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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-17
TWENTIETH INFANTRY
WINS OPENER AT "Y"

In the opening game of the Army
"Y" Basket Ball League Wednesday
night, the Twentieth Infantry Head
quarters five won from the Brooks
Field 46th Squadron cagers, 16 to 3.
There are Is teams entered in the
league, divided into sections A and b.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-17
COMMERCIAL HANDICAP LEAGUE.


Totals 7s5 ISL sos 232s
Umpire, Grimes
Thursday night. Sam speir vs. Gin
city Nine Pin League: sociais vs.
Parrots.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-17
BOTH GIVE OUT.

Although possessing a rugged con.
stitution. the Phantom Finn was un.
able to stand the pace and he final
ly broke down in one of his biggest
races in Madison Square Garden.
There Is parallel TO this in
Oranges performance in football.
where the tax on stamina and en-
dursnce is much greater than that in
running. Where Nurmi kept up his
whirlwind stride for nearly three
months without let-up. Grange reached
the limit in about three weeks. Worn
out by competition in five Eastern
cities In six days, the galloping ghost
of the gridiron suffered injuries at
Pittsburgh which have forced him 10
quit playing for some time.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-17
Manhattan Cafe.

Totals ............ 100 SiJ sou -oo-
T-mpire. Chambers; scorer, Shannon.
Thursday night, Sunset VS.. Losoya.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-17
AMATEUR VS.. PRO.

While the exploitation Of Nurini
and Grange has been along parnll 4
lines, the cases Of the individuals are
as far apart as the poles. Grange un-
dertook his strenuous work ns full
Pledged professional. seeking fortune
in a campaign which already has gain.
e,l astonishing results, while Nurmi
competed as an amateur for clubs and
promoters who reaped the ma or share
OF the financial harvest from popular
interest in the Finnish marvel.
Nurmi, whose vogue last winter was
almost as great as that Of Grange
now, turned down professional offers
and contracts. which. IL accepted,
would have Melted him close to $3.50.
900.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13
HUSBAND KILLS
RIVAL FOR
HIS WIFE

ABERDEEN, Wash, Dec. III.
E. Davidson, 81, logger, shot and
killed Jean Bean. 81. in the boom
house of cosmopolis mill. because of
his alleged intimacy with his girl wife,
Lenora, II. He then walked to Aber-
deem and gave himself UP to police.
II tried to get Bean to stay away
from my wife," Davidson said, "even
going as far as taking my case to
county officials. Then / begged Bean
to leave her alone. When my wife
and Bean continued to carry on their
affairs, 1 came in from camp Satur-
day. bought gun, the first / ever
owned, and started In search of Bean"
The shooting took place in the boom
house of the mill when the men were
alone.
Davidson told Depty Sheriff George
Dean that he married his wife last
April, moving in with her mother,
Mrs. Josephine Perkins, and Bean
was then taken in as lodger.
A charge of first degree murder was
placed against Davidson.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13
sets
AGE OF MAN {.
At 0NLy45 (.
By ROBERT J. PREV


Universal Service Staff Correspondent. I
LONDON, Dec. 12.-Forty-five is
the natural age of man, according to
Sir Arthur Keith, curator Of the Royal
College of Surgeons.
Most men after As need spec
tacles," he declares. Mature is run
ming the human army on the short
sighted system, and it is a moot point
whether it would be an advantage for
civilization that all should live to be
centenarians."
Sir Arthur attacks number Of
theories held by famous scientists. He
c0untered Metchnikoff's assertion that
that the large intestine is useless, and
commended that it came into existence
for the purpose of economy.
Darwin unfortunately stated that
the appendix is a useless structure.
We took in half dozen Gibbons from
the jungle and found in two Of their
appendices row Of fruit stones show
ing that the appendix shares in the
work of digestion.
There is no evidence to suggest
that the anthropoid ape suffers from
appendicitis in its natural habitat, but
it does become subject to it when kept
in captivity. Out or 81 chimpanzees
dying in captivity 10 had suffered
from appendicitis, and the inference
is that it breaks down under the
conditions of modern civilization"
Sir Arthur attacked another popu-
lar belief by declaring that the bad
condition Of the modern mans teeth is
due to his diet. Investigation shows
that every fourth or fifth child in Brit
tain compared with those Of the older
type possessed palatss reduced in size
and deformed in shape" he said.
"Metchnikoff was right when he
said that civilization had launched
man on a great experiment. From the
experiment there is no turning back.
We cannot return TO the conditions of
human life which prevailed in this
country 5000 years ago. There are
more people in one ST the lesser back
streets of London than could find an
existence in the whole length and
breadth of the Thames valley if they
returned to the manners of living of
their distant ancestors.
Seeing how differently we are cir
cumstanced in every relation of life
in food, drink, shelter, warmth. occu-
patton and amusement-the wonder is
not that structural imperfections and
functional disharmonies should de-
velop in a proportion to our members,
but that so many of us should escape
harm altogether and enjoy good health.
IL says much for the adaptational re-
action in the human body that it with
stands the artificial conditions of mod
crn civilization as well as it does"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13

Under the direction of Mrs. Ray
McCown, the Southside Christian
church will stage a four-act drama
THE Birthday of the King" on the
night of Wednesday, December 23d,
with the scene LAID in an orphan
asylum and the IL speaking parts TAX
en- by boys and girls representing in.
mates of the orphanage. A choir OF
30 voices will furnish music for the
occasion, and a collection for the
Protestant Orphans home will be TAX
en- at the conclusion Of the program.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13
FLYING BUNGALOW
FOR STANDARD OIL

CHICAGO, Dec. 12-An serial par
Tor, bedroom and bath. entitled 'srhe
Flying Bungalow" is being built for
the Standard Oil company at Fort
Airport, Mich.
With 60-foot wing span and
45-foot fuselage, this bird house" will
have sleeping accommodations for six
messengers, pilot, mechanic and chef.
One room will contain a desk and
typewriter
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13
MKinley Metkodist
Program Arranged

Mckinley Avenue Methodist church
plans special services for both morning
end evening on Sunday, December 20.
A "Whie Christmas" in charge OF
Mrs. G.r4%. Mcdonald, quartcfte, solo
and choir selections are to be given at
the latter service. The young people
will enjoy Christmas tree in the
basement Of the church on Wednesday
night.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13
White Christmas
Tree Planned

Services at the Trinity Metho-
distEpiscopal Church, Grant and
Huisache streets, win be held at Z go
p. m, Wednesday, December %. The
different departments of the Sunday
school will present sepa rate programs,
and the Rev. W. E. Blackstoek. the
pastor, will make a short talk. A
white Christmas tree will be held,
with the emblems Of the foreign coun-
tries represented on the tree. Pres
ents will be given the children.
Mrs. Z. A. Briggle. a member II
the church, will be in charge Of the
exercises.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13
mrs. J. D. BELL DEAD
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Mrs. J. o. Bell, A, died at her
residence, S3S West French place,
after a lingering illness Saturday.
She was native of Arkansas and
the wife of J. o. Bell. city ticket
agent of the I.-G. n. railroad.
Besides her husband, she is sur.
vived by two children, james Bell
and Mrs. HELEN Holland of San An
tonic and four brothers, living in
Louisiana
Funeral ceremonies will be held
Sunday at p. m. Rev NJ. G. Edison
of Beacon Hill Baptist church Off
eating. The body will be taken by
Iizik Undertakers TO Mission Burial
Park for interment.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13
Elaborate Program
at Mexican Church

An elaborate program. consisting
principally of music. has been planned
for the Mexican Methodist church. Pc
cos and San Fernando streets, of
which the Rev. Cipriano Frausto is
pastor. A cantata, orchestra selec-
tions and vocal solos are on this part
Of the program, which is to be present.
ed Christmas night at 7:30 o'clock.
Several readings also are included
in the program.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13
Santa Claus
to Visit Church

Missionary pagennts by the differ
ent departments, with the Sunday
school superintendent in charge. will
Methodist church, on December %.
Santa Claus will be there with a pack
age for each member of the Sunday
school. Each class will give part of
play depicting the birth of Christ.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13
Church to Collect
Gifts for Poor

Music by the church choir Tuesday
night, when the Christmas program is
10 be held, and on the preceding Sun
day, will be heard at the Alamo
Heights Methodist church, of which
the Rev. J. W. Long is pastor. Tues
day night gifts for the poor and needy
will be received.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13
Adults Will Help
Children in Program

Older members of the Southside
Methodist church are going to help
the young people in the presentation
Of their program Christmas Eve. The
pastor. the Rev. H. III. Balm. will
preach a special sermon the Sunday
following Christina.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13
Christmas Stories
viii Be Told

The primary and junior departments
of the Denver Heights Methodist
church are combining to present pag-
emit depicting the early life of Christ
Eight pictures are to be shown in this
connection and an offering for the
Waco orphanage will he taken at the
program on December %. Christmas
stories will be told BY the, pastor, the
Rev. Fl. NJ. Smith.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13
Children of City to Reuel in Xmas Joys
Owed to Xmas Shopping
BY EDITH BRISTOL.

you're shopping early, do early, Mother dear!
you'll find Merry Christmas much brighter will
you blessed; and delverymen will sing
Praises the early shopper till they make the wen ring
we'll confront that hurried hectic OF the
shopping get busy Mother dear.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13
Deaf Man Killed By Train.

ADMISSION, Ala, Dec. IL.
William NJ. Gastleberry, 81, of Lin
coin, Ala, said to be deaf and dumb,
was killed when struck by a freight
train on the Southern Railway, ten
miles west of here.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13
CHURCHES Plan
ELABORATE
& SERVICES
Special Music to Feature
Observance in Most
Edifices.
CONTINUED From Preceding Page)

children Christmas Eve and two scrv-
ices the following morning.
There will be Christmas tree
with presents for the children at Z :3O
p, m. December "a, and an English
service at 10 a. m. and German serv-
ice one hour later Christmas Day.
Addresses will be made by the Rev.
G. G. Falsken, pastor, at each serv'
ice. The choir has arranged spe-
cial program of Christmas songs.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13
MUST HAVE NAMES.

But Chief Sarran must have the
name, age and address of the really
poor children of the city, those who
will 60 without toys unless he visits
them. So he asks each child to write
him letter, telling just what she or
he wants for Christmas.
Il believe l have enough toys to
give one to every poor child in San
Antonio" Chief Sarran said. "Of
course 1 won't attempt to give to
those whose parents are able to buy
them. To make sure I'm going to
investigate carefully each case, to
make sure that the toys go to the
really deserving"
Just write Santa Claus, care Fire
Chief j. G. Sarran at Fire Station
No. 2, Crockett Street, tell him your
name, age, address, and what you
want Santa Claus to bring you.
Chief Sarran and his men will do
the rest.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13

II you're shopping do 1t early, do 1t early, Mother dear!
heart statesmen who the Christmas season fear
And recall the aseoh aage which often have heard
The nice fat we'll know to the early bird
So, early in the season, and early in the day,
all Christmas shopping You'll find that will
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13
XMAS FOR POOR
TOTS? SARRAN
SAYS So
Fire Chief Issues Call for
Names and Addresses
of Riddles.

How many poor kiddies in San
Antonio expect to awake Christmas
morning to find the little stockings
they so expectantly hung up the night
before, empty? How many are there
whose parents, because of poverty or
i'll health, will be unable to give them
the toys which gladden. every boys
and girls heart?
Fire Chief.J. G. Sarran wants to
know. And he has good reason.
For stored high, almost to the cell
ing at Fire Station No. 2 on Crockett
Street, there are toys which would
make the most blase child envious.
There are dolls, scooters, toy automo-
biles, teddy bears, trieycles, fire en-
gines, trains, every toy imaginable.
TOYS FOR POOR KIDDIES.
They have been collected by Chief
Sarran and his firemen for this very
purposc-for distribution among those
whose parents are unable to furnish
them with toys on Christmas.
For weeks Chief Sarran and his
men have been collecting these toys, 3
broken dol here. drum there, and SO
on. Then more fortunate children
have brought the toys to the fire sta
ton, mothers loaning their automo-
biles for this purpose.
Each little toy has been carefully
repaired. reDainted when necessary,
and made to look like new.
Now the storeroom in the fire sta
ton looks like Santa's storehouse in
the snow-covered North, where his
reindeer are nervously stamping their
feet, awaiting their long, swift flight
on Christmas Eve.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13

Mothers, why not buy several of
these and give them to the boy for
Christmas. They're of fine quality
outing in two-piece style. Trimmed
with braid and finished with
pocket.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13

OF fine quality damask with
hemstitched hens and attractive
oolored borders. Cloth is size Sax
81 inches with six hemstitched
napkins to match. VIII make ideal
Christmas gifts. Assorted colors
and patterns.
Joske's Downstairs Store
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13

Oh, my, but these will make nice
gifts to Dad or Brother. They're of
pure cut silks in such attractive pat
terms and colorings. Come neatly
boxed.
Joske's Downstairs Store
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13

Made of extra fine quality wolfe,
trimmed wi3l exquisite laces; con-
trasting colors or in tailored Ell
fects. In bodice tops style.
Joske's Downstair Store
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13

The spread is in size 72x90 In
ches and is Of fise quality rip
plette. Finished with cut corners
and scalloped edges. Has bolster
to match.
Joske's Downstairs Store
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13

are the designs. Finely knitted
of good quality fibre. In all colors
and combinations.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13
BOYS GLOVES

Made in gauntlet style, of wool
with attractive cuff of co.
leather. In all sizes. WV
Joske's Downstairs Store
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13

Just what the Riddles ned TO keep them
warm on cold nights. Made of soft fleeced
outing with fet and drop set. Sizes 2 TO
s years.
Joske's Downstairs Store
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-13

Consisting Of cap, sweater, coat
and leggins of all wool yarn.
Come in white, red or cadet blue.
Sizes to . I'D or
years .......sss.
Joske's Downstairs Store
Evening star., 1925-12-26
EX-KA|SER FINDS
CHRISTMAS HAPPY
Wilhelm breaches Sermon,
Distributes Gifts and
Entertains Many.
By the Associated Press.


DOORN. Holland, December 20
Gales which continued unabated yes
terdav did not interfere with the for
mer German emperor's Christmas fes-
tivities. They began in the great
hall of the chateau this morning with
a sermon by William, who. with black
skull cap protecting his head from
drafts, discoursed on the nativity and
a just peace before an audience which
included his wife, Princess Hermine
and her children.
The invited guests included mem
bers Of the Dutch nobility. the chief Of
the Dutch gendarmes and the staff OF
the former emperor's court. from the
highest official TO the lowliest servant,
all of whom stood and sang a hymn.
One of the invited guests later said
that William delivered his sermon with
the gestures of a dramatic actor.
At O'Clock in the evening, in the
uniform of a PrusSian general, VII
liam. accompanied by his wife, visited
the quarters of the servants and re-
tainers and distributed gifts. Last
night in the Grand Hall the couple
sat on a throne. behind which was
the statue Of Frederick the Great
William directed the lighting of the
Christmas trees and personally dis
tributed the gifts TO the children, his
guests. To Princess Hermine he
gave a travelling case equipped witt
toilet articles. The celebration ended
by all joining in a hymn.
The former war lord cut his Christ
mas tree with his own Ak. For several
days he has been busy distributing
gifts. each including signed photo
graph. to the poor families cf the vii
,ace. Some of them also received con
signments Of wood chopped by VII.
liam on his estate
Evening star., 1925-12-26
WATCH-NIGHT SERVICE
ANNOUNCED BY CHURCH
Metropolitan Memorial M. E. Is
sues Program for New Year
Eve Rites.

The Metropolitan Memorial NJ. T..
Church will hold a watch night service
in the main auditorium of the church
New Year Eve at 10 pm. There
will he a song service, address by the
pastor and conservation service.
The second literary evening of the
series being given by the Ladies AS
sociation will he held January l.,
when the pastor will give his interpre-
tation of Shakespeare Macbeth. The
Chorus Choir will repeat in part the
Christmas music this Sunday evening.
A chicken dinner was given this
week TO about so of the little children
of the community who attend the
daily kindergarten under the ipstruc-
ton of Miss Elsie A. Hartline.
Evening star., 1925-12-26
Jn al emorlanl.

BARBER. In sad hut loving rememhrance
of our dear mother. NANCY BARRER.
26. 1890
Gone. but not forsotten,
HER SqT AXD AXXDD s33AAtGHTER-IN-LAw.
CAMPBELL.
CAMPBELL. In sad hut loving rsner-
CAMPBELL. who departed this life five
Ensrs E1s 1E1 odsy RgGsmbeS a9 1879 Rnr
CHESLEY. In loving rer1em hrance of my
dear husband. WILLIAM CHEsLEY. who
derarted this life seven years ago. Dscem-
her %. 1918.
What HnuT would Ga ,.n Eve s, to bold your hand
Your loving smiles. your welcome voice.
YOUR LOVING WIFE, Gertrude CHEss
LARKINs. sacred to the memory Of nv
husband; LEWIS A. ,LARkINs. who de-
parted this life December IS. 1916.
Gone hut not forgotten
HIS WIFE. SARAH LARKINs.
THIELE, In sad but loving remembrance Of
oqr ,c dear daqThter IVA snd sister HEL1E;S 1;S
four Eesri aEo tosy hO DeeshT hI le
Mr.. AND MRS. SCHMIDT AND FAMILY.
THIELE. In loving remembrance Of a dear
wife and mother. HELEN ALICE THIELE.
who depsrtsd this hi lide lde, four years ago to-
fa$ aHR9%6 F rHiEEE 1fEi AND DAUGHTER
Of my dear and Towing son. HARRY
TURNER. who departed this life four
years ago today. December 26. 1921.
MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER.
WEST. In loving remembrance of THOMAS
W. WEST, devoted husband and father.
who passed to the great beyond sixteen
years ago. December 20 1909
WIFE AND DArGHTER. MARTHa A.,
WEST. JULIA WEST HAMILTON.
Evening star., 1925-12-26
SEVEN SCIENTISTS
AWARDED HONORS
American Geographical So
ciety Announces Winners
of Medals for Year.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 26.-An,
nouncement Of the names of seven
scientists to receive medals from the
American Geographical Society was
made yesterday by Isaiah Bowman,
director of the society.
The three gold Cullum medals were
given to Harvey G. Hayes of the
Navy research department at Phila
delphia Pedro G. Sanchez, distin
guished Mexican geoerapher, and Lu'
Glen Gallois of the. University of
Paris.
Hayes was rewarded for supplying
science with new instrument fot
measuring the ocean floor.
Sanchez received medal for con
Quoting A search of Eeodetic assure
ments and topogra phiCal surveys in
Mexico. thereby laying the founda
ton for the scientific study Of the
geography of that country.
Gallois' Work Praised.
Gallois received his reward FOR
notable contributions to the history
of geography and his Interpretation
of the spirit of science. He is pro-
lessor of geography at the University
OF Paris, France.
The David Livingston Centenary
medal IDt SClSUllllC III
the field of geography in the Southern
Hemisphere" was given To LUIS KlSo
Patron. director Of the Oticina de
Limites of Chile. in recognition of his
contributions to Chilean cartoSraphy
and to E.rick Won DryCalski Of the
University of Munich for his work
in the South Polar regions.
Senior Patron headed TIE first
Chilean commission to make precise
survey of the COrdillera of the Andes.
DR.. Won DrNEalski carried out nota-
bile elacioloEical Investigations in the
Arctic as the leader Of the Greenla nd
expedition of the Berlin Society. 1S9l =
1898, and Of the German Antarctic
expedition in 1a00-1903. on which he
has since published extensive scien-
tifiC data.
The Charles =. DAILY medal has
been awarded TO Capt. Robert A.
Bartlett for his services to Arctic eH-
plora ton as-Comma nder OF the Roose-
welt la05.09 in Peary's expedition 10
the Pole and the Canadian Arctic cN-
petition in 19l3-lS. and 10 Brig. Gen.
David l.. Brainard, lin recognition
Of his notable achievements of the
LADY Franklin Bay expedition under
Greely in 1sSl-si. in which he took a
aiding part.
Capt. Bartlett now lives in the San
Reno Hotel. New York. and Gen.
Rrainard lives at the Army and Navy
Club in Washington.
Evening star., 1925-12-26
"SANTA" DIES OF BURNS.
Clothing of Woman Posing as Kris
Krinele Catches Fire.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. December 26
P.-While preparing to play Santa
Claus for her 7-year old son. Mrs.
William p. Beck, Sc, was fatally
burned yesterday.
Cotton trimmings on her home
made suit were ignited as she stood
near kitchen range heating glue
with which to paste Santa Claus
whiskers on her face.
Beck, hearing the commotion.
thought it was the boy screaming
with delight, and knew nothing of
his wifes predicament until she ran
into his bedroom, her clothing af1re.
He rushed Mrs. Beck to a hospital
where she died several hours later.
Evening star., 1925-12-26
NEW YEAR EVE SERVICE
80 AT CENTRAL CHURCH
Several Out-of-Town Ministers
Will Take Part in Watch
Hour Program.

4 New Year eve service will he held
AT the Central Presbyterian Church
Thursday night at II o'clock. Several
ministers have been invited to take
part.
They are Rev. NJ r. Lambdin and
Rev. W. F.: McBath of this city. Rev.
John a. Bowman of Cleveland. Tenn d.:
Rev. Alexander Mckelway, senior in
Union Theological Seminary at Rich
mond Va, and the pastor. Rev. James
II. Taylor. This will he A service Of
PRAYER and praise and will continue
for one hour to usher in the New Year.
Rev. John A. Bowman. pastor Of
the First Presbyterian Church of
Cleveland, Tenn. will preach at the
church tomorrow night.
Evening star., 1925-12-26
Fewer Ships Being Built.

A drop in shipbuilding was shown
in figures made public by the Com
merce Department today, which show
ed that the principal steel yards had
102 vessels under construction. De-
cember !. as compared with 15S on
November 1. There were % wooden
vessels Under construction December
!, att.ompared with 81 on November /.