
master the alluring cadence Of
Aloha" or other of the exotic
music of the tropics.
Mr.. Papas is broadcasting Wed.
nesday evening from 8:45 to 2
o'clock over WCAP, playing in his
artistic manner compositions Of
Chopin, Of Schubert. as well as the
moderns. on his Spanish and his
Hawaiian guitar.
The Washington times., 1925-06-22
Two OF Our Artists Al
Mayfower Art
Cabaret

Two of Washington's most
talented young professional
musicians viii be heard in con-
cert at the MayfIower on the
evening Of June %, when
Katherine Riggs, harpist, and
Helen Gerrer, violinist, will
present the third of the series
of art cabaret" programs that
are being given weekly in the
Garden. .------
Miss Riggs is one of the best
known harpists of Washington.
musician Of unusual talent
and temperament, possessing ex-
ceptional personal beauty and
charm.
Miss Gerrer is. violinist Of
facile technique who combines
the spontaneity of youth with
maturity of Interpretation. She
is q pupil of Alfred MegerIin.
former concert master of the
New York Philharmonic Orches-
ira, and of Otakar Sevcik. Miss
Marguerite Allen will accom-
pany Miss Gerrer.
The Washington times., 1925-06-22
SIMON PUPILS CONCERT
AT "Y" TOMORROW AT {

A concert by the pupils OF Otto
Torney Simon will be given at the
Y. M. C. A. auditorium. 1886 q
street northwest. tomorrow evening
at o'clock. The singers will be
accompanied by Helen Burkart and
Mr.. Simon.
Two choruses will be given by the
class. Lift Up Thine Eyes" from
Mendelssohn's Elijah" and 1.-THE
Heavens are Telling" from Haydn's
Creation" the latter also having a
double trio consisting Of Mrs. Ida
Willis Seaton. Anna Patterson. @.
r. Conybeare. Frank Meyers. Har-
old Francis Snyder and Charles
Watts.
The soloists are Lillian Adelaide
Watson. Charlotte EnRel, Mrs. Ed
ward L. Marthill. Alice Richmond,
Margaret Dolan. Emil Arzberger,
Mrs. Nellie G.. Canine. who will sing
the Mignon aria. "Connais tn le
pays" from the opera by Thomas:
Eva Bright, Elizabeth Richey, Hazel
Gem Hughes. Charles Watts, Mrs.
Ida Wallis Seaton in a Handel aria,
and Anna Ledward Patterson. who
will sing the "Romanza" from Mas
caGni's opera. "Cavalleria Rusti-
cana"
The Washington times., 1925-06-22
SONG RECITALS
Dis MEMORY
TEST
How Werrenrath Was Prompt
ed From audience When He
Lost a Line" He Knew

Quick thinking il needed to save
artists from predicaments OF the
grand opera platform, according TO
Reinald WerrenFath, baritone, who
win be heard here this fall in the
Albion concert series.
Werrenratll. singing one night in
Carnegie Hall, New York, suddenly
found himself in that quandary ex-
perfenced occasionally by anyone
having q repertoire Of sixty some
solos he could not recall certain
line in Ringers. the song he
was singing. = Instead OF slurring
over the passage, Very" stopped
and confessed to his audience:
You know, / have sung this
song fifty thousand times, but for
the life Of me can't remember the
next line...'
The artists frankness was APP
plauded enthusiastically and in adj
dition at least fifty persons who
previously had heard him sing It
called /, out the forgotten words.
Thanking them, Very sang the
line and went on with the song.
The Washington times., 1925-06-22
OPERA
COMPANY IN
'N|KADO'
Bonds e Community opers
Group at Central High
Tonight

Postponed g. fortnight, to July q,
at Central High Community Center,
THE Neutrality-suspicious." under the di.
rection Of Rollin Bond, will give their
fIfty.fourth presentation of light
opera. with their opening perform
ance of Gilbert and Sullivan's ever
rev and joyous comic opera THE
Mikado, - with Elliot Thorndyke,
heraIded as Americas greatest 'KO
Ko," NJ. Harry Stevens as "Nanki-
Foo" j. Frank Duggan as POO
Bah,' Wesley b. Peckman as 1.-The
Mikado of Japan and Royal M.
Tinker as "Pish- Tush."
Estelle Murray, as yum Yum"
Gladys and Gayle Hunt as Pitt
Sing" and "Peep-Bo" will be the
delightful three little maids"
Elizabeth Reynolds. said to be the
Jeanne Gordon of light opera. will
sing the dramatic role of "Katisha.
The welI-known chorus Of pep.
personality and unusual voices that
has characterized the half-hundred
performances Of 1.-THE Washington
ians' viii support this cast of
principals with their usual .vivacity
and sturdiness of voice and action.
The "Mikado" will be as beauti-
A1AAJ SNA6G0 anu h6hISO DIS tHSAE
recent Sweethearts'' production.
Other light operas win follow dur
ing the summer season, by this
one-hundred per cent all-Washing-
ton community group that has de-
lighted thousands during the past
six seasons. This organization has
been affiliated with the Community
Department of the Public Schools
from it's inception in 1919.
Reserved seats. from 25 cents to
81. are to be obtained at the Homer
l.. Kilt Company, 1880 G street
northwest.
The Washington times., 1925-06-22
HEAR INTERSTATE MALE
CHORUS ON THE AIR

The Interstate Male Chorus,
Clyde B. Aitchison, conductor, gave
one of their Enthusiastically ex-
cellent programs. when they were
ION the air. last Thursday eve
ming. over WRC. Helen Howison,
soprano, with George H. Wilson
at the piano, gave the solos.
Incidental solos were also given
by Clyde Bruce and w. III. White
side. The club accompanies were
Robert L. Feuerstein and Miss
Irene Seidler.
The Washington times., 1925-06-22
WALTZES BY CASTILLO,
GUATEMALAN COMPOSER

r. A. Castillo, a famous Guate-
malan composer who Is a resident
Of Washington, has been receiving
much praise for his latest compost
ton, Moments Of Melody" which
was broadcast recently.
The music is a collection of five
waltzes, ia Capricieuse" CThe Ca
PRECIOUS MomenU;' La Charmeuse''
The Charmer); La Melodieuse''
(The Melodious Moment): La JOY
euse" (The Joyous Moment, and
La Reveuse" CThe Dreamer).
Undoubtedly, while at work the
composers mind was imbued with
Mozart's thought, Melody is the
essence of music" The works bear
the individual quality of this new
writer.
The Washington times., 1925-06-22
ESTELLE WENTWORTH TO
SING AT "STEEL PIER"

Estelle Wentworth. soprano of
Washington who has been a mem.
Der Of the Aborn and other opera
companies singing the leading roles,
has been engaged as special soloist
with the Robert Comfort Symphony
Orchestra, on the Steel Pier, At
lantic City, for two Sunday con.
certs, July 10 and 26
This is the seventh consecutive
year that Miss Wentworth has ap.
peared in concert on the Steel
Pier -
The Washington times., 1925-06-22
Opera In Corey Class
In Scenes And
Costume

The Corey opera class gave
It's third annual operate re-
vue" Thursday evening, pre-
senting scenes in costume from
well-known operas. Each opera
scene was preceded by an inter-
esting explanation by Gurle
Luise Corey, director.
They gave the "Boudoir
Scene" aria and quartet, from
Flotow's Martha" with Mar
guefite Petit. and Dorothy Will
son as Lady Harriet and Nancy.
Gladys Hunt was Greta in Her
bert's Singing Girl" with a
quartet; Bessie Jordan gave the
scene and Jewell Song" from
Gounod's Faust; Gayle Hunt,
as Yvonne, from Herbert's
"Serenade," gave an aria, with
quartet ensemble; Gladys and
Gayle Hunt gave coloratura
duets "Thou Brilliant Bird" of
David and "Swiss Echo Song"
of Eckert, and Anna Dom sang
the "Be1l Song" from "Lakme."
by Delibes.
The entire class took part in
scenes from "Trovatore" and
from Carmen" In the former
arias, the Miserere and Prison
Scene were given with Rose
Sokol as Leonora; Dorothy Will
son as Acuzena, and Anna
Dom as Manrico. The tavern
scene and quintet from "Car-
men" has in the cast, Irma
Lackey, as Carmen; Gayle Hunt,
as Frasquita, Gladus Hunt, as
Mercedes; Rose Sokol, as Dan
cairo, and Anna Dom, as Re-
nlendado. Marian May Law
son was the accompanies.